You know what's worse than getting a gift that you know you will never use or dislike (sounds ungrateful, I know)? Gifting a gift that you bought last minute for the sake of just buying a gift.
I LOVE purposefully gift giving. I love being creative with the buying process, wrapping the gifts and then the sight of seeing the person open a gift-- their eyes go wide and your heart feels warm -- now that is the beauty of giving.
I try to do my best a couple months beforehand listening to what people around me want. Thomas, my fiance, will blatantly tell me, but for him I need him to tell me because if he wants something he will buy it himself -- he has no patience LOL! For the women around me I love giving a gift they will actually use or that I can see in their home when I visit, because I know they love it that much.
So, I know most of the items I have posted were found during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales, so please refrain from telling me so, procrastination got in the way, but I still think these gifts are still worthy of gifting. Here we go!
So this first item --- I have been drooling over this Bluetooth speaker for months now. It's originally around $300, but it is still on sale for $224!! but the style of it makes me wants to sit this on my kitchen counter and bake all day while listening to playlists. I included the black color because it was on sale, but the off-white option is just dreamy. I also love the leather strap so you can take it anywhere. I've read reviews and the sound quality has been ranked fairly high (right under Bose).
This tote is no longer on sale, but I am a sucker for anything that is simple and leather. It's $158 right now at Nordstrom. I think true leather, forget the name-brand, withstands the test of time of wear and tear. I love this tote. It's large enough to fit your tablet and planner, but not bulky. It also has a long strap so you have the convenience of wearing it as a cross body. If you have daughter/niece in college or a friend starting a new job -- this would be the perfect gift.
When I found this silk pillowcase on Amazon, I was ecstatic! I was looking at the pillowcase by Slip, but was not willing to spend nearly $100 on a pillowcase. I can find nearly anything on Amazon for a fraction of the price, so I found this within minutes of searching. I love the color options - I am a neutral queen so this taupe color goes great in our bed room. There is a zipper closure, which is awesome because your pillow isn't half out by the end of the night. The benefits of silk vs. cotton are pretty great -- keeps moisture in your hair, so you avoid the frizzy mess in the morning and it keeps your skin moisturized. My skin has been great since sleeping on this pillowcase. Thomas loves it too because the silk stays cooler longer! This would make a great stocking stuffer!
SPEAKING OF STOCKING STUFFERS -- these were on sale for $8.40 at Nordstrom during the sales, but originally they are only $12.00. I can't find them on the website now, but I did find the larger size and those run for $30. Everyone raves about these candles. The design of the jar is gorgeous and they smell heavenly. If you are looking for stocking stuffers, buy a few of these --maybe a few more in case you decide to keep a couple for yourself.
Again, this was on sale during the crazy sales, and it is STILL $90. If you have a wife who works her hiney off, comes home and cleans the house, puts dinner on the table and puts the kids in bed, then do her a favor and RUN out to buy one of these! I am personally terrified of pressure cookers, but Thomas can cook a mean pork roast in our Instant pot. He has no fear when it comes to venting. You can cook frozen meat in a matter of minutes and Pinterest is full of easy recipes that make you realize why your grandmother/mother always used on of these guys. The best part of this specific Instant pot is it's wifi enabled. DOUBLE WIN!
Last, but certainly not least (this post could go on for hours, but I'm going to spare you some time), a planner. I know, I know, what a lame gift, but you would be surprised to know there are women taking over Instagram with their planning tools, designs, planner accessories -- it's nuts. Those women are far more capable of planning out their entire year, than I am planning a full day. I try though, which is why a planner for Christmas is a great reminder that a new year is coming up, and it's time to start with a clean slate. This one is gorgeous, but is no longer on sale. Right now it is $34 at Nordstrom.
That concludes this gift guide post, but if you have have any recommendations or know of any great sales, please comment below!
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