Sweet and Salty Chex Mix Recipe (Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free)

This Sweet and Salty Chex Mix Recipe is a must-make for your next party!

Growing up, Chex Mix was a staple at every holiday gathering. Is that a midwest thing, or is Chex Mix popular everywhere?

Little confession: I never really loved traditional Chex Mix that much.

Then, one time, I tried a different version of Chex Mix. Someone decided to mix things up (no pun intended…ha!) and served a sweet and salty version of Chex Mix. Clearly, I’ve always had a sweet tooth because that was something I could get behind. It was love at first bite. (I just can’t stop with the puns…) 

That’s what I’m bringing you today. This Sweet and Salty Chex Mix recipe is for all my friends with a big sweet tooth who need a little sweet to balance out the salty. You definitely get both here and it’s pretty amazing.

Warning: this stuff is addicting. It’s definitely hard to stop eating. That also means it’s going to be a big hit at whatever party you bring it to or serve it at.

This recipe makes enough to serve an army so you’ll have plenty for a party or to give as gifts. This makes a lovely neighbor gift!

To make this dairy-free, I used coconut oil instead of butter. I used an organic refined coconut oil so there wouldn’t be a coconut taste on everything, but you’re welcome to use unrefined if you’d like an overall coconut flavor.

I also use no corn syrup or refined sugar. My kids insisted on chocolate chips, so actually those do add some refined sugar. Oops. I used these dark chocolate chips from Enjoy Life  which are dairy-free. I also used gluten-free pretzels and Rice Chex so all the gluten-free peeps could enjoy this recipe.

I wanted to make this as healthy and nourishing as I could, so I used almonds, coconut chips, dried fruit, and seeds in the mix. For the dried fruit and seeds, I used a this Superberry Superfuel blend I found at Costco that includes dried tart cherries, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, raisins, goji berries, and pepitas. If you don’t have that, just use whatever mix of dried fruit and seeds you prefer.

I know you’re going to love this!! I hope you make it for your upcoming holiday parties!

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Sweet and Salty Chex Mix Recipe (Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free)

This Sweet and Salty Chex mix is made with coconut oil and no corn syrup, and nourishing ingredients like dried fruits, nuts, and seeds!

• Author: Happy Healthy Mama
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Yield: 17 cups

Ingredients

• 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 1 cup whole almonds
• 2 cups gluten-free pretzels
• 1/2 cup coconut oil*
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch salt
• 2 cups coconut chips
• 2 cups Superberry Superfuel Blend **
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the Chex cereal, almonds, and pretzels. Place the mixture on the lined baking sheet and set aside.
3. In a small saucepan, melt your coconut oil. Add the honey, coconut sugar, and cinnamon and stir until the coconut sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
4. Drizzle the honey mixture over the Chex mixture and use your hands to make sure it is evenly coated.
5. Bake in the 250 degree oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
6. Allow the Chex mix to cool completely and then transfer it to a large bowl. Add the coconut chips, superberry blend, and dark chocolate chips and mix well. Enjoy!

Notes

*I prefer refined coconut oil for this so there isn’t an overall coconut flavor. Unrefined will work also, but there will be a coconut flavor.

**If you don’t have the specific blend I used, substitute 1 cup of dried fruit of your choice and 1 cup of seeds of your choice.

I’m running out of time to post all the recipes I planned before Christmas…so I’ll be posting another recipe tomorrow. If you’re looking for an epic overnight Cinnamon Roll recipe, make sure you stop by!

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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

These Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms are a classic cookie to make for the holidays!

There’s only 5 more days until Christmas. The countdown is ON. I hope the only things you have left to do are make Christmas cookies. That’s all I have left. ——>Yeah, right.

In reality, I sitll have a pretty long to-do list before the big day. But that’s okay. As long as I have a few of these Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms to nibble on, I’ll be okay.

The good news is, these aren’t going to take too much of our time. Unwrapping the kisses is probably the hardest part. 

These are very similar to classic Peanut Butter Blossoms, but I substituted a gluten-free flour blend. I like this one from Bob’s Red Mill, but I’m sure others will work as well. If you don’t need these to be gluten-free, go ahead and use regular flour. Before I get into more details, I know nobody has time for long explanations or stories this time of year, so let’s just jump straight to the recipe, shall we? ENJOY, friends!

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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

Gluten-free Peanut Butter Blossoms–your favorite holiday cookie just got a gluten-free makeover! Just like the classic, only gluten-free.

• Author: Happy Healthy Mama
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
• Total Time: -25229499.1833 minute
• Yield: 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 48 milk chocolate KISSES
• 1/2 cup shortening*
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar (or light brown sugar)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups GF baking flour blend
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Remove wrappers from chocolate.
2. Beat the shortening and peanut butter in a large bowl until well-blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and the coconut sugar and beat again until fluffy.
3. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla; beat well.
4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually beat the flour mixture into the peanut butter mixture.
5. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the extra granulated sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
6. Take the cookies from the oven and immediately place an unwrapped chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie. The cookie will crack around the edges. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

*I prefer this kind of organic shortening that doesn’t have hydrogenated oils.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie

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Luke’s 6th Birthday Party at Chuck E Cheese’s

Today, my baby is six years old. SIX! It must be said: How is this possible?!

Isn’t it funny how, as parents, we live and learn with each child and make adjustments as we go?  With my oldest, I wanted to have handmade birthday invitations and Pinterest-worthy birthday parties with pretty decorations. In the process, I drove myself crazy and never quite achieved what I was hoping for anyway (Evidenced here and here).

Live and learn. Live. and. learn.

Now, my goal is to have a fun birthday party that the kids enjoy and doesn’t create any extra stress for me. This year for Luke’s 6th birthday, we achieved that in a big way at Chuck E Cheese’s.

This birthday party at Chuck E Cheese’s was so much fun for Luke and his friends. They now offer Unlimited Play birthdays, where each child gets a card and can play an unlimited number of games during the birthday party. The kids had an absolute blast playing the games without having to worry about running out of tokens or reloading their cards.

There was plenty of silliness and smiles in between their game playing.

What six-year-old boy wouldn’t love pretending to be a firefighter putting out a fire? 

Another great feature of a kids birthday party at Chuck E Cheese’s is the Magic Ticket Blaster. There was a lot of anticipation surrounding the Magic Ticket Blaster. 

Every birthday child gets to step into the Magic Ticket Blaster for a chance to grab the Magic Ticket, which is worth 500 tickets to redeem for a prize. 

The wind blowing the tickets all around ended up being a little overwhelming for our sensitive Luke, so he didn’t grab any tickets. Our sweet host saw that Luke was upset and made sure to give Luke some tickets anyway. He was such a huge help throughout the party, and this was above and beyond his duty. It was fantastic.

The fun factor was a no-brainer for the kids, but the best party about having your kid’s birthday party at Chuck E Cheese’s is the ease and lack of stress.

I learned a long time ago that the kids don’t care if I’m up until midnight putting together goodie bags or making decorations; they only care about having fun at their party.

Anything and everything you want covered can be done for you and all you have to do is show up. They had the table decorated with the theme we chose, balloons, and goody bags for every child ready.

I was able to reserve the party online and they even offer free customizable email invitation to make every step super easy. 

Driving home from the party, Luke commented, “That ended up being my best birthday party ever.” What more could I hope for? Besides time slowing down, just a little, so my baby stops growing so fast, I couldn’t hope for more than that.

For more information about having your kids birthday party at Chuck E Cheese’s, find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.   

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese’s. The opinions and text are all mine.

 

 

 

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Puff Pastry Christmas Wreath Appetizer

This Puff Pastry Christmas Wreath Appetizer is a delicious way to start your holiday meals!

How are all of your holiday preparations coming along? Do you have your appetizer list ready to go? I have one more for you to add to your list! This Puff Pastry Christmas Wreath Appetizer is so delicious I almost ate the whole thing all by myself when I was testing the recipe.

I used Dufour’s frozen puff pastry because it has a simple, cleaner ingredient list than most of the puff pastries you’ll find and I think it tastes a lot better, too. It’s not always easy to find, though, so use whatever brand you can find.

This is a really easy recipe and makes a pretty presentation. It’s especially easy if you prep the cranberry sauce (or buy store bought?) and chicken ahead of time. You’ll be able to assemble this quickly and enjoy your time with friends and family. Let me show you how to prepare it!

How to Make a Puff Pastry Christmas Wreath Appetizer

1. Thaw your frozen puff pastry ahead of time according to the package directions. Lay the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and lightly flour both sides of the dough.
2. Find a large bowl to use as a template and cut around the bowl to create a circle. Save the extra dough for another use. Transfer the dough circle to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
3. Using a smaller bowl, press down to create a inner circle of your wreath. Don’t press all the way through.
4. Using a sharp knife (I used a crafting xacto knife), cut the inner circle into eight equal triangles, as if you are cutting pizza slices.
5. Add the cranberry sauce, goat cheese, chicken, and rosemary to the outer circle of the wreath.
6. Pull up the triangles and press the dough together on the edge of the wreath, as shown. Use your fingers to push up the entire edge of the wreath. Brush melted butter on the top of the dough and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. If the dough didn’t get brown enough, you may broil it for 1-2 minutes.

In the end, you’ll have a beautiful Puff Pastry Christmas Wreath Appetizer that your guests will love. 

These flavors go together so well. It’s the perfect combination of sweet cranberry sauce with creamy goat cheese and savory chicken. So good!

Here’s a close up for you of what the ingredients look like together. 

I hope you and your family LOVE this!

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Puff Pastry Christmas Wreath Appetizer

This Puff Pastry Christmas Wreath Appetizer has sweet cranberry sauce, creamy goat cheese, and savory chicken wrapped in buttery puff pastry. It’s an incredible and pretty appetizer!

• Author: Happy Healthy Mama
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 box puff pastry dough
• 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
• 5 ounces goat cheese, broken into pieces
• 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 large sprigs rosemary, divided
• 1 large sprig thyme
• coarse sea salt
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

1. To cook your chicken, place it in a pot with one sprig of rosemary, one sprig of thyme, and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the chicken by about two inches. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a good simmer, and partially cover the pot. Cook for ten minutes, or until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use tongs to remove the chicken, allow it to cool, and then use two forks to shred the chicken. (Tip: This can be done ahead of time)
2. Chop the leaves from your second rosemary spring finely and preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
3. Thaw your frozen puff pastry ahead of time according to the package directions. Lay the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and lightly flour both sides of the dough.
4. Find a large bowl to use as a template and cut around the bowl to create a circle. Save the extra dough for another use. Transfer the dough circle to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
5. Using a smaller bowl, press down to create a inner circle of your wreath. Don’t press all the way through.
6. Using a sharp knife (I used a crafting xacto knife), cut the inner circle into eight equal triangles, as if you are cutting pizza slices.
7. Add the cranberry sauce, goat cheese, chicken, and rosemary to the outer circle of the wreath.
8. Pull up the triangles and press the dough together on the edge of the wreath, as shown. Use your fingers to push up the entire edge of the wreath. Brush melted butter on the top of the dough and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
9. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. If the dough didn’t get brown enough, you may broil it for 1-2 minutes.

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Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

These Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are a festive twist on traditional oatmeal cookies! Add these to your Christmas Cookie baking list!

If you follow Happy Healthy Mama, I have to assume you’re interested in healthy eating. Fair assumption, right? So I’m really curious: What’s your stance on Christmas cookies? Do you only make 100% healthy Christmas cookies, like these No-Bake Gingerbread Cookies or do you totally ignore your healthy intentions for the month of December and just bake the real thing? 

I fall somewhere in the middle of those two extremes. I like to make healthy treats around the holidays, like these No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Energy Balls and these Skinny Buckeyes with Chickpeas, and these healthier Peanut Butter Snowballs. But, I must admit, we do like to occasionally enjoy full-on white flour, white sugar, no redeeming qualities treats. It happens.

The last category, of course, are the cookies and treats I healthify just a little. That’s where these Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies fall. They aren’t low calorie, low carb, low sugar, low fat, or low anything. But I did make a few tweaks to make a favorite old fashioned oatmeal cookie recipe a little bit healthier. Here are the changes I made to this recipe:

• Instead of all-purpose flour, I used whole wheat pastry flour. That adds 4X the amount of fiber!
• Instead of brown sugar, I used coconut sugar. Coconut sugar contains inulin (a type of fiber) which some studies have shown to help slow the absorption of glucose. It also contains some vitamins and minerals, including iron and zinc.
• I use pastured butter instead of regular butter. Butter made from the milk of grass-fed cows is shown to be significantly higher in fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins than that of butter made from grain-fed cows.

Who knew I could sneak so much nutritional information into a post about Christmas cookies?! 

Lastly, instead of the raisins and nuts you’d typically find in old-fashioned oatmeal cookies, I gave these a holiday twist by using dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. Festive!

I’m totally in love with the texture of these cookies. They are perfectly soft and chewy, exactly how an oatmeal cookie should be. I know you’re going to love these! Please add them to your Christmas cookie baking list!

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Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

These are classic oatmeal cookies with a holiday twist! Perfectly soft and chewy, these are a favorite Christmas cookie.

• Author: Happy Healthy Mama
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (AP flour may be substituted)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup dried cranberries*
• 1 cup white chocolate chips*

Instructions

1. Position the racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high, beat the butter, coconut sugar, and regular sugar until creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl; total time is about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla; beat again to blend, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down the bowl if necessary. Add the flour mixture and beat on low just to blend. Add the oats, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips and beat just to blend.
3. Using a 2-inch (scant 3 tablespoon) cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto two parchment or silicone baking mat lined baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
4. Bake in the 350 degree oven until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.  Rotate the sheets and reverse the top and bottom racks half way through baking. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack; allow to cool. Enjoy!

Notes

*I like to reserve 1/4 cup of the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips to sprinkle on top near the end of the baking time. If you don’t do this, some of the cookies will be totally brown. They will be equally delicious, but just not as festive looking.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 236
• Sugar: 17 grams
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 32 grams
• Fiber: 2.2 grams
• Protein: 2.5 grams

 

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You might need an iron supplement and not even know it. Being iron deficient can have a profound effect on our health. I experienced this first hand in an extreme way eight years ago. Between having my daughter Meghan and son Luke, I had a pregnancy that ended in a missed miscarriage at 12 weeks that required me to have a D&C.

During the surgery I lost more blood than normal. It was supposed to be an outpatient surgery with a relatively quick recovery, but I definitely didn’t feel well afterwards. Besides the emotional impact, I felt exhausted.

It was almost time for me to be discharged and I stood up to go the the restroom. I barely made one step before I passed out. It took me a solid week to get my energy back to levels where walking up the stairs didn’t feel like a marathon. This is an extreme example of how being low in iron can cause fatigue.

Maybe you aren’t passing out, but fatigue is the most common sign of iron deficiency. Do you often feel run down? Perhaps your low energy is caused by more than just too many late nights or early morning wake up calls? Let’s take a look at seven signs of iron deficiency.

7 Signs You Might Need an Iron Supplement

1. Fatigue
2. Muscle weakness, especially upon exertion
3. Heart palpitations
4. Pale skin
5. Decreased Focus¹
6. Occasional sadness²
7. An inability to stay warm

It turns out that 1 in 10 women in the United States are at risk for iron deficiency³. You might be at risk if you are a menstruating woman (I bet most of you reading this are!), especially with a heavy flow, pregnant or breastfeeding, have undergone major surgery or physical trauma, are vegan or vegetarian, or have certain conditions like peptic ulcers, or gastrointestinal diseases such as celiac disease or Crohn disease.⁴ If you suspect you could be low in iron, I highly recommend you talk to your doctor and get your levels checked.

I have been dealing with a heavy menstrual flow for the last few years, and recently had two periods in one month. Lucky me, right?! I definitely fall into the “high risk for iron deficiency” category.

When I had my D&C, my doctor prescribed an iron supplement. It did the trick with getting my iron levels back where they needed to be, but it wasn’t without side effects. It made my stomach hurt and caused constipation. Definitely not something I’d like to deal with on a regular basis.

I’m ELATED to share that I’ve found an iron supplement that works WITHOUT any side effects. I wish I would have known about this supplement years ago! You already know I’m a major fan of MegaFood’s supplements, so it’s probably no surprise that it’s MegaFood that makes the iron supplement, Blood Builder, that I am in love with.

Blood Builder was shown in a clinical trial⁵ to increase iron levels without causing nausea or constipation.* This is HUGE!!

It has a gentle and effective potency of Foodstate Iron (26 mg/serving).* It’s even gentle enough to take on an empty stomach! I’ve been taking Blood Builder for two months now and have experienced zero issues—absolutely no side effects.

Blood Builder is made with B12 and folate, both vitamins that help maintain healthy red blood cell production.* Vitamin C with organic oranges helps to promote proper absorption.*

Blood Builder is an iron supplement that naturally combats fatigue and improves energy levels.* I’m so glad I found this safe and effective iron supplement.

If you’re in need of an iron supplement, it’s with 100% confidence that I recommend Blood Builder by MegaFood. If you’re not sure if you need an iron supplement, it’s always a great idea to check with your doctor. Be your own health advocate!

This post is brought to you in partnership with MegaFood. All opinions are my own. 

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

¹ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4235202/
² https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2738337/
³https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtmL/00051880.htm                                                                ⁴http://www.hematology.org/Patients/Anemia/Iron-Deficiency.aspx
⁵https://megafood.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Blood_Builder_Clinical_Study_Summary_090617_v2.pdf

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2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Last year I put out a new gift guide every week starting in November. Oh, wasn’t I Little Miss Organized? This year? Not so much. Quite the opposite. Just call me the Last Minute Mama.

Therefore, the 2017 Holiday Gift Guide is an ode to all the Last Minute Mamas (Or Papas, or Gals, or Whatever Else You Call Yourself) who are scrambling to finish their holiday shopping. I’ve got you covered. And there’ll only be one massive gift guide this year, but I was sure to cover a lot so you should be able to find something for just about everyone on your list. Happy shopping!

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Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Mom

These gift ideas for moms focus on spoiling mom and making her feel loved, appreciated, and pretty. What every mom wants!

1.Strong as a Mother Muscle Tank Every mother is strong, but this is especially perfect for the mom who loves the gym.

2. Pommed Berkshire Gloves Because it’s cold waiting at the bus stop for the kids.

3. Tara Tortoiseshell Geo Drop Earrings The earrings she’ll wear for girls’ night out.

4. Sugarfix by BaubleBar Crystal Bib Necklace The necklace she’ll wear for date night.

5. No. 2 Plumping Spa Set The ultimate (safe and natural!!) anti-aging set every mom needs.

6. Faux Fur Robe Because why can’t everyday feel like a spa day?

7. Arie Pom Pom Blanket For cozy evenings after the kids are in bed and she’s sipping hot cocoa.

Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Dads

These are husband-approved gifts for the dad who is hard to buy for.

1.TITLEIST PRO V1 ’17 golf balls My husband is happy anytime he gets a box of these.

2. Henley Leather and Wool Blend Tech Gloves For the modern man who wants to stay warm and still be able to use his phone.

3. Cashmere Suede Trim Half Zip Sweater You want him to dress up, he just wants to be comfy. This is the ultimate compromise.

4. Double Nest Hammock It’s portable so he can take it anywhere.

5. The Nest Thermostat Because we all know how must men like to be in charge of the temperature.

6. The Shirt Jacket It’s versatile and guys like that.

7. BRAVEN BRV-XXL Large Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker  Did I mention this is waterproof? The ultimate gift for cookouts, lakeside parties, yard games, tailgates, and more.

Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Your Ultra-Cool Bestie

If she wasn’t ultra-cool, she wouldn’t be your bestie, right? The problem is finding a unique gift that lets her know you love her. These gift ideas will steer you in the right direction!

1. Parisian Feather Earrings Of course she’ll wear feather earrings. She’s ultra-cool.

2. In the Garden of My Dreams book Any art lover will  love this collection of artist Nathalie Lete’s unique pop-folk art.

3. I am Freaking Cold Shirt She’ll look adorable in this.

4. Ugg Cable Knit Cuff Hat Because she looks great when she’s cold.

5. Express Women’s O-Ring Shoulder Bag In trendy velvet.

6. Nala Soapstone Vase So pretty for her to style her house!

7. Polished Pout Trio The absolute best lip gloss set from BeautyCounter.

Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Toddlers

Fun, quirky, and useful gifts for toddlers!

1.Best Learning Learning Cube Learning and playing at the same time!

2. Kitchen Play SetThese look and feel like the real thing, which is what toddlers want.

3. Maileg Super Hero Toy Mouse In A Suitcase Omg because this is adorable.

4. Kids Fire Engine Toy Speedster Ride-On Every toddlers’ dream gift.

5. If I Had a Hammer Workbench Set Because toddlers love to pretend and they love to fix things.

6. Magnetic Art Easel So many uses for this fun toy.

7. Super Hero Cape and Mask Set He may never take it off.

Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Kids

These are fun gifts they probably don’t already have and won’t just take up dead space like so many toys they’ll get.

1.Discovery Kids Toy Marble Run Our marble run gets played with every week and it doesn’t look nearly this cool.

2. Multicolored String Lights Fact: Every kid would love to have colored lights in their room.

3. Kitchen Science Lab for Kids I hope Santa brings this for my kids–it looks awesome!

4. Colorful Hanging Glow-in-the-Dark Solar System Everything glow-in-the-dark is cool.

5. Exploding Kitten Card Game Over 6,000 positive reviews on Amazon!!

6. Goodnight Stories for Rebel GirlsWe have the first one and have loved it. Inspiring stories of strong, successful, extraordinary women from the past and present.

7. The Ultimate Kids Microscope Because science is cool.

Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Lady Bosses

Boss Lady:

“THE woman who is in control. People who have never her see her and feel the need to respect her, and do. Runs the show, is cool and collected, gets the job done. Confident, never looks down. Depends respect and gets it.”

Do you have a friend/spouse/sister who is a Boss Lady? This is the list to shop from!

1.Poppy Lip Duo It’s a power color.

2. Wiltshire Berry Clipfolio Because being organized while looking stylish is important.

3. Ivy Art Print For her office.

4.  Woman on a Mission Trinket Dish Could it be more perfect for her?

5. Ceramic Pencil Holder To hold her glasses and pens in one place.

6. Wit & Delight Travel Journal Set Because she’s going places.

7. Stendig Calendar 2018 I am hoping Santa brings me one of these.

Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Foodies

Take it from me, the foodie in your life would love any of these gift ideas!

1. Kitchen Towel Map Everyone needs kitchen towels and these are cool.

2. KitchenAid 5 Blade Spiralizer with Peel Great for healthy foodies!

3. Kitchen Sign It’s the place they like to be best.

4. Pug Print Apron Because it’s stinkin’ cute.

5. Mini Silicone Spatula with Copper Handle Something they really want, but would probably not buy for themselves.

6. Stone Marble Ceramic Round Dutch Oven Every cook needs at least one Dutch oven and this one is beautiful.

7. Instant Pot This is THE IT GIFT of 2017.

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