We have a myriad of traditions on for Christmas, the majority of which take place on Christmas Eve. My husband is from Warsaw, Poland {for those of you who haven’t heard me mention that 18 times already} and we like to follow his Polish traditions for Christmas Eve {Wigilia} and my American ones on Christmas Day. The biggest thing about Christmas Eve, for the kids anyway, is that we open all the gifts that night. That’s the grand culmination of…
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Crafters-extraordinaire, and any seamstress/knitter/crocheter with great taste, know about Purl Soho, online purveyor of beautiful fabrics, yarns and the like to make your cutest projects. Their collections could inspire anyone. Their own blog, the Purl Bee, offers great ideas for winter and holiday projects to enjoy with your friends and families over the next few weeks–whether for last minute gifts or just to enjoy as an activity. Which, by the end of school break, you’ll probably be begging for. Check out…
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Hello all, I just wanted to let you know that {woohoooo!} I now have an EXTRA microwave to give away!! That means TWO of you will win a microwave for Christmas!
SmartShopper $79.99 I can’t believe gadgets like the SmartShopper even exist, just to make the lives of people like myself easier. If there is a gadget a woman needs to own {besides the requisite iPhone} it is this, the SmartShopper. Here’s how it works: you speak into it when you remember something you need to add to your grocery list. If for example you need apples, just push the ‘record’ button and say ‘apples’ into the speaker. The word ‘apples’…
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While you’re waiting for me to put up today’s giveaways, have a little something to eat. Please. Here’s my go-to recipe for rice pudding: a quick, yummy meal during the holidays. Honestly my kids would be thrilled to eat this every night but vegetables have to sneak in there somewhere and ruin all the fun. Rice Pudding {serves 4} 3/4 c. uncooked rice {I’ve been using brown rice this year, it’s better for you and the kids don’t even notice}…
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I love personalized children’s books, there’s just something magical about them. Me Media makes two versions of personalized children’s books, one for younger kids {2-5 year-olds} and another for the older ones, {3-7+}. Both books are completely adorable, customizable with photos of your child. Just download photos onto your computer, upload them onto the pages of the book and you’re done. Then wait for the book to arrive in the mail and you will have your own little piece of…
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Hello Petit Elefant readers! I must say that I had a very great and delightful time here this week. I appreciate all your comments and loved hearing from you. I want to leave you with this final post on creating a menu. Please continue to keep in touch… you can find me on my blog here. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. There is really no right or wrong way to create a menu plan. It’s really…
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I still have plenty to tell you about before Christmas so I’ll be posting every day this week, but I’m really excited about a guest we’ll be having over the next few days. Deb is not only mama to one but a really talented designer with her own etsy shop, Deb’s Designs. I really love her work, it’s so clean, simple, and pretty. Very pretty. Be sure to give Deb a big welcome this week as she shares a peek…
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If you’re even remotely close to the area, this gathering of talented artisans and handmade goodies is definitely worth a trip. This Thursday-Saturday. I hope to see you there, I’ll be the one *gently* reprimanding my four-year-old about touching with his eyes, not his hands.
