Cassie DeNisco

Gifts for the Guy in Your Life!

December 11, 2023

We’ve reached my final gift guide for the 2023 season! This post is dedicated to gifts for the guy in you life! These items are actual gifts I’m giving this year so I hope they help you check off the last few people on your list!

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Lululemon Oversized Men’s Fleece

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Jordan purchased one of these earlier in the season and really loved it! I decided to get a second one for him for Christmas because it’s one he always wears. The material is SO cozy and its warm, but light weight that you’re not sweating in it. It’s great for the gym or to just wear around as athleisure.

New Balance 574 in White/Gray

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The one thing on Jordan’s list this year was shoes. He usually liked whatever I pick out for him and I previously purchase him a neutral pair of nikes so when I saw these new balances I fell in love. Jordan loves a good pair of sneakers and these look so cozy and the colors will just match everything.

Gift Cards

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Who doesn’t love a gift card, especially when they’re to all your favorite places? Jordan loves ordering out so Door Dash was a no brainer. I also did a few cards to other places for him like Home Depot, Amazon and Dunkin. I love doing like $20 to a few stores for gift cards because then they get a few bucks to go all around to their favorite places.

I hope this gifts for the guy in your life gift guide gives you some gifting inspo! I love keeping it so simple by sticking to whatever the person really loves. People can drive themselves crazy with trying to get the perfect gift and honestly, any gift is special from someone you love!!

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Beauty lover Gift Guide 2023!

December 4, 2023

Here is my beauty lover gift guide for 2023! Whether you have a makeup lover or a skincare lover this post is perfect for you! I love gift guides because they really help get your ideas going for the perfect gift!

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Gift Sets from Sephora- Laniege Duo

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Like I mentioned in my Sephora sale post, I got the fragrance sampler set. I feel like any Sephora sets are the perfect gift especially if you know someone has never tried the product. I think this Lanegie duo is honestly perfect for everyone because who doesn’t love luxury chapstick.

Microcurrent Facial Device

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I’ve had my eye on something like this for awhile! I feel like it’s truly a great gift because this is not something I would readily go purchase for myself. I think devices like this are just so fun to rotate into your beauty routine and this one from Amazon is pretty inexpensive.

Nail Tool Set

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This is something so random but I feel like a lot of people don’t actually have a good set of nail tools! I feel like this would make the perfect gift with a set of nail polish. I personally love Essie polish and would love this as a gift. If you want to bump it up even more maybe throw in a gift card to their favorite local nail salon.

The Ordinary Facial Set

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This little set is everything for the beauty lover. You have all the serums you would want for an at home facial and I feel like gifting this with maybe a tool from Vanity Planet is perfect for the beauty lover. This is a great gift set from Amazon and I love that it has a little of everything they would want!

I hope you get some inspo from this beauty lover gift guide in your life! If you are still in need of shopping, my pet and foodie gift guides are already out! I have one more gift guide coming out after this for him so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a post!

Gift Guide for the Foodie!

November 27, 2023

I am back with another gift guide for the foodie in your life! This is perfect for the person who loves to cook or honest just spend time in the kitchen! I’ve recently discovered my love of cooking and have some of these items on my wish list this year!

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Our Place Always Pan

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If you’ve been here awhile, you know I can’t stop talking about this pan! I’ve mentioned it in my 2022 Christmas list & my cooking favorites posts! This pan has really made me excited to cook different recipes because it makes the cooking and cleanup so easy. They just recently came out with a bigger size and a smaller size so no matter what you need, Our Place has you covered!

Dutch Oven

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I have recently become a bread maker and my dutch oven has made it so easy! I will be sharing an easy recipe soon but I seriously think a dutch oven is a great gift! You can do so much with it from baking to just making pasta on top of the stove. Having it in my pot rotation means my possibilities are endless and if the foodie in your life doesn’t have one yet, they’re missing out!

Knife Set

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This is actually something I don’t have but definitely have on my list. I have a few knives I love but I really would like a set that all matches and is just fresh. I love the color of these and the matching scissors just elevate this set for me. Knives are so essential for cooking and if who you’re shopping for doesn’t have them yet, they’ll definitely make a great gift!

I hope this gift guide for the foodie gave you a few ideas! The holidays are coming up quickly so don’t wait to get your holiday shopping done! You can check out my gift guides from last year here!

Gift Guide for Pets 2023!

November 20, 2023

We’ve reached my favorite time of year where I begin to roll out my gift guides! You guys love these so we’re kicking it off with my 2023 gift guide for pets! We all know I love my Frenchie and I’ve curated the best gifts for your furry friend!

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Ball Launcher

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This one in particular caught my eye because Sky loves the smaller size tennis balls! We throw the ball around a lot with her and I just feel like this is a little more fun and playful. I think she’ll get a kick out of watching it pop out because she loves when her Furbo throws her treats and this is kind of the same concept!

Puffer Vest with Harness Hooks

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Sky has had this particular vest for 3 seasons now and it’s truly an essential. I’m trying to find another one so I can upgrade it since it’s getting a little snug. Sky wears the XL and since she has such a large chest, it doesn’t seem super comfy anymore. This vest is amazing though and if you have a pup smaller than her I highly recommend it. It’s so nice to have the leash hooks right on it so you don’t need a harness then the vest!

Raised Bowls

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Raised bowls help to make eating just a little more enjoyable for your pet! I also love the clear acrylic of these bowls. Sky got these after Christmas last year and she uses them everyday. It’s better for Frenchies to eat from raised bowls for digestion and I know these have definitely made a difference for her. This makes the perfect gift for your pet because it’s not a necessity but will become something you’ll use everyday!

Himalayan Dog Chews

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These are always on Sky’s list. She loves these bones and I like them too. I do find they seem a little hard but I monitor her closely with them. I even purchased a little bone holder that helps her not really be able to chew it as fast as she would like. When these get too small, you can throw them in the microwave and they turn into a cheese puff for you pup!

These are definitely on Sky’s Christmas list these year! She’s really a simple gal who doesn’t need much but I know she’ll love these! If you have any other gift ideas for your pet let me know and you can check out last year’s gift guide for pets here!

My 2023 New Year’s Resolution!!

December 26, 2022

I can hardly believe another year has passed and I’m writing out new year’s resolution! It’s crazy how quickly the years go by and how fast we get to the next one. This year I wanted to share my new year’s resolution in a different way.

Instead of picking multiple things, I just wanted to choose a word that everything falls under. I started this last year with the word wellness and I truly think I got to live that word out. This year I’m doing the same because I feel like sometimes resolutions can be too limiting and put too much pressure on yourselves.

Patience

Now people always say patience is a virtue but I feel like a lot of my anxiety comes from jumping to the next thing or next worry. I want to really slow down in 2023 and try to get everything back in check.

In the times we live in we can really just feel out of control a lot. Life flies by us and if we’re not moving as fast as everyone we feel like we’re missing out or not doing something right. For me, I want to try to break this habit next year.

A slower lifestyle and mindset doesn’t put me behind others, if anything it’ll set me up for success because I’ll be able to make decisions based on thinking things through. I want to be so intentional with my time so I think having patience will help with that.

One other aspect of patience is with purchases. We live in a world where it’s so easy to order exactly what we want and have it delivered right away. Financially, you can only do that for so long so I just know being patient and thinking through purchases on clothes and other non-necessities will boost my finances as well.

As you can see, choosing one word that encompasses your mood instead of a resolution changes your mindset. I never followed through on resolutions because they always felt like too many unattainable goals. With choosing a word to live by, you can find it in all areas of your life and mold it to how you’re feeling.

If you have a word for 2023, share it down below! I love hearing how other people approach the new year with their mindsets. You can read more resolutions posts here! And don’t forget to follow me on Pinterest here!

Holiday Cocktail Recipe!!

December 19, 2022

I struggled a bit with what type of recipe I wanted to share this month. I decided it would be so fun to share one of my favorite holiday cocktail recipe to get you in the holiday spirit! Recently I’ve gotten really into making cocktails and it’s actually so much fun.

Even if you aren’t hosting a big party, this cocktail is so yummy that you’ll want to make it on your nights in too! I am big on just using what you have at home and this recipe seriously is things you probably already have in your home!

Ingredients:

Vodka

Cranberry Juice (I prefer low/sugar free recipes)

Limes

Lime Juice

Shaker bottle

Directions:

Pour 1/2 cup cranberry juice, 2 cap fulls of Vodka, and 2 squeezes of lime into a shaker with ice. Shake well.
Pour into a cute cocktail glass and garnish with a lime!

I probably didn’t have to give you the written out directions but hey you never know! This recipe is so easy and I love how easily you can control the sugar content. I worry about how much sugar is in those crazy cocktails you get out and about so I love making it at home. I’m not a huge drinker but I love something sweet for the holidays!

This recipe was a hit on Thanksgiving and I feel like it’s going to be just as good for Christmas! The sweet cranberry with the tart lime is soooo good and you have to give it a try! Let me know if you love this holiday cocktail recipe and if you’re interested in more like this!

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Christmas Presents for Him 2022!

December 7, 2022

The final piece of my 2022 gift guide is here! I’m sharing my go to Christmas presents for him this year! I love curating theses lists because they’re actually things I’m purchasing this year for the people in my life.

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Gymshark Set

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Gymshark makes some really great active pieces especially for men. I really almost everything that they have on the website because they’re just great basics. I feel like everyone can always these pieces so you can’t really go wrong with anything from their webstie!

UGG Slippers

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Did you think we’d get through a gift guide series without UGG? My go to gift is always a nice pair of slippers or boots. It’s something people wouldn’t necessarily ask for but that they would use every day if they got it. Not to mention, UGG has seriously made a comeback so truly everything that’s on the website could work for your whole family.

Winter Jacket

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This might be a little trickier to gift unless you really know the person. I love a good jacket and I feel like boys just don’t prioritize outerwear like they should. I love this Nike jacket because it’s an elevated basic where you can wear it dressed down or up. Most men don’t even have a jacket so this is definitely a good gift because it’s an essential.

Coffee Maker

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This could be for him or her, but if you have a coffee lover this is the gift for them! Most people either buy coffee everyday or refuse to upgrade their dinosaur of a maker. Getting a new one is so exciting because they can really do it all now. From frothing to shots the new coffee makers are serious about bringing the coffee shop to your house. I love this one and think the guy in your life would love it too!

Tool Organizer

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All men have tools but I can guarantee they aren’t organized. This set from Amazon is super inexpensive and can work in any little storage system. I stopped getting the tools or gift cards to these stores because they definitely don’t need more things, they just need a place to organize them. You can even go bigger and get a big container for storage depending on how much room you have!

I hope this gift guide gave you some good ideas!! These Christmas presents for him are sure to be a hit this holiday! All these pieces are carefully curated so you give the best gift this holiday! Be sure to check out my other gift guides here!

PS as I am writing this Abercrombie also has some really nice men’s pieces if you’re still stumped!

Christmas Presents for Her this Christmas!!

December 5, 2022

I am sharing my exact Christmas list in this post so get ready!! These are mostly items I’m purchasing for myself but I love see what’s on other peoples list! It helps give you some inspo on what’s currently in and what people are looking for! This Christmas presents for her will be helpful because sometimes you just get so stuck if you don’t have any starting point!

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Thera Gun

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As a dance teacher, I get so sore and this just looks like something I’d love! A nice massage to work on my tired muscles after a long day just sounds so lovely! You can actually purchase different attachments on the smaller version so I am just very excited to get my hands on one of these!

Aritzia Sweatsuit

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This was definitely on my list last year and is on my list again this year! I love these sweat sets because they are such good quality! Definitely pricy but you’ll have them forever. One thing about Aritzia is you do have to be patient because they definitely also are sold out but if you pre-order you’ll eventually get what you want!

Our Place Perfect Pot

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When I look at this pot all I want is soup! I have the Always Pan that I am obsessed with! It seriously does it all and I cannot wait to get my hands on this pot! The only downside is it can’t be baked in but I definitely still want it for soups and chilis this winter!!

Clogs

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I have been trying everything to get myself the Boston Berkenstocks but that just isn’t happening considering they’re sold out always. I am obsessed with this look and these are super cheap. This dupe definitely looks like the actual pair and if you really want them now and not to wait, these are a good alternative!

Hair Crimper

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I lowkey am getting sick of regular curls so I’ve had my eye on this waver for awhile now! This is a fun look for special occasions and it just spices up your hair. I love this one because it’s not too expensive so if you find out that it’s not necessarily for you, you didn’t spend a fortune on it!

I hope you love this gift guide!! These are things I’m actually asking for this holiday season or purchasing for myself! Be sure to check out my other gift guides here so you don’t miss out on gift ideas!!

Christmas Presents for Kids 2022!!

November 30, 2022

I’m sharing another gift guide but this time exclusively for kids! These Christmas presents for kids are great ideas to get the little one on your list this holiday season. I’ve actually never done a dedicated gift guide for kids but I thought I’d give it a try so let me know how you like it!

These are actually presents I’m giving this year so I’m very excited to share them! As always these are affiliate links so I make a small commission if you purchase but no pressure at all!

Sneakers

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Low dunks are seriously everywhere this year and my 12 year old cousin made it quite known he wanted a pair this Christmas! I feel like sneakers are the perfect gift for the older kids who are out of the toy phase but not quite fully in a gift card phase. They still get something cool to unwrap and can actually use/wear right away!

Amazon Gift Card

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I feel like parents and kids of all ages can really benefit from Amazon gift cards! Amazon has toys, clothes, and electronics so it might be nice to give a gift card so they can pick what they want! For little kids, parents might love this gift because they can get clothes and other things in the next sizes up since they’ll know exactly what they need.

Experience

One thing I think gets lost during Christmas is sometimes kids want experiences with you! Whether its a trip to a movie or maybe your local Legoland, kids just want to spend time with you! I have a tradition that I started for birthdays where I’ll take my cousins shopping for whatever they need like clothes shoes. They’ll get a budget and then afterwards we get lunch. It turns into just a fun day and an experience they’ll remember and look forward to!

North Face Jacket

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I love gifting the kids in my life something their parents would never spend money on! I know kids grow so fast so it’s not always practical to spend so much on their clothes but I love a North Face! They’re so comfy and the style has really come a long way. Definitely pricy but sometimes it’s fun to gift something they wouldn’t get otherwise!

Baktivity Subscription Box

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This is literally the coolest thing I’ve found for kids! This is a monthly subscription box that you can get right to your door with ingredients and easy steps to bake things! Think hello fresh but baking and for kids! I know I would love a gift like this as a kid because it’s like the easy bake but just better! You can just pick one box or do a monthly/yearly subscription so it’s really great for all budgets!

I hope you enjoyed this post dedicated to Christmas presents for kids! I’m seriously so excited for this holiday season and I can’t believe December starts tomorrow! Let me know in the comments below who’s on your shopping list this year!

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Best Christmas Presents for Pets!!

November 28, 2022

I absolutely love this time of year because I love sharing my gift guides! I figured I would kick off this series with the best Christmas presents for pets! Furry friends are usually the easiest to grab for but I wanted to put together this really unique list of presents you’ll both love!

I love shopping for my Frenchie Sky all year so I always find Christmas to be tricky! You don’t want to purchase too many things you know they won’t use but you want to make them feel like part of the family! This list is actual things I am planning on or already have purchased for her this year!

Furbo 360 Pet Camera

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This camera will truly be game changer as I have the original but this one swivels! You can turn it all the way around which means you have full view of the room your pet is in. I have such piece of mind knowing I can see Sky when I’m not home and I love that now I can literally see everything. I also pay for the Furbo dog nanny subscription which means it sends me all sorts of notifications on things she’s doing! This is also a great gift idea if you don’t want a whole new camera!

Béis Pet Carrier

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Now that the world is open again we’ve been doing a lot of traveling with Sky! For some reason she only likes to sit on my lap in the car which isn’t safe at all so she will be getting this travel carrier this Christmas! We’ve tried car seat but I love this one because it’s TSA approved and fits dogs up to 30 lbs which she is! I like that this expands and has an attachment to slide a seatbelt through or just your suitcase handles so she’s secure!

Pet Stroller

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Now this was something I didn’t know I needed, until I got it! I joked for awhile that I was getting stroller for long walks but I finally got one and it has changed everything! First of all, Sky loves it! We went to the boardwalk with it and she even walked around on Halloween in it! It’s perfect for her when we’re in busy places that make be nervous to have her on the leash. This one was also incredibly inexpensive and she fits perfectly in it.

Bocce’s Treat Subscription Box

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First of all, have you ever seen anything cuter?? Also, this treat box seriously makes her month! We signed up for this box because I love the ingredients they use and all the flavors Sky loves! This is a great gift idea because this ensures that you’re only getting what you need every month! From treats, to poop bags and dental treats this box has everything you and your dog or cat need to get through the month!

Walking Leash

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Sky and I are obsessed with this hands free leash! It makes my life so easy because I have 2 hands to do whatever I need with. She’s also not big so this works perfectly for us because she’s not pulling me down. This is perfect for coffee runs or now as it gets colder you can keep your hands warm in your pockets and she still gets a walk in!

I hope these best Christmas presents for pets gave you some ideas on what to get your furry friend this holiday season! Filling up a stocking for her is also my favorite so I always add her treats and favorite bones in that! I have other gift guides from previous years you can check our here but also be sure to just subscribe so you don’t miss this years posts!