When we visited the It's a Wonderful Life in Seneca Falls this summer I loved so many quotes from Frank Capra (the director of It’s a Wonderful Life) Merry Christmas!!

It's December 20! How are you feeling about that? Still lots to do around here but I’ve learned that it all comes together and works out – maybe not exactly how you envisioned but that’s ok. * Deep breath * I didn’t participate in a holiday house tour this year and everything is pretty much the same as last year but I did switch out my shelves this year because I kind of went crazy at Target’s dollar spot with all of the cute houses they had this year!  I put battery operated candles in the black metal ones – I love their sleek design! And do you see the Come Let Us Adore Him sign from my  Michael’s trip in November? If you can find one in the store it looks like they are on clearance for $7.50. The gold frame holds a b&w picture of my Mom and her sisters acting out the nativity when they were little.




and then the white and tin houses, also from Target dollar spot!! ♥ I couldn’t resist them for $3 and my SIL Natalie in Montana helped me find the ones I was missing at her Target. The bottle tree brushes were $1-$3  from Target, Wal-Mart, and Ikea.




I shared the nativity silhouette in my favorite things already and I just stuck some greens and fairy lights behind it.


I think everything else is pretty much the same, you saw the porch we switched up a bit.






I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

This white A-frame from Schoolhouse!! ♥

* a young father of 7, whose wife collapsed and died, left speechless during Secret Santa surprise ♥

* a management lesson from my 3 year old by Jeremy Andrus

So many stores are offering FREE shipping today to help you knock your shopping list out! These are the prices when I hit publish, they can change or run out at anytime!

* 2 pack pink/purple Contigo Autospout Water Bottles only $7 when you use code GIFTS at checkout! Another awesome girl/teen/women gift idea ♥

Another favorite from the teenager list! Aerie Turtleneck Sweatshirt $22.50 shipped when you use code HOLLYJOLLY at checkout

* How about a photo book for a gift? A 20 page Shutterfly 8X8 book is only $5 today!

* Whoa! Lowest Price! Blendtec Total Classic Blender $169.95

* lowest price: Babyganics alcohol free foaming hand sanitizer $8.12/ 6 pack = $1.35 each when you clip the coupon

* Pottery Barn Kids Stockings are 50% off + FREE shipping with code PEPPERMINT at checkout. Most are only $10.99 ♥

* Buy two Echo Dots 3rd Generation(newest version) for $50 = $25 each! Just add 2 to your cart and the discount will automatically come off at checkout.

Did you play with this as a child? Stretch Armstrong is a hot toy of the season and in-stock at Target! $18.99 and is part of their spend $50, save 10 or spend $100 save $25 toy deal if you have more shopping to do

* lowest this gets!! Kitchen Aid Professional 500 Series Stand Mixer – also available in silver or black $199

* Felt Letter Board $12.25

* Analon 10 quart stockpot with lid $29.99 shipped!

* lowest price: Oggi 4 piece Acrylic Canister Set with airtight lids & spoons $12.95 when you clip the coupon

* 40% off Kershaw knives today! $23.99 and up

* if you’ve been looking for a family friendly XBox Bundle without violent games ----> here you go! XBox One NBA 2K19 Bundle $199 (lowest price!)

* lowest price: Shark Ion Robot – this gets great reviews! $169.99

* USB Outlet Extender Multi-Plug Wall Charging Station $15.99

* HP Deskjet 3634 Wireless All in One Printer $29.99 – this is $78 at Walmart!

* 48 inch Black Power Desktop Sit to Stand Desk with Powerstrip and USB Ports $99 shipped

* The Children’s Place has Christmas PJ’s as low as $5.99 shipped + 60% off entire store with free shipping (no minimum purchase!)

* Crocs has 2 pairs for $35 with free shipping!

* today only: Apple Certified Refurbished Macbook Pro with Touchbar $1199

* Samsonite Xtra Light 29” Expandable Suitcase $99.99 with free shipping

* today only: 60% off Citizen Watches

* Need a hair dryer for a fun gift or for the guest bathroom? $9.74 with free shipping!

* And speaking of blow drying, Kenra Platinum spray is back to Cyber Monday price!! $15.60

* New Balance Women’s 415v1 Cush Sneaker in Light Pink $33.99

* Sharpie Special Edition 12 ct with Metallic Markers $6.85

* lowest price and today only: Cuisinart Cast Iron 7 quart $69.99, also available in ivory

* lowest price: Cascade Complete 78 count $13.12 when you clip the coupon

* lowest price: Melissa & Doug Wooden magnetic letters in box $5.89

* lowest price: B Toys take apart Airplane Set $7.79

* lowest price: Playmobil Country Wagon Set $7.99

* lowest price: Playmobil Spirit Riding Free Set $12.95

* lowest price: Nerf Zombie Strike Crosscut Blaster $6.98

* lowest price: Spectacular Magic Show Set $13.01 – not $13 but $13.01!!

* lowest price: Melissa & Doug 21 piece wood food groups in crates $12.88

* lowest price and today only: Battat Deluxe Kitchen Play Set $12.96 – almost all 5 star reviews!

* lowest price: B Toys Drum Set with 7 percussion instruments $16.47

* I guess this is also a hot toy of the season?? lowest price: LOL Bigger Surprise with 60+ surprises $59.99

* lowest price: KidKraft Disney Royal Dream Dollhouse $95.99

* Amazon has a new book coupon code for December! Use code GIFTBOOK18 at checkout to get $5 off a $20 book purchase! Note that the code may be use once per account. If you need a good filler to get up to the $20, Laugh Out Loud Jokes for Kids is only $3.99

Some favorite gift ideas – books make the best presents!

* Amelia Bedelia 10 book box set only $13.44 when you clip the coupon and use the code

* Chronicles of Narnia Box Set $18.42 with code

* Percy Jackson boxed set only $16 with code

Stocking Stuffers!

* Ritter Sport Dark Chocolate with Hazelnuts, 10 pack bars $17.90

* Ninjago Spinjitzu Training Set $5.99

* Play Doh Sparkle 6 color set $4.99

* 40 piece hairbow set only $10.99!

* lowest price: Ocean Spray 100% Orange Juice boxes, 40 count $7.03

* Amazon Pantry – get free delivery for 30 days when you sign up! This is perfect for this month when you want to stay out of the stores as much as possible! They have their Buy 5, Save $6 so you can get some great deals shipped right to your door!

Happy Shopping! 11 Days, how are you doing??