Holiday Gift Guide 2019
Never sure what to get your loved one for the holidays? Tired of the same boring gift ideas year after year? Here at Living Chic Mom, we aim to provide you with some of the most unique, quality, budget friendly gift ideas all in one easy to use holiday gift guide. Every item we recommend we have personally sampled and love.
The Holiday Gift Guide is broken into categories to help you find the perfect gift for that someone. We include a description of the product, a snippet of our personal experience with that product as well as a link as to where to purchase it.
Make sure to check back often, as I will add items I find throughout the holiday season that you won’t want to miss!
PLUS Stay tuned for the MASSIVE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY coming soon! It will be posted on this page!
This years gift guide will have all of our favorite gifts for everyone in the family. Select from these categories: Must Have Gifts For The Home, Ultimate Gifts For Her, Top Gifts For The Man In Your Life, Hot Gifts For Kids Of All Ages, Stocking Stuffers For Everyone and Gifts For Your Furry Friends.
Must Have Gifts For The Home
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Live and Sleep Mattress
I can tell you from experience that the Live and Sleep Memory foam mattress is absolutely amazing and a life saver! Not only does the conforming memory foam envelops your body and it gives you cradling comfort for a better night sleep. But the High Density Support Core (HD) gives your body the right support so you awaken refreshed. Additionally, I was overwhelmingly shocked by the fact that there was no smell at all when I opened it! The foams are certified and use less chemicals. Non-Toxic = better sleep. Lastly, I just love that a portion of every memory foam mattress purchase goes to charity.
Get Yours HERE! Plus snag FREE shipping and a FREE memory foam pillow now!
Luster Pro Light Teeth Whitening Kit
Who doesn't want white teeth? I have always wanted to get my teeth professional whitened but it's so expensive. The Luster Pro Light Teeth Whitening Kit is an amazing at home system. Not only will it make your teeth sparkly white, but it will save you a pretty penny as well! It is designed with their Patented Dual-Energy (light + heat) Xenon Whitening Light and Stain Lifting Serum to whiten teeth up to 6 shades in 30 minutes! Clinically proven professional whitening system with no messy trays or strips allows you to whiten on your own schedule.
iHome Zenergy Aroma + Light + Sound Therapy
It's easy to create a calming atmosphere for sleeping or relaxing with the Zenergy Aroma Bluetooth Therapy Speaker. Features relaxing sound modes, color light therapy, aroma pads, and sleep timer, to create your desired environment.
Capresso Frother
Make the most perfect hot beverages with the Capresso Froth Max Automatic Milk Frother. This handy tool gently whips air into milk while heating it at one of three temperatures. It is great for making lattes, hot chocolate, and more. My kids have really enjoyed making themselves frothy hot cocoa, my parents love making a tasty Breve when they come to visit and oh my goodness I absolutely adore my Fall tradition of Eggnog Chai Tea Lattes for my morning drink!
Multi-Pot Pressure Cooker
This all-around kitchen appliance offers the best in fast cooking and slow cooking. It has 18 one-touch cooking programs, from steaming or sautéing to sous vide, fermenting and many more. Use it for soups, meats, stews, poultry, eggs, grains, beans, chili, yogurt, dough, cake and more – endless possibilities. Fissler innovation enhances the multi pot trend with the addition of integrated sous vide functionality. A technique widely used in professional kitchens, sous vide creates intense flavors, with better Texture and tenderness, for reliable results and culinary perfection. The supreme turns sous vide into something easy to enjoy at home as well as cooks fast, cooks slow, and best of all cooks perfect!
The Ultimate Gifts For Her
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Patagonia Woolyester Pull Over
I love my new Patagonia pull over! Its a great layering jacket to run errands in or cozy up in on a chilly day, the Patagonia Woolyester Pullover is designed with heritage lines combined with an advanced and comfortable recycled fabric blend. The rib-knit trim at both the cuffs and the hem are made to enhance your comfort level. The quarter-zip Vislon zipper and stand-up collar provides you with the ability to regulate your temperature, making this pullover the perfect functional and stylish piece to add to your wardrobe this season.
3D Ugly Christmas Sweater
You are sure to be the hit of your next holiday party with this ugly Christmas sweater! Go 3-D when you wear this hilarious women’s Black 3-D Reindeer sweater. Featuring a funny reindeer bursting out of the stomach of a ugly blue and white Christmas design sweater.
Lugz Footwear
I seriously can't tell you how much I LOVE these Flirt Hi Zip boots! Not only do they add some edge and a rock flair. But they go with just about everything! The mid height with the outside zip, makes these boots not only trendy but also extremely easy to put on. Additional they are comfortable to wear even on a long day and make the perfect accessory to any Fall and Winter wardrobe.
Get Yours HERE to get yours! Plus right now they are on sale BOGO
Fuchsia Polka Dot Flats
Every girl needs a pair of insanely comfy high quality flats. Fuchsia shoes are not only comfortable, but they are made by hand by artisans over seas who benefit by making shoes for Fuchsia. Not only do these artisans get to do what they love, they also receive a respectable living income which provides them and their loved ones with food, shelter, education, and health care.
Each pair is made with locally sourced natural leather which is cleaned by hand, then refined, cured with salt, and sun-dried to preserve its delicate, subtle texture. From leather-cutting to detailed embroidery, artisans craft each shoe by hand, using raw materials which support the regional economy. The result is a shoe of remarkable quality — one which may just be the softest and most comfortable ballet flat you’ve ever worn. Find out for yourself.
Get Yours HERE plus $10 off your order by signing up for their newsletter
KiraGrace Yoga Leggings
Calling all Yoga leggings lovers! These KiraGrace pocket Yoga leggings are legitimately the softest, best quality leggings ever! I swear the waist band has some sort of body-slimming, tummy tucking magical abilities. Plus they are ultra-supportive, creating a little extra butt lift for you! Lastly, the functional side pocket makes these leggings over the top, drop dead, must have, absolutely amazing! I am not kidding. Try a pair and you'll be hooked...wanting one in every style and size.
Three Peaks Honey
Now here's a really amazing, unique gift perfect for the lady in your life. Three Peaks Ultra-Premium honey is the most amazing high end honey I have ever tried! Available in a UMF scale ranging from 6+ to 20+, Three Peaks Honey is life enriching and ideal for daily use for overall health and wellness. She will love it in her morning tea, while making a delicious smoothie, or even in a tasty overnight oatmeal recipe!
Top Gifts For The Man In Your Life
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Akita Watchdog
Some things are best when kept, private. Things like: your smart security cameras, baby monitors, ceiling lights, your smartwatch, smart-locks, motion sensors, smart home appliances are all awesome tools, however they leave open doors for hackers to access your home and information. Akita Watchdog is an awesome gift for your home. Akita scans your network for any unusual activity and then immediately shuts down any potential hacker trying to access your device. All the while letting you know an attempt was made to invade your privacy!
Pivot Tote
The Pivot Tote is such an amazing and versatile unisex bag. It can easily transform from a tote to a pack. Designed with fantastic details like a padded laptop pocket and zippered stash side pocket that fits a water bottle, this bag is perfect for both commuter and urban explorer. The best part is that it is made from 70% repurposed materials, removing single-use plastics out of waste streams and giving them new life. Made from 25 plastic water bottles, you are not only giving the gift of a super awesome all weather, versatile bag, but you are also helping clean our environment.
Cobra JumPack XL CPP 12000
The JumPack XL has a starting current of 300 amps, 500 amps peak, with enough power to jumpstart most gasoline and diesel vehicles on a single charge. It features a built-in flashlight and USB output to charge your mobile devices. I am so excited about this jump start device! Kansas winters can be very cold and harsh, and because of this every year at least one of our vehicles has to be jump started after a heavy snow or freeze. Now we can save ourselves the stress and worry of this happening when there is no one else around to rescue us from the cold!
Twist and Seal
The Holiday Light Combo Safety Pack is specifically designed to protect all your holiday light related cord connections from rain and melting snow. Perfect for Football Chili Cookouts, inflatable bounce house toys for the kids and all of your outdoor holiday decor. The Twist and Seal Holiday Light Combo Safety Pack includes six Twist and Seal products. Comes with six Twist and Seal cord connection products: Five Minis and One Cord Connect. Unique design will keep connections dry all season. Prevents electrical shock and tripped outlets.
Hot Gifts for Kids Of All Ages
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Swagtron SK3
Be the coolest parent ever with this awesome scooter gift! Riders kick off like a traditional non-powered scooter, then the SK3 maintains their speed up to 9.3 mph for 15-second at a time. The kick-start method makes it an intuitive way for young riders to progress from riding a traditional kick scooter to an electric one. The kids will love the multicolor LED that lights up while they are riding. The best part is it holds its charge for up to 8 miles and recharges fulling in just 2.5 hours!
Slingshot Marble Mania
The boys love marbles and anything toy construction related! This Marble Mania Slingshot construction set from the Learning Journey is so much fun!!! It features 80+ brightly colored interlocking pieces, base plates, 3-D connectors, a marble launcher loop, a windmill marble drop, and a step by step instruction manual to guide you to the finished product. After it is built, the Slingshot will provide hours of endless learning fun. Techno Gears products are all interchangeable which provides added play value and endless building possibilities! I am sure we will have to add more learning sets to our Slingshot set so the boys can continue to create, build and have countless hours of fun! These marble run construction sets are perfect for all kids ages 6 years and up.
Calm Down Tools
Outfit your home or classroom with these super cool calm down tools. They are perfect for your active kiddos who need help finding a way to reset. This innovative collection of calm-down tools provide a variety of ways for students to self-calm when emotions threaten to overwhelm. I found that these toys/activities for my son Kyron who has ADHD and sometimes finds himself overwhelmed, and struggling to control his behavior when at home, especially during school breaks!
Sleepy Lights Robot LED Bedside Night Light
My boys love to have a night light in their rooms, and of course they are fascinated with robots. These Sleepy Lights night lights are so cool! You can color your nightlight and write your own messages to your kids. When you’re ready for a change, wipe it clean and color it again. This is a light up message board, night light and craft kit all in one! It won't only keep your kids room lit up with a soft settle light but will encourage creativity and even comes with an easy to use remote!
Julbo Kids Sunglasses
Julbo Sunglasses are designed for active kids who love to follow in the footsteps of grown-ups when it comes to sport, whether at sea or in the mountains! Line adds a dash of style to their first adventures. I have two extremely active little boys who have very sensitive eyes to the sun. They are always asking for "glasses like daddy" when we are out at the lake as a family! These kids sunglasses are amazing! They not only look super cool, but they fit and stay on their little Asian faces just perfect!
Pediped Flex Jake Sneakers
Pediped is one of our favorite brands of toddler shoes! Every year we get our kids a new pair of shoes for Christmas. This year we got Rowyn these super cute Flex Jake navy sneakers. I love the flexible rubber soles, they are perfect for active little toddlers who want to run faster than their feet will take them!
Doodlepants
I have been a HUGE lover of Doodlepants leggings and sweatshirts for several years now. Both of my boys have had a few pairs of the leggings and always get so many compliments. I love how cozy they are for the winter and so stinking cute on those little diaper butts! This year my boys are almost out of diapers so I got them each a matching Shark sweatshirt (see Instagram for photos coming soon!) They are both obsessed with sharks and their sweatshirts are so cool!!!
Stomp Rocket Dueling Rockets
Your kids will love these awesome Stomp Rockets. Run, Jump and STOMP to see whose rocket flies higher with the special dueling launch stand that allows two kids to launch rockets at the same time, up to 200 feet in the air! Learning has never been more exciting and fun. Kids of all ages will intuitively learn STEM principles by experimenting with the relationship between flight and force, launch angle, wind, and many other aspects of flight. This dueling launch stand has two launch pads with air hoses, perfect for your kids to duel and see who's rocket will go soaring higher into the sky.
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie
My little boys love to color on anything and everything they can. These Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Safari Tub Animal Toy Set is perfect for them. They can color and customize these collectible jungle animals with fuzzy white coats, and feel so very proud of themselves. Then we can wash them and decorated them again and again. They are just so much for! Perfect for both boys and girls ages 3 and up.
Katy Perry Left Shark Mascot Costume
Who doesn’t love Left Shark? The way that shark flaps its fins around is downright magical! If you enjoyed Katy Perry’s performance at the Super Bowl, why not show it off in style with the help of this officially licensed Left Shark costume? This awesome Katy Perry costume will be the talk of any party, making it an excellent choice for anyone who wants to have fun! My girls and me have had so much fun with costume already - it's absolutely perfect for any costume party, shark birthday party, or just dance around your house like you just don't care!
Starlux Games Wizards & Werewolves
The moon is out… Now let the games begin! Introducing Wizards & Werewolves, an epic team-based game that pits two mythical forces against each other in an exciting backyard battle of speed, skill and wits.
The kids will have so much fun playing this interactive game in an exciting backyard battle of speed, skill and wits. Play as a Wizard to search for glowing crystals or bare your teeth and hunt as a Werewolf. The best part is you can play this anywhere, the backyard, in a field, a farm, or even indoors if the weather is not permitting!
Narwhal Giant Floaty
My daughter is absolutely obsessed with the Unicorn of the sea - the Narwhal. It is said the Narwhal is to possess supernatural healing and protective abilities. The Narwhal’s horn is the source of true, magical power. This giant Narwhal floaty not only is super fun and magical, but is perfectly convenient for those pool and lake days all year long!
Big Feet Onesie Footed PJ's
Onesies are all the rave for teens right now! I know my pre-teen and teen daughters have been BEGGING for onesies for the winter! Every year we give all of our kids new PJ's for Christmas. These super soft and warm rib knit cotton onesie pajamas are amazing! They are perfect for your kids of all ages! You can even get matching PJ's for everyone in family and do a cute holiday photo shoot! The have these awesome onesies available for baby 12 months through adult men and women up to 2XL!
KeiKi Ukulele
The word “KeiKi” is Hawaiian for“little one” and KeiKi Ukuleles are designed for your little ones to learn to pluck, strum, and play along to their favorite songs! Whether a beginner or a master musician, this small instrument is sure to rev up free time in a delightful way! Comes with a digital tuner, carry case, strap, guide book and even some fun retro stickers! Choose from four colors: Sandalwood, Sunset Red, Sea foam Green and Pacific Blue. Aloha!
I got the boys each one for Christmas and I can't wait for them to open - they are going to love love them so much! They are such great quality and a great way to encourage music and creativity!
Chalk of the Town Shirts
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Tee-riffic holiday gift idea! Check out these Chalk of the Town super cool customizable
shirts for both kids and adults. These fun T-shirts make ideal gifts for
artists, fashionistas, wordsmiths and even sports fans. Just use their
perfectly precise water-based chalk markers to decorate these shirts for
holiday parties, sporting events, birthdays or any day. The chalkboard
can be wiped clean with water and the products used again for the next holiday
or event. These re-markable and erasable chalkboard products will
continue to earn compliments long after the gift wrap has been tossed.
We got all 5 kids matching shirts for our holiday photo's this year! Stay tuned - kid photo's coming soon!
Moosh-Moosh Plushies
Moosh-Moosh Plushies are the softest, squishiest, cuddliest plush buddies. Kids of all ages will love Moosh-Moosh Plushies and will squish them, play with them, and cuddle with them from morning to night. Carry them in the car, to school, or on vacation because your Moosh-Moosh Plushie will be your cuddly squishy new best friend. Whether your little one loves unicorns, kitty cats, or everyone's favorite: puppy dogs, there's a Moosh-Moosh Plushie for everyone.
My pre-teen daughter loves to stack hers along the side of her bed. When we travel for gymnastics meets she chooses one to be her good luck charm and snuggle up with pillow on the car. My little boys both snuggle theirs all night long and when they cuddle up on the couch to watch a show. Kyron has some special needs and we have found that by having his shark on his lap to hold and snuggle when he is trying to sit still really helps settle him! Moosh-Moosh Plushies make the perfect sensory toy item for kids with special needs like Autism and ADHD.
Fun Face Masks
Crayola Christmas Countdown Calendar
What's better than filling your kids with candy as we approach the holidays? Well holiday crafts of course! This Crayola Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar is amazing! Kids can enjoy the honored tradition of the advent without the added sugar. Your kids will love the 24 daily holiday-themed crafts to help them countdown the anticipation of Christmas.
Gifts For The New Mom To Be And Baby
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SwaddleDesigns Wraps and Blankets
The temps are dropping, keep your baby nice and cozy in these super cute SwaddleDesign flannel blankets and sleeping sacks in prints and colors that will make your heart melt. The Cotton Flannel Swaddles are so baby soft, breathable, and lightweight. I love the beautiful decorative edges and the prints so gorgeous and trendy! the Flannel zzZipMe Sleeping Sacks are nice and soft, cozy and come in several darling prints, plus these sacks feature a handy 2-way zipper that makes diaper changes a cinch. These SwaddleDesigns are an absolute must have for new moms through the winter!
Cutie Pea Diapers and Wipes
As parents, we all want to protect our precious little ones. Part of that desire to protect our kids is making sure that the products we use on our babies are not only the best, but 100% safe. These Cutie Pea eco-friendly bamboo diapers and wipes are free from all dangerous chemicals, additives, fragrances, phthalates, latex and BPA. As a mom of 5 I have had to deal with so many horrible rashes, leaks and blow outs. My youngest daughter had what seemed like never ending diaper rashes that would turn into horrible welts on her bottom. Trust me when I say finding a diaper free of chemicals became my #1 priority. Thank God for Cutie Peas! Believe me when I say these disposable diapers WORK. Not only do they work, they leave your baby's skin soft, protected and free from uncomfortable rashes.
Faribault Baby Poncho
Swaddle your bundle of joy in this unique and incredibly cozy hooded poncho. It is perfect for your sweeties between the ages of 12 months to 3 years old. This very trendy poncho is so insanely soft and made from 100% superfine Merino. The ultra soft hood lining is made of 100% polyester and made with your cuties cuddly needs in mind. You will love how easy it to slip on and off your baby while they are in the stroller and car seat. No more trying to cram your babies and their thick jackets into a buckle on a cold winters day. Simply put your child in their car seat or stroller, fasten the seat belt and throw this super soft and cozy poncho on over top! I just wish I had this poncho for my older kids when they were little. Rowyn absolutely loves to snuggle up all cozy and warm in his poncho in his car seat!
Feltman Brothers Pocket Knit Toddler Set
Feltman Brothers provides the most high end, top quality baby and toddler clothing. We got Rowyn this amazing 100% Cotton, Pocket Knit Toddler Set. It's not only SUPER CUTE, but it's the perfect warm and cozy outfit for the harsh cold winters here in Kansas! I love that he can wear it around the house to be comfy, and yet is dressed to impressed if we have to go out.
MommyBalm Stretch Mark Cream
As a mommy of 5 I have collected a few "mommy marks", that I am proud to carry but also wouldn't be sad if they disappeared. This Previse MommyBalm Stretch Mark Cream is amazing! It deeply penetrates stretch marks and reduces the depth and discoloration in appearance. Made from skin nourishing plant-based fatty extracts of green bean, coconut fruit and pine it not only works fabulously but is also filled with amazing natural products with no essential oils, no synthetic fragrance and provides a hypoallergenic care for your skin.
Humble Bee Free Spirit Backpack
The Free Spirit SP diaper backpack is is the lightest backpack, diaper bag I have ever had. Perfect for the busy mom, the active mom, even the on the go dad! Plus it's not only insanely light but it is extremely durable to carry everything you need. Take it out for a hike, zoo trip or even the mall without burdening you with additional weight, plus look super stylish at the same time. It is designed with several exterior utility pockets to keep essentials easily accessible. You pack it with up to 2 bottles in the insulated pockets. It has the coolest side pocket for your wipes, and the large pocket is massive! Plus it is machine washable, all-weather repellent and is so comfortable to wear! The Free Spirit SP diaper backpack is the one family activity companion you won’t want to leave home without.
Stocking Stuffers for Everyone
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Not Parent Approved Games
These Not Parent Approved teen games are absolutely hilarious! They are card games that bring no-screen, real human interaction and laughs to tweens and their friends and families. Snatch up a couple of these fun little games and toss them in your hard to shop for teens stockings! I can't wait to play with my kids over the Christmas break...some real life human interaction is exactly what we need as a family!
Stretchlace
I love how these stretch shoelaces turn every shoe into a slip-on, giving you the freedom to wear whatever shoes you like while elevating comfort, and providing ultimate ease-of-use! Bounce, stretch, jump, run…The Original Stretchlace laces are designed to support any and all movement no matter the activity. Make every lace up a slip on, giving you the ultimate freedom and support you need to take on the day.
Insta-Snow
Give your kids and nice fun, warm, instant snow day inside with this super fun Insta-Snow Day! Just add water and you'll have 8 gallons of "snow" for hours of snow day fun! Here in Kansas it can get so stinking cold on our snow days, so having a fun way for the kids to still play with "snow" while I get to stay nice and warm makes the perfect Christmas break activity!
ChocZero
Are you on a low sugar or low carb diet? Then you need ChocZero chocolates! I have tried several of them now and they are so good! They are the perfect balance of sweetness and no sugar added. They are sweetened with monk fruit and fiber blend. Resolving in only 1g net carb per serving! Perfect for your keto or paleo diet. It has the highest Cocoa Percentage (45%) in milk chocolate available on the market. Antioxidant-rich, teeth-friendly, and good for your waistline! Made from all natural ingredients, non-GMO, gluten free and proudly made in the USA.
PATCH Bandages
These PATCH strips are so amazing! Made from bamboo strips, they are a 100% compostable and hypoallergenic solution to wound care adhesives. Swap out the old plastic bandages for the new generation of eco-friendly wound care. These are amazing for on the go and kids love the adorable Aussie panda prints! I love that they have 4 different types made specially for specific boo boos. They have PATCH Natural, for use on cuts and scratches, PATCH Coconut Oil for abrasions and grazes, PATCH Aloe Vera for use on burns and blisters, and PATCH Activated Charcoal for bites and splinters!
Plus if your kids are anything like mine....bandages are a hot comradery and an excellent stocking stuffer!
CAMELBAK Eddy Kids Bottle
My son Kyron is a serious water drinker, so we are always looking for a great water bottle that he can take to school. This Eddy Kids water bottle is the best! It is spill-proof, has an easy carry handle and is super cool with sharks swimming all over. He loves how cool this water bottle is and I love that it is BPA, BPS, and BPF free and dishwasher safe. Plus there is no tipping or spilling - just flip, bite, and sip (like a shark haha). This fun water bottle makes a fantastic stocking stuff for kids of all ages! Just fill it up with their favorite candy and viola!
Car Seat Key
The Car Seat Key is a simple, yet effective solution to release your child with ease. It easily slides over the red button on a child's car seat and with slight pressure, it releases the harness. The Car Seat Key is consumer-proven to make it easier for people with arthritis, carpal tunnel, long nails and more. The Car Seat Key gives parents the peace of mind of easily releasing babies from car seats, especially in emergency situations.
Plackers Dental Flossers
We like to put convenient items in our stockings like toothbrushes, deodorant and Plackers Dental Flossers! These limited edition floss picks are just like your favorite Plackers flossers, but are infused with a burst of apple cinnamon flavor that will delight your senses and keep your smile free of debris. Plackers flossers feature a new sure-zip seal on the package so you can carry them in your purse, bag, or desk and not worry about them spilling out. Get the gunk out and keep your smile fresh and clean with apple cinnamon flavor that you can really taste.
Not an Apple Cinnamon fan? No worries they have their classic mint flavors, fun kids designs and several other styles as well! There's something for everyone!
CLEARstem Anti-Aging, Acne Serum
CLEARstem is an exfoliation serum to unclog pores and dissolve away extra skin and oil. With a perfect acid blend, specific pH, and stabilized Vitamin C bioflavinoids, you’ll experience skin that appears brighter, healthier, and free of blemishes. Because this serum also contains Vitamin C, you do not need a separate Vitamin C serum. Watch breakouts and fine lines disappear as your skin tone brightens dramatically.
I actually got this for both of my teenagers in the house for their stockings! They both have acne and acne scars, they began using CLEARstem as a "trial" to see if it helped clear their faces and it was amazing the results (before and after photo's on social media coming soon!) So I think they will be super excited to find another bottle in their stockings!
Hemp Theory Pain Relief Cream
Gifts For Your Furry Friend
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Now that you have some amazing gift ideas, check out these tasty holiday recipes like this incredibly amazing and addicting Peppermint Bark, Peppermint Vanilla Candy Cane Cupcakes, or for your savory dish Ham Bone Soup!!!
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