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My Favorite Things: Gift Guide

November 28, 2015 By Karen Cooper 2 Comments

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December is a big gift-giving time for us. We have Hanukkah and Christmas, and we also have four family birthdays!

Sawdust & Snow Personalized Hanukkah Gift Crates - thediybungalow.com

So anything I can do to make gift-giving easier is a good thing!

I'm making your gift-giving easier: My Favorite Things - Gift Guide - thediybungalow.com

Today, I’m sharing my favorite things to help you with your gift-giving this year! The links here contain affiliate links, which means that, if you click on them and/or buy something, I earn a little commission on the purchase. It costs you nothing, and it helps me fund the projects here at HQ. Thank you!

Prices listed are the ones posted by each retailer on November 28, 2015. Prices subject to change. Here are my favorite things gift guide:

Gifts Under $25

Coffee is an essential part of my life. I think these mugs are adorable, especially if you have a coffee addict lover in your life ($19.87):

 

Go Away Coffee Mug - My Favorite Things - thediybungalow.com

For colder drinks (or hot ones, actually), I love these Tervis tumblers ($21.99):
Tervis Duke Blue Devils Tumbler with Lid - My Favorite Things - thediybungalow.com

You can get them for most teams or with Minions or other characters and designs, too.

Cuddle up under this pretty and soft throw blanket ($20.99):

Surf Blue Chunky Chenille Throw - My Favorite Things - thediybungalow.com

From World Market

For easier clean-up when baking, I love these reusable silicone non-stick baking sheets ($15.27):

Silicone Nonstick Mats - My Favorite Things - thediybungalow.comWhile we’re baking, how cute are these beehive measuring cups ($12.99)?

Beehive Measuring Cups - My Favorite Things - thediybungalow.com
And these adorable and useful kitchen towels ($7.99):

Green Utensils Jacquard Kitchen Towel - My Favorite Things - thediybungalow.com
I love to paint, so I love getting new, fresh brushes in my stocking! Here are my favorite brushes ($19.97):

Purdy Paint Brushes - My Favorite Things - thediybungalow.com

And for small jobs or cutting-in, I love this little brush ($5.47):

Wooster Shortcut Brush - My Favorite Things - thediybungalow.com

This is such a handy light. It works with the batteries from the other RYOBI One+ Tools and is a great light when the power goes out or when you just need a little extra illumination ($20.97).
Clamp On, Hand Helds & Stand-Up: Ryobi Flashlights 18-Volt One+ LED Workshop Light (Tool Only) P780
Clamp On, Hand Helds & Stand-Up: Ryobi Flashlights 18-Volt One+ LED Workshop Light (Tool Only) P780

And for your desk (or the desk of a dog lover in your life!), I love this dog calendar from World Market ($22.49):

Dog Perpetual Calendar - My Favorite Things - thediybungalow.comGifts Under $50

The Rabbit Wine Tool – the easiest way to open a wine bottle ever ($42.88):
Rabbit Wine Tool Kit - My Favorite Things - thediybungalow.com

These boots have kept my feet warm and dry on many a cold and wet soccer morning ($40):

Sakroots faux-fleece-lined boots - My Favorite Things - thediybungalow.com

Photo from Sakroots.com – link to Amazon.com

My favorite tool: my RYOBI drill ($49 at Home Depot).
Drill/Drivers: Ryobi Drills One+ 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Starter Drill Kit P1810

Drill/Drivers: Ryobi Drills One+ 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Starter Drill Kit P1810

I use my drill all the time – it’s perfect for small jobs or building big projects. And it’s so easy to use and lightweight that even my eight-year-old can use it!

Splurges

I love flannel sheets! There’s nothing better on a winter night than snuggling into a bed with plaid flannel sheets ($99.95 – Queen Size).

Plow and Hearth Plaid Flannel Sheets - My Favorite Things - thediybungalow.com

I hope this has given you some great gift-giving ideas! What’s the best gift you’ve ever received? I’d love for you to share in the comments! Thanks!

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About Karen Cooper

Hi! I'm Karen. I call myself a “recovering lawyer” - I traded in my power suits for power tools and a life of DIY adventures. Join me for DIY, home decorating, repurposing and upcycling, and organizing projects and tips as I transform a 1929 Tudor bungalow into our home. I believe in merging old and new to make a house a home.

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Comments

  1. Barb says

    May 2, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    Do you still have the bumble bee measuring cups?

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      May 3, 2017 at 9:49 am

      World Market does still sell them. I don’t have them (I ended up getting different ones), but I know you can still get them online. Hope that helps!

      Reply

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