The boyfriend hit a home run this year by purchasing the number one item on my I REALLY need power tools/workshop list….
I am one happy girl. He also picked up all the necessary accessories to start hooking up air tools to it, but left the selection of the first tool up to me. So I’m nail gun shopping at the moment. Can’t wait to tackle my next project!
Featured Blog: This Mama Says
Christmas is just right around the corner and normally the last thing that everyone is shopping for are those small gifts and stocking stuffers. All those little things you kept saying to yourself that you’d pick up later….. Well ‘later’ is NOW!
Here is a great list of OVER 100 small and inexpensive gift ideas! I don’t know about you, but I hate filling stockings and buying small ‘filler’ presents only to be throwing away those things within weeks, because they were junk!
This year I’ve decided that instead of wasting money, I’m buying things that are either needed, useful or consumable!
Another great idea for coworkers, friends or family is to group some of these items together for a “theme basket”. I tried to group the items together as best I could! Here are a few suggestions… Baking, coffee, makeup, nails, art, golf, spa, electronics, car care, etc.
Also, considering that most of these items are $5.00 or less this would be a wonderful way to bless a family in need! We will be filling a stocking to send to our World Vision child, but you could also drop off with a charity, a church or a specific family that you know! What a wonderful blessing to someone you could be! And what a lesson it would be for your children!
Featured Blog: It’s Not Over til You Quit
Do you have a favorite Christmas book? Has it changed since you were little? The books I read at Christmas have changed but I still love the idea of have specific books for Christmas. Right now my favorite Christmas book to read with my nephews is the Hawaiian version of the night before Christmas. It’s nice to bring that piece of my childhood alive when I live so far away and remember reading books about snowy Christmas’ on Christmas eve wishing I could experience that!
Come on over to It’s Not Over Til You Quit to see how reading this Christmas book goes in my house and hear how you can enjoy Christmas no matter where you are!
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Featured Blog – Allergy Free Vintage Cookery
One of the best parts of the holiday season is the chance to share special meals with friends and family… but what can you do if some of your loved ones are allergic to your favorite traditional foods? It can be tricky to avoid gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, fish and nuts… the most common food allergens. But take hope! I’ve searched the internet to find delicious recipes that are free of the top 8 allergens, and I’ve collected them here with photos and links to inspire your own holiday feast! (click for more).
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Featured Blog – Coupons For Wisconsin
Even with everyone looking for a little more help in tight economic times, individuals seem to be feeling extra charitable over the last year. I am not going to go into all the details, but to make a it short, dollars donated have increased 1.3% from 2010 to 2011. Surprising, right? But as more is being donated, more is also needed. Holidays tend to bring more awareness to charities, and donation opportunities are presented at almost every retailer you visit. How do you react to these opportunities?
Do you donate every chance you get?Do you throw a handful of coins into the Salvation Army’s red bucket once or twice?Do you do whatever you can to avoid contact with the donation seekers because you literally don’t even have a penny to give?Just last year, I was in the last category. In a way, I still am in that last category! But I have discovered alternative, more creative ways to give to others besides pulling cash out of my pocket. Join me in the joy of helping strangers celebrate this magical season, and explore how you too can donate on a dime.
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