For over 10 years, I have been putting out a gift guide filled mostly with toys and gift ideas for children. However, this year, as I am shifting my brand, I decided I wanted to switch up the 2023 gift guide! This year, I want to share some of my favorite finds from beauty, fashion, healthy living, kids, and home! While a few of these are major brands I love and have worked with in the past, most of the brands featured are small companies that I absolutely love and hope you will too!
Beauty/Fashion
Baptiste Beauty
I stumbled upon Baptiste Beauty on Instagram about a year and a half ago and fell in love! Their lip colors last, and their eye colors are nothing short of amazing! Currently, I own pretty much every lip color and eye color palette on their website. If you want to know the scoop for sales be sure to follow them on Instagram!
The Curve Vault
The Curve Vault strives to bring timeless pieces and fabulous fashions for each season with a holiday collection that keeps growing weekly! I met Natika, the owner of The Curve Vault over 4 years ago at the Vintage Ohio Wine Festival. Items from her store have been a closet staple ever since. I find some of the most unique, on-trend, and edgy fashion at her store in Cleveland and online! Plus, she is just an amazing human! To see the most current looks or see what’s on sale, check her out on Instagram!
Hanna Nikole
If you like eclectic style, you will absolutely love Hanna Nikole! Last year, I got the opportunity to work with them and have been obsessed ever since! Hanna Nikole focuses mostly on plus sizes, and carries everything from glam to cozy! They run true to size, so I never have issues ordering online! Plus, if you need a look super quick, their styles ship with Amazon Prime! Check out all their new looks on Instagram! Also save 30% when you use code: “bearhavenmama30” on their website: https://www.hannanikole.com
Love Thy Curves
If you love to thrift, you will adore Love Thy Curves! Love Thy Curves comes straight out of Boardman, OH and carries sizes L on up! I consign there on the regular, and I put the money I make right back into the shop! Nicci works hard to make sure the place is inclusive and always on trend. Nicci also helped make sure I looked cute when I was pregnant during 2020 by helping pick out most of my wardrobe for me because I couldn’t make it into the store. Love thy Curves carries a variety of brands, including authentic designer brands. (Read she helps me stay bougie on the cheap). While the shop is local to me, she maintains an online store as well with lots of cute pieces!
Nevaeh Grace Boutique
When I see places making a conscious effort to be size-inclusive, I get really excited! Nevaeh Grace Boutique does just that! Plus, owner Alisha carries cute children’s clothing too! The pieces I have bought over the past year always gets compliments and a “Where did you get that?”
Nevaeh Grace Boutique is Ohio-based and will be adding a brick and mortar storefront soon, which I can’t wait to check out! I love following this boutique on Instagram because I get to see what is new on the regular! Save 10% on your purchase with code “momblogger”
Three Coastal Babies
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I am totally OBSESSED with my friend Pam’s (from @highheelshighchairs) bamboo clothing business! I never tried Bamboo clothing until Three Coastal Babies, and now my 3 -year old Pistachio lives in his bamboo rompers and 2 pieces. She also carries adult loungewear up to a 2X. It is so stretchy and comfortable that I want to live in them. For reference, I wear an XL in the loungewear and wear a 16W.
My little one likes to wear his Three Coastal Babies clothing with sweaters or overalls currently. So needless to say, we pretty much have one of every print! I also love how inclusive she works to be. The nutcracker print is proof of that! Save 15% on your purchase with code “LESAM15”
Kids Gifts
American Girl Dolls
Yes, I know they are a bit pricey. However, American Girl is timeless. Even I collect them. My daughter started collecting Wellie Wishers at age 3. Recently, we did the salon and birthday experience at the American Girl Doll store in Easton, and we had such a fun time there. She also spent the money she saved doing extra chores for months to buy Molly while we were there.
Penelope wanted to make sure American Girl made this year’s list. You can find them on the official American Girl website or on Amazon (which has free shipping for Prime members on several options).
Lovevery
Lovevery creates curated subscription boxes for babies and children up to age 4. These toys offer open-ended play, plus they come with guides to maximize fun and learning!
These toys are some of Pistachio’s favorite toys. In fact, my 9 -year old loves to play with some of them with him. These make great gifts because you can choose between just getting one box or doing a longer subscription. The toys are well-made Montessori toys, and offer hours of enjoyment!
Melissa and Doug Cardboard Blocks
While there are smaller kits than the one I linked, the bigger kit is better because your child will have more blocks in which to build
The Melissa and Doug Cardboard Blocks make the 2023 gift guide list because my younger two play with these literally every day! They are something my older two absolutely loved as well when they were little. These blocks have lasted THAT long! They are larger blocks, so getting the bigger set is great for building forts and child-size strongholds.
Osmo
Are you looking for educational games for your kids that they will actually enjoy? Then look no further than Osmo! We use Osmo for educational enrichment activities! Osmo works for IPhone, IPad, and Fire Tablets. Children learn art, geography, language arts, and math while having fun playing games!
This is 9-year old approved! She starts her homeschool day playing Osmo games! Be sure to check out their Amazon store for a great selection to get started!
Tonies Box
The Tonies Box happens to be one of my personal favorites! I got to test this back in 2020 when they first became available in the US. I remember being really excited about this toy and believing it would become a hit here after talking to one of the creators of the Tonies Box and hearing how passionate he was about this. Seeing Tonies everywhere now makes me super happy, and it is a toy that both of my younger kids now love.
The thing I love the most about Tonies is that it is screen-free. Your child uses the Tonies characters to listen to stories and songs. Plus your child can play with the characters as well! It’s really a fantastic concept! Tonies also makes a Creative-tonies figure that you can use to record up to 90 minutes of your own material. If you have family that live far from you, they could record stories for your child so that your child gets to listen to their voices even though they aren’t close by. You can find the Tonies Box and figures on Amazon or most retail chains!
Home and Healthy Living
Gosili
Gosili is quickly becoming our go-to for silicone cups and reusable straws for our family. They make a variety of reusable silicone cups for the whole family for travel. You can also get reusable straws and little cases for them for travel. We make use of our Gosili cups and straws for road trips, and my youngest uses his favorite cup every day for water. (The kid loves to stay hydrated). They are well-made, and I love that they are better for the environment too!
Kate Spade Planner
Wanna know how I stay organized as a WAHM and a homeschool mom? I use this Kate Spade planner! I religiously buy a new one every year and have since 2020. With this planner, I plan my days, my goals, and my entire months with this planner! There are spaces to write to-do lists and notes for each month. I can plan homeschool days and keep track of events. Plus, I map out my content for work using it as well. It has been a game changer for me. If you need help getting organized or know someone who does, I highly recommend this one!
Malacasa bakeware and dinnerware
Malacasa makes quality bakeware and dinnerware that my family loves to use! In fact, we utilized our bakeware for Thanksgiving this year for our casseroles and desserts. The baking dishes not only work well in our oven, but they look nice too for presentation.
Malacasa is a recent find for me. I started using them over the summer and gifted a set of bakeware to my husband, who is the chef in our family. After testing it out for holiday dinners and other occasions, I definitely feel it deserves a place in the 2023 gift guide. Their products are definitely one of my favorite finds!
Rosa P Fitness
Why am I adding a fitness trainer to my gift guide? Rosa P Fitness is more than just a fitness trainer or weightloss expert. She helps moms of all walks of life. I started working with Rosa almost 2 years ago. She hosted a few free programs, and I wanted to start building muscles again. I lost a lot of my muscle mass after dealing with health issues for several years. Because fitness is something I enjoy, I wanted to find a program that worked for my busy schedule. I also needed help figuring out healthy meals after being diagnosed with multiple food allergies. Whatever health or fitness journey you want to embark on, Rosa can help!
Right now, she is running a special for the holiday season:
Unlock your journey to a healthier you this holiday season! Busy moms, – a Rosa P Fitness exclusive deal offers a 20% discount on a personalized 3-month health, fitness, and nutrition coaching experience. Seize this opportunity to reclaim your well-being with a program tailored to fit your busy lifestyle. Limited spots are available, so contact Rosa via Instagram to get started. Coupon expires December 25!
That’s a Wrap!
If you need more gift ideas, be sure to check out my Influencer page. I add to it as I find deals and items I love. I hope you find my 2023 gift guide helpful! What are some of your favorite gift suggestions?
I really have to visit love thy curves, I’m going to be in office more and need to find more nice outfits and you always post the best stuff from them! ❤️
It is one of my favorite places to shop!
These are some great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
I am so checking out some of these items thanks for sharing.