Kate's Top 10 For Christmas
- Kate Schmida
- Dec 1, 2015
- 4 min read
I did it last year and I'm coming back this year with my top 10 gift ideas!!! Holiday shopping is in full swing and sometimes it's nice to have some ideas for gifts when shopping for your mom, siters, friends, teachers, etc. So, here it is: 1) It Cosmetics CC Cream - If you've ever read my blog before or follow me on social media, you know just how OBSESSED I am with this CC Cream. This miracle in a tube is SEVEN beauty products in one. SEVEN!!!! I don't know about you, but I don't have a lot of time in the morning to get ready, so if I can have a product that is a true multi-tasker, I'm ALL over it. This stuff is so good for your skin (and I have oily/acne pone skin), feels like air when it's on and stays put ALL DAY. Pair it with a soft foundation brush (It Cosmetics has some amazing ones), and you're good to go! You can find the CC Cream HERE.
2) Blanket Scarf - I have & LOVE this scarf from Dottie Couture. I personally love fall and winter & all of the beautiful fashion that goes with it. This blanket scarf is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. It's crazy soft and oh so warm and snuggly. It comes in many colors, but the beige one HERE is my favorite.
3) "Olivia Pope" Wine Glasses - ok so they're not really called that, but if you watch Scandal, you KNOW exactly what I'm talking about. In reality, they're the Camille Wine Glass from Crate & Barrel & will be perfectly paired with a bottle of wine so she can sip in style while eating popcorn and watching TGIT. It's handled.
4) Essential Oils - the story of how and why I decided to give essential oils a try it waaaay too long for this blog post (I'll save that for another time). But, the short version is that I was looking for a natural way to help with various aliments and I was tired of medications and their side effects. Enter my friend Clare. She'd talked about them frequently and how much they helped her and her family and I figured I'd give it a try. Now, I'm obsessed. My family and I use them every single day and I'm so thankful to have found them. If you're curious about oils, I'd be happy to answer any questions that you have and this month, you can get $10 back PLUS a free Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet (made by yours truly) by getting your Premium Starter Kit HERE.
5) Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelets - Does the lady you're shopping for already love her essential oils? A piece of diffuser jewelry may be what to get her then! Once I got hooked on my oils, I didn't ever want to be without them. So I started making essential oil diffuser bracelets. Each bracelet will contain 1 or 2 lava beads. Those particular beads are pourous, so they absorb the oil and that scent will stay with you for 1-3 days. You can check them out over on my In Faith Oils Etsy store!
6) The Master's Hammer & Chisel - This time of year can be a struggle when trying to stay on track with your health and fitness. Trust me - I GET IT. But, when you find a program that you click with, it becomes so much easier! I had the opportunity to try a few sneak peaks of this new Beachbody program that launches TODAY & it's the real deal!!! If the girl you're shopping for loves fitness, this is the perfect gift for her. Grab your copy HERE!
7) Urban Decay Naked Palette - years ago, I saw this palette and sat on the fence about it for MONTHS. I watched countless beauty vlogs do reviews on it. I wanted it, but was scared that the colors wouldn't look great on me. One day, I finally ordered and let me tell you, this palette is a staple in my make-up kit. The colors are so gorgeous and are highly pigmented, so this investment piece will last a long time. You can snag yours HERE.
8) Ava Anderson Night Serum - this stuff. As someone with oily/acne prone skin, I usually shy away from anything and everything that has the word serum in it. But this stuff. It's different. Earlier this year I ditched all of my old shampoos, conditioners, body washes, soaps and skin care because ALL of them had toxic chemicals in them. Yes, even the ones marked "organic" or "natural." I switched a lot of our household products over to Ava Anderson and the skincare line is the best I've ever used. The night serum - it is everything. It makes my skin soft and smooth and actually combats acne! I wake up and my face looks fresh and not oily at all. Every month, Ava Anderson has a freebie for customers and this month, you can get the night serum for FREE with a purchase of $95 or more. Check it out HERE! 9) Fabletics - if your girl is a fitness fanatic, then a Fabletics subscription is the perfect gift for her! I have a huge amount of items from Fabletics and honestly, you can not beat the price. The quality is the same (if not better) than some of those more expensive stores and they add new styles monthly!!! They've fused fitness and fashion beautifully with this line of activewear. Check them out HERE.
10) Donation - there are so many amazing charities and organizations that rely a lot on donations to help families in need, research disease cures, etc. If you're still not sure what to get her, make a donation in her name to her favorite charity.