Last Minute Stocking Stuffers!

December 21, 2019August 19, 2020 Red Rose & HoneyLeave a comment

Hi friends! I cannot believe Christmas is only a few days away. I swear December flew by faster than any month this year – and I thought they all went fast. Tonight I thought I would share a few of my favorite Amazon finds that would make great last minute stocking stuffer gifts. I just placed my last Amazon order and my items are guaranteed by 12/24.

Fitbit Blaze Charging Stand – My husband has this and uses it all the time.

Healthy Human Tumbler – We have a few of the 12oz tumblers that we use almost every morning of the workweek for our coffee. I really like that this tumbler fits in our car cupholders.

Healthy Human Spill Proof Lid – The Healthy Human tumblers come with an open top, so I can’t wait to try this version to prevent spillage!

Echo Dot – We have the Dot and I like that it is small enough to be concealed behind a picture frame.

Fabric De-Fuzzer – I am obsessed with this gadget! It has done an amazing job of de-fuzzing throw pillows, the couch and my sweaters.

Women’s PJs – I love pajama sets and wear one every night. I grabbed this set over the summer when we went to the Bahamas. I would suggest sizing up in this set because the top runs small.

Shari Lapena’s Books – This summer I read all of the books by Shari Lapena. They are amazing! Each book is a suspenseful page turner that you won’t be able to put down. I am really hoping she releases another book in 2020.

Table Books – I have had my eye on this Cozy White Cottage decor book. Coffee table books are great pieces for living rooms, guest rooms and offices. Bonus points for the sleepy pup on the cover.

Eyeglass Cleaner – I rotate 2 pairs of glasses and sunglasses throughout the day. This cleaner comes as set of 2 and includes cloths. I keep one at work and one in my purse.

Laptop Camera Cover – This is one of the tiniest gifts ever, but very practical. These covers are magnetic and easily attach to your computer. You can slide the cover back and forth. I think this is a must-have for personal cyber security and the accidental camera slip during conference calls.

Clog Slippers – I have purchased these slippers twice. They are a great dupe for the Ugg clog slippers (which I’ve also owned). I recommend sizing up.

Kids Books – I love the idea of buying my childhood classic children’s books for the kiddies in the family. A great addition to or change up from toys.

Leggings – I recently got these leggings and highly recommend them. They are a great price and super comfy. I like that they’re high waisted, not see-through and hit just above the ankle.

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Holiday Gift Guide: For the Party Host

November 4, 2019August 19, 2020 Red Rose & HoneyLeave a comment

The season of friendsgiving, holiday cookie swaps, cocktail parties and all of the ‘official’ holidays that take us through the new year is here. Today I am sharing a holiday gift guide for the party hosts you will visit during the holiday season. Hostess gifts can be tricky. Are they necessary? When are they appropriate? Do you give them around the holidays and not throughout the year? That all depends on what you are comfortable with, but I think something small is always appreciated. In this post I will share a few ideas so you can be prepared whether you’re gifting big or small.

I think it is safe to say that most people bring a bottle of wine, small dish or dessert to a holiday party. An easy and thoughtful way to give your host a gift is to incorporate it into what you are already bringing. If you bring a bottle of wine dress it up with a ribbon, festive wine topper and wine charms. These are small yet thoughtful gifts that can also be easily stored away by your host. A cheese board or knives are a great addition to an assortment of cheese and crackers. And for appetizers or dessert, you can dress them up with a gifted platter or bowl. All of these ideas are relatively inexpensive and can be found at your local Homegoods or Target. I recommend sticking with neutral colors {if possible} so your gift fits into any home or kitchen decor.

If you’re looking for larger gift ideas for the person who loves to host I have a few suggestions in mind to share with you. I love how versatile Dutch ovens are {read my top 5 reasons to buy a Le Creuset here}, so I think they are practical gifts. Macy’s Martha Stewart Dutch oven is a great dupe for the Le Creuset. I recommend saving this link to your favorites and checking it often. You can snag one of Martha’s Dutch oven at an amazing price during a sale which makes it an affordable gift.

Two kitchen staples that make great gifts for someone who loves to entertain are a small food processor and a cast iron skillet. Food processors are great time savers for party prepping. You can use it to quickly dice ingredients, shred cheese or whip together a salad dressing. I have this one and I love that it fits in my upper kitchen cabinets. Cast iron skillets can go right from the oven to the table which is perfect for appetizers like my favorite spinach and artichoke dip. They’re also perfect for searing steaks or browning chicken on the stove top. They double as cookware and servware.

A hosting must-have that I learned from my husband’s aunt is to have at least one food warming tray on hand. They’re amazing! If you are preparing a lot of hot dishes, it can be tough to shuffle them all in and out of the oven. I think sternos are a bit if a pain and also fire hazard. Instead, I use an electric warming tray similar to this one. It is great for keeping food warm before and during a party. Help make your host’s life easier by gifting him or here one of these!

Amazon Roundup|September 2019

September 30, 2019 Red Rose & HoneyLeave a comment

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Hi friends! I can’t believe September is over. I know everyone says the same thing, but this year has been flying by. Each month seems to come and go more quickly than the last. I have a lot on my plate this fall with grad school, working full time {commuting part time} and spending time with my family. Amazon is my go-to for just about everything. Who doesn’t love fast shipping and good prices? Here is a roundup of my Amazon purchases that I have been loving this month.

My job, commute and this blog all have me on my phone or computer many more hours of the day than I would like. It has definitely been tough on my eyes. Since I started working after college, I have noticed a downfall in my vision. While blue light blocking glasses don’t really help with vision, they do help my eyes feel less strained and tired. I keep a pair of these glasses in my night stand, home office and desk at work. I really like the most recent pair I got from Amazon.

I am always trying to drink my water. It is so difficult for me! To help ‘up’ my water intake, I recently bought a Brita pitcher. Although we have filtered water in our fridge, it is painfully slow and I don’t really care for ice cold water. I can fill this pitcher up quickly from our kitchen sink instead. It has also come in handy for refilling our coffee machines, the tea kettle and for cooking.

Puracy is one of my favorite brands that I discovered on Amazon. I have bought their hand soaps, cleaning products, bathroom sprays and body wash. I am really loving this coconut/vanilla body wash scent! I have been on a mission to slowly change our cosmetic and cleaning products over to safer options. This month in the Amazon cleaning department, I picked up vacuum filter replacements. Amazon is the only place I can find these.

Sticking with new bathroom staples, I love these little apothecary jars! They came in a set of 3 and are great quality. I have them on my bathroom shelves with Q-tips, cotton balls and cotton rounds.

I actually purchased these travel laundry bags in August for our trip to Baha Mar, but I loved them so much, I am including them here. These helped to keep our suitcases organized during our trip. When we got home, we just threw the bags into our laundry room.

Moving to the outdoors! These two purchases are totally random, but that’s one of the reasons I love Amazon. It literally has almost every item I can think of. We recently finished up our backyard landscaping, so I bought these solar lights to add a little extra touch to our new gardens. My husband says that I put so many out that our yard looks like an airport, but I love them! I also picked up a cover for our patio umbrella. We have a similar Amazon Basics cover for our outdoor chairs too. I think these covers are great quality especially for the price.

Last but not least, something for the pup. I picked up this dog car seatbelt for my parents to keep in their cars for Henry. We have a different version for our cars that clip into the seatbelt holder, but sometimes Henry steps on the button and releases it. This version clips around the head rests. Henry LOVES riding in the car and I feel better knowing that he’s secured to the seat.