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Friday, December 23, 2011

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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Thursday, December 22, 2011

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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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

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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Monday, December 19, 2011

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

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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

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posted by Prudent Baby @ 2:00 PM  1 Comments

I'm Dreaming of a Pink Christmas...


It felt good to say to Scarlet "Yes, sweetie, we can get a pink tree." In my defense, I did not know they would also add glitter. But you know what? She's only gonna be three once. Sparkle while you can!

When I shared a picture of our tree on our facebook group, hundreds of people commented with their support of the pinkness. My husband's favorite comment went something like this: "What a fun mommy you are! and what a great daddy for allowing it!" Carleton's response? "Does receiving a text message saying 'guess what color our tree is?' count as me allowing it? Then you're welcome." HA. But when he came home and saw it, he really, truly did love it, if only because of the joy it brought our daughter. There's nothing quite like the look on a little girl's face when her pinkest dreams come true, is there?

Curious about how this whole pink tree thing works?
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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Prudent Baby DIY Gift Guide: Gifts for Men

Why is it always so hard to think of gift ideas for men? Instead of panicking over what to buy, give him a homemade gift. Check these gift ideas out. They will make great stocking stuffers!


Laptop Sleeve


Toiletry Bag


Bow Tie


Comfiest PJ Pants

Desk Pad

Business Card Holder

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