Elfing Around CLOSED (Christmas Guide)

Now that I have a family of my own, we are beginning our own family traditions. I am so excited to share these fun ideas and events with my own children, as I have many fond memories of traditions that I grew up with in my childhood home. These traditions seemed to have brought my family closer together and add to the spirit of the season and/or event.

I was so excited when I was contacted by "Elfing Around". I remember hearing about these elves last year and loving the idea. When "Elfing Around" offered to send me my own Elves for free to review, I jumped to the opportunity. After receiving our elves and reading through the instructions and looking through the supplies that were included, I am even more excited to continue this new tradition year after year. Let me tell you more.

Each elf you purchase will include the following:
-"Letter from the elf" and envolope
-Official Wish list and Envolopes
-Parent Adventure Guide Book (12 nightly suggested Elf Adventures and Postcards from the elf)
-2 Elf Tattoos

Everything is written in detailed instructions. A couple of days before the elves arrive, you will leave a pre-made letter out for your child or children. This letter will include your child's name and inform them of their special visitor who will be arriving to their home soon. Also included in this letter will be the name of the elf who will be visiting your child and a little about their life at the North Pole.

Once the elf or elves arrive your child or children will become part of an interactive adventure. For the next 12 nights before Christmas the elves will come alive and leave a magical scene for your child to wake-up to. I even caught myself giggling with excitement after reading through the Parent Adventure Guide Book. One of the Adventures has your child waking up to a mess in the kitchen (not too big since you will be cleaning it up) and a bowl of what is known as reindeer food. The guide also gives you some ideas as to what you will want to use in the food and what you can do with it on Christmas Eve.



There is so much more I could share with you, but that would ruin all the fun. Be sure to check out the "Free Stuff" they offer at Elfing Around. This includes several printable pages you and your child can enjoy.

I cannot wait to introduce my children to the two adorable elves that will be visiting our home this December. There is a girl elf for my daughter and a boy elf for my son. Having an elf per child allows each child to feel a part of the fun. This will also assure that each child will have their own letters and gifts from their elf. I am certain this years christmas will be extra special with the elves visiting. I can't wait to carry on this tradition years to come.

This was a Classy Closet "Mega Review". If you would like to read more reviews you can go to these sites!
A Psych Mommy: "We were looking for a new holiday tradition in our house and elfing around is perfect! What a fun way to make the magic of Christmas come alive!"
A Simple Kinda life: "This year I'm excited to integrate Elfing Around® into our family traditions! I'm going to enjoy it and I'm sure my kids will too!"

Buy It:
You can Purchase your own elves from Elfing Around at their site ElfingAround.com!

Giveaway:
One person will win their own elves to visit their house this Christmas.

How to Enter:
Visit Elfing Around and look around their site. Come back and tell me something you found that you and/or your children would enjoy. (This can be anything from items you can order to the free stuff they offer for your children online)

*Extra Entries*
- Share your favorite elf name!
- Grab my Christmas Gift Guide Button below
- Grab my "Catch the Drift..." button
- Subscribe to "Catch the Drift..."
- Follow me on Twitter (Mama_Snow)
- Become a fan on Facebook
- Blog about this post or Tweet it! (Be sure to leave the link)
- Share your favorite holiday tradition!

Rules:
Be sure to leave a comment telling me what the entry is for. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Also be sure to leave an email address for me to contact you. A winner will be selected randomly using Random.org. They will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. US ONLY!

Giveaway Ends: Nov. 30, 2009

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Mr. Linky Friday!

Everyone is already preparing for the holidays. I am already seeing christmas decorations fill the stores and am hearing christmas music on the radio. What I am really enjoying though is all the awesome deals going around. If you have been missing out on the deals in the stores, don't miss our on these giveaways going on in the bloggerphere. Link them if you have them!
(Please link to the direct giveaway link and family friendly giveaways only)

365 Review (Christmas Guide)

Of course this years Christmas Gift Guide has to include holiday cards. Every year we send Christmas cards out to our family and close friends. I personally love receiving Christmas cards, seeing pictures of how much everyone has grown and hearing updates on the family members. Finding the perfect card can be challenging. This year however, I found that perfect card for my family.

I was recently introduced to 365 Cards. 365 Cards uses matte card stock for all of their cards and specializes in personalizing your choice of card. Not only will you find holiday photo cards and non photo holiday cards , but 365 Cards also offers other holiday options such as Hanukkah, holiday birth announcements and corporate holiday cards.

Review:
365 Cards offered me my choice of any cards free to review. What caught my eye the most was their unique selection of designs. To me it seems there are so many similar christmas cards, but at 365 Cards there were several unique designs and color coordination's I had never seen on Christmas cards before. I was also very pleased with the selection of simple, fun, conservative and modern designs they had available to choose from.



I went with a fun non-photo card and selected to review "Happy Snow People". What made this so perfect was the adorable snow people on the front. I felt this would go perfect with Mama Snow and her family.



The size on the site for this particular card, "Happy Snow People", is 5" x 4" but I reviewed a bigger size which was 6.25 x 6.625. First off, my cards were ready and delivered very quickly. The 365 team processes the cards, gets them printed and shipped, all in 5-7 days. Not only was the cards sent in a timely manner, but they quality and look was just as impressive. I was very happy with my overall card.

Great Offer:
To help out this holiday season, 365 Cards is giving away 25 FREE cards with every order till the end of the year!

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Little People Nativity 2009 $21.07 shipped!

This adorable Little People Nativity set (Item #1253401) is valued at $40 but if you go to the Family Christian Store you can get 33% off with code.
So here is the run down.

Reg. $39.99
Sale: $29.97
-33% w/code: 1265151
plus .99 cent shipping

Price: $21.07

Bobbityboo Giveaway (Christmas Guide) CLOSED

Every little girl loves to feel like a princess. Sometimes you find that giving your princess what she wants can be a little expensive. At Bobbityboo you will find adorable and affordable skirts and dresses. There is something magical about Bobbityboo and it is not just the in the name. You will notice from some of the descriptions on items that Bobbityboo enjoys turning rags into riches, while recycling gently used clothes into new beautiful items. Here is a little more from the creator herself.

"I remember being a young mother. We were starving students and dressing our kids, cute at least, was hard. I cannot bring myself to charge a lot of money for my skirts. Here at Bobbityboo we are all about affordable quality (not to mention cuteness!!). I would be so embarrassed to put my name on anything that wasn't first rate so you can always be assured of a solid, quality product from me. I also realize that with the economy the way it is money is tight all the way around. I try to price my products as low as I can and still make a little something for our family.

I really have an affinity for the young mom's I sew for. I hope that they feel, when working with me, like they are working with their big sister or an aunt that likes to spoil their kids. I am happy to whip up a custom order for you....all you need to do is ask. There is nothing impersonal shopping at Bobbityboo."



Bobbityboo also would like to invite you to visit her blog www.bobbityboo-bobbi.blogspot.com. Here you can find upcoming news on Bobbityboo's shop, sewing tutorials and tips on refashioning your clothes. It's a great place to get idea's on dressing cute for less.

Giveaway:
One lucky winner will win a skirt of their choice!

To Enter:
Visit Bobbityboo and look around. Come back to this link and tell me what item you want to purchase.

*Extra Entries*
- Follow Bobbityboo's Blog
- Purchase an item from Bobbityboo and receive 5 additional entries!!! (be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry)
- Grab my Christmas Gift Guide Button below
- Grab my "Catch the Drift..." button
- Subscribe to "Catch the Drift..."
- Follow me on Twitter (Mama_Snow)
- Become a fan on Facebook
- Blog about this post or Tweet it! (Be sure to leave the link)
- Share your favorite holiday tradition!

Rules:
Be sure to leave a comment telling me what the entry is for. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Also be sure to leave an email address for me to contact you. A winner will be selected randomly using Random.org. They will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. Worldwide!

Giveaway Ends: Nov. 23, 2009

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Monsters Inc. and UP Blueray/DVD pack savings!

I am a little late on this deal, but there is still ways to save. So if your store is out of stock on one of the packs or only at Target (Where the best deal is), then hopefully you can still find some great savings. I am heading over first thing in the morning...
Here you go....

Target:
Bring your Best Buy ad to Target, where they will match prices. Best Buy has the Up Blu-ray/DVD pack for $23.99 and Monsters Inc Blu-ray/DVD pack for $18.99. Use these coupons below for extra savings.

- $8 off Monsters Inc printable coupon here
- $10 Up printable coupon here
- $10/2 Target printable coupon

This will end up only costing you $14.98 for both DVDs or $7.49 each!

Targets in Utah:
So it has been said that Monsters Inc. is out of stock at all locations. It has also been said that the DVD/Blu-Ray pack that comes with the journal has been decreased to $19.99. You can scan these at a self scanner to verify this. It is always good to double check, especially since I have yet to try it out. Now use the $10 Up printable coupon here and you can at least get this for $9.99!

Walmart:
Blu-Ray combo pack for $19.96 which would make it $9.96 only!
Want to save more? Use any 2 of the mail in rebates (The box has 2 UPC)

UP: Get $5 back by mail WYB UP and (2) participating Kernel Seasons product. (Exp 2/28/10)
UP: Get $5 back by mail WYB UP and (2) Birds Eye Viola meals (exp 2/28/10)
UP: Get $4 back by mail WYB UP and 1 Ronzoni, Creamette, Ronzoni Smart Taste, Ronzoni, San Giorgio, American Beauty, Prince or Skinner pasta. (Exp 1/15/10)

This could end up only costing $0.96!

Got Free Ecards (Thanksgiving)

Got Free Ecards is a fun interactive site where you can find animated ecards to send to your friends and family. At Got Free Ecards you can find ecards for all occasions! Here you will find an ultimate resource for...

free Ecards
Free Printable Cards
and of course Thanksgiving Ecards and Printable Cards

November is the time to show your loved ones how thankful you are for them. Visit Got Free Ecards to find the perfect Thanksgiving card and let them know how much you really care.

Also if you want to be notified of special events such as birthdays and anniversaries, you can sign up on Got Free Ecards to be reminded. Just fill out the event, date and your email and you will be notified when the event arrives. That way you can just send them a cute ecard!

Rosies Giveaway! (Christmas Guide) CLOSED

This year I really wanted to bring to you some unique Christmas gift ideas. I wanted to be sure to include a variety of ideas for different ages and all different types of interest. Because of this, I felt spotlighting a few Etsy shops on this years gift guide would open the door to more creative and unique gift ideas. Etsy offers items that you can't find anywhere else. Not only are they beautiful and unique, but everything is handmade. This allows you to find something that someone won't expect, won't already have and a gift that the receiver can cherish.



The first Etsy shop I want to introduce to you is "Rosies". Rosies is a Mother and Daughter team, Mama D and Brandi. This shop has so many adorable handmade items. You will find a selection of bow ties for boys and several items for little girls and women. There is also a couple of adorable Christmas skirts and aprons I know you will love. You will also want to check out "Rosies Blog" where you can find cute craft ideas and upcoming items they are bringing to their shop. If you choose to follow Rosies Blog, you will automatically be eligible for an additional monthly giveaway as apart of our follower of the month program. Here is a little more about Rosies.

"So we are a ma and daughter just doing what we love! We love to sew and create and lately we just can't stop sewing. At Rosies our slogan is “You can do it!”. We love this! Our whole shop is based around projects that looked daunting but we knew that “we could do It” and sew can you! Rosies was named after mama D’s mother, Brandi’s grandmother. She herself was a “Rosie Riveter” during world war II. She was amazing and knew that she could do anything that she set her mind to. She loved life and kept making home a wonderful place for her children. She could make a complete delicious meal from an empty cupboard, she could make a boring rainy day into a fun exciting day that her children would never forget, She once made an old used dress into a brand new dress for a daughter who will never forget watching a brand new outfit being transformed into a special gift just for her out of love. She taught us to make due with what we have and if we didn’t have something we wanted to improvise and make something else that would work. To keep grandma Faye alive, everything that we sew and create is sewn with a smile, love, and her memory. We love our products and hope that you do to. It’s always fun to have something a little different!

Also keep in mind that we love custom orders. Just let us know what you are thinking and we will see what we can do! Happy Shopping!"





Giveaway:
One lucky winner will win a $20 Gift card to use at Rosies!

To Enter YOU MUST:
Visit Rosies and look around. Come back to this link and tell me what item you want to purchase.

*Extra Entries*
- Follow Rosies blog (Any followers of our blog will automatically be eligible for an additional giveaway monthly as apart of our follower of the month program.)
- Purchase an an item from Rosies and receive 5 additional entries!!! (be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry)
- Grab my Christmas Gift Guide Button below
- Grab my "Catch the Drift..." button
- Subscribe to "Catch the Drift..."
- Follow me on Twitter (Mama_Snow)
- Become a fan on Facebook
- Blog about this post or Tweet it! (Be sure to leave the link)
- Share your favorite holiday tradition!

Rules:
Be sure to leave a comment telling me what the entry is for. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Also be sure to leave an email address for me to contact you. A winner will be selected randomly using Random.org. They will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. US only!

Giveaway Ends: Nov. 23, 2009

IMPORTANT: Rosies will be closing Dec 5th for the holidays and re-opening at the first of the year. So if you have been planning on purchasing anything get your orders in now!

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