I know guys can sometimes be hard to but for, trust me, I have 4! However, it can be fun too when you find just the right thing. Here I am sharing things that I have actually purchased for Mr. Nine and the boys that they have loved! Just think, your guy(s) may love them too! AND I hope you saw the Reindeer Mule cocktail recipe yesterday....make him one of those!!
1. Ray Bans
I love the way Mr. Nine looks in his Ray-Ban ‘s! Such a high-quality pair of Sunglasses it’s always a great gift! These are under $80!
2. Carhartt Hats
My boys love Carhartt. These Hats come in so many colors and are under $20!
3. Beard Balm
As you know my Mr. Nine has grown quite the beard! This Honest Amish brand is one of his favorites and can be found easily and affordably at Amazon.
4. Lulu Joggers
Our kids especially, are Lululemon crazy! Why not give them something they really want with a little LuluLEMON!!!!
5. Undies
You are going to die laughing at the name of these underwear! They are called "Biggie Balls" from Shinesty! They are such nice undies and your man will love them! Lots of options and super cute pajamas and matching outfits as well!
Bha ha ha...”Beard”-I-ful! Perfect! This MUG!!! And Under $15!
7. Duke Cannon Solid Cologne
Mr. Nine is crazy about solid cologne! This One from Duke Cannon smells so good and it’s really in cool packaging!
8. Bidet Attachment
Well, can you believe one of our sons actually wanted this Bidet Attachment? But why not. The fun and luxury of a day without the high price tag! I cannot wait to see the look on his face when he opens this on Christmas morning
The perfect time to get your man some UGG Slippers! Mine love theirs! Yeti
11. Yeti Colster
Yeti is always a hit in our house, especially these Yeti Colsters that keep their cans COLD!!
12. Bourbon Coffee
My Mr. Nine loves bourbon and he loves coffee. I actually got this Bourbon Coffee for him last year. This is a win win as are many of the gifts at Uncommmon Goods
13. Cookie Dough Bites
Did someone say cookie dough? While my family just loves to dig in the bowl, why not give the guys in your life a cool canister full of yummy Sugarfina Cookie Dough Bites!
14. Society Socks
You know I love Society Socks for many reasons. Most of all their commitment to give a pair of socks to a person in need for every pair you purchase. Their subscription socks service is awesome and their designs are so cute! These are some I got for the boys. They even have custom options!
And don't forget my dear friend Jill from Doused in Pink is also sharing a Monday gift guide. Today, it is Gifts for the Beauty Junkie!!
I think this is the most excited I’ve ever been to create a holiday cocktail for you all! I have missed the Reindeer Mule! So, this is how it came about; several years ago, I had this at a local favorite restaurant/brewery of ours and it was out of this world delicious. I remember I took a picture of the ingredients that were in it although it didn’t give the amount. Last year when we went, it was no longer on the menu despite be wildly popular and I was so sad. Enter this year when my dear friend Kellyann told me about the Jack Daniels Winter White Whiskey Cider! I knew I wanted to create a cocktail with it, and it got me thinking about creating my own Reindeer Mule at home for the Yeti Bartender! I had made my own simple syrups before so I knew I could create the cinnamon cranberry simple syrup that is such a great base for this and thus this festive and beautiful Holiday Mule was born! I will be drinking this all season long!
The photo below is the restaurant inspo,
not near as pretty as mine, lol!
What You'll Need
Reindeer Mule
Makes 2 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 oz Winter Jack Daniels Whiskey 1/2 oz Fireball Whiskey 1 oz lime juice 1/3 cup Homemade Cinnamon Cranberry simple syrup 1 cup sugar or sugar sub like Swerve or Monk fruit 1 cup water 1 cup cranberries 2 cinnamon sticks 12 oz Ginger Beer (can use Diet, or Cranberry Gingerale) Optional Garnishes: -Cranberries -Lime wedges & slices -Mint Leaves -Cinnamon Sticks DIRECTIONS Ok, first of all, you want to make the delicious homemade cinnamon cranberry simple syrup which is the essence of this amazing take on the Festive Moscow mule. In a saucepan, bring the cranberries, sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks to boil, reduce the heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes until the cranberries are starting to burst open. Put a mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the liquid through it. Use a masher or fork to mash the cranberries to get even more liquid through the strainer. Store the syrup in the refrigerator in a glass container for up to three weeks, it will make enough for several cocktails. To assemble the cocktails, in an ice filled shaker, place the Jack Daniels whiskey, the fireball, the lime juice and 1/3 cup of the cranberry simple syrup. Shake well import evenly into two ice filled Moscow Mule mugs. You can use cocktail glasses too as it is such a pretty red color! Open your ginger beer and add half into each mug. Garnish with desired garnishes and serve, so festive!
I must say, November has been way “NICER” than October but it’s going to dang fast! Slow down please! I cannot believe Thanksgiving is Thursday but I’m so ready for that turkey dinner with my sweet, small crew!
1. So "DEER'
Well, I’m happy to say all my decorating is complete! One of our sons came home Saturday to help with the outside stuff and put together the glorious lit deer family that my mom got me as part of my Christmas present. I just love them to pieces. And I love that our boy will still get up on the roof and hang those high wreaths. Balls too! What a great helper!
And then the next day we had a 50 mile an hour winds and knocked one down so it actually took two sons to get it back up there later in the week, LOL!
2. "Reindeer Mule"
YETI BARTENDER
It was an absolute no-brainer that I would create my favorite holiday cocktail of all time for the Yeti Bartender Series! I first had this delicious Reindeer Mule at a local brewery several years ago but last year they took it off the menu and I believe I even told them how incredibly sad I was about that. LOL. But I had taken a picture of the ingredients one year so I was able to concoct it at home along with my own homemade cinnamon cranberry simple syrup!
AND on Sunday here on the Blog, I will have the entire recipe and a post dedicated to said yummy Reindeer Mule!
3. Home for the Holidays
TARGET GIFT GUIDE
Here is another great gift guide, this time dedicated to Target Holiday Hone! You guys, they have so many good pieces right now and my favorite is the musical Snow Globe.
While 2020 has been tough for many reasons, there have also been many bright spots so I got a couple of these $10 Snow Globes as gifts as a reminder of the good! The red truck with a Christmas tree in the back and sweet snow swirling while playing Jingle Bells is just delightful! I also have the three wick candles and they are amazing and only 10 bucks.
4. Target PJ's
Speaking of Target Goodness.... OK, I keep saying this but every pair of coziness I get becomes my favorite and these thermal plaid joggers and long sleeve shirt SET from Target have my heart big time! Get you some, they come in several patterns and would also make a great gift, it would even be good to layer them under your clothes for outside play. And you MUST Have some fuzzy Leopard Slippers
LOTS more Options in my LikeToKnowIt. If you don't have the free app, you need it for great shopping Inspo!
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A friend of mine asked me for the recipe for this turkey cheese ball and well I’ve shared a photo of it with y’all before, I decided I should share the recipe in case you wanna make it next Thursday!
Turkey Cheese Ball
Ingredients
1 14oz tub sharp cheddar cheese spread (we like Merkt’s)
1 block cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Chopped pecans & optional fresh parsley to roll the ball in.
Stick pretzels, candy corn, candy eyes (I got mine at Michael’s and I’ve also seen them on Amazon) and a little frosting to hold the eyes and candy corn on with.
Directions:
Mix the sharp cheddar cheese and cream cheese with a hand mixer until very creamy, add in garlic salt and Worcestershire and mix well again. Wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours. Remove and roll the cheese ball in the pecans & fresh parsley if desired. Stick the pretzel sticks in the back for the feathers and with an additional pretzel stick add a little frosting to the top for the eyes and the front for the candy corn nose. Chill on a cheeseboard until ready to serve. The cheese ball itself can even be frozen ahead of time and just let it thaw a little bit before creating the turkey appendages.
MEMES
Thanksgiving Memes of course!
Hope you eat healthy so you can indulge next week, deck, wrap whatever festive and Have a great weekend!
