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Holiday Gift Guide-Women-NATURE INSPIRED WORKS

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Disclosure: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. I was provided the product for review purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Just in time for the holidays, I was introduced to Balms, Buttahz,& Bars by Nature-Inspired Works, an organic product line you will love getting to know. The line is simple yet effective, the line of lotions, face bars, beard balms, muscle rubs, and everything that you need for any kind of skincare.

Created by professional handcrafter and certified soap maker, Carolyn Booker.  Her experience in using natural products, knowledge of essential oils, and passion for finding plant-based alternatives are shown through her products that promote wellness. Their Spa in a box is the perfect gift for the bath lover in your life. It includes a beautiful petal soap bar, an exfoliating body scrub and a bath salt blend.

I got to try the Handmade Petals Epsom Salt Bath Bombs. They come in a luxurious pack of eight and can be customized to your liking in colors blue, pink, white, yellow or orchid and scents Baby Powder, Lavender and White Tea & Ginger, or they can be left unscented.

I was sent a pack of bombs—half Lavender, half White Tea & Ginger—and they are the definition of cozy, luxury bath bombs. When placed under the water, they fizz gently and color the water while nourishing skin with a blend of sweet almond oil, Epsom salt, coco betaine and witch hazel. And while I‘m always a sucker for lavender-scented bath treats, I love the White Tea & Ginger even more for its clean, grassy and citrusy scent, complemented by sharp ginger.

If you prioritize glowing wellness over flashy colors and candy scents when it comes to your bath products, I think you‘ll love Balms, Buttahz, & Bars. Their products include only the best plant-based ingredients that are wonderful for your skin, are hand-crafted with care and absolutely don‘t break the bank.

 

Holiday Gift Guide-Home Décor-Big Lots

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A few months ago I had the privilege to preview the Big Lots holiday collections and let me say it was magical! You know I have been a Big Lots shopper for years and have often used things from their store in our holiday décor.  After seeing the Big Lots Christmas Collections  my wish list to deck the halls is longer than Santa’s.

So how can you create beautiful holiday decor in your home, with new items, but without breaking the bank? Here are a few tips to consider when decorating for the Holidays this year.

During the Big Lots Holiday event,  I got a chance to try a few products that I would love the replicate in my home. The first piece is the gold galvanized tree collar.

Christmas tree collars are a big look. Trends come and go, but we can see this one sticking about, it’s effortlessly elegant and unlikely to go out of fashion.  Christmas tree collars have been popular buys for as long as we’ve bought artificial Christmas trees rather than real homes, and are a must-have for any style-conscious homeowner as they are the best – and the smartest – way to cover the legs and fixings that your tree stands on. If you have a real tree that’s fixed to a base, rather than potted, a Christmas tree collar is a must, too.

It needs to be big enough to hide the base of your tree – more on that below – but small enough to allow plenty of room for gifts.  Complement your Christmas tree collar with decorations to match. Once the gifts are gone, they will help your tree look smart rather than lonely.

I also loved the Winter Wonderland Reversible Quilt Set. This is an awesome set to put in your master suite or in a guest bedroom.

I love how it gives the room a cozy feel and looks elegant also.

I am loving ALL the farmhouse decor pieces that Big Lots has been bringing to the decor game and even better when you can find something marked down. I have been adding pieces that I can use at the holidays all year round.

I have a wonderful new Christmas display and a few items to use during the year. I love how it all came together. It has that modern farmhouse feel and just looks like Christmas.

 

Holiday Gift Guide-Children-Story Time Chess

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I have always loved playing games and I love  Story Time Chess. This game is geared for all ages. Chess is an amazing game that sharpens critical thinking, boosts intelligence, and helps academic performance. What sets Story Time Chess apart is its ability to teach chess to young children. It does this using silly stories, colorful illustrations, custom chess pieces, and a custom chessboard.

The purpose of the 30+ minigames is to reinforce the mechanics o how the pieces and the game is played. The storybook shows each piece and the illustrated story behind how that piece likes to move. It brings the chess pieces to life with their fun characters and interesting movements. This really helps children visualize the piece on the chessboard and really understand how to move each one.

If you have young children or even older children that you are trying to teach the game of chess to, this is a great time to help them build lifelong skills. This is a great holiday gift to get this year.