Thursday, December 6, 2012

Relaxing Days Off with PEOPLE Magazine #SexiestManAlive


Have you seen the newest issue of PEOPLE Magazine? Brad Pitt is on the cover! I wonder how many times this A River Runs Through It hunk has been on the cover?!?! He even mentions how he is getting closer to 50. Seriously he can't be that old right, that means I am getting older too lol. But oh my is he still hot!



On my days off of work I have been trying to unwind by just hanging out at home just relaxing. I LOVE to read magazines. I love books too but I will admit as a working mom and a blogger I no longer have as much time as I would like to read. That is why I love magazines. I get to have the latest star and style news in my hands like a book but in a fun way. My last day off I grabbed the latest issue of PEOPLE Magazine grabbed a cup of coffee and hung out on the couch for an hour. It was awesome to just sit and enjoy the articles in the magazine.


Of course my little side kick (my son) is always wanting to do what Mom is doing so he asked what I was reading. He likes to see the pictures of the star's babies just like I do. Its so cute to see what fashion trends are started by the kids of celebrities.



I enjoyed reading the article about Brad Pitt. I have been a fan of his since I was a teenager. Its fun to watch celebrities lives. Its like a peek into another world. He has so many kids now and is getting married. I can't wait for his next movie!


I found a great coupon in PEOPLE Magazine too! I am a frugal Mom so this was awesome!!


I had a nice time hanging out at home reading my magazine and sitting with my son on my day off of work. The TV was off, computer off and we just sat together. I read PEOPLE and he read his books. A nice quiet time!


Do you follow celebrity news? I like the fashion of the stars!


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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Roseville / Sacramento Local Holiday Craft Event






Local Santa's Boutique to shop for handmade Holiday gifts. 
Thursday Dec. 6th 2012
1347 Jorgenson Dr. Lincoln, CA 95648
6pm - 9pm

Cute gifts for family and friends from several local crafters and vendors. Featuring hand painted Wooden Signs and frames by Gretchen Jolynn Crafts. 

Gretchen will be having sales and great deals! Tell her Laura from Frugal Family Tree sent you :)






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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Homemade Advent Calendar

Made on a mini muffin tin with treats inside!!

I have never had an advent calendar, the boys LOVE IT!! and so do I ;)

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Wish Stars by Birando Review and Giveaway

I love parties. Not only during the holidays but year round. I love hosting them and I love going to them. I am always looking for a fun and cool new way to decorate and I found these great Wish Stars by Birando  to share with you. They are look great for any occasion and they come fully assembled, you just pull the two strings together to form the star shape!

Wish Star - Ganesha Red

They can be tied to a hanging light bulb, but they also offer a range of hanging LED's. The LED's won't be as bright as a bulb they still look great and have the bonus of being portable. I like the LED light myself. I have them hanging around the house for the holidays, but I know that these will make an appearance in my house every few months, it seems we are always having some sort of party! 

Love the white in the window, perfect for any occasion!!




Not only does Birando have the Wish Stars but they are The Party People so they also offer classic party items like balloons, as well as candle bags, party glow productsconfetti cannons and more!!

Birando USA 

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Monday, December 3, 2012

Holiday Traditions with Starbucks Holiday Blend Coffee



As a child the holiday season was a magical time in our house. My mom would decorate, my dad would make egg nog and us kids would eat my moms home made fudge as we watched her sort and organize the holiday decor. I would eagerly await the moments my mom would sort the ornaments. I LOVED each and everyone of them. My sister and I would play with the doll ornaments, have the animal candle decor be our pets and even the nut cracker was included in our play time. My mom was sweet to let us gently play with the ornaments while she organized everything for the day we would decorate the tree. I have the sweetest memories of holiday decor organizing. 

Now with my own son we keep the same tradition for the day before the tree arrives. I get out all the decor to sort and organize based on the theme we will have for the holidays. I love looking at each ornament and recall where I got it or who gave it to me. Each of them represent a loved one or cherished memory. To me a Christmas tree is a loving representation of the years lived. Funny ones, cute ones, religious ones and holiday themed ones all decorate my tree. We also get out and clean the other decor like our mini singing tree, the nut cracker, lights and so much more.



This holiday season we are in a new home. I am so excited for a Christmas in the new place and to decorate this year. We are having our annual sort, organize and theme selection day. I brought out the bins of holiday decor and poured a cup of coffee to enjoy while I reminisce over each item.

Each year I look forward to the Starbucks Holiday Blend as a part of our tradition as well. I have been drinking it each year since I moved out of my parents home. My mom started sending the big bag of coffee for me as a Christmas present. The last few year I have been buying it earlier so I can enjoy the whole holiday season.



A sweet treat to go along with holiday decor organizing is a must have item. Some years is cookies or muffins or a chocolate treat. This year we decided to buy cinnamon rolls to compliment the flavors of the Starbucks Holiday blend. I shopped at Sam's Club for my items. I was looking for a display for the Starbucks Holiday blend so I did not have to look all over for one of my favorite Holiday indulgence but did not see it. I went down the coffee aisle and found the Holiday blend next to the other Starbucks roasts. We enjoy the bakery selection Artisan Fresh items that we find there. I did not see the cinnamon rolls up front or on display, they had apple turnovers on a display but not cinnamon rolls. I did see them in the Bakery section near the breads. I even spotted pumpkin muffins and mini cinnamon rolls.



 I love the scent of the coffee! I do not normally drink black coffee but with the Holiday Blend I love the flavors of the roast and want to enjoy them. The complimentary notes for the Starbucks  Holiday Blend are ginger, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange and cloves. The flavor was amazing when I would take a sip of the coffee then a bite of the cinnamon roll then more coffee. The sweetness of the cinnamon roll complimented the bold notes of the coffee. Its a delicious pair for the holidays! #DeliciousPairings

I brew Starbucks at home all year long and I am never disappointed in the flavor. Its just like at a coffee house except I get to be at home nice and warm not out fighting traffic or looking for parking in the bustle of Holiday shopping. If you are looking to add a delicious drink and treat to your holiday traditions Starbucks Holiday Blend and Sam's Club Artisan Fresh Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for cold holiday nights spending time with your family. Even my husband loved it and he can be picky about his holiday treats! He commented on how he could taste the cinnamon in the coffee more after taking a bite of the cinnamon roll first. He asked if I made the cinnamon rolls since they tasted so great, for a moment or two I let him think I did but then told him they were from the Sam's Club bakery.

With the ornaments and decor cleaned and organized we are ready to buy our tree this week. We were inspired by the bag of Starbucks Holiday Blend and have decided to go with gold, green and white as our holiday theme colors. I look forward to the Christmas tree going up, I will be enjoying a cup of coffee and cinnamon rolls as I sit back and marvel in the beauty of it.



*I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™. #CBias #SocialFabric

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