New Year’s Resolutions are something I always dreaded agreeing to. Every year I would make myself a promise I couldn’t keep and every year I would disappoint myself. In January of 2020, things changed. Things changed for both myself and my husband in such a huge way! We both agreed to a weight loss competition with 8 friends for a big cash amount! What happened? We lost a combined 58 pounds* and changed our lifestyles dramatically. I know what you’re thinking, she’s just trying to sell me something. Actually the opposite. I’m not selling you on anything, but I am here to explain my journey in hopes that it helps you with yours!

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Thinking of taking a trip to Nashville soon? I am here to help! I traveled to Nashville with a group of girls back in November and we had the best time! Tons of great food, sight seeing, live music and more are what you can find in the Country Music capital of the world!

Where to Stay-

• We were graciously hosted by Bode Hotels during our most recent trip to Nashville. Think renovated apartments meets AirBnB type deal. These multi room hotel rooms are PERFECT for hosting a group of up to 12! From room sizes of 1-4 bedrooms plus all the common area you could ever need, Bode Life Hotels are great! The one in Nashville has a gorgeous courtyard with 2 fire pits that run all day during the winter season giving you the best way to end the day! There is a brand new wine and spirits bar right on site as well. The hotel is walking distance to broadway and many restaurants/entertainment options! Overall, our stay was amazing and we absolutely LOVED staying! If you happen to be traveling to Nashville, reach out to their IG (@Bode.Hotels) and mention this blog post from me and get 15% off your stay!
• Another great stay option is The Graduate Hotel. I stayed here for one night before joining our group at Bode and was blown away! The entire hotel is designed like a 70’s theme country music video and is absolutely gorgeous! There is a coffee bar inside the lobby that has breakfast pastries and more that you can grab on the go or sit down on their beautiful array of couches designed to highlight the different eras of country music! There is also the ever so popular White Limozeen rooftop bar that sits on top of Graduate Nashville. Here you can grab cocktails and more with girlfriends on cute pink couches and enjoy the cutest decor designed to highlight Queen Dolly Parton! This is definitely a great place to stay for a smaller group or just a girls night out!

                               

Where to Eat- Nashville is FULL of wonderful places to eat from high end to casual dining. No matter what you’re craving, you’ll find it here.

• First up- Hampton Social- This place is a DREAM! From the decor to the menu to the beautifully crafted cocktails, you will not be disappointed. They just added in a rooftop bar that has a gorgeous view of downtown Nashville!
• Nada Nashville- If you’re craving Mexican food, look no further than Nada! The most delicious small plates from Tuna tartare to larger dishes, this place has it all. Their handcrafted margaritas are also a must order here!
• The MockingBird- This is more of a place you would pick for a quiet, candle lit dinner for two, but never-the-less, my girl @annadanigelis and I wined (or martini’d) and dined here. The apps were delicious and the drinks delicious! I would definitely recommend for a beautiful atmosphere, great food date night!
• Five Daughters Bakery- You know those gorgeous donuts with all the amazing treats on top? Yep, thats five daughters. This place is every sweet tooth person’s dream. The most deliciously planed out donuts that are huge and splurge worthy! Definitely a great sweet treat or a breakfast date!
• RH Cafe Nashville- My goodness this place is BOUJEE but it is worthy! You dine in the middle of the RH store on gorgeous RH couches next to a running fountain that serenades you the entire time. This is probably the most relaxing place we ate at the entire time we were in Nashville. Highly recommend the avocado toast. Plenty of food for two to share!

Where to Drink- If the bar life is your scene, here are some places to hit up!

• L.A Jackson- This place is a MUST visit. From the beautiful rooftop views to the insanely delicious cocktails, this place is a first stop for me. We ordered quite a few drinks here and each one was delicious! Highly recommend the “Snozzberries taste like Snozzberres” cocktail for a fun “instagram worthy” moment!
• Losers Most Wanted Bar- We were only here for a brief moment, but the rooftop overlooking broadway is worthy of another visit. Cheap drinks, live music and great views? Say no more!
• White Limozeen- Unfortunately we weren’t able to make it here (thanks covid) but I know enough about it to suggest it here. My first piece of advice, grab reservations WAY in advance. This is not a stop by place, you will not be able to just walk in and grab a drink. It is reservation only and they are hard to snag! Go online to reserve! Reservations open up 14 days in advance of the date you need them so mark your calendar and don’t be late!
• Ms Kelli’s Karaoke Bar- WOW is all I can say at how fun this place can be on a weekend night! Cheap drink deals and live karaoke singing all night long!

What to Do- Looking for fun things to do? Jump on a tour of broadway with Music City Crawlers and request Paige with the pink trolly. When I tell you this is a fun time, it is FUN! Great music, drinking all while peddling (not nasty sweaty peddling, just fun) around Nashville and having a great time with your crew! We had such a blast with their team and would definitely recommend going to anyone!

Where to Shop- We stopped by a few stores during our trip and here’s what I suggest;

• Shop Molly Green- small, family owned women’s clothing, accessories and shoes boutique that is just about anyone’s style. I grabbed some seriously cute things while in store here with them!
• Finnley’s Nashville- The CUTEST boutique ever! I own a few things from them and absolutely love them!
• ABLE- Leather goods, clothing & Shoes and handmade jewelry are what await you here. ABLE employs 95% women and pays livable wages to the women who make their goods all over the world. This company is worth investing your money with and definitely worth a stop in Nashville!
• Kendra Scott- We stopped by Kendra Scott for their color bar experience and had a wonderful time! If you happen to stop by during the month of your birthday, you get 50% off your purchase!

Nashville is a BLAST! Covid might make things strange because seating space is limited and there is no standing allowed, but it is still SUCH a fun time!

The title pretty much tells you all you need to know here. 2020 is a strange year and buying things for people you haven’t seen in a while can be difficult. You’re unsure what they own and also not sure what they are still using on a daily basis. I’ve spent the last several weeks really looking through my things and deciding what I think would be wonderful gifts for just about any lady on your list. Some are big ticket items and some are just small “Thinking of You” gestures, but never-the-less, she will be impressed!

1- Dyson Airwrap– This comes as no shock if you follow me on my IG (@jordanleegreenwell). Since purchasing this back in October I haven’t picked up a curling iron. This truly changes the hair game and I mean that in every single possible way. Dries, Straightens, Curls, Waves and adds gorgeous volume to lifeless hair with ease! The large sticker price seems like a big chunk of change, and it is. But when I tell you it’s worth the splurge, it’s beyond worth it! I always hunt for good deals on these so if this is on your list, make sure your notifications are turned on for my IG stories because the last time I found this on sale for $399 down from $500, it sold out quick!

2- SPANX Faux leather leggings– when I tell you she will thank you, I mean it. These are life changing in the best possible ways. They seem super edgy and trendy being that it’s leather, but these will easily become her most worn leggings ever! I dress these up, wear them casual and often find myself longing around the house with these and a hoodie just because I love them so much! Don’t be afraid to size up for her, these are SNUG! But they are meant to be that way!

3- Kendra Scott Necklace- I’ve shared this on my instagram a few times and they are always a big hit with all my followers/friends! I bought 2 necklaces with the kids birthstones and I wear them layered every single day. The quality is great and the price is amazing! You can save big during your birthday month but they are almost always offering 15-20% off on the website! The specific necklace I own is the Elisa!

4- Spa Sciences Skincare Tools– There is nothing that screams “Selfcare Sunday” more than a few skincare spoiling tools and Spa Sciences has amazing tools for a very affordable price! My personal favorites are the SIMA, CLARO and the ISLA. The SIMA is a vibrating dermaplaning tool that allows you to exfoliate the skin while removing tiny hairs. This gives her face new life and makes her feel much more confident without all that dead skin and peach fuzz lingering. The CLARO is the perfect tool for anyone suffering from acne. This blue and red light tool allows the skin to absorb the light technology to help relieve inflamed breakouts from under the skin! The ISLA is used after applying skincare serums to allow the products to sink in and it also massages the face at the same time! All 3 are wonderful and can be purchased for just under $30 each!

5- La Papier Studio Jewelry– I don’t own one, but boy do I want one. This company takes photos of your kiddos and turns them into beautiful silhouette jewelry! Necklaces, Bracelets and more are among the options for pieces you can create to give her something she will want to wear forever!

6- Capri Blue Volcano Candle– When I tell you this is the best smelling candle you’ll ever purchase, I mean that 100%. It reminds me of clean laundry but in a beachy way. It warms your entire home with the fragrance and burns nice and slow! I bought a few of these recently and cannot stop burning them! It’s a year round candle she will be thankful for!

7- Pura Home Fragrance System– This is probably one of those she needed but didn’t know she needed. These unique plug ins are controlled from your phone and are designed to be able to change up the fragrance to allow your home to constantly smell amazing. I had these on the top of my christmas list this year and i’m just praying someone buys it for me! I specifically have heard the NEST pumpkin Chai and the Volcano by Capri Blue are the best fragrences!

8- Tula Skincare Bundle– Tula has been one of my all time favorite skincare brands for a while now! The clean ingredients and the effectiveness of it makes it hard to get away from. The Skincare Essentials kit will be a wonderful way to introduce her to the Tula brand and has all of their best selling products! She will definitely thank you for this one! (Code GREENWELL saves 15%)

9- Charlotte Tilbury Lip Products– These are my GO TO lip products for everyday wear and for full glam! This kit includes a trio of their 3 best selling nude lipsticks in 3 different formulas and a full size of their best selling lip liner! This will be one of those gifts she will be wow’d with and use all year! Shades are beautiful on all skin tones and are comfortable to wear! Even if she isn’t a makeup fan, she will be now! These shades are perfect for everyone!

10- Loopy Phone Cases– This is a perfect gift for a girlfriend or for someone who is always on their phone. These cases have built in loops to allow for easier handling and more comfortable while holding the phone! The cases are also super great at protecting your phone when dropped! I have dozens of these and they truly are the only phone case I will use! code JORDANLEE10 saves 10% on any case!

11- BruMate Slim Koozie– This is for all my WhiteClaw ladies- you know who you are! These are seriously the only koozies I will use now! Tons of colors and sizes available and they fit perfectly around the white claw cans! They also have wine koozies and more! Their entire site is just fun and bright and would make the perfect stocking stuffer gift or a gift item for any girlfriend!

12- UGG Scuffette II slippers– I don’t own these, but I have some similar from another brand and i LOVE them! One day I will splurge for the real deal! They don’t leave my feet during the day unless i’m forced to leave my house! Size up for the best/most comfortable fit!

13- Women’s Perfume Sampler from Sephora– I add these to my gift guides for men and women because the deal is just TOO GOOD! 13 mini sized fragrances and a card to swap out for a free full sized bottle of her favorite! It’s truly the best way to discover new perfumes and the best deal!  Would make a great gift for someone who has everything but can always use more perfume. The mini sized are perfect to travel with and will easily last her all year!

14- ABLE Fozi Wristlet– This is something unexpected that I have fallen in love with. The size of this leather clutch is perfect for date nights, quick grocery runs and more! Fits my iphone 11 max, lipglosses, cards and pretty much anything I need! The company ABLE is also amazing and truly a brand to invest in! Quality leather goods and handmade jewelry are something that will never go out of style! code JORDANLEE saves an additional 20% off their entire site!

15- Airpod Pros– It’s an obvious gift but for un-obvious reasons. I pop in my airpods not only to talk on the phone during the day, but to also clean my house. Sounds crazy, but with the noise canceling technology, its like i’m in my own little world and I can just get thing done without being distracted! The pro technology is definitely worth the extra money!

16- Vera Bradley Plush Throw Blanket– I know what you’re thinking, so basic. But yall these blankets are amazing! Super soft and luxurious and huge! These are the perfect gift to tie up with a pretty ribbon and add a starbucks gift card for a name tag! She will love!

17- La Creuset Dutch Oven– The most expensive cooking utensil i’ll ever own but it is 100% worth it! Sean and I use this little pot for everything. Tons of fun colors to brighten her kitchen and the ability to handle meals in a flash! We love to cook chili and soups year round in this!

18- Repurposed LV Apple Watch Band– The Michalke Made Apple watch bands made from Authentic Louis Vuitton canvas is sure to be a hit with the special lady in your life! A small family owned business, Kansas and her hubby hand-make all of their products right in the garage! The quality is amazing and will be a gift she will have forever! Code JORDAN to save!

Every year I strive to buy the majority of our Christmas gifts from small businesses in or near our town! This year more than ever, it is crucial to support our small shops when shopping for holiday gifts! I have gathered a list of small businesses that need our support this year and have them all here in this post. Many will have discount codes for holiday sales and some will be featuring new deals daily! Please consider shopping small this year, it means the world to the owner of small businesses! I will be updating this list throughout the month to add new businesses as I discover them! **NONE of these links or discount codes are commissioned.Click on the bold name to shop**

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Men can either be really easy to buy for, or damn near impossible. Luckily my husband is the easiest and also gives suggestions on really good gift ideas for other men as well! So this year I lured him into to helping me with this gift guide so I can be sure that what I am suggesting is truly going to  be a hit with the special man in your life!

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