Its almost Christmas!!!!!! (Those that hate rushing past Thanksgiving I am SO with you, but please hold while I finish this thought.) The reason I am so excited this year is because last year I was in full on Nate mode. We were in NYC for a week before Christmas and couldn’t put our tree up until we were home (incase we needed to reshoot anything) so I have vowed to enjoy every.second. of this holiday season.
To help you enjoy your season more a group of creative bloggers have decided to team up and do a fun blog hop with a gift guides of their favorite things!

As much as I would love to channel my inner Oprah and say “Your getting a vintage tufted sofa, and YOUR getting a vintage tufted sofa, and YOUR getting a vintage tufted sofa!” Its just not possible. Maybe one day. So without further adieu here are my favorite things under $25 that you can enter to win!

Lets begin shall we?
First things first. I am obsessed with these simple printed rugs from Homegoods. They are a great size, super durable, and easy to wash! I have one similar on my front porch. ($12.99)
I found this thumbs up statue at a Goodwill in AZ while I was working on Kelsey’s Bedroom. After a coat of white gloss spray paint it is the perfect amount of randomness for your house! ($3.99)
What favorite things list would be complete without a roll of ScotchBlue? We go through this stuff faster than we go through underwear. The good news? My hubs can make clothes out of it, so we are golden. Also how is that for a visual? ($5-7 per roll at Lowes)
Its no secret that if Homegoods was a person I would totally marry them, so I have included $25 so you can start your own lovefest if you havent already.
I SUPER love Vintage Style light bulbs. The just make your lights so much funner. ($9.00 from Lowes)
NYX Lip Cream in Addis Ababa is my favorite fun lip color. It’s a great Barbie pink that doesn’t wash you out! You can find it at Ulta ($6.00)
Urban Decay Lip Junkie in Naked. BEST NUDE COLOR EVER. That is all there is to say. I didn’t think I would love it at first but I am now a complete junkie. You can also find this at Ulta or here. ($19.00)
Piece of Olive Wood. I am OBSESSED with Olive Wood. It has the most beautiful grain and color variation. You can use this piece for a million things from Décor to serving food. ($7.99 at Homegoods)
Scotchmallows from See’s Candy. Hands down my favorite chocolates. There is a yummy layer of their perfect caramel and a disk of handmade marshmallow smothered in dark chocolate. And lets be honest. I bought these a week ago for pictures and I need to go buy more for the winner…because I ate them. Don’t be so disappointed, they are irresistible!
So there you go! Things that I cant live without. Do you want to win them all?! All you have to do is enter below!
a Rafflecopter giveaway >Now, make sure you check out the other bloggers gift guides especially my BFF’s Brooke @ All Things Thrifty (she has some of my other favorite things in hers!) and the wonderfully creative Amy @ The Idea Room!!
2. Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke
5. Eighteen25
7. kojodesigns
9. Lil' Luna
10. Lolly Jane
11. Love the Day
13. Or So She Says
19. The Girl Who Ate Everything
20. The Idea Room
23. TidyMom
24. Vintage Revivals
Love Your Guts, Mandi
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ReplyDeleteVery exciting! My favorite item under $15 is paint or stain. It makes anything a new piece!
ReplyDeleteOmg scotchmallows, maybe the best giveaway yet? My fave gifts are succlents, in cute little pots I find at thrift stores. Easy to care for, and generally a quick gift good for anyone.
ReplyDeleteScotchmallows are my favorite at See's also. They are just so yum. My favorite thing under $25...Pumpkin scone from and mocha frap from starbucks. Sometimes I get to sneak out on my 3 kids (while hubby is home) in the mornings and go enjoy a treat.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item under $15 is a couple yards of fabric!
ReplyDeleteScentsy 3 packs for $14 and you can add a little box to wrap them nicely for an extra $1.50. Pretty much everyone I know has a Scentsy warmer so it's a pretty versatile gift.
ReplyDeleteA nice yard of fabric!
ReplyDeletea bottle of wine is always a great idea ;)
ReplyDeleteMy under 15 item would be a fun sparkly nail polish. Essie or opi. I love them both.
ReplyDeleteI just picked up a new lip pencil stain from Ulta. I think it's Tarte brand. It's awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love making homemade spaghetti sauce as a gift. It's definitely appreciated and well under $25!
ReplyDeleteThis may be totally lame but I love gifting books for Christmas (and baby showers) and receiving the oh-holy-B&N-Gift card!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a kind idea, and I hate to sound ungrateful, but quite a few of those links are broken and several of the bloggers don't appear to even have this contest posted?
ReplyDeleteI love giving pop in glass bottles (like from World Market!) for gifts!! Totally customizable and fun!
ReplyDeleteSo fun!!!
ReplyDeleteThat rug looks great! I'm going to have to check it out. I love giving handmade gifts. I made some rice heat packs last year and homemade sugar scrubs.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift idea under $25 is providing a service for someone - like a free night of babysitting or making dinner for them. I also think books are always great gifts...love the "Bargain" sections at Barnes and Noble!
ReplyDeletei love your style. the thumbs up is awesome.
ReplyDeleteessie nail polish!
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Love your favorites..hope they become mine!
ReplyDeleteLOVE scarves, mugs, candles :)
ReplyDeleteA fun recipe box with personalized recipe cards!
ReplyDeleteWay Excited!
ReplyDeleteI love hitting up antique shops for vintage cookie cutters and Pyrex......and putting together a fun little gift with ingredients for cookies!
ReplyDeleteScarves are always a go to!
ReplyDeletescarves and cute boot socks are a great under $25 combo!
ReplyDeleteI love cozy gloves.
ReplyDeleteHere is my pin:
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I love to give scarves, or a mini clipboard/notepad. Anything that can be personalized and fun!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteoh, and my favorite gift item is pretty little notebooks.
DeleteAnything by Brian Andreas is a great start.
ReplyDeletescrapbooking supplies
ReplyDeleteA fun decor item from pier One!
ReplyDeleteI love to give hand made napkins and note cards to adults for gifts.
ReplyDeleteI love giving see's candies, it's always a must in stockings!
ReplyDeletehomemade cookies!! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteStila lip gloss!
ReplyDeleteCoffee and good chocolate is one of my faves.
ReplyDeleteLove the basket!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing is fuzzy warm socks!:) can't go wrong!
ReplyDeletelove that rug!! ...and everything else, really :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift under $25 is usually one of those bath sets jazzed up with a candle, shower pouff if it doesnt have one & a pretty basket.
ReplyDeleteI like to come up with little baskets of my own. My father in law likes popcorn so one year we got him a stovetop popcorn popper from world market with gourmet popcorn and toppings
ReplyDeleteA coffee mug full of chocolate goodies and a gift cards always wins!
ReplyDeleteIn the past I have done customized calendars ordered from Shutterfly, board games for a couple or a family, and we got a webcam from Amazon so grandma could video chat with her grandkids. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love to give body lotion from Bath and Body works!
ReplyDeletelove personalized Etsy things! and Peter Rabbit/Beatrix Potter!
ReplyDeleteMy go to gift is usually a coffee mug and some coffee, or a tin of baked goods!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift item is anything thoughtful. It changes for each person but definitely means more when it's obvious there was thought put behind it. :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely depends on who the recipient is... I love to give handmade things. I generally try to include at least something I made specifically for the recipient, like a brooch or little coin purse... what a fun giveaway!
ReplyDeletePicture Frame!
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteAnything with a handmade touch! I love to make customized felt food for the kiddos (I made donuts out of socks last year, they were a huge hit). For the big kids (i.e. the "adults" of the family) I like to make personalized distressed canvases with some type of photo transfer medium. I've done family photos as well as nature photos and favorite celebrities and their best quotes.
ReplyDeleteI am a very careful shopper and love to find items that match personalities
ReplyDeleteSee's Candies?!? Yes please!
ReplyDeleteAnd my favorite gift to give is something homemade, whether that's something I've sewn, knitted, or something yummy I've whipped up in my kitchen.
I love getting baked goods! Banana bread is one of my favorite gifts to get at the holidays. :)
ReplyDeletesharpies!
ReplyDeletei love anything from Bath & Body works!
ReplyDeleteI recently just bought the large container of Starbucks dark hot chocolate mix from Costco. It cost about 10.00. It is a beautifully large container that might last someone all winter. I bought one for us and one for my husband's secretary for Christmas. She can't eat wheat or dairy and this mix doesn't contain either. It's perfect.
ReplyDeleteEssie nail polish and/or anything handmade!!
ReplyDeleteAs a student, I usually have to keep my gifts under $25 and homemade baked goods are perfect for that. I've started knitting to see if I can maybe make a few things for the upcoming holiday season. If that doesn't work out, everyone loves candles!
ReplyDeleteI love anything for my kitchen, cooking, crafting or gift cards.
ReplyDeleteany little thing from home goods or tjmaxx... completely addicted to their home dept!
ReplyDeleteA manicure would be a super gift!
ReplyDeleteEach year I make gifts for my girlfriends for their birthdays. Last year I made pedestal plates with thrifted plates + dollar store candlesticks. This year I bought fuzzy socks for a fantastic price last Christmas and I roll them up and package them to look like a cupcake!
ReplyDeletecandles!
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I love ornaments!
ReplyDeleteNot very original, but Starbucks gift cards are always a welcome gift for me!
ReplyDeleteI love any hair product from biolage
ReplyDeleteGift cards to Home Depot, Lowes, Homegoods, TJ Maxx, etc... Basically money to any of my favorite stores :)
ReplyDeleteOhhhh - love this! My fave thing under $25 is something handmade - $25 is often just enough to cover the cost of supplies :)
ReplyDeleteScotchmallows!!! i call those grandpa candy because my grandpa ate them ALL THE TIME. Best candy ever!
ReplyDeletei love giving homemade silhouettes as gifts!!! their so personal and you can use super cute paper in any color!!
ReplyDeletea nice big candle!!
ReplyDeleteA cute tea mug with teas, and a book!
ReplyDeleteLove a good book
ReplyDeleteLOVE scotch mallows! My favorite thing these days is a contribution to a charity of choice.
ReplyDeleteI love giving homemade gifts...especially PW's cinnamon rolls....
ReplyDeletemy all time favorite gift idea is something personable. preferably a photo in a nice frame.
ReplyDeleteLove finding things on etsy!
ReplyDeleteI love activity gifts like going to see a play together or a morning out for coffee!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift, under $25 (or over), is something from the heart. I'm a teacher so when I receive a hand-made gift from one of my students, it means the world to me. If I had to choose a tangible item that you could buy from a store - anything with glitter (paint, nail polish, icing (edible glitter), etc.) would be my favorite!
ReplyDeleteLUSH has some great gift sets priced between $12 and $17--I love to get those as teacher gifts because they smell great, they're decadent, and wrapped so prettily.
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I love to give earrings from Ike & Co
ReplyDeleteGift cards!!!
ReplyDeleteBuxom lip gloss ROCKS ($18).
ReplyDeleteI love to receive something that will help me complete a project. It could be paint, it could be a pillow, fabric, etc.
ReplyDeletePS I love your random acts of kindness option. Very sweet and totally in line with the spirit of the season!
New Scentsy scents are always fun... or a great big jar of Jelly Belly's from Costco! Yum! :)
ReplyDeleteYour basket looks delightful! :)
I love to give books or cozy socks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the RAK option!
To answer your questions...I love to give anything handmade. :)
Spray paint!
ReplyDeleteLove dry shampoo.especially suave that's only about $2.50 and then cliniques advanced concealer it covers those late nights of working on things
ReplyDeleteSees Candies...yum!
ReplyDeleteSomething homemade
ReplyDeleteFor giving I would say a woodwick candle and some fabulous hand lotion or Sugar brand lipgloss. For getting, (besides all that :), I would say a fun camera strap on etsy!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift item under $25 is a movie or CD.
ReplyDeleteI like to give handmade gifts, or unique personal items. But when I'm stumped, you can't go wrong with scarves in pretty patterns!
ReplyDeleteMy new favorite gift to give is a photo book~
ReplyDeleteFor giving, Bath & Body or gift cards.
ReplyDeleteA Target giftcard :)
ReplyDeleteBath and Body work stuff
ReplyDeleteGift cards are fun!!
ReplyDeleteHomemade "movie night" basket. Popcorn, candy, a DVD.
ReplyDeleteI honestly think the best gift is a good book!
ReplyDeletehomemade sweets :)
ReplyDeleteI love homemade gifts personalized to that person.
ReplyDeletehomemade gifts are great
ReplyDeleteI'm slightly obsessed with picture frames. Frames frames frames!!
ReplyDeleteLove the random act of kindness ...
I love me some Diet Dr Pepper, but honestly, I seriously just love gift cards! I love the feeling of shopping without spending your own money.
ReplyDeletewine!
ReplyDeleteceramic owls or new spatulas from williams sonoma!
ReplyDeleteI love the rug
ReplyDeletebooks, books and more books!
ReplyDeleteany craft supplies!
ReplyDeleteGreat books!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy giving books that the recipient would enjoy, kitchen items, jewelry from ETSY sites, music, etc.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LOVE the Greek key rug!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!!! See's candies are so awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea for a give a way. I prefer homemade gifts!
ReplyDeleteYou have the greatest items to give away! I hope I win!
ReplyDeleteAnd my favorite gift idea under $25 is, of course, a homemade gift--a piece of jewelry or a hand painted sign.
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ReplyDeleteKathy Davis
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I love to give towels. Nice, cozy comfy towels.
ReplyDeleteI like Vintage Revivals on Facebook as Kathy Newsom Davis.
ReplyDeleteKathy Davis
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I pretty much need to win this! I have yet to start my love affair with Homegoods. We haven't been properly introduced, yet. This would do the trick!!
ReplyDeleteI love make-up, so a great new lip gloss is always a favorite thing.
ReplyDeleteI love me some cute etsy finds - jewelry...handmade or vintage! Or pillows!
ReplyDeleteI've got to try the scotch blue edge lock, the frog tape just isn't gettin' it.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Greek key Rug!!!
ReplyDeleteVintage Pyrex - Amish Butterprint in turquoise is my favorite, I love getting pieces as presents!
ReplyDeleteI like to make my sisters and girlfriends maxi skirts. I think everyone should own at least.... 3.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item under $25 to give is an indulgent dessert like Godiva chocolates!
ReplyDeleteunder $25....target would be the place to go. or homegoods. or etsy.
ReplyDeleteGift Cards!!!
ReplyDeleteBest gift, hmmm...something vintage and maybe brass from a thrift store.
ReplyDeletetwistbands!!
ReplyDeleteLove See's, love to win this giveaway!
ReplyDeletebooks, makeup, and anything else we can get our hands on
ReplyDeleteFun stuff!
ReplyDeleteScotchmallows are MY favorite chocolate from See's!! I love to give anything homemade--definitely under $25!
ReplyDeleteThe thumbsup thing is killin me!
ReplyDeleteHomemade hot chocolate mix, a nice mug and a small bottle of Bailey's
ReplyDeleteFor under $25 my favorite item would have to be a good book or jewlery.
ReplyDeletebath and body works lotion
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gifts under $25 would be, scarves, candles,makeup products,spray paint, paint brushes,earrings. Wow. I can go on and on.
ReplyDeleteI like to give the ingredients for my grandmas homemade ranch dressing, and I got 2 thumbs up for dinner tonight.... it would fit right in at our house.
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your blog. It is everything I love! (Thrifting and vintage)!!
ReplyDeletebath and body works!
ReplyDeleteI am in LOVE with this entire idea of all of you teaming together to do these giveaways. It's so fun to see all the FAVORITES. :) Thank you for the anticipation and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing is Khlorane dry shampoo!! love that stuff.
Scentsy bars are my favorite gift item! I'm a Tx Aggie and I HAVE TO HAVE that thumb!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift item under $25 are personal pictures in an awesome frame.
ReplyDeleteEverything in the basket looks awesome! I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing to give is movie gift card with comfy socks and a popcorn bowl.
ReplyDeleteI like to give coffees with cups and creamers.
ReplyDeleteHooded towels are my go-to little person gift. My big person go-to gift is usually some form of chocolate (usually in large quantities in a gift basket!)
ReplyDeleteChocolates are great under 15 dlls gifts!
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of homemade pillows!
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of homemade pillows!
ReplyDeleteCan't go wrong with gift cards to starbucks or target!
ReplyDeleteSo many things I've never tried before! Probably a good thing I don't live near a See's :)
ReplyDeleteI love to give kitchen-y things, like fancy measuring cups, salad servers, etc.
ReplyDeletei'm feeling a need for see's candies!
ReplyDeleteI love the candy and the rug. They're my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThe light bulb!
ReplyDeleteEverything about this basket is begging to me in my posession! I LOVE your basket to the moon and back. If I have a limit of $25 I bake a batch of cookies and give them to someone with a new book.
ReplyDeleteI like to make home baked goodies.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift under 25 is chocolate!!!
ReplyDeleteColorful felt tip pens and cozy socks!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win this!! My fave gift is treats from the Sweet Tooth Fairy!
ReplyDeleteFab basket, what a cool and funky find at the goodwill!
ReplyDeleteCandy and slippers
ReplyDeleteDecorative Pillows are a fun gift. It is fun to find one for each personality!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing under 25 bucks is chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI love giving and receiving books - and chocolate of course.
ReplyDeleteFun craft supplies for inspiration, and food!
ReplyDeleteA cute vase or fun cup (love anthros!) with pretty flowers in it and a good book!
ReplyDeleteJen H
Homegoods gift card because who doesn't love it!!!
ReplyDeleteA nice bottle of Prosecco.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing to give this year is anything by JR Watkins (natural products, without harch chemicals:)~hand soaps, lotions, lipglosses, in yummy scents and cute, vintage-y bottles! Oh, and you can find them at target...super affordable!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try Urban Decay ...
ReplyDeleteI know it's boring, but it's hard to go wrong with a Starbucks gift card. Pair that with a book, a magazine, a mug, or a tin of muffins, and you've got it made!
ReplyDeleteFuzzy socks!
ReplyDeleteOoh, that looks like a delightful basket!
ReplyDeletePerfect stocking stuffer: Burt's Bees lip gloss. Oprah likes it, too.
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Great basket!!!
ReplyDeleteGave a co-worker a ride. Just the start of nice things this season!
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Giftcards are always good. They can get what they want.
ReplyDeleteFun nailpolish and new files!
ReplyDeleteHomemade baked goodies.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you! And I consider Thanksgiving to be part of Christmas so I don't rush past it too fast.
ReplyDeletelove giftcards!
ReplyDeleteLOVE bed bath and beyond
ReplyDeleteHome decor items like candles or pictures!
ReplyDeleteI love to give tea.
ReplyDeleteLove the basket! Great products. They're all wonderful!
ReplyDeleteTim-Tams! I am yet to meet a single person who doesn't love Tim-Tams. Even my Granfather who won't eat sweets loves a Tim-Tam or 2. I love your gift set! It looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely giveaway. My favourite thing has to be the olive wood - so lovely. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteMovies! (You know...the older ones we remember from when we were little that are under $20)
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