Unboxing Surprise Sweets: Christmas

I recently gave in and finally purchased an Amazon Prime Surprise Sweets Dash Button and let me tell you...I'm hooked. This new series will be about what's inside my treat boxes I order, and how delicious each goodie tastes. The boxes are $18 each, but you get a $5 credit off your first box for ordering the Dash button. You get 4-5 treats that are handpicked from artisan shops across the country. To make sure I don't overdue it (which I could easily do), I am only going to order these boxes on special occasions i.e. holidays and my birthday. Stay tuned to see what treats I've unwrapped!

LOL I am super late as usual. Will I ever prepare these blog posts to publish within a reasonable time period? Probably not. Anyway, I'm actually SUPER bummed because I was notified by Amazon that they are discontinuing the Surprise Sweets Box! My waistline is thankful, but the rest of me is so sad. I thought this was a great idea to try new goodies, but I guess I'll just have to get a donut from Krispy Kreme like a normal 24 year-old girl.

Amazon Prime Surprise Sweets Unboxing: Christmas Box

For this box I splurged and spent $4 more to get two more treats (big spender, I know). Since it was Christmas I was happy that I could share these with my family if I didn't like them...see below for details!

Snappers Dark Chocolate Caramel Brownie Pretzel- These are great but I feel like after every bite I needed an emergency dentist trip. These were SO sticky that if I had fillings they probably would have been sucked out. Despite all that, the taste was delicious and I'm a sucker for anything that mixes salty and sweet. Retail value: $3.99

Kukuruza Gingerbread Cookie Popcorn- This was hands-down my favorite item in the box. Gingerbread is my number one holiday flavor, and with chunks of an actual cookie this popcorn did not disappoint. Imagine caramel corn but with a hint of spices. So. Good. Retail value: $4.95

Country Fresh Chocolate Cheesecake Fudge- I LOVE FUDGE! Fudge is the perfect after dinner dessert when you need a little something sweet to tide you over. You can never eat too much fudge, which is why I love it so much...and I learned my lesson at Disney World in 2000. Estimated retail value: $3.25

Chocolate Chocolate Peppermint Bark Chocolate- This was my second favorite item in the box. I loooooove chocolate and peppermint, and this was the perfect mix of both. I think the white chocolate iss the perfect balancing agent to the strong flavors of dark chocolate and peppermint. Retail value: $4.99

Theo Hazelnut Crunch Bar- Chocolate and hazelnut...need I say more? I'm a sucker for artisan chocolate bars and this is the perfect bar to break a few pieces off of when you need a chocolate fix. I want to try more of the flavors! Retail value: $2.99

G Mommas Suuthern Style Bite Size Cookies in Chocolate Chip with Pecan- These were basically Famous Amos cookies. They were good, but I think instead of forking over the money for these you're better off getting a bulk pack of Famous Amos from Costco. Retail value: $4.99

Grey Ghost Bakery Chocolate Mint Cookies- Least favorite in the box. They had a weird texture and there was just too much minty flavor. Not worth the price AT ALL and I don't get why they included two sample packs...I would have preferred something else instead! Retail value: $9

TOTAL VALUE OF BOX: $34.16

I still have plenty of this box leftover so don't mind me while I munch away....

Holiday Gift Guide: Men

It's that time of year again! Snow, hot chocolate, and who can forget the stress of buying everyone the perfect gift? Well don't you worry because I have you covered! With my Holiday Gift Guides you will breeze through this holiday season without a scratch (well, there may be a dent in your wallet). So just sit back, relax, and let online retail therapy do the talking.

Men are literally the toughest people to shop for. Dads are easy because they just want books on WWII or a pair of underwear (just mine?), but boyfriends have an infinite possibility of wants! A watch? A video game? A new girlfriend (hah kidding...unless you're dating Harry Styles because he's meant to be with me)? I'm here to make the stress of buying your man a gift a little less painful with my Holiday Gift Guide. But worst comes to worse, just buy yourself some lingerie with the money you're supposed to spend on him. I'm sure he won't mind... ;)

Boyfriend Holiday Gift Guide

1. Grand Theft Auto V ($60) - Your boyfriend may already own this (I know guys who were counting down the minutes til its release) but if he doesn't you need to get it for him! There is nothing guys love more than cars, guns, and slutty girls.  This way, if he's playing a video game that involves all of those things, he'll be less likely to do it in real life (we hope)! No matter if he's team PS4 or Xbox One, you can get your man this for Christmas!

2. Topman Rudolph Pattern Socks ($16) - I LOVE REINDEERS! How freakin' cute are these socks?! Not only that, but they are a cute gift to give on Christmas Eve so he can wear them in the morning. Just imagine: these socks, cozy pajamas, and spiked hot cocoa by the fire. Trés romantique!

3. Versace Pour Homme Gift Set ($84) - Okay I know this is expensive, but trust me, it's worth it. Have you ever smelled this cologne? It's heavenly. I imagine this is what Ben Affleck smells like. I want to bathe in it. If your boyfriend should smell like anything this holiday, it should be this. You'll thank me later.

4. Kiehl's 'Refueling' Gift Set ($46) - No Shave November is coming to a close, and what better gift for your man and his beard than a luxurious shaving kit? This stuff is nice, not some trash Barbel you find at Target (no disrespect). It's like a sort of cologne all in itself, and his face will feel so smooth you'll just want to kiss it forever. And by all means, kiss away.

5. The Rail Cashmere Knit Cap ($35) - God Bless Beanies. I love them. I love men in them. As soon as your man puts this on his head you will die because his sexiness will increase 4000%. Best part? You can steal it and wear it, too. Perfect.

6. RayBan Aviator Sunglasses ($200) - Every time I see aviators I think of Tom Cruise via Top Gun. Now I'm not saying you need to drop $200 on a pair of sunglasses, you could find a nice pair from a generic brand, but these are so classy and will last him a long time so they're worth it. Love a man in uniform.

7. Topman Christmas Crewneck Sweater ($55) - Nothing says Christmas like ugly sweaters. It doesn't matter how cheesy it is, your guy will look good in it. And if he gets you an ugly sweater then you can take photos together and be so cute! I am just chock full of ideas what can I say?

I hope this gift guide gives you some idea of what to get your boyfriend this holiday. Have you already bought your guy a gift? Any must-haves? Let me know in the comments below!

Until next time my loves x.

Holiday Gift Guide: Best Friends

It's that time of year again! Snow, hot chocolate, and who can forget the stress of buying everyone the perfect gift? Well don't you worry because I have you covered! With my Holiday Gift Guides you will breeze through this holiday season without a scratch (well, there may be a dent in your wallet). So just sit back, relax, and let online retail therapy do the talking.

My favorite people to buy gifts for are my best friends. When you spend majority of your time with your gal pals, you start to get a sense of what gifts they like/need. Not to brag, but I'm really great at this. When I go shopping with my friends I make mental notes when they pick up an item they like but then put it back. But even if you have no idea what your BFF wants for Christmas, the 7 items I have below will make anyone happy!

Best Friend Gift Guide:

1. Charming Charlie Rudy Reindeer Glass Candle ($18): If you're looking for a gift with a holiday theme, than Charming Charlie is the place you need to be shopping at. From watches in the shape of elves, snowman necklaces, and even gingerbread man socks (SERIOUSLY), this place does Christmas with style. I like this candle because it's cute as a button and can still be used as a decoration once all the wax is gone. And it smells like vanilla. Yas.

2. Kate Spade Place Your Bets Wristlet ($98): How precious. This wristlet is the perfect gift for your BFF who loves to travel and has the Vegas bug in her (it's not contagious). It literally looks just like a playing card, even the back has that pattern that you all know but I can't remember the name of right now. This cute bag will fit your friend's phone, credit card, keys, cash, and even lipstick! What more could she need?

3. Juicy Couture Couture Overdose Set ($40): If you know me, you know I love everything Juicy Couture. And what's in more of the holiday spirit than to share that love? In this gift set, your BFF will get two spray bottle of Juicy's amazing scents (literally I don't know how they smell so good), a nail polish duo (with GLITTER), a nail file, and nail decals. And it all comes in the chicest dang clutch I have ever seen for a gift set. I want one. Your BFF will, too.

4. Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham ($17): What's more fun than book club? Grab you and your BFF this hilarious novel so you can bond over the GIRLS star's embarrassing tales that every girl has been through. It's the gift that will bring you closer together while also thanking yourselves your childhood was not as awkward (phew).

5. Why the Hell am I not a Mermaid Flask ($16): But honestly, why the Hell am I not a mermaid?! Your best friend is probably wondering the exact same thing which is why this flask is the perfect gift for her and her drunken questions. I believe every classy woman has a flask for those moments when you just need a quick shot. Do her a favor and buy her this. She may not think she needs it, but she does. Trust me. I need 3.

6. Ciaté Candycane House Set ($25): I actually am getting this for Christmas so la la la. Not only does it have the ever so fabulous nail polish by Ciaté, but it is scented. SCENTED! Gingerbread, snowflake, Christmas trees...this is like the perfect holiday nail set EVER! Plus each polish is super glittery and fun and I mean come on what else does your best friend need?!

7. Philosophy Making Spirits Bright Duo ($23): I feel like the holidays is the perfect time for bubble baths and hot cocoa, and your BFF will have a sparkling time with these two shower gels. The smells of the holiday will lift her spirits and she will love you for it! Plus, these only come out this season so now is as good a time as any to grab one for her (and yourself)!

I hope this gift guide was helpful on your hunt for Christmas shopping. And you know, in case you were wondering, I like presents too...

What are you getting your BFF for Christmas? Any suggestions? Want more Holiday Gift Guides? Leave a comment below!

Until next time my loves x.