Holiday Gifts for Him Under $100

Sometimes it can be difficult shopping for "him" whether that be your dad, boyfriend, friend, etc., so I gathered a few of my favorite things in hopes of helping you find that perfect Christmas gift! A few of these gifts have been given to my boyfriend Jesse and he absolutely loved them, so maybe you will too! Each gift is special and the prices range from only $12.60 - $79.95. 

1. Minnetonka Faux Fur Lined Slipper $45.95 - These are great for around the house or if you're running a quick errand on those chilly mornings; I can only imagine how comfortable they are!

2. Umoro Protein Shaker Bottle $24.95 - This protein shaker bottle is so neat and sleek. It allows you to enjoy your beverage separate from your supplements and consume whenever you're ready.

3. Herschel Supply Co. Heritage $54.99 - Probably the best quality backpack out there. I have one in maroon and I absolutely love it; it even has a compartment for your laptop. Its perfect to use for school, the gym, or even day trips.

4. JBL Flip 3 Splashproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker $79.95 - How cool is this bluetooth speaker? You can literally take it anywhere!

5. Timex Watch $32.75 - Everything about this watch is so classy and stylish; you honestly can't go wrong.

6. R2-D2 USB Car Charger $39.95 - Does he love StarWars? Boom. Shopping complete.

7. Givenchy Gentlemen Only $44.99 - Let me just say, I bought this for Jesse and it smells AMAZING. Its probably my favorite men's cologne.

8. Neff Beanie $12.60 - Awesome quality beanie and they come in a variety of colors.

9. Monopoly: Game of Thrones Collector's Edition Board Game $39.97 - Love Monopoly? Love Game of Thrones? Need I say more?

10. Lockwood iPhone 6/6s Folio Wallet Case $18.99 - Jesse bought this for himself a few months ago and loves it. The case is slim, holds 3-4 cards and/or cash, and looks really professional.

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Holiday Gifts for Her Under $100

Christmas is right around the corner, so I put together a list of gifts for her whether that is your girlfriend, friend, wife, etc. Each gift is special and the prices range from only $14.99 to $99. A few of these gifts consist of items I own as well and thought you would love them just as much as I do! Who knows, you might find something for yourself, too!
1. Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones $99 - The sound quality of Bose headphones are remarkable. They are extremely comfortable and don't hurt the inside of your ears whatsoever. My boyfriend Jesse bought a pair of Bose headphones for me a couple years ago and I use them nearly every single day especially when I'm at the gym. They are perfect for anyone!

2. Lush Rosy Christmas Gift Box Set $39.99 - Lets be honest, anything Lush is amazing. This set arrives pre-wrapped and might I say the package is so cute! The gift box set includes their Rose Jam shower gel and Ro's Argan Body Conditioner.

3. Ralph Lauren Midnight Romance $74.92 - Trust me when I say this perfume smells SO good. You can thank me later.

4. Fit Spirit Textured Massage Foam Roller $16.99 - Awhile back my friend recommended this foam roller to me and it feels absolutely incredible. It allows you to relax contracted muscles as well as stimulate muscle flexibility.

5. beautyblender Pro Makeup Sponge $20 - This is perfect for anyone who is a makeup lover! Your makeup will look flawless when you use this makeup applicator.

6. Starbucks Holiday Gift Card $25 - You can't go wrong with a Starbucks gift card!

7. Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 8 Instant Camera $59.99 - This camera is user friendly and comes in a variety of colors! Its so much fun to use!

8. Ello Syndicate Glass Water Bottle $14.99 -  I own this and its probably one of my favorite water bottles! It holds 20 ounces of water and the silicone sleeve helps protect the glass.

9. Game of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season $39.99 - This is perfect for anyone who loves Game of Thrones! I'm so obsessed with this show; I might need to buy this asap!

10. Marble and Wood Cheese Board $35.11 - This cheese board is everything! I have one similar to this and use it for whenever I'm feeling fancy.

Fall Outfit // Thanksgiving Plans

Fall weather has finally arrived in South Texas and I couldn't be happier! If you look inside my closet, it consists of more sweaters, jackets, and long sleeves than anything else; you would think I live up North. 

I feel like this weather came at the perfect time because its setting the mood for Thanksgiving week and boy is this girl ready to grub! Not only am I excited for Thanksgiving, but my sister Stephanie is coming into town with her husband Mathew and my niece Addison. They haven't been to Corpus in several years, so its going to be fun to hang out and spend time together. 

Top: Forever 21 / Poncho: Forever 21 

Jeans: American Eagle Outfitters / Booties: Steve Madden (similar)

My family's Thanksgiving menu will consist of: turkey, ham, rolls, green bean casserole, stuffing, potato salad, pies and much more! Anytime I mention that my family has potato salad at Thanksgiving they are shocked, but you don't even know...my mom makes the BEST potato salad and she only makes it about twice a year so I'm going to enjoy every single bite!

After eating, I tend to check out all the Black Friday sales, but I'm definitely not that person that goes on Thanksgiving. I'd rather stay at home, watch The Santa Clause or Christmas with the Kranks, and not deal with all of those long lines. I prefer going shopping on Black Friday. I wait till about 9am to leave the house and I have to get my Starbucks skinny peppermint mocha and taco from my favorite Mexican restaurant (it's tradition, ok?).

This Saturday is Shop Small Saturday and my clothing line 11:11 Apparel will be selling at a local coffee shop called Coffee Waves from 11am - 2pm with many other local vendors as well as food trucks. There is also going to be a donation drawing for Metro Ministries of Corpus Christi, Women's Shelter of South Texas, and PAAC. Its going to be a great time, so if you're nearby be sure to stop by! 

This week I am reminded of how blessed I am to have such a loving family and boyfriend who are always there for me and support me in anything I do. I hope that you have an incredible Thanksgiving filled with your loved ones and yummy food. 

What are your plans for Thanksgiving?

Remember, there is always something to be thankful for.

xo, Heather Tunches

Photos by Michael Diamante Studios

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Pumpkin Carving and Spooky Spider Cookies

Happy Halloween!

On Friday, Jesse, Oliver, and I spent the evening carving pumpkins, eating pizza, and baking spider cookies to get in the Halloween spirit. 

Ever since Jesse and I began dating, it has become a tradition to carve a pumpkin with Oliver. Of course Oliver is too young to carve his own, so he helps us scoop out the pumpkin's guts and he loves to choose what Jesse should carve. This year I chose to carve a cat because I'm pretty sure everyone knows I love cats and it felt appropriate. Every few months, Oliver goes through phases for example: Spiderman, Five Nights at Freddy's, Indiana Jones, etc. and right now he's going through a "Jaws" phase, so he chose a shark for his pumpkin. It was a beautiful night so we decided to carve our pumpkins in the backyard. We had so much fun making them; they turned out awesome if I do say so myself! 

After carving pumpkins, I made a couple of pizzas in the oven and then me and Oliver made spooky spider cookies for dessert. I had seen these cookies on Pinterest, so I thought it would be fun for us to make together. 

To make these spider cookies, I used 1 bag of the Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix, 1 small bag of mini Reese's, Wilton's black gel, and candy eyeballs.

These spider cookies were SO delicious and super easy to make. Trust me when I say you can't just eat one. If you're looking to make something this evening thats spooky and sweet, I definitely recommend that you make these spider cookies; you won't regret it! 

Tonight we are taking Oliver trick or treating and he will be dressing up as "Skeleton Boy." Until then, I will be munching on these cookies and watching  Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus.

What are your plans for Halloween? 

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Fright Fest Weekend

I spent the weekend in San Antonio, Texas with my friends Aaron, Monica, and Krystianna! I've been working with these 3 for quite some time and finally got to spend time with them outside of work. Something I've been trying to work on is making time for friends. Sometimes I just get caught up in my "routine" and don't like to step out of my comfort zone. It felt SO good to go on a trip with my friends and just enjoy life!

We left Saturday afternoon and spent the day at Fiesta Texas. Fiesta Texas is a large theme park and during the month of October, they have what is called "Fright Fest." At night they have a few haunted houses, "scare zones," halloween decorations, and much more. I'm down for any roller coaster, but for some reason, I always freak out over the Iron Rattler. It has a 180 foot drop at an 81 degree angle going at 70 mph. I have been on this ride since I was probably in middle school, so you would think I would be used to it by now. After getting off the ride, I told me friends, "Wow, I was completely overthinking that." I loved the adrenaline rush and it was well worth the wait.

Since all of the lines were extremely long, we were only able to go to one haunted house and it was the one filled with scary freaking clowns. While waiting in line, there were several clowns walking around the line, scaring everyone, and would breathe heavily behind your ears. Walking through the haunted house was so scary, but hilarious at the same time because all I could hear was all of us screaming while holding on to each other in a line. 

Of course you can't go to a theme park and not get something to drink or eat, so me, Monica, Krystianna, and Abel (him and his girlfriend Marisa met up with us there) bought flavored margaritas when we first got to the park and on the way out I got my favorite: corn in the cup; it was DELICIOUS and extra spicy.

At the end of the night we went back to the hotel, ordered delivery pizza, and relaxed. Around 12:10am, the pizza place called me and I thought to myself, "Oh, maybe they can't find our room," but no. They called to CANCEL our order after we were waiting for nearly a hour. Who does that? We quickly ordered from another place, ate, and crashed out.

Before we drove back home on Sunday, we went to the San Antonio River Walk and ate at a restaurant called "Dick's Last Resort." This place is known for their employees that are straight up obnoxious. We all got paper hats with hilarious sayings and it was just an overall good time with my friends.

After having lunch, we headed back home to Corpus Christi. I had an amazing weekend in San Antonio and it was so much fun spending it with a few of my favorite people; I'm already having withdrawals! 

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10 Things You Need to Know About Me

Hey there! I'm Heather and I am obsessed with online shopping, caffeine, and going to Target; you'll quickly learn that. I'm from Corpus Christi, Texas and I have lived here my entire life. If you're not too familiar with where Corpus is, it's on the Gulf of Mexico and one of the largest cities in Texas.

I'm 23 years old and the youngest of three siblings (Arlene, Chris, and Stephanie). I feel really lucky to have two sisters and a brother to look up to; it's tough learning how to "adult." When it comes to my parents, I have literally no idea what I would do without them. They mean the world to me and I am so thankful for everything that they have done and continue to do for me.

At the age of 15, I began a clothing line called 11:11 Apparel. In high school, a lot of my friends were in bands and they would wear my shirts. I would also see people I didn't even know at my school wearing my shirts throughout the hallways.

I was self taught and created a little office for myself across the hall from my bedroom. I was lucky enough to be accepted on to Vans Warped tour, the largest traveling music festival in the United States in 2013-2015 for the Texas dates. It was absolutely an incredible experience that I will never forget (even though I was in the Texas heat for 11-12 hours each day). I dreamed of being on Vans Warped tour since I was 15, so when I found out I was accepted I was thrilled to say the least.

In 2015, I graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and received my Bachelors in Marketing. Something I would like to note is that this campus is absolutely awesome; it's on an ISLAND! How many people can say their school is on an island? I'm hoping to go back in the spring to work towards my Master's degree.

Since 2012, I have been in a relationship with an amazing guy named Jesse. He's my best friend and we bring out the best in each other. He has the cutest 6 year old whom I adore; I love the relationship we have.

What inspired me to create a blog was my love of fashion, home decor, fitness, and cooking. I want to share my life and interests with you in the hopes that I will give you a bit of inspiration and encouragement, so I hope you'll follow me on this journey!

I can't wait to show you what I have in store for this blog; I have so many great ideas up my sleeve. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any of my posts!




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