Gift Ideas - Advent Calendars + weekend sales

First a big thanks to all the Veterans and their families. Your dedication and service is greatly appreciated.

Now today we are going to cover Advent boxes. But first here is a reminder of the previous gift idea posts
Neighbor Gifts
Gifts that Give Back
Gift for the Cooks
Gifts for Girls
Gifts for Readers
12 Days of Christmas
Gifts for Boys
Teacher Gifts

I think today's idea is super fun.  If you liked the whole 12 days of Christmas thing but feel overwhelmed in trying to do it.....this could be an easy solution for you.  Most of these Advent boxes start on December 1st and go through December 24th.  So now is the time to order because you have to hand this over to the lucky recipient by December 1st. If you like some of these products, it is also a fun little treat for yourself.   Be sure to follow the links to see the details of what each box contains.  Here are some of the Advent Boxes that have been released so far this year:



The ASOS company has two boxes this year.
The Advent Calendar has:

• Includes a mix of skincare, makeup and hair care
• Features products from Smashbox, Eyeko and Cowshed, plus many more

The Grooming Advent Calendar has:

• Includes a mix of products for hair and skin
• Features products from Elemis and Carmex plus many more

The KIKKI K Stationery Lovers Advent has everything from stationery products like pens and clips to candles. Price $103.00


Macy's has the Bare Minerals Advent Calendar which has  a collection of complexion, skin, eye and lip staples, plus two special gifts thrown in! $79.00


L'Occitane has this signature Advent Calendar for $79

and the


Luxury Advent Calendar for $124

Sephora has

The Atelier Cologne Sampler Advent Calendar for $49

and the


The OLEHENRICKSEN 12 day box for $69


Yankee Candle 12 days of Christmas



Here are some others
Target kids 12 days of socks
Other Target 12 days of socks
QVC 2017 Advent Beauty Box
David's Tea 24 days of Tea

There are several of these type offers around.  If you have a favorite product or company just google the product name and advent calendar.....perhaps you will get lucky and find one you would love.

We found this tabletop advent calendar at Michaels and have had fun finding 24 gifts to go inside.  So yes, if you are up to it you can design your own.

Now here are some other sales going on this weekend:
J. Crew Factory 40% off
Hautelook (a division of Nordstrom) has lots going on.  If you need to open an account, please click my referral link here. They have great pajamas from PJ Salvage, Frye and Sperry all at discount prices.
Gap has 50% + 20% off
Wal Mart has a black Friday ad released.
Michaels has several good coupons for the weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend.