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Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

First thing first, I might have an Amazon problem. I don’t know if it’s the reviews, great return policy, free two-day shipping or unlimited products but it has me. So it’s the first thing I turn to for most of my needs including my last minute gifts.

This is my first holiday gift guide and I f*#@ing loved putting it together. I pretty much got to review all the things I purchased over the year that I’d purchase again. Let’s not discuss all the things I returned and wouldn’t purchase again, or Adam might take the credit card away. Everything on here is an Amazon prime item, most fall between $30-50 ($15-147 outliers).

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  1. Glamglow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment: This mask makes your pores smaller & skin tighter.  It’s a crowd-pleaser of masks.  Also, it works well as a pimple treatment. 

  2. Rose Quartz Jade Roller: If you follow me, you already know the benefits of jade rolling. Give this refreshing, gorgeous tool to your beauty queens.  

  3. Drunken Elephant Virgin Marula Facial Oil:  This luxurious facial oil has it all: no chemicals, no fragrances, antioxidants, flavonoids, omegas 6 & 9. Even your sensitive skin person can use it.    

  4. Davines Ol All in One Milk: It truly smells amazing. My husband has even mentioned how good this smells in my hair. It’s a great light weight detangler & de-frizzer. Sometimes, I put a light on my dry ends after styling my hair.  

  5. Buxom Plumpline Lip Liner:  I’ve been buying it for years.  It glides on like a lipstick but lasts longer & feels lighter. Also, it has a peptide and hyaluronic acid booster.  My go-to is Incognito.  

  6. M-61 PowerGlow Peel Pads: I lived by these before I got married.  They really do resurface your skin and give you that youthful glow.  Super quick skincare miracle treatment.

  7. L’Occtaine Shea Butter Hand Cream:  This luxurious hand cream a favorite in our household.  It’s a great for those random obligatory holiday presents for your co-workers, teachers or neighbors.  

  8. Laguiole Steak Knife Set: These knives made with stainless steel & rubber wood handles are a greatt gift for your dinner-party-hosting friends. 

  9. Olive-wood Salt Cellar:  Such a chic way for the chef in your life to store their super expensive pink Himalayan salt in.

  10. Stainless Steel Straws:  Who doesn’t care about the turtles?!? Plus it comes with a pipe-cleaner for easy cleaning.  

  11. Milk Frother and Steamer:  This thing makes every cup of coffee gourmet.  It’s easy to use & clean. The same exact model as the Nespresso one just $50 cheaper.

  12. Yeti Tumbler: Single most used items in my kitchen. It keeps whatever you put in it warm or cold ALL DAY. Pro tip: the sliding opening cover is magnetic and removable, along with the rubber seal for the ultimate clean coffee mug.    

  13. Nightstand Carafe: Upgrade your recipient’s nightstand with this useful yet chic accessory.

  14. Ceramic Coffee Pour Over Dripper: Share some hipster love or just some delicious coffee.  This takes up no space, can do multiple cups at once & super easy to clean. Make sure to include the recycled paper filters too. 

  15. Riedel Pinot Noir Wine Glasses: A wine glass can change how the wine tastes.  It’s a gift everyone always uses.  

  16. Olive-wood Cutting Board: Durable olive wood has natural antibacterial properties. This cutting board is really the cheese board canvas of your hostess friend’s dreams.  

  17. Riedel Sauvignon Blanc Stemless Wine Glasses: Same as #15 but this is for the chic working woman who comes home and pours herself a glass of her favorite white before turning on “The Marvelous Miss Maisel”.

  18. Resistance Bands:  These things take your booty workout to a whole new level.  They can also be used as hip resistance bands & squat bands to help warm up your legs for lifting. They’re a nice addition to your fit friend’s gym bag. 

  19. Riedel Cleaning Cloth:  Anyone who owns nice wine glasses knows that the whole cleaning and hand drying part is the worst.  This cloth does wonders in drying your nice glasses.  It’s super absorbent & leaves everything streak free.  

  20. Weighted Medicine Ball: Great item for someone who works out at home or is into mobility.  This piece of gym gear can help your ab game too!  

  21. Lizone Extra Pro External Battery Charger: Full disclosure this isn’t a tiny extra battery pack. I always take it traveling & on slammed meeting days all over town. It’s super fast, can charge two things at once &charges MacBook Pro 13-inch approx. 1.5 times / iPhone approx. 10 times. Give this game-changer to your travel friend.

  22. Barefoot Dreams Throw: Everyone swears by these blankets and once you feel them you’ll know why.  It’s a comfort gift!

  23. Blue Light Blocking Glasses:  Help your tech friend sleep better, reduce eye strain & reduce migraines.   

  24. Blue Ridge Home Fashion Down Jumbo Pillow:  It’s cover is made from 500 thread count cotton. It’s filled with hypoallergenic Siberian white goose down.  We’ve had these for years & continue to be a favorite. 

  25. Silk Pillowcase: This pillowcase helps keep your hair glossy & frizz free and prevent wrinkles all while you sleep.  It’s a nice glamorous touch to anyone’s bedding!

Hope you enjoy your holiday shopping!

XO Amy Lee

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