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It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!

It's officially the Christmas season! Although I hate cold weather and snow, I absolutely LOVE Christmas time! The shopping, decorating, sweets and treats, family gatherings- I'm here for it!! Every year my husband Tyler and I crank up the Christmas music, decorate the house, and get a real Christmas tree! We love this time together and watching Christmas movies and drinking hot chocolate by our fire place all month long!
In spirit of the Christmas season and shopping for your loved ones (and maybe yourself too)
I'm going to share my personal opinion on great gift ideas and deals!
Merry Christmas to you! πŸ’«



1. Stoney Clover Lane 
I am obsessed with this company!! This will make the perfect gift for anyone on your list that loves anything customized and personal (like me) You can pick any type of bag from their website, choose the color, and place on patches where you like on the bag! Spelling out their name, nic name, or whatever you want! Website here: https://www.stoneycloverlane.com/collections/customize




2. Slippers! For Guys and Girls!
Last year I bought both my hubby and my dad house slippers and they were a hit! I bought the men's slippers at Kohl's (Tyler is wearing them in the Christmas pic above)
Here are some super cutes ones from Express that I like for me -or any girl! *They are also 50% off!!
https://www.express.com/clothing/women/criss-cross-gem-embellished-faux-fur-slippers/pro/00330000/color/Gray/

3. Bath and Body Works Candles
Bath and Body always has the cutest Christmas candles and they smell AMAZING!!!! 
They are also offering 20% off online right now!


4. Food/Starbucks/Mall Gift Card
Personally, I think you can never go wrong with a gift card! I love giving and receiving them!
This way the person has an excuse to go out to eat or buy something for themselves that they normally wouldn't! -Treat Yo' Self!-


5. Boxy Charm
For your makeup lover in the family, a Boxy Charm subscription would make a GREAT gift! I love receiving mine every month in the mail! Boxy Charm is a monthly makeup subscription where they send you 5-6 full size, high end, makeup products for only $25.00 per month! Link here:
https://www.boxycharm.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=3_BR_SRCH_BoxyCharm%20Brand%20-%20Exact&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkPzW5JSa5gIVKSCtBh2QeA4hEAAYASAAEgLjfvD_BwE


6. Cozy Fashion
 For those that are into fashion, Dottie Couture Boutique has the cutest sweaters, hats, pants, you name it! I love their sweaters!!! It makes the perfect cozy gift and it's a small business in Indy that you can help support! Use my code "Valerie 20" for 20% off anything you buy from Dottie!!
https://dottiecouture.com/collections/sweaters

 

7. Christmas Blanket
We all love our blankets! Here is one for under $20 on Amazon! Plus, It's Christmas themed!!
My mom got me a Christmas blanket a couple years ago and I love the way it makes my couch look more festive! https://www.amazon.com/JML-Flannel-Blanket-Christmas-Holiday/dp/B07Y4SKDYN/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=printed+blanket&qid=1575401926&sr=8-7

 This is a really random and only pic I have with mine. Lol  πŸ˜ΉπŸ˜ΉπŸ˜ΉKitten enjoys the blanket too!!


Please let me know if you end up buying anything from this list! I would love to hear from you! Happy Shopping and Merry Christmas season!!! Stay tuned for more Christmas themed blog posts on Valerie Valentine! πŸ’‹
XoXo ~ Valerie 








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