Mama's Holiday Wish List Meme (For Lee)

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme


TodaysMama (link to: http://bit.ly/tmwishlist) and GameStop (link to: http://bit.ly/gamestop10) are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.



1. What is your holiday wish for your family? Contentment, Good health.

2. What is your Christmas morning tradition? Open gifts in stockings left by Santa at the foot of your bed then eat breakfast, after breakfast we tackle the gifts under the tree.
3. If you could ask Santa for one, completely decadent wish for yourself, what would it be? A house with more storage and bigger rooms for the kids.
4. How do you make the holidays special without spending any money?  Candle light service at church; time spent with family doing puzzles, playing games; do a Christmas light tour around the neighborhood.
5. What games did you play with your family growing up?  Mostly board games like Life, Sorry, Operation, Uno.
6. What holiday tradition have you carried on from your own childhood?  Candlelight service; leaving Santa milk and cookies, kids get one Christmas eve gift from Mom and Dad; giving to a charity.
7. Where would you go for a Christmas-away-from-home trip? DisneyWorld (with all the extended family, of course.)
8. Check out GameStop (link to: http://bit.ly/gamestop10) and tell us, what are the three top items on your GameStop Wish List this year? 1) A Wii; 2) Whatever game my hubby wants; 3) More games for my hubby.  (This is all about him, you know.)

fun things to make

http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/talk-like-a-pirate-day-crafts/

 

 

http://sillybeeschickadees.blogspot.com/2010/09/shrink-dink-doo.html

 

 http://kelleyhighway.blogspot.com/2010/09/hoja-de-tamal-indian-corn-table-favors.html

 

 

http://www.ohmyhandmade.com/2010/contributors/free-download-a-little-note-from-olliegraphic/

 

http://www.bhg.com/crafts/home/accessories/easy-to-make-clock/?page=1

Born Shoes... My latest favorite

I haven't had the chance to actually try these on but I will someday! *Sigh*
Since there are way to many cute ones I will condense my list to those that are appropriate for fall/winter.

Mattie

http://www.bornshoes.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=5570

          Amera        http://www.bornshoes.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=5348 

Marian     http://www.bornshoes.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=5488

Rosette   http://www.bornshoes.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=5677

Sash     http://www.bornshoes.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=5543

Blogs to visit

Some blogs are just too full of cute stuff to post individually so I'll just post the blog links here and we can peruse at will:

Cute stuff to make with the kids (or not)...

http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/05/hanging-coffee-cup-herb-garden.html

 http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/01/rainbow-of-tiny-fingers-playroom-wall.html

 http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/06/recycled-cereal-box-sunburst-mirror.html

http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/01/valentine-for-birds.html

http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2010/05/tutorial-flower-corsage-for-celebrate.html

Cute shoe that I could never wear

 

If it were blue it would be Cinderella-y.

Fummy (Yummy and Fun)

http://www.gourmetmomonthego.com/2010/05/mini-root-beer-float-cupcakes.html

 

http://frogprincecreative.blogspot.com/2010/05/chocolate-candy-dipped-marshmallows.html

If I Could Sew...

I would make this...

http://fromanigloo.blogspot.com/2010/05/playful-days-double-layer-top-or-dress.html

and these...

 http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2010/05/altered-flip-flops-tutorial.html

and this...

  http://www.themotherhuddle.com/tutorial-pleated-apron-with-built-in-hot-pads/

 and this!

 http://www.juneatnoon.com/2010/05/i-think-the-saying-is-nom-nom-nom/

 Found these too...

 http://trottersweetpeas.blogspot.com/2010/03/tutorial-lengthen-your-clothing-with.html

or this

 

http://www.howdoesshe.com/reinvent-holey-jeans

Eco-Friendly Feet

I was checking out Zappos.com today (a frequent stop for me) and found a category called "Eco-friendly Shoes". Since I love shoes and I am always trying to find (easy) ways to be eco-friendly I thought I would check them out. I'm sorry to say that I didn't find a lot of cuteness but there were a few that I wouldn't mind on my feet and I'd have that warm fuzzy environmentally friendly feeling in my heart to boot. (pun intended)

I seem to have found a favorite brand in the Eco-friendly section:
Jambu Planet
Jambu Taurus

Jambu Melon
Jambu Odessey


What makes these eco-friendly?

• Non-marking, partially recycled compressed rubber outsole.
  
• Using only 100% recycled, recyclable and re-usable packaging, Jambu™ hopes to contribute to the preservation of our great outdoors for future generations.

Next up, J41


Blossom
Jasper

Claim to fame: Non-marking and partially recycled eco-friendly, compressed rubber outsole.
Cute, dressy, and responsible!



Chaco Wrapsody

The EcoTread outsole is made from 25% recycled rubber, minimizing the impact on the environment. Makes me want to go to the beach.



Atwood by Naya
I actually had these in my cart way before I saw them in the Eco-friendly section where I found them again so now I have two pairs of these in my cart, a black pair and this neutral color. It must be love. I might have to buy these, though I probably couldn't walk in them. They make me and the earth happy with their
Biodegradable latex foam within the footbed providing cushioning bliss, and bamboo heel with recycled cork outsole offering amazing traction.


One last pair...I would never wear these out of the house (don't hold me to that, though.) I love Mickey but $123 is pretty ridiculous.
Birki's Dorian

Anatomically correct cork/latex footbed, crafted from cork that is 100% renewable and sustainable, encourages foot health.


There you have it. More reasons to shop and be environmentally mindful too! Which shall I buy first?