Valentine's Week Sales

Happy love week! Shouldn't every week be love week, or love month? I know one thing and that is I love a good sale and this week is FULL of them for those last minute shoppers…ehh hem! And not everyone has a special someone to spend it with so why not treat yourself to something? Honestly, I am not the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day because I am one of those complicated girls that don’t want the cliché buy me flowers because you have to. I want my man to buy them for me on a random day because he wants to. So we have no plans except for me to cook dinner and make my favorite LAVA CAKE recipe for my family!

Below I have highlighted some of the best sales going on online right now! I will include the links so if you want to go to that site to start shopping, just click the blue links! P.S. This is my favorite time to scoop up party dresses for this upcoming Holiday season! Why? Because they will not be around this next season for people to buy and wear to the parties! You will have a one of a kind and scored it on major sale.

SHOP THE SALES

Macys: Take 20% off site wide with code LOVE. *Ends 2/14

Ann Taylor: Take 40% off select full-pried styles with code SOSWEET * Valid 2-13/2-18

Saks Off Fifth: Take and extra 20% off select Stuart Weitzman styles with code EXTRA20 *Valid 2-13/2-18

Nordstrom Rack: New arrivals from Nordstrom on sale. Jewelry up to 85% off. * Valid 2-15/2-18

ASOS: Take 15% off site wide *Valid 2-15/2-19

Bloomingdales: Save an extra 20% on almost all ready reduced items. *Valid 2-15/2-18

Urban Outfitters: Take 30% off all BDG denim. *Valid 2-14/2-19

Saks Fifth Avenue: Take up to 75% off at the Fashion Flash Sale. *Valid 2-14/2-15

Gorjana: $10 off new hoops and huggies! Exclusive $10 off for Rewardstyle. Use code: RS10OFF *Ends 3-15

Old Navy: Up to 50% off storewide! *Ends 2-18

Garmin: Save up to $30 off select Smartwatches. *Ends 2-16

Boohoo: Up to 80% off everything site wide.

Soma: BOGO 50% off select bras, plus get up to $20 off any full-price bra when you donate a bra in-store today! *Offer Valid at Soma.com

American Eagle: 25% off all jeans and joggers & buy one get one 50% off all tops *Ends 2-13

J.Crew: 30% off your purchase and an extra 30% off sale styles online only with the code: WKND

PACSUN: 20% off sitewide with code NEW2019

Express: Shop 40% off all Women’s dresses and $100 off all Men’s suits

Topshop: Score 30% off knits, coats, and boots

Mark & Graham: Get 75% off select styles

Made in Iowa- Shop Local Gift Guide

If you are looking to support small businesses, look no further! I love giving and receiving unique gifts and what better thing to do is to gift something made for your state of Iowa! They usually come with a little story or history to them and people appreciate something that has meaning behind it. I think the white elephant and office gifts are the hardest things to find unique gifts for and I hope with this list below, you can cross off just about everyone from your list this season! Remember to shop small and support local businesses!

Below I have highlighted just a few of the gifts available on the Travel Iowa website! Even if you are not in the market for a gift at this time, definitely check out the website as it highlights Things to Do, Places to Stay, Trip Ideas, Travel Regions and of course Gift Ideas. Click HERE to take a look!

I love these shelves for your basement bar or man cave! They are made from the barrel ends of used Templeton Rye Whiskey barrels. They are 21" diameter and 1" thick and theshelf is 8" deep. Made in Bondurant. $125. Purchase HERE

Hello perfect housewarming gift, hostess gift or gift for that Grandma who has everything! These are made by Dirt Road Candle Co. in Atlantic, Iowa! $24 for a Holiday sampler of 3 candles. Select your gift HERE

The image below is another great hostess gift! For only $5.95, add a few of these to your cart to accompany a bottle of wine as a gift set. Zaza’s Artisan Pasta is made in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Shop HERE

The older I get the more I love receiving experiences as a gift. Seven Oaks is a great place to ski, snow tube and snowboard in the winter, and to kayak/canoe, river tube and paintball in the summer, all in central Iowa! It is located in Boone – a quick drive from the surrounding cities. Choose your gift certificate amount HERE

Everyone needs a shirt from Raygun, so start em young! This Iowa-adorable shirt is for the littles in your life. Raygun is located Downtown Des Moines and they are known for their T-shirts with style….and sayings! Purchase yours HERE for only $20.

Are you really from Iowa if you have not had a Dutch Letter from Jaarsma Bakery? Looking for that perfect gift to take to the office for the staff or bring into your ladies or mens groups? Grab 12 dutch letters for $27 so everyone can experience a little bit of Pella, Iowa. They ship well. Click HERE to browse their website for other tasty treats too.

I love these printed candle holders $12 each, made by Kara Lynn Schlabaugh out of Iowa City, Iowa. I also think they would be really cute to keep salt and pepper in on the table as decor! Browse all of the styles HERE.

One of a kind sculptures from Davenport, Iowa are made by Isabel Bloom. Choose from designs that are whimsical, children, animals, inspiring angels, and outdoor statues. Each sculpture comes with a card perfect for the occasion. Looking for something to get a teacher, a mentor, a retiree, or need a gift in a time of sympathy, Isabel Bloom is timeless and sure to make a lasting memory. You can search for the perfect occasion gift HERE.

I have only highlighted a fraction of the gifts available through their website! Start your own search by clicking HERE for a full tour of the website, Travel Iowa.

Amana Woolen Mill Throw-$85

Bannor Toys Iowa Rattle- $19.99

Iowa Outdoors Magazine Subscription- $15

Great River Maple Syrup- $20

Father's Day Gift Guide

Every year I am always scrambling to do something for Father's Day because it is the day after we get home from our annual family vacation to the Northwoods. So, I either have to be pro-active and get it all done before we leave....or scramble the night before 😬 Honestly, I am usually ordering a pizza for dinner and throwing in some brownies for dinner because it is easy! 

I have tried to come up with ideas for every kind of Dad out there! There are so many things to choose from and I tried to stay away from the "typical" things and maybe help you think outside of the box. Yes, some of these are typical but maybe not for your guy. I am a big fan of hand made cards so my daughter has that covered.

Do you have any Father's Day traditions in your house? I want to hear them! 

**Shop by clicking the image below and it will take you to the site to purchase it! Happy Shopping!