On the 2nd Day of Christmas, I showed you how to be...super organized when wrapping gifts! (It helps if you sing it as you read it...) :)
Today's 52 Shades of Shay is not about how to wrap gorgeous Christmas gifts (because that's just not me!) but how to stay organized when you're doing all of this wrapping all season long!
I can't stand sitting down to wrap gifts only to have to get back up a dozen times because I forgot something, don't have something or ran out of something. A few years ago, I decided to organize all of my wrapping materials into one big bag and it has saved me so much time and effort! I keep this big wrapping bag in my hall closet and every time I need to wrap a gift, I just pull it out and go! It's always stocked, organized and efficient! Year around, this bag keeps me and my gift giving very organized!
All you need is a big bag (mine came from Thirty One...and yes, I had it monogrammed!) with the right materials inside...
1. You need a big bag that will hold all of your materials.
2. This is a bird's-eye view into my bag...boxes, bags and tissue paper all lined up inside.
3. I keep my ribbon inside.
4. I keep colorful shirt boxes inside.
5. I have sheets of labels in there too.
6. Plus, I have a wide variety of tissue paper in there.
7. And I have a zippered pouch inside that holds tape, a sharpie and scissors (also from Thirty One!)
I even stick my wrapping paper rolls inside and they stand up just fine!
During the holidays, all I do is pull my bag out and take it to where I want to wrap (usually in front of a Christmas movie!), wrap up my gifts and then return it to the closet. Everything stays so neat and organized!
Being organized during the Christmas season is half the battle...start with your wrapping essentials!
And if you like my Thirty One totes, you should check them out! They make some really, really, really cute things! Great gift ideas!! Click here.
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You want to know what our Elf is up to today????
Our Elf is putting a puzzle together! Throughout the day, you can add a piece here and there so that your kids think he's secretly assembling it.
Today, I'm talking about giving the gift of sparkle...on the wrist that is!
If you pay close attention, I almost always, always, always have a gold and sparkly bracelet of some sort on my wrist. Just a tiny bit of sparkle can make a boring old tee and jeans come together. But I NEVER pay a lot for these pieces! I'm a busy mom who cooks and washes her hands all day long...I can't spend a lot on bracelets! Here are some of my favorite bracelets to give this season (and perhaps, I've bought one or two for myself to wear as well...). Just a little sparkle can be the perfect gift!
I am pretty obsessed with this Cushion Cut Bracelet that comes in 6 fun colors! I have been wearing mine every day that's my hand in the middle also wearing the Cone Cuff Bracelet)! These would make perfect Christmas gifts for the ladies in your life! Every girl likes a little sparkle on her wrist!
Just look...
...a little sparkle makes everything pop!
Big Glass Bracelet, Duo Glitz Cone Cuff Bracelet (in 4 colors), Opal Bracelet (in a fun blue/green color too!), Pave Bracelet, Ivory Garland Bracelet, Mini Disco Cone Cuff
These are some of my favorite pieces! Mix and match them with your favorite bracelets and bangles...wear them solo with just your watch...whatever you do, they will instantly elevate your look. And they will also make your gift recipient VERY happy!
And wait for it...the most exciting news about these bracelets...
Did you read that correctly? The entire site is 20% off today only!!
Today is the day to buy some sparkle for the girls in your life! Bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings...everything is 20% off today only! Click here! Sale ends TODAY!
I mean, seriously girls, look how fun these bracelets are! And they're 20% off! (Along with everything else in store!)
Click here to shop the jewelry!
is extra fun because it can be either a dessert or a great make ahead breakfast on Christmas morning (or any chilly morning!). All you need is a hot cup of coffee and a good Christmas movie...
....and shhhhh...here's a secret...you don't have to use Egg Nog if you don't like. Click here for the recipe (and there's an alternative to Egg Nog if that's not your thing!).
This Egg Nog Monkey Bread will knock the fuzzy socks off your family!
I know you're already flipping out over our $500 Nordstrom gift card giveaway...but you know what? We have another giveaway today too! This time, it's a great Stella & Dot giveaway!
That's right! Two giveaways at one time! You still have time to enter our Nordstrom $500 Gift Card giveaway by clicking here but you also can simultaneously enter to win this fun giveaway from Stella & Dot!
We're having so much fun sharing our Christmas cheer with you! Don't forget to read Sheaffer's blog here!
Day 2 has been a blast! If you missed what we did yesterday...
On the 1st Day of Christmas: I explained a lot to you and gave away a HUGE gift card!
See you tomorrow!
That's right! Two giveaways at one time! You still have time to enter our Nordstrom $500 Gift Card giveaway by clicking here but you also can simultaneously enter to win this fun giveaway from Stella & Dot!
We're having so much fun sharing our Christmas cheer with you! Don't forget to read Sheaffer's blog here!
Day 2 has been a blast! If you missed what we did yesterday...
On the 1st Day of Christmas: I explained a lot to you and gave away a HUGE gift card!
See you tomorrow!
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