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Do you make New Year's resolutions?

<div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6601561401_2e4d004b69_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6601561401_2e4d004b69_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 561px;" /></a>Confession: I've always had a love-hate relationship with New Year's resolutions. When I was younger, it seemed so easy to come up with those grand plans that I was going to accomplish over the next 12 months. Tell <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/search/label/Crush%20Boy">Crush Boy</a> (<em>finally!</em>) how I felt, for example. And most years, when December 31 rolled around and I realized that I'd forgotten what my resolution even was in the first place, I resigned myself to the fact that resolutions and I just weren't friends. <br /><br /><a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2009/12/whats-your-new-years-resolution.html">Two years</a> ago, I wrote of just wanting to be happy. And honestly, this sounds like a refreshingly perfect way to approach the coming year, doesn't it?<br /><br /><strong>So, friends, do you make New Year's resolutions? Are they usually the same every year? What is your resolution this year? What will you miss most about 2011? What are you excited about in 2012? xoxo</strong><br /><br />P.S. The <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/28/travelocity-lists-their-t_n_1174991.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003">top 10 cities</a> for ringing in the New Year!<br /><br />[Photo via <a href="http://witanddelight.tumblr.com/post/13748074013/melsanie-its-like-that-time-i-went-as-a-disco">wit + delight</a>]

Do you make New Year's resolutions?

Confession: I've always had a love-hate relationship with New Year's resolutions. When I was younger, it seemed so easy to come up ...

10:15 AM

Chocolate peppermint roll

Chocolate peppermint roll

Chocolate and peppermint? I'm sold! P.S. A Fashion Friday post coming up! :) [Via Joy The Baker ]

8:20 AM

Little Paris paintings

<div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6551892495_dba69f40ca_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6551892495_dba69f40ca_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 559px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6551892483_facd35e518_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6551892483_facd35e518_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 559px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6551892477_d8b43b38cd_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6551892477_d8b43b38cd_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 559px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6551892459_5f230d6552_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6551892459_5f230d6552_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 559px;" /></a>As I <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/etsy-love-heart-shaped-city-prints.html">mentioned</a> before, we're staying close to home for the holidays this year, but these <a href="http://paulferney.bigcartel.com/">beautiful paintings</a> by Paul Ferney make me want to hop on a plane right now. I'd love to see the Eiffel Tower all lit up, wouldn't you, friends? Sigh...

Little Paris paintings

As I mentioned before, we're staying close to home for the holidays this year, but these beautiful paintings by Paul Ferney make m...

9:15 AM

Letters To My Future Husband: Letter #145.

Dear Mr. Melissa Blake:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4jg6NclZE-3OwvUMfr2UalUMO2mr-mSs2Yx7lNzkntVT7AeILotwZRT9rqd-RUnU15kTSqkRKMQlNLFBhjUEeleSjLuayNJi8atZgnrWvaZDkkXXSfwiBXv9wbxLCZj8p7aG_FTlRoTs/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688650798875283426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4jg6NclZE-3OwvUMfr2UalUMO2mr-mSs2Yx7lNzkntVT7AeILotwZRT9rqd-RUnU15kTSqkRKMQlNLFBhjUEeleSjLuayNJi8atZgnrWvaZDkkXXSfwiBXv9wbxLCZj8p7aG_FTlRoTs/s400/aa.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" /></a>As the great John Lennon once sang, "So this is Christmas." There's so much power in those four little words, isn't there, Sweetpea? So much promise. Here we are, four days away from Christmas in 2011, and it feels decidedly unlike the Holly Jolly season. No snow. The temps are in the upper '40s. And in fact, the closest thing to any hint of a holiday coming up is the fact that I'm sitting here eating a candy cane as I write this (<em>Warning: I'm a candy cane fiend, so be prepared for me to eat a lot of them...</em>). Sometimes, I'm even such a rebel that I take to stealing them from our Christmas tree. <br /><br />But I digress. Seriously, though, it's major holidays like these that make me think of you and wonder where you are. I wonder if you're spending time with your friends, your family or spending a quiet holiday alone. I suppose I should let you know now that once you and I become a <em>we</em>, our hopes for a quiet holiday alone will forever be dashed. Take last weekend, for example. I celebrated Christmas with my father's family. He has five siblings. I have 10 cousins. And one of my cousins has three children. The grand total for the shindig? Almost 30 people. Let's just say that my house was hopping well into the evening, which, as you'll come to find out, is a rare occurrence for me. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPsO6nqlVF_q5OW08lg4LEfikqXrEN7vN5gIM0WR8PjdyMJeXyuugUfisZ9UJFNq1zzNepqvllLc6g8hTH3Cb7Z96Zm75ZGnvkmdK6EdkY_Y2fvvqVsOZ_0rzy6BlQOeSmlSmqg8E_tzAD/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688650795744284434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPsO6nqlVF_q5OW08lg4LEfikqXrEN7vN5gIM0WR8PjdyMJeXyuugUfisZ9UJFNq1zzNepqvllLc6g8hTH3Cb7Z96Zm75ZGnvkmdK6EdkY_Y2fvvqVsOZ_0rzy6BlQOeSmlSmqg8E_tzAD/s400/aa2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a>It's nice to see my family, but it's always been sort of bittersweet since my father died. His siblings remind me so much of him, even down to some of their mannerisms, and this past weekend, it felt like a part of him was with us, celebrating just like we used to. Have I ever told you just how much of a family man my father was? Family meant more to him than anything, and I've been thinking about that a lot this holiday season, Sweetpea. Family. The holidays are all about family, and when part of your family is missing, the wound in your heart stings just a teeny bit more this time of year.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong, Sweetpea. I'm so grateful for my family. They are incredible, and if not for them, I wouldn't be who I am today. It's just that these big events mark more milestones since he's been gone. This will be my ninth Christmas without him, and frankly, that just blows my mind. It seems like it was just yesterday when we'd all sit around the tree at my grandparents' house in Alabama, my father acting as Santa and passing out all the presents. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIm8yf1wc7bD47iinL3HfCnroKk6TP5asiQPk7UtmvZubT3yCwgGyFMGY3GuBaZbg_LiNvwd-FuPc51tvjHnZaR_Z9P2Pt1l8E2VZA3rIyUJVgbW1IDxxGCQWunTlf-2wL1yL7RSiVlVF/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688650796328537970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIm8yf1wc7bD47iinL3HfCnroKk6TP5asiQPk7UtmvZubT3yCwgGyFMGY3GuBaZbg_LiNvwd-FuPc51tvjHnZaR_Z9P2Pt1l8E2VZA3rIyUJVgbW1IDxxGCQWunTlf-2wL1yL7RSiVlVF/s400/aa3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a>But those are some good memories, aren't they? Memories that can never be taken away from me. These are the sorts of memories I hope we create with each other. I look forward to those days with you, Sweetpea. Those days of making memories without even realizing it. Those days of looking around the room, at all our family, and realizing that everyone that we love is with us. Those days where everything feels right with the world. <br /><br />So until we meet, that is my wish for you this holiday season, Sweetpea. I hope you're surrounded by everyone you love. I hope your holiday is everything you ever wanted it to be. And who knows. Maybe someday we'll meet under the mistletoe. Until we meet... xoxo<br /><br />[Photos via <a href="http://www.weheartit.com">We Heart It</a>]

Letters To My Future Husband: Letter #145.

Dear Mr. Melissa Blake: As the great John Lennon once sang, "So this is Christmas." There's so much power in those four little...

12:01 PM

Dream Home: Baby, it's cold outside

Dream Home: Baby, it's cold outside

Wouldn't these holiday doormats be an awesome way to welcome guests into your home for holiday parties? I love the reindeer one! :) [Th...

11:15 AM

Fashion Friday: The Ugly Holiday Sweater Edition

<div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6521856557_5dfc6e506f_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6521856557_5dfc6e506f_o.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 518px; margin: 0px auto 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>As much as we laugh at them, it just wouldn't be the holidays without some ugly sweater love, would it, friends? So I just couldn't help but smile when I came across <a href="http://www.uglychristmassweaterparty.com/">Ugly Christmas Sweater Party</a>, a sweater lover's paradise where reindeer, Christmas trees and Santas take center stage. <br /><br /><strong>Are you having an Ugly Sweater Party this year, friends? Have you been invited to any? Do you own any of these loud sweaters? Go on...it's OK to admit it (<em>I had the most hideous white one that was all sorts of itchy</em>)... xoxo</strong><br /><br />P.S. More <a href="http://www.uglychristmassweaterparty.com/collections/ugly-sweaters">ugly sweaters</a>, the <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=9&sqi=2&ved=0CGAQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fblogs%2Farts-post%2Fpost%2Fugly-holiday-sweater-parties-the-origin-of-the-seasons-sarcastic-trend%2F2011%2F11%2F29%2FgIQAzl3g9N_blog.html&ei=jY3rTunnG5LMsQL70fnhCQ&usg=AFQjCNHGwgh0flYe-xvMpjDCHd78PGLW7A">history</a> of sweater parties, tips for stepping up your <a href="http://la.guestofaguest.com/nightlife/best-2k/best-2k-i-ever-spent-tips-to-stepping-up-your-ugly-holiday-sweater-game">sweater</a> <a href="http://guestofaguest.com/holidays/have-a-very-hipster-christmas-with-these-10-ugly-holiday-sweaters&slide=3">mojo</a> and the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ugly-Christmas-Sweater-Party-Book/dp/0810997525#reader_0810997525">definitive book</a> on how to throw the perfect party.

Fashion Friday: The Ugly Holiday Sweater Edition

As much as we laugh at them, it just wouldn't be the holidays without some ugly sweater love, would it, friends? So I just couldn't ...

10:33 AM

Fashion Friday: Which sparkly dress would you wear to a holiday party?

<div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6482639217_02cdd9104c_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6482639217_02cdd9104c_o.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 511px; margin: 0px auto 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Is it just me, or are glitter and sparkles everywhere this season? As long as it's not bordering on the Las-Vegas-Elvis-impersonator-fake-jewelry kind, I love anything that sparkles and shines. So when I found these sparkly dresses, I couldn't help but swoon. <br /><br />First up: A <a href="http://us.asos.com/French-Connection-French-Connection-All-Over-Sequin-Body-Con-Dress/w2ipf/?iid=1528719&cid=8799&sh=0&pge=2&pgesize=200&sort=-1&clr=Cream&mporgp=L0ZyZW5jaC1Db25uZWN0aW9uL0ZyZW5jaC1Db25uZWN0aW9uLUFsbC1PdmVyLVNlcXVpbi1Cb2R5LUNvbi1EcmVzcy9Qcm9kLw..">gold sequin dress</a> with extra-long sleeves...<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6482639039_3c3c3f5d6d_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6482639039_3c3c3f5d6d_o.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 511px; margin: 0px auto 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Belted-Dress-with-Star-Print/wi5i6/?iid=1639095&xr=1&mk=VOID&r=3&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1CZWx0ZWQtRHJlc3Mtd2l0aC1TdGFyLVByaW50L1Byb2Qv">belted dress with star prints</a>...<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6482639093_6fbb91b2b7_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6482639093_6fbb91b2b7_o.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 787px; margin: 0px auto 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/cluster-beading-neck-dress-parker/vp/v=1/845524441920048.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=12075&extid=affprg">glitter V-neck dress</a>...<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6482638825_d18d8e823c_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6482638825_d18d8e823c_o.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 800px; margin: 0px auto 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.edressme.com/1318p.html#">sequin skirt</a> (<em>I love how it looks like the glitter is cascading down the dress!</em>)...<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6482639345_95066b3722_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6482639345_95066b3722_o.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 787px; margin: 0px auto 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/cluster-beading-strapless-dress-parker/vp/v=1/845524441920045.htm?folderID=2534374302029428&fm=whatsnew-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=12075&extid=affprg">silk-chiffon dress</a> perfect for twirling...<br /><br /><strong>So, friends, which one would you wear to a holiday party? Which one is your favorite? See my pick in the comments... xoxo</strong>

Fashion Friday: Which sparkly dress would you wear to a holiday party?

Is it just me, or are glitter and sparkles everywhere this season? As long as it's not bordering on the Las-Vegas-Elvis-impersonator-fak...

9:55 AM

Secret message holiday card

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSuf9_J4_VNV50L63xzt-7vR8rFpz0l7D9nN8Oq4lmjuUXrYzu5Ymxds5bc94pRFlR4hKRDnATbKcZVpqLKprNqFNksp-2zILKLoGTNZtlhgN1x6mFMYTe31kE9Qu382NQGfq0o19QB2r/s1600/holiday_decoder1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683384887836811362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSuf9_J4_VNV50L63xzt-7vR8rFpz0l7D9nN8Oq4lmjuUXrYzu5Ymxds5bc94pRFlR4hKRDnATbKcZVpqLKprNqFNksp-2zILKLoGTNZtlhgN1x6mFMYTe31kE9Qu382NQGfq0o19QB2r/s400/holiday_decoder1.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 318px; margin: 0px auto 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>How fun is this <a href="http://witandwhistle.com/shop/holiday/tree-decoder-holiday-card/">secret message</a> holiday card? It would be perfect to send to a <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-6-your.html">crush</a>, don't you think? xoxo<br /><br />P.S. More <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-cards.html">holiday cards</a> + <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/winter-illustrations.html">winter art</a>.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2011/11/15/shhhh-secret-message-holiday-cards/">babble</a>]

Secret message holiday card

How fun is this secret message holiday card? It would be perfect to send to a crush , don't you think? xoxo P.S. More holiday cards + ...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #7: Sweet little stocking stuffers.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLCaVu5-tqjVwEm12XgV7wtwSwLZFo_igHPkSZ0pomWeJKrsKsIsxGo6qmyNCrxRUQ0vJ8bVaOhZMR0WRJap1MYpvG8LkI3I5ttL8xcOCOx72kADxihyphenhyphen_aHoBgmmFDGdumYpBN8-LhSe8/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116022258738146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLCaVu5-tqjVwEm12XgV7wtwSwLZFo_igHPkSZ0pomWeJKrsKsIsxGo6qmyNCrxRUQ0vJ8bVaOhZMR0WRJap1MYpvG8LkI3I5ttL8xcOCOx72kADxihyphenhyphen_aHoBgmmFDGdumYpBN8-LhSe8/s400/aa3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A little <a href="http://www.beso.com/2650354268/detail">glitter nail polish</a> to add some sparkle to a holiday ensemble, $18.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Gx9ON3OjJKwUf6j8QFc2XECyv7Odlpwr_DJMWW-3GbdaOiLUFteeHd51GlgGad6Xm9o36-espiemwofEbTJ1asUABDtQTjodMILpCn8kJkDTYDA2Yw_z4_7EDUrrUfIsDFecN-2a2OJQ/s1600/aa4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114177074197666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Gx9ON3OjJKwUf6j8QFc2XECyv7Odlpwr_DJMWW-3GbdaOiLUFteeHd51GlgGad6Xm9o36-espiemwofEbTJ1asUABDtQTjodMILpCn8kJkDTYDA2Yw_z4_7EDUrrUfIsDFecN-2a2OJQ/s400/aa4.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 271px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1011108/513207.html">Rose pocket mirror</a> to add an extra dash of whimsy to the holidays, $7.50.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DExaBkiN3Mmuqmw7zgOxrMv2rdEWWDA37Q_ZMOkrXqlpEbiB8n4u3CKbOjRSMsTa6O8lLxNlz8BKI4_i_Xp5JDunoph_c0meT5GBT3_4ZCK7Qtqk7I7oUU1yDQCeP8VY90FEXEXjEWsy/s1600/aa5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114174012321746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DExaBkiN3Mmuqmw7zgOxrMv2rdEWWDA37Q_ZMOkrXqlpEbiB8n4u3CKbOjRSMsTa6O8lLxNlz8BKI4_i_Xp5JDunoph_c0meT5GBT3_4ZCK7Qtqk7I7oUU1yDQCeP8VY90FEXEXjEWsy/s400/aa5.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 271px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1011108/70106.html">Doxie pen</a>, $4.95.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLV4HRc-qv1KPNFT8EqK47nV0LHWQxL_TwX6f64gJ5U41i-EehJSSG2J-xcBGyOxLBQggwgrFczdMoqLQyJZn0jbbRdKoNnQWgq5siElaf0eSzHxi4SpFo6l2NqodaAkZz6yT4m_6Ya3V7/s1600/aa9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116693305796898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLV4HRc-qv1KPNFT8EqK47nV0LHWQxL_TwX6f64gJ5U41i-EehJSSG2J-xcBGyOxLBQggwgrFczdMoqLQyJZn0jbbRdKoNnQWgq5siElaf0eSzHxi4SpFo6l2NqodaAkZz6yT4m_6Ya3V7/s400/aa9.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/record-coasters">Record coasters</a> to brighten up the living room, $18.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uUSBTw3Jz0jJwXz8wjkmiE3hOMF9IsxQ0jfmAzLwbiGRnhCzek9QbqU0CLZxVbmRRO_I-tgmKsBF_t-rjRJZmlzKEP-UNBSRYpqQMJDf8a7rQSh_5BTe0w0xkLX0SKc-GWMWOI6raG-T/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116021088392450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uUSBTw3Jz0jJwXz8wjkmiE3hOMF9IsxQ0jfmAzLwbiGRnhCzek9QbqU0CLZxVbmRRO_I-tgmKsBF_t-rjRJZmlzKEP-UNBSRYpqQMJDf8a7rQSh_5BTe0w0xkLX0SKc-GWMWOI6raG-T/s400/aa.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87410308/wishes-for-you-custom-pencil-set-favors?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=stocking+stuffers&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Wish For You</a> custom pencil set to give loved ones personal wishes for the New Year, $11.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizB5jOnX2EVjr5wduolyrgl_phZ5RfxfTxysqgndYBppWlNwcPppC5tH6fm3haZtRzm8zzIK34SePZBOl5XvjHqh0e8KN38HtTKCdyYk_kq9FN_BXBHicce8Y4Tu16Qj4EuiRq7OVIFfgU/s1600/aa7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114162845765714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizB5jOnX2EVjr5wduolyrgl_phZ5RfxfTxysqgndYBppWlNwcPppC5tH6fm3haZtRzm8zzIK34SePZBOl5XvjHqh0e8KN38HtTKCdyYk_kq9FN_BXBHicce8Y4Tu16Qj4EuiRq7OVIFfgU/s400/aa7.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/word-teasers">Word teasers</a> for word nerds, $15. Remember <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/for-grammar-nerds.html">these</a>?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L_5hvPub6jE7Lsgkv4abrdwfHuCqKG6MIgO2p73qaBrRzcJkyrFBd9_3l8FzrdpDhg-xxU7vmZ0AqsIkLUU_BofEXaFDUSZz63rvWoUqd9w_tPNxBLi2sbfUQvzaXXXM2SUMTgtEdA4K/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116021232238066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L_5hvPub6jE7Lsgkv4abrdwfHuCqKG6MIgO2p73qaBrRzcJkyrFBd9_3l8FzrdpDhg-xxU7vmZ0AqsIkLUU_BofEXaFDUSZz63rvWoUqd9w_tPNxBLi2sbfUQvzaXXXM2SUMTgtEdA4K/s400/aa2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 389px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73110716/wicked-witch-bookmark-etsy-original?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=stocking+stuffers&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Wicked Witch bookmark</a> for the book lover, $10.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwMJSU60PzM0s6OVBvXgAHNxJuet5vlONXmhvCpr7VisSX_MTWLFC-1bNApdLG_-3lfTe7VamSvRTLTjfhfjbmsOpsYHV13HkDn5kFG2lQhyphenhyphen784aUJel4Dzbcltl3S4b2m0TcChJe_Ixb/s1600/aa6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114166557150242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwMJSU60PzM0s6OVBvXgAHNxJuet5vlONXmhvCpr7VisSX_MTWLFC-1bNApdLG_-3lfTe7VamSvRTLTjfhfjbmsOpsYHV13HkDn5kFG2lQhyphenhyphen784aUJel4Dzbcltl3S4b2m0TcChJe_Ixb/s400/aa6.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85185349/handmade-mini-journal-sketchbook">Mini journals</a> for the artist, $6.50.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSgaJ9IwXoqCHPVCbBh0bp92Q-PL6jam11htgqV2bOnlhR3nAKcSJz_kI5jDXuM6n5n91b7kz_CA68Lhxat1p3gbZN4j06aqXneAoQelZYgKVGNqEMuSA8UXI_HlH4YRt1BzVPfbHCiNb/s1600/aa9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114157343884834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSgaJ9IwXoqCHPVCbBh0bp92Q-PL6jam11htgqV2bOnlhR3nAKcSJz_kI5jDXuM6n5n91b7kz_CA68Lhxat1p3gbZN4j06aqXneAoQelZYgKVGNqEMuSA8UXI_HlH4YRt1BzVPfbHCiNb/s400/aa9.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/wildflower-seed-bombs-set-of-2">Wildflower seeds</a> to plant for the spring, $14.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6467777397_92aa7e53df_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6467777397_92aa7e53df_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 220px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Girl-Scout-cookies-flavored <a href="http://www.colorandflavorshop.com/product.php?productid=511490&cat=0&page=1">lip balm</a> because, well, they're <em>Girl Scout cookies</em>, $9.95. More Girl Scout love <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/09/girl-scout-cookies.html">here</a>.<br /><br />P.S. You can also read more gift guides here: <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-1-your.html">Mom</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-2-your.html">Dad</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-3-your.html">Sister</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-4-your.html">Best Friend</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-5-your.html">Little Cousin</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-6-your.html">Guy Friend</a>.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #7: Sweet little stocking stuffers.

A little glitter nail polish to add some sparkle to a holiday ensemble, $18. A Rose pocket mirror to add an extra dash of whimsy to the ho...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #6: Your best guy friend who is funny like Jason Segel and who you kind of, sort of, secretly have a crush on.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVy9oC91sY5SYl8TLsgCiulXCY26IoDhHHkqBpSenEUdgC7jB6Oa8YWKJdpdSEP-bapz6aZOL95cCLqevFIGaPcbZBfYZW34eXRxnIPKcTHv_cVTTIj8y6sMOCeEys96yedYqgtUmJlP0t/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682435686217999474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVy9oC91sY5SYl8TLsgCiulXCY26IoDhHHkqBpSenEUdgC7jB6Oa8YWKJdpdSEP-bapz6aZOL95cCLqevFIGaPcbZBfYZW34eXRxnIPKcTHv_cVTTIj8y6sMOCeEys96yedYqgtUmJlP0t/s400/aa.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 386px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.cwonder.com/gift-guide/give-for-under-40/popcorn-popper-1/">Popcorn popper</a> for those Seth Rogen movie nights, $29.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4zH-5UMW1j-9d0uohTSH6c7Anv1Eboo3RLJWOZBFhTPEMV5_1fqLS0hejYUo0KMqJgCa98ctvWGtKayrLGgqxs7HwufhFrN2cjvizGPDZo9RoE6j3eNi8-aKMsK1pXbtrQpAblnM5RUu/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682448372731618578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4zH-5UMW1j-9d0uohTSH6c7Anv1Eboo3RLJWOZBFhTPEMV5_1fqLS0hejYUo0KMqJgCa98ctvWGtKayrLGgqxs7HwufhFrN2cjvizGPDZo9RoE6j3eNi8-aKMsK1pXbtrQpAblnM5RUu/s400/aa3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/on-the-rocks-set">On the rocks </a>set because puns are his specialty, $34.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOYxvyvhCS3woeVZ00Jl8GmV33LoHO9wQkAJlpYFcOiBANLtEfI3E5EVEXOzeYMoHZHNskX2xXCilYJhys3LymtHpuuz7VpkVo7bUy3rAi6zIVO9GivMYb9oSdl3-TdZj58LtfonOFPat/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682443598815748834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOYxvyvhCS3woeVZ00Jl8GmV33LoHO9wQkAJlpYFcOiBANLtEfI3E5EVEXOzeYMoHZHNskX2xXCilYJhys3LymtHpuuz7VpkVo7bUy3rAi6zIVO9GivMYb9oSdl3-TdZj58LtfonOFPat/s400/aa.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrFNCnpGCV6DP1GlZwgAdhNnjRvRthVvpgmNHD5_ltdXu_-GlVQ_jwVX23TCS7h3ApsNFItkT_Kclofk_SELTTMr9Btdw-7bFwqhztdcBOFoB494loSiXbR6P12ODUSWs_C5or4vniO3Z/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682443596541414258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrFNCnpGCV6DP1GlZwgAdhNnjRvRthVvpgmNHD5_ltdXu_-GlVQ_jwVX23TCS7h3ApsNFItkT_Kclofk_SELTTMr9Btdw-7bFwqhztdcBOFoB494loSiXbR6P12ODUSWs_C5or4vniO3Z/s400/aa2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/holiday-gifts-for-him/log-cabin-incense-balsam-fir">Log cabin incense</a> ($18) and a <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/candles-fragrance/fir-fragrance-log">fir fragrance log</a> ($12) so he can always feel like he's out hiking even when stuck in his office.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6456332601_2aa3eb068d_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6456332601_2aa3eb068d_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 318px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.atypyk-e-shop.com/boutique_us/fiche_produit.cfm?ref=AT30236&type=2&code_lg=lg_us&num=0">Clown mug</a> because he always makes you laugh, $18.90.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAvB3y44DBPIM9zXBjgPo8Yz6JCSVavq1kI7_oegy1o3F14BxznbdeUihJ4Ek_idbKs2-gBDGMVx9rYWcw_YvHSjDSiWlAKFohM_hIm6uSmv_WYu_EnKrKsCwuMQSo3XNBuArQ2G9c1IE/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682440573726732546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAvB3y44DBPIM9zXBjgPo8Yz6JCSVavq1kI7_oegy1o3F14BxznbdeUihJ4Ek_idbKs2-gBDGMVx9rYWcw_YvHSjDSiWlAKFohM_hIm6uSmv_WYu_EnKrKsCwuMQSo3XNBuArQ2G9c1IE/s400/aa.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/holiday-gifts-for-him/spicy-pickles">Spicy pickles</a> because they're his favorite food (<em>there's also <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/holiday-gifts-for-the-foodie/black-peppercorn">black peppercorn</a>)</em>, $14.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6456353377_7ebae8a20c_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6456353377_7ebae8a20c_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 318px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.atypyk-e-shop.com/boutique_us/fiche_produit.cfm?ref=AT30230&type=2&code_lg=lg_us&num=0">shower songbook</a> for, well, obvious reasons, $14.85.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6456371761_12454d06ed_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6456371761_12454d06ed_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 318px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Cool <a href="http://www.atypyk-e-shop.com/boutique_us/fiche_produit.cfm?ref=AT28146&type=5&code_lg=lg_us&num=0">temporary tattoos</a>, $13.50.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6456594383_75f0c4685a_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6456594383_75f0c4685a_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6456594393_e9b003431b_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6456594393_e9b003431b_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 401px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/youmecard.html">You/Me</a> and <a href="http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/youreswellcard.html">You're Swell</a> card (both $6) to send a subtle hint.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6456594397_13e67fd51d_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6456594397_13e67fd51d_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 500px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/shark-socks">Shark socks</a> because they're cute -- like he is, $9.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #6: Your best guy friend who is funny like Jason Segel and who you kind of, sort of, secretly have a crush on.

Popcorn popper for those Seth Rogen movie nights, $29. On the rocks set because puns are his specialty, $34. Log cabin incense ($18) and a...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #5: Your little cousin who loves to follow you around and isn't afraid of anything.

<div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6443641129_8fa336bfc7_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6443641129_8fa336bfc7_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 515px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.merrymakersinc.com/froggy.php?mtype=p">Froggy doll</a> because they love animals, $14.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6443674339_41b149207a_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6443674339_41b149207a_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 471px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A set of 10 <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/colored-smencils-set-of-10">smencils</a> to make art fun, $14.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxozd1W0Iduq8u_hOkaJ5MFY8j5P4btO1-AAp7YyRtIG4cw6kZ8chAASOETyLtmiWyVLjDAS-EWYTNGZmrQcO5MQY3QqVIYC7icUUBUUmzWUW4yXYx3Sh8SJJhxiXoC48tWk4vzPyKYOd/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681656041356802834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxozd1W0Iduq8u_hOkaJ5MFY8j5P4btO1-AAp7YyRtIG4cw6kZ8chAASOETyLtmiWyVLjDAS-EWYTNGZmrQcO5MQY3QqVIYC7icUUBUUmzWUW4yXYx3Sh8SJJhxiXoC48tWk4vzPyKYOd/s400/aa.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/alphapets-origami-book">AlphaPets origami book</a> to encourage her creative, artistic side, $12.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpfJmg5LwWfTjffFDqiugOzgiR4yu0pI_gQZcpxo2ZWZ4wUGRfvgDvetX-4n2KPKIeMGVr9ROKoySx-qRClhPWbYucUobd686VmKdBmos5wJuFys63lsO-c-PxrCK0n1mACwHOnLcsJZH/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681636778334944354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpfJmg5LwWfTjffFDqiugOzgiR4yu0pI_gQZcpxo2ZWZ4wUGRfvgDvetX-4n2KPKIeMGVr9ROKoySx-qRClhPWbYucUobd686VmKdBmos5wJuFys63lsO-c-PxrCK0n1mACwHOnLcsJZH/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unknown-SLINKY-Original-Slinky/dp/B00000IZKX/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322858992&sr=8-1">classic slinky</a> because, well, having a slinky is just a childhood rite of passage, $5.72.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6443528083_ae086afd0e_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6443528083_ae086afd0e_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 600px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86691525/2012-constellations-of-the-northern">constellation calendar</a> for their love of science and because you want them to reach for the stars, $25.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2e1If3qX37OAS2nphpSpAcfSZXviKh4QiP3_TAOr27Tj3FV3FkgEfQXqeu2jPCz5aH6-QdFUfgFQ8EVbq4R06vgtP0yEEbJi9xShLAtTVfUrfCT8szbBcksh79RKZorIljfXMVhoL2Ze/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681636512467789394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2e1If3qX37OAS2nphpSpAcfSZXviKh4QiP3_TAOr27Tj3FV3FkgEfQXqeu2jPCz5aH6-QdFUfgFQ8EVbq4R06vgtP0yEEbJi9xShLAtTVfUrfCT8szbBcksh79RKZorIljfXMVhoL2Ze/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 137px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1009100/513205.html">Magic 8 Ball pen</a> because they love to ask questions, $7.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIxEA7wNZmCaGJMM_2IBSvXGJDVfFiblbDIqM1j1K5ViVa_X1dlOV9_teDt6jGAEql4NFPmn1AtCNj5hJvyDo4r3L9ZwmzYtMulRXT8sRKofLPRYhSJ8pZ8NaEDHVyY6Nm1q6rXCZTUWl/s1600/02.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681636507860632450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIxEA7wNZmCaGJMM_2IBSvXGJDVfFiblbDIqM1j1K5ViVa_X1dlOV9_teDt6jGAEql4NFPmn1AtCNj5hJvyDo4r3L9ZwmzYtMulRXT8sRKofLPRYhSJ8pZ8NaEDHVyY6Nm1q6rXCZTUWl/s400/02.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 271px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1009100/75902.html">Hi 5 gloves</a> for those chilly afternoons of playing at the park with friends, $19.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR7MaHfw1afWhCaEVhqRicO2zCsiAt5RsoohrIPfAOiJw1xKVyRfu94kYXhe3e7nBRC1VEzKTEHSDtB3XHcDN7uYavQuPLEGns9b_pzNWl8IsI3VN8Y8CWb3PdbqgfiEn-mG1FR3r2LFi_/s1600/03"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681636511029890658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR7MaHfw1afWhCaEVhqRicO2zCsiAt5RsoohrIPfAOiJw1xKVyRfu94kYXhe3e7nBRC1VEzKTEHSDtB3XHcDN7uYavQuPLEGns9b_pzNWl8IsI3VN8Y8CWb3PdbqgfiEn-mG1FR3r2LFi_/s400/03" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 215px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>These <a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1009100/67401.html">puzzle sandwich cutters</a> to make getting ready for school even more fun, $16.95.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsiFgAm5UjhEk5dWqGOMOtGEippvtyoqeL3hb2wup1NyLLg40RV4M0V6JbpIbiesR3QD0Z6ELLD3vMhV8gQRwCA74TDv2Xej6boMKX2Aj4iC_ThYWG8BHIzs51uWgEl-dE0cNsHt203GSu/s1600/03.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681636506242905042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsiFgAm5UjhEk5dWqGOMOtGEippvtyoqeL3hb2wup1NyLLg40RV4M0V6JbpIbiesR3QD0Z6ELLD3vMhV8gQRwCA74TDv2Xej6boMKX2Aj4iC_ThYWG8BHIzs51uWgEl-dE0cNsHt203GSu/s400/03.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 216px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1009100/61001.html">make-your-own-night-light kit</a> to help them scare those monsters away at night, $8.50.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6443229929_1a3c0ee1bc_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6443229929_1a3c0ee1bc_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Their very own <a href="http://rompstore.com/productDetail.php?productId=777&categoryId=&productItemId=1225&optionId=1735&ageGroupId=11">lunch sack</a> for their first day of school because they're <em>so</em> excited, $20.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #5: Your little cousin who loves to follow you around and isn't afraid of anything.

Froggy doll because they love animals, $14. A set of 10 smencils to make art fun, $14. AlphaPets origami book to encourage her creative, ...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #4: Your best friend who loves to travel and has a knack for finishing your sentences.

<div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6437690137_4b387e2dd4_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6437690137_4b387e2dd4_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 480px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.shopbando.com/ban.do-signature-scarf/prod/391?rc=49">Ban.do's signature scarf</a> because red is her favorite color and she's so loving, $95 (<span style="font-style: italic;">this <a href="http://www.shopbando.com/love-barrette/prod/379?rc=37">love barrette</a> is cute too</span>).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI0jPCtA4_z_DRXxwaYaCAq7XCqhciAx60PQVS80-gH3SI_NjQHAH6Iq2oq8De-Ezg8BLoUX-OnjXfn0fZti7RWj465msozVhhD_qQiBYKxkQ3xjBBzzUZwNc9Rt8WWyTHH5tZr5i9qtv/s1600/02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681244200953807586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI0jPCtA4_z_DRXxwaYaCAq7XCqhciAx60PQVS80-gH3SI_NjQHAH6Iq2oq8De-Ezg8BLoUX-OnjXfn0fZti7RWj465msozVhhD_qQiBYKxkQ3xjBBzzUZwNc9Rt8WWyTHH5tZr5i9qtv/s400/02.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 200px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/51381.html">Funny bandages</a> to make her laugh and heal her broken heart, $6.25.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6437697661_b7f531d9af_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6437697661_b7f531d9af_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 600px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46403548/cupcakes-make-everything-better-womens-t">T-shirt</a> honoring her favorite food, $21.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ83eRLTLKRbh62KKdv3x7j74jNbb7_hVKpNCYzuxjsYDf09HUS89GwBnorUNUWk_dykS1l2XracZOyObm755Bpt80hN5reMhNwy5HGllbQzCT7r1X3OSVto4v9QE7jzXQPuW4nywXKthO/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681246245802907522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ83eRLTLKRbh62KKdv3x7j74jNbb7_hVKpNCYzuxjsYDf09HUS89GwBnorUNUWk_dykS1l2XracZOyObm755Bpt80hN5reMhNwy5HGllbQzCT7r1X3OSVto4v9QE7jzXQPuW4nywXKthO/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 191px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A set of 3 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61996766/cities-set-of-three-prints">city prints</a> to bring her love of faraway lands to the walls of her office, $75.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9sul5t6W40vTZkFm9L2t4PXWpQKFG2H82vEBnjLE-oA-I7VXLCkCENDhKcwMsHA6nAfIQsxvrVOgBHJTbwkZlOroEadeub_XDDNmRZ2rCOnBUFNwMNPJm7BiLgVMqIIiSXEKZQkDBiNxy/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681248068863848098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9sul5t6W40vTZkFm9L2t4PXWpQKFG2H82vEBnjLE-oA-I7VXLCkCENDhKcwMsHA6nAfIQsxvrVOgBHJTbwkZlOroEadeub_XDDNmRZ2rCOnBUFNwMNPJm7BiLgVMqIIiSXEKZQkDBiNxy/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/mother-daughter-letter-book">letter book</a> she can share with her daughter one day, $35.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp03FQRkPuHuvG2Em8TmRs5Nb-FJsA7WoUGDhg8PVL7kk0NQj7z30Hu5gAYbFUELZL3yEbUDhrh6z25dlvOio8OMuxWsC4NLQUWHAJS38psxZbtbP7ivCaG0lc6G70oRuwopPzxCWMAUgU/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681252852071800882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp03FQRkPuHuvG2Em8TmRs5Nb-FJsA7WoUGDhg8PVL7kk0NQj7z30Hu5gAYbFUELZL3yEbUDhrh6z25dlvOio8OMuxWsC4NLQUWHAJS38psxZbtbP7ivCaG0lc6G70oRuwopPzxCWMAUgU/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83012061/star-bracelet-tiny-gold-puffy-stars">Star bracelet</a> because she's your shining star, $19.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jhnO12-OMo-G3rymybl8oQjzehZmDRL0Ddg2HLEg6pQndlQeHKIDOZJFATXGr-y-C1vD-wt0BpnXpO5uDHWZJQJydD5wz9Ew7sHAZLc4ISXLgKGRMK8CR7V_BjTiC2Jjsx-HIanYJSs-/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681256214902386626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jhnO12-OMo-G3rymybl8oQjzehZmDRL0Ddg2HLEg6pQndlQeHKIDOZJFATXGr-y-C1vD-wt0BpnXpO5uDHWZJQJydD5wz9Ew7sHAZLc4ISXLgKGRMK8CR7V_BjTiC2Jjsx-HIanYJSs-/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/prism-light">prism light</a> so she'll always have a rainbow in her life, $30.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZqugvo4Lfi4x-6ls6h4913xE0-ZQWuOMxskWtfuWhC90qqtuAmDMb0xEj0uShNiR0WinJxLa6WFIKvzi4XAkMwZ3VSTTBObKecHTl27mD44G3WXB-yc5M76goaUqHT-xgqGuE9b8tguf/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681256901838549618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZqugvo4Lfi4x-6ls6h4913xE0-ZQWuOMxskWtfuWhC90qqtuAmDMb0xEj0uShNiR0WinJxLa6WFIKvzi4XAkMwZ3VSTTBObKecHTl27mD44G3WXB-yc5M76goaUqHT-xgqGuE9b8tguf/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A set of <a href="http://tatt.ly/products/gift-box-just-for-kids">temporary tattoos</a> because she's always been too afraid to get a real one, $25.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefyB_9ID8W8kvI-FkkZkJgyohfQ6axUH-_7HDYZX5Jvc2z9Ou_CYTkyhhbj44F6xPXUVetgX8DswxDB9QnuJYbR3ZzslJ09KuvqLfseuxMa5AeVM3JPV3YxnXsgYTnz0B9hOZCeiMAJA7/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681257342744854306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefyB_9ID8W8kvI-FkkZkJgyohfQ6axUH-_7HDYZX5Jvc2z9Ou_CYTkyhhbj44F6xPXUVetgX8DswxDB9QnuJYbR3ZzslJ09KuvqLfseuxMa5AeVM3JPV3YxnXsgYTnz0B9hOZCeiMAJA7/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>An <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/attitude-vase">attitude vase</a> in honor of her sometimes-loud personality, $60.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJc_34bpCdMSeSfxmOxJSkpIKoImS7tJSoWIXS5X-XMdQBoW6TG4HJjEw6YRQ642YsFWzVNBTd1gsBv10NajQHU047mUBqf2GjlG4GgQNaSk7lYGMHunz9QAESyeOZmCP5EE5MMeD5CW8A/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681257857651023426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJc_34bpCdMSeSfxmOxJSkpIKoImS7tJSoWIXS5X-XMdQBoW6TG4HJjEw6YRQ642YsFWzVNBTd1gsBv10NajQHU047mUBqf2GjlG4GgQNaSk7lYGMHunz9QAESyeOZmCP5EE5MMeD5CW8A/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://shoptwig.com/orla-kiely-fabric-covered-journal-colors-available-p-376.html">Journals</a> for her to record all her travel adventures, $12.50.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #4: Your best friend who loves to travel and has a knack for finishing your sentences.

Ban.do's signature scarf because red is her favorite color and she's so loving, $95 ( this love barrette is cute too ). Funny band...

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