Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

I’ve #neverbeenso excited for the holidays! I say that every year, but this year I MEAN IT!Festive decor, delicious treats, family time AND gift giving (and receiving isnt too bad either). I actually feel somewhat on top of my game this year, thanks a million to online shopping (is there any other way??).

There are so many gifts out there for everyone on your list and what’s even better, is there are a ton of affordable options!

Here’s a round up of some of the best gifts I’ve seen so far this season from secret santa stocking stuffers to that perfect gift for you know who. Most of these are under $50, but there’s one specialty I had to share because it’s on the top of my list!

Let’s get to it. {Priced in order from low to high}

I Slay Koozie | Alice and Wonder | $4
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Let’s Do This Notepad | Rifle Paper Co | $8
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide
Cocktails Glass | Alice and Wonder | $10
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

What’s Inside Pouch | South Moon Under | $15.95
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Herbivore Botanicals Calm Bath Salts | Brightside Boutique | $18
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Monday’s are Garbage Mug | The Daily Tay | $18
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Whiskey Ball Mold | Nordstrom | $19.95
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Wine Glass Set | WWLW | 2 for $24; 4 for $40
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Candle – Jac Vanek – $24
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Vacation Mode Top | The Daily Tay | $27
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Woven Scarf | Nordstrom | $29
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

So Very Thankful Clipboard | Darling Savage | $30
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

In The Company of Women | Anthropologie | $35
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Cheese Knives | Anthropologie | $36
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Champagne High Ball Set | Anthropologie | $48
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Adventure Army Jacket | Jac Vanek | $88
Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Stay tuned for more specific gift guides! I just couldn’t wait on these! Happy Shopping!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25 Last Minute Legit Gifts You Can Order Online Today And Receive By Christmas

So you still haven’t started Christmas shopping? And Christmas is in 3 more sleeps. Well, thanks to Amazon Prime (neverbeenso thankful!), you can shop today and no one has to know your dirty little secret! The below items and countless others are still available to purchase today and guaranteed to arrive by Christmas!  Here are my favorites:

diamond glasses use
Diamond Shaped Whiskey Glasses – 8oz (Set of Two)
– $29.99

zen page a day
Zen Page-a-Day 2016 Calendar
– $9.69

fujifilm camera
Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera (Pink)
 – $64.00

wineopener
Electric Wine Bottle Opener, Silver
 – $19.99

 

infuse
Infuse: Oil, Spirit, Water – $17.00

copper mugs
100% Copper Moscow Mule Mugs (Set of Four)
– $38.49

spiralizer
Spiralizer – $29.97
swell bottle
Swell Water Bottle – $39.95
throw blanket
Throw Fleece Blanket – $17.99
herb mincer
Fresh Herb Mincer – $14.23
fire pit
Fire Pit – $97.99
secret garden coloring book
Secret Garden Adult Coloring Book – $9.57
cool bar
Cool Bar – $85.99


cold brew coffee maker
Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker
– $35.50
hammock
Double Hammock – $35.73
how to split wood
How To Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster and Master Other Simple Pleasures – $18.34
yankee candle
Yankee Candle 22 oz – $27.99


turntable
Portable Turntable
 – $75.49
one line a day
One Line A Day: 5 Year Memory Book – $10
herschel
Herschel Supply Co. Little America Backpack – $85.84


1000 foods to eat before you die
1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die
– $17.30
roku 3
Roku 3 Streaming Media Player – $79.99
coffee mug holder
Wall Mounted Coffee Mug Rack – $44.99
day the crayons quit
The Day The Crayons Quit – $9.38
earth puzzle
3D Earth Puzzle Ball – $31.19

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SUPER Easy Holiday Truffles: Mint & Smores

These truffles are an instant crowd pleaser at any holiday get together. I’ve neverbeenso thrilled to create an easy recipe to bring to parties that can be made ahead and easily distributed. They’re also a super easy no-bake dessert. They do take a little time to chill in between batches, but you can do other things in the mean time, and look how darn pretty they are!! Each batch only uses 5-6 ingredients! You could just make one flavor, but I’m a lover of chocolate mint AND smores, so I opt to make both! And now with all the new oreo flavors, you can really be creative!

These super easy truffles are an instant crowd pleaser at any holiday party! You can really get creative with the flavors, but I opt for chocolate mint and smores!

Crush your cookies in a food processor, or get any of that holiday stress out and crush them yourself!

SUPER Easy Holiday Truffles: Mint & Smores

SUPER Easy Holiday Truffles: Mint & Smores

Either way, just make sure they are finely finely crushed as below.

SUPER Easy Holiday Truffles: Mint & Smores

SUPER Easy Holiday Truffles: Mint & Smores

Next, add your softened cream cheese. I mixed this all up using my hands, it’s A LOT easier than trying to combine using a spoon.  Ultimately, you want it combined like so.

SUPER Easy Holiday Truffles: Mint & Smores

Make sure to give the filling adequate time to chill (at least an hour), so that it’s easier to roll into uniform balls. Then start your rolling!

SUPER Easy Holiday Truffles: Mint & Smores

Let these chill for at least 2 hours or overnight, so that they don’t fall apart as you dip them in the melting chocolate. I found that using tools, like these from Wilton, make the truffle dipping process SO much easier!

I topped the smores truffles with crushed graham crackers and drizzled red and white chocolate over the mint truffles!

SUPER Easy Holiday Truffles: Mint & Smores

I’ve included both recipes below! Enjoy!

Smores Truffles

  • Servings: 36
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients
1 package Golden Oreos
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup Kraft Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits
1 (16 oz.) package milk chocolate Candiquik
½ cup graham cracker crumbs

Directions
1. Using a food processor, crush Oreos into crumbs.
2. Using hands, combine crushed cookies, cream cheese, and marshmallow bits in a medium bowl.
3. Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour to make easier for rolling.
4. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Refrigerate until firm.
6. Remove from refrigerator and dip balls into melted Candiquik.
7. Sprinkle immediately with graham cracker crumbs.

Chocolate Mint Truffles

  • Servings: 36
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients
1 package Mint Oreos
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional, but gives more mint flavor)
1 (16 oz.) package white chocolate Candiquik
1/2 package red candy melts (found at Michael’s)
1/2 package green candy melts
Plastic squeeze bottles or plastic bag for drizzling

Directions
1. Using a food processor, crush Oreos into crumbs.
2. Using hands, combine crushed cookies, cream cheese, and peppermint extract in a medium bowl.
3. Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour to make easier for rolling.
4. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Refrigerate until firm.
6. Remove from refrigerator and dip balls into melted Candiquik. Let cool.
7. Once hardened, melt green candy melts and drizzle over truffles. Let cool.
8. Follow the same process with red candy melts.