Less & More: The WFH Mom Edit

Even if you have to stuff it yourself.

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I don’t know about you, but I like to have a stocking to go through on Christmas morning when the rest of my family is pawing through the ones that I carefully curated for them. I used to stuff it myself, but then I realized that was less fun, so now, when my husband asks for my Christmas list, I make sure to always include a list of stocking stuffers for myself. Here are a few things I put on my list this year. (ETA: this has been a very popular post and I’ve seen TONS of moms requesting ideas for this, so I’ve been updating the post and my ShopMy page with ideas throughout the season, so feel free to check back any time!)

Big Makeup Brush: I don’t wear very much makeup, but what little I do wear benefits greatly from a big, multi-purpose brush like this one. I haven’t replaced mine in a while, so I’m asking for this!

Buy It:
-Saie, The Big Brush ($26 at goop OR at Sephora)
-Sephora’s Essential MultiTasker Brush ($17 at Sephora)
-Ilia Complexion Brush ($34 at Sephora)

1. A cute lil book light: I’ve been working on my bedtime routine to improve my sleep, and that means less light exposure right before heading to bed, but it also means no screens. So when I’m reading, I need a little light that won’t infiltrate my peepers. This one is so adorable!

2. Bag Charm: I do not buy new purses very often. In fact, I still carry a Coach purse that I’ve owned for 20+ years. So little bag charms are a great way to make an old purse “feel new.” I love the options from BaubleBar’s Disney collection.
   

   

   
   
   
   Buy It:
   –Mickey or Minnie Mouse ($68 at Baublebar)
   -Double Heart Beaded Bag Charm ($48 at Madewell)
   -Calico Critters ($14 at Urban Outfitters)
   -Bubble Letters ($28 at Anthropologie)
   -Mickey Lollipop ($48 at Baublebar)
   

3. Comfy socks: When I snuggle into the couch for a movie in the fall or winter, I ALWAYS make sure to put on a pair of fuzzy socks. This pair of waffle knit and fleece lined socks would make it into the rotation OFTEN.
   
   Buy It:
   –Cozy Waffle Socks ($40 at Anthropologie)
   -Striped Cozy Socks ($6 at J. Crew Factory)
   -Barefoot Dreams Socks ($15 at Dillard’s)
   -Heart Socks ($48 at Barefoot Dreams)

5. Summer Fridays Lip Balm: This is one TikTok has influenced me on. It’s kind of pricey for lip balm, but that’s why I’m asking for it as a gift v. buying it for myself!
   

   Buy It:
   –Summer Fridays Lip Balm ($24 at Sephora)
   -Thread Gloss It Lip Gloss ($8 at Target)
   -Tower 28 Shine On Lip Jelly ($16 at Sephora)
   -Saie Glossybounce High-Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil ($22 at Sephora)
   -Mineral Fusion Hydro-Shine Lip Gloss ($7 at Amazon)
   -LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm ($19 at Amazon)
   

6. Pura Vida Bracelets from the Wicked Collection: This is one of my all time favorite brands. On any given day, there is a 100% chance I will be wearing a bracelet from PV and I have been eyeing the Wicked collection HARD. Other jewelry ideas …
   Buy It:
   -Pura Vida Paperclip Chain Bracelet ($8.40 at Pura Vida)
   -Love Hearts Band Ring ($9.60 at Pura Vida)
   -Heart Stud Earrings ($55 at Kendra Scott)
   -Dainty Initial Bracelets ($25 at Etsy)
   -Mini Gemstone Bar Necklace ($34 at Etsy)
   

7. Little Words Project Bracelets: I love adding these to my everyday bracelet stack and this brand has so many good causes to donate to when you pick a design.