Help for Christmas Projects....

If you spray alot of your projects with spray paint you need to add this little contraption to your christmas list.  You slip this over your spray can and it has a spray trigger for you to pull, Yeah!! No more Painted fingers and scraping paint from under your finger nails.  I picked this one up from Home Depot for around $6.00 !!  They do have a slightly cheaper option as well.

                               This may be a fun gift for the crafty ladies in your life!!

ShOpPiNg fOr BaBy....

One of the best things about having girls is all the GirLY sTuFf !!  I have been shopping for our new little one and found some fun finds on eTsY!!  They always have the most unique items.

This little hat is from Bit O'Whimsy.

Another cutie from Lovely Knits.

And hair bows, can you ever really have too many?? ....These are from Banner Boutique.  Oh , my poor husband....with all these girls he is going to need to get an extra job or 2. Do you have a favorite Baby boutique to shop for gifts for baby??  I am also looking for a baby sling if anyone has an idea I would love to hear it!

The Hottest Toy this Year!!

If you have been searching for Zhu Zhu pets like me you are in luck of you Hurry!!  Shopko has this Starter set complete with one pet for $$ 29.99  I have seen this same set on amazon and elsewhere for $$99.00!!  So if you need one for Christmas don't delay.....as of this morning they are still in stock and limited to 1 per customer.  Go here http://www.shopko.com/   Good Luck!! UPDATE:Shopko also has in stock the Zhu Zhu pets with a limit of 4 per customer while supplies last. They are $11.99 if anyone is interested you better HURRY!! Happy Shopping!!

The ELF is Watching!!!

WOW !!  I had no idea the fringe benefits that came along with having "Willie" the elf lurking about the house!!  Each time sibling rivalry rears it's ugly head at our house just a simple reminder of who's "Watching" can get things turned around quickly!!   If you didn't pick one up yet I can't tell you how much you NEED one!!  My kids jump out of bed each morning to go in search of "Willie".  He has been found in some pretty interesting places.   My six year old even came up with a little song about Willie on the shelf watching her!  Too Funny...... So now if you don't have an elf "Watching" at your house you better hurry....Christmas is almost here!!

Decking the Halls....

Warning: Major Picture Overload.....Big Post.....Enjoy!
We have been decorating up a storm at the Wagstaff's,  I thought I would share with you some of our holiday Tree decor. 

                           Oh, La La Paris Tree

Our Little Princess's Tree and Wreath......

Office Tree

Yes, Even the Office gets some holiday decor.  Simple, homemade ornaments and doll.

Foyer Tree

Family Room Tree

Next week I will share more of some crafty wreath ideas.........Hope you are decking the Halls at your Home too!  Happy Holidays!!

Story TiMe.....

We LoVe books at our house so as a fun tradition we read a new christmas story each night til christmas to get us into the christmas spirit.  I have heard of families doing this same tradition only wrapping each book so it is a surprise waiting each night.  That would be fun too!  I thought I would share some of the Books we have collected over the years......we add more each year usually from the day after christmas sale at Deseret Book.(That is when they are all usually 50% off)  Do you and your family enjoy this tradition??  What are some of your favorite Christmas stories??  Do share.....

HaPpY hOLIdAy Reading........

Cooking, Cleaning, Decorating.....

My Weekend was filled with a little cooking, cleaning and decorating!!  I made some YUMMY soft Caramel Popcorn. I love this treat this time of year!

I also brewed up some homemade Minestrone soup for my family since the weather has been so cold outside.  It is always so comforting to have the fire on and some hot soup on the stove.  If you are interested in this Yummy recipe it came from one of my favorite recipe sites http://www.realmomkitchen.com/

Soft YUMMY Caramel Popcorn

1C. butter or margarine

2C. brown sugar

1C. Karo Syrup

1Can sweetened condensed milk

1tsp. Vanilla

2-3 bags of microwave popcorn

On high heat place butter, karo and brown sugar in a stockpot with tall sides.  Start cooking on high and bring to a boil.  Stir in sweetened cond. milk, and reduce heat to medium.  Continue stirring often until just reaches soft ball stage.  Stir in Vanilla and remove from heat.  Stir in popcorn and coat all pieces.  Spread out on cookie sheet or cool to eat or make popcorn balls. EnJoY!!

As for my Decorating more on that to come......Let's just say I am on a wreath kick right now.  I also got the little girls christmas tree's up in thier rooms so I will share those as well.  Lots to post this week.  Making up for my lack of posting last week.  Hope you are Making Your Holidays Merry......