It’s Black Friday!

You know what that means…the holidays are right around the corner. It’s time to start shopping and get baking!

I wanted to tell you about two great places where with a few simple clicks you’ll be several steps closer to being done with both.

Thirty-One Gifts

I recently started selling Thirty-One gifts and have been repeatedly impressed with the products. They offer purses, totes, and storage solutions. There are also a variety of wallets and accessories that make fantastic gifts.

A majority of the products can be personalized with your choice of font and color, so it’s a great way to make your present even more special.

Here are a few of my favorite gift ideas:

Mom

The Large Utility Tote – {$30} This tote holds everything! It’s perfect for loading up your side dishes to take to the next potluck, fill with your towels and swimming gear for the pool, or to sit in your trunk to keep your items in one place.

Organizing Utility Tote – {$25} This stylish tote makes an excellent diaper bag, can organize your cleaning supplies or a messy closet, or to hold all your work-out gear for the gym.

Dad

Mens Essential Case – {$32} This bag will help him stay organized while taking his toiletries to the gym, on vacation, or while traveling for business!

Leather Money Clip Wallet – {$35} With this product he can just clip-n-go, and be on his way. It’s a handy way to have cash and credit cards within easy reach.

The Kids

Thermal Zipper Tote – {$15} These totes make perfect lunch bags for school or let you throw in quick snacks on the way to the park or for a day at the zoo. They also work well to send your baby’s bottles and snacks in for daycare.

Cinch Sacs – {$20} These simple and stylish bags can hold your child’s books, toys, art supplies or clothes for an overnight with grandpa and grandma. The extra zippered pocket allows for added organization and safe keeping.

From now through December 12th you can get some great deals on a few of these products!

I’m also running a Mystery Hotess party.

How it works is you head to the party, purchase your gifts, and everyone who buys something has the chance at being randomly selected (via random.org) to earn all of the great hostess rewards!

You can earn free products, half price items, and hostess exclusives! All you have to do is place your order and you’re automatically entered to win.

You can also enter here to win the Organizing Utility Tote and Thermal Zipper Tote. Keep reading to find out how…

Tastefully Simple

Along with all the gifts we need to buy this season, we also do a lot of baking and entertaining this time of year. Tastefully Simple makes it easier for you by offering a wide selection of convenient, easy-to-prepare foods designed to help people spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the season.

Here are a few of my entertaining must-haves:

Artichoke and Spinach Warm Dip Mix – Add cream cheese and shredded Swiss cheese, warm gently and enjoy this classic favorite with crackers, chips or sliced French bread.

Bountiful Beer Bread - Serve this bread with dips or soups and your crowd is sure to come back for seconds!

Key Lime Cheeseball Mix – Just add cream cheese and you’ve got a delicious dessert. At my last party it went so fast I didn’t even have a chance to try any!

You can purchase these, or any other party favorites, by heading over to Allie Briley’s Tastefully Simple website. Make sure to get your order in soon to have them in time for your holiday gatherings.

The Giveaway

Allie and I wanted to share the holiday spirit with our readers, so we are giving away a few of our favorite items.

One lucky person will receive the Organizing Utility Tote and Thermal Zipper Tote in Black Parisian Pop, as well as the super festive Cookies & Cocoa gift pack.

Just follow the super easy Rafflecopter instructions below for your chance to win. The first two options are mandatory, but complete as many steps as you’d like for more chances to win!

The giveaway runs from Black Friday through Sunday, December 4th.

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