Gift Giving with PBteen

 Gift giving season is upon us…and I couldn’t be happier! While I will gladly accept any gift graciously given to me, I enjoy the act of thinking of, shopping for and giving gifts to others more. I try to be as conscious of a gift-giver as possible, really thinking about what the recipient will actually want/use/enjoy. I try to avoid gift cards at all costs, unless there was a specific request for one. I like to think of what the recipient does for a living, what their hobbies are, what is something they’ve said they want but wouldn’t buy for themselves. 

My family has been asking what I would like to receive this holiday season, and it usually goes back to the things that I do on a daily basis or the things that I really enjoy. Two of those things that come to mind are traveling and doing my makeup/getting ready for the day. While I don’t go through the effort to get ready with a full face of makeup everyday, I have enough lying around that extra storage is always useful. 
The Brass Beauty Organizer from PBteen is exactly what my disheveled makeup bag needs. With shelves and cubbies, this beauty serves both a functional and decorative purpose. The mirrored back adds just the right amount of luxury while the brass keeps it rustic and industrial. What I love most about it is how it can be used in so many different ways. To hold q-tips, cotton balls, and small toiletries for guests in a guest bathroom, as a “catch-all” just inside your front door, to store some of your favorite accessories, or for excess makeup. It’s a perfect gift for the beauty junkie, decorator-lover in your life! 
If this isn’t the cutest desktop mirror you’ve ever seen, you’re lying. It’s the purrfect option for a beauty lover, a college-bound girl, or just a regular old cat lover like myself. 

Mike and I have made a conscious effort to travel quite a bit the last couple of years, which means that I can always use more travel accessories. I’ve been using one of those hanging toiletry cases since about middle school, so it should come as no surprise that a pretty floral designed, gold-accented hanging case would be on my life. It’s beautiful, functional, and has pockets in all the right places. 
And these cat pouches. GUYS. 
If you know someone who even remotely likes cats, BUY THESE FOR THEM. They’re so stinking cute and the perfect size for so many different things. The little guy can hold your lipsticks, charging cords, gift cards, or “first aid” things in your everyday bag. The big guy can hold your jewelry, extra sunglasses, or camera accessories when traveling. They are so cute and so useful, a true staple, if you ask me. 


PBteen has so many cute items in their gifts section right now. If you haven’t finished (or even started!) your holiday shopping yet, you should browse their website. Keep in mind what the recipient(s) would really love and appreciate and you can’t go wrong! Bonus: there’s a promo for 25% off + free shipping on your order, so go buy those cat pouches. And everything else.

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This post is sponsored by Pottery Barn. All opinions expressed are my own.

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  1. 12.2.16

    It's all sooo pretty!

    • 4.6.17

      At last my happiness has been restored by a Man called Dr Believe,, my name’s are Mrs Nikki Rose i want every one on this site or forum to join me thank this Dr Believe for what he just did for me and my kids. My story goes like this i was married to my husband for 5 years we were living happily together for this years and not until he traveled to Italy for a business trip where he met this prostitute who be witched him to hate me and the kids and love her only so when my husband came back from the trip he said he does not want to see me and my kids again so he drove us out of the house and he was now going to Italy to see that other woman. so i and my kids were now so frustrated and i was just staying with my mum and i was not treating good because my mama got married to another man after the death of my daddy so the man she got married to was not treating i and my kids well so i was so confuse and i was searching for a way to get my husband back to me and my kids so one day as i was browsing on my computer i saw a testimony about this MAN Dr Believe of authenticspellcast@gmail.com shared on the internet by a lady and it impress me too so i also think of giving it a try at first i was scared by when i think of what me and my kids are passing through so i contact him and he told me to stay calm for just two days that my husband shall be restored to me and to my best surprise i received a call from my husband on the second day asking after the kids and i called Dr Believe and he said your problems are solved my child so this was how i get my family back after a long stress of brake up by an evil lady so with all this help from Dr Believe of authenticspellcast@gmail.com and authenticspellcast@yahoo.com or you can also contact him through his website: http://authenticspellcaste.webs.com i want you all on this forum to join me to say a huge thanks to Dr Believe and i will also advice for any one in such or similar problems or any kind of problems should also contact him for help you can call him on his mobile number: +2348159740630

    • 4.13.17

      TRUSTED LENDER (LEXIELOANCOMPANY@YAHOO.COM)
      My name is Michael Lee a citizen of Illinois, USA. i have been scammed by 7 different Internet international lender, they all promise to give me a loan after making me pay several fees which yield nothing and amounted to no positive result. i lost my hard earn money and it was a total of 23930USD. One day as i was browsing through the internet with tears on my eye i came across a testimony of man who was also scammed and eventually got linked to a legit loan company called MARTINEZ LEXIE LOAN COMPANY where he finally got his loan, so i decided to contact the same loan company and then told them my story on how i have been scammed by 7 different lenders who did nothing but to course me more pain. I explain to the company by mail and all they told me was to cry no more because i will get my loan in their company and also i have made the right choice of contacting them. I filled the loan application form and proceeded with all that was requested of me and to my greatest surprise my loan was granted to me without further delay and here i am today happy because Martinez Lexie Loan Company HAS GIVEN ME A REASON TO LIVE, so i made a vow to my self that i will keep testifying on the internet on how i got my loan. You are to contact this GODSENT LENDER via Email: Lexieloancompany@yahoo.com OR Text +18168926958

  2. 12.2.16

    awwww so bummed! It said that cat pouches will be ready to shit January 30th 🙁

    • 12.29.16

      I think you mean ship. Oh man thanks for the laugh 😂😂

  3. 12.2.16
    Just Jess said:

    I love all of the cat related items! Travel organizers are always appreciated. Jess at Just Jess

  4. 12.2.16

    Every year I always check PBTeen website, I love the options they have and can always find something for myself!

  5. 12.2.16

    Everything is so cute! That mirror is absolutely adorable!

    Marta – http://www.aroundcolours.blogspot.com

  6. 12.3.16

    Those cat bags are so cute! I also wanted to buy them for a friend Christmas gift and saw they won't ship out until Jan 30th, bummer!

  7. 12.4.16

    Thank you for your miracle Doctor Osemu Okpamen

    This article is dedicated to the Doctor Osemu Okpamen. I have been married with my wife for 5 years and recently she broke up with me and it hurt me deeply when she told me to leave her alone and that she does not love me anymore when i was always faithful and honest to her. I tried all the ways to get her back buying her what she wants like i always did and she still left me heart broken and she even has a new boyfriend which destroyed me even more until a friend of mine from high school directed me to this genuine spell Doctor called Osemu Okpamen. This man changed my life completely. I followed everything he told me to do and my wife came back begging for me back. I was stunned everything happened exactly like he told me. I had faith in everything he told me and everything was true. Also he was there every moment until i got my happiness back and he also provides spells that cures impotence, bareness, diseases such as HIV/AID E.T.C You can contact him via email at { Doctorokpamenspelltemple@yahoo.com } or visit his website http://www.doctorokpamenspells.com. He will help you in anything you need and quick to answer once you contact him or call me for more info +1 (914)-517-3229.

  8. 12.19.16

    Hey!I was in a relationship for quite along time almost 7 years, he cheated with a girl almost 11 years younger than him I took him back because I love him so much. He promised me the world never to leave me never to let me go to make me happy and to make it up to me everyday. 7 weeks later he has broke up with me after a few arguments .. he told me he can’t do it that I’ve ruined everything I deserve it all I’ve treated him bad he gave up his job overseas but he only gave it a week afrer he quit. he has left me in bits and is 1 week later out with other girls please help I don’t know what to do he is telling me he will never ever get back its over and he will never give it a go I have begged and I don’t know why I don’t no why he has done this to me I feel so lifeless… one day in my office going through the internet i saw a post of a lady giving testimony on how she got her husband back,i also come across a blog site on how to reunite and get your ex back with a love spell it was really amazing to see this so i copy his email id on http://happyspelltemple.webs.com/ i explain my situation to him and gave him all the details he requested from me, he give me 3 days assurance that my boyfriend will come back after the spell i was so overwal to hear that so i just keep calm and follow up his order coz i really love my boyfriend and want him back. on the third day after the spell as he promise me, my ex call me also show up in my office begging me to forgive him and accept him back with out no delay, i lift him up with a kiss and was so very happy to have him back all my happiness was from Dr happy he is indeed a true man a father and a god sent. plz contact Dr happy on his email id direct at happylovespell2@gmail.com or call his mobile number on +2348133873774

  9. 3.28.17
    Anonymous said:

    HEY GUYS, GET YOUR EX LOVER BACK WITH THE HELP OF A POWERFUL SPELL CASTER CALLED DR OGUDU WHATSAPP NUMBER_______+2348106058254

    I'm PAGE SHAW from TEXAS so excited my broken Marriage has been restored and my husband is back after a breakup, After 2 years of marriage, me and my husband has been into one quarrel or the other until he finally left me and moved to California to be with another woman. i felt my life was over and my kidS thought they would never see their father again. i tried to be strong just for the kids but i could not control the pains that torments my heart, my heart was filled with sorrows and pains because i was really in love with my husband. Every day and night i think of him and always wish he would come back to me, I was really upset and i needed help, so i searched for help online and I came across a website that suggested that Dr Ogudu can help get ex back fast. So, I felt I should give him a try. I contacted him and he told me what to do and i did it then he did a (Love spell) for me. 28 hours later, my husband really called me and told me that he miss me and the kids so much, So Amazing!! So that was how he came back that same day,with lots of love and joy,and he apologized for his mistake,and for the pain he caused me and the kids. Then from that day,our Marriage was now stronger than how it were before,All thanks to Dr Ogudu. he is so powerful and i decided to share my story on the internet that Dr Ogudu is real and powerful spell caster who i will always pray to live long to help his children in the time of trouble, if you are here and you need your Ex back or your husband moved to another woman, do not cry anymore, contact this powerful spell caster now. Here’s his contact: Email [OGUDUSPELLTEMPLE@YAHOO.COM] Whatsapp number +2348106058254 Website…http://oguduspelltemple.wixsite.com/drogudu
    Do not cry anymore, contact this powerful spell caster
    PAGE SHAW, 32years, Texas, USA.

  10. 3.28.17

    I never believed in spell casting, but After 6 years of dating, I still imagine how Dr Aza brought my ex lover back to me in just 24 hour. No one could have ever made me believe that there is a real spell caster that really work. am sandra by name,I want to quickly tell the world that there is a real on line spell caster that is powerful and genuine, His name is Dr Aza, He helped me recently to reunite my relationship when my ex lover who left me, When i contacted Dr Aza he cast a love spell for me and my ex lover who said he doesn't have anything to do with me again, he called me and started begging me. he is back now with so much love and caring. today i am glad to let you all know that this spell caster have the powers of bring lovers back. because i am now happy with my lover,and the most surprise,is that our love is very strong,every day is happiness and joy. and there is nothing like been with the man you love.i am so happy my love is back to me with the help of Dr.Aza if you have similar problem i will advice you to contact him ,he is there to help you and put a smile on your face. his email: azaspellcaster@gmail.com or you can whatsApp his line:+2348107155060 or see more at http://azaspellcaster.wixsite.com/spell-caster

  11. 3.29.17

    Am so grateful to Dr TWINS for what he did for me , it is over two years when i contacted this deadly disease, which i don’t know how it happened, this disease “HIV” is seriously spreading all over the united state, i did my possible best for me to be cured, i contacted so many doctors both on net and in my residence non could help me most especially the doctors i contacted on net they failed me by stealing my money and nothing change i have used so many drugs but nothing changed, not until a day, a friend of mine introduced me to this great man who cured me with his powerful medicine.i am indeed thankful to you Doc may God continue to empower you with your good work. i know very well that this disease is all over the united state and some nearby countries so let help our self by reaching Dr TWINS on his mail for he is capable of curing this disease. and i asked him if there is a cure for HPV, he immediately gave me a number of a man he cured recently from HPV, that i should call to confirm from her my self and for real he cured her, am so amazebn13. you can mail Dr TWINS just as i was introduce to him on mail. PEACEHELPMEDICALCENTRE@HOTMAIL.COM OR rather reach him on mobile +2348077544690

  12. 3.29.17

    Am so grateful to Dr TWINS for what he did for me , it is over two years when i contacted this deadly disease, which i don’t know how it happened, this disease “HIV” is seriously spreading all over the united state, i did my possible best for me to be cured, i contacted so many doctors both on net and in my residence non could help me most especially the doctors i contacted on net they failed me by stealing my money and nothing change i have used so many drugs but nothing changed, not until a day, a friend of mine introduced me to this great man who cured me with his powerful medicine.i am indeed thankful to you Doc may God continue to empower you with your good work. i know very well that this disease is all over the united state and some nearby countries so let help our self by reaching Dr TWINS on his mail for he is capable of curing this disease. and i asked him if there is a cure for HPV, he immediately gave me a number of a man he cured recently from HPV, that i should call to confirm from her my self and for real he cured her, am so amazebn13. you can mail Dr TWINS just as i was introduce to him on mail. PEACEHELPMEDICALCENTRE@HOTMAIL.COM OR rather reach him on mobile +2348077544690

  13. 4.6.17

    At last my happiness has been restored by a Man called Dr Believe,, my name’s are Mrs Nikki Rose i want every one on this site or forum to join me thank this Dr Believe for what he just did for me and my kids. My story goes like this i was married to my husband for 5 years we were living happily together for this years and not until he traveled to Italy for a business trip where he met this prostitute who be witched him to hate me and the kids and love her only so when my husband came back from the trip he said he does not want to see me and my kids again so he drove us out of the house and he was now going to Italy to see that other woman. so i and my kids were now so frustrated and i was just staying with my mum and i was not treating good because my mama got married to another man after the death of my daddy so the man she got married to was not treating i and my kids well so i was so confuse and i was searching for a way to get my husband back to me and my kids so one day as i was browsing on my computer i saw a testimony about this MAN Dr Believe of authenticspellcast@gmail.com shared on the internet by a lady and it impress me too so i also think of giving it a try at first i was scared by when i think of what me and my kids are passing through so i contact him and he told me to stay calm for just two days that my husband shall be restored to me and to my best surprise i received a call from my husband on the second day asking after the kids and i called Dr Believe and he said your problems are solved my child so this was how i get my family back after a long stress of brake up by an evil lady so with all this help from Dr Believe of authenticspellcast@gmail.com and authenticspellcast@yahoo.com or you can also contact him through his website: http://authenticspellcaste.webs.com i want you all on this forum to join me to say a huge thanks to Dr Believe and i will also advice for any one in such or similar problems or any kind of problems should also contact him for help you can call him on his mobile number: +2348159740630

  14. 4.11.17

    WOW!!!
    This is the most wonderful thing i have ever experience and i need to share this great testimony.
    About how i get my ex back after a breakup.
    I never believed it, because i never heard nor learn anything about it before.
    Hey guys my wife and I have been married for 15 years. For over five years I have been dealing with jealousy issues because of flirting and her having emotional type affairs with other men. I felt like my masculinity was in question and if I said the way she was acting bothered me, it seemed to make matters worse or I was accused of being controling. During this period I did state I wanted a divorce if the behavior was not going to end: texting men a night, leaving for the weekend without letting me know where she was going or not responding to messages. We do have a son and basically it's been him and I for the last year on the weekends. She disconnected completely from being a good wife and mother. In April she said she wanted a separation and I said no we need to get into marriage counseling. We did try that, but she was not very responsive and didn't give any effort. Afterward she was adamant about separation and divorce. I continued to say no and that we needed to save our family. She presented a separation agreement and I had to hire a lawyer. Because of the above behavior my lawyer suggested a private investigator. The investigator discovered my wife was having an affair with a close friend of the family who also is married with children. We know the extended families. I feel like I should tell this man's wife about what happened. This adultery has devastated me emotionally, I feel betrayed and I'm physically drained. I know my wife is passionate in terms of her sexuality, and I can't get the thought of them out of my head. It makes me question my own manhood, and I feel very inferior or that he must be a better lover or what ever. The problem is my wife pursued him. She would go to him and she lured him into this adultery. I felt this was coming for some time and could not stop it. She was not only lying to me but also to our son about what she was doing and where she was going. My family is important, my son loves her and as crazy as it sounds so do I. Can you respond with a course of action on how to proceed? I was still have a very huge place in my heart for her. so i searched for help online and I came across a website that suggested that Dr Ahmed can help solve marital problems, restore broken relationships and so on. So I felt I should give him a try. I contacted him and he told me what to do and i did it then he did a spell for me. 28 hours later, my wife came to me and apologized for the wrongs she did and promise never to do it again. Ever since then, everything has returned back to normal. I, my son and my wife are living together happily again.. All thanks to Dr Ahmed. as it is a place to resolve marriage/relationship issues, do you want to be sure if your spouse is being faithful to you or Do you want your Ex to come back to you Contact.: E-mail: Ahmedutimate@gmail.com or call/Whats-app: +2348160153829 save your crumbling home and change of grades its 100% safe. I suggest you contact him. He will not disappoint you.
    David L. Ollis, 43yrs, UK

  15. 4.13.17

    TRUSTED LENDER (LEXIELOANCOMPANY@YAHOO.COM)
    My name is Michael Lee a citizen of Illinois, USA. i have been scammed by 7 different Internet international lender, they all promise to give me a loan after making me pay several fees which yield nothing and amounted to no positive result. i lost my hard earn money and it was a total of 23930USD. One day as i was browsing through the internet with tears on my eye i came across a testimony of man who was also scammed and eventually got linked to a legit loan company called MARTINEZ LEXIE LOAN COMPANY where he finally got his loan, so i decided to contact the same loan company and then told them my story on how i have been scammed by 7 different lenders who did nothing but to course me more pain. I explain to the company by mail and all they told me was to cry no more because i will get my loan in their company and also i have made the right choice of contacting them. I filled the loan application form and proceeded with all that was requested of me and to my greatest surprise my loan was granted to me without further delay and here i am today happy because Martinez Lexie Loan Company HAS GIVEN ME A REASON TO LIVE, so i made a vow to my self that i will keep testifying on the internet on how i got my loan. You are to contact this GODSENT LENDER via Email: Lexieloancompany@yahoo.com OR Text +18168926958

  16. 4.13.17
    Unknown said:

    After being in relationship with markiss for seven years,he broke up with me, I did everything possible to bring him back but all was in vain, I wanted him back so much because of the love I have for him, I begged him with everything, I made promises but he refused. I explained my problem to someone online and she suggested that I should rather contact a spell caster that could help me cast a spell to bring him back but I am the type that never believed in spell, I had no choice than to try it, I mailed the spell caster, and he told me there was no problem that everything will be okay before three days, that my ex will return to me before three days, he cast the spell and surprisingly in the second day, it was around 4pm. My ex called me, I was so surprised, I answered the call and all he said was that he was so sorry for everything that happened, that he wanted me to return to him, that he loves me so much. I was so happy and went to him, that was how we started living together happily again. Since then, I have made promise that anybody I know that have a relationship problem, I would be of help to such person by referring him or her to the only real and powerful spell caster who helped me with my own problem and who is different from all the fake ones out there. Anybody could need the help of the spell caster, his email: drosemudiamenspellhome@gmail.com you can email him if you need his assistance in your relationship or anything. I CAN NEVER STOP TALKING ABOUT HIM, HIS EMAIL ADDRESS IS: drosemudiamenspellhome@gmail.com CONTACT HIM NOW FOR SOLUTION TO ALL YOUR PROBLEM

  17. 10.1.17

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