Friends, I have to warn you now. The engagement posts are not going to stop anytime soon. From Thanksgiving to Valentines Day is engagement season where every one of you sorority sisters, high school friends, and acquaintances will be posting a ring pic with a caption about forever and then some. And listen, we are supoer happy for them. I love love. I cried last week at Tayshia and Zac’s engagement because it was so absolutely adorable and sweet and genuine (well as genuine as you can get on network television). If you want to listen to Scott and I gush about the engagement and Tayshia’s finale give our podcast a listen on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify.

So, anyways – your friend gets engaged and we are in the middle of a pandemic so they have no idea when their wedding is going to be so you want to get your friend a great gift to hold them over til the wedding. What do you get them to celebrate their engagement that isnt a mug that says “Does this ring make me look engaged?”. I have got you! Here are the best, non-cheesy, not lame gifts you can get your engaged friends this year.

Ring Cleaning Machine & Tonic

This ring cleaning machine is the absolute BEST and I use it all the time. It is the closest thing to going to the jeweler to have it cleaned that you can get at home. Combine it with this cleaner & a little hot water (and I mean hot, I literally make it boil in my kettle and pour it in) and their ring will be sparkling like crazy forever.

Ring Tray / Dish for everywhere

Snag them a cute little custom ring dish for next to the sink in the kitchen, bathroom, etc. Get one that has their initials or the date of their engagement on it. They will need a few throughout their house. I like this one and this one (plus, you are supporting small businesses & artisans with these!)

Future Mrs or just Mrs _______ things

While stuff that says fiancée or bride to be on it is cute, it’s limited time only. As soon as we got married all the stuff felt kind of silly to me. Snag them a customized mug or wine glass with Mrs _____ on it & she will be able to use it forever! Here are a few I like: 1, 2, 3.

A gift card for a blowout or manicure

The next few months will be full of engagement parties, engagement shoots, bridal showers, etc. They will need full glam for those events so get them a gift card for a manicure or a blowout so they have a little luxury treatment to make them feel extra special on those days. Plus it’s one less expense they have to worry about during a generally very expensive time.

A cute jacket to wear for all of the inevitable photo shoots

One trend I am sad I missed out of was the custom jacket for photos trend. I love a jean or leather jacket and damn do I wish I had one that says Mrs Schin or something cute on it in rhinestones. But alas, I was about a year behind. But your friend doesn’t have to be. Get them a cute jacket from Etsy to wear at all of their inevitable photo shoots. This one is super reasonably priced & will match everything!

What was the best engagement gift you received?

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What I am asking for…

Monogrammed Bag; Our Place Pan; FitBit Versa; Milkmaid Inspired Bodysuit; Hot Rollers; Convertible Gloves; Nike Palazzo Sweatpants; Gisou Hair Oil

For Her…

Mom

Swivel Bath Tray; Cool Nights Pajamas (another print!); Custom watercolor; Handwriting bracelet; Allbirds Wool Loungers; Birth Month Plant Kit; Cozy Throw Blanket

Sister / Sister in law

Grecian Bust Planter; Cozy Aerie Pullover; Peter Thomas Roth Mask Set; Capri Blue Diffuser; Serving Tray; Tie Dye Sweatshirt; Pillowtalk Lippie Set

The Girl Who Has Everything

Facial Steamer; Wine Glasses; Skincare Fridge; Yoga Mat; Necessaire Hand Cream; Rebecca Minkoff belt bag; Skims-inspired matching set (cardigan, top, pants)

Sporty Spice

Invisibobble hairties; Bala weights; Dagne Dover gym bag weekender size (medium version); Hydroflask; Peloton membership; Dry shampoo & refresh kit; Outdoor Voices Dress

Work from Home Warrior

Peppermint Latte Kit; Slippers; $10 throw blanket!; Pixi Eye Masks; Blue Light Glasses; Warming Mug; Notebook

Hostess with the Mostess

Acacia serving board; Brie baking dish; Floral diffuser; Wine decanter (we use this constantly and so does my mom!); Nest Holiday Candle Set; Wick Trimmer

Your Coziest Friend

Womens March Puzzle; Aerie pullover; Aerie Jogger; Matching waffle set (top, bottom); Slippers (custom monogrammed ones here!); Scalloped bralette; gloves

Gen Z

Plaid Shacket; Morphe Eyeshadow Palette; Lululemon Leggings (Amazon dupes!); Ariana Grande Perfume; Tie dye sweatshirt; Tie dye slippers; Sherpa scrunchies

Glam Gal

Bamboo letter necklace; Cute mug; Silky pajamas (top, bottom); Luxe tic-tac-toe; Coffee table book (Louis Vuitton, Dior, Arch Digest, Tom Ford); Leopard throw; Maneater Mascara

Boozy Bestie

Bar tools; Simple rocks glasses; Vinglace; Tequila infusion kit; Brumate; XL Martini glasses

World Traveller

Makeup bag; Eyemask; Stoney Clover Bag; Airplane Cocktail mixers (margarita, old fashioned); Travel Organizer

For Him

Dad

Allbirds Wool Loungers ; Whiskey Barrel; Golf ball chillers; Wood smoking planks; Lululemon ABC pants (he will live in these. Get some for literally every man in your life); TPC Sawgrass ball opener

Brother / Brother in law

Leather coasters; Baseball rocks glasses; cigar cutter; Yard table; DIY hot sauce kit; Horse racing game; Manly candles

Your Man

State & Liberty shirts; TRX; Sweater; Keihl’s mens skincare set; Weekender; Allbirds Wool Runners; Balvanie Scotch

The Guy who has everything

Mens Cologne Sampler Set (get a coupon for a full size bottle inside!); Man Crate of Holiday brews; Baseball bat bottle opener; Humidor; Podcast Mic

Golfer

Ball & Tee game; Golfball drink chillers; Golf Shorts; Custom Golf Towel; Ball stamper; Crate of custom balls

Miscellaneous

Wannabe Bravo-lebrity

Drag Me Monique Coasters; Not about the pasta tea towel; Not Well Mug; Captain Lee Mug ; Elevate coffee travel mug; Not Well Wine Glass; Saint Karen Candle; Check Me Luggage Tag

Schitt’s Creek Obsessed

David Sweater Collection Poster; Gift tags; Rosebud Motel Key Chain; Coma mug; Bebe Its Cold Outside Sweatshirt

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As I always aim to do, I am here to uncomplicate things for you! I put together a list of fun & beautiful gifts that I love and will work for a variety of moms!

• Love You More Necklace – my mom always says “love you more” when I say “I love you!”. Its become a bit of a staple for us so I was so excited when I found this necklace! $187 on Shopbop
• Luminara Flameless Candles – I actually found these candles through my mother in law. I fell in love and she always gets me a different set for birthdays & holidays. They are perfect for those of us who are maybe forgetful about blowing out candles or love a little bit of ambiance al the time (aka me). $99 on QVC
• Emmy Sneakers by FashionABLE – This brand does an incredible job creating beautiful products while taking care of & empowering their employees. This brand gives fair wages to their employees & publishes them on their site. I love that purchasing something from this site also gives back to the world – it’s like a double gift. Plus – how chic are these sneakers?! Maybe you should snag a pair for you too – your mom would love twinning on Mothers Day! $158 from Fashionable
• Stella Studs by Melissa Lovy – These are my favorite every day earring! They are super glam but not too overstated. If you are looking for a fabulous pair of earrings, Melissa Lovy is your girl! Plus – Lovy is a mother herself so what better way to celebrate mothers day than supporting another Mama! $128 on MelissaLovy.com
• Alem Utility Bag from FashionABLE – another great buy from Fashionable. Everyone knows moms always need a tote bag and this leather one will last them forever (and with natural wear, get more beautiful with time!). $238 on FashionABLE.
• Ribbed Ceramic Vase from Threshold x McGee & Co – I think we have all spent time scrolling through the super gorgeous homes designed & styled by McGee & Co and I am so psyched that they did a collab with Threshold! You can snag this vase at your local Target & fill it with flowers for your mama on Mother’s Day for a beautiful, simple, & special mothers day gift! $30 at Target
• Portable Phone Charger – my mom is a big golfer and often her phone dies while she is on the course with her friends (where she also uses that bracelet flask shown below that I got her last year for mothers day!). This little charger has a keychain on it for her which will be great for her to attach to her golf bag! $20 at Nordstrom.
• Menu Winebreather Carafe – Okay so this is probably my most favorite gift to get anyone. I have bought it for hostess gifts, my brother, my mom – its for anyone who drinks wine! This carafe aerates your wine quickly & then you can leave it in the bottle or in the carafe. It is beautiful on a shelf or bar cart (thats where ours lives!) or on the table for mother’s day with that special bottle you’ve been saving! $50 on Amazon
• Flask Bracelet – TRUST ME when I say your mom and her friends will think that this is the funniest thing they have ever seen. I got this for my mom on Mother’s Day last year and it is still a hit. Great little gift to tack onto a bottle of liquor of her choice! $30 on Amazon

What are you getting your momma for Mothers Day?

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