Gamesformation: Your Favorite Board Games with a Sweet Twist!

Oh the stories I could tell you of our family game nights. When our children were small, we wanted to teach them to win, but when they did lose, to lose with good attitudes!

I can remember my husband and I playing the board game of Monopoly (I love that game) four times in a row, with him winning the first three times and me winning the last time we played. Talk about being a sore loser! Him, not me! Geesh! After my win, he did not speak to me for three days! I am serious, ask him for yourself!

Maybe, just maybe if the game was made out of chocolate, things might have turned out sweeter! Did you know that you can purchase some of your favorite games from Gamesformotion (the games are made out of chocolate)!

The games will have all the essential features as their famous counterparts, except that the cards and letter tiles have been replaced with the finest Belgian milk chocolate encased within playing piece printed wrappers. The rules for the games have been slightly changed for fun and easy play. So now instead of playing for the bragging rights of winning, you can win and walk away with all the chocolate you could ever hope for. Now that’s something to pass 'GO' for!

Gamesformotion has developed into a leading specialist when it comes to chocolate editions of the world’s most popular games.

You can choose from top games such as Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit™, Twister Scrabble®, Pictionary, Cluedo, Chess & Draughts (Checkers), and Poker.

Disclosure: I was given a few chocolate games to review for this post--Read my disclosure policy here.

Holiday Gift Guide | The Woodland Snow Collection from Yankee Candle

Bring winter’s beauty inside this holiday season with these medium and tall glass pillar candles from Yankee Candles'  Woodland Snow Collection. These medium and tall glass pillar candles are decorated with woodland creature scenes and would make for great gifts this holiday season. 

The Woodland Snow Collection comes in four rich, crisp and festive fragrances — Flurries, Frosted Berries, Iced Pine Cone and Snow Dusted Woods.

Sure the scents are amazing, but what I love even more about this collection is that the large perfect pillar candles have a burn time of a 140 hours---yes, 140 hours! And the medium perfect pillar candles have a burn time of 95 hours--well worth every penny spent!

I love candles and I love giving candles as presents during the holiday season and these are perfect for gifting this year! These would be perfect for teachers, parents, grandparents, anyone in your life! Matter of fact, you do not even have to wrap these! They are decorative enough to be given just like they are!

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Holiday Gift Guide | Holmes® Whole House Smart Humidifier WeMo Enabled

Holmes® Whole House Smart Humidifier WeMo Enabled

Humidifier therapy adds moisture to the air to prevent dryness that can cause irritation in many parts of the body. Humidifiers can be particularly effective for treating dry skin, nose, throat, and lips. Some people also occasionally use a humidifier to ward off common cold and flu symptoms!

During the winter months, you can easily manage home humidity levels to ensure they are always at the optimum level. Programmable with the touch of a button, this humidifier provides humidity for spaces up to 2,500 square feet for whole home, whole family comfort!

With a 60-hour run time – the longest in the industry – there’s no constant refilling of tanks during the harsh winter months. And a filter reminder conveniently reminds consumers when to reorder and even allows for easy purchase with a “buy now” app function. With five different levels for customized comfort, this smart humidifier also features an automatic shut-off, dry-out mode, plus water refill and check filter indicators.

Find it on sale at Amazon.com

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Holiday Gift Guide: Crock-Pot® Casserole Crock Slow Cooker

Crock-Pot® Casserole Crock Slow Cooker

is the ideal hostess gift, this slow cooker is designed to make family dinners, potlucks and parties easier than ever before. Featuring a unique 9” x 13” casserole-shaped crock, this 3.5-quart slow cooker is ideal for making casseroles, lasagna, or even desserts in advance, whether enjoying them at home or taking them on the go!

This great gadget boasts the brand’s proprietary Cook & Carry Slow Cooker locking lid system to eliminate messes when transporting food. For added inspiration, the Campbell’s® Casserole Recipe Book with top-rated recipes is included. Removable stoneware is oven and dishwasher safe and a cord wrap offers added convenience.

Find it on sale at Amazon.com

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Help Santa find his Way to your Home with Reindeer Dust

If you believe in Santa Claus, fairy tales and making dreams come true, 

Reindeer Dust is the book for you.

Some form of Reindeer Dust has been around for years now: you can read HERE how it was first introduced to our children (not the same as in the book).

In the book, Reindeer Dust, the story is very well written and beautifully illustrated which will keep your little one interested as you read aloud. The story builds excitement for Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve.

Every year, Santa has a sled overflowing with presents, but sometimes he might struggle getting them delivered if the reindeer do not know where to land! That is why it is always good to have a plan, in case there is bad weather or fog like mentioned in the book.

So Reindeer Dust is the perfect plan that the little boy in the book came up with. He mixes up a special batch of 'reindeer dust' and he, his friends and family sprinkle it outside while reciting “I will always believe!” Through the fog, the reindeer are able to spot the glittering trail of reindeer dust, and Christmas is saved!

While Santa is filling stockings and gobbling up cookies and milk his reindeer can enjoy their own magical fuel. This would be the perfect Christmas Eve treat to to make with your children or give to the neighbor children, classmates, or grandchildren. Just place it in a pretty little bag with a tie with some holiday ribbon and watch their eyes light up in wonder.

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50% off Customized Phone Cases

Here's an idea for an awesome Christmas gift for someone else or even yourself:

A customized phone case like this one:


Or the literally hundreds of designs you can choose from for your iPhone or Samsung phone at Tiny Prints. You can also design one from scratch.

And today only, Tiny Prints is offering these cases for 50% off! Here's how to get this offer:

1. Check out Tiny Prints phone cases and choose from iPhone or Samsung and if you want photos or not.
2. Add photos if you want, select your fonts, type in your message, choose your colors. Make it personal. Make it uniquely you (or whoever you are getting it for).
3. When you checkout, use the code EARLYBIRD1210 to save 50%.
It's that simple.

Also, check out all their other gifts and cards and use the code SWDEAL30 to save up to 30% on your order. And code FREESHIP49 will get you free shipping if your order is more than $49.

Pretty awesome...so check it out today.

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Starbucks: Give more Merry—when you use your Visa Card

Be one of the first 100,000 to buy a Starbucks Card eGift of $10 or more with your Visa® card from Dec 8 - 12 and they'll add an extra $10— just a little bonus to make your gift go further. The bonus won’t be reflected in your checkout experience, but will be confirmed in your email receipt. One per person. Cannot send to yourself. See details and send an eGift.


***To make this an even better deal use Ebates!**
As a new member of ebates you will receive another $10 gift card of your choice if you spend $25 or more plus an extra 7% cash back! This is a very popular deal you will not want to miss.

***Be sure to send the card to a spare email you have laying around as this needs to be sent as a "gift"! Click the "CARD" tab after being directed to the Starbuck's store!

So here's the breakdown:
Shop through Ebates, and buy a $10 egift card (Buy Starbucks card))
So pay $10, Starbucks will add $10 to that card
*New Members* shopping through Ebates will get another $10, plus 7% back in their Ebates account.
So, get $10 from Starbucks, get $10 from Ebates and 7% cash back---that's over $10 that you will make!

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Love Came Down - Advent Calendar for just $3.19

DaySpring has these Advent Calendar on sale for just $3.99, buy it here.

Other DaySpring deals:

Redeemed Christmas - Christ's Love - Banquet Napkins, $1.71--buy it here

3D Nativity - Christmas Ornament, $15---buy it here.

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Stocking Stuffer Idea | Writing Pens + Reveiw

I can honestly say that I have more fun with stocking stuffers, than I do the actual gifts! Our family has always opened our presents on Christmas Eve and then we do our stockings on Christmas morning. Our children are all teenagers now and they still anxiously await for Christmas morning to see what "Santa" left in their stockings. 

In the stockings, that's where I Santa puts the hard to wrap gifts. Yes, there's more than just candy and nuts in our stockings--there's fun gifts like watches, puzzles, stationary, and pens. We have several pen fanatics here in our home that love getting pens each year.

Our family was just sent several of the below pens that would be perfect for your stockings---there's even an animal collection!

MR Animal Collection: Add a touch of the exotic to every handwritten note. Impeccable craftsmanship with a brass barrel and stainless steel nib express holiday wishes elegantly, while a variety of modern colors and animal accent prints reflect your unique personal style wherever you roam this holiday season.

Varsity Fountain Pen: This ideal everyday fountain pen is the perfect “starter” fountain pen because it has a real fountain pen nib that delivers an effortless, expressive fountain pen writing experience with a precision laser-cut stainless steel nib.

Precise V5 & Precise V7: There is a fine line between good and great, and that line has been drawn by the Precise V5 and V7 – America’s #1 selling rolling ball pen.

FriXion Clicker Erasable Gel Ink Pen: The incredible, smooth-writing FriXion takes the fear out of misspelling words on holiday cards because it fixes mistakes quickly and easily, without messy eraser crumbs or torn paper.

Acroball: The stylish Acroball pen line features advanced ink that delivers an ultra-smooth writing experience that will help you express glad tidings effortlessly. Acroball Colors features vibrant barrel colors with matching ink.

So, what are you putting in your stockings this year? I think there will be a few pens in ours!

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Vistaprint - 50% off Canvas Prints!

Create a high-quality and thought holiday gift at a low price. Showcase those great family photos you took this season on a vibrant canvas to give to relatives and friends. Or, create a cozy atmosphere at home this holiday season with fun new canvas décor. Consider mounting favorite quotes, scenery, and memories with Vistaprint’s easy-to-hang and durable wooden frames.

CLICK HERE to get started and use Coupon Code: BEMERRY at checkout.

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Vistaprint - New Customers Get $10 off $10 Purchase

Calling all new customers—now is the time to try Vistaprint! Just in time for your holiday shopping, Vistaprint is offering $10 off your $10 order for new customers only.

If you’ve been eyeing personalized holiday gifts like photo mugs, wall calendars, or mouse pads, you can save $10 off your order while also making your friends’ and family’s spirts bright. Showcase all of those great photos on a number of photo products—whether it’s worthy of a canvas print or displayed prominently on your phone case.

Enter promo code VPSAVENEW at checkout to save $10 off your $10 order before Friday, November 14th at 11:59 PM EST


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The Season's Best Coupons with Double Cash Back at LivingSocial, eBay, Walmart and more!

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Just shop through EBATES each time you go to purchase something on line.

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From a Farmhouse in South Dakota; to across the Nation | Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates

Many years ago, Marie Cavanaugh spent hours in her South Dakota farmhouse each Christmas season making pecan rolls and homemade chocolates for holiday gifting.

"It started when my aunt sent her pecan-rolls recipe," Mrs. Cavanaugh recalled. "I gave the recipe my own touch and started making the yummy specialties. Then I began dipping chocolates. Our friends and neighbors loved these treats, encouraging me to start a candy business. Finally, I decided it might be a good idea.'"

Her husband George and children Carla, Lorraine, Calvin, Colene and Genise rallied, helping Mrs. Cavanaugh fill demands for her homemade sweets.

In 1972, the family moved to Utah, leaving good friends and their beloved cattle ranch.

"It was a difficult decision, especially for George," Mrs. Cavanaugh said. "He was excited about making our new venture, which we chose to call Mrs. Cavanaugh's Candies, a great success. We felt Utah was blessed with good chocolates and that we would enjoy - and could compete with - those who pride themselves on making excellent chocolates."

Millions of pounds of chocolates later, Mrs. Cavanaugh's candies have earned a reputation for unquestionable excellence!

Ask chocolate aficionados. They will direct those seeking the best chocolates to the popular Mrs. Cavanaugh's Candies.

My readers receive Buy 1 lb Get 1 lb FREE of Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates use promo code: usfamily2014 

Click HERE for this offer.

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