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Holiday Gift Guide

Gift Ideas For Him

If you’re anything like me or my mom then you struggle with the broken record question every year of what do we get dad for Christmas? More undies? Socks? While everyone could always use a refresh in undergarments, it doesn’t exactly scream “I’m thinking of you.” I’ve tried to make it my personal goal from now on to do better with men’s gifts. Some of the options I’ve found this Holiday season will be great gift ideas for him.

Gift Ideas For Him

Bulldog Skincare
Let’s start with a doggone good set from our friends at Bulldog Skincare for Men. The BullDog Skincare Trio Set is perfect for the men on your shopping list this Christmas. Very much like the puppers in my life the men have very little idea about self-maintenance. If they could, they’d lick their face and paws clean and be done with it. That’s why this basic skincare line that keeps it simple is just right for them! (The men of course, not the dogs.)
This set includes Original Face Wash 150ml 5.0 fl. oz. Original Face Scrub 125ml 4.2 fl. oz. and Original Moisturizer 100ml 3.3 fl. oz. These products are no bull, they work efficiently and effectively, a man’s dream. They contain aloe vera, green tea, camelina oil and no artificial colors, which makes them great for everyday use for the everyday man with a normal skin type.
These are all cruelty-free so they will be great for the animal lover in your life, and who can resist that adorabull wrinkly face on the packaging? This kit is specially designed to do exactly what it looks like the face wash cleanses, the scrub exfoliates, and the moisturizer hydrates without leaving that face fur all greasy.  None of the BullDog Skincare products include parabens or synthetic fragrances. After he lets his dog clean his face, Bulldog will do the true cleansing. Your man’s face is just barking for an improved daily routine and this kit is the right place to get him started.
Where To Buy
We know how men can be, sometimes they need a little encouragement and training. So walk that guy on your list into a new skincare regimen this Christmas with BullDog Skincare for Men’s Skincare Trio Set which can be located at Target.com for a budget-friendly price, use your Target card for an additional 5% off!
BROO Craft Beer Hair+Bod
This next set I need about 20 of since its perfect for almost every dude I know. I’m sure you haven’t missed it, you know, the craft beer craze that’s been flooding the U.S. over the last couple years. If you’re like Jacki and live in an area like Portland the craft beer fad couldn’t have been missed, they’re everywhere! I even live right down the street from the Monroe Rivertown Barrel House, and I live in a smaller town now. They have some amazing BBQ style tacos and I love the Rivertown Blueberry Lager! If you’re ever in the Cincinnati/Dayton area I’d definitely recommend stopping in for a pint! Such a large selection to choose from, and free pinball for the kids!
Deets
Too bad it’s Limited Edition since it’s such the perfect gift! The people at BROO Craft Beer Hair+Bod have been brewing up an all natural crafty gift for the beer loving men you’ve been shopping for! The Limited Edition BROO Holiday Gift set includes the Thickening Shampoo 8.5oz, Thickening Conditioner 8.5oz, and a 16oz Top-of-the-line pint glass by Klean Kanteen. These products are made up of over 50% premium craft beer, created for your locks to drink up giving hydrating life to fine flat hair. These beer infused products give hair volume, strength, and shine by quenching its thirst for caffeine, aloe, vitamin B, barley proteins, and minerals. This is such a genius way to provide a natural alternative route for detangling rather than coating your hair with a bitter fake silicone substance.
What It Has To Offer
Reading this I’m sure you’re thinking 50% beer, are they nuts? Who wants to get pulled over and field tested over the scent of their hair? Let me assure you, that the amazingly fresh Citrus Creme scent keeps you from smelling like you just crawled off the bar floor. With hints of orange, grapefruit, and vanilla cream this kit actually has no beer smell at all, well until you fill up your Klean Kanteen pint glass. Although a man’s glass should never be empty, I’d recommend washing it between uses. Some men seem to think beer is the cure for everything.
All Natural?
With this kit being non-GMO, Vegan, Cruelty-Free, and Color-Safe, containing no Harsh Preservatives, no sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no silicones, no dyes, no artificial fragrance, no polyquaterniums, no harsh preservatives, no phenoxyethanol, no PEGs, no propylene glycol, no DEAs, no MEAs, no TEAs, and no dioxane it leaves you with no chemical hangover! Why not give him a pint for him and one for his hair?
Gift Ideas
A great way to get even craftier with this gift is to create a gift basket with their favorite brew! I love that this kit doesn’t already include the beer so that you can select one yourself. Craft beer is a picky thing, they’re all so different and everyone likes their own choice. If you know their top pick you could pick up some to include or include your’s for them to enjoy. Many breweries have their own restaurants as well. Including a gift card to the brewery itself would be a great bonus to add to your gift! A basket of brewed treats is perfect to toast off the end of the year with a fun festive personalized gift crafted especially for that guy on your list. Brew up some memories this holiday with a gift they’ll actually use and never forget. This set can be found at your local Walmart. Other great info on the BROO brand can be found on BROO.com

 

Gifts For Her: Skin Care Options

Hello, beauties! Are you looking for some good skin care options for the women in your life?  I have a few brands to go through that would be great options for different skin types and at different price points.  Like fragrances, purchasing skincare can be a bit intimate.  I recommend only purchasing skincare items for people you absolutely know or if you know the giftees skincare concerns.  Keep reading for some gifts for her: skin care options.

Schique

Schique is a brand that was created in 2014 by Board-Certified Medical Doctor Jacqueline Schaffer.  Dr. Jacqueline Schaffer was inspired to create a cosmetic that was as good for you in on the inside and outside.  This was brought about after watching her mother battle skin cancer twice.  Her main focus was to create a line that is naturally based, clinically backed, and scientifically proven.

With the holidays, Schique has some great gift sets available.  One, in particular, would be the Best of Schique.  This gift set has the best the brand has to offer and a great set for someone starting a skincare regime or perfect for someone who already has a detailed routine, but would love to try different products.  I, for one, am a huge skincare junkie and love testing out new items and new brands.  Schique is a brand that I have never heard of before, but I love the story behind the brand and the fact that the products actually work.

There are so many ways to gift this product, I would suggest getting a cute Christmas themed basket, throw in some stuffing, set up the products with a hand band to keep the products out of the way, and a cute candle and wrap it in a cellophane bag.  It will make a beautiful addition to under the tree.  The best part is this kit is originally $108 but is on sale for $49.00.  That is more than half off, making this gift a great value and affordable.

Intuitive Restoration Renewing Mask

Radiant Glow Daily Face Scrub

Brilliantly Firm Firming Serum

Lumistone Hydration Face Moisturizer

 

Queen Helene

Queen Helene is a brand that has been around since 1930 curating products for professional and personal use.  This is a brand that has been committed to creating a full beauty line ranging from skin, hair, foot, and bath and at an affordable price.  Fun fact:  they still create items that have been apart of their original products.  I think it’s safe to say with 80 years of experience under their belt, Queen Helene is a leading brand in the beauty industry.

Some favorites of the brand are their masques and scrubs.  Their newest product is the Volcanic Ash Masque.  This product is great at pulling out impurities from deep within our skin to allow for refreshed skin.  It’s perfect for all skin types- but as a recommendation, if you have super dry skin, I would suggest using it about twice a week at most.

Another great option for this brand will be the Mint Julep Mask or scrub. Mint Julep is great for someone with oily skin and/or acne-prone skin.  The masque, in particular, is original to the brand that will help absorb oil and minimize pores.

Items like this are perfect as stocking stuffers, co-worker gifts, and are an affordable gift to bring to “A few of my favorite things parties”.  If you have never been to one of these parties, I would highly suggest attending or throwing one.  What you do is get a bunch of girlfriends together for a party.  Everyone will bring enough of their favorite items to share at the party.   These masques and scrubs are around $3.50 a pop.  Super affordable and great quality!

 

YES TO

This brand is really innovative with another great story.  This brand started out as a dream for two soccer players to create a superfood natural brand.  YesTo’s products are at least 95% all natural and can be found at over 27,000 stores.  YesTo has over ten different collections for all skin types, but I am happy to announce that I have used products from all the lines and have had no issues with any of the products.   I say this because I have super sensitive skin with lots of allergies.  I’ve been extremely lucky these past few years to not have any episodes.  A constant in my skincare routine is YesTo’s face wipes and face masks.

Speaking of face masks, YesTo has some great holiday sets out right now that can be found exclusively at Target and Walmart.  They have smaller gift sets that would make great stocking stuffers or bigger kits that would make great gifts for under the tree.

The two I picked out is the Ultimate Masking kit and the Super Detox Skin Care Kit.  The Ultimate Masking kit comes with Single Use Charcoal Paper Mask, Tomatoes Paper Mask, Cucumbers Mud Mask, Coconut Mud Mask and Charcoal Mud Mask.  The mask gift set can be located at any Target location for $9.99.

*Target currently has a special.  Purchase one-holiday beauty gift set and get another for 50% off.  Also, don’t forget to sign up for a Target debit to get an extra 5% off.  I, personally, would recommend purchasing the items online for free in-store pickup and use Ebates for extra cashback*

The Super Detox Skin Care kit can be located at Walmart for $9.99 as well. Unfortunately, I was not able to locate via the Walmart website.  If you are able to locate it, you are able to order online for free in-store pickup as well.

Any of these kits would make great gifts under the tree.  I would suggest purchasing the mask kit and breaking it up into smaller gift sets for co-workers or girlfriends.  You a separate the masks, add in a bath bomb, candle, and a favorite drink- Perfect Spa night gift!  We all know that me time is super important.

Clarisonic Mia2 Kit with IT Cosmetics

The Clarisonic is a cult favorite in the beauty world.  Clarisonic is a two-speed facial cleansing device that can be used for cleansing and exfoliate your skin.  There are different models and different attachments that you can purchase with it.  It Cosmetics has partnered with Clarisonic this holiday season to bring you an amazing holiday set.

Benefits:

  • Mia 2 provides patented sonic oscillation technology with two cleansing speeds: “Delicate” and “Universal”
  • Clarisonic cleanses 6X better than hands alone in just 60 seconds

Confidence Boost Holiday Gift Set: Mia 2 and IT Cosmetics includes:

  • Mia 2 cleansing device
  •  Cleanser (0.67 oz.)
  • IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream (0.5 oz.)
  • IT Cosmetics Confidence in an Eye Cream (0.17 oz.)

This kit has a $207 value for $169. It will make a great gift for your mom, sister, sister-in-law, or teen daughter.  It is never too early to start your kids with a good skincare routine. That’s why this kit would be perfect!

Stocking Stuffers

Do you need a quick, but good gift idea?  Something that says, Yes, I did put a little thought into your gift?  Then check out this gift set from Philosophy Purity Party Double Duty Cleansing Duo.  Purity is a great face cleanser for every skin type.  Also, micellar water has been all the rage, so it doesn’t surprise me that  Philosophy wanted to create one as well.

 Party Double Duty Cleansing Duo includes:

  • Purity Made Simple One-Step Cleanser (3.0 oz.)
  • Purity Made Simple Micellar Cleansing Water (3.4 oz.)

This is the perfect little gift for a secret Santa, co-worker gift exchange, or as a stocking stuffer.  It gives them the opportunity to try a great skincare brand.  Did I mention that this gift is only $12.00?  Super affordable, right?

Well, loves I hope you enjoyed my top skincare gift guide items.  Be on the lookout for some great skincare stocking stuffer ideas next and some gift guide ideas for him.

 

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Party Pooper: White Elephant or Host Gift Idea

Poo-Pourri is that perfect gift this holiday. It may seem like the unconventional choice but, let’s really think about this. It’s holiday season, PARTY TIME! We all get invited to those wonderful holiday parties with friends or family, it’s last minute, “Oh crap!” you forgot to get the hostess a gift. What do you bring them, another bottle of wine? No time to bake cookies. I know! How about a bottle of Poo-Pourri!

It’s the perfect hostess gift. How many of you have friends who feel weird about going potty outside of their home? Imagine if you could give them a gift that could help them feel more comfortable going while they’re at your place. The perfect hostess is always concerned that everyone feels welcome and comfy in her home. What better way to help her than to give her a solution to a problem she probably hasn’t even thought about. Poo-Pourri is all natural and free of alcohol, parabens, aerosol, phthalates, formaldehyde, and synthetic fragrance.

 

How does it work? Before you go just spray the water into the toilet bowl with your Poo-Pourri. The mist will create a thin film on top of the water, this acts as a barrier for scents thus, trapping the smell under the film. This means you are able to prevent a smell rather than trying to cover it up, which is why I believe this product works so well!

Poo-Pourri is a company that is not only worried about your nose. They are a health-conscious company, they’re all natural product is safe for you to breathe in, as well as safe for the water supply.

 

This makes this the perfect gift for just about anyone. Even the most health aware organic crazy moms will like this gift because they know it’s safe for their family and home. It may sound strange but this stuff really works, test it out for yourself! It comes in a variety of scents so there’s something for everyone, also travel sizes! There are even cute gift sets for those party poopers!