Category: Gifts

Jetsetter Gift Guide

If there is anything I love more than family and food, it’s TRAVEL!!!  And you can do that with family, and eat a lot while on vacation.  haha.  This Gift Guide is compiled of some of my very favorite travel items!!  If you haven’t bought yourself any luggage cubes, you might as well just get clicking!!  They are a travel life changer.  TRUST me.

Luggage

Universal Plug

Luggage Tag

Noise Cancelling Headphones

Travel Size Dry Shampoo

Packing Cubes

Passport Holder

Travel Set-Can be monogrammed too!

Rosewater Mist

Makeup Wipes

Safe Travels Friends!!!

XOXO,

Lissa

***All links are Affiliate Links which means I may make a small percentage off the purchase of these items.***

Toddler Gift Guide

I think we can all agree that toddlers are probably the easiest to shop for!  But, I love shopping for them so I had to do a gift guide especially for the 1-3 year olds in my life and yours!  Most of these are gender neutral, and quite a few my kids already have and are absolute favorites!!!  Especially these Cabbage Patch Animals!!!  Emme seriously walks around with these all day long.

Babies

Blocks

Coffee Pot

Tractor

Magna-Tiles

Rug

 

Princess Doll Set

Kindle Fire

Baking Set

Elf on the Shelf

Happy Weekend Friends!!!

XOXO,

Lissa

***All links are Affiliate Links which means I may make a small percentage off the purchase of these items.***

Black Friday, All the Deals!!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!  I hope you are all as stuffed as me and had the best day with your families :).

So, this post is a little delayed…mostly because I actually HATE Black Friday!!!  I know, I know, it’s so weird.  I love to shop so why oh why would I hate the BIGGEST shopping day of the year?  Honestly, I had to work Black Friday for WAY to long.  It is basically horrible, people become vicious angry shoppers who just want a deal and do not want to wait in any type of line.  Do you know that I actually had to work overnight for approximately 17 hours a couple years in a row???  Remember that if you are out shopping tonight, tomorrow, this holiday season, or really any day ever.  Retail employees are likely underpaid, understaffed, missing out on time with their families, just trying to push product for you to buy!  Oh, and they probably haven’t eaten in hours, simply running on caffeine!  Ok, rant over…now to the good stuff!!!  Here are all the best deals if you ask me!!!

Amazon:  Where do I begin?!?!?

American Eagle:  40% off and free shipping

Anthropologie:  30% off everything!

Athleta: 20% off your entire purchase!!

Beautycounter:  15% off entire purchase, free ship for $50+

Dicks Sporting Goods:  25% off and doorbusters

Dyson Vacuums:  Which happens to have my FAVORITE vacuum on major sale!!!

Express:  50% off entire store and free ship

F21:  Trust me, just click here!!  They have sweaters starting at $8!!!  And hats/gloves for $3!!!

Francescas:  Buy one, get one 70% off!

Gymboree:  50-75% off!!!

H&M:  25% off the entire store and free ship

Hello Fashion:  30% off everything!!!

Jane:  If you have never seen this site, so many good deals always!!!  Especially today!

Janie & Jack:  30% off entire store!

J. Crew Factory:  Up to 80% off!!! code:  add2cart

Loft:  50% off your purchase, free ship!

Madewell:  25% off the entire site, code: dealwithit

Nordstrom:  Up to 60% off

Nordstrom Rack:  Tons of DEALS!!  and 30% off clearance

Old Navy:  50% off the entire store!!!

Rally House:  up to 80% off clearance!

Shein:  I felt like I read this wrong, lol!  but 70% off everything is happening RIGHT NOW!

Spanx:  20% off entire site!!!

Soma:  30% off entire store and free ship

TARGET!!!  I mean, doorbusters galore!!!

Troposphere:  20% off entire site!  Use code:  LOVELISSA

Ulta:  So many beauty deals, gift sets, etc!

Urban Outfitters:  Buy one, get one 50% off!  Free shipping over $50

Warby Parker:  Just a great gift!!!

Williams Sonoma:  20% off and free ship

Most of the links above are affiliate links, so If you click on them and make a purchase, I will earn a small percentage of it.  Yippee!  Thanks in advance for reading my blog, following along, and clicking these links!  I appreciate all of you!!!

As usual, Happy Shopping!!!

XOXO,

Lissa

P.S.  I obviously didn’t cover all the sales!  lol.  If there is anything that can’t be missed, drop it in the comments!  Thanks Loves!

Men’s Gift Guide

Happy Monday Ya’ll!!  So this is officially my 3rd Gift Guide of the season.  I’m kind of excited about this one, which is odd because I was initially dreading this particular gift guide.  However, my wonderful husband helped me compile all of it!  And my younger millennial brother approved of it all!  Truthfully most of the above items are gifts that I have already bought for Dusko.  Not that I’m saying I’m the BEST gift giver ever….but these are the gifts that he actually uses and loves!  If you were to ask him, he would also tell you that when I asked him about some of these items he said he didn’t “need” them!!  That’s what is also so great, they are definitely not items they actually need but are definitely items they will use!!  One last thing, if you know Dusko, you must know that the first thing he said should be on the gift guide……drumroll…..tickets to a sporting event!!!  Haha  obviously I knew he would say this.  But I wanted gifts that were non-sports related this go round.  Hope you love them!

Cheers!

Lissa

P.S.  Incase you are wondering what I’m getting Dusko this year?!!  Well I can’t tell you because he actually reads this!!!  Haha.  But I’m pretty excited about my gift for him.  If you are interested drop your email below and I’ll send you the info.  It can be our little secret 😉

Fleece

AirPods

Nikes

Wireless Phone Charger

Beanie

Tee Shirt

Wallet

Slippers

Sunnies

Toiletry Bag

***All links are Affiliate Links which means I may make a small percentage off the purchase of these items.***

 

Bestie Gift Guide

Who do you want to shop for more than yourself?!?!  Yup, your BESTIE!!!  I compiled some super fun items all under $50, most under $25!!!  A little something for everyone :).

Gold Bangle

Safer Beauty Lipstick & Gloss Duo

Cable Knit Beanie

Druzy Stud Earrings in Silver or Gold

Slipper Moccasins

Scarf

Flamingo PJ’s Top| Flamingo PJ Bottoms

Coffee Mug

Girl, Wash your face!

Bath Set

Cheers,

Lissa

***All links are Affiliate Links which means I may make a small percentage off the purchase of these items.***

 

 

A Bag for Santa

 

“Mom, are we pretending it’s Christmas?!?!?”   Lol. This is what Max asked me when I told him he had to put on these Christmas PJ’s and he had a present!  Truth be told, I am NOT a holiday skipper!  Tbh, I LOVE thanksgiving.  A Lot 🦃!  Fun Fact:  Dusko’s Birthday is in November, sometimes it even falls on thanksgiving. But truthfully, we all have so much to be thankful for 🖤 so I really try to appreciate each holiday.  Although, it does appear we are decorated for Christmas it was just a little set up!  I had to do all of this because I couldn’t share the BEST new Christmas Book that everyone needs without feeling the Christmas Vibe.

Drum Roll….the book is called, A Bag for Santa 🎅.  It’s an adorable Christmas book about giving to others and the true spirit of Christmas!  The author, Kendra Esbrook is from a Chicago Suburb and a stay at home mom of 2.  So hurry and get yours today!  Not only will your children have a different understanding of Christmas this year, but supporting another mom is such a good feeling ❤️.  When the book is mailed to you it looks like an actual present!  And, you get A BAG for Santa!  Without giving away the whole book, are you starting to get it?!!  You can shop Kendra’s book HERE!

Also, I have no problems buying Matching Christmas PJ’s early!  Let’s be honest, they will run out of sizes!!  These PJ’s are 50% off through today, so get clicking!!!!

Shop all of our PJ’s HERE!

XOXO,

Lissa, Maxwell, & Emerson

***This book was given to me but all opinions are my own.  It’s the cutest!!!***

Scentcerely Yours 🖤

There is basically nothing I love more than a good craft, diy, or an event!  However, I DO love to do these things outside of my house.  I mean no clean up, Amiright?!?  So let me give you the lowdown on my new FAVORITE shop, Scentcerely Yours!  First of all, it’s nestled in downtown Geneva which is a gem in itself.  Second of all, the owners are AWESOME!  Trust me, you will love them within seconds of meeting them.  They are super passionate about their shop and truly genuine people.  I strongly believe Everything in business starts at the top and it shows at Scentcerely Yours.  Third, you get to make your OWN candle to take home 🖤!!!  AND, drumroll…..you get to pick your own scent!!!  Yup-hence the name Scentcerely Yours!

Emme and I spent the morning there about a week ago and made our own candle while Maxwell was at school.  Note:  Scentcerely Yours is totally cool with your littles being in tow!!  Below I will walk you through the process of making your own Scentcerely Yours Candle.

See what I mean about being “nestled” in Downtown Geneva?  If you blink you might miss it, so be sure not too:).

(Susi & Rob-owners, Britt-Marketing Coordinator)

Upon walking in you likely see one of these three smiling faces above!  Susi and Rob(the two on the left are the owners I mentioned that really make this a place you want to go back too.  They actually ran this business as a test in their basement before officially opening!  Britt is the super fun and spunky marketing coordinator that is sure to help you!

This wall of approximately 100 candles are actually pre-made candles for purchase but also the scents that you choose from to make your extra special Scent-Scentcerely Yours!  You pick 3 to make your scent.  I found this part challenging because I am V indecisive when it comes to REALLY major decisions such as making a candle.  lol.  They provide you with a paper to track all your favs and will support you in making a scent that goes well together.  So don’t stress about that!

The next major decision in your candle making journey is choosing what container to put it in!  Truly, they are all cute!  But I knew within seconds I needed this grey and gold number(it’s a surprise so you will see it below).

Then the real candle making begins….

You mix all three of your scents and do multiple sniff tests along the way!

As you can see, Emme enjoyed her time there eating a cookie!!

Next, you mix the wax and the oils together.

Being a part of the process really is such a good time!

I ended up choosing Bourbon, Roasted Chestnut, and Honeycrisp to make my Special Scent.

And I then named it:  Apple Orchard.  See you even get to make your label.  I probably should have gotten a bit more creative with this part.

The final step is that your candle has to sit for 90 mins, which is actually amazing in Geneva because there are SO many good restaurants.  So go have lunch and a drink will you wait!

Then you get to pick up this CUTE package!!!!

So, ladies, gentlemen, everyone, get your little booty over to SY’s and make yourself a candle!  Or, look at ALL of the fun ideas and or reasons to head to Scentcerely Yours!!!  Plus, you can actually make other things besides candles.  Check out all of the scents and other products by clicking here.

Here is my candle at my house, I know, It’s weird that it’s Apple Orchard and it’s by a pumpkin sign but whatevs!!!!

XOXO,

Lissa

Shop my look HERE!

***This post was sponsored but all opinions are my own***

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

I have compiled my Mother’s Day Wish List, just kidding!  It’s a gift guide, but basically it is either my wish list or some of my absolute favorite items that I think any woman would want or need!  These are not in order of my favorites or what I already own.  I just like them all, A LOT!!!  If I were you, I would just forward this along to my husband or children and let them choose!  haha.

  1.  Personalized Necklace- I mean what woman doesn’t want something special around their neck at all times.  Especially with the name or birthdate of their little bundle.  These MBM necklaces are all over social media.  Definitely the IT necklaces of the year!  At only $36, you can’t beat this gift!  And it comes in silver, gold, and rose gold.
  2. Fitness Tracking Watch-I actually asked in my insta stories what women want this year for Mother’s Day and this was a very popular response.  I have an Apple watch so personally speaking this is what I would gift.  It does so much more than just track fitness.
  3. Mom Coffee Mug-Obvi, this is truly what every mother needs.  Mom fuel, and a cute cup to drink it out of!  We are all just trying to stay awake.  lol
  4. Mom Shirt-This mom shirt takes the cake in my opinion.  The combo of light pink and then the heart around MOM, bonus the tank style.  If you sign up for their email list, you get 15% off your first purchase.
  5. Sheer Lipsticks-If you haven’t tried Beautycounter’s sheer lipsticks, you might as well just order one for yourself right now.  They go on like butter and rightfully so, the moisturizing is from the plant based ingredients!
  6. Apolis Market Bag-Ahhhhh, I gifted my mom one of these recently and am really hoping to get one soon(fingers crossed that the hubs reads this)!  They are waterproof and can hold up to 135 lbs!!!  This one is super duper cute that it says, WORLD’S GREATEST MOM!!!
  7. Diamond Necklace-Every girl deserves a diamond.  This particular diamond initial necklace is so petite and shiny.  It is adjustable to 3 different lengths and comes in white and yellow gold.
  8. Athleisure/Workout Wear-Mom’s live in active wear when we are hanging with the kids(might as well look and feel good while doing it).  Every mom deserves a nice pair or three!  haha.  Seriously though, Athleta alters pants free of charge and will even ship them to you when they are done.  They also have a “give it a workout” guarantee.  So if you aren’t satisfied, at any time, you can return it.  Pretty amazing if you ask me.
  9. Coconut Bath Soak-This speaks for itself.  I want to go take a bath just thinking about the calming essential oils!

 

That’s a Wrap!  I could probably compile wish lists/gift guides ALL day EVERY day but I won’t because there are way too many other things to chat about!!!!  What’s the best gift you have ever received?!?!?!

 

XOXO,

Lissa

 

Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers

I LOVE the holidays, and if it isn’t obvious enough, I LOVE shopping!  My shopping habits don’t just stop at buying for myself, I love to shop for others too!  If I had all the money in the world, I would just shop to buy that perfect gift for people all day long.  I know some people think it’s silly to get their little ones valentines gifts, stockings, easter baskets, etc.  but I simply enjoy it.  I pulled together a few of the items I got for my little ones and linked them all here(below my signature)!  When I saw these Mickey & Minnie Mouse stuffed animals with bunny ears, I literally couldn’t resist!  Other than that, I always try to think of things the kids might actually need-ish.  Lol, do they really need anything?!?!?  Rain boots are always a great idea, plus, they can put them on themselves which is an added bonus!  Sunglasses are just adorable if you can get your little one to wear them!  My kids have gone in total spurts with this.  Max currently likes wearing sunnies, last summer he hated it.  So who knows what this summer will bring!

This pic is from Easter last year, here’s to hoping for all smiles this year 😂😍😊!  Shop all of our looks right here.  I couldn’t find my exact dress but linked 2 very similar!!

 

XOXO,

Lissa

Engraved Watches: A timeless gift this Valentine’s Day!

Looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift?  Aren’t we all!  I know for me personally, Dusko always really thinks about gifts and what he is buying for me.  This of course puts a lot more pressure on me!!!!  haha.  This year, I knew I wanted to find something extra special.  Something from myself and the kids that I knew he could wear or use all the time.  When I found Jord Watches, I knew it was the EXACT gift I was looking for!!!!  Jord watches are unique, personal, and quite frankly-perfect Valentine’s Day gifts!

Here is the link to the watch I chose, it is the Hyde Collection in Ebony & Iron!

Dusko has always loved to wear watches, we are always on time….literally!!!  Fun fact, we are usually early.  When I found Jord Watches and how cool and unique they are that they are made of wood I knew Jord was the watch I should go with.  Read all about the wood watches HERE!

We always say I love you to our kids(obviously), but Maxwell always responds with, “I love you so much Mama or Tata.”  Melt my heart, right?!?!?  That is why I chose to engrave that on the back of Dusko’s watch.  It just has such a personalized touch to it.  What dad wouldn’t want that!  PSA: Tata means dad in serbian.

I am in LOVE with this gift and am so excited that one of you LUCKY readers will win a $100 gift card towards one of your own Jord Watches!  Wether its for you or a gift, all entrants will receive a 10% off coupon.

Enter my JORD giveaway HERE

Happy Valentine’s Day!

XOXO,

Lissa

 

 

Thank you Jord for sponsoring this post.  All opinions are 100% my own.