With Black Friday coming up this week, I thought I would share with you some unique gift ideas to consider for those on your shopping list! Some are more traditional and some are things you may have never thought of as gifts!
Tower Garden
No green thumb? No problem. This vertical, aeroponic garden systems allow you to grow your own produce without the learning curve or time commitment of traditional gardening. Grow greens and herbs indoors with Tower Garden HOME, or enjoy a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers with the Tower Garden FLEX. Each model takes up less than 3 square feet.
Hairband from Lilla Rose
These hairbands make a great gift. They are one size fits all, thanks to the removable, adjustable elastic band. That same elastic makes them super comfortable, they come in all kinds of styles from fancy beads and seed pearls to real and imitation leather. And if you purchase a chain ($10) or magnetic clasp ($5), you can turn the hairband into a necklace! And all Lilla Rose products are on sale during their weeklong Black Friday sale!
Silhouettes
I was so delighted two years ago to learn that my friend Beki made silhouettes that I immediately commissioned her to do one of my children as a Christmas gift for my husband. Unframed silhouettes are $15 each. Framed are $25 with a discount of $5 off each additional framed silhouette. Shipping is extra. The ordering deadline for Christmas is Dec. 15. Click the button below to email Beki ([email protected]).
Jewelry from Papparazi
I love both the versatility and the affordability of Papparazi jewelry! This “scarf necklace” is a single strand of spiraling, interlocking links with light-catching texture, anchored by two tassels of chain that add dramatic length to the piece. There are five different ways to wear it (Open Layer, Loop, Traditional Wrap, Double Knot, and Nautical Knot), and it includes one pair of matching earrings.
Cookbook or kitchen tools from Pampered Chef
A cookbook from Pampered Chef was one of my wedding gifts, and 17 years later I still use it! Their recipes are easy to
make, delicious, and timeless (and their kitchen tools are great, too!). I recently got some new ones from them and can’t wait to try them out! My friend Dawn can help you find the perfect gift for your friend who loves cooking!
make, delicious, and timeless (and their kitchen tools are great, too!). I recently got some new ones from them and can’t wait to try them out! My friend Dawn can help you find the perfect gift for your friend who loves cooking!
Jewelry from Premier Jewelry
This is another jewelry favorite of mine. Premier Jewelry is always so sparkly and elegant!! I love the extra long necklaces especially and all the ways I can adjust them work with different necklines. Also, for the remainder of November, Premier will donate a piece of jewelry to a woman in need for every $100 order placed!! They're partnering with organizations that serve ladies who are making big changes in their lives, and feel that jewelry will help these ladies to feel confident as they move forward!
Organic Rose Water from Lilla Rose
Another one-size-fits-all gift, this Certified Organic Rose Water is made from steam distilled Bulgarian rose petals. It can be used on hair to hydrate and smooth, as a facial toner, or to mist on your pillow at night. It’s become part of my daily routine!
Micro business for Teens homeschool curriculum
This set of two books and one workbook are a great gift for a teenager who wants to begin his or her own business, or for a parent (homeschool or otherwise) who wants to encourage a child to do this. The Micro Business for Teens books are designed to be self-teaching, but can be used in a group setting as well. Each student should have their own set of books or, in a family setting, at least their own workbook.
Hannah's Hope book
This book by my friend Jennifer Saake is one that I first read many years ago. It is one of the best, as it traces the story of Hannah and draws parallels with how we and others react to infertility and pregnancy loss, and how this interacts with our faith. It also contains excellent advice for church leaders and other “burden bearers” who want to come alongside those on this journey. If you have a friend or family member dealing with this, I highly recommend this resource.
Flexi clip from Lilla Rose
This is the hair clip that gave me new confidence four years ago. Yes, really. The Flexi (comes in seven sizes and a ton of different styles, making it perfectly unique to the special person receiving it. Contact me for help getting the right size! (And, again, all Lilla Rose products are on sale during their weeklong Black Friday sale!)
A classical education "Disciplines" course with Jamie Buckland
If you have a friend who is a fan of the classical model of homeschooling, Jamie is a wonderful source of wisdom and knowledge! She has created a number of self-paced courses to help homeschool parents understand the why and how of certain disciplines that are particular popular in classical circles - Latin, logic, literature, English grammar, and rhetoric - and she explains them in a friendly easy-to-understand manner!
Life Planner from It's A Mad Hatter Life
This Life Planner created by veteran homeschool mom JJ Veale, of the Stealing Faith Blog, has a layout and font that is crisp and easy to read, without being cluttered by excess design, and borders. The set-up helps me switch between the big picture and the up close and personal, with a focus on laying out the year's events and goals, and then a vision board for each month that helps me look back at those ideas (normally, I would write them down in a flourish of creative energy and then forget about it). The weekly calendar is large enough to write in comfortably and includes an area to chart how well I am building "habits" (whatever suits me, as it is blank, too). I also like the way the planning is separated into personal, people, passion, purpose, projects, and events. With the new year just around the corner, this is a timely and affordable gift!
I hope this gives you some ideas you hadn’t considered and maybe introduces you to some new businesses! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a great week!
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