When it comes to waiting until the last minute to wrap gifts, I know how much stress that can create. The holidays are supposed to be a pleasurable time of the year so why not make gift wrapping part of the pleasure too. So last year I created a system that really helped to reduce the stress when it … [Read more...] about Stress Free Holiday Gift Wrapping Tips
Christmas
Beautiful Christmas Lights in Oklahoma
The other day when Shelly was posting all of her outdoor lights pictures, I was reminded of my trip to Oklahoma City last Christmas. I love to look at the lights and we always take at least one night during the holiday to go and see the fantastic light shows. So while we were visiting, we had to do … [Read more...] about Beautiful Christmas Lights in Oklahoma
Holiday Home Decor from Zest Avenue
** 2013 Holiday Gift Guide Feature ** Several months ago I stumbled upon a really cool online store called ZestAvenue and instantly fell in love! When you shop at this wonderful store you will find candles, home decor, indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, seasonal decor, lighting, water fountains, … [Read more...] about Holiday Home Decor from Zest Avenue
Personalized Christmas Tree Ornaments from Ornaments with Love
I love decorating for the holidays and every year we put up at least 3 holiday trees here in our home. One of our trees is decorated with ornaments that we have had since we were kids and from the early years in our marriage. The second tree is decorated in a "mans" theme and our third tree is … [Read more...] about Personalized Christmas Tree Ornaments from Ornaments with Love
Stocking Up on Chocolate Candy for Christmas
Christmas is just a few days away and I'm done with the majority of my holiday shopping. The only thing that I needed was chocolate candy, fresh fruit and some little do-dads to put into the kid's Christmas stockings. I accomplished that yesterday when I stumbled upon a great sale on Christmas … [Read more...] about Stocking Up on Chocolate Candy for Christmas
Family Christmas Holiday Traditions
With the upcoming Christmas holiday drawing near, I have been thinking a lot about traditions. Everything having to do with this holiday is a tradition that has been handed down through our parents and grandparents and beyond. As we start our own families, we also add traditions to the mix and … [Read more...] about Family Christmas Holiday Traditions
Personalized Lighthouse Christmas Tree Ornaments
Two Classy Chics 2012 Holiday Gift Guide I really enjoy the holiday season because it's a great time of the year to be spending time with all of my family and friends. On top of that, I love to get out all of my holiday decorations and decorate our festive home. Today, I want to introduce you to … [Read more...] about Personalized Lighthouse Christmas Tree Ornaments
How to Manage Your Holiday and Christmas Debt
Before the holidays there was endless advice about setting a budget and sticking to a shopping list. Those who ignored the wisdom shared by experts will be in for a shock when credit card and bank statements arrive in the mail. According to a Consumer Reports poll, six percent of us are still … [Read more...] about How to Manage Your Holiday and Christmas Debt