7:00 AM

14 Etsy Shops To Check Out This Holiday Season

This holiday season I've been really trying to shop small whenever I can. With the Pandemic many small businesses are being hit hard and the holiday season is their one saving grace for this year. 

To be transparent, this post is going up a lot later than I had planned with scheduling issues I have. I know when shopping small for the holidays you do need to order ahead as many items are handmade, they're overwhelmed with orders, or just to make sure you're package is shipped out before the USPS cut off for holiday. With that being said, I hope you still consider checking out these amazing shops for future purchases for yourself or other holidays. Also, please let me know what your favorite Etsy shops are down below!

ETSY SHOPS TO CHECK OUT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Hello Amess

If you didn't know, I have my own little Etsy shop! I offer a variety of polymer clay statement earrings. They're lightweight and are the perfect piece to finish off any outfit.  

Will Gift Co

Will Gift Co offers a variety of beautiful gifts such as wall hangings, key chains and tote bags. Any of these items would make a great gift!

Ecru Belts

Ecru offers beautiful handcrafted chain belts. This Etsy shop just opened a few weeks ago and they currently have three belts listed on their sight. 

Caralina Style

My blogger friend Cara of Caralina Style also has an Etsy shop of her own offering beautiful handmade earrings and bracelets! 

Egg Designs Co

For fun stickers and and stationary items, Egg Designs Co is such a cute shop to check out! They also offer a some cute mason jar mugs as well!

Raychoo Studios

If you're a fan of Asian themed bakeries and treats then you need to check out Raychoo Studios! She offers a fun selection of cards, stickers and other stationary items.

Faevilion 

This Etsy shop offers fun and cute stickers, illustration, and charms. All of their stickers are absolutely adorable and will certainly bring joy to anyone you gift them to. If TikTok has taught me anything it's that people love stickers. 

Simplement Earrings

For adorable handmade polymer clay earrings, Simplement Earrings is your shop. She offers a variety of adorable girly earrings it's so hard to choose a favorite!

Sip Save Salvage 

Sip Save and Salvage is a handmade candle shop that offers candles from repurposed wine bottles. I love the concept of this shop and they offer so many great scents! This would be the perfect thing to gift alone or with a bottle of wine!

Vivid Embroidery

Vivid Embroidery offers adorable handmade embroidered jewelry. Her earrings are adorable and also offer necklaces and keychains as well.

Sparkled with Pink

No way am I planning or attending a bachelorette party anytime soon, but if you are then you need to check out Sparkled with Pink! They offer so many cute themed items to celebrate the bride to be as well as personalized denim jackets!

At Home Scents Co

This Etsy shop offers natural scented soy candles. In addition to scents like Mango and Coconut and Watermelon, they also offer natural insect/bug repellent candles as well. 

Coated and Engraved

Coated and Engraved offers custom laser gifts and goods. From cutting boars to bridesmaid hangers this shop has a variety of amazing gift ideas. My personal favorite is the Spotify song plaque! 

Tiffany Chen Art

Tiffany Chen Art offers whimsical illustrated art prints and stickers based out of Seattle. All of her prints are beautiful and think any of her pieces would be a great gift. 

Looking for some more small business to check out this holiday season? Check out my Small Business Gift Guide!

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Happy shopping!

xoxo,

Amy

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7:00 AM

10 Socially Distant Ways to Celebrate the Holidays

It's the holiday season and even though the holidays are looking a little different this year, there are still some safe ways to enjoy a little bit a Christmas joy this year. Now that we're in flu season and with numbers continue to rise with COVID it's so important now that we stay safe, wear our masks, and stay away from others as much as possible. If you're looking for some ways to safely celebrate the holidays this year, I've rounded up some socially distant ideas to get into the holiday spirit for you all!

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'Tis the season! I know the holidays are looking a lot different for many of us right now and with 2020 being such a tough year it can be hard to get into the Christmas spirit. I know my brother and I had made the difficult decision to not see our parents this year for Christmas as the numbers continue to rise we figured it'd be too risky for the four of us to get together. As unfortunate and sad as it is, I know it's for the best and better safe than sorry. On the bright side, I'm able to hit up the after Christmas sales for their gifts this year and will have a little extra time shopping for them.

Even though holiday plans are having to shift this year and many of us will have to celebrate them virtually, there are still plenty of ways to safely get into the holiday spirit. I've rounded up 10 socially distant ways to celebrate the holidays in today's post.

1. Bake Christmas cookies

Is it really the holidays if the house doesn't smell like a warm sugary wonderland? Breakout your favorite cookie recipe and bake up treats for yourself and your loved ones to drop off at their doorstep. Trader Joe's currently has a few great pre-mixed cookies in store if you don't want to find a recipe and make it from scratch! 

2. Drive around and look at Christmas lights

There's something about Christmas lights that make me all giddy and feel like a little kid again. Hop in your car with some hot cocoa in hand and drive around to see the Christmas lights in your neighborhood. I'm sure it'll get you right into the holiday spirit!

3. Have a Christmas movie marathon

Home Alone, Elf, Santa Clause... Gather all of the childhood classics and your favorite snacks and binge-watch all of your favorite holiday movies. I actually just watched Elf for the first time last week! It's such a cute movie and def got me into the Christmas spirit.

4. Send out Christmas cards

Sending annual Christmas cards is one of my favorite things to do during the holidays. There's something so special about getting a handwritten card, especially in the age of all things digital. If you want, look up to see if you can send a holiday card to a hospital near you to thank the healthcare workers for all they've done during this pandemic. Just because it's the holidays doesn't mean COVID is letting up and I'm sure they'll appreciate the little bit of holiday cheer.

5. Have a virtual holiday cocktail hour/gift exchange

Safe to say holiday cocktail parties aren't going to be a thing this year but that doesn't mean you still can't enjoy a festive drink and catch up with your friends virtually. Sure it's nothing compared to being in person, but at least this way you don't have to worry about paying for an Uber home!

6. Show some extra appreciation to your local delivery drivers

Delivery drivers are already overworked during the holiday season but add a pandemic where people are online shopping more than ever to eliminate going outside you can only imagine how hard it can be on them. Show them some extra appreciation by leaving some snacks and treats out for them or just even a simple thank you note. I'm sure it will go a long way.

7. Build a gingerbread house

A holiday classic! Make a festive holiday drink, turn on some Christmas music and spend some time putting together a gingerbread house with your quarantine crew! Get one for each person and you can turn it into a gingerbread house competition!

8. Dress up and celebrate at home with your quarantine crew

If you're like me then you love getting dressed up for the holidays. I mean, velvet, sequins, and faux fur? What's not to love? Switch it up from your comfy sweats and get dressed up with your quarantine crew to take some fun holiday photos, eat a festive meal together, for a virtual zoom holiday party, or simply just because. It's the little things.

9. Take a virtual SkillPop class

From holiday hairstyles to learning to embroidered ornaments to cookie decorating, there are a wide variety of SkillPop classes you can take to help you get into the Christmas mood. Classes range from $20 - $25!

10. Shop for your loved ones and support some local small businesses

No surprise that the pandemic has taken a toll on small businesses this year. Consider shopping small this year for your Christmas shopping! I put together a gift guide featuring some of my favorite small businesses if you'd like to check that out! 

What are you doing this year to get into the holiday spirit? Let me know down below!

xoxo,

Amy

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7:00 AM

Christmas Gift Guide for the Tech Lovers

 

Gadgets and gizmos are aplenty! Shopping for a tech lover in your life? Check out my round-up of my picks for some Christmas gift ideas. I'm covering gifts ranging from stocking stuffers to splurge-worthy gifts. Many of these items are items Christian and I have owned and love. Here are some highlights:

Mavik Mini Drone - Christian purchased this for our Peru trip earlier this year and it was so cool capturing Peru from a different point of view. We love that it's so compact and can easily be packed away in a backpack.

WebCam Cover - Raise your hand if you or someone you know currently has a piece of paper covering their webcam right now... guilty. This little webcam cover would be a great stocking stuffer and would look a lot better than a piece of paper taped onto your computer.

Bluelight Glasses - Many of us have shifted to working from home or online schooling thanks to Miss Rona. Save them some eye strain and gift them some blue light glasses this Christmas! You can find a variety of them on Amazon in a variety of styles!

Digital Photo Printer - If you have that one friend who's always snapping photos then this little camera would be a cute gift idea! It's essentially like a Polaroid camera in terms of you take a photo and it prints out instantly! 

Phone Case - I feel like you can't really go wrong with a cute phone case! Baublebar has some cute personalized ones, Casetify has a great selection of iPhone cases and OtterBox is my personal favorite since they carry great protective phone cases for Samsung phones as well!

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xoxo,

Amy

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10:18 AM

My Christmas Wishlist 2020

Anyone else feel like the older they get the harder it is to make Christmas wishlists? I mean, I don't really need anything and I've gotten to the point in my life where the items I want I can easily buy myself or save up for it. As I've gotten older I've realized things are just that, things. I guess that's when you know you're really growing up, huh? I feel like if I were to be gifted anything I would want it to have some sort of sentimental value.

With that being said, figuring out what to put in this year's post has been a struggle and I even debated whether or not to even publish one this year, but this has still been a popular request from you all! When putting together this list I mainly focused on things I have in my shopping cart for some time now and plan on purchasing eventually! I hope this help give you all some ideas on what to ask for this holiday season or ideas on what to gift yourself!

J.Crew City Coat - I have been needing a good winter coat for a while now and been eyeing the infamous J.Crew City Coat for a while now! The gray color is such a nice change from my usual all black wardrobe in the winter and will still go with a lot.

Bear Cup - Ok, how cute is this little cup? I don't really need another cup in our cabinet, but how cute would it be to drink iced coffee from this?

Laptop Riser - Like most, COVID has made me adjust to working at home. Even though I am back in the office for most days out of the week I have found that I really enjoy sitting at an actual desk to do blog work. This laptop riser would be great for me to help with my posture and rise my laptop higher.

Wireless Keyboard - Going along the theme of working from home. With a laptop riser I'd need a wireless  keyboard so I can easily type. This pink one is adorable!

Laptop Backpack - I have been needing a new work bag for a while and have been eyeing this backpack for a while now! I have been a tote gal for a while but think a sleek backpack would be more practical.

Makeup Bag - currently all of my makeup is just casually being stored in a shopping bag under our sink... We don't have a ton of storage space in our bathroom and think this case would be perfect to fit all of my makeup and I can easily take it on the go with me once it's safe to travel again!

Reusable Makeup Wipes - I want to get more into reducing my waste and love the idea of these reusable makeup wipes. You can easily throw them in the wash to clean them and you can't go wrong with pink.  

Wireless Mouse - Again, making a desk set up. Christian recommends this wireless mouse and it's pretty cute!

Heat Protectant - Don't yell at me... I don't really use heat protectant on my hair when I style it... I know. I have heard great things about this Bumble and Bumble brand!

Slippers - I have been wearing house slippers NONSTOP and it definitely shows. I think it's time to switch mine out for some new ones.

What are you asking for this year for Christmas?

xoxo,

Amy

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7:00 AM

Christmas Gift Ideas for Parents

 

Parents. They're one of the hardest people to shop for and if your parents are like mine then they literally have everything or they yell at you for spending your money on them. Every year my brother and I are always teetering back and forth on what to get our parents and usually go the sentimental route for them.

Today I've recruited my parents to share some gift ideas with you all! Many of these items are either their favorite items they've been gifted or own and think would be great gifts. I will also include some DIY gifts down below because you can't go wrong with something handmade or sentimental for parents. 

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GENERAL GIFTS FOR PARENTS

Nespresso Machine

I feel like if you want to do a combined gift for your parents or significant other parent's, and you are able to, then consider splurging on a bigger gift that they can both enjoy. This Nespresso Machine has been a hit in our household to make delicious lattes at home every morning. If your parents are avid coffee drinkers this would make a great gift and to take it up a notch you could throw in a set of matching mugs or your favorite pods. 

My Family Cookbook

Have all of their family recipes put together in one book to pass down for generations to come. This cookbook allows you to write in all of your favorite recipes and would be a great gift to give. Call up all your aunties and grandmothers for their favorite recipes and fill in the first few pages to get the book started!

Kindle

For the parent who loves to read, travels a lot or wants a library full of books but not the space, then the Kindle would be the perfect gift. You could even include a card with a few of your favorite books as suggestions or books you think they would like. Christian has one and uses it daily!

Wine Glasses

For the parents who love to entertain or just love a good glass of wine, try treating them to a nice set of glasses. This set looks so sleek and classy and affordable too! Want to go a step further? Gift this with their favorite bottle of wine!

Electric Wine Opener

Another one for the wine lovers, an electric wine opener! Christian's parents own this and it's such a fun thing to break out every-time we enjoy a bottle of wine. This one comes in a variety of colors!

Security Camera

Give the gift of feeling security with a home security camera. This one shoots in 4k and works with Google Assistant. This would be a great gift for parents who travel often or just want some extra security in their home.

Temperature Control Smart Mug

Ok, this one is a little extra, but perfect for the parent who hates having their coffee go cold. This temperature control mug keeps your coffee pipping hot so you can enjoy a warm cup of coffee as long as you like. Perfect for those working from home right now!

Cheese Board

Who doesn't love a good cheese board? This one is so sleek and would be a great gift for the parents who love entertaining or just in general! Want to take it a step further? Gift this as a cheese board with their favorite cheeses, crackers, meats, and jams! They can enjoy the spread and keep the board afterwards. 

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Looking for more gifts for mom? Check out my Christmas Gift Guide for her for more ideas!

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Looking for more gifts for dad? Check out my Christmas Gift Guide for him for more ideas!

SENTIMENTAL / DIY  IDEAS FOR PARENTS

Still stuck on a gift idea? When figuring out a gift for my parents or significant other parent's I like to go towards the side of sentimental or DIY. As nice a shiny new fancy coffee machine is, sometimes the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart. These gift ideas are also great if you are shopping on a budget!

FAMILY YEARBOOK 

I've actually started gifting this to my mom every year for the past few years. Essentially you gather all of your family photos from the past year and compile them in to a book! I make mine through Shutterfly, and it's super easy to plug in all of the photos and add text. This is a great way to sit down at the end of the year and look back on everything that's happened. Since my brother and I have moved out and live further away from my parents, this is also a great way for my parent's to have photos of us and see what we've been up to! You could also do it scrapbook style and hand create the family yearbook yourself too!

BOX OF COOKIES

Who doesn't love a box of home baked cookies? Get their favorite cookie recipe or two and bake them a box of their favorite treats! I gifted these to Christian's parents last year and they were a hit! His parents are Peruvian and with Christian's help I found a Peruvian cookie recipe to recreate and package them up in a cute festive tin! 

A FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT

In the age of all things digital more pictures are taken on cell phones but are rarely printed. I think it would be fun to reach out to a local photographer and gift a family photoshoot to your parents. This way they can have nice, professional photos to look back on and you can even take it a step further and offer to pay for a few of their favorite prints so they are able to hang them up around the house!

What's a gift you've gifted to your parents that was a hit? Let me know down below! I hope you were able to find some gift ideas for your parents or significant other's parents in today's post. Thank you all for reading!

xoxo,

Amy

 

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7:00 AM

Christmas Gifts Women Actually Want

Welcome back to another Christmas gift guide post! Today I'm sharing Christmas gift ideas that would be perfect for the women in your life. In my opinion, women are 10x easier to shop for men. I mean, give us a cute mug and a cozy throw blanket and we're happy as a clam. From skin care junkies, to the working gal in your life, to the bride to be, to the fashionista, I have Christmas gift ideas to cover them all!

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7:00 AM

Christmas Gifts for Every Man on Your List

OK is it me or is buying gifts for the men in your life 10x harder than buying gifts for women?? I mean, you can buy some cute fuzzy socks and a throw blanket for a girl and she would be over the moon about it.... what's the equivalent for men?? 

If you're stuck on what to gift the men in your life this year for Christmas, don't worry I got you covered. Growing up I shopped for both my dad and my brother and have always had more guy friends than girls, so I feel like I have some experience in this field. I've also recruited my boyfriend Christian to help me out with this post to make sure they're all boy approved. So whether you're shopping for your dad, brother, boyfriend, or best guy friend, I got you covered this holiday season.

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50 Best Bourbons Scratch off Poster - If your boyfriend is into bourbon I think this would be such a cool Christmas gift for him! As the name states, this poster features 50 of the best bourbons that every bourbon lover needs to try at least once in their life. The great thing about this is even once he's done trying all of the bourbons and scratching them off on the poster, you now have a great piece to hang! 

Become a Laird or Lady Gift Box - Why not gift your significant other the power to be a Laird? We actually purchased this for a White Elephant party last year and it was hit! In the kit, you are able to get a free tour of the Dunans Castle grounds and visit your exact plot of land! 

Long Distance Lamp - For my long-distance friends, this would be such a great gift to get! Once you turn one lamp on with a touch, the other lap glows as well. This is a great gift to remind the other person you are thinking of them. 

Mapiful Map - I personally have one of these maps in our room and love it! This website allows you to create a custom map of any city and you can add your own coordinates or message to it. Ours is a map of Charlotte since it's where we met / currently live and think this would be great to continue to get a map of each place we live at when we move!

Personalized Song Lyric Records - This is such an adorable piece and think this would be great if the two of you have a special song. This custom piece features a record and song lyrics written around it. This would also be great for newlyweds to have lyrics of their first song written on it! 

Fart Extinguisher - Hate to break it to ya ladies, but men stink. After living with my boyfriend you get to learn to not only live with him but his body odors as well.... This candle is hilarious but also very functional! 

Jack Black Lip Balm - This lip balm is by far the best lip balm ever! Give your man the gift of soft kissable lips with these lip balms. PS Lemon Basil is the best.

Science Themed Pint Glasses - If your man is into chemistry/anything science then these pint glasses would be a great gift for him! 

Heated Massage Gun - OK this one is a bit of a splurge, but so worth it in my opinion. If your man is always asking for back massages then this would be perfect for him. All you have to do is snap on one of the massage heads and let the device do its thing. No more having your hands cramp from trying to massage his shoulders.... so really a gift for the both of you. 

Champion Men's Sweatpants - ok, what guy doesn't like a good pair of comfy sweats? They come in a variety of colors and they look pretty snazzy on if I may add.

Stormtrooper Game Controler Holder - If he's a Starwars fan and a gamer then this would be the perfect gift for him! Let him proudly display his controller and get it off of your couch with this cute little holder. 

RGB Gaming Mouse Pad - Not sure what's the reason why gamers love RGB so much, but they do. This mouse pad is massive and if he's a PC gamer then he'll appreciate this, trust me. 

Sennheiser Gaming Headphones - If you're looking to splurge this year then Christian suggests getting him these gaming headphones. This company doesn't spend a whole lot of money on jazzy features such as lighting up and surround sound so they really focus on providing great sound quality. Christian says the key feature here is a wider soundstage.... whatever that means lol. 

Game Cube Prints - if you're looking to spruce up their game room then these prints would be a great gift to give! I love the look of these prints and Christian approves. 

Nintendo Switch - thanks to quarantine it seems like everyone and their mother seems to have a switch now, BUT if he doesn't have one already then this would be a great opportunity to gift him one! Not only can he play games by himself, but he can also doc the switch you can play with him if you like! 

Joy-Con Charging Doc - He already has a switch? Why not gift him this joy-con charging doc so he can make sure everything is all charged and ready to go at all times

Game Console Phone Case - I personally think this is pretty neat and would be a great stocking stuffer as well! This phone case looks like an old school game boy!

A Stylish Pullover - not sure why, but gifting clothes to my dad is always my go-to. My dad has several of these half button/half-zip pullovers and loves them! The Banana Republic is my favorite place to shop for clothing for the men in my life, but J.Crew Factory and Old Navy are great options as well!

Fountain Pen - Christian actually has this pen and I swear it makes me feel 10x fancier every time I use it. This pen writes like a dream and has a nice bit of weight to it. In a year where we all practically lived in sweatpants, it's nice to add some boujee elegance to our lives. 

Personalized Wallet - How sweet would it be to gift your dad a wallet with an engraved note in it? This wallet is made with genuine leather and has all of the necessary compartments to carry everything he needs with him.

Ninja Foodie Grill - If your dad likes to cook or even likes to grill then this is the gift for him!! This device lets you grill items indoors without the smoke. On top of that, you can use it as an air fryer and bake in it as well. We personally have this and 10/10 recommend.

College Town Wall Sculpture - does your dad constantly talk about the good 'ole days of college? Why not get him a wall hanging of his college town? This piece is handcrafted by a father and son team and you can choose from 14 different cities.

Gun Decanter Set - My dad personally isn't much of a drinker or likes firearms, BUT if your dad is then this would be a cool gift to give. Possibly with their favorite bottle of scotch?

Hershal Toiletry Bag - it's time your brother grows up and stops shoving all of his toiletries into a plastic bag when he travels. Gift him this sleek toiletry bag to carry all of his essentials in for when it's safe to travel again.

Beanie - You can't really go wrong with gifting a good beanie for the holidays. This one is from a small business and the "Be a decent human" quote on it is the perfect reminder for your little bro.

Tile - if your brother is anything like mine then he is constantly losing anything and everything. Attach Tile to whatever you like, keys, bags, the tv remote (lol) and you can easily track it through the app via Bluetooth!

Addidas Ultra Boost - if you're thinking of treating your brother this year for Christmas I recommend the Addidas Ultra Boost. My brother is a bit of a sneakerhead and I gifted him this pair to him last year and he wears them all the time. We love a practical gift. 

Adjustable Dumbbell Weights - thanks to Miss Rona many of us are forced to work out at home. If your brother is all about the #gains then he'll definitely appreciate these adjustable dumbells to step up his home workouts. 

Man Up: 367 Classic Skills For Men - It's time for your brother to learn some basic skills in life and this book is just what he needs. From career to relationships this book has everything he'll need.

WHEW. And there we have it fam. Whether you're shopping for your dad, brother, or boyfriend I hope you were able to find something they would love in this gift guide round-up! Have a gift great gift idea? Let me know in the comments down below! I hope you all found this helpful and as always, thank you for reading! 

xoxo,

Amy

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7:30 AM

My Christmas Wishlist 2019

Curious to see what I'm asking for Christmas this year? Read more to find out!

Hi friends!

I was a little hesitant about sharing my Christmas wishlist this year. As I get older and older, it's becoming a lot harder for me to put together a wishlist since I've started to make my own money and purchase things I want on my own. Whenever my parents ask me what I want for Christmas I usually just tell them grocery money (lol), but at the end of the day, I don't really need anything. I guess that's growing up, huh?

I've shared my wishlist on the blog for the past couple of years and it seems sort of like a tradition now. I had asked on Instagram if you all were still interested in seeing a Christmas Wishlist post and many of you said you were, so here we are! Many of the things I put on my wishlist are more of things I'll eventually purchase myself with a common theme of things I'll need for my upcoming travels in the next year. Hopefully, this will give you all some inspiration on what to ask for Christmas, treat yourself to or gift for others!

Barrington Gifts St. Anne Tote 

This piece has been on my wishlist for a few years now and I think I may finally treat myself to it for Christmas this year. I've seen many bloggers rave about this tote and I love how customizable it is! I am in need of a new work tote and think this may be the perfect piece for it. I'm also doing quite a bit of traveling next year and think this would be perfect to use as carrying on bag as well!

Nike Flex Experience 8

I've been in need of a new pair of running shoes for some time now. The last pair I got was actually from my brother two years ago and they were the Nike Flex RN 7. I love them so much and figured that I keep with the same style of the shoe just the newer version!

Gold Glitter House Slippers

I've been wanting a pair of house slippers for some time now and these are SO FUN! I love how fun and sparkly they are and the reviews say they hold up pretty well. They're a little obnoxious I will admit, but hey, they're house slippers so why not?

Packing Cubes

This is such an "adulty" and practical thing to ask for, but I have quite a few trips coming up in the new year and feel like it's finally time that I get on the packing cubes train. These are only $20 for 7 pieces and I've heard they've done wonders in regards to saving space in your suitcase!

Breathe MantraBand Ring

Something I don't really talk about here is my anxiety. Over the past year, my anxiety has been really bad and something I've never really had to deal with a whole lot before. I have started to find some breathing coping tactics to help me whenever I start to feel anxious. This simple little ring would be a great daily reminder to just breathe even through the roughest of patches.

A Cooking Class

As I get older I find myself wanting more experience-based gifts rather than material ones. Something I've always wanted to try out in Charlotte is a cooking class! There are several such as Chef Alyssa's Kitchen and Sur La Table in SouthPark Mall.  Not only will this be a fun experience but I'll (hopefully) walk away with some new cooking skills as well! 

ClassPass

I've been using ClassPass for about three months now and have been loving it! I just recently found out that you could gift ClassPass to a friend and think this would be great for any fitness lover!

What are you asking for this year for Christmas? Let me know in the comments down below!  I hope you all have a great day and as always, thank you for reading.

xoxo,
Amy

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7:30 AM

ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDE: For the men in your life

I get it, shopping for the men in your life can be a little tricky. Today I'm sharing over 30 gift ideas for any man in your life!

Welcome back to the second gift guide of 2019! If you haven't yet, be sure to check out my gift guide under $50 that was posted earlier this week that has over 50+ gift ideas for everyone on your list! Today we're diving into gifts for the men in your life! From your father, brother and boyfriend I got you covered!

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Gifted something awesome to a guy in your life? Share down below! I hope you all found this helpful and as always, thank you for reading!



xoxo,
Amy

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7:30 AM

20 Things to Get You Into The Holiday Spirit + 7 Festive Activities in Charlotte

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Not feeling the Christmas cheer? Here are 20 ways to get you into the holiday spirit + 10 festive activities for my Charlotte babes! 

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8:03 AM

ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDE: Gifts Under $50 for Everyone on Your List

Looking for the perfect gift for everyone on your list but don't to spend a fortune? I got you covered. Today I'm sharing over 50 gift ideas under $50 for both men and women!

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7:30 AM

2018 Blogger Secret Santa Reveal

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7:30 AM

Christmas Wish List 2018

Ahh, it's that time of year again, my unofficial yearly "what I want for Christmas wish list" post. To be honest, I wasn't going to post mine this year, but after putting a few polls on Instagram asking what you all want to see on the blog I did receive a few requests for my Christmas wishlist blog post. So with that, your wish is my command (reasonably, of course)! 

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7:00 AM

My Christmas Wishlist

I swear the older I get the harder it is to put together a Christmas wish list. I mean, in all honesty, I've been super lucky and fortunate to have everything I need. This is just a list of things that I'd like to have / things I'm saving up to purchase for myself. I hope this helps give you some ideas on what to ask for this Christmas / things to buy for someone on your list!

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8:00 AM

Wine Lover Gift Guide

Phone Case || Pineapple Wine Topper || Lilly Pulitzer Wine Glasses || Wine Tee || Glitter Coasters || Rose Gummies || Pineapple Decanter || Bar Accessories

Happy SundayFriends!

Welcome back to another blogmas post!

Do you have someone in your life (or hey, it may be you, no judgement) who loves wine a litttle too much? Or maybe a friend who loves to entertain or is always looking for new pieces in their bar cart? Then this is the perfect gift guide for you! I seriously may pick up a few of these items for myself because they're all so darn cute!

Phone case: I wish they would make these phone cases for Samsungs because this is adorable! I mean, is there anything better than rose? 

Pineapple Wine Topper: Wine toppers are a great stocking stuffer or a great gift to pair with a bottle of wine. This pineapple wine topper is too cute to pass up!

Lilly Pulitzer Wine Glasses: Is there such thing as too many wine glasses? These Lilly wine glasses will surely be loved to any girly girl or Lilly lover you gift them to.

Wine Tee: Know someone who likes wine so much they want to express it to the world? This would be perfect for them! There are a ton of super cute wine graphic tees and surely you'll find the perfect one that will fit who ever you're gifting the item to.

Rose Gummies: Ok, so I actually found these in store and turns out they don't really have any alcohol in them, but I'm sure they're just as yummy! 

Pineapple Decanter: OK, how cute is this?! This would be a great house warming gift as well!

Coasters: Glitter coasters, do I need to say more? Also a great stocking stuffer or would be cute to pair with a set of wine glasses!

Bar Accessories: Such necessary bar pieces and adorable too! Not only would this be cute to gift during the holiday, but any 21st birthday or house warming gift as well!

And that's it! I'm seriously in love with all of these pieces and secretly hope Santa will gift me some of these things this Christmas! I have also linked some additional barware and wine accessories down below for you to shop through!

Also, let me know in the comments down below if you are a wine lover or not! I'm personally a white wine or rose type of girl. I hope you all have a wonderful week and as always, thank you for stopping by!

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8:00 AM

Holiday Outfit Roundup

Happy Friday friends!
Welcome back to Blogmas day 2! 
I asked on Twitter last week what you all wanted to see on the blog this week and you all wanted to see a Holiday Outfit round-up on the blog! So as requested, I am sharing everything from tacky Christmas sweaters to the finishing touches to your holiday outfits! Be sure to let me know in the comments down below which outfit is your favorite!

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Dressing up during the holidays has to be one of my favorite things! It may be because it's one of the very few occasions I can get away with wearing sparkly dresses in public and not be mistaken for going to a high school formal. I have been eyeing this dress for a while and may pick it up as my dress for this holiday season! It's so pretty!

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The tackier the better, am I right? I always love big obnoxious Christmas sweaters. You know, the kind that as bells, bows, sequins AND pom-poms on them? Those are my FAVE. You can pair your sweater with your favorite pair of skinnies or leggings for a casual look or you can take it up a notch with some fun leather leggings! If you're feeling really festive you can always put a cute gift bow in your hair as an accessory. This one has to be my favorite sweater so far!! I have also linked a few more options down below for you all!

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Christmas and pajamas seem to go hand in hand. I mean, who doesn't love a new set of pajamas, especial holiday ones! I'm always a sucker for a fun matching pair and these holiday slippers are just too cute!

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I'm a total sucker for a good accessory piece, especially during the holidays. I mean, when else is it going to be socially acceptable to walk around with Christmas tree earrings?? Add a touch of sparkle with a statement necklace or keep warm with a festive scarf this season. 

Annnnnd that's my round-up! I have a few holiday events coming up and am so excited to start styling some outfits for this holiday season (of course I'll be sure to share them with you all!). Let me know if you have any holiday events coming up that you're excited about in the comments down below.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and as always, thank you for stopping by!

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