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It’s still early in the year but if you read the January Christmas Prep post you know that the goal is to make progress each month so the holidays don’t catch us off guard. This year we’re taking a little time around the 25th of every month to prepare for the holidays and make progress on all aspects of planning and gift giving. Last month we focused on the children in our lives with great finds centered around Easter and Easter baskets. This month we are focusing 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 that circulated this month for great gift ideas for mom! If there were a few things that your mom said you wanted, or if you were debating between a few ideas to give her, get that second gift to cross her off your Christmas List. Mother's Day Gift Guides and Resources: Father's Day is right around the corner! 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. Get a head start by checking out these gift guides: Father's Day Gift Guides and Resources: 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. 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

Flowers are a great gift to send any time of year for any occasion. And I'm always looking for resources to send a great gift! If you're looking for a florist, these flower savants from the Los Angeles area are the ones to order from if you want to impress anyone! Or if you love making your own bouquets, they are and endless source of floral inspiration. Get Flowers Delivered From: Go Flower Me | @goflowerme These modern bouquets are stunning and sure to make an impression on the harshest critic! I personally love this arrangement of black and white anemones because of their striking contrast, and uniqueness. This is one way to separate yourself for anyone giving the standard roses! Get Flowers Delivered From: Empty Vase | @theemptyvase The empty vase is where art meets flowers. These stunning arrangements are full of colors and contrast and texture that will take any recipient's breath away! Get Flowers Delivered From: Wildflora | @wildfloradesign For a bright, fresh and fun take on a bouquet Wildflora, specializes in flower bouquets that look like wild flowers collected on a summer day! Check out these great florists for flower delivery gifts if you're sending flowers in Los Angeles! However, if you love to put together a bouquet and vase combination yourself, then check out this post and this post for the perfect gift! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

The warmer weather is here and all the flowers are in full bloom. They are also at the grocery store (Trader Joe's peonies anyone?) and there is a large variety of bouquets is in stock at every florists' shop as well. If you're gifting anyone some beautiful flowers this season, make sure to pair them with a great vase that will add even more beauty to their space! Pretty in Pink Flower Vase This lovely vase with it's feminine ribbing and pale pink color is the perfect gift to pair with matching pale pink ranunculus and roses! Time for a Textured Flower Vase This gorgeous vase, designed around a gingko leaf, is sculptural on it's own but really makes an impact when filled with flowers. This sculptural design would be complemented by the sculptural petal of the elegant orchid! Alluring Acrylic Flower Vase This mesmerizing vase made of acrylic houses and reflects a plethora of colors, making it the perfect pairing for pretty pastel petals--say that three times fast! Waved Wonder Flower Vase Accented by it's sculptural, wavy arms, this vase that would add an artistic touch to anyone's home. To further emphasize these waves, add a lovely flower with petals that are equally as wavy. I recommend the underrated carnation as a great pairing, when arranged in this wavy vase these economical flowers will make this gift look fancy! Clearly Lovely This clear vase is anything but boring! Angles and an interesting silhouette is paired with clear, slightly textured glass, making it perfect for bold blossoms in saturated colors! These vases will pair nicely with any blooms for your recipient this season! You can gift the bouquet tied to the top of the wrapped vase in a coordinating wrapping paper, or you can pop the flowers in the vase for a first impression that will wow! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

If you're in search of a way to celebrate your dad this Father's Day, here are some ideas to make his day extra special. Whether you're staying in or headed out, these are a few ways to give him a little fun on Father's Day. Ways to Celebrate Fathers Day: By Staying In If your dad is a homebody than there's nothing better than spending a great day at home. Here are some ways to celebrate Father's Day with some home based activities to go along with the great gift you got him! Make Him Breakfast: Go big or go home with all his favorites like pancakes or steak and eggs! A Movie Marathon: Binge watch his favorite movie series like James Bond 007, Back to the Future, Star Wars, Star Trek and the list goes on! Don't forget all the snacks and drinks to make it a perfect Sofa Sunday! Cookout on the Grill: Bring over all the meats, seafood and veggies to put on the grill and spend a great day in the backyard! Play his Favorite Games: What's your dad's favorite card game or board game? It's time to pull out Monopoly or pull out your cash for poker and play his game of choice! Do His Chores: Help him do all the things that he has to do over the weekend. He'll enjoy the company walking the dog, working in the yard or tinkering in the garage. Ways to Celebrate Father's Day: By Going Out If your dad wants to be wined and dined on his day then get him out of the house! Here are some ways to celebrate Father's Day with activities to get him out of the house this Father's Day! Go Bowling: Give dad the opportunity to get a perfect strike this Father's Day with a family outing to the lanes! Go Golfing: If Dad already has his own set of clubs than take him golfing! Whether it's eighteen holes, mini golf of Top Golf, it will make his Father's Day. Go to a Sporting Event: Take Dad to a local baseball game to enjoy the competitive team spirit and a day outside. Go for a Bike Ride: Get the blood pumping with a bike ride on Father's Day to take him back to the days when he taught you to ride! Go to the Beach: Whether it's a walk along the beach or pulling out the beach blanket for a full picnic there's nothing better than watching the waves roll in. Celebrate your dad this Father's Day, with these some ideas to make his day extra special. Whether you're staying in or headed out, have fun on Father's Day! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

If your dad is a foodie then a traditionally wrapped present might not be his dream gift. Try sending him something delicious for him to feast on for Father's Day with these great gift ideas! Father's Day Food Gifts Charcuterie Boards For the dad who is constantly snacking, or for the dad who loves to pair wine with everything, this board would make a great food gift for Father's Day! Lobster Rolls and Blueberry Pie Whether he pronounces it LOBSTER or LOBSTAH these yummy lobster rolls (with dessert included) will have him drooling over this gift for Father's Day! Plenty of Pies If your dad has a sweet tooth, or if all of his teeth are sweet than this mini pie set is the perfect treat on Father's Day! These food gifts will delight your dad on Father's Day! Whether you're shipping them because he lives far from you, or you bring them over yourself so you can try them as well, they'll make a great present! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Whether your dad is tinkering in the garage or outdoors in the yard all weekend long, these gift ideas will set you up for success this Father's Day! Make his weekend even more fun and productive with these great Father's Day gifts. Father's Day Gift Idea: Makita Coffee Maker For the tool man that is up early on Saturday to get the chores done, this Makita coffee maker will match the rest of his tools and get his weekend off to a caffeinated start. Pair this portable coffee maker with coffee with a battery pack and charger if he doesn't already have one. Father's Day Gift Idea: Drill Cleaning Brush Attachments Whether he's cleaning the bathroom or cleaning his tool shed, boat or garage these attachments will pop right onto his drill! Father's Day Gift Idea: Ember Mug If your dad drinks his coffee to the last drop, than this smart heated travel mug will keep his coffee hot through those busy weekend days. Pair this mug with some delicious coffee to keep him going! Father's Day Gift Idea: Convertible Chair If heading to the beach is your dad's idea of a great weekend then this beach chair is the perfect gift! With wheels fit for the sandy terrain and a configurable profile that lets him haul the entire family's gear to the water, this chair has got it all! Father's Day Gift Idea: Saw Pizza Cutter What's a better combination than pizza an power tools? Give dad the coolest way to cut his pizza. And of course, you have to pair this pizza cutter with actual pizza! Father's Day Gift Idea: Pizza Oven If your dad is more of a pizza maker versus ordering pizza for delivery than this indoor outdoor pizza oven is a great gift if you're looking to splurge! Father's Day Gift Idea: Self Cleaning Water Bottle Keep dad hydrated all weekend long with this self cleaning water bottle. This water bottle uses LED technology to sanitize your water and clean the inner surfaces of the bottle by neutralizing odor-causing bacteria and viruses. Father's Day Gift Idea: Fizzics Draft Pour This gift would make a great addition to any dad's garage! The Fizzics Draft Pour coverts any can of beer or bottle of beer into a nitro-style draft beer. A frothy beer during the summer is the perfect gift for dad! Father's Day Gift Idea: Freezable Beer Glasses Give Dad these freezable beer glasses for his cold beer as he toils in the yard or tinkers in the garage. Of course if you're gifting these glasses you've got to give him beer to go in them! Father's Day Gift Idea: Mini Fridge Keep dad's beverages cool from water to beer, so that he can have a refreshing beverage all weekend long. Get your dad a great gift this father's day and thank him for all he's done over the years with these great gift ideas! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Through all of my searching for gifts I occasionally, okay more than occasionally, come across great finds for myself that would make great items to treat yourself with or to gift! This month's finds are all about organization, efficiency and making our processes run at their best. Give organization and optimization yourself or to your friends and family! Discipline Book I ordered this book off of Amazon and it didn't disappoint. It links discipline to success in multiple areas of one's life and includes exercises in how to get better and improve in every aspect. This will not be the last time I read this book! Brain Fuel I heard about Brain Fuel and wanted to give it a try in the afternoons to increase my focus towards the end of the day, instead of turning to a cup of coffee that could keep me up at night. While it is NOT a tasty treat for the afternoon, it did increase my focus! Reusable Bags I drink smoothies every week day. To save time in the morning, prep the dry materials of each smoothie so that I can add them to almond milk quickly each day. I was going through so many plastic zip bags that I turned to these as a great reusable solution that was still slim and packable. Desk Blotter This desk blotter allows adds a little luxe to my desk while allowing me to keep my wood desk top safe from scratches, pen marks and watermarks. Organizer Desk Pad This desk pad allows me to see my full week at a glance. I use this pad to plan my week, and while things may change from day to day it's nice to see a full week before I add everything to my digital calendar. I hope you had a marvelous May! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Wedding gifts are usually purchased off a registry, and when someone (or a couple) gives you a list of items that they specifically say they want, you should buy them something off that list! Okay, that's the end of the post-just buy off the registry... the end. Well, obviously that's not the end! Here are a few great ways to add to the most popular registry gifts. Wedding Gift Addition: Just Add Wine These popular registry items pair nicely with a nice bottle of wine or champagne. Add the couple's favorite bottle to their registry selection to make their wedding gift. Pair with These Common Wedding Registry Items: Decanter | Champagne Flutes and Glasses Sets | Automatic Bottle Opener Wedding Gift Addition: Just Add Food Nothing pairs better with kitchen appliances and accessories than food! Add in a grocery delivery service gift card with any of these common registry items to make the first use of their new item incredibly easy! Pair with These Common Wedding Registry Items: Pots and Pans | Waffle Iron | Blender | Kitchen Aid Mixer Wedding Gift Addition: Just Add Services If the happy couple is merging households and adjusting to married life, pair helpful household services, like a maid or cleaning service, with these common registry items! Pair with These Common Wedding Registry Items: Robes | Bed Linen | Towel Sets Help the happy couple celebrate their love and union with these great wedding gifts! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

It's time for the bachelorette party and you don't want to show up empty handed. Maybe you'll go bold, maybe you'll go tasteful, either way here are some great gift ideas for any bride to be! Lingerie vs. Silk Pajamas Depending on the type of party and the type of bride, you maybe leaning towards a bold and flashy night time gift for her honeymoon or you may be thinking that something a little more demur is what she's looking for. Shots vs. Champagne Whether she's slamming the shot glass down or sipping champagne with her pinkie up, these gifts are perfect for the bride who wants to imbibe a bit during her bachelorette party! Sexual Intimacy vs. Emotional Intimacy For the bride who is always ready to improve her skills, whether in the bedroom or in her relationship, these books will add to her intellectual portfolio. These gifts will be a great way to celebrate the bride to be during her bachelorette party! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

One of your friends is getting married and it's time to celebrate her! The bridal shower is a great time to share stories of the bride-to-be and celebrate a lifetime of love. To celebrate, here are some great bridal shower gift ideas for any bride to be. Bride Hair Clip This pretty clip is the perfect little gift for the bride. On her big day she will have a cute way to keep hair out of her face while she gets her makeup done. She'll bring it on her honeymoon and it will be a keepsake throughout her marriage. Mrs. Sweat Set This cozy set is a great gift for the bride to wear on her big day as she gets ready. This is a great pre-wedding dress outfit or the perfect outfit to wear on the honeymoon flight. Name Change Kit If the new misses is going to take her husband's name, there's nothing better than getting a little help in all the paperwork! This kit will help her get all her ducks in a row. Makeup Pouch Most brides will invest in new makeup for the big day. The fanciest blush, a waterproof mascara, the perfect pinky-nude lipstick and a foundation that will last all day and all night. Give her this makeup pouch for her special day, add a gift card to Sephora to make it extra special! Wine Chiller Toast to the bride to be with this wine and champagne chiller in the perfect shade of white! Spring time is wedding season and you know what that means, celebrating love in all forms! Whether your friends are getting engaged, getting married or celebrating their anniversary veryhappymerry.com has you covered with great gift ideas! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Spring is here and love is in the air! This time of year is also referred to as wedding season and you know what that means, celebrating love in all forms! Whether your friends are getting engaged, getting married or celebrating their anniversary veryhappymerry.com has you covered with great gift ideas! Couples that are getting engaged are excited to take that next step in their relationship. Help them celebrate this special moment with these gifts! Couples Cookbook If your friends are about to embark on wedding planning, then they are probably about to start budgeting and saving money to create the wedding of their dreams. Gifting them this cookbook is a great way to help them save money and create dishes they will make well into their marriage. Polaroid Camera For a couple that is about to experience a year (give or take) of dreaming, planning and assessing every bit of their future nuptials, this camera is a great reminder to let them know to savor every moment and memory. Don't forget the film! Time Since Launch Clock This time piece counts up from any moment or event, once activated. It's such a unique way for the happy couple to start the clock on their wedding day and count each day they've been together. Mr. and Mrs. Travel Set Wedding planning can be a stressful ordeal. While the day-of will be memorable and go by in an instant, the light at the end of the tunnel is the honeymoon. No matter how overwhelming wedding planning can get, the honeymoon is the perfect place for the couple to celebrate and recover, alone. Beauty Teas If you have a girlfriend that is about to get married then they are about to focus in on all of the details about the way they look on their big day. From the dress to makeup to hair etc., and these teas are a cute little gift to boost their beauty in preparation for the big day! It's wedding season and you know what that means, celebrating love in all forms! Couples that are getting engaged are excited to take that next step in their relationship. Help them celebrate this special moment with these gifts! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Through all of my searching for gifts I occasionally, okay more than occasionally, come across great finds for myself that would make great items to treat yourself with or to gift! This month is focused on hair finds! Gift the best tresses around to yourself or to your mom or to your bestie, these gifts will be the mane attraction! Nutrafol I picked up these hair supplements during the Sephora sale and I am excited to give it a try! This daily hair growth supplement is physician-formulated for women with natural ingredients to target root causes of thinning for faster-growing, thicker hair. Gifting visibly thicker hair is a gift anyone would love! Pill Case This cute matching pill case is a great addition if you're gifting Nutrafol but also makes a great travel case for anyone to keep track of their vitamins and supplements. Silked Pillowcase We've all heard that a satin pillowcase is best for keeping your hair frizz free and damage free but what I love about this pillow case is it's open ends! It's perfect for any size pillowcase your recipient might have or for traveling to any hotel with any size pillow. Vegamour Continuing in the trend of thickening the hair, these drops are a special little luxury beauty treatment for your scalp! The Ordinary These drops are also meant to thicken the hair but at a much cheaper price point. I love these for testing if you'll keep up with the maintenance of daily drops before splurging on a more expensive treatment. I hope you had an awesome April and will continue your year with a marvelous May! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM