stocking stuffers: emma/f21 style.

stuffing my husband's stocking is one of my favorite parts of christmas. annnnnd if i were to stuff my own...these are my favorite picks. all for less than $10!

1. forever 21 knitted beanie with braided tassels $8.80

2. forever 21 5 piece polka dot cosmetic brushes $4.80
3. forever 21 love & beauty nail polish $2.80
4. forever 21 strawberry cupcake ear buds $7.80
5. forever 21 layered pearl bead necklace $7.80
6. forever 21 peace love joy tote $7.80
7. forever 21 scarf and glove combination $7.50
8. forever 21 glitter flower earrings $2.80
9 & 10. forever 21 love & beauty nail polish $2.80

is this my last gift guide? maybe, maybe not. but probably yes. unless i decide to do a husband version, which might be kinda fun.

dancing elves.

this picture perfectly summarizes how i feel when i think about christmas, then and now.

awesome.

oh christmas tree.

we went and bought our tree this week...and haven't decorated it yet. i promised myself i would do it today. i just get so tired thinking about stringing on all the lights! i'm one lazy gal. but i have been getting our entire month of christmas planned...parties, dinner with the girls, date nights, and concerts. oh, and i wrote all my christmas cards. it's going to be a lovely holiday season.

sweet deal.

if you love real simple magazine as much as i do, you'll want to know about this deal. they are currently doing a special holiday offer where you can get two subscriptions for the price of one - $24! i have been thinking about ordering a subscription for quite some time now {i keep paying the ridiculous cover price, silly me}, and now this deal is simply too good to pass up. it's the perfect gift you can give yourself...and your favorite friend! i'm sold. get yours here.

these are some tasty, tasty cookies.

and they were gone so fast. on tuesday i made the mistake of going to the grocery store hungry {big no-no} and came home with a number of random goodies...including reese's mini pieces for baking. i immediately whipped up the recipe on the back of the bag and they did not disappoint. so go get yourself some reese's mini pieces and get baking! they're easy i promise.

ingredients:

2/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/3 cups mini reese's pieces

directions:

heat oven to 350 degrees. lightly grease cookie sheets. beat shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in large bowl until fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. stir together flour, baking soda, and salt; add alternately with milk to sugar mixture. stir in oats and candy pieces. drop by scant tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets. bake 11-15 minutes or until lightly browned. cool 10 minutes on cookie sheet.

y-u-m.

tonight...

husband is braiding my newly colored/straightened hair {happens about every 3 months...} while i sit cozy in my fleece pjs.

he is so talented.

in honor of the first day of december, i give you gift guide number two.

1. forever 21 oversized embellished cardigan $39
2. j. crew superskinny patent belt $20
3. anthropologie winter sky bucket hat $38
4. anthropologie feeling-dapper necklace $20
5. old navy sequined-pocket tee $12
6. j. crew luminesce earrings $48
7. forever 21 ribbon tie cardigan $28

i seriously spent hours online finding these lovelies...and then end up wanting them all for myself. not great, but really fun. item number one is on it's way for my upcoming bday, thanks mom...