advent calendars, no. 1: to purchase
Growing up, my sister and I always had an advent calendar for Christmas. They were the simple ones, where you just opened a paper window (like the first one below). I loved the tradition of it, so...
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Instead of buying an advent calendar, you can make one! I think all links have instructions on how to make. First, from Lovely Things, simple paper lunch bags. From Rue Magazine From A Merry Mishap...
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From Oh Happy Day… Another one from Oh Happy Day. This one is made up of books, and wrapping paper that the kids had previously painted. I love the idea of a new book every day to read to the kids at...
View Articleadvent calendars, no. 4: for the adults
Adults need advent calendars too… I wish this whiskey one was cheaper, because I would be all over that. And gin… And wine… [c&c]
View Articlec&c gift guide, no. 1: girls
It’s my favorite time of year, because I get to pull together all these cool things into Gift Guides. I hit up the Pop-Up Flea (men’s stuff) and the Bust Magazine Craftacular, and was able to meet a...
View Articlec&c gift guide, no. 2: boys
[Since I first started drafting these Gift Guides, a lot of stuff has been selling out. Sorry about that!] Clothes Sandy-related t-shirts The most amazing belts, although I did notice too late that a...
View Articlec&c gift guide, no. 3: parents or other adults
Kitchen I’m a recent convert to the cast iron skillet, and for the money, it is the best piece of kitchen equipment you can have. Pair that with some corn bread mix for a perfect gift. Or go edgy with...
View Articlec&c gift guide, no. 4: children
I missed posting this yesterday, so I am going to try and post another regular post tonight. I’ll have Gift Guides on Saturday and Sunday as well. Scooters! Soft Things This company has stuffed animal...
View Articlec&c gift guide, no. 5: pets
All things pet related (oops, actually dog related– sorry, cat people). I met the ladies from Billy Wolf NYC the other weekend, and their products are great– especially this first bandana supporting...
View Articlec&c gift guide, no. 6: stockings
I haven’t kept on top of these posts as I hoped I would. My pup, Cooper, is finishing his radiation treatment, which has been almost 5 weeks of daily 2 hour drives to the cancer center. It’s been...
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