Holiday Gifting Guide 2011

We all know too well that the Holidays come up fast and if you are like me you wait until the last minute to buy gifts. This year I am on a mission to have everything done by December 15^th. Doesn't help that on top of Christmas there are 7

birthdays in December in my husband’s family, including my step son. And you always have to buy a birthday and Christmas gift for each person, not just get one big gift. But I feel like I am already on top of things this year. We have already bought the tree which we normally buy on Christmas Eve since we are always so busy. I want to make my daughters first Christmas so special. Here is Avery watching us cut down the Christmas tree.

So I have decided to write a little gifting guide to help everyone through the Holidays...and everything is under $30.00!

For that little girl in your life that has everything, a set of Me in Mind Fashion Mary Jane socks. They are priced at $26.00 and they make the perfect stocking stuffer. Don't worry, we have a set for your handsome little man too; the Me in Mind Boys Sneaker Socks #2.

Does your little one just love their Aden & Anais Swaddle blanket and have to take it everywhere with them? I know my little Avery loves hers. We just got in all of the new Issies by Aden & Anais. I know what you are thinking. “What are those?” right? They are their smaller version of the swaddle blankets like a lovie… and, believe me, traveling is so much better with these than the big swaddle blankets. They measure 16 by 16 inches. Plus, they will never know the difference since they come in the same print as the swaddle. They are only $22.00 and come in a two pack.

Another great thing that Aden & Anais came out with this year are the bibs! They are truly amazing. Once again they come in the classic Aden & Anais prints. They are made of 100% Cotton Muslin and they have a side snap which makes it so easy to put on, even if they are kicking and screaming. They are $22.00 and come in a three pack.

I know I know Toys. What kid doesn't love getting toys? We have some great toys from Melissa and Doug. From an Apple Pie Set to a Cookie Set, we have Santa covered this season. They can really feel like they are cooking with these great wooden toys.

Do you have a stuffed animal lover on your hands? I bet they don't have a purple pony! That’s right, I said a Purple Pony.

We have a bunch of different Jelly Cats here at Cupcake that are so soft and loveable you might just buy one for yourself. I know I just might.

I remember all too well last year at this time my little baby bump was starting to get quite BIG. My clothes started to be too small and I just didn’t want to give up my jeans or my dress black pants for all the holiday parties that I had to attend. So to my rescue, came the Bella Band. I love this Bella Band so much, I even used it this year for Thanksgiving. No one knew my pants were a bit too small and I really wanted to fit into my designer jeans again. Priced at $28.00, you will fall in love with the Bella Band too.

Well these are just some of my gift-giving ideas for this holiday season. Come in and see all of us at Cupcake in either the Santa Rosa store or theHealdsburg store and we will be happy to help you find that perfect gift. Have a great holiday season, everyone!