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Tuesday

GIVEAWAY

WOW 25 Days Until Christmas!!!
 Can you believe this year is almost over? It is the season to give and since there is only 25 days left until SANTA comes I have a great GIVEAWAY for you!
SGC has a  necklace giveaway Worth $20 and you have 5 days to enter (so it can get to you by Christmas)
This is really simple just follow me on Google Friend Connect and leave me a comment and you will be entered to win this Fabulous "Three Little Birds" Necklace from Stella Grace Creations.

 This features a lovely Pewter color tree and bird with 3 tags that have the words "Dream" "Passion" "Journey" on one side and then engraved with a flower design on the other side.

Made with Eco Friendly 100% Natural bamboo Cord. Comes with a Lobster Claw Clasp and will have all your friends wanting one of their own.

Good Luck and Happy Holidays!!!

*Winner will be announced Sunday Dec.5th*

Thursday

Stella Grace Creations New Items

Tis the Season to get your Holiday gear ready to go! Stella Grace Creations has most of their Christmas items already out and selling online and in stores but I hear there is going to be a special sell for blog readers before "Black Friday" Stay tuned for a great deal and Psst... a little elf told me a giveaway is even in store! Stay tuned for more ;)
Happy Holidays

Wednesday

Holiday Homade Gift

So everyone loves to get presents and even though its nice to get that pricey item from a fave store sometimes the handmade gifts quickly turn into someones favorite holiday gift they received! This particular idea is great for potlucks a elephant gift or an awesome parting gift at your holiday party!!!
How great would it be to make an awesome dessert everyone loves at a party then they want the recipe and poof they not only get the recipe but all the stuff to make the dessert when leaving!!! PERFECT! What you will need is a jar I like the mason jars you can buy packs of them for a decent price and you can decorate them how ever you like.
Then you need a recipe ;) make you famous pumpkin pie mix, cookie mix, or whatever you like. (HINT) I would try to use items that don't have to be refrigerated right away just in case the guest have an extra stop before they go home. This is really fun because you can get as creative or basic as you want for the gift. Next you need to have some nice paper to print or hand write the recipe on. Make a label with the Description and with the recipe don't forget the cooking instructions on it. You can put anything on the label from "Stella's Famous Christmas Cookie Recipe" to "Pie in a Jar" or real simple To: and From:
You can put a cute layer of fabric over the top and tie a bow to keep it on or you could paint the mason jar lid. You could make the jar look like a Polar Bear, Santa, a reindeer ANYTHING you catching on yet?? P.S.Don't forget to make it with LOVE and CARE!

Basics you NEED:
  • Mason Jar w/lid
  • Dessert Ingredient
  • Paper
  • Description & Instructions
  • LOVE
Optional Items:
  • Paint
  • Ribbon
  • Fabric
  • Markers
  • Glitter
  • Card stock
  • etc.
MASON JARS AVAIL. AT MOST GROCERY STORES $3-$10

Monday

SAVE $$$

Janie and Jack Fans here is a coupon for you! Thats a really good deal you can get your little ones an adorable holiday outfit if you have not done so already. Dont you just love the savings you can get this time of year all I have been doing is SHOPPING and drinking Hot Tea and Coffee this past week LOL I'm really loving this time of year right now how about you???

DISCOUNT: Enjoy $25 off online with your purchase of $100 or more. Also receive free standard U.S. shipping



DETAILS: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/janieandjack.com?utm_source=email&utm_medium=alert#1974602

Thursday

New Twists on Thanksgiving Flavors



Frontera Chipotle Pumpkin Salsa
The seasonal star gets a spicy makeover from Mexican-cuisine chef Rick Bayless. $4

SO I LOVE SALSA, I COULD LIVE OFF OF IT IF I HAD TO!!! ANOTHER FAVE OF MINE IS PUMPKIN SO WHEN I SEEN THIS I THOUGHT HMM SOUNDS YUMMY AND DIFFERENT! I BET THE CHIPOTLE AND ROASTED TOMATILLO'S MAKE IT A NICE ROBUST FLAVOR AS WELL I CANT WAIT TO GET MY HANDS ON SOME AND TRY IT!

Lowcountry Produce Sweet Potato Butter
Handmade, hand-packed, all natural. From South Carolina with love. $8

THANKSGIVING WITHOUT SWEET POTATO'S??? I THINK NOT!!! THIS IS GREAT PUT IT ON A LITTLE CORNBREAD AND EAT YOUR HEART OUT BUTTER!!! COM'ON IT'S FROM THE SOUTH HOW CAN YOU SAY NO?



Jones Tofurkey & Gravy Soda

Another off-the-wall variety from the folks who brought us Green Bean Casserole and Fruitcake flavored drinks. $6/pack of four

TOFURKEY AND GRAVY SODA?!?!?! WHAT THE.... SOUNDS REALLY GROSS BUT I THINK JONES KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING! COME ON PEOPLE LET'S BE DARE DEVILS THIS THANKSGIVING AND TRY SOMETHING NEW AND FUN! I AM GOING TO PICK SOME UP TO GIVE AS A GIFT WHEN PEOPLE LEAVE MY HOUSE THIS YEAR. LETS JUST SAY HERE ARE YOUR LEFT OVERS ;)

THANK YOU VETERANS!

I just wanted to take the time to Thank all who have served for our country and Rest In Peace to all who have lost your life in the fight for our country and safty! It means alot to know there are such Greatful people out there who care for others and put thier lives out there for our country and to help better our lives. You Men and Women Rock and are doing a GREAT job THANK YOU!!!


The Grinch Holiday at Michaels

You gotta have a Heart if you wanna make these great Christmas Decorations! I am super excited about all the fun Grinch items Michael's is carrying this season! These items are great to keep the kids busy during their Winter Break and you will have fun helping them make these great items!


The Grinch Plaster Tree Kit

The Grinch Wreath Kit

The Grinch Felt Ornaments Kit

The Grinch Stocking Kit
 
You can also find neat Holiday Project's to make here:
 
Create Lovely Holiday Memories and have fun doing in the process!
Happy Holidays,
Stella Grace Creations

Wednesday

Tis The Season

To Buy Cashmere!!!! I Love Cashmere and hey Mom's dont we deserve to feel GREAT! Michael Kors has some really nice sweater dresses on sale right now here is my FAVE its only $99 get it before its to late!!!

 

MICHAEL Michael Kors Navy Cashmere Dress
$99.00

They also have more items from Michael Kors on the site check it out for a limetted time only.


MICHAEL Michael Kors Black Cashmere Sweater
$79.00





MICHAEL Michael Kors Orchid Haze Cashmere Sweater
$79.00


MICHAEL Michael Kors Cream Sweater Dress
$129.00








Foods That Aren't As Healthy As They Appear

Here are some foods that you may be feeding your kids and thinking it's a good thing but it get's a little tricky these "healthy" foods can actually be packed with sugar, fat and more! There are lots of ways to make the food your kids will love but also keep them healthy so check out this sight you might be surprised at what it says.
http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/worst-kids-foods-00412000068842/

Happy Holidays,
Stella Grace Creations

Target Toys

TOP PLAY HOUSE CHOICE FOR BEST PRICE
Details Description
Playing house is always fun for kids and even more so when they get to decorate it themselves. Constructed of sturdy cardboard, the single-piece playhouse folds up and down in one easy step. Let kids create their own custom-design home with the set of 8 Jumbo washable markers included. For ages 18 months and up. Keep cardboard dry. MADE in USA. 56Lx36Wx49H".

This is actually a really good play house it is sturdy and last a long time and you can even fold it and put it away if you don't have extra room for it when not being played with. A extra bonus is the kids can draw on it and make it their own they can be creative with it so for less than $30 this is one of the best play houses out on the market and it is big enough for 3-4 little kids to play comfortably in it, HOW FUN!

OK now for some CLASSICS:

1)Easy Bake Oven

List: $24.09

Save: $5.10 (21%)



2)Alphie

 $29.99

List: $39.99

Save: $10.00 (25%)



3)Etch A sketch

$11.99

4)Radio Flyer Spring Horse




What Target has as the season HOT Toy!


5) Fisher-Price Imaginext Big Foot
 $84.99

List: $97.99

Save: $13.00 (13%)


Hope that helps you make a few more great choices on your Holiday Shopping.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS,
Stella Grace Creations

Tuesday

FAO

Now here is the Toy Company of them all F.A.O has been around for years you may have noticed their awesome toys popping up in Macy's if you don't live in NY and never seen them before. These toys will make anyone wanting more! They have everything from huge stuffed animals to karaoke machines. I love the puppets they carry and the unique dollhouse that you can build yourself. This year my girls are wanting a doll house so that really caught my eye you can customize it to your child's age level to make it more fun and safe for them.
Here are a few more of my faves:

The FAO Schwarz Big Piano is Famous FAO fun! They'll be ready for the "big" time with this soft, 24-key, dance-on piano. Kids can dance their own tunes, play 10 prerecorded songs or record and playback original compositions in a choice of 8 instrument sounds. 70" in length.

Bring the safari into your room with the Gentle Giant Giraffe from FAO Schwarz. This giant plush stuffed animal measures 48 inches tall.

This fuzzy, fun-loving stuffed animal Giraffe stands up all on his own. With sturdy legs and a cushioned back, he is just waiting for you to hop on and take a ride. Just like in the wild, he is covered in large irregular patches of yellow to black fur separated by white, off-white or dark yellowish brown background.
Giraffes usually live in savannas, grasslands or open woodlands. They are vegetarians and can store water to live for extended periods in dry, arid areas. When this stuffed animal Giraffe needs to take a bath, his body is surface washable.
 
 
With or without a big red bow, this flashy coupe is undeniably a gift of which childhood dreams are made! From the signature color, logos and characteristic lights, right down to the alloy wheels, this mini roadster is a battery-operated replica of the highly coveted performance vehicle. Complete with 12-volt rechargeable battery and charger, this little cruiser has a running time of approximately 1.5 hours, with a speed up to 5/6 MPH, in both forward and reverse. Little auto enthusiasts get a feel for the real deal with foot-pedal accelerator and brakes, rubber covered wheels and steering wheel with horn.
 
There is sooo much more you can find here so go check it out and see what they have but be careful you will be wanting it all!
Happy Holidays,
Stella Grace Creations
 

Santa Clause Is coming to Town!

What can I say Christmas is around the corner and everyone is already rushing around looking for gifts. Stores are already playing the music and people are running red lights like never before! Why cant we all just slow down and enjoy this time of year? While I'm at home baking cookies and making Thanksgiving Turkey some of you will be circling the ads for your first stop for BLACK FRIDAY shopping! Hats off to you I've done it for the past 6 years and it is fun rushing around finding that item you or someone has been wanting to get for a ridiculously cheap price but frankly I cant stand the lines I know no one can but this year I'm going to take the easy route and just sit at home with my family.
Now some of you are buying all your presents online and its hard to find special toys so I came up with a short list of toys that every child should have and will love. From Classics to Modern things that they will remember when they get older.

                                      Now this site is pretty cool http://yottoy.com here's some info on it:
YOTTOY (yàht • toy) — was founded in 1995 by Kate Karcher Clark with the express mission to create toys with the finest details that encourage a special interaction between adult and children. All YOTTOYS are designed by hand in the YOTTOY New York Studio and feature hand-embroidery; hand-sewing, and the finest fabrics chosen by Kate and Creative Director, Peter Doodeheefver.
YOTTOY's one-of-a-kind toy design includes three collections: Signature; Classic; and Contemporary. Signature features YOTTOY designs inspired by their own love of color, form and style; Classic features hand-designed toys based on characters from the finest children's literature; and Contemporary includes designs that combine ultra-hip style with traditional quality.
YOTTOYS are found in chic specialty stores, art galleries, private clubs, art museums and exclusive hotels.
For the Clifford Fans they have this nifty little gift bag:

Clifford and Friends Big Gift Set
Our Clifford Floppy 20" Soft Toy, Emily Elizabeth Soft Doll, Cleo Soft Toy, T-Bone Soft Toy and Clifford Celebrates the Year Hardcover Book come beautifully packaged in our colorful gift bag with daffodil yellow tissue, a bright green satin ribbon and a hand-written personalized YOTTOY gift card to give a long lasting impression.
Item #5245
$89.00


Paddington Bear Commemorative Edition Soft Toy & Book Gift Wrapped
Paddington Bear Commemorative Edition Soft Toy and Hardcover Book come beautifully packaged in a colorful gift bag with daffodil yellow tissue, a bright green satin ribbon and hand-written personalized YOTTOY gift card to give a long lasting impression.
Item #5262
$67.99


Poodlena GO-GO Backpack 14"
Our Poodlena GO-GO Backpack is appliquéd with soft pink velvets, velours, bright vinyls, and sparkling mylar. Girls will want to take this adorable bag everywhere they go from play dates, school, and even ballet class!
Item #521
$36.00
                      
Also they do Custom items which would be such a unique gift!!!

YOTTOY (yàht • toy) is an industry leader in custom promotional products producing millions of units within the last 10 years. Let YOTTOY help you wow your customers while enjoying significant profit margins. Whether you want a wind-up, backpack, jewelry box, keychain, snowglobe, medical model,or leather goods....We have a talented staff of designers in our New York City studio that actually turn your ideas and concepts into high-quality products at any price point.

YOTTOY is respected for exceptional creative interpretation of licensed entertainment and character-driven properties with subsequent manufacturing for large corporations and small companies. With YOTTOY, you can count on fast turnaround to capitalize on current trends. If you can dream of it, YOTTOY can turn your idea into reality. Call 1-877-YOTTOYS to plan your best program yet!

YOTTOY can handle one or all of the following phases for you...
•License Research and Product Line Planning

•Market Analysis

•Creative 2-D Development

•3-D Product Development

•Costing and Engineering

•Licensor Relations and Approvals

•Pre-Production and Production Sample Analysis

•Manufacturing

•Safety Testing & Quality Control

•Shipping

•Line Extension Planning



















Monday

Calling All Crafters

Lion Brand Yarn Company is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Vanna’s Choice Contest at Michaels Stores from November 7, 2010 to February 1, 2011. Show off your creativity and enter a project for your chance to win one of 33 great prizes!







Entries will be judged 50% on creativity and 50% on workmanship.






Each category offers a first place prize of $1,000, 3 second place prizes of $500 each and 4 third place prizes of $100 Michaels gift cards. The Grand Prize, selected from the one of the first places winners, will receive round trip airfare, $500 spending money, and 2 nights hotel accommodations for two to Los Angeles, CA to meet Vanna White.

Wednesday

Vacation+Bird=Wordless Wed.