checkin' it twice
It’s time, maybe past time (yikes), for us to start shopping for Christmas. I keep hearing shop early, don’t procrastinate, shipping is going to take longer and deals are happening now. Target, Walmart and several other of the majors say they have already started offering Black Friday deals. So here we go homies!
This year I’ve got gift guides for you! In the past I haven’t been able to contain them, would get overwhelmed and quit. There are so many directions to go. I’m sticking with a his, hers, tween, household helpers and most importantly . . . kids.
This list is dedicated to the kiddos. It’s a start. I know more items and ideas will pop up. I promise to get them on Insta. There are so many guides and the morning shows always have the latest and greatest. IG is the best way to get them to you quick, before they sell out! So, here we go, check it twice . . .
They may toss a book to the side, but they will come back to it when Christmas morning madness is over. What else do you do on Christmas Day? I recently ordered Emme Muniz’s (J. Lo’s daughter) book, Lord Help Me, and it’s precious. Kathie Lee Gifford’s Hello Little Dreamer is in route and I can’t wait to see what it’s like. Finley was given Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and she loved it. So much so that she gave Stories for Boy Who Dare to Be Different to Breaker last Christmas. I like to give them a book every year with a note written in it so they have a library to share with their kids one day (and a reminder of how much I love them just in case they forget).
This Wicked Big soccer ball and this indoor soccer ball could be considered “boy” gifts, but both Finley and Breaker love them. Reverend loved the big ball too, hence why we’re on our second one (not dog friendly).
I LOVE Christmas PJs! They don’t have to be Christmas though. Just a new pair every year. I want this pair from Boden for Breaker. I love these little girl ones too. Hanna Anderson has wonderful matching options for families and they’re on sale (gotta move quick because limited sizes too). These baby ones are adorable.
Finley was never a big doll lover, but she always wanted a doll at Christmas. I haven’t been to the American Girl Doll site in almost a year. I was blown away. I LOVE this Nutcracker costume set. I would totally cave if given the option. The create your own dolls are my favorite. They have to be ordered by December 1st in order to make it for Christmas. If your gal is more of a Barbie fan and wants a house, please, please convince her to ask for the travel house. Finley had the big one and I’m still shaking my head. Then you can throw in the pool too. She played with it lots more.
Being in the middle of a pandemic has kids carrying water bottles to school, to the park, to sports’ practices, just about everywhere. Finley went nuts over this Hydroflask. The color, hibiscus, is really pretty. Breaker literally wants this Camelback bottle in every color. The Camelback is dishwasher safe. Breaker has one that is over a year-old and it’s just starting to show wear. Finley has to hand wash her Hydorflask (not my gig).
Just for fun and for all kids: these surfer dudes, magna tiles, a sweet basketball goal and an adorable ride-a-long. Bikes are always on Finley and Breaker’s Christmas List in some form or fashion. The Electra bikes I wanted to link are sold out. Please visit your local bike shop! Townies are wonderful bikes and definitely worth the investment.
That’s all for now, but there will be more as the big day gets closer. Please check out Insta for all of the latest!
