Countdown to Christmas: 17 Days!

     So if you saw my previous blog post labeled "Countdown to Christmas" I listed what festive activities to do each day until Christmas. Well today is December 7, which means only 17 days until Christmas!! And today would be the perfect day to curl up with a few of your favorite Christmas stories and a cup of hot coco. I know I will be:) Below is my top fave Christmas stories. Check them out.

1. The Nutcracker- When I used to do ballet I danced in this several times so it will always have a special place in my heart. It is the story of a girl, Clara, and her adventures on Christmas eve. Read it to see where her adventures lead her.
2. T'was The Night Before Christmas- This traditional Christmas story has always been a childhood favorite of mine. This story tells of a family's Christmas Eve.
3. Christmas Carol- I've seen this play and read this story several stories. Learn how Scrooge turns around from hating Christmas to loving it.
4. Little Women Christmas- I love the little women books and this one is about the girls Christmas.
5. The Three kings- A more religious choice, it discusses Jesus's birth.

20 Days til' Christmas: DIY Christmas Cards

 Hey girls so if you saw my previous blog post “Countdown To Christmas” http://beautywithbre.blogspot.com/2011/11/countdown-to-christmas.html you know that today is the day I recommend doing your Christmas cards. This can help relieve stress when it comes closer to the big day. And I found this super cute craft on Familyfun.go.com on how to make super elegant Christmas cards. http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/elegant-engravings-669727/ Check out the craft and try it for you then let me know how they turn out! I’ll be trying them tonight and post a photo tomorrow with how they came out.

Christmas Gift Ideas

So today is December 2^nd and there are 23 days til’ Christmas. If you read my previous blog post “Countdown to Christmas” you know that I said today is the day to finalize your shopping lists for all friends and family. If you need some help below are some great gift ideas for under $50!

                Mother: Gift set from Bath & Body Works

I reccomend Bath & Body Works Signiture Collection Ceramic Splish Splash Gift Set in Be Enchanted. It retails for $40.00. It comes with a 10 oz. shower gel, a fragrance, 8oz. lotion, and a lip gloss, all packaged in this super cute bath tub!

               Sister: For a younger sister under 10 I suggest a makeup kit from Claire's.

I personally like the Glitzy Eye Shadow Set which comes with ten shadows for only $6. This is the perfect gift for a younger sister to start off her makeup collection. (Of course it should only be used for dress-up!)

For an older sister or girlfriend I suggest a makeup kit from Sephora.    

My personal fave is the Sephora Collection Makeup Studio Blockbuster which comes with 96 eyeshadows, 84 lip glosses, 6 cream liners, 2 pencil liners, 3 blushes,1 bronzer, 1 mascara, and 4 applicators...ALL FOR $49.50!

                Dad: For Dad's I suggest a tool set from Home Depot.

I suggest the Husky 60-Piece 1/4 in. and 3/8 in.Drive Mechanics Tool Set. This 60 piece tool kit comes with everything a Dad needs and all for the low price of $29.97!

                Brother: For younger brothers try browsing your local Toys "R" Us.

I know my brother would have loved this Nerf Vortex Vigilon Disc Blaster as a kid. And it retails at only $16.99!

 

For an older brother I suggest a video game from Game Stop

 

I know boys love war games and this one is only $9.99. It is for the PsP and rated M for mature.

                Boyfriend: Lastly for your boyfriend I suggest a shirt from American Eagle.

The men's AE Thermal's are only $20 right now! And they are super toasty:)

Hope this gift list helps.