It's a Tough One

Thank you, Target, for
the awesome dollar
aisle finds!

Do you guys have people on your Holiday shopping lists that are super hard to buy for?  I do.  I stress and stress about what to get them, or what to make (since I really love giving handmade gifts).

I have a simple idea that I'm going to try out this year.  I'm going to make a list, and for each person that is difficult to buy for, I'm going to list their likes and hobbies.  I'm going to creep Pinterest for ideas from their boards, and hopefully score "best gift giver" this year (yeah, I know it isn't about being the best at it, but it feels pretty great to know you hit a home run with the gift, right?)

What about yourself?  Are you difficult to shop for?  Who said that wish lists are reserved for only the children?  I see no harm in writing out a wish list, so when asked, you can go to that list.  Or you can use it as a way to drop hints.  Just hang it on the fridge ;)

Let's give it a try!  Happy shopping!!

Christmas Shopping

These Bowties are my absolute
FAVORITE!!

Now that Halloween is over, is it too early to talk about Christmas shopping? 

This is totally a shameless plug for my Etsy shop!  Beach Bird Yarnworks has some awesome Christmas gift ideas!

We have ear warmer/headbands that are super soft and come in any color you can imagine!

Our beanies are awesome for keeping warm on those cold winter days!  They also come in any color, and can be made for guys or girls, with or without a bow or flower!

Have a friend or family member that loves a relaxing bath?  We have just the thing!  Our bath bags come with two cotton wash cloths, two cotton face scrubbies, a headband to keep flyaway hair from getting wet, and a matching drawstring bag to hold all of their bath goodies!

Stop by and check us out!  If we don't have something you want, just ask, chances are it can be done!

Fall/Halloween activities

What are your favorite type of fall Halloween traditions and activities?  We're thinking of going to a corn maze, and we were told that the Alligator Farm has a big Halloween thing that goes on this year so we're going to try that out.

Maybe we can start some new traditions this year.

Let me know in the comments what you guys do, give a girl some ideas!

Happy St. Patty's Day!!

I had big plans for a St. Patrick's Day party for the boys (yeah, I'm a bit early, but most of these holidays are celebrated on the weekends because of school and work and every day life).

Don't worry, I'll make sure they wear green to school on Tuesday.

I wanted to start with some green punch and a themed snack, followed by a delicious dinner of corned beef and mashed potatoes.

Turns out that I live with a bunch of party poopers who had no interest in the dinner.  

Well, at least I could do the green punch (ginger ale and lime sherbet).  That is always a big hit with the kids (not to mention mommy). 

I also put together a little pot of gold for the boys (with a little gold left over for Daddy) by whipping together these little crochet pots and filling them with Rolos. Cute, huh?

I may not be able to go all out, but I can still have fun!

*Note*  This year, they weren't very excited about the punch, but they loved the pots!  Well, I tried.  :)

*Update*  I totally forgot to dress the boys in green!  Youngest happened to have green on his shirt.  Oldest had to go into class and ask his teacher for a little help.  Oops!  I just hope there's no pinching allowed!

I hope everyone has a Happy St. Patrick's Day!!