Happy Monday, happy everything! Here’s hoping your weekend was a good one and that you are ready to take on the new week. Today I thought we’d take a look back and I’d share some hostess gift ideas as well. ICYMI, I also published a Teen Girl Gift Guide on Saturday, I hope you’ll check it out!
Friday started off just like every other Friday. With my 5:30am boot camp class. Then it was home to work amongst the construction mess! On Instagram I shared my new shacket.
I ordered it months ago and it has been on back order but finally arrived! On Friday I ran some errands and wore it with my faux leather leggings and wedge sneakers.
Friday night we met our friends for dinner and then went back to their house to play games. It was so good to be with them! I wore the same base outfit but switched to a long cardigan, added a necklace, and booties.
Our construction crew worked on Saturday and my husband had errands to run. I stayed at home and worked on graphic for gift guides, laundry, and sorting through boxes. I am determined to purge before we move into the new bathroom and bedroom.
Saturday afternoon I ran some errands. I had to pick up an order I placed in AUGUST from Kirkland’s. Can you believe it took almost 3 months to arrive??? Anyway, it’s this print for my dining room. Not that we can hang it now but we could have 3 months ago!!! Ha!!!
We ordered bbq for dinner Saturday night and watched football. Go Gators!
On Sunday we went to my new happy place, Lowe’s! Then on to Target and back home to do some chores. We grilled burgers for dinner and called it a night. How as your weekend?
While you may not be doing quite as much socializing as years past, no doubt you’ll have need of at least one hostess gift. Listen, I never expect my guests to bring me gifts but when they do, I am always touched. It’s such a sweet gesture. So, I’ve rounded up a few ideas that would make any hostess smile!
Personalized Wooden Cutting Boards – these would be great displayed in any kitchen and would serve as a great base for a charcuterie
Williams & Sonoma Soap Set – not only do I love gifting this set, I love using it myself. These soaps smell divine and look wonderful on the counter.
Cozy Slippers – who wouldn’t want to slip her feet into these after a long night of hosting?
Rae Dunn Sugar Rush Canister – Fill this with some homemade sweets or store bought for an extra special gift!
Couples Mug Set – For that special couple friend, they’ll look adorable sipping coffee or cocoa in these!
Christmas Greenery in Mason Jar – Charm for days with this cuteness, this will go with any decor!
Santa Wine Stopper – perfect with a bottle of wine!
Liquid Therapy Stemless Glass – I am willing to bet we could all use a little liquid therapy – alcoholic or non-alcoholic will work just fine!
Bourbon/ Scotch Classic Glasses – I purchased these for myself and am blown away by the quality. They look so much more expensive. Great glassware is appreciated by anyone who hosts!
Kitchen Towels – I am not a snob about anything EXCEPT kitchen towels. These are the only ones I use. My best friend, Melodie, turned me on to these several years ago and now they’re all I use. They last forever and don’t leave any lint behind. They make a great gift!S
Thanks for stopping by today friends, make today marvelous!
It’s time for a Christmas giveaway! Are you getting geared up for the shopping season? Do you need extra cash for Christmas?? Don’t we all!
We are so excited to be giving away $675 in cash prizes for you to use starting this Thanksgiving weekend.
Let’s get this party started!!
Here are the prizes:
1 – $200 Gift Card
1 – $150 Gift Card
2 – $100 Gift Card
1 – $75 Gift Card
1 – $50 Gift Card
There will be 6 winners in this giveaway. Each winner will choose an e gift card of their choice and receive the code to use either at the online store or at the actual store of their choice.
Now it’s time to meet our wonderful co-hosts who have made this giveaway possible.
Starting at the top row we have:
Tammy – My Life Abundant | Heather –The Super Mom Life | Carrie – Curly Crafty Mom | Dana – Create to Donate | Lisa – Blogghetti | Audry – That Recipe & Munofore | Tammy – Creative K Kids | Melissa – Deliciously Savvy | Debi – Life Currents | Trish – By Trish Sutton | Meredith – The Mom of the Year | Ahna – Hammers N Hugs | Lois – Walking on Sunshine Recipes | Michelle – Our Crafty Mom | Kathleen – Our Hopeful Home | Gladys – From Moms to Grandmas | Donna – Blog by Donna | Kara – Phoenix Mom Blog | Emily – Domestic Deadline | Linda – A Labour of Life | Kellyann – This Blonde’s Shopping Bag | Denise – Comfy Abode | Chrys – Write with Fey | Beverly – Eclectic Red Barn | Jamie – As For Me and My Homestead | Jamie & Kerry – Coffee With Us 3 | Donna – Two Chicks and A Mom | Zan – At Home with Zan | Falak – This Mamma Reviews | Laura – Laura & Co | Dijana – Hazel Eyes Mom Blog | Kim – Shiplap and Shells | Stacey – Simple Living: Creative Learning | Brianna – Adventures of a Twin Mom | Megan – The Stephen 3 | Denise – This is My Everybody | Erlene – My Pinterventures | Shana – Our Sutton Place | Lindsay – Paperclips and Confetti | Allison – Millie + Mommie | Paige – Paige Ken Smith | Sofia – Sofia Gora | Chelsea – The Real NY Mom | Danielle – My Slightly Chaotic Life | Sinea – Ducks N’ A Row
Please be sure to stop by and say hi to these wonderful ladies and their blogs.
The giveaway will end at 11:59 pm on November 25th on the day before Thanksgiving. You will have 48 hours to respond to the email claiming the prize. If you respond right away, we will get you the gift card code promptly so that you can shop with it on Black Friday! If we don’t hear in 48 hours, we will have to choose another winner.
Open to anyone who can receive e gift cards from major retailers.
