joe’s top + tie + pants + shoes  |  my dress

CHRISTMAS EVE is 6 WEEKS from today!! Can you even believe it?! If you’ve been joining us all week, we’ve been tackling gift guides for everyone on your list to get your shopping done nice and early. Trust me, you’ll love it when you are done and get to actually enjoy the holiday season! So far we’ve covered in-laws + parents, non-toy gifts for kids, and teen girls! Check them out if you haven’t already because they have some amazing ideas you’ll love! Today we are highlighting what for me is one of the trickiest of all. THE GUYS! They never say what they want…and I don’t want to settle for boring. So I quizzed Joe, did my research and asked you guys for your best ideas, and we put together 20 + ideas the guys will love!

yeti  |  drone  |  wallet  |  socks  |  watch band  |  slippers  |  leatherman  |  legos  |  beanie  |
phone case  |  bug a salt  |  grilling tools  |  portable charger

:: TOP 14 TRIED + TRUE FAVORITES

: Yeti – I got this for Joe last year and I will say it was one of my biggest gift wins in our marriage. Haha! He absolutely loves it!!! We love using it for road trips because it keeps things icy cold but doesn’t take up our whole trunk space either.

: Drone – Let’s be honest. Most of our guys are just like big kids really, so we had to include a few toys! A drone is the perfect grown up “man toy” for the guys.

: Wallet – Now at first look a wallet might seem a little  boring, but sometimes we have to go the practical route and get them things they really need too. My favorite way to put a fun spin on this idea is by filling it with gift cards to some of their favorites. Maybe his favorite gas station to grab a drink on the way to work, or your favorite restaurant for date night. Just a fun simple way to spice it up.

: Socks – I know another practical one, but everyone needs socks! This one would work great as a stocking stuffer. If you want to put a fun spin on it, you could get them a sock box subscription that comes with a few fun pairs of your style every month!

: Watch Band – They tend to keep it a little less obvious than us, but I promise guys like to accessorize too! A great feature of the Apple Watch is that you can kind of personalize it to your style by switching up your watch band. Colors + even materials can be switched to make it more you.

: Slippers – Winter is cold around here so we are all about nice cozy feet! I think slippers are typically thought of for us girls, but we forget the guys feet get cold too! I love gifting good quality slippers to my dad or father in law and Joe loves his!

: Leatherman – This little gadget is the ultimate man present. If the guys on your list don’t have one, get one! They come in handy when you least expect it and are so nice to have on hand for emergencies too!

: LEGOS – Just like I mentioned above, shopping for guys can be just as fun as shopping for kids! We love legos in our house, Joe included! Usually the guys just get stuck with the job of assisting the kids, when we all know they want to take over and build something themselves. So why not snag them one of these more high tech advanced sets to get in on the fun?!

: Beanie – Guys might not have a lot of clothes on their wish list, but a beanie is one you can’t go wrong on. I love this idea for brothers/brother in laws/guy friends that you aren’t getting super personal gift for, but still want to get something they will use and love. They’ve gotta stay warm too!

: Phone Case – I have shared my love for Loopy Cases at least a million times, but lets add one more because it is SUCH a great gift for anyone on your list, including the guys. Not only do the protect your phone, but they give you the option of being hands free so you can carry more without your phone in the way. And I promise they have plenty of “manly” styles. And as always, you can use code KAILEE10 for 10% off 1 and KAILEE15 for 15% off 2 or more.

: Bug A Salt – We included this one in last years mens gift guide, and could not believe the response! So many of you snagged it for your guys and reported back that it was their favorite gift! So of course we had to include it again! Again it is the ultimate toy for grown ups, and you get the bonus of your house being bug free!

: Grilling Tools – If your guy is anything like Joe, he loves his grill! A lot of times we get stuck thinking of the huge gifts, like the grill, and forget about the accessories! Grilling tools are the perfect gift for a man that likes to bbq, and you get to benefit from the yummy food he makes!

: Portable Charger – This is another one that I’ve shared in about 100 different gift guides for every holiday out there, but it is because it is that good. If there is a person out there you are shopping for that doesn’t have this portable charger, this is what they need! It can charge your phone around 6 times before needing to charge again and is such an awesome peace of mind to have with you, especially while traveling.

: Car Detail – Is there anyone that doesn’t love a clean car?! Scheduling a car detail is basically the perfect gift for anyone on your list, especially your guy. We love using Fresh Detail because not only do they do an incredible job (check out their before and afters), they come right to your house!! So you aren’t sitting around in a shop somewhere thinking of all the things you could be doing while you wait.

hudson’s similar top + pants  |  houston’s top + similar jacket + pants  |
joe’s top + tie + pants + shoes

:: EXPERIENCES

If you are like me, sometimes you feel like the guys already have everything they could possibly need. That is why I love to go for the gift of experiences. Plan something they will love that they wouldn’t normally treat themselves too!

: Overnight with You – Schedule an overnight date with you! Don’t just give them a card that says let’s go on a date night, PLAN IT and just tell them they are coming! Check their work schedule, schedule a babysitter, book the hotel, dinner reservations, everything!! Zero work for them and a b break from real life they will love!

: Golf Trip with Boys – Another experience they will love! But don’t gift it as permission. Schedule it out for them! Maybe work with his buddies wives to make it a group gift they all get this year. Make reservations for them and plan it out!

: Year of Date Nights – This is one I LOVE to gift! If you know us, we really try hard to make date night a priority. And we are ok with just the dinner and dessert option. Think of how fun it would be to plan 12 dates out for the year where you do something else. Maybe you buy tickets for a concert in the summer, or an amusement park. Even if you can’t afford them all at once, just write the ideas in 12 envelopes and each month you have a fun out of the box date night planned together.

: Plan Something Out Of Your Norm – As we get old, sometimes we get a little boring. And a lot of the time our guys are the ones that are still kids at heart wanting to go and do/try all the things. Plan something for you to go together that HE LOVES that is more out of the norm for you. Basically his dream date night. Make it about him. Here are some ideas!

. ifly indoor sky diving . go shooting . axe throwing . race car driving . driving range . batting cages

: Tickets – Gift him tickets to an upcoming event he will love. Maybe it is tickets to watch his favorite team. Tickets for a band he love that is coming in to town. If you wanted to go bigger, you could make it a trip to the game instead. Our Boston trip to watch the Red Sox was SO much fun and was just a quick weekend together.

houston’s top + similar jacket + pants  |  joe’s top + tie + pants + shoes  |
harpers romper + shoes  |  my dress

Whether you are shopping for your hubby, boyfriend, son, brother, or dad…I hope this list helped spark the perfect gift idea for them! And if you have a genius idea I need to know about, leave it in the comments here or on Instagram so I can add it in!

:: GIFT GUIDES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS ::

The Ultimate Gift Guide For In-Laws + Parents

5 Non-Toy Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Love

13 Gift Ideas Your Teen Girls Will Love

The Kids Gift Guide: Tried + True Timeless Toys They’ll Love

photos : aubrey taiese 

hayden’s top + jeans  ||  harper’s socks + boots + bow  ||  hudson’s top + pants ||  planter

Happy Monday!! We are back at it this week with a few more Gift Guides to add to our Gift Guide Mania. If you missed out last week, you can scroll to the bottom of this post to be linked directly to all the guides we have featured so far! Trust me, you wanna check them out!! Today’s guide is one we got a ton of requests for, and was so fun to put together! We are talking all about Kids Toys. And IT IS GOOD! If you are looking for a copy + paste toy ad, you aren’t going to find it here. These are all tried + true, timeless things that will last your kids for years to come. We’ve included some of our very favorites + some new ideas the kids have on their lists this year + some amazing ideas from you guys! Check it all out below!

kickee pants  |  bow  |  tubby todd set  |  cuddle blanket  |  stuffed animal  |  book  |  doll  |  moccs  |  sound machine

:: BABY FAVORITES

I’m not gonna lie, putting together this category made me a little emotional. This year feels like we don’t have a baby anymore and it’s giving me all the feels. I couldn’t quite give it up, so I still put together a little round up of our favorite baby gifts!

: Kickee Pants – Kickee pants are the comfiest, stretchiest, cutest jammies in all the land! They are the first thing I put my babies in when they come home from the hospital, and basically what they live in.

: Baby Bling Bows – These bows have been my favorite for years and the only thing Harper wore the first couple years of her life! They are so cute and come in a million colors!

: Tubby Todd – Tubby Todd is hands down the very best and only stuff I’ll use on my kids skin. It makes their skin so soft, smells amazing, and is SO great for dry skin/eczema.

: Cuddle Blanket – These blankets from Oilo are SO SO soft. Like I want one in my size!! I love gifting these for baby showers. They have the cutest soft color patterns too.

: Stuffed Animal – Typically I am not a fan of stuffed animals. They just seem to equal clutter to me. But I will always make an exception for these darling JellyCats. They have a bunch of cute animals to choose from and it just doesn’t get sweeter than seeing your baby cuddle up with it.

: Book –  We love these books for baby. They have a cute animal attached and are always the sweetest little stories.

: Doll – If you have been following along for a while, you know of Harper’s love for these baby dolls. They are a plush doll and so cute!! Nice and light so they are easy for them to carry or snuggle up with.

: Moccs –My love for all things Freshly Picked started back when Hayden was a baby and we got our first pair of these moccs. The quality is amazing and they are so soft and flexible for their tiny feet.

: Sound Machine – This last one is just as much a gift for you as it is for baby. We have had this sound machine for years and years and absolutely love it! It has made it so our babies can sleep through noisy older siblings, h0tel noise when traveling, anything!! I promise you’ll thank me.

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balance bike  |  play kitchen + accessories  |  shopping cart  |  magformers  |  train set  |  cash register  |  plush baby doll  |  baby swing + stroller  |  magnetic blocks  |  “career” sets

:: TODDLER FAVORITES

Next up is the toddlers. They are so fun to shop for, because lets be honest, they get excited over EVERY LITTLE THING. When their face looks like Harper’s in these pictures over just seeing a wrapped present, you know you can’t lose. The items we picked for toddlers are truly our tried + true family favorites, some of which we have had since 13 year old Hunter was little. So you know the quality is there. I also try to get things that are open ended play and really encourage them to use their imagination.

: Balance Bike – I swear by using balance bikes to teach your kids to ride a bike. They are amazing and take so much of the stress out of it! I can’t believe Harper is already ready for this stage, but I am so excited for her to get this bike from Banwood Bikes. It is the cutest version of a balance bike I have ever seen. And the classic is to die for too!

: Play Kitchen – We absolutely LOVE this little play kitchen.The babies will play with it for hours and they love to pretend to be cooking when I am.  I love that it looks modern and matches my style because we keep it in our kitchen.

: Shopping Cart – This shopping cart is another one that has been so fun! It is worth the investment 100%. We bought it way back when Hunter was little (like 12 years ago) and it is still in amazing condition.

: Magformers – I love the creativity that these spark in my kids. They are easy to use for their little hands. I love that it encourages them to use their imaginations, practice colors, and fine motor skills. My babies love them but even the big kids still play with them.

: Career Sets – Ok I about died when I came across these and cannot wait to get them for Houston and Harper. Could you die over that little hair dresser set?! I absolutely love that these are going to spark the most fun imaginative play. They have a hair dresser, doctor, and cute mail man too.

: Train Set – I’ve always been a fan of a classic train set. It is such a great open ended toy where they just get to create the track and kind of their own little world. The kids will play with it for hours and the quality is so good it lasts for years.

: Cash Register – Another one all my kids have loved. They will pretend everything from being a grocery store, to working at Target, to having a drive thru restaurant, all because they have this little cash register. As they get older it is a great way to teach them about counting and money too.

: Baby Doll – This is has been hands down Harper’s favorite little toy since she was tiny. It is a plush baby doll that comes with little accessories so she can feel like a little mom. I love that it is lightweight for her to carry around, and soft so she can sleep with it.

: Baby Swing + Stroller – And you can’t have the cutest baby doll without the most adorable accessories. Harper LOVES this baby swing and stroller. She is such a little mama and I think being able to things just like you makes them feel so grown up. These are both super affordable and you cannot beat the quality.

: Magnetic Blocks – We just got these and all my kids love them. They are the perfect open ended blank slate toy to play with. They have used them to build little animals, buildings, even laid them out flat to drive little cars on. I love that they are magnetic so they aren’t as frustrated with things falling apart and again the quality is so good.

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laser guns  |  guitar  |  baseball mitt  |  gymnastics mat  |  projector  |  drone  |  headphones  |  camera  |  rip stick  |  magic kit  |  spot it  |  sewing machine  |  electric scooter  |  gel pens  |  freshly picked bag 

:: KIDS FAVORITES

Next up is kids and for some reason this year this was so much trickier for me. I think it is because my middle kids are at ages where they aren’t super little kid still, but not quite into the teen stuff either. I wanted to think of ideas that were timeless and encourage them to be active and creative. You guys had so many good ideas it was hard to narrow it down. These are our favorites BUT we’ve made a list of all your other suggestions below too!

: Laser Guns – These are so fun for the whole family! Basically an at home version of laser tag you are gonna love!

: Guitar + Lessons – This idea came from one of you and I love it!! A guitar  is such a great Christmas gift idea that they will love for years.

: Sports Gear – Gift them things they need for the sports they love. If you’ve got a baseball lover like Hudson maybe a new glove. If you’ve got a little gymnast, mats to practice at home are a great idea!

: Camera – If your kids are like mine, they love to take pictures of their little world. We love taking these cameras on trips to see things from their point of view and I think it really boosts their creativity and can encourage a love of photography down the road.

: Projector – This is a gift I’m getting for my kids this year that I’m so excited about. It is a little mini portable projector!! You can hook it up to your netflix account and stream shows, it comes with a lot of kid friendly content pre-loaded, and it even has a VR feature with games to play. They are going to love it and I love that it gets the family involved.

: Drone – These are such a fun spin on the “electronics” kids love, but getting them outside!! Hudson has his eye on one and even Joe thinks they look fun!

: Rip Stick – This one was another suggestion from you guys and looks so fun. It is like a skateboard but takes even more coordination. I love that it is something different and challenging, and that it takes them OUTSIDE!

: Headphones – You can’t go wrong with a good quality pair of headphones. We love these for traveling!

: Magic Kit – I thought this magic kit was such a fun out of the box idea. It is educational, but kind of in disguise so your kids will love it!

: Spot It – Our whole family LOVES this game! It is so simple to learn, even for toddlers and just competitive enough to make it fun. I love that it is just cards so you aren’t keeping track of a million pieces, and it makes it great for taking with you on the go.

: Sewing Machine – This sewing machine idea came from you guys and I love it!! I don’t know how I never thought of it. Learning to sew at a young age sparks so much creativity. I think it is something Hayden would love!

: Electric Scooter – My kids have these scooters and absolutely love them. It is like the grown up version of the micro scooter. They love taking them over to friends house to get their quicker and just riding around the neighborhood.

: Gel Pens – You can’t go wrong with new notebooks/coloring books and some fun gel pens. Something about having a new fresh set makes them want to color for hours!

: Freshly Picked Mini – You know my love for Freshly Picked! I love that they thought of the mini mamas out there and came out with these bags. They are the perfect size for girls to fill with all their treasures for your next shopping date and Hayden absolutely loves hers.

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:: ALL YOUR AMAZING SUGGESTIONS ::

Tickets – Sports Event or Concert

Gift Cards – Favorite Treat, Restaurant, Store

Custom Sports Equipment or Apparel

Hover Board

Air Soft Gun

4 wheeler

Experiences

Snowboard + Pass

Paintball Gun

Unicycle

Indoor Basketball Shooting Game

Metal Detector

Soccer Goal

Sign them up for a Sports Camp

Punch Pass to Airborne or somewhere similar

Roller Skates

Ice Cream Maker

Ballet Bar

American Girl Doll

Bead Kit

Smart Watch

Karaoke Machine

Vanity

Telescope/Science Kit

Dollhouse

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wallet  |  socks  |  lounger  |  gaming drone  |  skateboard  |  air pods  |  backpack  |  hat  |  sneakers  |  apple watch

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mascara + lip gloss  |  skincare + pmd  |  phone case  |  graphic tee  |  room decor  |  journal  |  jewelry  |  vans  |  hydroflask  |  camera

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Hopefully all these ideas help spark something perfect for all the kids on your list!! We had so much fun putting it together for you and hearing all your fun ideas!

:: GIFT GUIDES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED  ::

The Ultimate Gift Guide For In-Laws + Parents

5 Non-Toy Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Love

13 Gift Ideas Your Teen Girl Will Love

The Girlfriend Gift Guide : 30 + Ideas for Every Girl on Your List **Plus Favorite Things Ideas!

Manly Mens Gift Guide Coming Tomorrow!

photos : aubrey taiese 

my top  |  jeans + here + here  |  beanie (code KAILEESHIP for free shipping) + similar  ||
art  |  bed  |  white quilt  |  bedding

With Christmas just over 6 weeks away, Gift Guide Mania is in full force here on the blog! If you’ve been following along, so far we have featured guides for In-Laws + Parents, Teen Girls, and 5 Non Toy Ideas for Kids! If you haven’t had a chance to check them out, I promise they are worth your time. We didn’t just copy + paste your local ad, they are full of tried and true amazing ideas you’ll love! So on to today! Today our Gift Guide is highlighting the ladies!! We are talking all things girls and helping you find the best idea for your mom, sister, or best girlfriend!! Plus we’ve rounded up our best ideas for your next favorite things party too!

wright duo  |  tula skincare  |  charcuterie board  |  packing cubes  |  graphic tee  |
loopy case  |  hat  |  freshly picked bag  |  necklace  |bracelet  |  tanning kit  |  portable charger  |  heated blanket  |  bowls  |  laundry scent  |  steamer

:: 15 TRIED + TRUE FAVORITES

: Wright Duo – The Wright Duo is the ultimate power couple to take your hair from drab to fab in a matter of minutes. It is my favorite dry shampoo + texture spray in a great gift set! Read all about why I love it here. And use code KAILEE for 30% off!

: Tula Skincare – You cannot go wrong with your favorite tried and true skincare. For me that is hands down Tula. Tula is so great for every skin type! They offer everything from moisturizer to eye cream to face wash. My favorite favorite thing to gift to girlfriends is probably the 24/7 hydrating cream. I don’t think there is a person out there that wouldn’t love it!! It is what dreams are made of and I gift it to every mom sister and girlfriend out there because it is incredible. They also have some amazing holiday kits that include their best sellers (and my faves) at great prices + You can use code KAILEE to get 20% off your order too!

: Charcuterie Board – Who doesn’t love to snack on a good food board at a party?! I thought this was such a fun unique gift idea for any of your girls. You could get extra creative and add some of your favorite snacks that they could use to create their own charcuterie board. I’m hungry just thinking about it!

: Packing Cubes – If you know me, you know I consider myself a bit of a professional packer. Haha. Maybe not that extreme, but I can pack the whole family in one bag so I’d say I’m doing pretty good. And a lot of that credit goes to packing cubes! They are a game changer and such a great gift for girls who love traveling or all your organization lovers.  And they are offering you guys an exclusive discount for 15% off using code KAILEE15.

: Graphic Tee – If you know me, you know a graphic tee is considered a staple in my wardrobe. I love them as a gift idea for any girls, because they honestly fit every style. You can dress them up down whatever you want! And there are so many varieties. You can go affordable with cute options like this, or a little more high end with some of my favorites like this or this.

: Loopy Case – I’ve talked about them a million times on here, but you just can’t go wrong with a Loopy Case. Basically everyone has a phone, and they want to protect it. The Loopy Case does just that, while else giving you the ability to be hands free + express your style. I love giving these to girlfriends! Plus you can use code KAILEE10 for 10% off 1 or KAILEE15 for 15% off 2 or more.

: Hat – You all know my love for hats! They are such a fun accessory + a secret weapon to getting that hair wash to last you just a little bit longer, right?! I think it would be such a fun gift idea to find one that matches your girlfriends style. My personal favorites are basically anything from my girl Ginger at Gigi Pip (use code KAILEESHIP for free shipping) or a good classic baseball style.

: Freshly Picked Bag – Gimme alllll the Freshly Picked bags!! They seriously have a style for every person. Whether you like a backpack, a clutch, or a simple zip pouch, they have you covered. I think this would be a fun gift idea for a closer girlfriend, filled with some of their favorite treats or a gift card for their favorite spot.

: Made By Mary – One of my favorite gifts to give and receive is Made by Mary jewelry. Every piece is so special and holds a memory with it. Not only do the pieces mean so much, but the quality is out of this world as well. You can do sentimental initials, birthstones, dates, anything. I just love how thoughtful and personal you can make your gift. The best news is they gave us a code to get 15% off by using KAILEEHOLIDAY15

: Victoria Emerson – I LOVE these bracelets! They have such a great variety of skinny to thick, bulky stones or smooth flat stones, all. the. things. so you are sure to find something that matches the girls you are shopping for. Each bracelet is full of fun chunky textures and pops of color, so they look great on their own or stacked. And the quality is amazing too!

: Tanning Kit – I get asked all the time what my favorite self tanner is and this is it! This little travel kit is the perfect size + price to make it giftable to your best girls. I love taking it with me on trips to touch up my tan a few days in.

: Portable Charger – This is another one that I’ve shared in about 100 different gift guides for every holiday out there, but it is because it is that good. If there is a person out there you are shopping for that doesn’t have this portable charger, this is what they need! It can charge your phone around 6 times before needing to charge again and is such an awesome peace of mind to have with you, especially while traveling.

: Heated Blanket – I am basically always freezing, so when Joe gifted me this blanket last year, it was straight from heaven. I pretty much wear it around the house like a robe all winter long, and have to keep my kids from fighting over it. If your girlfriends are always chilly or just like to snuggle up and read a book or Netflix, this is the perfect gift for them.

: Anthropologie Bowls – I have loved and collected these bowls for years! They are the perfect size and come in so many fun colors, so they double as cute decor in your kitchen. I love gifting them filled with a favorite treat and a bow. Easy, funcitonal, and so cute too!

: Laundry Scent – My mom actually just told me about this magical stuff and I am already loving it. When you wash your towels or sheets, throw a little of this in and your whole entire house will smell amazing. It is the perfect gift for girls that have everything.

: Steamer – If you know me, you know ironing is not gonna happen. Nobody has time for that! That is why I LOVE this little handheld steamer. It is quick + easy to use and would make such a great gift!!

top  |  jeans  |  jacket  |  boots  |  beanie (code KAILEESHIP for free shipping) + similar  |  wreath

:: SERVICES

If you are like me, sometimes you feel like the girl you are shopping for already have all the things! Right?! That is why I love the idea of gifting services. They are things everyone would love but usually don’t treat themselves too. Here are some of our favorites!

: Cleaner – As women, I think the last thing we ever want to ask for is help, especially when it comes to “airing our dirty laundry” that our house isn’t quite as clean as we might make it out to be. One of my very favorite gifts I’ve ever been given is 2 hours of a cleaning service at my house. Not only does it give you the clean house which feels amazing, but it frees up time for you to tackle the rest of your list or spend time with family. It is another great gift idea because everyone can use it!

: Tending Hours – This sounds like the dreamiest gift to receive. We all struggle to find babysitters we trust, so I love the idea of gifting tending hours. Maybe it is so they can get a date night in, or even something as simple as solo grocery shopping. I can’t think of a mom out there that wouldn’t love it!

: Car Detail – Is there anyone that doesn’t love a clean car?! Scheduling a car detail is basically the perfect gift for anyone on your list, especially those harder to buy for. We love using Fresh Detail because not only do they do an incredible job (check out their before and afters), they come right to your house!! So you aren’t sitting around in a shop somewhere thinking of all the things you could be doing while you wait.

: Cookie Delivery – Cookies and surprises?! Yes please!! I thought this was such a fun idea to treat your girlfriends to. Who doesn’t love a yummy treat?!

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cookie gift card  |  tumbler with soda shop gift card  |  lip mask + scrub  |  lip gloss + lipstick  |  plant
mascara  |  bath bomb  |  candle  |  travel skin care  |  favorite hair products  |  cleaning product  |  mini bowls  |  perfume  |  nail polish  |  notebook + pens

We had a TON of requests for gift ideas to take to a favorite things party! So we rounded up our top 17 and linked them for you above! All of them are under $20 so they would work perfect for a favorite things party or to gift to a group of girlfriends!

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We hope you loved our big roundup of gift ideas for all the girls on your list!! We’d love to hear your favorite gift to get or give if we missed it, so we can add it to the list!

:: GIFT GUIDES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS WEEK ::

The Ultimate Gift Guide For In-Laws + Parents

5 Non-Toy Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Love

13 Gift Ideas Your Teen Girls Will Love

:: STAY TUNED FOR THESE GIFT GUIDES COMING UP NEXT WEEK ::

The Manly Gift Guide : 20 + Ideas for The Guys

The Kids Gift Guide: Tried + True Timeless Toys They’ll Love

photos : aubrey taiese 

similar sweater + here  |  jeans  |  beanie ( KAILEESHIP for free shipping) + similar  |  slippers 

I don’t know how it happened so dang fast, but today this beautiful girl turns 13!! I honestly cannot even believe it. If you know Hunter, you love her. She is all things good in this world. Her personality is something I honestly wish I could be more like every day. She is the most thoughtful, genuine, true friend you could ever ask for, always puts others before herself, and is just so fun to be around. I am so grateful every day that I was blessed with her as my first born, because she is the best friend I could ever ask for!!

Since it is her big 13, with the holidays coming up, I thought it would be fun to have her put together a list of her top 13 gift ideas for tween/teen girls. Some of these she has and loves, and some are on her own wish list!

mascara + lip gloss  |  skincare + pmd  |  phone case  |  graphic tee  |  room decor  |  journal  |  jewelry  |  vans  |  hydroflask  |  camera

:: MAKEUP

If you’ve been around here for the last couple years, you know Hunter has been so interested in starting to wear makeup. She is such a natural beauty I constantly tell her she doesn’t need it! But she has started with the basics of mascara and lip gloss and loves it! She loves this mascara and thinks it would be a great gift for your teens. It comes off in little tubes so they aren’t worried about it smearing throughout the day, and still gives a natural look. You know this is my tried and true favorite lip gloss and I’ve passed the love on to her too! It is a great subtle pink and we love that it is not sticky at all!

:: SKINCARE

Going in to her teens, Hunter knows how important skincare is. I think as teenagers we all kind of live in fear of the dreaded acne right?! So we started her early with our go to favorite skincare line, Tula. They have an amazing acne line perfect for teens! If that isn’t your main concern, I HIGHLY recommend starting out with this power couple she is using. The purifying cleanser and the 24/7 hydrating cream.

The purifying cleanser is truly my go to. I love the gel texture! My face feels so clean and refreshed, but it doesn’t leave you with that tight dry desert face feeling after using it like a lot of other face washes. It is full of probiotics to help nourish your skin to give it such a nice glow. The 24/7 Hydrating Cream is incredible. Utah winters are rough. This has SAVED my skin and kept it soft and smooth. I love that it gives you such a moisturized soothed feeling without leaving that greasy shine some moisturizes give. Best part- you can use code KAILEE for 20% off!

At the top of Hunter’s wish list is also a PMD. She is really making sure she washes her face regularly and starts taking good care of her skin now. I love my PMD Clean so much and the benefits of smoother cleaner skin I’ve seen from it already. Plus you can use code KAILEE20 for 20% off.

:: LOOPY CASES

If you have a teen, you know of their love for phones! If your teen (or you) have a phone, you know it is an investment you want to protect. Insert the Loopy Phone Case. I’ve shared of my love for them a million times over, because they are honestly that great. They keep you from dropping your phone + give you that hands free bonus. I think it is the perfect idea for a tween/teen to show their style + protect their phone at the same time! You can use code KAILEE10 to save 10% on 1 or KAILEE15 to save 15% on 2 or more!

:: GRAPHIC TEES

Just like these are a staple in my wardrobe, they are quicklky becoming a favorite for Hunter as well. It is such a great option for teens to feel a little more grown up, show their style, and of course stay comfortable! As a mom, I love that they are modest + affordable! There are great options like this one, and this one all under $15, or some higher quality options we love this like one.

:: ROOM DECOR

I thought this was such a great idea Hunter had for the teen gift ideas. Room decor is such a great way for the to show their personality and just be themselves. You could do something bigger like a hanging chair, or stick to accessory pieces like these cute pillows we love.

:: JEWELRY

You can never go wrong with jewelry. As you probably already know by now, some of our favorite pieces are from Made By Mary. I love that everything they offer can be so personalized and customized to you and your season of life. As Hunter gets older I’ve been able to add to her collection with pieces that fit her personality. They even gave us an exclusive discount code for 15% off their site! Just use code KAILEEHOLIDAY15!

Another jewelry style Hunter is loving and is a great option for teens is the Pura Vida Bracelets. They can be stacked and mixed/matched to match their personalities. They are super affordable so they’d make a great stocking stuffer too!

:: JOURNALS + PENS

Journals are a great affordable gift for teens. If they are anything like Hunter, they love having a place to jot down their thoughts, doodle, or just keep a to do list. I love having cute notebooks around and fun colored pens. They would make a great gift for teens.

:: VANS

If you have a teen, or even know a teen, you know of their love and obsession with Vans! If you have tried them yourself you understand the buzz. They are such a fun style and so dang comfortable too!

:: HYDROFLASK

This is another item at the top of just about every teens wish list. We have loved and used hydroflasks for years! Not only are they so cute and come in fun colors, but more importantly they keep your drink icy cold. We love the straw bottle option, but this tumbler option with the straw lid is so fun too!

:: INSTAX MINI CAMERA

This is one item Hunter already has, but she loves it so much she had to include it for your teens. It is a great little mini portable camera. It is so fun for them to be able to kind of capture the world from there point of view and just have fun with it. She loves taking pictures with her friends or even of the babies around the house.

:: CONCERT TICKETS

There is just something about teens loving concerts right? I think it is a way for them to feel a little more grown up. Hunter is DYING to go to a concert so this is for sure on her list. The bonus is you can make it a fun night out with you to spend time together.

:: SOLO TRIP

This has been Hunter’s top gift for her last few birthdays and we have both loved it so much. We pick a location to go for just the weekend where all our attention is on her. It can be just her and I, or last year it was Joe too and we had so much fun. Honestly they just crave that time alone with you and this is such a fun way to do it!

:: SPA DAY

Last but not least is a spa day. Like the solo trip, it is such a great way to gift time together but on a smaller note. Go big and make it the whole day, or just stop in for a mani/pedi together. It will start the conversations you both love, and just get you out together.

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hunter’s top + skirt + similar shoes  ||  my dress

I hope these gift ideas for teens from our new favorite teen were helpful and get you started on this years holiday shopping! If you have more amazing teen/tween gift ideas, share them here or on Instagram so we can add them in the post!

:: GIFT GUIDES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS WEEK ::

The Ultimate Gift Guide For In-Laws + Parents

5 Non-Toy Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Love

:: STAY TUNED FOR THESE GIFT GUIDES COMING UP THIS WEEK ::

The Manly Gift Guide : 20 + Ideas for The Guys

The Girlfriend Gift Guide : 30 + Ideas for Every Girl on Your List **Plus Favorite Things Ideas!

The Kids Gift Guide: Tried + True Timeless Toys They’ll Love

photos : aubrey taiese 

hat (use code KAILEESHIP: for free shipping)  |  jeans + here + here  |  top  |  Houston’s pajamas

Next up in our Gift Guide Mania this week is Kids! When we asked for your gift guide requests over on Instagram, hands down one of the most requested was “Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids”. It made me so happy that all of you are in the same boat as me where you feel like toys are taking over and you just don’t need more! So I really loved putting this post together of 5 ideas your kids (and you!) are sure to love this Christmas!

:: MONTHLY DATES

One of the trickier things to having 5 kids is a BUSY schedule. Sometimes it feels like we are constantly on the go. As parents, one of our top concerns + focuses was if each of our people is getting enough one on one time with us. Having that strong bond individually with each of them is so important to us, so we started what we call our Kid Dates. You can read all the details + tips to getting started on the actual dates in this post, but today I wanted to show you how we gift them to our kids! Check out my stories later today for all the details!

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:: KIWI BOXES

You should all know by now how much I LOVE these boxes. We’ve been getting them for over a year now and love them every single month. My kids look forward to them and rip them open the second they get their hands on them! If you aren’t familiar with them , they are monthly subscription boxes curated by a mom (and tested by kids) that follow the STEAM method of learning. There are different boxes depending on age and all my different ages have so much fun with them.

One of my favorite things about them as a mom in addition to the learning, is that every single thing you need  comes in the box. So you aren’t looking for glue or something, they can just grab the box and create! And the best part! You can click here to get your first box free, you just pay shipping! I promise it is a gift both you and your kids will absolutely love!

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:: PASSES

When I asked for non toy gift ideas from you guys, one of the top suggestions was passes. Something that is gifting an experience for your little people to go and do! Here are some of the great ideas you had for places to get passes to :

Amusement Park . Zoo . Children’s Museum . Aquarium . Movie Theater . Ski Resort . Trampoline Park .

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:: PHOTO BOOKS

Another gift idea for kids we’ve done in the past that has been a huge hit is photo books. They love going back and looking at them throughout the year. One of my favorite ways to do them as a gift is to create a personalized book for each kid highlighting their year. I will just scroll through my photos or Instagram and pick out all of my favorites and put them in individual folders on my computer. Then you can use Shutterfly to order the cutest books and it is SO easy! I love that you can make them as detailed or as simple as you want, and change the backgrounds and colors to match each kids style.

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:: CLASSES + LESSONS

Last but not least is one of my favorite ideas, classes. Similar to the passes idea, it is gifting them something to go out and do. What I love about this is they are getting to learn a new skill and try something new! It is even better when you can sign up together! You guys had a lot of suggestions under this category as well as us, so here are some of those ideas:

Cooking Class . Cake Decorating Class . Painting Class . Yoga or Fitness Class . Horseback Riding . Golf Lessons . Guitar Lessons . Pottery Class . Dance Lessons . Sports Camps

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As you can see, there are so many great options to add to your kids Christmas gifts that don’t have to be toys! Gifting the gift of time and experiences with you is something you’ll both love!!

And in case you need some ideas for a couple of toys/things to throw in with these ideas, stay tuned for Monday’s post where we will be highlighting our top tried and true tested toys for every age group!

You guys! CHRISTMAS is only 51 days away!! I cannot believe it is already here! This year has flown by! I don’t know about you, but as soon as November hits I’ve got holiday shopping on the brain. Personally, I like to get alllll the shopping done as early in November as I can. That way I can just enjoy the rest of the holiday season with my family a little more stress free!

A lot of you over on Instagram said you are early shoppers too! So I decided to dedicate this whole week to our GIFT GUIDE MANIA! We are covering everyone from in-laws + parents, to your best girlfriends, some awesome non-toy ideas your kids will love, and the guys in your life too!

Plus we will have lots of exclusive discount codes!! So today we are starting it off with one of the trickiest categories…the in-laws + parents! Something about them already having all the things just makes it a little trickier to get creative, so we’ve rounded up all our best ideas and have so many for you to check out below!

jewelry  |  skincare  |  slippers for her  |  slippers for him  |  ring doorbell  |  laundry detergent + nicer gifting bottle here  |  wifi picture frame  |  journaling scriptures  |  packing cubes

:: TRIED + TRUE FAVORITES

: Custom Jewelry – One of my favorite gifts to give and receive is Made by Mary jewelry. Every piece is so special and holds a memory with it. Not only do the pieces mean so much, but the quality is out of this world as well. You can do sentimental initials, birthstones, dates, anything. An idea I love (and did for my mom) was this necklace. I did a dot for each of the grand kids. It is super simple but has that meaning behind and she loved it. The best news is there holiday sale is going on RIGHT NOW, so you can snag pieces for the best price you’ll get all year.

: Skincare – You cannot go wrong with your favorite tried and true skincare. For me that is hands down Tula. Tula is so great for every skin type! They offer everything from moisturizer to eye cream to face wash. I just gifted this set of all my favorites to my mom. It is such a great deal and comes with the cutest travel case. If you want something a little smaller, I’d go with their 24/7 hydrating cream. It is what dreams are made of and I gift it to every mom sister and girlfriend out there because it is incredible. You can use code KAILEE to get 20% off your order too!

: Slippers – You guys, winter is COLD here! I cannot live without my comfy slippers. They make such a great gift because they last for years! These are my favorite brand and feel like you are walking on a cloud. I never want to take them off! They have great options for men too!

: Ring Doorbell – If you don’t already have one of these doorbells, get one for yourself while you are grabbing your gift! Nothing like the gift of peace of mind when you are away from home. We love being able to check for packages, and see/talk to people at the door if we are away. It is a great beginning to security for your home, and something in-laws + parents would love!

: Wifi Picture Frame – This is the ULTIMATE gift for parents + in-laws. We all know how much they love to see pictures of their family, and are always asking us to print/send more. Well this solves everything. Not only is it a picture frame, but it works as a digital slideshow of any picture you load on to it. And the best part, you can upload the pictures via wifi, so as soon as you get new images you can send them to the frame. That way they are always getting new fun images to see and the most current as well.

: Journaling Scriptures – I love these so much, and they would make such a great gift for in-laws + parents! They take your normal scriptures and turn them into a larger print, journal format. There are margins on the side for you to take notes and really customize and jot down your thoughts. They have the cutest color options too so you could get one for each parent!

: Packing Cubes – If you know me, you know I consider myself a bit of a professional packer. Haha. Maybe not that extreme, but I can pack the whole family in one bag so I’d say I’m doing pretty good. And a lot of that credit goes to packing cubes! They are a game changer and such a great gift for travelers. A fun idea would be to gift them along with tickets for a trip together or a card with a hotel reservation! And they are offering you guys an exclusive discount for 15% off using code KAILEE15.

rug  |  similar stockings  |  christmas tree + decor

:: SERVICES

: Car Detail – Is there anyone that doesn’t love a clean car?! Scheduling a car detail is basically the perfect gift for anyone on your list, especially those harder to buy for. We love using Fresh Detail because not only do they do an incredible job (check out their before and afters), they come right to your house!! So you aren’t sitting around in a shop somewhere thinking of all the things you could be doing while you wait.

: House or Window Cleaning – As women, I think the last thing we ever want to ask for is help, especially when it comes to “airing our dirty laundry” that our house isn’t quite as clean as we might make it out to be. One of my very favorite gifts I’ve ever been given is 2 hours of a cleaning service at my house. Not only does it give you the clean house which feels amazing, but it frees up time for you to tackle the rest of your list or spend time with family. It is another great gift idea because everyone can use it!

: Meal Delivery or Freezer Meals – I love this idea one of you sent in for in-laws + parents! Cooking for two can be hard and kind of a pain, especially when you have other things you’d rather be doing with your time. Meal Delivery or Freezer Meals are such a great idea to give them a break from that monotonous chore and to try some yummy new recipes. I love that it can be more of a long term gift too by doing it for multiple months.

: Dollar Shave Club – Don’t worry we didn’t leave the dads + father in laws out! A monthly subscription box is such a great idea for them and literally the gift that keeps on giving! One of our favorites that every guy can use is the Dollar Shave Club. They started out as just a service that sent you razors and shaving needs in subscription form, but now they offer so much more and you can totally customize it. From shaving gear to shower products, even hair styling items are offered so you can really personalize it for your recipient.

:Stance Sock Box – Another subscription style box present we love is Stance Socks Box. Who doesn’t love fun socks? They are so comfortable and range from sports logos to dress socks and everything in between!

: 23 + Me Genetic Testing – I think out of all the “services” we came up with, this was my favorite for in-laws + parents. 23 + Me is such a fun way to dive a little deeper in your family history and learn more about where you came from. It kind of ends up being a gift the whole family loves!

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candles  | similar clear vase  |  greenery

:: EXPERIENCES

One pointer before we dive into these gift ideas. The one thing in-laws + parents want most is time with their family. So, when gifting an experience, one thing I try to do is make it more long term. Instead of just one golf day, plan out multiple throughout the year. They will love the time with you the most, no matter what the activity is.

: Spa Day With Mom – Raise your hand if you could totally use a spa day right about now?! Chances are your mom feels the same way, plus how much more fun is it to go together and make a day of it. I love gifting relaxation and pampering (something she would never do for herself) and getting the whole to just chat and catch up together.

: Golf Day With Dad – Just like the spa day, it is such a great way to gift your time together! So fun to just take it easy and enjoy each others company!

: Sign Up For Class Together– One thing everyone loves to do is learn new skills. While your mom or dad may already be an expert chef or professional artist, there is always something new to try. I recently did a cake decorating class with my kids and we LOVED it!! It is so fun to learn something new together! Some ideas would be a cooking, cake decorating, cookie decorating, painting, pottery, sewing, anything! Remember it is mostly about spending time together!

: Girls Night – In-laws + parents tend to already have everything, so just spoiling them with a night out can be a great gift! I love booking a hotel for a night with my mom. We can go out to eat and shopping if we are up for it. Or our personal favorite, order room service in bed, just talk and watch a chick flick. Another simple idea that focuses on the time!

: Tickets – Whether you make it a gift with you or for them as a couple, event tickets are a great gift for someone that is trickier to buy for. Here in Utah we have the option of Eccles Theater, Hale Theater, Tuachan, or even concert tickets to a band they love! Another great option that is geared more towards the dads would be tickets to see his favorite team. Maybe you get a little fancier and do box seats. Adults tend to focus most on their kids and don’t treat themselves, so try to spoil them!

: Family Trip – Last on the list is a family trip with the whole family that you’ve all already worked out with your schedules! They love nothing more than being with all of you together so it makes the perfect gift!

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:: THOUGHTFUL/MEMORY FOCUSED IDEAS

: Gallery Wall – If there is one thing in-laws + parents love most, it is pictures of their family! I love gifting family pictures or pictures of the grand kids to my parents. But this last year we stepped it up a notch and gifted them a gallery wall. We got all the frames, pictures printed, and offered our time to actually hang the collage for them and the loved it! Our favorite frames that work great for gallery walls are these acrylic ones from Highland Hardware. We love them because they are clean + simple so the focus is more on the picture, not the frame, and they go with any decor.

: Video – Another really fun gift idea is to make them a family video. It could be of a trip you took together or a highlight of the previous year. Another idea my assistant did for Fathers Day that would work great for Christmas was to interview all the grand kids asking “what do you love most about papa?” The answers were so sweet and something he cherishes now.

: Photo Calendar – On the same idea as photos, another fun gift for in-laws + parents is a family calendar. Each month can be filled with images from the previous year of the family. Think Halloween pictures, Christmas jammies, beach vacations. It is so fun to look back on throughout the year as you change months. Shutterfly has a great user friendly platform to make them on, and they constantly have great deals this time of year.

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I hope this helped fill out your shopping list for your in-laws + parents! And if you have a gift you’ve given or received that you think would be a good fit, PLEASE leave it in the comments on Instagram and we will add it here!