November Is National Military Family Month

Let The Gifting Begin #Holiday2025

Now that is officially "Holiday Time" - to me anyhow, let the gifting begin! Check out these awesome finds!

Louisiana Candy Company is a gift-giving confectionery brand specializing in handcrafted pralines and gourmet sweets made with quality ingredients like toasted nuts, pure cane sugar, rich butter, and vanilla. They are a woman-owned small business featured as a contestant on Magnolia Network’s Silos Holiday Baking Competition with Joanna Gaines. These pralines are known for their smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture and bold Louisiana-inspired flavors, including Classic Pecan, Walnut, Chocolatey Mississippi Mudslide, and Toasted Coconut Macadamia. We got the Classic Pecan, and they are soooo good! It is hard to just eat one *wink*

Hey Mary Jane offers expertly crafted microdose gummies with cannabinoids, adaptogens, and nootropics, formulated to fit seamlessly into your day and elevate life's moments. They offer Fit - Wellness Gummy, Groove - Focus Gummy, Soothe - Relief Gummy, and Drift - Sleep Gummy. They come packaged in the perfect size tin for storage. I was pleasantly surprised that these gummies actually taste good. I have had some CBD/THC gummies that just don't taste good, but these do, and they are easy to take, and they work!

Food for Thoughts Cards is a greeting card company that gives back. With the purchase of each bread-outlined greeting card, they donate the cash equivalent of one PB&J to an organization that feeds the hungry! The backstory is simple...For twelve years, the owner packed a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to give to a hungry or homeless person when they took the train from New Jersey to Penn Station, NY, each week, headed to New York University, where they taught a course. As they walked downtown, they gave the sandwich to someone in need. Now through Food for Thoughts Cards, they have donated over 118,000 PB&J's to those in need across the US - and counting!

Discover new artisan makers and new brands featured each month with Foodie Box Love – where gifting deliciousness is their passion! The owners are two serial entrepreneurs who believe that food is more than just something to eat; it’s an experience. So, they set out on a mission to make it easy for you to send, share, and enjoy amazing artisan foods that you might not find anywhere else. We got the Sweet & Salty Sampler, and it was perfect for our snacking cravings! But there are so many other options to choose from! You will find something for everyone!

~Hayley

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.

Happy National Redhead Day 2025

November Is Eye Donation Awareness Month

Great Gift Ideas For #Holiday2025

At holiday time, I like to cover all my bases! House and home, pets, bath and body! Check out some of these ideas for gifts this year!

MoodScentz by Wizard Wellness room sprays are designed to help people feel calm, focused, or recharged, backed by more than 35 years of neuroscience research. They are an accessible, thoughtful gift that makes a difference in how someone feels:

Relax & Unwind for daily stress relief.

Invigorate & Recharge for an energizing boost.

Happy & Blissful to brighten any moment.

Rested & Refreshed to support restorative sleep and relaxation. (I really love this one! Works so well!)

They are developed with a leading fragrance house, vegan, cruelty-free, and ethically produced. They fit perfectly in your home for the holidays, or as a thoughtful, fun gift for those you love!

Continental DRIFTER Experiences is a small business that’s all about helping people travel more mindfully and intentionally. Bucket Lists for Travel includes over 80 themed checklists, inspiring quotes, fun facts, and adult coloring pages - making it a unique, screen-free gift that sparks wanderlust for travelers of all ages. This is also a great family gift, as the three of us have been reading and doing the activities together! A good memory maker for once Callan leaves for Basic! I can look back and recall all of the fun things we have done!

Self-care gifts were all the rage last year, and they are bound to continue to be a big hit this year! Check out these must-haves! From Holistic Dermatologists Dr. MBK, Stamina Skincare, created for the working mom, giving you a little pep in your step, along with Adaptogens and affirmations for glowing skin. I got the Stamina Mask, and seriously, I am not sure how I ever lived without something like this! I loooove it!

From celeb Stem Cell expert and Derm, Dr. Nathan Newman, Stem ReLuxe Body Serum - A sensorial body serum that transforms skin into silk. Infused with Consortia Factors, Bakuchiol, and nourishing lipids, it deeply hydrates, visibly lifts, and helps restore elasticity, softening crepiness and reviving tone from shoulder to shin. Skin becomes your finest fabric: supple, radiant, unforgettable. This has been a lifesaver before my cruise. I feel more confident and ready to rock the winter bathing suit bod!

It's Giving Hydration from Prive hair set includes moisture-rich shampoo and conditioner, and their new launch is included in the bundle for free - a body creme cleanser. All made with food-grade ingredients and founded by a female race car driver. This is a set that should be on everyone's list!

And of course, an annual fave of ours that we cannot forget, something for our furry friends! From Bonne Et Filou - give them their very own advent calendar! Make tails wag this holiday season with a Dog Advent Calendar - 24 tasty biscuits in a memorable book-style box, the ultimate gift for pampered pups!

~Hayley

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.

All Souls Day 2025

Cozy Fashion For #Holiday2025

There are a few times a year when it is fun to get new clothes and fashion items, and of course, the holidays are probably the major time! Check out these cozy fashion finds for the holiday season:

Midnighties is a new sleepwear line created by four sisters. Midnighties reimagines sleepwear with built-in, lightly padded, bra-like support (B–E cups), muffin-free waistbands, and breathable, sustainable bamboo fabric that keeps women cool, cozy, comfy, and covered - no matter who’s around. They are a 100% women-owned and operated small business that also supports Women In Need, a non-profit for unhoused women and children in NYC. What sets Midnighties apart? Lightly padded, bra-like support (B–E cups): for comfortable coverage (no wires, straps, or pads that shift in the wash) that's gentle enough for breast cancer/surgery and lymphedema patients. Muffin-free waistbands (wide, flat, elastic-free front): designed for PMS, PCOS, post-partum, menopausal middles, travel bloat, IBS, and food babies. Buttery-soft, sustainable bamboo: keeps you cool through heat waves or hot flashes - naturally antibacterial, breathable, and OEKO-TEX certified. Mix-and-match sizing (S–XXL): for a perfect fit, you’ll actually want to be seen in.

Academy Sports + Outdoors has budget-friendly products for all kinds of winter and fall wear adventures like camping trips, backyard hangouts, and more. I got these awesome Platform Clogs - perfect for a Florida winter. Enjoy comfort and a chic style with the Magellan Outdoors Women's Platform Clogs. The uppers are made with faux suede for a sleek and luxurious look, and the faux fur lining is cozy and warm to keep out the chill.

~Hayley

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.