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December 14, 2022

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Over the weekend, I went through my gift list for the girls, family, friends, and neighbors… (the list keeps going), and I made a new list of all the things I still need to get! Shipping times can be risky this late in the game, but I found a bunch of things that are likely to arrive in time for Christmas! This will obviously vary from location to location, so double-check before you check out, and happy shopping!

Last-Minute Gifts Under $50

It might not look like much, but this magnetic board is so addicting and fun! I keep it in the bag I bring to church, so if the girls ever get bored and antsy, I pop it out!

Every year during the Holiday break, I write our Christmas story in this beautiful keepsake book. It’s so lovely to have our memories documented year after year! A few years back, I gifted a bunch of these to family members and friends and I think they make the perfect gift!

This dancing little cactus went absolutely viral on TikTok and I can totally see why! It repeats after you and wiggles around and is sure to make any baby, toddler, or kid happy!

Have you ever seen a cuter block set? I just ordered this for Polly because I just know she could sit for hours and hours doing this!

This would make a perfect gift for your parents or in-laws! I love the gooseneck design and the pretty copper color.

Everybody knows a kid (or adult) that’s obsessed with all things stars and galaxy, and this is the perfect gift for them!

A couple of years back, I gifted a similar massager in black to Chris, my dad, and my father-in-law! This design is even prettier and more luxurious, with still great reviews. Now I’m tempted to get this one!

A couple of our team members have this charging station and absolutely rave about it! I might just have to get one for myself this year.

The game we all know and love, but the cleaner, family-friendly edition! There are few things we love more than playing games and doing puzzles as a family, and this is the funniest game!

The cutest carry-on bag with a separate compartment for shoes! Get this bag for your partner, your girlfriend, or even your mom! So cute.

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It wouldn’t quite feel like Christmas without our electric train circling the Christmas tree. We have a very similar one to this, and it’s so magical and nostalgic!

This would make the perfect gift for the person in your life who always seems to have a headache (aka my dad). I ordered it for him, and I can’t wait to see him try it out!

This is what the guys want but probably won’t ask for–a Manscaped kit! It comes with everything you need for their, ahem, shaving, trimming, and grooming needs!

For the person in your life that has a million and one photos on their phone! This smartphone printer prints them onto Instax minis, so they look like actual film prints!

5. Solo Stove $277

If you haven’t heard of Solo Stove yet, let me blow your mind. This patented design makes for a smokeless fire-pit experience, and it doesn’t get any better than that. Somebody on our team has one, and they said it gives off so much more heat than a traditional fire pit. Plus, isn’t that stainless steel beautiful?

Gifting this to my mother-in-law this year! I can’t think of a better gift for all of those puzzle lovers out there.

An electric scooter is all the rage! The battery is rechargeable and lasts up to 40 minutes of continuous motor use. The reviews are outrageously positive, and I can see my kids riding these for hours around the neighborhood.

Faye is the kind of kid that would obsess over such a cool alarm clock, so I’m gifting her this! It’s an alarm clock, sound machine, and reading lamp, and more! My favorite feature is the gradual sunset and sunrise to help you fall asleep and wake up.

This is top on my Christmas list! There are 7 different lighting options, each with a different purpose. I can’t wait to try out the red light, which increases blood flow and collagen reproduction.

I have a feeling Polly is going to be obsessed with this audio player clock. It comes with these little content cards that your kids insert, and it plays the audio and displays a pixel animation to bring the audio to life! There are stories, activities, music, and more! Plus, it doubles as a clock and a sleep training machine.

Be sure to check out the rest of the 2022 Gift Guides, and have a Happy Holiday season!

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