Christmas 2014

It's never too late to post about how our Christmas went. I'm just not sure if I remember all the details. Pretty sure it was a merry one :D

Lalaloopsy and Pokemon

Daddy opening his gift from the kids

Nintendo DS for this guy

happy with her tea cup set

Priceless reactions :D

Valentine's Day Gifts 2014

Valentine's Day fell on a Friday and this time around I waited until the day before to prepare the teachers' gifts. I also bought (cringe) valentine cookies for the kids' class party instead of trying to make something at home. Considering my limited baking abilities or lack of talent in that area, buying has got to be the best option.

I did have ideas on what to give to the kids' teachers days or probably weeks before. It just took me awhile to sit down and start putting them together. Thankfully, the kids only have two teachers this year meaning, less gifts to prepare. Don't get me wrong, I love giving gifts and thank goodness for Pinterest, so much ideas in there.

jar candle

nail polish

chocolates

I could make these cute little gifts all day long plus they cost next to nothing because I already have these in my stock pile. The candles I got for free, nail polish .05 each and chocolates .50 each. The tags I printed awhile back, valentine bags I scored at 50% off last year.

Leila's teacher was surprised to get all three gifts and as she read the gift tags, her reaction was priceless. It was indeed an (awww) moment :D

Pamper Kits

Leila and I made some gift bags for her teachers, she has four teachers by the way. So I made Leila shop from Mommy's stockpile and decided to give them toiletries. Each bag has the following items: Dove body wash, Dove soap, hairspray, hair mousse, lip gloss and eye enhancer. My friend Nadine suggested the tagline "Pamper Yourself for the Summer Because You Deserve It" which made the gift bags more perfect and FUN.

The best part? I only spent $$$ for the paper bags, the contents were all free because of my coupons. And now that my Dove stockpile is running low, I have to replenish it ASAP! I can't wait for another free shopping trip :D