Christmas!

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This may be a long one, but stick with me if you…. are bored? Love pictures? Love me? Each year our order of events is as follows: Parent’s house, In-Law’s House, Gram & Grandpa’s, back to Parent’s House. Before we headed back home to my parents house, we went to see good ‘ol Santa I made the girls take a picture in their Santa clothes {Read More}

Gift Ideas for the Kiddos

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If you’re like me and still picking up a few gifts, this may come in handy. • B. Toys Zany Zoo Wooden Activity Cube • Alex Jr. Stack a Cake Toy • White Neff Cupcake Beanie • Rainbow Bead Abacus • Laugh & Learn Apptivity Case • Pink Neff Cupcake Beanie • Black & Fuschia Polka Dot Rain Boots • Kid Kraft Pastel Coffee Set {Read More}

My Top Tech Gift Picks For The TomKat Studio Gift Guide

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I was honored to be asked to contribute to this years TomKat Studio Holiday Gift Guide, it is way too fun. I had a blast picking out my favorite items for Kim to feature in her gorgeous guide. • Kate Spade Polka Dot Laptop Bag – Saw this and fell in love, anyone who has followed this blog for any amount of time knows my {Read More}

Santa brought Chloe an early Christmas present!

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We are all in puppy love Heaven over here This sweet little guy arrived a few days early. Santa could not wait to give Chloe her “sprinkle spaniel.” He is actually an English Springer Spaniel, but Chloe asked Santa for a “sprinkle spaniel” therefore that is what we call him. Isn’t he precious!?!!! It’s my firm belief one nuzzle from this cutie pie could solve {Read More}

Your Wish List Done Pinterest Style

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Every year my Mom asks us kids for a list of what we’d like for Christmas. Back in the day my Sister and I would go to the mall and try on clothes and various other items, take pictures and make a collage. Lots of work. I used the same idea mixed with modern technology this year… Pinterest I just created my Christmas board, took {Read More}

My Picks For The 2011 TomKat Studio Holiday Gift Guide!

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I was honored to be asked for my favorite tech gift ideas for featuring in this years TomKat Studio Holiday Gift Guide. Last years gift guide did so incredibly well,everything Kim touches turns to gold, so I wanted to make sure I did a good job of finding those must have items to share with you all. Starting from the top left… Marc Jacobs iPad {Read More}

Yummy Holiday Dessert & Candy Recipes

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In the midst of our moving, again, I failed to realize we reached our one year anniversary here at MomAndWife.com Some time in October we should have had a big ‘ol party! I wanted to highlight my favorite recipes posted through the past year that also fit the bill for the holiday season. Check out my Recipes board on Pinterest for more delicious recipes I’ve {Read More}

WordPress Theme Sale at StudioPress

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As most of you know, I design wordpress themes and build websites The company I sell my pre-made themes through is having a sale this week and I wanted to share it with MomAndWife readers. It’s a good one If you plan on making the inevitable necessary switch to wordpress from whatever platform you may currently be using, you definitely want to take advantage of {Read More}

Adorable Chair Cover Pockets by Double the Fun Parties!

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Goodness I don’t even know where to begin, these chair covers are precious! Jennifer of Double the Fun Parties sent me these two adorable chair covers with pockets for my Daughter and Nephew. They fit perfectly over our Ikea Mammut child’s chair backs. There’s a pocket in the cover to hold little surprises and supplies Decorative and functional, perfect! These are completely custom so if {Read More}

A History of the Hottest Holiday Toys 1903-2010

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Here’s a fun little info-graphic from BlackFriday2011.com. Goodness do I ever remember Pound Puppies and Teddy Ruxpin Greatness. BlackFriday2011.com is full of deals to help you plan your shopping for that crazy day… From BlackFriday2011.com… Research, plan and execute the best Black Friday shopping. View leaked Black Friday Ads for major stores plus my handpicked Black Friday Deals, news & tips.

Homespun Wrapping Paper

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I had some extra fabric left over from lining my daughter’s Dorothy basket this past Halloween, and I had some glittery green ribbon leftover from making dessert bar labels so I used ‘em to wrap presents. (iPhone photo, not the best of clarity) I also used my handy dandy craft punch to make gift tags this year. See this post for more information about the {Read More}

Pillow Pets

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The only thing my 2 year old specifically asked Santa for this year (beyond “all da toys!”) was a ‘buzzy bee’ pillow pet. I’d seen them at Target for $19.99 prior to her asking for one, but was at the mall when I saw a kiosk selling them. Only, at the mall they were $29.99. I kindly let the lady know they were selling the {Read More}