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2020 Holiday Gift Guide: For Her, Him, & More!

November 25, 2020

Hi everyone and welcome to the holiday season! I wasn’t going to do gift guides this year with everything going on but I just love them so much. I thought why not put one big one together that’ll cover significant others, parents, friends and coworkers?! Let’s see what I was able to find…

Starting off with my “FOR HER” category, we’ve got some good ones this year!

1.Barefoot Dreams Robe (click here): This is the item that everyone wants but can’t justify buying for themselves which makes it the BEST gift idea! Everything Barefoot Dreams is amazing but a robe in their incredibly soft fabric would be to die for. $99 from Nordstrom

2.AirPods: Anyone can use these! Whether they work from home, like to work out, or are a podcast lover, these will definitely come in handy. $159 from Apple

3.Pura Fragrance Diffuser (click here): This is at the top of my list this year! I’m a HUGE candle lover but where we’re living right now, we can’t burn candles, so this is the perfect solution. You choose your scents (such as Volcano from capri BLUE a.k.a. the best scent in the world) and connect it to your phone so you can set custom scent schedules and turn it off when you aren’t home. Is there anything better?! $44 from Pura

4.Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment (click here): With quarantine this year, I think we’re all wearing less makeup on a day to day basis so gifting a product like this is awesome! It corrects redness and protects your skin from the sun so it’s a win-win for those days that you don’t want to put on any makeup for your Zoom calls! $52 from Sephora

5.Facial: I think we’re all struggling with a little bit of mask acne, “maskne” if you will, so the gift of a good facial is much appreciated these days. Whether it’s an at-home kit or a gift card to a nearby spa, this is an easy and perfect gift idea for the state the world is in right now!

Now, moving on to my “FOR HIM” category! Every year, this one is tricky for me. All the men in my life are very down-to-earth, “I don’t need anything” type of people so I try to start thinking of these ideas super early on in the year.

6.JBL CLIP3 Bluetooth Speaker (click here): This is for the outdoorsy man! This bluetooth speaker can clip onto just about anything – a backpack while hiking, a belt loop while biking, and so much more. It’s also waterproof so it’ll be okay if it gets splashed! $40 from Amazon

7.Beard Apron (click here): You’re probably thinking, “What?”, but trust me, this could be super useful! Luckily, my husband doesn’t make much of a mess when shaving but lots of people do – especially if they’re taking part in Movember and will have a ton of facial hair to shave off come the end of the month! This is a super cool bib that sticks to the mirror in the bathroom which allows for a quick cleanup afterwards. $20 from Amazon

8.Shoulder/Back Massager (click here): I have this and it’s incredible! Honestly, it’s worth double the price. It has arm straps so you can adjust the pressure to whatever you want it to be and it heats up – that’s the best part! By moving your arms, you can move it up and down your back and it’s the best thing ever. $50 from Amazon

9.An Away Suitcase (click here): Although leisure travel has been put on hold for a while, a lot of people still have fun trips planned for the future (like my husband and I’s honeymoon next Summer!) so maybe new suitcases are needed for more people than you think! $245 from Away

10.Graphic Image National Parks Book (click here): If your boyfriend, husband, or dad is someone who loves being outdoors and traveling, this is the perfect book for him! It has descriptions of each national park, travel tips, and other useful things to know like fees and dates that the parks are open/closed. $38 from Graphic Image

Last up are some ideas for your friends and coworkers!

11.Fuzzy Slippers (click here): Who wouldn’t want a new pair of slippers for the holidays? I got these slippers to wear while getting ready for my wedding and I haven’t stopped wearing them since! So snuggly and cozy and they have a sole so you can wear them even if you have to step outside for a second. $24 from Amazon

12.Etsy Illustration (click here): If someone you know is into having framed photos around the house, take one of their favorite ones and give it a little twist by having it redone in line illustration! It’s so cute and gives an old photo new life. $10 on Etsy

13.Magnolia Journal Subscription (click here): My mother-in-law got me a subscription for this magazine last year and it’s been the best gift! I love Chip and Joanna Gaines so getting their magazine every quarter has been awesome. It covers a ton of things – home, recipes, think pieces… it’s so good! $20 for 1 year

14.Homesick Candle (click here): With so many cancelled holiday plans this year, a candle with scents of your friend or coworkers’ home town would be so sweet! $34 from Homesick

15.Free People Pom Beanie (click here): I had to include this because it’s just so cute. I’m loving the knit, two-toned vibe! They’re saying we’re in for a cold winter so this hat will be perfect for the snow. $48 from Free People

That’s all for this year’s gift guide – I hope you got some good ideas for your family and friends! Although 2020 hasn’t been the year anyone expected, we can still try our best to enjoy the holiday season and have fun picking out gifts for those we love. Have a very merry holiday season!

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My New Years Resolutions

January 2, 2019

Disclosure: Ann Taylor LOFT provided free clothing for me to review.  However, all opinions stated here are my own.

Hi everyone, happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends and are ready to start the new year fresh. Last year, I did a post stating my goals for the year so I thought I’d do the same this time around… let’s get started!

Fashion: One of my goals this year is to have more fun with fashion! I used to put a lot of energy into the outfits I put together but in the last year, I’ve gotten really lazy with it. One store I’ve been absolutely loving lately is Ann Taylor LOFT. During the holiday season, I picked up so many adorable sweaters from their store in the Annapolis Harbor shopping center and I can’t wait to style them in different ways throughout the year!

Work: This time last year, I had just graduated from James Madison University and I hadn’t started working full-time yet. My goal for 2018 work-wise was just to begin my career and see if I’d chosen the right path. Luckily, I really feel like I did! This year, I’d like to continue growing within my industry and I can’t wait to see where I am this time next year!

Housing: I’ve officially been living on my own for one year! I was a bit apprehensive about living by myself for a few reasons but this past year has been really, really great and I’ve learned a lot. I’ll be staying put for a little while longer but I might have some changes coming in the summertime…

Travel: This one is the most exciting to think about! In 2019, I think I’d really love to go on another road trip. Over Memorial Day weekend last year, I did a road trip to Maine and it was incredible so I’d love to be able to do another one this year.

That’s all for today’s post! Please share your goals for 2019 in the comments – I’d love to hear them. Also, make sure to check out the after-Christmas sales going on right now at LOFT! I’ll have another new post up next Tuesday so don’t miss it!

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Holiday Travel Tips

December 18, 2018

Disclosure: Ann Taylor LOFT provided free clothing for me to review.  However, all opinions stated here are my own.

Hi cuties, welcome to another holiday post!  With Christmas only a week away, I wanted to share a few of my holiday travel tips.  Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or car, you’ll definitely want to keep these tips in mind!

My first tip is to dress COMFY.  Typically for the holidays, people travel a long way to be with friends and family so you’ll want to wear something that you can be comfortable in for the ride but that is also holiday get-together appropriate.  My favorite outfit for this is fun jeans and a festive sweater!  I picked both of these items up from Ann Taylor LOFT in the Annapolis Harbor shopping center last weekend and they’re so cute and so cozy.  Click here to check out all the adorable holiday attire at LOFT this season!

My second tip is to carefully choose your travel time.  Whether you’re hitting the road or booking flights, traveling during off-times will be best.  I know it’s hard to travel overnight or at times you wouldn’t normally, but you might save yourself a couple hours if you do.

The next tip is to make sure you pack your portable chargers.  You never know when you’re going to need them!  You could be stuck in stand-still traffic or on the runway at the airport for hours so it’ll definitely be nice to have that portable charger on hand if that does happen.

My fourth tip is to remember to relax.  It is Christmastime after all and you’re traveling to see your loved ones.  You’ll get there eventually so try to remember to take a breath and enjoy the ride!

That’s all for this week’s post, I hope you enjoyed!  Make sure you remember to click over to LOFT to see if you can find the perfect outfit for your holiday travel days this year.  Have a great week and I’ll see you next time!

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Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

December 11, 2018

Hey hey hey cuties, happy Tuesday!  We’re getting closer and closer to Christmas (woohoo!) so I thought I’d share some of the ideas I have for last minute gifts.  No matter how well I prepare, I feel like there’s always at least one gift I forget about each year so keep reading to see what I do when that happens!

My first idea is a gift set from Sephora or Ulta.  Sephora and Ulta always have the cutest little holiday sets that you can run in and grab super quickly.  Whether it’s a face mask set or new makeup brushes, whatever you pick out will be perfect for the makeup-loving gal in your life!

My next idea is anything from Amazon Prime.  Amazon Prime is amazing and is extremely convenient for a last-minute type of person.  As long as the item is eligible, you can order something and have it to your door the next day, which is super nice when you don’t have time to dash to the store.

Another idea is gift cards.  Gift cards are great and something everyone can use – especially if you get Visa gift cards or gas gift cards.  They’re also good because they can literally be picked up on the way to the holiday party you’re attending!

My next last minute gift idea is an experience!  Tickets to a show, concert, or sporting event are so easy to purchase online and you don’t even need to wrap them!  Quickly print them out and stick them in a Christmas card and you’re good to go!

My last gift idea is a cute one… board games!  This may not be the best gift idea for everyone but if you’re missing a gift for a family member, buying them a fun board game might be perfect because you can break it out at the family holiday party and have so much fun with everyone!

That’s all for this week’s post, I hope you enjoyed!  I have a few more holiday posts coming in the next few weeks so if you have anything you’d like to see, make sure to comment below.  Have a great week!

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Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

December 4, 2018

Hey hey hey cuties, welcome back to another holiday post here on Allison in Wonderland!  In past years, I’ve done holiday gift guides for him and for her but this year, I decided to take it a little further and create a stocking stuffer gift guide as well.  These gift ideas could work for guys or girls, friends or loved ones, so let’s get into it!

My first stocking stuffer gift idea is a cute t-shirt.  T-shirts are the best because they can be dressed up or down, worn to the gym or to work… they’re great and they can easily be rolled up and stuffed in a stocking!  The one I’ve been wearing non-stop is a comfy white tee that says American Honey from a company called For the Birds (click here).  For the Birds has lots of cute tee options but this one’s my fave!  It’s $32 and, if you use the code FTBINWONDERLAND15, you can get 15% off any of their tees!

My next gift idea is the HP Sprocket.  If you’ve never heard of the HP Sprocket, it’s a mini portable photo printer (click here).  It’s approximately the size of your palm and connects to your smartphone via bluetooth so you can print the photos on your phone on demand.  How cool!  I don’t have my own promo code for this item but if you use the code ZOELLA10, I believe you’ll get 10% off your order of the 2nd Edition HP Sprocket.

The third stocking stuffer gift idea is a watch.  Lately, I’ve been loving a company called MVMT.  They have watches and sunglasses (two of my favorite things!) and their products are so trendy!  I have the Solis watch (click here) and the Icon sunnies (click here) and I’ve been wearing both non-stop since they came in the mail.  Both of these items would be so great to throw in someone’s stocking!  If you’re interested in ordering, use the code ALLISANTMYER15 for $15 off anything on their site!

Another item that would be great for a stocking is a jade roller.  I just ordered a jade roller set from Amazon and it cost less than $10!  These are very popular this season and it sounds so relaxing to think about rolling your face and neck while sitting on the couch, watching your favorite film – especially around the holidays.

My last stocking stuffer gift idea is an Ember Ceramic Mug.  This mug is temperature controlled so you can keep your coffee or hot chocolate at just the right temperature all day long.  They have ones to use in your home or office but they also have travel mug options so they’ve got everyone covered (click here)!  I think this is one of my favorite gift ideas I’ve shared this season!

That’s all for today’s post, I hope you enjoyed!  Did you get any good ideas?  I know I’ll definitely be using some of these ideas for my friends and family this year.  I’ll be back next week with another holiday post so stay tuned to see what it is.  Have a great week!

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Holiday Gift Guide for: HER

November 20, 2018

Hey hey hey everyone, happy almost Thanksgiving!  I hope you have the best day on Thursday spent with friends and family.  Is anyone going Black Friday shopping?  I know I am!  Yesterday, I shared my holiday gift guide for HIM and today I’m sharing my holiday gift guide for HER just in time to catch those Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.  Keep reading to hear my gift ideas for the gal in your life!

The first idea I’m sharing is a planner and stationary set.  Each year in high school and college, I got a planner as a Christmas gift because you need a new planner for the new year!  I always loved picking it out and choosing the thing that was going to be my lifeline for the next 12 months.  This year, I’m loving the Lala Letter planners (click here).  They come in pink (my favorite), grey, and blue and are so simple and pretty!  And I was lucky enough to get a discount code to share!  If you use the code ALLISONINWONDERLAND15, you’ll get 15% percent off your order… how cool!

The next idea is jewelry.  I know, this is so not an original idea but it’s a pretty dang good one.  I’ve been loving simple, dainty pieces lately so Mejuri has been my fave.  You can pretty much choose anything on their site (click here) and the girl in your life will be obsessed with it.  They have super quick shipping and will probably be doing some type of holiday sale!

My third idea is a self-care bundle.  Head over to Target and grab a bunch of face masks, bath bombs, nail polish, maybe a few candles, and a loofa and you’re set.  Put it all in a cute basket with a sweet, personal note and you’re golden.  This will allow her to appreciate the gift time and time again because those products will last for a while!

My next gift idea is a home movie night.  This one is great for those who are on a tight budget!  One night close to Christmas, surprise your girlfriend by building a fort in the living room with all the blankets and pillows you have.  You could even hang up some string lights to make it extra special!  Build a fire in the fireplace, make some hot chocolate, and put on her favorite holiday movie.  This will be a night to remember!

The last idea is definitely a splurge but if you really want to go all out, get her the new iPhone!  I’m 100% guilty of being glued to my phone sometimes so if your girlfriend is the same way, get her the newest and most up-to-date version (click here) and she’ll be shocked!  Take a cute selfie of you both and set it as the background so when you give it to her, it’ll already feel like hers.

That wraps up my holiday gift guides for this year… did you like them?  Tell me in the comments if you have any other great gift ideas – I’d love to hear!  Be sure to check back next Tuesday for another post.  Have a great week!

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Holiday Gift Guide for: HIM

November 19, 2018

Hi everyone and welcome to my first holiday post of the Christmas season!  For the last few years, I’ve put out gift guides and this year is no different.  They’re always my favorite to post because they really get me in the spirit of Christmas!  As always, I’ve tried to include gifts ideas for all price ranges to accommodate for all the men in your life so let’s get into it!

My first idea is AirPods (click here).  These wireless earbuds are perfect for the tech lover in your life who is always on the go.  They’re currently priced at $159.00 but who knows, they could be a part of Apple’s holiday sales and become a lot cheaper!

The next idea is a customized Yeti (click here).  I got a Yeti tumbler this year and it’s absolutely incredible.  It keeps your drinks hot or cold, depending on what you put in it, and is perfect for the person who is either always at their desk working away or for someone who travels a lot in their car.  I take mine to work everyday and it’s so convenient.  They come in so many different colors and you can customize them by getting a monogram, icon, or your man’s favorite sports team logo imprinted.

My third idea is sunglasses.  I personally didn’t purchase my first pair of expensive sunglasses until last year because they’re not a necessity.  I never wanted to put out that kind of money on something that could so easily break or get lost… that why they make such a great gift idea!  If you don’t know the exact pair the person wants, a gift card is always great, too!  Then they can go pick out whatever pair they want!

The next idea (and my favorite idea) is to purchase train or plane tickets for a weekend getaway with your guy!  It doesn’t have to be somewhere far away but surprising your person with a few days to just spend with each other sounds so fun.  If my boyfriend was handing me a gift, I definitely wouldn’t expect to open up plane tickets, so it’ll be neat to see their reaction as well!

The last idea I have to share is a bundle of books.  I know this doesn’t sound too exciting but if the man in your life loves to read and relax and take time for himself, this might be just the gift.  Head to your nearest bookstore and choose his favorite category (fiction, non-fiction, self-help, etc.) and go to town.  He’ll love how much thought you put into choosing them for him!

That’s all for this year’s holiday gift guide for HIM.  My holiday gift guide for HER will be up tomorrow… just in time for Black Friday so don’t miss it!

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What I Got For Christmas // 2017

January 2, 2018

Hey everyone, happy Tuesday!  I hope you had a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year’s.  I absolutely adore the Christmas season and I’m so sad that it’s come to an end but I’m excited to get started with 2018!  I have a lot of fun things happening this year so get ready for some exciting blogs.  This week, I’m doing a “what I got for Christmas” type of post but I’m only going to share a few items so let’s get started!

This Christmas, I thankfully received a lot of clothing but my absolute favorite piece that I got was a fuzzy pullover quarter zip!  It’s called the Thread & Supply Wubby Fleece Pullover and you can click here to check it out.  Mine is from Nordstrom and it’s seriously the softest thing I’ve ever owned!  When I originally found it online, it came in two colors, Ivory and Charcoal, but I’ve also seen it in pink and red at other stores.  This is definitely gonna come in handy for those cold winter days!

Another one of my favorite things I got for Christmas was a dresser.  If you read my last couple blog posts, you would know that I graduated college recently so I’m actually moving into my own apartment!  I’m going to do a whole blog series on decorating my new space but here’s a little sneak peek as to what design style I’m going for.  The dresser I got is from West Elm and it’s called the Mid-Century 3 Drawer Dresser – click here for a link if you wanna check it out.  It’s typically around $600 or $700 but I got mine at the West Elm outlet in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and it was just under $300.  What a deal!  I’ve gotten a lot of wonderful deals on all the furniture I’ve purchased so far so check back in a couple weeks to see my moving blogs where I’ll include information on where and how I bought everything.

Those are the only items I’m going to share in this post because I really want to focus on the real meaning of Christmas which is spreading positivity and spending time with your friends and family to share the love of Jesus and to celebrate Him.  This year has been so incredible for me and I’m so thankful for that.  I can’t wait to see what 2018 brings and I wish the best to all of you as well!  I’ll see you next week for a 2018 themed post.  Have an awesome week!

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Holiday Gift Guide for: HER

December 5, 2017

Hello and welcome back to my second official gift guide of this year’s Christmas season!  For one of my posts over the past couple weeks, I posted my Holiday Gift Guide for: HIM so if you haven’t checked that out yet, head on over (click here) for some fun gift ideas for the man in your life.  Alright, let’s get started with this week’s post!

My first gift idea is a True Grit pullover sweatshirt.  The official name of the one I’m thinking of is the True Grit Unisex Frosty Tipped Pile 1/4 Zip and it’s the comfiest piece of clothing you could ever own!  Honestly, I’ve wanted one for years but it’s a little pricey and I never wanted to spend that much money on myself so it would be an amazing gift for anyone in your life.  My favorite color is Charcoal but the Putty and Brown colors are incredible too!  Plus, it’ll keep your girlfriend warm on all your wintertime dates!

The next gift idea is a Daniel Wellington watch.  This idea is perfect for the girl that’s about to enter the workforce.  With graduation getting closer and closer, I’ve been eyeing some more professional accessories and a nice watch is definitely on my list.  I currently have a brown Daniel Wellington watch but I’ve totally worn it out so I’m thinking it’d be nice to add a black one to my collection!  Let me know your favorite watch color in the comments down below.

My third gift idea is a bit different and it’s taking your girlfriend to dinner and a show.  Growing up, my family would always go to Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA around Christmastime and it was a blast!  I’ve been wanting to go back for a few years now and I think it would be such a great holiday date idea.  You can choose your restaurant of choice for dinner before the show and you’re set!

The next idea I have is a JBL Flip 4 bluetooth speaker.  My boyfriend and I purchased one of these about six months ago and it’s amazing!  The sound quality is incredible and it’s splash proof too.  We loved that aspect about it because it was awesome to be able to take it out to the pool this summer and it also comes in a ton of different colors so you can choose whichever one you like best!

My last gift idea for this post is a personalized ring.  For my boyfriend and I’s one year anniversary, he gave me a personalized, engraved ring and I wear it every single day.  It was such a thoughtful gift and it means so much to me!  Find out your girlfriend’s favorite jewelry type, whether it’s rings or necklaces or whatever, and head over to Etsy and find something super cool and unique!  She’ll love it.

That’s all my gift ideas for this post, I hope you found it helpful!  I’ll be back next week with another brand new post, but until then, follow me on Instagram (@allisantmyer) for updates as to what might be coming next on the blog.  Have a great week!

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Holiday Gift Guide for: HIM

November 28, 2017

photo courtesy of These Four Walls blog*

Hi cuties and welcome to my annual holiday gift guide series!  This is my second year putting out official gift guides and I can’t believe we’re already so close to the Christmas season.  This is the first post in a series of two – my Holiday Gift Guide for: HER will be posted in the coming weeks – and I’m so excited to share my ideas for all price ranges with you guys!  Let’s get into it.

My first idea is a nice pair of hiking boots.  I don’t know about your boyfriend, but my boyfriend LOVES to hike so this would be the perfect gift idea for someone who likes to spend a lot of time outdoors.  You can be really sneaky with this one and take a peek at his shoe size when he’s not looking to make sure they’ll fit.  He’ll love them and he’ll think of you every time he puts them on!

My second idea is a combo.  I think it’d be awesome to get your guy a leather iPhone case and wallet set.  For my boyfriend and I’s first Christmas together, I got him a personalized leather wallet and he still uses it today!  I bought it through Etsy so I was able to have the company engrave his initials on the front so that added an extra special touch.  I think the iPhone case would be a fun little gift as well because that’s something no one really thinks about.  My boyfriend has had the same iPhone case ever since he got his phone and it would be nice to give him an excuse to change it up!

My next idea is a classic one… cologne!  This is a great stocking stuffer idea, especially if you’re boyfriend is about to graduate college and start working a full-time job.  If you’re gonna start living and working in the adult world, you’ve gotta smell like one!  Make sure you pick out a scent that he would like though and not just one that you’re obsessed with.

The next idea I have is the coolest one in my opinion and it’s the Nintendo Switch!  This idea is perfect if the guy in your life is a gamer or into technology and it’s an activity you both can do together!  The Nintendo Switch is also great because you can play it anywhere because it doesn’t have to be hooked up to a TV to work.  There are a ton of games you can buy for it so if it’s in your budget, throw in a few games to go along with it!

My last gift idea is a super practical one and it’s a Hydro Flask.  Hydro Flasks are so cool because they keep your drink cold for hours and hours and ice lasts forever in them!  There are a ton of cute colors to choose from and you can get different sizes depending on the person’s lifestyle.  They aren’t terribly expensive either and are super durable so I’d say this is a great gift!

That’s all for this year’s Holiday Gift Guide for: HIM post.  Let me know in the comments which of those ideas was your favorite and if you plan on buying any of them!  In the next couple weeks, I’ll be coming out with my Holiday Gift Guide for: HER post and I have some really, really cute things in there so make sure you check back to get some great deals!  Have a good week!