Spread Cheer with Simple Surprises + Giveaway


It's that time of year...Holiday Baking Season! Whether you are participating in a cookie exchange, bringing sweets to your kiddos class, or giving the gift of good cheer, there are so many simple recipes to be found. I recently made some Holiday Blossom Cookies with sprinkles baked right in for my daughter's ornament trail at school. My daughter thinks they taste fantastic. And I have Betty Crocker to thank.
 
 
When my husband and I lived in a teeny, tiny apartment, way back before we had kids, I use to make cookies for everyone I knew. Cookies say someone really cares.

Tips to Purge for the End of the Year Clean Out

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Goodwill of North Georgia for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

My husband and I have this tradition, well it's not a tradition because we have missed a few years now. But before my son came along, we would clean out our entire house while my husband was using his last vacation of the year from work. We loved it because it made room for new items that we might be getting as well as got us a nice little tax deduction because we always donated to Goodwill of North Georgia.

End of the Year Declutter

I have some simple tips to clear out items that are no longer needed:

Enter to WIN $25 PayPal! Ends 12/21

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Welcome to the "Pink&Blue: Babies are Two" Giveaway Hop hosted by Heather from Mommy's Favorite Things and Michelle from Mama's Baby Cupcakes. Two years ago this December we celebrated the birth of Michelle's daughter and Heather's son, and now they're turning TWO! In honor of their birthdays, this hop has a toddler theme, which means anything family friendly is up for grabs for the kiddos 1-4yrs old! Each blog has a minimum prize package of $25 per winner and after visiting my giveaway, make sure you use the linky below to take a look at the other blogs to see what they have to offer for you!

Enter to WIN!

Step2 Spin & Go Xtreme Cruiser Giveaway, Ends 12/21

Step2 Spin & Go

Welcome to the Step2 Spin & Go Xtreme Cruiser Giveaway, hosted by Thrifty Nifty Mommy and Viva Veltoro
Have your children started writing out their holiday wish lists yet? If they're hoping to see a ride-on under the tree, you won't find a cooler one than the Step2 2 Spin & Go Xtreme Cruiser!

Enhance Story Time with Tales of Inspiration + Giveaway

I received complimentary products to provide this review. All opinions are our own.

I love animals. Who doesn't? And so do my kiddos. I recently shared my furbabies' story of how he is dealing with illness. Last year, my daughter and son received ASPCA rescue pets and this year I am excited to share with them tales of inspiration that are feature in the new book series "ASPCA kids: Rescue Readers".


Studio Fun International, a Reader's Digest company, has partnered with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA®), the first animal welfare organization in North American and the nation's leading voice for animals.