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It’s still early in the year but if you read the January Christmas Prep post you know that the goal is to make progress each month so the holidays don’t catch us off guard. This year we’re taking a little time around the 25th of every month to prepare for the holidays and make progress on all aspects of planning and gift giving. For April, we are paying attention to all of the gift ideas that flooded your inboxes for Easter! Easter is a great time to stock up on gifts for the little ones in your life. All of the Easter basket ideas are perfect to use as recommendations to start getting the ideas churning for Christmas. Look at all of the components of a great Easter basket as the components of a great Christmas gift and stocking stuffers. If you have to buy presents for children that aren't yours, ask their parents for anything they left out of their Easter basket that should have been included to get your wheels turning! These are the start of great gift ideas. This month your homework is to do research on the kids in your life and use those Easter basket ideas to get your shopping going! Don't rely on your memory to keep these gifty tidbits until Christmas. Store these ideas in the Christmas spreadsheet or in your phone's notes app and you'll have a great place to start Christmas shopping! A Quick Recap of this Year: January Christmas Prep: In January we took the time to review last Christmas. We updated our gift spreadsheets with all of the gifts that we gave during Christmas. All of the clothes, toys, gadgets and stocking stuffers were noted, as well as their recipient’s reactions to these gifts. We also talked about setting a budget for Christmas by setting aside a monthly stipend for the holiday season with a direct deposit amount or just a calendar reminder, or simply planning to purchase a gift each month so you don’t have to think of all the gift ideas at the end of the year. February Christmas Prep: In February we started to think about what to give for Christmas gifts. I get it, it’s early but gift giving is what this site is all about! This month we are getting strategic about gifts and gift ideas for Christmas. Let’s start thinking of ideas for gifts based on the resources recently presented to us. In layman’s terms, look at all of the Valentine’s Day gift guides for Christmas ideas. March Christmas Prep: In March we focused on the changing of the seasons. With the weather getting warmer, Spring cleaning is about to be in full swing. People will be donating things they didn't use or throwing away items that can't be reused. Listen to what the people in your life are saying they need for this new season. Many of us state out loud what we need, in passing, and only occasionally go about buying that item for ourselves. Next month we’ll circle back and work on making progress in another area so you’re prepared for the end of the year. Very Happy Planning! … VHM

It's time to celebrate Mom! Whether she's your biological mom, your step mom, your friend mom or your work mom, it's time to celebrate these powerful women who have helped make and shape us! All of their advice, all of their help and all of their consoling is valuable year round and today we get to thank them for all they do! If your mom loves to be the hostess with the most-ess and loves having guests over to her house for drinks, dinners and get togethers than these gifts will make her the envy of every party! Rose Colored Glasses Gift mom a rosy outlook on her favorite beverage this Mother's Day with a set of these stemless wineglasses. Pair these beauties with a bottle of her favorite rosé and call it a day! Book Stand Upgrade her coffee table with a stunning book stand. While her guests mill about her home, this decor accessory will wow them, especially when you pair it with a great new coffee table book! Stone Coasters Prevent rings on her favorite table with these stunning coasters perfect for mom--add a bottle of bubbly for a great gift pair! Pretty Little Cookies These simply elegant cookies will make a great treat for mom or will be perfect for her next cocktail party. Bottle Display This stand is the perfect decor item for her favorite bottles. Gift her this stand to show off her great selection of reds and whites! Candle Light These gorgeous candles are the perfect way to add mood lighting and flowers to any dinner party! Modern Diffuser Spruce up her home aesthetically and aromatically with this modern, chic diffuser. Playing Cards Play to her heart strings with this deck of playing cards that will come in handy after any intimate dinner party. Incense Burner Scent your mom's home with this super chic incense burner. Fancy Hand Soaps A pretty soap for mom's guest bathroom is the perfect gift for the hostess! Very Happy Mother's day to all moms out there! ... VHM

It's time to celebrate Mom! Whether she's your biological mom, your step mom, your friend mom or your work mom, it's time to celebrate these powerful women who have helped make and shape us! All of their advice, all of their help and all of their consoling is valuable year round and today we get to thank them for all they do! If fitness, both physical and mental are important to your mom then these gift ideas will show her that you care about her self-care! Personalized Water Bottle + Water Bottle Bag For the mom who values her hydration, this personalized water bottle is a great reminder that she needs to drink up! Add her name, a heart, or MOM to this chic water bottle and then pop it in this great water bottle bag. It's perfect for a low maintenance gym bag to hold your phone, keys and water. Theraface Device This all in one device is perfect for the mom who loves a good serum or a facial. Gift her this device with percussive, massage and LED attachment options. Put facial wellness in her hands! Matcha for Mama If your mama loves her matcha in the morning or as a late afternoon treat this matcha set will give her a boost even as she keeps her caffeine at acceptable levels. Oura Ring For the mom who needs to rest well, the Oura ring keeps track of your sleep stats like an ESPN anchor. Help her improve the most crucial part of her wellness routine with a few extra winks! Lululemon Belt Bag Whether she's going to and from the gym, or to and from the grocery store, the belt bag has become a wardrobe staple for anyone on the go! This accessory would perfectly accent any of your mom's active outfits. Tempo Home Gym If you're looking to upgrade your mom's at home weight set, then this chic looking set is a great gift! Help her home and her body look great with this set that looks like it's part of her decor. New Sneaks A cute new pair of sneakers will be comfortable on her feet while helping her rock the most recent athletic and athleisure trends! LED Face Mask If your mom loves an over the counter facial device, then this mask will make a great gift to splurge on! This mask is an FDA-cleared LED device for the face that targets wrinkles and blemishes for visibly smoother, clearer skin in just three minutes. Facial Tools For any mother that is into facial fitness, this set that includes two jade roller sizes, and a gua sha tool will make a great gift! From collagen production, to lymphatic drainage to increased circulation, the benefits of these tools go on an on! Any wellness mama will love this set! Designer Hat For the mom who always sweats our her ponytail, get her a chic accessory to look pulled together even after the most intense workout. A sport designer hat will hide her hair while making her style stand out! Very Happy Mother's day to all moms out there! ... VHM

Every spring we all hear the saying April showers bring May flowers, and here in the Los Angeles area, that has been so true! While it's an unlikely location to complain about the rain, we have been getting our share this spring! To prepare for this kind of weather, and rainy weather throughout the year, these rainy weather necessities will make great gifts for anyone who lives in a wet area or just needs to go to work or out in the rain. Rain Boots Rain boots are in essential spring wardrobe item. Cute rain boots makes any rainy season much more enjoyable. These are a few great neutral to pair to brighten up any rainy day. Going to work we’re out with your friends is no longer a hassle at least for your footwear. How to Gift It: Stuff these elevated rain boots with other rainy day essentials that will keep their feet in perfect condition! Whether it's cozy socks or an umbrella and a poncho, each boot filled with a few surprises will keep a smile on their face in any downpour. Umbrella Umbrellas can be seem very utilitarian but there is a way to look cute when it’s raining! These umbrella selections are actually cute so you’ll feel pride opening up this ring essential on a rainy day. How to Gift It: Pair this parasol with other items meant to keep the head and hair dry. I love pairing an umbrella with a some hair essentials like an anti humectant to keep the frizz to a minimum, some silk hair ties to pull up any wet hair and some great clips to pull it all back when it gets in their face. Raincoats Springtime weather can be unpredictable. A good raincoat for the spring is warm for departing the winter temperatures get cooler enough for the oncoming warm temperatures of spring and summer. These coats are fashionable enough to look cute while combating the elements! It’s a perfect balance of warm and cool for a cute, fashionable, temperature regulating wardrobe essentials. How to Gift It: Pair any of these rain coats with some goodies stuffed in their pocket! Whether it's a coordinating hat or umbrella these chic coats are a great springtime staple! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

If you’re looking for a great gift this month, these are items I have used and loved and can recommend. I love them, use them over and over and they might be the perfect gift for your recipient. Check out this list of items I’ve loved so your recipient can love them too! White Marble Oval Bowl I love this long over marble bowl as a great gift find! It's the perfect width for a dining table or entry table. How to Gift It: Fill it with snacks, flowers, or home accessories and present it to any hostess or home decor lover. Makeup Shields I don' t know how many times I've put on a shirt just to get makeup all over the collar. These shields protect your shirt from the makeup on your face. I got this set of three to break up and keep in my suitcase for travel, my purse for shopping and in my closet for when I'm trying to figure out what to wear. How to Gift It: I think these would make great stocking stuffers for all the girls in your live but you can also give these with their favorite makeup. Adding these to a package with their favorite foundation and concealer or even a gift card to Sephora would be great. Or gift this with a beautiful cashmere sweater, as a way to keep their new threads makeup free! BlenderCleanser Solid I use the beauty blender solid to clean my makeup brushes and of course my beauty blender! Since I wear makeup almost every day and I clean my tools pretty regularly, the soap goes pretty quickly! When I discovered this huge hunk of soap, this larger size lasts so long! How to Gift It: Gift this beauty blender soap with a beauty blender or a few! Or maybe a great new set of brushes! Ami Cole Lip Oils I'm loving these lip oils because the are glossy and moisturizing. They are perfect for those no makeup, makeup days when you just want a touch of glam! How to Gift It: Gift these oils in a giftset so that that they can get a touch of color with a huge dose of hydration. Designer Hats Designer baseball hats are so trendy right now! What I love about this trend is that these outfit toppers don't necessarily have to accompany a head to toe designer outfit. Workout sweats paired with a designer hat--yup! Target sundress and designer hat--absolutely! Team jersey and designer hat--of course! They make a versatile addition to any wardrobe. How to Gift It: While these are not cheap for a baseball cap, they are cheap for designer clothes so I will say this is a great gift by itself for it's price point and versatility. I hope my you found some new favorites of your own this month and some great gift ideas! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

It’s still early in the year but if you read the January Christmas Prep post you know that the goal is to make progress each month so the holidays don’t catch us off guard. This year we’re taking a little time around the 25th of every month to prepare for the holidays and make progress on all aspects of planning and gift giving. This month we are focusing on the changing of the seasons. Since the weather is getting warmer we are all taking a little inventory of what we have an what we don't. Spring cleaning is about to be in full swing. People will be donating things they didn't use or throwing away items that can't be reused. This month, listen to what the people in your life are saying they need for this new season. Many of us state out loud what we need, in passing, and only occasionally go about buying that item for ourselves. For example, a friend of mine was saying he'd love to have a great pair of binoculars to see the wildlife around his house and yard. This is a great example of a spring time need that might night have come up in the colder months as we get closer to Christmas. Take note of these casual conversations where a friend or family member says what they want, what they need or would like for spring. Did they say that wish they had a new white spring dress and cowboy boots for festival season? Have they admired the fresh flowers in bloom and wish they could have flowers delivered to their home every week? Did they return from spring break only to say they need new swimwear? These are the start of great gift ideas. This month your homework is to keep your ears open and take notes! Don't rely on your memory to keep these gifty tidbits until Christmas. Store these ideas in the Christmas spreadsheet or in your phone's notes app and you'll have a great place to start Christmas shopping! A Quick Recap of this Year: January Christmas Prep: In January we took the time to review last Christmas. We updated our gift spreadsheets with all of the gifts that we gave during Christmas. All of the clothes, toys, gadgets and stocking stuffers were noted, as well as their recipient’s reactions to these gifts. We also talked about setting a budget for Christmas by setting aside a monthly stipend for the holiday season with a direct deposit amount or just a calendar reminder, or simply planning to purchase a gift each month so you don’t have to think of all the gift ideas at the end of the year. February Christmas Prep: In February we started to think about what to give for Christmas gifts. I get it, it’s early but gift giving is what this site is all about! This month we are getting strategic about gifts and gift ideas for Christmas. Let’s start thinking of ideas for gifts based on the resources recently presented to us. In layman’s terms, look at all of the Valentine’s Day gift guides for Christmas ideas. Next month we’ll circle back and work on making progress in another area so you’re prepared for the end of the year. Very Happy Planning! … VHM

I've had a lovely time being sick recently and I figured this was the perfect time for this post. Everyone hates being sick. It feels like you'll never get better, you can't go anywhere because you're stuck in bed and in general you don't feel beautiful or handsome or anything other than SICK. When anyone is feeling like that, it's the perfect time to surprise them with a gift that will help them feel a little better! Since rest is the most important medicine when you're sick, they've got to sleep! Whether they are getting more sleep or just can't seem to get to sleep, these gifts will make their restful hours even better. The right foods and quality sleep is important for a speedy recovery, but so is a healthy morale. Keeping spirits up is crucial so you don't dwell in your current sick situation. Gift a few items to help keep a smile on your recipient's face and keep them distracted from their illness and focus on getting better. Books A good book makes a great distraction for anyone who is stuck in bed or stuck at home. Getting lost in another world will take them out of their situation, and Verity by Colleen Hoover is a great mix of romance and suspense that it will help them get lost! Fun and Games When you're sick and tired, it may be too much to ask to set up a game board and all the pieces but these fun paper games are a great distraction for the game obsessed patient. Kindle When one book isn't enough, the gift of a kindle is the perfect way to combine books, magazines and newspapers to indulge all of your recipient's interests. When someone is sick, any present will put a smile on their face and brighten their day so let them know you're thinking of them and hoping they feel better with these gifts! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

I've had a lovely time being sick recently and I figured this was the perfect time for this post. Everyone hates being sick. It feels like you'll never get better, you can't go anywhere because you're stuck in bed and in general you don't feel beautiful or handsome or anything other than SICK. When anyone is feeling like that, it's the perfect time to surprise them with a gift that will help them feel a little better! Since rest is the most important medicine when you're sick, they've got to sleep! Whether they are getting more sleep or just can't seem to get to sleep, these gifts will make their restful hours even better. Slip Set This set includes an eye mask to keep light out so they can rest during the day; scrunchies to keep hair back, because who wants to deal with hair when your sick; and a silk pillowcase to reduce friction and help retain moisture in their hair and skin, because a skincare routine is the first thing to go out the window when their sick. Barefoot Dreams Wrap Wrap them up in softness for extreme comfort even when they need to be at their coziest. This throw is extremely soft and comfortable and perfect for wrapping up and healing the body. Cozy Slippers When you're sick, you're not putting on real shoes. Get them these super cozy slides, perfect to shuffle around the house. When someone is sick, any present will put a smile on their face and brighten their day so let them know you're thinking of them and hoping they feel better with these gifts! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

I've had a lovely time being sick recently and I figured this was the perfect time for this post. Everyone hates being sick. It feels like you'll never get better, you can't go anywhere because you're stuck in bed and in general you don't feel beautiful or handsome or anything other than SICK. When anyone is feeling like that, it's the perfect time to surprise them with a gift that will help them feel a little better! They've got to eat so let's start with a basic need, food. When you're sick in bed all you want is something warm and comforting that won't make you feel any worse. Spoonful of Comfort Spoonful of Comfort offers great comfort food options that ship quickly. Nothing cheers up a sick person faster than a surprise package of soup, rolls and cookies! Plus there are several add on options to add to the surprise. Mouth Mouth has a variety of unique, foodie inspired gift boxes, including boxes that will appeal to the sickest of recipients like this Sunshine in a Box gift box. Goldbelly Goldbelly has an incredible selection of incredible food, including get well gifts like this assortment of soups! When someone is sick, any present will put a smile on their face and brighten their day so let them know you're thinking of them and hoping they feel better with these gifts! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

They say New York is the city that never sleeps but I would put a bid in on Miami's behalf! This city is full of incredible energy and wonderful food. While most cities entertain on the weekend, I've noticed that Miami thrives all seven days! If you're in Miami check out these delicious restaurants any day of the week. Doya Located in the Wynwood area, this delicious Aegean restaurant offers small and large plates, served tapas style. Start out with great dips and bread before you dive into their great lamb, seafood and vegetarian options. "We celebrate the Meze culture from Greece and Turkey. We also take inspiration from the greater Mediterranean region and the Middle East. We love Meze culture because it is based on the principle that food tastes better when shared. Especially when shared with people you love." - Doya Pez Loco Located in a cute complex called the Wynwood Jungle, the interior is as yummy as the food. "Pez Loco is the brainchild of James Beard nominated Rising Star Chef Ari Taymor. Hailing from the west coast, Chef Taymor has been inspired by his time in the coastal areas of LA and Mexico. [...] At Pez Loco guests can discover new flavors and sip creative craft tequila and mezcal cocktails, while surrounded in an energetic tropical ambiance." - Pez Loco Red Rooster This restaurant has been on my list of must-try places for a while and it didn't disappoint! While there are a few locations to try, we dined at the location in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami. "At Red Rooster we want to share the story of Overtown with our guests, and offer a platform to celebrate local artists, musicians, and culinary talents. We embrace today’s Overtown with a spirit of inclusiveness and community by hiring our family of staff from within the community; inspiring better eating through buying from local purveyors." - Red Rooster La Trova I am still full from the amount of delicious food I ate at La Trova! From mouthwatering empanadas to craveable desserts, I enjoyed everything from the food to the festive atmosphere. "The world famous Julio Cabrera and his team of Cantineros bring to life the retro Cuba atmosphere with their artisanal, handcrafted cocktails. James Beard Award Winning Chef Michelle Bernstein lends her culinary prowess with a contemporary take on Cuban-styled dishes. Immerse yourself in Miami Cuban culture with live music played by real Trova musicians." - La Trova Yardbird Southern Comfort food is brought to Miami at Yardbird! Their menu features delicious southern favorites like Chicken and Waffles with small but special nods to local Miami flavors like Key Lime Pie. "Yardbird takes guests on a culinary journey through a menu of unapologetically indulgent dishes and heady bourbon cocktails. Serving up nationally acclaimed comfort food for more than a decade, it’s no secret our restaurant has garnered global fanfare." - Yardbird If you're in the Miami area be sure to make a reservation at any of these tasty places to celebrate your next occasion! Very Happy Celebrating! ... VHM

These gifts are perfect for your glam girlfriends that are obsessed with sparkle! These gifts will help them shine even if you don’t have a baller budget. Play Pretend A simple sparkling stud earring is the baseline for a great jewelry wardrobe. These cubic zirconia studs won’t break the bank and you’ll feel comfortable enough to travel with them, wear them to a workout without worrying that you’ll loose them. Shine Bright For someone who already has a great jewelry collection, a jewelry cleaning system makes a great gift! This set makes it easy to keep their jewels sparkling! Book It For the jewelry lover that also loves home decor, this coffee table book on gems makes a luxurious statement in any living room. Semi-Precious Pretties This jewelry line is full of statement making pieces at semi-precious price points. These pieces are perfect for adding a red carpet moment to any day of the week. Think Inside the Box A pretty jewelry box is the perfect gift to glam up their bedside table or powder room. Adding function to fashion, this gift would go great with a surprise piece of jewelry hidden inside! Give the gift of a little glam to your recipient to add a little sparkle to their smile and to their jewelry wardrobe! Very Happy Gifting! … VHM

Everyone loves to get glammed up every now and then! Even if your gift recipient isn’t hitting the red carpet any time soon, they may have another upcoming event! Whether it’s wedding season and your recipient is invited to everyone’s wedding, or it’s a surprise for the bride to be for all those pre-wedding events. Or you’re gifting a pregnant friend or new mama that just doesn’t feel as glamorous as she once did. Or it’s their first big night on the town since a bad breakup and they want to feel their best, the gift of glam is never a bad idea! Rent the Runway Did you ever dream of an endless closet, ala Cher Horowitz in the movie Clueless? I clearly remember fantasies of the drycleaner-esq bar system behind my closet doors...ahh, one day! Well the day is today with Rent the Runway! Gifting a Rent The Runway membership is giving all the clothing options, from workwear to red carpet looks. Whether it's for a big event or a big meeting, Red the Runway makes a great gift! Dry Bar You those days when you don't want to wash your hair? Well, it's Dry Bar to the rescue! Whether you want to gift something special to spice up their weekday or a full blow out for a date night or an up-do for prom, Dry Bar offers everything but the hair cut in their menu of hair styles. Give a gift card from Dry Bar so your recipient can choose her do! Glam Squad Now that the outfit has been selected and the hair is done, let's talk makeup! Glam Squad is a mobile makeup service that will get you glam anywhere! Get their makeup, nails and even hair done in their home, from top beauty professionals. A gift card to these services make for a perfect gift! Giving these gifts by themselves or all together for one great night of feeling extra special, will be a welcomed gift for any glam loving girl! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM