Minnesota Workwear is a company that specializes in workwear from brands like Carhartt & Dickies. If you have cold winters like we do here in Michigan a duck jacket from Minnesota Workwear would be a great practical gift. In my experience duck coats just keep you so much warmer than other types of coats. Ryan loves the TJ345 Dickies Jacket that he has from Minnesota Workwear and it’s kept him warm this winter. Minnesota Workwear carriers clothing and accessories for men, women and kids. When you check out our Minnesota Workwear Review don’t forget that we’re also having a Dickies jacket giveaway from Minnesota Workwear as well it’s just in its own blog post. The giveaway ends 12/7.
If you’ve ever laid down on a memory foam mattress or pillow then you’ve probably asked yourself “Why can’t EVERYTHING be made out of memory foam?” Well – slippers can be! Dearfoam Slippers have men’s slippers with memory foam inside to keep your feet oh so cozy. In her review Laurie said that her women’s Dearfoam slippers are her favorite pair that she’s ever owned. Whether the person on your list (or you!) prefer booties, clogs, moccasins, or open toe slippers you’ll be able to find a pair of ultra comfortable slippers that suit their taste at Dearfoam. Dearfoam also offers cold weather accessories and sleepwear. Read our Dearfoam Slippers review & enter the giveaway while you’re there – two winners will each get to pick out a pair of slippers. The giveaway ends 12/12.
It’s my personal belief that all men have soft sides – it’s just that with some men only those who are REALLY close to them ever get to see it. Whether the man on your list publicly admits to loving super soft, warm & cozy luxury blankets like the Chic throw from Cozy Faux or not, they’ll certainly love cozying up with this blanket in the comfort of their own home. It’s impossible to not adore this throw. In fact, I find the faux fur to be a bit more manly than fleece and such. I’ve caught Ryan using my Cozy Faux blanket to keep warm while doing computer work or while laying around reading a book. My dad gets cold easily in the winter so I’m sure he’d make good use of a Cozy Faux throw as well while he watches tv or listens to the radio. Check out my Cozy Faux Review & enter to win a cozy chic throw blanket for yourself or a loved one. Giveaway ends 12/15.
Buy Green has tons of reusable or otherwise green products available on their website. Some are everyday items like reusable grocery bags or eco-friendly cleaning supplies but they also have a lot of items that work as gift ideas. Whether you’re looking to fulfill your own eco-friendly desires by purchasing gifts that you don’t feel guilty about, or whether you’re looking for a gift for someone who lives the green lifestyle themselves you can find great ideas at buy green. Their website even categorizes their items by men, women, kids, etc so you can head right to the section you need for the gift recipient you have. For years Ryan has gotten flashlights in his stocking which is a nice practical gift but we’re awful about keeping track of batteries so a solar flashlight from buy green would be a great choice. We bought a solar flashlight about two years ago and would never waste money on a traditional flashlight again. Rachel did an in depth review of a buy green satchel so be sure to check out her Buy Green review for more details on that.
If you have a man on your list who seems to already have everything then Quirky is a site to check out. They offer problem solution products that are just, well, quirky. From the Mocubo which is a cutting board with storage trays that fit underneath to the pivot power junior which is a power strip where each plugin can pivot to the left or the right of the plugins above and below it so you can twist the strip into a circle if you want to, letting it fit in small spaces or letting you use bulky chargers right next to each other. Read our Quirky Review to read Rachel’s thoughts on the Mocubo and Porter.
BiGR headphones are a great gift idea for the man or teen on your list who loves listening to music or podcasts and wants to do so in style. BiGR headphones are the official headphones for major league baseball. BiGR offers headphones customized with MLB National, MLB American and MLB special logos as well as special icons like Bruce lee or rolling stones magazine. They would make a great, unique gift for a big sports fan or music lover. Keep an eye out for our full BiGR headphones review which is coming soon.
Most moms and grandmas take lots of pictures, especially of their kids and grand kids. But then they just sit in the camera or on Facebook for years. Canvas4Life is a company that makes photo canvases from your digital photos that look great and can be treasured for years. Four years ago for Christmas I got my mother in law a photo canvas and shortly after she had a few more made for her home because she loved the one I got her so much. Canvases are a great gift idea for mothers and grandmothers in particular but I’d love to have some of my nieces and nephews as well so don’t forget other family members as well. Canvas 4 life offers canvases from 8 x 10 all the way up to 40 x 60. Check out our full Canvas 4 Life review.
The gift that most moms would truly like for Christmas is more sleep – or at least better sleep. While there’s no certain way to ensure that you’ll get great sleep, having a comfortable pillow is a great start. Comfort Revolution pillows combine memory foam and cooling gel to create pillows that are soft and comfortable without being too squishy, that also help your body maintain a comfortable temperature instead of overheating. Check out my full Comfort Revolution review & enter the giveaway that ends 12/4.
One of my favorite types of gifts is clothing. I never feel like I have enough clothes because there’s always that one day where I am heading off to some event and have nothing to wear. ExOfficio has tons of women’s clothing to choose from including everything from plaid shirts to sweater dresses. As someone who is a bit shy of being 5’1″ tall I love that they have a Petite category. They have a lot of items that would work well for people who spend a lot of time outdoors. Check out Laurie’s Chaleur Boucle Zip Front Sweater review from ExOfficio.
Traditional lockets are neat because you can show off your loved ones in your unique piece of jewelry. The big downside is finding a picture that is the right size and shape for the locket, especially now with so few of us printing our photos out regularly. Pictures On Gold offers a more modern option for lockets where the picture is actually put into the metal on the jewelry. Lori recently did a review of one of their sterling silver photo necklaces and the necklace turned out so pretty. These pieces would make great gifts for moms, grandmas or even new brides or girls with new boyfriends, etc. Read the full pictures on gold review.
I mentioned above that Cozy Faux Blankets are a great gift idea for men, but they’re also a great gift idea for women. I’ve had my Cozy Faux blanket for a few weeks now and absolutely adore it. I use it for keeping warm while blogging, for taking naps with and watching TV with. It’s so nice to be able to come in from outside where it’s freezing cold and cuddle up with my Cozy Faux throw to get warm again. You can read my full cozy faux review and enter our Cozy Faux Throw Giveaway. The giveaway is for a $198 faux fur and minky blanket. The giveaway ends 12/15.
Dropwise Essentials Aromatherapy products would be great for women who believe in aromatherapy as either a gift or a stocking stuffer. Dropwise offers a few aromatherapy trios that are holiday themed which would be very fitting or their other kits such as their energizer kit would be a nice gift as well. Teenage girls are often busy and enjoy sprayable scents so these might make a nice gift for teens as well. They might be nice to keep in a gym locker to get rid of the sweaty smell that the gym has. Want to learn more? See our Dropwise Essentials Review for more info.
Walk in to just about any department store and you’ll find sports fan apparel for men everywhere. Finding fan gear for women is much harder, though. What apparel is out there for women tends to be over sized, shapeless t shirts and hoodies that really just seem like smaller versions of men’s clothing. Meesh & Mia aims to change all of that because they offer super cute sports fan apparel for women in attractive, feminine styled clothing. They’re great for everyday wear or for dressing up to go to a game or a party. If you have a college student on your list who likes to sport her schools team or just a big sports fan, Meesh and Mia is a great place to check out. Lori really liked the top she was sent from Meesh and Mia, be sure to read the rest of her thoughts in her Meesh and Mia Review.
Frego storage containers are a great concept. More and more people are learning about the dangers of BPA and are looking to get away from using plastic storage containers as a result. There are more benefits to using Frego’s glass storage containers than just avoiding BPA though. Their containers can be used in the oven to cook food, then any leftovers can stay right in the same container to be placed in the fridge or the freezer. When you’re ready to reheat, just pop it back into the oven or in the microwave in the same dish. Once the food is gone, you can pop it right into your dishwasher for easy cleaning. No more transferring from one bowl to the next. Plus, the silicone holders mean you don’t need to touch the glass and risk being burned. Read more in our Frego Storage Container Review.
Collegien slippers are another great option for women’s gifts. The soles are perforated that allows the feet to breathe to avoid becoming too warm. The soles are also really bendable, making them a unique type of slipper that bends with your foot while being sturdy and significantly different than socks that simply have gripper material on the bottom. The tops of collegien slippers are just like socks and come in tons of super cute designs. I personally would really like a pair of these slippers because they look so cozy and come in so many neat designs. Head on over to our Collegin slippers review for your chance to win a pair. Giveaway ends 12/6 and is open to the us and Canada.
Soft Star Shoes makes handcrafted soft sole leather shoes for both kids and adults in lots of unique designs. Their shoe designs are pretty simple but very unique at the same time. I think that handcrafted gifts are really in a category all their own. Soft Star Shoes would make a nice gift for the woman on your list who appreciated handmade uniqueness and quality. The company believes that the goal of shoes should be to make them as barefoot-like as possible while still protecting from the elements so they aim to do just that. I love being barefoot and their shoes seem so natural and cozy to me. Rachel was able to review these moccasins so check out her Soft Star Shoes review when you get a chance. We’re hosting a giveaway for a pair of children’s moccasins as well.
Women recognize that when they look their best, it helps them feel their best. Flat Iron Experts has a huge selection of flat irons, curling irons, blow dryers and more that can help women feeling like they look their best. Laurie recently reviewed the Cortex Solo 450 Titanium Flat Iron from flat iron experts which is a 1″ flat iron. She enjoyed how it has a no slip grip and how quickly it heats up which can save time in the morning. It’s also just super cute seems how it comes in a giraffe print which teens and adults alike are sure to love. You can read the rest of laurie’s thoughts on this iron in her Flat Iron Experts Review.
The Neater Feeder is a device that makes your cat or dogs feeding area cleaner. Especially for people with large dogs who can’t squeeze into small spaces, it’s hard to keep pet food and water dishes out of high traffic areas. However, having them in high traffic areas means they get bumped and then food or water goes everywhere. Of course, there are also dogs who slobber a lot while eating or are just messy eaters who leave food pellets around their bowl. Neater Feeder has two bowls that are held up off of the ground with legs (how far off the ground and how large it is varies depending on which size you buy). The top layer is uneven so that food will all fall to one section and water will run down too. There are holes in the top that let water fall down through so at the end of the day you can simply pour the water out of the lower compartment and scoop the food back up into the bowl while your floor stays clean. Read the full Neater Feeder review and enter the giveaway that ends 12/3.
All pet lovers know that PetSmart is a place where you can get food and other necessities for your pet but did you know they have a special category on their website just for holiday gifts for pets? They also have a category for gifts for pet lovers such as fleece blankets with your favorite dog breed on them. Ryan & I hope to get a pug within a year or so and I would love a pug blanket. I’m sure other pet owners who have a specific breed feel the same. Check back for our full Petsmart review which is scheduled to show up later this week.
Dog Gone Jerky is 100% human grade, USDA certified jerky for dogs. This jerky contains no chemical flavorings or allergens and are not “flavor blasted” or coated with chemicals so there is no reason to worry about your dogs stomach getting upset. It’s also 100% made in the USA so you can feel great about supporting businesses here at home. Typically when we think of jerky pet treats we think about dogs, but dog gone jerky makes cattitude jerky which is Chicken jerky which is made just for cats and comes in smaller pieces than their dog jerky so its easier for cats to chew. Check out laurie’s full Dog Gone Jerky Review and enter to win a pet jerky prize package. Giveaway ends 12/12.
Litiquette boutique soft soled baby and toddler shoes are a great stocking stuffer for little ones from birth to age 3. They have designs for boys and girls that are super cute and are also really affordable at $9.99 per pair. They have elastic ankles so they will stay on your wiggly baby’s feet. They have a lot of give to them so they are great for when baby is learning to stand or walk because they can feel the surface beneath them well and learn to balance correctly. Litiquette Boutique Review.
What would a stocking be without any candy? Not a stocking at all, I think! Dilettante Chocolates offers a special collection of chocolates that are designed just to be stocking stuffers. If your kids like the chocolate Easter bunny’s around Easter they’ll love the chocolate santas from Dilettante. They also have more “grown up” chocolate for adult stockings so you’re sure to find something for every stocking that you need to fill. Laurie was able to check out a few different holiday chocolates and you can check out her Dillettante Chocolate Review. While you’re there enter the giveaway, too. It ends 12/14.
Colgate has toothpaste, toothbrushes and other oral care products that fit great inside of a stocking and are a great way to (somewhat) counteract the sweets and treats that most of us will be eating during the holiday season. Colgate review coming soon.
Safehands makes safesquirt which is an alcohol free hand sanitizer. You’ve probably all read awful stories about children who are harmed by ingesting hand sanitizer with alcohol in it. Small hand sanitizer containers are great to send to school or daycare with kids so that they can keep their hands germ free, and now you don’t have to worry about your child being harmed by it thanks to Safe Squirt. Safe Squirt review is coming soon so keep an eye out for it.
Pure Romance makes adult romance products that would be romantic stocking stuffers between a husband and a wife. In addition to their adult products they also sell shave gel, massage gift sets, books, shower gel and more that are less risque. Their shaving gel is one of my favorites because it feels like it does a nice job of moisturizing my legs without leaving that oily residue feeling that many lotions and shave gels leave behind. Once rinsed off it feels like the product leaves nothing behind and I really like that. Keep an eye out for our pure romance review that is coming soon.
If you’re looking to fill a stocking for a female – regardless of her age, Goody Hair Accessories are a great option. I have no idea how or why, but I always seem to lose hair ties and am always thankful to get a new package. Girly girls will love all of the sparkly, brightly colored hair accessories that goody offers while women like me are happy with just hair elastics and bobby pins that match my hair color. A great thing about goody hair accessories is they can be found at just about any store you walk into so if you’re trying to come up with stocking stuffers on Christmas eve, it’s not too late to find some Goody hair accessories to buy. Review coming soon.
Last but not least is Jamberry Nail Shields. These shields adhere to the nails simply by using a blow dryer to heat them up before and after application and they look like really detailed nail jobs. They’re reusable as well! Women who like to get their nails done would love to find a few creative designs from Jamberry in their stocking. There is even a line specifically aimed at the holiday season which would be great for parties to add a little flare to your holiday outfit. Check out our Jamberry Nail Sheilds Review and enter the giveaway. FIVE people will win. Giveaway ends 12/14.
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Hi there! I am Emily Evert, the owner of Emily Reviews. I am 28 and live in a small town in Michigan with my boyfriend Ryan and our two pugs. I have a large family and I adore my nieces and nephews. I love reading memoirs, and learning about child development and psychology. I love watching The Game of Thrones, Teen Mom, Sister Wives and Veep. I like listening to Jason Isbell, John Prine, and other alt-country or Americana music. I created Emily Reviews as a creative outlet to share my life and the products that I love with others.
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