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Summer is all about spending time outside! And when it's time to give gifts this summer season, what better gifts to give than those that help make the most of the time outdoors? For the beach lover, here are some great gifts ideas to give as perfect pairings or to break up and give alone for great summer gifts! Beach Gift Idea: Sunscreen + Beach Towels Keep them protected this summer with this sunscreen set that will protect them from head to toe, and chic beach towel where they can lay their head and, well toes! Beach Gift Idea: Beach Hat + Sunglasses When gearing up for the beach what's better than a big hat with big sunglasses? If they love feeling like a glamourous boss on the beach then this is the perfect gift pairing. Beach Gift Idea: Beach Folding Chair + Beach Book What a great way to treat your gift recipient to a beach day than a chair to relax on the beach in and a book to dive into while taking it easy on the beach! Beach Gift Idea: Flip Flops + Beach Tote A trip to the beach requires a few things, flip flops to walk over the hot sand and a beach tote for everything else! This budget friendly pairing is great together or with any additional beach items you'd like to throw into the tote bag. These are great gift ideas for anyone with a love of the beach or with a summer birthday, or even for yourself! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

In the dog days of summer, sometimes all you want is a dog off the grill! For the one that tends to the grill all summer long, these gifts are better than charcoal to a flame. Grill Gift Idea: Leather Apron This durable yet design driven apron is the perfect grill gift for anyone that needs protection from the grill's heat all summer long. Grill Gift Idea: Steak Brand There will be no more confusion on who made the steak, every creation needs a trademark. Grill Gift Idea: Barbeque Spices A touch of this and a smidge of that makes the perfect recipe. With this spice set you'll have more than just a sprinkle of good taste, you'll have a great grill gift! Grill Gift Idea: Barbeque Candle I can't think of a smell that any barbeque master would love the smell of more! Fill the air with smell of barbeque without pulling out the grill. Grill Gift Idea: Smart Thermometer This smart thermometer is a great grill gift! It will help any grill novice become a master of meat temperature or become a useful tool in any grill master's grill kit. These will make great gifts for any fan of the grill! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Unless your gift recipient is a year round devotee of iced coffee, there's only a few more weeks left where the weather will be hot enough to crave a chilled caffeinated beverage. These gift ideas are great for the cold brew connoisseur for the end of summer or if they love a chilled coffee all year long. Iced Coffee Gift Idea: Cold Brew Coffee Maker To save your recipient from the endless trips to the coffee shop, this iced coffee and cold brew maker is a great way to keep their favorite beverage on hand! Iced Coffee Gift Idea: Designer Coffee Cups No matter who you are, you feel a little cooler with a coffee in your hand! The need for caffeine is coupled with the trendy merch of an on brand cup. Let this designer cup set make your recipient feel a little cooler, where ever they drink their nonfat latte. Also available in Balenciaga and Saint Laurent. Iced Coffee Gift Idea: Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker There's iced coffee, there's cold brew and there's nitro cold brew--if you know, you know! And if your recipient knows the difference, can taste the difference and requests the best from their favorite coffee shop, then this will make the perfect gift! Iced Coffee Gift Idea: Personalized Ice Cubes You need ice to make iced coffee, it's uh well an integral part of the recipe! So give them the ability to make their cold caffeine even cooler with these personalized ice cube molds. Iced Coffee Gift Idea: French Press Yes, you can make cold brew in a French press! Add in the grounds, cold water and let it sit overnight in the fridge before pushing the press down for a great at home cold brew. This great gifts for the coffee lover will definitely feed their caffeine fix but also save them a few bucks from their frequent trips to Starbucks. But hey, if you want to throw in a gift card with any of these gifts, I'm sure it will be greatly appreciated! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

If your recipient is always picturing a classic fifties diner milkshake with a cherry on top, then it's time to shake up the end of the summer with this sweet summer beverage treat! These milkshake inspired gift ideas are the perfect way to give the taste of summer all year long! Milkshake Gift Idea: Ice Cream Gift Pack First things first, if you're going to make a milkshake, you're going to need ice cream! If your recipient loves unique flavors than this hand made ice cream is the perfect milkshake gift as a base for their creations! Milkshake Gift Idea: Milkshake Glass You've got to give them something to serve their milkshakes in! Whether it's their dessert on a summer night or to their to show off their shake skills to their friends, milkshakes taste better in old fashioned diner glasses! Milkshake Gift Idea: Spiked Whip Cream Time to top that milkshake! Give them an adult addition to a childhood favorite with these vodka infused, flavored whip creams. Milkshake Gift Idea: Fancy Sprinkles Pink pearls, Unicorn horns and iridescent shimmer all make up the fanciest sprinkles around! These edible accessories are the perfect gift for any milkshake lover in need of a special topper as a piece de resistance! Milkshake Gift Idea: Personalized Straw These personalized straws make sipping or slurping a gift of it's own! Make your recipient's milkshake taste even better with these personalized straws. These are great gifts to keep summer alive just a little longer! These items are great on their own, or all together for a spectacular gift to milk summer down to the last drop! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

What's better than a summer hot dog? Not much! Whether it's at the ball park or straight off the grill, a hot dog feast is summer treat. So if you're holding onto the last bit of summer like it's the last hot dog on the grill, then this is the perfect collection of gifts! Summer is winding down so this month let's look at great gift ideas that will help keep summer alive and well all year long! Summer Hot Dog Gift Idea: Hot Dogs and all the Fixings If you're going to give a hot dog gift, you've got give the BEST hot dogs! Chicago is known for their hot dogs so these native Chicago dogs are the best. These will make a great gift, that is of course if you don't eat them yourself. Summer S'mores Gift Idea: Hot Dog Toaster If there are times when your recipient needs a hot dog fix then this is a really cute gift! Instead of pulling out the grill, they can pop a dog and a bun in the toaster for a quick, summer snack! Summer S'mores Gift Idea: Ketchup + Mustard Condiments make the meal! Gift these gourmet, truffle infused, classic condiments as the perfect topping to any hot dog. These are great gifts to keep summer alive just a little longer! These items are great on their own, or all together for a spectacular gift. The perfect hotdog is great for a late summer birthday gift or as a summer hostess gift! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

The summer is speeding by, it’s now August and it’s time to get all of your summer activities in before the weather starts to cool down. What’s on your summer bucket list? For me, it all starts with food! There are some delicious items that are extra special in the summer. Yes, you can have any food all year long but just like turkey and cranberry sauce is extra special on Thanksgiving, there are some foods that are extra special in the summer! These food themed summer gifts will help anyone make the most of summer, down to the very last summer sunset. This delicious treat is a summer favorite, either directly from the ice cream truck on a Summer Saturday or from the fridge on a hot night as dessert. So let's all scream for Ice Cream Gifts! Summer Gift Idea: Ice Cream Jeni's Ice Cream is DELICIOUS! There is a range of flavors, dairy free options and they are all mouthwatering! Pick your pints to ship nationwide to your gift recipient! Summer Gift Idea: Ice Cream Scoop This beautiful brass scoop is an elevated kitchen utensil gift to serve delicious ice cream. Summer Gift Idea: Sundae Cups Gift your recipient these chic, vintage inspired glass ice cream dishes--the perfect addition to a summer ice cream gift! These are great gifts to keep summer alive just a little longer! These items are great on their own, or all together for a spectacular gift. Everyone loves ice great, and it's great for a late summer birthday gift or as a summer hostess gift! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

The summer is speeding by, it’s almost August and it’s time to get all of your summer activities in before the weather starts to cool down. What’s on your summer bucket list? For me, it all starts with food! There are some delicious items that are extra special in the summer. Yes, you can have any food all year long but just like turkey and cranberry sauce is extra special on Thanksgiving, there are some foods that are extra special in the summer! These food themed summer gifts will help anyone make the most of summer, down to the very last summer sunset. Of all the summer sweets, nothing makes my mouth water more than s'mores! The sweet summer sandwich of graham cracker, marshmallows and chocolate is a seasonal favorite everyone loves! So pull up a seat around the campfire and get ready for some mouthwatering s'more inspired gift ideas that will help keep summer alive and well all year long! Summer S'mores Gift Idea: Flavored Marshmallows If your recipient is a flavor connoisseur then these artisanal marshmallows are a great treat to add to any s'more inspired gift! Summer S'mores Gift Idea: Solo Stove Not everyone has the ability to build a bonfire, some apartment leases don't allow for living room fires! But for those with enough outdoor space, this solo stove is the perfect gift to keep the s'mores roasting all year long! Summer S'mores Gift Idea: Roasting Set We all know that historically, in the ancient s'mores documents, actual twigs from trees were used to roast the marshmallow to perfection. We have come a long way since those dark days. Since then fancy sticks have been invented for the sole purpose of toasting a marshmallow! Summer S'mores Gift Idea: S'more Kits These have to be the cutest ready-to-go s'more kits out there! Gift this (or a couple of these) all in one s'mores sets for a flavor filled treat! Summer S'mores Gift Idea: Get the Fire Started To have s'mores, you've got to have fire. This fire starter will make sure there is no delay in your recipient bringing the heat when their in the mood for s'mores! Summer S'mores Gift Idea: Safe T First This Safe T fire extinguisher is an elegant addition to any home's safety supplies but it's also a beautiful way to make sure any s'mores bonfire doesn't get out of hand. Summer S'mores Gift Idea: The Whole Kit and Kaboodle If you'd like to give your recipient a gift that gives this sensational summer sweet treat all in one kit, s'mores kit is the way to go! This kit includes s'more ingredients like chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers but it also includes the bonfire, the only thing left to do is toast the marshmallows! These are great gifts to keep summer alive just a little longer! These items are great on their own, or all together for a spectacular gift. Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Whether they are bingeing a Netflix show or dancing the night away, night owls wake up late and go to bed even later. For your friends and family members that howl at the moon, these gifts will help them make the most of their cherished nights! Night Owl Gifts that Make Their Night Great When the night time is the right time for your recipient to come to life, these gifts will help them enjoy their nights to the fullest! Late Night Snacking Let's talk about some late night food cravings. Are they healthy, no. Are they tasty, yes! These pretzels and dipping sauce make a great late night snack to feed that salty craving! Bottoms Up Late nights are usually filled with some type of alcohol. To make the gift of alcohol even sweeter, these boozy ice creams will make the perfect gift for a long a long night! Movie Night This set has a great book of movies to watch and the popcorn to watch it with. Perfect for when a late night out turns into a late night in! Gift for When Night Owls Actually Make it to Bed It's that time when your late night friend actually makes it to bed. When they turn off the neon lights are ready to get some shut-eye, these picks will make gifts! Eye Mask Block out all bits of light for your recipient with this weighted sleeping eye mask to give them a great night's sleep after a long night! Silk Pillowcase When they finally lay their head down to rest on a pillow make sure that pillowcase is made of soft silk for the best rest. This set also has silk hair ties for keeping your hair tamed while they sleep. Pajama Set You've got to be comfortable to sleep well and these silk pjs are the perfect gift for any night owl, when they actually make it to bed. Gifts to Help Night Owls Recover From Staying Up If they are blessed to have their late nights accompanied by late mornings then kudos to them! But, if they need to wake up and at least look like they slept for eight hours, then these gifts are perfect for them! Under Eye Mask A luxury eye mask will be just the thing to put on to help calm those undereye bags after a long night. Gua Sha Help them drain any excess fluid from their face with this facial massager tool. Using this tool on your face in morning will make them look like their night out was a walk in the park! Ice Roller A cool compress will also help take some of the inflammation away after a long night. This cute ice roller will be a refreshing way for them to wake up their face! These gifts will help give any night owl a night they will remember or help them recover from a night they would rather forget! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

I personally love getting an early start to the day. I feel like I've accomplished so much even before the sun comes up! If you know anyone that loves to rise and shine early in the morning, or someone who is trying to make getting up early part of their daily routine, then these ideas will make gifting easy! Morning Person Gifts to Wake Up and Stay Up Just because someone is a morning person, doesn't mean it's always easy! The pull of the comforter is strong, the desire to hit the snooze button is even stronger. These items will help anyone with their daily battle to get out of bed. Coffee Alarm Clock Waking up to the smell of coffee every morning sounds like my dream and the closest thing I can think of next to sleeping in a Starbucks to help anyone get up in the morning. Self Heating Mug Coffee is best hot or cold. Everywhere in between makes the beverage less enjoyable. This morning person gift will make sure their coffee never gets lukewarm with this self heating mug. Light Alarm Clock This alarm clock uses light to gently wake you up. This makes the process of getting up when it's still dark in the morning, and the sun is still sleeping, even easier. Morning Person Gifts for a Great Morning Routine Anyone focused on waking up early has a great morning routine or wants to improve their morning routine. If they are waking up early to become the best version and are looking for that successful CEO morning routine; these gifts will help them with the start to their day. Water Bottle A water bottle is a trendy accessory for sure, but for good reason! Hydration is key to staying healthy and helping your body function efficiently. Gift them this large bottle to make sure they are keeping water in their morning and daily routine. Oura Ring This wearable device will help your recipient have a great morning by giving them the data to optimize their sleep. Bath Robe While they are executing their morning routine you'll want your recipient to be cozy and comfortable. This bath robe makes their morning routine even more luxurious. Morning Person Gift Ideas for A Productive Day A good start to the day, means the day is more likely to be productive! These gift will help them make the most of their day, all day! Gratitude Journal Being grateful for the blessings in your life helps your mindset throughout the day. Give the gift of a positive outlook with this journal. Hand Weights These multi-use weights are great for wrapping around your wrist or your ankles. They'll make any scheduled workout activity in a morning routine a little more challenging. Smoothies and Juices Take away mess and preparation of a healthy breakfast smoothie or juice by gifting your recipient a healthy assortment of beverages. Making healthy eating simple will help them get their day off on the right foot. These are great gift ideas for anyone who starts their day early and has a goal to make the most out of every minute! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Merry Christmas in July! For the first guide this July, we're gifting travelers! While this group of gifts is perfect for Christmas in July gift ideas for seasoned travelers and business travelers but it's also great for anyone who is embarking on a summer vacation. Travel Bags Make Great Travel Gifts A new travel bag makes a great gift for any frequent traveler that is always on the go. Add to their airport style with a bag that will look great atop their carry on luggage! Dagne Dover Carry All This soft sided bag is a great addition to any luggage collection. The soft sides allows for flexibility and stretching, so you can add in a few extra essentials. Available in many colors, pick your recipient's favorite for a great gift! Cuyana Weekender Bag This elegant bag is a great gift for the business traveler. The neutral color pairs perfectly with any professional outfit and adds a refined touch to any travel ensemble for an overnight trip or slid over luggage handles in the airport. July Volume Plus Weekender This larger tote is a great gift for any traveler. It fits so much and it's no frills aesthetic is perfect for the male traveler that loves a simple larger compartments to just shove their items into a bag versus multiple small pockets. Hat Carrying Tote For the vacation traveler who knows sun protection is of the utmost importance, on any beach, or anywhere, this tote lets your recipient bring their hat on any trip! Hair and Body Care Travel Gifts Keeping your self care routines while on the road can be challenging but these gifts make hair and body care easier on any traveler! Pillowcase Sleeve With two open ends, this pillowcase fits any sized hotel pillow. A great gift for someone who loves clean travel and cautious of staying healthy; bringing your own pillow case is a great travel hack. It also calms frizz, making hair care a bit easier. Sleeping on a familiar pillowcase also reduces the risk of pesky travel breakouts. Solid Body Care Bars For the carry on traveler, liquids are always a challenge. Solid body care eliminates the need for additional liquids in any TSA approved carry on container. These soap, exfoliating body wash and lotion bars will help your recipient pack the perfect carry on bag while still limiting their liquids. Left: Body Bar | Center: Buffing Exfoliating Bar | Left: Lotion Bar These bars keep liquids to minimum in any carry on bag. Gift these luxe bars for a great gift together or as stocking stuffers for any traveler. Solid Hair Care Bars So much thought goes into how many hair care items a traveler can fit within TSA carry-on liquid restrictions. With these solid hair care bars, you can fit so much more without going over the liquid limit! Left: Hair Treatment | Center: Shampoo | Right: Conditioner These bars will keep your recipient's hair looking great while keeping their luggage light! Cadence Containers For the liquid items that need air tight storage, this Cadence storage set keeps everything contained! From liquids to pills to jewelry, this versatile set makes traveling with your necessities so much easier. This set makes a great gift on its own or fill the containers will little surprises to make this travel gift extra special. Clothing Travel Gifts Packing clothing items takes the most energy before a trip. Gift your recipient some great pieces that will make the perfect addition to any trip! Cashmere Cardigan Even if your recipient is traveling to a warm destination they will still have to battle the cold air on the airplane and blasting air conditioning, or cool night air once they reach their final location. Give them a chic layer that will always come in handy on any trip. Packable Hat Keeping the sun off your face is a great reason to pack a hat, but not crushing it in your bag can be a challenge. Packable hats help solve that issue, giving your recipient the ability to fold and unfold the hat without it looking crumpled. Neutral Sneakers It can be tough to look stylish and comfortable, especially when going to a destination that requires a lot of walking! These sneakers will have anyone covered from the hotel gym to the city sights! These gifts will set any traveler up for a successful trip! Very Merry Christmas in July! ... VHM

While all foodies love food, these gifts fall into three categories based on their preferred experience of eating and food preparation. Restaurant lovers enjoy a night out and a dining experience. Takeout lovers enjoy a cozy night in with their taste buds going all out. And cooks and chefs love to give that experience to anyone sitting at their dining table. These gifts are great for the recipient that might be one, two or all three of these categories! Foodie Gifts For Restaurant Lovers For anyone who loves to eat out and make great reservations, this section of the gift guide is for them! Whether they know all the best spots or are always looking for recommendations, these gifts are for the friend who is always the first to suggest dinner, drinks, lunch or brunch! Restaurant Gift Certificate This one may seem obvious but getting your recipient a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant is a great gift! Or if they’re the adventurous try or get them a gift certificate to a restaurant they’ve been dying to try or has yet to get on their radar. Restaurant Journal For the friend who always has the best restaurant reccos, this journal will allow them to keep track of all the tasty adventures they’ve had! This journal would also pair well with a restaurant gift certificate to make the gift even better! Restaurants That Changed America If your recipient loves food, restaurants and the history of the restaurant landscape this book is a great gift for them. It also might tempt them to put a few more hot spots on their list! Foodie Gifts for Takeout lovers For anyone who loves Netflix and noodles, Hulu and hamburgers, Disney+ and dumplings, this laid back diner is all about a relaxed experience. These gift ideas will help them stay in while still enjoying all the foods they love! Food Delivery App Gift Card Again this one may seem like a no brainer but if some one loves delivery then this is exactly what they want! Pick their favorite delivery app of choice whether it's Uber eats, DoorDash or Grubhub, they will enjoy a great meal at home, on you! Fly By Jing Sauces The benefit of dining at home is having all the condiments at your disposal! If you want to add soy sauce to your pizza or mayonnaise to your French fries, you have an entire fridge of condiments waiting for your creations. This trending topping is the perfect addition to their takeout order! Gold Belly Meals Gift your recipient something unique and different. Give them a meal from any of Gold Belly's vendors so they can enjoy something from anywhere in the world from places that have honed their craft. Get them pizza from Chicago, get them barbeque from Texas or Lobster rolls from Maine! Chefs and Cooks This group loves to prepare a culinary experience for their guests. They take pride in the food they create and love to show it off! Here are some great gift ideas for this group of kings and queens in the kitchen. Olive Oil Set The best basics make the best meals so an elevated olive oil makes the perfect starting point for any meal. Personalized Recipe Book For the cook or chef who makes great dishes but can never replicate them, gift them this personal recipe book so they can write down their steps and hopefully pass down their secrets! Live Herb Wreath This pretty kitchen wreath features usable spices for any dish! This wreath works as great decor, but decor that is also tasty--that's a bonus! These gift ideas will keep any foodie's plate full! Merry Christmas in July! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

It’s still early in the year but if you read the January Christmas Prep post you know that the goal is to make progress each month so the holidays don’t catch us off guard. This year we’re taking a little time around the 25th of every month to prepare for the holidays and make progress on all aspects of planning and gift giving. Last month we focused on our parents! With Mother's Day fresh in our minds and Father's Day around the corner, there were a lot of resources for great gifts for our parents. This month, it's time to go through your gift list, and get ready for Christmas in July! We're celebrating Christmas in July with several gift guides that will get your wheels turning and help you continue (or start) your Christmas shopping early! So this month's homework is to prep your spreadsheet with gift recipients and any ideas you've had along the way in preparation for next month. This is a good mid-year check in on your end of year needs! 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. 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