My final gift guide this year and it’s officially December! All of these guides are technically for everyone, but this is a list of things that could have been included in both the him and her guides. I would truly feel comfortable giving these to men or women, people super close to me (like my husband or sister), or less familiar recipients (like colleagues or secret Santas, etc.). You might think that the body wash/lotion and lip balm seem kind of personal, but trust me when I say that these are so good that even your kid’s teacher or your work friend would be happy to receive them!

The men we love are sometimes notoriously difficult to buy for. I asked Rob for help with this cover image, and I was so happy that he genuinely seemed excited by most of the things on this list! I know not all guys are into only tools or technology or skincare, so I really added a mix here and am sure you’ll find at least a few things the men (and boys!) in your life will love.

My gift guides “for her” are always basically a wish list for myself, haha. I do already own the last three items on this list, but everything else would make me super excited to find under my tree this year (and honestly, I’d eagerly take multiples of #s 9 & 10). Happy shopping!

I’ve been using aluminum-free deodorant for a few years now. It’s important to me and one of the “clean beauty” swaps that I’m definitely sticking to. The first thing you might need to know is that natural deodorants are just deodorants and not antiperspirants. Antiperspirants work by clogging your sweat glands and therefore preventing your body’s natural processes. Sweat isn’t gross or bad, guys. It’s natural and healthy! Unfortunately, the smells and excessive wetness associated with sweat aren’t always appealing, and there’s also nothing wrong with wanting to minimize those aspects. There can be an adjustment period when switching to natural deodorants, but I’ve honestly found it not to be too bad and the end result is using a healthier product with minimal noticeable difference from conventional brands. I’ve tried countless cleaner deodorants since I switched, and here are my picks (and a couple of duds) from this year:

Fall is such a fun & festive time of year, but it often goes by SO fast. Between back-to-school, Halloween and Thanksgiving (and all of the birthdays and football games in between), these few months usually blow right by. Starting with the transition from long, laid back summer to shorter and busier days and leading into the holidays (aka when many of us feel the most stressed), I think we could all use some tips to slow down and enjoy the season itself a bit more.

Another month, another favorites list! Here’s what I’ve been loving this August:

How did we ever live without 2 day shipping?? I ordered something from Not-Amazon recently and it took 2 weeks to arrive. I had literally forgotten about even ordering it by the point I received it (which was a nice little surprise, but sometimes I really need things ASAP like health, home & toiletry products). Anyway, because of convenience, speed, competitive prices and more, Amazon has become the primary shopping destination in our house. Here are some items on my wish list right now:

I can’t believe July (and the first half of 2019) is already over! Here are some of my favorite things from this month:

Whether we like it or not, Instagram is quickly becoming a major shopping destination. While companies have been steadily building their insta-presence to tempt and inspire you for years, the new shop now and swipe up features are making it easier than ever to be influenced in the moment to purchase what you see!

I’m already in full-on summer mode down here, so I was shopping around for some cute warm weather clothes and found a major sale at Jcrew! Up to 50% off summer styles and an additional 15% off your order! Discount code included below. I’ve always LOVED Jcrew swimsuits in particular because they’re so flattering and in so many classic silhouettes but updated styles/colors. Here are some of my faves!