I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned how much I love the holidays.

I LOVE THE HOLIDAYS.

The failure to mention said love probably has something to do with the fact that booshy didn’t exist last year around say….now.  The word, booshy, hadn’t even slipped out of my mouth yet. My brain conjured up the word around Christmas last year. Tim and I were searching for Christmas cards and he showed me one that I thought was absolutely repelling, so I called it “booshy.”

And then…well, here we are.

Since I’m pretty sure I *do* exist now, I wanted to show you all the things I’m not getting this year, but wish I was.

Well, that’s not entirely true. I wouldn’t only give you gift ideas that I had never actually tested on myself first to make sure they don’t cause sporadic rashes or completely fall apart without you even touching them.

I happen to own…and absolutely love the following…(I mean, how I could I not let you in on their awesomeness? You’re so welcome)

#3: Heavenly Gingerlily Bath & Shower by Molton Brown (the most amazing smelling shower gel on the planet)

#4: n.a.p socks (if you don’t have these, you should. I wear them every.single.day)

#6: Sex and the City: The Complete Series (because sometimes, we all need one of these marathons)

#8: Coach Initial Keychain (This little gem makes your keys look completely stylish without that “tacky” feel)

#10: Food Network Kitchens Cookbook (The best pad thai recipe ever. Plus, I suck at creating my own recipes)

So, let me rephrase: Here are some kick ass gifts for those special women in your life.

Even for that one who is all, “Did you put the gift receipt in here?…Cause I don’t see it.”

Or for your retail therapy.

1. Horseshoe Pendant $26.00

2. Wall Gallery Picture Frames $89.95

3. Heavenly Gingerlily Bath & Shower by Molton Brown $28.00

4. n.a.p socks $20.00 for 3 pairs

5. Recycled Juice Container – Zipper Woven Coin Purse $14.95

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6. Sex and the City: The Complete Series $119.99

7. The Girls’ Book of Wisdom: Empowering, Inspirational Quotes from over 400 Fabulous Females Catherine Dee, Ali Douglas $11.88

8. Coach Initial Keychain $25.00

9. Sassy Luggage Tags $10.00

10. Food Network Kitchens Cookbook $13.57

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I love pretend shopping…and I’ve assigned Tim the task of picking out awesome gifts guys. If you left me to selecting man gifts on my own? Tim would end up with lots of tools, probably…like a hammer and maybe a can of paint. Throw in a fish tie and we’re set.

And….that is exactly why Tim will guide me to the things your man (man on the side, crazy uncle…whomever…) will actually appreciate, instead of chucking your gift into the back of the closet, only to be seen on special occasions when it is required to make an appearance.