Tree Classics Christmas Wreath GIVEAWAY.

it's beginning to look a lot like christmas (singing).

the shopping centers have their holiday decorations up, and the weather has been slightly cooler this weekend...plus all this discussion about thanksgiving and black friday has me feeling festive.

let's jump start this black friday week with a christmas giveaway. i know we haven't had our turkeys yet, but i want you to be able to receive and enjoy this prize before it's too late. Tree Classics, maker of the world's finest artificial trees and wreaths, is celebrating its 40th year by teaming up with 40 bloggers to give away 40 christmas products. 

close-up view.

one lucky winner will receive this beautiful 24" Classic Noble Fir Wreath with clear lights. it's made with high quality real feel™ needles and conveniently comes with lights. how great would this look on your front door at night? you could even get creative and add things to it for extra oomph.

giveaway ends 12/1, open to U.S. only

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good luck!

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want to win more great items from Tree Classics? check out their blog for a list of bloggers participating in this 40 for 40 giveaway!

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gift guide. beauty under $25.

gift giving doesn't have to break the bank. if you have a beauty lover in your life, here are some great products that they would love to use as well as some cute things to decorate their vanity. best part is that they are all under $25! and when you are ready to wrap, check out these simple gift wrapping ideas.

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gift wrapping ideas.

my favorite part of a gift is the wrapping. after all, gifts are on display under the tree for a while before they get opened...they should be nice to look at.

pretty or creative packaging can make even a $5 gift feel regal. each year, i choose a style or theme and wrap all my gifts the same way. it doesn't have to cost a lot either...just look for things around your home. even newspaper or brown paper bags can become works of art! i love wrapping things in plain kraft paper, because you can personalize each gift if you wanted to. here are a few simple ideas i love:

photo: myparadissi.com

this is one of my favorites. i love using brown wrapping paper, then topping the gift with a simple sprig from your christmas tree or a cinnamon stick. you can also use twine to secure your topper.

photo: bloglovin.com

same concept here except using a box + tag.

photo: craftsalamode.com

love the burlap name tags here.

photo: goinghometoroost.com

super cute "chalkboard" idea

find more ideas on my pinterest gift wrapping board

Follow oomph.'s board Gift wrapping ideas on Pinterest.

wrap it or bag it?

do you enjoy wrapping gifts?

get the supplies:

happy festivus.

just dropping in to say a quick hello and to share a few festive things we've done so far...

it was a long day at work trying to get everything done before christmas, but i managed to take the minis to see the christmas lights at a nearby neighborhood...three blocks of decorated houses.

one house even had a light show + music...

and a decorated fish tank!

we played our annual dice game at the office christmas party...

how bbq is done!

a few sips of some sparkly...

a christmas plant from a client...

did something wintry...ice skating.

merry christmas from [oomph.]!

christmas GIVEAWAY with Shop of Worldly Delights.

christmas is a time for giving.

so i've turned to my most trusted friends to bring

you some amazing giveaways this week.

whether you're shopping for little kids or big kids (aka adults), if cuteness is what you're looking for, the shop of worldly delights is where you want to be. shop owner and long time blog friend, laura, handcrafts the most adorable gifts from headbands to keychains to scarves. i'm especially loving her latest creations for cell phones and ipods...holy cuteness, batman! who wouldn't want to snuggle their beloved smartphones safely in one of these cases? in the spirit of giving, one lucky winner will win TWO of these cell phone/ipod cases....the red velvet toaster pastry case and the blueberry toaster pastry case ($30 ARV).

this 2-for means that you'll get

a phone case for you, a phone case to give.

red velvet toaster pastry case

blueberry toaster pastry case

visit the shop of worldly delights for more cuteness.

AND

i'm throwing in scarves from [oomph.] to go with each phone case.

(we'll choose the colors for you!)

open to all, ends 12/20

blog comment mandatory, all other entries optional

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mele kalikimaka.

there's a whole lotta huggin and kissin goin on around here.

hope you all have a wonderful time with your family and friends.

(mini-she couldn't make it, but she says hi! hi!)

(on mini-he: plaid shirt and denim from the children's place)
linking up to:

we've been jingled.

we woke up to a package on our doorstep this morning.

it contained a box of hot chocolate, christmas candies,

and these instructions:

 -place the 'we've been jingled' sign on your house

(so that other neighbors know we've been gifted already)

-secretly jingle (gift) another neighbor

-watch as the signs pop up on the houses and maybe figure out who jingled you.

i think our halloween block party may have opened the door

to other neighborly bonding activities.

have you ever been jingled?

ho ho ho.

have you been naughty or nice?

wishing you all a very

merry christmas!

i failed miserably at sending you some snow (in a bottle),

but i'm sure you have real snow where you're at!

the winner of the christmas giveaway is...coming up soon!