Valentine’s Day is riiiiight around the corner! Whether you’re shopping for your galentines, trying to drop a hint, or looking to treat yourself, I’ve got you covered with these cupid-approved gift ideas.
With the holiday in full swing + Q4 coming to rapid close + home build meetings stealing every free moment I’ve got to spare, I have found myself struggling to find time to even make it to the store at a normal hour. Not only does life these days make grocery shopping feel like mission impossible – – – when a simple run turns into an hour-long affair, grocery delivery sounds like a Christmas miracle. Beyond thrilled to learn that, on top of free delivery from our local store on orders $35+ (restrictions apply), now Walmart+ announced FREE shipping with a no order minimum on items from Walmart.com (excludes oversized/freight + Marketplace items). . . with all Walmart+ memberships! And when I say free, I actually mean free, no order minimum. This membership has been a game changer for our fam!
First things first, the membership is $98/year or $12.95/month and you can try it for free for 15 days before committing.
Here are the benefits:
This membership has become a saving grace this busy season. With the ability to order anything from groceries to gifts to home supplies right from my phone, either from our local store or from the website, Walmart has become a one-stop-shop for all our needs + wants! Sign up for WALMART+ here!
Here are a few of the things from my last order:
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Can you believe there are only 8 days until Christmas?! Are you ready? I’m getting there! I noticed today that the cut off date for guarantee Christmas delivery for Nordstrom is the 20th. Sign up for the Nordy club for more member perks! Including free shipping and returns, BOPUS, curbside pickup, etc. Even if you don’t shop at Nordstrom a ton, I’d recommend downloading the app. You can track your packages + see where you are at with points + bonuses.
I discovered Zella in store (remember when we were able to actually shop in stores? Ya that was fun.) + have really loved investing in nicer pieces for my wardrobe. Keep scrolling for a couple of my recent Zella Looks!
Didja know that this brand, Zella, is Nordstrom’s in house athletic brand? They have great quality pieces. Zella has become a brand that i regularly search for new arrivals + sales!
I did curbside pick up for my last Nordstrom order + they brought my bags right out to my car. I recommend signing up for the Nordy Club, as you get added benefits including earning points that add up to Notes to spend at Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, HauteLook and Nordstrom Trunk Club! Here’s the link to see if you are eligible! Nordy Club sign up page.
A quick #THEPARRISHPLACE window update: I had meetings most of window install day! I was beyond giddy to get over there but the minute I drove into the drive way, I had a pit in my stomach. Somewhere in my journey to find the best windows, I communicated the wrong idea. But was it too late? The were LITERALLY INSTALLING as I pulled up. The window seams to match the thickest part of the window, not the thinnest? I made a huge fuss over our e-gress (exit windows) options that I really have no choice over. They are this way to pass safety code.
Long story short, we are working with our window manufacturer to come up with a plan B + the windows are already being remade for the few spots that this happened on. Guest bedroom + kids bedrooms! Crisis averted. For now. 🙂
SHOP MY LOOK: Zella Jacket, Zella Joggers, Cashmere Beanie, Hightop Nike’s
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Parents + in-laws have surprisingly come up quite a bit when I ask for Sunday links + gift ideas. Wanted to help share ideas for gifting to these special humans who often feel like they have everything they could possibly need.
I think slippers are a great option for any age for Christmas! So allow me to be your fairy godmother for a second + help find you the perfect slipper!
Ever since quarantine happened, I feel like I have been living in slippers. Whether I’m wearing them around the house in the morning, during the day as my new “work heels” or in the evening with the worlds thickest sock . . . a good pair of slippers is an important part of any winter wardrobe. Below I have rounded up all our families favorite slippers; for every price point, style need + for every occasion . . .
It’s no secret I geek out over beauty products + small handy gadgets, which is why stocking stuffers are some of my favorite gifts at Christmas time . . . I also love to get creative and roll up graphic tees or beanies to fit inside! Below I have shared some of my favorite small additions for any adult stocking on your “nice list” this year.
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As much as I love shopping + hunting down a good deal, I don’t loveeeee the “real Black Friday experience” as some might call it. The thought of getting up early to face the crowds + cold temperatures, is a no go for me . . . it only leaves me feeling anxious as heck. I will always op to stay home + shop online, especially this year with all the capacity restrictions.
I don’t know about you but in years past when the Black Friday deal went live, my anxiety levels went UP. I would have serious FOMO (fear of missing out) on a deal which led to over buy due to the pressure of the moment or on the other hand, wanting to throw up the tinsel all together + call it quits.
With so many deals + special shopping hours that it can overwhelming. So, to keep the joy of the season alive, I want to share a few tips + trick I use when shopping Black Friday sales . . .
1. Shop from your desktop if possible: when I shop off my phone, I feel more pressured to make in the moment purchases because its easier to lose your place or items you have sitting in your cart. When I shop off my desktop, I am able to be more intentional with my $$, since I can save my place + shop later.
2. Shop with intention!! I always have to ask myself 2 questions before hitting the purchase button “do I need this?” + “is this a gift for someone?” if the answer is no, it gets the boot.
3. Make your list before the sales are out: this has been one of the most helpful things for me when shopping, to avoid over spending or shopping. I always sit down a few weeks before + make a list of things I’m looking to snag + the people I am shopping for. I like to think of it like this . . . its like going to the grocery store hungry. When you don’t have a list, you end up buying the whole store because it all looks good in the moment, just to come home + find you already had that item. If I only had to give you one tip for shopping Black Friday, it would be to make your lists ahead of time.
4. Do your research: In addition to who + what I’m shopping for, I like to make a rough outline of where I am going to shop. Below are a few places + favorite deals happening this Black Friday.
Jon has the best taste. I don’t shop for him 90% of the time. He is simple. Timeless + likes to find things that aren’t “trendy” or brand heavy. He is particular about his clothing items + I love that he does his homework. He reads reviews + always searches for the best price. MADE HIM MAKE THIS LIST of his tried + true faves to help you shop for the men in your life.
Finally! THE ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDE FOR KIDS is here!
Gathered together some of the boys favorite things + a few things on their wishlist . . . this year I included a little bit of everything for every age ranges. From building sets, to outdoor equipment, to games, to clothes, its all linked below!
Every year when I make the adult gift guides I crack up 🤣☺️, because instead of asking for the latest + great toys, we find pure joy in getting a new coat or pair of shoes for Christmas. Simple joys I tell you what. This year I stuck with items I own + LOVE. I’ll be adding to this post all month – check back by if you need to drop a hint to someone!
To say I’m a beauty prouct junkie might be an understatement. I can’t say no to looong walks in Sephora. Beauty products, perfume, facial products all make great presents! In fact, they are my favorite to give! Whether it be for my Mom, sisters, friends, coworkers, you seriously can’t go wrong with something beauty based! Seems most people don’t op to splurge on beauty items for themselves during the year because beauty + hair products tend to be super expensive. (Hence why I keep my hair license active) The holidays are a great time to get something you know they otherwise wouldn’t get for themselves.
If you’re in need of gifts this holiday season, I have listed some of my personal favorite skincare + makeup + hair products below for everyone on your list this year.
See it before everyone else!