Holiday Catch Up

One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is make a gingerbread house. I would like to say that my skills are improving. Last year my house looked very simple, but this year I feel like I went all out. :) I made the dough and frosting from scratch and bought whatever candy I felt was best from Target. I got the recipe from Sprinkle Bakes and it is amazing. The frosting I just used the recipe on the back of the confectioners sugar bag and it held very well. I even made some Mickey cookies with the cookie cutter I just got from Disneyland! :)

I don't know if any of you have issues with your pet adoring the tree around this time of year like my kitten, Nutmeg, but I've found a partial solution. She loves to get on her hind legs and grab the closest plastic ornament with her two paws. It's cute, but gets irritating after the 20th time. So I bought her a clear plastic ornament of her very own from Michaels and for the most part now she leaves the tree alone. :) 

So for Christmas this year we decided to do a photo Christmas card. I went with Shutterfly because my sister has used them and I saw tons of deals coming from them. I love our cards and they have all been sent already. I am so on a role....maybe. :) 

So who was brave and ventured out on Black Friday or did Cyber Monday? I did Black Friday and it actually wasn't too bad. I was more along for the ride. I'm more of an online shopper or small shop shopper. I like the unique stuff. :) I got the two Disney Movies I had been wanting, one gift and a couple cookie pans that I really needed. I was also psyched later to go online and find the measuring cups that I had been ogling on sale!  Hope your shopping has been successful too! :)