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personalized holiday gifts with staples copy & print

With a busy Etsy shop that requires weekly trips to a printer, my husband and I know the value of finding a reliable, fast, and easy-to-work with company. For a couple of years now, Staples Copy & Print has been our go-to (they even know us by name), so you can only imagine how excited I …

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decoupage an unfinished wood frame {last-minute holiday gift idea}

  Hard to believe, but we are well into December and I’m sure I’m not the only one with holiday gifts on her mind! Today, I’m sharing a fun, easy and customizable gift that everyone will love. This craft comes together quickly and is a great project idea for a kids craft or even a …

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napkin wine bag + free printable gift tags

When it comes to holiday gift wrap, I love finding simple, inexpensive shortcuts that look anything but run-of-the-mill. It’s not a challenge to come up with something amazing if you have an hour and unlimited funds…but creating a clever, no-sew wine bag in 10 minutes and a couple of dollars? Much harder to pull off. …

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personalized gift ideas + holiday lights gift wrap tutorial with Walmart Photo

An easy personalized Christmas gift wrap idea that the kids will love helping create!     When it comes to holiday gift wrapping, I am a firm believer that presentation is everything.   While a great gift is nice, taking the time to put a little thought, effort, and personalization into your gift wrap makes …

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free printable 2016 calendars

You may recall a post I did in the Spring sharing my love for GraphicStock, and I just couldn’t let the holidays pass us by without sharing a couple more freebies using GraphicStock images.   I’m sharing some free printable 2016 calendars with you all today. You can choose a design, personalize it with your own photo, print it out, and …

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ornament advent calendar

One of my favorite holiday traditions is our advent calendar. I enjoy creating it, and my kids definitely enjoy running to it each morning and finding their treat/activity. Last year, we did a puzzle advent calendar, where each day’s bag contained several pieces to put together, culminating in a completed puzzle, of course, on Christmas …

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mod podged glass container {a tutorial}

  There’s just something special about gifting (and receiving) baked goods for the holidays. It’s a thoughtful gift that is practically guaranteed to put a smile on the face (and belly!) of the recipient. And when you add a touch of creativity to an otherwise plain-jane container, it takes a great gift to the next level… Step 1: …

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5 easy ways to sleep better

I know I’m not breaking any new ground by making this claim, but I’ll say it anyway because it’s so important: a good night’s sleep is so, so vital to every aspect of our health and well-being. Getting quality sleep helps us feel happier, stay more focused, look better, feel better and live longer (among many other …

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE PARTY IDEAS + HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE

Looking for some fun and easy gingerbread house party ideas? You’re in the right place! Put together a cute and festive party that everyone will love! Like so many of you, I absolutely love this time of year. The festive gatherings, school functions, holiday cards, and special family traditions all combine to make November and December …

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washi tape frames {a tutorial}

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HappyThanksGathering #CollectiveBias Heading into the holiday season, I have many goals for my home. I want it to be festive and filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of the holidays, but, more importantly, I want it to …

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