12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 10 {Sugar Scrub}

Sugar scrub is a super easy, affordable homemade gift! Anyone can make/give this because it's so easy to make and most people already have the ingredients, so you don't even have to run to the store! Not only can you use sugar scrub on your hands and feet, but you can also use them on your lips and armpits. All you need is granulated sugar and an oil of your choice (I prefer vegetable oil). I usually start with 2 cups of sugar & then add the oil until I like the consistency. If you accidentally add too much oil, just add more sugar! Once you like the consistency, you can add any extract and food coloring you'd like. My favorite is to make an armpit-lightening scrub (I use scrubs on my armpits because I use Drysol & I just feel like it's good to exfoliate every now and then), where I use strawberry extract, a couple drops of red food coloring, and real lemon juice. It smells like strawberry lemonade & it ends up being a light pink color. For the holidays, I like to make make vanilla-scented or peppermint-scented sugar scrubs and add holiday sprinkles to the mixture! You can be as creative as you'd like! It only takes a few minutes to make & then you can put it in mason jars & tie a bow around it to make it the perfect gift. If you think the person you give it to is going to use it in the shower (most people do), make sure the lid is not metal (or it will rust). You can usually find a glass jar with a plastic lid at the $1 store or a drugstore.

12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 9 {Perfume/Cologne}

Perfume/cologne is a great gift idea because everyone wears perfume/cologne. For a more affordable option, I highly recommend the fragrances at Rue 21. Rue 21's fragrances cost $9.99, so they're very affordable. Other than that, I would recommend going to Macy's and picking whatever you think the person you're giving it to would like. Ed Hardy is my favorite line- I think their men's and women's fragrances smell great. Taylor Swift, Paris Hilton, and Britney Spears all have great fragrances for women. Perfume and cologne are gifts that are great for any budget because you have so many options price wise.

12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 8 {Sephora}

There have been a few things at Sephora I've seen & thought would be great gift ideas! I'm basically just going to show you the things on my list, just so you can have an idea. Sephora's website has [very large] gift guide on it as well.

$49.50 at Sephora. I've heard mixed reviews on this product & I know it's smaller than it seems it would be, but I still think it would make a great gift.

$52.00 at Sephora. Who doesn't have this on their list this year? The colors are absolutely gorgeous!

$22.00 at Sephora. The colors are absolutely perfect for the holiday season. I especially love the 2 on the right!

$50.00 at Sephora. Such a great deal (considering 1 costs $22.50)! If you have never tried any of the Fresh Sugars before, you HAVE to! They're amazing. They're super moisturizing & easy to wear.

$28.00 at Sephora

$20.00 at Sephora. I just purchased this & I'll probably have a review up sometime in January. As of right now, I actually really like it. They're not very long-lasting, but other than than I like it. Definitely worth $20.00. 

$28.00 at Sephora. I think this is a great gift idea because it comes with the scrub, the balm, and a gloss.

$25.00 at Sephora. This is at the top of my list this year. It looks like a beautiful holiday palette. Sorry the picture is so blurry!

 $32.00 at Sephora. I was given this as a gift and let me tell ya how great it is. I use the brushes daily and they're just great. & hey, a girl can never have too many brushes! This is great because it's travel size & super easy to travel with.

12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 7 {Homemade Mug}

Everyone uses mugs, especially during winter! I personally don't drink tea or coffee, but I would definitely use a mug like this for hot chocolate. This is an easy, budget-friendly gift that you can customize- way better than a store bought mug! Ingrid (missglamorazzi) shows you how to make your own mug in her DIY December Day 9 video! Enjoy.

12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 6 {Pampering Kit}

Who doesn't love a little pampering? I think a spa kit is a great gift idea because it doesn't need to cost a lot of money, but it can if you want it to! Everything listed is just an idea of something you can put in a spa kit, so totally optional!

1. Face Mask: I don't know about you, but I love me a good face mask! My favorite face masks are the Freeman Feeling Beautiful face masks from Ulta. They're only $3.99! You can also get sample sizes at Walmart for a $1 or $2.
   
2. Soap: This is a pretty broad category. If you're trying to keep it cheap, I recommend running to the drugstore & picking up a cheap bubble bath. My favorite holiday soaps are from Philosophy. I love so many of their holiday products. It's a bit of an obsession.

   

   Sweet Fallen Snow shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath, and body lotion $26.00 at philosophy.com 

   

   Home for the Holidays holiday scented shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths, and lip shines $42.00 at philosophy.com

   
   

   

   Have a Cherry Christmas white cherry shampoo, shower gel, & bubble bath $16.50 at philosophy.com

   
   

   

   The Cookie Exchange gift set $24.00 at philosophy.com

   
   

   

   Peppermint Stick shampoo, shower gel, & bubble bath $16.50 at philosophy.com

   
   

   

   Spiced Gingerbread Cookie shampoo, shower gel, & bubble bath $16.50 at philosophy.com

   
   

   

   Old Fashioned Eggnog shampoo, shower gel, & bubble bath $16.50 at philosophy.com

3. Fuzzy Socks: Who doesn't love fuzzy socks? I've seen a lot of super cute holiday fuzzy socks at Walmart, but I chose a 2 pack from Target for $5.10.
   
4. Lotion: You can either get a non-scented lotion for sensitive skin (I recommend Vanicream, Cetaphil, or Vaselin), or you can get a scented lotion. For scented lotions, please refer to my previous post :)
5. Nail Polish: I think nail polish is a fun addition to a spa kit! My favorite holiday colors are in the Mariah Carey Holiday Collection by OPI! Here are a few of my favorites from the collection-

   

   My Favorite Ornament

   
   

   

   In My Santa Suit

   
   

   

   Cute Little Vixen

   
   

   

   Visions of Love

   
   

   

   All Sparkley & Gold

6. Hair Mask: I recommend either the L'Oreal Total Repair 5 mask (click here for my review) or the Macadamia mask. You can either get the full size Macadamia or the sample size. I personally would get the L'Oreal one because you get more for your money, but they are both terrific & would be great for a spa kit!

   

   $33.00 at Ulta

   

   $4.00 at Ulta

   
   

   

   $5.97 at Walmart

7. Candle: I love candles and think they are perfect for a spa kit! I highly recommend any of these candles:

   

   $10.00 (large) $5.00 (small) at Target. This has been my favorite candle for a really long time. I've purchased 3 or 4 this year alone!

   
   

   

   $10.00 (large) $5.00 (small) at Target

   
   

   

   $20.00 at Bath & Body Works

   
   

   

   $20.00 (3 wick) $4.50 (mini) at Bath & Body Works

   
   

   

   $20.00 (3 wick) $4.50 (mini) at Bath & Body Works

   
   

   

   $20.00 (3 wick) $4.50 (mini) $12.50 (mason jar) at Bath & Body Works

Make it your own! You can throw some pajamas in there, maybe a loofah, an eye mask, hot chocolate mix- anything you'd like!

12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 5 {Lotion}

Lotion is probably one of the most cliche gift ideas ever, but that is because everyone uses lotion- especially in the winter! Warm & Cozy from the Pink line at Victoria's Secret is a great holiday scent! Bath and Body Works and Hempz Treats also have AMAZING holiday scents, and they make the perfect gift for anyone! If you've never heard of Hempz Treats, you're missing out! As far as I know, Hempz Treats is no longer an online website, but I have still been able to find their products on websites like Amazon and ebeautycity. I have also seen them in TJMaxx before for around $7 for the full size (8.5oz) and the small size (2.25 oz) for about $3! They're thicker, very moisturizing lotions. They smell exactly like what they say they smell like and they haven't irritated my sensitive skin before. They're amazing & I think it would be awesome to give someone a lotion from Hempz Treats because odds are they've never even heard of them before. 

Here are a few of my favorite holiday-scented lotions: 

$15 each or 2/$25 or 3/$30 at Victoria's Secret

$12.50 at Bath & Body Works

$12.50 at Bath & Body Works

$12.50 at Bath & Body Works

$25 on Amazon

$14.99 on ebeautycity.com

$14.99 on ebeautycity.com

$14.99 on ebeautycity.com

$14.99 on ebeautycity.com

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12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 4 {The Wood Connection}

The Wood Connection is an online shop that sells wood blocks, letters, shapes, etc. ready to be crafted! After you buy them all you have to do is paint them or decorate them however you'd like- you don't even have to sand them! I think this is a really fun gift idea! Their website is http://thewoodconnection.com/, in case you want to look at some of their products. Here are some of my favorites (after they've been decorated):

 

I highly recommend checking out The Wood Connection! It's an awesome shop! 

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12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 3 {DIY Makeup Brush Holders}

Ingrid (missglamorazzi) did a video for DIY December that was a makeup brush holder tutorial. She also did a similar tutorial in June 2012 that I like a little bit better. I actually made one of these to give to my mom for Christmas! My mom loves rose gold, so I copied Ingrid & did mine rose gold too :) I think this is an awesome gift idea for anyone who wears makeup! It cost me about $10 to make, so it is pretty affordable. Enjoy!