Hello, Beautiful!

Let’s talk upping our gift basket game in a major way, shall we?

Can we just go ahead and say it? GONE are the days of the traditional wicker gift baskets! There are so many specialized gift companies popping up all over the place with such elevated, chic, beautiful packaging, it honestly makes me wonder what we were ever doing gifting those Easter basket-looking cellophane-wrapped baskets filled with perishables (like, enough with the crackers and hot sauce) and the occasional poorly made stuffed animal.

That’s why I’m so glad to have found Thoughtfully, a company passionate about gifting experiences that help us make memories together rather than throwing together your traditional old gift baskets.

I love the idea of gifting my friends, family, husband, and loved ones an adventure that fits their individuality and uniqueness rather than something that looks like it took a lot of effort to put together but is actually just a bunch of random stuff that won’t stand the test of time.

I love that Thoughtfully believes that a gift should last long after the beautiful wrappings have been torn away. I adore getting to use something regularly that I’ve received as a gift because it brings the person who gifted it to mind, almost like connecting with them from afar.

With Valentine’s Day just 2 weeks away, why not gift your girlfriends or lover babe a truly thoughtful gift, something the two of you could use to create a memory or a story? Last Valentine’s Day was a total bust for us because T was studying for the Bar Exam at the end of February and I was still bedridden post spine-surgery, so we pretty much ate chocolate covered strawberries and drank champs on the couch. I’m so thankful that we’re both in a totally different place this Love Day, and I wanted to celebrate that in a sweet way with the hubs.

If you’re in need of the perfectly packaged, truly elegant gift for your sweetie pie this February 14th, keep reading to learn more about why you should #GiftThoughtfully to your friends and family! Be sure to scroll through the gorgeous photos to see what experience I picked out for T and I to enjoy together this Valentine’s Day!

Can’t wait?! Dying to see more?! CLICK HERE to be taken to the Thoughtfully website!

I love a good Mule – it’s actually one of the cocktails I order the most when we we’re out – and I also love doing things with Thomas. We’ve been together more than 7 years now (since our second year of college! “awwww!”), so it’s safe to say we’ve been to our fair share of movies, lunches, dinners, walks, hikes, and all your other typical “date” activities.

We’ve been making an effort to do more things that connect us (bonus if it’s totally new to us!), like cooking a new recipe together, studying photography, writing songs, and anything else that gets our creative juices flowing (read: we are officially out of shows to Netflix and chill to).

Making a fancy schmancy cocktail to enjoy together was right up our alley, and we even lucked out with a random 64 degree Saturday in January that allowed us to enjoy them over a little picnic. I tell you what, January was the month that never ended, so being outside in the sunshine cheersing with my babe was just what I needed to feel the love this Vday.

We love that we’ll get to enjoy most of our Thoughtfully gift for the rest of our lives. I mean, we ate the ginger candy right away, to be honest. Didn’t even make it to its rightful place as a cocktail garnish because it smelled that good and looked that authentic and high-end. This was not your typical gas station or grocery store gummy candy.

But the two mugs, the jigger, and the cocktail shaker are truly beautiful kitchenware pieces we have loved adding to our kitchen and look forward to using for years to come. The copper and glass are high-quality and designed with such an attention to detail. We love that we’ll always have the glassware and the memory we made together to share, and we can’t wait for our next adventure experience with Thoughtfully!

What’s In It?

Two Moscow Mule Mugs
Two Graphic Paper Coasters
Glass Cocktail Shaker
Matryoshka Jigger
Bundaberg Ginger Beer (12.7oz)
Moscow Mule Syrup (8.5oz)
Candied Ginger (1.5oz)

What’s Missing?

Ice (because it melts!)
Vodka

That’s it!

Moscow Mule Tutorial:

Using the matryoshka jigger, measure out 2 shots of vodka and 1 ounce mule syrup.
Combine vodka, mule syrup, and 1 cup of ice in the shaker and shake vigorously.
Pour into mug and combine with a half cup of the Bundaberg ginger beer.
Garnish with ginger candy and enjoy!

Leave me a comment if you have any questions about Thoughtfully and be sure to snag your own incredibly thoughtful gift set for you and yours this Valentine’s Day! Thank you so much for stopping by the Blush + Bourbon Blog, babes – I love sharing my life and recommendations with you, and I so appreciate your support. Be sure to subscribe and turn on Instagram post notifications so you never miss a single update!