Valentine's Day Gift Guide, for Her

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Her

I’ve got some great gift ideas for her for Valentine’s Day! I own of these items myself, which is why I’m giving them my stamp of approval! There is something for everyone here, in a variety of price points. Whether it’s your BFF, mom, a college student, or another special gal in your life…I’ve got you covered! Send it to your boyfriend or hubby if you think he needs some ideas!!

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1 ] BLISS & BAKER CRISPIES BOX - YUM! How good do these rice crispies look! If you want to gift something sweet other than chocolate, these would be a fun replacement!

2 ] BAREFOOT DREAMS RIBBED ROBE - Barefoot Dreams robes (and blankets) are pretty much as soft and cozy as they come. I love that this robe is thin, has pockets, and is a great length. Perfect for wearing year round! Comes in 3 colors, but I love the blush pink!

3 ] SERENE HOUSE DIFFUSER - I love this diffuser! I got it for Christmas a year ago and aside from my Young Living Aria diffuser, this is my favorite! It’s so pretty on or off! While it’s on I have it set on the warm white glow, but it has other colors too!

4 ] FARMGIRL FLOWERS - These are by far my favorite flowers to get on Valentine’s Day (or any time of year)!! I love how unique the bouquets are. I’m tend not to love the standard bouquets of flowers from big online flower retailers, etc. Farmgirl flowers has many different choices of bouquets, as well as add-on gifts such as chocolates, spa gift sets, etc. to go with the flowers. This would be my #1 recommendation if you want a more traditional gift, but more thoughtful!

5 ] NECKLACE FROM MADE BY MARY, BIRTH FLOWER COLLECTION - How beautiful are these necklaces! Today is the last day to order for shipping by Valentine’s Day, however I wouldn’t be mad if I got this a little late! :) You can choose their birth month flower, or their favorite flower, for the necklace! She has a lot of other great jewelry items too!

6 ] CORKCICLE TUMBLER - The color block pattern on this coffee mug is so cute!! Perfect for Valentine’s Day and great for all spring and summer!

7 ] DARLING EASY EYE PALETTE BY CHARLOTTE TILBURY - These are the perfect eyeshadow shades for Valentine’s Day! I gifted this to myself so I can wear it all Valentine’s week (and throughout spring)!

8 ] BAREFOOT DREAMS THROW BLANKET - This blanket is a bit of a splurge, but it’s sooooo soft and cozy! It’s a large blanket that would be great to snuggle up under on the couch and watch a movie!

9 ] THE SILL, PLANTS - This is my favorite retailer to gift plants! I love that they have different categories, so I can choose pet friendly plants for my friends and family with pets, or search for low light or bright light conditions! They have a wide range of plant types, pots, and sizes of plants!

An Exciting Life Update!

We’re expecting!! Baby Reis coming June 2020!

I’ve already announced our pregnancy to family, friends, and social media, however I wanted to make sure it held a place on my blog, too! We are BEYOND excited to welcome this new bundle of joy in just a few months! I am currently 22 weeks along, so we are over halfway there! There will be more posts to come on pregnancy and baby’s gender (!!!), but for today I will just leave you with our gorgeous images taken by Laura Ivanova while we were in Hawaii this November/December.

New Website Design!

My website got an update and I’m loving the new look and feel. I am still updating areas of my website here and there, the majority being to the homepage, blog, and wellness page! The decision for my redesign came with wanting to expand what I provide on my website. I want it to be a place for photography clients to come and view my work and get more information, but I’d also like it to be a resource for people to find inspiration and ideas for wellness/clean living, travel, and other areas in life. I hope you like the updated look!

Holiday Gift Guide: What's On My List!

Here is what’s on MY Christmas list this year!

Almost (if not all) items should qualify for shipping in time for Christmas, order online and pick up in store, OR can be shopped for in store for anyone doing last minute shopping like me!

1. Round Wood and Wire Tray - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia (Target) - Really wanting this gorgeous tray to corral some items on my counter to make it look a little more tidy!

2. Stila - With Flying Colors Mini Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick Set (Sephora) - Love Stila products! I’ve heard so many great reviews on these and the set comes with great winter colors! Definitely want to try!

3. SodaStream Starter Kit (Target) - I’d love to try out the SodaStream for sparkling water anytime and to mix with lime/lemon juice, essential oils, etc. The blush pink color is really pretty, but the white color is nice to blend in a little more in the kitchen.

4. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Bloom (Sephora) - I have the Rosé and Petal colors, but want a color for something for winter. Very hydrating and give some color without being too intense -very needed for a typical dry winter day!

5. Brim 8-Cup Pour-Over Coffee Maker (William Sonoma) - I have been looking for a new coffee maker forever (mine is literally spilling all over he place) and I really love pour-over coffee. This coffee maker has great reviews, sleek design, easy to use, and 20% off! Probably at the top of my list!

6. Supernova Electric Aromatherapy Diffuser - A gorgeous diffuser I’d love to have on my kitchen counter! Another item at the top of my list! It has timer options and automatic shut off.

7. Nespresso Aeroccino 4 Milk Frother (William Sonoma) - I use to have the William Sonoma version of a milk brother, but a piece on it broke and it wasn’t able to be fixed, so I want to try the Nespresso version this time. I’ve been missing having a frother for my Nespresso lattes!

8. Medium Leather Transport Tote (Madewell or Nordstrom) - I’ve been looking at this all year! I have a few larger summery/casual bags, but nothing that is more sophisticated and polished.

9. Homebody & Magnolia Table books (Target online or in store, or Amazon) - Homebody looks like a great design book and I’ve seen a few people share recipes from Magnolia Table that look so good!

10. Kayla Nord Wanderlust Globe (Anthropologie) - Super cute decor option for a travel lover like me! And really, I love almost any decor, accessory, or candle from Anthropologie!

11. Leather Charger Roll Up - Blush Pink w/Initials (Mark & Graham) - Super cute to throw in that Madewell Transport Tote for charger cords!

12. Electric Bottle Opener (Amazon) - I’ve seen these around and after watching my friends use them over the past year I definitely need one of these! So easy to open stubborn wine bottles! This one has great reviews!

Holiday Gift Guide: Young Living

The Young Living black Friday sale goes live today at 9AM CST! Many of the oils (50 top user favorites) and most diffusers are on sale! Young Living products very rarely go on sale, so this is definitely the time to stock up!

See below the gift guide for a little more information on where and how to order products! “Enroller” and “Sponsor” ID are 15597076 - check below for more instructions!! :)

I put together a list of my favorite diffusers, along with oils and products I order again and again!

*ON SALE!

1. Starter Kit: The starter kit is a MUST HAVE! It’s the very best option to introduce you to the world of essential oils and clean living that helps support your body. It includes so many of the essential oils you’ll use regularly, a choice between two diffusers (or upgrade to the Aria for a significant discount), along with a couple packets of Ningxia to try (fantastic antioxidant + immune support), and a packet of Thieves to make your own household cleaner! Once you get the starter kit and sign up as a member, it allows you to get 24% discount on all Young Living products! It also allows you to sell Young Living, if you would like - but you don’t have to! Once you start using the products and see how they support your daily life, you may decide you want to share with your family and friends!

   DIFFUSERS:

2. *Aria Diffuser: This is my favorite diffuser! I upgraded to this diffuser when I purchased my starter kit (since it was the most affordable way to get it at the time). I have this in my living room where I see it daily and with this sale I’m totally purchasing another one to go in my office with this sale! It has LED light settings, timer options, a speaker that plays soothing music or hook up your own device, and a remote.

3. Orb Diffuser: I love this mini diffuser! It has a USB port so can go in an office or in the car! The oils use a cotton reed to soak up the oils and diffuse, so it won’t easily spill.

4. *Rainstone Diffuser: ON SALE! Great diffuser for a boy’s room or if you have a lot of black/white decor. 5 time settings, five soft LED light settings, and a remote.

5. *Desert Mist Diffuser: ON SALE! This is one of the diffuser options that comes with the Starter Kit. Lots of color options and run time. Looks great and blends in with other decor.

6. *Lantern Diffuser: ON SALE! Made of metal and glass, offers long run times, multiple diffusion settings, and 11 LED colored light options. Very cute for a girls room or porch/sunroom!

   OILS

7. *Christmas Spirit: MUST HAVE all the way through until Christmas (or even all winter)!

8. Nutmeg: My favorite to combine with Northern Lights Black Spruce and *Orange for a yummy fall/winter scent! *Clove

9. Northern Lights Black Spruce: (combine as above, or even all by itself)! Great oil to add to a winter blend.

10. Neroli: I combine this with Jade Lemon for a fantastic summery scent! It’s not super seasonal though, I just used this combo last week! Definitely my top 5 rotation! *Bergamot and *Sacred Sandalwood are also great to mix for an anytime scent.

11. Jade Lemon: Such a great blend with so many oils! This isn’t quite as lemony as the plain scent, which is why I like this one better for diffusing. You could also use regular *Lemon, but I prefer that for cleaning!

12. *Rose: This is the perfect time to buy this more expensive oil since it’s on super sale! I really want to play around with this oil and make my own perfume! I’m planning on combining with Neroli, but I need to find another couple oils I like with it!

13. *Cedarwood: I combine this with lavender every night before/during sleep!

14. *Lavender: Staple oil!! This comes in a starter kit, but I’ve purchased many, many times since! I use this in my nightly blend, but it has so many great uses including calming the mind and skin! It even can help calm pets in stressful situations when diffused or held up to their nose briefly! Definitely a must-have and a great time to stock up!

15. Thieves Hand Purifier: Great alternative to anti-bacterial sanitizer! Leaves hands clean and soft. I have this in all my bags, car, etc.

16. Thieves Foaming Hand Soap: I love this foaming hand soap. Leaves my hands soft and is a little immune boost at the same time.

17. *Thieves: Another oil that comes in the starter kit and another must-have oil you’ll purchase again and again! Great to diffuse this time of year to help keep colds away or lessen the length of time and symptoms since it is a natural immune defender!

18. Thieves Automatic Dishwashing Powder: I just started using this dishwasher powder about a month ago. I haven’t had any issues with dishes coming clean and love that there isn’t any harmful chemicals washing my dishes!

19. Thieves Household Cleaner: I use this everywhere around my house instead of any other cleaners. Can be combined with water as a kitchen counter (etc.) spray, or different dilutions and mixes to take care of everything from the windows to a shower/toilet scrub!! Works wonders, all natural, and immune defense all together!

20. Thieves Laundry Soap: Especially great for sensitive skin. Works wonders on stains and keeping whites white, a little goes a long way, and if you have a baby you can wash all the clothes together - no need for a separate detergent!

21. Thieves Dish Soap: Bonus! Forgot to include this in the photos! I use this on all the dishes I hand wash and don’t have to worry about any chemicals soaking into my hands while washing (or possible soap residue left on the glass).

22. Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak: Bonus 2! I use this fruit and veggie soak on all my produce to make sure all the dirt, etc. is completely gone! It’s really gross how much comes off! :P

If you’d like to get involved with oils (buying for yourself or selling), it’s best to sign up as a member and purchase the starter kit. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SELL OILS OR PURCHASE MONTHLY OILS AS A MEMBER! Being a member just means you are getting a starter kit for more than 50% off (!!) & will get 24% off retail prices on every oil, forever (totally worth it)! To sign up, ORDER HERE and make sure the number 15597076 appears in both the “Enroller” and “Sponsor ID” fields and choose wholesale member. There is more information on why I chose Young Living here.

If you have any questions about the membership or how to purchase items, please feel free to contact me via email (sabrinareisphotography@gmail.com) or the contact form, comment below, or DM me on Instagram!