Easy neighbor/friend gift

How Does She? Is an awesome site, that I go to often for ideas. I love this one and have used it this year for neighbor & friend gifts. Everyone thought it was cute.

Just grab a roll of cookie dough and attach a cute card that reads "We could all use a little extra "DOUGH" this time of year!" Love, the so&so's

Tie it on with a pretty ribbon & your all set!

Portable North Pole: Personalized Santa Email Message

Okay this is probably the best one yet!! Click on the link below and just fill out each question about your little one and wahlah just like that it creates a personalized email from Santa with pics and facts that only Santa knows
http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/prepare-a-message
Here is our example of the one I made for Dylan it is so genius and definitely magical Enjoy!
http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/guest/uz7i0rGHcLiLZNQCbbFnbA

Advent Calendar

Way cool Advent Metal Tin Calendar...

I made this advent calendar last year before ChristyNelson.net was born.  It is going to be used again this year and I'm really proud of it, so I thought I would show it off.

First things first.  Grammar.  Yes, I know I don't have the other "l" on "til".  If i had another "l" sticker, I would put it on there.  Instead I'm going for the urban spelling.

Now onto the crafting.  I made this using the tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers (they also laugh in the face of correct grammar).

The velcro holding on the tins held up surprisingly well.  I could only put two pieces of candy in each tin, though.  Any more than that and it would be too heavy.  Although, I guess that depends on what kind of candy you use.  This year I think I'll just put a few M&Ms in each one and a verse of scripture.

My kids are old enough now that they appreciate the counting down to a holiday.  I appreciate not having to answer the question, "Is it Christmas yet?" over and over.

Do you have an advent calendar you use every year?  Do you make a new one each year?  Do you use one at all?

From: ChristyNelson.net

Christmas Countdown Daily Deals

Whataburger's 12 Days of Whataburger:

  Go to the following link to sign up for the 12 Days of Whataburger!  Whataburger will email you a coupon for a FREE item every other day from 11/30-12/22/10:  http://12days.whataburger.com/share.php 

Chili's Holiday Specials Promotion:

From now until 12/24/10 each day Chili's will be offering a holiday promotional item; for example, today is a FREE brownie sundae!  Here is the website to check it out:  http://www.chilis.com/EN/holiday/Pages/holiday.aspx

Thanks, Stephanie!!

24 Photo Christmas Cards for just $2.49 shipped!

It's that time of year again!  Get 24  4″x 8″ photo Christmas cards shipped for just $2.49. Use the coupon code 25 cards at checkout!

1. Sign up or sign in at SeeHere
2. Create a 4X8 flat (single sided) card-add 24 to your cart
3. Use the code 25cards at checkout
4. Pay just $2.49

Thanks, Savvy Savings!!
Thanks, SeeHere!

Hallmark: $5 off $5 purchase at SELECT Halmark Gold Crown stores

There's a great printable coupon to save $5 when you spend $5 on your purchase at participating Hallmark Gold Crown retailers. This coupon is valid this weekend only (12/3-5). Thanks, ( Couponing to Disney! ) Stephanie
I would call to verify that your store is participating.

Gracious Gifts

Thanks for sharing Renee!!!

'In this time of giving, I thought I would share with you some places that I find VERY helpful when I am pressed with time. I hope that you find some neat ideas that will make you say "ohhh way cool!" (and feel free to pass it on)

Super Cute Photo Christmas Cards

Crafty Fonts

Darling gift tags

And don't forget the love of your life...

(great ideas...some darling ... some daring...)