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The lovely ladies in your life deserve the best this holiday season! Get inspired by these great gift ideas for any wellness driven women on your list this year! WELLNESS AND SELF CARE GIFTS Whether your recipient makes selfcare a regular routine or needs a little hint to take a more time out for themselves, these gifts will make sure she's well taken care of! Floral Candle A big beautiful candle is not only beautiful on any vanity but lighting a candle sets a relaxed mood for any wellness woman! Stakt Yoga Mat This foldable workout mat is great for adding extra support and padding to areas that need extra comfort and support. This would make a great gift for any fitness femme fetale! Handmade Slippers These beautiful velvet slippers come in a few colors and make downtime a little more glam. Pretty Flower Mug These mugs are beautiful vessels for any tea time ritual for a selfcare routine. Flower Tea Sticks These pretty teas use the flower itself to create different flavors, allowing you to drink high-quality tea while looking at the beautiful flowers blooming from the stem. Tartan Blankets These bright blankets are the perfect cozy gift to put anyone in a great mood! Magnesium Powder Gifting this supplement powder is like gifting relaxation itself! This calming powder is great for sleep, mood and brain health. Heated Scarf For warmth and wellness, this heated scarf is great for the cold days whether you're inside our outside. Queen of Hearts Sweatshirt Whether she's the queen of your heart or the queen of everyone's heart (mom), this cozy sweatshirt will make her feel loved and when she slips on this soft sweatshirt she'll choose self-love as well! Sherpa Slides These cozy Birkenstocks are the perfect way to walk in wellness. For the one who loves to be cozy, these comfy slides are elevated with a shiny gold colored buckle. Soft Socks These neutral socks are the perfect go-tos for cold weather, cozy days and nights! Cashmere Slippers These cashmere ballet flats are a great gift for anyone that loves classic style. Their sleek and minimal style also makes them great for travel! Self Care and Wellness Pairing Gift Ideas: If one gift is good, two gifts are great! If you want to spoil your recipient pair two of these great gifts together: A Cozy Night: Tartan Blankets + Pretty Flower Mug Comfy Feet: Cashmere Slippers + Soft Socks A Pretty Tea Ritual: Pretty Flower Mug + Pretty Flower Mug Wishing you very happy shopping for the ladies in your life and I hope you found some great gift ideas off of this self care and wellness gift guide! If you're still looking for great gift ideas, check out our gift guide page. Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

The lovely ladies in your life deserve the best this holiday season! Get inspired by these great gift ideas for any cook, chef, or anyone who has a microwave that just wants a good looking kitchen--this gift guide has we've got you covered! GIFTS FOR THE FOODIE & KITCHEN CURATOR This gift guide rounds up presents that are great for any chef, or anyone who has a microwave that just wants a good looking kitchen! Metal Trivet Perfect for the host, these trivets are a beautiful addition to any table, while protecting a tablecloth or wood finish. This would be great paired with a piece of aesthetic cookware. Oil Cruet This chic way to store olive oil will look great on any counter or paired with a warm baguette! Brass Spoon Rest This is a great gift for the aesthetic chef that wants an elegant place to rest their cooking utensils! Restaurant Log Book The perfect way to keep track of their tried and true restaurants. This log book makes a great gift for anyone that loves trying and recommending new restaurants! Try pairing this with a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant or a new place they are dying to try. Salt and Pepper Mills Add a touch of brass to their counter tops with these European salt and pepper mills! Olive Oil and Vinegar Sampler A yummy sampler set of great tasting kitchen necessities. Nut Milk Maker For the non-dairy drinker, this nut milk maker is perfect for making their own milk from the nut of their choice! Crystal Treats For the unique palette, these Japanese treats are a great gift for the host and are sure to be a crowd pleaser for any foodie! Beaded Butterfly Placemat Set This beautiful beaded placemat is a gorgeous way to set any table! Croissant Candle If you know someone that loves the smell of fresh baked pasties (and who doesn't) then this candle is a cheeky way of gifting the French bread in a low-carb way. Try pairing this candle with a coffee candle for a breakfast duo when there's no time for brunch! Bread Basket with Warming Stone Whether it's bread, muffins or rolls this basket is a great way for your baker to present their very best bakes! Bread Baker's Notebook This notebook is perfect for the one that went sourdough crazy during the pandemic and is still going strong in their new found hobby! Kitchen Curator Gift Pairing Ideas: If one gift is good, two gifts are great! If you want to spoil your recipient pair two of these great gifts together: For the one that always starts with oil: Olive Oil + Cruet For the one that loves beautiful kitchen organization: Spoon Rest + Metal Trivet For the bread baker: Bread Basket + Bread Baker's Notebook Wishing you very happy shopping for the ladies in your life and I hope you found some great gift ideas off of this foodie and kitchen curator's gift guide! If you're still looking for great gift ideas, check out our gift guide page. Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

The lovely ladies in your life deserve the best this holiday season! Get inspired by these great gift ideas for the beauty lover on your list this year. GIFTS FOR THE BEAUTY LOVER Whether they are obsessed with beauty all around or have an affinity for fragrance, bath and body, hair or makeup, there's something for everyone on this gift guide! Luxury Fragrance Set This beautiful collection of Dior fragrances makes the perfect gift for the fragrance lover or someone in search of their next new favorite fragrance. To collect, share or keep for yourself, these fragrance miniatures illustrate the bold and free olfactory world of Dior. Hair Growth Serum Perfect for the girl striving for a #GoodHairDay everyday, this growth serum will give those baby hairs a boost! Silk Pillowcase Set A silk pillowcase is perfect for the beauty lover but also anyone that wants to cut time out of their morning routine since it helps reduce frizz. Vented Hair Brush A great tool for a blowout, this vented hair brush allows air to easily flow through the hair. Beautiful Bubble Bath This gift makes the perfect bath-side accessory next to any tub! Oval Makeup Brushes These makeup brushes are perfect for the girl that takes applying her makeup as seriously as an artist to their canvas. Custom Lip Color This custom lip color maker is a bit of a splurge but offers so many different colors all in one container. Marble Body Brush This body brush will give any recipient super soft skin and look great in any bathroom with it's marble top. Theraface Pro A percussive facial device to help with tension and pain, to deep cleansing, to microcurrent and LED therapies. This comprehensive device saves time while creating healthier, firmer, brighter skin. Marble Tray Every beauty product collector needs a really pretty tray to show off her collection. From lipsticks to perfumes, everything looks better on this marble tray! Dyson Airstrait The next new hair tool from Dyson that uses hot air to straighten the hair. LED Beauty Face Mask This full-face mask combines the power of 100 LED lights in red mode and 62 LED lights in blue mode to smooth wrinkles, firm skin, diminish discoloration, and clear mild to moderate acne. Beauty Gift Pairing Ideas: So many great gift ideas for the beauty lover! All of these make great gifts but they can also be paired together! If one gift is good, two gifts are great! If you want to spoil your recipient pair two of these great gifts together: For the Bath Taker: Luxe Bubble Bath + Body Brush For Rapunzel: Hair Brush + Hair Growth Serum For the Spa Lover: Luxe Bubble Bath + Silk Pillowcase Set Wishing you very happy shopping for the ladies in your life and I hope you found some great gift ideas off of this women's gift guide! If you're still looking for great gift ideas, check out our gift guide page. Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

The lovely ladies in your life deserve the best this holiday season! Get inspired by these great gift ideas for any women on your list this year. Whether there is a beauty lover in your life, a kitchen curator, or a wellness driven woman--this women's gift guide has we've got you covered! WOMEN'S GIFT GUIDE: GIFTS FOR THE BEAUTY LOVER Whether they are obsessed with beauty all around or have an affinity for fragrance, bath and body, hair or makeup, there's something for everyone on this gift guide! Luxury Fragrance Set This beautiful collection of Dior fragrances makes the perfect gift for the fragrance lover or someone in search of their next new favorite fragrance. To collect, share or keep for yourself, these fragrance miniatures illustrate the bold and free olfactory world of Dior. Hair Growth Serum Perfect for the girl striving for a #GoodHairDay everyday, this growth serum will give those baby hairs a boost! Silk Pillowcase Set A silk pillowcase is perfect for the beauty lover but also anyone that wants to cut time out of their morning routine since it helps reduce frizz. Vented Hair Brush A great tool for a blowout, this vented hair brush allows air to easily flow through the hair. Beautiful Bubble Bath This gift makes the perfect bath-side accessory next to any tub! Oval Makeup Brushes These makeup brushes are perfect for the girl that takes applying her makeup as seriously as an artist to their canvas. Custom Lip Color This custom lip color maker is a bit of a splurge but offers so many different colors all in one container. Marble Body Brush This body brush will give any recipient super soft skin and look great in any bathroom with it's marble top. Theraface Pro A percussive facial device to help with tension and pain, to deep cleansing, to microcurrent and LED therapies. This comprehensive device saves time while creating healthier, firmer, brighter skin. Marble Tray Every beauty product collector needs a really pretty tray to show off her collection. From lipsticks to perfumes, everything looks better on this marble tray! Dyson Airstrait The next new hair tool from Dyson that uses hot air to straighten the hair. LED Beauty Face Mask This full-face mask combines the power of 100 LED lights in red mode and 62 LED lights in blue mode to smooth wrinkles, firm skin, diminish discoloration, and clear mild to moderate acne. Beauty Gift Pairing Ideas: So many great gift ideas for the beauty lover! All of these make great gifts but they can also be paired together! If one gift is good, two gifts are great! If you want to spoil your recipient pair two of these great gifts together: For the Bath Taker: Luxe Bubble Bath + Body Brush For Rapunzel: Hair Brush + Hair Growth Serum For the Spa Lover: Luxe Bubble Bath + Silk Pillowcase Set WOMEN'S GIFT GUIDE: GIFTS FOR THE FOODIE & KITCHEN CURATOR This section of the women's gift guide rounds up gifts that are great for any chef, or anyone who has a microwave that just wants a good looking kitchen! Metal Trivet Perfect for the hostess, these trivets are a beautiful addition to any table, while protecting a tablecloth or wood finish. This would be great paired with a piece of aesthetic cookware. Oil Cruet This chic way to store olive oil will look great on any counter or paired with a warm baguette! Brass Spoon Rest This is a great gift for the aesthetic chef that wants an elegant place to rest their cooking utensils! Restaurant Log Book The perfect way to keep track of their tried and true restaurants. This log book makes a great gift for anyone that loves trying and recommending new restaurants! Try pairing this with a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant or a new place they are dying to try. Salt and Pepper Mills Add a touch of brass to their counter tops with these European salt and pepper mills! Olive Oil and Vinegar Sampler A yummy sampler set of great tasting kitchen necessities. Nut Milk Maker For the non-dairy drinker, this nut milk maker is perfect for making their own milk from the nut of their choice! Crystal Treats For the unique palette, these Japanese treats are a great gift for the hostess and are sure to be a crowd pleaser for any foodie! Beaded Butterfly Placemat Set This beautiful beaded placemat is a gorgeous way to set any table! Croissant Candle If you know someone that loves the smell of fresh baked pasties (and who doesn't) then this candle is a cheeky way of gifting the French bread in a low-carb way. Try pairing this candle with a coffee candle for a breakfast duo when there's no time for brunch! Bread Basket with Warming Stone Whether it's bread, muffins or rolls this basket is a great way for your baker to present their very best bakes! Bread Baker's Notebook This notebook is perfect for the girl that went sourdough crazy during the pandemic and is still going strong in her new found hobby! Kitchen Curator Gift Pairing Ideas: If one gift is good, two gifts are great! If you want to spoil your recipient pair two of these great gifts together: For the one that always starts with oil: Olive Oil + Cruet For the one that loves beautiful kitchen organization: Spoon Rest + Metal Trivet For the bread baker: Bread Basket + Bread Baker's Notebook WOMEN'S GIFT GUIDE: WELLNESS AND SELF CARE GIFTS Whether she regularly cares for herself or needs a little hint to take a little more time out for herself, these gifts will make sure she's well taken care of! Floral Candle A big beautiful candle is not only beautiful on any vanity but lighting a candle sets a relaxed mood for any wellness woman! Stakt Yoga Mat This foldable workout mat is great for adding extra support and padding to areas that need extra comfort and support. This would make a great gift for any fitness femme fetale! Handmade Slippers These beautiful velvet slippers come in a few colors and make downtime a little more glam. Pretty Flower Mug These mugs are beautiful vessels for any tea time ritual for a selfcare routine. Flower Tea Sticks These pretty teas use the flower itself to create different flavors, allowing you to drink high-quality tea while looking at the beautiful flowers blooming from the stem. Tartan Blankets These bright blankets are the perfect cozy gift to put anyone in a great mood! Magnesium Powder Gifting this supplement powder is like gifting relaxation itself! This calming powder is great for sleep, mood and brain health. Heated Scarf For warmth and wellness, this heated scarf is great for the cold days whether you're inside our outside. Queen of Hearts Sweatshirt Whether she's the queen of your heart or the queen of everyone's heart (mom), this cozy sweatshirt will make her feel loved and when she slips on this soft sweatshirt she'll choose self-love as well! Sherpa Slides These cozy Birkenstocks are the perfect way to walk in wellness. For the one who loves to be cozy, these comfy slides are elevated with a shiny gold colored buckle. Soft Socks These neutral socks are the perfect go-tos for cold weather, cozy days and nights! Cashmere Slippers These cashmere ballet flats are a great gift for anyone that loves classic style. Their sleek and minimal style also makes them great for travel! Self Care and Wellness Pairing Gift Ideas: If one gift is good, two gifts are great! If you want to spoil your recipient pair two of these great gifts together: A Cozy Night: Tartan Blankets + Pretty Flower Mug Comfy Feet: Cashmere Slippers + Soft Socks A Pretty Tea Ritual: Pretty Flower Mug + Pretty Flower Mug Wishing you very happy shopping for the ladies in your life and I hope you found some great gift ideas off of this women's gift guide! If you're still looking for great gift ideas, check out our gift guide page. Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

What are your plans this Halloween? Are you going trick or treating with your kids—no? Are you going to an incredible costume party—no? Ok then, are you watching scary movies and bingeing on delicious food—yes! I thought so! I have come to love spending Halloween watching great scary movies, new and old, while enjoying the candy of my choice. 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! 1. Candy Corn This choice can be controversial, but I stand behind it! This is the only time of the year when I can get my hands on this sugar meets high-fructose-corn-syrup delicacy and I’m all in! Someone literally needs to pull me away from this tasty treat before I get sick, so for that reason it makes my list! 2. Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups Peanut butter and chocolate can also be up for debate but not in Reece’s! This delicious combo already has my mouth watering. There is some conversation about whether the mini cups have a better ratio of chocolate to peanut butter, but in my book—I’ll take all of the size options! 3. Butterfingers Nobody, better lay a finger on my Butterfinger! I’m serious! During Halloween this high saccharine delicacy is addicting! The condensed layers of sugar and peanut butter, wrapped in chocolate is downright diabetes inducing, and I can’t help myself! These are my go-to Halloween treats that I try not to have any other time of year because well, I have no will power but during the Fall, they are all fair game! What are your favorite candies on Halloween? … VHM

I love giving baked goods as a personalized gift! Find a recipe that will really appeal to your recipient and you can't go wrong! With so many sweet candies on the shelf right now for Halloween, these cookies are perfect to take to any Halloween party as a twist on Butterfinger Candies! Baked goods are great for housewarming gifts and hostess gifts when attending any party or get together. I found a great cookie recipe great for gifting in the fall! This cookie recipe is from Jocelyn Delk Adams from Grandbaby Cakes and it is SO good. She creates a stellar homemade cookie recipe with Butterfinger chocolate bars. What a great treat for Fall, inspired by this Halloween favorite! Jocelyn's Butterfinger Brown Butter Cookie recipe instructions are very clear and I followed them step by step. I also added crushed Butterfingers to the top of the cookies for a little extra crunch! For a great gift, add these mouth watering cookies to a lovely serving tray. This tray is from Target's Hearth & Hand Collection and perfectly fits a nice array of cookies! After selecting the perfect tray, layout your cookies with clean hands or gloves and prepare to wrap them. I like to use ribbon or gift toppers that complement my cookies. For these Fall cookies I'm using a bit of yarn, dried flowers and faux cotton stalks. To wrap up these cookies, I'm choosing clear cellophane. Wrapping baked goods on a tray in this clear wrap allows you to show off your baking prowess and excite the recipient right away! The key to wrapping with cellophane is lining up the tray on the diagonal of a large square. Gather the clear wrap and tie it up with the yarn or ribbon, then cut off any excess. Adding the finishing touches of ribbon and dried flowers makes this gift extra special to give and get! What's your favorite recipe to give? ... 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. Last month we paid attention to the kids! Back to school was in full swing and kids were getting new backpacks and clothes for the new school year. Our ears perked up as it was time to listen, and start paying attention to the things they didn't get for the start of the school year or what they are coming home and telling you all about. Take note when they start eyeing their schoolmate's gear for great gift ideas and stocking stuffers! This month will be the final installment of the Christmas Prep Series before the Christmas holiday is actually in full swing! This month, it's time to update your gifting spreadsheet with Christmas gifts you've purchased in advance, through the year. Or if you've been gathering ideas, it's time to fill in the spreadsheet and start purchasing gifts! Review the previous months' posts if needed. For some, the Christmas spirit is in the air all year round but for most, the shopping starts after Halloween. So no matter how much of your Christmas shopping you've accomplished throughout the year with the Christmas Prep Series, it's never too late or too soon to start! 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. April Christmas Prep: In April we paid special 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. May Christmas Prep: In May we focused on our parents! With Mother's Day fresh in our minds and Father's Day right around the corner, there are a lot of resources for great gifts for our parents. Review the Mother's Day gift ideas for great gift ideas for mom! And evaluate every Father's Day Gift Guide with a shrewd eye so you can purchase Dad's gift for Father's Day and for Christmas. June Christmas Prep: In June we went through our gift lists, and got ready for Christmas in July! We prepped our spreadsheet with gift recipients and any ideas you've had along the way this year in preparation for next month's Christmas in July. This is a good mid-year check in on your end of year needs! July Christmas Prep: In July we took a dive deep in to the Christmas in July gift guides that will got your wheels turning and helped you continue (or start) your Christmas shopping early! We reviewed all of the Christmas in July gift guides and made some progress on our lists! It's officially the second half of the year so if you haven't started to get organized yet, now is the time. Prepare yourself before Fall comes and kids go back to school and the avalanche of fall responsibilities starts to hit! August Christmas Prep: In August we paid attention to the kids! Back to school was in full swing and kids were getting new backpacks and clothes for the new school year. Our ears perked up as it was time to listen, and start paying attention to the things they didn't get for the start of the school year or what they are coming home and telling you all about. Take note when they start eyeing their schoolmate's gear for great gift ideas and stocking stuffers! 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 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. Last month we took a dive deep in to the Christmas in July gift guides that will got your wheels turning and helped you continue (or start) your Christmas shopping early! We reviewed all of the Christmas in July gift guides and made some progress on our lists! It's officially the second half of the year so if you haven't started to get organized yet, now is the time. Prepare yourself before Fall comes and kids go back to school and the avalanche of fall responsibilities starts to hit! This month we're paying attention to the kids! Back to school is in full swing and kids are getting new backpacks and clothes for the new school year. It's time to listen up, and start paying attention to the things they didn't get for the start of the school year or what they are coming home and telling you all about. Take note when they start eyeing their schoolmate's gear for great gift ideas and stocking stuffers! 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. April Christmas Prep: In April we paid special 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. May Christmas Prep: In May we focused on our parents! With Mother's Day fresh in our minds and Father's Day right around the corner, there are a lot of resources for great gifts for our parents. Review the Mother's Day gift ideas for great gift ideas for mom! And evaluate every Father's Day Gift Guide with a shrewd eye so you can purchase Dad's gift for Father's Day and for Christmas. June Christmas Prep: In June we went through our gift lists, and got ready for Christmas in July! We prepped our spreadsheet with gift recipients and any ideas you've had along the way this year in preparation for next month's Christmas in July. This is a good mid-year check in on your end of year needs! July Christmas Prep: In July we took a dive deep in to the Christmas in July gift guides that will got your wheels turning and helped you continue (or start) your Christmas shopping early! We reviewed all of the Christmas in July gift guides and made some progress on our lists! It's officially the second half of the year so if you haven't started to get organized yet, now is the time. Prepare yourself before Fall comes and kids go back to school and the avalanche of fall responsibilities starts to hit! 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 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. Last month we went through our gift lists, and got ready for Christmas in July! We prepped our spreadsheet with gift recipients and any ideas you've had along the way this year in preparation for next month's Christmas in July. This is a good mid-year check in on your end of year needs! This month it's time to dive deep in to the Christmas in July gift guides that will get your wheels turning and help you continue (or start) your Christmas shopping early! Review all of the Christmas in July gift guides and make some progress on your list! It's officially the second half of the year so if you haven't started to get organized yet, now is the time. Prepare yourself before Fall comes and kids go back to school and the avalanche of fall responsibilities starts to hit! 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. April Christmas Prep: In April we paid special 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. May Christmas Prep: In May we focused on our parents! With Mother's Day fresh in our minds and Father's Day right around the corner, there are a lot of resources for great gifts for our parents. Review the Mother's Day gift ideas for great gift ideas for mom! And evaluate every Father's Day Gift Guide with a shrewd eye so you can purchase Dad's gift for Father's Day and for Christmas. June Christmas Prep: In June we went through our gift lists, and got ready for Christmas in July! We prepped our spreadsheet with gift recipients and any ideas you've had along the way this year in preparation for next month's Christmas in July. This is a good mid-year check in on your end of year needs! 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 love to read and I love to give a great book as a gift. These gifts are inspired by books that would make great gifts on their own and how to use the books' theme as the origin story for a great gift. So if you've ever wondered what to get the bookworm in your life, read on! Daisy Jones and the Six Summary: A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup. Themes: Sex, drugs, rock and roll and strong women. This book is perfect for the reader that is also a music lover, someone who is obsessed with music or idolizes their favorite band or artist. If they went to see any amazing music tours recently, then this book paired with any of these gifts will make them sing! Right: Gift them these stylish headphones so they can listen to great music while looking great. Middle: Let them see the world a little bit like the main character, Daisy, does in this novel with chic rose colored glasses. Left: Since this novel is set in the seventies when music was made and listened to on vinyl, gift them this retro record player with a modern look. Almost all albums can be bought on vinyl so throw in their favorite artist's record! The Fourth Wing Summary: Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general―also known as her tough-as-talons mother―has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders. Themes: Game of Thrones meets Hunger Games, Meets Harry Potter--sex, dragons, competition and cut throat school mates. This book is perfect for anyone who regularly reads fantasy series and wants a page turning tome to add to their collection. Left: This book takes place in a school where anything goes but they still have to go to class. Violet, the main character is extremely smart and scholarly. For the gift recipient that identifies with these characteristics this digital notebook is the last pad of paper they will ever need to write, draw and type. Middle: The characters in the Fourth Wing attempt to master their magical skills that come with pairing with dragons, and there is something magical about this beautiful, made-to-order birthdate book that illustrates your unique astrological birth chart — the map of the stars and planets at the exact moment your recipient was born. Right: Whether this immersive story inspires them to write, draw or create a fantasy world of their own this beautifully embellished journal is the right place for them to start gathering their thoughts. Finding Cinderella Summary: This quick read by famed romance novelist, Colleen Hoover is about Young love given a second chance. Through the typical high school struggles two people meet in the strangest way to form an unlikely bond. Themes: Young love, sex, friendship and teenage drama. This book is short, sweet and perfect for anyone in need of a quick hit of romance or a fun light read for a flight, a beach day or a nice distraction. Left: This book is about love that preserveres through the most unlikely circumstances after starting in the most unlikely place. These star maps are a great gift to record the location of any special even like the first time you met, the place you got married or the birthplace of first child. Middle: This book is also about the bond between friends that have been together through school, share secrets and are about to embark on the next chapter of their lives. Gift this book to your bestie with this set of wine glasses and a great bottle of wine for a wine and reading night in! Right: The strong connections in this book are enviable and any relationship--friendships, romantic relationships, even familial relationships, can always be stronger. If you've got a bond that you'd love to strengthen then what better gift than a game that is fun, interactive and poses questions that are designed to create lasting meaningful connections or deepen existing relationships. A great book is just the starting point for a great gift! These gifts are inspired by books that would make great gifts on their own and show you how to be inspired to use the books' theme as the origin story for a great gift. They are perfect for the reader on your gift list! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

The summer season is starting to cool down and kids are back in school! While the summer went by fast, the fall is also a much loved season! These great Fall gift ideas are perfect for any occasion that comes up this month! Fall Hostess + Housewarming Gift Ideas Personalized Beer It's football season once again and if you're headed to any tailgate party this season, a personalized beverage is the perfect Fall hostess gift idea! Add their team colors, a picture of them at the game or their fantasy football team name to be the hit of the party! Large and Small Acorn Candles These fall candles are the perfect gift to make sure you don't show up empty handed to any fall get together this month. Gift a few sizes for a "mixed nuts" gift that will make any hostess smile. Fall Thank You Gift Ideas Flowers Nothing says thank you like fresh flowers and Fresh Send are presented in such a bright and bold way that they can't help but smile! Champagne If you are really grateful, for a really big favor, then splurge on a nice bottle of Champagne. Dom Perignon is the perfect gift for really leaving them speechless! Fall Sympathy + Get Well Gift Ideas Soup Gift Set When someone is grieving, there is nothing that can replace their loss but good food can warm their soul. This soup package is the best Fall gift idea for anyone grieving or getting well. Symptom Journal After going through a big health ordeal, recovery can seem daunting. This symptom journal is so helpful with keeping track of every pain and ailment to report back to their doctor. Fall Retirement Gift Ideas Time Launch Clock This sleek clock starts counting up when you hit the button! When the clock starts on the rest of their lives, and they have so much time to enjoy their non-working years. Travel Set If they have big plans of traveling through their retirement then this luggage tag and passport holder will get them off on the right foot! Fall Birthday Gift Ideas Cozy Footwear The most coveted gift this time of year is a pair of Uggs, they keep feet nice and cozy as the weather gets cool and make the perfect Fall gift idea for any birthday. Cashmere Hoodie This Fall wardrobe essential is the perfect mix of relaxed luxury that goes with any Fall outfit. As a luxe airport travel outfit or under a blazer for a casual, effortlessly cool look, this closet staple makes a great gift that can be dressed up or down. These gifts ideas will make gifting easy this season! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

How many hours can you last on the road? For some a road trip is 20 minutes and they are ready to get out of the car. For others they can go for 5 or 6 hours before needing a break. Regardless of when you're ready to yell "are we there yet!?!" these essentials will make your road trip easier and make great gifts for anyone about to embark on their own trip! Road Trip Gift Idea: LUXE SWEATS Let's be honest, no one wants to drive across the country in a ball gown. You want to be comfy, and cute if you want to get out of the car and the next rest top. My go to for any road trip is luxe sweats. A cute but cozy set that can be layered over a tee shirt or a tank top so that I'm warm in the air conditioned car but can cool down if it's warm outside when we pull over to take a break. This city sweatshirt is cute for the road and lists all the great cities on your checklist! Road Trip Gift Idea: SUNGLASSES Day driving will have you squinting if you don't come prepared with a great pair of sunglasses. Shield your eyes while you drive with a classic pair of aviators or go for girly glam with cat eye glasses. Whichever you choose, make sure that your eyes are protected during the drive, oh yeah--don't forget that sunscreen too! Road Trip Gift Idea: Drink Tumbler Staying hydrated on the road can be tough if you're pumping yourself full of coffee and energy drinks on the road. Keep a tumbler of water with you to offset the dehydration of caffeine. The perk of having your own water bottle is being able to add a little lemon or cucumber for a spa-like effect while you're on the road! It's time to plan your driving route and get on the road! Whether it's for spring break or a weekend getaway, these items will make your drive a more pleasurable experience and make great gifts for anyone about to embark on their own journey. Very Happy Gifting! … VHM