If you have a LuLaRoe lover or addict on your Christmas shopping list, I thought I’d share with you the support products that I have purchased to keep my investment well cared for. The rules for washing most LuLaRoe products is to wash inside out in cold water and hang to dry. Lace and Chiffon pieces should be hand washed and for best results dark/bright colors should be soaked in 1 cup vinegar and 1 gallon water for 30 minutes before washing. I know that is a lot of rules but it is worth it to preserve your clothing.

Fine Mesh Delicates Bag

I wash all of my LuLaRoe in delicates bags. I do this for 2 reasons. First, my clothing is protected from wear and tear caused by my washing machine or buttons and buckles on other clothes. Second, it is easy to locate all of my LuLaRoe and make sure it isn’t placed in the dryer.

Over the Door Drying Rack

I don’t have a lot of free space in my small home. I was having trouble finding places to hang my clothes to dry. I purchased this drying rack and hung it on a closet door and it is perfect!

Concealed Carry Holsters

Yes, you read that right. My son sent me this video  it shows how to wear Dene Adams thigh holster leggings with your LuLaRoe Cassie skirt. These legging holster would also work under the other LuLaRoe skirts and dresses.

Gift Certificates

Earlier this year a friend gave me a Gift Certificate to my favorite LuLaRoe consultant’s boutique. It was an awesome gift because I could shop in person or in her online sales. Check with your favorite consultant about getting a gift certificate. Don’t have a favorite consultant? I’m sure my top 4   favorites would be happy to have you join their groups, just tell them Cindy Schultz sent you. Amiyrah, Rosemary, Gretchen, and Lolli.

I hope you and your LuLaRoe loving friends have a wonderfully fashionable Christmas!

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Readly is a subscription service that allows access to over 1,000 global magazines and lets you read them anytime, anywhere-online or offline! Readly even allows you to install the app on up to 5 devices and share you subscription with family members who each have their own user profile! I have the app on my iPad and my iPhone and Jordan has it on his iPhone. I can read my magazines where ever I go and Jordan has access to all of his car and truck magazines right on his phone! Readly works on iOS, Android and Win 8 devices.

A peek at the Readly Magazine Library

I was so excited to fine Guideposts Magazine was a part of the Readly subscription. For years my mom had gotten me a subscription for Christmas. A few years ago, I asked her to stop because I wasn’t finding the time to read it. Now that I take it with me where ever I go, I am reading my old favorite again.

If you need a last minute Christmas gift, consider a Readly Gift Card! For only $9.99 a month you get access to the entire Readly magazine library and there is truly something for everyone. I am loving my Readly subscription and I am sure you will too.

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Equipment

A new computer or tablet

My laptop is 5 years old. The video card is dying and I am dreaming of replacing it preferably before it dies. Personally, I am dreaming of a Mac mini but there are several PCs that would work great too. I have had my iPad Air for 6 months and it has made blogging on-the-go much easier.

A comfy office chair

I will soon be claiming the back bedroom as my office (yay!). My current desk chair is uncomfortable so I usally end up working from the couch. Now that I will have a designated office, a comfy Desk Chair is an important addition to help me have a productive day.

Camera

My iPhone takes great pictures, and I have used a lot of them on my blog. I have also been playing with my son’s Canon EOS Rebel T5i Digital SLR Camera Kit and his 50mm 1.8 lens. He is generous enough to let me borrow it but, he is moving out next week and using the camera on a daily basis is not going to be possible.

Subscriptions

There are often paid subscriptions to services that subscribers want, but can’t always afford. You, the caring friend would score lots of friend points for giving them an annual subscription to one of these sites.

PicMonkey

The annual PicMonkey Royale subscription is only $33 a year but it is gold to a blogger who works so hard to make pinnable images for their blog posts.

New Media Professionals Association

I am a founding member of the association and as we move forward in this blogging world we are working together to create a code of ethics as well as work together to deal with issues that arise in our profession. (click the image above for more info.

Blogging Groups & Forums

There are many premium blogging groups and forums that cost $8-25 a month to belong to. Currently there is one I’d like to join, which costs $15 a month. It doesn’t seem like a lot but on this blogger’s salary, it is currently impossible.

Continuing Education

Just like any other profession, bloggers need to stay on top of what is going on in their field. We do that by reading books, online classes and attending conferences. Here are some of my favorites.

Type-A

Type-A Parent puts on an annual conference, a bootcamp and now summits. I have attended 5 different Type-A events so far and I am dreaming of Type-A Vegas Bootcamp.

Classes

I have taken several classes online over my years of blogging and most have them have really helped to propel me forward. Most classes aren’t accepting registrations over the holiday season but you could create a homemade gift certificate or give a Visa gift card for $50-100 and tell them it is for them to use to register for a class to help them hone an important blogging skill.

Books

I’ve read lots of books on blogging and social media. Here are some of my favorites

Fun Stuff

How about some quirky office supplies or colorful folders? A gift card to Dunkin Donuts or their favorite coffee shop. A cool spill proof mug, a blogging t-shirt or inspirational wall art for their office wall. Get creative, have fun and bless your favorite blogger this holiday season.

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The gifts you can give fall into several categories:

• Animals
• Clean Water
• Clothing and Shelter
• Education
• Emergency Aid
• Gifts that Multiply
• Girls and Women
• Handcrafted Items
• Hunger
• Medical Care
• Orphans and Widows
• Poverty in America

I love that you can choose what you want your money to go to or if you just want to help there is a “where most needed” category too. Purchasing gifts from The World Vision Gift Catalog is a great family project. Many families collect spare change all year long to donate to a charity at Christmas time, sending a gift through The World Vision Gift Catalog is a great family project that you can continue year after year.

The World Vision Gift Catalog Giveaway

One reader of The Mom Maven is going to win the ornament set pictured above. The set is available through The World Vision Gift Catalog with your gift of $150 or more to the Maximum Impact Fund — which provides for the unique needs of children and families worldwide — you will receive this beautiful set of handmade Zakale wire & bead ornaments from Nairobi. Zakale crafts are made from recycled materials by Kenyan artisans, who received a series of installment loans from World Vision to grow their business and lift themselves out of poverty. When requesting the ornament set, please note your gift is tax-deductible less the fair market value of $30.

Ornament sizes vary by animal (giraffe 4″ x 1½”, elephant 2½” x 3″ & water buffalo 2 7/10 ” x 2½”).

The giveaway ends at 12:00am on November 18, 2013 and is open to US residents only. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and notified by email. The winner has 48 hours to claim their prize.

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Disclosure: I received a set of ornaments as a thank-you for sharing The World Vision Gift Catalog with my readers. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Who doesn’t love getting personalized gifts? Everyone does, regardless of age. This is why PersonalCreations.com is a great place to do your Christmas shopping. They have almost anything you could ever want personalized for sale at reasonable prices. You can get Christmas ornaments and decorations, baby gifts, dolls, tote bags, kid’s furniture, photo frames, t-shirts all personalized!

I chose to get the personalized door mat in the picture for someone on my Christmas gift giving list. That person reads my blog so I chose the stock photo over the actual photo of the mat I received. I can tell you the mat is beautiful and will make a nice addition to the home it is going to.

A Personal Creations Exclusive! Pay homage to free spirited beach living with our sunny flip-flop items! Our doormats feature a polyester surface, non-slip backing, and are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Clean with mild soap and a hose. We personalize the 17”L x 27”W doormat with up to 6 pairs of flip-flops (choose design) and any name, up to 10 characters each and add any message on 1 line, up to 24 characters.

If you have some shopping left to do, I recommend clicking over to PersonalCreations.com and ordering a personalized gift for everyone who is still on your shopping list.

Disclosure: I received a gift of my choice for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

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