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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

On-Trend Gifts For Teens {Jewelry & Accessories}

My middle Mini Magnolia turned 13 this weekend! I can hardly believe she is a teenager.

A friend and I were talking about gifts for our new teenagers and how they all really love having the "in" items to feel like they fit in with their friends. We were comparing ideas so I thought I'd share some of our favorite on-trend gifts for teens in case anyone else was looking for ideas. I had lots and lots of suggestions so decided to break it up into a few different parts. Today is all about some fun jewelry and accessories.

1. Smiley Face Trucker Hats

Summer is coming! These are fun for the beach and the pool. Another cute option HERE.

2. Kendra Scott Heart Necklace

These cute necklaces come in several different colors!

3. Neoprene Tote Bags

Not only the ultimate mom bag, but teens love these bags, too! The perfect size for a sleepover or for the beach. Tons available on Amazon, but we love supporting a local mom owned business, Lolly Luella! She has some really cute ones!

4. Personalized Cosmetic Bags

Last week I shared all about the Stoney Clover Ln stuff at Target and the personalized letter patch trend is everywhere! Judith March has a lot of great options and some super things you can personalize with the letter patches at a much more affordable price tag.

5. E Newton Signature Cross Bracelets

This was one of the top things on my daughter's birthday list. Everyone loves a good bracelet stack and these come in a bunch of different colors. I did a turquoise and off white for my daughter.

6. Gold Beaded Bracelets

Want to complete the bracelet stack? These gold beaded bracelets are a great addition to the E Newton ones for a fraction of the price.

7. Silicone Keyring Bracelet

Even though my girls are driving yet, they love these keyring bracelets. They can keep a little card pouch attached for their gift cards/money/etc.

8. On-Cloud Sneakers

These are a great everyday sneaker that will match all the Lulu! My daughter has these and raves about how comfortable they are. Plus, she loves everything to match so the neutral colors are great.

9. Vintage Havana Star Studded Sneakers

This is when wearing the same size as my girls comes in handy. These adorable sneakers are the perfect addition to any cute outfit. They look darling with denim shorts, casual dresses, or skirts!

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Stoney Clover Ln + Target

As if we needed another reason to love Target. They've partnered with another designer for a collaboration that anyone with teen girls is sure to love! Stoney Clover Lane is known for their adorable accessories. What's even cuter is that so many of their items can be personalized with letters and cute patches. Like many of Target's designer collaborations the items are MUCH more affordable than it would normally be. Because of that may items will go very fast! This line was released today and many items are already sold out, but there is still some great stuff left and I've linked some of my favorites that are currently still available online!

1. Koozies ($5)

2. Transparent Zipper Pouch ($15)

3. Tie-Dye Sandals ($10)

4. SWIM Patch Set ($20)

5. Beach Towel ($20)

6. Brush ($5)

7. Terry Cloth Backpack ($30)

8. Travel Pillow ($12)

9. AirPod Case ($10)

10. Stainless Steel Tumbler ($10)

11. STUFF Patch Set ($20)

12. Journal ($5)

If you can't find what you want online I definitely reccomend checking your local stores, because I was able to snag some great items that are out of stock online! Also, be sure to check back next week because as people begin to get their online orders some things will be returned to the stores so you can find new items on the shelves that might not have been there before.

I'm so excited about what I got for my girls. I'm putting most of it in their Easter Baskets and I also a few things to hang onto for birthday gifts for some of their friends. Happy Shopping!

Friday, October 8, 2021

Mix & Mingle: Simply Be Box

One of our favorite things about running Magnolia Mamas is all of the amazing companies we get introduced to. We love supporting other women and moms who are going out on a limb, following their callings and creating some amazing things. Because of that we started our Mix and Mingle series...to share with you some fun small businesses and the people behind the amazing products we come across.

It's been a while since we've had a post in this series, but when I got introduced to Ellen Cooper by a mutual friend I knew this post was meant to happen! Ellen is the founder of Simply Be Box. Simply Be Box is a faith-based subscription box just for teen girls (middle and high school ages) and we absolutely LOVE what Ellen has created. I'll share a little more about the box and all the goodies in a sec, but first let's get to know Ellen.

1. Tell us a little about yourself.

I'm an Atlanta native, grew up in East Cobb, graduated from Walton High School and went to Ole Miss. Been married to James since 2003 and we have two teenage daughters, Ella and Hannah. I worked in a corporate career for 15 years and left in 2013 to spend more time with our girls, get more involved in the community and at church. At 40 years old, God called me to seminary which was never in my plan, but turned out to be a life transforming experience. I've always felt called to pour into girls and have had many opportunities to do that over the years with my own daughters, their friends and through bible studies and small groups.

2. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I'd probably eat and drink my way through Italy.

3. What's the funniest/most embarrassing thing that has happened to you as a mom?

When my girls were younger, we had that first nerve racking birds & bees discussion. In an attempt to be real and open with them I held nothing back, used all the real words and for some reason felt the need to go into specifics about the egg and sperm...you know all the details. Feeling relieved and quite proud of myself to have successfully made it through that conversation, my husband walked in and said, "so the girls tell me you lay eggs?" I have never laughed so hard...mom fail!

4. What inspired you to start Simply Be Box?

During quarantine, we kept seeing commercials for the big subscription box brand so my daughter and I decided to order one. It was so fun, we both loved receiving it in the mail. It got me thinking how nice it would be if there was a subscription box specifically geared toward teen girls filled with things they'd love, that was positive and could be a vehicle to share the gospel and encourage them. I did some research and couldn't find anything so I decided to start it myself. Since graduating from seminary in 2019, I'd been praying for God to reveal what was next and for a while it was unclear, but as 2021 rolled around it started to become clear that this was it. The box full of goodies may get the girl's attention, but I'm really after their heart, to help them know how much they are loved by God and to be who God created them to be.

Now that you've gotten to know a little more about Ellen and how Simply Be came to be, it's time for the really fun part. Taking a peek inside the fall box!

My girls were thrilled to open up theirs and see all of the goodies it is filled with.

What's in each box?

Each Simply Be Box has a theme focused around one of their "Be Attitudes."

Be You, Be Brave, Be a Light, Be a Friend.

It is filled with items that are on-trend and that the girls love, but also items that are positive and uplifting...something all our teen girls need in this day and age.

Each box includes something to READ, DO, USE, DISPLAY, WEAR & EAT.

How often do they come?

The neat thing about Simple Be is that you can choose to get a one-time box, a seasonal subscription or an annual subscription. We think these would be fun gifts for the teen girls in your life! You could do a one time gift or a subscription, but this is something positive and really different than anything out there that we have seen!

Book Club

Y'all know our love of books and a good book club. Can you even believe that Simply Be has it's own?! The READ in each box is a faith-based book, devotional, or bible study focused on that box's theme. The girls are invited to participated in a 4-6 week virtual book club via Zoom to discuss the book, implement what they are learning and to just be encouraged.

Simply Be Book Club is a subscriber exclusive, offered to those who sign up for an Annual or Seasonal Subscription.

Discount Code

Ellen was kind enough to share a discount code with us for our followers to get $10 off any purchase of an annual subscription, seasonal subscription or a one-time box.

Use code: MM1021 through the end of this month!

Learn more about Simple Be Box

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Teen Gift Idea {Favorite Color Gift Basket}

Last weekend my daughter was headed to a birthday party for one of her friends so that was a good excuse for us to go shopping! When I asked her what she wanted to get her friend she told me about the cutest idea she had seen online for a favorite color gift basket. After finding out what her friend's favorite color was (Aqua) we made our way to Target and went on the hunt for all things Aqua.

We hit up the accessories section, make up, nail polish, snacks, candy, school supplies and more! This gift was so much fun to shop for and even my son had fun looking for items that would match.

We took it all home, styled it cute in the basket with shredded paper filler on the bottom and then wrapped it up with clear wrapping paper and a big matching bow. It was the cutest and easiest thing to put together and I'm pretty sure we'll be giving this gift to all of my girls' friends in the near future!

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Tween/Teen Girl Gift Guide

Anyone starting to freak out just a bit about Christmas that is right around the corner? I thought I had a good start on things, but now I'm looking at my calendar thinking when in the world am I going to finish all my shopping?

Last weekend I had my kids finalize their Christmas lists and while there was a random few things on their lists (one of my kids wants a set of crutches???!!!) their lists did help give me some great ideas. One of our most popular gift guides last year was the tween/teen guide and I had a few requests for that one again this year so I compiled the things on my girls' lists to share!

Here's one thing I know for sure about this age group...name brands matter to them. When they are going to school and comparing amongst friends they want the real deal, the name brands and you know what...I'm happy to give it to them. I am usually the first one to opt for the great look-alike, but when it comes to Christmas if they care about the symbol on their water bottle or jacket then I want to give them what they want. Some may think this is feeding in to the whole Keeping up with the Jones' mentality, but honestly this is the one time of year I actually do buy them what they want so if having the same shoes as every other 13 year old is going to make them happy and confident, then so be it!

Hydro Flask - Remember when I said that name brands matter...yeah, this is one of those instances. All the girls are loving this insulated water bottle that comes in a slew of fun colors.

Waterproof Stickers - It's like they are little girls all over again with the stickers. Only these are special stickers that go on their cool water bottles. Amazon has a ton of multi-packs (like HERE) so they can put stickers on water bottles, notebooks, laptops, etc. until their hearts are content.

Metal Straws - All the trend right now is saving the turtles and one way to do that is by using a metal straw instead of it's plastic alternative. Bonus is these come in a cute little carrying case so they can tote it with them anywhere they go!

Fuzzy Sweatshirts - I took my daughter shopping for some new fall clothes a few weeks ago and I swear her entire cart was filled with fluffy sweatshirts in every color, style and variety. These are a must and please note, they should be oversized. The fluffier and cozier the better! HERE and HERE

Fun slippers - Who doesn't love a new pair of slippers for those cold winter nights? These fun glitter ones are a fav!

AirPods - Every tween and teen (both boys and girls) want a pair of AirPods so they can watch YouTube and listen to their music without having to worry about those pesky cords. (I for one, like my cords, but that is certainly showing my age.)

Pura Vida Bracelets - These bracelets come in every color of the rainbow and have waterproof coating so girls can wear them night and day and not worry about them getting ruined. They love to stack them and wear multiple ones at a time.

Scrunchies - Yep, they are back and also function as a bracelet more often than a hair accessory.

Suitcase - Have an upcoming trip? A nice grown up suitcase is something she'll use for years to come!

Slushy Maker - This is something I could put on just about every gift guide I make. Tweens, kids, and grownups alike love this slushy maker. My kids have one and always fight over who gets to use it, my mother-in-law has one and my husband always wants to use it, too!

Patagonia - Remember that whole brand and label thing. Yep, that applies to this. While a bit pricier, I know the quality is great and something that she can wear for a long time!

Crop Tops - I know what you are thinking...no way, no how on the crop tops. This isn't really that cropped though...just shorter than a regular t-shirt. It really is the style and they can were them over tank tops. Cropped tees and cropped sweatshirts are favorites for my girls. And again with the brand.

Makeup Mirror - Honestly, this is something I would like for myself, but my girls are super in to makeup right now, so this lighted make up mirror would be a great gift and it has a rechargeable battery!

Makeup Brushes - New makeup brushes are fun for everyone! Glitter, rose gold, or other pretty sets make dabbling in make-up that much more fun! Some other options HERE and HERE.

Makeup - Anything from eyeshadow or Highlighter Pallets to lip gloss sets are fun for girls of any age to add to their collections.

Makeup Brush Cleaning Mat - This is another one of those I want it for Christmas, too, type of things. These brush cleaning mats go in your sink for an easy way to properly clean all of your makeup brushes.

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