Zoo Lights!

Friday night we headed to Zoo Lights for our annual Christmas visit!  The girls had a blast, but it was freezing so we did everything outdoors as fast as possible.  Elizabeth rode the slide, both girls rode the carousel, we saw the reptile house and the think tank and enjoyed the whole visit with Nana and Pap Pap!

Here is a look at our Friday night:

Elizabeth liked the slides so much she did them twice

 Time for the carousel!

After the carousel we had dinner and warmed up for a bit.  Then it was off to the Think Tank where the girls received glow sticks and learned about monkeys.

 They explored every section of the Think Tank

 Caroline LOVED the monkey that sat by the window

 Flamingos are Elizabeth's favorite animal

 We LOVED this one light show.

We watched it four or five times

 Happy Monday y'all!

Stocking stuffers for women

Today I am back with more stocking stuffer ideas!  This time I am sharing stocking stuffer ideas for women.  I think women can be the easiest to shop for, if you know what they like. :)

My list includes clothing, beauty products, jewelry, alcohol, and a few extra goodies.  Some of these are things I have received and some of these are things I would love to receive from Santa. :)  I hope this list helps you find something for the woman in your life.


Clothing items:

 No show socks are a great stocking stuffer.

Women needs these for all kinds of shoes and it is always nice to have an extra pair or two around.

These are available at Target.

I don't have these Uggs, but they look like they would be wonderful. :)

Or any slippers would be wonderful stocking stuffer to find on Christmas morning.

These are available at Nordstrom.

Beauty Products:

 Hand sanitizer is a great gift for any mom!

A cute, little one from Bath and Body Works is a perfect-sized stocking stuffer.

These are available at Bath and Body Works

 Beauty gift sets are a great stocking stuffer to treat your lady with one of her favorite beauty brands.

This is an eye kit from Clinique and it's available at Macy's.

OPI is my favorite brand of nail polish and getting a 

polish or two in my stocking would make my day!  

OPI also sells gift sets which makes it an extra special goody.

Available at Target, Ulta, and some grocery stores.

Fun goodies:

 I love these Kate Spade earrings from Nordstrom.
I gave both of my sisters-in-law a pair last year for Christmas.

I think they would make a great stocking stuffer too!

 What lady doesn't like chocolate?
Good chocolate is totally appropriate for Christmas!

Godiva has small 2-piece gifts to large 20+-piece gifts.

Small candles like this one-wick from Bath and Body Works are the perfect size for stockings.

Alcohol:
 

 

Tequila gift sets or the makings for margaritas would make great stocking stuffers :)

 

And if your lady prefers vodka, they make gift sets for that too!

Happy Friday y'all!

Stocking stuffers for men

I'm back today with stocking stuffers for the men in your life.  I think guys can be the hardest to shop for and so I have racked my brain for things I have purchased Ben in years past and things he might see in his stocking this year. 

My list includes food, tools, alcohol, toiletries, and "toys".  I hope this helps you find something for the man in your life.

Snacks:

 Most guys like meat. It's manly or something.

Well, beef jerky is as manly as it comes (I think).

I found this one at Target.

Ben LOVES popcorn! 

He would eat it for dinner every night if he could.

I found this popcorn at Target.

Alcohol:

I like to make a mix-and-match six pack or pick a few good beers to put in Ben's stocking.

Total Wine and most grocery stores will let you make a mix-and-match six pack.

Or mini bottles of his favorite whiskey

Tools:

Small tools like this Stanley pocket screwdriver are a great stocking stuffer!

Ben is always using screwdrivers and having a small one around is super handy for kid toys.

This is available at Sears and Amazon.

This Craftsman pocket flashlight is available at Sears and would be another great guy gift!

Toiletries:

 

 This toiletry kit is a great small gift for guy's stockings.

I found it here on Amazon.

Every guy needs nail clippers, bottle openers, and a comb. :)

Guys ALWAYS need deodorant.

Might as well put his favorite brand in his stocking.

Win Win for both of you :)

Toys:

We spend May through September grilling.

Any grilling tools are a great stocking stuffer.

I love this grill thermometer from Amazon.

This basting brush from Amazon would also be great!

And last, but certainly not least, Star Wars Legos.
Which guy doesn't love Star Wars?
Or Legos?
I found these on Amazon

Happy shopping y'all!

Happy Thursday y'all!