To recap, I've been collecting Christmas ideas from you guys. If you're curious, see this post and this post. And this post.And to get into the spirit of the season, I'm giving away five $25 Amazon gift cards. One to the person who comes up with the very best idea in each category. So, in theory, you could win all five, if you've got those kind of ideas. Really good ideas.I've actually purchased several items that I learned about right here. From this very list.Y'all are smart. And quite excellent shoppers.So, once again, here's the updated list. Note that all the new … [Read more...]

To recap, I've been collecting Christmas ideas from you guys. If you're curious, see this post and this post. And this post.In addition to being the official 'keeper of the list', I'm giving away five $25 Amazon gift cards.... one in each category to the very best idea thrown at me.I'll be selecting the winners sometime in early December, so you've still got plenty of time to get entered. It's fun, free and you've got a shot at winning something. So why not?Here's the updated list. Note that all the new additions are in bold. For your convenience.'Cuz I love ya.Toddler … [Read more...]

You knew it was coming.A gentle reminder to join the fun from this post. And this post.I mean, after all, I'm just giving away five $25 Amazon gift cards... who doesn't want a piece of that?I do, that's who. Unfortunately, I think I might be slightly biased to my own ideas, so I'm not including myself in the drawing. I guess I'm just honest that way.The upshot of all this fun craziness is that we have a constantly morphing, super-duper shopping list, created by you, me and Bobby McGee. Bobby, not really, but I think you know what I mean.So, without further ado, I … [Read more...]

Since you guys have given me some great ideas, I thought I'd add some myself, in case anyone else out there is shopping like me.Anyone?This is my most recent purchase. We bought this for Shepherd's third birthday, which was on Wednesday, but we'll be celebrating tonight.Since Shepherd is still quite delayed physically, I thought this would be perfect for his little self! And no pedals means nothing to break.And with a weight limit that goes up to 100 pounds, I seriously suspect there will be a small herd of children in line to ride this cute thing.Quiddler is a game I … [Read more...]

So, I really enjoyed reading all the ideas you guys had for Christmas ideas. And it seems that the more ideas I read about, the more fun it is to shop!And since I'm trying to avoid the Christmas craziness this year and enjoy the season, for the real reason, I want to give myself plenty of time to shop, wrap and most of all savor the Christmas season this year.So that means it's time to get serious. And I need your help.I've broken the gift ideas into categories according to the age of the recipient. Keep in mind, gift ideas can be for boys or girls:Toddler ~ 1.5 - 3 … [Read more...]

It happens every year.I find myself putting up turkey leftovers after Thanksgiving dinner and it hits me: I haven't even bought a single gift for Christmas.And in the past, when confronted with a looming gift-buying deadline, I've made some extremely ill advised purchases. So, in order to keep the joy flowing in this most precious season, we now put $ aside monthly into a special Christmas account. That way we don't go broke overspend at Christmastime... it certainly makes for a much more joyful season knowing we won't have credit card bills due at the beginning of the … [Read more...]