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✨📚 Book Lover’s Gift Guide 📚✨ For the readers who always have one more chapter left… these gifts are guaranteed to make their reading time even cozier 👇 ☕ Cute Mug – The perfect companion for slow mornings, late-night reading, and every cozy moment in between. 📚 Stylish Bookends – Chic, functional, and perfect for keeping their growing TBR shelf in line. 👜 Book-Themed Tote Bag – The ideal carry-all for library hauls, weekend reads, and everyday errands. 🎁 Blind Date With a Book – A fun, mystery pick wrapped in clues—perfect for adventurous readers. 🧵 Cozy Crewneck – Soft, comfy, and ideal for long reading sessions on chilly days. 📖 Kindle Case – A cute, protective cover that keeps their device safe while making their reading setup extra aesthetic. 🔖 Trackable Bookmark – A cute bookmark that also helps them keep track of what they’ve read this year. 🧦 “Shh, I’m Reading” Socks – For the reader who wants peace, quiet, and comfort. 🌼 Book + Flower Suncatcher – Adds a magical, whimsical touch to their reading nook. I’ve linked all these finds and more over on my LTK page! Happy gifting, bookworms 💛✨ LTKHoliday GiftGuide BookLoverGifts LTKGiftGuide LTKHoliday LTKselfcare

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Just a little about me. I’d love to know a little about you, so make sure to connect with me on Instagram (@itskaraelizabeth) and TikTok (@itskaraelizabeth) too, and tell me you came from LTK! Bonus points if you share a fun fact!

Chewy (& Delicious) Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients:
▢ ¾ cup butter softened
▢ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
▢ 1 large egg
▢ ¼ cup molasses unsulphured
▢ 2 teaspoon baking soda
▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
▢ ½ teaspoon dried ground ginger
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ granulated sugar, for rolling the cookies

I love when my favorite things (my boys and baking) intertwine.

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Here are my five of my most favorite free apps on my phone! Some get you cash or gift cards back for the shopping you’re already doing (groceries, gas, restaurants, essentials, etc.), one lets you read or listen to free books and audiobooks, and the last one…well I think it’s obvious! #LTKHolidayHack

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Here are 10 Nail Colors (all available at @target that you should definitely check out this holiday season) #holidaynails #nailinspo #opi @OPI #lacolorscosmetics @LA COLORS Cosmetics #sallyhansen @Sally Hansen @Buy Essie Nails @KISS Nails

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Need a last-minute holiday look? Here’s 6 Holiday Party ready black dresses from Target. Whether it’s a work holiday party or Christmas dinner with the family, Target and I have you covered.

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get in loser, we’re going thrifting. no seriously, i could go thrifting for baby clothes for hours, especially at Once Upon A Child

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✨💎 Jewelry Lover’s Gift Guide 💎✨

For the girl who loves all things dainty, sentimental, and sparkly — these pieces make the perfect holiday gifts 🎁✨

💫 Morse Code Ring – A subtle, meaningful piece featuring an initial or secret phrase spelled out in dots and dashes.
🌈 Bezel-Set Birthstone Infinity Ring – A delicate band that adds the prettiest pop of color with a personal touch.
✨ Personalized Charm Necklace – Build a necklace as unique as she is with charms that tell her story.
🔗 Everyday Paperclip Chain Bracelet – Minimal, chic, and perfect for layering with any stack.
🎁 Personalized Jewelry Advent Calendar – Filled with curated gold or silver pieces for a magical surprise every day.
💍 Crystal Eternity Ring – A gorgeous sparkler that adds instant glam to any outfit.
💖 Custom Name Necklace (Multi-Name Option) – A meaningful piece that lets you add multiple names—perfect for celebrating anyone close to your heart. (This is a great gift especially for moms!)
🤍 Classic Tennis Bracelet – Timeless, elegant, and a forever-staple in every jewelry collection.
💎 Baguette Birthstone Eternity Band – Sleek, modern, and beautifully colorful with your chosen gemstone.

All these pieces (and more!) are linked on my LTK page for easy gifting ✨💛
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✨✈️ Traveler’s Gift Guide ✈️✨

For your favorite wanderluster — the one who always has their next adventure planned — these travel-friendly gifts are perfect for making every trip smoother and more meaningful 👇

📓 Personalized Travel Journal – A beautiful way to document memories, moments, and all the little details from every destination.
🪑 Airplane Seat Back Organizer – Keeps snacks, tech, and essentials right within reach for stress-free flights.
🗺️ U.S. Push-Pin Travel Map – A stunning keepsake to mark every place they’ve visited (and daydream about where to go next).
🧳 Packing Cubes – The secret to staying organized and maximizing suitcase space on any trip.
🖼️ Personalized Travel Collage Wall Art – A unique piece that turns their favorite travel memories into a meaningful display.
⚖️ Hand-Held Digital Luggage Scale – Saves them from airport surprises and overweight baggage fees.
💍 Personalized Jewelry Organizer – Keeps necklaces, rings, and earrings tangle-free and travel-ready.
🔌 Travel Cable Organizer – No more tangled cords—everything stays neat, compact, and easy to find.
📘 Personalized Passport Holder (with AirTag Slot) – Stylish, secure, and perfect for keeping their most important travel essential safe and trackable.

All of these travel favorites (and even more!) are linked on my LTK page ✨🌍
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✨🎁 Beauty Lover’s Gift Guide 2025 🎁✨

If you’re shopping for the beauty lover in your life (or treating yourself 👀), these picks are absolute must-haves! 💄✨

💫 Mario’s Essential Cosmetic Brush Set – The perfect blend of luxury and precision. These brushes make every makeup look flawless.
🌸 Rhode Pocket Blush – A creamy, hydrating flush that melts into your skin for that effortless, dewy glow.
💖 Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Cheek & Lip Trio – Multi-use minis that bring the softest pop of color anywhere you go.
🌿 Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Palette: Nature – Dreamy, neutral tones that create the most stunning, everyday-to-glam looks.
🎀 Sephora Favorites Holiday Must-Have Value Set – The ultimate sampler for discovering your next holy-grail products.
🌆 Patrick Ta Major Dimension Essential Artistry Palette – A warm, dimensional palette every makeup lover needs in their collection.
💧 One/Size On ’Til Dawn Mattifying Setting Spray Duo – Keeps your glam locked in all day (and night).
✨ Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder – The OG for a reason. Smooth, soft-focus perfection in a jar.
🧴 The Ordinary Mini Discovery Set – Skincare staples that deliver serious results without breaking the bank.

There are even more beauty favorites linked on my LTK page — head there to shop them all 💋 #LTKbeauty #GiftGuide #HolidayBeauty

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**The Ultimate Gift Guide for Coffee Lovers**

If you know someone who can't start their day without a Starbucks run, then you've come to the right place! This curated gift guide for coffee lovers is a collection of must-have items that any coffee enthusiast will appreciate:

1. **An espresso martini candle**
Your loved one will appreciate the experience of an espresso martini without all of the caffeine (or the hangover)

2. **A flavorful coffee sampler**
This variety pack lets them taste test eight different flavors without the commitment of a whole bag.

3. **A mug that never lets your coffee go cold**
This revolutionary technology is perfect for the parent you know who always has to reheat their first cup three times in the microwave before they get to finish it.

4. **Cute coffee bar accessories**
Making coffee at home can be just as sweet as going to a coffee shop with aesthetic accessories like these gorgeous syrup dispensers.

5. **An espresso maker**
Working the espresso machine on their own will have everyone thinking they are a professional barista. (Fun fact: James Michael Tyler got upgraded from an extra to the character "Gunther" on the sitcom Friends because he was the only one on set that knew how to work the espresso machine.)

6. **Cute coffee apparel**
A sweet and sassy coffee-themed crewneck and a hot cappuccino? Add a cozy blanket and a Gilmore Girls marathon and you have the perfect fall night in.

7. **Educational (but chic) decor**
Affogato? Cortado? Flat white? Help your loved ones brush up on their espresso education and maybe even introduce them to their new favorite drink.

8. **A milk frother**
For a perfectly foamy latte every time.

9. **Chic iced coffee glassware**
Is a coffee addiction really a problem if its insta-worthy? These glasses with bamboo lids and matching glass straws will make them feel as cute as they are caffeinated.

Whether for stocking stuffers or a Santa-priced surprise, any of these gifts are sure to bring a smile to your favorite coffee lover.

Follow @itskaraelizabeth for daily gift guides this season!

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Looking for a gift for your friend who loves to bake? You know, the one whose house always smells like fresh chocolate chip cookies or who you can always count on to have a fresh loaf of sourdough on hand? Crate and Barrel and I have you covered this holiday season with this gift guide of hand-picked favorites. From budget-friendly to Santa-worthy gifts, there's something for every price range. Merry Christmas!

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday #LTKHome

Don’t miss this great deal right now at #Target. Save $4 and spend $0.98 on these two great products - Palmers Coconut Oil Formula Moisture Boost Hair Treatment and TRESemmé Protecting Heat Styling Spray. Perfect for a guilt-free treat for yourself or stocking stuffers for Christmas!

#LTKBeauty #LTKGiftGuide #LTKSaleAlert

i wish i had pickled red onions too, but this has been my go-to breakfast lately. what do you put on your avocado toast, or what do you usually have for breakfast?

#LTKHome

Toy deals are HERE! 🎉 I’m stocking up early for Christmas🎄with Walmart Deal Days, starting tomorrow 10/7 (today, 10/6 for Walmart+ members) and ending 10/12. There's no better time to stock up on toys for the family before Christmas. With a newborn in our house at the moment, I compiled some of my favorite toys from our first baby, as well as a couple toys specifically for our newest bundle of joy. I think your littles would love them just as much!

#LTKSaleAlert #LTKBaby #LTKKids

Walmart has really stepped up its style game. They have such cute (and affordable!) sweaters for this fall. I found these cozy options in some neutral colors for fall because I am a neutral girly through and through and nothing screams autumn like warm browns and muted earth tones. And the best part - all of these sweaters are under $30!

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There are so many good finds at Nordstrom right now for fall! Jackets, sweaters, dresses, skirts... you don't have to live all winter in sweats (but no one would judge you if you did). Feel confident and cute this autumn with some of these finds I picked for you!

#LTKSeasonal #LTKStyleTip

I recently ordered these adorable matching sweaters for my boys upon the arrival of our new son from @knits.by.lyss on #etsy. These are so soft and such high quality and the hand embroidery is absolutely stunning. My next order will have to have some designs on it too, because Alyssa is so incredibly talented. Definitely check out her Etsy shop or her Instagram!

#LTKSeasonal #LTKKids #LTKBaby

Don’t miss out on all the great deals at American Eagle and Aerie right now! Everything AE is on sale, plus up to 30% off! (30% off $100+, 25% off $75+, 20% off $50+). Also, 25% off all AE jeans and pants, and 60-70% off AE Clearance. New fall arrivals just dropped and now is the perfect time to treat yourself to some new jeans before it gets cold out!

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Every time the season changes I run to Walmart to stock up on the best deals for kids' clothes. I love Garanimals for the best mix-and-match basics and Carter's has some of the cutest pajamas for littles. Stock up on savings now during the #LTKFallSale at Walmart.

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this purse and these boots have me feeling so girly and pretty. perfect dressed up or down. i love this look with a flowy skirt and cardigan for fall. they’re both so versatile and the perfect neutral brown for transitioning from summer to autumn. both available at @target

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the cutest, neutral, matching moon jammies for the cutest siblings from Burt’s Bees. available in one-piece zippies or two-piece sets, from newborn to size 12. less than $15 each, and the zippies are on sale for less than $8 right now!

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always feeling #prettyinpinkblush PinkBlush Maternity has everything to easily and comfortably transition to and from pregnancy without having to buy a whole new wardrobe for every stage. This dress seamlessly transitioned from 9 months pregnant to postpartum (baby arrived this past weekend!) and will still be chic and wearable long from delivering baby. New mamas, you deserve to feel both comfortable and pretty! Use my link and code TreatYourself for 40% off this dress (or any one item plus 20% off site wide!)

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Knee-high brown boots are about to be everywhere this autumn! I've compiled a group of super chic and cute boots for every budget for all of your fall activities - apple picking, date night, girls' night out, Tuesday, etc.

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Baby #2 is coming any day now, so pack my hospital bag with me! Yes, I overpacked, but I’m a Virgo, it’s what we do, haha. If you have any questions, make sure to comment or follow me on TikTok and Instagram for more!

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Looking for a new iPad? Treat yourself now, or hide it away for a loved one until Christmas. #Target is giving $150 off any storage capacity (from 128 GB to 1TB) 11-inch or 13-inch Wi-Fi Apple iPad Air (M3). Choose from Blue, Purple, Space Gray, or Starlight.
Need something more affordable? The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is available for as low as $399.99 or the iPad (A16) for as low as $299.99!

#LTKFamily #LTKSaleAlert #LTKHome

College classes start so soon! There’s no better time to stock up on last minute deals for your dorm or student apartment - including on appliances like mini fridges, coffee makers, and vacuums (trust me, you’ll need all of these things)! Shop back to school Target deals now and thank me later!

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Get ready for fall picnics and walks around the pumpkin patch with these wagons on sale at Target right now for 20% off. All with great ratings!

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I was fully convinced our baby on the way was going to be named Noah (until my husband vetoed it an hour later) and we were going to have a Noah's Ark-themed baby shower and nursery. Well, that didn't happen, so I will live vicariously through this post and an Amazon wishlist, haha. If you are looking for some nursery decor for your little Noah, I hope this helps!

#LTKHome #LTKBaby #LTKBump

Girly-girl, coquette, hyper-feminine; whatever you want to call it, here are some of my favorite trendy but classic picks that I would purchase for my little girl's nursery (if I weren't having a boy any day now). Focused on pink, gold, bows, baby animals - the mother and baby bunny print almost made me cry - this curation screams mommy's little princess. Make sure to check the tagged products for even more products to complete the room!

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37 weeks pregnant today! #pregnancyhumor

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Now is a great time to stock up on all things baby for fall and winter. Sweatshirts, hats, booties, warm pajamas, snow gear, winter coats, all for up to 50% at H&M Baby (and H&M for Mom & Dad too!). Hurry, this sale ends 8/10 and you don't want to miss it!

#LTKBaby #LTKKids #LTKautumn

Abercrombie & Fitch is having their 30-50% off all jeans sale right now! And 20% off (almost) everything else! They have some super cute dresses on sale too; make sure to check it out! Sale ends 8/11!

#LTKMens #LTKSaleAlert #LTKStyleTip

Here are some great sales going on RIGHT NOW!
I absolutely love my Stanley 40 oz. Quencher - it keeps my ice frozen for hours, and I love how it holds so much.
The Frida Mom 11 piece postpartum kit is also a game-changer. It's already in my hospital bag for baby #2.
Additionally, there is 30% off of EVERYTHING at tartecosmetics.com (35% for VIPs) through August 8th. It's the perfect time to stock up, refill empties, or try new products you've been eyeing.

#LTKSaleAlert #LTKBeauty #LTKBaby

The products you loved last month! I am endlessly grateful for all of your support - every click, like, purchase, anything. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Here's to an amazing August!

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