KK attempted to leave the house at the crack of dawn for a good price on a TV, he got up and dressed and when he got into the car, it wouldn’t start. I’m not talking about getting in line at 3am for a TV. It used to be, that Black Friday meant kicking off the Christmas season with shopping. Cheers to the end of blog month – and best wishes for a happy holiday season! Tagged comfort food, Decorating, Elf on the Shelf, NaBloPoMo 1 Comment If you read even one of these posts this month, I hope you laughed a little, found a new favorite thing for yourself, or maybe tried a new recipe. This beautiful scene is literally in my backyard. I think that’s my New Year’s resolution this year: be more present. Whether it was reading an extra book in bed with Little Mister (and not writing a blog post for the night), or keeping the dogs outside a little extra on the morning walk to enjoy the sunrise, I tried to be present and in the moment. Sometimes I wish him a good day, sometimes I draw a silly picture, and other times, I make Mom jokes: Made that one up myself! I Tried to Enjoy the Small Things It’s me, the Mom putting notes in his lunchbox or snack bag every day. My favorite part of the white board is when it’s gleaming – all empty and clean – and awaiting it’s monthly mark up. Even with one kid and barely any type of sports or extra curricular activities, our white board is filled with appointments, reminders to return library books, and notes when we are eating the school lunch (LOVE the days I don’t have to make a lunch). I never imagined I’d succumb to the white board, let alone hang it on my refrigerator but, here we are. We Have Officially Become a White Board Family This is my favorite fried chicken sandwich from Mikro Depot, who also happens to have the very best french fries in the universe. And who can stay on track with so many reasons to have a cocktail, the multitude of cheeseboards I’ll encounter, and the ease of ordering take out instead of cooking because truly, online shopping is exhausting. Who wants salad when it gets cold? Not this girl. I Have Completely Abandoned Any Thoughts of Eating Healthy That's where this list of easy Elf on the Shelf ideas comes in.In lieu of sharing my entire living room Winter Wonderland, I leave you with one of my favorite nooks: My Ode to Boston. Of course, it's up to the parents to come up with a brand new, brilliant spot for the elf each morning. Each morning, your child awakens to find the family's personal elf in a new place, often doing something funny or mischievous. "Each morning, the Scout Elf returns to its family and perches in a new spot, waiting for someone to spot them." The full tale of the Elf on the Shelf is explained in the book that comes with it, The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition. "The magical Scout Elves help Santa manage his naughty and nice lists by taking note of a family’s Christmas adventures, and reporting back to Santa at the North Pole nightly," according to the official Elf on the Shelf website. If this is your first year participating in the glorious tradition that is Elf on the Shelf, here's a little background. If you're looking for fresh ideas for your family's Elf, here are 30 easy Elf On The Shelf ideas you can pull off in five minutes or less (so you can be one of those creative moms, too). Seriously, it seems like each year, everyone gets more creative with their North Pole visitor. I'm consistently blown away by the photos my mom friends share on social media. Christmas is right around the corner, which for parents means one thing: the Elf on the Shelf is officially back in town.
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