Today I presented “Holiday Preparedness” – Items you should have on hand for the holidays:

Dr. Rosenberg’s Instant Arches comfort collection is composed of arch supports for closed and open toed shoes and sandals providing instant comfort and maximum support. Wear them to avoid sore tired feet, arch cramps, muscle spasms and ball of the foot pain. You can dance the holiday party away since they prevent foot slippage and leg fatigue. Holiday shop till you drop wearing Dr. Rosenberg’s Instant Arches.Holiday makeup calls for rich, warm, saturated shades so it’s time to ditch the light make up and ramp it up! Stock up on www.everybeautybrand.com. The Every Beauty 100% Natural EYE Makeup Remover Dry Cotton Pads with Argan Oil and infused with all natural cleanser, moisturizer and vitamin C. They protect the delicate eye area and lashes for daily use.They are alcohol and paraben free, cleanse and moisturize in one. Just add a few drops of water to activate.

There is always a great party planner in the bunch who deserves to be rewarded as a perfect host or hostess. The Soap and Paper Factory Roland Pine Soy Candles are great gifts for the host, hostess or both. Natural and pure, the recipient will surely enjoy the luxe Soap and Paper Factory soy candle. It is clean burning, beautifully scented and “green”! It is one of the best pine fragrances you will ever smell. It is uplifting, clean and pure and happy! It evokes childhood memories of laughter, holiday cheer, and family.

Unexpected guests do show up quite often at the holidays and not always at the right time. Thymes Home Fragrance Mists are a “must” to have on hand for the holidays. They are subtle yet sumptuous, eco-friendly with a low VOC (Volatile organic compounds) mist. They are an engaging natural alternative to conventional room sprays and air fresheners. Your guests will instantly feel comfortable! Scents include Brandied Pumpkin & Chestnut, Blackwood Currant and Birchwood and many more.

There is lots of gift giving throughout the holiday season from October – January so we suggest going with paper that is durable, high quality and works for a variety of occasions. Diva Wrap & Dude Wrap are always a hit. The ladies love the colorful shoe patterned paper and the guys love the funky mustache designs. It is sold by sheets of 12 of Diva Wrap (2 designs), 12 of Dude Wrap (2 designs) and a 12 sheet combo.

Books are one of our favorite gifts to give and receive, some houses are lined with books. Coffee table books are always eye catching. They are perfect to display to get guests talking and mingling around the living room sitting area.

Sky Horse Publishing Tree Houses coffee table book illustrates a varied selection of structures built on or hung from trees. Inspiring photographs and drawings show how they can be used as luxury retreats, play forts, and functional lookouts. Guests will enjoy the nostalgic associations with childhood memories.

Sky Horse Publishing Passage to Burma coffee table book by Scott Stulberg. Passage to Burma is Stulberg’s photographic tribute to this remarkable place. Burma is captured beautifully in the images in this book. Your guests will enjoy the journey.