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Then use cookie icing to secure a white chocolate truffle to each of the tees. 

Allow the icing to harden, serve and enjoy!

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My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

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Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

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There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! 🍎

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! πŸ’•

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Christmas, Gift Guides, Gift Guides · November 2, 2018

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Homebody


Halloween is over and it is officially gift guide season! Yes, we have Thanksgiving between now and Christmas. I, for one, am not the biggest fan of Thanksgiving. I feel like it’s a really inconvenient day off during a really busy time of the year. I always feel more stressed about things I should be doing while eating calories I don’t need.

 

So I choose to use this time to look forward to Christmas. Also, I order the majority of my Christmas presents online rather than shopping in a store. This is the perfect time to be shopping ahead, checking everyone off my life, and posting this year’s gift guides.

The plan for 2018 is to do one gift guide a week. I’m hoping to have one up every Wednesday between now and Christmas. I’m quickly learning that I have more gift guide ideas than weeks to do them, so some weeks I may double up. I also realize today is Friday, not Wednesday, but I wanted to kick off the holiday season.

 

Today I’m focusing on cozy and cute gifts for the homebody. This is for that friend or family member who would rather be home with a glass of wine and her dog. Honestly, I should really just rename this post to “Helen’s Favorite Things” because I hate leaving my house and probably won’t between now and April.

 

Let’s get to it with the first gift guide for the homebody!

 

  1. Faux Fur Throw – This is the coziest faux-fur throw blanket! It has the cutest little pompom tassels and would make the perfect, adorable addition to your favorite homebody’s living room. It comes in several colors: Beige and oatmeal, grey, ivory, pink and brown, or green and white.
  2. Plush PomPom Slippers – How cute are these?? These slippers are made of coral velvet and the insole contains a layer of memory foam. The outsole are anti-slip so you can wear them outside to let your dog out. They are also washable which seems crazy, but they maintain their shape. These cuties come in grey, blue, pink, and black. ALSO, they are less than $20.
  3. Pajama Short Set – This pink jersey pajama set is perfect for your homebody pal. It’s pretty and girly, but breathable and cool. I just love the lace detail and the long-sleeve top contrast with the elastic shorts. I’m all about it.
  4. Silk pillowcase – These are the best. If you want to keep your blow out in check and your hair healthy a silk pillowcase is the way to go. These are perfect for the girls who spend a lot of time napping.
  5. Nice Package Doormat – Ok this is my favorite thing on the whole list lol. If somebody wants to know what to get me this year…this is it. I die. I want it all and I want it delivered. This is perfect for the girl who ordersΒ every single thing online. It’s cute and will give your Amazon delivery person a nice giggle. It’s also less than $40.
  6. Fleece Knit Leggings – These are the comfiest leggings in the world. They are fleece knit so you can legit nap, work, stretch, and whatever else you want to do. Basically I’m saying you can live in them.
  7. Faux Fur Robe – This is the cutest robe in the world. It has little ears on the hood and is as comfy as it is cute.
  8. Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask – You knew this was going to end up on at least one gift guide. This is my favorite product in the whole world. It gives you a fabulous hydrated glow when you wake up in the morning. Get pretty while you sleep!
  9. Heated Wireless Narwahl Slippers – Heat on your feet, that is sweet! These are heated slippers shaped like narwahls. What else could you possible want? Keep your bestie’s doggies toasty with these adorable slippers.
  10. Polka Dog Pajama Set – Meep these are so cute. I love love love polka dots, don’t you? This set is too cute and has big polka dots on the cotton sweatshirt and little polka dots on the leggings. There are several cute options of this set: a french bulldog, a blue set, a grey set, and a “ma cherie” cherry set.
  11. Capri Blue Volcano Candle – The best smell in the world. It is forever one of Amazon’s best smelling candles. It’s perfect for some ambiance in your home.
  12. Over the Knee Socks – This is a pair of cable knit over the knee socks. These are just perfect for lounging by the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate. So cozyyyy.
  13. Wubby Fleece Pullover – This is like wearing a cloud. It’s made of super soft and comfy fleece. It’s perfect for a lazy comfy day binge watchingΒ the new Netflix show.
  14. Schrute Farms Sweatshirt – Ok this is my other favorite item on the list. Where my “Office” fans at? LOL this is a cozy sweatshirt representing the great Schrute Farms. If you know, you know!
  15. Chunky knit blanket – I am obsessed with these chunky knit blankets. This blanket comes in 11 sizes and 11 colors! Basically you can get it in any color to match the recipient’s home. It’s made of sheep wool which is so soft and gentle and doesn’t irritate your skin. I love these so much.

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Comments

  1. Cara Owens-Kindly Unspoken says

    November 2, 2018 at 9:35 am

    Okay those narwhal slippers are adorable and the fact that they are heated makes them even better. So many cute picks for the homebody- which is definitely me! haha πŸ™‚

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:58 pm

      Aren’t they so cute?? Like why have we not thought of heated slippers before?? I am such a homebody too girl.

  2. Trish says

    November 2, 2018 at 10:54 am

    Great gift ideas here! I am a homebody and especially like the polka dot pajamas and the pom pom slippers. Thanks for the great links!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      Aren’t those polka dot pajamas adorable??

  3. Clare says

    November 2, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    I’m a homebody person myself and i literally want EVERYTHING on this list! This is a perfect giftguide for people like me πŸ™‚ Clare xx | https://www.clayaa.com

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      Haha I am too. I would always rather be home!

  4. Cassie Dowling says

    November 2, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    I am totally dying at the “nice package” doormat, the pom pom slippers and throw! Thanks for sharing, great gift ideas indeed! I actually just rounded up some of my favorite leopard print fall wardrobe must haves, great for gifting too, if you want to check it out: http://topazandsapphire.com/cheetah-print-fall-wardrobe-roundup/

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      Oh I live in leopard print so I will definitely check this out!

  5. Summer @ Coffee With Summer says

    November 2, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    YES to all of these and I NEED that doormat in my life!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      Isn’t that doormat hilarious??

  6. In Saitama says

    November 2, 2018 at 9:20 pm

    This is great. I swore to myself I would be organised this year and start buying in November, so this is very timely πŸ™‚

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      I was hoping it would help being early! Happy shopping!

  7. Beth_Daily_Dog_Tag says

    November 2, 2018 at 9:56 pm

    These are great suggestions. That doormat is perfect for my hard-to-shop for friend!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      Yes! I think it would make such a great gift.

  8. Jennifer Maune says

    November 2, 2018 at 10:00 pm

    Loving how cozy and comfy everything in this guide looks! I especially love the robe & the pillow case! Great picks!

    -Jennifer
    https://maunelegacy.com

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      Thanks girl! I’m such a homebody so this is my perfect list.

  9. Indya | TheSmallAdventurer says

    November 2, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    This is my ideal gift guide! I am such a homebody; there’s nowhere I’d rather be. I’m thinking of getting myself a nice pair of slippers soon actually ?

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      I am too. I love to just be home in my comfy, cozy clothes.

  10. Nicole Pharr says

    November 3, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Such great picks here for a homebody like me! I’d love to get my hands on some heated slippers and I’m obsessed with candles. Great gift guide!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      I’m such a homebody too! The heated slippers are one of my favorite things on this list.

  11. Jasmine Hewitt says

    November 3, 2018 at 10:16 am

    this gift guide speaks to me, lol. awesome picks here!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      LOL I’m such a homebody so I get it.

  12. Alix Maza says

    November 3, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    Hahahaha that door mat is perfect!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      Isn’t it so funny??

  13. Amanda K says

    November 3, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    I literally live in cozy clothing all winter long! I love the pom pom slippers and the blanket!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      Same! I try not to leave my house too often so I don’t have to get out of my pajamas.

  14. Meghan says

    November 3, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    I would LOVE to have that silk pillowcase!! I am such a homebody so all these items are right up my alley!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      Girl I am too! This is my perfect list haha.

  15. Adriana says

    November 3, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    These are all so cozy and perfect! I want them all for myself haha!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      I’m such a homebody so it’s really my perfect list haha!

  16. Chelsea says

    November 4, 2018 at 10:38 am

    I’m a homebody as well!!! I totally get it. I love the nice package doormat. Hilarious!!!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      Isn’t it so funny??

  17. Lily Ayala says

    November 4, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    Okay, I love the idea of heated slippers! Yes, please!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      November 4, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      Right?? Genius idea!

  18. Monica Delmonico says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:08 am

    Okay – I want all of these for myself! Those slippers are so cute!! I also know quite a few homebodies, so this will come in handy.

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