A Megan-specific holiday ’09 gift guide
01 Dec 2009 Leave a Comment
in holidays, shopping Tags: christmas, gifts, interior design
So, I’ve had enough people ask me about what to get me this xmas that I thought I’d put together this gift guide. (Oh, if only my husband would do the same.) While I was looking for gifts for other people, I came across some things that I absolutely loved. I thought I’d post them here for anyone who feels like buying me anything. 
Plus, WHO KNOWS, maybe you’ll find the perfect thing for someone else in your life.
Of course there was this original post about things that I want. All of those still apply, except for the shark tooth necklace! My cousin Katie jumped the gun on even me buying it for myself and got it for me as a “thank you” for her photo shoot.
And the best part about these things… they’re all around $35 and below!
For my health:
My Fitness Coach for the Nintendo Wii. Around $20.
For my coffee habit:
The I Am NOT a Paper Cup cup. $16.
For lookin’ pretty:
A gift certificate to my favorite jewelry store Rockabella jewels.
Cute initial necklace from Urban Outfitters. $18. I’ve been wanting some cute little charm with an “F” on it ever since I got married.
A set of four vintage bobby pins. $28. From Sproutstudio‘s Etsy shop.
For the home:
Shark fin salt & pepper shakers. $32.
Anything from the Animal House collection of kitchen and home gadgets. (We actually have all the things pictured, just fyi. But there are so many more cute things!)
Nautical charts of the Hawaiian Islands. $26. From oceangrafix.com
For covering my body:
Awesome printed tops from SuperMaggie.com. $20-$40. I especially love the ocean creature prints and the shirt dresses.
Admiral Waffle Hoodie from American Eagle. $25.
In the same vein, anything from the Deadworry collection on Shanalogic.com. $15-$30.
Spanx in all colors and patterns. $26. Love ‘em.
For my convenience:
Open it — 5 tools in 1 to open anything! $10.
For charity:
Adopt a sea turtle or shark and get these adorable cookie cutters! $35. From Oceana.org
Or you can always take the advice from a friend of mine, “anything orange, Star Wars or Hawaiian.”
And stay tuned for my next gift guide filled with awesome finds that aren’t just Megan-specific. Doing these are fun!
Post-Thanksgiving thanks
27 Nov 2009 1 Comment
in holidays Tags: aaron, dad, family, thanksgiving
(Because I think it’s more meaningful on any other day other than Thanksgiving. 
The table set by my mother.
We had a little mishap the day before Thanksgiving… my grandma checked herself into the hospital because of some severe pain, turns out that it might have been caused by something she ate, oh well, at least she’s okay! But that threw our plans out the window because we all were supposed to just show up to her place and dig in. For some reason, my sister and my mother both contacted ME to ask what we were going to do now. That was strange to have happen, but I decided, we’re doing the damn thing at Camp Tharpe.
So, at around 9pm on the night before Thanksgiving, there I am shopping for all the fixings by myself while my dad went to LAX to pick up my mother and Aaron relaxed with the dogs after our 2 hour and 20 minute drive from LA to OC.
My first attempt at turkey-buying was thwarted when I walked into Albertsons and got completely overwhelmed by the selection. WAY too many brands in so many different sizes with all these different options… Butterball, Honeysuckle White Tom Turkey, Free Range, Kosher, Tofurkey, Turducken… there were bins and bins of dead turkey bodies from which to choose.
I abandoned my cart and ran out of the store.
I went to Trader Joes. And THANK DOG there were only FIVE turkeys left. I grabbed the biggest one, scooped up some frozen mashed potatoes and a bunch of pies.
Anyway, long story short, we pulled it together, which the late night shopping and my mother’s cooking we pulled off an awesome (possible last) immediate family Thanksgiving. And I’m actually really thankful for that. It was nice to have all the usual suspects together and having a good time.
Plus watching my parents play Modern Warfare (or as I call it “World of Warfare) was awesome! I’m thankful to get to see that.
My dad playing his first video game ever.
And I’m thankful for having my darling dogs…
Morgan with Peezu.
Jackson's impression of the turkey.
Oh, and I'm thankful for my new iPhone too.
And I’m thankful for Coco for letting me borrow her boots!
Aloha there, I'm Megan Finley. I'm a 30-something girl, living in Los Angeles with that guy I married and our rescued pets. I work online (a LOT) for the 
