Just like that, November is here. Halloween is behind us, and the calendar will skip right over Thanksgiving and bounce into the Winter Holiday Season! The Holiday season is for spending time with family and sharing gifts that show your love. Gifts might be under the tree, by the menorah, or in a stocking. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza… Whichever you celebrate, you’re going to need gifts!
Shopping is hard. Shopping for the holidays is harder! Whether it is for budget reasons, time management, or just the ability to decide, shopping for the holidays is an added stress we just don’t need. The secret is to start early, make a list, and stick to it! And, of course, letting someone else do the leg work and develop an easy to follow gift guide.
In my family, we follow two simple rules.
Holiday Shopping Gift Guideline #1:
Something to wear,
something to read,
something they want,
and something they need.
We also celebrate Hanukkah, which is eight separate gifts. I’ll be releasing my Hannukah Shopping Guide (for Non-Jewish Mamas) shortly, so hang tight for that.
In the meantime, just scroll and click, and let your shopping be simple. I’ve got some ideas for you!
Stuff a Stocking
The Holiday Gift Guide starts with a mystery DotDotSmile legging sale. Take the stress out of choosing a dress weeks in advance, finding matching leggings, wrapping, and hiding until it’s time to pull out the tree. Choose a stocking (or let me pick!) and I will stuff it for you. Easy peasy!
Stuff a Stocking is great for a grab and go gift option. Take the thinking out of gifts for you neighbor’s daughter, a student, or your child’s friend. Don’t stress over choosing patterns and styles, leave it to their parents! Does your daughter have a gift exchange at her Scout meeting or youth group? Bring a Stocking! White Elephant at her after school program? Bring a Stocking! This campaign is perfect for everyone.
Each Stocking contains a pair of DotDotSmile Leggings, and a SymonSaysSmile gift certificate for $10. There will also be some small toys or candy.
1. Choose a Stocking
The hardest part of the process is deciding which stocking to choose. I hand selected some of my favorite, cute holiday stockings (both Christmas themed and generic winter holiday) to choose. Each stocking is 17 inches long, and made from a soft felt. Some stockings even have glitter details!
2. Drop a Size
DotDotSmile leggings are made from a double brushed super soft cotton, and have an elastic waistband. They are true to size, however many boy moms choose to go up for a less fitted look. There are solids and prints available, but I will do the thinking and pick a paid. You just tell me the size (unless you specifically request a more “boy” pattern).
3. Sip Some Cider
You’re done! I’ll package them up and send them out. You can sit back, put your feet up and sip on some cider. Whiskey optional, but you deserve it.
Ready to order? Start HERE!