Now that Halloween is over, I am fully transitioning into holiday mode! I went all out with the Halloween decor this year and am planning to do the same for the rest of the holiday season as well. We all know holiday decor can get pricey, so I am sharing the best places to shop for affordable holiday decor below.
With so many changes that we went through this year, I am really excited to make our home feel festive and create some magic for my girls! Check out my top list of places to shop for affordable holiday decor and must haves below.
TRENDY & CUTE SEASONAL DECOR
These are all such gorgeous pieces to add to your home! The calendar is perfect for toddlers as they can help move the Christmas tree every day and it won’t get lost!
I can always count on Target to have cute and trendy holiday decor! I love the classic holiday style but I like to mix it up with fun colors, pretty details and pops of gold to match my style.
YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR SEASONAL DECOR AND NECESSITIES
I’m already envisioning the pretty pops of red in my living room (where we have a lot of gray) and this wreath and pillows will make for the perfect accents.
Walmart is always my go-to for all things affordable, and the holiday decor is no exception. They have seriously affordable faux trees, ornaments and little accents that make your home feel festive.
AFFORDABLE HOLIDAY DECOR DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR DOOR
I’m just loving these gorgeous Christmas pieces. The stacking mugs are such a great idea and look great on your countertop.
It doesn’t get much better than cute decor straight to your door. Amazon has so many fun, festive finds that the whole family will love and that don’t break the bank!
One thing I’ve learned in the past few holiday seasons, buy your matching family holiday pajamas early as they always sell out so fast!
I rounded up the most popular brands and cutest styles so you can have a one stop guide to shop your favorite set for your family. Check it out below!
The Best Matching Family Holiday Pajamas in 2020
The best variety for family holiday pajamas
Hanna Andersson really was the first brand to carry matching holiday pj’s so I knew I had to share this! I love the cute deer print, but you really can’t go wrong with any print they offer! I also love this new Sno Happy in Black print, this Vintage Village print.
Burt’s Bees is known for their organic and soft materials, and I just love the look of these classic red and white stripes. They are super affordable and they have other cute styles like this Christmas Tree print!
Mickey Mouse Family Pajamas
I couldn’t resist these Mickey Mouse matching pajamas – so cute! Pajamagram has so many fun styles and they are even available on Amazon!
If you’re looking for cozy onesies for the family, look no further! These are so cute, look insanely soft and I love the mix and match of the solid red with the plaid.
I had to share these holiday elf style from the Wondershop at Target as well! I love how festive and fun they are, I know that kiddos would love this style.
Affordable Family Holiday Jammies
I love Carter’s for my girls pajamas and they have lots of cute trendy pieces. Everything is so affordable and so darn cute! Love that they have cute holiday jammies for the kids but mom and dad have some options to match them as well!
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I know I can’t be the only one that waits until the last minute to finish all of my holiday gift shopping. But luckily there are SO many amazing options you can get really quickly now thanks to Amazon Prime! I’m rounding up the top last minute gifts for everyone on your list and they are ALL available with Prime shipping! Check it out below.
Babies require so much and I feel like we as parents, do so much research on the big essentials like cribs, strollers, car seats, but when it comes to toys, it can be tough to figure out what our babies will even play with! I do think that toys are essential to a baby’s development so I like to get toys that will help when hitting certain milestones or something that will help them along as they learn a new skill.
Edie is a little over one and starting to really play and interact with a lot more toys which I love! It’s been so fun to watch her grow into her toys and figure out how they work and how to play with them.
This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own.
gift ideas: the best toys for babies and toddlers
Both my girls respond really well to music so a lot of our toys are very musical in which we dance or sing along too. Most of these toys we used for both girls and I’ve found that most of my friends have for their babies as well.
Let’s be real, babies are not interested in toys for awhile but it’s nice to have some toys around to show them how to play and interact. I love these that started out as just something interesting for her to look at/touch to now being able to play with them.
The Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes is always the first toy that I recommend to parents. Every baby that we have gifted it to, loves it! The button is large so babies love to press it and hear all the music that plays from it. It’s also a great toy for them to chew on and it’s very durable.
I just got the Fisher Price Dance and Groove Rockit for Edie a few months ago but it is one of our most played with toys! Even my 6 year old loves to play with it. We love how it lights up and dances and one of the best parts is that it has a spot where you can record your voice and then plays it back to you in a silly/cute voice! We love recording our voices and saying funny things or just laughing and hearing the toy play it back to us.
The Activity Walker was something that I knew we had to get early on as Edie was never a fan of crawling and much preferred to stand and walk along furniture/walls. She took to the walker so fast and really loved being able to walk around. She also loves to pick up the phone and talk into it! Even if they are not standing/stable just yet, the activity panel in front has so many fun buttons to press with music and fun sounds.
The Musical Rhymes Book is a lot of fun for all of us. We love to read and sing along and Edie loves to flip the pages and hit all the buttons. She has favorites now that she will always press the same button or go to the page to listen to that song.
My oldest daughter loved playing with Little People as they are perfect size for little hands to grasp. I just saw Little People Frozen Elsa’s Ice Palace and had to get it for Edie! It’s just so cute and looks like a lot of fun. I know both the girls will love to play with it.
Non Musical Baby Toys
Sometimes you just don’t need all the music and bells and whistles, my favorite “quiet” toys is the Pipsquigz set! Love that they suction on to tables, stick to each other and just do so much! It’s such a great toy to keep them busy in the car or in restaurants.
The Pounding Bench with mallet is entertaining and fun! It’s cute to watch her play with or without the mallet and figure out how the characters go down or pop up.
Edie loves to take things out of bags. She will find my purse or the diaper bag and pull everything out of it! I love that she can mimic the same thing with this fishbowl toy. She loves to take out the toys after I put them in!
What toys has your baby been loving? Let me know in the comments or on instagram, I would love to know!
I think all of us parents know that every year the toys that our kids want changes. Not even because of their age but also the trends and whatever becomes the “hot toy” of the season or even just what all the kids at school are playing with! With a 6 year old who has many friends who love toys as much as she does, I feel like I’ve fully immersed myself in the world of toys.
It can be overwhelming with the amount of toys out there so I wanted to share the best toys that your kids will love for Christmas. I even polled Layla and her friends about their most wanted toys so these are all kid tested and approved!
Some toys featured below were provided as PR samples for review, all opinions are my own.
THE TOYS YOUR KIDS ACTUALLY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS 2019
So many of these are currently on sale and free 2-3 day shipping!
This Polly Pocket flamingo floatie set is so cute. Layla loves the little accessories that each set comes with, and I love how these toys are so compact and easy to take on the go!
Layla and her friends just love T.O.T.S. and this Nursery playlet allows kids to bring the adorable baby Animals home! This multi-level Playset features a lights and sounds baby fly pad, a curved baby slide, and a kid-powered baby elevator.
These Blume Dolls are so fun for kids! You just add water and like magic the dolls appears before your eyes. They also come with outfits that you can mix and match. These are under $10 which I think is a great price for a toy that can entertain for hours!
Layla just got the Blume Secret Surprise Garden Playset and she is literally obsessed! She comes home from school everyday so excited to play with this set. It’s the perfect little house for all your Blume Dolls and you even get additional outfits for your doll.
You seriously can’t go wrong with Barbie! I remember playing with them when I was younger, and Layla and her friends are truly entertained by them for hours. She loves the Barbie Dream Plane and I think it would make an amazing gift!
The Barbie Daisy Doll is so fun and comes with accessories perfect to play along with the plane!
Who doesn’t love a mystery toy?! These stuffed animals are so cute and come with an element of surprise. You unroll to reveal the stuffed animal inside. And the best part? They look like rolled up burritos!
I don’t know a kid that doesn’t LOVE Frozen so imagine giving them their very own Olaf brought to life! Using a snowflake remote, this plush toy sings, talks, and follows the snowflake image projected by the controller.
My nephew’s absolutely love these Fart Ninja toys. They are the perfect toy for little boys and their humor (LOL) and they have multiple different characters!
PJ Mask’s is really popular amongst kids and this seeker cabin lights up and makes different sounds perfect for interactive play. You can fit up to four PJ Masks vehicle in the detachable carrier for endless fun.
These Lil Gleemerz are so fun! They are interactive to they light up, respond to touch and make different sounds. You can play with them so many different ways (they even do different games) and they are perfect for kids to grow up with!
The magic of an arcade game in a compact package – this handheld Mortal Kombat game will for sure be a hit with your kids! This one would be perfect to travel with too!
My nephews love anything Marvel so when I spotted these cars I knew I had to get them! You can even mix and match them to create a custom hero or even just one long vehicle.
BEST STOCKING STUFFERS FOR KIDS ($3-$10!)
I also wanted to share some great toys that make the perfect stocking stuffers. They are only $3-$10 and are really great options that any kid would love. Just click on the toy below to shop!
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Looking for more holiday gift ideas? Check out my hand-picked gift guides below!
As a busy mom of 2 and an entrepreneur, I know it’s not easy to make time for self-care. I also know how incredibly important it is to force yourself to take that time for yourself, so that you can be at your best in all of the other areas in your life. Helping our loved ones prioritize self care is just as important as doing it for ourselves, so I thought I’d share an entire gift guide dedicated to wellness and self care items that will help jumpstart anyone’s self care journey.
I love to give gifts that will really make an impact in my loved ones daily routine, and these 16 wellness and self care items are thoughtful, mindful, and functional! Check them out below.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: WELLNESS AND SELF CARE ITEMS
#1 Back Into It Cut Out Hoodie – Whether it’s to wear for a workout or to relax in, anyone can appreciate a comfy and cute sweatshirt
#2 The Five Minute Journal – This book is the gift that keeps on giving, with a prompted format to follow every day that is proven to boost happiness and productivity
#3 Two Cranes Attune CBD Oil – This is my absolute favorite CBD Oil! It helps so much with stress, anxiety and has tons of other benefits. This brand is local to Seattle as well!
#5 Calm Bath Salts – Who doesn’t love bath salts?! These are made with Himalayan pink salt crystals, floral ylang-ylang and natural vanilla to relax the mind and body
#6 Adore Via Water Bottle – Give the gift of hydration with this reusable water bottle, that is not only visually appealing but the gemstones in the bottom actually energize your water and restructure it to the same level as pure spring water
#7 Dahlia Yoga Mat – How cute is this striped yoga mat?! It is made from eco-friendly materials that are super absorbent and guaranty a no-slip grip
#8 FitBit Versa 2 – This is an amazing gift for the fitness lover on your list and is on sale right now!
#9 Clean Greens Superfood Face Mask – This face mask is incredible nourishing and made from one-hundred-percent pure, edible superfoods! Perfect for a spa night in.
#10 Vitruvi Stone Diffuser – An oil diffuser is a must have, they have so many benefits and are a perfect tool for anyone on a wellness journey
#10 Vitruvi Stone Diffuser – An oil diffuser is a must have, they have so many benefits and are a perfect tool for anyone on a wellness journey
#11 Moonlit Skincare Sleepy Spritzzz – Give the gift of a good nights sleep! This facial toner doubles as a sleep mist and has an amazing chamomile and lavender scent
#12 Quiet Blend Essential Oil – Inspired by quiet spaces filled with flowers, this essential oil is claimed best diffused when you have the house to yourself and need a recharge
#13 All Sport Backpack -A gym bag that is cute and functional! It even has straps on the bottom to secure your yoga mat
#14 Slip Pink Marble Sleep Mask – Give the gift of solid sleep! These sleeps masks work so well and are so cute
#15 Polishing Body Brush – Another great addition to an at home spa night, dry brushing has so many benefits and feels luxe
#16 Vitamix Blender – For a splurge gift idea, you can’t go wrong with a Vitamix
#17 Kbanana Gold Foil Eye Masks – These gold foil eye masks are the best and are from another local Seattle brand that I love! These would make the cutest stocking stuffer
#18 Rose Quartz Workout Set – This facial tool set is so great and such a steal! It includes a rose quartz roller and a guy sha tool
#19 Live In High Waist Leggings – These leggings are the best! They come in multiple colors and are under $60.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Oprah’s Favorite Things 2019 just recently went live, and her list seriously does not disappoint. Think pajamas, beauty products, cookware and tech gadgets – Oprah’s list is full of great ideas for everyone and offered at a range of price points, with a lot of great budget friendly picks.
And did I mention the best part about her list this year? EVERYTHING is available on AMAZON! Check out my top 20 picks below and hurry – the items that make her list always sell out!
I thought this truffle gift tray was so cute! I love that is comes with a serving tray that can be used over and over again, and the delicious truffle pasta, truffle risotto, truffle salt, truffle oil and more are crafted in Tusancy, Italy. This is perfect for the hostess on your list.
Perfect for the traveler on your list! This is a great budget friendly pick at under $50, it comes in 7 different colors and is perfect to store makeup and jewelry for travel.
This blendSmart blending brush is so cool! It comes with different brush heads that you can use for skincare and foundation. Any beauty lover would love this!
This instant pressure cooker sounds amazing! It has 15 different instant cooking methods to choose from and at under $100 this is a luxe gift without the splurge price.
I take a charger with me everywhere I go and this 1 multi-device wireless charger sounds like a game changer. Any boss babe or tech lover on your list will totally appreciate this sleek design and functionality.
This is by far the most pricey item that I picked from Oprah’s list, but I think would truly make an amazing gift that any cooking lover would be thrilled to receive. This 7 piece nonstick cookware set comes with 3 pans and a wok with their patented hexagon design that makes for easy clean up and a true nonstick surface.
These reusable shopping bags are so cute and I thought the set of 3 made a really cute and budget friendly gift. This is a great one for anyone on your list!
Another great kids gift option!! This “studio in a box” kit comes with art supplies and DIY craft supplies and I love that this gift is an activity as opposed to a “toy”. Also such a steal for only $40!
Who would appreciate a cute reusable cup?! This one is only $12 and I think would make a great gift for Layla’s teacher or for a secret Santa paired with a Starbucks gift card.
I thought this match cloche bottle was so pretty and a really unique gift idea! Pair it with the candle from #12 and you have a really fun gift that anyone would love to receive.
