Top 10 Christmas Gifts
1.) Uggs- I received my first pair of Uggs this Christmas! Given by my mom and dad, I was given a pair of Classic Tall Grey boots and I absolutely LOVE them!
2.) Swango Sign- My bestie Kori made me a wonderful gift this Christmas! She took pictures of items at someone's house and created art, by making the everyday pictures into the letters of my last name!
3.) Fossil Watch- About a week before Christmas, my Aunt Missy needed some more ideas for me for a gift. As I began searching my usual sites (Amazon, Target, Macy's), I came across a Fossil Watch, which I immediately fell in love with. My sister has had a Fossil Watch for years and loves it. Unfortunately, my Premier Designs (in which I sell) watch has about bit the dust. The plating is coming off and it is scratched being repair. Looking for the same features of my Premier Watch (which I have loved), I found one that I love just as much ---> http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/fossil-watch-womens-stainless-steel-bracelet-am4141?ID=326082&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results
4.) Coat- My Mother-in-Law Diane gave me a coat for Christmas. This is becoming somewhat of a tradition, being that she gave me a coat last year too. I love the coat (and clothes) that she has gotten me this year! Diane has really good taste for picking out clothes for me. She loves to shop around and find deals, which means more clothes for me for less money! Here is the site of the coat (which is also from Macy's): http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/bcx-coat-long-sleeve-plaid-printed-a-line-coat?ID=605057&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results
5.) Isabel Bloom garden statue- Another family tradition that we have is going to Bedford, PA for our yearly birthday celebrations (It just so happens that my dad, mom, sister and I are all Libras and all have birthdays between September 25th and October 17th). At the cabin we rent in Bedford is this statue of a garden buddha that we all love! Well, this year for Christmas, my sister surprised me with the statue! I cannot wait until the summer to display it outside!
6.) Necklace- One of my students, Rachel, gave me a necklace for Christmas that her mother made. I love jewelry and love that it is handmade! Here mother has other jewelry available for sale if you are interested: http://www.etsy.com/shop/jemsjewels
8.) Fair Trade Sun- My Aunt Missy also gave me a Fair Trade Sun wall art. Fair Trade is based on the principle that people should earn a fair profit for the items they produce. They have a variety of products, such as art, coffee, and chocolate. My aunt got my this sun which can be purchased by you and others around the world! http://www.serrv.org/product/petite-sun/wall-art-hangings
9.) Wheeling Sign- Shortly after Thanksgiving, my mom and I went to a local store called Hugh's Gift Gallery. We saw these signs and feel in love! She purchased one for me and my sister. I plan to hang it above my wedding picture, which was taken by the Wheeling Suspension Bridge.
10.) OXO Canisters- I love searching on Amazon. I later learned that you can create a wish list on Amazon for other people to purchase things for you. I created a wish list and my Grandma had bought me a set of OXO Canisters, which I am super excited to start using! http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-5-Piece-Container/dp/B002903KEW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1325042725&sr=8-3
Top 5 After-Christmas Gifts
My mom, sister, and I have gone day-after-Christmas shopping for some years now. Nothing beats those after-Christmas sales and clearance! On our 2-day shopping spree, I came across some great gifts for myself, and was lucky enough for my mom to buy me some after-Christmas gifts!
1.) Sign- At our trip to TJ Maxx, I came across this sign and fell head-over-heels for it! I knew I needed it for my classroom! As a teacher, it is very hard at times to keep your composure. I figured this would be a visual reminder to stay calm and keep teaching! --Purchased at TJ Maxx for $9.99
2.) Clothes- Where do I begin with this.....Can I just say 75% original price!!!! Thanks mom! Many clothes were purchased at Macy's and TJ Maxx!
3.) Wallet- Another TJ Maxx purchase was a Kenneth Cole baby blue leather wallet. I have been wanting a new wallet, since mine is slowing falling apart. When I felt this wallet, I knew I had to have it! Plus, it has a lot of credit card slots, which is much needed for my wallet! --Wallet purchased at TJ Maxx for $16.99
4.) Driftwood Nativity Scene- When my mom and I first went to Hugh's Gift Gallery and she purchased the Wheeling signs, we had seen a Nativity Scene made out of driftwood. I really, really, really wanted it, but refused for myself or anyone else to spend $42 on pieces of driftwood. Well, the day after Christmas we went back and they were having a 50% off Christmas Sale. I really lucked out because they had one left!! (No picture-it was so nicely packed that I thought I would just keep it packed until next Christmas.) --Purchased at Hugh's Gift Gallery: Original Price $42- Sale Price -$21!
5.) WVU Shirt- As I mentioned earlier, my mom bought me another Victoria's Secret WVU Pink shirt. I love it! It has WVU on the front and on the back says "We are the Mountaineers and we are here to play!" I can't wait to wear it for the Orange bowl WVU will be in on January 4th! --Purchased at Victoria's Secret for $26.50
Again, I was very lucky this Christmas, but making a top 10 and top 5 after-Christmas list was very hard to narrow down. I love EVERYTHING and would like to thank EVERYONE for their thoughtful gifts!! Merry Merry! (:
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