valentine: twinkle

2. the girlies are going to love this winter charm necklace {also 30% off code JINGLE}- especially since santa is bringing them the ice skates on their list

3. Spot-it is a the perfect sized game for the stocking and obvs the frozen edition is their fave

4. This fun glitter paper tiara is on sale!

5. It's all about the accessories. Never too many mittens and these cupcake ones are sure to be a hit. {only 12 dollar! and free shipping}

6. remember pin art? can't resist for nostalgia purposes.

7. Princess crayons - need i say more?

8. Tapefitti keeps my girls busy for hours.

9. never too many hats either - love this hello hat for 8 dollars!

10. the perfect bow - going to use this as a ploy for them to wear ON Christmas - clearly that's why Santa put it in the stocking.

11. we love to collect ornaments over the years - thinking this lollipop one is adorbs. {will throw in a matching real lollipop}

12. doggy compact

13. hair ties - another thing we can't have too many of!

14. these lip gloss rings are a bad idea. it's happening anyway.

* womp. seems #2 is sold out - going with this rope necklace instead.

happy stuffing!

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it's so tempting to buy our kids EVERYTHING for Christmas because it's truly the most wonderful time of the year through the eyes of a child and their excitement is infectious, but when January rolls around and they are 'bored' and there's a zillion cheap toy parts laying around the party is ovah. so our approach is to mix things that are practical {boots/slippers/sports equipment} and/or will truly stand the test of time {books/collectibles} - or just really keep them busy in a positive way. so here we go!

1. HEART & BUTTERFLY BEAD SETS

2. CUBEBOT

3. SPARKLE T-SHIRT

{i must admit my girls are not too psyched to get clothes as presents these days. they want that shit just to magically appear in the drawers . . . unless . . . it is sparkly!}

4. ICE SKATES

{these are legit on C & P's list to santa}

5. OLIVIA BOOK & JAMMIE SET

LOVE the idea of matching jammies to the book!

6. PRINCESS CANDYLAND

classic game with a twist. this will inspire family time. HF loves princesses.

7. BOO

C & P have dranken the BOO juice. at least he doesn't take up a lot of room.

8. KID'S CLASSICS BOX SET

these beautiful renditions of the classics are the gifts that will keep on giving.

9. KARAOKE MACHINE

10. LITTLE YOGA MAT

never too young to teach our girls the importance of a healthy mind & body

11. DWELL STUDIO GOLD MENAGERIE

love these collectible animals.

12. FROZEN LIGHT UP BOOTS

these are heinous, obvs, but the girls need their frozen fix and i'd rather have it with something practical then a toy. they are going to go BONKERS over these.

13. LIGHT-UP UNICORN SLIPPERS

more light-up footwear AND unicorns = happy happy girls.

14. BARBIE COLLECTOR 2014 HOLIDAY DOLL

sorry not sorry - we heart barbie.

15. ACOUSTIC GUITAR

better than a drum set

16. GLX SCOOTER

did my research and "crash" and "booboo" crawford should actually be able to handle these bad boys. in theory.

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CHRISTMAS JAMMIES FOR GIRLS

ONE OF MY FAVE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS IS GIFTING THE GIRLS NEW CHRISTMAS JAMMIES ON CHRISTMAS EVE. LOVING ALL THESE CUTE OPTIONS. I'M CROSSING THIS OFF THE LIST TODAY SINCE THEY ARE ALL ON SALE. TGIBF!

{GOING WITH THE GOLD BOWS}

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DEAR MERRY MIXERS

-read last year's lil hoot post as to why this cause is so near and dear to me-

a message from this year's merry mixers:

Don't miss out! Merry Mixers' Annual Fundraising Gala is less than two weeks away!

We're delighted to be returning to the Corinthian Yacht Club this year, and are looking forward to raising a glass while raising funds for MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center. Featuring live music by FUNBucket and we are so happy that Ian Leonard will be joining us again as our MC and auctioneer. It's bound to be a wonderful evening for an even better cause, so please join us!

And don't forget to check out our silent & live auction items, available for early bid and preview this year for the first time via Bidding for Good! Check out the amazing items at: www.biddingforgood.com/merrymixers -- we're adding new donations everyday!

Tickets available now at www.merrymixers.org