Advent Calendars - time to buy

There are Advent Calendars rolling out from everywhere.  Yes, these are super fun gifts especially if you have someone who has a November birthday.  But let me recommend that these are also just a good way to get stocking stuffers or just try out lots of products for yourself.  If you have a situation where you can use lots of little gifts, grab yourself an advent calendar or two and put together some nice gifts.

Here are a few that I am particularly tempted with

First this QVC beauty advent calendar

QVC Beauty Advent

The box itself is $64.75 and includes

• 1-oz First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
• 0.17-fl oz LAVANILA The Healthy Fragrance
• 0.25-fl oz Kate Somerville ExfoliKate
• 0.02-oz Julep When Pencil Met Gel Eyeliner
• 1-fl oz Skinfix Foaming Oil Cleanser
• Two 2-fl oz WEN Cleansing Conditioners
• 0.0018-oz IT Cosmetics® Brow Power
• 0.17-fl oz Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream
• 0.07-fl oz Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer
• 0.14-oz Doll 10 HydraGel Cream Balm
• 0.34-fl oz Vita Liberata Beauty Blur
• 0.05-fl oz bareMinerals® Mascara
• 0.2-fl oz NEST Black Tulip EDP
• 0.5-fl oz ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
• 0.25-fl oz StriVectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
• 0.8-fl oz James Read Gradual Tan Sleep Mask Tan Face
• 2.5-fl oz L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil
• 2.54-oz Obliphica Seaberry Hair Mask
• 1-fl oz philosophy amazing grace firming body emulsion
• 1.01-fl oz MineTan Coconut Super Dark Coffee Self Tan
• 0.6-oz Erno Laszlo Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar
• 0.5-oz LXMI Creme Du Nil
• Sigma Beauty Brush Mat
• Eyelash curler

Do you know how many stockings you can stuff from this.....lots.  Or just think if you are having some girls over during the holidays what great gift bags you can put together.

If you have someone with a sweet tooth this Sugarfina one looks super tempting

Sugarfina Taste of Christmas

24 drawers filled with 4 pieces of candy 

• Candy assortment includes: Fuji Apple Caramels, Red Noses, Royal Roses, Watermelon Slices, Sugar Lips, Pink Flamingos, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, Sparkle Pops, Pumpkin Pie Caramels, S'mores, Gingerbread Cookie Bites, and Cinnamon Crunchies.

If you have a little girl to buy for, check out the American Girl Advent Calendar

It is full of doll sized surprises


Lush has a great 12 day calendar



And if you are a candle lover or need a gift for one - VOLUSPA Japonica

Lastly I could not find a photo of this one but there is a rumor that Aldi Grocery Stores will have a wine advent calendar and a Cheese advent calendar available in stores on November 7th. Food and Wine posted an article on it that you can read here.
Apparently, these are a big deal.  If wine and/or cheese are your thing, you should plan to be at Aldi on Nov 7th.

Have a wonderful weekend.  Oh and if you haven't had a chance to comment on Wednesday's post for the giveaway, click here to do so.

See you back on Monday.

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.