Who Knew?

Who knew that Target may have the cutest slipper chairs we have ever seen! These are just a few of them, they come in so many patterns and colors and are on sale now for $245...Put this in your back pocket...

Gifts For All Ages (Part 3) The Aspiring Chef...

This is a set of nested bowls that would be perfect for Chips and Dips! They are 100% Melamine, are dishwasher safe and are $32 for the set of 4. (spoonsisters.com)

Such a fun way to identify all those recipes you want to try, just peel off the flag and stick to the recipe page.  They are only $5.95 and would be so handy! (spoonsisters.com)

This fun and funky pan is from Broadway Panhandler.com and is only $23.95. We think you should put some amazing Barefoot Contessa Brownie Mix Inside and a cute color spatula, wrap it with a bow and you have the cutest gift ever! Put this in your back pocket...

Gifts For All Ages (Part 2)...Tweens and Teens

This is Kris's favorite...The Ticket Stub Diary ($12.95, spoonsisters.com)a journal to preserve and save tickets from special events (i.e. concerts, football games, dances, movies (Twilight anyone?).

This Laptop Decal is $26 from Margot Madison at Etsy and can be personalized to protect and beautify your laptop.

Wake up to these adorable alarm clocks from
Pottery Barn Teen.

Just a few holiday gift ideas to put in your back pocket...

Gifts For All Ages (Part 1)

For the little ones we found this adorable Tickle Monster book and tickle mitts ($ 31.95) and  that are sure become an obsession (seriously you might have to hide them:)...and these Terrible Two Slippers ($ 19.95) are another way to crack them up. These are from spoonsisters.com, an awesome site for great gifts ideas.

For the bigger kids...there is the personalized aluminum water bottle from Em Tanner ($24), these Slumber Party Mini Box of Questions ($8, spoonsisters.com) this Facebox Activity Kit ($10.95, paper-source.com) to make all sorts of funny faces, and this Beat the Buzzer shot clock ($25, garnet hill) Stay tuned for more gift ideas to put in your back pocket...

Many Happy Returns

You thought choosing your card was hard...try adding address/return labels to the mix! There are so many cute and unique ones out there and at affordable prices that make adding that little extra something hard to resist. The photo labels in the top row are from Peartree Greetings.com, the second row labels are from Invitation Box.com and are $35 for 120. The newest of new are these wraps...the one on top is from Tarabledesigns on Etsy and the one on the bottom is from Paper-Moments.com. The address goes on the front with your return address on the back!  Easy and cute and will make a great first impression. Put that in your back pocket...

P.S. Oh and don't forget to personalize your stamps (below) at USPS.com...so easy and  cute...a great stocking stuffer too:)

'Tis the Season

OMG! In lieu of the long update letter, we found these adorable, unique holiday cards at Margot Madison on Etsy that highlight the years events and milestones. This means a lot less work for you ;)...

If you make it through the family picture without sweating profusely and cursing at your kids/husband there are a ton of websites to help you find the perfect card:

Minted.com, Doodlebugdezigns.com, TinyPrints.com, Photoaffections.com,
Beeyondpaper.com, Peartreegreetings.com.
Put these in your back pocket...