Beauty and lifestyle advisor, Dawn McCarthy gives us Gift Ideas for the Family as the clock Ticks Down to the Holidays. (www.dawnscorner.com).
Ororowear St. Mortiz Women’s Heated Snow Jacket & Bay City Heated Hand Warmer – Ororo’s St. Mortiz Women’s Heated Snow Jacket has all the bells and whistles you expect in a nice ski & snowboard jacket, powered by ororo’s UL-Certified rechargeable battery. This jacket features 4 heating zones providing up to 10 hours of warmth, and 3 heating settings. Pair this with Ororo’s Bay City Heated Handwarmer, providing up to 14 hours of warmth. So keep warm on the slopes or wherever this Winter and Holidays take you. ororowear.com
Miraculous Ladybug – Based on the globally beloved series Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, the Hero Switch Penny Beebug doll brings double the fun—two dolls in one! With a button press, Pennybug transforms into BeeBug, and Marinette switches to Ladybug. Each 10.5-inch doll features a ‘TRY ME’ button. For ages 4+ and available exclusively at Target from Playmates Toys. miraculousladybug.com
Mykos Footwear – Discover the newest Mykos boots for the whole family, including the Rowan, Roman, and Antoinette—each featuring HydroGaard water- and stain-resistant technology. Mykos offers stylish, comfortable, and affordable footwear for every adventure, and every purchase supports children in foster care through the Ticket to Dream Foundation. Step into adventure with Mykos mykos.com
Betty Boop Quilted Backpack with Bag Charm & Betty Boop’s Guide to a Bold & Balanced Life – The Betty Boop Quilted Backpack with bag charms by Whatever! Makes You Happy captures the timeless spirit of the world’s most beloved cartoon icon. It’s available at shopwhatever.com. In Betty Boop’s Guide to a Bold and Balanced Life, the authors take ten universally inspiring themes pulled from the classic Betty Boop cartoons and demonstrate why they’re more relevant than ever, blending them with colorful images and timeless tips and advice. Available on Amazon or more information can be found on bettyboop.com
Lavender Coffee Boutique – Lavender Coffee is reinventing your morning ritual. If you love coffee, but hate the stomach upset and acidity, this is your new go-to. Lavender starts with naturally low-acid beans, then roasts them low and slow right here in Denver for a smooth, clean cup with notes of cocoa and caramel—without the burn. It’s wellness-first, mold-free, and truly “Feel Good Coffee, From the Inside Out.”And now your intentional morning just got better—Lavender Coffee Boutique is expanding their menu with fresh paninis and crisp, vibrant salads. Visit their flagship on South Pearl Street or go to lavendercb.com. Follow @lavender.cb for updates, including their new Cherry Hills Village location opening soon. lavendercb.com
Minty the Mischievous Elf by Tara Lala – is a festive, laugh-out-loud holiday tale about an elf with a big heart and an even bigger talent for trouble. When Minty’s playful pranks go a little too far, she must find a way to fix the chaos before Christmas Eve. Filled with charm, giggles, and a sprinkle of North Pole magic, this story reminds kids that even the most mischievous moments can lead to kindness, teamwork, and holiday cheer. Check out Tara’s other books that are great reads for the holiday season as well and can be found on Amazon at this link- a.co/d/5lgCDx1