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The ultimate gift guide for each of the 5 love languages

5 love languages gift guide

Step one: Get the person you’re getting a gift for to take the 5 Love Languages Quiz. Frame it as a “Omg! Found this today, I’m curious to see what you’d get.” or a “Ooooh let’s take this together, I love quizzes.”

Step two: Profit. Well, not really. Profit from the joy you’ll get from giving your friend, family member or S.O. the perfect gift!

Of course, you gotta mix in a few personal details you know about the person. And, you know them better than I know them based on their love language. This gift guide will help you bounce off some ideas, you feel? And if you’re still stumped, my ultimate gift guide is a real doozy of an inspiration post.

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50 Ideas for Gifts that are Experiences

50 Ideas for Gifts that are Experiences - Experience Gift Ideas
Gifts that are experiences can be some of the best gifts. You’re giving memories! They’re also the perfect gift for people who you don’t know what to get them. If gift giving has you stumped or you’re looking to really up the ante this year, these experience gift ideas are sure to give you some inspiration.

For almost all of these, with the exception of locations only located in major cities, you’ll have to do a bit of your own digging for your local area. And, by digging, I mean literally checking out Google or TripAdvisor.

Really, once you’ve got a bangin’ idea (see below), it’s not that hard to find somewhere close by that can offer you what you’d like. Also, when you’re booking something major or a reservation or tickets that cannot be changed, tell the person to block off the date (and make sure they’re free) before purchasing whatever it is! Major tip.  Read More →

Valentine’s Day MOTD & Galentine’s Day Party

Valentine's Day MOTD // eyeliner wings & pretty things

Happy Valentine’s Day to those who hate it and those who love it and those who love to hate it. Personally, I’m indifferent about the day but I do love the omnipresent reds, pinks and heart prints. Is anything cuter than red, pink and hearts? I also love a good excuse to play with makeup and draw a heart on my cheek a la Marina & the Diamonds.

So here’s time for a Valentine’s Day MOTD and a few Galentine’s Day ideas for you and your crew.

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Productive & Realistic New Year Resolution Ideas

Productive & Realistic New Year's Resolutions Ideas // eyeliner wings and pretty things

Everyone and their mother makes New Year’s Resolutions but does anyone actually keep them? New Year’s Resolutions are, truthfully, a great idea. Setting a goal that’s meant to better yourself is always a great idea, but executing grand plans aren’t always the easiest.

Here are some productive and realistic New Year resolution ideas for anyone who isn’t sure what to do or how to tackle a huge goal.

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