It’s Friday, so y’all know what that means! It’s time to link up with Erika and Andrea to let everybody know what some of my favorite things are right now.
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CHRISTMAS GIFTS UNDER $50
On Wednesday we talked about Christmas Gifts Under $100, today you get Christmas gift ideas for under $50!
If you want to gift the blessing of healthy and shiny hair, grab this Colleen Rothschild hair serum (#3) for 30% OFF right now (because they brought Cyber Monday pricing back today)! It’s an incredible deal for ONLY $22.40 right now! I’m telling you, her hair products will change your hair (or your loved ones hair).
#6, #12, #14, #17, and #19 are all perfect for the guys in your life. #17 is actually one of Chris’s favorite gifts I’ve ever given him. I have and love the ultrasonic jewelry cleaner (#20). It gets all of my jewelry so sparkly. I absolutely love using it and try to pop my jewelry in it like once a week.
1) travel wrap / 2) beanie / 3) Colleen Rothschild hair serum / 4) Sol de Janeiro gift set / 5) Tory Burch fragrance set / 6) Yeti shot set / 7) initial necklace / 8) bracelet / 9) huggie earrings / 10) Ugg fleece lined socks / 11) satin pillowcase / 12) Dopp kit / 13) karaoke microphone / 14) Texas hat / 15) sweater / 16) lip gloss trio / 17) men’s slim wallet / 18) sweater / 19) Jack Black trio / 20) ultrasonic jewelry cleaner
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COLLEEN ROTHSCHILD CYBER PRICING IS BACK
Cyber pricing is back for a couple of days! We’re talking almost everything is 30% OFF, but the last remaining holiday gift set is 50% OFF the already reduced price…
This Face Oil Trio Gift Set is a $145 value, and the holiday pricing is regularly $89, but right now you can grab it for ONLY $72.50 with this beautiful box! Totally perfect for gifting.
Petite Bio-Azure Replenishing Oil (15 ml): • Restores & protects skin • Revives bounce in dull, dehydrated skin • Use morning or night
Petite Face Oil N°9 (15ml): • Boosts skin’s natural glow • Deep, multi-layer nourishment • Use morning or night
Petite Retinol Supreme Night Oil (15 ml): • Promotes skin renewal • Refines tone & texture while hydrating overnight • Use at night
And everything else is 30% OFF…
Glycolic Acid Peel Pads / Illuminating Tinted Eye Cream / Radiant Cleansing Balm
The Radiant Cleansing Balm is THE product from Colleen Rothschild that I cannot live without. I’ve been screaming and shouting about it for about for close to 12 years now. The balm is what I refer to as the gateway product for the Colleen Rothschild brand. If you try it, you’ll fall in love with it, and you will be compelled to try out more products. It’s what happened to me.
The Cleansing Balm totally changes the taking off your makeup game, and I’m telling you, you won’t even dread washing your face at night. I KNOW. That’s a big claim, but I stand behind it. You’ll look forward to it. IT’S LIKE AN EXPERIENCE, and it has a cult following.
For those of you that haven’t tried it yet, it’s different than any other cleanser I’ve ever used. First of all, I apply it to a dry face. I scoop out a small amount of the balm with dry hands and slather it on to my dry face. As I rub it on my face, the heat from my hands changes the balm into more of an oily texture and it just feels incredibly luxurious. It melts my makeup away (even the most stubborn eye makeup), leaves my skin feeling so soft and so hydrated, and the very light citrus smell is PERFECT. It comes with a muslin cleansing that is 100% cotton, and it provides a gentle way to exfoliate and enhance the overall cleansing experience. I just pop my cloths in the wash every several days.
And here’s the kicker, it’s so gentle that you can even open your eyes as you are using it! I use the cleanser both in the morning and at night. It’s a treat!
After cleansing my face with the balm, my next step in my nighttime routine is the peel pads. I use these magic little pads almost every night now and have been for several year now. I absolutely swear by them. After adding them to my routine, I’ve never looked back. They’ve without a doubt changed the texture and overall appearance of my skin because they aid in cell turnover.
These pads target fine lines, hyperpigmentation and imperfections and will reveal a fresher, brighter, more even complexion. YES, PLEASE!
I’m ALL ABOUT brighter skin and these pads really deliver. They are large, so I sweep the pad all over my face, neck, and chest after cleansing. They are going to kick start your cell turnover into high gear and reveal brighter skin.
The Illuminating Tinted Eye Cream was a viral sensation when it first dropped a couple of years ago, and it has gone in and out of stock several times since then. IT HAS A SERIOUS WOW FACTOR.
This was my personal #1 find when I first used it back in March of 2023, and it’s actually in my Top 3 finds for the entire year! And it’s been in y’alls Top 12 picks for SEVERAL months. YES, IT’S REALLY THAT GOOD.
It will make your under-eye area appear brighter, more radiant, and more youthful. TRULY! The formula specifically targets common concerns of tired and dull eyes, such as under-eye darkness, fine lines, dryness, and puffiness. You can use it on its own on a fresh-faced day, but it also functions beautifully under makeup. I’m telling you, WOW FACTOR.
And just FYI: I don’t like concealer and never use it, but I think this eye cream not only does the job of an eye cream, but it also functions a bit like a concealer does. Here’s the difference though: it doesn’t settle into lines or crepiness (which is why I don’t like or wear concealer). I obviously highly recommend this product.
This just might be my favorite new PRODUCT of 2025. YEP. MY FAVORITE OF THE ENTIRE YEAR. This Ethereal Glow Serum is truly incredible. You pretty much have to try it. And at 30% OFF right now, grabbing this “skincare packed radiance” sounds like a straight up bargain to me.
It will give you an instant, soft-focus glow. It’s like a filter in a tube, friends!
As you can see, it’s available in two universally flattering shades. Both are designed to complement a wide range of skin topes and styles. The CHAMPAGNE is the lighter shade and gives a soft and radiant glow. And below you can see BRONZE – for a warm, sun-kissed effect.
I use the “bronze” shade and mix it with my Lumi Glotion (shade medium) every single day. This combo is what I use now instead of traditional foundation. My skin looks radiant and healthy, and it’s not heavy at all like I find so many traditional foundations to be. This combo makes my skin look great and gives me so much confidence.
The Face Oil #9 is another one of my tip top products. Just put a pump in your hand with your favorite moisturizer and get ready to hydrate and plump your skin like never before. My skin absolutely drinks this special little cocktail up. Dry skin really ages a person, and the face oil helps combat that! I can’t imagine it not being a part of my nightly routine, and I find myself using every morning now too.
If you need a moisturizer, the Extreme Recovery Cream is a great one. It’s thick, rich, and ultra-creamy.
Face Oil #9 / Extreme Recovery Cream
The Retinol Supreme Eye Serum is a blend of retinol and vitamin C that helps revitalize the delicate skin around the eyes. A little goes a lonnnnnnnnnnnng way. It doesn’t have a scent, the texture is great, it absorbs quickly, and the cooling tip allows for a perfect application. This serum hydrates and brightens, which seems to be a recurring theme in all of my favorite products. I WANT TO HYDRATE AND BRIGHTEN, LADIES! 🙂 Many people who consider their eyes a problem area report that they notice real results in just one week.
There are almost 300 reviews, and the great majority are 5 STARS.
Colleen says this Vitamin C Brightening Serum is highly potent and shares that it combines two skin-care superstars! Its got 15% stabilized Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate) and the workhorse antioxidant Niacinamide. These are two products that I read about all the time, so I’m happy to see them combined into this serum. I apply this all over my face and neck right before I apply my moisturizer every single morning. I like the way it feels and I like the way it makes my skin look.
It has 277 reviews, and 244 of them are 5 STARS.
SHAY’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Truly, one of my favorite nights of the year! Such a great time with some of my favorite people!
Fig preserves, honey goat cheese, and candied pecan pastry pinwheels! They were delicious (if I do say so myself). 😉 Super easy to make, with some serious WOW factor.
Click HERE for the recipe.
This jewelry travel pouch that I’ve been talking about for a couple of years is what I brought for everybody, and it is ON SALE RIGHT NOW! It makes packing your jewelry for a trip SO EASY, and to be honest, I use it while at home too just to keep things organized nicely!
The box contains individual pouches that each hold a good amount of jewelry.
And I love being able to see everything at a glance!
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DEVOTIONAL
I talked about a different Roger Patterson devotional years ago, and I received great feedback. So when he reached out last month to let me know about his new book, I knew y’all would want to know about it.
A Great Gift and Way to Kick off the New Year:
Engage in a 40-day journey through the Hall of Faith—where ordinary people trusted an extraordinary God.
Drawing from Hebrews 11, 40 Days of Faith invites you to walk alongside Abraham, Moses, Rahab, and others who dared to believe God against all odds. Through daily reflections, Scripture readings, and practical wisdom, Pastor Roger Patterson helps you strengthen your trust in God’s promises, even when you can’t see the outcome.
Each day will inspire you to take one more step forward—out of fear and into faith. Whether you’re facing uncertainty, seeking renewal, or longing for deeper confidence in God’s plan, this journey will remind you that faith is not a feeling—it’s a daily choice to walk with the One who is faithful.
About the Author
Roger Patterson is the Senior Pastor of CityRise Church in Houston, Texas, where he has served for more than two decades. A passionate communicator, author, and leader, Roger helps people grow in their walk with Christ through practical biblical teaching and inspiring stories of faith. He is the author of Leading from the Second Chair, A Minute of Vision for Men, Deeper December, and Fight For It. Roger and his wife, Julee, have three children and make their home in Houston.
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WEEK IN REVIEW
MONDAY’S POST…
Click HERE to see it in full and see me in all of the items.
Three of November’s Top 12 were in October’s Top 12 as well (#6, #8, and #13), so you know they’re good!
So, what were our favorites for this month? In no particular order, let’s look and see…
1) tipped crewneck sweater ON SALE/ 2) Oh Snap sweatshirt ON SALE/ 3) multicolor earrings ON SALE / 4) leopard booties ON SALE / 5) Barefoot Dreams cardigan / 6) Ethereal Glow Serum / 7) faded black itty bitty boot cut jeans / 8) crop boot cut jeans/ 9) Colleen Rothschild Holiday Gift Sets/ 10) XL tubing mascara / 11) mascara primer / 12) oval stud earrings / 13) suede booties / 14) packable quilted jacket (certain colors ON SALE)
WEDNESDAY’S POST…
I own and love the Vuori crew tee (#1), the Charlotte Tilbury gloss and liner set (#12), the Slip silk scrunchies (#16) that don’t damage my hair, and I absolutely swear by the Colleen Rothschild Age Renewal Super Serum and Dynamic Resurfacing Pads (#17 and #18). You can get them for 20% off with the code STMT20 today, but I think they might go 30% off tomorrow. If they do, I’ll talk about them more on Friday.
I ordered the Jack Black Turbo Wash (#19) for both Chris and Carter because I like them to smell great (and this wash smells great). They can use it on hair and body… and I know they’ll love it’s a 1 stop shop for the shower! It has excellent reviews, so I went ahead and got the huge bottle knowing it will last forever (and I know they’ll like the pump).
1) Vuori crew tee / 2) charm necklace / 3) Ambient lighting face palette / 4) Tocca perfume set / 5) leopard sweater / 6) bracelet / 7) Electric Picks bracelet / 8) Salt and Stone gift set / 9) teeth whitening system / 10) Marc Fisher makeup bag / 11) wine and champagne chiller / 12) Charlotte Tilbury gloss and liner set / 13) plush robe / 14) pajamas / 15) men’s HEYDUDES / 16) Slip silk scrunchies / 17) Colleen Rothschild Age Renewal Super Serum / 18) Colleen Rothschild Dynamic Resurfacing Pads / 19) Jack Black Turbo Wash / 20) quarter zip
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That’s all for today, y’all! Have a wonderful weekend with your people!
Maggie Butler says
What did you take as your favorite thing to the party?
Sheaffer says
Hey, Maggie! Great question! I took the little travel jewelry box I always talk about! And I just saw it is NOW ON SALE! You can find it here: https://amzn.to/48yI6xV I’m going to go add it to the post now!
Kathy says
Hi Shaffer – will you be posting your recipe for the pinwheels. They look fantastic!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Kathy! I’ll go add the link to the post!!!!
Erika Slaughter says
HAPPY FRIDAY!! I LOVE that little jewelry travel case! Can’t wait to use it!
Shay Shull says
Your recipe AND your favorite thing were both SO GOOD! It’s truly always one of my favorite nights of the year.