Billie Eilish Holiday Gift Ideas

Billie Eilish is a talented young singer who has won many awards for her talents. She sings. She plays instruments. She writes the songs. And she's a kind human. My daughter Natalie has been a fan for many years--in fact, she finally made it to her concert last month.

She has many Billie items on her holiday list, and if you have a person in your life who is also a fan, I have ideas. 

First up is her Ocean Eyes vinyl. Ocean Eyes, as longtime admirers will know, was Billie's first single. This is a limited edition, and what makes it special is that it is a translucence turquoise. Even better, it is only $15. Buy it here. 

Billie has many perfumes out! One of Natalie's all time favorites is Billie Eilish No 1. It smells sweet, and Natalie has gone through many of these, so yes, it truly smells nice. You can purchase at Ulta Beaty or Eilish Fragrances. Or, I even found it on Amazon for $66. Normally it's $72, so you can save HERE. 

Billie Eilish has a website dedicated to merch, and it is where Natalie finds a lot of clothes she likes. Now, they are generally more expensive because Billie only uses sustainable items. Sales do happen, and it's how I got this shirt. It's of Billie's dog Shark. I do not believe it is sold on the site anymore, but check out the other tops available.

The website also has jewelry, like this Blosh necklace. Natalie has had this since middle school, which is why it's missing some stones. There are other styles on the site, and the one Natalie is wearing is sold out, but you can leave your email and be notified when it returns. Check it out here. 

I got a message from Natalie saying that Billie had her own Uno game out, so I picked it up. I'm not sure if Natalie will ever play it. I'm sure it'll be on display.

We bought this Billie Eilish doll years ago, and Natalie still loves her. Yup, this was during Covid times and Natalie even had a Billie mask. Buy the doll here. 

I know Natalie will love her new Billie merch and I hope there was something you could use as a gift idea. 

Check Out These Ornaments At Walmart

The holiday season is upon us. All the decor is out and it's always fun to check out what stores have in stock.

I found a lot of fabulous ornaments at Walmart. (Remember how I shared the 80s ones?)

For starters, check out Furby. Who has an original Furby that would freak them out in the middle of the night? I do! I still have him to this day. (He's been switched off.) This ornament is on sale for $8! Get it here.

We watch the movie Elf every year, so I thought these were adorable. 

If you know someone who plays Minecraft, here's a wolf! Get him here.

I love Grogu, so I found this one to be adorable. Get him here.

And you all know I love Gilmore Girls, so I was thrilled to see this:

If you're a SNL fan, check this out:

My son loves Squid Game (I can't watch! Too violent) so I know he'd like this. Get it here.

Another Gilmore Girls ornament! This is the famous Stars Hollow sign:

And one final Gilmore Girls ornament (it's the 25th anniversary so that's why you're seeing all this new merch!) of the gazebo. This one actually sings the theme song, so it's extra special. Get it here. 

The Menger Hotel In San Antonio Is Haunted

I love history.

San Antonio is full of history. I mean, yes, there's the Alamo, but there are also hotels that have been around since the 1800s.

One of those hotels is The Menger Hotel. 

Isn't it beautiful?

Natalie had to do a project on a historic spot in San Antonio, so she picked The Menger Hotel. The Alamo is right around the corner, and the River Walk is steps away, so it's such a convenient spot for visitors who want to see all those popular San Antonio attractions. 

Oh, and yes, it is haunted. Google The Menger Hotel ghosts and all sorts of stories pop up. From Sallie White, who was a maid, to our former president Teddy Roosevelt, it's a fabulous location for ghost enthusiasts. 

Even better, the hotel is decorated for the holidays. Anyone is allowed to walk into the lobby and see the tree.

And don't forget to look up!

All the way up.

Beautiful, huh? It's like you've stepped into Victorian times. There was live piano music playing when we entered, so that added to the blissful ambiance. 

Oh and yes, anyone can also visit The Menger Bar, which has gunshots from Teddy Roosevelt. Well, so they say, It was 1898 and he was recruiting men for his Rough Riders, and I guess he got too eager with his gun and bullets went into the wall. Mind you, some will say they are nails, so who knows. Still, they are marked with red tape, so they are easily spotted. You can make your own deduction. (I think it's bullet holes. I know men love their guns and can get overexcited and then, well, boom boom.)

We were given permission to walk in the halls so long as we were quiet. We were on the look out for a ghost. We (quietly) pretended we were on Ghost Adventures. Natalie was Zak, I was Aaron, and Tommy was Billy. 

We loved the wallpaper. I'd so decorate my room in it. 

We did not see a ghost. This time. One day we need to book a stay at the Menger. The rooms are gorgeous according to the website. Maybe an apparition will make a visit while we're there. I'll probably scream, but it would still be neat. 

We also need to return for brunch. They offer it in The Colonial Room, and I hear it's a delicious. You must make reservations since it's so popular. It's on our list of things to do! 

So would you stay at The Menger Hotel?