Noelle Dunn

I have a wide face, and not a tiny head. I look ridiculous in tiny frames and cannot wear petite hats. I spend a lot of time looking for the things that not fit, but look nice. Lists contains affiliate links

The cold weather is getting warmer, the evening are getting longer. I need a little refresh to my accessories to make truly feel like spring.

Sometimes I want to get my video game-loving pre-teen off his screens and board are one good way to do it. These are games our family loves or will be receiving this Christmas. This list contains affiliate links

The best stocking stuffers are fun, affordable, and elevate every day things. I like to include some beauty, some self care, some treats, and some things for the home. I don’t include very expensive things, but I try not to buy junk either. The key is to find small things they will either consume or use often. And please don’t forget mom’s stocking! Contains affiliate links.

There are a lot of equestrian brands out there, and it can be really hard to know to which ones are best. After years of show jumping, these are the ones my family buys and wears. This list contains affiliate links.

I love a good Christmas sweater but in plus sizes they can be hard to find. These the ones mice rounded up so far this season. This list contains affiliate links.

As a mom of two teenagers, these are gifts that I either have or would love. List contains affiliate links.

Every year one of my friends throws a favorite things party. People do these parties so many different ways, but she has pick gifts white elephant style. It’s so much fun to see what everyone chooses to bring and to go home with one nice gift. These are things I’m considering bringing this year. This list contains affiliate links.

Between my 15 year old and I, we try a lot of make up. It’s a great way to bond, but not everything we try is a winner. These are the products that we love and have kept purchasing. This list contains affiliate links.

My daughter is a 15 year old freshman in public high school in California. These are things currently on her wish list. This list includes affiliate links.

As the weather cools off and the heaters turn on, my skin starts to get dry. At the same time my tan starts to fade and the days start to get shorter. I need my skin to be hydrated, plump, and glowy. This is what I’m loving for my over-40 skin as the season changes. This list contains affiliate links.

Christmas doesn’t always have to have an aesthetic. Sometimes you just need to buy the things that you think are pretty or that make you happy, and it all comes together. These are those things for me. List contains affiliate links.

I love coffee. Hot coffee, cold coffee. Coffee in the morning, coffee after dinner. Good coffee, mediocre coffee. I’m not picky about my coffee (it’s all good) but I am very picky about what I drink it out of. These are the mugs that I either love or covet. This list contains affiliate links.

I’m a mom over 40. My skin is not as clear and glowy as it was in my 20s so my make up had to adapt. Less powder, more cream and voila! This is the make up I wear and love.

I’m a suburban California mom of a middle schooler and a high schooler. These are things I’ve bought at Target and love

I’m a 5’7, 240 pound, 42DD mom of two with an apron belly. These are the plus clothes that I actually own and love. This list contains affiliate links.

Not expensive accessories to get you ready for fall

I’m a 47 year old mom of two. I use to spend a fortune on expensive skin care but drug store brands have gotten so good, I really don’t need to any more. I’ve tried so many, and these are the ones I like the best.

As a mom I want to dress up with my kids, but I don’t want to wear something that was designed for a 20 year old, or something uncomfortable and terrible quality. It can be tough when you aren’t tiny! These are some good options

Time to change those summer pink toes and bright fingernails to fall vibes. Wear whatever you love, but these colors are specifically on-trend for the season

With so many companies over seas, it’s a tough time to buy equestrian gear. A recent purchase of $100 leggings from the Netherlands cost me $75 in customs fees! Shoppers on both sides of the political aisle would like to avoid that bill. These companies have high quality things and either ship from the United States or include the tariffs in the cost, so there are no surprises.

Drug store skin care has come a LONG way. As a busy mom of two teenagers, I don’t often have the time or money to invest in luxury things. These are products that I’ve tried that still feel luxurious and work as well as they claim.

I have fine, highlighted hair. I want it to be soft, shiny and healthy but I don’t want to spend all my money on my hair. I’ve watched all the TikToks and tried all the products. These are the ones that work for me.

It’s hard to know where to start! If you are an English rider, these things will get you through your first show weekend.

Skin care and make up favs of a busy mom of two teenagers. I’ll splurge if it’s worth it, but I love finding drug store products that are just as good as high-end. These are the products I order over and over again.

My 14 year old daughter started high school. Teenagers are notoriously picky (discerning?). These are things that she and friends have and love.

Restaurants my family of four enjoy in and near the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose. We are as addicted to DoorDash as everyone else, but when we go out this is where we go.