Category: Current House

Yesterday, we shared Etsy gift ideas for him and her, but what about the kids?  I’ll admit, I don’t really know what older kids would like, seeing as our oldest is 4, so here’s a list for young children:

Wooden Smart Phone from 3 Princess Engraving:

Dinosaur Crayons by Posh Paper Creations:

Monster Magnets from Kranky Krab:

Wooden Memory Set by JB Kids:

Felt Letter Set by MiChiMa Land:

Wooden Honeycomb Puzzle from Timber Green Woods:

Crochet Owl Hat by The Royal Blossom:

But what if you need a small gift idea?  We’ve got you covered with these stocking stuffers:

Monopoly Notebook from Campfire Designs:

Darcy Quote Mug by North South Creations:

Custom Luggage Tags from Sierra Metal Design:

Harry Potter Golden Snitch Necklace by Space Pearls:

Reusable Coffee Sleeve from Chubby Cloud:

Crystal Necklace from Cindy Lou Who2:

Tell us, will anything from this list work for someone on your list?

Christmas is quickly approaching, and I know this is cutting it close, but I wanted to share our favorite Etsy gift ideas.  So, here’s the list for the men:

Hollow Book Safe with Flask from Conduit Press:

USA Map Puzzle from Pipe Dreams 2010:

Gourmet Dry Rub Seasoning Kit from Craig’s Market:

James Bond Poster by Harshness:

Mountain Bike T-Shirt from Prime9Tees:

See America Poster from As We Go:

Let’s Climb a Mountain Together print from Monorail Studio:

Dexter Tee from Suzanne Tee Shirt:

Video Game iPhone Case from Cool Beans:

Super Hero Calendar by Loopz Art:

Vintage Constellations Print from Miss Quite Contrary:

Mahogany Business Card Holder from Wood Storming:

Gus Psych Tribute by Scissors Paper Mouse:

And, now for the ladies:

Leather Feather Earrings from Heidi Roland:

Custom Note Cards by Fiona Designs:

Monogrammed Birch Wood Key Chain from Nane Handmade:

Faceted Silver Stud Earrings by Mini Cyn:

Box Pleat Scarf from Peeko Apparel:

Microderm Abrasion Buffing Cream from HM Organic:

Sailor Tote Bag by Bayan Hippo:

Cloud Necklace by Dreaming Tree:

Kindle or Nook Cover from Anny and Me:

Heart Ring by Indulgent Designs:

We’ll be back tomorrow with more gift ideas, but we want to know what you liked best or if something on the list would work for someone you love?

Kind of, I just  liked the pun.  More like a lunner (lunch/dinner) meet.  We’ll be in Minnesota on Tuesday, December 20th and it has become tradition to get together with my blog BFF Jen to do some shopping.  Over the summer, we shopped at Ikea and worked on some projects at her abode.  Last Christmas, we also went to Ikea, then Goodwill and HomeGoods.  This time, we thought it would be fun to invite our lovely readers to join us.

Wanna know more?  Good!  Jen and I thought it would be fun to meet at Goodwill, specifically the Roseville location {1627 County Road B}, where we can meet and greet while discussing what to buy (or not buy) at thrift stores.   If that’s a dud, we’ll head over to HarMar mall for good old fashioned HomeGoods shopping.

We know this is short notice, but we’d love to meet you.  Because I’m in a goofy mood, I thought it would be fun to break down the details like a giveaway.

The Goods: Meeting two of your most favorite bloggers ever.

To Enter: Show up at Goodwill and get ready to talk.

Meet Up Starts: Tuesday, December 20th at 5:00 pm at the Roseville Goodwill on County Road B off Snelling Avenue.

Number of Winners: Everyone!

Includes: Any readers in the Minnesota/Wisconsin vicinity.  If you live further away, you’re still invited and you’d earn extra points for each mile you’ve traveled.  Points are not redeemable for anything but advice.

Other Info: We’re open to other meet up suggestions, too.  So, if you’ve got an idea, leave it in your comment.  If you arrive somewhere around 5, look for Jen and myself.

But when we get excited we look something like this:

Hello, friends!  We’ve chosen our five winners to receive a customized Love Heart print.

Here are the winners in the order Random.org chose:

Number 37: Beth

Number 36:  Sarah C

Number 6: Nicole

Number 23: Nicole A

Number 3: Cassie

We also asked you about New Year’s resolutions.  I usually don’t make a resolution, but their year I’d like to drink more water (easier said than done for me.  I LOVE Coke) and I’d like to exercise.  I wish I could say more, but I think I’m done some sort of exercise twice in 2011.  Gah.  Stick around because we’re sharing more of our ornaments this afternoon.

Can you believe Christmas is just over two weeks away?  Due to the hustle and bustle the season brings, our scheduled giveaway partner had to back out this week.  Have no fear, we’re here (to fill in).  In the past few weeks, we’ve been working hard on two new shop items.  First, we added Love Heart.

And, shortly after Christmas, we’ll start a new year.  We’re helping you prepare with a Custom Silhouette Wall Calendar.  You send us pictures of you and your spouse, your kiddos, heck, even for furry friend, and we make a modern silhouette with calendar below.

You get to enjoy the calendar for a year, but when 2013 starts, cut the 8 by 10 inch silhouette design off to frame and enjoy for years to come.

The Goods: One 8 by 10 Love Heart print, customized with your color.

To Enter: Subscribe to follow Our Humble A{Bowe}d, if you’re not already.  To subscribe, click the “Sign Me Up!” button under “Be the first to know.”  Once you’ve subscribed, leave a comment, which can (but doesn’t have to) include our Just for Fun question.

Just for Fun: Tell us if you make New Year’s resolutions.  Have you kept your resolution?  What was it?

For additional entries:

1. Add Our Humble A{Bowe}d to your Etsy favs, come back and leave a comment telling us what your favorite item is.

2. Like Our Humble A{Bowe}d on Facebook, come back and leave another comment.

Contest Closes: Sunday, December 11th at 11:59 pm, central time.

Number of Winners: Five!

Ships: Anywhere in the U.S.

Other Info: We will select the winner using random.org and announce on Monday, December 12th.  Good luck!!

P.S. Because we’re swamped with work between now and Christmas, we’re limiting this giveaway to the weekend.  Check back on Monday to see if you’re one of the five winners!

P.P.S.  We’re guest posting at Hyphen Interiors today.  You can see all our kitchen progress in one post.  Yahoo!