One wonderful treat while on vacation: hiring a private chef to cook for you at home. No need to go anywhere, no need to do any dishes. Just sit back, relax, and they do it all.
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Food makes a great gift for Xmas! The best is homemade, but we don't always have tons of extra time in December to bake homemade goodies. Don't stress-you can buy something-people will still enjoy it! A few ideas:
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barre socks
If you've taken Bar Method or Dailey Method or Pop Physique, or Pure Barre, you know you have to buy a special kind of socks.
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lululemon pants with cell phone pocket
My sister introduced me to these leggings from Lululemon with a pocket for your phone. Comes in handy when on a walk or running errands.
Read Moregift for your sister or bff
Ideas for you between $100-$250 for your sister or BFF.
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hostess gift idea: breakfast the next day
Anyone who has hosted a party knows how tired you are the next morning. The last thing you want to do is cook. You end up either eating leftovers or ordering pizza.
A great hostess gift is breakfast for the next morning!
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trend for men: dress sneakers
started noticing these leather "dress sneakers" at work a year or two ago. Not sure if they work in New York if you work for a hedge fund, but in SF
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chambong: best hostess gift idea
My friend Courtney brought me a Chambong for my Xmas party last year....and it was a huge hit!
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things around my house that would make great gifts
Today we are using my home as inspiration for gift shopping. Below are a few of the items that receive compliments that would make good holiday gifts.
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3 must have earrings for december
You will need 3 types of earrings to get you through the month of December. Treat yourself to something new! Also make a great gift for a friend.
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the best xmas candle
It's time to get your house ready for the holidays! The best Xmas candle I have found so far is this Thymes Frasier Fir. Buy one for yourself to start the season and a few for gifts for friends. Makes a great gift for a mother-in-law or co-worker. Order on Amazon below.
mantra bands
Mantra Bands. How cute are these? Lots of options for lots of mantras depending on what you're into. Just one paired next to your watch is a great reminder of what's important to you. I went for three and chose mixed metals.
These also make a great gift-holidays, friend's birthday, or graduation gift.
thoughtful gift
Along those same lines, let me share a thoughtful present from a thoughtful friend. Sometimes we need a reminder to say this. And sometimes we need some chocolate, so she loaded it with Hershey's Kisses.
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ivory scarf from my sister
Here I am in December 2015 with an ivory cashmere scarf I wear all the time. A gift from my sister! In my family instead of giving each other random gifts that we never use, we actually make lists of things we would love. This scarf was on my list one year for my birthday, and I get a ton of use out of it.
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gift idea for him: tech dopp kit
Does your husband love technology? Does he travel? Does he bring a bag to work? Are you clueless on what to get him for Xmas or birthday?
Look at this clever cord bag: a dopp kit for all his technical stuff.
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wedding flower preservation
How much did you love your wedding flowers? How much time did you spend choosing them? How much did you love your wedding day? Are you preserving your wedding gown? What about your flowers?
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other iphone chargers
Everyone should have stylish iPhone chargers around their home. First, you can't lose them! You always know where they are. Second, they look much nicer than dangling cords. So, buy a few, place them strategically around your home, and feel organized and on top of things. These also make a great gift! For guys or girls!
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gift idea: iphone book charger
Phone Book Charger makes a clever gift for almost anyone! Men, women, any age. Don't you hate having those cords all over your house? Don't you hate when your phone is about to die and you can't find your charger?
Read Moreluggage tag
Know someone going on a fabulous vacation? How about a new feminine luggage tag as a holiday gift? This group on Etsy creates custom luggage tags. Since some of us seem to move every year, go for a tag like this with a quirky quote.
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quiet time for v-day
As much as we enjoy a night out on the town, most of us really cherish some down time. How can you help your honey get some quiet time alone?
- Take the kids for 4 Saturday mornings until noon. Let her sleep, yoga, walk, whatever she wants.
- Be in charge of dinner every night for the week. This includes groceries, cooking, & dishes.
- Send her to the spa for the afternoon.
- What is something she hates? Help her with it for a week/month/whatever appropriate. Give her some of her time back.
Photo above is of me in Stehiken, Washington in 2004 relaxing while on a hike.