Felt Pop-Tarts

Treasures for Tots has a great tutorial for felt Pop-Tarts!

Felt Bow Tie Pasta

In less than 5 minutes, I made 24 pieces of pasta. Super easy and I can't wait to see how they hold up against a two and half year old!

Cut a 1.5" felt rectangle. Trim edges with pinking shears.

Pinch felt and glue (or sew) together in the middle to form the shape.

More felt food to come...

Candy Cane Chocolate Hearts

Create a super easy treat using left over holiday candy canes!

Unwrap your candies and lay them out on parchment paper in the shape of hearts.

Melt chocolate.

Snap a shot of your adorable assistant.

Spoon the chocolate into the hearts. Be sure to get every nook. We opted to use colored sprinkles we had on-hand but I would've loved to top these with silver dragees.

Hangover Kit

If you are hosting a New Year's Eve party, these hangover kits from Hip Hostess would make an adorable favor to pass out as guests head home! They will thank you greatly in the morning!

Felt Polaroid Ornament

Create a fun felt Polaroid ornament with Katie.Cupcake

Coffee Mug Gingerbread House

Simply brilliant! Check out the coffee mug gingerbread house tutorial over at Not Martha.

Charlie Bear has arrived

We started out last Saturday going to breakfast at Pancake Circus on Broadway, in the rain no less. Not only was it a big day for the family, with Charlie's pickup within hours, but little Cora sat in a big girl booster/highchair while we ate breakfast.

We took our time driving to Lodi and when we arrived too early we stopped at Starbucks. We were all so excited to pick up Charlie. We made the short drive from downtown Lodi out into the country where the breeder is located.

We arrived and when we were introduced to the puppies Scott fell in love with the biggest most "rotund" of the two male puppies. Charlie got a bath as we visited the other puppies and gathered our things. It was a fun car ride home for me because I was lucky enough to have the sweet little puppy on my lap.

The girls have fallen in love with Charlie and he is fitting into our family quite well. He's doing well with his training that Scott has been working on. He goes to work with Scotty everyday so he can be trained well and constantly. This puppy stage doesn't last long and we're loving and hating every minute of it. He's so sweet and soft and cuddly but at the same time mischevious and untrained.

Please enjoy a few pics of

Modern Advent Calendar

Get a modern advent calendar from Mibo. Ok so it's too late to use this year, but I can't wait to make them next year and mail to friends.

Printable Christmas Tags

Orange You Lucky has an whimsical set.

Mushy's tags are perfect the little ones gifts

Sweet Jessie's vintage tags reminds me of my childhood

Modern red and turquoise (love the color combo) from Paper Crave

Eat Drink Chic has a delightful jumbo gift tag

A personalized message from Santa Claus

I found a super cute site called Portable North Pole. You answer a few fun questions about your child like name, age, state, something they have been good at all year and a gift they will be receiving for Christmas. Next upload a photo of him/her and the site puts together a personalized video from Santa.

My daughter was delighted (and shocked) when she saw Santa had a photo of her in his book. We've watched the video numerous times (seriously at least 10 times just today alone).

Click here to make you own video.

Christmas Tree Ribbon Tee

Super sweet holiday tee! Get the details at Just a Betty trying to be a Martha. My daughter and I will be making her version of this tee this week. I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Holiday Cookie Exchange

Every year I host a cookie exchange. So in my quest to create something new and fabulous, I stumbled across Eleni's. Oh my goodness! I've died and gone to cookie heaven. These cookies are works of art and I think I'd feel guilty actually eating one of these beauties.

Do you have a favorite holiday cookie? A recipe you'd like to share?

It's Finally Here!

I'm so excited to be participating in Ucreate's Holiday Boutique. You don't have to scour for a parking spot or fight the crowds at the mall. Shop from the comfort of your home. Each shop is offering a fantastic discount. Go HERE and check out the coolest vendors for all of your holiday shopping! And be sure to check out yours truly, Social Butterflies.

Social Butterflies Boutique Discounts:
-15% discount when customers enter "UCREATE" at checkout (excludes shipping)
-Buy 4 items get 5th free (equal or lesser value)
{Discounts and free items will be refunded through Paypal.}