Nabisco Wrapping for the Holidays!

The holidays are coming, so let's talk about having a wrapping party with Nabisco! They sent me this party pack through Ripple Street to share with our friends. 

*Disclaimer: I was sent this pack in exchange for reviewing and hosting a party with others. All opinions shared are mine or my guests. I was not otherwise endorsed.*

I love Nabisco products. Oreo's are a huge favorite in our home. And before my husband and I developed reactions to peanut butter, so were the Nutter Butters. With my husbands new dieting, he was taking Wheat Thins to work to snack on. So yeah... we are a Nabisco fan family here. Which is why I was thrilled to host this party. They teamed up with Dollar General again for this one. Dollar General carries so many of their products. And sometimes you can catch some pretty great deals.

Before we jump into the products I bought for the party, let me just show you the swag I was sent to share! Nabisco certainly brings the fun.

               Now, let's examine what I chose to buy and share!

I grabbed these $1 boxes of Sour Patch Kids candies. These are a favorite of one of my daughters. And even better is that they are cheaper at DG than at Dollar Tree!

If you are more a Swedish Fish fan, they have those too. Would you believe I had no idea that these candies were Nabisco brand?? You can get them in the bags as well for a fun treat. Oreos were an obvious must. By the time the party ended, I think I had two left. We had Chips Ahoy (the Chewy ones!), but I forgot to put them out.

We put out Ritz crackers with some meat cuts. There were some Honey Maid graham crackers too. I really love making s'mores with those and will be doing so with the leftover ones. 

What about the swag? 

I've been giving those out to other friends as I go. The hats are adorable and my youngest couldn't wait to start using her Sour Patch Kids fuzzy socks that very day! I'm also looking at those recipes and wanting to plan out when I can try some of them. Who will be my guinea pigs.... 

If you are planning a holiday get-together, I really suggest you check out the variety of Nabisco products available in your local stores. But never forget that Dollar General has you covered as well! There may even be a deal going or a coupon you can snag on the app. So check them out soon. And let me know, what is your favorite Nabisco product?? Leave me a comment below.

Adding Cheer to Our Holidays with a Handmade Advent Calendar

The holiday season is well under way. I have already prepped our Christmas cards. I have finished buying or making gifts for my husband and children. My family is nearly taken care of and plans are in place to get gifts for my husbands family. I love this time of year! 

With so much being completed or planned out, my thoughts were caught on ways I might make the season a little more enjoyable. That is when I noticed all the advent calendar products that were coming out. They can be so much fun! However, at the same time, they are a little hard for a family of 6 to enjoy. They are restricted to just one theme. One item pulled for each day. And each one can range from $15-70 (if not more). At first, I had the thought of just getting the Minecraft figures one.

Aldi had them for $25. But they sold out before we could get there. Which led me to thinking about making my own!

I put together this video to walk you through the idea. Below that, I have photos to show how I pulled it off. 

I chose small things and wrapped them up so that the kids couldn't tell by the packaging what they are.

                       Each one has a number that corresponds with the day it is to be opened.

This is all kept on a master list so that I know who is supposed to open on which day, however, it is also being done in youngest to oldest order.

So I guess you could say my list is just my OCD kicking in. Each of the items I chose are things that someone in our family likes.

You can set up a budget and find things that fit within that budget. Be creative, make something! I'm including some Barbie items for the girls. Stickers are perfect, glow sticks (if your kids are like mine and enjoy playing in the dark). Possibilities are as endless as you choose to make them.

Let me know what you think in the comments below! I can't wait to hear what you make.

Hi I'm Skinny giveaway!

Time for some holiday giveaway fun!!!

Hi I'm Skinny has agreed to host a giveaway and offer you all free shipping to boot. First the giveaway! Just like last time, Canada and North America residents have the chance to enter the giveaway. Prizes are for two winners to get one Sampler Box each. Sampler Box will include full size products as shown in the review I posted before. Worth entering if you are interested in trying a healthy treat and possibly sharing at some holiday get-togethers! Also, if you are interested in placing an order and getting free shipping, simply use the code: HHFS13 at checkout! Good luck everyone! a Rafflecopter giveaway