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Blogger Gift Guide
This year I decided to try my hand at gift-guiding (it’s a thing). I don’t know if you know this but I use to help create the pages for Tots To Teens Magazine’s gift guides, I loved it! We started our Holiday Magazine waaaaayyy in advance, there were times in October I was pulling out decorations to use as props for the December issue. I enjoyed working with the various companies and the excitement of opening packages to see what may make our list. Naturally, when deciding to create a few gift guides for my blog I got all nostalgic and missed my magazine days. I’ve created three fun themed gift guides, guides I think you can relate to: Gifts for Bloggers, Gifts for Creatives, and Gifts for Coffee Lovers. I basically put together a grownup wish list. (eh hem…)
10 Gifts for Bloggers {Gift Guide}
1) #GirlBoss by Sophia Amoruso| I’ve already read #GirlBoss, wrote about it, and would still like my own copy. After reading Sophia’s story and her philosophy on #GirlBoss-ing I think you’ll feel highly motivated to get your hustle on! 🙂
2) Speaking of Hustlin’ this Everyday I’m Hustling mug by Fifth and Ivy is the perfect desk companion. If you’re anything like me you have a mug full of coffee or tea next to you while you’re writing.
3) FONTS WONDERFUL FONTS!! I’m a font fanatic, I’m actually borderline hoarder-ish when it comes to font collecting. You can collect fonts too! These watercolor fonts by Angie Makes would make the perfect addition to any blog or newsletter.
4) Here’s a truth bomb, I only take photos for my blog using my iPhone! I’m not the only iPhoneographer, you know who you are. Here’s a little something to help with taking even better pictures using your iPhone.| Universal 3-in-1 Camera Lens Kit for iPhone 6 Plus, iPad, and other Mobile Devices.
5) Are you already deciding to resolve to be organized for 2016? I am. Which Erin Condren Life Planner will you choose to help you do just that?
6) I’ve heard wonderful things about Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative, it’s on my reading list and eh hem wish list.
You don’t need to be a genius, you just need to be yourself. That’s the message from Austin Kleon, a young writer and artist who knows that creativity is everywhere, creativity is for everyone. A manifesto for the digital age, Steal Like an Artist is a guide whose positive message, graphic look and illustrations, exercises, and examples will put readers directly in touch with their artistic side. – On Amazon
7) Embrace Your Narrative! (insert hands in the air emoji) As bloggers, writers, doers, thinkers, creators, or whatever you want to call yourself, you should embrace your narrative. This bracelet by Emery Drive is the perfect reminder.
8) Have you ever wondered where everyone was getting all those pretty images, the ones that show up in your inbox, Instagram feeds, and on your computer screen? Many bloggers are investing in styled stock photos, JCM Photo has beautiful styled stock photos at reasonable prices. Now your newsletter, Instagram, and blog/shop images can look just as fancy. 😉
9) If you’re a blogger or you’re friends with a blogger you know we are infatuated with notebooks. We need paper and pen to write the words and ideas in our heads available at all times.|Blog Ideas notebook
10) New year, new look! If you’re thinking about giving your blog a makeover or gifting a blog makeover this Decadence template is sweet perfection.
BONUS!!
You cannot go wrong with a Starbucks gift card, EVER.
p.s Don’t forget the pens! We need pens to write in our planners and 50 million notebooks! 😀
Dayna Lee Collection
December 2, 2015 at 4:17 pmThanks so much for including my blog ideas notebook!! 🙂
MrsA0K2001
December 3, 2015 at 12:34 pmYou’re welcome!
I’m in love with your shop!!
XOXO
Healing Mama
December 3, 2015 at 9:33 amThanks for the stock photo ideas! I was wondering were bloggers were getting those cute images from!
MrsA0K2001
December 3, 2015 at 12:37 pmYou’re welcome! I’m glad I could help. Some styled stock can be a bit pricey, but JCM Photo & MadeBy Kasia Shop are reasonable. 🙂
XOXO
SMD @ Life According to Steph
December 3, 2015 at 11:14 amGreat list!
I have that be an artist book and have yet to read it.
MrsA0K2001
December 3, 2015 at 1:00 pmThank you, Steph!
Is there a reason you haven’t read it? Did you start it and not like it? I’ve heard good things about it, I’ll have to pick it up soon. 🙂
XOXO
Tenns @ Bliss & Faith
December 3, 2015 at 1:47 pmAww, thanks so much for including me in your awesome gift guide! I’m not the best gift giver in the world, always struggle with what to get people. ? I definitely got some great ideas from your list! ?
MrsA0K2001
December 4, 2015 at 12:52 pmYou’re welcome! 🙂 You know I’m a fan of your work.
XOXO
Bev
December 3, 2015 at 1:59 pmSuch great ideas! I love the book Steal Like an Artist — and such a quick read. I keep seeing Erin Condren planners popping up. I may have to get one for myself — or put it on my holiday wish list 😉
MrsA0K2001
December 4, 2015 at 12:54 pmI really need to read Steal Like an Artist it’s been on my list, probably after you mentioned it. 🙂 The Erin Condren planner is on my wish list, my husband knows 😉 I truly want to get more organized for 2016.
XOXO
Tamara
December 3, 2015 at 2:04 pmStarbucks gift card for me, please!!
And anything photo related.
I love that mug! I was looking for a belated birthday gift for one of my blogging friends and that would be perfect for her!
MrsA0K2001
December 4, 2015 at 12:55 pmI love, love, love that mug! I think that mug makes the perfect gift for you and any other #GirlBoss doing their thang 😀
XOXO
Akaleistar
December 3, 2015 at 9:42 pmWhat a great list! EC planners are awesome, and I always need more pens 🙂
MrsA0K2001
December 4, 2015 at 12:57 pmThank you!
I’m still torn, I don’t know which one I want (design wise) but I know an EC planner is in the cards for 2016, it has to be.
You can never have too many pens. 😉
XOXO
Rachel G
December 6, 2015 at 8:21 pmThe planner and the pens are definitely favorites on this blogger’s Christmas wish list!
MrsA0K2001
December 8, 2015 at 4:10 pmI hope your Christmas wishes come true 🙂
Happy Holidays, Rachel!!
XOXO
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December 7, 2015 at 1:38 pm[…] I’m sharing my 10 Gifts for Bloggers Under $100 […]
Deborah
December 7, 2015 at 10:16 pmFonts are so my weakness! Great gift giving ideas!
MrsA0K2001
December 8, 2015 at 4:18 pmThank you!
I’m such a sucker for fonts!
XOXO
Jill
December 8, 2015 at 9:03 amGreat ideas! The iPhone camera lens kit sounds like something I could use! I also love the mug and planner!
Jill
Doused In Pink
MrsA0K2001
December 8, 2015 at 4:25 pmThank you, Jill!
I could totally use the iPhone camera lens, and I think I may have hinted just enough for it to be under my tree. 😀
I think we all need that mug in our life.
XOXO
Nina
December 8, 2015 at 11:10 amDean you have seriously hit the spot on so many of these! I’ve added two books to my list and bookmarked the watercolor font. I just might use the font for an upcoming project in a few months!
MrsA0K2001
December 8, 2015 at 5:53 pmThank you, Nina! I’m glad you liked this 🙂
The fonts are too cute, I’m excited to see what you might use them for!!!
XOXO
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
December 8, 2015 at 6:45 pmWow! These are great gift ideas. I never thought of doing a gift list for bloggers! Brilliant! I just got an Erin Condren planner and just LOVE IT!!!!!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
MrsA0K2001
December 9, 2015 at 4:31 pmThank you, Carrie!!
Which design did you pick?
XOXO
Corina Ramos
December 9, 2015 at 11:34 amHey there lady! Hope you’re doing great!
I love these ideas! I’m going to pass it along in hopes my fam sees this and gets me something from this list :).
Hope you’re having a great week hun!
Cori
adrian
December 10, 2015 at 1:30 amI like the styled blog photos. Those are awesome and what a great idea. Maybe I could make money with something like that. I get most of my images from Fiverr.
MrsA0K2001
December 11, 2015 at 12:19 pmI love styled blog photos, too! I’m totally considering doing that myself, Adrian. I say go for it!!
XOXO
K. Elizabeth (YUMMommy)
December 18, 2015 at 1:30 pmYes, I will definitely take a blog makeover as Christmas gift! I’m switching to WordPress next year and have already started bookmarking some templates that I’ve stumbled across on Etsy and Creative Market.
Caryn
December 21, 2015 at 6:44 amI love the photo/lens idea. I didn’t know this existed. Thanks. Sharing now.
Happy Holidays.