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TRIED AND TRUE: Christmas Edition.
I'll separate these lists into two categories: Elena and Lexi. Some of the items for Lexi we have already bought but she hasn't received yet, so I don't have the photos for except for stock images.Elena
I am notoriously hard to shop for, because I just don't want anything. Here are some of the items I would gladly receive without question every holiday in any quantity.High end Skincare: Vine Vera
Waterproof Camera: Olympus Tough
I have wanted a GOOD waterproof camera for a while now. I've gone through different brands and models, unhappy with any of them and their quality. Then a GoPro arrived, but after playing with it, I was still not convinced. So right as I was about to give in and buy a GoPro, I saw Olympus Tough Waterproof Shockproof Camera. After doing some research, I was sold.- Bigger camera means slightly better photo and video quality.
- Wide angle lens without fish eye distortion ( 21mm)
- 60p movie mode, time lapse and high speed movies
- Wifi (so you can transfer photos to your phone wirelessly) and GPS ( though I am yet to take the time to figure out the wifi feature)
- Waterproof to 50ft, Shockproof to 7ft, freeze proof to 14F and crushproof to 220lbs
- Has a flipout screen and a front shutter button for selfies. This has come in so useful when using a selfiestick because you can see what you're shooting
Bikinis: Khongboon Swimwear
Security: August e-lock
This is an unusual item, but I kept using it and thinking about how awesome it is, so I decided to include it as a recommendation. This could be a present for a guy or a girl. In fact, I'd like to get another one for our other doors.Fashion: Bandolier (use discount code:Â fan16)
Another product that I am a dedicated fan of. It's a phone case that doubles as a crossbody purse and a wallet with a pocket for cards and ID in the back, and to be honest, after discovering it, I have started HATING having to carry an actual purse with me.BUY ITÂ | USE CODE FAN16 FOR A 15% DISCOUNT
Shoes: Brian James
Make up
I did a periscope on this saying how I found three make up products that work so well I am done looking. Usually, I try different make up products and colors till I find something I love.LEXI
This year Lexi made her own Christmas list. She has remembered every single thing she asked for in the last months that we told her to wait for Christmas for and has rattled off the whole list to me  numerous times. Well, this was easy. Like last year, we are doing 12 days of Christmas Her three obsessions right now are:- Legos
- Inside Out
- Plants Vs Zombies
Inside Out
TOMY  has a line of Inside Out characters. Lexi is obsessed with any sort of figurines and love Inside Out from the books we have been reading ( even though she refuses to actually watch the movie). Some of the items that she received: Big Plush Talking JoyBUY IT: Anger | Sadness | Fear | Disgust | Joy and the Headquarters playset | Big Plush Talking Joy | Joy and the Console
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That first photo of Lexi in the Biscotti dress is stunning!
My 3 year old son is obsessed with Legos as well. The bulk of his gifts are Legos. I also think he would love the Inside Out toys. He also loves a book he has but isn’t a fan of the movie. He’s more interested in talking about the different feelings. Merry Christmas!
Yeah, that’s exactly how it is for Lexi. She just likes talking about emotions and their part is our lives.
Merry Christmas!
Hi Elena,
Thanks for sharing, Love your product review posts. I was curious, have you looked in detail into ingredients for the vine Vera skin care? I know you are into chemical free products. eWG does not have a rating for this brand. Wonder if you have looked into it at all.
Thanks
The cream is not natural or organic by any stretch of imagination, but it doesn’t have any of the big bad offenders and it really really makes a huge difference in my skin. Especially the brightening Zinfandel line.
HI Elena,
Totally out of the topic question, which products are you using on Lexi? Which Shampoo, body-wash, sunscreen, moisturizing lotion? I am looking for some chemical-free organic products for my daughter but could not find anything. Please recommend some. Thanks!
What we currently use is babyganics for the most part and Desert Essences for ourselves and her occasionally.