Bling! Sashay....everyone needs a little sparkle for the holidays!

If anyone is looking for a local company to support, Sashay has gorgeous products. The owners are from right here in Gilbert. My good friend Vanessa Cuevas is a consultant. You can order from the catalogue or if you are coming to watch the fight at my house she is bringing her goodies to view in real life. Pictures don't do it justice, there products are so nice. They carry clothing, sunglasses, belts, wallets, hats, purses and of course JEWELERY!!! For those of you that have not had the chance to see the clothing it is so cute and very reasonable. Everyone needs a little bling in there lives! Perfect gift for the out of town person you need to mail a presant too. Here is the link to view the products http://www.sashayjewelry.com/
Let me know if you would like to order anything!

Kristen's top 10 gift list of 2008.....All price ranges!

Love these robes!!!




Okay so I am not Oprah! Although I would love to have my own magazine cover each month with make-up, hair and wardrobe professionals. I have decided to put together my own top 10 gift list. These gift work for either a Man or a Woman and range in price.

10. Starbucks Gift Card, the way the economy is everyone is trying to cut back on luxuries...coffee without the gilt of wasting money!
9. Kai Body Buffer, this is awesome! http://www.kaifragrance.com/ I think is comes with two so you could give this to a couple.
8. The Shack written by William Young, audio book would be great for your friend that drives allot or goes to the gym.
7. Barefoot Dreams Robe http://www.barefootdreams.com/509.html A fav among celebrities and the modern mom, one of the favorite things I own!
6. A gift certificate for a mani/pedi...lets face it most men out there need this too.
5. Ulta III gift card, everyone out there uses beauty products and nothing better than buying them without using your own dinero.
4. Digital camera, I would think most of you out there own one by now but I know a few of you that are still stuck in the dark ages.
3. A coupon book made by you, can include babysitting, car wash, house cleaning, lawn work, message, breakfast in bed, romantic dinner or special activity of your choice.
2. A date night for a couple...include movie ticket, a dinner gift card, and a babysitting coupon.
1. Homemade Edible Gifts are always a yummy idea (no fruitcake) Include the recipe on a cute card in case your loved one would like to make it too.

41 Days until Christmas!!! Only 40 shopping days.....

Jessica enjoying a LARGE rice crispy treat ou tin Olivia's house. Good thing that house does not have air and heat I might never get rid of her!


This year is seems like I am in the holiday spirit allot earlier than usual. I hate to admit it but I made Chris get the tree out of the attic the day after Halloween. I said I was just going to get it out and not decorate it yet. For those of you that know me well enough you know nothing can go unfinished around here. I have completed decorating the tree, almost finished my Christmas shopping and have the gifts wrapped. You didn't think I would put a Christmas tree up without any gifts under it did you? I painted a Santa picture to hang on the wall to complete the Christmas corner by the tree. I saw it on PotteryBarn.com but the $199 price tag was a killer. It cost me under $8 and I can't really tell much of a difference.
Olivia and I decorated her play house this week. I took her to the dollar store to pick out some decor for her place. We put up garland, white lights and completed it with a "Santa stop here!" sign. Chris asked that I not decorate the front of the house yet. Apparently he was afraid of what the neighbors might think. It not like they haven't seen my fully decorated tree light though the front window. I am slowly getting out the front yard decorations each day as he is gone at work. I am just short of trimming the house with icicle lights. I can't wait to see the whole place sparkling.
The holiday baking will be put on hold until closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas or someone around here will eat it all. If anyone has any terrific holiday recipes they would like to share with me I would love it. Okay friends and family my memory board has been updated and ready for some Christmas cards and pictures.
I hope everyone has a blessed holiday season to come and is surrounded by loved ones.