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Blue Nile Branch Necklace Giveaway!

December 2, 2013 By Erin 39 Comments

‘Tis the season for gift-giving, and I have a lovely gift to share with you thanks to Blue Nile!

Blue Nile sent me two of these sweet blue boxes – one for me and one for you – and inside is this gorgeous necklace…

The Branch necklace is a timeless sterling silver piece – delicate, classy, and just the right touch of shine around any woman’s neck!

I paired mine with a collared shirt the other day and fell in love! I know I can wear it with so many outfits. It’s the kind of necklace that goes with just about any outfit!

I know you want one of your own, so how about that giveaway?! Just enter below to win!

And if you want to do a little shopping over at Blue Nile, just use the code BNHH10 to get 10% off your order through January 1st!

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**I was provided two necklaces – one to review and one to giveaway – from Blue Nile. I was not compensated in any other way for this post, and all opinions are 100% my own.

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Black Friday Deals!

November 29, 2013 By Erin Leave a Comment

I have included affiliate links below. When you purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting this site and our sponsorship of our Compassion child, Samson!

This is a long post, folks, but I promise it is a GOOD one, especially if you’re in the mood for deals you don’t have to wait in line or leave your house to snag!

Black Friday 2013, here we go!

Black Friday- Boot Socks- $7.95 & FREE SHIPPING with Code BLACKFRIDAY

Cents of Style

Cents of Style has TWO fun sales that go perfectly together! The Brooke cable knit boot socks are just $7.95 + FREE SHIPPING with the code BLACK FRIDAY. These are not full socks, but more like short leg warmers that look super cute peeking out over your tall boots or layered over the top of heels! They available in 6 colors and are 70% off regular price!

And to go with your new boot socks, snag some CUTE boots at 20% off because they are all on sale with the code 20SPECIAL. Most boot styles will be around $30 shipped with this sale! You cannot use this code and the boot sock code in the same order, but both will get you free shipping, so check out two separate times and you’ve got an amazing deal!

Plan to Eat

Plan to Eat’s Black Friday Weekend sale starts today and runs through December 2nd. This is my FAVORITE meal planning tool and I know you will love it, too!

This is their annual weekend sale where you can get 50% OFF a yearly subscription to Plan to Eat — even if you already have a subscription! That’s only $19.50 (or $1.60 a month) for a full year of organization, peace of mind, and healthy eating!

If you are already a subscriber and have been thinking about giving gift subscriptions to Plan to Eat, this is the best opportunity to buy unlimited gift subscriptions at only $15.50 each! And no coupon code required!

KraftyKash

Black Friday Special: 50% off Custom Jewelry!

You know how much I love KraftyKash, right?! This is one-of-a-kind jewelry at 50% OFF the regular price! You will find something fabulous for everyone on your list! Shop Black Friday starting at 6am on Friday by visiting the KraftyKash Etsy shop and look for the Black Friday section to find these 50% off deals. {note: sale section will not appear until this time}

Deborah & Co.

There are lots of pieces to this great sale! Here are the highlights:

All orders over $100 receive a free scarf! {while supplies last}
Striped maxi dresses are 30% off
Striped and solid maxi skirts are 20% off
Custom Sewn Women’s and Maternity Ruffle Style Skirts are 10% off.
All Camisoles are 10% off
Fleece Lined Leggings are 15% off {I’ve heard these are awesome!}
A selection of ready made custom skirts for 30% off the retail prices! These are available in maternity, women and girl’s styles and in various sizes and colors.

The Rusted Chain

Another of my FAVORITES for personalized jewelry! Everything at The Rusted Chain is 25% off through midnight tonight {Friday} with the code BF2013! Definitely the biggest sale Beki and gang have ever had and well worth it!

Tiny Prints

30% off sitewide sale + free shipping = a great chance to order Christmas cards and lots of other great personalized products! Check out the details below:

Save 30% off all orders using the code BF13 at checkout. There is no minimum purchase required for this promotion. This offer is not applicable to previously placed orders or toward the purchase of greeting cards, Erin Condren weekly planners, Platinum Design Service, gift cards, gift certificates, calendars or photo books. Offer is only valid on Tiny Prints and is not applicable on treat.com, third party or partner websites.

Enjoy Free Standard Delivery when you use the code FS13 at checkout. Shipping offer applies to non-sample orders shipped to a location within the 48 contiguous United States. Shipping offer applies to Standard Shipping rates only. This offer may be combined with other select offers.

Lisa Leonard

Get a free ‘I love you’ necklace with ANY purchase through Friday! Use code iloveyou at checkout. This gorgeous necklace is hand-cast in fine pewter and strung on 24″ sterling filled chain. And shipping is free on all domestic orders through Friday as well!

Easy Canvas Prints

A beautiful canvas would make a meaningful gift and we love ours from Easy Canvas Prints! Their entire selection is 60% off now through December 2nd! EVERYTHING! I mean, wouldn’t grandparents swoon over a huge canvas of their grandchildren?!

And a few big name retailers I love that are running great Black Friday specials…

Lands’ End – 30% off, free shipping on orders over $50 through December 3rd {discount should be automatically applied, but use code WONDERLAND and Pin 3050 if not}! I used this to order Double J’s monogrammed stocking plus a few other presents!

J. Crew – 30% off your entire order online AND in stores with the code HOLIDAY through December 1st! Their cords are the softest non-pajama pants I own!

American Eagle – 50% off EVERYTHING online and in stores plus free shipping! Use the code 067624T1 to get this deal that expires at the end of today {Friday}!

Whew! You made it to the end! I’ll have more fun sales to share with you when Cyber Monday hits, including fashionABLE! Yippee! Happy shopping!

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It’s a Thirty-One Gifts Party!

November 27, 2013 By Erin 1 Comment

Ooh! I’ve been wanting to host a Thirty-One Gifts party on here for so long and things just never lined up right…until now! And with gift-giving season in full swing, now is the PERFECT time for you to snag some great deals on these wonderful bags and more for your loved ones – or yourself!

I’ve seen Thirty-One products everywhere, but I just had my first hands-on experience with a bag of my own last week and I was instantly smitten! The Vary You backpack purse was my bag of choice and it was exactly what I was looking for!

I’ve been carrying a crossbody bag along with our diaper bag backpack, but my little crossbody bag just wasn’t holding all I needed it to. In fact, my wallet barely fit in it. But the Vary You backpack purse is another story!

Without being too big and bulky, I can carry my wallet, plus my iPad mini and a planner! It would also be perfect to slip a diaper and wipes in if needed for a trip to the zoo. Right now, I’m carrying it as a crossbody bag, but I know I will use it more as a backpack for trips to the zoo or park or anything fun like that!

{Only after we were done taking pictures did I realize my strap was all twisted! Whoops!}

I love the size and versatility of this bag, along with the gray color I can wear with any outfit and the durability. It really is an all-in-one bag, perfect for a mom like me!

You know Thirty-One has TONS of other great bags and gifts. And if you don’t, you NEED to head over to our party page now to take a look around. And there is a great special deal that just started today!

For every $35 you spend for this party, you can pick one of the five styles pictured above for just $5! Each item retails from $18 to $28, so this is a great deal!

I’m extra excited to be hosting this party because I’m working with a friend I met through MOPS several years ago who is now a consultant with Thirty-One! Actually, Kendra has made her way all the way up to Executive Director! I love her story…

Just over 3 years ago I was invited to a Thirty-One catalog party via Facebook. I had never heard of it, so I was anxious to see it in person! My husband and I decided that the best deal in the book…the enrollment kit…was the smartest purchase! Not intending for it to be a full time job, that $99 investment grew into more then either of us would have ever imagined!

I get emotional when I think of all the blessings Thirty-One has brought to me and my family. A schedule that works around our schedule; friendships from the numerous customers, hostesses, team members, Thirty-One consultants and home office staff; self confidence in who I am and God’s plan for me; and finally an income I never knew direct sales could provide. All that aside, it is the most fun I have ever had “at work!” ~Kendra Schmit

Kendra has a Facebook group you can join to keep up on all the great specials Thirty-One has to offer!

So let’s get this party started! We’ll be partying now through Friday, December 6th, so get your orders in now! And please email me at homewiththeboys at gmail dot com if you have any questions!

What are your favorite Thirty-One products?

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Getting Ready with All Things Christmas!

November 26, 2013 By Erin Leave a Comment

I have included affiliate links below. When you purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting this site and our sponsorship of our Compassion child, Samson!

I know, I know, we’re not officially past Thanksgiving yet, but the countdown to Christmas is getting so close, so I wanted to point you towards a few of our favorite Christmas items so you can get them now!

1. Truth in the Tinsel

This will be our third year going through Amanda White’s Truth in the Tinsel for Advent. It is such a simple, but powerful way to get children excited about the birth of Jesus. We’ve done the ornaments crafts included in the ebook which are SO cute. We’ve done the printable ornaments that are perfect for when you are short on time. And we’ve also done the Lego version suggested by Stef Layton which really captured the older boys’ attention! It really can be adaptable for lots of ages! When you use the code theboys at checkout, you can get 20% off your ebook purchase! {only good for a discount on the ebook, not ornaments or curriculum}

2. Winter Brick Activities

Speaking of Stef Layton and Legos, the biggest hit at our house these days has been the brick activities ebooks put together by Stef and her oldest son! We loved Fall Brick Activities, and now Winter Brick Activities is available for a whole lot of indoor fun! And, in the spirit of giving, 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Samaritan’s Purse Clean Water Programs! The Fall Brick Activities ebook is only 99¢ right now, and when you use the code BeMerry at checkout, you can get $1 off Winter Brick Activities, making it only $3.99! That’s two brick activity ebooks for only $4.98!

3. 25 Songs of Christmas free printables

I LOVE Christmas music, so a few years ago I started teaching the boys a new Christmas song every day for the 25 days of December leading up to Christmas. It was so fun, so I thought I would share it with all of you with a free printables! I posted these last year, but this is just your friendly reminder to print them out now so you’re ready for December 1st! I made three different versions: sacred songs only, secular songs only, and a mixture of sacred + secular! I hope your family enjoys them as much as we do! {click on the links above to download the one or two or three you want to save and print}

We’ll be directing our home for Christmas Thursday afternoon and Friday as per family tradition and I. CAN’T. WAIT. It really is a magical {but short} time of year!

How are you getting ready for Christmas?

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The Berry Patch

November 25, 2013 By Erin Leave a Comment

I feel it necessary for you to know about my friend Renée’s amazing Etsy shop, The Berry Patch, before you go any further with your holiday shopping.

I’m convinced she can make just about anything crafty, but she totally rocks at sewing. And our family has benefited from her talents many times.

She made these ADORABLE shirts for the boys a few years ago…

I’ve sported a couple skirts made by her for fun races…

And now I have this super fun shirt to wear on Husker game days…

I don’t have to tell you how cute the design of this chevron pocket long sleeve tee is because you can see that for yourself. But what you can’t see is how unbelievably comfortable and soft the shirt is!

Of course I picked a Husker-themed shirt, but Renée can put together one in your favorite colors, whether team-related or not! I know I will get a lot of wear out of this shirt even when it is not football season because it is so cute and comfy!

Shirts and skirts aren’t the only things you can find at The Berry Patch! One of her most popular items right now is the infinity scarf! She has stripes, chevron, and all sorts of colors. They are also available in child sizes! {Seriously, go check out the pics of her sweet little girl in the kids’ infinity scarves pics.}

And speaking of child size, she has some fun dress-up dresses for girls, superhero capes for boys, and cute burp cloths! You can cover all the kids with gifts from The Berry Patch!

So here’s the scoop on ordering from The Berry Patch…

1. If you’re looking to do a custom order, such as a pocket tee like mine or something you see on her Facebook page, just use the “Contact Shop Owner” button on the left side of her Etsy page!

2. If you would like to order a Christmas gift, you must place your order by this Friday, November 29th! You may place orders after Friday, but they are not guaranteed to be ready in time for Christmas!

Don’t forget to like The Berry Patch on Facebook because they are always posting new designs and fabric, including the ugly Christmas sweater infinity scarf! Love it!

Which Berry Patch design are you loving the most?

Thank you to Renée for providing this great shirt for me to review! I was not compensated in any other way for this post and all opinions are 100% my own!

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The Annual DaySpring Super Sale is Here!

November 23, 2013 By Erin Leave a Comment

This is the big daddy of all DaySpring sales, friends! It’s the annual DaySpring Super Sale!

Starting now – RIGHT NOW – everything in the DaySpring store EXCEPT for the super deals {which I have eight more to tell you about – see below} – EVERYTHING else is 30% off when you use the code 30SPECIAL at checkout! This is the biggest sale DaySpring does all year and you don’t want to miss it!

Between the super deals and this super sale, you should have your Christmas shopping done in a flash and with a very small budget!

You’ve seen the previous sets of super deals here and here and they are still good through December 3rd, but there is one last set of eight that you will love!

Bless This Home-Tiered Server— Reg $59.99, Sale Price $19.99 (Save $40)

Blessings of God- Dough Bowl— Reg $64.99, Sale Price $25.99 (60% off)

Inspirational Message Blocks— Reg $49.99, Sale Price $24.99 (70% off)

Brightest Hope- Metal Wall Art —Reg $49.99, Sale Price $19.99 (60% off)

Redeemed Grace Necklace —Reg $19.99, Sale Price $4.99 (75% off)

Redeemed Toiletries Bag —Reg $29.99, Sale Price $8.99 (70% off)

Beautiful Wall Mirror —Reg $39.99, Sale Price $14.99 (over 60% off)

Redeemed Rain Gauge —Reg $16.99, Sale Price $4.99 (70% off)

You can find all of the super deals in one place here.

Enjoy the sales from the comfort of your own home through December 3rd and use the code SHIPPING30 to get free shipping on orders over $30!

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Fashion Friday: 50% Off All Winter Hats!

November 22, 2013 By Erin Leave a Comment

It snowed here yesterday. It appears our heat is not working quite right. It’s cold.

I’m pulling out our winter hats and Cents of Style has a perfectly timed deal on cute winter hats right now!

There are 50 styles and colors to choose from and they are all 50% off today when you use the code 50HATS at checkout! Shipping is free, which means all of the hats will be under $10 shipped!

These Fashion Friday deals sell out fast, so get that extra warmth for your head now!

What kind of winter hat do you love?

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Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye

November 21, 2013 By Erin Leave a Comment

Let’s face it: there aren’t a lot of family friendly dramas on TV anymore. I remember several good ones growing up, but they have mostly disappeared in favor of crime shows, zombie shows, and reality TV.

That’s why I was so pleased to learn of a TV series that ran on the PAX Network and is now available on DVD that the boys and I are all enjoying! It’s called Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye…

Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye is the critically acclaimed family favorite series inspired by the remarkable true story of Sue Thomas, a profoundly deaf woman whose unique lip reading ability lands her on the F.B.I.’s elite surveillance team. Starring Deanne Bray (“Heroes”), this groundbreaking original drama takes you on a witty, heart-warming, fast-paced ride. Tackling tough cases while catching the eye of handsome Agent Jack Hudson (Yannick Bisson), Sue and her hearing dog Levi are suddenly ‘G-men’ on the adventure of a lifetime!

The combination of the boys call “spy work” and the cute dog make it a win for them, and I appreciate the storylines that include F.B.I. work alongside faith and strong values. Friendship and honesty are highly emphasized. And the fact that it is based on a true story is even more compelling!

All five seasons of Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye are available on DVD now, and I have a free shipping code to offer you good through November 27, 2013!

Your free shipping code is:

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Here’s how to use the code:

1. Shop at http://suethomasdvd.com.

2. Add items to the shopping cart.

3. A pop-up window will open with the items in the cart. Under their subtotal, they’ll see a red link in the cart that says “Add a Coupon.”

4. Click “Add a Coupon” and a form will open where they can paste the code.

5. Click “Update” or continue to checkout and the code will automatically give them free shipping.

The series is also available from Amazon.com.

Have you ever seen Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye?

What family friendly shows are favorites at your house?

I received a copy of this DVD to review. I was not compensated in any other way for this post, and all opinions are 100% my own.

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#HomeForTheHolidays

November 21, 2013 By Erin 1 Comment

I didn’t make it to any big conferences this year, but God made the way for me to attend a retreat this spring and He’s still using the people and messages I heard there to bless me.

One special story was that of the beginnings of ViBella Jewelry. I shared their mission and the beautiful piece I bought already here, but ViBella isn’t a stagnant company. They are on the move. Changing lives. Making a difference in Haiti in ways that humble and inspire me.

My dear friend, Jennifer, posted earlier this week about Adeline, a lovely woman she met on a trip to Haiti who has a job because of ViBella.

Adeline doesn’t look like a woman who is living in a “melting” house, does she? She looks happy, healthy. She looks like a hard worker.

She’s all those things.

Adeline is a hard-working, joy-filled mama who shows up at work, every day, at ViBella Jewelry, to make a really good wage.

If she lived in America, she’d be the woman who’d laugh with you when you made a fool of yourself in the tampon aisle at Target. And she’d be on your doorstep with a casserole if your dog died. She’d be organizing Bible study. And she’d insist that you pop over for a cup or tea any time you please, no matter that the living room was a Lego-covered mess.

Except for the fact that she lives in Haiti. And her house is melting.

{excerpt from Jennifer’s post about Adeline and #homefortheholidays}

I am so moved by Adeline’s story because she is mother, working to provide the best for her family and wanting so badly to find a new house, one that isn’t falling apart every time it rains. She just wants a decent home.

And it really isn’t so hard for us to help her out.

Jennifer and her family will be heading back to Haiti next week. The goal is to have the money needed to build Adeline a new home – concrete walls, sturdy, not able to melt – by the time they leave. To give her the money on Black Friday. Can you just imagine the look on her face when they give her that news?! It makes my heart swell.

Here’s how you can be a part of #HomeForTheHolidays.

BUY VIBELLA JEWELRY: The sales staff at ViBella is waiting for you rightnow. Place your order at www.ViBellaJewelry.com, and in the discount code section, be sure to type this: newhouse. <——That is really important!

ViBella artists have created beautiful necklaces and Christmas ornaments and purses — all of them beautifully handcrafted as Christmas gifts for your mamas, daughters, aunts, teachers, next-door neighbors … or yourself.

Thirty percent of every sale will go toward Adeline’s house. That means that every dollar raised will benefit real families in Haiti – the jewelry sales will support the women who make the jewelry, and 30 percent of the profits will help Adeline, a Jesus-sister who needs a real #HomefortheHolidays.

give hope, Christmas, ViBella

SPREAD THE WORD: This is an opportunity to use social media for His glory. Tell your friends about #HomeForTheHolidays. Share on Facebook by using the buttons below. Click to tweet: Help make a real #HomeforTheHolidays. We are sisters helping sisters this Christmas. Join us.

PRAY: This is a huge undertaking. This house will cost $5,000 to build, and while we could take direct donations, we are hoping to do this primarily through jewelry sales. Our purchases of ViBella Jewelry assure that sisters like Adeline can keep their jobs. And … you end up with a beautiful gift to share with someone you love!

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I just love Jennifer’s heart for helping another mama provide a safe home for her loved ones. And I love the way buying through ViBella will help this #homefortheholidays mission, as well as continuing to pay the women who work for ViBella! Thank you for doing whatever the Lord leads you to do to build this home!

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Outlet Malls + Mustard Pants

November 20, 2013 By Erin 3 Comments

This past weekend, a big outlet mall opened here in Nebraska. My awesome hubby suggested I invite my mom and sister for an opening weekend shopping extravaganza while he watched the kiddos.

He’s a keeper, that one.

The nearest outlet mall to us before was over three hours away, so I was a little giddy about this one opening up a whole lot closer. And I was even more giddy about a girls’ day shopping with my mom and sister!

We did Christmas shopping. We found clothes for our kiddos. We had fun looking at cute maternity stuff for my sister, who is due with baby #2 on Big J’s birthday in April! Isn’t she cute?!

Of course, I had to do a little looking around for myself! I will definitely be back to the Nike store for some running gear. That place was huge!

The only thing I snagged for myself was on clearance at J. Crew! I had no idea I wanted mustard pants until I tried these comfy corduroys on…

These are the matchstick style and ended up only being $18! Those are the kind of deals I love at outlet malls! I paired with a new clearance top from DownEast Basics, a necklace from Charming Charlie, and some low pointy heels {but I will probably switch to flats by the end of the day}!