Our Five Ring Circus: Gift Guide
Showing posts with label Gift Guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gift Guide. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Holiday Gifts 2019 - Tablift

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I was gifted product in exchange for my honest review.

The countdown is on! Only 23 days until Christmas. I come from a big family, and I have a big family, so there are a lot of holiday gifts to buy for the wonderful family members and friends on my list!


I discovered some awesome products this year, so I'm going to share a few of them with you each week leading up to Christmas. I buy gifts for people of every age and ability. I hate buying the same type of gifts over and over again, but often fall into that trap. I'm always on the lookout for something new and different!

The tablift is perfect for almost everyone on your list! It's perfect for tech lovers. It's perfect for people who have limited mobility or special needs. And it's perfect for people who travel. If they have a tablet, they will love it!

Thursday, January 24, 2019

12 Items Every Hot Tea Lover Needs

12 Items Every Hot Tea Lover Needs


This post is sponsored by Celestial Seasonings but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Tea or Coffee? It's often a hot topic to debate! As for me, I'm firmly on Team Tea. Considering most Americans are absolutely obsessed with coffee (just look at all the memes, slogans, and coffee shops), I feel like I'm in the minority. I've tried coffee often, but I just can't see what the fuss is all about! I'm all about tea!


I've been a tea drinker since I was a teenager, but it's more of a lifestyle now that I'm older, and part of my daily self-care and wellness routine. Research shows that there are many health benefits of tea, so drinking it is also good for me! I always start my day with a cup of hot tea, sometimes have a second cup after lunch, and wind down with a cup of decaffeinated tea before bed. For me, sipping a hot cup of tea is very comforting!

We are a tea AND coffee household, but I'm the tea lover, and I'm passing my love for hot tea on to my daughters! It's definitely the healthiest choice of many drink options, and will help lead to lifelong wellness habits. Sipping hot tea is also a great, soothing option for self-care and relaxation!

Self Care


Here are the 12 items every hot tea lover needs...

Monday, December 17, 2018

Holiday Gift Guide For Men

Holiday Gift Guide For Men


I was compensated for some of the items mentioned below or received them complimentary.

Every year, when the Christmas catalogs start arriving, I immediately start flipping through them to get gift ideas for our four kids, and begin making lists. Weeks later, I find myself staring blankly at the gift list I’m trying to make for my husband. After 18 years of marriage, we’ve reached the point where we just buy what we want or need when we need it, which makes gift-buying a challenging task!


This Christmas, I want to do things differently. I want to fill those packages under the tree with gifts that are functional, fun, and unique, rather than give my husband the same things I give him every year!

Need some inspiration for the men in your life? Here are a few things I think the men in my life will love...

Friday, May 4, 2018

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day

Motherhood is a tough job! Moms work tirelessly all day every day, whether they work at home or away from home. With Mother's Day coming up, it's time to treat the mom in your life with something extra special!

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Give the Gift of Music this Holiday Season with Fender Play

Give the gift of music this holiday season with Fender Play! #sponsored #FenderPlay #guitar #music



If your kids are anything like mine, they don't need many toys for Christmas! Our living room very closely resembles a toy store. Because we have an abundance of THINGS, we would happily welcome an experience or an activity as a gift this holiday season!

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Unique Gifts For Every Occasion from UncommonGoods

Unique Gifts For Every Occasion From UncommonGoods {Sponsored}

DISCLOSURE: This post is sponsored by UncommonGoods. All opinions are 100% my own..

I am one of those people who put a lot of thought into finding the perfect gift for someone I love! I don't like giving generic gifts or gift cards for special occasions, so finding a unique, sentimental gift becomes my mission. My quest for finding perfect gifts just got easier thanks to UncommonGoods! 

UncommonGoods


At UncommonGoods there is something for every occasion!

  • Find the perfect baby gift for a baby shower.
  • Give an important man in your life a unique gift.
  • Purchase a sentimental bridal shower gift that they will treasure forever.
  • Personalize a wedding gift for a special couple.
  • Surprise your bridesmaids or groomsmen with fun gifts.
  • Give someone special a birthday gift that they won't get from anybody else.
  • Gift a couple an extra special anniversary gift.
UncommonGoods


Not only does UncommonGoods offer unique gifts for every big occasion, but it's a place you can feel proud about purchasing from. They continuously work hard to make the company environmentally friendly, socially responsible and a great place to work! (I would love to work for this company if it was nearby!)

Here are a few things I love about UncommonGoods:

  • The Better to Give program allows you to choose a non-profit organization to receive a $1 donation from UncommonGoods at checkout. 
  • They sell handmade, recycled and organic products from artists and small manufacturers. 
  • They only sell products that don't harm people or animals. (No leather, feathers or fur.)
  • They do most of their business online to lessen the use of paper.
  • They aim to treat people inside and outside the company with dignity and respect. They offer a fair wage to employees, and health insurance to all full-time (and most part-time) employees.
My favorite thing about UncommonGoods is that there truly is something unique for everybody on your list! For all those big moments in life, I know I can turn to UncommonGoods to find the perfect gift.

UncommonGoods


This year, we will will be celebrating three very special occasions with our families: A wedding, the birth of a new baby and a big anniversary! I put together a simple gift guide for each of those occasions, and I'm sharing a few of my favorites with you today.


The Perfect Baby Shower Gift


Baby Keepsake Library


Baby Keepsake Library
Letters To My Baby

Letters to My Baby
Ice Cream Baby


Ice Cream Baby



Kid Quotes Memory Book
Kid Quotes Memory Book
Indestructible Baby Book Set


Indestructible Baby Book Set


Lil Stinker Booties

 Lil Stinker Booties
Sloth Pals Mobile


Sloth Pals Mobile

Shop for more baby shower gifts HERE!


Personalized Wedding Gifts


Intersection of Love Photo Print

Intersection of Love - Photo Print

Personalized Maple Wall Clock

Personalized Maple Wall Clock
Personalized Porcelain Faux Bois Mug Set

Personalized Porcelain Faux Bois Mug Set

Personalized Heirloom Wedding Book

Personalized Heirloom Wedding Book

Etched Champagne Flutes

Etched Champagne Flutes - Set of 2

Shop the entire selection of personalized wedding gifts HERE

Special Anniversary Gifts


The Personalized Anniversary Journal

The Personalized Anniversary Journal

Personalized Family Name Embroidery

Personalized Family Name Embroidery

Anniversary Wine Box

Anniversary Wine Box

Custom Family Pillow

Custom Family Pillow

New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle

New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle

See all of the anniversary gift choices HERE.

Whether you are celebrating a marriage, an anniversary, a birthday, or a new life, UncommonGoods has the perfect gift for you to give (or receive)! Their unique gift options are perfect for everybody on your list. There truly is something for everyone - including you! Happy shopping!


Unique Gifts for every occasion from UncommonGoods #Wedding #Anniversary #Baby #GiftIdeas {sponsored}

What is YOUR favorite item from UncommonGoods? 

Friday, August 5, 2016

A Unique Birthday Gift from JORD + GIVEAWAY

My husband and I met when we were teenagers and we have officially been together for 17 years! We have celebrated a LOT of birthdays together. Every year as Grant's birthday approaches, I try to come up with a unique birthday gift idea for him, but I always end up relying on the same gifts.


I always choose his favorites but after a while the gift of clothing, cologne, DVDs or electronics starts to get boring. I was determined to come up with something unique this year!

Grant deserved something extra special. He puts in so much time at the office and works tirelessly for his family. He always arrives home to a house full of kids, noise and chaos, but no matter how tired or stressed out he's feeling, he always makes time for us. I wanted to give him something he wasn't expecting for his birthday this year!

Grant always loved watches. I gave him an engraved pocket watch shortly after we met, but he eventually stopped using it out of fear that it would get lost. Instead, he relied on an old favorite which broke a while back and never got replaced. When I received a JORD watch to review a few months ago, my watch-obsessed husband was incredibly jealous. So when JORD asked if I was interested in collaborating again on their Summer campaign, I jumped at the chance! The timing was impeccable!

What better gift for the main man in your life than a beautiful wood watch?

I was overwhelmed by all the beautiful wood watches that JORD offers for men.  There were so many available that I knew my husband would love! There was one in particular that caught my eye immediately, though, and I kept going back to it.

JORD watch

I just knew the Delmar Dark Sandalwood & Blue Carbon wood watch would suit my husband perfectly!

When that gorgeous engraved wooden box arrived, I was giddy with excitement!  I opened the lid and slipped the watch off the tiny engraved pillow. It was even more unique in person than it was online. The coloring and the grain of the wood was simply stunning. I couldn't wait to give it to him!

Grant celebrated his birthday at the end of July and sure enough, he absolutely loved it!  He's thrilled to have a JORD watch of his own.

JORD watch

This JORD wood watch is every bit as unique as he is.  I don't think he has ever owned a watch that fit him more perfectly than this one. It can easily go from business casual to his preferred relaxed style, which suits his lifestyle quite well!

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unique gifts
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One of Grant's favorite features of his JORD watch is the clasp which makes it easy to switch wrists in a flash when he's playing his guitar. That means he gets even more time to focus on his hobby and play for his kids!

unique birthday gifts for men
unique birthday gifts for men
unique birthday gifts for men
unique birthday gifts for men


One of MY favorite features is the fact that JORD watches can be custom sized before they even ship. JORD has a handy wrist measurement tool to download and print for accurate measurement.  A few other things worth noting is the scratch-resistant glass and the pretreated wood that is splash-proof. These beautifully designed watches are quality and durable!

wood watch

Perhaps the best thing about JORD wood watches is that they are timeless and truly unique. Every last detail is well thought out and designed. From the intricate packaging to the unique features of each watch they offer, these watches are stunning. JORD watches are designed to spark attention!

JORD watch

I couldn't have come up with a more unique gift than a JORD wood watch for Grant's birthday. It's something that he will wear every day and treasure forever!




GIVEAWAY!!!

ONE winner will receive a $75 e-gift code to purchase their own JORD wood watch! In addition, every other entry will get a $20 credit to spend on the site at checkout! Entering is easy. Just click the link below. Good luck!



Thank you, JORD, for helping me give my husband a truly unique birthday present this year!


DISCLOSURE: This post was sponsored by JORD. I received a product in return for my honest review. No other form of compensation was received. 


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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

What Moms REALLY Want For Mother's Day

Mother's Day is rapidly approaching and the Mother's Day Gift Guides are popping up everywhere!

I love reading all the ideas and storing them away for the future, but we do things a bit different in my family. For Mother's Day and Father's Day, the kids get to pick out ALL the gifts.  That usually means we are showered with handmade gifts created in school (those are truly my favorites) and a bunch of random gifts. Dylan and Lexie are really good at picking out gifts, but Lily has some, ahem, unique tastes, and I will most likely receive a light-up bouncing ball from Liam this year. And that's okay.  I wouldn't want it any other way!

Let's be perfectly honest. There are quite a few things that most moms have in common. These are the things that moms REALLY want for Mother's Day:

{ONE}

The ability to eat a full meal in one sitting without interruption! A hot meal that is yours and ONLY yours. If you're a mom with young children, this is a thing of the past.  Take note, dads.  Do whatever you can to make this happen!

{TWO}

Somebody to do all the laundry for just one day.  When I say all the laundry, I mean an entire week's worth of laundry.  All 10+ loads of it.  Washing, Drying, Folding and Putting Away.  Thank you!

{THREE} 

A few hours of silence.  Because there really are some days when you feel like you're going to go bats@#t crazy if you hear one more sound or get touched one more time.  Just keeping it real.

{FOUR}

A trip to Target alone. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh. 

{FIVE}

A thorough house cleaning.  Walls, Baseboards, Appliances, Furniture, Dusting... When you spend your day chasing after tiny humans and cleaning up all of THOSE messes, there isn't much time left over for all that extra nonsense!

{SIX}

A great night's sleep!  If a child doesn't wake you up, at least 125,000 other sounds or worries will.

{SEVEN}

Some of that incredible energy that kids have.  Just a pinch of it would get us out of Mombie Mode! Since that isn't going to happen, offer us a pretty mug and a caffeinated option.

{EIGHT}

One day off. Just one.  No noses to wipe, no diapers to change, no demands to meet, no items to check off a to do list, no meals to prepare, no dishes to wash, no house to clean. One day off without worrying about the kids, the house, commitments or responsibilities. Allow us to be a little bit selfish for just one short day.

{NINE}

Quality time with our children.  The busyness of life often gets in the way. We find ourselves so busy running from one commitment to the next that we don't get to enjoy the beauty of motherhood. It just passes us by in a blur of activity and schedules and routines. We need the chance to stay still, connect, and embrace the moment.

 {TEN}

The ability to slow down time. It truly does pass far too quickly. Raising young children is just a very short phase on our parenting journey. One day we'll be wishing back all the noise and the chaos because it would mean that our kids would once again fit in our arms.

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And just for fun...

Mother's Day Gift Guide

1. Louise Backpack Diaper Bag from Newlie
2. Nikon 85 mm f/1.8D lens (I went for the inexpensive version. HA!)
3. Provence 5-Piece Diaper Bag from Coco and Kiwi
4. Laptop Shoulder Bag
5. Hunter Boots
6. Packable Hooded Rain Coat

What's on YOUR Mother's Day wish list?

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