Tippy’s Tips | Valentines
Volume 2 | 2.2.2021
Since some of you are new, welcome to the second volume of Tippy’s Tips! I’m so excited you joined me and I can’t wait to share all my favorite things with you!
I love to shop. From interiors, to fashion, to entertaining and travel; I love to find the perfect piece for any occasion and I love to share my finds with friends like you. That’s where this idea was born.
Send me what you are searching for and let me do the work for you! You never know what might end up in the next list!
Today’s curated list covers Valentines and Galentines gift ideas! I don’t know about you but my husband and I rarely do anything special for Valentines(He claims it’s a made up Hallmark holiday-insert eye roll. Don’t worry; I still love him.) but I would love a “Galentine’s Day” celebration with my favorite Mom friends.
According to Southern Living, “Valentine’s Day is out, and Galentine’s Day is in.” What is a Galentine’s Day y0u might ask? It’s a special holiday designed to celebrate the women in your life who support and love you. I can’t remember where I first heard the concept but after searching online, I guess we have Leslie Knope from NBC’s Parks and Recreation to thank. “Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.” - Leslie Knope. With that in mind, I curated a list of “happies” that any gal-pal or Mom friend would love to be gifted;)
And, because we love to make our kiddos feel special and shower them with gifts (even when Christmas is barely behind us), I also created a list of fun and inexpensive gift ideas for them. Bonus: If you are a procrastinator like me, there is even a link for DIY Valentine tag printables that you can whip out in no time for all the school classmates. You’re welcome. Happy Shopping Gals!
XOXO - TIPPY
RAINBOW RESIN CHAIN NECKLACE FROM ANTHROPOLOGIE - Who could have a bad day wearing this rainbow?
SUGARFINA XOXO BENTO BOX - Sugarfina. Enough said.
BAUBLE BAR CUT-OUT PISA BRACELET - New version of my Pisa bracelets I bought for Mother’s Day. Love the enamel letters!
BRIGHT STRIPE THROW FROM ANTHROPOLOGIE - Get cozy and read a book in this pretty blanket.
HEART RAMEKINS - Cook up a chocolate lava cake in these.
JIGGY PUZZLE SET - I bought these for Christmas gifts and they are not only beautiful(could frame) but also superb quality.
LEOPARD PAJAMAS - Animal print anything, I love.
HOT PINK FUR SCUFFS - Like my leopard ones but in a fun pink/ coral combo. So girly!
LEOPARD FUR SCUFFS - I have these:)
EXPLORE THE WORLD CALENDAR - Love Rifle Paper Co. and who doesn’t want to explore the world right now?
SMART SWEETS - Just discovered and ordering for myself for Valentines. I love gummies and these are LOW SUGAR!
PERFECT BLOUSE FROM ANTHROPOLOGIE - I have this blouse in a teal color and it is perfection. Would love this color! Perfect for date night or a Galentines celebration.
ANOTHER PERFECT BLOUSE - If you don’t like a blousy peasant style, try this tailored button-down version.
XOXO EARRINGS / BETH LADD /ETSY - I have been eyeing Beth Ladd Collection earrings for a while now. WANT.
BEAUTYCOUNTER GIVE ‘EM LIP - I love BC lipsticks and this show stopper looks like it would be striking on anyone.
MACARONS - Sweet treat. Try not to eat the whole box.
BUTTERFLY PLATE - So feminine chic. I would love a set, please. Perfect for that Galentines brunch or any dessert/tea time!
BUTTERFLY MUG - And the mugs to match:)
SERAPHINE CANDLE - Beautiful accessory with a bonus. It smells lovely too.
HOT PINK CHAMPAGNE SEQUIN EARRINGS / ETSY - If you buy one pair of BLC earrings, buy these!
“I don’t know what I would have done so many times in my life if I hadn’t had my girlfriends.” – Reese Witherspoon
Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates, and guys are just people to have fun with." - Sex and the City
“Friendship is a wildly underrated medication.” – Anna Deavere Smith
“It’s not that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but it’s your best friends who are your diamonds.” – Gina Barreca
“There’s nothing like a really loyal, dependable, good friend. Nothing.” – Jennifer Aniston
“The best part about having true friends is that you can go months without seeing them and they’ll still be there for you and act as if you’d never left!” – Ariana Grande
In the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.
"A sweet friendship refreshes the soul." — Proverbs 27:9
"A good friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find a lucky to have." — Irish Proverb
DIY BRACELET KIT / Maisonette- Disc bead bracelets are all the rage and now you and your daughter can make your own!
MUSEE BATH BOMBS- My daughter loves these.
WATERMELON BIKE BELL - We have this bike bell and everyone asks about it. Fun surprise for under $10.
HOW IT WORKS BIKE BELL - My son loves this one.
MINI WOODEN DOLL FAMILY - How sweet to add to your dollhouse or just to have for travel. 3+ years
THE DARING BOOK FOR GIRLS - From female heroes to double dutch and perfect cartwheel how-tos; this book is it. Age 9-12
HEART PAJAMAS / Hanna Andersson - Hannas are the softest organic cotton and pass-down quality. Sizes available: Infant - Age 12.
RED MARY JANES / Maisonette - We loved these! A child in a red shoe is classic. 30% off right now making them under $30.
LOVE FROM THE CRAYONS - A Valentine version if you love the book The Day the Crayons Quit. Age K-3rd.
OLD FASHIONED GUMBALL MACHINE - My kids are fascinated with vintage toys and who doesn’t love the thrill of a gum-ball machine?
HOPPER BALL - All the kids on our street have these and they are a huge hit for under $20. Great energy burner:) 4 sizes available from age 3 - Adult.
GOODNIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS - The extraordinary bios of queens and activists, ballerinas and pirates, scientists and inventors told in fairytale form.
THE DANGEROUS BOOK FOR BOYS - Covering essential boyhood skills like building tree houses, how to fish and finding true North. Now a Prime Original series and entertaining ages 8-80.
NEON GLOW TWISTER TRACK - 11’ of glow in the dark flexible track with race car. $20
XOXO PAJAMAS/ Hanna Anderson - Adorable. Organic Cotton. Hand me down pajamas. Match Mom or Dad or sibling with these.
XOXO PAJAMAS FOR MOM - You can still match your kiddos and they will love it. Same organic quality but with a tie at the waist.
EX-STRAW SPECIAL VALENTINE / PRETTIEST PRINT SHOP / ETSY : Valentine printables on Etsy: Cute Party Dash, Designed by CLS, Party Gloss
NAME CRAYONS / KRAYONSHOP / ETSY - These colorful name crayons are the perfect gift!
SQUID KITES - We never grow too old to enjoy flying a kite. These are cute, have great reviews & the pair is under $20.
HEART SHAPED WAFFLE MAKER - Probably the most linked item on every influencer’s Valentine gift guide this year and you can see why. It makes adorable 4” heart waffles:)
What did the paper clip say to the magnet? I find you very attractive.
What did the calculator say to the pencil on Valentine's Day? You can count on me.
What kind of Valentine’s Day candy is never on time? ChocoLATE.
What did one volcano say to the other? I lava you.
What do owls say to declare their love? Owl be yours!
Do skunks celebrate Valentine's Day? Sure, they're very scent-imental!
What flower gives the most kisses on Valentine's Day? Tulips.
Knock knock. Who's there? Olive. Olive who? Olive you!
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TIPPY’S TIPS | Wellness
Volume 1 | 1.22.2021
Welcome to my very first volume of Tippy’s Tips! I’m so excited you joined me and I can’t wait to share all my favorite things with you!
I love to shop. From interiors, to fashion, to entertaining and travel; I love to find the perfect piece for any occasion and I love to share my finds with friends like you. That’s where this idea was born.
Send me what you are searching for and let me do the work for you!
Today’s tips are all about wellness. For the last year women have carried a heavier load than usual with work from home transitions, remote learning for our children, trying to keep our families healthy and accomplishing birthdays and holiday celebrations in whole new ways. You’ve done well. Now, it’s time to take care of you!
I’m sharing my favorite wellness items to help you refresh. After all, we can’t pour from an empty cup.
XOXO - TIPPY
LULULEMON WUNDER UNDER HIGH-RISE LEGGINGS - Hands down the best leggings you will ever own. They make everybody look good! I have my first pair from many years ago and they still look good today. Tip: Hang to dry and they will last you forever.
CHERRY BOMB ROLLER - Like a hot stone massage tool that can be used at home. I ordered this because I have chronic back and hip tension. Pop this in the microwave for 1 minute, then let it melt away your deepest tension.
BAREFOOT DREAMS THROW- Wrap up in this cozy cocoon of a blanket when you just need to relax. So excited that it’s now available in animal print!
THE BUCKET LIST- A new travel book to give us hope and dreams of our next adventure.
SEAWEED BATH CO. BODY SCRUB- Scrub off that dull, dry winter skin with this and get glowing again. All natural ingredients. Tip: You can’t go wrong with any product this company makes.
UGG SLIPPERS- Because we rarely leave the house these days but will feel cozy AND chic in these leopard print scuffs.
ANTHROPOLOGIE CANDLE- Smell can change a mood. Plus the colorful container is pretty!
HEATED BLANKET VEST- Ya’ll. It’s a heated blanket that ties around you and stays put. Use it while working from the computer or just at the end of the day to melt away stress. Where has this been all my life?!?
MASSAGE GUN- Put your husband or kids to work with this one. Chiro-grade deep tissue massage at home. Love mine so far! Tip: Bonus that the kids actually love using it on you;)
ON CLOUD STRATUS(Zappos) - Because we all need to move our bodies and these make it easier. I traded in my Hokas for these and I’m loving them. They have way more structure and support than the original On-Cloud leisure sneakers.
EUCALYPTUS SHOWER SPRAY- I bought this in a high-end spa years ago and now we keep it in our shower daily. It opens up your sinuses and your whole bathroom will smell like a spa.
GUMMY VITAMINS- Because we all need to stay healthy. These are my everyday vitamins. “My Kind” is great quality and I love that they are available in a gummy version now.
ON CLOUD 70/30 (Zappos)- For when you need an everyday walking & errand sneaker that is fashionable too. I wear these at least 3-4x/week because they just slip-on and go. Lightweight and comfy too! This is my 3rd pair of this version.
BELT BAG(aka fanny pack)- Give your shoulders a break. You carry enough already. This one matches the sneakers in #13:)
SKIN BETTER ALPHA-RET OVERNIGHT CREAM- Who doesn’t want help with wrinkles? If you need a retinol that does not make your face peel, this is it. I discovered this last year and it is my favorite night cream ever.
AVEDA HAND RELIEF- Soothe those dry hands. Tip: Keep it on your bedside table and slather up before bed for the softest hands. You will also want the travel size for your purse;)
DEEP STEEP BUBBLE BATH- You know my love for all Deep Steep products and this one is a favorite at our house for bath time. The kids kept using it so I got them their own bottle. It is moisturizing and the smell from the essential oils is heavenly.
50 ADVENTURES IN THE 50 STATES- I think we all dream of travel again but if we can’t leave the country, we might as well plan some adventures right here at home. I can’t wait to read this one!
DRY BRUSH- Great for lymphatic drainage, exfoliation and can be energizing. For under $10, give it a try! Tip: You are supposed to start at the extremities and brush toward the heart.
CHAI TEA- Any tea that soothes you and feels like a treat is a good idea but this chai is my current obsession.
“When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” - Benjamin Franklin
“An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.” - Unknown
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” - Maya Angelou
“Self care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” - Katie Reed
Here’s to taking care of you this weekend! XOXO- TIPPY
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