It seems like just yesterday, I celebrated my first Mother’s Day – but this special and meaningful day happened over 19 years ago. Time flies and children grow up so quickly. You blink and before you know it – they are no longer tiny bundles of joy, but young adults attending college or middle school. Cherish these memories and moments and don’t ever take them for granted.
This year, your wife is celebrating her first Mother’s Day. She has done so much for you and your family this past year, so it only makes sense that you want to give her a special gift. But what should you get her? To help you out, here are some great gift ideas that you can use to show your appreciation on this special occasion.
A personalized gift is a thoughtful and heartfelt way to show your wife how much she means to you. For example, you could get her a customized photo frame with an image of the two of you together or have a meaningful song lyric inscribed on jewelry. If your wife loves diamonds, consider getting her lab grown diamonds set in a beautiful piece of jewelry.
Flowers & Homemade Treats
If you’re looking for something more traditional, why not surprise her with a bouquet of fresh flowers? You could also make her homemade treats such as cupcakes, chocolates, or cookies. Not only will your wife love the thought and effort put into these gifts, but they’re also great for sharing with her little one!
A Photo Album
Creating a photo album of special memories is another excellent way to show your wife how much you care. Include pictures of the two of you together, the hand and footprint of your new baby, and other milestones throughout the year. This will be a wonderful reminder for her that she’s not alone in this journey of motherhood.
Flowers & Chocolates
Nothing says “I love you” like flowers and chocolates! Of course, a bouquet of roses is always a romantic gesture, but if roses aren’t her style, plenty of other options are available, from tulips to lilies and succulents. In addition, you can pair the flowers with a box of chocolates for an extra sweet treat.
A home spa treatment is a great way to show that you care about your wife’s well-being and health while still giving her something luxurious. Many pampering items are available online, such as bath bombs, essential oils, face masks, and body scrubs. You can also buy ready-made spa sets with everything she needs for a relaxing at-home spa experience!
Personal Time & Pampering
The best thing you can do for your wife on Mother’s Day is to spend time with her and make sure she feels appreciated. Give her time away from the baby by taking over childcare duties while she takes a break from parenting duties or indulges in some much-needed self-care. You could surprise her with an at-home massage or order food from one of her favorite restaurants, so she doesn’t have to worry about cooking dinner. Personal time and pampering give more than just physical relaxation—showing that you value your wife’s mental health will make this Mother’s Day memorable!
Journal & Stationery
Journaling and writing your thoughts down really helps to get through the day-to-day dilemmas or baby blues. Sometimes a few notes of gratitude or letters to family and friends are the perfect way to help relax and settle our minds. Often we take the power of pen and paper for granted since we live in a digital world. A great gift for your wife on Mother’s Day is to get her a unique or personalized journal or stationery set. There are so many available on the market that is unique and some are even customizable.
Celebrating your wife’s first Mother’s Day is an emotional moment worth commemorating in style! Showing how much you appreciate all she has done this past year doesn’t have to be expensive – all it takes is some thoughtfulness and effort! From personalized jewelry pieces to home spa treatments and special moments together spent away from daily responsibilities – these are all perfect ways to express how grateful you are for having such a fantastic mother in your life! We hope these ideas provided beneficial inspiration when choosing the right gift for your remarkable woman this Mother’s Day!
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Hello friends. It seems like forever since I’ve graced the pages of this site with my presence. The last month has not been the greatest for me and I’m still struggling with all that has happened in June, but keeping busy has helped my mind tremendously through this ordeal. Last month (June) my daddy passed away unexpectedly. It was probably one of the hardest things that I’ve had to endure and being the oldest of his four kids, that meant that I was in need of stepping up to plate and taking charge of the situation. Over the last few weeks, I found myself looking through various photos of my daddy’s life and I’m reminded how important those images are to help jump start our memories. Photos are timeless keepsakes that can either be stored away or displayed and a great photo display makes a wonderful gift or precious memory something to cherish. So, today – I introduce you to Canvas Champ. While I ordered my print just before my dad’s passing, I’m sharing this company with you because it will allow me to provide my family with gifts of memories of my dad once I’m done designing them.
Canvas Champ offers you the opportunity to have customized canvas products that are affordably priced and utilize industry standard materials. As a photographer, I’ve used different canvas printing companies in the past and I’m definitely impressed with the companies quality and price point. Canvas Champ also offers a reseller program and can provide you with bulk ordering as well.
Canvas Champ’s Canvas prints start at about $5.00 for small sized prints and depending on the size and additions to your print, the price increases from that point. Shipping is also very reasonable and I love that it ships via Fedex so you receive your order in a timely manner. Each order comes with Hooks for Hanging (free of charge) and you have the option of adding things like an easel back, stand or dust covers as well as basic editing options as well.
The website’s interface is very easy to use. As you can see from the screen capture above, you can select the border and framing options, color finishing and you can also see if you have provided a quality image for printing. I love that you can upload any image you want and can make any changes or adjust the sizing as you see fit. I’m in the process of ordering the above image for my mommy as a gift so I’m excited to see how it turns out.
The canvas we received was a stretched canvas over compressed wood board and wooden frame. It’s reinforced well and strong enough to last for years to come.
If you are looking for quality and affordable options for printing your photo keepsakes on canvas, I definitely suggest checking out Canvas Champ. Affordable prices, quick service, and quality work will definitely make Canvas Champ a favorite in our family and I love that they offer metallic prints as well because I create metallic prints of my nature and landscape photography for family and friends as gifts.
Interested in getting your own Canvas print? Be prepared this holiday season and year round and order early. You can check out Canvas Champ at: https://www.canvaschamp.com/
Disclaimer: The products featured in this post were sent for review consideration. All opinions are my own, 100% honest & unbiased. Affiliate links are posted throughout.
It’s that time of year again – Valentine’s Day is approaching. Now, I’m kind of late the punch in getting this post up this year, but I digress… and it’s getting done anyway, right? I’ve said this time and time again, but while my husband and I celebrate Valentine’s Day, we both feel that our love for one another should be shown and given every single day of the year – every day of our lives. Let’s face it, some of you may find that corny, but the fact of the matter is… we shouldn’t need a holiday to celebrate love, right? Regardless, each year I share a great little gift guide for you – whether you decide you are going to take advantage of it for the holiday or any time of the year or use it to treat yourself, it’s entirely up to you. So, without further adieu, let’s get into some Valentine’s Gifts shall we?
Let’s talk about rings… jewelry per say. Now, if you’ve been a follower of this blog for a while, then you know that my husband is a law enforcement officer. Over the years we have looked for rings that he can use that are not only stylish, but that will allow him to be able to use his rings to work. In the type of job he has, a metal, gold or silver band can injure the finger and are a huge safety concern. While it’s allowed for them to use it, it’s suggested that they use a silicone band to help protect against injury and to aid in safety. That’s where FX8 (Fixate) comes in to play. These fun silicone ring bands are made of Premium Medical-Grade Silicone. They are stylish, functional and definitely durable. The are comfortable to wear with a tapered dome design and are available in Men’s & Women’s styles and sizes. I like the fact that they offer custom engraving and these rings are designed for an active lifestyle.
Outside of work, we can use our regular wedding rings, but while my husband is at work, I know that this ring will work well for him. Athletes, racers, extreme sports participants, fitness and gym trainers, mechanics, military personnel, construction and factory works and law enforcement officials all enjoy wearing these.
Each Fixate ring comes with a durable ring bag with a rugged metal “S” clip that is large enough to fit your drivers license, credit card, cash, ring and earbuds. They are priced reasonably, starting at $19.95+ and while they are not the ideal choice for many, in our instance, it works for my family and our lifestyle. They come in a variety of different colors too – so I think they are perfect for anyone and they are definitely an affordable, cost effective choice.
Get your FX8 bands here: https://fixatedesigns.com/
Now, I consider Valentine’s Day to also be Gal-entine’s Day. A fun way to celebrate your lovely gal pals is by giving them a little treat for themselves. Let’s face it, most of us love makeup and what better way to have a little fun and treat ourselves and our gals by giving them some makeup delights. Bodyography is a new to me brand, as well as Omega Labs USA. I thought this would be an awesome time to share the products with you while giving some ideas for shade choices that make great gifts.
Looking for a classic red lipstick? Try out Bodyography’s Lipstick in Red China ($17.00 – 0.13 oz/3.7g). I talk about how I think red lips are so enduring and this shade is showstopping. With a satin matte finish, this gorgeous and long lasting lipstick is super-pigmented and contains moisturizing Aloe Vera as the base to help protect the lips from signs of aging. Rich mineral pigments provide amazing color payoff and you can find a variety of shades in ranges from pinks to purple and nudes as well as finishes of creams, shimmers, sheers and satin mattes.
The Bodyography Glitter Pigments ($23.00 – 0.105 oz/3g) are also a great choice for a little sparkle any time of year. These one of a kind eye shadows are made with a technology that incorporates the saturation of a loose pigment, the cushion of a cream, and the silkiness of a powder. These gorgeous pigments are high glitter with a gorgeous pearl finish.
This gorgeous shade I have here is called Halo. It’s a very shimmery and sparkly silver that reminds me of tinsel. This color is quite bold but would make a wonderful eye lid topper to add a little sparkle and shine or popped right into the inner corner of the eye to brighten the eyes while adding a little sparkle.
There are eight colors to choose from total. A little of this product will go a long way and I definitely suggest applying this product wet or foiled using a synthetic brush or with your finger and utilizing tapping motions when applying the product to the lid or where ever you want to go. This is not your usual mica style pigment where it is finely milled. These pigments are much more glittery so using these as a standalone shadow may pose some challenges. But, they are glittery and gorgeous and I think definitely something fun for anyone to try. Besides… we all love glitter, don’t we ladies?
I love getting nail polish as gifts and these gorgeous polishes from Omega Labs are long wearing lacquers available in a wide array of high fashion shades. Omega Labs lacquers are free of DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin and Camphor. I have the color 389 Peek-A-Boo, a gorgeous nude toned soft peach shade is that is perfect for every day wear or a night out on the town. The shade is neutral and gorgeous. Omega Labs Nail Lacquers retail for $7.00 (0.44 fl.oz.)
Now, I obviously couldn’t leave out a little bath and body action, right? I mean come on… nothing says Valentine’s Day like a little body treatment. One of my favorite Bath & Body brands, FarmHouse Fresh released this gorgeous Whoopie! Deluxe Gift Set that features the White Velvet Hand and Body Creams, Body Wash and Candle all of which have the irresistible whoopie pie aroma. Let me just say – this is a set that I love and have purchased one for each of my sisters this year. I know they will LOVE it.
Packaged in a “ready to gift” box, this Deluxe Gift Set offers one of my favorite fragrances from FarmHouse Fresh. I am loving the buttercream aroma that wafts through the air when I open any of these products. This gorgeous set includes these wonderfully smelling delectables (do not eat them) amd retao;s fpr $54.00. I can’t rave enough about this set and I loved it so much the last month that I had to pick up a set for each of my sisters (I have two) because I know they would love it. With moisture boosting properties in each of these and a great smelling candle to fill a room with a sweet fragrance, I’m a happy camper.
*I plan to have a review detailing each product in the next week or so, so stay tuned for that.
This this set and so much more at: http://www.farmhousefreshgoods.com/
Not everyone is into body care, makeup and jewelry – but house decor is always something fun. That’s why I am recommending a gorgeous Mandala Tapestry from Rajrang. Whether you decide to get a Single, Double or Round tapestry these are just gorgeous pieces of art. I use mine as a throw, but you can definitely use it anyway you please. A few popular ways are to use them as a wall hanging, home decor and in some cases, just like me – some may want to use this as a layout blanket. I have taken it to the park or beach to lay on while reading a book. These are made of a good quality fabric and are absolutely gorgeous. Did I mention these were affordable? I even like using these as backdrops to my videos and photos because they are so easy to work with. Starting at about $10.00+, these beauties would make a great gift for anyone, anytime of the year.
Purchase a gorgeous mandala tapestry for you or someone you love at: https://www.rajrang.com/
Last on my list is some gorgeous fragrances from DefineMe which I think would make an absolutely wonderful gift for any of your gal pals. This is the Girls’ Night Set which includes the Audry and Sofia Isabel fragrances for $74.00. This gorgeous set includes a combination of romantic florals and sweet intoxicating citrus.
Audry’s notes include: jasmine, peony, rose and sandalwood
Sofia Isabel’s notes include: mandarin, black currant, jasmine and sugar.
Layered together this set is a wonderful fragrance I absolutely enjoy wearing and I think many of my girlfriends would enjoy this as a gift.
Now that I have shared a few favorites with all of you, I think you’ll have a list of fab items you could share with a loved one or pick up for your best friend or yourself. I often get asked why it is that my lists like these are so odd and often times provide “interesting” items. Here’s the deal… I love sharing a variety of products with all of you and many times I select them based on the fact that they are what I’m liking, enjoying and are favorites at that time or any given moment. These are just suggestions of products I’ve tried, purchased or that I was sent to try and I like. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide if this is something you may want to check out for yourself or to buy as a gift. I also didn’t include many “male friendly” items in this gift collection this time around, mainly because I am just not sure what the hubby would like this year so I’m at a lost as to what to suggest. Remember, like I said before – Valentine’s Day should be considered an “every day” kind of holiday. Love should be celebrated each and every day. Heck, my husband and I do it and it is a part of who we are. No matter what you decide, make your Valentine’s Day something special – even if it means just treating yourself to something you like.
Happy Love Day, Every Day!
Check out some of my previous posts over the years for Valentine’s Day inspiration:
Disclaimer: Some of the products featured in this post were sent for review consideration while some were purchased with my own money. All opinions are my own, 100% honest & unbiased. Affiliate links are listed through out.
When I was younger, my dad used to say that it was a challenge to buy a gift for the man who has everything… happy life, lots of possessions, roof over his head and it’s something that I always remember when out shopping this time of year. But, this year – I though about it and realized that while I’m thinking of things to buy for the men in my life, my man is trying to figure out what to get me. It’s no secret that I am a lover of all things beauty – it is what I talk about here on the blog several times a week, right? It can be a challenge for my husband to buy “beauty related” items for me each year, so most of the time he just gives me his credit card and says… “have fun”. But, not every one has that opportunity and sometimes shopping for a woman who loves beauty and makeup can be a daunting task. Today, I share with you some of my favorite beauty items that I think would make anyone happy to receive. If you are on the hunt for something for the lady in your life, this holiday gift guide may be for you.
Oh Colour Pop how I love thee. When it comes to makeup, one of my biggest collections of cosmetic products comes from Colour Pop Cosmetics. Whether it’s their highlighters or blushes, lipsticks or eye shadows I haven’t met a Colour Pop product I wasn’t happy to get. With Colour Pop’s release of the Hello Kitty Collection I basically got Colour Pop and Hello Kitty in one little selection and both are such loves I couldn’t contain the happy. Anything from Colour Pop would make a great gift and the quads they have available in a wide variety of shades would make any beauty lover happy. If I had to pick, I definitely suggest getting the shadows – with over 120 shadows myself, trust me when I say – I love them.
Colour Pop – $5.00 to $40.00 (depending on what you purchase) http://www.colourpop.com
Makeup, Makeup for the makeup lover. I LOVE makeup and have used a variety of different brands over the years. I love when cosmetics companies offer a wide range of products and Pixi Beauty is no exception. These four little items are perfect for the busy mom on a go that loves makeup and wants a few key items to put together a look.
Lengthy Fiber Mascara ($16.00), Endless Silky Eye Pencil ($12.00), Endless Brow Gel Pencil ($11.00) and Shea Butter Lip Balm ($8.00) would make a perfect gift combined together and wrapped in a cute makeup bag. For the woman that loves a great day look that she can wear to work or out running errands.
You can purchase these Pixi items and more at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/ or at your local Target store.
One of my favorite makeup brush brands has released a gorgeous Contour Palette. Beauty Junkees, a brand I’ve talked about numerous times has recently rolled out some new goodies in their line. Besides their makeup brushes and accessories, Beauty Junkees has recently released a Contour Palette that is refillable and perfect for any makeup lover. The Contour & Highlighting Palette makes enhancing your beauty and minimizing facial features a breeze. You get powder contour shades to add dimension and to define your cheekbones, jaw, forehead and nose as well as highlighting shades that will lift, brighten and give you a soft radiant glow. This palette is perfect for every day use and I love that the palette is not only refillable, it’s magnetic. With 5 silky soft pressed matte powders to compliment a beauty lovers complete look.
Contouring shades include: Fawn, Java and Truffle Highlighting shades include: Banana, Vanilla and Sand. This palette is great for most skin tones and you can either use a light hand or build up the powders to your desired intensity. Did I also mention you could use this palette as eye shadow shades or even a brow definer. The options are absolutely endless.
Retail cost: $24.97 and can be purchased at: https://shop.beautyjunkees.com/products/contour-and-highlighting-kit
Beauty Junkees has also won me over with their fab 5 piece Pro Contouring & Highlighting Kit. I have raved about Beauty Junkees brushes before and last year I even featured a set in a Holiday Gift Guide. This year is no exception and I’m so excited to bring you this kit of brushes for the makeup lover. This brush set includes the Pro Sculptor Brush, Pro Detailer Brush, Pro Duo Fiber Brush, Pro Highlighter Brush, Pro Contouring Makeup Brush and a great makeup brush case for storage or travel. Each brush comes with high density synthetic taklon bristles and are vegan friendly. With a solid wood handle, double crimped copper ferrule and bristles that do not shed – you or the makeup lover in your life will have brushes that work with creams, liquids, minerals and powders.
Considering the cost of one highlight or contouring brush from popular cosmetic brands, this set includes everything you or your loved one needs to literally have that highlight and contour ON FLEEK. I am absolutely in love with this brush set and haven’t stopped using these brushes since I got my hands on them. After several washes the bristles have held together nicely, the brushes pick up my liquid, cream and powder products with ease and that sponge… YAAASSSS – it’s amazing and so soft.
This 5 pc Pro Contouring & Highlighting Kit retails for $24.97 and can be purchased at: https://shop.beautyjunkees.com/products/5-piece-pro-contouring-highlighting-kit
Speaking of soft sponges, I’m absolutely loving the sponge set from Beauty Junkees as well. It’s hard to find a good cosmetic sponge that is similar to the expensive name brand without sacrificing quality. For less than the price of one highend brand makeup sponge, you get four awesome sponges to create your work of art. This 4 piece Pro Beauty Sponge Set from Beauty Junkees includes the Pink Teardrop (the traditional blender shape used for all over face application), the Purple Pear (similar to the Pink Teardrop with an improved ergonomic shape that allows for an optimal grip), Green Oval (for the makeup perfectionist with dual tips for precise concealing and cleaning up of makeup errors), and the Blue Sculptor (a flat head sponge best used for pressing on foundation for heavier coverage, using a stippling effect to create an airbrushed look). Each of the sponges work best when damp but can be used wet or dry. They are latex free, non-allergenic and works with all kinds of makeup from creams to liquids to minerals and powders. They are easy to wash and reusable – a simple mild soap or baby shampoo will get it clean and ready for it’s next use.
Over the years I have tried MANY different types of cosmetic sponges and as I mentioned above, while some are quite affordable, that doesn’t mean they are good quality. The Beauty Junkees cosmetic and beauty sponges feel and work like professional grade sponges. They are soft and work well to blend the product, but doesn’t soak the product up so that you are wasting your makeup. The blend well and effortlessly, no matter the sponge you decide to use at any given time. Like I said, the cost of this 4 pack is cheaper than that of a Beauty Blender – one Beauty Blender, so it’s worth checking out for yourself.
The 4 Piece Pro Beauty Sponge Set retails for $14.97 and can be purchased at: https://shop.beautyjunkees.com/products/flawless-beauty-makeup-blender-sponges-sample-pack
Of course, a great gift for any beauty lover is something that they can carry their beauty goods in and a Cosmetics & Jewelry Folio is a great solution for that. Instead of packing all of your beauty necessities in separate bags for travel or storage, the Cosmetics and Jewelry Folio will have you organized and ready to go. The Folio includes a built-in zipper compartment, a detachable zipper pouch and numerous elastic pockets to hold all your cosmetics, makeup and jewelry.
The Folio folds in half, making it easier to pack and giving it a sleeker more flatter profile than most cosmetic bags. I love that it’s made with 500 denure polyester with a grew mesh lined interior to help protect your products when in transit. You also get a sturdy strap for easy transport. Once at your destination or using at home, you can hang the Folio with it’s rubber-tipped metal hanger over a knob, rod or hook. It’s the perfect little vanity for on the go.
The Cosmetics & Jewelry Folio retails for $29.99 and can be purchased at: http://greatusefulstuff.com
Fragrances and Perfumes make great gifts for any beauty lover and DefineMe Fragrances are beautiful little gifts. It-Girl fragrances with personalities meant to empower, each fragrance is a wearable reminder of your confidence, strength, passion and fearlessness. I suggest picking up a DefineMe Fragrance Set available in sets of two or a fragrance oil sample kit. You can also purchase a single and give the gift of sweet scent to someone you love.
DefineMe Sets retail for $78.00, The DefineMe Fragrance Oil Sample Kit retails for $21.00 and each fragrance retails for $39.00
You can purchase DefineMe at: https://definemefragrance.com/ and they have recently launched at Ulta.com
I love getting nail polish for Christmas and Pacifica makes great little sets that are perfect for holiday gift giving. Pacifica’s 7 Free Nail Color Trio offers the nail lover in your life three different selections for dressing up their nails. Pacifica has several sets available for purchase and I love that the packaging is so pretty and festive. You literally can put a pretty bow on top and you’ve got the perfect present to give away.
Pacifica Beauty Nail Color Trios retail for $20.00 and can be purchased at http://pacificabeauty.com or at your local Target store.
Face masks and cleansers make wonderful gifts for the beauty lover. I’ve included a few that I’ve tried and enjoy in my list here but the options are endless and you can search Honeygirl’s World for different masks that I’ve reviewed over the years. Whether it is affordable or luxury – a great face mask makes for a wonderful gift.
Yes to Coconut Hydrate & Restore Paper Mask ($3.00 each), Feather & Bone Face Gems ($15.00 for 60 tablets), Valentia Detoxifying Clay Mask($25.00), Borghese Fango Active Mud Mask for Face and Body ($40 – $72.50), Freeman Feeling Beautiful Travel Size Face Masks ($1.99 – $3.99), Derma E Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask ($19.50), Miss Spa Assorted Face Masks ($2.99 – $3.99)
Each of these face masks can be found at their respected websites, Ulta Beauty or stores like Target and Walmart. They range in price and need but make great stocking stuffers and fun gifts for any beauty lover.
Beauty is not just about makeup so I wanted to be sure that I included products that also catered to the skin care lover. I do have a Holiday Gift Guide on the site aimed specifically towards skin and body care (which you can find here), but these products are those that go hand and hand with makeup too. The Trophy Skin RejuvadermMD is a Professional Grade Home Microdermabrasion System. I’m talked about Trophy Skin products before as the RejuvaliteMD happens to be one of my FAVORITE skin care devices. I was very ecstatic to try the RejuvadermMD and have been loving it since getting my hands on it.
The RejuvadermMD offers you smoother and more radiant skin anywhere and anytime. With salon-quality microdermabrasion you can get soft, clear, glowing skin on the go. This unit is travel friendly and portable. It’s a lightweight and uses a high tech combo of diamond exfoliation and gentle suction to buff away dead skin cells, revealing the radiant, glowing skin that sits just below the surface. The RejuvadermMD safely and effectively reduces the appearance of fine lines, age spots, sun damage and mild scarring at a fraction of the cost of in-office treatments.
The RejuvadermMD retails for $170.57 and can be purchased at: https://trophyskin.com/products/rejuvadermmd
Facial cleansing tools are an important part of my skin care and beauty routine, so I knew I just had to include my favorites in this post. The Michael Todd Soniclear Elite has been a favorite device of mine over the last two years and I love that you can purchase a variety of attachments. I love pairing my Soniclear with the Luxe Cashmere brush head for my sensitive skin and I totally dig that the Soniclear has a selection of designs and colors to choose from. I have written about the Soniclear Elite on my site before so you can get a full review of this product here on the site.
Soniclear Elite retails for: $149.00 and can be purchased at: http://www.michaeltoddbeauty.com/soniclear-elite/ *Accessories can also be purchased on the site.
Another facial cleansing tool that has been a favorite of mine is my Foreo Luna. Since getting my original Luna, Foreo has made many improvements to their original device and has released the Luna 2, Luna Mini 2, Luna Go and IRIS. The brush is revolutionary and designed to help with facial cleansing and anti-aging – giving you a complete and personalized cleansing. I LOVE that the LUNA 2 is now available in four specialized brush types for tailor-made skin care and I look forward to picking up the Sensitive Skin (purple) cleansing tool when my current Luna is ready to be retired. The next-generation Luna 2 facial cleansing brush utilizes up to 2x the T-Sonic power to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, unclog pores of makeup residue and remove up to 99.5% of dirt and oil. This brush helps to improve the absorption of your favorite skin care products while offering you a great cleanse each and every time.
The Foreo Luna 2 retails for $199.00 and can be purchased at: https://www.foreo.com/
The Veet Infini Silk Permanent Hair Reduction device is the breakthrough in permanent hair reduction at home. It offers state of the art technology with salon-quality results in the comfort of your own home. Each Veet Infini Silk device is constructed with advanced safety features, including a skin color sensor and a recessed lamp surface with a skin surface contact sensor built in to prevent eye injury. It’s a neat device that really takes permanent hair reduction to new heights. Most people start seeing results after 4-5 treatments and can achieve permanent hair reduction after about 10 treatments with the units.
The Veet Infini’Silk Light-Based IPL Hair Removal System retails for about $130.00 and can be purchased here.
Of course – there are a lot of different gift items that you can give to the beauty lover in your life and these are just a few that I enjoy and though I would share with all of you. Remember that Christmas is about love and time together and the gifts are just icing and a cherry on top.
If you’re looking for more ideas for your holiday shopping, be sure to check out the following links for my guides and inspiration: (this list will be updated periodically as new guides become available)
So what about you? Are any of these items going to be a part of your Gift Giving list this year? Do you think the beauty lover in your life would love to open any of these on Christmas day? Comment below and share your thoughts.
Happy Holidays,
Disclosure: Some of the products featured in this post were sent for editorial consideration, while others were purchased by Honeygirlsworld.com. This post may contain affiliate or referral links. For more details and outline of my product review disclosures and policies, affiliate links, etc. please visit my Disclosures page.
I think subscription boxes are definitely something cool, especially this time of year when we can’t quite figure out what to get those on our shopping lists.…
I love Christmas shopping, especially for my children. When it comes to Christmas, my boys are so laid back and easy to shop for, that it makes surprising them each year that much easier. I think children should have a wide range of gifts from clothes and toys to books and games and I’m always excited to write up my list of treats for my boys each year. Shopping for kids can be a challenge, at any age… so I have compiled a list of presents that are reasonably priced for any child. No matter the age, I’m sure you will find something in my list that your children may enjoy. Let’s get started, shall we?
Trekz Titanium Mini Wireless Headphones ($129.95) – These headphones from AfterShokz are the ideal gift for my teenager. Kevin Ka’eo is at the age where he works on projects for school on his iPad and Tablet and needs a quality headphones that can take the beating that teens dish out. He also runs and jogs so I really want to ensure I have a product that will work for him and provide him with quality sound.
The Trekz Titanium Mini Wireless Headphones are lightweight and comfortable. The are stereo headphones which are the safest alternative to traditional sport headphones and earbuds. With bone conduction technology, an open ear design and a suite of convenient features, the Trekz headphones deliver premium music play and crystal clear calling without any compromise. This headphone is designed with athletes in mind and are sweatproof and secure – making them ideal for my son. They will allow you to hear your surroundings – no matter where life takes you.
4id Power Spurz Light Up Heels ($19.95) – If you have little ones or even teenagers (heck, I even use them), Power Spurz are a great gift. They keep you safe and visible through your outdoor training, walking, running or everything in between where you need to be lit up so you are visible. The lightweight heel spur has two available settings – pulse and continuous light. The piece slides conveniently on the back of your shoe and glows in a vibrant LED light. Since my family and I often do night time walking around our block, or are out and about at the local festivals, these work perfect for the boys and they were a hit at Halloween. They come in five different colors and I definitely suggest it. They fit on my shoes as well as the boys so you have many options to utilize these.
LUX – The Principled Block Lux Blox ($29.99 +) – All three of my sons LOVE Legos or anything that will allow them to build creations to their heart’s desire. I love encouraging their imagination and the fun without the screen, so Lux Blocks are definitely a fun toy for anyone to play with – kids and adults too.
Lux is Made in the USA and was created by artist/inventor Michael Acerra because he and his wife Healther wanted to give the world a block that could bring everything as nature does. These construction blocks allow you build and make structures that curve, bend and move. The come with a unique, patent-pending snap and lock hinge system that allows you to build a structure that flexes, twists and turns.
There are different sets available and like I mentioned before, it doesn’t matter your age or your child’s age – they will love Lux as much as we do. While we still LOVE Legos in our house, Lux has easily become a building block we enjoy and I have it on my list to purchase several sets for my nieces and nephews.
Magic Sketch Art Tablet For Kids ($29.95) – I love As Seen on TV finds and the Magic Sketch is definitely one of them. This fun and new way for k8ids to draw, play and learn is flexible with an LCD screen that is transparent. The Magic Sketch allows kids to trace with the provided stencils or from their own images and creating all kinds of amazing art is fun for all ages. Unlike most tablets, the Magic Sketch is super kid proof. Kids can drop it, toss it, even step on it and it won’t break. It’s completely water resistant, so if they have a spill, it will wipe off and they can keep going. It’s got advanced internal electronics so you can clear the screen with just a push of a button.
Each Magic Sketch retails for $29.95 and includes:
Magic Sketch
Protector Guard
1 Roller
3 Stamps
20 Learning Stencils
20 Games Stencils
20 Art Stencils
I especially love this as a gift because it’s perfect for travel, mess free and I don’t have to worry about replacing an expensive device if it breaks or gets lost or stolen. It’s an ideal gift for all ages and I can’t wait to doodle on it myself.
Books & E Readers Make Great Gifts ($10 +) – My sons all love to read, so a great book (or two or three) or an E Reader like the Amazon Fire Tablet make great gifts. These items make fabulous stocking stuffers or fun gifts for unwrapping. Each year, I select at least two books for each of my boys and wrap them up. This year – I’ll be purchasing an Amazon Fire Tablet for the three of them to download some of their favorite Kindle books (that way there is more room for my books on mine… lol) and with Amazon Prime and Amazon Underground – many books are free to read and download. A basic Amazon Fire Tablet will make a great gift because it provides a plethora of apps and internet capability at reasonable costs. You can easily get a Tablet for $50 now a days and it’s worth it.
A few books that the boys have been loving lately – The Adventures of Camp Nana Papa and The Spinfords are great classics that I think any child would like. My eldest is currently reading The Kingdom Oceana (not currently pictured) and highly suggests that one.
Stompeez Slippers ($19.99) – Slippers with Personality. These slippers are absolutely adorable and perfect for my twins. They are fun, soft and comfy. Walk, stomp or jump and Stompeez will pop to life.
I thought these would be the perfect gift for Luke & Isaiah because they love soft and cuddly things. They come in different sizes and a variety of different designs – 9 total. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Batman, Nemo, Dori, Shopkins, Happy Puppy, TRex Dinosaur and so much more.
Buddy Balls ($19.99) – Zip it, Flip it, Love it! The boys and I have talked about Buddy Balls here on the blog before and it was a rave for a product. We love Buddy Balls and definitely thought it would make a great Holiday Gift to include in our gift guide. Buddy Balls are soft, cuddly and so sweet. They are little bears that you can zip up and flip into a ball to play with. The boys love them and I love them so much, I’ve purchased several of these as gifts for the holiday.
You can read about Buddy Balls and our review on these sweeties here.
I realize that most of the gifts I listed in this post are really for boys, but hey – I grew up a tomboy and I loved to play with all the boy things when I was younger, so I guess many of these things really gravitate in my mind as fun gifts. The fact of the matter is – they are all unisex and the gifts like Stompeez and Buddy Balls are sweet presents for little girls as well as any of the items I’ve chosen here. Each of these were selected because we have tested them ourselves and the boys and I really went through and found the ones that we would love to get or enjoy. At the end of the day, gift giving is about love and the thought is always what counts in our house.
I do have something fun for all of you. The boys and I are working in collaboration with AfterShokz and giving away a Trekz Titanium Mini for someone this holiday season. Check out the Giveaway Widget below to enter.
Looking for more ideas for your holiday shopping? Be sure to check out the following links for my guides and inspiration: (this list will be updated periodically as new guides become available)
So, what about you? Are any of these items a part of your children’s wish list this holiday?
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