This is a curated list of my favorite, joyFULL gifts! Shopping early, online, and having your gifts directly delivered to your recipient or your front door is a smart part of time stewardship during the Holiday Season!
We are all busy and time stewardship is how we accomplish all we have on our “to do’s” – NOT time management – time stewardship! Time is a gift, a gift to be stewarded, I have fun training on this topic, BUT this SHARE is all about Holiday 2020 and GREAT GIFTING! So let’s jump right in… I am pretty certain you will discover a gift for everyone on your list RIGHT HERE! Let’s unwrap this beauty, shall we!?
Holiday Season Gift Guide: Gifts for girlfriends: your hair goddess, your nail goddess, your sissy, your sis in love, your bestie – your guuuurlzzzzz:
THE GATHERING TABLE
We are all hungry for meaningful connections, but most of us don’t have the time to cook complicated meals or plan big gatherings. We need simple, delicious recipes and easy, doable ideas for getting together with friends and family. Thankfully, that’s just what the five women of The Gingham Apron deliver in this full-color lifestyle book that is as practical as it is pretty.
Filled with beautiful photography and inspirational writing, The Gathering Table follows this Iowa farm family through a year of gatherings that strengthen relationships, establish and deepen family traditions, and showcase God’s gift of great food. With complete menus, easy-to-follow recipes, devotional readings, prayers, and plenty of inspiring and customizable ideas for everything from intimate family gatherings to larger community events, this book will become your go-to resource for entertaining and enjoying life–together!
“The Gathering Table feels like a heart-to-heart visit with new friends. These women treasure community. As you try their recipes and read their insights, you’ll be encouraged to connect in whatever way you can with the women in your life and find ways for your friendships to grow.” Robin Jones Gunn, bestselling author of Becoming Us in the Haven Makers series and the Father Christmas novels that inspired three Hallmark movies
Grab it HERE – have it shipped directly to your recipient or your front porch!
PUR Fully Charged Mascara
I have been touting this brand – PUR cosmetics – for their range of beautiful foundations, and now let’s throw their mascara in the mix! THIS is a fantastic mascara!!!! You may read about the lash benefits in it – all the yummy conditioners etc., which I, of course, LOVE – but all you need to know is that it is FANTASTIC! Like really – I am not kidding on this one! AND for an extra “gift,” – guide your recipient to yourbeautysuperhero.com for my HOW TO APPLY MASCARA video – BOOM! Gifting DONE! Mark that off the Holiday Season Shopping List!
Oh – and of course, grab one for yourself! Grab it HERE
Render Tallow Whipped Cream
Bring in the Fall with this rustic blend of Juniper, Palo Santo, and a hint of vanilla. It’s light and grounding, reminiscent of leather and tobacco. This scent is DIVINE – they will also have a seasonal scent of Peppermint and oh my WORD! Use this as a hand/foot cream – not greasy; your hands will feel decadently moisturized for HOURS! When I went to grab the link to COPY/PASTE, not this blog, I had to grab another jar – it is that good!
Grab it HERE
MIG LIVING SLEEP BALM
This is full of Lavender and one of the rarest forms of Chamomile on the PLANET! Rub onto the bottom of your feet – a smidge in your nostrils – rub into your hands and BREATHE IN!!!! Fall asleep and STAY asleep – not like a baby, like your hubby 🙂
Who wouldn’t appreciate the gift of SLEEP! This is safe for children too!
I do sell these products – why? Because I am head over heels in love with this hippie, intoxicating smellin’, amazing stuff that works better than anything I have ever tried! You will be too….
I GUARANTEE IT….
Grab it HERE– do the Subscribe and Save option to save 20% on these products: cost nothing to become a subscribe and save the customer and you can pause, cancel, edit anytime from the website…. in fact, once you place your order – immediately pause the account until you are ready to order again! SIMPLE SAVINGS
GIFTS for the DUDES in your life this Holiday Season:
Leather Coffee Sleeve
The Peaberry Coffee Sleeve was designed to fit most of the coffee cups you will find at your favorite coffee shop. It has a suede-like feel which will keep your hands cozy and comfortable while you enjoy your favorite hot coffee, cocoa, or tea. The Peaberry can be personalized with your name or initials to ensure that you never again mistake your friend’s chai tea for your beloved mocha cappuccino!
Truly everything from this store is divine – EVERYTHING! I had a hard time deciding what to feature as they have so many beautiful items! We personally know this family, and they are GOLD – you are supporting a hard-working family by shopping this site – AND you are gifting the most beautiful leather goods I have ever smelled – I mean seen 🙂
One more item from Growley Leather Co. – a beautiful set of 3 bookmarks….I like to gift one of these with a bookstore gift card OR my current fav read! These also make great graduation gifts – if, like me, you have a “gift closet,” yes, it is THANG – grab for future gifting!
Shop the Cup Sleeve and Bookmarks HERE
MIG LIVING Man Soap – this is a face/body/shampoo/shave bar
Mountain MAN Collection: For the MAN who wants to smell like he’s walked through a rugged forest and wrestled bears naked in the frigid mountains of Colorado.
Gentlemen, we know you’ve struggled your entire life to find the perfect soap— one that could make your muscles stronger, your beard fuller, invigorate your spirit, and keep your lady interested. We also know you’ve probably thought that the perfect blend of cleanser, moisturizer, testosterone, and organic gasoline didn’t exist… but you were wrong. A soap that brings your lady closer while giving you the strength of a lion… Look no further than MIG Man Soap! If your run of the mill soap leaves you feeling kind of like Fabio: all man, but lacking the vigor necessary to wrestle a bear into submission, and you’re ready for a soap that accentuates your manhood, grows your bank account, and fills your home and your sheets with the iconic smell of sheer manliness…
Your entire house will smell DIVINE – Grab it HERE – do the Subscribe and Save option to save 20% on these products: cost nothing to become a subscribe and save the customer, and you can pause, cancel, edit anytime from the website…. in fact once you place your order – immediately pause the account until you are ready to order again! SIMPLE SAVINGS
Kinders Seasonings
For nearly 70 years, John Kinder perfected his own master blend of seasonings as a “go-to” for everyday cooking. This recipe, John’s special recipe of salt, cracked pepper, and crunchy chunks of garlic, is now available as The Blend. THIS GIFT may get you more than one thank you text throughout the year, not just the holiday season – just saying!
We have tried most of the KINDER’S seasonings, and they are all amazing – we use this one on the DAILY!
Grab it HERE
Portable French Press
Enjoy your favorite coffee anywhere, anytime, courtesy of the Bodum Travel French Press. This portable coffee maker combines the benefits of a French press brewing system with an insulated travel flask in one handy gadget.
Crafted from easy-to-clean stainless steel for durability, this portable coffee maker takes the place of a traditional 3-cup French press. Its double-wall construction keeps your coffee hotter for longer, and there’s a colorful Bodum silicone band for a safe and ergonomic grip.
It’s also highly versatile. You can brew coffee on the go or fill up from a larger pot you’ve brewed at home. You can even use it to brew loose-leaf tea! So it’s perfect for taking on the train for your morning commute or popping in your rucksack when you go camping.
Grab it HERE
GREAT gifts for kids and teens!
Hunt a Killer Crime Mystery Subscriptions
We have assembled a team of true-crime aficionados, writers, artists, and game designers who write and design each season from scratch.
Their specialty is hooking you in, keeping you on the edge of your seat, and creating an experience so immersive you and your fellow detectives will look forward to the next thrilling episode of Hunt A Killer every month!
Think of these as a modern-day, real-life episode of CSI…. you receive the clues, piece together the crime, and ultimately whodunnit!
You can purchase just one month and then add on as desired!
Grab HERE
Shop Great Books by Age or Interest
I love their site and shop by AGE and INTEREST – the site makes it super easy to purchase books and have them directly delivered to your recipient! Check it out HERE.
I recently ordered some fiction books for my 14-year-old daughter as she is losing interest in reading due to her dislike of the required reading this year – I know if I pepper in some easy escapism amongst the harder curriculum, she will remain engaged!! THAT is a great gift!
Personalized Books
I still have the personalized books I received as a child – I LOVED them! This website makes it super easy to customize – order and ship directly to your recipient!!!
Start HERE
Mystery Tackle Box
My 16-year-old son loves this gift – it arrives monthly, and he literally stalks the mailbox until it arrives! You can grab a 3-month gift certificate or just one month – your recipient chooses what type of fishing they will do, and they then customize from there! They also include great content on their site, including HOW TO use what is in the box each month! It is touted as #happinessinabox that lasts far beyond the holiday season, and my son would AGREE!
Grab it HERE
Now to WRAP IT ALL UP for the Holiday Season!
I love a beautifully wrapped gift with perfectly squared-off corners as much as Martha Stewart, but I quickly realized a few years ago I didn’t have the patience or time for such fluffiness! One of my favorite solutions is ordering gift bags in BULK delivered to your door! Gift Bags are EASY, beautiful, and HIDE the gift – I like SOLUTIONS!
Amazon, of course, has a great selection – but I have always loved BIG LOTS for their gift bags! They are of great quality and, dare I say – elegant? They also have whimsical and traditional – which is also why I like them – you can truly CUSTOMIZE based on your home decor and current Christmas theme!
Grab HERE
DON’T FORGET TISSUE FOR YOUR GIFT BAGS!!! THROW IN YOUR BIG LOTS CART TOO!
Time to Savor The Season
I truly hope this gift selection has helped you – I know when I shop early and get everything wrapped and ready, my December is peaceful, and I can SAVOR the beauty of the Holiday SEASON!
May I be one of the first to wish you and yours a DELICIOUS Holiday – enjoy those you love and treasure the time spent together!
Looking for a healthy treat your family and holiday guests will love- check out my recipe for Cereal Bar Cookies HERE. Trust me, you’ll want to DOUBLE this recipe!!
