Our Favorite Things:10 Bloggers-10 Gift Guides-10 Giveaways!!

November 11, 2013


Welcome to Our Favorite Things: Blogger Gift Guide!Ten Bloggers, tons of gift
ideas & 10 incredible giveaways (each blogger is giving away their entire
basket of favorite things!!). Be sure and go check out each gift guide &
giveaway and get to know all of these fun bloggers!
I was so excited when Kara-Kae reached out to me last month
about doing this fun collaboration!
I had no trouble at all rounding up a few of my favorite things.
the hard part was GIVING THEM AWAY. lol. I always seem to need another
notebook to fill up or an owl to decorate with… and take 5 candy bars do not
hang around my house in their packaging for very long. BUT…
I used my self control for you my lovelies and hope that you
enjoy these goodies just as much as me. Enter below..I can’t wait to
see who wins and to ship this package of goodies your way!
(US AND CANADIAN RESIDENTS ONLY. sorry world. I love you still!)
I can’t wait to go check out everyone else’s favorite things!
Here’s a round up of mine that are all budget friendly (of course)
and super cute when you group them together.

I figured it only made sense to do my favorite things shopping
MAINLY at Target. Since I pretty much live their and IKEA. :)
Once I put all of these items out on the table it just made me feel happy!
Which is a good thing when you are gifting!

I have a thing for owls. I love them.
The only owl thing I will not do…is owl salt and pepper shakers.
Just can’t do it. BUT.. an owl coin holder??? yes please!
(If you watched our basement makeover with IKEA video, you’ll see
my owl pencil holder. serious cuteness.)
I also am a list maker. I love notebooks. Especially this line at Target.
My all time favorite candle is Sugar Blossom. It is AMAZING.
It’s the only scent I want to buy right now.
I also knew that I had to include jewelry from one of my
favorite shops, Caroline G!
I have a giveaway going on RIGHT NOW with her.
So after you enter to win this one…go try and win that one.
Isn’t the rose necklace GORGEOUS!? It could be yoursssss…..

And because a favorites combo wouldn’t be complete without my FAVORITE Mascara.
Maybelline Full n’ Soft. I wear this every day. Usually the waterproof,
but I know some people don’t like to wear that daily so I got the regular, which I love too.)
It’s an eye lash miracle worker ladies! If you are putting together a makeup bag
of goodies for a friend.. INCLUDE IT! they will love you forever.
Don’t let the awesome price fool you..it’s mascara gold.
Also, anything that smells like vanilla sugar is my favorite…
so the lotion was a must, especially in the winter!
I love paper straws.. We use them on more than just special occasions in our house.
You are very welcome for not eating this candy
IMMEDIATELY after buying it.
the check out lady even taunted me by putting it on the
checkout desk instead of in the bag. (cruel.)
I’m really into trying to send out more snail mail lately…
so I thought these cute thank you cards were the perfect addition.
We all have people to thank in our lives for big and little things…
November is the perfect time to show your thankfulness with a hand written note!…
while you eat your take 5. just don’t get chocolate smudges
on the card and no one will know.

Thanks for checking out my favorite things!
This year, for your gift giving, think about putting together a fun gift basket!
It was really fun pulling things that I thought would make all of you smile!
Good luck and be sure to hop around to check out all
the favorite things and enter all the fun giveaways!

(US AND CANADIAN RESIDENTS ONLY. SORRY WORLD. I love you!)


  • Kara D
    November 12, 2013 at 10:49 am

    I love to give personalized gifts and homemade items! Stockings/giftbaskets are another favorite :)

  • Laura
    November 12, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Love your gift basket!!!

  • Anonymous
    November 12, 2013 at 11:11 am

    I love gifting gift cards and / or homemade gifts. This year we are making pin cushion jars with a sewing store giftcard inside :) abwinebrenner at yahoo dot com

  • Andrea
    November 12, 2013 at 11:16 am

    I love to give homemade salsa or jam. Thanks for the chance to enter.

    Andrea D.
    short74717@msn.com

  • Holly Strother
    November 12, 2013 at 11:57 am

    http://www.thefreckledmask.com

    An amazing giveaway this week on the blog. The new book Whispers of Hope by the Christian author Beth Moore.Check it out!!

  • Unknown
    November 12, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    so pretty. I love the necklace. Would give that to a friend :)

  • Kimberly
    November 12, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    I like to gift baby clothes

  • Todd and Naomi (Bell) Schneider
    November 12, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    I like to gift gift cards.

  • Bridgett Shepherd
    November 12, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    I love gifting local handmade products! :)

  • Kristin Cogan
    November 12, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    Love Target finds! I am always buying their notebooks.

  • twomiracles
    November 12, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    I love to gift notebooks because I am always using them as well as gift cards because we are all so different so what I might like you might dislike. This is an amazing giveaway!!!

  • Kate
    November 12, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    I love gifting “wish list” items, so I take ideas from their Pinterest, Etsy, Amazon, etc… :)

  • Patri
    November 12, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Love making cute gift baskets as well for gifts.

    Patrizia Campbell

  • Tamara
    November 12, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    i love giving picture frames, or special gifts my kids make. this year we are doing wine glasses for the ladies of the fam! the gift that will keep on giving :)

  • Rosalyne Wier
    November 12, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    Love everything about this basket- especially the notecards!!

  • Shooting Stars Mag
    November 12, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    I love to give people books!

    lauren51990 at aol dot com

  • Kelly Lathrop
    November 12, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    I love all things owl!!!

  • teamtaylor01
    November 12, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    I love to gift my homemade apple butter & red velvet bonbons to everyone at the holidays. Great baskets!

  • Nikki
    November 12, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    I like to gift thirty-one bags, and fun accessories.

  • Brad & Rachel
    November 12, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    I love to gift things that people really love, find out what that person truly loves and go from there.

  • Missy Lawson
    November 12, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    I love gifting wine, candles, & cute jewelry

  • Anonymous
    November 12, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    I like to gift cartons of Tazo Pumpkin Spice Lattes!

  • Sam M
    November 12, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    I love to gift candles and home decor items!

  • Kelley Baker
    November 12, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    I LOVE to gift home-made things, anything crafty and fun that I would want myself.

  • Paige Faulkner
    November 12, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    I love to gift stationary or an iTunes gift card!

  • Megan B
    November 12, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    A bottle of wine or a candle are my go to gifts.

  • Elisabeth
    November 13, 2013 at 12:01 am

    I like to find unique gits on Etsy! :)

  • GoodnessGraces
    November 13, 2013 at 12:27 am

    I love to gift homemade items if I have the time. If not, I try to find something personal – like a great necklace or even fancy chocolates.

  • Inspired
    November 13, 2013 at 1:53 am

    If I can I like to visit a person’s Pinterest boards and make them something from their “wishlist board” or “diy” board. :-)
    If I have less time a candle, card, candy bar, homemade dessert, or a bouquet of flowers from my yard!

  • Meg S
    November 13, 2013 at 9:12 am

    I love giving vintage books!

  • amommysplace
    November 13, 2013 at 10:05 am

    So many great gifts! I love to give notebooks, too!

  • amommysplace
    November 13, 2013 at 10:07 am

    Great ideas! I love to gift notebooks, too!

  • Fab Mama Ang
    November 13, 2013 at 10:38 am

    I love to craft things! Or monogram!

  • Brittany K
    November 13, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I love to gift things that make people feel good and/or things that people wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves!

  • Dianna
    November 13, 2013 at 10:55 am

    I love to give scarves!

  • Jayne K
    November 13, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Jewelry, scarves, nail polish, and candles are always my go tos!!

  • EpicMan
    November 13, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I like to give gifts that fit a theme the recipient enjoys…I give one friend penguin items every year for Christmas.

  • Jessica Breckler
    November 13, 2013 at 11:56 am

    I love to give handmade gifts. Or if I can’t do that, I try to put a lot of thought into it so it will be something they really enjoy!

  • Lindsay
    November 13, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    During the holidays, I love to gift homemade treats – but my go-to is candles, cute stationary / cards, and starbucks gift cards!

  • Mandi Jayne
    November 13, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    I like to gift a coffee themed basket-coffee grounds, a couple cute cups, and a gift card to their favorite coffee spot.

    (Also, I have owl salt and pepper shakers. Ha.)

  • Jessica
    November 13, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    I love gifting home baked goods.

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

  • Sheila (Sass and Sweat)
    November 14, 2013 at 7:47 am

    Candles or home made baked goods. Who doesn’t love those?

  • Melanie E
    November 14, 2013 at 10:05 am

    I love to give gifts, especially to kids, and homemade chex mix.

  • Bec74
    November 14, 2013 at 10:53 am

    The owl.. Adorable!!!!!

  • KateMcGrath
    November 14, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    I love that owl! But I really like making homemade gifts (either baked goods or knitting).

  • Jenn @ What You Make It
    November 14, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Candles. It may sound boring, but I think it’s a happy gift that lasts a long time!

  • Vanessa Eason
    November 14, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Scarves and homemade cookies!!

  • Katie McDowell
    November 14, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    i like to gift unique things that i know a person would never buy or make for themselves.

  • Kristen Czajka
    November 14, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    I love gifting yummy homemade goods, and a sweet card! :)

  • Jody
    November 14, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    Cute notebooks and sharpie pens!

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