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Holiday Gift Guide-Children-Elf on the Shelf Christmas Tradition

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With all the changes this year, there is one thing that you can count on a visit from the Elf of the Shelf pals. Every year kids count down the days until they arrive and luckily this is one tradition that we can still keep alive.

In fact, they have introduced a couple of additional products for the holiday season, that I am sure you are going to love.

Elf On The Shelf -Elf Pets Cabin Playset

You can make your Elf Pet feel right at home by using this wonderful playset. The playset features a cozy barn for them to lay up inside, a coral to keep them safe, a dry erase candy  banner. and tons of other fun little accessories like stickers, a plush red and white blanket, and a food and water bowl. This set will keep your kids occupied for hours and allow them the creativity to style it the way they love.

Elf On The Shelf-North Pole Advent Calendar Train

You will be able to count down the days until Christmas with this fun and interactive advent calendar. Each train car has a fun surprise for each day. The set features a cardboard train that is perfectly sized for your Scout Elf to play in and 24 North Pole surprises in each themed train car. When you complete the countdown on each train car, flip it over to reveal a fun holiday scene to use with your new toys.  Every day will bring a new adventure.

For more fun activities, families can log on to santasnorthpole.com. Kids can explore a fully realized 3D world and play more than 30 interactive games and activities.

 

 

Holiday Gift Guide-Home Décor-Surefit Home Decor

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This has been a difficult year for everyone, and with the holidays right around the corner, it will look a little different. We are love entertaining and having family over to the home during the holidays, this year it may not be the same. Many of my readers have asked me how to make their homes look brighter during the holidays without breaking the bank. Changing home décor can sometimes be costly, but I have found a way to spruce up your living space.

One of the easiest ways to temporarily change your home décor is with slipcovers and the Surefit Home Décor brand has something for everyone. Grab a slipcover for your loveseat and sofa in red or gold and magically you have transformed your safe into a holiday haven. The refreshing, elegant, and unified look with colors that highlight the holiday feel will lift your spirits and bring your home décor to life. It also has the added benefit of protecting your furniture from spills and wears and tear, and when you are ready you can take them off, wash them and store them for next year.

Another way to add a festive feel to your holiday décor is to add colorful drapery. If your day to day look is neutral or focused on the subtle look of sheers, during the holidays you may want to add some holiday color to create a more upbeat look to your holiday décor. Rich fabrics like velvet or jacquard or thick embroidery can add a warm glow against the outside chill. Grommet top or rod pocket drapery is relatively easy to switch out for a temporary look and can really make a bold statement to your holiday decorations.

Use can also use complementary  decorative pillows to add unique textures, patterns, softness, and depth to a room. Try placing your rug at an angle, such as under a coffee table, to help it stand out. Rugs are a great way to add a new color to any room or freshen up otherwise dull floors.

I hope these tips will help you change your home décor this holiday season and lift your spirits. I know that changing my home décor has helped my family tremendously.

Holiday Gift Guide-Women-Target Prologue Sweater

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In the past few years, Target has been putting an emphasis on launching their own-in house brands from home organization to clothing. When they launched the “Prologue” line it steps in the direction towards workwear pieces. With the changing work environment, it is the perfect time to take a look a what they have to offer, and I love the selection of sweaters.

The line features plenty of well thought out details, like wrinkle-resistant fabrics, tailored silhouettes, and a neutral palette for pieces that work well together making it easy to create an office-appropriate capsule wardrobe on a budget. The average piece rings in around $30 meaning you can save your money which is important this time of year.

This sweater is sleek and modern. It is the perfect shade of grey. It goes perfect with pants or a skirt and fit comfortably. Being in the South, the weather constantly changes, the Fall can be warm or cool. This is the perfect piece to wear on those days that the temperature dips below sixty degrees. I love the slits on the side so it never feels confining. If you live in colder temperatures you can easily fit a turtle neck under it and keep warm and cozy.

These are definitely the pieces you should add to your holiday list as we continue to work from home, and look great doing it.