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OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO GIFT…

Gift buying can be overwhelming, especially once you start buying for your spouse’s aunt that you’ve only met three times. Thankfully, almost everyone drives and there is plenty of gear you can gift that is practical and affordable that will be a hit. There are also plenty of stocking stuffers you can buy multiples of to complete your shopping for your family, and you may find yourself doing a little shopping for yourself (you deserve a clean car, too)!

GIFT GUIDE OVERVIEW:

CLEAN CAR GIFT GUIDE

THE CARPOOL GIFT GUIDE

THE NEW MOM GIFT GUIDE

FAMILY ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS (FOR ALL OF THAT HOLIDAY TRAVEL)

WINTER SAFETY MUST HAVES

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THE CLEAN CAR GIFT GUIDE

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  1. CUPHOLDERS | 2. TILE | 3. CARWASH CLEANER | 4. MICROFIBER TOWELS | 5. DRIFT AIR FRESHENER | 6. CAR VACUUM | 7. PET HAIR REMOVER | 8. VENT CLEANER | 9. ZIP BAGS
  1. CUPHOLDERS | Stay trash free while you’re on the road with these handy cupholder trash cans! You know those straw wrappers that always seem to end up in between your seats? Now you’ve got somewhere to put them right away, keeping your car cleaner, for longer.
  2. TILE | “Anyone seen my keys?” We all know someone asking this question daily. Save them from their misplacement misery and yourself from being a part of the search team with this TILE tracker.
  3. CARWASH CLEANER | We might be biased, but this is the best car cleaner on the market. The best part? No harmful chemicals are used, so you can clean both your seat and your kiddos’ seats with ease, knowing the ingredients are safe and effective.
  4. MICROFIBER TOWELS | You can never have too many of these. Gentle enough on your interior, but strong enough to scrub away at unwanted spills and stains.
  5. DRIFT AIR FRESHENER | Ditch the hanging tree freshener use DRIFT! Free of chemicals, and they last longer, too!
  6. CAR VACUUM | This item speaks for itself. It’s perfect for in between major cleans, taking care of on-the-go messes right away.
  7. PET HAIR REMOVER | Our dog goes to work with my husband and we take him on road trips with us. Cleaning with this is so satisfying and it beats any other vacuum or cleaner we’ve tried.
  8. VENT CLEANER | Everyone needs this! A perfect stocking stuffer for those hard-to-clean vents that you stare down at a stop light.
  9. ZIP BAGS | These are an easy and safe way to store back-up outfits, first aid items and baby gear. It’s so helpful when you end up staying somewhere longer than you planned and need a last minute outfit change after a blow-out (throw in a shirt for yourself, too)!

THE NEW MOM GIFT GUIDE

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    STANLEY ICE FLOW | 2. BURP CLOTHS | 3. STROLLER HOOKS | 4. STROLLER FAN | 5. THE CAR MOM MAGNET | 6. SPARE (DARLING) BABY OUTFIT  | 7. TIDE TO GO | 8. TULA BRIGHTENING BALM | 9. BIBS | 10. RESQUEME | 11. HAND PUMP | 12. SOFT CAR MIRROR       STANLEY ICE FLOW | The hype I have around this Ice Flow!! It is so easy to carry and the straw folds down so it won’t spill like the bigger versions.    BURP CLOTHS | Love me a bundle pack. These are so nice to have on hand in the car when baby is spitting up more.     STROLLER HOOKS | One of the most underrated baby items. Hang your purse, shopping bag (or ice flow — haha) on these while you’re out and about.     STROLLER FAN | So nice to have on hand during the hot months and would make a perfect gift for a mama with a summer due date.     THE CAR MOM MAGNET | I might be biased but this is essential ;)    SPARE (DARLING) BABY OUTFIT |  Stock up on little onesies for easy outfit changes when baby has a blow out or spits up.      TIDE TO GO | These saved me whenever my kids spit up on me and I still have a pack of them in my car for that last minute stain on a shirt before church or a major event.     TULA BRIGHTENING BALM | My go-to for looking a little more awake during those early months. I love that I can re-apply over my makeup to freshen up, too.    BIBS | Just like the burp cloths, you can never have too many.    RESQUEME | Everyone should have this. Another great stocking stuffer for your loved ones!      HAND PUMP | I became a huge hand-pump fan during my pumping journey with Hattie. It was easier to pack with me and I didn’t have to worry about finding a power outlet.      SOFT CAR MIRROR | A safe option for the car mirror. It’s soft, so in the event of a collision it won’t become a projectile.

STANLEY ICE FLOW | 2. BURP CLOTHS | 3. STROLLER HOOKS | 4. STROLLER FAN | 5. THE CAR MOM MAGNET | 6. SPARE (DARLING) BABY OUTFIT | 7. TIDE TO GO | 8. TULA BRIGHTENING BALM | 9. BIBS | 10. RESQUEME | 11. HAND PUMP | 12. SOFT CAR MIRROR STANLEY ICE FLOW | The hype I have around this Ice Flow!! It is so easy to carry and the straw folds down so it won’t spill like the bigger versions. BURP CLOTHS | Love me a bundle pack. These are so nice to have on hand in the car when baby is spitting up more. STROLLER HOOKS | One of the most underrated baby items. Hang your purse, shopping bag (or ice flow — haha) on these while you’re out and about. STROLLER FAN | So nice to have on hand during the hot months and would make a perfect gift for a mama with a summer due date. THE CAR MOM MAGNET | I might be biased but this is essential ;) SPARE (DARLING) BABY OUTFIT | Stock up on little onesies for easy outfit changes when baby has a blow out or spits up. TIDE TO GO | These saved me whenever my kids spit up on me and I still have a pack of them in my car for that last minute stain on a shirt before church or a major event. TULA BRIGHTENING BALM | My go-to for looking a little more awake during those early months. I love that I can re-apply over my makeup to freshen up, too. BIBS | Just like the burp cloths, you can never have too many. RESQUEME | Everyone should have this. Another great stocking stuffer for your loved ones! HAND PUMP | I became a huge hand-pump fan during my pumping journey with Hattie. It was easier to pack with me and I didn’t have to worry about finding a power outlet. SOFT CAR MIRROR | A safe option for the car mirror. It’s soft, so in the event of a collision it won’t become a projectile. [/caption]

THE CARPOOL GIFT GUIDE

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    TCM SWEATSHIRT | 2. CUPHOLDER TRASH CANS | 3. STANLEY ICE FLOW | 4. ELTA MD | 5. TULA BRIGHTENING BALM | 6. LIP MASK  | 7. MAKEUP WIPES | 8. PORTABLE CHARGER | 9. SILICONE SNACK HOLDERS | 10. SOREL WINTER BOOTS | 11. DRIFT AIR FRESHENER         Stay trash free while you’re on the road with these handy cupholder trash cans! You know those straw wrappers that always seem to end up in between your seats? Now you’ve got somewhere to put them right away, keeping your car cleaner, for longer.    Stay trash free while you’re on the road with these handy cupholder trash cans! You know those straw wrappers that always seem to end up in between your seats? Now you’ve got somewhere to put them right away, keeping your car cleaner, for longer.    TCM SWEATSHIRT | “I didn’t expect to get out of my car” — perfect gift for anyone who has to grab homework supplies with their PJ pants on or coffee in their robe….why not add some humor to the moment?    ELTA MD | A staple for SPF coverage with the perfect amount of tint. The skincare junkie in your life will  LOVE  this!     TULA BRIGHTENING BALM | Always in my car for a quick glow up! A great stocking stuffer or pair it with the ELTA MD.    LANEIGE LIP MASK | Essential for winter time and chapped lips but also serves as a nice, clear lip gloss look year-round!    PURITY MAKE-UP WIPES | A nice to have when I’m away from home and need to clean my face before I do my make-up.    PORTABLE CHARGER | This is perfect for anyone that lives life on the edge at 10% battery or as a back-up to bring in your purse.    SNACK HOLDERS | I keep two of these in my center console for restaurants or snacks on the go. Much easier than giving my kids an entire bag of snacks and them spilling everywhere.    SOREL WINTER BOOTS | Loving these so far and have already gotten to test them out in the snow. Perfect gift for someone who needs a winter boot upgrade!    DRIFT AIR FRESHENER | Ditch the hanging tree freshener use DRIFT! Free of chemicals, and they last longer, too!

TCM SWEATSHIRT | 2. CUPHOLDER TRASH CANS | 3. STANLEY ICE FLOW | 4. ELTA MD | 5. TULA BRIGHTENING BALM | 6. LIP MASK | 7. MAKEUP WIPES | 8. PORTABLE CHARGER | 9. SILICONE SNACK HOLDERS | 10. SOREL WINTER BOOTS | 11. DRIFT AIR FRESHENER Stay trash free while you’re on the road with these handy cupholder trash cans! You know those straw wrappers that always seem to end up in between your seats? Now you’ve got somewhere to put them right away, keeping your car cleaner, for longer. Stay trash free while you’re on the road with these handy cupholder trash cans! You know those straw wrappers that always seem to end up in between your seats? Now you’ve got somewhere to put them right away, keeping your car cleaner, for longer. TCM SWEATSHIRT | “I didn’t expect to get out of my car” — perfect gift for anyone who has to grab homework supplies with their PJ pants on or coffee in their robe….why not add some humor to the moment? ELTA MD | A staple for SPF coverage with the perfect amount of tint. The skincare junkie in your life will LOVE this! TULA BRIGHTENING BALM | Always in my car for a quick glow up! A great stocking stuffer or pair it with the ELTA MD. LANEIGE LIP MASK | Essential for winter time and chapped lips but also serves as a nice, clear lip gloss look year-round! PURITY MAKE-UP WIPES | A nice to have when I’m away from home and need to clean my face before I do my make-up. PORTABLE CHARGER | This is perfect for anyone that lives life on the edge at 10% battery or as a back-up to bring in your purse. SNACK HOLDERS | I keep two of these in my center console for restaurants or snacks on the go. Much easier than giving my kids an entire bag of snacks and them spilling everywhere. SOREL WINTER BOOTS | Loving these so far and have already gotten to test them out in the snow. Perfect gift for someone who needs a winter boot upgrade! DRIFT AIR FRESHENER | Ditch the hanging tree freshener use DRIFT! Free of chemicals, and they last longer, too! [/caption]

WINTER CAR SAFTEY MUST HAVES

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    CAT LITTER  | 2. CAR BLANKET | 3. NECESSITY | 4. FIRST AID KIT | 5. JUPER CABLES | 6. PORTABLE CHARGER  | 7.  SNOW SHOVEL KIT | 8. SNOW SCRAPER | 9. HAND WARMERS | 10. GRANOLA BARS  | 11. RESQUEME | 12. FLASHLIGHT | 13. WARM LAYERS | 4. PACK OF EXTRA GLOVES         Stay trash free while you’re on the road with these handy cupholder trash cans! You know those straw wrappers that always seem to end up in between your seats? Now you’ve got somewhere to put them right away, keeping your car cleaner, for longer.    Stay trash free while you’re on the road with these handy cupholder trash cans! You know those straw wrappers that always seem to end up in between your seats? Now you’ve got somewhere to put them right away, keeping your car cleaner, for longer.    TCM SWEATSHIRT | “I didn’t expect to get out of my car” — perfect gift for anyone who has to grab homework supplies with their PJ pants on or coffee in their robe….why not add some humor to the moment?    ELTA MD | A staple for SPF coverage with the perfect amount of tint. The skincare junkie in your life will  LOVE  this!     TULA BRIGHTENING BALM | Always in my car for a quick glow up! A great stocking stuffer or pair it with the ELTA MD.    LANEIGE LIP MASK | Essential for winter time and chapped lips but also serves as a nice, clear lip gloss look year-round!    PURITY MAKE-UP WIPES | A nice to have when I’m away from home and need to clean my face before I do my make-up.    PORTABLE CHARGER | This is perfect for anyone that lives life on the edge at 10% battery or as a back-up to bring in your purse.    SNACK HOLDERS | I keep two of these in my center console for restaurants or snacks on the go. Much easier than giving my kids an entire bag of snacks and them spilling everywhere.    SOREL WINTER BOOTS | Loving these so far and have already gotten to test them out in the snow. Perfect gift for someone who needs a winter boot upgrade!    DRIFT AIR FRESHENER | Ditch the hanging tree freshener use DRIFT! Free of chemicals, and they last longer, too!

CAT LITTER | 2. CAR BLANKET | 3. NECESSITY | 4. FIRST AID KIT | 5. JUPER CABLES | 6. PORTABLE CHARGER | 7. SNOW SHOVEL KIT | 8. SNOW SCRAPER | 9. HAND WARMERS | 10. GRANOLA BARS | 11. RESQUEME | 12. FLASHLIGHT | 13. WARM LAYERS | 4. PACK OF EXTRA GLOVES Stay trash free while you’re on the road with these handy cupholder trash cans! You know those straw wrappers that always seem to end up in between your seats? Now you’ve got somewhere to put them right away, keeping your car cleaner, for longer. Stay trash free while you’re on the road with these handy cupholder trash cans! You know those straw wrappers that always seem to end up in between your seats? Now you’ve got somewhere to put them right away, keeping your car cleaner, for longer. TCM SWEATSHIRT | “I didn’t expect to get out of my car” — perfect gift for anyone who has to grab homework supplies with their PJ pants on or coffee in their robe….why not add some humor to the moment? ELTA MD | A staple for SPF coverage with the perfect amount of tint. The skincare junkie in your life will LOVE this! TULA BRIGHTENING BALM | Always in my car for a quick glow up! A great stocking stuffer or pair it with the ELTA MD. LANEIGE LIP MASK | Essential for winter time and chapped lips but also serves as a nice, clear lip gloss look year-round! PURITY MAKE-UP WIPES | A nice to have when I’m away from home and need to clean my face before I do my make-up. PORTABLE CHARGER | This is perfect for anyone that lives life on the edge at 10% battery or as a back-up to bring in your purse. SNACK HOLDERS | I keep two of these in my center console for restaurants or snacks on the go. Much easier than giving my kids an entire bag of snacks and them spilling everywhere. SOREL WINTER BOOTS | Loving these so far and have already gotten to test them out in the snow. Perfect gift for someone who needs a winter boot upgrade! DRIFT AIR FRESHENER | Ditch the hanging tree freshener use DRIFT! Free of chemicals, and they last longer, too! [/caption]

HOLIDAY ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS

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    MINI VACUUM   | 2. PORTABLE CHARGER | 3. TRAVEL WALLET | 4. FIRST AID KIT | 5. CHAP STICK | 6. STANLEY ICE FLOW  | 7.   ZIP BAGS | 8.RESQUEME | 9. FIDGET TOYS | 10. PET HAIR REMOVER  | 11. MELISSA & DOUG STICKER BOOKS | 12. STAINLESS STEEL KID WATER BOTTLES | 13. CUP HOLDER TRASH CANS

MINI VACUUM | 2. PORTABLE CHARGER | 3. TRAVEL WALLET | 4. FIRST AID KIT | 5. CHAP STICK | 6. STANLEY ICE FLOW | 7. ZIP BAGS | 8.RESQUEME | 9. FIDGET TOYS | 10. PET HAIR REMOVER | 11. MELISSA & DOUG STICKER BOOKS | 12. STAINLESS STEEL KID WATER BOTTLES | 13. CUP HOLDER TRASH CANS [/caption]

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