This holiday season seemed to sneak up on me even faster than the pasts. I swear after Halloween it feels like you blink and it’s the holidays. The kids are at the most fun ages and have been so excited to celebrate. I’ve been busy shopping for decorations and gifts, but thanks to my Walmart+ membership I can check so much off my list without leaving my house. That is such a life savor for me!

I’ve been a Walmart+ member since they launched over a year ago and have saved so much time and money. Actually when I login to my dashboard it tells me exactly how much, 27 hours and $238. That’s huge!

So what do you get with a Walmart+ membership?

Unlimited free delivery. Place and order and remember you forgot something? No problem, you can place another order and not worry about shipping costs.

Member prices on fuel.

Mobile scan & go when shopping in store.

Same day delivery on items available in your local store.

… & so much more!

Our family celebrates both Chanukah and Christmas so I’ve had a lot on my to-do list lately gearing up for both. I found these sticker books and this sketch book and crayons I can’t wait for Crosby to open. And got Wilder this fun Dinosaur and play guitar. I ordered all of those plus our weekly groceries in the comfort of my own home and it made me feel so much more prepared and organized to tackle the holiday season.

While I was browsing I found this cute sweater set (top, pants) and beanie for myself.

Since we’re talking about gifts, I actually think a Walmart+ membership would be the perfect gift for a friend or family member. Who doesn’t need more convenience in their life? It’s $98/year and allows you to receive the benefits all year long. You can sign up here.

Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring this post.

We are officially 9 days away from Christmas (how??) and hopefully most of your shopping is done. I know I’m still thinking of little things here and there. Today I wanted to talk about stocking stuffer ideas for toddlers and babies. Let’s be real, the last thing mom’s want are more tiny toys/pieces/parts anything that will just end up in the trash. I put together a list of things I’m planning to put in my kids stockings if you’re at a loss. Everything is in stock and will arrive before Christmas.

Cute snack cups – thought these were fun and there’s lots of animal options to choose from.

Water bottles – something that’s always needed.

Tooth brushes – go with their favorite characters to make brushing teeth less of a chore.

Socks – somehow we lose so many – always buying socks for the kids.

Underwear – again, go with their favorite characters.

Hair accessories – cute bows, headbands, clips or ponytail holders are always necessary.

Bath toys – we love bath crayons, letters and fishing.

Mess free coloring books/markers – a good time to replace the old ones!

Slippers – these are so cute and come in a few different combos.

This is definitely a post I never thought I’d be writing, but life is weird right now! I had a request to share ideas for gift ideas for a friend who might be celebrating a Birthday during the current pandemic. I thought this would be an interesting blog post to think outside the box and come up with some fun gift ideas to brighten someone’s day. You could really send some of these whether they’re celebrating a birthday or not. The Pandemic Birthday gift guide…

Winc – a wine delivery service I love. They have a collection of really unique and amazing wines that are so fun to give and get. You can gift single bottles, cases or even a wine club membership. Who doesn’t want wine right now?

Billie – the maker of my favorite razor. They now have a whole collection of products including dry shampoo, makeup remover wipes, travel razor cases, lotion, shave cream, lip balm, etc! A gift idea could be the razor starter kit and year long refills. I always hated buying cartridges at the store – it’s so nice to receive them in the mail each month!

Tula – it’s no secret I’m a huge fan of Tula. My favorite products are the eye balm, primer, scrub, and new balanced beauty gummies. You can get 15% off everything with code ASHLEYJACKEL

Another idea would be gift cards to local restaurants to use later or you could send them a meal from their favorite local restaurant.

Aside from those more “out of the box” ideas, Nordstrom is currently having a spring sale with up to 40% off. Some of my favorite products included are these high waisted leggings (wearing them right now), Levis, Barefoot Dreams cardigan, Anthropologie home products and comfy lounge wear.

Thank you so much for reading and following – hope you’re staying home and staying healthy right now. xo

The holidays are always a fun time but having a baby this year makes them even more special. Even though Crosby has no idea what’s going on, I like to think seeing things for the first time (like our Christmas tree and decorations) is stimulating for her. Plus she’s in the phase where she’s pulling herself up on everything… so the bottom of our tree is without ornaments.

Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about holiday shopping… that is, if you haven’t already. Thanksgiving is just over a week away and then it’s non-stop til’ New Years Eve. So Crazy!

I’ve been all about the color pink lately… with a baby girl due soon and Valentine’s Day on the horizon I just can’t help it! Valentine’s Day is such a fun little day. Even if you don’t celebrate it in a romantic way, it’s still nice to buy a little something for yourself or a friend. Years ago I went to a fun anti-Valentine’s Day party at a bar in LA with a group of girlfriends and it was honestly one of my favorite memories of the holiday. That and back in elementary school when we’d get dressed up, pass out Valentine’s and have parties in our classrooms.

Now that I’m old and married I wanted to share a fun little gift guide I put together.

I also wanted to share some gift ideas for the guys…

This mug is the funniest, I might have to get it for Jeff. Also love this red backpack and a fitbit is always a great gift.

And of course, I can’t forget the babies. Here are my favorites…

Hope you’re having a great week – thanks for stopping by!