The holidays are fast approaching and everyone is on a mad hunt for the perfect gifts.

Some people are soooo hard to shop for.  Finding the perfect gift can be SUCH.A.PAIN!!!  So today I’m sharing my go to gift for practically any person on your list.   I’m even kicking off the holidays with a super awesome giveaway for said amazing gift…

A Custom Doormat!

Seriously y’all, these can be made for any personality.  The can be customized with names and dates, or just super cute sayings.  They hold up remarkably well for something that lives outside.  I’ve had mine over a year now and I just vacuum it occasionally to remove loose strands and it looks almost as good as new.

I am seriously considering rotating mine to the side porch and making a new one because I’m loving some of the new designs.  I mean, how cute are these???

I think my favorite is my new This is Us mat.  Mostly because I’m OBSESSED with the show. #teamjackforlife!

Andddd….because I’m in a festive, holiday-loving kind of mood, I’m giving one away!   For reals!!!  This is one of my biggest holiday sellers and I’d like a little help promoting it this year.   All you have to do is complete a couple easy peasy simple steps (of your choice)  and one of these bad boys can possibly be yours!  If you’re not local – the shipping is even on me!!

Entering is super simple.   Just pick and choose the entries that work for you.  Once you’ve done them.  Leave a comment letting me know which ones you did (and what the related social media handles are) and I’ll add you in to the spreadsheet.  Here are your options – hyperlinks included for your convenience.  The more you enter, the more chances you have to win

1. Like This Crafty Mom on Facebook for tons of awesome craft ideas and tutorials.
2. Like Sweet Muscadine Design on Facebook for more custom cuteness and epic sales!
3. Join the Sweet Muscadine Facebook Group for upcoming exclusive member only sales!
4. Share this pin on Pinterest 
5. Follow me on Pinterest.
6. Share the giveaway on Facebook!

So I have plenty of time to get this to the winner before Christmas, this giveaway will run through Sunday, December 2nd midnight EST.  The winner will receive one custom coir doormat of their choice, shipped, or delivered locally if possible.

Please note, before announcing a winner I will verify entries, so again – be sure to comment with the steps you completed, as well as your social media information.

Best of luck!  And fair warning – these prices won’t last, so grab yours before the sale ends on 12/9!!

My baby is 2 this year, so I’ve begun my search for the perfect Christmas gift ideas for her.

It is a lot harder for her than with my oldest.   We already have so much of the typical 2 year old stuff so this year, I’m having to look a little harder.

And my extra research is paying of for both of us!  As a result, I’ve created this pretty comprehensive list of Christmas gift ideas for 2 year olds.  Hopefully it will make both mine and your Christmas shopping much easier!

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Santa’s on his way, and Mommy and Daddy are scrambling to find presents to pile under the Christmas tree.

It’s not always as simple as it seems.  Kids at different ages have different wants and needs and some ages are a little harder to shop for.

For instance…a 1 year old?  They likely haven’t really gotten into characters or shows.  Their vocabulary is limited and while they may be toddling around, they aren’t ready for lots of big toys.  And…toys that have a million little pieces?  Definitely out.  And that’s like 90% of toys that exist!

My own kiddos have recently been one, as have my nieces, and pretty much all my friends kids.  We’re all in that toddler/preschool parenting stage.  I’ve pooled our collective wisdom and assembled this handy dandy guide , with tons of tried and true Christmas gift ideas for 1 year olds!

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I don’t know about you, but one of the things I’m MOST thankful for this time of year are my kid’s teachers.

The descent into holiday madness has begun and I swear it only gets crazier from here until New Year’s and so I’m super thankful for the sweet ladies who watch over my kids 9 hours a week so I can have a teeny little break!

If I were rich I’d offer them silver and gold but instead they have to settle for my little Dollar Tree goodie bags.  Still, I like to think these little treats brighten their days and remind them just how very grateful we are for them!

To help us both out, I’ve rounded up a list of 15 of the sweetest and simplest little Thanksgiving gift ideas for teachers.  Be sure to pin this for later so you can send a smile to your child’s teacher at Thanksgiving too!

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Halloween is over and the house in littered with candy wrappers. Like seriously, I find them everywhere.

Between my husband, kids (and *ahem* maybe myself), there is a too much candy being snuck & consumed.  My daughter even asked for vegetables the other day because she thought she needed some.

That’s why I look forward to Thanksgiving so much. We still get to eat way too much, but there is some reasonable healthiness included in there. I mean, that pumpkin pie is slightly offset by green bean casserole…right?

Anyways,  in addition to being about food,  Thanksgiving means family and friends and even more cute craft projects!  So today I’m rounding up 25 of the cutest FREE Thanksgiving SVGs out there!  Check them out and get crafting!

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