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Weekly Updates and Holiday Gift Ideas

December 12, 2025

We’re less than 2 weeks from Christmas and I must say that, as usual, I’m starting to get into panic mode. This happens to me every year, even when I start my shopping early. Anybody else feeling the pressure right about now? I’m happy to say that there’s still time to get our orders in and shipped as long as we order in the next few days. I thought that sharing some sales and some of my most recent purchases might help you see something that’s great for somebody on your shopping list too.

wrapping Christmas gifts in pretty paper

And as we all know, I’m a bit of a shopaholic. I just find shopping to be something that lifts my spirits and makes me happy. As I’ve been shopping for gifts for family and friends, I do manage to grab something for myself here and there too. Below are a few things that I chose for myself and a few that I chose for gifts that I wanted to share with you this week.

I saw this bag and had to have it. I think it’s fun for going out during the holidays or anytime I just need my ID, money, credit card and lipstick. It’s so good for gifting! I ordered a few pairs of sneakers for myself because they were all such great prices. Two of my favorites are these cute pink sneakers and these in black. I have both styles already, but in a few different colors and love them. I was recently sent these shoes, which are a viral slipper shoe style that are great for gifting. FYI, they only come in whole sizes, so size up of you’re in between.

I got this little device to use at home for doing my own hydra facial type of treatment. I also tried some new skincare from a brand called Yepoda, which is a wonderful K Beauty brand for getting that glass skin effect. They currently have 25% off with code GLOW25 if you’re interested.

And since I don’t technically need a single thing, I decided to get a flower delivery subscription. Flowers make me so happy, so why not make sure that I always have some fresh ones on my kitchen counter? It made shopping for my upcoming anniversary gift easy for my husband. He’s getting a robotic pool cleaner from me. LOL! I was thinking of practical gifts this year

And speaking of practical, I started using these reusable, collapsable shopping bags when I go to the grocery store. I keep them in my car for convenience and they make carrying my groceries into the house easier.

Sales to shop now for great deals on holiday gifts that will arrive before Christmas

DRMTLGY: 25% off sitewide plus 30% off bundles
Sigma Beauty: Over 50% off holiday sets
The Container Store: 30% off sitewide, 40% off Elfa, 35% off organizing
J Crew Factory: 50 – 60% off holiday picks
Spartina 449: 40% off sitewide and up to 75% off markdowns
Mark & Graham: Up to 50% off + Free Shipping on $100+ (Great Gifts!)
Steve Madden: 30% off select styles with code GIFT
Talbots: 50% off all new arrivals + Amazing HoliDeals!
LOFT – 50% off ENTIRE purchase + FREE Shipping
Nordstrom Rack: Discounted pricing on great apparel, shoes and gifts
Nordstrom: 33% off Winter Savings and Up to 60% off Designer Sale section
Good American: 30% off everything with code TREAT
 Soft Surroundings: 30% off sitewide with code TAKE30
Macy’s – Friends & Family 30% off sale
Belk – Up to 70% off (online exclusive sale)
Burts Bees Baby – PJ’s starting at just $5
Banana Republic Factory: 50 – 70% off Everything!
Anthropologie: Up to 40% off the Holday Hosting section
J Crew: 30% off almost everything
Land’s End: 50% off sitewide
Laura Geller Beauty: 40% off sitewide 
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