It seems like someone we know is always getting married. Whether you’re a loyal member of the bride tribe or the blushing bride-to-be, honoring the big day consists of a lot more than just the wedding ceremony. From the bachelorette party to the bridal shower, planning memorable pre-marriage celebrations doesn’t have to be stressful! See our bridal celebration ideas below.
If you’re looking to plan an epic bachelorette party, why not an adults-only trip to Disney?? Kristy celebrated her sister-in-law’s upcoming nuptials with a weekend in the happiest place on Earth and had a blast! She recommends going without kids to Disney at least once in your life, because the experience is so different when you don’t have to worry about the little ones.
Make sure you grab matching magical tees, fun coordinating mouse ears, and, if you really want to get crazy, princess-themed outfits for going out at night!! We all know the bride is royalty, so what better occasion to show off your queenship.
After all of that celebrating, you’re probably going to want a little help recovery. These bachelorette party survival kits make the perfect gift for all the gals! Your bride and bridal party will be as good as new in no time with these essentials.
For a bridal shower, you’re going to want to gift something practical but something the bride wouldn’t necessarily buy for herself. How about this: a mini wine fridge with a customized wine subscription! Who wouldn’t want delicious wines delivered right to their door, especially with all that stress of wedding planning?! Don’t forget your “Miss to Mrs.” banner in case anyone forgot who all those gifts are for.
A “bride” silk robe is a must. Whether she wants to wear it on her wedding day or lounging around her house while she dreams of being the future Mrs., this is one bridal tradition you don’t want to forgo.
Games are a bridal shower must! This ring game is a fun way to get everyone involved and share a few laughs over some healthy competition.
These party favors are perfect for your bridal shower guests! Kiss the miss goodbye with Hershey’s Kisses and champagne lip balm. Pucker up!!
Want more bridal inspiration? Head to our Amazon storefront and get to planning!
It seems like someone we know is always getting married. Whether you’re a loyal member of the bride tribe or the blushing bride-to-be, honoring the big day consists of a lot more than just the wedding ceremony. From the bachelorette party to the bridal shower, planning memorable pre-marriage celebrations doesn’t have to be stressful! See our bridal celebration ideas below.
If you’re looking to plan an epic bachelorette party, why not an adults-only trip to Disney?? Kristy celebrated her sister-in-law’s upcoming nuptials with a weekend in the happiest place on Earth and had a blast! She recommends going without kids to Disney at least once in your life, because the experience is so different when you don’t have to worry about the little ones.
Make sure you grab matching magical tees, fun coordinating mouse ears, and, if you really want to get crazy, princess-themed outfits for going out at night!! We all know the bride is royalty, so what better occasion to show off your queenship.
After all of that celebrating, you’re probably going to want a little help recovery. These bachelorette party survival kits make the perfect gift for all the gals! Your bride and bridal party will be as good as new in no time with these essentials.
For a bridal shower, you’re going to want to gift something practical but something the bride wouldn’t necessarily buy for herself. How about this: a mini wine fridge with a customized wine subscription! Who wouldn’t want delicious wines delivered right to their door, especially with all that stress of wedding planning?! Don’t forget your “Miss to Mrs.” banner in case anyone forgot who all those gifts are for.
A “bride” silk robe is a must. Whether she wants to wear it on her wedding day or lounging around her house while she dreams of being the future Mrs., this is one bridal tradition you don’t want to forgo.
Games are a bridal shower must! This ring game is a fun way to get everyone involved and share a few laughs over some healthy competition.
These party favors are perfect for your bridal shower guests! Kiss the miss goodbye with Hershey’s Kisses and champagne lip balm. Pucker up!!
Want more bridal inspiration? Head to our Amazon storefront and get to planning!
If there’s one thing we know how to do at Frugal and Thriving, it’s shopping a really good sale. Our job is to be on top of the hottest and latest deals from all across the internet, and we’re rounding them up and putting them all in one place for you! See this week’s best sales from some of our favorite retailers below.
Aerie
Shop up to 30% off almost everything at Aerie!
Carter’s
Grab 40% off new arrivals from Carter’s!
Gap
Take 50% off your purchase at Gap
Michael Kors
Shop the End of Season Sale at Michael Kors and get up to 70% off!
Nike
It’s the Back to School Sale! Take 25% off select styles from Nike with code SPORT25
Old Navy
Back-to-school stock up!! Shop kids $5 tees & leggings, $6 polos & graphic tees, and $8 dress & active from Old Navy
Target
Grab college essentials starting at just $2 from Target!
Venus
Get up to 80% off thousands of styles from Venus!
Victoria’s Secret
Buy two, get one free everything at Victoria’s Secret!
The first major fall holiday has passed so now we prepare for the Thanksgiving festivities, and then onto Christmas! Advent calendars are coming and there are so many to choose from – there are advent calendars for every member of the family! What a fun way to count down the days, huh?! I can’t believe that I’m about to say this, but back in my day…haha…I just made construction paper rings and ripped one each day, and now you can literally get a little somethin’- somethin’ all while counting down the days. Check out this roundup of ten advent calendars below and let us know which one is your favorite!
BEAUTY
Sephora beauty advent calendar has 24 essential beauty products like makeup, skincare, bath, and accessory surprises! How fun is it to be able to try new and different products and accessories! I would be looking most forward to the face masks!
COFFEE
We all know a caffeine fiend!! This 24 K-Cup Pod advent calendar is the ultimate coffee lover’s dream! Filled with coffee and even some cocoa too, this festive and flavorful collection of 24 K-Cup® pods helps you brew holiday magic all season long!
CANDLES
I smell…candles! Check out this 12-day Voluspa Candle advent calendar full of fragrant votive-sized candles! Unveil 12 bestselling fragrances, lighting your way through the holidays in a fragrant countdown with the most amazing scents!
DISNEY
This limited-edition Disney Store Mini Brands 24-day advent calendar is the ultimate Christmas present for any Disney fan! This could also be a great segue to announcing a planned surprise to Disney or a Disney cruise!
WINE
*Clink Clink* It’s Wine o’ clock so get your swirl on with this vintage wine advent calendar! Whether your tastebuds call for red, white, or a mix of both, you can’t go wrong with this one! Celebrate the holiday season with something a little more practical with these 12 half-bottles of assorted wines.
FUNKO POP!
How fun to be able to count down to your favorite holiday, or any special occasion, with the 24 days of Funko Pop! DC™ Superheroes advent calendar! Featuring some of your most beloved heroes and villains dressed in holiday ensembles or styled in gingerbread form!
WOOF
24 Days of tail wagging goodness with Molly’s Barkery holiday advent calendar. Open one door per day and see the anticipation in your fur baby’s eyes. These crunchy treats are made with wholesome ingredients with cinnamon and apple flavors.
BAIT & TACKLE
12 days of fishmas non-lead freshwater mystery tackle box advent calendar. Celebrate the holiday season with twelve days of fishing fun: lures, tackle, new techniques, tips, and tricks with expert content.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY
2023 24-day fidget toy Christmas advent calendar: Get ready for a magical journey with this Christmas advent calendar where diversity, fun, and safety take center stage.
POPCORN
Popcorn is one of my most favorite snacky snacks, so this Popcorn Shed gourmet popcorn advent calendar is right up my alley! 24 bags of yummy popcorn in six uniquely mouth-watering flavors!
And for even more advent calendar inspiration, checkout our Amazon storefront where we’ve rounded up hundreds of different calendars for everyone in the family!!
The first major fall holiday has passed so now we prepare for the Thanksgiving festivities, and then onto Christmas! Advent calendars are coming and there are so many to choose from – there are advent calendars for every member of the family! What a fun way to count down the days, huh?! I can’t believe that I’m about to say this, but back in my day…haha…I just made construction paper rings and ripped one each day, and now you can literally get a little somethin’- somethin’ all while counting down the days. Check out this roundup of ten advent calendars below and let us know which one is your favorite!
BEAUTY
Sephora beauty advent calendar has 24 essential beauty products like makeup, skincare, bath, and accessory surprises! How fun is it to be able to try new and different products and accessories! I would be looking most forward to the face masks!
COFFEE
We all know a caffeine fiend!! This 24 K-Cup Pod advent calendar is the ultimate coffee lover’s dream! Filled with coffee and even some cocoa too, this festive and flavorful collection of 24 K-Cup® pods helps you brew holiday magic all season long!
CANDLES
I smell…candles! Check out this 12-day Voluspa Candle advent calendar full of fragrant votive-sized candles! Unveil 12 bestselling fragrances, lighting your way through the holidays in a fragrant countdown with the most amazing scents!
DISNEY
This limited-edition Disney Store Mini Brands 24-day advent calendar is the ultimate Christmas present for any Disney fan! This could also be a great segue to announcing a planned surprise to Disney or a Disney cruise!
WINE
*Clink Clink* It’s Wine o’ clock so get your swirl on with this vintage wine advent calendar! Whether your tastebuds call for red, white, or a mix of both, you can’t go wrong with this one! Celebrate the holiday season with something a little more practical with these 12 half-bottles of assorted wines.
FUNKO POP!
How fun to be able to count down to your favorite holiday, or any special occasion, with the 24 days of Funko Pop! DC™ Superheroes advent calendar! Featuring some of your most beloved heroes and villains dressed in holiday ensembles or styled in gingerbread form!
WOOF
24 Days of tail wagging goodness with Molly’s Barkery holiday advent calendar. Open one door per day and see the anticipation in your fur baby’s eyes. These crunchy treats are made with wholesome ingredients with cinnamon and apple flavors.
BAIT & TACKLE
12 days of fishmas non-lead freshwater mystery tackle box advent calendar. Celebrate the holiday season with twelve days of fishing fun: lures, tackle, new techniques, tips, and tricks with expert content.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY
2023 24-day fidget toy Christmas advent calendar: Get ready for a magical journey with this Christmas advent calendar where diversity, fun, and safety take center stage.
POPCORN
Popcorn is one of my most favorite snacky snacks, so this Popcorn Shed gourmet popcorn advent calendar is right up my alley! 24 bags of yummy popcorn in six uniquely mouth-watering flavors!
And for even more advent calendar inspiration, checkout our Amazon storefront where we’ve rounded up hundreds of different calendars for everyone in the family!!
The first major fall holiday has passed so now we prepare for the Thanksgiving festivities, and then onto Christmas! Advent calendars are coming and there are so many to choose from – there are advent calendars for every member of the family! What a fun way to count down the days, huh?! I can’t believe that I’m about to say this, but back in my day…haha…I just made construction paper rings and ripped one each day, and now you can literally get a little somethin’- somethin’ all while counting down the days. Check out this roundup of ten advent calendars below and let us know which one is your favorite!
BEAUTY
Sephora beauty advent calendar has 24 essential beauty products like makeup, skincare, bath, and accessory surprises! How fun is it to be able to try new and different products and accessories! I would be looking most forward to the face masks!
COFFEE
We all know a caffeine fiend!! This 24 K-Cup Pod advent calendar is the ultimate coffee lover’s dream! Filled with coffee and even some cocoa too, this festive and flavorful collection of 24 K-Cup® pods helps you brew holiday magic all season long!
CANDLES
I smell…candles! Check out this 12-day Voluspa Candle advent calendar full of fragrant votive-sized candles! Unveil 12 bestselling fragrances, lighting your way through the holidays in a fragrant countdown with the most amazing scents!
DISNEY
This limited-edition Disney Store Mini Brands 24-day advent calendar is the ultimate Christmas present for any Disney fan! This could also be a great segue to announcing a planned surprise to Disney or a Disney cruise!
WINE
*Clink Clink* It’s Wine o’ clock so get your swirl on with this vintage wine advent calendar! Whether your tastebuds call for red, white, or a mix of both, you can’t go wrong with this one! Celebrate the holiday season with something a little more practical with these 12 half-bottles of assorted wines.
FUNKO POP!
How fun to be able to count down to your favorite holiday, or any special occasion, with the 24 days of Funko Pop! DC™ Superheroes advent calendar! Featuring some of your most beloved heroes and villains dressed in holiday ensembles or styled in gingerbread form!
WOOF
24 Days of tail wagging goodness with Molly’s Barkery holiday advent calendar. Open one door per day and see the anticipation in your fur baby’s eyes. These crunchy treats are made with wholesome ingredients with cinnamon and apple flavors.
BAIT & TACKLE
12 days of fishmas non-lead freshwater mystery tackle box advent calendar. Celebrate the holiday season with twelve days of fishing fun: lures, tackle, new techniques, tips, and tricks with expert content.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY
2023 24-day fidget toy Christmas advent calendar: Get ready for a magical journey with this Christmas advent calendar where diversity, fun, and safety take center stage.
POPCORN
Popcorn is one of my most favorite snacky snacks, so this Popcorn Shed gourmet popcorn advent calendar is right up my alley! 24 bags of yummy popcorn in six uniquely mouth-watering flavors!
And for even more advent calendar inspiration, checkout our Amazon storefront where we’ve rounded up hundreds of different calendars for everyone in the family!!
The anticipation of Christmas coming is one of the best parts of the holiday season, and it’s definitely made better when you have a daily surprise to look forward to! An advent calendar is the perfect way for the whole family to get excited and get in on the holiday fun, and with so many different categories and kinds of advent calendars out there, the most difficult part is choosing just one. We recommend grabbing a couple…these are the gifts that keep on giving! See our roundup of advent calendars we love (and can’t wait to enjoy!) below.
Beauty
This Anthropologie 2022 advent calendar feature 24 days of beauty products from favorite brands like Butter London, Youth to the People, Supergoop!, Sunday Riley, and so many more! Get gorgeous and pamper your way right into the holidays.
This 25 Days of Beauty advent calendar from Macy’s is the ultimate gift for the beauty lover. Count down to Christmas with a little daily treasure from top brands including Bare Minerals, Kiehl’s, MAC, Philosophy, and more!
This was the Elemis 2021 advent calendar, and the 2022 advent calendar is just as good! Prepare for the holidays as you up your skincare game with 25 skincare essentials for the face and body. This calendar features samples from this beloved beauty brand’s world-renowned collections.
Food and Beverage
This Best of Harry & David advent calendar is a food enthusiast’s dream come true!! With everything from chocolate truffles and baklava to smoked sausage and mixed nuts, this calendar featuring best sellers from Harry & David will give you a delectable snack surprise every day as you count down to Christmas.
Fancy a cup of tea? This Pukka Tea 2022 advent calendar gives you 24 days of organic herbal teas so you can brew up instant relaxation in the midst of all the holiday chaos.
This was the Bonne Maman 2021 advent calendar – if you missed it, make sure you get this year’s advent calendar! If you love sweet treats and delicious homemade jams, this is the ideal calendar for you…it’s a best-seller every year so grab yours before it’s gone!
Kids
This Jurassic World Dominion advent calendar is perfect for your little dino lover! Filled with 24 days of Jurassic World mini toy surprises, this calendar will make the countdown to Christmas dino-mite!!
She’s a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world! This Barbie Color Reveal advent calendar is filled with 25 daily surprises including a doll, a furry friend for her, and lots of fashionable accessories! Create a mini winter wonderland for Barbie to play in with the peelable panels on the box.
The Disney Storybook Collection 2022 advent calendar is a must-have for kids and families! Discover 24 new festive stories featuring your favorite Disney and Pixar characters and enjoy a magical tale every day from December 1st through December 24th.
Pets
The DreamBone Furry Christmas Advent Calendar gives your furry friend something to look forward to this holiday season too. The rawhide-free treat collection made with real meat and vegetables is as healthy as it is yummy. Bone Appetit!
Want to see even more awesome advent calendars?! Check out Kristy’s roundup on her Amazon storefront and get in on the Christmas countdown fun!!
The anticipation of Christmas coming is one of the best parts of the holiday season, and it’s definitely made better when you have a daily surprise to look forward to! An advent calendar is the perfect way for the whole family to get excited and get in on the holiday fun, and with so many different categories and kinds of advent calendars out there, the most difficult part is choosing just one. We recommend grabbing a couple…these are the gifts that keep on giving! See our roundup of advent calendars we love (and can’t wait to enjoy!) below.
Beauty
This Anthropologie 2022 advent calendar feature 24 days of beauty products from favorite brands like Butter London, Youth to the People, Supergoop!, Sunday Riley, and so many more! Get gorgeous and pamper your way right into the holidays.
This 25 Days of Beauty advent calendar from Macy’s is the ultimate gift for the beauty lover. Count down to Christmas with a little daily treasure from top brands including Bare Minerals, Kiehl’s, MAC, Philosophy, and more!
This was the Elemis 2021 advent calendar, and the 2022 advent calendar is just as good! Prepare for the holidays as you up your skincare game with 25 skincare essentials for the face and body. This calendar features samples from this beloved beauty brand’s world-renowned collections.
Food and Beverage
This Best of Harry & David advent calendar is a food enthusiast’s dream come true!! With everything from chocolate truffles and baklava to smoked sausage and mixed nuts, this calendar featuring best sellers from Harry & David will give you a delectable snack surprise every day as you count down to Christmas.
Fancy a cup of tea? This Pukka Tea 2022 advent calendar gives you 24 days of organic herbal teas so you can brew up instant relaxation in the midst of all the holiday chaos.
This was the Bonne Maman 2021 advent calendar – if you missed it, make sure you get this year’s advent calendar! If you love sweet treats and delicious homemade jams, this is the ideal calendar for you…it’s a best-seller every year so grab yours before it’s gone!
Kids
This Jurassic World Dominion advent calendar is perfect for your little dino lover! Filled with 24 days of Jurassic World mini toy surprises, this calendar will make the countdown to Christmas dino-mite!!
She’s a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world! This Barbie Color Reveal advent calendar is filled with 25 daily surprises including a doll, a furry friend for her, and lots of fashionable accessories! Create a mini winter wonderland for Barbie to play in with the peelable panels on the box.
The Disney Storybook Collection 2022 advent calendar is a must-have for kids and families! Discover 24 new festive stories featuring your favorite Disney and Pixar characters and enjoy a magical tale every day from December 1st through December 24th.
Pets
The DreamBone Furry Christmas Advent Calendar gives your furry friend something to look forward to this holiday season too. The rawhide-free treat collection made with real meat and vegetables is as healthy as it is yummy. Bone Appetit!
Want to see even more awesome advent calendars?! Check out Kristy’s roundup on her Amazon storefront and get in on the Christmas countdown fun!!
Counting down to Christmas is one of the best parts of the holiday season. It helps us all to feel a little more festive and it builds the anticipation of Santa coming! Plus, tiny little treats daily can put a smile on anyone’s face. There are so many different categories and kinds of advent calendars out there, and the most difficult part is choosing just one. We recommend grabbing a couple…these are the gifts that keep on giving! See our lineup of advent calendars we love (and can’t wait to enjoy!) below.
Beauty
The Elemis 2021 Advent Calendar is available now for preorder! Count down to the holidays as you up your skincare game with 25 skincare essentials for the face and body. This ultimate beauty calendar features favorites from this beauty brand’s world-renowned collections.
The Biossance 2021 Advent Calendar features 12 of this clean beauty brand’s top-selling minis for your healthiest skin ever. The planet-friendly sustainably produced calendar will have you feeling good in more ways than one!
This was the MoroccanOil 2020 Advent Calendar and while it’s currently unavailable, we’re keeping our fingers crossed it’s back in stock soon! One of our favorite beauty brands, this MoroccanOil calendar boasts seven of their best-performing hair and body products, plus it comes wrapped in gorgeous packaging.
Food
The Bonne Maman 2021 Advent Calendar is the ideal calendar for foodies and jam enthusiasts. This one sells out quickly every year, and it’s no wonder why! With 24 mini fruit spreads and honey, this calendar is just too sweet to pass up.
The Godiva Chocolate 2021 Advent Calendar is a chocolate lover’s dream!! The delectable and delicious assortment of 24 holiday chocolates includes fun seasonal flavors, plus some of the classics. The hardest part is not opening them all at once!
Kids
The Peppa Pig 2021 Advent Calendar is perfect for your little Peppa Pig fan! It includes 24 days of toy figures of Peppa Pig’s family dressed in their festive holiday attire and accessories like a tree, train, and dollhouse, plus more.
The HotWheels 2021 Advent Calendar will get your HotWheels enthusiast geared up for the holidays. It holds 24 different HotWheels cars and accessories, AND the front panel converts into a playmat that can be used for adventures with the new toys!
The Disney Storybook Collection 2021 Advent Calendar is available for preorder now! Discover 24 new festive stories featuring your favorite Disney and Pixar characters, and enjoy a magical tale every day from December 1st through December 24th.
This was the 2020 Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendar, filled with 24 books about holiday celebrations from Disney and Pixar characters that we all know and love. This annual calendar features new stories every year!
This was the 2020 Little People Advent Calendar (and is in stock now for this year). Open a new door each day to discover a Little People figure or holiday accessory so that by December 24th, little ones will have an entire Christmas playset!
Pets
The DreamBone Furry Christmas 2021 Advent Calendar gives your furry friend something to look forward to this holiday season too. The rawhide-free treat collection made with real meat and vegetables is as healthy as it is yummy. Bone Appetit!
This was the 2020 Best Friend’s Advent Calendar (available again this year) that contains 24 drool-worthy treats for your pup. The treats are made with natural ingredients so you can feel good about spoiling your best friend.
Want to see even more awesome advent calendars?! Check out Kristy’s roundup on her Amazon storefront and get in on the Christmas countdown fun!!
Counting down to Christmas is one of the best parts of the holiday season. It helps us all to feel a little more festive and it builds the anticipation of Santa coming! Plus, tiny little treats daily can put a smile on anyone’s face. There are so many different categories and kinds of advent calendars out there, and the most difficult part is choosing just one. We recommend grabbing a couple…these are the gifts that keep on giving! See our lineup of advent calendars we love (and can’t wait to enjoy!) below.
Beauty
The Elemis 2021 Advent Calendar is available now for preorder! Count down to the holidays as you up your skincare game with 25 skincare essentials for the face and body. This ultimate beauty calendar features favorites from this beauty brand’s world-renowned collections.
The Biossance 2021 Advent Calendar features 12 of this clean beauty brand’s top-selling minis for your healthiest skin ever. The planet-friendly sustainably produced calendar will have you feeling good in more ways than one!
This was the MoroccanOil 2020 Advent Calendar and while it’s currently unavailable, we’re keeping our fingers crossed it’s back in stock soon! One of our favorite beauty brands, this MoroccanOil calendar boasts seven of their best-performing hair and body products, plus it comes wrapped in gorgeous packaging.
Food
The Bonne Maman 2021 Advent Calendar is the ideal calendar for foodies and jam enthusiasts. This one sells out quickly every year, and it’s no wonder why! With 24 mini fruit spreads and honey, this calendar is just too sweet to pass up.
The Godiva Chocolate 2021 Advent Calendar is a chocolate lover’s dream!! The delectable and delicious assortment of 24 holiday chocolates includes fun seasonal flavors, plus some of the classics. The hardest part is not opening them all at once!
Kids
The Peppa Pig 2021 Advent Calendar is perfect for your little Peppa Pig fan! It includes 24 days of toy figures of Peppa Pig’s family dressed in their festive holiday attire and accessories like a tree, train, and dollhouse, plus more.
The HotWheels 2021 Advent Calendar will get your HotWheels enthusiast geared up for the holidays. It holds 24 different HotWheels cars and accessories, AND the front panel converts into a playmat that can be used for adventures with the new toys!
The Disney Storybook Collection 2021 Advent Calendar is available for preorder now! Discover 24 new festive stories featuring your favorite Disney and Pixar characters, and enjoy a magical tale every day from December 1st through December 24th.
This was the 2020 Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendar, filled with 24 books about holiday celebrations from Disney and Pixar characters that we all know and love. This annual calendar features new stories every year!
This was the 2020 Little People Advent Calendar (and is in stock now for this year). Open a new door each day to discover a Little People figure or holiday accessory so that by December 24th, little ones will have an entire Christmas playset!
Pets
The DreamBone Furry Christmas 2021 Advent Calendar gives your furry friend something to look forward to this holiday season too. The rawhide-free treat collection made with real meat and vegetables is as healthy as it is yummy. Bone Appetit!
This was the 2020 Best Friend’s Advent Calendar (available again this year) that contains 24 drool-worthy treats for your pup. The treats are made with natural ingredients so you can feel good about spoiling your best friend.
Want to see even more awesome advent calendars?! Check out Kristy’s roundup on her Amazon storefront and get in on the Christmas countdown fun!!
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