Hostess Gifts That Aren’t Wine, and Other Gift Guides

Gift giving and sale shopping season is here! Here to help you find some fun and unique items to share throughout the holiday season. And I plan to do a separate post tomorrow for small business Saturday.

Starting out the gift ideas roundup, is a compilation of fun and unique gifts to give to hostesses and girlfriends, that aren’t wine! Or a candle haha! I know with the busyness and rush of the holiday season, it’s easy to drop into Target or the local grocery store and pick up a bottle of wine. But gifting something a little more unique shows a bit more thoughtful consideration. And ensures you continue to get invited to your favorite parties haha.

From 1-10:

1. Pretty plaid throw, available in 3 different colors $26.99
2. Fast drying Turkish dish towels $15.19
3. Amber hand soap and lotion dispensers (I personally have this set and LOVE it. Works well and so pretty). $18.00
4. Milk and drink frother and a set of coffee mugs or a bag of coffee (We use this little frother every single day to mix any type of powder into our drinks, from protein powder to electrolytes, as well as frothing milk) $8.17
5. Microwave popcorn popper (collapsible to save space) plus a little jar of seasoning like truffle salt $15 + $10
6. Olive oil dispenser large capacity available in different colors (I want to get this one for myself since the dispenser I currently have is too small and I have to refill every 3-4 days!) $17
7. Wood board and maybe a set of cheese knives or a board ideas book (I have this particular book and it’s chock full of great ideas and photos) $15.99 + $16
8. Air plants and an air plant holder or mister $15.99 + $11.99
9. Wood platter (I have little trays and platters all over the house to corral items and thought this one was cute and a nice price)
10. Cute candlesticks and taper candles (just another fun idea to gift a hostess who appreciates home decor and adding bits of it throughout the house).

This is a basic round up of vitamins and supplements we use on an almost daily basis. There are several others we keep on hand and use as needed, but wanted to stick to just the basics.

1. Creatine – my husband and I take pretty much daily for muscle maintenance/growth, which is vital for middle aged folks since this is when lean muscle mass really starts to decrease.
2. Alpha GPC – take on an as needed basis but a big one so wanted to include it. Helps with concentration and focus.
3. Jocko MOLK – this is the protein powder my husband and kids like but find it too sweet for my liking.
4. KION amino acids – one of the only aa that contains leucine-enriched essential amino acids.
5. Inositol – fantastic sleep aid. Take as needed, typically the week leading up to and during my cycle. Works great.
6. Both 6 and 7 are 2 different forms of magnesium that work well as a sleep aid. Magnesium threonate and glycinate.
7. Both 6 and 7 are 2 different forms of magnesium that work well as a sleep aid. Magnesium threonate and glycinate.
8. Tera’s Whey protein powder is the one I drink as it has a very mild not-sweet flavor.
9. Moon Juice Super Hair vitamins – pricey but seem to be working well.
10. Omega 3 – great for brain and heart health, and is in triglyceride form so don’t need to take with food.
11. Jocko Go – I have cut way back on my caffeine so I don’t really drink energy drinks anymore, but my husband does and we both like the taste and the ingredients are great. Not filled with tons of junk and contains a natural form of caffeine.
12. KETO 1000 electrolytes – no added sugar and great ingredients. My favorite by far.
13. GABA – for relaxation and sleep, I use this around my cycle.

Just a few fun beauty must-haves for yourself or to give as gifts.

1. Beautycounter cream blusher – goes on beautifully and lasts all day on Black Friday sale for $33
2. TSA BPA free travel bottles $13.99
3. Beauty Spatty for getting last bits out of all your fave beauty products $4.95
4. Beautycounter Countertime Supreme Cream – the best night cream that is luxurious but not greasy on Black Friday sale for $75
5. Beautycounter brightening oil on Black Friday sale for $60.80
6. Ice Roller for face and eyes I love this thing and use it all the time! $8.99
7. Beautycounter all bright c serum on Black Friday sale for $72.00
8. Reusable cotton rounds for face – these have replaced cotton balls and pads and are so soft and work great! $9.99
9. Veribella lash serum – this stuff works! I have been using for 2 months and my lashes have almost doubled in length! Normally $99 but on sale for $35 right now
10. Silicone body scrubber – other body scrubbers can get kinda gross but this one is easy to clean and works great $7.99
11. Welly clear bandages for little blemishes $8.94
12. Beautycounter eye makeup remover – clean ingredients, works well and doesn’t irritate eyes. On black Friday sale for $22.40

Shopbop is having their annual cyber week sale and these are some of my favorite shopped items and items I have on my wish list. Prices listed DO NOT reflect sale prices!

1. Sequin skirt $80
2. Ankle booties $158
3. The BEST black pants $64
4. Cute blazer $89
5. Great layering tank $20
6. Leopard bag $385
7. White hi-top Converse $85
8. Plaid baseball cap $32
9. The comfiest Sweatshirt coat $128
10. Adorable black bag $250
11. Great silk hair ties $39
12. Hunter ankle boots $165
13. My go-to workout shoes $185

Lastly, here are some cute Black Friday fashion finds from Amazon. Sale prices reflected below.

1. Sweater dress $59.90
2. Puff sleeve top $24.90
3. Check blazer $48.98
4. Faux leather skirt $39.90 (I have this and it fits great and has an elastic waistband in the back)
5. Kitten heel mules $53.98
6. Block heel mules $70 down to $45.50!
7. Turtleneck sweater $44.90 down to $33.54!!
8. Knee high boots $98.99
9. Sweetheart neckline sweater $49.90 down to $39.92!!
10. Basic blazer $69.90 down to $49!!
11. Puffy coat $49.90
12. Cute striped sweater $59 down to $29.39!!
13. Fuzzy slippers $29 down to $18.55!!
14. Flat mules $46
15. Cozy sweater dress $43

I hope you find these gift guides helpful and get some good ideas, while saving in the process! Let me know if you have any questions 🙂