Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty Lover

1. I've tried a mother-load of dry shampoos in all price ranges and Batiste is my absolute favorite. Perfect for my blonde hair (there's a brunette option too!), no white cast and doesn't leave my hair feeling dirty and gritty.
2. Josie Maran Argan Oil is the best for face and body. Even add it to your foundation for a custom tinted moisturizer.
3. I love grabbing a variety of gift sets and creating my own custom gift for friends and family. Grab one of the gorgeous nail colors from this Essie nail set and a gloss or two from this Buxom lip set and it's the perfect little stocking stuffer.
4. For the last minute girls, this MAC "Look in a Box" kit is so easy.
5. This Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Palette is on my list. I'm such a sucker for warm eye colors.
6. Philosophy Christmas Cookie Shower Gel: Because who doesn't want to smell like a cookie! Love this stuff.
7. It's a splurge, but this T3 Styling Wand set is all you need to create a variety of curls.
8. Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick: super long wearing and comes in tons of colors.
9. Beauty Blender Pro on the Go: You can never have too many, that's why.
10. I use this Living Proof Dry Volume Blast every day. Volume is an understatement and it's perfection.
11. Buxom Lip Gloss "White Russian": My absolute favorite gloss in this world. I love the tingling feeling, it's the perfect nude, and lasts a surprising amount of time.

Holiday Gift Guide: Baby Must-Haves

MamaRoo | Bandana bibs | Bumbo | Moccasins | Diaper bag | Swaddle blankets | ErgoBaby carrier | Skip Hop ZOO Pack Little Kid Backpack

The holidays are rapidly approaching (must faster than I am ready for!) and I'm so excited because this year there is another little bambino to think about! Since I'm not a new mom, I definitely have some favorite baby must-haves. Whether you're a new mom or know of one, these are the products I can't live without!

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• 4Moms MamaRoo: This is on the top of our list to get for baby #2. Liam lived in his seat for the first year (even loved to sleep in it) but it was a hand-me-down and outdated and eventually gave out on us. If this new little one is anything like brother or mama, he will like to move and bounce A LOT and I know this will be perfect. I love that is designed to move like we do, batteries AREN'T required and you can control it from your smart phone.
• Bandana Bibs: For eating or drooling, bibs are a must! Liam went through several bibs (and outfits) a day due to drool. I love that these are super soft and absorbent and are much cuter than your average bib.
• Bumbo Floor Seat: Total lifesaver for a mama! Super durable and easy to transport. I loved taking this to the lake with us when Liam was a baby. Prevented him from getting too sandy and he loved sitting up and observing everything. Definite mom fav.
• Moccasins: Babies are notorious for kicking off shoes and losing them. I can't tell you how many shoes I've lost in the aisles of Target without realizing it. Lesson learned: stick to moccasins. They never fall off and are super comfy for your little one.
• Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bag: You learn a lot about what you want/need after your first baby. I got this ginormous diaper bag when I had Liam. While it was great for carrying everything I could ever want in it, it was so annoying to carry around and it was so heavy! This time I'll be investing in a backpack so I'll be hands free. (If you aren't particular about a backpack, this Oemi diaper bag could also double as a purse. More bang for your buck. :)
• Swaddle Blankets: Bigger is better! Most babies love being swaddled the first few months. I quickly learned that not all blankets are created equal. Get extra large blankets so your baby doesn't wiggle out of them. 
• ErgoBaby Carrier: Whichever your preferred sling or carrier, this is a total necessity. I could clean the house, do dishes, errands, all while Liam was sound asleep. With baby #2, I know I will rely on it more heavily.
• Little Kid Backpack: Because I will no longer have enough hands to carry a baby AND Liam's trinkets around. 

That's it--my absolute favorite baby must-haves! If you have any questions, feel free to email me or comment below.

The list doesn't stop there! A few more products that would make great gifts:


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