My Favorite Finds: Gift Ideas for Yourself or Someone Else
If you’re searching for the best gift ideas—whether for yourself or someone else—these are my absolute favorite finds. This list includes practical things I use, love, and recommend for anyone who wants simple everyday upgrades. I’ll keep updating this post as I discover new favorites, so feel free to check back for fresh ideas anytime.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re buying for yourself or someone else (girls vs guys), this is a list of new gifts and favorite finds I LOVE… for myself and NVington.
New Favorite Finds & Gift Ideas:
Made by MSCHF
Flipped Flops
We have a lot of Made by MSCHF products up in our house! One of the newest additions is their limited-release Flipped Flop, aka Backwards Flip Flops! These were a little gifty from NVington.
You MAY or may NOT be able to get your hands on these, but they have tons of other products always dropping. Check out their site and sign up for their email list.
Made by MSCHF (the book)
We even bought the book “Made by MSCHF” to tell us more about how they come up with all their product and marketing ideas…
Vacation Scented EVERYTHING
Vacation Candles, Perfumes, and Scents… (“Royal Pine Deluxe”)
For Christmas, I got a BOX FULL OF Candles, Perfumes, Lotion, and more, all Scents by Vacation, which are typically all scents of sunscreen, tennis balls, Sandy Beaches, etc… BUT this one was the Vacation “Royal Pine Deluxe” Candle, and it was very POWERFUL when lit, extremely fragrant, aka High Quality!
If you want a list of my favorite finds for the house to get even more gift ideas for yourself or someone else, be sure to check those out HERE: “My Favorite Home Finds (Inside & Out): From Essentials to Must-Haves.“
Vacation Scented Perfume + Lotion
NVington bought me this Vacation Scented Perfume and Lotion Duo as a gift, and I must say I LOVE the smell of VACATION no matter what form it comes… Candles, Lotion, Perfume, Air Fresheners, etc…
Vacation Scented SPF
I also got Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30, another one for the collection. I haven’t used it yet, as this was a Winter gift! So when summer or my next warm weather vacation (no pun intended) hits, then I’m excited to try this!
Vacation Scented Air Fresheners (for Car, Home, Office)
I also got this Vacation Air Freshener Variety Pack, which included: 6 Exclusive Summer Scents from Classic Lotion, Chardonnay Oil, After Sun Gel, Classic Whip, Super Spritz & Baby Oil Scents. A great Deodorizer for your Car, Home, or Office!
TBH NVington got me these for my Vintage Dog Minivan!
Wearable Ideas
Sock Shoes
NVington got us some new Sock Shoes!
As minimalists, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads with lots of traveling, 2 RVs, plus the furbabies, we are constantly on the move, so simplicity is key to keeping the chaos in our lives at bay! This is why NVington got us some new “NeoBare” branded Sock Shoes! I’ve been testing them out while working out, walking outside, and more!
They accomplish both SOCKS + SHOES all in one and are super comfy to wear around all the time… on the rocks at the Trailer Park, On Cold or Hot Concrete, Walking Around Inside or out, even when Working Out, you can even sleep in them! Technically, you could never take them off, BUT people do seem to think you are walking around in your socks without any shoes! 😂
BTW, they make different brands and sizes, colors, etc… from low tops to high tops — just depends on your personal comfort and preferences. I like the low top vs NVington prefers the high tops.
Jewelry (for CAT Lovers)
Since @NVington knows how much I LOVE cats, he bought me a “Cat Necklace” that looks like Johnny, our cat. — It’s made by Scamper & Co.
Goodwill, Thrift Store, Second Hand Gifts
Been keeping a list of my Goodwill Gear, Hauls, Stories, and More… Not only do I shop at Goodwill, but I love to resell items and actually quit my job, Shopping and Goodwill flipping those items for cash online!
I made a list of my Goodwill Finds, plus I also have a blog all about how you can get started ReSelling, along with some of my own items for sale, you can browse to @AmBayExchange
Got some new clothes, not for Christmas but on a trip to Las Vegas (and Goodwill, my favorite place)! NVington tells me I never wear all the new clothes I get, so I put on my latest jacket and a Goodwill find I got for $7.99!
FYI my jacket is actually made for “Men,” but I found it in the women’s section at Goodwill in Las Vegas, and it’s kinda my style! I looked up the company online (they’re called Kleep, aka Kleep Style) and on social as @KleepStyle or @KleepUSA
Final Thoughts:
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, these are the tried-and-true favorites we use and love. I hope this list gives you simple, practical gift ideas for any occasion. I’ll continue updating this post as we discover new essentials, so feel free to revisit it whenever you need inspiration.
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