I'm so excited to let you in on some fabulous Black Friday deals which can help put a serious dent in your holiday shopping this year.  All of the items listed below are only $5.99 each and even come with FREE SHIPPING!  Now, that's a deal that's hard to beat!

May your Black Friday be fruitful and you get all of the deals you've been searching for!

Deal #1:  Eiffel Tower Pocket Watch Necklace



Deal #2: Pandora's Box Necklace

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Looking for the best Black Friday deals? Snapily is offering buy 1 ornament get 1 free--a savings of $8.99!  This offer is valid 11/25 through 11/28 and no code is necessary. Just put two ornaments in your cart and only pay for one!  USE COUPON CODE "BOGO".

Simply upload your images to create a personalized ornament that can be used for the tree, as a stocking stuffer, or an alternate for the traditional holiday card. Your favorite photos are personalized on your choice of either a 3D or animated ornament. Hung with a high quality ribbon, the ornaments slight movements will show off images of your loved ones in 3D depth OR flip Animation. Snapily's flip animation allows you to view 2 images in a single space, so the ornament will rotate to reveal both of these photos - for a doubly great experience! Don't miss this amazing deal! Enjoy!

Ready or not the Holiday season is upon us! One of my favorite places to shop for kids’ clothes is Tea Collection!  Tea Collection will be having a special Black Friday sale featuring $15 dresses for girls and $15 pants for boys valid 11/25 through 11/27. Here are some of my absolute favorite gift ideas:

For girls, I love the Pinata Stripe Dress!  This dress was inspired by the brightly colored striped pinatas in Mexico.  The dress is made of 100% cotton and machine washable and is sure to create tons of fun.  The Ticking Stripe Pant for boys is definitely a staple item for any outfit.  These stylish striped pants are 100% cotton, machine washable!  Keep children dreaming with Little Citizens Pajamas.  This adorable pj set is inspired by Mexico's famous Arbol del Tule.  Not only are these pj's adorable but proceeds from your sale will benefit the Global Fund for Children and their work advancing the dignity of children around the world.  I also love the Art To Go Deluxe Set.  This is the perfect gift for the little artist whose creativity won't be contained--even on the road!  Let their imaginations run wild!

Happy Shopping!

Layla Grayce is offering a fabulous Black Friday Sale!  For four days only, save 15% off the ENTIRE site (some exclusions apply) with promo code LGHOLIDAY11 valid 11/25 through 11/28!  While I certainly love all things Layla Grayce, below are a few of my absolute favorite gift ideas:

Do you always find it difficult to shop for the man in your life?  Treat him to the Timeworks Clocks Round Aureole Wristwatch.  Not only is this wristwatch beautiful, it cleverly combines form and function.  You never have to worry about him missing a meeting or a romantic date night because this wristwatch is equipped with an alarm clock.

Give the chef of the family a makeover this Holiday season with the Jessie Steele Apron Courtney Dotted Parlor Floral apron. This vintage inspired apron is simple with a few glamorous touches like a removable bow, defined waistband, bottom ruffle, and trimmed pocket for a flattering fit!

The Mirror Magnet Board is perfect for any co-worker!  Let them re-decorate their office space with this adorable magnetic board.  Five brass magnets are included so they can start hanging their memos and photos right away!

Forget Black Friday. Major merchants are racing to see who can open earliest on Black Thursday.

Kmart has taken the lead this year, opening at 6 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. Toys R Us pulls into second place with a start time of 9 p.m., one hour earlier than 2010. Walmart takes third, opening at 10 p.m. on Turkey Day.

Doesn't anybody "Respect the Bird" anymore?

For those willing to brave crowds on a turkey-filled stomach or rise well before dawn, here is a list of opening hours for 15 major merchants, along with a special deal each is offering. Keep in mind that hours are subject to change and some states don't allow stores to open on Thanksgiving Day.

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It's the question every couple asks themselves at some point and time:  "How and when do you decide your family is complete?"  It's a very personal question that couldn't be more important, for it defines absolutely every event that follows afterwards.

It's funny that I've been asked to write about this question, for Michael and I have just had "the talk" a few weeks prior.  Riley has just turned three years old and my husband has just turned thirty-six.  We realize that if we are wanting another baby, we will definitely need to start pointing our thoughts and energies in that direction very soon.  I'm thirty-five myself and as a Genetics major, I'm all too aware of the increased risks of having a baby in your later thirties to early forties.

Michael and I have been kicking this question around in the back of our thoughts and our conversations basically since Riley was born.  When we decided to begin trying for Riley, it was such a wonderful time!  We were so excited to become parents and actually create a life that would be an awesome little blend of the both of us.  After one whole month of trying, we were pregnant and everything was falling quickly into place.  Our finances worked themselves out perfectly and I was able to stay at home to raise Riley.  Since Michael and I had always planned on having at least one child, our home was plenty big and we lived in a terrific neighborhood for raising children.  I couldn't have been more thrilled to be a mom and Riley has been one of the absolute best things that has ever happened to me.

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