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Is it too soon to talk about Christmas? Just kidding, it’s never too soon! I know that Christmas is a lot. It’s a lot in all the right ways and sometimes in all the wrong ways too. How was your Christmas? How was the entire experience, from the decorating to the gifting, to time with family to the shopping? Was it amazing—nothing you’d want to change? Or do you need to make some tweaks for next year? Here are a few things you can do right now to help make next year’s holiday season even better! Organize It’s time to take down your holiday décor but before you do, go through what you didn’t use. Is there anything that you can donate that you didn’t put up this year? If every year you buy a few more holiday pieces then it might be time to donate what you didn’t use. Don’t store items for another year that you won’t use. Before you take down your ornaments, make sure you have an organized place to put them. If you haven’t invested in Christmas storage before, then now is the time to upgrade your storage situation. Head to Target or the Container Store or your local big box store and buy some storage and ornament totes and bins. Donate This is also a great time to donate any clothing or electronics that you don’t need. If you received three sweaters for Christmas, are there a few old ones you want to get rid of? Are there any new electronics or kitchen appliances that you received that can replace old ones? Donate them so they can be useful to someone else and clear out the clutter in your home. One thing I love to do is have an After Christmas Swap! Exchange any unwanted items with a group of close friends. If you have friends that would wear some of your sweaters or could use some new-to-them appliances, trade with them! This can even be done over zoom and ship out any items that you trade. Review the Gifts you Gave Did you get the reaction you wanted from your gift recipients? Did anyone’s reaction fall a little flat? Did you learn anything about what they would have liked instead? Take notes! Write everything down so that you can reference it next Christmas. If you haven’t used the Very Happy Merry spreadsheet yet, now is a great time to start! Write notes from this Christmas and any ideas that you have for gifts next Christmas on the last tab. And start your gifting early! Buy One Gift Now I know it seems early, but every year it goes by so fast. Buying one gift a month helps distribute the stress and financial load throughout the year so there is less to do during December. Great gifts are on sale during "After Christmas Sales" and you can get some great finds! The gifts I like to buy first are for the recipients with needs that won’t change too much with time. Don’t buy your family member baby clothes because babies will be a different size by the end of the year. This is a great time to buy neighbor gifts, teacher gifts, and boss’ gifts. Buy at least one gift now and add it to your spreadsheet—you don’t want to forget that you already crossed someone off your list come December! Very Happy Gifting! … VHM

Time gets away from us all and let's face it, we need some great ideas FAST! If you waited until the last minute and shipping windows are closing, here are some great ideas for thoughtful easy to find and give gifts. For Sweet Treat Lovers: Jeni's Ice Cream Gift Certificate + An Ice Cream Scoop Jeni's Ice Cream is a delicious treat! And if you've ever had the pleasure of tasting this ice cream you'll know that it is hard to just pick one flavor! So don't make your gift recipient choose! Give them several flavors straight to their door, or give them a subscription to get reoccurring deliciousness. Pair this great tasting gift with a cute scoop available in any kitchen department of your local store to dish out the flavors! - Ice Cream Scoop Options for Quick Ship & Pick Up - Above: Brass Scoop [Burke Decor] Below: Left to Right Black Scoop | Green Scoop | Silver Scoop | Black/Silver Scoop For Someone Who Loves to Cook: Blue Apron Gift Certificate + An Apron A meal delivery service helps take a little stress off the evening routine and makes a great gift for anyone that doesn't love cooking, wants to learn or a family that is really busy. Pair this great gift certificate with cute aprons that you can pick up at a local store, perfect for wearing when they prepare their meals! Images of apron options: Target, Williams Sonoma, Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart, Nordstrom - Apron Options for Quick Ship & Pick Up - Above: Stacy Kitchen Decor Apron [Etsy] Below: Left to Right Left: Dark Apron | Middle Left: Light Blue Apron | Middle Right: Apron Set | Right: Apron For the Beauty Lover: Prose Gift Certificate + Hair Brush We all love a good beauty product! Well, Prose hair care allows you to make customized hair products. Giving new hair brush with a gift certificate to this tress taming company would make a perfect pair! - Brush Options for Quick Ship & Pick Up - Above: Mason Pearson Hair Brush [Nordstrom] Below: Left to Right Left: Brush | Middle Left: Hair Clips | Middle Right: Comb | Right: Brush I love giving a gift certificate with something that they can use use right away or while they decide how to spend their gift certificate. All you need is a little extra thought, and a printer or a handwritten note giving them the gift certificate information. Hopefully these ideas helped or gave you inspiration for your own gift card pairing! What are you gifting this season? Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Here are some great gift ideas for the traveler in your life. This year has been especially rough for travelers. For those used to traveling multiple times a year for business or those looking forward to their annual vacation, this year threw schedules into a tailspin! These gifts will help any traveler see the light at the end of the tunnel and look forward to next year’s travel. 1. Away Bigger Carry-On This carry-on is my personal favorite piece of luggage! With an optional included battery, your traveler can glide through the airport with 360 degree wheels while charging your phone. The hard outer shell compresses clothes so they can pack more! This suitcase is the perfect marriage of form and function. 2. Homesick Candles If your traveler is missing a specific location then these candles are a great reminder of their beloved destination. These would also be great gift to give to any family member that you couldn’t visit this year. Send them your city’s candle with a sweet “wish you could be here” note. 3. Quip Toothbrush For any traveler who wants to keep up their great dental hygiene while on the road, this is a great stocking stuffer! This vibrating toothbrush is thin, sleek and battery operated so they don’t have to pack a bulky charger! 4. Travel Home This is a great gift for the jetsetter who is also home décor obsessed! Not only does this book look great as a coffee table book but it has great design tips including what to buy while abroad and how to showcase any prized souvenirs! 5. Truffle Clarity Organizing Cases Is your recipient an organized traveler? Or do they want to be an organized traveler? Then gift them these beautiful cases to keep everything in it’s proper place. I love that these are clear so that you can actually see what’s inside without opening everything up just to peek inside. 6. Top Tote Hat Clip Question: when you’re on your way to an beach getaway, how do you pack your straw hat? Answer: Use Top Tote’s hat clip! Because there are times when you don’t want to wear a hat on the plane, this ingenious little hat magnet clip allows you to attach it to your suitcase or purse. 7. Away Mini Case I’ve already professed my love for the Away Luggage brand, so it’s easy to see why I love this mini hard case. This little case is perfect for protecting your toiletries from getting smooshed and then leaking all over your bag. Add in a few beauty trinkets like hand cream and hand sanitizer for a great gift! This also works great to protect any tech gear that your recipient is traveling with. Packing a backup battery or portable hard drive inside this hard case alleviates any worries about anything pressing down on them. 8. Travalo Perfume Atomizer For some people, they casually spritz on perfume and for others, perfume is a religion. If your traveler loves perfume, this refillable atomizer allows them to take their favorite fragrance with them on the go! 9. Cuyana Travel Jewelry Case Jewelry completes an outfit, and shouldn’t be ignored on a trip! This luxurious leather case organizes jewelry and helps prevent then tangled mess that can happen when removing your jewelry from a plastic bag when traveling. 10. Lunya Sleep Mask Sleeping away from home can be hard. This luxurious silk mask covers the eyes to block out light and covers the ears to help block out sound. This is the perfect gift for anyone who loves to sleep on a plane or at their destination. 11. Cereal Travel Guides These beautiful city guides will suggest great locations in your destination but will also look great at home. These hardcover cream books will look great as home accessories while your recipient is planning their next trip! 12. Leatherology Cord Wraps These are on my Christmas list! Luxurious organization is the name of the game when it comes to traveling. These elegant cord wraps keep cords tidy and in place while you’re traveling. Pair these with number seven for a great kit for organizing travel technology and cords. I hope that this list gave you great ideas for any traveler on your list or great additions to your suitcase for your next trip! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Decorations for the holidays can get a bit pricey. Trimming the tree, wreaths on the door, outdoor lights and lawn accessories, it all adds up! One way to have special ornaments on your tree is to make them yourself. You and your family can make it a tradition, so that every year you have another addition to your tree. For these easy (and beautiful!) do it yourself ornaments you’ll only need a few things: Empty Ornament Balls: I used 3” plastic ornaments and 5” plastic ornaments. Ornament Filler Feathers: I chose beige feathers and gold tipped feathers but they have so many color options! Ornament hangers or ribbon. Open the clear ornament top and add the feathers. Arrange the feathers around the inside of the ornament so they create an interesting shape within the ornament. You can evenly space out the feathers or crisscross them around the sphere. You can use a q-tip to reach into the ornament and help arrange the feathers. After you’ve arranged the feathers hang the ornament on your tree using an ornament hook or ribbon. And voila! You’ve got a handmade ornament and memory that will last you for this and many holidays to come. … VHM

Sometimes we get so wrapped up with buying gifts that we forget to actually CELEBRATE the holiday season! Don’t get me wrong giving thoughtful gifts to my friends and family is one of my great joys in life but we also need to celebrate the season! Take a little time to enjoy the holidays by doing any or all of these ideas. The first items that I’m going to leave un-listed are to buy, wrap and ship presents. I thoroughly enjoy these activities, but they are par for the course when it comes to the holidays so I will leave them off this list—but don’t forget to do or enjoy them! 1. Have a wrap party After you’ve purchased your presents wrap them with someone! The more the merrier! Gather gift wrap, tape scissors and ribbon and wrap with friends or family. This will make the task go by faster and make it more enjoyable instead of a chore. Don’t forget the holiday themed snacks like a holiday themed popcorn tin, holiday cookies, hot chocolate, apple cider—really make it festive! I also suggest adding a wrap battle to your party! Have someone who isn’t wrapping be the judge of the best wrapped gift. This is really fun for any kids in the house, let more than one person be judges and they can vote! 2. Make a Gingerbread House or Christmas Cookies Get messy with Christmas arts and crafts and make a gingerbread house! You can get kits to make it easy to assemble gingerbread houses, trains, Christmas trees, there are so many options. Or really get into the spirit and make one from scratch with your own gingerbread! If Christmas cookies are more your speed, grab some cookie cutters and dough (store bought or made from scratch) and decorate to your hearts content! 3. Watch a Christmas Movie I’m not sure it gets any better than this! This is a great way to relax and slow down during the holiday season. Cozy up under your favorite blanket, yes it can be a holiday blanket if you have one, and watch your favorite Christmas Movie. Better yet, go for a full marathon—morning until night Christmas movies! 4. Zoom Present Exchange If you can’t be with your friends and family this holiday season that doesn’t mean you have to miss the expression on their face when they open the amazing gift you got for them! Schedule a zoom call this holiday and share the love, digitally! 5. Christmas Decoration Drive One of the highlights of December is driving around different neighborhoods and checking out all of the houses adorned with bright twinkling lights! Put on your favorite Christmas music and drive through spirited streets. Make it even more fun by making it a scavenger hunt or play a game of “I Spy”! Be on the lookout for your favorite sights! A sleigh on the roof, icicle lights, a blow up snowman, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, a house with all white lights, a house with only red and green lights, and see who can spot them first. 6. Make Handmade Ornaments If you’re decorating a tree this year, add a few touches of your own. I love beautiful store bought ornaments and baubles passed down from family members, but make some of your own memories this year and create a few new ornaments for your tree. A craft store will have everything you need to make something beautiful, they might even end up being under the tree instead of on it! 7. Easy Hot Chocolate Tasting Mmmmmm, chocolate! Create a flight of hot chocolate to taste test. This can be done with hot cocoa from scratch or really simply with instant hot cocoa mix. Just add in your favorite mix-ins: Cinnamon: Add a cinnamon stick and powdered cinnamon on top Peppermint: Add a candy cane and swirl until it melts in the chocolate, also add some crushed peppermint on top Salted Caramel: Just melt a caramel candy (or two) into your hot chocolate and add a dash of table salt or sea salt to the top. Try these different versions of a holiday favorite drink! If you are imbibing with friends of-age then try a version with Bailey's Irish cream and another with Kalua. Don't forget the whipped cream! 8. Buy a Present for Someone in Need This is the season for giving and it always makes me feel better to get a gift for someone in need. Shopping for someone who will definitely appreciate a gift, no matter who it’s from warms my heart! The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree has always been a favorite of mine but also several stores offer a giving option at checkout. For example, Barnes and Noble offers you the option to buy a book for someone in need at checkout. Take advantage of these offers at least once this season. It brings a child in need so much joy and you will feel the joy of giving too! 9. Light Christmas or Winter Scented Candles Make it smell like the holidays! Light a candle and let the fragrance fill your home while you cozy up with a Christmas book, what a relaxing way to spend a seasonal evening! 10. Buy Christmas Pajamas This one is traditions for so many, but still some people haven’t tried it! There are many ways to do this, you can buy them for your family and have that be the present they unwrap on Christmas Eve, and then wear them and jump in bed to wait for Santa. Or, you can all go to the store together and everyone picks out their own Christmas Pajamas. I, personally, love to go out on Christmas Eve and buy Christmas pajamas. After all the shopping is done and the presents are wrapped I love this one final activity before the big day! 11. Buy a Treat-Yourself present, and wrap it! This year we could all use a little treat for ourselves so if there is something that you want this year that you probably won’t get from anyone else this Christmas, go ahead and buy it. But keep a little of that anticipation and wait until Christmas to open and use it. Hopefully this list gave you great ideas outside of your normal holiday to-do list of decorating the tree and your house, as well as buying and wrapping presents. Very Happy Gifting! … VHM

If you’re looking for great gifts, we’ve got great ideas for the chef, cook, baker or food enthusiast in your life! 1. Sous Vide How do I explain this, well Wikipedia explains a Sous Vide as low temperature long time cooking, is a method of cooking in which food is placed in a plastic pouch or a glass jar and cooked in a water bath for longer than usual cooking times at a precisely regulated temperature. All you need to know is that if you have a want-to-be professional chef at home, this is the kitchen gadget to get! 2. Rock Salt This elegant gift of salt is not only beautiful but tasty! Let your budding chef add unique salt flavors to their dishes while adding stunning gemstone formations to their table! 3. Stone Rolling Pin This lovely rolling pin is at the intersection of beauty and utility. This is a beautiful gift for the baker or in your life, imagine them rolling out their secret recipe dough with this gorgeous stone rolling pin. 4. Playful Pasta I love these for a fun gift of stocking stuffer! For anyone who loves a great pasta dish this is the cutest packaging. Pair one of these with #8 and a great pasta sauce! 5. Artisanal Butter Who doesn’t love butter? This butter is delicious and perfectly flavored for every meal possibility. Choose your flavor or my pick is the assorted bunch with options like Sea Salt, Roasted Garlic and Cinnamon butters. 6. Knife roll A chef’s tool like this is such a nice gift for any home cook that really feels like they’ve missed their calling as a professional chef. 7. Personalized Rolling Pin Mmm, who made these amazing cookies, said no one ever again! Let them show off a little with a personalized rolling pin to sign their masterpiece! 8. Dutch Oven Go Dutch with this super cute and modern Dutch oven. This do-everything piece is a kitchen essential and perfect for anyone who wants to add to their collection of cookware or is just starting their cooking journey. 9. Immersion blender A blender on a stick, if you know, then you know. This tool is perfect for helping any chef or cook create special soups and sauces. 10. Cake Explosion If you love giving an activity, then this is a great gift for any new baker who likes wants to step it up a little bit. This kit comes with all of the tools needed to create a cake with a surprise in the center. I hope you’ve found great gift ideas for the chef, cook or baker on your list! Very, Happy Gifting! … VHM

In many states shopping malls might not be open and the stores that are open will have a reduced capacity and therefore allow less people in store. This means that our Black Friday experience is going to be different this year. Let’s call it Cyber Black Friday! This year many more deals will be, and have already started, online. In order for you to be prepared I’ve outlined a complete strategy so you can make the most out of your Black Friday shopping! 1. Make a list, check it twice. If you haven’t created a Christmas list for all the people you need to give gifts to, I ask you, What Are You Waiting For? There’s no time like the present! Make a list of people you need to shop for. Feel free to use my resources to get really organized if you haven't already! 2. Brainstorm After making that list think about what type of present you want to give them, if you know exactly what you want to give, great! Write down that specific present. If you don’t know exactly what you’re giving write down a rough idea. If you’re thinking about a sweater for Mom, or a tech gift for Dad, write down those rough gift categories even if they aren’t specific. 3. Locations Now think about where you might get those items. Whether they are specific gifts or general categories where would you shop for them? Tech gifts for Dad, Best Buy. Sweaters or clothing for Mom, Nordstrom. Beauty gifts for your Sister, Sephora. 4. Pin Tabs Now it’s time to pin tabs on your internet browser. Go to each store that you listed above and pin each store’s homepage your browser’s window. For most browsers, all you have to do is open a tab, go to a website, right click and select "pin tab". Double check that when you close and reopen your browser that your tabs are still there. Some browsers get glitchy and I want you to be ready for Black Friday. That way, as soon as you open your computer all of the stores are quickly listed for you! All you have to do is go from tab to tab to shop. This also allows me to have all of my shopping carts open at once so I see how much I’m spending that day. Pin tabs of stores you know you want gifts from but also from places you regularly shop. You can also pin any URL, which means you can pin google searches of items. Go ahead and pin a google search of that expensive Dyson Vaccuum your Mom wants, and then look at the prices that come up on Google on Black Friday. 5. Add to cart… In advance If one of your pinned tabs is to a retailer that will let you keep things in your cart, then by all means, shop in advance! Add any and all ideas to the cart so that you could purchase. Then on sale day, refresh your browser to see the current sale price. Remember that not all retailers keep record of what’s in your cart so you might want to test this before the big day. Notable cart keepers include Amazon and Nordstrom so I can add items to cart there and they will be either saved in the cart, saved for later or added to a wish list. 6. Don’t Waste Time I suggest you don’t waste time with stores you never shop. If you don’t shop at Macy’s, don’t pin that tab but if you’re always shopping at Bloomingdales, then definitely pin that store. You can browse Macy’s later in the day if you like, after your go-to stores have been shopped first. This will help you get the best selection at your key stores and you won’t mind shopping through the lowered inventory at stores you don’t absolutely love! 7. Prioritize This is not the time to save the best for last! Get your most requested, most limited, best gift first! It may not be there after the weekend is over and then you will have to spend a lot of time and energy thinking of a new gift idea. If that happens, we can help! 8. Prepare your shopping station Don't overlook this last step! You’ll want to prepare an area that you plan to do your shopping from. You’ll want to be in a comfortable place, but not a place you can see yourself getting too comfortable! Get your computer out and place your wallet and credit cards out right beside the keyboard. Grab your holiday list and a pen and paper to write notes, cross off people and gifts as you shop. Prepare a snack and a beverage so that you are prepared for any needs. This all might seem extreme, but since items are moving faster than ever and shipping is probably going to be delayed for the later orders that are placed, you want to get your order in ASAP! My biggest tip is to buy what you want and need as soon as possible. Most retailers will price adjust items if you can prove that it went on sale or if it was cheaper elsewhere. And if you buy a gift for someone, and then later think another gift could be better, then most retails will let you return but do your research on the retailer before you buy too many gifts for the same person hoping to return later. I hope these tips helped! Good luck and have fun! Very Happy Shopping! ... VHM

If you’re child hasn’t been telling you (or Santa) what they want for Christmas this year, then we have you covered with great ideas! Or if you’re looking for the perfect present for your niece or nephew we’ve got some great things that they will love! 1. Extra Cool Helmets If you’re child has been riding their bike a lot lately for lack of other quarantine activities, give them a way to spice it up a little. These unique helmets offer protection and sizes. Other colors and animals available! 2. One of a Kind Headphones Rainbow, fuzzy, unicorn, dance and music! Did I just say all the words that little girls go crazy for? I think so! These rockin’ headphones will look cute and play the coolest sounds! 3. Multi-colored Stacking Game Games are as good as gold when you’re stuck at home, whether it be because of quarantine or the cold weather! This brightly colored stacking game will delight kids of all ages. This is a game to get the whole family involved. 4. Alphabet Multi Use Mat I love this thing because it is great for laying on the floor and spending time with your baby and putting up on the wall for some educational wall art! This leather mat is both modern minimalist chic and super functional! 5. Rock and Roll Roller Skates For the older kids on your list some holographic colored roller skates are just what Santa ordered! These modern skates have a vintage vibe that will have anyone riding in style! Other colors available, I especially like the rose gold! 6. Pretty Pastel Elbow and Knee Pads Safety First! What pairs best with Rock and Roll Roller Skates? Elbows and knee pads to make sure you’re recipient is super safe and protected! 7. American Girl Doll Every little girl wants at least one American Girl Doll! These provide hours of entertainment with a vivid imagination. There are also accessories and books with full detailed backstories to help your child’s creative inspiration. 8. Ride-On Scooter This self propelled, ride-on scooter is the cutest way to help train your child in balance and mobility before they get to a bicycle, and in the coolest way possible! 9. Magnetic Building Tiles Build, create and play with these cool magnetic tiles that let you assemble shapes and structures limited only by their imagination. I also love these glow and the dark tiles! 10. Piano Floor Mat Is anyone else having flashbacks of Tom Hanks in the movie Big playing the piano with his feet? Well, be jealous no more! Tickle the ivories with your toes with this great gift for any kid, or kid at heart! 11. Ride-On, Carry-On Suitcase This carry-on suitcase transforms into a leg rest or in-flight bed for kids to keep them comfy when you're in flight! It has space for all their in-flight needs and doubles as a ride to haul them around the airport for children up to 77lbs.! Did you find great ideas for the kid in your life? Let us know what you're getting and if this was helpful in the comments! Very Merry Gifting! ... VHM

Teens and Young Adults can be hard to gift to because their tastes are still evolving and they've got their finger on the pulse of what's new and now. Don't worry, we've got you covered! 1. Turntables This year we have been bringing everything home, and that includes our music! Give them the opportunity to create music experiences at home since concerts are out of reach for a while. This sleek turntable will excite their vintage and hipster aesthetic but also give them the opportunity to have sound fill their space. Throw in a few records as the cherry on top to this super cool gift. 2. Air Jordan Ones Merging comfort and cool has never been more of a trend then it has been this year, and these classic sneakers are a great way to that! 3. The Ultimate Sneaker Book The title of this book says it all! For anyone OBSESSED with footwear, this is a great gift and even pairs well with number two. 4. Custom Basketball Perfect for any basketball lover, this personalized basketball is great décor piece that shows off their love for the game in colorful way! 5. Aviator Nation Hoodie This unisex hoodie is from the quintessential California brand, Aviator Nation. While you might not be able to send them to the beach this year, this comfort staple will definitely get them beach vibes! 6. Hydroflask Water Bottle Every so often a new water comes out as the coolest, best bottle to keep your water in. Right now, it’s the Hydroflask. Keep them hydrated and stylish with this insulated water bottle that eliminates condensation and keeps beverages cold up to 24 hours or hot up to 12 hours. 7. Cozy Tie Dye Sweatshirt Tie Dye has become a stay-at-home staple! This super chic sweatshirt is both comfortable and flattering. 8. Picture Printer This portable printer is great for the teen or young adult that loves to snap pictures. With bluetooth connectivity they can wirelessly print from their smart phone to this printer. This printer set also comes with paper that has an adhesive backing! Give them the ability to have pictures to decorate their dorm room or to save for their own memories. Because not everything belongs on Instagram! 9. Sneaker Wall Light Neon signs will give any room electric style! This is a cool way to add some décor to their room that they will adore. 10. Lululemon leggings If you don’t think leggings are "pants," ask any teen or young adult and they will be inclined to disagree with you. They are not only a pant, but they are a versatile pant. Great for lounging, working out or running errands in an athleisure look, they do it all! Lululemon is the epicenter of the legging craze and their Align Leggings are some of their most popular styles. Do yourself a favor, don’t question them, just buy them, they will love you for it! Hopefully this helps you get the right gift for the teen or young adult in your life! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

We've got great gift ideas for the men in your life! So if you're still looking for that perfect gift for your Dad, Brother, Brother-In-Law, Friends and Family members--we've got you covered! 1. Liquor Infusion Set For the GQ gentleman in your life, this liquor infusion set allows them to create custom creations for the perfect cocktail! If your gift recipient prides themselves on their bartending skills or wants to deepen their knowledge of spirits, then this gift will be great for them. 2. Pizza oven For any king of the barbeque, this handy pizza oven allows them to use their favored barbeque grill for more than just meat. You can pair this with a grocery store gift certificate to help them create unique pizzas and topping combos with this great gift! 3. Newspaper Birthday Book This gift is great for the sentimental man in your life. This book collects the front page of the newspaper on each birthday from their life. For example, if they were born on April 1st 1950, then every April 1st newspaper front page from 1950 to 2020 will be printed in this book for a seventy page book. This makes this a great gift for any older person in your life and allows them to reflect on the annual occurrences on their birthday. 4. Movie Projector Help them create the perfect home theater with this movie projector. Since not everyone can go back to a movie theater, help them create the same experience in their own home with this projector. Pair this with a bag of popcorn and you’ve got the ultimate movie night gift! 5. Device Sanitizer If you knew how dirty your phone was, you wouldn’t use it. Just kidding, you probably would because we all need our phones! Help your gift recipient keep their phone, iPad and more clinically clean. Since we are all trying to keep everything clean more than ever before, this gift is perfect for anyone! 6. Whiskey Tasting Tubes If the guy in your life loves whiskey or scotch this series of tasting tubes is not only a great tasting gift, but it is also presented in a velvet lined box with an informational packet detailing each whiskey vial. I have personally gifted this to bosses and brother-in-laws and both have raved about it! 7. Sanitizing Wand This stick sanitizer allows you to sanitize with the wave of a wand. So if your recipient wants to feel like the Harry Potter of clean, get them this magic wand sterilizer! 8. Stylish Leather Apron For the chef in your life, this luxe apron is such a nice gift. This is the perfect protection for cooking or barbequing while still looking great! 9. Artisanal Butter I know that butter might seem like an odd gift, but trust me, for the chef who has every kitchen gadget, pot or pan imaginable a unique condiment is such a nice and unexpected gift. This flavored butter goes great on toast on Christmas morning, steaks for dinner and really everything—butter goes great on everything! This paired with a sleek butter spreader is such a unique gift they will love and talk about for Christmases to come! 10. Air Pods Pro We all know that Apple anything is on most guys' gift lists and these Air Pods Pro are no exception! For anyone that loves to be hands free and hates cords these are a great gift. These little accessories let you listen to music while you work or workout without having to deal with the cord that normally tethers the ear piece to your phone. I hope you've gotten some great ideas! Let me know what you end up buying. Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

I am so excited for these gifts! I think they will be perfect for so many people on your list! Scroll through and find great gifts for your friends and family. This year everyone could use a little something to make them feel extra special! 1. Personalized Soap and Towel Set This set is perfect for anyone who loves to keep their guest bathroom in an impressive state. And to be honest, who doesn’t need more soap right now? This off-white set is the perfect neutral set for anyone’s bathroom! 2. Lunya Silk Pajamas Let’s talk about getting cozy! Silk pajamas are a super luxurious gift and perfect for this era where we are spending so much time at home. 3. Pendleton Blanket Pendleton blankets are legendary! They are cozy and look incredible on anyone’s bed. They come in a bevy of bold patterns and colors as well as neutral tones. I personally have gifted a Pendleton blanket to someone who is obsessed with home décor and they were IN LOVE with it! So, I definitely recommend this as a gift. 4. Overland Sheepskin The chicest trick in home styling is throwing a sheepskin rug over anything, really anything. They make hard wood chairs soft, also putting them on upholstered furniture takes them up a level. This makes a great gift since we are spending so much time at home, so many of us are spending the time and money to spruce up our homes. I have several sheepskins and I also love using the white rugs as fake snow for holiday décor and as a tree skirt! 5. Makeup Brush Sanitizer These days we are cleaning (and recleaning) everything! This elegant makeup brush sanitizer not only looks lovely in any bathroom it sanitizes makeup brushes. We all know someone, or we might be that someone who’s makeup brushes are Dirty—with a capital D! This is perfect for any makeup maven or cleanliness connoisseur. 6. Charging Bracelet Just buy this! This is one of those gifts you can give to literally anyone. It’s a chic bracelet is a stunning accessory on it’s own, but it also charges your phone! When your battery dies, how convenient would it be to just flip open your bracelet? This is great for anyone that uses their phone—so everyone! 7. Towel Warmer Close your eyes, well don’t because you have to read this, but imagine stepping out of a hot shower and the crisp winter air hits your skin, giving you goosebumps all over. You reach for a towel, not a room temperature towel to simply dry off but a perfectly warmed towel that engulfs you in warming heat! Now imagine giving that feeling as a gift, they will think of you every time they feel warm! 8. Brooklinen Towels Brooklinen is making a name for themselves in sheets, but their towels are equally as nice. A nice set of towels is a great pairing to the towel warmer gift in number seven! 9. Hard Toiletry Case I have been eyeing this hard case toiletry case for a while. Last Christmas they introduced it as a limited time item and it sold out now they have it back as a regular item and it comes in so many colors. Filling this with beauty and toiletry samples would be a great gift. This is on my personal wish list! I’m thinking of getting different colors for different purposes. I’d store tech accessories in one so my portable hard drive, chargers and back up battery are protected when I travel. Toiletries in another case, and maybe a third just in case! Get it, case! 10. Away Luggage I love my Away Luggage Bigger Carry-on. I have the version with the battery included. This suitcase has the option to have a built in, yet removable, battery to charge your phone while rolling through the airport. It is a great feature for someone who travels a lot. Even if you’re thinking that we’re not traveling a ton right now, this is still a great gift so that your recipient is ready for their next trip! 11. Silk Pillow Case and Eye Mask Set A silk pillow case and eye mask set is such a great gift for anyone who wants to feel a little extra special when they go to bed or wake up. A silk pillow case helps skin and hair retain moisture for better hair and skin after a night of sleep. The eye mask helps block out light while still helping the delicate eye area retain moisture. Pair this with the silk PJ’s in number two and your recipient will feel spoiled rotten! Have you picked the perfect gift for the ladies in your life? Don't wait too long, these are sure to sell out! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

The right fall candle can give your home that extra special touch! I love filling my home with the perfect seasonal scent to add to the ambiance. The candles released for the Fall season smell so amazing that it can be easy to go overboard! Here are a few candles that I love to burn throughout Fall. Voluspa: Spiced Pumpkin Latte This candle comes in this beautiful, rich orange colored jar. I love candles that come in jars that I can reuse for other purposes. If you tend to get the same scent over and over, it's great to have a set of the same glass jars for bathroom toiletries or makeup brush holders! The official description of the fragrance of this candle is "notes of fresh Kabocha Pumpkin pulp, Coconut Crema, Spiced Brûlée." To me the pumpkin smell is light, which I appreciate and the overall fragrance is not too sweet. To my nose, it smells almost like sweet, cinnamon milk with Fall undertones. Capri Blue: Spiced Cider This candle comes in a sparkling gold container. It's great for adding a little shimmer and shine to your fall decor! In the mini size they would look great as low candles down the center of a dining table. The official description of the fragrance of this candle is "Sparkling berries and grapes mix with harvest apple and cinnamon within a soothing vanilla and Canadian fir base." To me it smells like the perfect apple cider. The cinnamon is stronger than the apple to me which makes it a little richer versus too sweet with apple. P.F. Candle Co.: Smoky Cinnamon Special This candle comes in a minimalist brown jar with a craft paper label. I love this candle for anyone with a paired down aesthetic or a guy in your life that loves fall as much as you do! The official description of the fragrance of this candle is "Bitter orange, cassia bark, and patchouli." To me is smells like a mix of a freshly washed man and cinnamon. It smells like cinnamon, meets body wash and eucalyptus. It's a fresh take on smoky cinnamon. How do you scent your home during the fall? Do you have a favorite fall candle? Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM