Best of Honey We're Home 2014 & Thank You

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />How are y'all doing now that Christmas is a few days behind us?  We're still moving slow and on "vacation" while my son is home from school this week.  But, we're starting to pick up steam and I'm sure by next week will be all ready for the cleaning and organizing that comes with the start of a new year.  I already pulled out my <a href="http://www.emilyley.com/collections/simplified-planners/products/2015-simplified-planner-navy-dot" target="_blank">2015 planner</a> and can't wait to get writing in it. <br><br /><br><br />I'm always amazed to look back at the end of the year to see what we've done and accomplished in the previous 12 months.  Of course, having a blog where you document much of your home life makes it easy to reflect and see what's happened along the way.  I did an analytics search to see which Honey We're Home blog posts were the most popular in terms of how many times the post was viewed and found the following Top 10:<br><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Top 10 Blog Posts of 2014 </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><br></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyG6bNfCTekBqaFyYf7o4fTmN7Dktd4q43OmkCs71tGhxVR2zWi3fZVLvkJEkXuYnsqehRbsBxjUmIMpHgp18sOffyLOb063ExZtHkDWOhUFEf0qhA4_OR5olZnobLL_fHp7IBUqDv5Gqx/s1600/Screenshot+2014-12-27+17.17.21.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyG6bNfCTekBqaFyYf7o4fTmN7Dktd4q43OmkCs71tGhxVR2zWi3fZVLvkJEkXuYnsqehRbsBxjUmIMpHgp18sOffyLOb063ExZtHkDWOhUFEf0qhA4_OR5olZnobLL_fHp7IBUqDv5Gqx/s1600/Screenshot+2014-12-27+17.17.21.png"></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />1 |  <a href="http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/2014/06/home-decor-progress-after-4-years.html">Home Decor Progress After 4 Years</a><br><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />This post shares all the early photos of our home from when we first moved in and our walls were bare to where we are now with drapes and rugs and grown-up furniture.  It's amazing to see how much we've done and how the once empty house has become home to our small family of three.  I've gotten more comfortable with my decorating style over the years, but find that I still question myself from time to time and sometimes make quick decorating decisions, and other times linger for months. <br><br /><br><br /><br><br /></div></div></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/12/best-of-honey-were-home-2014-thank-you.html#more">Read more »</a>

Best of Honey We're Home 2014 & Thank You

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Weekend Steals & Deals | After Christmas Sales

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Christmas this year has been a roller coaster, but <a href="http://instagram.com/p/xAuVYHyLRA/?modal=true" target="_blank">we are counting our blessings</a>.  An unexpected benefit was that my mom got to spend the night on Christmas Eve, so we were able to share the 4-year old joys of Christmas morning with her.   My son and mom adore each other so this was a special treat all around.  He actually climbed into her guest bed in the middle of the night, so when he tip-toed out of bed at 6:00 a.m. and peeked over the stair railing, she was the first to get to hear the giddy squeals, "I think Santa came!!!!"  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrbDNk-ZVsvsFiLsmFfaqcyh_3Sss0TzARYdRpqF6yPQQLXzzWDmm2oaDFHaZD8hOmlumUWr8ok08lzzK1ZsS7pkDS2Ku-xn7EPUUqBAe4YAC1dUSZcHYKc_LG6KGfqXO-53SbCDMzO4S/s1600/Christmas+2014.6801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrbDNk-ZVsvsFiLsmFfaqcyh_3Sss0TzARYdRpqF6yPQQLXzzWDmm2oaDFHaZD8hOmlumUWr8ok08lzzK1ZsS7pkDS2Ku-xn7EPUUqBAe4YAC1dUSZcHYKc_LG6KGfqXO-53SbCDMzO4S/s1600/Christmas+2014.6801.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/12/weekend-steals-deals-after-christmas.html#more">Read more »</a>

Weekend Steals & Deals | After Christmas Sales

Christmas this year has been a roller coaster, but we are counting our blessings .  An unexpected benefit was that my mom got to spend the n...

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Christmas Decor in the Sitting Room

<img src="http://ooh.li/769f31d"><br><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Hallelujah I'm almost done with my Christmas shopping- just a couple more things to pick up and  it's all done!  Nothing like only having two days to spare! And, I have what I think is a <a href="http://ooh.li/c114828" target="_blank">perfect gift</a> for my parents!  That feels good.  Over the weekend, I added some finishing Christmas decor touches to the sitting room just off our master bedroom.  It only takes a few decorative touches to make the little space feel festive.<br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMHHOsXg9j9yZPL405FqxsnjkUBzs4K0F_I96glCX0vq5KnfBH7A_Gyv_gVdm9lm9VS0JYHzp8vMiDpoPCtKLvNzEtj26JveQ8BLXDmFzs7kyHEQX1Y-hnGy94Ujd7NuRm13FroAPtr8s/s1600/Christmas+Decor+Honey+We're%2BHome.1686.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMHHOsXg9j9yZPL405FqxsnjkUBzs4K0F_I96glCX0vq5KnfBH7A_Gyv_gVdm9lm9VS0JYHzp8vMiDpoPCtKLvNzEtj26JveQ8BLXDmFzs7kyHEQX1Y-hnGy94Ujd7NuRm13FroAPtr8s/s1600/Christmas+Decor+Honey+We're%2BHome.1686.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />I started with our pair of tall Nutcrackers from Hobby Lobby and a red bell wreath on the starburst mirror.  Then added in little touches here and there.  The tie on the wreath is hanging from that middle starburst needle.  I've gotten a lot of questions about that ottoman after I shared it on my <a href="http://instagram.com/honeywerehome/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.  It's <a href="http://bit.ly/16JsQwk" target="_blank">this one.</a> </div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0M-oCZ_fuToJ6eUmdVDUc2UVpypXXNgHaO_oJmP2by8k9jQDMx0bDHEZsLdptLbvZqYuoYAN0p5_On2RdQcoSeKppV6aUNntAFtm1HqchSJwgjztsAB70MhCoyJew7efdpP4M3yhyhsPK/s1600/Christmas+Decor+Honey+We're%2BHome.1683.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0M-oCZ_fuToJ6eUmdVDUc2UVpypXXNgHaO_oJmP2by8k9jQDMx0bDHEZsLdptLbvZqYuoYAN0p5_On2RdQcoSeKppV6aUNntAFtm1HqchSJwgjztsAB70MhCoyJew7efdpP4M3yhyhsPK/s1600/Christmas+Decor+Honey+We're%2BHome.1683.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/12/christmas-decor-in-sitting-room.html#more">Read more »</a>

Christmas Decor in the Sitting Room

Hallelujah I'm almost done with my Christmas shopping- just a couple more things to pick up and  it's all done!  Nothing like only h...

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Christmas Decor by Home Bloggers

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />How are you doing friends?  Has this week been crazy for you too?  The last full week before Christmas has been jam packed over here with training workouts, classroom parties, karate finals, prepping for in-laws, cooking, cleaning, volunteer activities, and shopping!  Oh, the shopping.  As much as I love gift-giving (truly I do), so much buying all at once can be overwhelming.  And we're not even done yet!  Are you with me?  Are you done or do you have more to do?  I plan to finish up over the weekend so I can be done by Monday and really start relaxing!  And I better be, Christmas is next Thursday already!  Today is my son's last day of school until JANUARY 6 and we'll be going to church together this morning and then having a small party in his classroom.  This afternoon, the grandparents arrive and we're preparing a nice home-cooked meal for them tonight with other treats planned throughout the week.  <span style="color: #cc0000;">Let the festivities begin!</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">In lieu of this week's Weekend Steals & Deals post, I'd rather share some of the gorgeous Christmas decor I've been seeing all across blogland lately. </span>You're okay with a quick respite from shopping to look at pretty home pictures, right?! ;) It feels like, this year especially, there is so much creativity and simply beautiful Christmas home decor to be admired.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />I gathered some of my favorites (no way to include them all!) from my blog reader.  Honestly, I had a hard time choosing just one picture to share from each blog.  Please visit the links if you like what you see- this is just a wee bit of their full posts!  There's so much more at the original blog and bloggers love you to visit them directly!  <span style="color: #cc0000;">I'm (still) so thankful for bloggers who open up their homes so that we get to peek in!  </span>I'll be sharing more of our Christmas decor with you on Monday. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixNZ4UKVGPhEnxCJqDnV2V5mw60lNfovc86TqKBmjGI4kDZfw8s9FQBbx-T3HuqREyr1hi0jgCVJgsmPV7QRfKNT3d4sDmWgv2bL3Mnleh-Orrn0oa3V63-fgIantSe5kon61KGWPzxsNw/s1600/Screenshot+2014-12-19+06.05.28.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixNZ4UKVGPhEnxCJqDnV2V5mw60lNfovc86TqKBmjGI4kDZfw8s9FQBbx-T3HuqREyr1hi0jgCVJgsmPV7QRfKNT3d4sDmWgv2bL3Mnleh-Orrn0oa3V63-fgIantSe5kon61KGWPzxsNw/s1600/Screenshot+2014-12-19+06.05.28.png"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Jen | <a href="http://withheart.com/featured/holiday-decor/" target="_blank">With Heart</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Isn't Jen's living room so bright and festive!  Go for it with those big ornaments!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/12/christmas-decor-by-home-bloggers.html#more">Read more »</a>

Christmas Decor by Home Bloggers

How are you doing friends?  Has this week been crazy for you too?  The last full week before Christmas has been jam packed over here with tr...

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Wardrobe Wednesday - Flats, Hats, Boots, and Scarves on Sale

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />As much as I'm a heels and wedges kind of girl, sometimes I just can't do it.  If I know I'm going to be doing a lot of running around, I'll wear flats and I always keep a pair in the car just in case.  I want to be comfortable and for my feet <i>not </i>to be killing me at the end of the day.  Until lately, the flats in my car were flip-flops, but it's too cold for that now.    </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Today, I'm teaming up with <a href="http://bit.ly/1u4R3oX" target="_blank">Sole Society</a> to share some of their adorable flats with you, which, by the way, are <b>40% off right now</b>.  Their <b>boots are also 40% off and hats and scarves are 30% off </b>so you don't have to break the bank to look good.  You also don't have to sacrifice style for comfort. I remember working full-time and wanting to look nice, but putting on a pair of heels would be torture some days.  They would be slipped off under my desk as soon as I hit the chair.  I'd love to wear these to work or keep some comfy and cute flats at the office in case of emergency. :)  So many styles to choose from!  And all of these below are under $40.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9yco7ew-B5r94__ewI5Vc_x2S_KUZFT0RemNUlt6Gn9CGiL5idRsLRsmXnucWvmXiEVTDEpG5sd1lffk8CWEzHmBtsiYgqC_DnaYyMNKzx1no7olDjWE3NGXdBq5H_AiKBH2kVXoB23l/s1600/Sole+Society+Stylish+Flats+Under+$40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9yco7ew-B5r94__ewI5Vc_x2S_KUZFT0RemNUlt6Gn9CGiL5idRsLRsmXnucWvmXiEVTDEpG5sd1lffk8CWEzHmBtsiYgqC_DnaYyMNKzx1no7olDjWE3NGXdBq5H_AiKBH2kVXoB23l/s1600/Sole+Society+Stylish+Flats+Under+$40.jpg"></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1IYt6q3">1</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1GLnbkf">2</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1uTqcJs">3</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1wVDHyJ">4</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1uTqcJs">5</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1BUTmj5">6</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1uTqHmY">7</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1DG7XAC">8</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1wVDHyJ">9</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1DG7iPT">10</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1GLnbkf">11</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1IYt6q3">12</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1DG7iPT">13</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1wVD9J4">14 </a>| <a href="http://bit.ly/1wVD9J4">15</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1wVDrjm">16</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1xoFADM">17</a> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="457384"><br /><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + '://' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '/js/shopthepost.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {window.__stp.init();}}(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');</script><br><br /><div class="rs-adblock"><br /><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;"><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br><br /></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/12/wardrobe-wednesday-flats-hats-boots-and.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Christmas Decor at Our House

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />This year, our holiday decor is taking place rather s-l-o-w-l-y.  I pulled out all of our Christmas bins, but so far, less than half have been unpacked.  The bits that did get unpacked or a few purchased new this year are making our home feel special for the holidays.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />My son is obsessed with the countdown to Christmas this year, so he loves our homemade Advent calendar and things like this <a href="http://bit.ly/1GpO7pn" target="_blank">nutcracker</a> that lets him actively count down the days until Christmas.  He pulls the nutcracker down everyday as soon as he gets home from school and changes the wooden blocks to reflect how many more days.  </div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG40XOEkOXUinQmP7_JXH-yLIpbuLuWmUlAUdhJ8v30LWbqbHVsTRHOGDOGW1SssI-tUD7qdK8trnJMEa3LpkkRnZPQgDAmTI6VIt1Pp9RsoE3dPVEmXkxoTCxdMMRzRfqem06HDb4kAIS/s1600/Christmas+Decor+Honey+We're%2BHome.1467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG40XOEkOXUinQmP7_JXH-yLIpbuLuWmUlAUdhJ8v30LWbqbHVsTRHOGDOGW1SssI-tUD7qdK8trnJMEa3LpkkRnZPQgDAmTI6VIt1Pp9RsoE3dPVEmXkxoTCxdMMRzRfqem06HDb4kAIS/s1600/Christmas+Decor+Honey+We're%2BHome.1467.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/12/christmas-decor-at-our-house.html#more">Read more »</a>

Christmas Decor at Our House

This year, our holiday decor is taking place rather s-l-o-w-l-y.  I pulled out all of our Christmas bins, but so far, less than half have be...

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Weekend Steals & Deals

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Why do I feel so behind on my Christmas shopping this year?  Although I have gotten James taken care of, it feels like my list is still pretty long!  I'm definitely hoping to work on it this weekend.  There are lots of deals to take advantage of, so let's get to it!  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-KWC625u1kUuAE4f-zDPIntqxApb28iGXTkrU3qVFHWgqZNpCSQzH_beNA14Dce9_K0B4Fe-II9P9BmMI_j0G81j_PXP7VSSW4zAPhOIMKwqnDalPiGo6TB9XlBT0lzWhSeRpSPup1HHO/s1600/Holiday+Gift+Guide+Girly+Things+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-KWC625u1kUuAE4f-zDPIntqxApb28iGXTkrU3qVFHWgqZNpCSQzH_beNA14Dce9_K0B4Fe-II9P9BmMI_j0G81j_PXP7VSSW4zAPhOIMKwqnDalPiGo6TB9XlBT0lzWhSeRpSPup1HHO/s1600/Holiday+Gift+Guide+Girly+Things+.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />1 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1vHY6QF">Modern Classic Multi-Strand Necklace</a> $<strike>79.50</strike>,  $39.75</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />2 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1smOwmb">Stone Sparkle Earrings</a> <strike>$39.50</strike>, $12</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />3 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1zDHY8Y">Pave Spike Hinge Skinny Cuff</a> $38</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />4 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1vHXHhd">Calf Hair </a>Cuff <strike>$59.50</strike>, $18</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />5 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1zDIBPR">House of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Necklace</a> <strike>$58</strike>, $43.50</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />6 | | <a href="http://bit.ly/1IIEW7C">Faux Fur Infinity Scarf</a> $<strike>20</strike>, $9.98</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />7 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1vIL5X0">Lauren by Ralph Lauren Beaded Bracelet</a> <strike>$32</strike>, $24</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />8 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1wmGmy9">Modern Classic Sparkle Hoops</a> $<strike>39.50</strike>, $19.75</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />9 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1smR43E">Givenchy Stud Earrings</a> <strike>$38</strike>, $28.50</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />10 | <a href="http://bit.ly/12BZOwd">Modern Classic Ring Set</a> $<strike>49.50</strike>, $18</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />11 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1vqmmtQ">Fair Isle Knit Hat</a> $<strike>39.50</strike>, $19.75</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />12 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1zZzO9q">Fair Isle Knit Gator</a> $<strike>49.50</strike>, $24.75</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="449916"><br /><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + '://' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '/js/shopthepost.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {window.__stp.init();}}(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');</script><br><br /><div class="rs-adblock"><br /><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;"><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/12/weekend-steals-deals_12.html#more">Read more »</a>

Weekend Steals & Deals

Why do I feel so behind on my Christmas shopping this year?  Although I have gotten James taken care of, it feels like my list is still pret...

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Free 2015 Calendar Printables

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />We'll be in 2015 before we know it, and I'm already needing a calendar to plan dates for next year.  I'm quite the calendar hog, often switching calendars mid-year because I can't stick to just one design!  I've rounded up 10 super-cute FREE printable calendars that you can download and print straight from your home computer.  Since they don't cost anything, feel free to change designs throughout the year, ;) </div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7D9_EMG5gBark36zEX2Bf3c7-3nBz9geLWV9m_NORx_y4aeX2E-AlH1PAVCb0L6pEAWBZE1ZG-xnjdbxrckjPXMS4y9fLu039Jc46CpZ7qD1aT_LNSQ__ujUhYD-CyA5-l7K3xjBbD_i/s1600/Free+2015+Printable+Calendars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7D9_EMG5gBark36zEX2Bf3c7-3nBz9geLWV9m_NORx_y4aeX2E-AlH1PAVCb0L6pEAWBZE1ZG-xnjdbxrckjPXMS4y9fLu039Jc46CpZ7qD1aT_LNSQ__ujUhYD-CyA5-l7K3xjBbD_i/s1600/Free+2015+Printable+Calendars.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />1 | <a href="http://misstiina.com/blog/live-free-love-life-2015-calendars-free-printables/" target="_blank">Miss Tiina</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />2 | <a href="http://todayscreativeblog.net/free-printable-2015-calendar/" target="_blank">Today's Creative Blog</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />3 | <a href="http://creativemamma.com/free-printable-2015-mini-calendar/" target="_blank">Creative Mamma</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />4 | <a href="http://www.imom.com/printable/crafty-2015-printable-calendar/" target="_blank">iMom</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />5 | <a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/2015-free-printable-calendar/" target="_blank">I Heart Naptime</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />6 | B<a href="http://www.botanicalpaperworks.com/blog/read,article/564/free-printable-2015-monthly-calendar" target="_blank">otanical Paperworks</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />7 | <a href="http://creativemamma.com/2015-doodle-write-in-calendar/" target="_blank">Creative Mamma</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />8 | <a href="http://misstiina.com/blog/goto/printables/" target="_blank">Mis Tiina</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />9 | <a href="http://www.sugardoodle.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=111266" target="_blank">Motherhood Trade via Sugar Doodle</a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />10 | <a href="http://www.thehandmadehome.net/2014/06/free-planner-and-calendar-more-2015/" target="_blank">The Handmade Home</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />I'm still on the hunt for a few more designs, if you know of a pretty (free) 2015 calendar download, please let me know so I can feature it in a future post.  I'd like to spread the word since these designers are so talented and it helps highlight their work.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />To see how <a href="http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/2014/06/our-summer-schedule-useful-calendars.html" target="_blank">I use calendars to organize my life, check out this post</a>.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />__________</div><br /><br /></div><br />

Free 2015 Calendar Printables

We'll be in 2015 before we know it, and I'm already needing a calendar to plan dates for next year.  I'm quite the calendar hog,...

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Snowflake Christmas Decor

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Decorating our home for the holidays is something I really enjoy, but it also often unfolds rather slowly.  This year, we've gotten the <a href="http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/2014/12/holiday-decor-our-christmas-tree.html" target="_blank">Christmas tree</a> up and lighted garland on the stairs, along with some decorative touches in the kitchen.  James has a little tree in his room too.  Last week, we got our dining room holiday ready with reindeers, glittery snowflakes, and faux snow.  Did you get a sneak peek on my <a href="http://instagram.com/honeywerehome/">Instagram</a>?  I always want to show things as soon as they are created (or while in progress), but then it took me until Sunday night to finish the post.  It's a wonder I can hold on to any Christmas gifts until Christmas- I want to give the gifts as soon as I buy them!  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxP2DsmcynB4DWREoyV8OIWNa01r8_LQkBbXoSzTuhk9ck-MiDnfGNAlMlCGjjMTaFpvRsDlDp1tpTvLEZD7q9GnCOXNxNf8qOotMykNEZ2uAFHQGBxt_Y00ZLTLDEj357yhOaDjo9cAD/s1600/Christmas+Decor+Snowflakes.1343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxP2DsmcynB4DWREoyV8OIWNa01r8_LQkBbXoSzTuhk9ck-MiDnfGNAlMlCGjjMTaFpvRsDlDp1tpTvLEZD7q9GnCOXNxNf8qOotMykNEZ2uAFHQGBxt_Y00ZLTLDEj357yhOaDjo9cAD/s1600/Christmas+Decor+Snowflakes.1343.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglZEdqG6rFwDo8ycothzP0rtJ8N_0cJ7hrnLJzIalhqa5r6xM-uTo9VIciHgT21ZkRNWdrKLuLFMZX2r0-U3Az_6SqjmbDA3uJXsMi-Vm4G2TSzF0riWwrprFafX3sR1bjBTx8IHP5c-YL/s1600/Christmas+Decor+Snowflakes.1346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglZEdqG6rFwDo8ycothzP0rtJ8N_0cJ7hrnLJzIalhqa5r6xM-uTo9VIciHgT21ZkRNWdrKLuLFMZX2r0-U3Az_6SqjmbDA3uJXsMi-Vm4G2TSzF0riWwrprFafX3sR1bjBTx8IHP5c-YL/s1600/Christmas+Decor+Snowflakes.1346.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/12/snowflake-christmas-decor.html#more">Read more »</a>

Snowflake Christmas Decor

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Holiday Gift Guide | Unique Gifts Under $30

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Happy weekend friends!  I'm moving a little slow today because the Usher concert did not disappoint!  Seriously, that man can dance and he had the whole crowd on their feet and gettin' down.     I'm gonna need a nap later! But first, we're off to a winter festival event in our neighborhood.  They're supposed to have real snow and pictures with Santa, a bounce house, etc.  It's also a food drive, so it supports a good cause.  Fun holiday times!<br /><br /><br /><br />Are you doing any holiday shopping this weekend?  Clothes, accessories and girlie things like makeup and beauty products might not work for everyone on your gift list, so I rounded up a Holiday Gift Guide of other delightful things for your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers - all under $30!  I'm especially fond of the <a href="http://bit.ly/1G1gNH2">Moscow Mule mug</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1G1hTm6">sweater flask</a>, and <a href="http://bit.ly/12vs5Ei">chalk base wine glasses</a> (set of 4 for $21).  Oh, and of course the <a href="http://bit.ly/1G1ieVZ">apron</a>, because we can all agree that Christmas calories don't count. ;) <a href="http://bit.ly/12MOVbB">#12</a> might need to come to my house! </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE0o_J6V9e_clBp7mNksvaxSbPwHPgOPdt8WCbiWaS5833sLCipkM80q23IU6a7w9ry859B4CO4_l7pReuGibvLA4JVIgAKqD5mKbj0u2kyghuVx_JSE-xAgRI0aoSgXx3gQvMCNMepcC/s1600/Holiday+Gift+Guide+Under+$30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE0o_J6V9e_clBp7mNksvaxSbPwHPgOPdt8WCbiWaS5833sLCipkM80q23IU6a7w9ry859B4CO4_l7pReuGibvLA4JVIgAKqD5mKbj0u2kyghuVx_JSE-xAgRI0aoSgXx3gQvMCNMepcC/s1600/Holiday+Gift+Guide+Under+$30.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1w6tdft">1 </a>| <a href="http://bit.ly/1G1hTm6">2</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1s5iGdm">3</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1G1gNH2">4</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1w0p4YL">5</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1q3jO5D">6</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1yUH5r6">7</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1u3QLKM">8</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1w0kLMR">9 </a>| <a href="http://bit.ly/1s5hjLN">10 </a>| <a href="http://bit.ly/1G1ieVZ">11</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/12MOVbB">12</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1w0l7mS">13</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/12vs5Ei">14</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />All of these items are available at Nordstrom in the quirky and fun <a href="http://bit.ly/1w0qjan">Wit & Wonder</a> shop.  Lots of goodies to explore there.  I adore this <a href="http://bit.ly/1u3RP16">"hey gorgeous" pillow</a> too, but it's $39, so it didn't make it into the Under $30 crowd.  ;) </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="437195"><br /><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + '://' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '/js/shopthepost.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {window.__stp.init();}}(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');</script><br /><br /><div class="rs-adblock"><br /><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><i><span style="color: #ea9999;"><br /></span></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><i><span style="color: #ea9999;"><br /></span></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">Thanks to Nordstrom for sponsoring today's post, and for helping make my gift-giving very merry! </span></i></div><br />

Holiday Gift Guide | Unique Gifts Under $30

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Weekend Steals & Deals

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />It's Friday and finally the night we get to go see Usher in concert!  He's on repeat on my iPod during my workouts, so I'm super excited to see him live! We saw Pink in Las Vegas last year and her show was amazing too.  And while we're talking shows, if you do go to Vegas, definitely see the Michael Jackson show- it was one of my favorites ever.  Onto the Weekend Steals & Deals!</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Who needs a top that covers your rear that you can throw on with <a href="http://bit.ly/120Y1R7">leggings</a>?  I found the perfect one - the <a href="http://bit.ly/1r5qPhy">Pleione Mixed Media Tunic</a>.  It comes in several colors, but this red is awesome for this time of year.  I'm wearing the xs (regular), and it also comes in petite.  This one is $58, not necessarily a steal, but I found the same style top by Pleione in <a href="http://bit.ly/1yWxu43">pink and blush</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1CJvtfN">yellow</a>,  <a href="http://bit.ly/1CJvtfN">purple</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1yjMzcg">coral and aqua</a>, on sale for $34.80.  They also have aqua's and purples available in <a href="http://bit.ly/1vshzJS">this Pleione Mixed Media Roll Sleeve Top</a> for $39.90.  </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX62TY5lV2A5z3qBzHW_D5LraIUs1fBtrUbxiednCYKckUuBftIiXjRhtwEESOAN78PfWY6zQs3MKtE7tsjA6yd6cPVNsF4y1HJPsFUuG065cA7x2U8ttlE7CJifweNYF4cFl31Q8DZ78m/s1600/Red+Top.03+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX62TY5lV2A5z3qBzHW_D5LraIUs1fBtrUbxiednCYKckUuBftIiXjRhtwEESOAN78PfWY6zQs3MKtE7tsjA6yd6cPVNsF4y1HJPsFUuG065cA7x2U8ttlE7CJifweNYF4cFl31Q8DZ78m/s1600/Red+Top.03+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkfDpEjtLcEW3JzbwcSR_uLUjk0iwiKcFY_7gAy2lgn4-BouQCAr5j6jFSjk08B-A0KFI4fXZfVCnMBh6GbGD6qzdK_pDqdNMQnu6hrDXMcOI3QEn8ojoYt2lNj66K2dh3W85EqY_2tET/s1600/Red+Top.02+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkfDpEjtLcEW3JzbwcSR_uLUjk0iwiKcFY_7gAy2lgn4-BouQCAr5j6jFSjk08B-A0KFI4fXZfVCnMBh6GbGD6qzdK_pDqdNMQnu6hrDXMcOI3QEn8ojoYt2lNj66K2dh3W85EqY_2tET/s1600/Red+Top.02+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="434243"><br /><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 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Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I'm still crazy for my puffy vests.  This one is old from Bebe, but looks so similar to the ones I found for a steal at Old Navy this year.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTqwe0ri6vgNIPzptkbBFsbtP3gyCvz05p7FWdWFTnV95aa1Y6sw5dUX_sH3ZYEHouhD8JnlzgocE1uHzQ39MHkj1mllVtsoc0uTEZ7Inm_mxXkAEEsO4uaI_PEVZGzx-MY_XjsFp37uX9/s1600/Red+Puffy+Vest+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTqwe0ri6vgNIPzptkbBFsbtP3gyCvz05p7FWdWFTnV95aa1Y6sw5dUX_sH3ZYEHouhD8JnlzgocE1uHzQ39MHkj1mllVtsoc0uTEZ7Inm_mxXkAEEsO4uaI_PEVZGzx-MY_XjsFp37uX9/s1600/Red+Puffy+Vest+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1qCFbG3">Black and White Gingham Top $11.97</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1sppUYO">Vigoss Destroyed Jeans $62</a> (and <a href="http://bit.ly/1z1cY2k">similar</a> $54.90)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUdPZIaYmH3GJ3exivXSplHo6MWu7yuKVH3bPetwuyXWuEMRBYs0vvZxXHTS2jg0_pN31taD0mwQqYUNCQxpWbqj9C9c4NtLMjCF-9iCzT7a_J38Ocqfz472_6YxUMY8PAyWpsOXP78la/s1600/Screenshot+2014-12-04+13.16.24.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUdPZIaYmH3GJ3exivXSplHo6MWu7yuKVH3bPetwuyXWuEMRBYs0vvZxXHTS2jg0_pN31taD0mwQqYUNCQxpWbqj9C9c4NtLMjCF-9iCzT7a_J38Ocqfz472_6YxUMY8PAyWpsOXP78la/s1600/Screenshot+2014-12-04+13.16.24.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1An5eqn">Old Navy Vest with Removable Hood $20</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />And let's talk a little about red lips.  I've been wearing MAC "Red", but it's very old (I don't even think they sell it anymore) and I needed to toss it.  I found more great reds from MAC (love their lipstick!) that I wanted to share with you in case you're looking for one.  Did you know MAC has a recycling program?  For every 6 plastics you recycle, you can get 1 free lipstick.  I've been saving my MAC recycling for years, and amassed (gasp) 30 eyebrow pencils (I wear "<a href="http://bit.ly/1AsIS74">Fling</a>"), so I got these three lipsticks for free! :) If you're shy about wearing a red lip, try it with a pinky or rosy gloss on top to tone it down.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1AsBgBu">Retro Matte Ruby Woo</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1AsBgBu">Lady Bug</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1AsBgBu">Brave Red</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTXvrJxLSrAThwiRv3phgOaMqk8MhOLueYGl1ZPwXueXnGH3q28Y_iwgMP3bUlBt4yvyJDTIun4lh6f7z6YRTfEoxZbVoIlnzZNTnMp0Sraj6xFOkkwu-a6SFI_PXUgX7KFzE0_18g04A/s1600/holiday+red+lips+by+MAC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTXvrJxLSrAThwiRv3phgOaMqk8MhOLueYGl1ZPwXueXnGH3q28Y_iwgMP3bUlBt4yvyJDTIun4lh6f7z6YRTfEoxZbVoIlnzZNTnMp0Sraj6xFOkkwu-a6SFI_PXUgX7KFzE0_18g04A/s1600/holiday+red+lips+by+MAC.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">handbags & wallets </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Now is a great time to pick up a bag or wallet (for yourself or a friend!).  All of these below have been marked down. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="435591"><br /><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 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CREW</span></b></a><span style="color: #444444; line-height: 24px;">:  <b>Up to</b> </span><b><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">30% off your entire purchase with code MERRYMERRY when you use your J. Crew card. </span></span></b><span style="color: #444444; line-height: 24px;">  </span><span style="color: #444444; line-height: 24px;"> $5 flat rate shipping and FREE shipping on orders over $150.  </span></div><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><b style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">**<a href="http://bit.ly/WOWXwR" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;">LOFT</a></span></b><span style="color: #444444;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">:  Holiday Event.  40% off everything! Save an extra $25 if you redeem your </span></span><span style="line-height: 24px;">Loft</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">  Cash Card.  Redeem from 12/2 - 12/12.</span></span></b></span></div><br /><div style="color: #444444; line-height: 24px;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></div><br /></div><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div style="color: #444444; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="http://bit.ly/1pOuFQ5" style="color: #ff9999; text-decoration: none;">NORDSTROM</a></b>:  Always FREE shipping & FREE returns.</span></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;"><b><a href="http://bit.ly/1BeO7YO" style="color: #ff9999; text-decoration: none;">OLD NAVY</a></b><span style="color: #444444;">:  <b>25% off; 40% off $75; 40% off $100 (online only) + Up to 60% off all sweaters, fleece and outerwear. </b> Ends 12/7.</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><b><a href="http://bit.ly/1u4R3oX">SOLE SOCIETY</a></b>:  Invite friends and earn $25.  Fast and free shipping.  </span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;"><b style="color: #444444;"><br /></b></span></div><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b style="color: #ff9999; font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1pOuFQ5" style="color: #ff9999; text-decoration: none;">ZAPPOS</a></b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;">:  Order before 1PM PST for FREE next business day shipping on all Clothing. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><i><span style="color: #f4cccc;">Traci Ling Photography</span></i><br /><br /><i><span style="color: #f4cccc;">Affiliate links used</span></i><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><b><br /></b></div><br />

Weekend Steals & Deals

It's Friday and finally the night we get to go see Usher in concert!  He's on repeat on my iPod during my workouts, so I'm super...

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Holiday Gift Guide - Kids Toys

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Ho, ho, ho Merry Christmas!  Have you have started shopping for kids' toys?  I have! And not just for my son, but for my nieces and nephews too, who range in age from 4 months to 11 years old.  In our extended family, we draw names for the adults we'll select gifts for, but all the kids are fair game and receive gifts from everyone. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1tM8aYb">Nordstrom</a> asked me to take a look at their selection of kids' toys and I was impressed with the variety, selection and price.  I always think of Nordstrom first for clothes, shoes and accessories, so I had overlooked their toy department.  Their website makes it easy to search by <a href="http://bit.ly/1tM8vtT">toys for girls</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1Aftw5P">toys for boys</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/12sYVqr">bestsellers</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1AftACn">parents' picks</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/15ONiv8">Frozen</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1w1TBHr">under $25</a>, etc. <br /><br /><br /><br />After browsing through their toys, I picked out several things for the kids in my life, and loved the convenience of one-stop shopping.  I can choose gifts for my girlfriends and gifts for the kids from the comfort of my couch with fast and free shipping.  Nice!  The traffic seems like its getting worse lately, so I've been shopping almost exclusively online.  How about you? </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPC864KkODx9N888bF4pgX76Vyj9cb_SAGX0rcmHm7VQzKYYOXyt00K3QmOX1ZKXx9YTTeFPxEorJOF3Yf8_O3FA3XL0zjC1BEndQO52WyuTVzvvJo7pCQmYg7kt2jZ_jSv62sgpJSyE0/s1600/Holiday+Gift+Guide+Kids+Toys+-+boys+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPC864KkODx9N888bF4pgX76Vyj9cb_SAGX0rcmHm7VQzKYYOXyt00K3QmOX1ZKXx9YTTeFPxEorJOF3Yf8_O3FA3XL0zjC1BEndQO52WyuTVzvvJo7pCQmYg7kt2jZ_jSv62sgpJSyE0/s1600/Holiday+Gift+Guide+Kids+Toys+-+boys+.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/11Kausk">1</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1uzBSmO">2</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1A8xz3M">3</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1uTYW19">4</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1tph0AA">5</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1yagtmX">6</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/11KcFfe">7</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1uzBjJP">8</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1yaepvg">9</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1qZ4yBZ">10</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1Cz2GdK">11</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/ZRJplT">12</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1rOYuMV">13</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1yagBD0">14 </a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6-zwY0KekoMQEGfnb9lDCFfkJhuBd-h6umPC4Ra2XXvmYUUgL_TfZWHzg7ndYElJaA4lrtRy5YPZHI6C_w2zaK44sBUKeeg2J16TAAalf7gpbvwvI6gTa3DlJzoPFEaO_EttEed8w0FY/s1600/Holiday+Gift+Guide+Girls+Toys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6-zwY0KekoMQEGfnb9lDCFfkJhuBd-h6umPC4Ra2XXvmYUUgL_TfZWHzg7ndYElJaA4lrtRy5YPZHI6C_w2zaK44sBUKeeg2J16TAAalf7gpbvwvI6gTa3DlJzoPFEaO_EttEed8w0FY/s1600/Holiday+Gift+Guide+Girls+Toys.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1w1QgYU">1</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1Afnd1T">2</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1viTJLD">3</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/11K9yE5">4</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1Cz1siG">5</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1yjW5Qf">6</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1viSufC">7</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1AfkWnq">8</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1zPE7DB">9</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1Aflb1Y">10</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1viUBjz">11</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Do you see anything the kids in your life would love? Around here, anything Frozen is huge, Star Wars never gets old, and coloring/crafting kits are always big hits. And don't forget the <a href="http://bit.ly/1zPNDqd">Elf on the Shelf</a>! Are y'all doing that this year?  If not, you could just get the <a href="http://bit.ly/1rTbeYk">pajamas</a>! ;) </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">Thanks to Nordstrom for sponsoring today's post. The opinions expressed herein and Christmas spirit are my own. <br /></span></i></div><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="431203"><br /><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 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Holiday Gift Guide - Kids Toys

Ho, ho, ho Merry Christmas!  Have you have started shopping for kids' toys?  I have! And not just for my son, but for my nieces and neph...

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Holiday Decor | Our Christmas Tree

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />The childhood thrill of putting up our Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving has not faded.  It's been our family tradition as long as I can remember and we've continued it in our house.  I still get giddy even anticipating the tree, but seeing it actually come together with all the decor and listening to Christmas songs while we add the ornaments is a favorite time of the whole year. </div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Mp4hrn2yKWQB6rI1QZ5sJ3vD2uBW0tqCJRFnZBTwwoPb5UFzBsq-AD6ZurLDyj6mHzyZGLGHuq5WoBRyWnQYih6VKLL1Bm4dMrx8OInH72gP98iox1Z_hu1PiutgU9EUn41HVLkJo0MR/s1600/Christmas+Tree+Decor+Honey+We're%2BHome.1319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Mp4hrn2yKWQB6rI1QZ5sJ3vD2uBW0tqCJRFnZBTwwoPb5UFzBsq-AD6ZurLDyj6mHzyZGLGHuq5WoBRyWnQYih6VKLL1Bm4dMrx8OInH72gP98iox1Z_hu1PiutgU9EUn41HVLkJo0MR/s1600/Christmas+Tree+Decor+Honey+We're%2BHome.1319.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/12/holiday-decor-our-christmas-tree.html#more">Read more »</a>

Holiday Decor | Our Christmas Tree

The childhood thrill of putting up our Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving has not faded.  It's been our family tradition as long ...

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