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2019 Gift Guides!

YOU GUYS - I CANNOT CONTAIN MY EXCITEMENT! 

I've always wanted to share some gift guides and here they are!

Even though gift giving is not in my top 2 love languages, it something that I have always LOVED to do! And especially Christmas, since it's my favorite!

Gift Giving/Receiving in the past

My family was VERY budget conscious and focused more on being creative with gifts instead of surplus of gifts.

My parents always set a limit of 4-5 items, NEVER big splurges unless they were a joint item for my brother and I (Playstation one year for example!) and they are generally all wrapped. Rarely any bags unless they ran out of time (last minute gift). That's one of my favorite things about Christmas. My aunt, that I was very close with - worked in the customer service department at Belk for years in the gift wrapping department and she could wrap beautifully! My dad learned from her and I learned from him. <3

What you'll find in these guides

Because I am also budget conscious, most of my per-person spending is $50 and under, so I have tried to keep all of these options below $50 for you too!

I also love to gift to people in 3s, so depending on the budget I have set for that person, I may buy 3 lower priced items, one big item and two smaller ones, or 2 mid priced items and one small so I tried to give you all a range of items and prices so you could do the same if you found several items for one person!

What I hope you get out of these guides

I had so much fun putting my first set of gift guides together and even if you don't connect with a single item in these - I hope you will focus on the creativity of your gift giving and not the dollar amount or surplus of gifts this year. It really makes it so much more fun for you and the person you're giving to! And try to WRAP more of your gifts this year if you can! Even if it's just a gift card!

One last thing, when you click these links and shop with me, you pay the same price as everyone else but I also receive an extra commission - which will help me shop for Christmas too!

Thank you thank you thank you, as always for you support! <3

Happy Shopping!
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Stocking Stuffers:

I already told y'all that my family was very budget conscious. So stocking stuffers were NEVER anything extravagant. My mom FILLED our stockings with treats and necessities.
The things we probably weren't going to buy for ourselves or just weren't fun to buy for ourselves.

*favorite candy / snacks
*razors / cotton pads 

These things probably aren't the first things you think about when you go to buy gifts for people, but you know what? I don't remember the last time I bought a razor or a cotton pad for my face! I always look forward to these silly traditions!

 On to the GIFTS! 

 You should find all the options in these guides! There are books, business/work focused, home, for the guys and girls (of course!), the traveler, a few splurge items, and FUN! 

 Here's some fun, gender neutral and even whole family gift ideas! 

 Fujifilm Instax Mini 9

 Walmart - $49




 Board Games



Walmart: Jenga - $12


Walmart: Sorry! - $15

Walmart: Trouble - $10

Walmart: Uno - $6


Walmart: Monopoly - $20
Walmart: Scattergories - $15

Walmart: Taboo - $20
Walmart: Catchphrase - $20



 Bluetooth Speaker


Waterproof and over 10 different colors! 


 Wi Fi Blu Ray Player

I love having a DVD/BluRay player on hand in case I can't find an older movie I want to re-watch streaming anywhere. 
The BEST time to buy one is Black Friday - both of these should be under $50 then. 

BOOKS:

Target: Black Friday deal is Buy 2, Get 1 FREE!
















Work/Office:

1. Development books 
Especially this one! The BEST book for an aspiring leader or current boss/manager!




2.  Gift card to a place you've heard them talk about / or know they love /
3. Journal or notebook (especially for meetings!) /
4. Business card holder (on desk OR on the go) /


For the person who has everything:

Something sentimental (ex.: photo book
Handmade: pottery / drawing / letter
Something from a memorable location - favorite place to go together, their favorite place to travel
Personalized / Monogram item of one of their favorite items: bags / pullover / necklace or jewelry item with birthstones / mug or wine glass
Tickets to an experience or planned date/girls day/night

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If you want to splurge - these are great options!

/ Bluetooth Speaker / 


Waterproof and also comes in Royal Blue

Apple Products $129 (BEST DEAL: Black Friday price - Walmart) 
Target is $20-$40 higher



/ Home Security Camera + Ring Doorbell /


Arlo Home Security Cameras



Costco: 3 Indoor/Outdoor 1080p + 2 way talk (reg $430, $330 Black Friday price)

Walmart: Costco match ^ (reg $690, $530 sale)




If you REALLY have no clue - there is nothing wrong with a gift card! 
There are some places I prefer a gift card too that I'd rather shop around for what I want when I need or want something specific.

If none of these gifts are your thing, shopping through these general links will still support me and also where I always do the majority of my Christmas shopping too! 

Here's my favorite places to shop every holiday season!








Verizon - their holiday sales are always amazing!

Thank you thank you thank you for checking these out! 

I'd love to see what you got for yourself or others - so please tag me in your posts or stories on Instagram and/or Facebook!  


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