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Monday, December 20, 2010

EMBRACING THE INTERNETS

I have successfully done all of my Christmas shopping online. With the exception of a few little things, the bulk of my presents were purchased online from the comfort and coziness of my very own home. This makes me oh so happy.

There was a time in my younger years when I loved the mall, the crowds, the sales (which weren't actually sales, just too-expensive prices marked down to normal price with the illusion of a sale). But my old age and often-advertised free shipping online has gotten the best of me. I used to be against internet shopping; after-all, it does seem a bit lonely to sit and shop by yourself, but when most online stores began offering free shipping on top of a percent off your total purchase during the holidays, I caved.

I'm a sucker for a good deal, saving gas and avoiding the cold.

I have fully-embraced online shopping and there's no going back. Aside from the grocery store and target (because let's face it, who doesn't love mindlessly walking around target), you won't be seeing this girl in the stores this holiday season. My Christmas shopping is not only done, but thrifty, stress-free and on time! That's a success if you ask me.

Some of my favorite money-saving sites?

Amazon.com (free super-saver shipping is the bomb.)

Mama Cheaps (recently introduced to by my sister-in-law and love her daily deal-mails.)

Groupon (I just like saying, "I got my Groupon!")

Living Social

Any more suggestions? I know there's more out there!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

COOKIES WITH THE MOM

It's that time again! Annual Christmas cookie baking with The Mom! I like how it's become our little tradition :) I don't know how long we'll live 20 minutes away from each other, so we take advantage of it while we can.

You might remember last year it was blizzarding and cozy while we baked; well this year, no blizzard but still super cozy with the chilly temperatures, candles blazing, oven warm and Christmas carols on.

We spent the day this past Saturday each with our own bowls, beaters, measuring cups, measuring spoons, cookie trays, wooden spoons, ovens and cookie tins (yes, The Mom's kitchen is quite large; a baker's paradise) and cranked out 8 batches of cookies! Quite impressive if I must say so myself, and I even taste-tested most of them (of course) - they were all delish.

The Mom in action

My snickerdoodles

Chubby's a big help in the kitchen, clearly.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

MY GROWN UP CHRISTMAS LIST

Okay, I realize some of these are a bit lofty (and materialistic), but a girl can wish, right? :)

Don't worry, I don't actually ask for any of these thing, but isn't it funny how our Christmas lists change as we get older? From games as a kid, to nothing but name-brand clothes as a teenager, work clothes and household items as a graduating college student to this list here; and I'm sure once I have kids of my own, my list will disappear because it'll be all about them.

Friday, December 3, 2010

WC CHRISTMAS PARADE

As I've mentioned before I love West Chester. Even more, I am loving West Chester during the holidays. Reason #4837196? The Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Parade & Jingle Elf Run.

The night started off with appetizers and drinks at my house to warm up before braving the freezing cold, so we missed the Jingle Elf Run, but we bundled up and made it in perfect timing for the Parade. It was filled with Old Fashioned Cars, Fire Trucks, Marching Bands, and performers from all over; very West Chester-esque. AND I heard that Jason Castro was there for all you American Idol fans, but we missed him...I've never heard of him so I'm ok with that, except for the fact that he sang one of my favorite songs...you can catch it here.

Apparently my parents used to bring us to this same parade when we were little (I think I may have still been in the tummy!), so it was neat to re-visit it and be able to bring the next generation: Mackenzie :)