Hostess with the Mostest

Hostess gifts are hard. I don't want to get them any home decor in case they hate it, and I don't like bringing candles unless I know ahead of time what their favorite scent is. My solution: Rain Africa Scented Stones. They are handmade, decorated and scented stones pressed out of natural clay. The gracious hostess can toss a few of these African scented stones in their linen drawer or any other area they would like to refresh or fragrance. The stones should be refreshed periodically with a few drops of their favorite essential oil. Plus, they're already packaged so beautifully that you don't need to wrap them. In addition, Rain products are handmade by villagers in South Africa using environmentally-friendly practices, local ingredients and providing vital and ethical employment for the community.

Early Delivery from the Easter Bunny

A fun way to celebrate spring, these adorable squeezable shapes are filled with cotton candy scented bubble bath, and make a cute addition to Easter Baskets. The Easter Bunny and Carrot Bubble Bath Set is resealable and at only $5.95, it's a great Easter Basket alternative to candy.

Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Need help with stocking stuffers?

--Fragrance Pocket Watch. $18

--Rudolf Lip Balm Set. $12 for 4

--Shopping Marathon Aromatherapy. $12 on sale

--Christmas Morning Bubble Bar. $5.95

--The Bright Stuff Body Mist Collection. $20

--Michael Kors Rollerball/Lipgloss combo. $22

--Hershey's Vanilla Creme Travel Candle. $10

--Pocket Redo Freshen-Up Wipes. $20

--Bvlgari Refreshing Towels. $25

--Claus Porto Liquid Hand Soap. $18

Sephora Scent Sampler

Sephora's Scent Sampler kit includes 9 scent samples to try, an atomizer, as well as certificate for a full size product of your favorite scent. There are three women's scent samplers and one men's, but this one is my favorite because it includes the Prada Iris scent, which you know I'm currently obsessed with. If you're looking for a new perfume, and are not sure which one to buy, this is a great was to try it out first.

Best Holiday Gift Ideas under $50

In the current lean economic times, my holiday gifts are going to be less extravagant than they were last year. Here are my suggestions of the best gifts on a budget:

-Juniper Ridge has the cutest little sachet gift set that is already wrapped up and ready to give. $30

-Perfumeria Gal has a set of 3 lip balms in their vintage looking tins. $18

-Sephora's Blockbuster Palette is a great deal, and includes 71 eyeshadows! $48

-Laura Mercier's Souffle Sampler includes 3 of their best selling body lotions. $50

-Essie's top 2 color nail polishes are already packaged in this gift bag. $21

-Tocca has a travel candle gift set in 4 great scents. $38