Annual Housewife Wanted Gift List

I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but, I thought I would go ahead and put my list out there. It's a bit random. I am also starting to rebuild my wardrobe which is lacking just through a few years of pregnancy and being in transitional sizes, etc. I'll probably exclude clothing from this list but it is on my mind. I don't think you can ever shop too early for Christmas and I wish I was together enough to start in October, or July for that matter, which brings me to my first item. 

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1. May Books Planner

I have tried and tried to utilize only my iPhone for calendar items, meal planning, etc. I am simply just a pen to paper person and I need a monthly or weekly layout view where I can see exactly what is going on. I also like Lily planners but I missed out on some months and would like to try a slimmer planner out. You can customize these in so many different ways and I think I would also like a plain paper book to jot things down on as well. These make great gifts for your organized friends. Well, maybe your disorganized ones too?

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2. Chew Beads

These are great for any moms out there. I don't personally have any yet but I think my cousin does and likes them. They are decently stylish, come in fun colors and you don't have to worry about your baby choking. What more could you want? Ask anyone and they will tell you I am always the most freaked out about the kids choking. For real. 

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3. Banana Republic Gray Faux Fur Vest

Banana Republic is having a 40% off sale and today is the last day. I saw this and it would look awesome with my new leather leggings. They also had some good chambray shirts and plaid shirt choices. 

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4. Classic Block Metal Monogram Necklace

I love a good block monogram. This necklace in gold with a 16" chain is right up my ally. 

I truly do not "need" anything listed here. I am so excited about spending time with my family, eating good food, drinking champagne and cheap red wine, watching Christmas movies and doing Christmas activities with my kids. I had an awesome day at the mall this morning with the kids, Big J and P. #1 saw Santa and we went to talk to him, grabbed the twins their first pair of shoes, returned something, ate lunch and helped with Turtle's Christmas gift. Last year was just going through the motions with newborn twins. We purchased tickets to go see the lights at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens this week. I want to soak everything in this year. This is our first year of Elf on The Shelf too. 

Be Thankful my friends! Life is good. 

xoxo

The Housewife

Monday Obsessions: Planning

It's that time of year again.  Time to start looking ahead into 2013.  For me that means grabbing my planner at the beginning of December at the latest so that I can start the new year feeling organized -- which lasts for like 2 days.  

Of course, if you know me you know I obsess over planning things 24/7 and not just on Mondays. That being said -- I just ordered my new 2013 planner and I adore it!  I am currently still using my planner from Maybooks  purchased for this year that I really loved because I was able to design it myself, but it was a bit small and I wanted some more space.  Also - no tabs for addresses and phone numbers and such in the back of the prior one, which I didn't love.  But if you don't need those things those are a great option, too! 

You can find it here.

Maybooks has tons of designs and you can get planners, notebooks, meal journals, etc and make them just how you want -- but here is a quick pic of one of those.  {link is posted above}

My other favorite planner is the paper one put out by kate spade every year.  This one is too cute!  And the last one I had was super durable and also had sections for notes/addresses/phone numbers. 

Has anyone used the Erin Condren planners? I pondered one for a minute but I was a little overwhelmed by the detail.  Of course, we may have to get one for The Housewife since her family has multiplied so much in the last few years.  Can't have her missing our runs, coffee dates, and forgetting to pencil in girl time for mani/pedis along with school, groceries, errands and keeping everyone straight in her household! 

Happy Planning! 

Love you. Mean it. 

~the single gal~