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30 October 2015

12 Weeks of Christmas {Week 5}

I used to love shopping, not so much anymore. I like my time better! I want to have an idea of what I am looking for before the time comes to start shopping.

I like this style of list, I have one similar.

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I use the list as I make decisions. I use the pad on my phone to track ideas.

And I use Pinterest now to start gathering ideas for Hostess and Teacher gifts!

Some things need supplies purchased ahead of time, and rather than buy everything at once. I would like the decide a little early and have them ready before the last minute!

I have a big ol' board of ideas right HERE! Find all of the ideas below there too!

So far a couple of my favorites are

and

and this is pretty cute too!

So this week isn't as much as DOING, as it is gathering ideas. The Black Friday ads start to show up soon and knowing what you are looking for before getting sidetracked by all the door busters makes it much easier!

26 October 2015

Meal Plan October {Week 4}

I can't believe we are so close to Halloween! It has sure crept up fast!

This week is a lot more mellow than previous weeks, and I could not be more excited about it!

Monday~Family Birthday Dinner

Not sure exactly what the plan is yet.

Tuesday~Mac N Cheese

This super easy meal has become a staple here, everyone eats it and it's not super spendy to make!

Wednesday~Chicken Taco's

Thursday~ Chicken Spaghetti

Another easy, cheap and family pleaser! Those always become staples.

Friday~Lasagna Casserole

I don't have lasagna noodles, I doubt I will grab any. Going to use what we have in our cupboards and fridge and see what I can put together. I have an idea.

Do you do any special meals on Halloween?

23 October 2015

12 Weeks of Christmas {Week 4}

Last week I tried to decide what recipes I would be attempting, and I have my list of ingredients to watch for in the ads! I only did Thanksgiving for now, once we get set with that I will do Christmas too!

This week is an easy (ish) week, I don't want to add too much to our plate while we are wrapping up Halloween prep and a few sports seasons.

I'm prepping for Christmas Cards and all that goes with it!

Just a few easy steps!

1~Email, Call, text your friends and family to see if they have had an address change since last year.

2~Schedule a photo shoot if that is your thing, or plan a day to do them yourself. The sooner the better. You don't want to run out of time to mail them.

3~Plan outfits for photos. Pinterest is full of great ideas for coordinating!

4~Start addressing labels, even if you just stick to return addresses, that is a big chunk out of the way!
Keep a package of envelopes and pen in your car, have 5 minutes to spare, get some done!

5~Decide on the cards you want to order so all you have to do is add your picture!

Nothing too time consuming or really difficult, just tedious and a lot of time.
Check out these super printables and adorable take home stickers too!!