Here are some perfect Christmas presents on sale for Black Friday/Weekend — Cyber Monday for every one, and a nice orchid gift you can make yourself. I also want to show you the fun we are having in Palm Springs with family and more!
It’s Five Faves time with Cindy and Annie.
1. Decorated Orchid Plants As Gifts
Here’s a great gift. A double orchid “doctored up” for the holidays with moss and small white pinecones.
Here’s how…
2. Portable Wrapping Paper Organization
I’m excited about this inexpensive gift wrapping organizer as it allows me to move around the house to wrap presents. My office is where I normally wrap gifts but that will become a guest room at Christmas so I can easily move this to my bedroom (I like to sit on the floor to wrap presents).
You can buy the Wrapping Paper Organizer Storage here and all my gift wrapping essentials here including the brown paper boxes that I store and reuse every year.
3. Perfect Christmas Presents On Sale: Black Friday And Cyber Monday
It seems that Black Friday sales sometimes extend all weekend and Cyber Monday can start on Sunday. I’ve missed out in the past ð Here are some good ones…
- Kitchen-Aid Yummly Meat Thermometer Made for your oven, stovetop, grill, or smoker the Yummly Smart Thermometer monitors temperatures as your food cooks and tells you on your smart phone. A couple of the men in my family are getting this. 15% off
- Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance I love that this uses high end fragrances like the Anthro Volcano scent and Nest. I want this. 29% off $35
- Everything is 50% (Cyber Monday) off at Gap including this cute outfit for Louisa.
- Everything at Madewell is 50% off until the end of today (Sunday). I’ve been a fan of their white court shoes with cushy insoles.
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Case — My brother wants these. “AirPods Pro feature up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation, and now Adaptive Audio, which automatically tailors the noise control for you to provide the best listening experience across different environments.” So, if you start talking to someone, it lowers the volume. 24% off
- Medium Clear Cosmetic Case by Calpak…I have this with me on the trip. 20% off Black Friday sale ends tonight.
- J. Crew Cashmere Wool Poncho makes a great extra layer (I have two). 50% off!
4. Canva For Creative Personal Invitations And Printing
I have so much fun designing things on Canva like this invitation that I made for my sister-in-law’s party. I have a paid version but the free one is great too. I had a printed poster of this made too…it was easy, they do it for you.
5. 70’s Party…Costumes and Karaoke
Honestly, it’s been a rough year in our extended family with three deaths and some serious illnesses. So, this Thanksgiving we cut a little loose. You can watch the reel here.
I’m grateful for this gang.
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If you are new here, each Sunday I share my top five favorite things along with my friends, Cindy and Annie. It’s like our weekly “catch-up” phone call.
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Juliet says
MA! Your family is so fun, I’m glad you were able to cut loose over Thanksgiving. Laughter is very healing. I literally dropped everything and ran to the garage for moss to ‘doctor’ up my very good ð faux orchid. Brilliant! You have the best ideas. xo
cindy says
Oh you guys should be professional entertainers. You really know how to plan a party!
Dee says
Party looked like a good time and memories for everyone. Would you share how you care for the cashmere/wool poncho? I know the usual care for wool but sometimes there something new to learn. I too often find the holes left by the moth/larvae. Hate it.
Thanks
Mary Ann Pickett says
I hand wash and air dry the cashmere…and use cedar hangers and blocks in the closet…still find moth holes once in a while though.
Joan says
Thanks for the great Xmas gift suggestions â very helpful.
I really enjoyed seeing your brothers’ Retro birthday/Thanksgiving celebration. I wish my family was as fun-loving as yours!
Dani says
Thanks for another great pick from Madewell. I bought the sneakers and last week I bought some great boots that were also on sale. Love your posts!
Mary Ann Pickett says
Thanks so much! You will like the insoles of the sneakers.
Katherine says
What a fun 70 party, groovy to the max. Looks like you were having lots of fun.
Mary Ann Pickett says
HA…you should of heard the singing! Or maybe not.
Kim says
Mary Ann that looks like such a fun party. I would totally do that. I didnât know you had brothers! Great idea with the orchid! I love those Maxwell tennis shoes too.
xo
Mary Ann Pickett says
We had a great time, Kim.