I can tell it’s less than two weeks til Christmas because I can feel it in my whole being. This mother of five has still got plenty to do and all yoga training aside, that all too familiar feeling of near-panic is lingering just below the surface of my sanity. I will continue my breathing and keep marking things off my list.
BUT… this doesn’t mean we can’t have a little FUN with a giveaway today.
Crazy Daisy KITS has been generous enough to offer one of their current December kits, which is full of delightful holiday designs, including a gorgeous Chatterbox album and papers from the North Pole collection by Crate Paper. These happen to be my favorite products featured, but there are so many more — click HERE to see the whole kit.
All you have to do to make yourself eligible for this FESTIVE kit is tell me two things on your Christmas list — what do you want for Christmas? Items can be anything, big or little, but give me actual things you need/want — not things like world peace. We would all love that, but I’m more curious about everyday items that your kids might purchase.
I try to create a list of things that would be easy for my boys to purchase and wrap. Like …
1. A new, less fickle can-opener.
2. Flour-sack towels.
So, tell me two things on your list (I need some additional ideas) and you might just might get a really FUN scrapbooking kit to keep or give away!
I’ll close comments on Friday at noon and post a winner by 3:00 pm PST.
I’d love a brother cs6000si sewing machine and a set of the Bridget Jones’ Diary dvds. How nice it would be to wake up after Christmas is over and begin sewing on my new machine will listen to Bridget Jones go through her wacky life and find true love! Merry Christmas! P.S. Thanks for your post about having to let the cleaning lady go and the about all your blessings and how you handle your life. It really does help to hear how others struggle to be true, happy, and real.
My DSLR just died yesterday…luckily after my son’s first Christmas program but not before I blew out my b-day candles so I’d really love to find someone who can fix it before Christmas next week. Unreasonable to ask? Yeah, so how about a new body for my lenses. Oh, and maybe a cricut expression too.
A Scrapbook-A-Day Calendar from Borders, chocolate covered coffeebeans, Jordan almonds, my wedding ring resized (3 kids, and it’s now too tight to wear), fuzzy socks from Old Navy, toenail polish, a new journal, The Holiday dvd, Tim McGraw’s new CD, Wallflower refills, cute and colorful hat and mittens, ragwool socks.
I would like new strings for my cello. Since I’ve recovered from shoulder surgery, even my musical instrument needs a new beginning. I’d also like a cat but allergies make that impossible for now.
There’s a cute little owl pillow in the kids’ bedding area at Target that doesn’t match a thing in my decor but is just so doggone cute I can hardly stand it. That’s on my list. And Jason Witten (Dallas Cowboys) jersey. Both totally unnecessary items in life, but two things I would love to have!
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Stacey! Thanks for all of the inspiration you’ve given me over the years. I just love the Sprinkles section of your blog!
I want my husband to find a job…or else for me to find a decent one. But that’s not what you meant. I really want a storage case for my circular knitting needles. That would be great!
Something practical….OXO Good Grip Pop Containers
Something dreamy…a new Nikon D90 camera!!
Merry Christmas to you all!
Would love a kitchenaide mixer, but that’s not gonna happen!:) I’d really like some warm boots and better digital camera!
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My wish list includes Photo Shop Elements and the new Jimmy Buffet CD.
1. A new pair of flannel pajama pants
2. The game “Elefun” – my kids at school loved that game when my intern brought it in. They still ask for it!
Amy Bailey Reply:
December 18th, 2009 at 9:28 am
My kids have it, and it’s a blast to play.
1. The new Alton Bown book (The Early Years, I think)
2. A new photo printer
On my Christmas list are some iFrog ear buds to use with my iPod and some warm boots to wear on cold days.
I would love a professional organizer to come and help me with my clutter issue… and maybe an ipod nano.
I always ask for gift certificates for a manicure and pedicure. I love to have the pampering and hot pink toes just make me happy!
On my wist list is a new food processor and a nice little digital camera to carry in my purse!!!
Some of my wish list items include copics markers, some OPI nail polish, an itunes gift card and some games for my Wii.
I want a polaroid camera with film or a diana camera and a new lens for my digital SLR (an expensive one that I probably won’t get). A girl can wish.
I really want a pair of Croc high heels. They are so cute and you know they have to be comfy! I also put adhesive on my list. I never can have enough!
oh my! is it so wrong to want a coach bag and matching wallet?!
i was a good girl this year…i think!
What I wish for this Christmas is a jewlery amoire and time spent with my six year old niece making crafts and baking. She is too cute and so much fun.
I would love a second set of Birkenstock insoles (I am alwayswitching them from shoes to boots to different shoes or misplacing them in between swithces) and a new toque (the kids don’t like my old one and it doesn’t owe me anything). I am finding that this Christmas the stress of the perfect gift isn’t the same. This year it is more about being together and being grateful for eachother. Not that we are material, but this year definitely feels more focused on family and I am enjoying it.
I have tons of scrappy things on my list. Would be happy with a gift card to Archivers or Two Peas so I can also have the fun of shopping! And while my kids will probably not be able to get this I am dreaming of a new desk so I can have a dedicated place to scrap and not have to use my kitchen table! Blessings!
Would love a set of Copic Markers and every Basic Grey 6 x 6 pad available!
With 3 boys in my house (I’m sure you know what comes with that) and a little girl, I have asked them for a big box of Peace. I just crave some peace (quiet might be nice too) sometimes. They don’t have to buy anything just wrap me up a pretty box! Love them to death but they are so loud!!!!!
Amy Bailey Reply:
December 18th, 2009 at 9:31 am
A little girl would go at the top of my list
I just have 3 boys. I would think the little girl would give some peace 
On my list are a really pretty camera strap cover from the sellers on Etsy- LOVE them- great BLING for your camera! and a photo editing class to help me learn how to use my new Photoshop Elements 8 software!! Yeah!
Merry Christmas Stacy!
Also wondering when we will hear about the Library of Memories class!!