Christmas Countdown 1: Ellie's Christmas Quiet Book Page

Now that I have scored and posted handmade items from around the web, it might be the time to wish you Happy Holidays with my very own creation.

My toddler Ellie will be getting all kinds of store-bought Christmas presents from friends and family but Mommy Santa has settled for something made just for her: a giant quiet book.

The book is themed seasons and nothing spells winter more than a Merry Christmas page.

The setting is a sitting room at a house. Along with a wreath, a fireplace and a decorated three.

We are waiting for Santa. 

The fire is burning under the jolly wreath and the bag with presents has been dropped unscathed down the chimney.

Our Christmas tree is decorated with big red balls (and a glittery star on top) but something is missing. 

That is right the presents aren't where we are supposed to find them in the morning. Good thing Santa has some tiny fingers to help him arrange the presents under the tree. 

So there you have it, a Christmas quiet book page. 

Happy holidays! 

And see you again next year!

Christmas Countdown 2: A Couple of Super Easy Last Minute Gift Ideas

Well, are you really running out of time (and money) and still want to make Christmas special.

Well, you can always throw candy or cocoa and marshmallows in a jar, wrap it up with a beatiful ribbon and call it a day. Or you can make an extra step and no one will ever suspect that you have not invested a lot of effort, money and time into selecting the one and only gift that is just so perfect.

That said set aside about 30 minutes (+time to the dollar store) and make those loved ones feel special.

2. For him

A key chain can range from the most boring to the most amazing gift ever. Still not sure. Check these out. 

Scrap leather with a cute spin.

Or the cork of his favourite wine (you still get to drink it anyway). Please follow these instructions before drowning the bottle down. 

1. For her

Lip balm will never ever be thrown away. Combine that with a nice dollar store locket and she will be ever grateful. 

Easy Peasy - coconut oil, lipstick, locket and stove. Still not making sense? Check out the step-by-step instructions.

If you are still not sure whether these will work, maybe you should consider a single yet elegant and somewhat precious flower.

And find out some more fun ways of gifting money on Buzzfeed.

Christmas Countdown - 3: Three of My Favourite No Bake Alternatives to Gingerbread Houses

I so wish I could biuld something like this

 with just some gingerbread dough and icing.

In truth I have managed to turn something a lot (a whole lot) easier like this

into a mini baking disaster.

And I still want a house not a junk food somethink that may remotely resemble an arc.

So here they are.

3. Graham Cracker Cuteness

2. Everything tastes better with bacon 

and waffles

or chocolate 

1. You can never go wrong with waffles 

and wafers for that matter

There you have it. And a cute litle marmallow snowman to say goodbye