December 16, 2015

Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your List

I love the holiday season like most because I get to decorate every inch of my home inside and out, wear pretty dresses and give gifts to others! I put a lot of thought into gift giving and I am always on the hunt for the most unique gifts that help to simplify life or bring hours of enjoyment to the person on the receiving end.  I had the pleasure of sharing some great gifts on the Good Things Utah show with Michelle Money. Here are some of my favorite holiday gifts for everyone on your list.

Holiday Gifts for Everyone on your list!

  1.  Max Mirani Move Mobile Closet is the perfect gift for the Jet Setter in the family!
    The Move Mobile Closet is a carry-on approved suitcase that serves as your complete mobile wardrobe. It has an adjustable shelf system that neatly
    stores shirts, pants, skirts and more. It has special pockets for undergarments, ties, and accessories with a separate toiletry, shoe and garment bag that
    zips-out and goes straight from your suitcase to your closet. The Move Mobile Closet is 2 carry-on’s in one. The entire wardrobe system ingeniously
    zips-out to become a separate shoulder tote leaving the shell empty for packing spontaneous purchases. This patented feature nearly doubles the
    capacity of the suitcase in seconds and gives you two carry-on’s in one.
    The eye-catching suitcase comes in several sizes, styles and colors with a 4-stage telescopic handle and four 360° swivel wheels making the MOVE
    ultra-maneuverable in the narrowest of airplane aisles. The lightweight and durable shell is created using German-made 100% Pure Polycarbonate
    resins, the same material used to make bulletproof glass. The Move Mobile Closet truly brings new meaning to the words “living out of a suitcase,”
    and has quickly become a favorite accessory of business travelers, professionals, and celebrities. Price starts at $150 for briefcases and up.
    Available at: www.maxmirani.com
  2. Instax Share Smartphone Wireless Printer is the perfect gift for teens and photography enthusiast!
    Polaroid cameras are still all the rage and now you can create and print perfect Polaroid photos right from your smart phone! Just download the Instax
    Share app to your phone, load the Fuji Instax Film into your printer and you are ready to go. It works with an android or iPhone and offers added
    features to spruce up your photos such as filters, design templates and date time stamps. This mini printer is easy to use and allows you to print the
    perfect photo to capture and document all of life’s special moments. This little printer packs hours of enjoyment! Price range from $140 and up.
    Instax Share Smartphone Printer
    Available at: Michaels.com and most major retailers

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  1. Peter Pauper Press Coloring Books and Pencils are the perfect stress relieving gift for Mom and Dad!
    Who says coloring is just for kids? The latest trend to hit the store shelves is adult coloring books. Peter Pauper Press has introduced their “Not Just
    For Kids” line of coloring books. Studies reveal that coloring books are a great stress reliever and the perfect way to get away from our phones,
    tablets and computers to get back to basics! So pick up a crayon, colored pencil or marker and allow yourself to be transported back to the carefree,
    relaxed feeling of childhood play. Price range $7.99 and up.
    Available at: www.peterpauperpress.com and retailers across the country
  2. Hover Board is the latest trend and makes the Perfect Gift for the Entire Family!
    The future of personal transportation has now arrived! The Hover Board has quickly become the latest craze for people of all ages. This eco-friendly
    electric vehicle is the newest mode of transportation that boasts up to 10 m.p.h. and can go up to 12 miles on a single charge depending on the brand
    or model that you purchase. If you can ride a bike, ski or skate then you can master the Hover Board. The Hover Board is something the whole
    family can enjoy together and it’s also the perfect way to ride around campus or town. Prices range from $300 and up.
    Available at: www.theproductconnection.com
  3. What would any holiday or event be without a little good old fashioned humor?  I love to laugh and have a good time so when I discovered the selfie-elfie                                                                                                                                                                                       I had to have it! I can’t wait to give this to my family as a group gift at Christmas.  I plan on taking it with me on our travels and getting lots of selfie’s! Price: $12.99                                                                                                                                                        Available at: Amazon.com

Make your own unique handmade gift! DIY on the Fly by Julee Ireland – Multi-Use Tiered Jewelry and/or Serving Tray is the perfect gift for your girlfriend!
It is easier than you think to make this beautiful handmade gift! You can use new or vintage items the choice is yours. Get creative and don’t be
afraid to mix color, texture and shape. I love to use plates or candlesticks that I find at the dollar store, thrift stores, neighborhood garage sales or by
sifting through my own cabinets. You can make something beautiful to give as a gift without spending a lot of money.

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DIY on the Fly by Julee Ireland - Multi-Use Tiered Jewelry and/or Serving Tray

 

DIY on the Fly by Julee Ireland – Multi-Use Tiered Jewelry and/or Serving Tray

Supplies: Three plates (glass, china or plastic) or two plates and one small bowl in varied sizes, shapes and color
that appeal to you. Two small candlesticks that coordinate with your plates or your plates and bowl. Heavy-duty
glue gun.

Step One: Start by putting your largest plate on the bottom and use your glue gun to glue one candlestick in the
middle of the bottom side of your plate.

(Note: you can also put your plate down and begin by gluing your candlestick in the middle of the top of your plate. Both ways work.)

Step Two: Glue your middle size plate to the top of the candlestick. Now you should have two tiers to your
jewelry/serving tray.

Step Three: Glue your second candlestick to the middle of your plate and then glue your small plate or bowl to
the top of the candlestick to complete your third tier.

Step Four: (Optional) You can glue a small knob or a cut wooden dowel to the center of the top of your small
plate or bowl to use as a ring holder or as a handle to easily rotate your multi-use tiered jewelry and or serving
tray in a circle.

Have fun and send me photos of your creations so that I can post them on my blog! Happy Holidays!!

Julee

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November 19, 2014

Gift Idea: Vintage Black Glamour

I have a lot of friends who are pretty tough when it comes to buying gifts.  So, I’m always looking for  something unique.  This morning I found a really interesting BBC video clip spotlighting a new book called Vintage Black Glamour that looks fabulous!

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The author, Nichelle Gainer, started a Tumblr page on the topic after discovering that black actors, entertainers, models, etc. were greatly underrepresented in most depictions of Hollywood’s golden age of glamour. The resulting recently published coffee table book not only contains those photographs but also biographies of some of the men and women who paved the way for current-day celebrities.

I can think of at least three friends who’ll be getting this for Christmas!  Take a look…Maybe you know someone who would love it too:)

Lena Horne | Vintage Black Glamour by Nichelle Gainer

Lena Horne | Vintage Black Glamour by Nichelle Gainer

More about the book: http://vintageblackglamourbook.com/

 

 

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August 30, 2014

Reimagine Beauty Celebrates 25 Years

Reimagine Beauty
CHARITABLE PROGRAM CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF
HELPING WOMEN LOOK, FEEL THEIR BEST
WHEN BATTLING CANCER TREATMENT

If you or someone close to you has been impacted by cancer, you know that the appearance changes women undergo while coping with cancer treatment – like beauty itself – are far more than skin deep. These changes can impact a woman’s self-esteem and sense of self at a time when she needs it the most. Twenty-five years ago, one doctor decided to make a difference. When a patient wouldn’t leave her hospital bed because of her appearance following cancer treatment, he made a phone call to a friend in the beauty industry. Look Good Feel Better was born.
The Look Good Feel Better program offers free workshops that teach beauty techniques to help women cope with the appearance side effects of cancer treatment; thereby giving them self-confidence and helping them regain some normalcy in a life that is by no means normal.

Author Geralyn Lucas

Author Geralyn Lucas


Look Good Feel Better has helped nearly 900,000 people with cancer the U.S. and nearly 1,500,000 people around the world.

In the United States alone, the program now offers 15,800 group workshops nationwide in 2,400 locations.

It is supported by 262 companies, most of whom are affiliated with the cosmetics industry, who provide financial, product and in-kind donations.

In this video Geralyn Lucas, Award-Winning Television Producer, Author, Women’s Health Advocate and author of Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy and Linda Whitehurst, a 25-Year Look Good Feel Better Volunteer talk about this amazing program.

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July 30, 2014

Dare to Be Creative with HOMEMADE Nail Polish

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Did you ever walk into a store to buy a shade of nail polish and you never find the exact color you want? With a little creativity and a few inexpensive supplies you can create the nail color of your dreams. Allison Rose Spiekermann’s colorful book, “HOMEMADE Nail Polish” is the perfect choice for the nail polish lover looking for polish color adventures.

HOMEMADE Nail Polish allows you to dig deep into your imagination and create endless shades including cremes, shimmers, glitters and more. Maybe you will name one of your own “one of a kind” colors. Before you get started, there is an entire chapter devoted to Ingredients, what they are, what they do and where to buy them. Some of the ingredients in Homemade nail polish are items you will find in your makeup box like eyeshadow and nail polish remover.

Homemade Nail Polish will teach you about basic manicuring, nail polish application tips and tricks. If you want to know what “Jelly Sandwich” is, you will have to read the book. With lots of practice you will become a master at creating your very own  colors.

Homemade Nail Polish has an amazing section on Nail Art. You will be able to create fabulous stencils using scrapbooking punches, gel pens, make up sponges, nail polish strips and more. There are other secrets I won’t tell you about (you will have to read about them yourself). Most importantly, Homemade Nail Polish offers very important safely guidelines and tips on bottling, labeling, and naming your original creations.

Homemade Nail polish is fun and the colors and creative ideas you can achieve are endless.

You can find Homemade Nail polish at http://www.amazon.com/ Barnes and Noble and at ulyssespress.com/?books=homemade-nailpolish

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April 15, 2013

Jane Austen’s “Guide to Thrift” Gives you the Best Bang for Your Buck

“Jane Austen’s Guide to Thrift” by Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones has some great tips!  I love finding ways to make my household budget stretch. It can be a real challenge, but this book makes it easy by  sharing lots and lots of valuable ideas. Not every idea is for everyone but there are so many good ones here that I am sure that you will find something that makes your life easier and/or saves some of your hard earned money. Anytime I learn something new, I feel that my time reading was well spent. I was amazed to learn about “felting” which I had never heard of before. Something new for me to try my hand at. From shopping to cleaning, buying or selling, there are many things presented  that will help you get “your best bang for your buck”. The author’s  presentation was unique and well written. Worth the time; worth the read!

Find Jane Austen’s Guide to Thrift at http://www.amazon.com/Jane-Austens-Guide-Thrift-Independent/

Sharon Hatcher, Guest Blogger
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