‘Tis the season for giving! I know I love giving presents even more than I like receiving them, but sometimes it is a struggle to find just the right things! I thought I would share just a few of my personal favorite things I really love, in case it helps you in your giving this season. Happy Holidays everyone!

1. Bodum French Press Coffee Maker. Sometimes simple is best, and this one happens to also be environmentally friendly (no filters or k-cups needed). The 17 oz is perfect for anyone who loves a single, big cup of coffee to start their day off with. You can purchase yours at: Amazon.com: Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee Maker, 17 Ounce, .5 Liter, Chrome: Home & Kitchen.

2. Bones Coffee Company Another perfect gift for fellow coffee lovers…..I love the unique flavors this company has to offer. I personally love the Bananas Foster and Army of Dark Chocolate, but I’ve never had a flavor I don’t like. They even have a coffee club you can join. World's Freshest Small Batch Coffee - Bones Coffee Company

3. Jordan’s Skinny Syrups To finish off your coffee lovers gift, check this small company out who offers all sugar free syrups (as a Type One diabetic, I particularly love this company!) I adore just about every flavor, but regularly order the Banana Split, Pistachio, Chocolate Espresso, Maple, and Mint. And even if you don’t drink coffee, these are great to add flavor to your oatmeal and protein drinks, tea, and other mixed drinks. They have tons of recipes available as well. Skinny Mixes & Skinny Syrups | Sugar Free Syrups

4. Epiphanie Camera Bags For all of the camera enthusiasts out there, check out these stylish, functional handbags and hand embroidered camera straps. I have multiple bags and straps and love each and every one, plus they’re real leather and smell divine. EPIPHANIE Travel Co – Epiphanie

5. Spider Camera Holster This is my hands down, number one gift suggestion for camera lovers, especially if you like hiking with your camera, or shoot for long periods of time. This camera belt saves your back, shoulders, and neck from strain while carrying heavy equipment. Your camera can also be locked into place, so while you hike, you don’t have to worry about dropping it. The camera also attaches through the tripod mount is and much more secure than traditional straps. Spider Holster – Spider Camera Holster

6. For the book lovers out there, here is a list of a few favorites from the past year:

The Marsh King’s Daughter, Karen Dionne

The Orphan’s Tale, Pam Jenoff

The Almost Sisters, Joshilyn Jackson

Paper Ghosts, Julia Heaberlin

Glittering Hour, Iona Gray

The Chain, Adrian McKinty

White Oleander, Janet Fitch

7. The Cat Lady Box A gift box subscription for cat lovers…need I say more? CatLadyBox: Monthly subscription box for cat ladies and their cats!

8. Joyfolie For all the little (and big) fashionistas, this is one of my favorite shops for dresses (both for my little clients, and myself).

9. Ellsworth Ranch Cheese Curds You can pick these up at your local Giant Eagle in the fancy cheese area. A favorite snack of mine, and perfect to put in a gift basket for any other cheese (or ranch) lover.

10. Tee Public Support independent artists by shopping for just about anything and everything on this site. I buy lots of tee-shirts and stickers from here, but also sell my own designs here at T-Shirts by Be Like Secret | TeePublic. You can find a themed gift on here for even the pickest person on your shopping list if you know their interests at all.