Fine Art For Your Kids From Oopsy Daisy #HolidayGiftGuide

Making memories during the holidays that my children will look back on when they are grown with a smile, is something that I hope to accomplish. Art and creativity are a huge part of my own childhood memories. I am doing my best to bring the element of art into the holidays and our daily lives too. I am so excited to share with all of you a place to find beautiful artwork for the kids to display this holiday on the Christmas tree- personalized porcelain ornaments.

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Oopsy Daisy has fine art for children each originally created by their very talented group of artists. They have gorgeous canvas and art prints, growth charts, wall decals and murals. There is also lighting options, and great personalized gift choices too. As you look over their wide variety of designs for each product, I was so excited to notice that you can not only see which artist contributed that design but see what other items they have created too. All of the items are custom made just for you from the original art work! This holiday season what caught my eye was their precious porcelain ornaments for children that you can personalize.

Stocking Stuffers That Rock From KIDZ BOP

If you have followed me for very long at all, you know we love listening to music in our home. My tween especially loves to have her favorite music cranked up most of the day. I have some fun stocking stuffer ideas that will have your kids and tweens rocking out as part of this year's Holiday Gift Guide. 

Merry Christmas Giveaway Hop Featuring Halo SleepSacks

Who is ready to enter some wonderful giveaways to kick off the Christmas Season?! Coupons and Lesson Plans has joined with some amazing bloggers in this fun giveaway event organized by Planet Weidknecht and LeahSay's Views to offer everyone some great Holiday Giveaways this year! 

~Enter for your chance to WIN a MicroFleece Halo SleepSack!! Then be sure to "Hop" around to the other fun giveaways linked below!

Holiday Traditions That Keep Families Close ~ #ChosenByKids

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As the holidays draw nearer with every passing day, my thoughts go back to when I was young. Some of my most treasured memories are celebrating with family. One tradition my family has continued since I was little is getting together with my Dad's side of the family at my Grandparents home on Christmas Eve to trade gifts and visit.

One of my favorite pictures of our two oldest kids on Christmas Eve from a few years ago.

Back more years than I care to admit, this was just my Grandparents, my parents, my Dad's four siblings and spouses, then of course us cousins. Well, as you can imagine, this has grown into quite a huge get together with now two more generations included. There are eleven of us grandchildren, over twenty great-grandchildren, and now one precious great- great granddaughter. It's a packed house to say the least, and we would not have it any other way! We love that we are all close, and are staying that way by making sure we see each other every year for a fun night.

Since we are keeping this holiday tradition alive for our children in such a large family, we have to be creative with gift giving. Buying presents for everyone is not something we can do on a budget. That means we have all agreed to trade names for the younger generations, and everyone buys for as many kiddos as they are bringing. There are still plenty of gifts and toys under the tree, and we all get to enjoy those eyes light up when a little one unwraps their toys. I just love how keeping this tradition alive has kept our family close during the holidays and throughout the year. This year I am looking forward to our little guy's first Christmas with the entire family!

With toys to buy for both our traditional Christmas Eve holiday celebration, and for my own kiddos, I will be stopping by the Toyland Event held at my local Walmart on December 6th. I can't wait to share with you all the details after the event, and one of the cool toys I picked up for the present exchange at my family's Christmas Eve party. Make sure to check the list of participating stores and event dates to stop by and join in the fun at the Walmart Toyland Event in your area.

What is a Holiday Tradition your family observes to keep everyone close? I would just love to hear about it! ~ Amanda 

Duracell Batteries & $100 Toys R Us Gift Card ~ Giveaway

Welcome to the 
TRU Holiday Gift Pack Giveaway! 

From Housewife on a Mission and sponsored by P&G!

One thing we all need to be sure we have for all those little smiling faces on the Holidays is the batteries their new gifts require! We made the mistake one year when our daughter was young of forgetting them, and boy did we learn our lesson! Who would like a chance to WIN some Duracell batteries and a Toys R Us Gift Card to Finish up that holiday shopping?! 

Holiday Gift Guide 2014

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2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Kidz BOP Christmas Review and Giveaway

We love the holidays in this house. I dive into the shopping, decorating, baking, crafting and wrapping, but I think most of you Moms and Dads out there will agree that the holidays can be a stressful mess! We all still do the holiday stuff because making memories with your kids, seeing their eyes wide with excitement (sometimes even before the sun is up) on Christmas Day can make all those trips fighting the crowds in stores, standing in a forever long line for that one gift they really want, worth it. Plus I just want to pass on the family traditions that made my childhood holidays so special like singing along with Christmas Music!

25 Days of Christmas ~ Pillsbury Recipes

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If you are looking for some yummy recipe ideas, Check out the ABC Family/ Pillsbury Recipes 25 Days of Christmas!

My mouth is seriously watering, and I am adding a few items to my grocery store list to try a couple of these this year. Two that I must try and look delicious are the Sparkly Holiday Brownies or Peppermint Pow Chocolate Delight Cookies. 

HOT Hasbro Coupons!!!

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Calling all of you procrastinating shoppers like me!!! If you are looking to save on last minute toy and game purchases this Holiday, check out these MONEY SAVING Hasbro coupons! 

My favorite one is the $1 off Play-Doh!!! I always grab a few of these as stocking stuffers. Let me know which of these coupons you are excited to use to help your holiday shopping budget.

  

 

Give the Gift of Reading ~ Blurb Children's Gifts

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When the weather is cooler and especially around the holidays, I love the cuddle up with the kids and read a good book. There is just something about reading with your kids that make it worth every second. Blurb has a really incredible assortment of self-published children’s books that you won’t find anywhere else this holiday season. Try a few of these future classics and create some new holiday memories this year.

Check out this small selection of the all unique titles that are available from Blurb. Plus right now you can Save 20% on print books when you spend $40 or more!

Reading, finding, and sharing all about Bugs is what my son is really into right now. If you have a little Bug Lover on your list this year how about a journal just for them, and check out a few more of the adorable stories, and interesting reads for children available from Blurb too.

Title: My Bug Journal

Author: Hannah Rollings
www.blurb.com/b/1925331-my-bug-journal
Bug-lover or other, this journal is sure to spark interest from anyone who takes a peek inside the covers. Enchanted illustrations, bug facts, room for records and much, much more.

Save 15% on Holiday Gifts ~ Layla Grayce

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Are you still looking for a few gifts this year? I am.... to be honest I have over half of my holiday shopping list to go! Panic hasn't quite set in yet, but it's getting there! haha 

Wanted to share a HOT DEAL at Layla Grayce, right now you can grab 15% off Holiday Gifts with the code HOLIDAYS good through 12/15/13. 

With products ranging from candles, home decor, fashion accessories and much more you are sure to knock a few more gifts off that list! By the way they have gifts starting at just $9!!!! This makes my budget happy! =)

Free Pet Antlers at Petco

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Let's not forget our furry friends this Holiday! 

We love to spoil our two little kitties every Christmas, and this year if you shop at Petco for your fur babies on Black Friday (11/29/13), you will receive FREE Pet Antlers with purchase! That will make for some fun pictures! 

Petco will also have 50% off select treats, supplies, toys, and apparel. Don't miss this Sale that begins in-store Friday!

Save 15% on Gifts at Zinc Door

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With the Holidays fast approaching, I am struggling to finish up my shopping list. I have a few people on my list that are so hard to buy for!

Luckily, I noticed Zinc Door's Gifts under $50 today. They have modern and unique gifts starting at just $18!!!! Plus right now you can SAVE an extra 15% if you use the promo code-  GIFTING.

Grab a Custom Photo Ornament For Only $3

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Decorating our Christmas tree every year is one of our most exciting traditions. We pull out each of our ornaments, and of course the kids want to hear the story for each of them. 

Where did they come from? Who made this one, Mommy? Well, this year I can't wait to show them the designer ornament with their photos on it that I made at York Photo, and I grabbed it for a steal!!!! ONLY $3!

Right now you can grab a unique to your family photo ornament from York Photo for ONLY $3 with the code GIVEORNAMENT! They have these festive ornaments on sale for a huge $9.99 off!

Martha Stewart Crafts ~ Treat Boxes and Bakeable Trays Review

Are you looking for the perfect way to gift your baked goodies this Holiday Season?

Martha Stewart Crafts Treat Boxes & Bakeable Trays have to be my number one choice in that department. They are adorable and will give your "Made With Love" recipes that Holiday flare.

I received the Martha Stewart Crafts Ginger Bread House Treat Boxes, Decorative Boxes and Bakeable Trays for review. After glancing over the super easy instructions and admiring the festive designs, let me just tell you, I can not wait to start my Christmas Cookie baking this weekend just so I can fill them up! 

Each package comes with everything you need to get that perfectionist look. Ribbon & gift tags are included in both the Treat Box packages. For the Bakeable Trays the cellophane bags, ribbon and self-adhesive labels are all right in the package. 

Assembly took just took a few short minutes, and now I have these festive giftable Treat carriers. Martha Stewart Crafts Holiday designs will be a great way for you to spread the Christmas Cheer to neighbors, friends, Sunday School classes/teachers.