(Holiday) Gift Tip #92: Swim with Santa

Ray's Splash Planet, an indoor water park located near Uptown has come up with a unique way to celebrate Christmas. Tomorrow they are offering a chance to swim with Mr. Claus. Children of all ages are welcome and the cost is $10.  What a perfect gift for the little swimmer in your life! Your child can also take a photo with Santa but there won't be a photographer on site, so don't forget your camera. For more  information, go to the Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation website or call (704) 432-4729.

HoneeBee Gift Guide: Gifts for HIM

The HoneeBee Gift Guide is here to help you pick out the perfect gift for everyone on your list. This sweet guide will include a few gift ideas for your mother, your hubby, the little ones and everyone in between.

This one's for the guys....


FOR HIM:


This leather money clip by Bosca is simple yet elegant. It fulfills its purpose in a sophisticated way. Enough said.  



This cashmere sweater by J CREW is an investment piece and will look great year after year. It comes in various colors including "the basics" like black, gray and navy but extends its color palette with surprising options like heather peacock (shown above).



Nike has done it again with LunarGuide+ 3.  The site speaks of its plush cushioning and enhanced support and reviews seem to support its claims. This would be great for an active guy.



There's something about the right timepiece on a man, isn't it? This stainless steel stunner is from the Invicta Men's  II Collection and can match a suit with ease...and shake up any casual look too.

If food is the way to a man's heart, I think music comes close behind. Give your guy the gift of music with iTunes but don't stop at a gift card. Take it old school, with a modern tech twist by creating your own playlist for your him. Just go to iTunes, purchase a gift, pick your songs and iTunes will send him an email alert about the gift, which then allows him  to download the music to his very own device or  an iTunes library.

Bzzz: I'd like to give a special thanks to all my guy friends that helped me out on this one. I wanted to be sure I was going in the right direction:) I must say that guys are so easy going when it comes to gifts!

Happy Weekend!

REMEMBER: Tis the season to be jolly!

HoneeBee Gift Guide: Gifts for HER

The HoneeBee Gift Guide is here to help you pick out the perfect gift for everyone on your list. This sweet guide will include a few gift ideas for your mother, your hubby, the little ones and everyone in between. Let's begin with the ladies...

FOR HER:

k studios family series pillows


Create your own custom made pillow including all family members, even your furry friends with k studio. The  organic pillows are pricey but one thing is for sure, you won't find another like it.

Clutch

Bold & sparkly, this wristlet from Express  is ready for the party!

One Year Magazine Subscription

Magazines are a great gift that one will continue to receive throughout the year, just be sure to pick her favorite mag...or one she has been wanting to try out. You can purchase online or pull one of the subscription cards from another mag.

Josie Maran Travel Case



This beauty kit includes the essentials for traveling (or a staycation) with items like cleansing oils, body butter and more. The case was inspired by Morocco and products main ingredient is Argan oil, which is made in Morocco.



Jeweled Estate Earrings

These Jeweled Estate Earrings from Francescas Collections are inexpensive but don't look it at all. They will be sure to get compliments during many holiday parties.

Sensational Stocking Stuffers

Here's a sneak peak of my article sharing a few sensational stocking stuffers for Shecky's, a girlfriend and lifestyle company I contribute to. Hope you enjoy!

Big, show-stopping gifts are always nice, but you don’t want to forget about stocking stuffers. These small wonders are often overlooked, but this year, stocking stuffers may steal the holiday show. Here are six tiny treats that will make any giftee yelp with glee as they discover good things really do come in small packages.

To see my top six picks (one for the guys too!) click here and let me know what you think.

Happy Weekend!

It's the first weekend in December...the holidays are in full effect. Now that we have Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday behind us...what are you going to do with the next few days? Is this weekend when you really start your shopping? For me this is the beginning of holiday party season and I can't wait. Here are a few jolly images to start your holiday month off right...

Bzzzz: He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ~Roy L. Smith



The Spotlight: FABO

FABO (Fabulous Art Buying Opportunity) is a spot like no other in Charlotte. Located on Selwyn Avenue, this shop works with local artists to sell their artwork, handmade pottery, jewelry and more. In addition, FABO sells coffee, tea, wine, bite size snacks and more. FABO is not only a coffee shop (for lack of a better word) but also a gallery of sorts showcasing the work of local artists, all of which are are for sale. While sipping your cafe mocha or picking at your snickerdoodle cookie, you are immersed in the creativity that fills the room.

Owner, Amy Aussieker always loved artwork and traditional galleries but says her idea for FABO came about when she had a hard time affording those pieces in traditional art galleries. "There are so many fabulous artists that don't have the resume to get into some of the bigger galleries but they have wonderful affordable artwork" said Aussieker. Currently she is featuring approximately 20 artists with varied styles and techniques. "One of my favorite parts of my job is when I get to call a new artist and tell them one of their pieces sold" said Aussieker. 

Amy also enjoys chatting with customers as they peruse artwork, stroll in for a meeting or grab a cup of  joe. "I feel like I am constantly hosting a party" Aussieker gushed about her loyal customers.

Speaking of parties, FABO will be having one this Sunday and it is sure to be a treat. It's the FABO's Fabulous Under $50.00 Shopping Event taking place this Sunday, December 4th from 3-6pm. Several artists will be on site while you check out their wares...and of course there will be wine samples and specials. Here is a sample of items you may see on Sunday:

This is a great time to pick up a Christmas gift for someone special, but before picking up anything be sure to remember the giftee's personal style. Also, keep their home design in mind too...if they are traditional you don't want to go with a modern piece. If you pick the right piece of artwork, the giftee should know exactly where to put the item in their home once they open the present, it should mesh with their style very easily. In addition to artwork other items will be apart of this shopping bonanza including jewelry, ornaments, coffee and more.