Hello everyone! Can you believe it? We've made it through the first week of Blogmas! Woo hoo! It's been fun to write up these holiday themed posts and see what others have come up with so far. So for today's post, I'm going to share some of the things I would love to receive this holiday.

I have a love/hate relationship with Christmas wishlist posts for Blogmas. Sure they're easy to write up, but sometimes I feel like it is a little ego centric. But I'm not going to lie, I love reading other people's Christmas wishlists. It gives me ideas of things I may want, but mostly it helps me think of ideas for gifts for the people I love. So I hope my holiday wishlist does the same for you!

While I was writing up my Cruelty Free Holiday Scent Guide for Blogmas Day 5, I couldn't help but add some of those products to my wishlist. Ever since I found out about the Holiday Hair Care Barrel from Basin, I have not been able to stop thinking about it! Shampoo and conditioner bars are the best and I absolutely love the ones from Basin! One other thing I have not been able to get off my mind are the seasonal items from Lush! If I receive anything from Lush this holiday season I'll be a happy camper.

Recently my love for Tye Dye has become more and more apparent, I've felt the need to Tye Dye anything and everything. But what has been holding me back? My lack of Tye Dye! So a Tye Dye Kit would be an amazing present this year. Please someone help make my Tye Dye fantasy come true!

I'm a complete sucker for anything rose gold so when I saw the Nike Flex Contact Women's Running Shoes in White Silver Pink, I fell in love. It's been a while since I got some new running shoes so I think I might be due for a new pair. PLUS THEY'RE ROSE GOLD!!! As a skin care fanatic, I love looking to see what new tools are currently trending. Cleansing brushes for your face have always been something I have been obsessed over. Foreo is one of the most popular cleansing brushes brands out there, thanks to the Luna. While the standard Luna is great, it's way too much money. Luckily Foreo made a smaller and way cheaper version the Luna Play Plus, which is perfect!

If you've been bit by the environmentalist bug this year, then you know all about the dangers of the overuse of plastic materials. The anti plastic straw movement has been going on but now what's the next thing to stop using? Those pesky produce bags in the grocery store. If plastic shopping bags were banned why weren't these? Anyways for Christmas a great gift that everyone (myself included) needs are reusable produce bags.

If you know me there's two things I love most in this world: Kate Spade and Minnie Mouse. When Kate Spade came out with her Minnie Mouse collection at Disneyland, I literally died and went to heaven. Ever since that, Kate Spade has been making even more Disney related items and I am obsessed with this Minnie Mouse iPhone wallet case.

Speaking of Disney, the Disney store recently released notebooks that mimic a VHS tape. How nostalgic is that? I'm literally obsessed with these, and I bet every other 90s kid is too!

As someone who enjoys spending lots of time in the bath tub, a Bath Tray Caddy would be the most useful gift for myself. I have been known to drop things in the water once or twice so this would be a great thing to have in my bathroom.

And there you have it! Those are some things that I wouldn't be upset to find under the tree this year. But friendly reminder, Christmas is about giving and not receiving. If you're struggling to find a gift for the basic girl in your life, chances are my wishlist is similar to hers. Happy shopping! Until tomorrow

Asking your friends and family what they want for Christmas is always hassle. They'll either say anything or surprise me! I've been guilty of doing this as well, my go to line was always: "you know me, I'll like anything!" In hindsight, I'm realizing that was never very helpful.

So instead every year during Blogmas, I make a Christmas Wishlist that I post here on my blog so everyone can see. Making a wishlist can seem pretty selfish and vain, but that's not the intention of it at all. The whole idea of a wishlist is to act as a personal guide and there's nothing wrong with that. In fact I challenge everyone reading this to create some sort of wishlist, whether that's on Amazon or even in a Google Doc, if you share these it will make things easier for your friends and family this holiday season.

If you're stuck on what to get someone, take a look at these items I've been drooling over this year. Maybe it will give you some inspiration for the person you have to shop for.

Bullet Journal Supplies. For the New Year, I'm looking to start a bullet journal rather than sticking to my usual routine with a planner. These past couple of months I've been obsessed with the idea of created a bullet journal but I need some supplies in order to get started. Notebooks with dotted, squared, or blank pages work best. The most popular journal is the Leuchtturm1917 but Moleskin has some great options too. For bullet journaling the most important thing is the notebook but the accessories that go along with it help with the creative process. This year I actually asked my Family Secret Santa for the Brother P-Touch PT-D210 Label Maker solely for the purpose of bullet journaling and because I'm a legit nerd. Anyone else who want to start a bullet journal will also need the right set of pens and washi tape. Staedtler and Paper Mate make great marker/felt pens that don't bleed through paper. For finding the best washi tape, Michaels has an infinite amount of options.

Anything From Lush. When I say anything, I literally mean anything. All of their bath and beauty products are amazing, and they will make you feel cozy and relaxed. So bring on the bath bombs and bubble bars, this girl needs to relax before the new year begins!

TV Show Merchandise. Let's face it, I'm a huge fangirl. And I'm guilty of spending a lot of time watching TV. My obvious favorites are the shows from the Arrowverse (Flash, Arrow, Legends, & Supergirl) on the CW and Bob's Burgers of course. And with the popularity of Justice League and DC comics, it's easy to find any kind of superhero merchandise anywhere. But recently, I've been really loving Riverdale! Hot Topic has everything a Riverdale fan could want, like a Riverdale Vixens shirt, just saying.

Lanyard. Okay, yes I know it's been established I'm a nerd. And one thing I've noticed I really need/want is a cute lanyard for some of my little zipper ID cases. Whenever I'm out and about, I sometimes can't find those little cases in my purse and having a cute lanyard will make it easier to find. Plus sometimes I like to be a real nerd and just wear it around my neck or wrap it around my wrist when I'm on the go. Vera Bradley has some really cute and colorful ones! And I'm also a sucker for those cute Disney ones from Disneyland.

Fujifilm Instax Camera Case/Purse. I've had my Instax camera for a couple of years but sometimes I forget to take it with me since it's bulky. But if I had a case for it, then it would be easier to transport. Michaels has some really cute cases that are basically purses just for the camera.

Fun Fluffy Robe. Relaxation is a big theme for me this year and for the new year. So what's better for relaxing than a nice fluffy robe? Forever 21 has an adorable unicorn plush robe and Nordstrom has a really cute teddy bear robe. And if you want to talk about extreme coziness, Pink by Victoria Secret has a sherpa lined robe. Any of those would guarantee maximum comfort.

Waterproof iPhone 7 Case. Dropping my phone in the water has been a problem once or twice before in the past but it is still a constant fear. So a waterproof case might be a good idea. Recently I've seen a lot of people with the waterproof cases that are almost like a pouch with a lanyard, and I can't help but think about how awesome that is! Amazon has a bunch of options at an affordable price.

Traveling Accessories. I love traveling, and I already have a couple of trips planned already for the New Year. So getting some new travel accessories for Christmas would be amazing. Anything like packing cubes, toiletry bags, or cool gadgets, will do the trick. Any traveler will appreciate all travel related items!

Every year, it's hard to come up with things you may possibly want and that's okay. In fact that means you're a really good person. Sometimes with the world we live in, it can be hard to focus on our own wants and needs with all the bad things going on. But you can only hope for the best and surely things will get better next year.

Now you tell me, is there anything you're dying to get this Christmas? Let me know! And make sure you add it to your wishlist!

Until tomorrow.

It's Day 5 of Blogmas, and you know what that means... There's only 20 more days until Christmas! Can you believe time is flying by so quickly?

There's only so many days left to get your Christmas shopping done, and finish up your wishlist for Old Saint Nick. So hey Santa Claus, I'd like to think I've been pretty nice this year. Here are some of the things I've been lusting over for this holiday season:

To Get My Camera Fixed! Okay this is not really a gift, but more like something I need to do sometime soon. I accidentally broke my Nikon D3100 last Christmas while vlogging, hence why I do not vlog anymore, and have not fixed it since. To be honest I'm scared to see how much it will cost because those cameras are not cheap. But sooner or later I need to get it fixed, because that camera is like my baby. So if someone could recommend a place that fixes cameras, that would be great!

Minnetonka Cally Slippers! I finally wore out my slippers and it is time to get a new pair. I've been eyeing these moccasin slippers for the longest time and now that my old slippers have officially been trashed it's time to get that upgrade.

Planner Supplies! When it comes to treating myself one of my guilty pleasures would have to be stationery and planners. I recently just purchased my new planner for next year, The Happy Planner from Michaels and I'm already obsessed with it. So I would absolutely love some organizational stickers for my brand new planner! Yeah, I know I'm a giant nerd.

Hamilton: The Revolution! I'm literally obsessed with the Broadway hit, Hamilton. Ask anyone who knows me, I listen to the soundtrack almost daily. Since getting tickets to see this play is basically impossible, the next best thing is the book. Maybe if I'm lucky enough to receive this book, I can play the soundtrack in the background while reading it and imagine that I'm watching the show. A girl can dream right?

Portable Charger/Power Pack! I'm constantly on the go and my iPhone does not last as long as it used to. So something I really need and desperately want is a new portable charger. That way, while I am out and about I can charge my phone. I don't need anything fancy, just something to keep my phone from constantly dying.

Beauty Products! Do I need more beauty products? No, I think I have enough to last me the rest of my life. But do I want them? Yes, yes I do. Some of my favorite makeup brands would be Urban Decay, theBalm, Tarte, or Nyx. What I probably do need more is more face products, so any kind of face wash or moisturizer from Dermologica, Clinique, or First Aid Beauty surely won't go to waste. Then again, any kind of gift set from Philosophy will not go to waste either. I may or may not have an addiction to beauty products.

Do I need any of these things for Christmas? No not really. For me, what's most important is getting to spend time with my loved ones. During the holidays, I try to focus less on me and focus more on my family and friends. Because during the holidays, it's important to remember to be thankful for what you have rather than focusing on what you don't have. Plus, isn't that what Christmas is all about? Tell me, what do you want for Christmas this year?

Until tomorrow.

With Christmas rapidly approaching, the excitement is kicking in. Only 22 more days until Santa comes! So I thought today I thought I would share some of the items on my Christmas list.

But before I do that, I just wanted to take a moment to say that Christmas isn't about the presents or gifts. It's about people and spreading good cheer and peace on Earth.

Yesterday, tragedy struck somewhat close by to me. Yes, I'm talking about the shooting in San Bernardino where fourteen people died. And just last week there was a shooting at a Planned Parenthood in Colorado. When will the madness end?! So for my most likely impossible Christmas wish, I'd like to wish for peace. I also hope this makes people realize that the United States needs stricter gun control laws. Two tragedies in two weeks? This is not normal and something MUST be done.

Now for a little bit of selfish time. But in times like these, I feel bad asking for things. For me, I feel like I have so much and that I really don't need anything. And I don't really want anything either. Except maybe financial stability, a career in my field, a place to call my own and to become a fully functioning and independent adult. Fingers crossed it happens in 2016! But anyways, here are some of the few things I actually kind of want but probably don't really need.

FLANNELS! They've made a comeback in the fashion world and I'm obsessed. But unfortunately I have not been able to find a flannel that I like! And the ones that I do like do not fit me. Busty chest problems.

The Flash T-Shirt! The Flash is my favorite superhero and my favorite TV show. I'd love the t-shirt and I've been wanting one for quite some time. Oh or one of those Star Lab t-shirts would be awesome too. What can I say, I'm a Flash fan girl.

WASHI TAPE! As a newbie glam planner, I've been trying to build up my washi tape collection. I realized I have tons of patterned washi but no solid colors! I actually need this really badly for my planner!

EMOJI STICKERS! Because of reasons... All part of the glam planner hobby. How cute would an emoji spread be?! The answer is very. I need this. NEED.

Scarf Camera Strap! I saw one of these on Pinterest and I thought they were so awesome!! The camera strap on my camera can be uncomfortable and unfashionable. But if it was a scarf it would be comfortable and fashion forward. Then again, I probably don't need this, and I could always try to DIY it. There has to be a tutorial on Pinterest right?

Small Waterproof Camera! Blogging has become a big passion of mine, I love it and hopefully I can make a career out of it. I also dabble in vlogging, and I enjoy that as well. So I really want to get a small travel camera just for that. Right now I currently use my Nikon D3100 and when I vlog on the go it doesn't work too well. So I'd like a cheap little vlogging camera for when I'm out and about. And waterproof because I have a tropical trip planned in April which requires a waterproof camera if I want to vlog or blog about it. Plus I have a tendency of dropping electronics in water so waterproof is good, very good.

I Am Malala! I always like to have a new book and Malala's story is truly inspiring. I think she is an amazing person and I'd love to know more about her story. I've heard so many good things about this book and I just want to read it so badly!

And those are a few things that I'd want for Christmas. But what you receive for Christmas is not important at all. It's all about spending time with your loved ones. Of course presents are cool, but if they're not from the heart then what's the point? If we take the emotion away from the holiday then all we've become is consumerism robots. Let's not make Christmas about the presents, let's make it all about spending time with the ones we love. Because truly, that's what I want for Christmas. Until tomorrow!!