#REGIFTED Party!

How many of our have been regifted to? 

Chances are, you don't really know that answer to that question unless the gifter let the secret slip! 

While this concept might seem a bit taboo, I actually think it can be a smart practice. I personally think we all have a little too much "stuff" that we don't use enough; I know I've recently received gifts that will probably collect a little dust on a shelf!

As a fun way to detox from the holidays, try hosting an easy #REGIFTED party with your friends this weekend! 

The concept is simple:

Everyone brings a holiday gift that they are not going to use! Your group can choose to either exchange just by swapping OR with a white elephant style gift exchange! 

It's also a fun chance to detox with friends. Try and make some healthier recipes and skip the alcohol to get yourselves back on track for the new year! 

The Rules:

1. Make sure your gift was not given to you by one of the party attendees...it's q quick way to ruin the fun! 

2. Make sure the gift is something someone would actually want to receive.

3. Give the gift new life by rewrapping it! 

What gift would you bring to a #regifted party? Let me know if you try this idea! 

Today's Pickins:

1. 12 Foods for a Winter Detox

2. How to Regift Like a Boss

Last Minute Shopping Guide

This weekend seems very popular for Christmas parties and with so many on our schedules, we are bound to forget a gift or two! Instead of finding yourself panicked at your local big box store or turning to another wine bottle as a gift, use this guide to make it seem like you knew what you were doing all along!

Last Minute Gifts 

I truly believe giving someone a seemingly thoughtful gift is one of the most important parts of gift giving. Hopefully this guide makes that last minute shopping a little easier for you!

Have you ever had to buy a gift at the last minute? What did you purchase? 

Today's Pickins:

1.  At least use these cute labels when giving a bottle of wine! (It's photo 5!)

2.  DIY Box Clutch

3. Guide to the amount of ribbon needed for each size bow

Guest Blogger: Top 5 Stocking Stuffers

Hi Everyone! My name is Kelly Boudreau from Hello Boudreau and I’m so excited to guest blogging here at Cotton's Pickens about my Top 5 Stocking Stuffers today! My roommate and I are on the hunt for cute stockings to hang from our entertainment center in the living room which got me thinking about stocking stuffers.
The original Christmas stocking story was supposedly about a poor man who had three daughters who couldn't afford to give his daughters a wedding. Saint Nicholas was in their town that night and wanted to give their family a gift but knew the father wouldn't accept his charity. He came by their house in the middle of the night, went down the chimney and saw three stockings. The three daughters had hung their wet stockings over the mantelpiece for drying and went to bed. The next morning when they woke up, each daughter found a bag of gold coins in their stockings. Hence - stocking stuffers.
Here's my list of Top 5 Stocking Stuffers this year:

1. Stella & Dot Joy Candle - This soy wax candle smells of fruity notes such as fresh limes and mandarins complimented by hints of peppery basil and aromatic white thyme.
2. Leather Hunter's Flask - This hunter's flask is made of stainless-steel and textured leather with two shot cups. This stocking stuffer is for both the rugged and refined.
3. Peace-Out Cuff Links - These cuff links scream V for Victory.
4. Kate Spade Colorful Lipstick Crayons - Pucker up! These colorful lipstick crayons are perfect for any holiday party.
5. Personalized Ink Stamp - The perfect gift for newly weds who are enjoying their new home together.

I love seeing what people come up with to fit inside Christmas stockings. What was the best stocking stuffer you ever received?

Thanks Meredith for letting me stop by and share my Top 5 Stocking Stuffer list! Feel free to check out Hello Boudreau and say hi, follow on Instagram or Facebook!
Genuinely,
Kelly

Check Out my Guest Post at HELLO BOUDREAU!

Today I am guest posting over at Hello Boudreau!

For those of you that haven't been over to Kelly's blog, drop everything and do it now! This fellow Gator grad has amazing design taste and always post the most perfect finds on her instagram--they ALWAYS tempt me!

So, without further adieu, here is my guest post! Check it out and let me know what you think. 

Thanks for reading,

Weekly Workout: Gentlemen of Country

This week’s work out is brought to you by the gentlemen of country music. Can I get a “Yee Haw”, Y’all? Thinking about Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean sure is a great way to zone out on the elliptical!

As I said last week, interval training is my favorite! While this one is geared towards the elliptical  feel free to apply it to the treadmill, too (you know, to change it up)!

Here are the YouTube links to the songs:

Rain is a Good Thing // Hick Town // Something to do with my Hands // 5-1-5-0 // Banjo // Celebrity // Feel like a Rock Star

Today’s Pickins:

1.       I’m excited to read The Five Love Languages: Singles Edition during my travels this weekend

2.       Snacks under 200 calories will be great for my post-gym munchies!

3.       Highball glasses are a sweet gift for my newly engaged / newlywed friends!

4.       “Know What? Bitches get stuff done.” –Tina Fey (thanks for the reminder, lady!)