This post on Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Budget is sponsored by Babbleboxx.
As a mom, do you ever find it hard to share what you’d like as a gift? I definitely have a hard time telling my family what I’d like when they ask for ideas. I also struggle finding things for my mom, too. Maybe the mom in your life is artsy, loves sparkly things. enjoys a good cup of coffee, relaxes with wine, or maybe she needs a much needed break. Whatever the interests she has, there’s something here for you!
Watercolor Life: 40 Joy-Filled Lessons to Spark Your Creativity by Emma Block
Mom life is a pretty busy life. Sometimes, it’s nice to just slow down and start a new relaxing hobby. Watercolor Life: 40 Joy-Filled Lessons to Spark Your Creativity by Emma Block teaches the versatility of watercolors with 50 gorgeously illustrated lessons. It’s calming and allows moms to have something just for themselves. This book is great for beginners or those experienced in watercolor! Emma has step-by-step lessons to help mom inspire confidence and creativity. It’s a wonderful Mother’s Day gift idea for the mom that loves art, slowing down, or just wants to pick up a new hobby.
Instant Solo Single Serve Coffee Maker
Does the mom in your life run on caffeine? Getting everything done on the to-do list can be tiring! A coffee to start the day, a coffee as a pick-me-up, or coffee to round out the night is never a bad idea! This is a Mother’s Day gift idea that mom will use daily! The Instant Solo Single Serve Coffee Maker has 2-in-1 Functionality and is compatible with K-Cup® pods or your own ground coffee (with the included reusable pod.) The reusable pod and pre-infuse cycle soak grounds before brewing to produce a more flavorful cup of coffee. It’s also super slim, brews a cup in just 90 seconds, and even fits travel mugs. The Instant Solo Single Serve Coffee Maker is on sale at Target through 5/7!
BIOTOP Professional 911 Quinoa Series
Does the mom in your life enjoy going to the salon? Or maybe she doesn’t have time to go as often as she likes? BIOTOP Professional is a family-owned global professional hair treatment brand that offers luxurious in-salon and at-home treatments to help keep hair healthy, manageable, soft, smooth and shiny. The 911 Quinoa Series is great for all hair types to help replenish moisture, shine, essential proteins and amino acids, while reducing flyaways and split ends. The natural superfood Quinoa has the same 9 essential amino acids as human hair. Quinoa Proteins in these products penetrate and bond to the hair, with long-lasting results. Grab mom the BIOTOP Professional 911 Quinoa Revitalizing Shampoo, Conditioner, Serum, and Hair Mask for a perfect Mother’s Day gift idea that she will love! It’s such a wonderful gift that mom can use to invest in herself to feel as beautiful as she is. Use code BIOTOPMOM for 20% off til 5/7.
Sparkletini by Verdi
Still not sure what to get as a Mother’s Day gift? Gift mom a bottle of Sparkletini by Verdi and take her out for brunch! It’s the perfect Mother’s Day gift idea! Sparkletini are a line of naturally fruit flavored sparkling Italian spumantes that range from strawberry, raspberry, peach, watermelon, and green apple. My favorite is the Strawberry Sparkletini! The Strawberry Sparkletini is 5% ABV, light, semi-sweet, cool and refreshing, all while made with all natural strawberry fruit flavor. It also has a patented resealable cork closure to keep it sparkling for up to 7 days, just in case! Enjoy your time with mom and don’t forget to give her a toast!
Helzberg Diamonds Diamond Initial Pendant
Moms deserve to be celebrated with a little sparkle, right? Helzberg Diamonds is helping mark this Mother’s Day with a beautiful piece that I plan to wear throughout the year and will hopefully pass down one day! The Diamond Initial Pendant in 10k white gold is a versatile piece that contains 37 round single cut diamonds (approx. 1/7 total carat weight) with a 16-18 inch 10 karat white gold, adjustable rope chain. It is such a beautiful piece! Helzberg Diamonds has so many different Mother’s Day gift ideas to personalize with price points for every budget. Get in with the siblings, splurge on mom by yourself, or send this to your significant other- either way it’s an incredible gift.
Tree Hut Sugar Scrub + Whipped Body Butter
Have you tried Tree Hut products before? Everyone needs a spa experience at home, and Tree Hut Moroccan Rose Sugar Scrub and Whipped Body Butter do just that. The Moroccan Rose Sugar Scrub is made with Sugar, Shea Butter, and natural oils. It smells like a warm, romantic, and floral with Bergamot, Tea Rose, and Amber. It’s heavenly! Moroccan Argan Oil helps to improve skin elasticity, balance and help hydrate dry skin with lipids, fatty acids and vitamin E. It’s also got Rosehip Oil to help give mom that radiant glow. She will have the smoothest skin after scrubbing her body- promise!The Moroccan Rose Whipped Body Butter is perfect post- Sugar Scrub. It has a lightweight, airy, whipped formula that deeply moisturizes without feeling greasy. It’s also paraben free, vegan, sulfate free, alcohol free, and contains no formaldehyde donors. I love that so much! It is a match made in heaven with the sugar scrub and a wonderful Mother’s Day gift idea. I won’t tell though if you decide to keep it for yourself!
With so many gift options for all kinds of budgets, which Mother’s Day gift idea will you be getting?
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This post on Must Have Pet Products for Dogs is sponsored by Babbleboxx.
When Mathew and I got married, we couldn’t imagine life without a dog. We both grew up having family dogs, and it was the perfect way to add to our family as newlyweds. Now, over 10 years later, our family has 3 dogs! It’s been a wild ride, but we love the joy that our dogs have brought us. With each new season, we enjoy buying new things for the dogs to enjoy, and I wanted to share some of those with you today! These must-have pet products for dogs are perfect for any dog-lover that wants to spoil their pooch.
Natural Care
Natural Care is on a mission to help the pets and the humans who love them live their absolute best life, together. They use hard-working ingredients in nature (like activated charcoal, clove oil, pumpkin, aloe vera, and lavender) to offer proof-positive ways to protect your pets and the spaces you share. We’ve used their products for years and have never been disappointed. Natural Care+ Activated Charcoal Odor Neutralizing Dog Shampoo pairs the power of activated charcoal and patented odor eliminating technology to absorb and remove impurities in the skin and coat while neutralizing hard-to-remove odors. Ahsoka is a big dog and loves mud, dirt, so I’m always grateful to have this shampoo in our cabinet! If you’ve got a dog that loves the outdoors or just needs a good shampoo to stay fresh, this is our pick!We also got Natural Care+ Aches-PLUS Chewables for discomfort associated with regular exercise and normal daily activity. Our dog, Pearl, is 10 years old and I love knowing this can help her feel comforted. It has a soothing mix of Pineapple Bromelain, White Willow Bark, and Yucca Root to help ease aches caused by exercise. It doesn’t have any synthetic pain relievers in it, so it’s safe for dogs to take daily. If you have an older dog or an active dog, you’ll want to keep these handy.Last Summer we grabbed Natural Care+ Flea & Tick Wipes and they’re a staple in our house now during the spring and summer months. They’re created from a blend of Certified Natural Peppermint Oil and Eugenol (from Clove) to kill fleas and ticks. We pair it with the Natural Care+ Flea & Tick Leave-in Foam depending on which dog we are putting them on! It makes protecting from fleas and ticks so easy, and they smell good too. If you have a dog that doesn’t like baths these are definite must have pet products for your dogs.
Multipet Dog Toys
Every few months I go through our dog toy bin and take out toys that have been “overly loved” and swap them for new ones. The dogs get so excited! I frequently get dog toys from Multipet because they test their products for safety, durability, and a tail wag of approval. Multipet toys are absolute must have pet products for any pet home.Pearl is our smallest dog (and the oldest). She loves the Pacifier Pal dog toy to keep her active and engaged. It has a latex pacifier that squeaks and is attached to an adorable plush duck. The duck crinkles in the body and a squeaks in the head. The different sounds and textures let her cuddle, toss, and shake the toy. It’s perfect for a small or medium sized dog for hours of fun! You can get the Pacifier Pal as a cow, duck, giraffe, elephant and pig.Ahsoka has been playing with the Multipet Ice Cream Truck dog toy lately. She loves playing fetch in the back yard with it! This toy is great for a bigger dog- the size of this toy makes it easier for them to pick up, they’ll love the high-pitched sound the toy makes, and it’s just so dang cute! I’m really enjoying taking Ahsoka outside to play so she can get her energy out, and you will with your dog and this fun ice cream truck dog toy too!
eufy Pet Dog Camera
We recently got this eufy Pet Dog Camera for our dogs, and I’m obsessed with it. I know you will too! This isn’t just a regular pet monitoring camera- it does so much! There’s no subscription required and has on-device AI and local storage. What a HUGE plus, right? Also, the eufy Pet Dog Camera rotates 270° so you can see more and have no trouble in finding your dog on camera. Even better? It is able to toss treats to your dog using 3 different distances. Isn’t that amazing? Winky is a huge fan of the camera and loves when treats are thrown to her. Who could blame her? If you miss your pet while you’re at work or running errands, this is a really fun product to have in your home. You can grab this must have pet product for dogs on Amazon. Use code eufypet30 for an extra $10 during the promotional period (4/18-4/24.)
Pioneer Pet Drinking Fountain + Pick Up Bags
It gets SO hot in Texas, but my dogs really enjoy playing outside. To cool dogs down during those hot days, I found this Pet Drinking Fountain from Pioneer. The dogs love it! The Elevated Vortex drinking fountain for medium and large dogs creates a “vortex” that pulls down any hair or debris from the bowl and adds oxygen into the water. Keep the fountain inside or take it outside when playing, and your dogs can have super fresh water to cool off. It’s an innovative must have pet product for dogs of all kinds!Not to be left behind (ha!), Pioneer also has Unscented Pick Up Bags that are going along with us on every single neighborhood walk. Because they have a drawstring, they’re so much easier to use than other pick up bags. Just put your hand in the bag, pick up waste, and pull the string shut. No need to worry about touching any of the mess. It’s definitely a game changer and they fit into any pick up bag holder. For both of these products and more, get 10% off pioneerpet.com using code summer10.
We love every single pet product here. We hope you and your pets enjoy them too! They’re all must haves in our home, and you’ll quickly see why once you get them!
Which must have pet product is on your list to grab?
This post on Must-Have Home Office Essentials is sponsored by Babbleboxx.
I never imagined I would work from home. Addie’s health issues in her NICU days caused me to step back from teaching and I had to reevaluate what I would do for a living. After allowing blogging to fill in that gap, I became a freelance blogger and writer. Over time, that love of writing grew and I found myself working towards writing my book series, Authentically Addie. I love the flexibility that working from home has allowed me, and it’s been an absolute blessing as my full time job these past 7 years. While working from home allows me flexibility, I can always use help with productivity because of our busy schedule. I’ve found a handful of must-have home office essentials that have made my days easier, and I wanted to share them with you!
Cricut
I have had my eye on a Cricut machine for many years now. I love feeding my creativity and getting a Cricut is a fun way for me to do that for my book business. The Cricut Explore 3 is one of my favorite home office essentials. You can cut, draw, score, and more with faster speed and precision. It’s actually 2x faster than its predecessor! I’ve been having fun making stickers, signs, shirts, and more with my Cricut Explore 3 using materials from cardstock, vinyl and iron-on, to glitter paper & bonded fabric. This product is absolutely THE must-have home office essential for everyone.
Levenger
As a blogger and author, I am always writing things down. Whether it’s writing down a new business contact’s email or phone number, scribbling ideas down for my next book, or making a quick to-do list, I always like having some kind of paper and pen in my purse just in case I need. I have loved using my Levenger Carrie Leather Pen Case and TrueWriter Classic Sparkle Rollerball Pen to jot things down. With a perfectly weighted pen, 3×5 notecards, and a beautifully made leather case, this set is perfectly purse-sized so you don’t forget a thing! Don’t forget this home office essential- it has been SO helpful with all my ideas!
G-SHOCK
I’m no stranger to G-SHOCK watches. I have several and just love them! The new GMAS2100-4A is slim, stylish, and lightweight, while being durable enough to withstand my hectic life. This pale pink with rose gold accents is my absolute favorite, especially because it complements my wedding ring. Whether you’re working from home, chasing kids, running to a meeting, or anything else- this watch is perfect for all of it!
Twelve South
My days consist of many Zoom calls, FaceTime conversations, recording video content, and more, and I’m really grateful I got a HoverBar Duo for our house. It’s definitely one home office essential not to miss! The HoverBar Duo is an adjustable stand that frees your hands so you can do more with your iPad. The HoverBar Duo has multiple points of adjustment allow you to set it at exactly the right height for you and has both a weighted desktop base and a shelf clamp to give you a ton of options for where you can use your device. The best part is that it’s compatible with all iPads, iPhones, and any other tablet or mobile phone that fit in the clip! Get 15% off HoverBar Duo at twelvesouth.com now through June 30th! Just use discount code HoverBar at checkout.
Which is your favorite home office essential?
This blog post on New Years Eve Countdown Bags is sponsored by Walmart+.
Anyone else ready for 2022? Our family loves looking towards the future for new things ahead, and we can’t wait to celebrate the new year. Some years our family stays home, and other years we get to spend time with loved ones out of town. Several years Addie has stayed awake to see the New Year ball drop, and some years she and Lawson have fallen asleep super early. We have plans to enjoy a fun night with family, and I wanted to share what I’m bringing along for the kids in our family- New Years Eve Countdown Bags! I got everything for the bags from Walmart thanks to Walmart+ and we are ready to celebrate!
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I love having my Walmart+ membership and have had it for about a year and a half. With the busyness of the holidays, it’s been especially helpful so I can help make the most out of everyday moments, or go all out with fun holiday planning. I’m really excited to share our countdown bags with you all with everything I bought using our Walmart+ membership. All I needed to do was take a few moments to find what I needed on the website, ordered it, and had it delivered at my door for free ($35 order min. Restrictions apply.) It’s been such a helpful membership to save time and money while making our lives less stressful.
So, what are countdown bags?
Starting at 7 pm, our family will be kicking off the festivities for New Years Eve. The women in our family love to make a delicious Mexican treat, bunuelos, while the men in the family usually watch football. The kids? They love playing together, but I thought it would be fun to bring along these New Years Eve countdown bags so they have something to look forward to each hour. Each bag is to be opened on the hour with new goodies to enjoy.
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What goes in the New Years Eve Countdown bags?
The possibilities are endless for the New Years Eve Countdown Bags, but I ordered 6 different themed things from Walmart+ for the 6 hours. 7:00 pm- Party Hats! What’s a party without party hats? Big kids can wear them as they come, and little kids can decorate hats with stickers or markers. Either way, it’s a great way to kick off the countdown!8:00 pm- S’mores time! With a fire going outside, the kids will happily enjoy getting sticky with s’mores. I grabbed graham crackers, campfire marshmallows, and chocolate bars to put in this bag. Don’t forget roasting sticks too! 9:00 pm- Cider for all! Grab the Martinelli’s and gold cups out of this New Years Eve Countdown Bag and enjoy an early toast in case kids start to get sleepy. It’s a great way to toast to the night so little ones can get to bed, while big kids stay up.10:00 pm- Get the glow! I love this glow stick party set and threw a bunch of different glow sticks in the bag for all the kids to enjoy. Also a great way to keep kids safe while outside, so people can see them. It’s a win-win!11:00 pm- Party poppin! Get the kids excited for all the fun by giving them some party poppers in this New Years Eve Countdown bag to enjoy. I love the little party poppers for younger kids and the champagne bottle poppers for older ones.12:00 am- Sparkle into the New Year! While fireworks go off everywhere, give the kids this bag and let them (carefully and with supervision) enjoy sparklers! It’s the best way to end a night full of memories- the fun end and beginning of a year to remember.
We hope you all have a wonderful New Year together and enjoy these New Years Eve Countdown Bags with goodies filled from Walmart+! I’m so excited for not only my kids, but my little cousins to enjoy each bag as we get closer to the new year. These countdown bags are an easy way to make the day special, without the stress of going in store to shop thanks to having a Walmart+ membership!
Want to see all the other ways we’ve used our Walmart+ membership? Don’t miss the archives!
The following post on Unique Christmas Gifts for Dads is sponsored by Babbleboxx.
Do you struggle with finding the perfect gift for the dad in your life? It can be so hard sometimes! I always find myself scouring aisles trying to find the perfect gift for the men I love. This year, I’ve found some really unique Christmas gifts from some amazing brands. If you’re like me and don’t get to see your family on Christmas day this year, there’s still time to order your gifts!
Sugarlands Distilling Company Moonshine
Sugarlands Distilling Company in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is a craft distillery producing award-winning moonshine, Appalachian Sippin’ Cream, and Roaming Man Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey. The distillery is popular and guests are invited to taste samples, take behind-the-scenes tours, and more. If you’ve got a dad in your life that enjoys a good drink, their Silver Cloud Tennessee Sour Mash and Appalachian Apple Pie Moonshine are wonderful! They’re great gifts to give alongside a decanter and whiskey stones. The Silver Cloud combines the sweetness of fresh Tennessee corn and cane sugar, and the award-winning Apple Pie moonshine is made with green apple flavor with a sweet caramel taste. I have a feeling we’ll be gifting this to my brother-in-law because he loves a good drink when friends come by!
Baldies
Baldies offers bald men a line of natural, high-quality grooming products specifically formulated to meet their unique needs. Baldies is the first Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand to make organic avocado oil and natural clays the foundation of their products. I love the Baldies Shower Bar 001 and the Baldies Shave Bar 002 as unique Christmas gifts for dads, like my father-in-law. The Baldies Shower Bar 001 is a shampoo and body soap combination made with organic avocado oil and natural French green clay. Men like easy things and it’s the perfect shampoo, washing, and shaving bar without drying out scalp and skin. The Baldies Shave Bar 002 is ideal as a head or face shave bar and gently exfoliates the skin with each use. I am excited for my father-in-law to try them! Use code BABBLE for 20% off from 12/10/2021 through 12/31/2021.
Earth Elements
Mathew earned a new position this year, and is always running around from the office to see different clients. Earth Elements was created as naturally-minded footwear, and I’m excited to give Mathew some new shoes for Christmas. Earth Elements shoes give all-day comfort and support and are made with recycled materials and sustainable processes. I got Mathew a pair of the Berkley shoes. They’re sporty, casual, and really sharp. Berkley’s are a fancy looking shoe with the sole of a sneaker. Literally perfect for him and a great unique Christmas gift for dads that are on-the-go! Get 20% off Earth Elements with code BOXX20. (expires 12/31/22)
Hopefully these unique Christmas gifts for dads inspire you to find something for the dad in your life if you haven’t yet. Christmas is just a few days away, but these gifts are worth the wait! Mathew and I wish you all a Merry Christmas. We hope you all have lots of time with those you love. Looking for more gift ideas? Don’t miss the gift archives!
