Sweet Gift Guide 2022

My favorite holiday memory is one that takes place at Christmas when I was 12 years old. We had a full house at my mom and step dad’s. It was the last Christmas I spent it with all three of my siblings on that side of my family, including a cousin who was staying with us. My mom would go above and beyond on Christmas morning. She would make an elaborate display of gifts on the big day, saving many presents until the morning of. I never knew how she did it all…

It was the same that morning. This time, we were in our new-ish house on Lake Anna. Our tree was so big, we would joke about it. With five kids under one roof, the living room was full. We ate and laughed all day. My brother and sister passed away the following spring. My oldest brother passed away years later. While it can be hard, I like to go all in for the holidays because I feel closer to them all when I do. I want to think that they can come down and join me at any second. I want to have something fun for them to enjoy when they do.

What’s Inside the Gift Guide:

When I asked Ashley of Sound Snap Photo to come over to my apartment to shoot photos for this guide, I pulled items straight from my own bedroom, closet, couch, and office to feature. I’ve featured gifts that I actually own and use. I also have gifts on here I’ve bought for friends and family in past years or have already purchased this year. I work to include a range of prices and local options, when possible! I’ve also included my special discount codes to help you save little on the gifts you love.

How to use the Gift Guide

This digital gift guide catalog is ready for shopping now. It’s easy to use.

• Click the square at the bottom to view it full screen. You can also click this link.
• Use the arrows on the right or left to flip the pages.
• Zoom in closer sliding the circle toward “+” at the bottom right. Drag it back to the “-” to zoom out.
• Hover over the image you want to purchase. It will become an active link you can click. It will take you directly to the product or business page.
• Note different pink circles and rectangles to find gifts in your price range or unlock discounts.