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Showing posts with label Organizing. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
I am a serial planner.
I admit it, I own it, it's who I am.
We love our Elf on the Shelf Kit Kat!
Last year we had so much fun each morning
leading up to Christmas finding him
in precarious situations.
We're looking forward to it again this year!
{yes, even mom and dad}
So instead of winging it like I kind of did last year,
I'm planning ahead.
Did I also mention that I like to share?
Yup, I'm posting them all here.
We moms, dads and elves have to work together!
Keep in mind, these are only suggestions.
If you have a better idea, use it!
And if you feel so inclined, share it in the comments
I'd love to see what you come up with!
{references to ideas noted if available}
Elf on the Shelf 2013
December 1 - Welcome Package & Letter
Last year our elf arrived in a wrapped package
{it was our first year}
with a letter attached.
{message me for the letter - I’m happy to email it to you}
I thought this idea was cute, too, especially for a return visit.
Idea found here.
December 2 - Cutting Out Snowflakes
Leave your elf on the table surrounded by
scissors, paper scraps and completed paper snowflakes.
Idea found here
December 3 - Playing Solitaire
Lay out cards as if in the middle of a game
with your elf positioned as the player nearby.
December 4 - Elf Joke (#1)
Very cute printable jokes found here.
December 5 - Making a Snack
Let your kids find your elf making himself
a snack in their play kitchen {or doll kitchen}.
December 6 - Wrapping Toilet
Toilet paper your Christmas tree
{or another household item if your tree isn’t up and ready}
and position your elf to look as though he’s been caught in the act.
December 7 - Hiding in the Silverware Drawer
Make room in one of the areas of your
silverware drawer organizer for your elf to squeeze into.
Your kids will be in for a surprise when they open the drawer!
{no online source found to credit photo}
December 8 - Mini Pancakes
Make or buy mini-pancakes for breakfast and
position your elf to look as if he/she’s made them.
Bonus, breakfast is ready!
December 9 - ‘Sunbathing’
Lay out a washcloth {or a small cut strip of towel},
sunscreen, small drink with a straw, sunscreen,
Barbie {or make some out of paper}sunglasses and
a mini-book so that your elf appears to be sunbathing.
Idea found here.
December 10 - Elf Joke (#2)
Very cute printable jokes found here.
December 11 - Packing School Lunches
Another one that serves as double duty!
As you are packing your kids’ school lunches for the next day,
leave them almost complete with your elf nearby
positioned to look as if he/she’s made the lunch.
December 12 - Stacking Plastic Cups
Grab a stack of plastic or paper cups and
stack them up in a pyramid against the wall
with your elf sitting proudly on top.
{no online source found to credit photo}
December 13 - Fishing for Goldfish Crackers
Make a simple fishing pole with a Q-tip and dental floss,
sit your elf on a chair and have him fish for gold fish in a small bowl.
December 14 - TP Countdown
Write a countdown message on a long strip of toilet paper
and position your elf at the top of a shelf or cabinet
with message hanging down for the kids to see.
Idea found here.
December 15 - Roasting Marshmallows
All you need is a stick, a marshmallow and a fire
{we’re lucky to have a mini Barbie campfire from a playset}.
December 16 - Photobooth w/ Barbies
This is one I wanted to do last year, but found the idea too late in the process.
Idea found here.
December 17 - Paper Sack Races w/ Other Toys
{no online source found to credit photo}
December 18 - Rolling Down Stairs in Toilet Paper
Squeeze your elf’s body into the center of a toilet paper roll
{head out one end, feet out the other}
and roll him down the stairs,
being careful to keep a long strand of toilet paper
following him down for effect.
December 19 - Making a Marshmallow Snowman
This could be fun with those HUGE marshmallows that are sold at grocery stores now.
Pretzel sticks for arms, chocolate chips for eyes and buttons.
And, he’s edible when it’s time to clean up!
December 20 - Reading Books to Other Toys
This one is simple and sweet.
Just set up your elf with some of your kids’ other toys
for story time (with the elf reading to them).
December 21 - Locked In
Wrap your elf in a tiny blanket and
place him in the freezer snuggled up to stay warm.
After all, he is from the north pole, right?
December 22 - Elf Joke (#3)
Very cute printable jokes found here.
December 23 - Camera Pranks
This is my awesome cousin Cami’s idea!
While your kids are asleep, take silly pictures of the elf around the house
{even next to your sleeping kids}
and either print them or make a computer slide show
for the kids to see in the morning.
December 24 - Goodbye Letter
Last year our elf left a treat for the kids
{Kit Kat bars in honor of his name and their favorite treat}
This is another super cute idea I found on Pinterest.
{no online source found to credit photo}
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Cami, I'm starting this back up for you.
{and anyone else that finds it useful,
she's just mentioned missing it!}
Monday, August 19th
Tuesday, August 20th
Grilled Chicken & Baked Potatoes
Wednesday, August 21st
Thursday, August 22nd
Friday, August 23rd
Saturday, August 24th
Sunday, August 25th
{first time trying this}
Monday, August 26th
Pigs In a Blanket & Tater Tots
Tuesday, August 27th
Taco Salad
Wednesday, August 28th
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches
{making a double batch to also take dinner to a friend - new baby!}
Thursday, August 29th
Friday, August 30th
Homemade Pizza
Saturday, August 31st
Chicken Fajitas
Sunday, September 1st
Grandma’s Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Here you go!
Only missing a few recipes, sorry.
Monday, April 23rd
BBQ Chicken Salad
{ivory family favorites recipe book - i will type it up someday}
Tuesday, April 24th
Grilled Chicken & Baked Potatoes
{use your favorite marinade for the chicken}
Wednesday, April 25th
Thursday, April 26th
{instead of a soup, I serve this over salad}
Friday, April 27th
Pepperoni String Cheese Rollups & Cesar Salad
Saturday, April 28th
Breakfast Burritos
{basic hashbrowns, eggs, chees and meat wrapped in a tortilla}
Sunday, April 29th
Monday, April 30th
Tuesday, May 1st
Chicken, Bacon & Ranch French Bread Sandwiches
{planning to write up a recipe and take pictures of this asap}
Wednesday, May 2nd
Mom’s Enchiladas
{another to write up - sorry!}
Thursday, May 8th
Friday, May 9th
Spiral Ham & Funeral Potatoes
Saturday, May 10th
Sunday, May 11th
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Okay, ladies.
You asked for it, so here it is.
And now that I think of it,
I might start posting these every couple of weeks.
It will keep me on track, that's for sure.
Planning my meals ahead of time
saves me money and time, I love it!
Basically, I find a recipe I want
{mostly Pinterest inspired this round},
make a shopping list based on items that I need
{that I don't already have at home}
and match it up as best I can
with sale items/coupons from that week.
I do make a weekly trip to the store for bread, milk & produce,
but everything else I do in one trip every other week.
Obviously, your shopping list will be different from mine
{based on what you have/don't have at home}
so I'm not going to include that.
And you may not want to have the same
dinners that we are having,
so feel free to pick and choose.
If this is something you find helpful, let me know.
I plan these every two weeks for my own family regardless,
so I don't mind posting them here at all if it helps!
Here we go!
{click on dinner item for recipe link}
{click on dinner item for recipe link}
Wednesday, April 11th
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Grilled Veggies {cleaning out my fridge!}
Thursday, April 12th
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Serving as lettuce wraps {we'll see how the kids like them}
Friday, April 13th
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
{leftover pork from Thurs & BBQ Sauce on toasted buns}
Fruit Salad
Saturday, April 14th
Sunday, April 15th
Family Dinner {no meal planned @ home}
Monday, April 16th
Green Salad
Steamed Veggies
Wednesday, April 18th
Green Salad
Thursday, April 19th
Steamed Veggies
Friday, April 20th
Saturday, April 21st
Side Salad
Sunday, April 22nd
Pot Roast
{use your favorite recipe}
Monday, April 23rd
Shepherd’s Pie
{put all leftover pot roast meat, veggies & gravy
in a baking dish, cover with mashed potatoes
and a little shredded cheese and bake through}
Tuesday, April 24th
Steamed Veggies
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