Last Minute Holiday Gifts for Everyone

Last Minute Holiday Gifts for Everyone

by | Dec 13, 2016

Today is the start of the 12 Days of Christmas and the best time to share my last minute holiday gift ideas with you. I’ve broken it down to Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, and Gifts for everyone. You can check out my other holiday shopping posts Gift Guide for Busy Moms and Affordable Last Minute Gift Ideas guide. May you have a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year!

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Gifts for Her

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Here are a few last minute gifts for your mom, daughter, best friend, or co-workers to enjoy. You can buy them online at Amazon.com, on the product website, or in the store. It all depends on the way you like to shop. If you shop online be sure to check on Ebates.com to see if there are any cash back deals for the online store you are shopping at.

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iLuminate 22pc Makeup Brush Set

This makeup brush set is for professional makeup artists and at-home beauty fanatics alike. It includes 22 extra soft brushes conveniently stored in a sleek faux-leather rollout pouch. It includes a carry and travel case plus a cleaning tool. Great for practicing all the makeup techniques you learned on YouTube.

Click here to buy these makeup brushes on Amazon.com

iLuminate Folding LED Travel Mirror

If you are anything like me, you use your phone’s camera to check or reapply your makeup. The only problem is there is no light to
really see all the details. The iLuminate travel mirror has a LED light with a regular and magnified mirror so you can get in really close. This will probably be shared between me and my daughter for those quick makeup checks.

Click here to buy this mirror on Amazon

Banish Acne Scar Kit

Nobody likes acne scars, especially teen girls. Get her this acne scar kit to help clear up her skin so it has a fresh glow. I like to keep things simple and have taught my daughter to do the same. Fortunately, we both have pretty clear skin but occasionally a pimple will leave a scar. This kit contains Pumpkin Enzyme repair cream and vitamin C serum to help the scars fade.

Click here to buy the Acne and Scarring Kit

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Clip-On Jewelry

Clip-on jewelry is the first fashionable accessible accessory to women’s bras, tank tops, dresses and tops. It also clips onto swimwear, bikini tops and bikini bottoms, purses, scarves, and boots. You can also wear it in your hair as a delicate new hair accessory.
Created in Los Angeles California.  The Jewel Bouquet sells around $25.00 – $30.

Click here to order your own Clip-on Jewelry

Blob Tagua Ring

Blob Tagua Ring is 100% natural, sustainable, organic, vegan and biodegradable.  The rings are designed in Vermont and ethically handmade in Colombia from “dried tagua seeds” (AKA “vegetable ivory —our raw material).  Dried Tagua seeds are very similar to ivory in color, texture, and hardness.  It would make a unique, original and affordable stocking stuffer.

Click here to order a Tagua ring

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Gifts for Him

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If you are anything like me it can be challenging to find something that the guy on your list will love. It could be your dad, uncle, son, cousin, boss, or boyfriend. Here are a few last minute gift ideas that don’t include ties, socks, or electronics.

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Vybe Socks

My nephews and quite a few men I know are into the colorful socks that are in style now. They add personality and flair to their usually boring suits and dress clothes. Vybe offers socks for men and boys that would make a great gift idea. There are matching socks for father and son as well.

Click here to buy a pair of Vybe Socks for men and boys

Order now to get them before Christmas

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Red Oxx Gadget Travel Bag

This is one tough bag that is great for carrying small electronics, cords, or toiletries. You will not have to worry about things falling out or getting damaged by water or the weather. It will definitely last for a long time and it even has a lifetime warranty. It’s a great gift for your resident gadget geek.

You can buy the Lil Roy Gadget Bag at Red Oxx.

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Dr. Squawk Celebri-Duck

The CelebriDuck comes in different characters, both real and fictional, and makes a great gift for your kids or adults. They are safe for teething babies and are PVC-free. Makes a great stocking stuffer.

Visit CelebriDucsk.com to choose one

Gifts for Everyone

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These last minute gifts are good for anyone on your list. Perfect for families, foodies, or folks you barely know. It doesn’t matter as long as they feel the joy of the Holidays through you!

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Cupright

CUPRIGHT, which is a table and desktop tip-proof insulated cup holder. It’s a perfect gift for co-workers or anyone that drinks out of a paper cup, bottle, or can work, or at home. Accidental spills happen when you least expect them, and keyboards and other electronics are expensive to repair, not to mention, rugs, dry-cleaning bills, and valuable time cleaning up messes. In addition, CUPRIGHT is insulated and also helps keep your beverage warmer or cooler longer and it eliminates the need for a coaster.

Buy a Cupright or two for $17.99 each

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McCrea’s Caramel

I like caramel every once in a while but when I tasted McCrea’s sea salt caramel I had to stop myself from eating the whole package. It was that good! This candy is perfect for your caramel lover. McCrea’s signature product features Hawaiian black lava sea salt swirled into caramel to provide a salty-sweet mouthful.  Additional flavor combinations include Basil Cayenne, Ginger Fusion, Curried Butternut, and Rosemary Truffle Sea Salt.  They also offer such classic flavors as vanilla, chocolate, maple, mocha, and coffee.

They use local, real-food ingredients and package our caramel in beautiful compostable containers.  Everything is made in America.  Our caramel is available for purchase online and in retail outlets throughout North America

Click here to Buy on of the delicious flavors

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Refocus Bands

 

I am a positive thinking pitbull but even I have days when the negative thoughts threaten to overpower me. So it’s exciting to find a product that helps re-focus your thoughts from negative to positive ones and it looks good too! Refocus bands allow you be to be more mindful and take control of your thoughts by simply flipping the band every time a negative thought overpowers you. Every flip helps encourage a positive thought that guides your inner voice in the right direction. There are over 10 different designs and affirmations to choose from, Refocus Bands are leading the way as the hottest positive fashion statement that conditions you to live a more mindful life..

Each item sold helps support amazing charities they discover that align with their values and make a difference in the world.

Click here to buy a Refocus Band for everyone in your family for only $8 each

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Bodyworks Ball

I tried the Bodyworks Ball and have decided it will be a gift to myself! This ball is perfect for my lower back. I’ve had a few issues after my accident in March with pain and discomfort. I tried the Bodyworks ball according to the instructions and got the stiffness to relax. Yes!!! Get this “O List” favorite for yourself or anyone who has problems with stiffness, soreness, or pain in their neck, back, shoulders, or feet.

Click here to buy a Bodyworks Ball for only $34.00

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Rise Baking Subscription Box

My son loves to cook and bake so it makes sense for me to think about getting him baking tools this holiday season. I have heard about a few cooking subscription box services but never a baking subscription service until now. Rise Baking is a monthly baking subscription service that ships premium ingredients with original recipes directly to your door. The process is simple. Each month you will choose recipes that suit your taste. Then, your monthly baking box will arrive fully stocked with pre-measured and color-coded ingredients making the baking process simple. Rise takes the intimidation and hassle out of baking with results that will have anyone baking like a pro.  All recipes are “from scratch” never mixes. They have a 3-, 6-, or 12-month plan. You can also give a gift box.

Click here to buy a gift box for $29.99 or choose a plan

Use code “Holiday10” for 10% off a monthly plan or “Gifts10” for 10% off a gift box 

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Mary Tylor Naturals

For the crafter in your family, Mary Tylor Naturals has great organic products they can use to make soaps, creams, lip balm, or anything they can think of. I make Blyss Body Butter from 100% organic ingredients and am always looking for a great source for my product. You have a variety to choose from including Shea butter, cocoa butter, beeswax, and product containers.

You can buy Mary Tylor Naturals supplies on Amazon

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Cranberry Spice Moonshine

Add a little flavor to your holiday party with Cranberry Spice Moonshine made with Everclear. It’s a festive drink made with cranberries, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and cloves – it blends all the holiday flavors to form what may become a new tradition.

Click here to get recipes for your Holiday parties

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Tips for Single Moms Raising Boys

Tips for Single Moms Raising Boys

by | Apr 30, 2013

Parenting can be hard at times, but raising a boy as a single mom can be even harder. It is difficult for single mothers to play the role as a father at the same time as being mom and breadwinner.  Single moms often feel guilt, anxiety and are even overwhelmed by the absence of the father and the added parenting responsibilities.

Single moms are great at nurturing and caring for their children. As a single mom raising a boy, you are presented with unique opportunities and can provide him with the foundation he needs to be grounded, connected and accepted. You can do things with him like a father would, such as play ball, but you must have a different mindset while raising boys.

tips for single moms raising boys

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15 Tips for raising boys as a single mom

  1. Treat them as a father would.
  2. Teach him to be strong, to have good manners, and helpful behaviors.
  3. Allow him to express his feelings and let him know that it is okay to do so.
  4. Encourage him to learn how to cook, do laundry, even babysit if he has younger siblings.
  5. Provide outlets for aggression.
  6. Set limits or boundaries where needed to discourage inappropriate  behavior
  7. Have conversations with them, even if it is about something silly.
  8. Support and motivate rather than criticize.
  9. Help them to build self-esteem.
  10. Teach empathy.
  11. Be consistent with discipline. Do not negotiate or bargain.
  12. Teach them to know when they make mistakes. Ensure that they understand what they did wrong and how to amend it.
  13. Model respect and how to treat others.
  14. Help them to develop coping skills to deal with life’s lessons and disappointments, such as being rejected by his first crush
  15. Give him some chores to teach responsibility. Chores also help to develop a strong work ethic and values system.  Make it age appropriate.  Things like taking out the trash, mowing or raking the yard, or even small repairs.

But boys also need a male figure in their life. As a 15 Tips for raising boys as a single mommother you will not be able to counsel him on how it feels to
go through
puberty, to be embarrassed by guys in the locker room, or to miss his first play in a big game. You can love him through those times, but you will never understand his point of view.

Too often, single moms feel pressure to find a man to love so they can provide a male role model for their sons. But you do NOT need to have a man in YOUR life to have a man in your SON’S life. Having responsible male mentors as part of the boy’s life helps compensate for the absence of the father.

Find a respectable and trusted male relative or friend for your son to look up to and to spend “guy time” with. Ask them to be a mentor to your son. You can also have a coach, teacher, and pastor, anybody you feel comfortable with, to be there for him.

Another option is the Big Brother program. Every growing boy needs a father or a man who he can toss ball with, shoot baskets, play chase, someone to look up to in times of boy-moments and to turn to for a man’s perspective.


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