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Holiday Gift Guide - my top 10

December 11, 2015 Shannon Taatjes

Not sure what to get your loved ones this year?  I've got you covered!  I've put together some of my favorite things that are sure to be hits with your loved ones!  I kept it to my TOP TEN, which was hard to do because I have many FAVES, but I wanted to give you ideas for the entire family...


1.  BLANKET SCARF - I put this as # 1 on purpose because this is my # 1 pick this year as the "perfect gift".  I have two of these myself and is the go-to gift I'm giving this year!!  It is so soft, so warm, so functional, so stylish...it's just perfect.  AND the best part?  It's a GREAT DEAL!  It's 100% wool and was $125.  It is on sale for only $49!  It comes in many colors and can be worn many different ways.  I have it in the navy plaid (left) and the gray with large black stripe.  I'm giving the gray with black stripe away to so many people this year! (right: one of my gorgeous girlfriends modeling her new one;)  GET YOURS HERE!

2.  SONOS WIRELESS SOUND SYSTEM - This was what I got for my husband last year, but was really a gift for me too;)  I have to tell you, we have enjoyed this more than anything.  We are music lovers and this took our listening experience to the next level for sure.  We can control it with an app on our phones and the sound is unbelievable.  We can move the speakers around to different rooms as we please and play different songs in different rooms!!  If you're looking for a high end gift...this is it.  WELL worth every penny.  GET YOURS HERE!  or GET YOUR TWO-PACK & SAVE $50!  I also recommend a SONOS BRIDGE that gives you a designated wireless connection for your Sonos system!  It's all so simple to set up!

3.  SONY a6000 CAMERA - Want to know what I WANT for Christmas?  THIS.  This camera has all of the  power of the big DSLR cameras with the interchangeable lenses...in a small size!  You can get so many different lenses for it.  I must admit, I have a really nice Nikon DSLR camera which I love...but I end up taking pics for my blog with my iPhone because the Nikon is so big I never have it with me!  This would change all of that.  Ahem....if my husband is reading this....hint, hint;)  GET YOURS HERE!

4.  MIRACLE MORNING BOOK - This book has been amazing.  My husband and I have been doing this after reading it and it's improved our lives.  This is for the people in your life that love personal development.  They will LOVE this one.  Hey, give the gift of personal development to those who don't even know they love it yet:)  You just might change their life!  GET YOURS HERE!  If you want to read my full blog post about this book click here.

5.  DOG SWEATER - Ok, you know I can't forget "Stella", my French Bulldog.  Dogs are a HUGE part of our families and I love that this sweater isn't too tight like many are...especially on muscular Bully Breeds;)  This sweater is perfect for your pooch to feel warm and loved this holiday...and is perfect for posting embarrassing dog pics on Instagram.  He-he.  GET YOURS HERE!

6.  BEANIE - This is the perfect gift for your husband or son.  My son happens to be in the fashion industry and works for Carhartt WIP ('Work In Progress'...which is the high end fashion line of Carhartt.)  He designs their lookbooks.  This is a great beanie for anyone to stay warm...and fashionable;)  My husband has a black one and I have the dark blue.  GET YOURS HERE!

7.  SWAROVSKI ORNAMENT - This is my "best all around" gift pick.  It's perfect for mom, friend, hostess gift...anyone will love this gorgeous crystal ornament with the year on it.  I have two of these and they are my most special ornaments I have.  Each year is unique, no two years are alike.  (The pic on the right is mine from this year.)  It comes in a beautiful keepsake box and is guaranteed to be cherished for years to come.  Photos just don't do it justice, it's so sparkly and beautiful in person! GET YOURS HERE!

8.  THE PERFECT OVER THE KNEE BOOT - Ok, so this gift is for you ladies.  Yes, we all need that perfect gift and that means that sometimes we need to buy ourselves something pretty.  Yep, I bought these Dolce Vita suede beauties in the "saddle" color for myself this year.  They also have a gorgeous taupe color.  You deserve them too:)  GET YOURS HERE!

9.  TYME IRON - This is the perfect solution for curling your hair.  It gets you the look of a curling iron with the ease of a flat iron.  You can create loose beachy waves or tighter curls...and everything in between.  I'd love to have this myself!  It's on the pricey side, but....  Want to know what to get your picky teenage girl?  You're welcome. ;)  GET YOURS HERE!

10.  MICHAEL KORS WATCH - I absolutely love this watch.  I think this would be perfect for mom, sister, friend, wife....it's stylish and classic.  An oversized gold watch never goes out of style.  I get so many compliments on this watch.  Want to give jewelry this year?  This will be a hit.  GET YOURS HERE!


I hope this list gives you a few super special ideas for those special people in your life!  Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

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