ELF mode...

We are having a blast. The kids are really getting in the idea of creating and gifting hand made items. My stress level is low and I am smiling a lot. it's all good.
Won't be around much in the next week or so, having fun with the kids and getting ready to really be in the moment this year.

Here are a few of the items we have been working on, I'll have more to share soon!


Staying home was a great idea...

We had a lovely weekend. The tree was decorated and so were the cookies.
I am so not a baker but these pre cut, par baked gingerbread men are the bomb.
Defrost, bake and decorate! The house smells divine and the fun can begin pronto.
Robyn's amazing cookies, the girl has mad skillz!
Pocky light sabers!
We also did the chocolate covered pretzels, made some gifts and watched a little Holiday HGTV.
Next up, Chex mix and more gift making! This hand made, low key holiday thing is pretty awesome!!!

This year...


I am giving myself the gift of Sanity.

Yesterday I decided to drop from the craft sale on Sunday. Not enough product done and complicated childcare arrangements. I will still work on stuff for the I Like You shop and my Etsy store but now I can stay home and finish decorating with the kids this weekend and help them make some presents.

I will NOT get all worked up about presents this year. I found some great stuff on Etsy for the kids and Z will be getting one of these. I will be doing some other handmade stuff and yes Lynn, I will be making Chex Mix.

That's it, I just need to keep reminding myself to K.I.S.S. (keep it simple, silly)