Gifts for Girls

We continue our gift idea series.  If you missed any feel free to look back at
Neighbor gifts
Gifts that give back
Cook Gifts

Today let's consider some ideas for the girls on your list.

For the artsy girl on your list


Stabilo Pens.  I have a set of these pens.  I carry them in my little tote and I use them for writing on my calendar, the grocery list or just wrtiing on greeting cards.  They have the prettiest colors and the perfect size writing tip.

I personnally love a nice journal and a nice leather bound one can't be beat.


This one is a great size.




And you know I love a good May Designs Book that you can personalize for someone special.  You can do journals, calendars or even coloring books on this site.  And those markers above are great for adult coloring books.

Other personalized items can be found on Frecklebox.


Personalized Storybooks


Placemats


or journals.

Now what girl doesn't like a good shower gel.  Bath and Body products always work with a nice bath pouf.  Or if you have several girls to buy for consider this set of 3 Gingerbread Shower Gels by Philosophy. Or another fun shower product Spongelle.  These are sponges that have shower gel built in.  Great for travel or for that younger girl who hasn't mastered the whole bath pouf thing.  I have included the Spongelle website here but these can also be found in nicer department stores like Belk.

If you have girls who are into make-up consider


The make-up eraser.

And, of course, a good Clarisonic is always a great gift idea.  Again, Department Stores like Dillards will have them.  QVC usually gives you a little bonus with theirs.  Or there is always Amazon.

I also fully believe in a good tote.


 The Madewell tote is nice but pricier.  This Madewell Tote is 50% off.  Or click here for several options by Sole Society.


And girls of all ages love Kendra Scott Jewelry.  Click here for some ideas.

Let's wrap up today with a candle that you absolutely cannot go wrong with.  The Capri Blue - Volcano candle




So maybe that gets you started on some of the girls on your list.  As always you are invited to share any ideas you may have in the comment section.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Resigned to Pray

Well all we can do now is Pray.

I guess we will just have to pray about it.

I'm just praying.

Are you guilty of saying any of the above things? I am and I don't want to be.

Prayer is Powerful.  Prayer is a Privilege.  I don't ever want to feel that ALL I can do is pray.  I don't want to GUESS that I should pray.  I don't want want to ever feel that I am JUST praying.

No.

I want to see a challenge, a problem, a sickness, some confusion, a decision to be made, a natural disaster, a hard heart, an unsaved soul, a bitter spirit, a new Christian, a relationship in trouble, a new marriage growing in the Lord, any and every situation and I want to immediately think...... LET'S PRAY. Let's cast it before the Lord (1 Peter 5:7).  Let's give this to the One is able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).  Let's look to the Lord and His strength and seek His face always (1 Chronicles 16:11). Let's call on Him and pray to Him and know He listens to us (Jeremiah 29:12). Let's be joyful in hope, faithful in affliction and faithful in prayer (Romans 12:12).

I don't want to feel I am resigned to pray because there is nothing else I can do.  Truth is I can't do anything anyway.  But my God can, will and does.

What if we aren't resigned to pray but instead we are empowered by prayer?

What if our problems, our challenges, our struggles quake BECAUSE we pray?

Here's wishing for each of you some powerful time in prayer!

Happy Labor Day!

Hope you enjoy your day!

Here are a few sales if you have a notion.

Shoemall has 30% off $30 purchase with code LABOR30

Urban Outfitters has 30% off clearance.

Loft has 60% off sale.

JJill has 40% off sale prices.

Bath and Body has a really good sale on with an additional 25% off with code AIRISCRISP

Talk to you on Wednesday!

Gifts for the Cooks

Today we continue our series on gift ideas. If you missed the first two you can read them here

Neighbor Gifts
Gifts that Give Back

Now today we look at gifts for the cooks on your list.....seasoned or just starting out? No worries.  We have a little something for everyone.  Who knows maybe even something you would like to add to  your list for yourself.

First up a few favorite cookbooks that would make great gifts:



The Mitford Cookbook has great down home recipes.



Shay gives you easy meals to get dinner on the table every night in her cookbook Eats.



Marlene takes favorites and makes them healthier.



I probably use Calling All Cooks Two more than any other cookbook.  These are a bunch of compiled home cook recipes.  You can just about find anything and everything in here.

Now here are few tools the cooks on your list might like.

The Pampered Chef Chopper



An avocado keeper.



Everyone needs a good thermometer.



And a nice zester.



I have talked about a local store The Cupboard before on here.  I highly recommend a little trip to them for great kitchen gift ideas.  They have great pottery, cookware and gadgets.  I bought the cutest scrambler from here.  It is a little piece of pottery that you add egg and any veggies you want and it will cook in the microwave for you.  They also have great vegetable brushes, plastic wraps and REAL vanilla.  Look if you have a baker on your gift list, they would love a nice bottle of real vanilla flavoring.  There is just no comparison to baking with the real stuff verses the imitation stuff.

Also don't forget some great William Sonoma Dish Towels.  Several color options are available.


Other ideas:
Recipe Cards
A cute kitchen timer
The best vegetable peeler
And this apron or maybe this one or even this one.

And if there is someone who loves pretty dishes and such.  Be a doll and introduce them to MacKenzie-Childs. There so many wonderful things to choose from. Here's a quick sample

Tea Kettle

Recipe Box

And honestly, have you ever seen a prettier cake carrier

Prettiest Cake Carrier Ever

I was the fortunate recipient of the above and I have to tell you.....sometimes I bake a cake simply to use the carrier.  It is truly lovely.  Since then I have been gifted with several other MacKenzie-Childs pieces and if I don't stop here I will have copied and pasted every single picture from their website.  Be prepared, however, for the prices.  They are not for the faint of heart.  But I consider these heirloom pieces that will be passed thru generations.

Have a wonderful weekend.  I hope you are getting Monday off and making it a long one.  Relax, enjoy and maybe send a little love and help toward our Texas friends.

Take Care!