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It's that time again for a treat post! Whether you're Irish or not, St. Patrick's Day is a great opportunity to gather with friends and family and snack on some yummy green and Irish-inspired treats. So let's get right down to it, here are my very favorite St. Patrick's Day dessert recipes!<br />
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<a href="http://www.justcallmemaria.com/2012/03/lucky-charms-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Lucky Charms Cupcakes</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/lucky-leprechaun-cookie-bark/" target="_blank">Lucky Leprechaun Cookie Bark</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lovefromtheoven.com/2012/02/27/st-patricks-day-green-and-white-bundt-cake/" target="_blank">Green & White Bundt Cake</a></div>
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<br />Holiday Helperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821587976066171243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5625265180846852743.post-49924274508442422682013-01-30T15:31:00.001-08:002013-01-30T15:31:48.052-08:00Staying Safe on Pinterest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let me just start out by saying- I LOVE Pinterest. It's become quite an addiction for me, and any time I get a few minutes free you can surely find me pinning some awesome ideas on there. I also love it because of the wonderful things it has done for this blog. The majority of my traffic is generated through Pinterest, and I am forever grateful for that.<br />
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However, like any other social website, there will always be a few bad people looking to destroy what is (for the most part) a very safe and fun community. I experienced this first-hand just a few days after I joined. I just sort of assumed that whatever the people I followed (my friends) pinned was safe to click on. After seeing my anti-virus software go into "panick-mode" and tell me that I had hit a malicious URL, I realized just how naive I was. Since then, I have learned quite a few ways to protect myself from getting into a situation like this again, and I'd like to share them with all of you:<br />
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I know this seems like a no-brainer, but make sure you have a <b>reliable</b> anti-virus software installed. No matter what website you are on, if you are clicking any links or downloading anything you need to be protected. After years of using a very expensive anti-virus program that kept letting things slip through the cracks, I decided to try out a friend's recommendation, <a href="http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download" target="_blank">Avast</a>. I use the free version, and it has worked wonders for me. However, there is also a paid version available should you need it.<br />
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Whenever I see a pin I find interesting, the first thing I do is click on it once to bring up all the details. In the right corner right above the repins, there is a section that says "Pinned via _____ from _____." The second blank will be the website the pin will link to, or the source. If you recognize website, carry on. If not, Google it instead of clicking the pin and check out what others have to say about the site. Is it safe? Does it show content it claims to show? If it looks fishy, it's just not worth the risk to me.<br />
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<u>Friends Don't Let Friends Pin Unsafe Content</u></div>
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What makes Pinterest so great (and sometimes bad) is that any one pin can go "viral" (a.k.a getting passed around like crazy) within minutes. So if you notice a pin that looks like it may be spam or other risky content, comment on the pin and let the person know that they should take it down. This will also let other people know when they see it not to repin. </div>
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If you've tried the previous idea to no avail, it's time to report the pin and let Pinterest handle it. To do this, click once on a pin to pull up the details. On the right hand side of the pin, there will be a series of buttons including the "Report" button. When you click it, there will be a list of options you can report it for such as "Hateful Speech", "Nudity", or "Spam". I generally report any unsafe content as spam, as that seems to be the most effective way to get it removed quickly.<br />
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<br />Holiday Helperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821587976066171243noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5625265180846852743.post-46903023921765467522013-01-09T13:24:00.001-08:002013-01-09T13:24:52.771-08:008 Creative Ways To Use Conversation Hearts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ahhh...conversation hearts. For most of us, they evoke warm childhood memories of a candy that may not necessarily taste very good, but makes up for it with it's pretty pastel colors and fun sayings. Valentine's Day just isn't complete in my house until we break open at least one box of this classic candy. And over the years, we have come up with quite a few interesting uses for these little guys other than just nibbling on them. Here are some of my favorite ways to use conversation hearts:</div>
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1. To play Valentine's Day Bingo. For the printable bingo cards, click <a href="http://www.makoodle.com/valententines-bingo/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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2. As inspiration or decoration for baked goods. To see more ideas, click <a href="http://catchmyparty.com/photos/465943" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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3. As topiary. For tutorial, click <a href="http://ourforeverhouse.blogspot.com/2011/01/conversation-cones.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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4. As jewelry. To view the bracelet click <a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/valentines-day-conversation-hearts" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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5. As a math worksheet for the kids. For the printable, click <a href="http://www.classroomfreebiestoo.com/2012/02/valentine-conversation-heart-freebie.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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6. To make a picture frame magnet. See the project <a href="http://www.craftown.com/Conversation-Heart-Magnet.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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7. As a wreath for your door. For the tutorial, click <a href="http://manditremayne.blogspot.com/2010/01/craptacular-craptacular.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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8. As a cute little gift. To see how to put it together, click <a href="http://stuckonstampin.blogspot.com/2012/01/conversation-hearts.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<b>UPDATE: </b>It has come to my attention that the link to the "Easy Valentine's Day Sandwich Cookies" no longer works. It appears the owner of the blog has made it invitation only. Therefore, I have switched out that recipe for a nearly identical one, now labeled as "Homemade Heart Sandwich Cookies" below. I apologize for the inconvenience!</div>
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Before we officially kick off the next holiday, Valentine's Day, I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make this Christmas season so awesome. Thanks to all of you, we gathered so many fantastic ideas both in our posts and comments- so keep em' coming!<br />
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And now, onto the yummy stuff. Once again, I have taken all the searching and hard work out of your Valentine's day recipe planning by compiling a list of all my favorite sweet (and love-themed) treats. Enjoy!<br />
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I must admit- I got a little lazy this year with the tree decorating. This season has been so busy and I just had no time to pick a real theme for my tree and dedicate some time to finding all the ornaments to fit it. So I basically just stuck to the classics and strung on some lights, garland, and all the old ornaments we had in our closet. But for all of you that are feeling more motivated than me, I have put together this handy "idea page" of different Christmas Trees that will be sure to inspire you. Happy decorating!<br />
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This year I've decided to avoid the Black Friday crowds and shop from the comfort of my home! Who's with me? I will be adding to the list throughout the day as I find more deals. Feel free to share any deals you find in the comments or let me know of any issues with the ones that are posted. Happy shopping!<br />
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<a href="http://www.kohls.com/" target="_blank">Kohl's</a>- $15 Kohl's Cash for every $50 spent. 500 early bird specials good until 3 p.m. CST<br />
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<a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=88580&tid=onembt0241&EV=ORETAILETNC11222012&DI=96665408&CD=ONNC_OPR&redirect=true" target="_blank">Old Navy</a>- Outerwear up to 50% off, jeans from $15, and nearly every other item on sale.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/home.do?ssiteID=ON" target="_blank">Gap</a>- Entire store up to 60% off, extra 20% off with code GAPGIFT<br />
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<a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/index.jsp?&&ep_mid=114604180&ep_rid=3661896441" target="_blank">New York & Company</a>- Peacoats for $39, sweaters for $15, gift sets for $6 and 50-70% off of everything else. Plus free shipping on all purchases.<br />
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<a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/" target="_blank">Victoria's Secret</a>- Buy one get one 50% off all bras with code DOUBLEUP and $25 Pink hoodies. Free tote with $65 purchase with code FRIDAY65 and free shipping on any $50 purchase with code FREE50.<br />
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<a href="http://www.charlotterusse.com/?cid=em:Marketing:112212SiteSaleV2:Active:BodySiteSale&csm=466864020&csc=234955&csa=454399360&csu=235027" target="_blank">Charlotte Russe</a>- $5 off any purchase and free shipping with $40 purchase. 20-50% off entire store.<br />
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<a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/?wm_tag=ewaydirect&utm_source=transactional&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Promo:BlackFriday(V2.1)(Openers:30Day)" target="_blank">e.l.f. Cosmetics</a>- Buy one get one 50% off sitewide and free shipping with code BLKFRI<br />
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<a href="http://www.express.com/home.jsp?om_rid=Ns25B5&om_mid=_BQriH-B8vSUndA" target="_blank">Express</a>- Everything is 50% off until 12 p.m. local time<br />
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<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/tis-the-season-sale?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1122allsale&utm_campaign=2012-11-22-Tis-the-Season-Sale-SL1" target="_blank">Modcloth</a>- 50% off new items and free shipping with $50 purchase<br />
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<a href="http://www.juicycouture.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Juicy-Site/default/Default-Start?cm_mmc=ExactTarget-_-Announcement-_-JC+PD+Happy+Thanksgiving+11-22-12+TIER+5-_-Navigation+Juicy+Couture&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Navigation+Juicy+Couture&utm_campaign=JC+PD+Happy+Thanksgiving+11-22-12+TIER+5" target="_blank">Juicy Couture</a>- 40% off and free shipping on all orders<br />
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<a href="http://www.macys.com/" target="_blank">Macy's</a>- Special prices on almost every item and an extra 15% off with code TURKEY<br />
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<a href="http://www.verabradley.com/category/Sale/Bright-Friday/964/pc/785.uts" target="_blank">Vera Bradley</a>- "Bright Friday" deals and free shipping with $75 purchase<br />
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<a href="http://www.disneystore.com/?CMP=AFL-AffLSGen&att=LSGenAffl&LSID=2210202%257C11230431%257Cuuu81C8A883-FB61-605C-F901-4862C6810A38" target="_blank">Disney Store</a>- 20% off everything and free shipping with code THANKS<br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/gifts#!pageSize=60&sortBy=-1&categoryId=cat200029" target="_blank">Sephora</a>- $10 gifts valued up to $69 regular price<br />
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<a href="http://www.ulta.com/" target="_blank">Ulta</a>- Free shipping on $25 purchase with code HOLIDAY 2012. Ultra Chi for $74.96 with code 86769.<br />
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<a href="http://www.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home_10001_10001_-1?cid=affiliate-_-WhaleShark%20Media%20-%20RetailMeNot-_-Text-_-30%25%20Off%20with%20code%20BF2012AF&sisearchengine=186&siproduct=TCP_Affiliate&clearppc=1" target="_blank">The Children's Place</a>- 30% off site wide and free shipping no minimum purchase<br />
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<a href="http://www.aeropostale.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=3534623&clickId=501785681&affiliateCustomId=uuu62B1FA67-E8D6-6945-77C5-185EA35EB46C&affiliateId=1369" target="_blank">Aeropostale</a>- Everything 60% off and free shipping with $75 purchase<br />
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<a href="http://www.ninewest.com/Shoes/10726902,default,sc.html?nw_src_cd=FRESHPAF&ep_tag=AF200905NW" target="_blank">Nine West</a>- 20% off site wide and free shipping on any purchase<br />
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<a href="https://www.toofaced.com/c-124-sale.aspx" target="_blank">Too Faced Cosmetics</a>- Extra 50% off all sale items with code BLACK2012<br />
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<a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Category.aspx?br=f21&category=Promo_Thanksgiving-Day-40-off-sale" target="_blank">Forever 21</a>- Up to 50% off and free shipping over $50<br />
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Another one of my favorite Christmas traditions in my family is making a new ornament to add to the tree each year. But after awhile, everyone starts to run out of ideas and I end up on Google searching for some new DIY projects. So I've rounded up the best that I have found and made right here. As always, I would love feedback from anyone who tries out any of these projects!<br />
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I just wanted to start this post by letting all of you know how grateful I am for all of my loyal visitors who give me such awesome feedback. It's crazy to think I started the Holiday Helper about a month ago now, and I've already had over 130,000 friends stop by! But anyways, on to the good stuff. Due to the popularity of my <a href="http://theholidayhelper.blogspot.com/2012/10/free-christmas-card-printables.html" target="_blank">Free Christmas Card Printables</a> post, I have gotten a ton of requests to do a follow-up with free holiday gift tag printables. So here they are, enjoy!<br />
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P.S.- Make sure you download the tags from the pages I link to, not directly from here. These images are a shrunken-down size and would print out in terrible quality.<br />
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<br />Holiday Helperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821587976066171243noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5625265180846852743.post-20153965410325934452012-11-04T22:30:00.000-08:002012-11-04T22:34:20.722-08:00A fun update to the blog!Hello! Hope everyone is having a great November so far! I promise a new post will be up within the next couple of days. To tide you over until then, I have brought some musical cheer to the Holiday Helper's page! If haven't noticed, at the top of the right hand column there is now a Spotify box with a "Play" button on it. When you press that, whatever song I have cued up at the time (right now it's Holly Jolly Christmas) will play while you browse the page! I just found out you could do this and I thought it was a pretty fun idea, so I would love some feedback to let me know if it's working properly and you all like having it there. I am not sure if you need Spotify installed to use it, since I have Spotify it definitely works fine for me. But Spotify is free and really awesome so I would recommend it anyways. I plan to change the song every few days, so check back often for new Christmas tunes!Holiday Helperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821587976066171243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5625265180846852743.post-4525192913215588752012-10-27T14:52:00.000-07:002012-10-27T14:52:23.448-07:00Stocking Stuffer Ideas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Holiday Helper is back! I apologize for the lack of new posts lately, work has been a bit hectic! But to make up for it, I've decided to make your lives a little less hectic with a list of stocking stuffer ideas. This list comes from years of personal experience and a little research I did online and with family and friends- so it's chock full of awesome ideas that I will be using as well. The list is sorted by adults, children, and general to keep things orderly. Enjoy!<br />
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- Candy<br />
- $5 gift card to favorite restaurant or store<br />
- Magazines<br />
- Flower or plant seeds<br />
- Slipper socks<br />
- Puzzle books (Crossword, Sudoku, etc.)<br />
- Rubix cube<br />
- Scarf, mittens, hat, other winter accessories<br />
- Bookmarks<br />
- CD's<br />
- DVD's<br />
- Tickets to a concert, museum, or other show<br />
- Pajamas<br />
- Umbrella<br />
- Books you recommend<br />
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Children:<br />
- Piggy bank with "starter" penny<br />
- Stickers<br />
- Play dough<br />
- Stuffed animal<br />
- Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars<br />
- Paint set<br />
- Ready-to-make craft sets<br />
- Barbie dolls<br />
- Coloring book<br />
- Silly Bandz<br />
- Hair clips/headbands<br />
- Bubbles<br />
- Pez dispenser<br />
- Crayons or markers<br />
- Pencils with cute designs<br />
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Adults:<br />
- Stationary<br />
- Phone case/skin<br />
- Nail polish<br />
- Chapstick<br />
- Wine stopper<br />
- Lottery tickets<br />
- Scented candles<br />
- Mini tool set<br />
- Address book<br />
- Cookie cutters<br />
- Magnets<br />
- Hot chocolate or coffee in fun packaging<br />
- Coffee mug<br />
- Perfume<br />
- Make-up brush set<br />
- Reusable grocery bags<br />
- Ear buds/headphones<br />
- Body lotion<br />
- Mini sewing kit<br />
- Golf balls<br />
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I'm about to let you guys in on one of my best-kept shopping secrets. Before I buy ANYTHING online, I search for the store at a website called <a href="http://www.retailmenot.com/" target="_blank">RetailMeNot</a>. The site is essentially a user-submitted database of all coupon codes available at the time for any store. So say I search for Old Navy, the first thing I see is a coupon code for 20% off and free shipping. Pretty good deal, right? Once you start using the codes, you will never go back. It's addicting trying to find the best possible deal. Happy shopping!Holiday Helperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821587976066171243noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5625265180846852743.post-80705204104505482952012-10-15T19:12:00.000-07:002012-10-15T19:16:53.374-07:00Healthier Eating At Holiday DinnersIndulging during the holiday season has always been a rite of passage for me. I thought that to gain those 10 pounds in December was just a Christmas tradition, as was losing them in January as my resolution. However, thanks to the awesome folks at <a href="http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slideshow/best-and-worst-holiday-foods" target="_blank">Eat This, Not That!</a>, I've recently learned that there can be a happy medium between regulating every bite you eat at the holiday party and eating everything in sight. What is this happy medium you ask? Well, it turns out the answer is right in front of you on that buffet table, and it might not be what you expect.<br />
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I used to be so conflicted during Christmas time. Do I play the cd of old classics, or more modern Christmas tunes? But then came the glorious invention of iTunes, and now I don't have to choose. So in honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, I give you the top 12 most-played songs from my Christmas Playlist. Enjoy! </div>
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1. Holly Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives</div>
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2. Last Christmas by The Maine</div>
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3. Let It Snow by Lena Horne</div>
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5. It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas by Michael <span style="font-family: inherit;">Bubl<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px;">é </span></span></div>
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7. All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey </div>
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8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland </div>
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The Holiday Helper knows just how expensive and aggravating getting Christmas cards made can be. Which is why I have taken the liberty of compiling a mega catalog of free printable holiday cards. Keep in mind, some of these are templates so you may have to be a bit computer savvy to be able to insert your own picture and change names/dates. Here are some <a href="http://www.thejoyofmarketing.com/blog/video-instructions-how-use-holiday-card-templates" target="_blank">instructions</a> to help you out with that.<br />
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<u><a href="http://amypeterman.blogspot.com/2010/11/free-christmas-card-template.html" target="_blank">Amy Peterman:</a></u><br />
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Holiday shopping can be tough with so many different people to please. From the family fashionista to the sports fanatic friend, I've got them all covered right here. So stop stressing over that trip to the mall and let The Holiday Helper do the work for you!<br />
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In a world of Leggos and Barbie dolls, unique children's gifts can be tricky to find. These ideas are so cool, you'll be playing with them once the kids are in bed:<br />
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Send in a child's drawing to this incredible <a href="http://www.childsown.com/" target="_blank">company</a>, and they will send you back a plush toy of the picture come to life. </div>
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We all have that one family member who sounds like they are reciting a dictionary every time they speak. To quench their thirst for knowledge, try these gift ideas:<br />
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They spend hours in the kitchen making things for you and now it's time you returned the favor with something special this holiday season. Here are some gift ideas I've cooked up:</div>
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A <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Autumn-Cashmere-cement-and-navy-striped-cashmere-scarf/p/318635002/detail.fly" target="_blank">cashmere scarf</a> is elegant and timeless. One size (and style!) fits all. </div>
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Holiday Helperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821587976066171243noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5625265180846852743.post-11677799479268106932012-10-08T16:02:00.000-07:002012-10-08T17:08:18.309-07:00Decorating on a BudgetFor years now, it has been my family tradition to spend Black Friday filling the house with Christmas cheer. And all that cheer can get expensive! Which is why I have learned some great money saving tricks for holiday decorating, and now I can pass all the budget saavy ideas on to you. Happy decorating!<br />
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- Instead of splurging on some $50+ designer wreath, reach into your closet and pull out an old wire hanger. All this easy project takes is a ton of ornaments (the dollar store ones will work just fine), glue, and a ribbon. For complete instructions <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/12/6-dollar-wire-hanger-christmas-ornament.html" target="_blank">click here.</a></div>
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- Upgrade your boring (and cheap!) clear glass ornaments. Get creative and fill them with photos, tinsel, glitter, or other unique items. For the full glitter ornament tutorial <a href="http://theornamentgirl.com/blog/being-crafty/how-to-make-glitter-christmas-ornaments-diy/" target="_blank">click here.</a></div>
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- Display your holiday cards loud and proud! They are a great way to fill the space on a mantle or wall, and it's a constant reminder of friends and family around the holiday season. For display ideas <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/good-questions-272-70768" target="_blank">click here.</a></div>
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- Tinsel garlands are super affordable and versatile. I hang mine over mirrors and doorways and use them to make wreaths. For tinsel wreath directions <a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/2011/12/christmas-tinsel-garland-wreath-dollar.html" target="_blank">click here.</a> </div>
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- Find your decorations right in your backyard. Branches from pine trees and pine cones make great rustic decorations. For a more sleek look, try spray painting them in silver or gold. More ideas <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/homes/how-to-get-the-look/all-about-pinecones-1206#slide-1" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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You know how some people have a "cheat day" on their diets? Well, for me, December is my "cheat month". The way I see it, Christmas comes once a year and I might as well enjoy it to the fullest with family and friends rather than agonizing over every calorie. And let me tell you, these calories are certainly more than worth it. Without further adieu, here is my list of favorite Christmas treats: </div>
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