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Frequent travelers develop concise routines to make their travel easier.  Help any traveler have the best travel experience with this cute gift idea.  If you know someone that travels a lot, or just takes an annual vacation, create an in-flight kit as a gift to make sure they have all the essentials during air travel.  These items will make any flight a delight! The Perfect Travel Case The perfect in flight gift kit starts with an elevated travel case.  This leather case will make any cabin feel like first class. Clean Cabin Next add in the essentials starting with hand sanitizer !  Let’s be honest, planes are gross so lets keep ourselves clean. Moisture in Motion After we’re clean, let’s moisturize.  The dry air from the cabin can reek havoc on any flyer’s hands. Hydration on Holiday Lips need moisture too!  Add this hydrating lip oil so that they have lips that look good and feel good. Mints for Main Cabin If they fall asleep on the plane, they will want to freshen up before landing.  These mints will be a welcome refreshment. This kit makes a great gift that you can personalize with your recipient's favorite brands.  You can also add in a small snack or candy to eat in flight.  Add a book or magazine to read in flight.  Additionally, if you want to make this a bigger gift, I suggest pairing this kit with cashmere socks and a cashmere wrap to keep them warm on the plane! Very Happy Travels! … VHM

We all know a person, or a few people, that are super obsessed with something. They are so passionate they can talk endlessly about this subject, they have extensive knowledge on the subject and have consumed endless hours of content pertaining to this subject! If you have someone in your life that fits this bill, these gifts will get you on their good side. Letterfolk creates passport journals made for "tracking all the memories" they make. Filled with entry pages for fun activities, checklists and notes, these pocket sized journals are great for keeping notes tucked away in a jacket or purse. These journals help your recipient remember all the details of every memory from date, location and overall experience, making them a perfect gift or stocking stuffer. There are several cute little books that would make great gifts. If you're looking to make these gifts a little more impactful, here's my take on how to add a little something special to each of these journals. Food & Drink Restaurant Journal Who to Give it to: This is a great gift for anyone who loves to try the latest restaurant. Or anyone who moved to a new city and wants to explore local hotspots while keeping track of their new favorites, would also love this gift. Make It Even Better: To take this gift from a stocking stuffer to a bigger gift add a gift card to their favorite restaurant, or throw in their favorite chef's cookbook. Coffee Journal Who to Give it to: If coffee and coffee shops are their obsession, then this journal will help them keep track of the latest coffees, matchas and boba teas to come across their palette! Make It Even Better: To add something special to this gift, pair the coffee journal with a gift card to their favorite coffee shop or the latest shop they've been dying to try. To make this a great coffee themed gift, try upgrading their at home coffee situation with an ember mug and some gourmet coffee beans. Craft Beer Journal Who to Give it to: If discovering the coolest brands of small batch breweries is right up his alley then this craft beer journal is a great way to make him hoppy! Make It Even Better: From Bevmo to a bar, a gift card where they can try new craft beers would make a great additional to this gift. Custom coasters for him to serve his favorite selection of craft beers would be a great addition to this gift. Out & About Museum Journal Who to Give it to: Any museum lover or history buff would love this museum passport to track their explorations through history, via the halls of their favorite museum. Make It Even Better: Gift them entry or a membership to a loved museum so they can see all the exhibits over the year. You can even add some coffee table books on their favorite topic, from art to history, so they can read up on their interests. Concert Journal Who to Give it to: Gift this to the music lover in your life that has a closet full of concert merch! This journal will help them keep track of their nights out. Make It Even Better: Slip Ticketmaster or Live Nation gift certificates into the pages of this concert journal. Throw in a t-shirt of their favorite artist to give them something to wear to the concert! Sporting Event Journal Who to Give it to: The sports lover, the ESPN watcher, the intermural league champion will all love this sporting event journal! Make It Even Better: Pair this journal with tickets to see their favorite team and add in a little fan merch with their favorite team's hat or jersey. Travel & Outdoors National Park Journal Who to Give it to: For the outdoors enthusiast this journal will help them keep track of their most memorable camping trips, hikes and excursions. Make It Even Better: The National Parks service offers a National Parks Pass that give the recipient free entrance in to all of our national parks, nationwide for a full year! Throw in a water bottle, sunscreen and bug spray for a great gift. Road Trip Journal Who to Give it to: For the driver, this journal will help them document all their over road travels. From playlists to packing lists, they can keep track of it all! Make It Even Better: Pair this journal with a gas card to get them set for their next road trip. Add in some road trip snacks like chips and gummy worms with this journal and gas card into a little car cooler and you'll be giving a gift that really goes the extra mile! Trip Journal Who to Give it to: Anyone! Yes, the traveler would love this gift but everyone wants to document the great moments of every trip. Make It Even Better: Purchase an airline gift card to help them start planning their next memorable trip. Add it to a dopp kit with an eye mask, ear plugs and any plane essentials for an even better gift! Memories make the best gifts and these journals help them remember all the good times, no matter what they're into! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

It's my favorite, well second favorite time of year! Christmas only comes once a year, so I'm celebrating twice. Christmas in July is a great mid-way point to asses the holidays and start planning. I know you're thinking, umm... July? Start thinking about Christmas, aka the winter holiday, now in the summer, in July? YES! That's exactly what I'm saying. I urge you to think about the toughest recipients that are always on your list. Those loved ones that always take the most brain power to figure out what to give them. Start giving them a little advanced thought. Start listening to what they love and what they need and what they want. Give yourself more time to write down notes from the things they say. Give yourself more time to spend with your friends to listen for those cues of what they really want. It's even a great time to get gifts for acquaintances or members of your circle that you can easily cross off your list. Smaller gifts for babysitters, neighbors, bosses and coworkers can be purchased early and stored until the holidays. Purchasing some of these gifts early does two things. One, it eases the year end financial commitment. Spending some money on gifts during the summer helps reduce the pressure to spend as much come year end. And two, it alleviates some of the mental energy that goes towards trying to get everything done in one month of time. So come on, you can do it! Let's get ready for the holidays now, early, and get ahead of it. To help, we're gathering great gift ideas through the month of July, as my early Christmas present to you. The present of more time during the holidays to actually enjoy the season! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

I hope you had a great weekend! Every weekend I'm on the hunt for fantastic gifts, wonderful places to celebrate and all things that make me very happy and merry! Here's recap of the best of what I discovered this weekend! Where I Went: Over the weekend, I visited Markets for Makers in Los Angeles, California. Markets for Makers is a curated "marketplace of independent artists, makers, and more". This carefully selected gathering of independent artists, creators, and more, provides attendees with the opportunity to discover new brands that offer excellent gift options! They host events in various cities, so if Los Angeles is not your local area, explore their schedule of dates and events  to find a market near you. I came across new creators and unique products; a fantastic way to enjoy a weekend! What I Found: There were so many things to discover at this weekend's market but these were my favorites and most unique finds. Texas Red Ceramics | @texasredceramics I adore these bow mugs! These would be incredibly cute for a girl friend's birthday with coffee or even for a mother or mother in law. They come in a few colors and I can't decide which one I like best! A1 Label | @ a1label.co The scents of these candles, diffusers, and perfumes were so delightful that I couldn't resist buying one for myself. The sleek, minimalist packaging of these products makes them ideal gifts for both men and women. Their stylish design would complement any home decor, making them a perfect gift for those who appreciate aesthetics. Among this all-natural collection, I personally loved the Moss Diffuser and the Santal rollerball fragrance. Haikitti | @shophaikitti There are individuals who prefer cats and those who prefer dogs. If you happen to know a cat enthusiast, you'll notice their deep affection for their feline friend(s). Cat-themed presents, toys, and clever knick-knacks are abundant, but what stood out to me was the option to design your own cat toy, providing a special touch tailored to each cat or cat lover! Hopefully, these discoveries will serve as an ideal present for someone special or a fantastic addition to your collection of exceptionally cool items. Very, Happy Gifting! VHM

I recently purchased a gift for Father's Day to combine my father's two great passions: fishing and sweets. For his gift, I paired an antique, ceramic cookie jar shaped and glazed like the fish he frequently catches, with the yummiest looking cookies I could find. These cookies featured peanut butter pretzels, ruffled potato chips and bacon-yes bacon! These showstopping cookies made a great pairing to my dad's Father's Day gift. An Interesting Cookie Jar Pairing a cookie jar, that matches a recipient's aesthetic is a great way of accessorizing their countertop and show that you understand them and their style. Whether it's a luxury crystal cookie jar, a cream colored aesthetic cookie jar or a bold statement for their counter top, this is a great and unexpected way of gifting a delicious treat. Mmmm... Cookies Of course, what is a cookie jar without cookies? I love a good cookie and I love gifting a cookie that the recipient will love. From simple shortbread, to a cookie that has everything but the kitchen sink, choose your recipient's favorite flavors and you can't go wrong. This combination of an interesting cookie jar and a delicious cookie is a great go-to gift, great for any occasion, perfect for birthdays, hostess gifts and of course Father's Day. Vintage cookie jars, classic jars, kitschy jars, elegant crystal cookie jars, all work for this gift. Find a cookie jar that nails your recipient's personality and add their favorite cookie! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

There’s no denying the kid in all of us, but when you’re giving a gift to another adult, sometimes you’d like there to be an air of sophistication to even the most childlike desires—candy! These are great candy gifts that would satisfy anyone’s sugar craving. COMPARTES If you're looking for a unique candy bar with interesting flavors like Donuts and Coffee, Potato Chip Crisp and Match Green Tea then Compartes is your go to for a conversation worthy gift. DYLAN'S CANDY BAR Welcome to sugar heaven! Dylan's Candy Bar is a colorful old fashioned candy store right our of a Lisa Frank coloring book. FINE AND RAW This brand of delicious chocolate is beautifully packaged with drawings and patterns, making it perfect for gifting! SUGARFINA Known for their luxury gummy bears in flavors like Champagne Bears and Rose All Day Bears, these candies are a sweet and elegant treat. Despite wanting to eat all of these treats yourself, these brands make great gifts! Very Happy Gifting! … VHM Check out these other posts about candy: Best Halloween Candy ...Long gone are the days when I’m rummaging through my Halloween haul for the best candy to eat first as the rejects end up sticking around until Thanksgiving. If you buy only your favorite candy, you love it all! These are my top three favorite candies for Halloween. It doesn’t mean I don’t love other candy—I’m an equal opportunity eater when it comes to candy but for Halloween, the Queen of sugar holidays—these are my go tos!...

It's the season for graduations! For so many students across the country, one door is closing and another is opening! And if you're celebrating a new graduate's accomplishments with a gift, these wrapping ideas will amp up the excitement for your present. Graduation Gift Wrap Idea: Newspaper as Wrapping Paper If you have the time to grab a newspaper on the date of their graduation, wrapping their present with the date of their graduation showing on top would make a nice touch to any graduation gift. Graduation Gift Wrap Idea: Use their School Colors Wrap their present with paper and ribbon that coordinates with the colors from the school they're leaving or their new school they're headed to in the fall. Both color combinations will commemorate the day in a special way. Graduation Gift Wrap Idea: Wrap with a Tie For the gentleman that is moving from academia to start the first chapter of their new career, wrapping his present with a tie will help signify the next chapter in his life! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Graduation is a momentous occasion! Closing one door and opening another is an exciting time in any graduate's life. If your graduate is headed off to college and living away from home, in a dorm room with a new roommate there's always a little anxiety about merging new spaces with new faces. Will they be a good roommate, will they eat my food, will my stuff be safe when I'm at class? With these gifts, there is at least one fear you can put to rest! These safe storage gifts hide and secure their precious items in a shared space, ranging in levels of security from hidden storage to biometric lock and key. Safe Storage Gift Idea: Empty Book Stash Box For items that should be out of sight and out of the mind of any roommate, this simple box masquerades as a dense, information packed book on an unintriguing topic, fitting right in with text books in a dorm room. Safe Storage Gift: Book Safe For a little more security, this book hides a combination locked cavity within it's pages. Store a little cash or cards in this textbook safe. Safe Storage Gift: Biometric Safe For the maximum level of security that still fits in a dorm room--see your local bank for the vault, this safe requires a fingerprint to open. This unsuspecting, sleek storage is perfect for any contraband that should only be accessed by it's owner. Very Happy Merry ... VHM

For those that spend more time in the kitchen than any other room, these cookware brands make the perfect gift! Giftable Cookware Brand: Great Jones About: Great Jones is a giftable cookware brand with the goal of making "the kitchen your happy place." They "want you to feel equipped and empowered to cook at home with designs that look as fantastic as they function." These bright cookware pieces make a bold addition to any stove. Star Product: The Dunchess, Dutch Oven A 6.75-quart enameled cast-iron Dutchess moves gracefully from stove to oven to table centerpiece. Perfect Recipient: This kitchen statement is perfect for anyone who loves to cook but loves a colorful kitchen or dinner party. Help them show off their style with bright cookware that really makes a statement. These are a great gift for anyone in search of cookware that is beyond the basic stainless steel, and who's kitchen is brighter than boring beige. Match their backsplash tile or choose their favorite color to give this Dutch oven. How to Gift It: Standard kitchen purchases include the basic necessities of pots and pans, but larger cooking pieces tend to get overlooked. Gift your favorite chef The Dutchess Dutch Oven from Great Jones and fill it with ingredients to their favorite meal. This would make a perfect for mothers and grandmothers! Giftable Cookware Brand: Our Place About: Our Place came on to the scene with this five in one pan that does it all. A multifunctioning cookware piece that supports the brand mission of believing "in the power of home cooking to bring people together. It’s why we create products that make cooking and sharing a meal easier and more joyful. Our products are designed for how we live and celebrate making (and breaking) traditions with family: given, chosen, and found." Star Product: Always Pan A 10.5-inch pan that braises, sears, steams, strains, sautes, fries, boils, bakes, serves, stores…does it all! Perfect Recipient: Because of the versatility of this pan, it makes a great gift for anyone with a small kitchen or limited storage space. How to Gift It: The Always Pan would make a great graduation gift for anyone on their way to a dorm room with a compact kitchen or off to their first apartment and in need of a great pan, paired with a Super Simple Cookbook. Giftable Cookware Brand: Caraway About: Striving to provide clean and sustainable, not to mention beautiful cookware, Caraway is "on a mission to craft well-designed home goods that thoughtfully raise the standards of what you cook with." Simply put, their products are designed to make your life easier and healthier, making them a very giftable cookware brand. Star Product: Deluxe Cookware Set Caraway is known for their full set of beautifully designed cookware, all with their ceramic, non-toxic coating. Perfect Recipient: This full set of beautiful cookware takes the guess work out of buying basics are needed in the kitchen making it a perfect wedding gift for the happy couple starting their lives together! How to Gift It: Since this aesthetic cookware set is a bit of a splurge, it's a standout gift all on it's own but if you want to go the extra mile, throw in an Instacart gift card or a gift card to their local grocery store. Maybe even a grocer that's little fancier than their normal, everyday market--think Whole Foods, Bristol Farms or Erewhon. Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Tis the season for travel! Whether it's spring break, a summer vacation or holiday travel, these little beauty gifts are perfect for the traveler any time of year! Wrap up these little gifts for a spring time travel treat or super stocking stuffers. Travel Beauty Gift Ideas Beauty Blender Set The perfect makeup sponge is paired with a solid cleanser and travel case. This all in one set is perfect for the traveler to take with them on the go! Naked Basics Palette Going glam on the road has never been easier. This eyeshadow palette has the colors needed to create stunning eye looks from day to night. Solid You Perfume Solid perfume is the perfect travel hack! For any fragrance lover, this fragrance that won't put you over the liquid limit. Kate Mcleod Solid Moisturizer Any time you can remove liquids from your travel bag, you win! Whether it's to travel with a carry on or just avoid spills, this moisturizer stone is a great addition to your travel bag. Mini Makeup Brush Set What makeup maven doesn't need a travel brush set? This mini brush set gets even the biggest glam jobs done. These little beauty gifts are perfect for the traveler to use on the road, for the glam girl to keep in their purse or to fill a stocking at Christmas! ... Very Happy Merry

Spring is here and every sports player is getting back on their game. These great gifts are perfect for any player looking to make the most out of their spring training season. Perfect for training, I'm showcasing Powerhandz as a great brand for the athlete this season. In a male-dominated market, a Black woman-owned business, is breaking barriers to pave the way for future minority-owned companies. Danyel Surrency Jones is CEO of the sports and fitness technology platform. She co-founded the company in 2014 with the mission to improve human performance, health and wellness in every community. I love these options for sports gifts! These products allow you to level-up any sports aficionado by taking their practice to pro-level training. Spring Sports Gift Idea: Weighted Baseball Gloves These gloves would make a great spring sports gift to anyone dreaming of becoming Derek Jeter one day! The gloves' weight and grip material combination create a unique training tool to help you build muscle memory for proper grip and control of the bat during a full swing. Spring Sports Gift Idea: Weighted Training Basketball Whether they idolize Michael, Kobe or Steph, this weighted training basketball, you can improve grip, strengthen handles, and increase the speed and distance of passes. With the look and feel of a regulation basketball, they will be on their way to the NBA or at least a better pick-up game! Spring Sports Gift Idea: Weighted Athlete Suit This weighted suit is a great gift for any athlete looking to get stronger-better-faster all around! With its six flexible rubber weights, ranging from 1.25 lbs on the upper body to 2.5 lbs on each thigh, you can customize your workout routine to target specific muscle groups and increase the intensity of your training. If you're looking for the perfect Spring Sports Gifts then these top-notch training tools and gear will level up any athlete's game this season! ... Very Happy Merry

Shades of Shades Eyewear founder Marsha Douglas-Syndor couldn’t find a pair of sunglasses to match her complexion so she started her own company. "I was tired of searching for a pair of luxury nude sunglasses that actually complimented my complexion, so instead of waiting to come across it, I created it." - Marsha Douglas-Sydnor, CEO/Founder Neutral eyewear, be-still my monochromatic heart! These luxury sunglasses would make a great gift to any chic, fashion forward diva in your midst. Available in five silhouettes and fourteen shades--yes fourteen shades(!), matching or complementing your skin tone couldn't be easier. Aire Collection The Aire Collection embraces a classic, timeless eyewear silhouette with refinement and grace. These would make a great Spring sunglass gift. Sydnee Collection For a sunglass gift that has a little more style, the SYNDEE Nude Luxury frame is a bold, stylish signature piece designed in a cat-eye silhouette. Hand crafted from custom raw Italian Mazzucchelli Acetate, the lightweight design exudes confidence and poise. Kingston Collection For a trendsetter that loves a vintage vibe, the Aviator Kingston Nude Luxury frame is a modern take on an iconic, throwback silhouette, showcasing dual gradient lenses with gold plated metal stemwear and premium Mazzucchelli Acetate tips. This lightweight design exudes fashion and unique style and would make a great Spring gift! Most of these shade silhouettes come in options for sunglasses or clear frames for corrective lenses so your recipient can be stylish inside the office and outside in the sun! These shades make a great gift to the glam girl in search of her signature shades. Sunglasses are perfect for spring break, summer vacation and year round eye protection. What makes these even better is that you don't have to worry about matching them to an outfit, since they will match any complexion! ... Very Happy Merry