Sleigh Bells Ring

The sleigh pulled out of the garage this morning and dropped Elliott at school in the valet line. She looked so grown up walking herself onto campus in her ruffled skirt, tights, boots, Mickey Mouse Santa hat and backpack hoisted up on one shoulder. My little elf is growing up. My other little elf and … [Read more…]

Knockin’ It Out

After yesterday’s post I thought I’d better spring into action. I stayed up until the wee hours making a batch of Puppy Chow for Elliott to share with her class this morning and also addressed {most} of the 120 envelopes for our Christmas cards. The printer has been acting up so I’ve had to print … [Read more…]

Black Friday Gets The Red Light

For the past couple years I’ve met up with some hardcore “Black Friday” alumni and stood in line waiting outside Target waaaaaay too early. I’m usually the designated “cart watcher” or the “fetcher” as my girls are armed with ads marked with sharpie circles, names and quantities needed. Dog-eared pages on more than one flier…it’s … [Read more…]

Fire Sale

I scored the sisal steal of the century yesterday. 8′ X 10.5′ black bordered 100% sisal rug for…drum roll, please… $69.99! At Ross. {You can buy the one pictured above on amazon.com for $449 or one similar at Pottery Barn for $299 ~ told ya it was a steal!} I think I spent more than … [Read more…]