We have had the same wicker star on top of our tree forever and I was tired of it. This year I decided to do something different. It was super easy to make, loads of fun and I LOVE the way it looks on our tree! Supplies: Paint can, metal coffee can or metal cylinder…
6 Little Lies That Will Get You Some Alone Time This Holiday Season
Need a break from all the chaos? We’ve got you covered. Below are ways you can trick your family and get some much needed time alone. 1. Oh shit, I’m out of flour! The lines are REALLY long this time of year. (At least that’s what you tell your husband.) Keep several bags of flour…
How to throw a Hot Cocoa Party
It’s that time of year when you want to celebrate with family and friends. Why not do something different this year? How about throwing a Hot Cocoa Party? Simple to put together, little clean up and a ton of fun. Pick a spot that centrally located, but one that won’t clog up foot traffic to…
Elf on the Shelf Prompts: Day One
The slightly creepy and equally fun tradition of the Elf on the Shelf is back. Making our holiday lives a little bit harder, a little bit easier as we can just point to the clown-like elf when the kids are misbehaving and a little bit more creative. We don’t know about you, but by night three we have…
On the 1st Day of Oophmas Giveaways: Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses
I am so excited! Today starts the 12 Days of Oophmas Giveaways. The 80s are totally back in, no duh, so Ooph is giving away a pair of righteous Ray-Ban Wayfarers. Your teen girl or boy would LOVE to have these. Value is $150.00. a Rafflecopter giveaway
Gift Guides & Giveaways
Over the next few days on Ooph I will be posting my second annual Ooph Gift Guides. This year there will be four. Teen & Tween Girl. Teen & Tween Boy. College Girl. College Boy. Today the first ever 12 Days of Oophmas Giveaways will begin. For 12 straight days Ooph will be giving away…
How to make sure your gifts don’t get re-gifted
I’ll admit it. I have a huge bag in my closet of gifts I’ve received in the past that are now just taking up valuable real-estate in my closet. They were giving to my by various people in the past and I have no use for them. Most are what I like to call “Next years White Elephant gift“….
Gift Guide for Your Teen and Tween Girls
Coming up with creative gift ideas is always difficult. Below are several items to help with your holiday shopping. Click the price for the link to the product. I was not paid or given product by any of these products. These are all things I would want if I was a young girl or…
Win an MG Handheld & Save Your Child’s Innocence
Do you wake up every morning and think to yourself, “I can’t wait to let little Timmy use my smart phone today?” If so, discontinue reading now. This post is a waste of your time. I despise sharing my phone with the kids. D-E-S-P-I-S-E. Mine. Mine. Mine. But? Sadly, I do because it’s better than…