wedding wednesday

bridesmaids: women a bride chooses to stand by her at her wedding. a bridesmaid not only supports the bride, but also the marriage that the bride is about to enter into. [my own definition]

i've been in wedding planning limbo for a little while, so i've been trying to get stuff together for my bridesmaid's gifts.

i can't tell you how many times i have googled "bridesmaids gifts," "gifts for bridesmaids," "unique bridesmaids gifts," and every time i'm directed to a cheesy site that sells heart-shaped measuring cups or cheap wax candles in the shape of autumn leaves.

but one day, believe it or not, i actually found a cool bridesmaids gift guide.

definitely worth checking out!

stocking stuffers: for pets

hello. my name is alaina, and i make a stocking for my dog every year..

here are some fun ideas for your pet's stocking:

you can bet lilly will be getting this kick-ass stache dog toy this year!

great for both dogs and cats, this dart cat & dog toy will keep your pet entertained for hours! what animal doesn't love lasers, anyway??

bubbles will be everywhere if your cat gets these kitty bubbles in her stocking!

if your dog goes hiking or running, these pet tops are a necessity!

petsmart is a great place to go for stocking treats. they have these great packs for so cheap!

if your dog likes dress up, you obviously need this!

you're obviously into your pet if you're making him or her a stocking - so why not a custom pet portrait phone case for yourself?

a design-minded kitten is sure to love these merimice felt toys!

if the only kind of pets you can handle live in a small bowl on your bedside table, consider this betta bed leaf hammock. we have one for violet, and no joke, she actually lounges on it!

not necessarily stocking-sized i guess, but this kittens and puppies calendar will brighten up each one of your days in 2012!

alaina

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stocking stuffers: for kids

even though most kids breeze through their stockings to get to that huge box with their name on it under the tree, putting together stockings for little ones is tons of fun!

if your kid plays on your ipad, you need this icolor stylus! they'll get a kick out of "drawing" on your expensive piece of technology!

bumps and bruises are usually no fun, but that's because your child didn't have these awesome mad libs bandages!

did you know that most little boys love leggos? this darth vader led key chain is definitely going to be inside my brother's stocking this year!

one thing you can never go wrong with is a target gift card for the kiddos. it's even better if it's for a kid who isn't your own, so you're not the one waiting 2 hours in the toy aisle for them to make up their mind about what to buy..

unleash any kid's artistic side with this decorate your own rubber duck kit! and it's a gift that keep on giving since they can use it over and over during bath time.

another fun art-related stocking gift is this 3d drawing pad!

i might even request this for my own stocking - how cute would this misfit elephant plushie be poking out of a little one's christmas sock?

if you're shopping for a teeny tiny one this christmas, be sure to pick up a super-soft blankie from angel dear! i've felt these in person and i am going to request they make an adult-sized one for myself!

for the kid that has everything, throw in a fun sweater or two! target has super cute kid's clothes - at great prices to boot!

if you've got a jokester on your hands, you can't pass up this bag of jokes from spitfire girl! not quite your thing? they also have bags of pirates, a good girl bag, and the always fun mystery grab bag - check them out here!

alaina

come back next friday for stocking stuffer ideas for the other kinds of kids: pets!
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stocking stuffers: for her

my guy always has a tiny bit of trouble when it comes to my stocking (even though i think it should be ridiculously simple), so here are some fun things for a lady's christmas sock:

sweets are always welcome in a woman's stocking. try something gourmet like these french lavender honey vanilla sea salt butter caramels or another delectible treat from this etsy shop!

what's your lady's favorite activity? shopping, trust me! get her a gift card to her favorite clothing store. mine happens to be forever 21 (get your gift card online or visit your local f21 store)!

it wouldn't be christmas if you didn't buy your lady some jewelry. score some extra points by getting an initial pendant!

i'm really hoping i find one of these in my stocking! your love can leave you sweet love notes with this read my lips mirror marker!

sephora has tons of great little gift sets for any makeup-lover. even if your girl doesn't pile on the war paint, this winter wonder hands lotion set from bliss makes a great stocking stuffer! and at $11, it won't break your bank!

get your girl a cute little jewelry box to put her favorite pieces in!

quality candles are usually pretty safe. but for extra points, get one in her favorite scent!

a bottle of fun nail polish is a great stocking gift - she can wear a sparkly shade like zoya's trixie on new year's! plus, zoya offers a free gift with purchase starting at orders over $30 - score!

hint for randy: i've been wanting one of these holly gonightly sleep masks for a while now! perfect for the woman who cherishes her beauty rest or the audrey hepburn aficionado.

in the midst of winter weather, gloves are a great addition to any woman's stocking. and hint hint, get these cute texting gloves so she can still use her touch-screen phone while wearing them!


like what you saw? come back next friday for stocking stuffer ideas for kids!
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alaina

stocking stuffers: for him

stockings are one of my favorite parts of christmas, and i love putting them together for other people just as much as i love opening my own!

there are tons of fun things you can fill your man's stocking with..

check out this pro thumb wrestling ring from perpetual kid! it's sure to bring out your man's competitive side!

for those of us who actually remember the old-school mario brothers video games, these nintendo super star candies are tons of fun!

also cute + fun is this lump of coal soap if your boy's been naughty!

you guy will love finding a tough-guy movie in his stocking. now, i never saw source code, but i do know that jake gyllenhaal is nice to look at.. (always check amazon - they have great prices on dvds!)

guys always like to think they know it all. test their trivia knowledge with this cash cab box calendar!

a flask is always a nice thing for a guy to find in his stocking!

this snow in a can is especially fun if you live some place that doesn't snow - like good 'ol southern california!

if the man in your life enjoys sports, get him a small accessory he's sure to love! my guy is into golf, so he'll be finding some golf balls in his stocking this year. if baseball's more his thing, get him a new batting glove..

i'll be honest, this one is really for the ladies - for those nights when the "headaches" hit or we just don't plain feel like it, IOU sex coupons.

finally, would it really be a stocking without some new underpants inside??


come back next friday for stocking stuffers for her!

alaina

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