Happy December 1 everyone!! I hope today’s post helps inspire you and cross a few shopping items off your list. I posted a few days on Instagram that I couldn’t believe that Chip & Joanna would pass up the t-bone steak house in Episode One of this season! Well, it turns out that it has been renovated and is up for rental as The Morrow House!! You’ve got to see her beautiful Instagram.

* I love this Light the World calendar for December where it gives a daily idea of little ways to serve and feel the true spirit of Christmas this season.

* I am going to try to post a daily deal on my Facebook page, so be sure to check in there until Christmas but of course CME + Deals will always be here on the blog.

and DEALS! These are the prices when I hit publish, they can change or run out at anytime. Lowest price means that is the lowest price it’s been in the last year, by a $1 or less

* I LOVE these dishes – just a basic white Corelle dinner plate. They last forever and are thin and easy to handle, especially for kids. This is a 6 pack for 11.99, lowest I’ve seen!

* lowest price: Bic 24 pack sparkle mechanical pencils $3.89

* Hurry! Chuck It Indoor ball only $1.95 – great for dogs!

* Go back to your childhood! Mr. Sketch Scented Washable 14 ct markers $4.96

* Taylor Swift’s new album + an exclusive Target Taylor Swift magazine $13

* Nivea Men Gift Set – my husband really like this last year! $12.50 when you clip the coupon

* Nivea Women’s Gift Set $12.50 when you clip the coupon

* Axe gift set: shower gel/deodorant/body spray $9.97 or there is this one with the body wash/shampoo/body spray/travel body spray $9.88

* today only: Ulta has the Drawn In Decked Out Shadow + Contour + Blush Palette $21 with 2 free gifts

* lowest price: Honeywell Programmable Wi-Fi Thermostat with Amazon Alexa $74.76

* Best Buy doorbuster: LG 60” LED 2160p Smart 4K Ultra HDTV $599

* Today only: Rockland 3 piece hardside luggage set $104.99

* lowest price: Wilson NFL Football $6.45

* lowest price Radio Flyer Classic Red Wagon 100th Anniversary Edition $49.88

* lowest price: Lincoln Logs 100th Anniversary Tin 111 pcs $24.61

* Kylo Ren 18” Figure only $5.87

* Star Wars Eclipse Fighter $20.99

4 pack Dr. Suess board books $10.93

And more fantastic deals on board books – these are such great Christmas gifts for littles or baby shower gifts!

* Giraffes Can’t Dance $2.90

* Going to Bed Book $3.25

* Little Owl’s Night $3.50

* Dear Zoo $3.77

* Some amazing prices on Lands’ End backpacks!! We have these and they are fully guaranteed for the life of the backpack – if the zipper breaks, call them and they will send a new one!

* Land’s End boys backpack $13.79 when you use code STAR with PIN 6545

* Land’s End girls backpack (more colors available ) $13.79 when you use code STAR with PIN 6545

Stock up on basics:

* Oral B Health Sugar Defense 2 pack toothbrush $1.58 when you clip the coupon

* Gerber Puffs 6 pack $7.97 when you clip the coupon

* lowest price: Kleenex Ultra Soft & Strong 8 pack $10.63 when you clip the coupon

* lowest price: Quilted Northern Ultra Plush 24 pack $18.56 when you clip the coupon

* Quaker Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars 25% Less Sugar $9.12 when you clip the coupon = $1.52/box

Hello! I’m excited to share my favorite Minted cards of 2017.

You all know Minted is my favorite – the quality, the beautiful designs, and the FREE recipient address printing ♥ We chose the Merry Christmas Sparkle Snow this year ^^^.

Here is the amazing deal going today:

They have 20% off everything, today only!! If you missed Cyber Monday, you’re ok – it was 25% off , today is 20%. This will be your best deal going forward for beautiful Minted Christmas cards. You can even pay today and finish your design when you are ready! And remember with Minted you get the beautiful FREE recipient address on the envelope.

Here is what to do:

1. Click here to get your $25 referral. (and then you use your referral code with your friends after you do the deal)

2. come back and choose your favorite holiday cards -- let’s choose 50 cards for this example.

3. Use the Coupon Code CM17 for 20% off, today only!

4. If you choose express service available on some of the cards (where you skip the proof and get them faster), you will get an extra $10 off.

Here’s what my cart looked like:

You get 50 beautiful cards with FREE address printing on the envelopes for $49!

Here are my favorites from the 2017 Christmas Cards:

* Plaid Tidings

* Hexagon Holiday

* Montpelier

* Merry Traditional

* Simple Frame

* Winter Harvest

* Photo Tree

* Heaven Nature Ring

* Merriest of Days

Thanks for letting me share some of my favorites –have fun picking your cards out!