Today we messed up with our Elf on the Shelf, Kingston. He was sitting on top of the television in the living room. Then Brian went and pulled out all of the Christmas boxes and decided to start setting up his nativity sets. Great idea BUT the huge set sits on top of the TV … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf 2012: Day 4
A day late posting here but yesterday Kingston hung out on the TV in the Master Bedroom. Kingston was all excited that the movie, Elf, came in the mail on Tuesday. We realized over the weekend that we didn't own this movie and were appalled so I used my Amazon Prime membership … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf 2012: Day 3
We decided our Elf on the Shelf, Kingston, should leave the living room so he headed the kitchen. Trivia time ... what movie is that in reference to? ;) He did a lecture that if he even thought about falling asleep on the job today, he would be in big trouble because he … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf 2012: Day 2
So we did remember to move Kingston before we went to bed last night. YAY for us!! We went easy to break into this Elf moving process so Kingston "hid" in plain sight above the fireplace mirror. The one redeeming factor was that kids giggled and laughed for five minutes … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Welcome Back, Kingston!
So here is where we admit that we don't follow the Elf on the Shelf rules. Kingston just showed up today. Actually, he was lucky to show up today. We forgot about him AGAIN last night. So we made the rash decision that I would make sure the kids kept their eyes on the lovely (not … [Read more...]
Remembering the Pets at Christmastime
If you have pets, you know that they are just as much a part of your family as the kids are. Sometimes, they are even better. All they ask for is food, water, and the occasional head scratch, you can leave them home alone with no supervision, and you'll never hear them saying … [Read more...]
Operation Christmas Child #OCCGiving
Operation Christmas Child is a great project which demonstrates God's love to children in 130 different countries! Since 1993, they have shipped over 95 million shoeboxes to children all over the world! In 2011 alone, they shipped over 8.6 million boxes. This year, our … [Read more...]
Planning for Christmas Decorations
Alright, I know it's only October, but the Christmas decorations are already out and about in lots of stores. I'm a big believer in early planning. While I'm not a big fan of stores, malls, and towns having all of their decorations up before Thanksgiving, I don't think that it … [Read more...]
Christmas Wish Lists Starting Already?
Are the Christmas Wish Lists starting at your house already? We are just past the Matthew and Grace summer birthday season it seems yet Christmas is often mentioned around here. Christmas is normally mentioned when we go through the list of who's birthday is coming … [Read more...]
Turkey Leftovers: Pot Pie and Enchilasagna
Some people do ham for Christmas, but I've always fancied turkey. Just like with Thanksgiving, though, you always have the problem of what to do with all of the leftover turkey. You want to use up the turkey, but turkey dinners, turkey sandwiches, and turkey salad can only get … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Christmas 2011
We hope you had a Merry Christmas! We sure did and enjoyed the joy on our kids faces at both our house and at my parents' house. My brother-in-law described Christmas at my parents' house as "paper flying, trashing being gathered, and people yelling "Thanks Mom!" across the … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
We wanted to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and take a minute to remember the Reason for the Season! This sign we put out in our yard when we put our lights and bells and bows. Grace loves reading it every time she walks by it which has made it extra special this … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 18
How did I miss Santa himself being here all of this time?! I hope the kids are good day. It is my last day here until next year!! Where is your elf hiding today? We are going to try to continue posting daily pictures featuring Kingston’s whereabouts so watch for them … [Read more...]
Eight Last Minute Gift Ideas For The Frugalista
We are excited to bring a guest post to you today from Vicky Oliver! Adapted from The Millionaire’s Handbook: How to Look and Act Like a Millionaire Even If You’re Not (Skyhorse, November 2011) Last week I went to a festive holiday party in New York City. The … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites: Holiday Tree Bundt Pan
Friday Favorites is another almost weekly feature here at Simply Budgeted. The whole point of this feature is to share some of our favorite finds. Anything is game. Food. Cleaning supplies. Kid stuff. Garden favorites. Recipes. Anything that I really like and want to randomly … [Read more...]
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