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Holiday Gift Guides for Him & Her

Candace — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:20:11 +0000

The 2026 Gift Guides for him and her are here! This year gift guides have lots of options with gift ideas for him, for her, stocking stuffers ideas, grandparents/parents gifts, cozy gift ideas, beauty gifts, gift guides under $30 for him and her, and teacher gift ideas! If you missed them, I already shared the 9 Teen & Tween gift guides here! Hopefully all of these gift guides will help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

You can also check out all of my gift guides for 2026 on LTK for the year HERE! And, you can check out my gift guides over the years here, and my free printables for gift cards here.

Mystery Tackle Fishing Box | Portable Speaker | Golf Dart Board | Ice Maker | Sneakers | Golf 0wala | Trunk Organizer | Ring | 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt | Happy Nuts Gift Set | Adjustable Weights | Red Bu|| Advent Calendar | Cologne Sampler Set | Electric Compact Shaver | Burger Press | ON Sneakers | Heated Seat | Cologne Set | Swit ch 2 | B e a ts Headphones

I have made LOTS and LOTS of free printables for gift cards and teacher gifts over the years, and these make simple teacher gifts! Just print out and attach a printable to the gift. Some of these work well for gifts for co-workers, family members, neighbors or anyone else you may need a gift for this Holiday season.

Sip Sip Hooray Printable
Thanks a Latte
Dunkin Donuts Printable
Target Printable
Thank you Snow Much – Attach any gift card
Amazon Gift Card Printable
A Great Teacher is Always in Fashion – Attach any gift card
Merry Christmas Earring Tree – Decorate the tree with Stud earrings
Tea-riffic Printable
Stanley Free Printable Tag
Thanks for Helping me Grow – Attach to a plant
Thanks for Making me 1 Smart Cookie Printable
Thanks for Hanging in There All Year
Fleece Navidad Printable – Include some Cozy Socks or Blanket
So Lucky to Have You
Thanks for Wrapping Our Kids in Love – Include a Cozy Throw
For Your Mistletoes – Include some Cozy Socks
You’re One in a Melon – Attach some Watermelon Candy
Hands Down You are the Best – Attach your favorite Soap, Gloves or Hand Warmer!
Sparkle Printable – Perfect for a pair of Sparkle Studs
Merry Kissmas and a Chappy New Year

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My Top Picks from the Sephora Sale

Candace — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:36:59 +0000

Sephora’s huge Fall Savings Event is here and now everyone can save with code ALLONSALE at checkout! Rouge members save 20%, VIB members save 15%, and Insiders save 10% on everything site wide!! Woohoo!! I am sharing my tried and true top picks!

Top Picks for Hair

I put this oil on the ends of my hair every night! Helps protect and smells great too!

One of my favorite dry shampoos! Works great and comes in dark and light tones!

I absolutely love this hairspray! It is definitely my favorite! Works well without being too heavy or sticky! Available in a medium hold too.

This leave-in conditioner is one of Lucy’s favorite products!! So moisturizing without being too heavy.

I love Moroccanoil products, and so many are on sale right now!

If I had to pick just one favorite dry shampoo, it would be this one! It is strange because it goes on wet, but when it dries, it absorbs oil in your hair! I cannot believe how well it works! It is pricy, but it does last quite a white because you don’t need much!

Living Proof also makes great products! The dry shampoo, hairspray, and detox shampoo are three of my favorites!

I have been using Olaplex for years and swear by their products for the healthiest hair!

This stuff works so well!!!! I used it to get a giant tangle out of Lucy’s hair after she went swimming!!!

Top Picks for Beauty

I have used this mascara for years and still love it!

tarte makes so many great makeup products that I have used and loved for years! These mascaras are two more products that I have used and loved for such a long time!

Even tarte’s holiday sets are included in the sale!

This is my all-time favorite eye shadow palette! So many great colors!

In case you can’t tell, this Laneige lip balm is our favorite!

Even their gift sets and advent calendar (ours is from last year) are included in the sale!

Even Summer Fridays is getting in on the sale! We love these products too! The sets make great gifts and stocking stuffers!

The Sephora Favorites advent calendar is out of stock online, but it is still showing up in some stores!! They also have some great advent calendars that are still available.

Other Items I Love

I love the way this Chanel perfume smells! It is a fruity floral scent that always gets me compliments!

Get this fan now, and you will thank me later! This thing is the most powerful handheld fan I have ever used! The battery lasts a long time, and you can even switch out the pieces to have a chilling plate or a handheld mister!

Whether you are trying some new products or stocking up on your tried and true favorites, it is the perfect time to save!

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Okay, Let’s Talk Medicube

Candace — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:11:43 +0000

I have been using medicube products for over a year, and I am breaking down when I use some of my favorite products! I have very sensitive skin, and these products have never irritated my skin. My skin has honestly never looked or felt better!

Products I Use Every Day

These pore pads were the first medicube product I tried! I use them most mornings to give my face little scrub! They work great to gently exfoliate my skin and reduce my pore size. They are also pretty large, so you could easily cut them in half to make them last twice as long! Hard to argue with over 35,000 great reviews!

This PDRN Pink Peptide Serum is one of my favorite medicube products! This stuff moisturizes my skin and leaves face glowing! I use this every single morning and evening! I put about half a dropper on each side of my face and my skin has truly never looked or felt better! This is the holy grail of skin care. Over 26,000 great reviews.

I use these products every day after the PDRN serum. I vary which one I use based on how my skin is feeling. All them are great for adding moisture, and depending on your skin’s needs, you can choose the one that works best for you! Over 30,000 great reviews!

The PDRN Collagen Gua Sha Neck Wrinkle Cream is another one of my favorite products! I use it every day after I shower. Not only do the ingredients work to firm your skin in your neck and face, but the lymphatic massage has reduced the puffiness. Even one of my pickleball friends complimented me on how my face looked so much slimmer! This is my first bottle and a newer release from medicube, but it will be one I reorder! Even though it is new, it still has over 1500 great reviews!

I have also been using the PDRN Collagen Volume Multi Balm Stick. This is another new release. It reminds me a of a chapstick consistency and works well to add moisture and fill lines. I use this right after using the neck wrinkle cream. It works well to fill lines before you apply makeup too!

I use this facial cleanser every time I shower to wash my face. It is a great gentle exfoliant.

I use these two products in the shower as well! The peel shot I try to use once a week, and the body wash, I use every time I shower! The peel shot works well to exfoliate and remove dead skin from your body. Apply to your dry skin then rinse off the dead skin. The body wash works to brighten and hydrate your skin.

I have been using this retinol serum to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. I use it every night on my forehead and around my eyes.

This product is one I use more often every day in the summer since I am outside so much more! This SPF cream is lightweight and works well without being greasy!

Products I Use Once a Week

I honestly have not been using the shampoo, conditioner, and serum long enough to know if they are making a big difference. However, I do love the way they smell and the way they make my hair look and feel. Reviews are very good!

This Exosome Shot is great! It is like micro-needling in a bottle. I try to use it once a week. It helps your skin absorb the ingredients, and it hydrates as well! Start with the 2000 then move to the 7500 since it is more intense.

Products I Use Once a Month

These are the two masks I use each about once a month! They both work so well! The clear mask is one that you can leave on overnight and peel off in the morning. I let it dry for 20-30 minutes before going to bed. The second mask is the milky mask. You can leave it on for about 20-30 minutes. Both masks leave your face soft, hydrated, and plumped – in a good way!

If I had to choose just one mask, this would be the one! You do have to leave it one for 2-3 hours. That can be challenging with a busy schedule, but I usually end up doing it during all the carpooling! My kids are mortified!! Ha!

The amount of amazing products medicube has can be kind of overwhelming! The ones I shared above are ones I use on a consistent basis, and my skin has never looked or felt better! Honestly, I have never tried a bad product! There is a reason this brand is viral!!

I hope you found this post helpful! Cheers to looking and feeling our best even as we age!

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Our Girls’ Trip to NYC

Candace — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:20:18 +0000

Last week, I had a work event in NYC, and Lucy, her best friend, and her mom tagged along with me! We had the best time, and I am sharing all the things we did, where we ate, and what we wore!

You can shop everything I packed here!

Screenshot this itinerary, and save it for your next trip! We loved everything we did and would do it again tomorrow! Okay… maybe not tomorrow because it would be a little crazy to find time in our crazy schedules, but you get my point! We had a wonderful time! I used ChatGPT to plan out this trip, and it was so helpful!

Where We Stayed

For the second time, we stayed at the Lotte New York Palace! I cannot recommend this place more – especially if you are going around the holidays! They set a beautiful tree up in this courtyard! It is a great location and walking to Central Park, Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, and so many shops was so easy to do! The rooms are spacious (even with four people) and clean! And the staff has always been so friendly and helpful!

This picture was taken a few years ago when we went at Christmas time! This is the GORGEOUS tree that is set up in the courtyard! I can hardly believe how little Lucy was in this picture!

How We Got Around

We walked or used ride share apps to get everywhere. I have both Uber and Lyft downloaded on my phone. I checked both places to see which one was cheaper. It varied slightly, but Lyft was usually cheaper! I also learned that you can put your destination into Google Maps, and you can see which subway lines will get you there the quickest and how much it cost!

Night 1

We actually arrived in NYC Wednesday night! And after checking into our hotel, Lotte New York Palace, we made our way downtown for some pizza from Little Italy Pizza – delicious! We loved it too because we could get pizza by the slice rather than an entire pizza of the same flavor!

Day 1

We had breakfast at Sarabeth’s across from Central Park, and it was delicious! I was able to make reservations through Open Table – which made things so easy! We walked there from our hotel!

Even though it does cost money, I highly recommend taking a bike tour with a guide through Central Park – especially if it is your first time! You can barter with them a little bit on the price. It is the easiest and fastest way to see all the famous spots in Central Park. They even pull up the movies or shows and let you see that landmark on the screen!

It also gives you someone to capture fun pictures like this one of your entire group!

Next we headed to Top of the Rock (you can grab tickets through this link)! This was a really cool view of the city! I have heard it is even better at night!

We had lunch at Bill’s Bar & Burger! This was a great casual spot that was very close to Top of the Rock! I would say the food was good not great. It was very affordable.

Later that night, I had my work event! I was able to meet with several brands and meet some great people in the same industry!

While I was at my event, the girls went to Rosa Mexicano! They said it was fabulous!!

Day 2

Today we headed to Soho! We had breakfast at Little Ruby’s, and – OH MY GOODNESS – the food was incredible! Later when we asked Lucy what her favorite part was of the entire trip, she said the breakfast burrito! HA!! The pancakes were the best ones I had ever had! Highly recommend this place!

We shopped in Soho that morning and afternoon and really enjoyed the shops!

We grabbed lunch at Le Pecora Bianca, and it was delicious! That vodka pasta was one of the best I have ever had!

We had dinner at Tao and absolutely loved it! Today was our favorite food day, and honestly, I wish I would have been hungrier at each meal because the food was so fabulous!

We took the girls to see The Lion King on Broadway, and even though they were not 100% sold on the idea, we all loved it! The music, the costumes, the way they bring the story to life – all fabulous! Grab tickets here!

This wasn’t on our itinerary, but we ended the night at the M&M store, and the girls loved it! It was on walk home from the show to our hotel!

Day 3

The girls got stopped every time they wore these sweatshirts!!!! They were perfect for NYC!

We grabbed bagels for a late breakfast from Broad Nosh Bagels, and they were delicious! The amount of flavors of bagels and cream cheese they had was incredible!! You can also order ahead and grab when you get there to avoid the lines! There was a line out the door even at 9:30 am!

We walked around Chelsea Market and the High Line! Was a beautiful day for walking!

One of the highlights from the trip was seeing &Juliet! It was one of the best Broadway shows I have ever seen! It was so funny, had amazing music from the 90s and 2000s, and the costumes were great too! Honestly, if you just see one show, this would be at the top of my recommendation list! Grab tickets here.

We ended the night by walking across the Brooklyn Bridge and into Brooklyn and Dumbo area! Honestly, it was quite stunning to see at sunset and into the evening!

For our last meal, we grabbed dinner in the Dumbo area at ABC Kitchen! I loved the food! Reminded me of a farm to table type restaurant! It was not the girls’ favorite restaurant, but the moms really liked it!

When We Came at Christmas Time

If you come during the holidays, seeing The Rockettes was fabulous! Highly recommend! Grab tickets here!

The frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity is super popular! We did not love the food, and the drinks were incredibly sugary. Was a cute atmosphere, but we would not go back.

Even the lobby of the Lotte New York Palace is beautiful!

Seeing the Rockefeller Tree is a must at the holidays, but the tree at the Lotte New York Palace (second picture) was more beautiful in my opinion!

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is another thing worth doing in NYC. Very touching. The memorial is just beautiful. Grab tickets here.

We love NYC and truly had a wonderful time! If you have a trip to NYC coming up, I hope you find this guide helpful!

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Teen & Tween Gift Guides for the Holidays

Candace — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:45:41 +0000

It’s here!!!!! These teen and tween gift guides are the most requested gift guides each year, and this year I have 9 gift guides full of ideas for just Teens and Tweens! Hopefully you can find something perfect from these guides for alllll of the teens and tweens in your life, and these include stocking stuffers too! To be honest, I like a lot of items on these guides for myself. More gift guides are coming!

Everything is linked for the guides under each gift guide. You can also find the links on LTK for all of the Teen & Tween Gift Guides HERE. All of the my Gift Guides for 2026 will also be linked on LTK as they are created HERE! You can also check out all of my Teen & Tween gift guides over the years HERE, and all of my gift guides over the years HERE!

Bubble Milky Toner | Reverse Coloring Book | $5 Hair Band Set | Ho||ister Perfume Sampler Box | Mini Paint by Number • More options HERE | Lotions Bursts | U|ta Mini Brands – New Series Just released! These are SO fun! | Crunchy Butter Squishy | Silk Pillowcase | Mini Wetbrush | Touch Land Hand Sanitizer | N!ke Socks | Mini Tic Tacs | Styling Cream – Perfect for Slick Backs | Nail Art Pens | Tree Hut Sugar Scrub | Mighty Patches Holiday Set • Original Set HERE | Kitsch Hair Set Here – Includes Taming Wand, Scrunchies and Styling Brush | Aerie Cozy Striped Socks | Portable Charger | Body Mist | Nerd Juicy Gummy Clusters | New Holiday E0S Collection | Nail Set | SF New Lip Balm | $5 Makeup Eraser • Removes makeup with just warm water. Then wash and reuse! | |aneige Set – Lucy and I love this one!

N!ke Hoodie | Ho||ister Sweatpants | Emergency Car Kit – Great for a new driver | Ho||ister Cologne Set | Gaming Chair | Cologne Sampler Set: Love this! It includes 6 mini samplers and a voucher to redeem for a full size of your favorite! | Clogs • Save Version Here | Large Plush Lounger | Guess Who N F L | P S 5 | Remote Control Race Car | LED Flying Disc | Mini Fridge | Silent Basketball: Perfect for indoor Play • More Options HERE | Portable Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker | N!ke Slides | Mystery Tackle Box Gift Set: Great for a teen who loves fishing! | 0wala | Mini Projector | Emotional Support N F L Set | N!ke LEG0 Set | Portable Table Top Tennis Set | Balance Board Sports Trainer

Perfume LEG0 Set | Mother Daughter Book Club Series | 0wala | Striped Cozy Robe | Wide Leg Sweatpants • Another Option HERE | Mega Slime Haul | Weighted Stuffed Animal Set • See all of the options HERE | Cutest Floral Adi das | Je||y Cats Stuffie | Photo Printer | Aaron’s Thinking Putty • More Options HERE | Clogs | Bow Matching Set Hoodie HERE & Sweatpants HERE | Bubble Set | Indoor Silent Volleyball | Go Glam Nail Kit | Hair Stamper | Squish Ma||ow Perfume | Cozy Bubble Blanket | Color Squishie Kit

Sweet Va||ey Twins | Funniest Puzzle Ever Book | $10 Stuffie | Press on Nails | $5 Hair Band Set | Slippers | Nerd Juicy Gummy Clusters | SDJ Mini Set | Hat | N!ke Socks | Squishie Bear | Squishie Ball | Mini Bubble Set | Bear Keychain | Bow Necklace | Mini Brands Dis ney Set | Mini Camera Keychain Set | Mini Candy Cane Sugar Scrub | Cozy Socks | Tree Hut Candy Cane Lip Balm | Charm with Lip Balm | Magic Jelly Kins | Mini Felt Food Keychain Kit | Stamp Marker Set | Mini LEG0 Set | Body Spray | Hand Sanitizer | G|obb|es Set

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