Sonicare Toothbrush // Yeti Mug // Sony Bluetooth Speaker // Apple Airpods // Men’s Patagonia Jacket // Heated Neck Massager // Hydroflask Waterbottle // Kate Spade Letter Necklace // Ray Ban Sunglasses // Women’s Patagonia Half-Zip Jacket // Instax Mini Camera & Film // Revlon Volumizing Blow Dryer // Kindle Paperwhite // Instant Pot // Nespresso Coffee Maker
Happy Monday friends! I hope you had a good weekend. Ours was a particularly good one.
It started on Friday when Teddy and I went to sell some of his baby clothes that we’re not going to keep in storage. We went to Childish Things Resale here in North Seattle, which I mentioned in my Small Business Saturday post and I was impressed yet again. I found so many nice things that I wanted to get but shopping with a baby isn’t really conducive to leaving the store with anything new. I did get him a Columbia fleece jacket and a little walker toy all for about $20. I think that this is going to be a place where I’ll be getting most of Ted’s clothing in the future. All the nice kid’s clothing brands but a fraction of the price. His new Columbia fleece would normally be $20 retail but I got it for $6!
Then on Saturday, we had four holiday parties lined up but only made it to two of them. In the morning I went to Megan’s bridal shower. It was so nice to get all the wedding festivities started off. We had brunch and hung out with her family and other friends. Then I headed home to change and pick up Teddy and Andrew for the rest of our holiday line up. By the time we finally got out the door, there was no way we were going to hit all the parties but I’m happy it ended up that way. My godmother hosted her annual Christmas open house and it was such a good time. We closed down that party with their family and mine all together and I just felt so happy and content that entire evening. Nothing beats the feeling of just being with your people.
Finally, on Sunday, Andrew made sure I got more time to myself by taking Teddy in the morning so I could sleep in and also in the afternoon when he went out to run some errands. In my free time, I went grocery shopping, which is normally one of my least favorite things to do but during football season, the grocery store is nearly deserted during Seahawks games so it’s not bad at all. I had discovered a new cookbook and wanted to try out a couple of recipes from it. Overall a very pleasant way to end the weekend/start out a new week!
Now to abruptly change gears and address the consumer side of Christmas, I do have one last gift guide for you all. But after today, we’ll have a little break from all the holiday shopping guides, promise!
Gifts That Will Arrive in Time for Christmas
Since we are a week and a half out from Christmas, I thought today would be a good day to start wrapping up all the gift guides. Today I wanted to make sure you guys have all your Is dotted and Ts crossed in the gifting department. Below are 15 gifts that should arrive in time for Christmas. If you haven’t checked the holiday shipping cutoffs, I have a whole post laying them out for UPS, USPS, FedEx, and our favorite retailers (the 19th is the day for most people).
Ok, these gift ideas are all items that should arrive by the 24th like I said above and also are all products that would make fantastic gifts. I’ve either given or received most of them or know someone who loves each item. I hope that this will help you out with the last bit of Christmas shopping you have going on. And don’t worry if you still aren’t done with your holiday shopping. My annual Really Last Minute Gift Guide will be going live this Friday.
Don’t forget the other three gift guides if you need more ideas: Affordable Gift Guide for Him & Her, All-Amazon Gift Guide, 10 Gifts from Nordstrom for the Whole Family
Sonicare Toothbrush – $99
We used this toothbrush for years and it really would help whiten your teeth without any added products. It’s a great product overall but this specific model has that extra bump to it. Plus it comes in pink!
Yeti Mug – $25
I got one of these for Andrew for his birthday and it’s totally worth the money! It keeps coffee piping hot for hours. He loves the mug version but I prefer the tumbler ($30) because it fits into standard cup holders.
Apple Airpods – $145
The latest must-have from Apple. These wireless and cordless headphones come with their own storage and charging case. I think that these are going to be the gift of the year
Men’s Patagonia Jacket
This lightweight puffer jacket is water and windproof plus is eco-friendly as it’s made from recycled materials. Plus Patagonia products are made to last so you know he’ll be able to wear this jacket for years.
Heated Neck Massager
My mother-in-law has one of these and I used it over Thanksgiving and it was so nice! A warm shoulder massage whenever you want it without having to bribe your husband, what’s not to like?!
Hydroflask Waterbottle – $45
Kate Spade Letter Necklace – $58
Get your girlfriends (or sisters) one of these personalized necklaces from Kate Spade. It’s really nice day-to-day jewelry and would be a great gift for someone just starting out wearing jewelry.
Ray Ban Sunglasses – $150
Keep your loved ones looking sharp in a new pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. These are the sunglasses that my dad prefers and has worn for as long as I can remember. Nordstrom Rack also has a selection of Ray-Ban sunglasses
Women’s Patagonia Half-Zip Jacket
I gave this sweater to my mom a couple of years ago and I see that she regularly wears it. I’m so happy that they brought it back again for this holiday season as it’s a cold-weather staple that you’ll be wearing for years. It’s on the pricier side but you know that Patagonia makes their products to last a lifetime
Instax Mini Camera & Film – $85 (including film)
A fun way to document life’s moments with this little throwback camera. Great for the budding photographer in your life. My sister-in-law has one and loves snapping little instant pocket memories
Revlon Volumizing Blow Dryer – $40
The best two-in-one hair dryer out there. I’ve been singing its praises for over a year now. I never use my regular hair dryer anymore because this gives me a blowout in under 10 minutes without ever reaching for a round brush.
Kindle Paperwhite – $89
Perfect for the bookworm who wants to carry all their favorite books with them no matter where they go. My dad loves his Kindle for the convenience, especially when he’s traveling
Instant Pot – $60
I love my Instant Pot even more now that I’m a mom. It makes rice in 3 minutes, beans in 30, and so much more! Homemade risotto without having to slave over the stove? Yes, please! I use mine almost every day for super quick dinners and sides
Nespresso Coffee Maker – $170
The mother of all single-serving coffee makers. This would be a hit for Christmas morning (and probably would be put to work that same morning). *Macy’s has a deal on Nespresso machines making this only $124
