Merry Happy Everything!

Wishing all the Prudent Mamas a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Awesome New Year, from our family to yours. Jacinda and I are taking the week off to be with our families and work on the all-new Prudent Baby website, launching sometime in January. We can't wait to show you what we've been planning. In the meantime I hope you enjoy my video holiday card. Here's hoping your new year is pretty in pink!
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GIVEAWAY WINNER: Draw the DC Universe and Stamp Art by Klutz

The time is here to check out the 2 lucky winners of the Draw the DC Universe and Stamp Art kits by KLUTZ.

Between learning to draw your favorite comic book characters and making beautiful pictures with over 60 stamps your kids will have hours of fun.

Keep reading to find out who are the two lucky winners of Draw the DC Universe and Stamp Art by KLUTZ.

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Jacinda's DIY Christmas House Tour

We are in full holiday swing here in Texas. The halls are decked, the stockings are hung. Here are a few pics from around our place with links to related tutes. Now, back to wrapped gift defense!

Come on in!
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GIVEAWAY: 1 Free Month of Advertising on Prudent Baby

Let's give a round of applause to all our Prudent Baby sponsors! We are so happy to have them since they are a big help in making Prudent Baby possible. Drum roll please...


Ky and Kin is an adorable Etsy store full of comfy and stylish clothes for little girls.


Interested in starting to sell your handmade treasures? Craft Buds can help you out with all your handmade business needs as well as sharing blogging tips and craft tutorials.


Luckycann handmade bags are made for function and fashion. Something every girl needs.


Storkie.com is a one stop shop for invitations, announcements, you name it. They carry a wide variety of both classic and modern styles just to fit your taste.


Make sure to stop by Leyton Smiles and check out their collection of handmade baby blankets, bibs, and much more.

Keep reading to see the other amazing sponsors that help make Prudent Baby possible and learn how to enter for a chance to win 1 Free Month of Advertising after the jump...

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Under-an-Hour Jersey Hat

A few weeks ago, I made an Under An Hour Silkscreened Scarf. While I was at it, I whipped up a little jersey hat. Clare loves that the silkscreened pattern makes her hat and scarf a matching set, but this is also a great t-shirt project. The best part is that you still have time to make a bunch of these for Christmas gifts!

So easy, check it out...
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Prudent Baby Holiday Recipe Guide

Let's talk menu. Are you planning dinner this year or are you going to a family or friends house? Do you need to bring a dessert? What about Christmas morning breakfast? You could make a quick and easy strawberry shortcake or surprise the family with homemade apple fritters. Although we wish we could make your life that much easier and set up an entire menu especially for you, here are some delicious mouth-watering suggestions for breakfast, dinner, dessert and even coffee and tea.

Christmas Morning Breakfast...

Strawberry Shortcake


Jam Muffins


Liege Waffles


Cupcake Pancakes


Bacon Cheddar Biscuits


Strawberry Crepes


Sweet Scones


Apple Fritters


Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Dinner...

2 Days Ahead Creamed Spinach with Bacon and Onions


3 Days Ahead Cranberry Sauce

Dessert...

Tangerine Ginger Sorbet


Apple Bourbon Ice Cream


Bread Pudding

Coffee and Tea...

Coffee Marshmallows


Homemade Chai


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Hot Mess Mommy Holiday Eyeshadow Experiment

After the Scotch Tape Cat Eye Experiment had y'all admiring my oh-so-sexy putting-on-eye-makeup-face, I was emboldened to continue experimenting with makeup/humiliating myself. Perhaps it was commenter Erin who said "Is there anything you two won't do?" - I mean, I love a challenge. So here I am playing with eyeshadow and being a goofball for your amusement.

I have always feared the drop shadow look (eyeshadow under the eye instead of eyeliner), but I think it kinda worked out? What do you think? Will you give sparkly holiday eyeshadow a try? If so, don't forget to enter our giveaway of $1000 worth of Smashbox Cosmetics and 10 Smashbox Holiday Gift Sets (today's the last day to enter). Ok, let me have it in the comments, I can take it. Or give me a beauty challenge to try and next time I may even do it in HD (if Scarlet lets me sleep through the night so my eye bags cooperate).

Prudent Baby Gift Guide: Hostess Gifts and Gift Wrapping Ideas

Whether it's a Christmas party, brunch, lunch, linner (dinner and lunch) or dinner, chances are you have a hostess to say thank you to and what better way to do it than with a homemade gift. Now that you have a gift in mind you will need to wrap it. Maybe with a felt bow? Tissue Paper Flower? No need to fret all your hostess gift giving ideas can be found right here...

Simple Serger Napkins


Tea Cup Candles


Reversible Napkin Rings


Wine Bag

Cookie Cutter Confections


Modge Podge Vase


Fat Quarter Apron


Recycled Calendar Coasters


Soft Pretzel Candy Canes

To Wrap them with...

Felt Gift Bows


Tissue Paper Flower


Magazine Gift Bows


Drawstring Gift Bags


Origami Gift Boxes


Doily Gift Wrapping

Prudent Baby Gift Guide: Gifts for the Home

Running around trying to think of some last minute gifts? If you have an hour you could throw together a pot holder or keep the kids busy by painting trivets. If you have a little more time on your hands (because you were good and got all your shopping done ahead of time) sew up some curtains or a bolster pillow for a friend. What other gifts for the home have you made this holiday season?


Pot Holders


Painted Cushions


Sham Pillow with Zipper Closure


Table Runner


Kid Art Trivet


Lace Bowls


Succulent Wreath


Bolster Pillow


Curtain Panels