Christmas Gift Guide For Teen Girls

We’ve started shopping for Christmas. Many retailers are having Black Friday-ish sales right now, and we are trying to check off our long list of to do’s and people to buy for. We have more shopping lists headed your way, but for now, it’s all about the teen girls. We are blessed with a teen and tween girl, and they have been VERY vocal about what they are eyeing for Christmas this year.

Belt Bag, LuLu, $38: This belt bag is a teen and adult favorite. Just the right size for a phone, money, lip gloss, gum, etc. Great price point, too.

Ice flow, Stanley – We love our Stanley’s. This style is great for school, sports, etc. The Stanley’s with the straw are not ideal for travel with the straw, so this one comes in clutch when on-the-go.

Marshmallow blanket, $169 from Urban Outfitters – I can see teen girls using this all the time, plus its fun texture on the bed. Looks so cozy and fluffy just like a marshmallow.

Colorful pom pom beanie, North Face $32: If you ask us, a beanie is just not complete with the pom pom. This is a cute style. Several colors available.

FujiFilk Instax Mini Photo Printer, Amazon $100: Teens love their photos, and we seem to develop less and less photos. This is a fun way the teens can print their photos in-house and hang them to display. This light set comes with clips – cute room decor and perfect spot for all those photo memories.

Stuff bag, Amazon $12: Such a cute bag for all the little things.

Ugg Mini, Nordstrom $150: This is on my list, and my daughters, Nordstrom. They are a high-sell out risk, so best to gran now and return if you need later. Also, shop around other retailers if Nordy’s doesn’t have the one you’re looking for.

High rise boyfriend joggers, Gap $50 (extra 40% off right now, so run): I have these and love them. And…my daughter steals them on a regular basis, which means it is teen-approved.

Bear Hug Sherpa Jacket, $35 (on sale from $60): This is so cozy, and on it’s SALE!! Teens will wear this all the time. We may add one to our list as well. Cozy every day, all day for us.

High rise relaxed jean, Abercrombie $90: High-rise relaxed or wide leg jeans are the look right now. We like these because there are no holes, so they can be worn more places. Abercrombie often has sales for jeans, so we will look out for that.

Rare beauty liquid blush, Sephora $24 – Teen girls are into this. I love my blush stick, so I’ll stick with that for now. But the girls are into Selena Gomez blush at the moment. Good price point, and an great stocking stuffer.

Laneige lip butter – Yep, just like the name, it feels like butter on your lips. Grapefruit is our favorite scent. There’s not much color, just good shine.

Sol de Janeiro perfume, Sephora – This scent is my daughter’s favorite. You can get all the products in this limited edition kit, which is $42 ($60 value)

Disco Ball Diffuser, Amazon $30: We love our diffusers and use them daily. Teens will love the twinkle of the disco ball. Plus, they can bring a little Taylor Swift mirrorball vibes into their bedroom, while breathing in Lavender, or any beneficial essential oils.

Heart Hands, Amazon $25: If you have a swiftie fan this is a bonus because this is one of her things, and girls can wrap their bracelets around the base of the hands + plus it serves as cute room decor.

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her

 VALENTINES GIFTS FOR HER

We’re back, and just in time for some Valentine’s Day love. Hope everyone has been well! We hope to be back more often, and share our latest shopping finds, parties, and DIYs. Between our kids and work, life has been very, very busy. We know you can relate.

We’re shopping for our loved ones for Valentine’s Day, so thought we would share some items we’re adding to our carts.

Hanky panky thong: These have been our fave for years, and they remain our top choice when we open the underwear drawer. If you’re looking for a Lulu underwear dupe, Target has our favorites. No underwear line, and only $3 (on sale from $5 right now) instead of $18 per pair. Jodi loves them. Great gift for teen girls as well.

Wondergloss Collagen Lip Oil: When something says ‎imported from Italy, we are sold! Jessica got this from a dear girlfriend, and she is obsessed. It adds a sheer pretty color, and a shiny, non-sticky finish. Yes, please.

Laneige Lip Mask: This feels like butter on the lips, and soft lips means pucker up. This has become a nightly routine for us.

Pure Silk Pillowcase: Jessica’s hubby bought her this for Christmas. It’s dreamy and silky soft. I don’t sleep better, necessarily, but it’s a hint of luxury when I close my eyes at night, which is always fun.

Stoneware Heart Mug: Love in a mug. 🙂 The simple heart sediment is special for everyone sipping coffee or tea everyday.

Stanley Tumbler: This lives up to the hype. Jessica and Jodi are believers. Literally, love the straw, love that it’s dishwasher safe, love the colors, love that our water stays cold all day and love that it fits in our cup holders.

Whitney shirt: We love Whitney, and her music. Nothing says I love you like the song I will always love you, by one of the best of all time, Ms. Whitney Houston.

Mascara: Luscious lashes, yes please. This was a Christmas gift and our lashes look fake when we wear it. It’s a splurge, so not necessarily an everyday wear for us, but definitely a special night out mascara, and even lunch with the girlfriends.

Fave socks: Add a pop of color with bright red socks, and let your girlfriend or family member know they are your favorite this Valentine’s Day.

Marble heart and pepper shakers: Sprinkle a little love (and salt + pepper) on your food year-round.

Floating Crystal Earrings: The pretty dainty earrings are affordable, and oh so pretty.

Juno Semi-Precious Necklace: Rose quartz represents and helps manifest self love, compassion, and romance, so why not wear those energy vibes with a pretty heart-shaped necklace and dainty chain. I might buy one for myself. 🙂

Lulu Sweatshirt: Lulu, we love you and your soft fabrics. This one is no exception. Every time she wears it, she will feel “hugged” and cozy.

Cottage Greenhouse Lotion: This lotion smells so good. We have the handcream, and love it. They have wonderful scents, and made locally in CO.

Whether you buy gifts or not, we hope you take time to write a note, share chocolate or tell all the people you love, Happy Valentine’s Day!

‘Tis The Season to Bee Joyful: Honey Gift Idea + Free Printable

bee joyful holiday gift tag-local Colorado honey

Last week, we thanked teachers, friends and family with a Thanks Fir Everything label to go along with Frasier Fir scented all-purpose cleaner. It makes cleaning smell so good! Today, we have another FREE holiday label for you + a sweet gift idea for this holiday season! We’re sharing a BEE JOYFUL label to go along with a honey-themed gift! It’s the sweetest!

We purchased local Colorado honey from Bjorn’s Colorado Honey this season. To go along with the honey, we bought adorable honeycomb waffle makers (for less than $12, these are must buy). Next, we made cute labels. You can either print the label on sticker paper, or attach it with a tag. These two items are great price points – the honey is $14 and up. The waffle maker is just $12. So you can buy both, or one or the other, but the label works either way! Get the free labels below (6 per sheet).

You still have time to order these gifts, especially the honey. That’s the beauty of ordering small and local. It’s not made in China. 🙂  If you don’t live in Colorado, they will ship to you. It arrives quickly, and they have deals happening right now.

bee joyful colorado honey -holiday gift and free printable

We bought raw local Colorado honey for tea, baked goods and cooking. We also bought Propolis Honey. Propolis, sometimes called bee glue, is a mixture of plant sap, beeswax, and honeybees’ natural enzymes that helps keep the beehive in one piece, and prevents the growth of fungus. For humans, propolis has benefits, too. The flavonoids function as antioxidants, which helps with free radicals (can reduce risk of cancer), it’s a natural anti-histamine, has anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s rich in B-complex vitamins. Plus, it has anti-microbial properties, as well. Um, yes please. A tablespoon a day is what the bee ordered.

bee joyful free printable and gift idea - honey and honeycomb waffle maker

colorado honey gift

bee joyful free labels - holiday gift idea

You can download the Merry Christmas free label is here. And, the Happy Holidays free label is here.

Happy gifting!

Beauty Gift Guide

beauty gift guide - stocking stuffers

Last week we shared our gift guide for men, then we shopped for the women in our lives with our women’s gift guide and now we have fabulous beauty finds in our beauty gift guide. Many of them make excellent stocking stuffers, and most are some of our tried and true favorites. Let’s get right to it.

  1. Uncle Bud’s HempFace Mask: Jenna does this face mask weekly, and has been obsessed with it for over a year.
  2. JR watkins hand cream: This lotion smells wonderful (several scents to choose from), and it’s a rich cream for those dry, winter hands. Jessica keeps one next to her bed, and Jennas keeps one in her purse at all times.
  3. Sara Happ lip gloss: This is a pretty shade of pink for those luscious lips.
  4. Nars cream blush and eys stick: This make up stick is a make-up bag necessity. We’ve had it for years, and use it for blush, and sometimes eye too.
  5. Rosebud Salve: Dry lips no more with this set of lip balms.
  6. Living Proof Dry Shampoo: Jessica has oily hair and has tried many different brands of dry shampoo to combat the grease, and this is her favorite. This is the best dry shampoo we’ve found and perfect for those non-shower days.
  7. Billie razor: This is our favorite razor. Jessica has been using for over a year. They send refills every 6 months or so. One less thing to think about from the store, and a colorful package that arrives in the mail at just the right time (you can set the frequency).
  8. Dime perfume sampler set: Try all the lovely scents in this set for $20. This is a great gift for those teens in your life.
  9. Native deodorant: Keep the smells at bay with a more natural approach (aluminum free), and it smells yummy. We use this everyday.
  10. Botanic Tree Glycolic face wash: This is our favorite face wash. It’s affordable, smells good, and has small beads for exfoliation.
  11. Steamer and exfoliator: This is on our list this year for that at-home steaming, following by exfoliation and black head removal. Can’t wait to try it.
  12. This is not in the photo above, and we cannot even believe we forgot it when we put together the collage, but these Mighty Hero acne patches are our nightly heroes. These are amazing for tweens, teens and husbands, too. Seriously, amazing!

Happy shopping.

 

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Christmas Shopping: Women’s Holiday Gift Guide

women's gift guide, best, gifts for women this holiday season

Yesterday we shopped for the men, and shared our Men’s Gift Guide. Now let’s shop for the women. Below are some of our favorites.

  1. On Shoes: We are obsessed with these shoes. We have a pair, and want another!
  2. Vuori Performance Joggers: These are so comfortable, we cannot get enough and recommend them for every woman. Seriously, amazing.
  3. Vetruvi Diffuser: This is so pretty. The black and terracotta caught our eye. We love our essential doTERRA oils, so this would be a pretty addition to any room.
  4. Gigi Pipp Hat: We invested in a Gigi Pipp hat early this year, and we are still thrilled about the splurge. Give that trendy woman in your life a beautiful hat she can wear around town. Brook will help you pick out the perfect hat, and she ships within the U.S.
  5. Quay Sunglasses: We love our Quay sunglasses, and this new color is fabulous. Second favorite sunglasses are Carrera and third (most affordable option) are Goodr sunglasses. Goodr are an awesome gift for kids, too, and a perfect stocking stuffer.
  6. Milk Frother: Jenna swears by this frother. Nothing like a coffee shop-like coffee in the morning.
  7. Electric Tea Kettle: This is one of our most favorite things. We have one similar to this, and it’s worked for years, but this one from Crate and Barrel is so so chic.
  8. Snap-up Fleece: Jessica bought this last year, and it’s still a favorite of hers. It’s warm and cute!
  9. Authentic Antlers: Maybe it’s because we’re Colorado born and raised, and spent a lot of time in the mountains, but we LOVE authentic antlers from LA Antler Co. Jessica has one in her house, and loves it! Addie will get you the antlers of your dreams – just message her on IG.
  10. Layla Weighted Blanket: We’ve yet to try this sweeping trend, but we love the feel of a heavy blanket on us at night, so I can imagine how much we would love this.
  11. The Midnight Library: This is a great book on the perspective of life and the choices we make. It’s a quick read. Whether you get this book, or a different one, make sure to give her book’s greatest accessory – this neck reading light. We use it every night, and it’s rechargeable.
  12. SodaStream: Fizz the season with a sparking water machine! If you have a girlfriend in your life that likes bubbly during the day (or evening), this is a great gift. In fact, the whole family will like this one. My kids use ours every day, all day. Black Friday Deals available now.

Happy Shopping!

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