Holiday Shopping Archives

Black Panther Ugly Christmas Sweater Holiday Style

I will be the first to admit that Iâ€™ve never really participated in Ugly Christmas Sweater festivities during the holiday season. Mainly because I didnâ€™t want to ruin a perfectly good sweater. Iâ€™m also not about that DIY life with creating wardrobe pieces. We can blame it on my OCD and rationale. This year was different because I had the help of Ugly Christmas Sweater.com to assist me. I was excited about partnering with them and choosing the perfect sweater for me that suits my style.

Ugly Christmas Sweater is your one stop shop for holiday attire for Men & Women. You have your choice of themed sweaters from your favorite movies or TV shows. They even have â€œNaughtyâ€ Christmas sweaters. My favorite one saysâ€¦ â€œSantaâ€™s Favorite Ho!â€ in a festive holiday design. I opted to be Nice and get a Marvel Themed Ugly Christmas Sweater. I almost went with the Star Wars Storm Trooper and Deadpool design. There are so many awesome choices to choose from.

They even have fun 3D sweater options you can choose from to really wow the crowd at your holiday office party and win the Ugly Christmas Sweater contest, because you know every Christmas Party has one. Ugly Christmas Sweaters.com also has holiday pajama jumpsuits and customizable options to really make it your own. Fun Fact: Did you know that the 3rd Friday in December is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day? Thatâ€™s December 21st, 2018 if youâ€™d like to participate this year.

After all my browsing and indecision, I decided to get the Marvel Black Panther Ugly Christmas Sweater. Itâ€™s gray with black panther and snowflake designs with long sleeves 60% cotton and 40% acrylic. I wore it with my black leggings and favorite black boots. Iâ€™m a Marvel fan, mostly because of my son who must own every game, see every movie and collect every action figure. I was doomed from the beginning. Now, I jump at every opportunity to get my Marvel fix with or without my son.

I have a few holiday parties to attend and Iâ€™m feeling quite prepared with my Black Panther Ugly Christmas Sweater which is Unisex by the way. Fellas, you can choose from your favorite pop culture themes. They also have holiday jackets and leggings. You have a great selection of items to choose from. Head on over to Ugly Christmas Sweater.com and browse all the different categories. Iâ€™m sure youâ€™ll find something you love. I had a few options picked out before I narrowed it down to the Black Panther.

So, do you participate in Ugly Christmas Sweater Festivities?

Holiday Chic in the 2018 Toyota C-HR

It would be an understatement for me to say that I was totally surprised when I got a first look at the 2018 Toyota C-HR XLE Premium. The first thing that stood out to me was the color of course. It was two tone Iceberg/Ruby Flare and it looked holiday festive. I got excited about going Christmas Shopping and being out and about during the holidays with a car that perfectly fit the holiday theme. My mom dubbed the car Peppermint and I added Patty. So, Peppermint Patty was her name! Yes, we name cars around here!

Once you get past the vibrant color and start to explore youâ€™ll see the hidden-type-design rear door handles. The tires pop with standard vortex-styled 18-in. alloy wheels and they look great! You get standard projector-beam halogen headlights, LED Daytime running lights and integrated fog lights. One of my favorite features with remote keyless entry is that once you unlock the car it projects â€œToyota C-HRâ€ on the pavement with puddle lights on the power outside mirrors. I was totally surprised by this and itâ€™s a cool concept.

The Toyota C-HR is a very attractive ride, now letâ€™s talk about the interior. Iâ€™m very transparent and share that the dashboard in most vehicles are my playground. I love technology and want to explore all it offers. The 7-in. touch screen display is a great start and of course I had to get my music in order and program my favorite radio stations. You can also sync your phone and listen to your playlist. I love the convenient Smart Key System with Push Button Start, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear-Cross Traffic Alert. Safety first, right?

One thing I had to adjust to was no built-in navigation system. If I needed directions, I just pulled up Google Maps on my Moto Z2 Force and we were on our way! The rearview mirror is equipped with auto-dimming with integrated backup camera display. The temperature dropped and I could totally appreciate the climate control system and heated front bucket seats. If you are into monitoring your vehicle while you drive, the standard G-Force Monitor will keep you in the loop on the 4.2 in. multi-information display.

Itâ€™s great on gas and you can get up to 27 mpg in the city and 31 on the highway. I did lots of driving around town to shop for the holidays and I didnâ€™t have to fill up the tank. You get 3.4 gallons per 100 miles. The annual fuel cost is about $1,250. The Toyota C-HR has a good size cargo storage area along with a privacy screen since itâ€™s glass rear windshield. It worked great while holiday shopping and not exposing all the gifts in the trunk.

Overall, the Toyota C-HR is SEXY! If you visit the Toyota website you can see all the available colors that it comes in. You also get a 360-degree tour of the interior and you can watch videos to see how it performs. I enjoyed my time with this beauty! She was a smooth ride and I kept getting compliments on her. I also got asked on more than one occasion what type of car she was. It was the perfect holiday ride and totally fit into this seasons theme.

What feature(s) do you like about the Toyota C-HR XLE Premium?

Disclosure: I received the 2018 Toyota C-HR XLE on loan for 7 days to facilitate this auto review. All opinions expressed are 100% honest and completely my own. #DriveToyota #Partner

Anytime Wear with PrAna for the Holidays

One thing I love about PrAna Fashion aside from it being sustainable clothing is that you can wear it anytime and not just specifically for outdoor or fitness activities. I had an opportunity to style a couple of pieces and Iâ€™m very satisfied with my picks. If you didnâ€™t know Iâ€™m very particular when it comes to convenience and comfort. If I can be stylish and comfortable itâ€™s a huge win in my book. PrAna has some great select styles for this season in addition to their holiday gift guide that you should check out.

My first pick was the Deedra Sweater Tunic in Coal. Itâ€™s an organic cotton blend mid weight sweater knit, long sleeved v- neck tunic with oversized side vents. There is mixed stitching throughout the sweater to provide pattern and texture. You get a relaxed fit and itâ€™s 53% organic cotton, 26% acrylic, 13% polyester and 8% wool. One of my favorite features of this sweater is the dropped hem tail. I paired the Deedra Sweater Tunic with some black fashionable leggings and booties for this fall weather.

The Deedra Sweater Tunic is very comfortable. I have it in coal but, itâ€™s also available in colors auburn, dark plum and winter. The size starts at small and goes up to extra-large. I could easily wear jeans with this too and have a great casual look. My next pick was the Caraway Tight in Black Birdeye. Iâ€™m going to keep it all the way real with you. If Iâ€™m NOT dressed up, Iâ€™m in Yoga Pants, Tights or Jeans! Thatâ€™s my everyday wear and if Iâ€™m home, Iâ€™m in my jammies! Iâ€™m all about being comfortable.

The Caraway Tight in Black Birdeye is a performance tight with moisture wicking properties. Itâ€™s a high-rise compression pant and designed with flatlock construction and a triangle gusset for added durability. It also has a wide waistband, internal draw cord and hidden mesh pocket. I really like the reflective taping at the bottom of side seams and reflective mini diamond logo at the center back waistband. That will come in handy should I take a hike in the evening when itâ€™s getting dark or just being out and about.

The tight is bluesignÂ© certified fabric. Itâ€™s 92% Polyester/ 8% Spandex Brush Backed Performance Space Dye Fleece(Cargo Green, Indigo, and Grapevine). Also, 94% Recycled Polyester/6% Spandex Textured Jacquard Performance Knit (Black Birdseye). This is a great design. I paired it with a fleece hoodie to keep me warm in this cool weather. You can switch in between sneakers and boots with this look. Overall, itâ€™s very comfortable and it looks good.

PrAnaâ€™s mission is to inspire healthy, active and free-spirited living. They have a variety of clothing for men and women along with accessories you can shop. This is the perfect time to shop for holiday gifts with select picks in the holiday gift guide. You have categories like warm gifts for her, warm gifts for him, easy gifts under $50 and thoughtful gifts under $100. You also get FREE shipping on all orders. Visit the PrAna website to see all the stylish and comfortable clothing available in the digital catalog. Happy Holidays!

Iâ€™m also sharing 15% off any order by using my personal code: CMJL17 and FREE Shipping until 12/20!

Minecraft XBOX One S Bundle for the Holidays

The holidays are right around the corner and if youâ€™re anything like me, you still have some shopping to complete. I aspire to do better every year. I think Iâ€™m on a good path this year because I got a lot of shopping out the way on Black Friday vs. last year when I started shopping on Christmas Eve! That is what I call progress people! So, this year is definitely a techie holiday for my family since everyone is getting some sort of electronic device courtesy of Santa and one big thing for the entire family to enjoy.

My two biggest family planned activities outside when we travel are family movie night and family game night. I take this into full consideration when shopping for the holidays. We like to play traditional board and card games along with video games. So, you know I was just a little excited to see that Best Buy was offering a Minecraft XBOX One S Bundle in addition to Minecraft games, toys and collectibles. My youngest son absolutely loves Minecraft and its family-friendly for us all to enjoy.

If you have a super Minecraft Fan in your life, the Minecraft XBOX One S Console is a great gift along with the toys or collectibles for the game. If you arenâ€™t familiar with Minecraft itâ€™s a game that allows you to build and explore exciting new worlds. You place the blocks to build what you want and can go on adventures throughout the game. There are worlds that are randomly generated and you can be as simple or intricate as you want when building your structures. Put your creativity to the test!

There are different modes that you can play in like creative mode or survival mode. Creative Mode gives you unlimited resources and survival mode allows you to craft weapons and armor to fight off dangerous mobs. You can play alone or with friends to make it even more exciting. Best Buy is ready for the Minecraft Gamers and has a large assortment of Minecraft products which includes the XBOX One S Console Bundle, additional Minecraft games, toys and collectibles. I couldnâ€™t help but add to our game collection.

Visit your local Best Buy location to see this XBOX One S Minecraft Bundle gaming console up close and personal. You can also visit the Best Buy website for additional information. Happy Holidays!

Disclosure: Thank you to Best Buy for sponsoring this post. I am being compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card. All opinions are 100% honest and completely my own.

Shop the Best Buy Holiday Event This Saturday

The holidays fast approaching and Best Buy is hosting their special shopping event on Saturday November 5th from 1pm to 5 pm. Here is a store locator to find a Best Buy location convenient to you. Iâ€™m super excited because my entire family is getting tech this holiday season. Weâ€™re going to have a techie holiday for the entire family. I have a wish list of items the entire family can enjoy like the Xbox One S Console with games to individual items for each person that stayed on the â€œNiceâ€ list this year.

Itâ€™s a ONE DAY ONLY shopping event with exclusive in-store deals on the biggest brands like Apple, Microsoft, Samsung & Sony! There will be experts on hand to answer any questions and help you find the perfect holiday gifts for your family and friends. Youâ€™ll be able to see demos of the hottest tech toys along with connected home and connected car. Iâ€™m so interested in connected home as Iâ€™m about to move, purchase my first home and turn my house into a full tech haven. It will be my labor of love!

There will be demos available in 400 select stores; however the deals and offers are in all store locations! I think this is such a win! I NEVER really shop on Black Friday and I may jump online cyber Monday to see the deals being offered but, to be able to shop at an exclusive holiday shopping event with some of the biggest brands is super convenient. I prefer to shop in-store vs. online when I can so I can see and test out the items being purchased. I also ask LOTS of questions, so having an expert on hand is a huge bonus for me!

My plan was to wait until it got a little closer to Christmas to shop which can be an issue some years when waiting until the last minute. I have a daily struggle with this thing called procrastination! Last year I shopped on Christmas Eve and got upset with all the last minutes shoppers like myself because of the crowded malls and department stores. I knowâ€¦ I canâ€™t really complain! This year I plan to take full advantage of visiting Best Buy on Saturday to put a dent in my Christmas shopping list.

My Holiday wish list includes the Xbox One S and Sony Playstation VR for gaming. My son needs good headphones (brand to be determined) he creates music. My oldest daughter has been asking for a Fujifilm Instax Instant Camera. My youngest will get a Tech Toy and some video games. My youngest daughter needs a laptop for school. I am on the fence about Google Home or Amazon Echo with the now added Dot! looking forward to the Google Home demo! Also looking at a 60â€ Samsung 4K Curved TV!