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11 Gifts For The #GirlBoss

Women might be the ones that typically take care of the household chores but they also are often the ones working hard early in the morning, during nap time, or late at night to make a little extra money for their families. If you’re close to a woman entrepreneur there are probably a lot of tools and extras that she would love to have that she either hasn’t thought about or doesn’t want to spend her money on this Christmas. Take a load off of her shoulders by providing some of that as a way to show her how much you support her and her business.

Rule the World Planner – Sugar & Type – $34

This Rule the World planner would be the perfect gift for a new boss. It’s got plenty of pages for her to record her daily and weekly tasks, as well as plan out her editorial calendar in the monthly pages. And no one can resist the gold foil design on the cover!

DreamDoer Calendar – Grace and Serendipity – $24

I love this desk calendar! It is perfect to sit on an easel on her desk keeping her apprised of what day of the week it is (which can be surprisingly easy to forget!). As well, the opposite side of each monthly calendar boasts a beautiful print of an encouraging message that she can frame or adorn her office walls with after using the calendar. The muted colors of this calendar are also going to coordinate with almost any office decor so you know that she’ll love displaying these pages on her desk. Gift them with an easel for the perfect #GirlBoss gift.

31 Days of Prayer for the Dreamer and Doer – Jenn Sprinkle – $15.99

I recently purchased this book for myself and I can’t wait to dive into it in the new year. After hearing Jenn Sprinkle on Jamie Ivey’s podcast I knew that I needed this book. It is made up of prayers and devotions by amazing women entrepreneurs of faith such as Jennie Allen, Lara Casey, and Holley Gerth. The variety of topics covered in this book touch every aspect of life as a dreamer and doer and works hard to move you toward their goal of “keep[ing] you tethered to your faith and to the Lord, who without His saving grace, all dreaming and doing is in vain.”

Naptime Hustler tee – Grace and Serendipity – $26+

If she’s a mom and an entrepreneur chances are good that at some point she has called herself a Naptime Hustler. Those who have walked this tightrope of entrepreneurship with little’s underfoot know that nap time is often packed to the brim with work calls and tasks before you drop it all to spend time with your babies. Remind her that you recognize this struggle and celebrate her with these gorgeous shirts. They are super soft American Apparel shirts and are available in three different colors. It will quickly become her go-to t-shirt to wear while she’s conquering the world one naptime at a time!

Start with Why – Simon Sinek – $9.26

This book is definitely on my Christmas list after hearing women that I admire over and over refer back to it during Stationery Academy this summer. I’ve heard that this is the book of his to start with so if she’s a new businesswoman she will appreciate your support of her dream and all the knowledge that she’ll learn while she reads. If she’s been in the business awhile you might try his newer book Leaders Eat Last.

#DesignLikeAGirl tee – KiraKira – $25

As you probably saw in my Mentor Monday post with Malena yesterday, KiraKira is a project that I’m passionate about. But even if purchasing one of these shirts didn’t support them I would still want one! Whether you’re looking at design from an engineering perspective or an artistic perspective this is the perfect shirt for her to wear when she’s knocking orders off of her to-do list. Make sure you note that these are ladies t-shirts and aren’t in unisex sizing so be aware of that when ordering.

Verse Cards for the Business Owner – Ashlee Proffitt – $18

This set of 8 Bible Verse cards would be the perfect Christmas gift for a businesswoman. Not only are they beautiful and come with an acrylic stand to display in her office, but they “[bring] a daily reminder of the beauty, joy and gift that being a business owner is.” These cards are 3×3″ so are small enough to stick in a stocking but are perfect as a gift on their own as well.

Business Planning Cards – Grace and Serendipity – $21

These planning cards will quickly turn into a daily must have for the #GirlBoss in your life. Made up of three cards — hashtag list, social media plan, and blog planner — these cards cover the necessities of life as a businesswoman today. And if she’s using any of the most popular planners, the planner insert option snaps into the coils of the planners making them easily transportable. Pair them with a new pack of dry erase markers and you’ve got a gift that she’ll be crazy about.

Custom Stamp for Small Business – Hello World Paper Co – $14.95+

I shared about the lovely return address stamps that Hello World Paper Co does in the holiday gift guide, but today I want to share about their custom stamps for small businesses. I have had getting a stamp made with my logo on it on my to-do list for a long time but haven’t gotten around to it yet. I bet there are other businesswomen that are in the same place as me and would love a stamp for their business. If you can grab a file of their logo you can purchase this listing or you could purchase one of their cute packaging stamps. Any would be the perfect gift for a #GirlBoss!

Big Dreams & Grand Schemes Notepad set – Paper and Honey – $18

This notepad set will make your #GirlBoss smile when she opens her gift. With a touch of humor and beautiful lettering, these notepads will be the perfect place for her to keep track of her ideas and t0-do lists. These notepads are also large (8.5″x5.5″) so she’ll have plenty of room to doodle new designs as well!

Chameleon Deluxe Set of 22 pens and Strathmore Drawing Pads

You don’t really get into the creative world without having an affinity for doodling and drawing. And with that desire to constantly create you run through your drawing pads very quickly. Which is why a new set of pens and drawing pads is the perfect gift for a #GirlBoss. Designers always love to try new tools and these pens debuted in 2015 so she probably doesn’t have a set yet. And drawing pads of all sizes will always be appreciated. Equip her to take her business to new heights in 2016 with brand new tools to create with.

I know that I might have created this list as a hint to those around me, but these are great gifts for all women entrepreneurs. For my family’s information I only have the book by Jenn Sprinkle already so anything else is fair game. 🙂 If you’re a boss, let me know what you think about my list. And let me know if I left anything off!

Gift Guides

11 Gifts For Your Best Friend

Your girl friends are the ones that you laugh with, cry with, and are silly with. They’ve seen you at your best and at your worst and love you anyway. You might fight like sisters sometimes but you always come back around and love each other. They support you. Encourage you. Bring you meals when you have a baby. Watch your kids while you have a date night. And are the people who you can spend a weekend with and never run out of things to say.

These are 11 of the gifts that I think would be perfect for those ladies this holiday season. Whether you’re surprising them or doing a gift exchange, these ideas will be a hit every time.

Life Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect Print – Grace and Serendipity – $8+

We all have friends in our lives and, if we were honest, the ones that we treasure the most are the ones that encourage us and speak love into our lives. Which makes this the perfect gift to kick off the gift guide for best friends. Life can be messy and, these days, we feel pressure to have everything “instagram ready” before we think it’s beautiful. But this print will remind your best friend that life is beautiful no matter what! The print is available in black ink or gold foil and would look beautiful framed!

PS Kristin also has a Hey Mama collection full of cards made just to send to your best friends. They are eloquently worded and the perfect little happy to stick in the mail for your friends!

Hand Lettered Last Name Sign – Letters from Lindsey – $30

Hand lettering is everywhere these days and this sign is a perfect incarnation of it in gift form. It’s personalized so your friend will love displaying it in her house. It’s beautiful and will go with any decor. And, she’ll know that you had to order early in order to get it in time proving your thoughtfulness and love even more. 🙂

Custom Silhouette Print – Relish Design Studio – $40

Everything that’s old is new again…but with a twist. This piece a perfect example of that. It combines the traditional black and white silhouette with a colored pattern leaving you with a completely unique and custom piece of art. Coordinating prints of your friend’s children with her decor will be an incredibly thoughtful gift and will be something that she treasures forever.

Meredith Personalized Stationery Set – Tales of a Peanut – $55

As a Mom I am forever making lists and jotting notes to stick in bags for teachers. I go through stationery incredibly fast and never want to spend money on myself to replenish my stash. So do your best friend a favor and gift her with something that she wants but won’t spend money on for herself. This stationery set includes a notepad, notecards, and gift tags. She’ll be set with a beautiful set that’s all hers.

Sleep is Overrated Coffee Mug – Hello Ginger – $13+

Whether she’s not getting sleep because she’s up with a baby or out partying, this coffee mug will cheer her in the morning’s. Sold in two sizes (11 oz and 15 oz) she’ll smile and think of you ever time she fills this up with the good stuff. And if you stick a package of her favorite splurge coffee or creamer in the mug when you give it to her even better!

Scattered Dots Pouch – Dermond Peterson – $35

It seems that each year our purses get larger making it even harder to find the brush or lipstick rolling around in the bottom of the bag. Enter this Scattered Dots Pouch to organize your friend’s bag so she can stop searching through it all the time. Available in a variety of beautiful colors, you can pick one that accentuates your friends style. And since this bag is made to order in the USA, you’ll feel good about giving her this gift.

New Year New You Collection – Paper + Oats – $21

Typically you wouldn’t think about a printable as a gift for your friend, but I think that this one would be the perfect Christmas gift for your friend who always makes big resolutions but can’t stick to them. Including four of Paper + Oats’ most popular kits, you can either print this out for your friend and stick the pages in a cute binder or can simply email her the download link for a fun daytime surprise! If she’s anything like me she’ll love the thought of getting her life organized before the new year kicks in.

Family Portrait Personalized Pillow – Uptown Girl Embroidery – $50

Give her a new pillow cover to personalize her space this Christmas. With this adorable family portrait pillow you can choose up to eight characters from the chart to be made into a pillow cover. Make one of her family or make a pillow cover of your group of friends and what you call yourselves!

City Skyline art print – Bugsy and Sprite – $18

If she has a special affinity for her hometown, college town, or any city she’s visited or longs to visit, then these prints would be the perfect gift for her. Available in a variety of colors and sizes, you are sure to find one that accents her home decor. And with over 800 items in their shop I bet you’ll find whatever city you’re looking for! I have one of these prints and have given one as a gift and was so impressed by the quality and beauty of the prints. They are truly gorgeous!

PS Bugsy & Sprite is having a 25% off sale now until December with the code THANKS25

Set of 4 wooden wanderlust placemats – Grace Graffiti – $66

These placemats are another splurge that she might not buy for herself but would love to have. With gorgeous Aztec patterns and three different stain colors, these placemats will be a focal piece on her kitchen table. And might even make her feel better about serving mac and cheese again for dinner. 🙂 On a bonus side note, these can also be used as cutting boards/serving trays and will be available at Nordstrom stores/online next month!

State Flower Print – Thimblepress – $25

As one of the products that I feel put Thimblepress on the map (pun intended haha!), I love the State Flower collection. The story behind these hand pressed 11×14″ Letterpress pieces of art is incredible and I highly encourage you to head to their website to read it. Each state has its own print with its own state flower in the state and with the flowers original colors. These prints are gorgeous and are a beautiful gift to give your best friend this year. You can give her the state that you live in, where she grew up, or a print of the entire country. Regardless of which you choose, she’ll love displaying this in her home.

Giving gifts is not a requirement to show someone how much you care. Many of these shops have beautiful cards that you could send to wish your friend a Merry Christmas or you can simply hand write them a letter telling them how much you love them. No matter what you choose, make sure to take this time to tell them how important they are to you. Our words matter and are the most priceless gift that we can give.

Do you exchange gifts with your friends? Do an ornament swap or favorite things party? I’d love to hear what gifts you’re handing out to the ladies in your life this holiday season!

Charity, Gift Guides

11 Gifts That Give Back

The #TOAPGiftGuide for today is one that will benefit more than just you and your family. All of these gifts give back to others in some way. These gifts are not only beautiful but help make a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Shine Bright Like the Stars mug – Ally B Designs – $15

Coffee mugs with gorgeous messages are a hot commodity these days and this mug is no exception. With bold text and fun star accents this mug will bring a smile to your face. And the back of the mug will start your day on a positive note, with the text of Daniel 13:3 written. Ally B Designs donates $1 from every sale of this mug to a children’s charity. For the months of November and December these proceeds will be going to the Make A Wish foundation.

Ingabire print – Tales of a Peanut – $12+

The words Luke uses in his retelling of The Christmas Story paint a beautiful picture that this story is for all people of the world, without exception. That’s why I chose this verse when I wanted to create a print that would reinforce the freedom of this gift for everyone. This gold foil print was created as a free gift to customers in October who purchased and helped send Christmas cards to children without sponsors in Compassion’s program. It was then the front of the Christmas cards that we sent to those children. With the deadline to send cards passed, 5% of the proceeds from this print will go to support unsponsored children throughout the year with the Compassion program.

Essential Oil Pouch (large) – Kiwi and Hope – $30

Essential oils are everywhere these days and many attribute numerous benefits to using them. We had less sickness last year during the winter when I was diffusing them than we have in years past so while I don’t use them every day I do pull mine out on occasion. For those who like to always keep their oils with them, this large pouch is the perfect gift. It has a padded insert to hold 12 15 ml oil bottles within the large pouch. Not only will this make a beautiful addition to an essential oil collection, but Kiwi and Hope always donates 10% of their proceeds to a charity related to orphan prevention, orphan care, and adoption. For the months of November through January they will be giving their proceeds to Show Hope which cares for orphans.

The Story Isn’t Over Yet Mug – She Does Justice – $15

With a rich black interior and an extra large size, this mug might become your favorite for hot cocoa this season. And the message will remind you and everyone that sees you that your past doesn’t define your future. She Does Justice is another shop that donates 10% of the proceeds from their entire shop to various charities. What’s special about She Does Justice is that they let you designate the type of charity that you want your proceeds to support at checkout. You can choose from charities that support adoption, empowering young women, healthcare in Africa, orphan prevention, and anti sex-trafficking.

Strong Roots – BeMoShe – $32

This super soft hoodie triblend tee will quickly become your go to t-shirt in your closet. Especially since you’ll remember every time you wear it that your purchase supported a cause that is working to eradicate SIDS. A portion of the proceeds from this tee will go to the CJ Foundation for SIDS whose priority is the health and survival of all babies through their first year of life. This t-shirt is part of BeMoShe’s guest designer series which changes every month. This is November’s design and also comes in onesies and kids t-shirts. You can read about their guest designer series on their blog.

Birthday Tees – TypeBaby – $24

If your children are anything like mine they love talking about how old they are. These t-shirts are the perfect gift for them this year so they can show off their age all year long. Shirts are a super soft American Apparel poly/cotton blend shirt and are Made in the USA. And purchases of these shirts and anything in the TypeBaby shop go to support different charities. TypeBaby is donating 10% of the proceeds from their entire shop sales in November and December to the Little Giraffe Foundation which supports NICU families.

Sofia Dress and Leggings – Plaid Buttercup – $48

This adorable dress and leggings set will quickly become your little ones favorite winter outfit. The bright blue and greens and the interesting pattern will keep them begging for you to wash it so that they can wear it again. Plus the fabric is moisture wicking, soft, breathable, and wrinkle-free (do you hear that?!?! WRINKLE FREE!) so you’ll love it also. Plaid Buttercup is donating a portion of proceeds from this dress to Ruby’s Rainbow which strives to support the educational needs of adults with Down Syndrome.

Confidential: Semicolon – Emily and Eden – $85

This beautiful necklace combines precious metals with precious stories to create a necklace that makes much more than a fashion statement. If you don’t know, semicolons have been chosen as a symbol for those struggling with depression, anxiety, mental illness, and suicide (check out ProjectSemicolon for more info). This gorgeous necklace hides the semicolon symbol in the morse code for the character. Making your necklace a statement of your support of those struggling with those issues as well as accessorizing your wardrobe. For each Semicolon necklace purchased Emily and Eden donates $5 to Save.org which works as suicide awareness voices of education.

Striped Azalea Maxi – Ruby Claire Boutique – $48

This maxi dress can transition through all seasons making it a pivotal piece to have in your closet. The dress is at once romantic, modern, boho, and retro which most products couldn’t pull off but works beautifully in this dress. Ruby Claire Boutique has teamed up with the Cache Valley for Hope Cancer Foundation to give back 10% of all of their proceeds on the 10th of every month. This foundation supports cancer patients with their immediate financial needs as they undergo treatment.

Flamingo Color Block Personalized Journal – Meredith Collie Paper – $22

You can bring back hints of summer this Christmas season with this bright Flamingo Color Block notepad. These 5×7″ notepads are personalized and are available either with a spiral binding or as a perfect bound book. This entire Flamingos for a Cure line gives back 20% of all sales to the Susan G. Komen Northwest North Carolina.

Bucket Bag – Karama Collection – $195

This bag might be a splurge but it’s going to stand the test of time. Each bag is made of high quality full-grain Ethiopian leather and will patina over time to give it an even richer tone. These bags are made in Ethiopia bringing dignity and purposeful work to those who make them. This bag as well as the entire Karama Collection is a registered non-profit who reinvests their profits in artisans through product purchase. They also give back at least 15% of their total sales revenue each year to YoungLife Africa.

I don’t know about you but I am now thinking of ways to justify these purchases for myself since they’re really serving such a greater purpose. Grin. But, in all seriousness, these products would make beautiful gifts and also help you give back a little through your Christmas shopping. I know that there are more shops out there that donate to charities. If you’re one of them, leave your information in the comments so that we can shop with you as well!

Gift Guides

11 Gifts For The Paper Lover

As you can probably guess today’s gift guide might be the most exciting for me seeing as I have a love affair with paper. Let me tell you that these products are the best of the best and something that every paper lover would love to have. I promise!

2016 Daily To Do List Planner – She Plans – $46

Planners don’t get much more beautiful than this one from She Plans. There are three beautiful cover designs to choose from and the covers are sturdy chipboard with gold corners and spiral binding. This planner is special because it has a monthly calendar as well as detailed daily pages to keep your life in check. If you need to keep track of where everyone in the family is at any one time then this is the planner for you. And not only is the design of the monthly and daily pages beautiful, this planner also boasts a host of different features like gift giving pages, holiday lists for the next three years, blank notes pages with a special notes tab in the back, and mylar coated monthly tabs. For a paper loving, organizer, type A personality like me it can be hard to find a planner that fits what I need. Which is why I especially love that Ashley lets you download and try planner pages before you buy so you can make sure you get the setup that is perfect for your life! One note about this planner is that it’s only a six month planner so expect to go through two throughout the year or go ahead and give both for 2016 in one gift.

Personalized Stamp – Hello World Paper Co – $26.95+

Any paper lover is bound to have a stack of stationery always at the ready. And while they love the art of writing, rewriting their name and address on letter after letter — especially around Christmas card season! Enter Hello World Paper Co and their gorgeous custom return address stamps. And lest you think that your recipient already has a stamp and doesn’t need another one, get one made for the family or just for the wife, or for the kids. Or even a seasonal themed design! You can never have too many personalized stamps. One nice thing about Hello World Paper Co is that they offer their stamps in self inking or wood mounted so for those who have a preference you can get exactly what they want. And while I don’t have one of their stamps (yet, hint hint!) I’ve heard rave reviews over and over again in our common business groups on Facebook so I know that the quality is exceptional!

Seasonal Meal Planning Journal – Natasha Red – $25

I might have started drooling over this journal when I first pulled it up online. Not only is it gorgeous but the concept behind it is brilliant! Making dinner is consistently one of my least loved parts of being a grown up but I think that this journal might just make it a little bit better. This journal comes with 52 meal planning prompted pages that are perforated to pull out and stick to the fridge. It also has 52 grocery list sheets to keep your list in one place. What’s in Season lists and 16 favorite recipes section for each season also make this journal incredibly thoughtful and unique. It’s a perfect bound (that means it has a squared off binding) 6×9″ journal that might just make me happier to make a grocery list each week.

Dots and Stripes Birthday and Anniversary Calendar – Polka Dot Paper Company – $15

We can all agree that Facebook has changed the face of birthday’s. Where we used to only hear from a few people on our birthday’s, now we’re inundated all day with well wishes from those that we’re close to and those that we haven’t seen in 15 years. With all of that “remembering” when someone takes the time to send you a birthday card in the mail it means even more than it did before Facebook birthdays. And for those who aren’t on Facebook, or those who check the actual app rarely (ahem, me, ahem), even birthdays that we should be aware of sometimes slip off our radar. That’s why this perpetual calendar is such a great idea. You can go through your existing calendar once and write everyone’s birthday down. Maybe check a few of those that you care about on Facebook and write their birthday’s down. Then set this down next to your To Do List planner and you’ll know what birthdays are coming for the entire month at just a glance! And no need to rewrite them every year in your planner since this calendar is good forever. I love this idea and have one already that I dearly love.

Handwritten Heritage Milestones – Tales of a Peanut – $40

This is another product that any paper lover will adore. These sets were created to help the busy mom make time to write letters to her children. Each set focuses on a different time period in a child’s life – from their time in utero to their first years as a parent. With fourteen different writing prompts, these sets take the pressure off of coming up with what to write about and lets moms focus on what to write. Printed on dreamy acid free and archival paper, those who value the written word and beautiful presentation will enjoy getting to spend the time writing in each set. Gift a paper loving adult with a set or get a set now and give your children the gift of a lifetime by presenting them with a completed set of letters for Christmas. I can guarantee that this is one labor of love that you and your children will never regret.

Wedding Anniversary Collection – Sylvia Stremming Designs – $49

While the Handwritten Heritage sets are written for the future, this wedding anniversary memory book is meant to help you capture the special moments of your marriage as they happen. This Anniversary Memory book is a gorgeous silver and white and comes with its own white and silver storage box. With pages to record wedding memories, honeymoon memories, and thoughts of what you did on anniversary’s one through twenty-five, this album would be the perfect gift for anyone who wants to remember the special moments of each year of their marriage. This would be an especially great Christmas gift for anyone who is engaged or newly married.

You Make Me Brave Journal – Words Worth Noting – $13.50

Those who love paper usually love writing as well so what better gift to give than a beautiful moleskine journal for them to record their thoughts. This journal is made special by the beautiful hand lettering on the cover. Not only is it available in the verses shown in the listing, but you can also request a custom journal with your favorite (or the gift recipients favorite) verse or quote on it. Moleskine is a rich, dreamy texture that holds up really well and with 80 white lined pages, this journal will last for a while.

Daily Journal in Acrylic Box – Tisa’s Creations – $48

As I’m writing this gift guide I realized that most of these items focus on introspective pursuits such as writing letters or journaling. This product takes the spirit of that and gives it a little twist with bright colors, fun patterns, and a clear acrylic box to hold it all in. Instead of spending a lot of time writing down memories, this journal simply wants you to jot a quick note for every day of the year. The more years you use it the more memories you’ll remember as you read through what you did on that day in years past. It’s a Timehop for your thoughts! And the acrylic box is so adorable that you won’t mind leaving it out at your home command center so that you won’t forget to write a small sentence about this day as you get ready for bed.

Faber-Castell LOOM Ballpoint Pen – Ace & Bear – $28 (it’s on sale right now though for $20!)

All this gorgeous stationery is kind of wasted if you’re just writing on it with a regular pen from Target. That’s where this LOOM ballpoint pen comes in. It’s sleek metallic look is gorgeous and makes it easy to pick up the pen and write. And with the fine rings of the matte chrome plated grip section and a slight curve this pen won’t make your pen hurt from spending too much time writing. I’ve also been told by a very reliable source that this pen has the best ink flow of almost any out there so don’t forget about how important not having smudges or drips when you’re writing!

Scripture Card Set – House Plus Love – $24.95

These sweet scripture cards might become my go-to gift because they would be perfect for just about anyone. With a gorgeous color palette that is both traditional and trendy at the same time, these 52 cards will help anyone spend more time soaking up God’s word. And while some scripture cards that I’ve seen are small, these are a generous 5×5″ side which would easily fit into a standard picture frame that you can find at Hobby Lobby to make this present even more perfect.

PS If you know a paper lover or organizer that is building a house, make sure you consider the House Plus Love Design Binder. Honestly, I’d love it just to organize everything from my house now but it would be especially perfect for those just embarking on the home building journey!

My OliveBox – OliveBox – $25/mo or $35 for a single box

Last but most certainly not least is a subscription to OliveBox. OliveBox is a monthly box delivery that is chock full of items that a paper lover would adore. The products are curated around a theme each month and are delivered right to the door of the recipient. Not only does OliveBox feature some of the best in their monthly subscription boxes, but you can also purchase a single box or a gift membership if you’re wanting to give the subscription for Christmas.

I might have waxed poetic about a few of these but they are just so precious in my heart. And the fact that they’re on dreamy paper doesn’t hurt either. And I’ll go on record saying that I would be exponentially happy if any of these items showed up under my tree this year! If one of these suggestions isn’t quite right for what you’re looking for I encourage you to browse through the selections of these shops. They are all packed with gorgeous products that would make wonderful gifts for those you love this holiday season.

I would also encourage you to pin, share, tweet, email, whatever you do about this post and the other gift guides so that others can find out about these amazing shops and products! I’d love to hear from you so let me know if I’m missing something or if you think one of these is a gift that you’ll definitely be gifting this year!

Gift Guides

11 Holiday Gifts To Get You In The Spirit

I love supporting small businesses. By shopping small you not only help a real person in a direct and tangible way, but you’re usually getting a very high quality product. I’ve done gift guides in the past but have never asked for submissions. So this year I reached out to some of the wonderfully creative women that I’ve been getting to know over in some Facebook groups and asked them for suggestions of products to include. I was blown away by all the amazing products that I knew nothing about!

I’ve gone through all of their submissions as well as some of my favorite items to create seven different gift guides that I’ll be sharing between today and next Tuesday. Hopefully these guides will give you some new ideas for gifts and will show you ways that you can support women entrepreneurs who are working hard to create beautiful, quality products that they love while also helping support their families!

Let’s get to it! Today I’m sharing 11 holiday gifts that are all holiday themed. These gifts will get you in the spirit of the season that is to come. And, if you shop early, you’ll get to enjoy them during the season as well!

Christmas Return Address Stamp – Fairmont and Grove – $24.95+

This Christmas themed return address stamp would be perfect to take one of the aspects of Christmas cards off of your shoulders. You can customize the text and choose whether you want a wooden stamp or a self inking stamp. I love the daintiness of this design, it would be perfect to stamp your cards with this year.

Glory Art Print – Tales of a Peanut – $12+

One way that I like to decorate my home for the holidays is with art that is centered around the season. This print comes in gold or silver foil or digitally printed and would be the perfect print to slip in a frame for an easy update for the holidays. I love the way that this print reminds you to worship and marvel at the holiness of the Christmas season.

Christmas Keepsake Planner – One Swell Studio – $16

Stress and the holidays seem to go together but this planner wants to remedy that. With 60 pages of organized goodness to help you keep up with your Christmas card address list, the gifts you’re buying, as well as those special memories that you make each day. You will find everything you need to make your holiday a breeze with this planner. I love the beautiful graphics and all of the spaces to organize just make my heart sing.

Fall On Your Knees – House of Belonging – $125

You might not be able to get this beautiful piece of art before Christmas, but if you go ahead and order it you’ll be ready for next year. Or hang it year round to remind you of the miracle of Christ’s birth! I love the distressed finished of this hand painted sign and the fact that you can pick the color of the background and letters as well as the frame.

Monogrammed Santa Bag – Little Lang’s – $25

This monogrammed bags will be perfect for your kids to haul their gifts home from Grandma’s on Christmas day or to help them feel like Santa when they walk into a family gathering bearing all the gifts. With options for boys and girls and free monogramming, these bags will be a hit. I love the fun patterns and always love a monogram.

Rustic Christmas Wreath – Pink Slip Inspiration – $23+

This wreath isn’t guaranteed for Christmas delivery but it would look beautiful all winter long. The initial on it makes it more personal than something you could pick up elsewhere. And the beauty with the Pink Slip Inspiration wreaths is that you can purchase one piece of the wreath or all of it. And they sell the pieces to transform your simple grapevine wreath for every season. I love the rustic but refined look of the greenery and burlap mix and the crisp initial just completes the beautiful look.

Merry Alabama Christmas – Thimblepress – $18+

Kristen Ley of Thimblepress is huge in the paper industry and she doesn’t disappoint with her Christmas collections. I’m partial to the Merry Alabama Christmas design and the napkins, coasters, and drink stirrers that it comes on. But if you don’t live in Alabama, they offer lots of other locations in the same style. And all of the items (coasters, napkins, and stirrers) are stamped with metallic gold which couldn’t be hotter right now. I love the idea of celebrating the holidays with festive napkins that are even more personal than generic holiday greetings.

Tis the Season to be Jolly Wine Tags – Write Away – $18

I often find myself taking bottles of wine to friends and hostesses throughout the holiday season. These wine tags would be the perfect accessory for a bottle since they’ll stay put and identify your gift and you can write a small note on the back. I love the fun polka dots and the retro design.

Merry Christmas Y’all Coasters – Paper Snob Shop – $24

The holidays are full of surprises, but one surprise that you don’t want is a drink ring left on your grandmother’s antique side table. You can keep spreading the cheer and avoiding furniture disasters with these festive coasters. The classic colors and traditional design will go with most any other Christmas decorations and the large size will accommodate even large coffee mugs. And you know I love the “y’all” added to the design; it makes it in my opinion.

Merry & Bright Melamine Tray – Pencil Shavings Studio – $32

For casual gatherings you don’t really want to bring out the fine china serving dishes. Which make fun and festive melamine trays like this one the perfect go-to piece in the kitchen. It’s dishwasher safe but also won’t break or chip if your guests are a little rough with it. And the bright colors and fun design will look beautiful even if the cookies are gone. This would also make a great teacher gift or gift for the neighbors. I love the rounded shape that makes the tray a little different from other melamine trays.

Rustic Tree Ornament – Karama Collection – $15

This ornament is gorgeous and is made from recycled wood from a dhow boat. Which means nothing to me but knowing what I know about Karama means that it’s one of a kind and hand made. This ornament would look beautiful on any tree and I guarantee that every time you look at it you’ll smile thinking of the artisan in Africa who made that ornament and how your purchase helped them provide for their family. I love the uniqueness of the wood contrasted with the traditional tree shape.

There you have it. My favorite holiday gifts to get you in the right mindset as the season starts. I think that any of these items would make the perfect addition to your Christmas traditions. Think I missed something? See something you love? I’d love to know about! Let me know in the comments or join in the conversation on Instagram! And you can support all of these makers by buying in their shops or by sharing this post and their products on social media. Please use the buttons below to share on any (or all!) of your favorite social media channels!

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Last Minute Gifts for Mom

In case you’ve forgotten, Mother’s Day is Sunday. And it would be a really, really good idea to get your Mom something special this year. After all, she did sacrifice her body for you not to mention basically all of her energy and free time while you were growing up. Grin. So, in case you haven’t gotten her something yet, here are a few gifts that you can still have ready to go for Sunday! Some of these links are affiliate links and you can read all about my policies for those on my link/review disclosure page.

Women Are Scary by Melanie Dale

I am trying to wait patiently to read this book until I save up some “pin money” but I’ve heard wonderful things about it. And most any Mom can tell you that making Mom friends is hard! You can get it from Amazon and have it sent right to her and print her out the copy of the cover to give her on Sunday.

Monogrammed Floppy Hat

I can almost guarantee you that there’s someplace in your town that sells a monogrammed floppy hat like this. (If you’re local to me, check out Mint Julep Monograms.) They might not be able to get it monogrammed for you in time for Sunday but you can purchase it and give it to her and let her know that you wanted to let her pick out her font and thread colors but you’ve already paid for the monogram at the shop.

You will probably be headed to Target (or some other store) between now and Sunday, so why don’t you pick up a package of cardstock and print out a beautiful printable or two for your Mom? You can even grab a frame and have it framed for her! Here are some of my favorites.

Paper & Oats Garden Planning Kit – $7

Printable Card for Children to Color from One Swell Studio – FREE

Kaitlin Goodey Macarons print – FREE

Stephanie Creekmur Mother’s Day Download – FREE

Or a gift card so that she can shop for herself is never a bad idea! And these days you can get gift cards to pretty much anywhere! Some of my favorite places to receive gift cards to are Chloe + Isabel, Joss and Main, Amazon, and Dunkin Donuts. Any of her favorite local haunts would be great choices for gift cards as well — just make sure you’re giving something that she would want and use, not something that you want her to use or that she’ll end up using for the family!

And my last idea is one that keeps on giving. Give her a subscription to filled.life! This is a monthly subscription crate that is filled with products to help you grow in your relationship with Christ and help you minister to others. It sounds amazing and it’s definitely on my Mother’s Day wish list!

If you’ve already purchased your Mother’s Day gifts, let me know what you got! And, if you haven’t, I’d love to know what you’re about to run out and get to honor your Mom! They do so much for us, let’s show them how much we care this year.

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