Santa Laundry Garland – Cutest thing EVER! | #christmas #santa

is awesome!!  I can't even remember where I saw it posted, but another blogger shared this garland, and I just knew I had to have it!  (If it was you, please let me know, and I'll credit you!  I have visited so many sites lately, I forgot!) Christmas Holiday 6-piece Felt Santa Laundry Clothes Garland Felt Santa's garland holds his hat, coat, boots, mittens, trousers and long johns. Clothespins secure each piece to the line (48"). Comes ready to hang with a loop at each end. Clothing pieces range from 4" to 9". Includes an embroidered drawstring laundry bag for…
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Flirty Aprons Review | Mistletoe Apron #Christmas

My mom reads my blog.  I think she's probably the only family member (aside from the hubby) who does, and last year, she saw me post about Flirty Aprons.  She fell in love, so when I had the opportunity to do a Flirty Aprons Review, I knew that I couldn't hold out and keep the apron for myself or even hold on to it until Christmas.  As soon as my beautiful model took the apron off, it went straight home with my mom.  Christmas came early for her, this year! I love this apron.  When I noticed that the Mistletoe…
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Music Box Attic Review | Let It Snow! Frosty Tidings Snow Globe #christmas

I’m so excited.  I’ve been trying to wait until at least November 20  before even thinking about Christmas decor!  I want to hold out as long as I can, this year, to make sure I’m giving the turkey his time in the spotlight - but this new piece I received last week is making it really, really hard! I’m mostly excited to listen to Christmas music, and even though I haven’t turned on the radio or Christmas music stations, I’ve secretly been winding up my new musical snow globe when no one is home. I love snowmen.  When I visited…
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The time my dad tried to be Clark Griswold! | #christmas #memories

I really wish I had pictures.  When Andy and I first got married, we were just beginning to move into the digital era, and most pictures that we took were still on 35mm cameras. One year, my dad decided that he wanted to do Christmas light Clark Griswold style.  His goal was for satellites to see his property from space.  Seriously.  Of course, now, he probably wishes he would have had LED Christmas lights to keep his bill down. My parents had a pretty large house with a wrap around porch, and most people put icicle lights on the front…
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Baby Stocking Stuffers – Taggies Jingle Bells Book & Bright Starts Giggables

If you're looking for last minute baby stocking stuffers for the wee ones in your life, check out these great holiday finds for the littles. Taggies™ Jingle Bells Book is a soft and adorable Jingle Bells story book to read with your little one.  It retails for around $13 and can be found at Buy Buy Baby, Toys R Us, Amazon, and more.  Retails for about $13. The story of a polar bear is featured on soft, bright fleece. Plus, an insert jingles on the cover for extra cheer. Tags are on every page for simple, engaging fun at bedtime…
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Energizer Batteries Groupon – 24 Pack $15

Ok so these aren't really eco-friendly, but I know that everyone can use a good deal on batteries for the holidays!  Check out this Energizer Batteries Groupon. Energizer Batteries Groupon  - Max AA or AAA Batteries – Online Deal One or Two 24-Packs of Energizer Max AA or AAA Batteries (Up to 37% Off). Free Shipping and Free Returns. The Deal $15 for one 24-pack of Energizer Max batteries ($ list price) $25 for two 24-packs of Energizer Max batteries ($ list price) Choose from AA or AAA batteries Free shipping and free returns With a shelf life of 10…
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WhitePages Mailer for Organizing Addresses & $25 Shutterfly GC Giveaway (12/22)

Do you send Christmas cards?  If so, have you sent them yet?  I was recently told, by a friend, that it's good Christmas card etiquitte to have your cards sent out by the end of the second week of December.  I had no idea.  I can count on one hand the number of times I've sent out Christmas cards in my married life, because I either forget, just get lazy, or I can't find all of the addresses for my family and friends.  If you're like me, and you have the latter problem, WhitePages Mailer can help! WhitePages Mailer is…
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2012 Hoilday Must-Haves: Philips Norelco PowerTouch AT830

When we first got married, I remember Andy trying to shave with an electric shaver with just about no luck at all.  I really didn't know why it didn't work for him, nor did I ask.  When I handed him the Philips Norelco PowerTouch AT830 to try out, I could tell he was hesitant. Come to find out, he was unable to use the shaver he had, because it was a dry shaver only, and he can't dry shave without his face burning or breaking out. The AquaTec seal on the Philips electric shaver makes it 100% waterproof. Use it…
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Alternative to Elf on the Shelf has ARRIVED!

Our Alternative to Elf on the Shelf is an actual shelf sitter.  He's a snowman, but he came straight from the North Pole on Santa's orders to look after our kiddos during the month of December.  For more about our Elf on the Shelf Alternative check out my post from last year. This year, Hunter, our snowman from Santa came with a letter from Santa and a LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar, because Santa knows that two of my boys' favorite things are LEGOs and Star Wars! Here is Santa's letter that came with Santa! Click for full size.  …
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Tips to keep your baby from unwrapping the Christmas Presents

Braxton asked me this morning, "Are you starting to make the presents yet?"  I guess it was his way of asking why there are no presents under the tree.   By "make" he doesn't literally mean make. He means wrap the presents. The truth is, I haven't started wrapping presents, because I'm not sure if Jett will stay out of them the way he's stayed away from the tree!  Almost everything we have will be easy to wrap in the boxes in which they come, which means, if Jett tears one of them, they'll know exactly what they are getting. So…
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