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If this video doesn’t make you smile, your heart is made of stone.
Reason #974 I love being Bean’s Mommy…
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p.s. just a few days left to enter the Shopbop giveaway!
Bean got up and close and personal with The Man with the Bag this weekend.
He took a bit of time to size him up…
And then quickly realized he wasn’t a fan. I’m hoping it was after he told him what a nice, nice, nice Mama he has, and how she deserves everything she asks for this year.
Somehow the Mister and I will have to teach him that it pays to have friends in high places.
At this point, I want to mention how pleased I was with Nordstrom’s breakfast with Santa. The Mister and I had to leave early (due to Bean’s nap schedule), and they went out of their way to make sure we got our time with Santa for photos, etc.
Note: Nordstrom did not pay me or ask me to post about this. They have no idea who I am.
…but we can change that — Hi Nordstrom, I’m a fan. Happy to review gift cards for you any time 
Good morning!
So instead of hanging my head in shame for the time I’ve wasted on Pinterest and Google Reader, I’ve decided to spread the wealth — er, cheer — and share some of the best holiday ideas I’ve seen this year.
Enjoy
The modern advent calendar – this is simply brilliant. Instead of relying on one of those cardboard options with sub-par chocolate hiding behind every door, why not make your own daily treats! I love the idea that one of the “items” could be a holiday activity you do together as a family – like watch The Grinch, or go for a drive to look at xmas lights, or make homemade hot cocoa – you get the idea.
Cookie cutters aren’t just for cookie dough. Make some festive mini-pizzas for apps or just have lots of them as your entire meal!
Hot chocolate for Christmas Morning? Add some punch and make it a true event with this Hot Choclate bar!
Thinking of making some gifts this year? This is the best collection of homemade gifts I’ve seen. And the list includes this stroke of chocolately brilliance, too:
Cookie swap parties are so last season. Get your group together and make GINGERBREAD HOUSES. This blog post ensures you don’t forget even the smallest details.
Trying to capture your beautiful tree this year, but coming up with sub-par photos? Here’s a guide for taking beautiful photos of your tree.
Are you running out of spots to hide your Elf on the Shelf? Here’s some ideas that will keep your kiddos guessing!
Seeing is believing – take a photo of your living room and CAPTURE THE MAGIC of Santa to prove to the little ones he really was there!
What holiday ideas have you come across this year? Please share in the comments!