Posts tagged with "christmas"

Christmas M&M Bark

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If you need an easy and yummy dessert to bring to your next holiday party, be sure to check out this Christmas M&M Bark. It only requires THREE ingredients!

CHRISTMAS M&M BARK

Ingredients 

  • 10oz Bag Chocolate Chips
  • Christmas M&M’s 
  • Cooking Spray 
  • Parchment Paper
  1. Turn stove onto medium heat. 
  2. Place chocolate chips into a pan. 
  3. Spray with cooking spray & stir the chocolate chips until they fully melt. 
  4. Pour the melted chocolate onto a piece of parchment paper.
  5. Place the Christmas M&Ms onto the chocolate.
  6. Place in the refrigerator to harden.
  7. Once the chocolate has fully hardened, break into pieces and enjoy! 

 

 

Gift Giving Made Easy with Groovy Groomsmen Gifts and Groovy Girl Gifts!

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The holidays are quickly approaching! I can hardly believe that we are once again headed in the the Christmas season! If you are like me, you will be searching for the perfect gift for everyone on your gift list. This year, why not give them something different? How about a nice bag for traveling or weekend getaways? Groovy Groomsmen Gifts and Groovy Girl Gifts has something for everyone!

Your guy will love this Muscle Duffle Bag. It is the perfect bag to stuff all of his favorite things into. It is strong, tough, versatile, and ready for all occasions. The Muscle Duffle works for anything, whether for overnight, travel, gym, work or sports. This tough bag features one large exterior pocket with a flap and 2 zipped side pockets, leather accents brass closures. This cool man sack also comes with an adjustable shoulder strap and features two handles with leather connectors for easy carrying. It will last a lifetime for that guy that will put it through the wringer.  The Bag Also Features 2 Convenient Carry Handles, An Adjustable Shoulder Strap, And Leather Zip Pulls. I personally love that you can personalize this bag to make it even more special for the favorite guy in your life! 

Be sure to check out all of the items that Groovy Groomsmen Gifts offers. They have a wide assortment of bags, totes, backpacks and so much more.

For the special lady on your gift list, Groovy Girl Gifts has you covered! Whether it be a beautiful handbag, wallet, or tote, they offer accessories that every lady is sure to love! A woman’s outfit is not complete without the right accessories. Choosing the right accessories is an important task, and Groovy Girl Gifts makes it easy for you! 

I especiallly love this chic Nantucket Weekender bag. It is so roomy and the perfect getaway bag for long weekends. The Nantucket Weekender is made of 24 oz. canvas and features elegant vegan leather accents. Add a touch of personalization with an embroidered monogram. Dimensions: L 19″ H 13″ W 10″ It also features 4 inside pockets, and a front outside pocket for all of those travel necessities. 

Head on over to Groovy Girl GIfts to see what other handbags and accessories that they feature. Gift giving has never been easier this holiday season thanks to the personalized items available.

Christmas Cinnamon Roll Waffles

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If you need a quick yet delicious breakfast idea for Christmas morning, these Christmas Cinnamon Roll Waffles are sure to be your new favorite tradition! And, you can actually make these year round not just on Christmas morning! 

Ingredients 

  • 1 Can Cinnamon Rolls
  • Icing (included)
  • Christmas Sprinkles
  • Waffle Iron
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions

  1. Heat waffle iron. If yours let’s you choose the temperature, I suggest medium heat.
  2. Spritz with cooking spray. 
  3. Place once cinnamon roll in each section of the waffle iron. 
  4. Close waffle iron and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from waffle iron and ice.
  6. Be festive and add as many (or little) sprinkles as you wish.
  7. Serve & enjoy! 

Embroidered Christmas Stockings Only $9.99!

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These are SO cute! Hop on over to Jane where you can snag these adorable Embroidered Christmas Stockings for only $9.99 each! Shipping is $3.99 for the first item and $1.99 for additional items. There are 3 style options to choose from.

Personalized Santa Sacks Only $5.99 Shipped!

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These Santa Sacks are SO cute! Amazon has the DIY Personalized Santa Sacks priced from just $5.99-$7.29 shipped right to your door! There are lots of options to choose from. I think I am going to order one for Brady, he will love it!

Westfield Shopping Center $100 Gift Card Giveaway! #HowDoYouHoliday

Disclaimer: In partnership with Westfield Shopping Centers I was provided with a $100 gift card to use towards early holiday shopping as well as $100 gift card to give away to one reader. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please see my disclosure policy) 
 
Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? If not, it is time to get a move on! Westfield Shopping Centers are the “Place to Holiday” for everyone on your gift list! I can always count on getting fantastic deals for every person in my family at Westfield Countryside, Westfield Brandon and Westfield Citrus Park.
In addition, you can take the kiddos along with you to meet Santa! He will now be making his seasonal home at the mall through December 24. You can get a FAST pass to skip the line by purchasing photo packages in advance online. How awesome is that? The line can sometimes get long so I love this option. You will want to look at each shopping center’s hours for visiting hours with Santa HERE as they can vary by location. I plan on taking Brady next week so stay tuned for photos! He is so excited and cannot wait to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas!
I had the opportunity to visit Westfield Countryside recently and scored some amazing deals! My tree is packed with presents for everyone on my gift list this year!

Here are a few tips and tricks that can help to make your holiday shopping a fun experience for the entire family!

1. Shop Early -Not only does this reduce unwanted stress in your life, but it also allows you to spend more time with your family and friends this holiday season which is the most important priority. Shopping early also keeps you away from those crazy crowds!

2. Use the Westfield Shopping App and Westfield Holiday Gift Guide– Westfield Malls US has their own app which has proven to very helpful for my family and I. This app is like a shopping assistant with innovative features and time-saving benefits. It also features exclusive deals and events. You can even view movie times watch trailers and buy movie tickets! How awesome! You can also view the Westfield Holiday Gift Guide HERE which has some great gift ideas for everyone of all ages.

3. Use money saving coupons and offers from your favorite stores– Be sure to sign up for coupons and apps to the stores you frequent the most. They will send you coupons via the mail and email which will prove to be very beneficial during your holiday shopping experience. Using coupons really is a great way to get the most bang for your buck and to stretch those hard-earned dollars.

4. Take advantage of the Family Parking and Family Lounges at Westfield Malls- I love that Westfield Malls really cares about the family. From the Family Parking Spots to the Family Lounges, I feel like shopping at Westfield Malls really is a great family experience! If you have little ones, no worries, Westfield Malls has you covered! They even have special nursing rooms in the Family Lounge so that Moms can nurse their little ones in privacy.

5. Have fun- The holidays can be a stressful time, but it doesn’t need to be. Just slow down and be sure to enjoy every moment with your family and friends! Make a day of it, and while you are out shopping, grab lunch or dinner at one of the many fabulous restaurants that Westfield Shopping Centers has to offer!

Now how about a fun giveaway to help you with your holiday shopping this year? Thanks to Westfield Shopping Centers, one lucky My Sweet Savings reader is going to Win a $100 Westfield Gift Card! This gift card is valid at any Westfield Shopping Center in the U.S.

Entering this giveaway is simple. The first entry is mandatory while you may gain additional entries with the other options.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! 🎄

Review of Christmas Forest Alpine Christmas Wreath + Giveaway!

Disclosure: I was provided a wreath from Christmas Forest in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts are my own. (Please see my disclosure policy) 

One of the things that I love most about the holiday season is the smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree. The smell of evergreen lingers in the air and it cannot help to put a smile on my face! While I may not always be able to have a fresh cut Christmas tree here in Florida, I can have the smell of Christmas thanks to the beautiful wreaths from Christmas Forest!

What is Christmas Forest? “It is a place where magic happens every day, and the sights and scents of the holidays are alive year-round. From their very first handmade Christmas wreath sold back in 1976 at Pike Place Farmer’s Market until now, they have made it their mission to bring the very essence of Christmas into every wreath that we create. Alive with the fresh evergreen scent of the Cascade Mountains, each of their handcrafted wreaths is a one-of-a-kind creation, and a unique representation of who they are.” 

I was given the amazing opportunity to feature Christmas Forest in my Holiday Gift Guide this year and they were so generous to send a wreath to review. Christmas Forest sent me their Alpine Wreath and it is absolutely stunning! The pictures do not do it justice. In addition, the smell of Christmas is now in the air throughout my house! It definitely puts me in the Christmas spirit! The front of the box that the wreath was shipped in was too cute and has the fun message pictured below. My 6 year old really thought that the wreath came from Santa and his elves! How cute is this?

 

The Alpine Christmas Wreath looks a lot like the signature Cascade Wreath, but the elves added red berries for an extra Christmas color. Enjoy the aroma of the alpine fresh Christmas wreath from the forests of the Pacific Northwest. Everyone who sees this wreath on your door will love the pastel blue juniper berries and pale yellow incense buds from the Oregon desert. It’s very special and oh-so-stunning!

Thanks to generous folks at Christmas Forest, one My Sweet Savings reader will have the opportunity to win an Alpine Christmas Wreath for themselves! To enter the giveaway, please follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter below. The first entry is mandatory while you may gain additional entries with the other options.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!