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Over 125 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for All Ages #CIJ13

Jul 162013

Filling stockings at Christmastime is one of my favorite parts of the whole holiday. There were many stocking traditions in my family. Some have evolved over time and some are still unchanged to this day.

Over 125 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for All Ages

As kids, we each had a Christmas stocking hanging in our bedrooms; they usually only had one or two items in them but they were great for kicking off the excitement as soon as our feet hit the floor. Then we moved downstairs to the tree, where our stockings – beautiful, hand-knit stockings that my aunt made each of us – had been left hanging from the fireplace the previous night. Now they would be lying on the floor, filled to bursting. Continue reading »

Christmas Candy Munch Mix Recipe #CIJ13

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Jul 132013

Sweet and salty is such a yummy pairing and I love to combine the tastes in different munch recipes. You’ll find similar concoctions available from retailers, especially around the holidays. Different mixes of popcorn, pretzels, chocolate, candies, sprinkles, and more.

Here’s a quick and easy Christmas munch recipe for you. It makes a great gift for foodie friends, or you could pair it with a DVD and some hot chocolate mix and give the gift of a family movie night. It stores well, so often I’ll make a batch and fill bags with individual portions. I fancy them up with a bit of ribbon, fill a basket, and have people grab a snack when they come to visit (and another to take home with them when they go).

Christmas Candy Munch Mix Recipe

Easy and Inexpensive DIY Christmas Gift Idea + Free Printable

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Jul 052013

With the 4th of July holiday I got a bit behind on posting these, but here is the third installment of Christmas in July. Today I wanted to share with you a cute DIY Christmas gift that pretty much anyone would love to receive.

DIY Christmas Gifts - "We Whisk You a Merry KISSmas" #CIJ13

I saw this one on Pinterest and then changed it up just a bit to better match my style. They would make great holiday hostess gifts, or you could make a bunch in advance and keep them in a basket in your house for drop-in guests. Continue reading »

Show Dad You Care with Ford Cares Warriors in Pink Gear

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Jun 122013

Thank you to Ford for providing Warriors in Pink gear to help me honor my father on Father’s Day.

The other day I was involved in a conversation about Father’s Day gifts and what we thought was the best gift we’d given. As I sat and tried to remember the things I’d given my Dad over the years, I realized I couldn’t recall many off the top of my head. (Note to self: satisfy your curiosity and ask Mom next time I call home.) I know that last year I got him a gift card to his favorite hardware store (it’s like candy land to him) and I’m sure at some point growing up I gave him a requisite tie or shirt, but other than that, I’m blank. My husband would probably tell you it’s because I’m getting old and my memory isn’t what it was, but I’m thinking it might be because none of the gifts were memorable.

Ford Cares Warriors in Pink Gear: Warrior Warm-Up for Father's Day

Give the Gift of Versatility for Father’s Day

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Jun 082013

Thank you to Squid for providing one of their cool Squidpacks for review. All opinions are 100% my own.

Hi, my name is Liza, and I love to shop. You do, too? Oh, good. Do you mind if I tell my husband so that he realizes that I’m not the only one who would rather wander around Target or the mall than, well, a lot of things?

My favorite shopping, though, is shopping for others. Really. Trying to figure out what’s going to amaze my intended recipient is my idea of a fun. I don’t always knock it out of the park though I have hit a few home runs over the years. When you see that smile stretch across their face or their mouths drop open in awe, yep, that’s a great feeling. Made someone’s day.

For those who don’t love to shop, however, gift-giving occasions may fill you with a little bit of apprehension. Dare I even say dread? And so with Father’s Day around the corner you may be starting to feel those little hairs on the back of your neck start to stand up with the thought of wandering around a home improvement store hoping that something appropriate will graciously fall off the shelf and into your cart for you.

SquidPack Backpacks Make Great Father's Day Gifts

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