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Christmas Shopping Guide FOR STOCKING STUFFERS!

I did a poll last night on IG stories asking which gift guide y’all wanted to see today and stocking stuffers won by far–which is understandable because if you are anything like me, stocking stuffers are usually the last thing you’re buying. Coming in second place was a gift guide for him, so I’ll make sure to put stocking stuffers for him on this list.

Stocking stuffers for your teen daughter, mom, sister, best friend, yourself, etc.

I think it’s totally acceptable to throw a few pairs of underwear in a stocking because it’s usually something people need. These are my favorite pair and they also have full coverage if that’s more your style. Very soft and breathable!

I’ve talked about these face tanning towels before and how awesome they are! This box is small enough to fit down in a stocking, and it will be much appreciated during the cold months when we’re stuck inside all day.

I actually ask Dustin to buy me a beauty blender each year for my stocking. They are small, inexpensive, and I use mine for about 6 months before replacing–so you get lots of use out of it!

I didn’t know until a few years ago that it wasn’t normal for your face to feel tight after washing it. I thought that’s just how it was. I would get out of the shower and my face would be tight and blotchy for a little bit. I was even using CeraVe face wash because that’s what my dermatologist recommended! Then I got this face wash last Christmas and it really does balance your skin pH and it’s amazing. It’s pricey for face wash, but you only need a little dime size amount. Each bottle lasts me 4-5 months and I wash my face twice a day.

Tis the season for germaphobes, right?! haha! These would be handy little wipes to keep in a purse to sanitize a cell phone or even a door handle if you’re out and about. A pack of 100 should last a little bit!

Stocking stuffers for him

I bought this for Dustin last Christmas and stuck it in his stocking, so it does fit! It’s a handy little bottle that you can slip a beer bottle down into and it keeps it cold for long periods of time.

Every guy needs a case for his air pods if he has a pair. I love that this comes with a clip that he could even attache to his car keys, so he’ll never lose those air pods!

Dustin and I used to play cards all the time. It’s such a cheap and fun source of entertainment. If your guy loves Star Wars, then this would be a fun stocking stuffer and y’all could even play a game Christmas morning!

This hand cream is perfect for guys who get dry hands in the winter from being outside more often. It doesn’t have a fragrance to it, so I feel like men are more apt to use it since it’s literally just hand cream. This is a small size that he can keep in his truck for when he needs it!

Other stocking stuffer ideas that aren’t linkable would be gift cards, I love getting a gift card or two to some of my favorite places. I usually get Dustin a gift card to Lowe’s or some place similar so he can go buy exactly what he wants without me stressing over the right type of tool.

Christmas Shopping Guide FOR HER!!

Tis the season for the Christmas shopping guide! I know every blogger out there right now is publishing lots of different shopping guides, and I love them! I find them incredibly helpful, so I wanted to share a few ideas, too. Today’s gift guide is all about HER!

I am linking items *mostly* from Nordstrom since I shop there a ton. You just can’t beat the free shipping and free returns they offer!

I’ve actually put this silk pillowcase on my Christmas list! It’s on the pricey side, so to me, that is the perfect gift for Christmas because it probably isn’t something someone will buy themselves. I’ve heard excellent things about how much better your hair does on a silk pillowcase. Whenever I wand my hair, I like being able to do that for a few days in a row, so a silk pillowcase should keep my curls looking less frizzy in the back.

These slippers look like they would feel absolutely cozy. I’ve shared before how much I love my Ugg moccasin slippers I got a few years ago (I wear them everyday in the house), and during the NSale this year, Ugg released a slipper that looked like the one above….except it was maybe $75. No thanks. The one above was just released by Rachel Parcell and it’s at a great price point!

I just ordered this sweater and I am so excited for it to come in! You can buy now to wear for Christmas OR you can buy either the light pink or red and wear through Valentine’s Day! I’ve heard this is a very soft sweater.

I have had these exact leggings for over a year now. I LOVE THEM!!! I now also have them in a blue color and have asked for the dark burgundy color for Christmas. The fit is perfect and they feel buttery. I also have the Lululemon align leggings and I actually like these even better. I would size down one!

THIS is the skincare I’ve been using since last Christmas! I asked for a gift set to see if I’d really like it (or if it would cause me to break out) and it’s worked wonders! It’s really faded a sun spot on my face that I’ve always been contentious of thanks to the fact that I NEVER used sunscreen until after college. Yes, this is pretty pricey. BUT you only get one face and it’s really worked wonders for me and I’ve tried a wide range of products–from Sephora to Walmart.

This gift can be for either guy or gal, but I’d really prefer it for myself! In our next home we build, Dustin and I both agree that we need a speaker system in our bathroom so we can listen to music while we shower or I can continue listening to a podcast while I shower. This would even be a great Dirty Santa gift because the price is so low!

I am OBSESSED with my Nespresso machine! I got it two years ago and it really has kept me from spending $4-5 dollars on small lattes multiple times a week. I love that my machine came with a sample pack of pods so I could figure out which ones I liked or didn’t like. I use this lighter, fruitier roast pod. They end up being about $1.10 each, so one a day (sometimes two depending on the day LOL) is still way less than my old coffee habit. I actually prefer my Nespresso machine more than the local coffee shop we have in town. And if I want to add milk, my frother is easy to use and easy to clean.

I posted about this last Friday, but it’s too good not to share again. This lip stain is AMAZING! And it’s the Sephora brand so it’s $10-15 dollars cheaper than the other brands! There’s a little color transfer to your mask (just a little and I wear mine for 8 hours at a time) but no transfer to your face.

Okay, that’s all I’ve got for y’all today! Let me know what types of things you’ve got on your lists this year!!

National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month (and also the month where many churches celebrate orphan Sunday). I never knew November was Adoption Month until adoption directly affected my life.

If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you are familiar with why Dustin and I were led to adopt. If not, here are a few blog posts to get you caught up: Our Path to Adoption and My Thoughts on Adoption.

I understand completely that not everyone is called to adopt. Adoption is costly. Our adoption into God’s family was costly–the price was Jesus’s blood. There are so many ways that you can be part of a family’s adoption:

1. You can pray.

I know our family was covered in prayer during our adoption process. Never underestimate the power of prayer. There are so many things you can pray for during an entire adoption process–pray for the expectant mother and her heart, the waiting family and their hearts, the social workers, the health of the baby, finances to made available either through a loan or donations, ease of anxiety or worry, ICPC to happen quickly, etc.

2. You can provide meals.

I was incredibly grateful that our ABF (Sunday School class) organized meals for us once we got home from Texas. Harrison was already three weeks old, so I felt silly accepting them at first–especially since it’s not like I was recovering physically from childbirth–but I quickly learned how much we needed those meals prepared for us. Dustin went back to work as soon as we got home to Alabama so I was exhausted from getting up to feed Harrison every 3 hours. The last thing I wanted to worry about was cooking food, so meals are a wonderful thing to do for a family who has just adopted!

3. You can donate baby items.

Many families who adopt may not choose to have a baby shower until they come home or they may not choose to have one at all. Items such as baby bathtubs, pack and plays, clothing, blankets, etc. are great to donate so these families–who are already spending money on adoption fees–do not have to worry about having all of these items before baby comes home (or during ICPC).

4. You can donate financially (or support a fundraiser).

This is an extremely important way to help those who are adopting. I can’t tell you how appreciative I was when people either donated to us directly or supported one of our fundraisers. It really meant so much. The Lord provided so much to us along the way, and then when it came time for Harrison, He provided a quick way to borrow money from Dustin’s 401K while we were still in Texas. Our adoption agency was so kind to wait on our money to get transferred instead of requiring us to pay it by their stated deadline. None of that was possible without the people who selflessly gave to our adoption fund!

Our pastor said Sunday during his sermon that our church has 22 children who were adopted. How amazing and wonderful that Harrison will grow up in a church where adoption is supported and normalized by the church! If you feel the Lord leading your family to adopt–whether domestically like we did, internationally, or through the foster care system–please feel free to email with any questions! I won’t answer questions about Harrison’s story because that’s his to tell someday if he chooses, but I’ll answer anything else 🙂