houston’s similar pajamas + here + slippers  ||  my pjs (sold out) similar here + here  |  beanie  |  slippers  ||  harper’s pajamas  || stockings  ||  similar garland + berries

We are just a little over 2 weeks until Christmas and I can’t even stand it!! The excitement level in our house is out of control, and I’m not gonna lie, it’s not just the little people! When it comes to Christmas shopping, I always try to be really on top of it. This year I finished up all the gifts with Black Friday shopping and was so glad to be done and enjoy the season!! But every year, stocking stuffers seem to creep up on me. I don’t know why but I always seem to leave them to the last minute. So this year, instead of putting it off, I reached out to you guys for your best ideas and you TOTALLY delivered!! So since I’m sure I’m not alone in needing new ideas,  I’ve rounded up some of the best stocking stuffers ideas from your suggestions for everyone in your family!

bath toys : crayons, color changers  |  art supplies : stickers, markers, paint stick, playdoh  |  bubbles  |  card games : spot it, uno  |  hair accessories : bows or  hair color spray  |  mini water bottle  |  favorite book  |  chapstick  |  gift card  |  flashlight  

:: BATH TOYS –

My kids LOVE bath toys and would stay in there for hours if I’d let them! Some of our favorites that make great stocking stuffers are these fun bath crayons or the color changing tablets that make the water a different color. So simple and fun!

:: ART SUPPLIES –

Another favorite of all my kids that would make great stocking stuffers is art supplies. From your basic markers and stickers, to these super fun paint sticks or play doh, you can’t go wrong! I love that it gives them something hands on to use their imagination.

:: BUBBLES –

We love bubbles at our house! They are great to play outside or even in the bath tub! They make a great affordable stocking stuffer.

:: CARD GAMES –

Kids LOVE card games! It lets them get a little competitive and learn some new skills all at the same time. This game is a full family favorite, and Houston would play it all day if we let him!

:: HAIR ACCESSORIES –

Hair accessories are a great essential that can double as a stocking stuffer. Cute bows or this fun temporary hair color would be perfect!

:: WATER BOTTLE –

I love having these water bottles for my kids! They keep their drinks nice and cold, are easy for little hands to use, and the straw lid avoids spills.

:: BOOK

A favorite book is a great idea too! You could do a fun board book for a baby or toddler, or one from a favorite series for bigger kids.

:: CHAPSTICK

Chapstick has always been a go to for stockings for boys or girls. It is such a simple little thing, but they love having their very own.

:: GIFT CARD

We love gifting our kids little gift cards for future date nights with us or fun family nights. You could do ice cream, their favorite store, or somewhere they could pick out a new toy.

:: FLASHLIGHT

This one seems a little odd, but I’m promising you your toddlers will love it! A little mini flashlight could entertain Houston and Harper for hours.

. . . OTHER GREAT IDEAS FROM YOU . . .

reading light … fake snowballs … slime kit … underwear … socks … brain puzzles … treats … book … magazine subscription … glow sticks … bandaids …  electric toothbrush

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water bottle  |  travel skincare  |  makeup: mascara or lip gloss  |  scrunchie or gel  |  wallet or clutch  |  socks  |  loopy case  |  specialty treats  |  gift card  |  batting glove

:: WATER BOTTLE –

We love these water bottles for keeping drinks cold! And of course they are fun colors! If you have a teen you know of their love for covering them in stickers to personalize them too!

:: TRAVEL SKIN CARE –

You know of my love for all things Tula, and Hunter is already hooked too! I want to create good habits while she is still young so skincare is always a priority for her. They have some great stocking stuffers this year and you can use code KAILEE to get 20% off!

:: MAKEUP –

Hunter is dying to start wearing makeup, so we are easing her into it with mascara and lip gloss. This gloss has been my go to for years and it such a steal!

:: HAIR STUFF –

Hair accessories and supplies is a great practical item turned present. Hair scrunchies or hair gel for boys would work great!

:: WALLET –

Teens are totally in the stage of having and carrying around their own money, so a new wallet or clutch would make a perfect stocking stuffer!

:: SOCKS –

Practical turned present again, but Hudson loves these socks so much he would still be excited!

:: LOOPY CASE –

If your teen is begging for a phone, you need to get them one of these loopy cases! They keep them from dropping them and protect their phone. You can use code KAILEE10 for 10% or KAILEE15 for 15% off two cases!

:: SPECIALTY TREATS-

A fun stocking stuffer, especially for teenage boys and their never ending appetites, is a specialty treat or drink. Think the glass bottle sodas, or a fun candy they love or don’t normally have!

:: GIFT CARD –

We love gifting our teens little gift cards for future date nights with us or fun family nights. You could do ice cream, their favorite store, or a movie theater.

:: BATTING GLOVE –

Another fun idea for your teen boy is a new batting glove. If they aren’t into baseball you could go with a different sports accessory like golf balls, shin guards, etc.

. . . MORE GREAT IDEAS FROM YOU GUYS . . .

fancy pens and notebook … slippers … nail polish … bath bomb … body cream … coloring books …
perfume … jewelry … face mask … lotion … bath salts … tickets … film for polaroid
. . .

blue light glasses  |  apple watch band  |  portable charger |  beanie  |  bracelet  |  loopy case  |  travel skin care  |  makeup  |  wallet or clutch  with gift card  |  the wright duo

:: BLUE LIGHT GLASSES –

If you are around a screen a lot (aren’t we all), you need these blue light glasses! They have made such a difference for me and bonus, they are super cute!

:: APPLE WATCH BAND –

If you or your hubby have an apple watch, a new band is a great idea! It is fun to customize the colors to your preference or be able to switch them out!

:: PORTABLE CHARGER –

I know you’ve all heard me talk about this charger a million times, but it is that good!! It can charge your phone I think 7 times before needing to be charged again and is so great to have on the go!

:: BEANIE –

Christmas means cold around here, so a beanie is a great stocking idea!

:: BRACELET –

What girl doesn’t love a little bit of new jewelry in her stocking? I found these bracelets a few months ago and fell in love with them! They give you the look of multiple bracelets stacked but its all hooked together with a quick magnet closure. And you can use code KAILEE for 30% off!

:: LOOPY CASE –

The perfect idea for anyone with a phone is one of these loopy cases! They keep them from dropping them, give you the hands free option on the go, and protect their phone. You can use code KAILEE10 for 10% or KAILEE15 for 15% off two cases!

:: TRAVEL SKIN CARE –

My love for all things Tula runs deep, and it would make the perfect stocking stuffer! Whether you pick one of your favorite products, or go with a cute set they’ve made especially for the holidays, you can use code KAILEE to get 20% off!

:: MAKEUP –

Makeup is the perfect size for a stocking! Something as simple as your favorite lip gloss or lip liner would work great!

:: WALLET –

A fun spin on the wallet or clutch gift is to fill it up with cash or gift cards to their favorite place for future date nights!

:: THE WRIGHT DUO – 

If the stocking you are stuffing belongs to a girl with hair of any kind, this is a must have!! This is the ultimate dream team to take your hair from drab to fab in seconds. It honestly makes sweaty flat gym hair instantly turn into fresh blowout looking hair with a couple sprays. I am obsessed and know you will be too! Plus you can use code KAILEE for 30% off anything on the site.

. . . MORE GREAT IDEAS FROM YOU GUYS . . .

spatula … coloring books … kitchen utensil … hand warmer … magazine … reusable straws … cocoa stirrer … golf balls … gift cards

I hope some of these ideas help solve your stocking stuffer needs!

hat (use code KAILEESHIP: for free shipping)  |  jeans + here  |  top

Hope you all had the best holiday weekend with your people and survived the craziness of Black Friday!! Cyber Monday is officially here and I’m not gonna lie, it is way more my thing! Who doesn’t love snagging all the deals from the comfort of your bed?!

Just like for Black Friday, We’ve narrowed down some of the very best deals + our favorites from each below to make your shopping so much easier. And remember, before you check out the deals, be sure to read our TIPS for making the most out of your Cyber Monday shopping!! Happy shopping!!

First up let’t talk tips!

I promise you by following these super simple tips, you will savE both time + money!!

1. SAVE $ on FREE SHIPPING + RETURNS : When it comes to Cyber Monday, some of the most wanted and best deals sell out FAST, so you have to be quick! You really don’t have time to think about if you reallllly need it. And this is coming from a minimalist that does not want any of the extra things!! Honestly, I say buy it and sort through the must haves and impulse buys after. 

The KEY to doing this is FREE SHIPPING AND RETURNS!! Take advantage of those and make sure the stores you shop are offering them! I’m sure you all already have a love affair with Amazon Prime and their 2 day free shipping. Their return policy is amazing too. Nordstrom is my other favorite with Free Shipping + Returns. A lot of stores that don’t typically offer Free Shipping will for Cyber Monday only so watch for that! Why pay shipping when you could be saving that money or putting it towards another gift on your list?!

2. USE GIFT GUIDES TO HELP YOU MAKE YOUR SHOPPING LIST : Whenever I have a lot of gifts to buy, and especially in cases like this where I need to act fast and don’t want to over buy, I consult gift guides. These are roundups of the best of the best for everyone on your list, so you can easily make a list of what you need for each person. Below you can check out each of my gift guides for this year to help finalize your plans for even the trickiest people on your list!

. MY 2019 GIFT GUIDES .

. . . 

KIDS  |  TEEN GIRLS  |  WOMEN  |  MEN  |  IN-LAWS + PARENTS  |  COZY GIFTS

Now let’s get shopping!! Below I’ve broken it down into categories and shared my favorite stores deals, as well as some of my FAVORITE items you can shop! Good luck and happy shopping!

jacket  |  jeans  |  top

:: BLACK FRIDAY DEALS IN WOMEN ::

: NORDSTROM – up to 50% off + spend more save more deals

: MADEWELL – 30% off your purchase + an extra 10% off with code YAYINTERNET

: FREE PEOPLE – 40% off sale styles

: JCREW – 50% off your purchase! Code MONDAY

: ANINE BING – up to 70% off sale

: ABERCROMBIE + FITCH – 50% off entire store

: FRESHLY PICKED –30% off site wide + code FPxKAILEE to get your first month of FRINGE free

: GIGI PIP – spend $50 get 15% off / spend $100 get 20% off / spend $200 get 25% off

: LULU LEMON – major discounts on select styles

. . .

:: BLACK FRIDAY DEALS IN BEAUTY ::

: TULA – 40% off Super Size Day + Night Cream with code CYBERMONDAY19

: ULTA – up to 50% off

: SEPHORA – up to 50% off

: NAVY HAIR –  30% off entire site with code KAILEE

: PMD – 40% off entire site with code BLACKVIP40

. . .

:: BLACK FRIDAY DEALS IN KIDS ::

:ABERCROMBIE KIDS – 40% off entire store

: NORDSTROM – up to 50% off + spend more save more deals

: OLD NAVY – 50% off everything! No exclusions

: GAP – 50% off everything with code GAPCYBER

: JCREW – 50% off your purchase with code MONDAY

: COTTON ON – 40-60% off store wide

: FRESHLY PICKED – 30% off site wide + code FPxKAILEE to get your first month of FRINGE free

:: BLACK FRIDAY DEALS IN HOME ::

: SERENA + LILY – 25% off everything! Use code THANKFUL

: WEST ELM – up to 70% off

: CRATE + BARREL – 20-30% off site wide

: ANTHROPOLOGIE – 50% off sale + 30% off everything else

: POTTERY BARN – up to 70% off

We’ve tried to cover our most shopped stores, but if you see a killer sale we missed let us know here or over on Instagram so we can share! And be sure to check out our codes below to shop some of our favorites leading up to the holidays!

: NAVY – use code KAILEE for 30% off

:GEOMETRY TOWELS – Use code KAILEE15 for 40%off

: CARILOHA – use code KAILEE for 35% off

: LOOPY CASES – use code KAILEE10 for 10% off 1 case or KAILEE15 for 15% off 2 or more cases

: FRESHLY PICKED – use code FPxKAILEE to get your first month of Fringe Free

: LINE UPON LINE– 10% off all books + a limited edition color!!

HAPPY SHOPPING!

houston’s pj’s  |  my jeans + slippers + hat (KAILEESHIP for free shipping) |  favorite pillows

We are in full on holiday mode over here and LOVING it! I just about have all my shopping done so I can just enjoy the rest of the season with my people! If you missed it, we have been devoting the last couple of weeks to all things gift guide. We’ve covered everyone from baby to teens, parents and in-laws, men, girlfriends, and pretty much all the in between. If you missed them, you can scroll to the bottom of this post to be linked over! Today we are putting a little different spin on our gift guides and talking all things cozy. We’ve put together 5 cozy gift ideas that are perfect for just about everyone on your list + we’ve got an amazing discount code that works for every single one of them!

:: PILLOWS

If you checked out our gift guides over the last couple of weeks, you saw that one of our ideas on a few different lists was good quality pillows. Who doesn’t need and love a good pillow? It is a gift that is perfect for basically every single person on your list, and when you meet this pillow in particular, you’ll know why!

It is the Flex Pillow from Cariloha, and was designed to be customized to your liking. Think the goldilocks of pillows. If you like a more firm pillow, you can leave it as is. Want it a little softer? Just unzip the amazingly soft cover and take out some of the bamboo memory foam until you get it just how you like it. It is AMAZING and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to sleep on anything else again.  You can use code KAILEE to get 35% off too!

:: COZY BLANKET

Next up on our cozy gift ideas is one of my personal favorites, a cozy blanket to snuggle up in. I am always freezing from about November-March, so having lots of cozy blankets around the house is a must. These blankets from Cariloha are so so soft. It has the look of your typical throw blanket, a great accent piece in your home design, but is made with extra thick yarn to give it a more plush cozy feel. I love the idea of gifting this blanket with your favorite candle or book to a girlfriend! And again you can use code KAILEE for 35% off!

:: NECK PILLOW

If you have a traveler on your list, this cozy neck pillow is the perfect gift idea. It is filled with the same ultra comfy bamboo memory foam as the Flex Pillow I mentioned above, making it really form to your comfort level. It honestly feels like a cloud and would make any flight so much better. I love how affordable it is with the discount code, (KAILEE) making it awesome for anyone on your list!

:: ROBE

If you know me, you know my love for a good cozy robe. My last robe I had for way way too long and it was in bad shape. My mom tried to hide it from me a few times so I would stop wearing it! So you could say I’m not the only one happy that I found this new luxurious one! I can’t even describe to you how comfortable it is. It is pretty much the softest thing I’ve ever touched and is so cozy warm. I love the idea of gifting your mom or mother in law a cozy robe and pair of your favorite slippers!

:: TOWELS

Last but not least are the coziest towels you will ever find. Towels might sound like a less than thrilling gift idea, but as an adult sometimes the practical ones are your very favorite to receive, and I promise, these aren’t any old towels. The bamboo materials they are made with not only make them so soft, but they also are odor resistant and moisture wicking, so you’re no longer dealing with that musky stink towels often get. I had to buy more of these because my kids kept stealing them out of my bathroom. A fun gift could be a towel set with your favorite bath salts or bath bomb! And yes you can use code KAILEE for 35% off on these too!

I hope these cozy gift ideas help cross a few more people off your list, including a few goodies for yourself! Our code KAILEE works on the whole website so act quick to get things at a great price for the holidays!

photos : aubrey taiese 

  joe’s top + tie + pants + shoes  |  my dress

CHRISTMAS EVE is 6 WEEKS from today!! Can you even believe it?! If you’ve been joining us all week, we’ve been tackling gift guides for everyone on your list to get your shopping done nice and early. Trust me, you’ll love it when you are done and get to actually enjoy the holiday season! So far we’ve covered in-laws + parents, non-toy gifts for kids, and teen girls! Check them out if you haven’t already because they have some amazing ideas you’ll love! Today we are highlighting what for me is one of the trickiest of all. THE GUYS! They never say what they want…and I don’t want to settle for boring. So I quizzed Joe, did my research and asked you guys for your best ideas, and we put together 20 + ideas the guys will love!

yeti  |  drone  |  wallet  |  socks  |  watch band  |  slippers  |  leatherman  |  legos  |  beanie  |
phone case  |  bug a salt  |  grilling tools  |  portable charger

:: TOP 14 TRIED + TRUE FAVORITES

: Yeti – I got this for Joe last year and I will say it was one of my biggest gift wins in our marriage. Haha! He absolutely loves it!!! We love using it for road trips because it keeps things icy cold but doesn’t take up our whole trunk space either.

: Drone – Let’s be honest. Most of our guys are just like big kids really, so we had to include a few toys! A drone is the perfect grown up “man toy” for the guys.

: Wallet – Now at first look a wallet might seem a little  boring, but sometimes we have to go the practical route and get them things they really need too. My favorite way to put a fun spin on this idea is by filling it with gift cards to some of their favorites. Maybe his favorite gas station to grab a drink on the way to work, or your favorite restaurant for date night. Just a fun simple way to spice it up.

: Socks – I know another practical one, but everyone needs socks! This one would work great as a stocking stuffer. If you want to put a fun spin on it, you could get them a sock box subscription that comes with a few fun pairs of your style every month!

: Watch Band – They tend to keep it a little less obvious than us, but I promise guys like to accessorize too! A great feature of the Apple Watch is that you can kind of personalize it to your style by switching up your watch band. Colors + even materials can be switched to make it more you.

: Slippers – Winter is cold around here so we are all about nice cozy feet! I think slippers are typically thought of for us girls, but we forget the guys feet get cold too! I love gifting good quality slippers to my dad or father in law and Joe loves his!

: Leatherman – This little gadget is the ultimate man present. If the guys on your list don’t have one, get one! They come in handy when you least expect it and are so nice to have on hand for emergencies too!

: LEGOS – Just like I mentioned above, shopping for guys can be just as fun as shopping for kids! We love legos in our house, Joe included! Usually the guys just get stuck with the job of assisting the kids, when we all know they want to take over and build something themselves. So why not snag them one of these more high tech advanced sets to get in on the fun?!

: Beanie – Guys might not have a lot of clothes on their wish list, but a beanie is one you can’t go wrong on. I love this idea for brothers/brother in laws/guy friends that you aren’t getting super personal gift for, but still want to get something they will use and love. They’ve gotta stay warm too!

: Phone Case – I have shared my love for Loopy Cases at least a million times, but lets add one more because it is SUCH a great gift for anyone on your list, including the guys. Not only do the protect your phone, but they give you the option of being hands free so you can carry more without your phone in the way. And I promise they have plenty of “manly” styles. And as always, you can use code KAILEE10 for 10% off 1 and KAILEE15 for 15% off 2 or more.

: Bug A Salt – We included this one in last years mens gift guide, and could not believe the response! So many of you snagged it for your guys and reported back that it was their favorite gift! So of course we had to include it again! Again it is the ultimate toy for grown ups, and you get the bonus of your house being bug free!

: Grilling Tools – If your guy is anything like Joe, he loves his grill! A lot of times we get stuck thinking of the huge gifts, like the grill, and forget about the accessories! Grilling tools are the perfect gift for a man that likes to bbq, and you get to benefit from the yummy food he makes!

: Portable Charger – This is another one that I’ve shared in about 100 different gift guides for every holiday out there, but it is because it is that good. If there is a person out there you are shopping for that doesn’t have this portable charger, this is what they need! It can charge your phone around 6 times before needing to charge again and is such an awesome peace of mind to have with you, especially while traveling.

: Car Detail – Is there anyone that doesn’t love a clean car?! Scheduling a car detail is basically the perfect gift for anyone on your list, especially your guy. We love using Fresh Detail because not only do they do an incredible job (check out their before and afters), they come right to your house!! So you aren’t sitting around in a shop somewhere thinking of all the things you could be doing while you wait.

hudson’s similar top + pants  |  houston’s top + similar jacket + pants  |
joe’s top + tie + pants + shoes

:: EXPERIENCES

If you are like me, sometimes you feel like the guys already have everything they could possibly need. That is why I love to go for the gift of experiences. Plan something they will love that they wouldn’t normally treat themselves too!

: Overnight with You – Schedule an overnight date with you! Don’t just give them a card that says let’s go on a date night, PLAN IT and just tell them they are coming! Check their work schedule, schedule a babysitter, book the hotel, dinner reservations, everything!! Zero work for them and a b break from real life they will love!

: Golf Trip with Boys – Another experience they will love! But don’t gift it as permission. Schedule it out for them! Maybe work with his buddies wives to make it a group gift they all get this year. Make reservations for them and plan it out!

: Year of Date Nights – This is one I LOVE to gift! If you know us, we really try hard to make date night a priority. And we are ok with just the dinner and dessert option. Think of how fun it would be to plan 12 dates out for the year where you do something else. Maybe you buy tickets for a concert in the summer, or an amusement park. Even if you can’t afford them all at once, just write the ideas in 12 envelopes and each month you have a fun out of the box date night planned together.

: Plan Something Out Of Your Norm – As we get old, sometimes we get a little boring. And a lot of the time our guys are the ones that are still kids at heart wanting to go and do/try all the things. Plan something for you to go together that HE LOVES that is more out of the norm for you. Basically his dream date night. Make it about him. Here are some ideas!

. ifly indoor sky diving . go shooting . axe throwing . race car driving . driving range . batting cages

: Tickets – Gift him tickets to an upcoming event he will love. Maybe it is tickets to watch his favorite team. Tickets for a band he love that is coming in to town. If you wanted to go bigger, you could make it a trip to the game instead. Our Boston trip to watch the Red Sox was SO much fun and was just a quick weekend together.

houston’s top + similar jacket + pants  |  joe’s top + tie + pants + shoes  |
harpers romper + shoes  |  my dress

Whether you are shopping for your hubby, boyfriend, son, brother, or dad…I hope this list helped spark the perfect gift idea for them! And if you have a genius idea I need to know about, leave it in the comments here or on Instagram so I can add it in!

:: GIFT GUIDES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS ::

The Ultimate Gift Guide For In-Laws + Parents

5 Non-Toy Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Love

13 Gift Ideas Your Teen Girls Will Love

The Kids Gift Guide: Tried + True Timeless Toys They’ll Love

photos : aubrey taiese 

hayden’s top + jeans  ||  harper’s socks + boots + bow  ||  hudson’s top + pants ||  planter

Happy Monday!! We are back at it this week with a few more Gift Guides to add to our Gift Guide Mania. If you missed out last week, you can scroll to the bottom of this post to be linked directly to all the guides we have featured so far! Trust me, you wanna check them out!! Today’s guide is one we got a ton of requests for, and was so fun to put together! We are talking all about Kids Toys. And IT IS GOOD! If you are looking for a copy + paste toy ad, you aren’t going to find it here. These are all tried + true, timeless things that will last your kids for years to come. We’ve included some of our very favorites + some new ideas the kids have on their lists this year + some amazing ideas from you guys! Check it all out below!

kickee pants  |  bow  |  tubby todd set  |  cuddle blanket  |  stuffed animal  |  book  |  doll  |  moccs  |  sound machine

:: BABY FAVORITES

I’m not gonna lie, putting together this category made me a little emotional. This year feels like we don’t have a baby anymore and it’s giving me all the feels. I couldn’t quite give it up, so I still put together a little round up of our favorite baby gifts!

: Kickee Pants – Kickee pants are the comfiest, stretchiest, cutest jammies in all the land! They are the first thing I put my babies in when they come home from the hospital, and basically what they live in.

: Baby Bling Bows – These bows have been my favorite for years and the only thing Harper wore the first couple years of her life! They are so cute and come in a million colors!

: Tubby Todd – Tubby Todd is hands down the very best and only stuff I’ll use on my kids skin. It makes their skin so soft, smells amazing, and is SO great for dry skin/eczema.

: Cuddle Blanket – These blankets from Oilo are SO SO soft. Like I want one in my size!! I love gifting these for baby showers. They have the cutest soft color patterns too.

: Stuffed Animal – Typically I am not a fan of stuffed animals. They just seem to equal clutter to me. But I will always make an exception for these darling JellyCats. They have a bunch of cute animals to choose from and it just doesn’t get sweeter than seeing your baby cuddle up with it.

: Book –  We love these books for baby. They have a cute animal attached and are always the sweetest little stories.

: Doll – If you have been following along for a while, you know of Harper’s love for these baby dolls. They are a plush doll and so cute!! Nice and light so they are easy for them to carry or snuggle up with.

: Moccs –My love for all things Freshly Picked started back when Hayden was a baby and we got our first pair of these moccs. The quality is amazing and they are so soft and flexible for their tiny feet.

: Sound Machine – This last one is just as much a gift for you as it is for baby. We have had this sound machine for years and years and absolutely love it! It has made it so our babies can sleep through noisy older siblings, h0tel noise when traveling, anything!! I promise you’ll thank me.

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balance bike  |  play kitchen + accessories  |  shopping cart  |  magformers  |  train set  |  cash register  |  plush baby doll  |  baby swing + stroller  |  magnetic blocks  |  “career” sets

:: TODDLER FAVORITES

Next up is the toddlers. They are so fun to shop for, because lets be honest, they get excited over EVERY LITTLE THING. When their face looks like Harper’s in these pictures over just seeing a wrapped present, you know you can’t lose. The items we picked for toddlers are truly our tried + true family favorites, some of which we have had since 13 year old Hunter was little. So you know the quality is there. I also try to get things that are open ended play and really encourage them to use their imagination.

: Balance Bike – I swear by using balance bikes to teach your kids to ride a bike. They are amazing and take so much of the stress out of it! I can’t believe Harper is already ready for this stage, but I am so excited for her to get this bike from Banwood Bikes. It is the cutest version of a balance bike I have ever seen. And the classic is to die for too!

: Play Kitchen – We absolutely LOVE this little play kitchen.The babies will play with it for hours and they love to pretend to be cooking when I am.  I love that it looks modern and matches my style because we keep it in our kitchen.

: Shopping Cart – This shopping cart is another one that has been so fun! It is worth the investment 100%. We bought it way back when Hunter was little (like 12 years ago) and it is still in amazing condition.

: Magformers – I love the creativity that these spark in my kids. They are easy to use for their little hands. I love that it encourages them to use their imaginations, practice colors, and fine motor skills. My babies love them but even the big kids still play with them.

: Career Sets – Ok I about died when I came across these and cannot wait to get them for Houston and Harper. Could you die over that little hair dresser set?! I absolutely love that these are going to spark the most fun imaginative play. They have a hair dresser, doctor, and cute mail man too.

: Train Set – I’ve always been a fan of a classic train set. It is such a great open ended toy where they just get to create the track and kind of their own little world. The kids will play with it for hours and the quality is so good it lasts for years.

: Cash Register – Another one all my kids have loved. They will pretend everything from being a grocery store, to working at Target, to having a drive thru restaurant, all because they have this little cash register. As they get older it is a great way to teach them about counting and money too.

: Baby Doll – This is has been hands down Harper’s favorite little toy since she was tiny. It is a plush baby doll that comes with little accessories so she can feel like a little mom. I love that it is lightweight for her to carry around, and soft so she can sleep with it.

: Baby Swing + Stroller – And you can’t have the cutest baby doll without the most adorable accessories. Harper LOVES this baby swing and stroller. She is such a little mama and I think being able to things just like you makes them feel so grown up. These are both super affordable and you cannot beat the quality.

: Magnetic Blocks – We just got these and all my kids love them. They are the perfect open ended blank slate toy to play with. They have used them to build little animals, buildings, even laid them out flat to drive little cars on. I love that they are magnetic so they aren’t as frustrated with things falling apart and again the quality is so good.

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laser guns  |  guitar  |  baseball mitt  |  gymnastics mat  |  projector  |  drone  |  headphones  |  camera  |  rip stick  |  magic kit  |  spot it  |  sewing machine  |  electric scooter  |  gel pens  |  freshly picked bag 

:: KIDS FAVORITES

Next up is kids and for some reason this year this was so much trickier for me. I think it is because my middle kids are at ages where they aren’t super little kid still, but not quite into the teen stuff either. I wanted to think of ideas that were timeless and encourage them to be active and creative. You guys had so many good ideas it was hard to narrow it down. These are our favorites BUT we’ve made a list of all your other suggestions below too!

: Laser Guns – These are so fun for the whole family! Basically an at home version of laser tag you are gonna love!

: Guitar + Lessons – This idea came from one of you and I love it!! A guitar  is such a great Christmas gift idea that they will love for years.

: Sports Gear – Gift them things they need for the sports they love. If you’ve got a baseball lover like Hudson maybe a new glove. If you’ve got a little gymnast, mats to practice at home are a great idea!

: Camera – If your kids are like mine, they love to take pictures of their little world. We love taking these cameras on trips to see things from their point of view and I think it really boosts their creativity and can encourage a love of photography down the road.

: Projector – This is a gift I’m getting for my kids this year that I’m so excited about. It is a little mini portable projector!! You can hook it up to your netflix account and stream shows, it comes with a lot of kid friendly content pre-loaded, and it even has a VR feature with games to play. They are going to love it and I love that it gets the family involved.

: Drone – These are such a fun spin on the “electronics” kids love, but getting them outside!! Hudson has his eye on one and even Joe thinks they look fun!

: Rip Stick – This one was another suggestion from you guys and looks so fun. It is like a skateboard but takes even more coordination. I love that it is something different and challenging, and that it takes them OUTSIDE!

: Headphones – You can’t go wrong with a good quality pair of headphones. We love these for traveling!

: Magic Kit – I thought this magic kit was such a fun out of the box idea. It is educational, but kind of in disguise so your kids will love it!

: Spot It – Our whole family LOVES this game! It is so simple to learn, even for toddlers and just competitive enough to make it fun. I love that it is just cards so you aren’t keeping track of a million pieces, and it makes it great for taking with you on the go.

: Sewing Machine – This sewing machine idea came from you guys and I love it!! I don’t know how I never thought of it. Learning to sew at a young age sparks so much creativity. I think it is something Hayden would love!

: Electric Scooter – My kids have these scooters and absolutely love them. It is like the grown up version of the micro scooter. They love taking them over to friends house to get their quicker and just riding around the neighborhood.

: Gel Pens – You can’t go wrong with new notebooks/coloring books and some fun gel pens. Something about having a new fresh set makes them want to color for hours!

: Freshly Picked Mini – You know my love for Freshly Picked! I love that they thought of the mini mamas out there and came out with these bags. They are the perfect size for girls to fill with all their treasures for your next shopping date and Hayden absolutely loves hers.

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:: ALL YOUR AMAZING SUGGESTIONS ::

Tickets – Sports Event or Concert

Gift Cards – Favorite Treat, Restaurant, Store

Custom Sports Equipment or Apparel

Hover Board

Air Soft Gun

4 wheeler

Experiences

Snowboard + Pass

Paintball Gun

Unicycle

Indoor Basketball Shooting Game

Metal Detector

Soccer Goal

Sign them up for a Sports Camp

Punch Pass to Airborne or somewhere similar

Roller Skates

Ice Cream Maker

Ballet Bar

American Girl Doll

Bead Kit

Smart Watch

Karaoke Machine

Vanity

Telescope/Science Kit

Dollhouse

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wallet  |  socks  |  lounger  |  gaming drone  |  skateboard  |  air pods  |  backpack  |  hat  |  sneakers  |  apple watch

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mascara + lip gloss  |  skincare + pmd  |  phone case  |  graphic tee  |  room decor  |  journal  |  jewelry  |  vans  |  hydroflask  |  camera

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Hopefully all these ideas help spark something perfect for all the kids on your list!! We had so much fun putting it together for you and hearing all your fun ideas!

:: GIFT GUIDES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED  ::

The Ultimate Gift Guide For In-Laws + Parents

5 Non-Toy Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Love

13 Gift Ideas Your Teen Girl Will Love

The Girlfriend Gift Guide : 30 + Ideas for Every Girl on Your List **Plus Favorite Things Ideas!

Manly Mens Gift Guide Coming Tomorrow!

photos : aubrey taiese 

my top  |  jeans + here + here  |  beanie (code KAILEESHIP for free shipping) + similar  ||
art  |  bed  |  white quilt  |  bedding

With Christmas just over 6 weeks away, Gift Guide Mania is in full force here on the blog! If you’ve been following along, so far we have featured guides for In-Laws + Parents, Teen Girls, and 5 Non Toy Ideas for Kids! If you haven’t had a chance to check them out, I promise they are worth your time. We didn’t just copy + paste your local ad, they are full of tried and true amazing ideas you’ll love! So on to today! Today our Gift Guide is highlighting the ladies!! We are talking all things girls and helping you find the best idea for your mom, sister, or best girlfriend!! Plus we’ve rounded up our best ideas for your next favorite things party too!

wright duo  |  tula skincare  |  charcuterie board  |  packing cubes  |  graphic tee  |
loopy case  |  hat  |  freshly picked bag  |  necklace  |bracelet  |  tanning kit  |  portable charger  |  heated blanket  |  bowls  |  laundry scent  |  steamer

:: 15 TRIED + TRUE FAVORITES

: Wright Duo – The Wright Duo is the ultimate power couple to take your hair from drab to fab in a matter of minutes. It is my favorite dry shampoo + texture spray in a great gift set! Read all about why I love it here. And use code KAILEE for 30% off!

: Tula Skincare – You cannot go wrong with your favorite tried and true skincare. For me that is hands down Tula. Tula is so great for every skin type! They offer everything from moisturizer to eye cream to face wash. My favorite favorite thing to gift to girlfriends is probably the 24/7 hydrating cream. I don’t think there is a person out there that wouldn’t love it!! It is what dreams are made of and I gift it to every mom sister and girlfriend out there because it is incredible. They also have some amazing holiday kits that include their best sellers (and my faves) at great prices + You can use code KAILEE to get 20% off your order too!

: Charcuterie Board – Who doesn’t love to snack on a good food board at a party?! I thought this was such a fun unique gift idea for any of your girls. You could get extra creative and add some of your favorite snacks that they could use to create their own charcuterie board. I’m hungry just thinking about it!

: Packing Cubes – If you know me, you know I consider myself a bit of a professional packer. Haha. Maybe not that extreme, but I can pack the whole family in one bag so I’d say I’m doing pretty good. And a lot of that credit goes to packing cubes! They are a game changer and such a great gift for girls who love traveling or all your organization lovers.  And they are offering you guys an exclusive discount for 15% off using code KAILEE15.

: Graphic Tee – If you know me, you know a graphic tee is considered a staple in my wardrobe. I love them as a gift idea for any girls, because they honestly fit every style. You can dress them up down whatever you want! And there are so many varieties. You can go affordable with cute options like this, or a little more high end with some of my favorites like this or this.

: Loopy Case – I’ve talked about them a million times on here, but you just can’t go wrong with a Loopy Case. Basically everyone has a phone, and they want to protect it. The Loopy Case does just that, while else giving you the ability to be hands free + express your style. I love giving these to girlfriends! Plus you can use code KAILEE10 for 10% off 1 or KAILEE15 for 15% off 2 or more.

: Hat – You all know my love for hats! They are such a fun accessory + a secret weapon to getting that hair wash to last you just a little bit longer, right?! I think it would be such a fun gift idea to find one that matches your girlfriends style. My personal favorites are basically anything from my girl Ginger at Gigi Pip (use code KAILEESHIP for free shipping) or a good classic baseball style.

: Freshly Picked Bag – Gimme alllll the Freshly Picked bags!! They seriously have a style for every person. Whether you like a backpack, a clutch, or a simple zip pouch, they have you covered. I think this would be a fun gift idea for a closer girlfriend, filled with some of their favorite treats or a gift card for their favorite spot.

: Made By Mary – One of my favorite gifts to give and receive is Made by Mary jewelry. Every piece is so special and holds a memory with it. Not only do the pieces mean so much, but the quality is out of this world as well. You can do sentimental initials, birthstones, dates, anything. I just love how thoughtful and personal you can make your gift. The best news is they gave us a code to get 15% off by using KAILEEHOLIDAY15

: Victoria Emerson – I LOVE these bracelets! They have such a great variety of skinny to thick, bulky stones or smooth flat stones, all. the. things. so you are sure to find something that matches the girls you are shopping for. Each bracelet is full of fun chunky textures and pops of color, so they look great on their own or stacked. And the quality is amazing too!

: Tanning Kit – I get asked all the time what my favorite self tanner is and this is it! This little travel kit is the perfect size + price to make it giftable to your best girls. I love taking it with me on trips to touch up my tan a few days in.

: Portable Charger – This is another one that I’ve shared in about 100 different gift guides for every holiday out there, but it is because it is that good. If there is a person out there you are shopping for that doesn’t have this portable charger, this is what they need! It can charge your phone around 6 times before needing to charge again and is such an awesome peace of mind to have with you, especially while traveling.

: Heated Blanket – I am basically always freezing, so when Joe gifted me this blanket last year, it was straight from heaven. I pretty much wear it around the house like a robe all winter long, and have to keep my kids from fighting over it. If your girlfriends are always chilly or just like to snuggle up and read a book or Netflix, this is the perfect gift for them.

: Anthropologie Bowls – I have loved and collected these bowls for years! They are the perfect size and come in so many fun colors, so they double as cute decor in your kitchen. I love gifting them filled with a favorite treat and a bow. Easy, funcitonal, and so cute too!

: Laundry Scent – My mom actually just told me about this magical stuff and I am already loving it. When you wash your towels or sheets, throw a little of this in and your whole entire house will smell amazing. It is the perfect gift for girls that have everything.

: Steamer – If you know me, you know ironing is not gonna happen. Nobody has time for that! That is why I LOVE this little handheld steamer. It is quick + easy to use and would make such a great gift!!

top  |  jeans  |  jacket  |  boots  |  beanie (code KAILEESHIP for free shipping) + similar  |  wreath

:: SERVICES

If you are like me, sometimes you feel like the girl you are shopping for already have all the things! Right?! That is why I love the idea of gifting services. They are things everyone would love but usually don’t treat themselves too. Here are some of our favorites!

: Cleaner – As women, I think the last thing we ever want to ask for is help, especially when it comes to “airing our dirty laundry” that our house isn’t quite as clean as we might make it out to be. One of my very favorite gifts I’ve ever been given is 2 hours of a cleaning service at my house. Not only does it give you the clean house which feels amazing, but it frees up time for you to tackle the rest of your list or spend time with family. It is another great gift idea because everyone can use it!

: Tending Hours – This sounds like the dreamiest gift to receive. We all struggle to find babysitters we trust, so I love the idea of gifting tending hours. Maybe it is so they can get a date night in, or even something as simple as solo grocery shopping. I can’t think of a mom out there that wouldn’t love it!

: Car Detail – Is there anyone that doesn’t love a clean car?! Scheduling a car detail is basically the perfect gift for anyone on your list, especially those harder to buy for. We love using Fresh Detail because not only do they do an incredible job (check out their before and afters), they come right to your house!! So you aren’t sitting around in a shop somewhere thinking of all the things you could be doing while you wait.

: Cookie Delivery – Cookies and surprises?! Yes please!! I thought this was such a fun idea to treat your girlfriends to. Who doesn’t love a yummy treat?!

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cookie gift card  |  tumbler with soda shop gift card  |  lip mask + scrub  |  lip gloss + lipstick  |  plant
mascara  |  bath bomb  |  candle  |  travel skin care  |  favorite hair products  |  cleaning product  |  mini bowls  |  perfume  |  nail polish  |  notebook + pens

We had a TON of requests for gift ideas to take to a favorite things party! So we rounded up our top 17 and linked them for you above! All of them are under $20 so they would work perfect for a favorite things party or to gift to a group of girlfriends!

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We hope you loved our big roundup of gift ideas for all the girls on your list!! We’d love to hear your favorite gift to get or give if we missed it, so we can add it to the list!

:: GIFT GUIDES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS WEEK ::

The Ultimate Gift Guide For In-Laws + Parents

5 Non-Toy Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Love

13 Gift Ideas Your Teen Girls Will Love

:: STAY TUNED FOR THESE GIFT GUIDES COMING UP NEXT WEEK ::

The Manly Gift Guide : 20 + Ideas for The Guys

The Kids Gift Guide: Tried + True Timeless Toys They’ll Love

photos : aubrey taiese