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Getting Christmas Shopping Done Early

So, I’m back to October and trying to catch up the blog.

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Near the end of October, I collaborated with two friends who also have businesses to put on the second annual Sip and shop. Libby of Chloe + Isabel and Catherine of Red Clay and Cotton both brought their items to my house and we invited all of our friends over to do some early Christmas shopping. We had a great turnout and had a very positive response from those who came and shopped and loved the ability to (1) supports women with small businesses, (2) shop from multiple shops in one place, and (3) get some shopping done before the Christmas rush hit!

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Charlotte was enthralled with the Chloe + Isabel jewelry and also decided she wanted to be an artist like Catherine.

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I also enjoyed introducing some new friends to Tales of a Peanut and the variety of products that I create.

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Inspire Notecard Sets

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Topsy Turvy Gift Tags

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Greeting Cards

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Chore Chart and Meal Planner

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Custom Invitations and Announcements

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Notepads

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Retro Rose Serving Tray

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Initially Yours luggage tags

Gift Giving, Holidays, Shopping, TalesOfAPeanut

#CyberMonday Shopping Hints!

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I’ve got lots of fun deals going on in the shop through today, Cyber Monday! They include:

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Buy One Get One 50% off Placemats – Choose any four designs!

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Buy One Get One 50% off Lunchboxes – Choose any four designs!

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Buy One Get One 50% off Plates – Choose any two designs!

(PS TODAY is the last day to order plates with Christmas delivery without paying rush fees! The prices for plates will increase tomorrow!)

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Buy One Get One 50% off Trays – Choose any two designs!

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10% off Christmas and Holiday cards! (Prices on all listings reflect 10% off of the regular price. Prices will go back to normal on Tuesday.)

Some other shopping suggestions to get great deals and support small businesses :

Mint Julep Monograms – last day for Christmas delivery is 12/1/14!

Three Bird Nest – use code CYBER30 for 30% until 8 PM PST!

Chloe + Isabel – some items 50-75% off today!

The Happy Cactus – save 30% off through 12/6/14 with code BLACKFRIDAY2014

Joy Merryman Store – use code FREESHIP for free US shipping!

GraceLaced – everything 25% off with code BLACKFRIDAY25

Lindsay Letters – everything 15% off today!

Hilary Butler Fine Art – 20% off all prints with code MONDAY20

Naptime Diaries – 30% off all prints and canvases with code BLACKFRIDAY14 as well as 12 Days of Christmas giveaways (you’re entered after any purchase of $25 or more)

The Canvas Shoppe (Paige Knudsen) – all canvases are 20% through midnight!

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And if you’re shopping big (which I do too, don’t worry):

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eBates is having double cash back shopping on Monday

Kiwi Crate has 60% off of your first month’s crate as well free shipping with code HOLIDAY60

Warby Parker has a free home try on program where you can try 5 pairs of glasses for 5 days 100% free

Blurb has deals for 30% off book orders $150+ (CYBER30) , 25% off book orders $100+ (CYBER25), and 20% off all book orders (CYBER20)

Charity, Family, Mommy Advice, Personal, TalesOfAPeanut

Friday Peanuts – Busy Busy Busy

Friday Peanuts

Well, every weekend I’m determined to catch up on the blog and every weekend I’m swamped and haven’t had time to do it. I’m going to try my hardest to catch up this weekend though! But if I don’t, know that I am still thinking of you!

In lieu of a meaningful post here’s some things I’ve been reading and thinking about this week.

Would Jesus Have Joined a Fraternity? – As a proud sorority girl I enjoyed this article and made me think about missed opportunities during my college years. But kudos for reminding us that stereotypes are not always true and we should be searching for ways to show Jesus’ love to others in all situations.

Siri Reads Kindle – If I was ever in the car by myself for an extended period of time this would be awesome! Those who have the luxury of driving by themselves…take advantage of this!

Center of the City Dress – Think this is too sparkly for our Christmas party?

The Ongoing After School Activity Dilemma – This is going to be a struggle as the kids get older. With three I can only imagined how crazy our lives are going to be with after school activities. This post has some good thoughts about considering what to do and things to consider when we’re signing them up. What’s right for our family might not be right for yours and vice versa but right now we’re trying to figure out what’s right for our family.

I’m Glad I’m Not The Same Guy Who Wrote Blue Like Jazz – I’ve never read the book and know nothing about Donald Miller but I liked this post and all that it says. People change and that should be our goal. To learn and grow into better people. Let’s not stifle others growth but embrace it and encourage it.

Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Parents Who Don’t Allow Sleepovers – Not sure but I think I might be this parent…

Everything Etsy’s Deals of the Week – Tales of a Peanut has a discount code in there!

Best Events for Family Olympics – I want to have an Olympics! Any family or friends want to join us?!?!

Have a good weekend!

 

Charlotte, Family, Mommy Advice, Personal, Shopping, TalesOfAPeanut

Friday Peanuts

Friday Peanuts

Well, I’ve been MIA for the past few weeks.  Sorry about that! The getting back into school routine has thrown me for a loop and I’m just now getting somewhat settled into a new schedule.  For now, a list of some things going on will have to suffice.  Hopefully new posts will be forthcoming next week!

Alabama Women Bloggers

– I’m the Blogger of the Month for September over on the Alabama Women Bloggers site.  The topic of the month is “Back in My Day” and my first post went live on Monday with some reflection on what I learned about parenting from my parents.  Check out my post and let me know what you learned from your parents and are putting into practice with your family!  I’ll be posting there every Monday in September so be sure to check back next week to see what I’m talking about!

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– I love Courtney DeFeo.  She has a heart for Mom’s and for helping us parent the best that we can.  She has a new book coming out this fall (In this House We Will Giggle) and I’m on pins and needles waiting to read it.  I know that it’s going to be awesome!  We have a mutual friend, Lindsey, who her girls calls Izzy, and Courtney has started featuring Lindsey the first Wednesday of every month.  Lindsey is one of my favorite people and has so much to teach Mom’s from all of her time spent babysitting and nannying.  I LOVED her idea about a donation basket from this month’s post and am going to implement it in my house ASAP!

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– Courtney is also featuring a Q&A from Tara Concelman from Home First Behavior once a month.  Another great parenting resource! Make sure to read the comments for even more nuggets of wisdom!

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– There are apparently 940 Saturday’s in your child’s life from when they are born until they turn 18.  This journal is a way to keep track of what you do with each of those for your child’s life.  I LOVE this idea and think that once a week record keeping is more manageable than every day like some suggest.  A lot of ours in the fall would show us in Tuscaloosa but that’s fun to record as well! This would make a great baby shower or Christmas gift!

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– I’m already getting nowhere with the “how was your day” question after school.  I’m going to start trying some of these questions and see if they get me further!

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– Look at these cuties featured over on the Baby Be Blessed blog with their namesake dolls!

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– I’m advertising over at Everything Etsy for the next few months! Check out their Directory for other great Etsy shops!

That’s it for this Friday! Enjoy your weekend!