Its here! November, which means we are busy with decorating, shopping and enjoying the most wonderful time of the year! Before we bustle into December, we wanted to share our monthly picks. As always, our ‘FIVE’ picks are a random selection of goodies that we have tried, tested or just swooned for this holiday season.…Continue reading FIVE for November
Category: Decor
From wreaths to art to collectibles….its more than just a tree that makes your home Christmas ready
FIVE for October
Just in time to wrap up October, we are bringing you our five picks for the month. Shop early this year, as we have already seen instances of supply chain delays and limited supplies of Christmas décor and hot gifts for the holiday! Up your holiday game with this festive phone case, compatible with iPhone…Continue reading FIVE for October
FIVE for August
Follow along to find the Christmas Gals’ five faves for the month of August! Each month we select five products, crafts or just inspiration that we want to share with our Christmas family!
When do you take down the tree and other Christmas décor?
Christmas has come and gone, but as we begin to return to normal, one question that is always posed to us….when should I take down my Christmas decorations? To leave the tree up or not? That is the question! 12:01am December 26….outta here! Although oftentimes the least popular route, there are some that feel once…Continue reading When do you take down the tree and other Christmas décor?
Christmas cheer…with only three ingredients!
The countdown to Christmas is now only hours away. Days are filled with Christmas movies, snacks and wrapping sessions. We decided to break up the day with a little day drinking….Christmas drinks, of course! From last year, we still had a bottle of Peppermint Vodka in our liquor cabinet. The peppermint flavor in this alcohol…Continue reading Christmas cheer…with only three ingredients!
Last minute Christmas gifts!
Tick tock. Tick tock. The days are quickly ticking away as we get closer and closer to the big day. Typically, The Christmas Gals give you our FIVE picks for handy tools or ideas to help with your Christmas fun. This month, we surpassed the FIVE and opted to give you a much larger list…Continue reading Last minute Christmas gifts!
Sounds of the season
When it comes to Christmas, all of our senses are being used together. We see the lights and decorations, we smell the evergreen and our favorite foods cooking, we feel the comfy blankets and hugs from loved ones, we taste fresh baked cookies and sweet warm hot cocoa, and we hear… What do we hear?…Continue reading Sounds of the season
Naughty or Nice meter
Just last month as part of our monthly FIVE PICKS blog, The Christmas Gals chose The Santa Meter from Mr. Christmas as one of our favorite finds. This item is more than just a fave…its one of our newest obsessions. So, for that reason, we wanted to share a little more about this adorable piece!…Continue reading Naughty or Nice meter
History and tradition of the nutcracker
A few nights ago, after decorating Finn’s bedroom for Christmas, he and I were laying on his bed and he asked me a question about nutcrackers. We had just gotten his collection of nutcrackers out and added a new one for this year. I buy my boys a new nutcracker each year. He was playing…Continue reading History and tradition of the nutcracker
FIVE for November
As I write this blog, the turkey is thawed and the green bean casserole is being prepared. Its Thanksgiving-Eve! And yes, that means we have much to be thankful for a feast to eat tomorrow, but to The Christmas Gals this really means we are in the home stretch to Christmas! This month’s five picks…Continue reading FIVE for November