I can't remember how old I was when I learned the truth about Santa. I remember crying for about 30 seconds before I looked at my mom and excitedly asked, "can I help with Mark's stocking?!" I think getting to help pick out little treats when we were shopping and being snuck out of my bedroom after my brother was in bed to help pack his stocking was even more fun than believing in a magical Santa! I was Santa! We all are Santa!
As I got older and was able to spend some of my own money to help fill stockings I decided the adults needed to have stockings too. And it’s a tradition we still follow even though my little brother is long past learning the truth.
Some of Santa's trends over the years…
Calendars
Kokeshi Darling by StephanieFizer
Space Invader by SeeChangeDesign
Letterpress Flower Garden by 1canoe2
And Poppytalk has done some amazing posts with lots of calendar options!
Candy
Eggnog Latte Lollipops by Mihow
Pecan Pie Caramel Bars by Have It Sweet
Custom Candy Canes by SweetSweeterSweetest
Assorted Nougats by KettleConfection
“Toys”
1. We Are A Happy Family Card Game
3. Where the Wild Things Are Mobile by SaltyandSweet
4. Red Riding Hood Cup and Saucer
6. Carnivorous Plants Windowsill Collection
Pencils
1. Holiday Smencils - They smell like Cinnamon, Sugar Plum, Candy Cane, Gingerbread and Sugar Cookie!
2. Smart Smencils - They smell like Peppermint!
How awesome are those candy canes! I also love that family card game. so cute!
ReplyDeleteloved the spoiler alert, that was hilarious. I found out when i saw the baby doll crib box santa got me in the garage for trash. :(
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Where do you find this stuff?
ReplyDeleteCalendars have always been my default I-don't-know-what-the-hell-to-get-you gift.
Biologian - Thanks! etsy.com is a good place to start for gifts. I have a bunch of little online shops bookmarked and there are a lot of indie crafter blogs (much better than mine) that share tons of finds. Calendars no longer have to be an obvious last minute gift! There are tons of gorgeous, letterpress, artsy, well designed calendars that can be very thoughtful!
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