Gifts ideas for Her

I did a little internet surfing ......so maybe you can find something here to add to your list or buy for someone - your choice.  Here we go

How comfy and cozy is this

Wubby Fleece

It comes in this color which is called Mocha and an ivory and a charcoal.  I think it is pretty ageless and would be enjoyed by most anyone.

I have this next top and it is super soft and comfortable.  It is a great length

Dolman Sleeve Ribbed Top

There are four color options: this red, a black, white and rust.  Another can't go wrong top.

This has "Home on Saturday" written all over it

Hooded PJs

Don't you just love a good Saturday that does not call for real clothes? You know when you light a good candle, watch Food Network and graze on snacks all day.  Well if you know anyone like that, this would be a winner.  This is blue with stars but it also comes in a grey with Rudolf if you are looking for something fun to wear Christmas morning.

Kendra Scott is not only making great jewelry but she is also making support for your ears

Lobe Wonder

And every closet needs one of these

Leopard Print Scarf

It is under $20....so grab one for yourself and someone on your list.

And this one is  a great price and super pretty colors

Boucle Scarf

And here is a great one size option

Cape Scarf

There is this grey option and a really pretty light pink.

Maybe you know someone this would be perfect for

Target Mug

And this is one of the devotionals I used this year

Morning & Evening

I loved starting and ending my day with it.  If you have done one of her devotionals before, give this one a try.  I really enjoyed the two readings each day.

And if you need ideas for someone who loves to read, you can check out all my monthly book reviews here.

Hope your November ends on a high note.......and you are ready to usher in a great December.

Enjoy your weekend.  See you back on Monday!

Christmas Gift Ideas

Ok, ladies, how's the shopping going?  Great I hope.  We went out Thanksgiving evening and literally wandered around.  We stumbled up on a few things to buy but truthfully we were just wandering around in the way of people who were actually trying to buy things.....sorry people, it is just who we are.

If you are just getting started or in need a few ideas.....here are a couple for the guys in your life

Ugg Slippers

There are four color options in these - black, chestnut and espresso but I really like this blue.

If your guys don't like slippers, these socks are too cute

Men's Buffalo Butter Socks

These come in Charcoal, Navy and Red.....but as you can see I am totally on a blue kick.

And if you need a little stocking stuffer

Kiehl's Nourishing Dream Team

These have lots of high star ratings and they look kind of fun with the leather and fleece.

0ZERO Winter Gloves

And for the little guys there are these

Tucker + Tate Puddle Jumpers

and I just think this little hat is fun

J.Crew Cap

and you can never go wrong with Nike

Nike Dry Zip Hoodie

These magnetic blocks look like fun

Tegu Magnetic Blocks

Let's get going knocking off this list.  Happy Shopping!

See you back here on Friday!

Christmas Craft Series - Part II

If you missed part one of the Christmas Crafts click here.

Today we are making a little something to add some jingle to any door in your home.

Here's what you need
1) Craft Jingle Bells (2 packs of six)
2) fabric covered floral wire
3) ribbon or fabric for a bow
4) scissors

These are the supplies I gathered

All you do is string the bells onto the wire.

It is important to get the fabric covered wire if you plan on hanging on a door knob to prevent scratches.

Just add a bell, loop your wire, and keep it going

Then I cut my fabric into small strips.  I wanted the frayed edges to give it that rustic look.  But you could finish the edges if you want.

I tied the fabric into a bow and made a simple loop with the fabric covered wire.

Hang on any door you want to add a little festivity to.  I like little things like this on powder room doors, your laundry room door......you know, areas that we sometimes can forget.  But it would also be adorable on your front door.

It is the last week of November so if you haven't completed our Great Things in '18 Challenge make sure you honor the person of your choice this week.

Hope you have an absolutely wonderful week.

I will see you back here on Wednesday.

Out and About

I hope you had an absolutely wonderful day with family and friends yesterday. 

We are headed out and about today.  If I happen to find anything irresistible, I will post on Instagram.

Follow along if you are interested.

If you are local, make sure and stop by Sweet Pineapple on Airport Road where they are having 20% off the store (excluding Ronaldo Bracelets) today.

Black Monday through Saturday

Ok, retailers, we get it.  Black Friday goes on all week - not just one day. Personally, I really enjoyed the whole anticipation of the sales starting on the same day.  I wish it were still that way. BUT who am I to resist pre-Friday discounts.  Here's a couple of things to browse about while cooking that Turkey and dressing.
Colleen Rothschild is already in full swing.  I am really enjoying the skincare products and right now you can get 30% off with code BF2018.  Here are a couple of my favorite products

Radiant Cleansing Balm

Sheer Renewal Cream

and if you want to try several products, definitely buy the trial kit

Discovery Kit

 and you will also get the clarifying mask and the face oil which I also love.

Nordstrom also has some super deals going on now.  To see the whole sale section click here

But here are few good finds.  They have tons of earrings marked down.  These are both under $16

Pearl Drop hoop

Oval Hoop Earring

Scarves under $18

David & Young Plaid Chenille

Leith Colorblock Plaid

Sweaters under $30

Halogen Cardigan

BP V-neck

There's also lots of men's, home, beauty, and kids.

Don't forget to keep adding to your Thankful Photo Album.  

I hope you have the absolute best Thanksgiving.  Enjoy your people, your food, your day celebrating in whatever way makes you happy.  I wish you all a great after meal nap and several good sale items.

Follow along on instagram......I will be posting any good finds there as we are out and about on Friday.

Thanksgiving week!

Honestly, this week just zoomed right on in here once we hit November.  It is a big week of course.  I am looking forward to lots of things.....like sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, lima beans and rolls......those are my favorites.  This year I am actually cooking a turkey breast.  I have always bought either a turkey or a turkey breast and we have made the sides.  But this year we are doing it all.  My younger daughter had a 'Friendsgiving' on Saturday so I practiced cooking the turkey then.  I feel very prepared and ready now.  Thank you to my friend Jennifer who gave me the encouragement and the recipe.

Of course, I am also looking forward to the newspaper after dinner and scoping all the sales.  I am most excited that I don't really have anything to buy, so it is totally a no pressure shopping day for me......but I will totally be there. Totally.

I am also super excited about a few days off, some time on the couch under a throw and more than one nap or two.  I will also be Hallmarking it out while putting up Christmas decor.

Y'all I am so thankful for so many things.  Sit and watch the news one night and you realize just how blessed you are.  Scroll through Facebook and you will again be reminded.  My goodness just run into a friend you haven't seen in a while and the things people go through can absolutely break your heart.

I know we are all thinking about thankfulness this week which is great, but I want to encourage you all to join me in taking a quick picture of things/people/situations that you are thankful for all week long.

On Thursday we can all sit back after dinner and scroll through a little photo diary of thankfulness.  Just imagine - a full tummy, feet up and scrolling through all the things we encounter this week to be thankful for......this is just another form of being intentional.  Slow down long enough to take a quick photo on your phone and watch your thankful photo album grow.....might even be fun to share with your family if you feel up to it.

Snap away girls......and smile, my first thankful photo is of all of you! Thanks for reading here with me!

Christmas Craft Series - Part I

This is a super simple craft that can be used for several different things. 

Here is what you are going to need
1) some wooden ornaments
2) glue or mod podge
3) a foam brush
4) some glitter glass or large flake glitter
5) paper plates


Here are the items I gathered
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

I already had the mod podge and the foam brushes but you can get them at any craft store.

You can also find wooden ornaments and glitter at craft stores but I ordered these particular ornaments and this glitter glass from Amazon.

We simply painted on the mod podge and sprinkled away with the glitter

They turned out so pretty

These will be great ornaments for the tree 

or even lovely tied on a gift

We like to do a little craft together after Thanksgiving dinner.  This would be a great one and everyone would have a beautiful ornament to take home.

Go ahead and gather some supplies this weekend and craft on Thanksgiving day.

Have a wonderful weekend.  I will talk to you on Monday!

So now I scope

This time of year I can't help but just scope out fun gift ideas.  Here are a few things I have found to share with you.  For the foodie or cook in your life,  how about a pricey Dutch oven

Le Creuset Dutch Oven

Now if that is too pricey, you know what else cooks don't often by for themselves that would be good......basics

William Sonoma Wooden Spoons

If you don't have a foodie on the list how about something you don't need to know their size to buy....I am loving all the ponchos and wraps this year

BP Poncho

or this one if you really want to splurge

Barefoot Dreams Poncho

Honestly, buy anyone any Barefoot Dreams product and they should be tickled pink.

And you know I highly recommend a throw

Kennebunk Throw

This one comes in 21 different color options and has tons of 5 star reviews

And if you want to really splurge

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw

If you haven't been to Barnes and Noble lately, check them out before you finish all of your shopping.  They have their holiday game face on for sure.  They have a whole section called "Reading socks and Winter Wear".  Everything in this section makes you want to curl up on the sofa for a really long time.  Everything is super soft and cuddly.

They have socks

Reading Socks

and cute hats

Seattle Puff Floppy Hat

You can see the whole collection online by clicking here but do yourself a favor and pop into the store and touch and feel it for yourself. And as always they have the cutest bags with any purchase.  I absolutely can never resist these and may have purchased this one

Snowman Tote

They are $19.95 on their own but if you buy anything in the store you can get it for $12.95.

So it was a good thing I was buying this

Card Trick Kit

I thought my little 10 year old great nephew would enjoy this.  It does not have batteries.  It does not make noise.  I feel like it could be a real winner.

They also had a yo-yo one and a harmonica one. I figured it would take him a while to learn a trick and that his parents would get to enjoy the fruits of his studies.  The other two kind of sounded like they could involve me immediately so I chose wisely.

Lastly, a big shout out to the man I married.  When you have 10 Christmas trees in the attic and you say on Saturday morning you are going shopping for a couple of new ones and he says "OK" you know for sure that you have chosen the right spouse.  I have had most of my trees for over 20 years so I am ready to replace a couple of them.  I wanted something fairly inexpensive for the bedrooms but I didn't want the super skinny trees.  After looking at about 6 stores I broke down and went to Wal Mart......you know I have a love/hate relationship with them.  So it is not a regular stop for me, but this time worked out wonderfully.   I found this tree and I think it is perfect

7' Branford Spruce

While it is a slim profile, it still has some substance to it.  The branches are very full.  It is lightweight and goes up in less than 10 minutes.  Now it is not pre-lit but it is not going to take you long to light this beauty.  I think it is absolutely perfect for a bedroom, a kitchen, a staircase landing or anywhere you could stick another Christmas tree.  It was only $69 dollars.  

I will see you back here on Friday.  But before I go here is a friendly reminder to complete our November Great Things in '18 Challenge.  I know we all get super busy this time of year but finish strong.  When you are strung out or stressed, you always feel better when you do a little something for someone else.