Ready. Set. Gift. // For the Techie

Are you shopping for a gizmo-loving friend or family member this year? Well I am, so I’m going to keep this gift guide intro short and sweet, so I can get to shopping.  Check out 10 of my ideas for last minute gifts for your favorite techie. Let me know if you have any additional suggestions for this gift guide.

1. Gopro Hero 4 Silver // 2. Learning Thermostat // 3. Charge Me Up Solar Charger  // 

4. Tile  // 5. Smartphone Attachable Lens-Style Camera // 6. Portable Wireless Compact Printer // 7. Tower Fan // 

8. 3D Printing Pen // 9. Nike+ FuelBand SE // 10. Rechargeable Purse Wristlet 

Ready. Set. Gift. // For the Hostess

It’s so nice to be invited to holiday parties and now that my calendar is filling up, it’s time to start thinking about a thoughtful gift for the holiday hostess. Whether she likes to cook, loves to drink coffee and/or wine or decorate her home, I’ve put together the perfect gift to give the gracious hostess at your next holiday soiree. Here are 12 ideas under $50 that says thank you.

1. French Press Coffee Maker // 2. Essential Oils Hand Lotion and Hand Soap // 3. Soap Trio //

4. "Eat, Drink, Merry" Wine Bag // 5. Mercury Tealights // 6. Cable-Knit Slippers // 7. Buffalo Check Tea For One Set // 

8. Leaf Dessert Spoons // 9. Metal Wing Bowl // 10.  Bay Leaf Wreath with Burlap Ribbon Hanger // 

11. Golden Sparkle Champagne Flutes // 12. Petite Decorative Candle Set

Ready. Set. Gift. // For Secret Santa

Most of us have been asked to participate in some sort of Secret Santa gift exchange during our lifetime.  And more than likely you’ve probably already signed up for another swap this year.  One key thing to remember when participating in a gift exchange is that it’s important to stay within the allotted budget.  So to help you out, I’ve come up with 12 gift ideas for under $25 to keep you within budget, while still offering a well-thought-out gift! Let me know if you have any additional suggestions for this gift guide.

one: Teroforma Whiskey Stones (Set of 6) / two: Lush Secret Santa / three:  iPhone® 5 Case & Earbud Set / four: Strobelight by Nathan / five: Anthropologie Limited Edition Golden Monogram Mug / six: Contigo Autoseal Kangaroo Water Bottle with Pocket      

seven: Orla Kiely by Gaiam Linear Stem Sunflower Yoga Mat / eight: Deborah Lippmann 'Jazz Standards' Glam Rock Nail Color Duo / nine: Shinhwa Extendable Selfie Stick / ten: Women's Animal-Print Sock 5-Packs / eleven: Aduro U Snap Wireless Tripod / 

twelve: Double Wall Traveler - Red Holiday Cup