Few of My Favorite Things: Friends + Family

This week is back in full swing for sure. I am excited for another fun post today sharing my favorite things to spoil your dearest friends and family! 

April // Elise // Katie // Zelle

When I think of gifts for friends and family I always go toward indulgent items I know you typically would not purchase. Cue plush blankets, candles, soft pajamas and yummy fragrances. I adore advent calendars since they remind me of getting one every year to count down for Christmas. This one from Sephora really takes it up a notch! There is a sample and trinket for every day in December. I received the fragrance sampler last year for Christmas and loved it! I still have several samples that I take with me when I travel. The biggest plus was that you get a gift card for a full size bottle of fragrance! Jewelry is always another go to because you can never have enough baubles.

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Few of my Favorite Things: Stocking Stuffers

Today is another fun link up for sharing my favorite things! I love link-ups like these because as you will see below I truly need inspiration for the guys! My go to gift is baking treats for friends and coworkers. However, not everyone has a sweet tooth as big as mine so sometimes I get stuck! Today we are sharing our favorite stocking stuffers. Look forward to seeing everyone's ideas! 

April // Elise // Katie // Zelle

I just love stocking stuffers. It's the perfect excuse to purchase adorable mini sizes of your favorite products. Also, by purchasing the mini sizes you get to try luxury pieces without feeling bad about the price tag! Joe and I typically exchange stockings instead of giving multiple gifts. This has worked perfectly for us since we are the type that if we want something we budget for it and buy it. So when it comes to Christmas is is hard for us to come up with a lot of things we really need. The money we save goes toward trips, house items or into savings.

Stocking Stuffers for the Sweet Tooth

I just love candy around the holidays something about sharing treats with friends makes it more sweeter. 

Moose Munch

Chapel Hill Toffee

Stocking Stuffers for the Guys

Am I the only one that thinks guys are hard to buy for? Maybe it is just my guy. Well, my go to is Gift Cards. It is always the right size! Also socks because we seem to lose those constantly to the pup. I can't wait to check out others tips on what to buy for the guys. 

Stocking Stuffers for the Girls

I am pretty brand loyal when it comes to beauty products. My two favorites are Benefit and Philosophy. The sizes are perfect for when you want to try something new. I'd be thrilled to see these in my stocking this year! 

They're Real Mascara

Tinted Lip Balm

Philosophy Bubble Bath

Philosophy Lip Balm

Purity Face Wash

L'Occitane 

Glam Glow

Pearl Studs

Stocking Stuffers for the Pup 

Nylabones are Charile's favorite toys. They are the only brand that he does not destroy within hours. Seriously these things are golden! 

Nylabone

What is the best thing you have received in your stocking?

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Few of My Favorite Things: Christmas Wishlist

The countdown to Christmas has definitely begun and it is not even Thanksgiving yet! This is a magical time of year so I am okay with celebrating as long as possible. I have even talked Joe into putting up our Christmas tree this weekend. I'm already dreaming of putting up the tree and enjoying some spiked apple cider. Yum! 

April // Elise // Katie // Zelle

I am excited to be linking up for These Are a Few of My Favorite Things and share my ultimate Christmas wishlist. I always like to include in my lists things I would not typically buy for myself. Tht is why it is called a wishlist right? I love everything on this list and would be thrilled to find one of these pretties wrapped under the Christmas tree!

Boot socks // Sailor's Knot Stud Earring // Leather Scallop Strap Watch // Patagonia Pullover

 Quilted puffer vest // Jack Rogers Bootie // Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flats // Barbour Beadnell jacket 

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March Favorite Things

There are lots of exciting things happening at Sweet Carolina Belle this week. Keep a lookout for a giveaway celebrating over a 100 posts later this week. I will also be sharing long run motivation tips and thoughts.  a Today I sharing my favorite things for March with you for as part of a link up with Emily at Beauty and the Greek. 

One. Hunter Rain Boots. I don't know why I have been on the fence with buying a pair of rain boots for year. These boots have been put to use several times in less than a month. I love the sturdiness of the boots so it is easy to tuck your pants into the tall legs. I also love the grey color because it goes with everything!

Two. Yelp. I use the Yelp app all the time from looking up new restaurants to finding a new vet. People will also post pictures of the location and food. This is nice to have real life photos to compare to versus the produced photos on restaurant webpages.  I love to use it when traveling to get ideas of new restaurants as well.

Three. Hope in a Jar Foundation.  As y'all know by now I love Philosophy products. This foundation is no different. I jumped at the chance to try a free sample at Sephora and am in love. The foundation blends well & is lightweight while still having good pigmentation.

Four. Crystal Light pink lemonade. I love water flavors to spice up my 65oz of water I drink a day. I have cut out most of my soda and adult beverages due to marathon training. This flavor is so delicious and makes me forget about my sugary cravings.

Five. Loft skinny ponte pants.  I recently re-discovered ponte fabric and it has been my favorite for pants this winter. These skinny pants are super comfy  that it is almost like wearing pj bottoms. I am typically a skirt and dress girl so these pants are a huge win in my book.

Six. Cadbury Mini Eggs. I am a huge sucker for holiday themed candy. These little eggs are my favorite candy of the season. They are making a limited appearance in our house for baking and occasional snacking since I can't control myself around these delicious goodies.

Happy March y'all!
What are some of your favorite things this month?