Five on Friday-Christmas Edition

I'm back again! It's Friday and I only have one more week of school until I'm out of school for two weeks of freedom! I can't wait! Just wanted to pop in and share a few of my favorite Christmas items. Some of these I have, and some I've just seen on Pinterest and other blogs. 

{ONE}
 I love these two rustic Christmas decorations. I think they're so pretty and classic. The tree is from Target and the wreath is from Nordstrom.

{TWO}
I don't own this shirt, but think it's hilarious. Home Alone is one of the all time greatest Christmas movies.

{THREE}
Did any of you see Kelly Clarkson's Christmas special on TV the other night? While I thought it was a little cheesy, the music was great. She has a great voice and I really enjoyed her version of some great Christmas songs. 

{FOUR}
I do have this Nest candle, and it's awesome. It makes our entire house smell good!

{FIVE}
I haven't gotten Eliza any Christmas pajamas this year, and not to sound like a Scrooge, but at this point, I probably won't. Although, I did think these Hanna Andersson ones were adorable. I've seen them all over, and they look really cute monogrammed.

Five on Friday-Fall Edition

I'm linking up for another Five on Friday today with some of my favorite fall clothing items. There is about one thing on this list that's actually in my clothing budget, but at least I can dream, right?! It's still fairly warm during the day here, but the temperatures are starting to drop and it's getting pretty chilly at night. I've started to pull some more of my fall clothes out of my closet lately and I love it! Happy Friday friends!

(1) dress and scarf (2) Tory Burch purse (3) Joules jacket (4) Frye boots (5) Tory Burch flats 

Todder Must Haves 18-22 Months

I wanted to pop in and share a few of our favorite things for Eliza over the past few months. Today is my last day of summer and I'm trying to soak up all the time I can with my sweet girl. I have had the best time with her and I'm so sad it's over! These have been some of our go-to toys over the break.

• Munchkin Snack Catcher- We love these snack cups. They are great for on the go, especially in the car because Eliza can get her food without spilling it all over the place. 
• Wagon-Eliza loves cruising around the neighborhood in her wagon. The one in the picture above is Little Tikes, but we actually have the Radio Flyer one. I like the wagon because when Eliza has a friend over I can easily get both of them to the park because of the double seat.
• Disney Junior App-This app has been a lifesaver when we're out in public and Eliza's on the verge of a meltdown. I hate to be that mom that sticks the cartoons in front of her child when she's about pitch a fit, and I really do try to limit it, but sometimes you gotta do what you can to keep the peace. It's also helpful in the car when I'm driving on long trips by myself.
• Crayola Washable Watercolors-Eliza is turning into quite the little artist, just like her dad! She loves to paint with water colors and it's a great little activity to on our back porch (under the fan) on hot day.
• Ikea Toddler Table-Ryan and I got this little table the last time we were at Ikea and it has been perfect for Eliza. It's just the right size for her and the price can't be beat!
• Keens- My mom got these shoes for Eliza at the beginning of the summer and they have been great. They've help up really well and they are really easy to slip on and off. 
• Joovy Cooper Groove Stroller-We have a great jogging stroller, so I was really hesitant to spend more money on another one, but the jogging stroller is really bulky and hard to navigate in certain areas. We finally broke down and got a smaller, more portable one and it has been well worth the money.

Gifts for the Guys

It's Friday, Friday, Friday! I am out of school for two whole weeks! Whoohoo! Here are a few ideas for the man in your life.

(1) Leather Breifcase 2) The Dark Night Rises (3) Gloves (4) Thermos (5) Pocket Knife (6) Barbour Jacket (7) Socks (8) Ipad Case (9) Watch (10) Drill 

Toddler Christmas List

Before I get to my gift guide for today, let me clarify a few things. I should have written this in my last post, but I hit publish before I thought it through. I do not think that presents and things are the most important part of Christmas. I know that the birth of Jesus and the fact that God sent His only son is the true meaning of this season. I know that being able to spend Christmas with my family is a blessing that many people do not have. The presents part of it is just fun for me, and I really like seeing this type of thing on other blogs, so I thought I'd give it a try. Sorry for the rant, but I felt the need to clarify. :)

(1) Mini Boden dress (2) Pound a Peg (3) Land of Nod Teepee (4) Vtech Rhyme and Discover Book (5) Tiny Toms (6) Easel (7) Crayola Washable Markers (8) Hatley Pajamas (9) Skip Hop Owl Backpack (10) Land of Nod Spell Ya' Later Letters 

Christmas Gift Guide

Every year I tell myself that I'm going to get my Christmas shopping done before Halloween and every year I end up waiting until the last minute. I've done a little better this year, but I certainly didn't get all my gifts before Halloween, and I still have a few more to buy. I've been working on some gift ideas for y'all that I'm to post over the next few days. This is actually my own personal list of things that I've been dreaming of seeing under my tree.

(1) Sonicare toothbrush (2) Herschel tote bag (3) Rewined candle (4) Christmas decorations-since I lost all of ours when we moved (5) Clarisonic brush (6) Workout gear (7) Loreal shampoo and conditioner (8) New camera lense