This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and #HostessHoliday blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. We have had such a great holiday weekend. This is one of my husband's very few weekends off from church. (Minister's families know how that can be.) So our Thanksgiving holiday was awesome. Thursday we gave thanks to God, ate a huge feast with 30 family members, and cheered on our home team (Seahawks) for a big win. We put up our Christmas tree and … [Read more...]
Our Black Friday involved Rudolph!
We have a family tradition of putting up our Christmas tree and in-house Christmas decorations up on the day after Thanksgiving - always in the evening. We listen to Christmas music and drink hot chocolate with mini-marshmallows. My Princess has been counting down all week to do it. This special family night really is a highlight of our entire year. We still use an artificial tree that we've used for the last decade. My awesome hubby, puts the color coated branches in each assigned slot, while … [Read more...]
An Easy Way to Make Extra Cash
During the holidays, finances can be tight. We found ourselves stretched thin and needing ways to make a little extra cash. Did you know that you have many things around your house that you can re-sell? We tend to buy, then store our belongings without using them. We often skip resale as an option altogether. But re-sale is a great way to make extra cash! Do you have jewelry that you don't wear? Here are three reasons why you should consider reselling the jewelry that you don’t use: Resale … [Read more...]
Men’s Holiday Gift Guide
I have two young kids. Holiday shopping is rough. I honestly dislike taking my kids shopping. It is torture. But, I need to not only buy my husband a birthday present which is the week before Christmas, but also a Christmas present. So guess where I like to turn to for help? Yep, online shopping! Here are great gift ideas I found for my husband. Do NOT forget to shop with FreeShipping.com - you can get 10% cash back on purchases at over 1,000 top retailers! {Learn more at end of … [Read more...]
10 Unique Christmas Cards
Have you picked out your Christmas cards yet? It is not too late! You can head over to Minted.com for some great holiday card options. I have rounded up ten unique cards (unique to me at least!), but there are so many more to choose from. Remember, these outfits? I need to take some great photos of my kids so I can order my holiday cards! Do you like to send photo cards? Do you still write a Christmas letter? Luggage Tag Tree Photo Card Gift Tag Favorite Moments Holiday … [Read more...]
Printable Christmas Checklist
This Christmas season, be prepared. Print out this free Christmas checklist! Is there anything you'd like to add to this checklist? Right Click and Open in a New Window to Print If you'd rather open a PDF version you can find that here: Christmas Checklist. I am excited to say that we've found the our Christmas Eve outfits for the kids. Each Christmas Eve we go to our social service building on our reservation. The kids all dress up in their holiday clothes. We picked the Denim … [Read more...]
Our Newest Christmas Tradition
This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser, #NorthPoleFun. All opinions are mine alone. What is your favorite Christmas tradition with the kids? I am always looking for fun new things to do with the kiddos to help celebrate my favorite time of the year. I know, October isn't quite over yet, but you can never start preparing too soon for Christmas. In fact, the day after Christmas I am in the stores looking for things to purchase on clearance for the next … [Read more...]
