Category: Ideas + Advice for Families

Let’s Talk About the Elf.

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Elf-on-the-Shelf

Now that the fabulous turkey dinner has been enjoyed and the pumpkin pie has been devoured…the holiday season has “officially” arrived!  I say “officially,” because it’s been following me around everywhere for a good two weeks.

It also means that it’s time for fun holiday traditions…and today I’m going to open up the discussion about Elf on the Shelf.

This blog idea started when a group of us mamas were casually talking about Christmas and our favorite family traditions.  I mentioned our Elf, Jingles, and how much the kids adore her visiting our house every December, and a few of the moms groaned.

That’s when I realized that this adorable little elf tradition may not be everyone’s idea of a good time……….

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Juicy Holiday Gift Guide – FOR HIM

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Amazon holiday gift ideas for him

Typically holiday gift ideas for him are the hardest for me, but we found a lot of great ideas on Amazon so today’s post is on Amazon holiday gift ideas for him.

Click here for our Amazon holiday gift ideas for her, for little girls, and for little boys.

Links below correlate with the images above top to bottom, left to right. Happy shopping!

Juicy Holiday Gift Guide -FOR LITTLE BOYS

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Amazon Gift Ideas for Boys

Onward with our holiday gift guide – and we are talking today about Amazon holiday gift ideas for little boys! This year we are trying to help you by providing gift ideas for everyone on your list which can all be found on Amazon to make it easy.

Click here for our Amazon holiday gift ideas for her and here for gift ideas for little girls. Our FOR HIM post is coming soon – stay tuned.

Products linked below correspond with items in graphic, top to bottom, left to right. Happy shopping!