Dog Bone Ornament

Even our furry friends should be represented on the Christmas tree! 'Treat' one to a Dog Bone Ornament from The Lab on Etsy. Just $8 with free personalization.

Be sure to see the other cute holiday things at The Lab - Black Lab Ornament, Yellow Lab Stocking, and Chocolate Lab Dog Toys!!

Christmas Coal Soap

Do you have someone on your list that should get coal this year? Or do you want to play a Christmas joke on a friend?

Give them Christmas Coal Soap from Sunbasilgarden Soaps on Etsy! Each coal piece is handcut and has a peppermint scent. $7 for two coal soaps.

These would also be cute in the powder room during a Christmas party!

Also check out their other fun soaps - Lego men, snow soap, and mistletoe sugar scrub soap.

The Land of Nod {free shipping}

The Land of Nod is offering FREE shipping on all stocking stuffers!!

Here are some of my favorites for under $10:

Hand Tattoos $7.95

Flip and Draw Books $9.95

Lean, Mean Pipe Cleaners $4.95

Magic Coin Trick $2.50

Small World Ball $2.95

Magnetic Fuzzy Face $3.95

Holiday Divine Twine is here!

Holiday Divine Twine is here! But hurry, it's a Limited Edition.

Snag this beautiful combination green, red, and white bakers twine to adorn your holiday gifts and goodies. Divine Twine can also be used for crafting and decorating!

Find Holiday Divine Twine at Whisker Graphics for $15 for 240 yards.

Also available is Holiday Divine Twine (k)Nots at one-third off, only $10 for at least 200 yards.

Santa Key ... magic!

Don’t have a chimney for Santa to climb down? No worries! Just hang this skeleton key outside your door on Christmas Eve for Santa to use.

So cute!!

Santa Key ($10 plus $2.50 shipping) from Cat Tales on Etsy.

Official Letter to Santa {from Chickabug}

Chickabug, one of my very favorites, just launched a new website and blog!!

To celebrate Heather is hosting a giveaway

AND offering a bonus sale --

her adorable 'Official Letter to Santa' kit is half price!

 Each kit includes 4 high quality cards, 4 red envelopes, and 4 peel-and-stick labels for an incredible price of just $7.50 ($3 shipping).

I snagged a kit last year and my daughters *loved* it! We had so much fun filling out the letters and mailing them to Santa.  I love the check-the-box format- so fun!

Remember, snag your own  'Official Letter to Santa' kit at half price - just $7.50!  Heather at Chickabug is offering this amazing deal through Friday, November 18th. 

A Christmas Goodnight

Take a break from the August heat and Back-To-School lists to snag a copy of A Christmas Goodnight.  This magical book will be released at the end of September but with limited quantities so be sure to pre-order yours today.  It’s a steal of a price to pre-order online - as I type this lovely book is priced at under $8 at Amazon!

The illustrator is the wonderfully talented Sarah Jane Wright of Sarah Jane Studios. 

I can't wait for our copy to arrive next month!!

Stella & Dot {little girl jewelry sale}

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend while celebrating the birthday of our great country and our beloved freedoms!!  I wanted to share with you the fabulous sale that ends today from Stella & Dot - all sale items are marked down an additional 20% through tonight.  There are some amazing deals to be had!!

Its crazy, the Back to School displays are at Target already.  I'm not ready to stock up on folders and composition books yet, but now is a great time to stock up on gifts for little girls thanks to the holiday sale at Stella & Dot. 

Fiona Ring

was $14, now $5

Gracie Headband and Barrettes

was $24, now $12

Mini Bloom Flower Ring

was $14, now $5

Mini Soiree Bracelet

was $16, now $8

Lola Bracelet

was $14, now $5

Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops?

I saw this book in a recent issue of Real Simple and thought it would make a fun Father's Day gift idea.

Here is the product description (from Amazon):

If you owe a couple cavities to Marathon candy bars, learned your adverbs from Schoolhouse Rock!, and can still imitate the slo-mo bionic running sound of The Six Million Dollar Man, this book is for you.

Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? takes you back in time to the tastes, smells, and sounds of childhood in the '70s and '80s, when the Mystery Date board game didn't seem sexist, and exploding Pop Rocks was the epitome of candy science.

But what happened to the toys, tastes, and trends of our youth? Some vanished totally, like Freakies cereal. Some stayed around, but faded from the spotlight, like Sea-Monkeys and Shrinky Dinks. Some were yanked from the market, revised, and reintroduced...but you'll have to read the book to find out which ones.

So flip up the collar of that polo shirt and revisit with us the glory and the shame of those goofy decades only a native could love.

{love it!!}

Find Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops at Amazon for under $8.

Glee

Tomorrow night is the Season Two finale of Glee! 

I {love} Glee!!  So I thought I'd share some of my favorite Glee themed gift ideas. 

Enjoy!

Glee TV Eco-Friendly Notebook - $7

from nudeandloitering on Etsy

Mr. Owl Sweater Guard - $28

{inspired by Emma. Pillsbury}

from Spiffing Jewelry on Etsy

Don't Stop Believin' 4x6 Print - $5

from Literary Luxe on Etsy

Tiny Star Glee Necklace in gold - $30

{just like the one Finn gave Rachel}

from Luluka on Etsy

Vintage 1960s White Enamel Daisy Flower - $12

{again, inspired by Emma. Pillsbury}

from Emma Rae Vintage on Etsy

Teacher Appreciation Week

We took little bundles of love and yumminess to our teachers today!! 

Don't forget to do a little something nice for the teachers in your life.  They dedicate themselves to making our world better each and every day!!

Caramel Sampler from The Caramel Jar

Printables from How Does She & Chickabug

The Caramel Jar {Teacher Gift}

Easter celebrations are fresh in our minds and Mother's Day is less than two weeks away, but don't forget about Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6). 

Vanilla Caramels from The Caramel Jar would make the perfect gift to show your support and appreciation for Teachers and Administrators. 

I can personally attest to the yumminess of these caramels!

Printable Easter Egg Hunt and Party Kit from Chickabug {on GroopDealz}

Chickabug has created an *amazing* party kit for your Easter Egg Hunt and it is available at GroopDealz today and tomorrow only.  The kit includes 35 (yes, thirty five!!) printable pages, including:

• Invitation
• Thank you card
• Menu cards
• Buffet cards
• Water bottle labels
• Cupcake wrappers
• Cupcake toppers
• 4" and 7" circles
• Frame-able and full sheet signs
• Happy Easter banner
• Favor tags

~~WOW!!!~~

This Easter Egg Hunt Party Kit retails for $35, but thanks to GroopDealz and Chickabug you can snag it for only $9.  Find it here!

Easter Egg Hunt Coloring Printable

I think this Easter Egg Hunt Coloring Printable from Julissa Mora on Etsy is adorable! And a steal at $1.50.

This coloring page would be perfect for building the excitement for Easter. Only three-plus weeks away!!

Easter Inspiration

Here is a little Easter inspiration:

Letterpress Greeting Card {Happy Easter} - $4.50

from Fine Day Press on Etsy

Happy Easter Block Stacker Set - $15.50

from Simply Perfect Decor on Etsy

Easter Candy Lip Balm Gift Set - $15.00

from Little Batch on Etsy

Springtime Chickadee Soap {your choice} - $6.95

from The Abby James Co. on Etsy

Bella the Grey Bunny - $12.00

from Hybernate on Etsy

Fleur de Sel Caramels {sampler for only $1.25}

I've featured The Caramel Jar on Etsy twice before and each time I've drooled over the yummy pictures.  I am happy to share that I *finally* treated myself to a little caramel goodness last week and it was BLISS!  'Yum. Yum. Yummy. Yum.' were my words shared on The Caramel Jar's Facebook Page.

Thanks to a fabulous offer (good today only!) you can get a little taste of the Fleur de Sel Caramels too!  A sampler of four individually wrapped caramels will be shipped to you - then you have the choice to share or keep them to yourself ;).  Honestly, they make great gifts so why not order another sampler for a friend! 

These are rich, creamy and truly a luxurious treat!

Fleur de Sel Caramel Sampler is only $1.25 today ($2 off), February 28th,  and shipping is just $3.  I placed my order for three samplers, and with shipping it was $7.75 - a steal!  I can't wait to share these with a friend or two, and treat myself again!!

Paint Sample Notebook from Crab Apple Designs

This adorable Paint Sample Notebook from Crab Apple Designs on Etsy is made from a discarded paint sample card. Inside are 30 sheets of paper with a cardboard backing, all kept together by a silver wire binding across the top. Love it!
This notebook would make a great addition to a little Valentine gift for someone you know, or a great gift by itself to brighten someones day. The Paint Sample Notebooks are available in a variety of beautiful colors.
Priced at $8 (plus $3.50 shipping).

Fleur de Sel Caramels from The Caramel Jar

I'll take a box of caramels over chocolates any day!!  Mmm. 

These Fleur de Sel Caramels from The Caramel Jar on Etsy look so yummy that I want to order them for myself.  Well, I want to order a couple bags for friends and throw an extra bag in for myself ;) !

They would make a great Valentine gift for just about anyone you want to feel special on February 14th - friend, coworker, teachers, babysitter, carpool mom.  Oh, and caramels would make a fun thinking-of-you surprise for someone in your world. 

Priced at $9.50 for a half-pound bag (plus $5.65 shipping).  The Caramel Jar also offers larger amounts for Party Favors and a fabulous Caramel Clubs (yes, please!).

Books For Valentine's Day

Here are some fun books for Valentine's Day for everyone, young to old!

Snuggle Puppy by Sandra Boynton - $6.95

Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond - $6.99

Valentine's Day Disaster by Geronimo Stilton - $6.99

What I Love About You by Kate Marshall and David Marshall - $11.19

I Hate Valentine's Day by Bennett Madison