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72: Vacation days left for 2011?

Author: Mama Elf | Filed under: general, planning Friday Oct 14,2011

If you haven’t put in for vacation for the remainder of the year, you’ve got to do it now. Everyone will want to take time around Thanksgiving and Christmas and unless you are the first one to ask for it, you aren’t going to get it. Have a family meeting tonight and figure out how [...]

77: LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2011

Author: Mama Elf | Filed under: entertaining, general, gifts, planning, religious, traditions Sunday Oct 9,2011

 You will not want to miss out on this. It’s very hard to find! Luckily, we purchased ours at the LEGO Store in Orlando last month. I think the highlight of this Advent calendar is the Yoda Santa Claus! Yep. Your Star Wars fans, young and old, will love this Christmas activity! Click here to [...]

78: Snowing in Florida!

Author: Mama Elf | Filed under: budget, crafts, entertaining, general, planning Saturday Oct 8,2011

It’s snowing in Florida! Actually, you can decorate with snowflakes anytime of the year, in any location! There are different styles of snowflakes to choose from! Silver Glitter,  Golden Glitter, Ornate Black Go and immerse yourself in a fun ambiance with these stickers! These removable, repositionable, and reusable stickers are the perfect and convenient way [...]

99: To host or not to host

Author: Mama Elf | Filed under: entertaining, general, planning Saturday Sep 17,2011

If you are hosting Christmas, do everyone a favor and give them some direction, but not too much direction. I can only imagine what situations might have caused Thanksgiving hostess Marney to pen this letter! With a little planning, you should avoid most of those and do it gracefully. People appreciate knowing your expectations ahead of time. [...]

100 Days Until Christmas!

Author: Mama Elf | Filed under: general, planning Friday Sep 16,2011

It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time of year to start thinking about Christmas. Check back with us every day for useful information on planning, shopping, and celebrating the most wonderful time of the year! Where will you be spending Christmas this year? Will you be at home? Traveling? With family, or friends? Now [...]

26: Mind Your Money

Author: Mama Elf | Filed under: general, gifts Friday Nov 28,2008

Today is Black Friday. While the retailers want us all to do our part to boost the economy, be careful out there. Just because it’s a traditional shopping day, doesn’t mean you need to get out there and overspend. Make a list and check it twice. Have a budget. Stick to your plan. Don’t dig [...]

27: Happy Thanksgiving!

Author: Mama Elf | Filed under: general Thursday Nov 27,2008

Take time today to give thanks. Have a wonderful day with your family and friends today!

28: Make a list of thanks!

Author: Mama Elf | Filed under: general Wednesday Nov 26,2008

Husband Kids Family Friends Church Freedom Country Health

29: Outdoor Decorations

Author: Mama Elf | Filed under: general, planning, traditions Tuesday Nov 25,2008

It’s Thanksgiving week and for many of us that also means it’s the week to do a little outdoor decorating. We also put our tree up during the Thanksgiving week, typically the Saturday after Turkey Day. Today, the kids and I got out the reindeer that go in the yard and put them together. We [...]

30: Christmas Music Videos

Author: Mama Elf | Filed under: entertaining, general, music Monday Nov 24,2008

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