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3 Things I Will Always Spend Money On

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It’s that time of year. The Christmas decorations are on display, the Christmas music rings out in every store, and shopping is in full progress. It’s one of my favorite times of year. It’s really about the only time of year that I will just let myself spend money. It’s that awesome time of year where you can walk into almost any store and buy something instead of just look because it’s a Christmas present for somebody on your list.

I was thinking the other day as I was shopping that while I love to spend money on gifts this time of year, there are a few things that I will spend money on all year long. These are the things that I come back to over and over again, no matter what time of year it is. And I think these three items will always make for a great Christmas present if you don’t know what else to get.

Candles

I love candles. In fact, candles are my love language. My husband knows not to buy me flowers, but rather, candles. Candles, to me, are what makes a house homey. We buy candles all year round in all shapes, sizes, and formats. In fact, my favorite thing is to have multiple candles burning on my table at one time.

There is nothing better than stepping into a warm home and smelling burning candles. It just feels so homey. It’s a small thing I can do to make our home a place we love.

Some of the best places I’ve found to get candles are Bath and Body, when you combine a sale and a coupon; Yankee Candle (the same—sale and a coupon), Kirkland’s, and TJ Max. The thing I love about shopping at different places is finding unique and different candles. It’s become almost like a hobby, finding the most unique candle.

Blankets

The next thing I will spend money on is a good blanket sale. Just like the candles, I think a blanket or two thrown across a bed or a chair or couch just makes a room so homey. My family loves soft, warm blankets any time of year, but especially at Christmas time. I love using Black Friday and other special shopping times to get blankets at really good prices.

I’ve found great deals on blankets at Kohl’s, Jo-Ann Fabrics, and Hobby Lobby. Blankets are one of the easiest things to find on sale and make the best presents. I mean think about it, have you ever met a person who doesn’t love a warm, cuddly blanket?

Coffee

The last thing I will spend money on is coffee. We get up really early at our house, and I love good coffee in the morning. We have a great Keurig machine that is my absolute favorite because it brews over ice, and that right there is amazing! Almost every morning, even when it’s freezing, I will brew an iced coffee. Call me crazy, but I love it! It helps me wake up.

Some of my favorite coffees are Cinnabon k-cups, chocolate peanut butter k-cups, and blueberry cobbler coffee. In addition to that, I am an absolute whipped cream fan. I love whipped cream on top of my iced coffee. This year, I found these amazing flavored whipped creams from Target; and they are just taking my coffee to the next level! I’m still trying to track down the salted caramel one and the hot chocolate flavored one!

All three of these things—candles, blankets, and coffee make great Christmas presents. So if you don’t know what to get somebody for Christmas, try one of these!

What things are you always willing to spend money on?

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For more like this, check out my post, My Favorite Things- Christmas Gift Ideas.

My Favorite Things-Christmas Gifts Ideas

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As we get close to Christmas, shopping is in high-gear. If you’re anything like me, you get the easy gifts first, but soon you’re left with the people that are harder to buy for. When that happens, sometimes you just need some ideas. So here’s a list I made of some of my favorite things to give you some ideas.

For Hospitality

Instant Pot Milk Frother I bought this frother about a week ago for our ladies’ holiday party at church so we could make coffee drinks. It is my absolute most favorite thing! I use it every day to make froth for my coffee. It can steam milk, froth it, and also make cold froth for iced coffee. It’s amazing and a great gift for the coffee lover in your life.

3-Tier Wood Tray I use this tray all the time. It’s not huge, but it can easily hold cupcakes, cookies, candies and more and is a nice addition to any table for a party.

Wood Charcuterie Board Somebody gave me the charcuterie board I have right now. I couldn’t find it online, but this one is similar. I use my board all the time to put meats and cheeses and crackers on.

For the Home

Hot Air Popcorn Maker We use our popcorn maker all the time for family movie nights. Again, this isn’t the exact one I have, but it’s similar. Popcorn makers make great gifts. They come in lots of fun colors, and you can get popcorn flavor shakers to go with them for a great gift.

Plastic Bowls from Target These bowls are super cheap, but are great for families with kids. We love ours and use them all the time. They are extra wide, so they make great popcorn bowls.

Crockpot I currently have two large crockpots, similar to this one. I use both of them all the time. A crockpot is always a great gift, especially if you can get one on sale.

For the Office/Desk

Papermate Colored Pens These are my favorite pens for journaling; they also make great gifts because they’re so colorful.

Personalized Planners from Erin Condren I love Erin Condren planners. She has so many cute ones to choose from. I love them because you can get them personalized. They make great gifts!

For Personal

Impress Nails Whether for a gift or for yourself for the holidays, Impress nails are great for the economical person who doesn’t want to spend money on getting their nails done. I use these all the time. They’re wonderful. Just get a bottle of nail glue to go with in case one gets loose or falls off. They have so many fun colors and designs.

Medallion Purse I have this purse in two colors. They usually go on sale several times a year for as low as $15. I love it, and I love all the colors it comes in. You can also find this one in floral.

Etsy Shops

Emily Lane Clay Designs Emily makes beautiful hand-crafted clay earrings. I have many pairs of them and absolutely love them! They make great gifts!

Masterpiece Candles My friend, Keya, hand makes each of her candles. They smell soo good. She changes out the scents during the year. Of her holiday collection, Candy Cane is my personal favorite. Great gifts!

Christmas Theme

Christmas Sleigh Soap Holder I saw this at Bath and Body Works and thought it would make such a great gift, paired with a hand soap.

Christmas Prism App This is not a gift idea, but I wanted to throw it in. It’s a free app that you download that shows you the best Christmas lights wherever you’re at. We use this every time we go look at lights.

Graphic Holiday Tees Maurices always has the best holiday tees. Matt got me one for Thanksgiving and one for Christmas. I love both of them! They fit so nicely and are so soft.

Games

Here’s just a few of the games we like to play.

One Night Ultimate Werewolf This is a fun game for a crowd or a party. We love this one, and so do the kids.

Listicles This game is another good group game. It’s kind of similar to Categories but simpler.

Five Crowns This is a great card game for two or more players. Matt and I enjoy playing this one, just the two of us on date night.

CodeNames Our kids enjoy the Disney version of this game. It’s a great family game.

Rummikub This is one of my favorite games. I like the challenge of trying to play the table and make things work.

Hopefully that gives you a few ideas. For More ideas, check out my Favorite Things from last year.