| Life with Mar

2020 Holiday Gift Ideas

The 2020 Holiday gift guide is here! Consider this your go-to resource on all things holiday gifting. I'll continue to update this page as new gift guides roll out, so be sure to bookmark it (you can PIN to Pinterest) and come back later. Scroll down for gift ideas for you mom and mother-in-law, clean beauty gift ideas and comfy-cozy gift ideas. Simply hover over the image and click the links to shop! Coming soon: gift ideas for the kiddos and, of course, FOR HER! Enjoy. ... View the Post

11 Beauty Advent Calendars to Spoil Yourself for 2020 (Because We ALL Need TLC This Year)

There's no denying that 2020 has been a doozy. So let's spoil ourselves a bit this holiday season, yes? One great way to do so is with one of these beauty advent calendars! Of course, these also make great gift ideas. And what a memorable gift it would be! But I won't tell if you're secretly eyeing and buying for yourself. Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom as there's a FAB giveaway for TWO lucky winners, just in time for the holidays! Benefit Cosmetics Mini Superstar ... View the Post

2019 Best Beauty Gifts

Some of my personal favorite things to gift--whether it be for the holidays or a birthday--is beauty gifts. Every woman loves a good beauty gift. It just makes you feel special! And, the packaging is typically ultra-pretty, too. These 2019 beauty gifts are the best of the bunch! Ilia Discover Clean Makeup Set I have been using and recommending Ilia beauty for quite some time; I love, love their lipsticks and recently tried and loved their true serum foundation and the mascara, ... View the Post

The Ultimate Toddler Christmas Gift List + Exclusive Shopping Tips!

This post is sponsored by T.J.Maxx. All opinions expressed are my own. Shopping for the kids is easy and hard at the same time. On the one hand, you can literally get them just about anything at this age and they’ll be happy. On the other hand, I don’t want to get them just anything. I want to get them things that are thoughtful and serve a purpose. If you’ve ever gone to the store and stared down the aisle completely overwhelmed by choices, this toddler Christmas gift list is for you. ... View the Post

The Best Nordstrom Black Friday Beauty & Holiday Sets

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Today, I'm rounding up the best Nordstrom Black Friday beauty deals and holiday sets! I know a lot of people think of Sephora and Ulta when it comes to Black Friday beauty deals, but Nordstrom always has some lovely gift sets that are of great value, too! And I never miss an opp to build up even more rewards. Here's a peek at what I'm eyeing from the best Nordstrom Black Friday beauty deals. Scroll to the bottom as I'm including a few others from ... View the Post

The Best House Slippers: How I Stay Cozy All Winter Long

This post is sponsored by Isotoner but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. A pair of great slippers—to me—is everything. I have solid hardwood floors that are lovely but man, they can really make your feet ache! So I’ve been on the hunt for the best house slippers for a really long time. And come winter, they’re something I literally live in! My feet are always freezing unless they’re bundled up. I also work from home, which means I’m looking for cute and comfy styles that ... View the Post