#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

"What's your Sign?" Zodiac Gift Guide

I have always loved reading my horoscope! While I don't believe in fortune telling or things of the sort, I do believe that our energy and aura are effected by our birth dates in some way.  Even in making this gift guide, I thought about friends who had birth dates under each sign and found that those that shared signs had a lot of the same personalty traits!

This gift guide features jewelry gifts, all from BAUBLE BAR. 

Do you think the gift for your sign fits your personality? 

Today's Pickins:

1. Spotlight On: The Tappan Collective

2. Coconut Oil Moisture Hair Treatment

3. The Secrets to the PERFECT Gift Bow

Gifting for Under $25

Some of the people I love most have birthdays coming up! Seriously, my sister, Big, and Mom all have their birthdays in the same week!

As much as I love big girl paychecks, I am really trying to save, so I still spend as if I was living on a college budget. This leaves me in a bit of a rut when it comes to buying all these birthday gifts, seeing as they can quickly add up!

I’ve been on a mission to find some great gifts for under $25 and I wanted to share these ideas with you!

Here are some of my favorites:

I may be a little biased, but I just love Dixieland Monogram! Not only are her products fabulous, but her little is, too (that’s me!)!! One of my favorite gifts on the site would be perfect for a 21^st birthday---a monogrammed chuggler! It’s a sassy way to help them celebrate the big day and a perfect gift to keep for future tailgates! 

Trendy jewelry from places like Bauble Bar also make great gifts. This is one of my favorite go-to options because I have always been the accessories/ jewelry girl. I love bold statement pieces and trying new trends. By gifting these pieces to your friends, you will often ease the fear of trying something new, too!

A monogrammed wine stopper paired with a bottle of wine and even a DVD from the $5 bin at WalMart would pair for a perfect friend date! She would be able to reuse the stopper after and always have the sweet memories of the late night secrets and fun forever. Awwww!   

Not too far off from the last gift idea is a giftbasket. Gift baskets can be done for just about any occasion or any interest--and ANY price point! I’ve seen everything from tons of mini bottles of alcohol, to cookies, to a Christmas in July gift basket! You can often find great fillers for these baskets in the Dollar sections at Target or Michael’s! Check out these inspirations! 

Of course, always check pinterest for great DIY finds ranging from hair boys, to jewelry knock offs- and even canvas paintings! NEVER discount the meaning of a home-made gift—one of my sorority sisters painted a little canvas for me as a senior gift with a quote that reminded her of me. “People throw rocks at things that shine” is a great reminder of our friendship that is proudly displayed in my room!

What is one of the best, inexpensive gifts you have ever received?

Today’s Pickins:

1. I tried Publix’s Ranch Fried Chicken last night and OMG I wish I hadn’t..it was so good! 

2. This Martha Stewart Sketon Shirt DIY is a cute way to be festive while passing out the candy! 

3. The recipes in this Southern Living SEC TailGating Cook Book look devine! 

4.  Lastly, a shout out ot all of the Big Bang Theorylovers out there.