We are doing good moving our dear elf friend, Kingston. Of course, I have now jinxed ourselves and we will forget this whole week or something. I didn't post yesterday so here it is dated back. (I was up making a million ... ok maybe a hundred sugar cookies for Sophie's birthday … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Elf on the Shelf: Day 11 Taking It Easy
After yesterday's birthday celebration, Kingston needs a break and this was easy. At least we remembered to move him?! He is in my new wreath above the mantel. We have had a mirror there (Kingston hung out there) in years past. Brian suggested a seasonal wreath there to make the … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 10 Birthday Celebration
As I have mentioned several times, Kingston only does something special on Sophie's Birthday. He has put up a pretty Birthday curtain. He has decorated the tree (my favorite!). and this year he got caught finishing his decorating. oh and he put out breakfast for the kids! … [Read more...]
Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
With the holiday season here, my Amazon cart is filling up fast. I think it was an actual shopping cart I would have more than one. We are excited tom help promote this awesome Amazon giveaway from WineVine for some fun holiday shopping! a Rafflecopter giveaway … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 9 Bright Lights
This is a new spot for Kingston. It is a funky light we got when move Brian's chair in the living room. I really love it but I was very concerned that I would have the elf falling issues with this location. Thankfully, he stayed put unlike when Kingston has been lazy in the … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Sauce
Thanks to Tuttorosso Tomatoes for making this post possible. I received a complimentary gift pack for writing this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Nothing says Sunday supper quite like a great big pot of Sunday sauce. This month, Tuttorosso is giving cooks in every … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 8 Hinding Out
How is it only December 9th? With all of the craziness of the holiday season, I know we have to make it a point to slow down and just enjoy. After a busy weekend, I wish I had time to hide out like Kingston is today. This a hut nativity scene. Yes, there are a lot of nativity … [Read more...]
Peppermint Sponge Cakes with Peppermint Ganache
The holidays are a great time of year. Christmas parties, cookie swaps, and family gatherings are good excuses to reconnect with friends and family. Sometimes, though, friends just in unexpectedly for a quick visit. With a little help from International Delight, you can be a … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 7 Oily Elf
You know that meme on Facebook about when you get into bed and remember you didn't move the elf. Yeah, that. It just so happens that Kingston is in one of my favorite spots and is in our bedroom. Brian bought me this rack a few weeks ago for our Young Living oils. We weren't … [Read more...]
Winter Comfort with Marie Callender’s Pot Pies
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #PotPiePlease Sometimes life gets the best of you and you just need a bit of a slow down. You need something to warm you up and provide a little comfort and … [Read more...]
OshKosh B’gosh #GIVEHAPPY
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for OshKosh B’gosh. I received an OshKosh B’gosh gift card to purchase product and to thank me for my participation. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Did you grow up wearing OshKosh B'gosh? Who … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 6 Running the Race
What happens when you forget to move the elf? You panic. You go for an easy spot. Then you step back later to snap the picture and realize what you did. Keep running the race that is set before you with endurance. - Hebrews 12:1 This is Brian's race metal rack that hangs on his … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 5 Our Tree
The tree hiding spot is a given each year. It is easy and well completely lazy. It can't be done last minute though .. take warning to that. You need to make sure you find a strong enough branch for your elf. You don't want splattered elf on the ground come the next day! … [Read more...]
A Christmas Giving Gift Guide
It has been awhile since we have done a Christmas gift guide here at Simply Budgeted. We are excited to highlight some fun products that were sent to us in exchange for being featured here in our gift guide. We are sure that thes are gifts that your family is sure to … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 4 New Friends
As much as our little Elf on the Shelf game can annoy me ... mostly since we are so forgetful, it can give us good reminders. Like how on Wednesday Kingston hung out with the newborn King. When was the last time we took time to do just spend time with Christ? Today Kingston is … [Read more...]