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Cyber Monday 30% off ALL ORDERS at Mattel!!
I’m Refreshing My Blog (and Bust Ghosts) Updating old blog content is a bit like digital archaeology: you head in to dust the archives and end up unearthing questionable life choices from years ago. Between the over-filtered photos and advice that’s aged like room-temperature milk, the past can be… loud. The Ghost in the Machine: Lately, I’ve been dealing with a resident spirit: The Ghost of Peanut Butter and Whine. This digital poltergeist has been causing chaos behind the scenes: The 2026 Refresh Plan: I’m giving my archives a facelift to keep my blog traffic climbing and my readers happy. Here’s my step-by-step exorcism: Stick Around Please Don’t let this be a “one and done” visit. While I’m cleaning house, check out these (very much alive) links: Earn Cash: Some things never go out of style. Rakuten still pays you to shop, and in this economy, why wouldn’t you take the free money? Winner Winner Chicken Dinner: Check out the sideba
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Cards! Christmas and Thank You’s!!
I am a big on sending Thank You notes. I think there is something so special about receiving a note in the mail. Receiving a pretty Thank You card is even more special, which is why I really love these flat, chevron, style cards. Thank You note cards designed by Belle Announcements. The set includes 10 flat cards and 10 envelopes. Such a beautiful light turquoises blue in the chevron design. “Thank you” and the flower in the corner are in a deep turquoise blue. Each design is printed on quality card stock and trimmed to 4.25 by 5.5. The edges of the cards are rounded. The entire effect is stunning. At $8.50 for 10 and free shipping these are a perfect Thank You card to have on hand! I know for me, having pretty paper to write on, makes it so much easier to write my Thank You’s!! Next are these adorable little Bamboo Cow Gift Tags!! I can’t wait to add these to the gifts under the tree!! These are the cutest cards!! Printed on 2″ by 3.5″ Bamboo Cardstock. There is a design on both the front and the back. This set includes 10 gift cards with…
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Elf on The Shelf Breakfast
We had such a great day!! The Elf On The Shelf, Norgan, hid notes to the grandkids in the Advent Calendar to “QUICK! go to NaNa’s!!” Everyone arrived in pj’s. NaNa opened the door sleepy eye’d asking “WHY are you HERE?!?!” Their little faces were soooo excited!! “We got a NOTE from Norgan, NaNa, to come over!!” Their faces lit up when they saw the tree and totally decked out house. Somehow a note that breakfast was in the oven was stuck on NaNa’s pajamas!! Their faces and the excitement of the morning was so worth staying up late and getting up early!! How do you celebrate your elf returning?? One thing we instill in the kids (AND the remembered!!!) is if you touch him, he looses his magic and won’t be able to hide in a different place every day. That worked for my kids growing up, it’s working for the G’kids too. Now, I wish Norgan had the energy to clean up the mess!! Be sure to keep checking back to see where Norgan will end up next!! Could be anywhere in the house!! He could be in one of the appliances to playing with toys. Don’t forget…
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Beauty Box 5 Yup You’ll WANT it ALL!!
This months Beauty Box 5, is packed with a whole lot of awesome products. Every month it was the BEST day when that box arrived. Unfortunately, Beauty Box 5 is no longer around. In July of 2017 Hurricane Henry hit Texas, Beauty Box 5 was one of the businesses that suffered. That makes me so sad. BB5 is $12 a month. $30 for 3 months and $99 for a year. An amazing value!! Check out this months loot! First up is the sample size 2-ounce size, Aveeno Nourishing Calming Body Wash. Lavender, chamomile and ylang-ylang makes this bodywash a standout product. I already bought my full-size wash. I adore the scent. My skin feels soft all day! Aveeno is a name I always trust for quality products and this one knocks it out of the ballpark. Next up: Glacial Clay Spa a Montagne Jeunesse product. Okay, this one is right up my alley!! A cooling mask! This one has a rush of cooling Glacial Clay that cleanses your pores to the core. Antioxidant rich Red Grape and Arctic Cloudberry juices from the glacial heights of Scandinavia work their magic to help maintain skin’s natural barrier. I want to buy this…











