Mother's Day Gift Guide

April 11, 2018 Whitney Saxon

My due date is one week before Mother's Day, which means I will most certainly have gifts for my mom and mother-in-law ordered before the day comes. I can't imagine what sort of gift I'd order from the hospital, in that post-baby-delirium-slash-blissed-out state.

I thought I'd share a few of the Mother's Day gifts I've been eyeing.

Maya Angelou's book Mom & Me & Mom. I recently heard Maya speak on a podcast about her relationship with her mom and I thought it would be such a thoughtful Mother's Day gift. She is so wise!

A painting of her house from That's So Fletch. A girl I know from Atlanta paints these and I think they're so beautiful. Such a sweet way to remember a season.

Compose Prayer Journal. I can't imagine how much mamas must pray for their babies. We pray for ours all the time and we haven't even met it yet! I think these journals are lovely.

Strong Is the New Pretty. I love this book. I have almost purchased it for our coffee table a million times. Such a nice tribute to women and girls everywhere.

Joan of Arc sign from Magnolia Market. We have this in our house and every time I feel nervous about childbirth, I stand in front of it and remind myself my body was made to do this. Kind of silly, I know. But it works!

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask. I convinced my mom to try this in December and she was totally hooked. It is deeply moisturizing and feels more luxurious than a $26 product. I can't imagine anything better than that for a hard working mama!

A bundle from The Letter Project :) Honor your mama with us! For $10, you can sponsor one bundle. Following your donation, you'll receive an email with a printable card to give her, explaining just how generous you were!

What other ideas do you have? I'm ordering my gifts this week!

gift guide: stocking stuffers

December 16, 2014 Whitney Saxon

One of my favorite things to do when giving a gift is to add something small as an extra touch - something I'm loving or that really reminds me of that person. In other words, I like to tack on a stocking stuffer :)

I rounded up a few of my favorites from this season - some might be a little bigger than the average stuffer, but, as far as I'm concerned, if you can jam it in to the stocking, it counts!

1. doTerra lavender oil: I love it because it smells amazing, helps you sleep, relieves tension and you can add a drop to your mascara to lengthen and thicken lashes. All from a tiny bottle!

2. Simply Gum: Confession: I haven't actually tried this one, but Sam introduced me to it and I'm obsessed with the concept. It's 100% natural and made with only six ingredients. I can't wait to try it.

3. West Elm Enamel Mugs: Melissa got me these for Christmas and I love them. They remind me of the dishes our neighbors had growing up. They're perfect for hot chocolate, I must say.

4. Batty's bath charcoal soap: Super natural, gentle way to wash your face. My skin has been really clear ever since using it. I love Batty's products, but make sure you sign up for the email list if you want to purchase - they'll send a free shipping code.

5. Spartan shop Fletcha Tea Mug: Beautiful & happy! And I love a handle-less mug.

6. Tarte Amazonian Clay Makeup: For the first time since I was 20, I recently switched to this makeup after hearing rave reviews. And the verdict? I love it. 1,000 people really can't be wrong.

7. Perfect bars: I eat these every day for breakfast. They are the perfect on-the-go meal. No prep, full of vegetables and so tasty. On Cyber Monday I bought $100-worth to get me through the winter. Oatmeal no mo!

8. Hario hand grinder: I actually got this for Chris for our one year this week. He's working to cut his Starbucks runs down and I've heard that grinding your beans is a game changer. Hario is supposedly the best affordable option, so I went for it, and he was obsessed. Cannot wait to grind those beans!

9. Brookfarm General Store Denim Roll: I'm always looking for little ways to keep things extra organized and I think this would be awesome in a purse - stick some lotion and cards in it and it's the perfect option to move from purse to purse.

What are your favorite stocking stuffers? Happy gifting!

I scream you scream

June 8, 2011 Whitney Saxon

I don't have grand plans to throw a party anytime soon, but if anyone is looking to get me a hostess gift anyway, I can't stop thinking about these ice cream ball makers.

You just fill them up with your ingredients and throw them around like a stinkin fun game, and 20 minutes later - voila! Ice cream!

For other fun hostess gift ideas, check out my post on Freshly Rooted today.

whimsical wednesday {stocking stuffers?}

November 18, 2010 Whitney Saxon

If you were to watch my family open stockings on Christmas morning, you might assume that my parents don't understand what the term "stocking stuffer" means.

While most people consider appropriate stocking stuffers to be candy and other low-commitment items, they don't allow themselves to be restricted by such boundaries.

Sure, they typically opts for smaller gifts, but the items are normally things that most people would consider a full gift. Jewelry, gift cards, makeup, under garments - you name it, and I guarantee I've seen it in my stocking (or often next to my stocking, because not everything fits inside the little sack). They really know how to take the stocking to the next level.

So, this Wednesday, I'm dreaming of Biber-style stocking stuffers, or as others may call them, small Christmas gifts...