the most target-y time of the year

Well, it's here, y'all. It's the most wonderful time of the year. And by that, I mean, it's the time of year where John and I almost get thrown in Target jail for essentially looking sketchy AF, as we complete our annual 30 and 30 Stocking Stuffer Challenge. 

In case you missed it last year, here's how it works:  Go to your local Target, give each other 30 minutes on the clock and $30 cash, scream GO as loudly as you can (startle some innocent bystanders in the process), and fill the other's Christmas stocking like a freaking boss. 

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friday faves : what the elf edition

It's Friday favorites, guys. You know what's NOT my Friday favorite? When school closes early because of what is essentially a blizzard to us southerners, and then YOUR POWER IMMEDIATELY GOES OUT. But on the upside, I learned what my kids' Friday favorite is : complaining. And arguing. And complaining some more.  

In what is obviously a healthy coping strategy (i.e. escapism), I decided to round up a list of things that have brightened my week, starting with this: everything at Anthropologie is 30% off! And we all know that snow = shopping weather = everything is free. Or something like that. 

Let's take a peek at a couple of my other favorites, shall we?

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elfing

Well, for all of you who started your Elf On the Shelf in November, HOW DARE YOU?  I had to endure like a week of constant questioning about why Jack Frost hadn't come yet. 

(Because he likes whining about as much as Mommy.)

Mind you, AG may or may not have discovered the truth behind the Elf this year. If by discovered, I mean, she found our elf stuffed into the drawer where he lives all year. Listen up guys,

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because apparently it's already Black Friday

Forget the fact that Thanksgiving hasn't even happened yet, apparently it's ALREADY Black Friday. And if you're like me, then suddenly you are feeling highly pressured to score some deals BECAUSE THEY WILL BE GONE BY ACTUAL BLACK FRIDAY.

(No. Don't worry, they won't. But all of blogger nation is making you feel like they will.) 

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