Holiday Gift Guide: Making the Holidays “Extra” Special

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We all have that mom friend — the one that goes above and beyond for holidays. They are totally extra when it comes to celebrations (or anything, really). You know the one that’s completely over-the-top and we love her for it!

If this is YOU, we have the perfect guide to help make this Christmas even more “extra” special!


OFFICIAL SANTA LETTERS

Santa letter
Photo credit: Hailey by Hand

Hailey by Hand sends an official Santa letter to your little ones! These personalized letters are such a fun idea to embrace the Christmas spirit! Letters are stamped and mailed directly to child or parent directly from the North Pole. $12 per letter.


HOLIDAY EARRINGS

Earrings
Photo credit: Sav-Rex Pharmacy

Put on your favorite holiday sweater and pair it with these festive earrings from Sav-Rex Pharmacy in Pascagoula.


COOKIE DECORATING CLASSES

Dolce bakeshop cookie decorating class
Dolce Bakeshop/Facebook

Learn the secrets behind the perfect cookie dough as well as all the tips and tricks on how to outline, flood, and decorate the perfect holiday cookie. Each guest will leave with six beautifully decorated cookies and a recipe card. Light refreshments will be served! Tickets are $65 and can be purchased at www.dolcebakes.net/events


COOKIES FOR SANTA

Cookies
Photo credit: Southern Girl Cookies

Santa will love eating these yummy cookies from Southern Girl Cookies! Select from several different options.


HOT CHOCOLATE CHARCUTERIE

Treats
Photo credit: Party Girls

This hot chocolate charcuterie from Party Girls is perfect for all your Christmas movie watching pleasure! Place your holiday party orders soon! Delivery available for Gulfport.


GIFT WRAPPING SERVICES

Gift wrapping services from coastal postal

Need someone to wrap presents? Yes, please! If you want your wrapping to look as good as your gifts, go to Coastal Postal for all of your gift wrapping needs!


COOKIES FOR SANTA PLATE

Santa cookie plate
Mud Pie/Facebook

Display those yummy homemade Santa cookies on this plate from Mud Pie.


HOLIDAY DIY ART BOX

Create holiday memories through art with Designs by Victoria! Each art box comes prepared ready for you to make memories with your child.

Design choices are: Santa, Snowman, or Believe in Jesus. Each box includes: prepared and gold wrapped canvas with outline of design drawn on it, paint brushes, paint, and art pallet.

With your purchase, you will also be sent a YouTube link, so your child can work alongside Victoria in creating their very own masterpiece. Or let your child’s imagination soar as they create it with you. Each box is $30. Please order by December 4.


 SPECIAL ORNAMENTS

Seasonal ornament
Photo credit: Chelsey Sells Seashells

These seashell ornaments from Chelsey Sells Seashells add a special touch to any Christmas tree.


CUSTOM SHIRTS

Custom t-shirt
Rosebud Creations VIP

You’re an “extra” special gift so tell the world by wearing it! Order your custom t-shirt from Rosebud Creations.


ELF MY YARD

The Krewe of Bonne Vivantes and their elves will leave a trail of fun and “snowballs” in your yard. Your home can be decorated December 17, 18 or 19! Elf My Yard packages start at $20!


GIFT TAGS

Gift tag
Photo credit: Pixel Pop Designs

These personalized gift tags from Pixel Pop Designs add the perfect touch to those presents under the tree.


GLITTER THE YARD

Yard glitter
Photo credit: NELLA home interiors & gifts

Glitter, glitter everywhere! Let your little ones have fun spreading glitter in the grass so it will glimmer in the dark as Santa flies past! Available for only $9.95/set at NELLA home interiors & gifts.


FANCY WREATHS

Decorations
Photo credit: Sadie Jsne’s

Sadie Jane’s can transform any home into a magical Christmas wonderland. They offer wreaths, garlands, doorways, mantles, trees, bannister, yard and porch decor, table scapes, mailboxes and anything else you need to deck out your home!


FESTIVE SWEATER

festive sweater
Amazon

Pair this sweater with comfy jeans for a cute holiday party outfit.


MERRY YARD

Yard signs
Photo credit: Sign Gypsies

Sign Gypsies has lots of Christmas yard signs for setups — elf, Santa, or any holiday event.


STOCKING TAGS

These locally made stocking tags by Grace & Grain add that extra special touch!


COZY HOLIDAY BLANKET

Cozy Holiday blanket from panache
Panache/Facebook

Cozy up in one of these blankets from Panache while you watch all the Hallmark Hillary movies!


REINDEER FOOD SETS

Reindeer food sets from hunny bee paperie
Hunny Bee Paperie/Facebook

Reindeer Food Sets are spilling over and ready to ship! Start this adorable tradition with your littles every Christmas Eve just before bed! Sprinkle this yummy sweet treat on your lawn and Santa’s reindeer will find their way to your home! Available now at Hunny Bee Paperie!


LIGHT IT UP

Boat with Christmas lights
Christmas Lights & More LLC/Facebook

It’s time to add sparkle! Christmas Lights & More will make it brighter! Light installation, maintenance and tear-downs provided. They can also deck out your boat with commercial LED lighting!!

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Christy is Co-Founder and Owner of Gulf Coast Moms Blog. She was born in Costa Rica and moved to the United States when she was 6 years old. She vividly remembers flying into New Orleans and knew, in the moments to come, her life would change forever. She grew up in Moss Point and moved to Hattiesburg to attend college at Southern Miss, where she received her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She met her love, Matthew, and they have enjoyed married life for 13 years. They live in Long Beach with their precious children, John Salem and Ann-Michael. Prior to co-founding Gulf Coast Moms Blog, she had a successful 10+ year career in higher education administration, where she developed and spear-headed campus-wide student initiatives and events. Christy is now spending her days as a stay-at-home mom and serves her community through several non-profit organizations. She enjoys making Costa Rican tamales, a fresh margarita from El Aguila, annual sister spa day, collecting random owl things (Hootie Hoo to my Chi Omega sisters), words of wisdom from Irish priests and pool days. She is passionate about connecting women and creating a supportive, nurturing community to empower moms.