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Black Friday Traditions
Black Friday Has always been one of my absolute favorite unofficial holidays. I love the transition from Thanksgiving to the Christmas season. My traditions have changed over the years – they used to involve some very early morning shopping in the freezing cold, then Black Friday became my official decorating day, now it requires being as lazy as possible. My current tradition just may be my favorite, for now at least. We sleep in and stay in our Christmas pajamas all day. That’s it – just enjoying the beginning of Christmas time by watching all the movies and laying around doing Christmas crafts while drinking hot chocolate. I’m sure that…
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Homemade Gifts I’m Giving This Year
I’ve always loved to give homemade gifts. Over the years I’ve definitely identified which are hits and which are misses. Here are a few that I’m looking forward to giving this year. Cross Stitch Ornaments – I’ve really gotten into cross stitch over the last few years. It’s easily portable and I can work on small projects that are finished fairly quickly, which keeps my attention span. Simmer Pots – I like to think of these packets as an alternative to candles. They make the entire house smell amazing, and they feel really traditional which works well with current trends. Sick Day Tea – Have you heard of medicine ball…
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Student Gift Ideas
Do you give your students holiday gifts? I’ve gone back and forth over the years, and truly it depends on the group. Some classes work their way into my heart and I want to give them gifts, other groups need a little something special from me because I know that they may not have the greatest holiday season otherwise. On the other hands, I know that some groups won’t appreciate anything that I give them and it’ll end up in the trash. It is what it is. If you’re looking for some proven student gift ideas that are always a hit, here are my top picks. All links are affiliates.…
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Decorating the classroom for the holidays
Do you decorate your classroom for the holidays? I’m a huge fan of decorating EVERYTHING for the holidays – but that shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who’s read this blog before. I know that there are all kinds of differing opinions on incorporating anything holiday related into the classroom. You know your school and your families – those are the most important considerations to make in these kinds of decisions. Since I definitely do appreciate decorating the classroom, here are some of the things that I make sure to consider when bringing holiday cheer into the environment. Colors and themes – I like to stick to whites and…
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Teacher Gift Ideas
Here are all of the gift ideas for teachers that I’ve shared over the last couple of years. Whatever you might choose to give the teachers in your life, they’ll be so appreciative! Click on the images for more information.
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Teacher Gift Ideas 2025
I’m back with another gift guide! Today we’re looking at ideas for teachers. This is always one of my favorite guides to put together because it’s my chance to share all of the products that I’ve been loving this year, and the things that I would love to receive. Here are my top teacher gifts for 2025, all links are affiliates. Corkcicle Tumbler – At this point I’ve tried every popular drinkware brand and Corkcicle has risen to the top. I love these because they are truly perfect for every drink. The same tumbler can be used for cold or hot drinks, I can use the travel lid or leave…
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Christmas Gifts for Preschoolers 2025
You all know that my heart belongs to preschool. Shopping for kids in this age group is so fun because they’re starting to figure out what they really enjoy and they can be vocal about what they love (and don’t love). They’ve got these great little personalities and buying Christmas gifts for preschoolers feels like celebrating the people they’re becoming. Here are my top picks for this year, all links are affiliates. Tender Leaf Toys Waggy Tails Dog Salon – Anything from Tender Leaf Toys is a sure bet. This dog grooming set as absolutely adorable and includes everything a child needs to really set the scene and create some…
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Best Christmas Gifts for Toddlers 2025
I love toddlers and I love buying gifts for toddlers. They’re curious about everything and they want to do it all by themselves all the time – this means that it can be really easy to come up with gift ideas for them, but there are definitely some things to keep in mind when buying Christmas gifts for toddlers. Here are my picks for 2025, all links are affiliates. Bluey 10 Book set – Most toddlers are well acquainted with Bluey, and they’re familiar with all of these stories. This means that they can feel like they’re actually reading the books – and that confidence leads to little ones who…
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Best Christmas Gifts for Babies 2025
It’s gift guide time, which means the holidays are coming and they’re coming fast! Today I’ve rounded up my favorite Baby gifts for 2025. All links are affiliates. Melissa & Doug Rollables Safari and Farm Friends – These check a ton of boxes on my list; They’re small and portable, very young babies can enjoy them but so can older toddlers and preschoolers, they’re cute and fun to gift, and they’re from a highly trusted brand. If you want to give a new baby something the whole family will use and enjoy, this set is a great bet. Dr.Rapeti Soft Cloth Books Baby Books – Books are always on my…
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Thanksgiving outfit 2025
Thanksgiving can be a tricky holiday to dress for. Ultimately, I always want to look nice, but comfort is the top priority. The outfit I have in mind for this year definitely fits that bill. Focusing on a cozy fall color palette, along with the best plush knits and a touch of velvet make the look quintessentially autumn. All links are affiliates. Gold bow-shaped claw clip Burgundy Crossbody Kendra Scott Ellie Earrings Sweater Dress Burgundy Velvet Mary Janes Pavoi Gold Statement Ring
