Holiday Gift Guide

Hi there!  No meal plan Monday this week, we’re winging it over here because our schedules are all over the place and changing daily so we’re just going with it.  As the holidays sneak up on us I have a feeling our weeks are going to look more like this one but I’m going to try and get on board with weekend meal prep in addition to the meal planning to help us out.  Speaking of the holidays, unless you live under a rock you are probably very much aware of how close we are to those gift giving holidays.  I thought I’d throw together just a few of my favorite things that I think others would enjoy in case you’re in need of some gift inspiration!  If there’s a particular company or product you love, please share in the comments, I’m always on the hunt for the perfect gift!

Photo Sources and Product Links: 1) Birchbox, 2) Bestowed, 3) Emily Ley, 4) J.Crew Factory, J.Crew Factory, J.Crew Factory

 

For the Beauty Product Lover

Birchbox, the gift that keeps on giving.  The gift subscriptions start at $10 a month and you can purchase either 3 months, 6 months or 12 months.  Once received, the gift recipient can log onto the Birchbox website and create a custom profile.  This ensures that the products received monthly are ones the recipient would actually be interested in using.   I was given a Birchbox subscription for my birthday and have loved it.  My boxes have included things like nail polish, hairsprays, mascaras, lip stains, face washes, fun hair ties etc.

 

For the Health Nut Food Enthusiast

Bestowed Box, another gift that keeps on giving.  To say I am in LOVE with my Bestowed subscription could be an understatement.  Aaron gave me a subscription as a college graduation present and just the other day I told him that if there was a lifetime subscription option I would probably buy it, that’s how much I love it.  This box can be gifted for 3 months, 6 moths or 12 months as well.  It is a little more expensive than the Birchbox at $19 a month (although if you subscribe for 12 months you get a price break) and well worth every penny!  The value of the products in each box amounts to, and often exceeds, the price of the monthly subscription.  Every box is jam packed with goodies, if you’d like to get an idea of  what comes in a box you can read my review post here.

 

 

For the Organizer

An Emily Ley Simplified Planner.  I discovered this product last year and it has been life changing.  Emily has revamped the planner for 2014 so that it’s more compact and full of tools to keep your life organized and focused.  If you plan on purchasing one I suggest you do because these guys sell out like no one’s business.  Her first patch has already sold out but she’s placed another order for more to ship before Christmas so get your hands on one before they are gone! Her shop has tons of other wonderful products in it too like inspirational art prints, personalized coffee mugs (I have one that is also my work favorite!), plates, phone cases and more. 

 

For the Fashionista

J.Crew Factory goodies.  You guys know me, I love a good sale and J.Crew Factory has tons of good sales.  Right now everything is 40% off with an additional 10% off if you purchase two things and an additional 20% off if you purchase three things.  There are some seriously good deals on there right now on some seriously cute stuff.

 

I've also found great deals on holiday gifts at One Kings Lane and Zulilly.  They are both daily deal sites that have something for everyone and everything is always on sale.  Check them out!

 

*I am not sponsored by any of the companies listed here.  I do not receive compensation from writing about them or from their product sales, they probably don't even know I exist.  These are just things I've received in the past and have truly loved so I thought they'd be worth sharing incase you know someone who would love receiving them too!