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2019 MomAdvice Favorite Things List

Wednesday, December 11th, 2019

MomAdvice Favorite Things Gift List

Looking for a gift for yourself? This holiday gift guide lists all of my tried-and-true gifts that I have received and why I think you will love them too. Check out the MomAdvice Favorite Things list for a great gift for any lady in your life!

I have enjoyed putting together our holiday gift guides SO MUCH this year. To close out the shopping guides, I wanted to share with you what topped *my* favorite things this year.

A few of these were acquired more recently, but most of these items are things that I use use daily in our home.

I love a good gift guide with a personal testimonial, don’t you?

Of course, I have a few items on my wish list (that I don’t own)  too so I’ll share that with you at the end!

2019 MomAdvice Favorite Things List

MomAdvice Favorite Things Gift List ABEO Slippers

I was such a big fan of my UGG slippers and wore them so much that I completely wore them out.

I participate in a lot of Facebook groups for my chronic pain and went through an entire list of recommendations for the best slippers for people with joint pain.

So many people raved about the ABEO Slippers so I thought I’d give them a try for my next house slippers.

I have to say, I’ll never go back to the UGG slippers again.

The biggest difference is the orthotic support that has been built into these. These slippers actually feel like they are holding and supporting each part of my foot.

I, honestly, didn’t know what I had been missing until I put these on my feet.

Although this is a pricier item on the list, these are worth every dang dollar.

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If I could, I would be wrapped in sherpa for the entire winter.  My favorite thing, in fact, is a sherpa sleep robe that I snagged from Walmart last year.

Sadly, they didn’t bring the exact jacket back, but they did bring along this nice substitute.

If you weren’t able to snag that sleep robe, I found a sherpa blanket that comes in a close second place to my favorite garment.

There is rarely a year that I’m not giving (or getting) a blanket and these sherpa blankets are my pick for cozy winter comfort.

They are surprisingly lightweight, feel like a warm hygge hug, and will cost you just, $9.88.

MomAdvice Favorite Things Gift List Scribd

I am sure you had to guess that there would be a couple of great bookish gifts that made the list.

Honestly, Scribd is one of my absolute favorite things and is a monthly membership that I would have a REALLY hard time giving up.

Scribd is best described as Netflix for book-lovers. Instead of charging per book, Scribd offers an unlimited membership at one flat rate.

There is an unbelievable selection of audiobooks and books that you can check out.

Not only do I love it for all my reads, but they also have other great features like subscriptions to magazines and you can even get sheet music on their platform.

All of that is a mere, $8.99 a month!

Keep in mind, this service does not work with the Kindle, but will work with your tablet or phone!

MomAdvice Favorite Things Gift List Conair Infiniti Pro Spin Air Brush

I have never been very good at the whole holding a blow dryer and a brush at the same time thing.  I bow down to hairdressers who have mastered this coordination.

Years ago I discovered this Conair Infiniti Pro Spin Air Brush and it has been a game changer.

This brush spins in both directions, with a simple button push! It comes with two different size brush options that you can use,  depending on your hair length.

People usually ask me if I’ve been to one of those fancy blow dry bars when I use this because you get that perfect shiny bounce.

Unfortunately for others, I have to jump into my infomercial for this gadget when I get asked about my hair.

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Exerpeutic Foldable Stationary Bike

I am laughing that this made the list after all the controversy with the Peloton commercial.

Honestly, some of us really DO want exercise equipment for Christmas.

While I would love a fancy spin bike, we don’t have the space or the funds to designate to one of those.

Instead, I opted for this inexpensive foldable bike and pair it with the Cyclecast app for my workouts.

This folds so easily and takes up very little space in our home.

Pairing it with an Apple gift card (check out this discount spot) would definitely make a great gift.

MomAdvice Favorite Things Gift List Full Body Bath Pillow

I have to say that one of my favorite gifts I’ve received is this incredible full body bath pillow.

This is, honestly, a plush cushion and it has durable suction cups that help hold it in place.

I believe this gift pairs awfully well with a bath tray, a good book, and a bottle of wine.

The biggest question I get asked is how to keep it clean.

This has a little hook at the top that you can hang it, after your bath and it dries quickly. The fabric is mildew resistant though so you don’t have to worry about the mold issue, especially if you properly let it air dry.

It also can be put right in your washer on a gentle cycle, to make sure the germs are really gone.

They even provide a laundry bag for you to roll it into, to prevent the suctions from getting stuck in your washer.

Five stars- highly recommend.

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My Political Pottery

I am leaving Mr. Rogers here instead of my pick for President….just to keep you clicking.

In all seriousness, I discovered a local potter (Rothshank Artworks)  that makes incredible political pottery and had to have a mug of our Mayor Pete.

Yay, South Bend!

I am completely aware that these are expensive, but they are one of those one-of-a-kind gifts that you will treasure forever. The workmanship is just unbelievable.

Sipping coffee in this beautiful piece makes me so dang happy and has been one of my favorite finds this year.

PRICELESS.

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Shaker Stitch Sweaters

This year I discovered just how much I love shaker stitch sweaters.

My obsession started with this sweater, but there is a new shaker stitch sweater in town that I’m excited to wear this winter.

This chevron sweater comes in so many fun colors, is made with a breathable cotton yarn, and has that adorable puffer sleeve that is so trendy right now.

I found that this runs true to size, but if you are between sizes, I would go up one.

The best part? It is under $20 and feels VERY high end.

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Keysocks

Anytime I wear my Keysocks, I get questions about them. I am obsessed with these no-show socks because they don’t fall off.

I prefer the kind that go to your knees, because it adds a double layer of warmth, but they also now make these in short lengths too.

If you love a good pair of ballet flats or booties, you will definitely want to add these to your wish list.

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The Contour Flip Pillow

I don’t even remember how I stumbled upon the flip pillow, but I’m SO glad that I did.

Honestly, if you read a lot in bed, this is one gift that I think you will absolutely love.

The way this pillow is made, it allows you to position it in ten different ways, offering incredible neck and back support.

It comes without a cover so be sure to buy one if you want to keep it clean.

Not a reader?

No problem!

It also makes a great couch potato pillow too for those Netflix binges.

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Cozy Fleece Leggings

I am obsessed with fleece leggings in the winter and love  to wear big oversized sweaters with them in the winter.

If you can believe it, my favorite fleece leggings are $20 for TWO pairs.

These are lightly fleece lined, come in tons of colors, and are high waisted.

Keep in mind, they do not have compression in them, but they do hold their shape.

My one caveat with these is that they run REALLY small.

Size up for a comfortable fit for winter.

Can you tell I live in Indiana by my choices? #socold

MomAdvice Favorite Things Gift List Origami Entertaining Cart

The Origami company offers products that are a small space lover’s best friend.

Everything is high quality and FOLDABLE.

I REALLY needed a kitchen island, but I REALLY didn’t want to pay for a kitchen remodel.

My Origami Entertaining Cart has become my new best friend when I entertain and one of my favorite gifts.

This island folds completely flat and can be stowed in a corner until I need an extra counter space.

Although this might not be beneficial to you, it has been a BIG help with food photography.

I am able to put my surfaces on top and style dishes really easily, thanks to these little wheels.

Honestly, anything from this company would be a win in your home.

MomAdvice Favorite Things Gift List Corala Weighted Blanket

I got a Corala Weighted Blanket and now I refuse to sleep without it. This blanket has transformed my sleep (and my husband’s).

The reason I am highlighting this one is because it comes with TWO duvet covers- a warm fleece one (for winter) and a linen one (for summer).

While there are a lot of blankets that are cheaper, I’ve yet to find one so cleverly designed and beautifully made.

This queen size blanket settles my body down at night and is wide enough to share with my husband.

It is weird how calm it makes you feel when you are under it.  Restless sleepers really would benefit from this purchase.

I, personally, love that the covers can be removed and washed on this version.

The box itself was just as beautiful  and we use it for storing all of my clutches/purses in my closet now.

What Made My Wish List?

The Matte Makeup Organizer

Mealthy CrispLid

Stack ‘N Cook Stackable Inserts

LED Book Light

PowerLix Milk Frother

Sweater Blazer

Sagely Smart Pill Organizer

Yarn Storage Bag

Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker

Looking for more great gift ideas? Check out this year’s gift guides!

100 Unique Stocking Stuffers Everyone Will Love 100 unique stocking stuffers for everyone on your list

Unique Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages unique gift ideas for kids of all ages

Unique Gift Ideas for the Man Who Has Everything from MomAdvice.com unique gifts for the man who has everything

Unique Gift Ideas for Tweens & Teens unique gift ideas for tweens and teens

I hope that this inspires your gift-giving this year! Let me know if you got anything and what you thought!

Honest truth: I am always thankful to be a part of ANYONE’S holiday!

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11 Sitcoms to Help Get You Into the Holiday Spirit

Monday, December 9th, 2019

11 Sitcoms to Get You in the Holiday Spirit from MomAdvice.com

Here’s a guide for every episode you need to stream on television get into the holiday spirit! These 11 tv shows, with hilarious holiday episodes, prove that this season really is all about family – no matter how dysfunctional. Be sure to pin this post so you can remember this list of holiday episodes for a new family Christmas tradition.

 

From our marriage & parenting contributor, Mary Carver.

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, as we all know, but also the most hectic time of the year. 

From shopping to baking to figuring out what to wear to the fancy party that sounded so fun when you agreed to go, most of our lives are nonstop chaos from about October through New Year’s.

With that in mind, it might seem silly that we’re bombarded with so much holiday programming on TV. 

Who has time for that this holiday season when we have gifts to wrap and end-of-semester or end-of-quarter deadlines to meet and family dysfunction to navigate?!?

Well, nobody, I guess. 

But while we may not have time to sit back and watch fictional characters and their holiday hijinks, I believe we might just need it.

Because sometimes we need a break. 

Sometimes we need to laugh. 

Sometimes…well, sometimes we need to watch a family way crazier than our own to regain our perspective on these people driving us nuts in real life!

Fortunately, in addition to the onslaught of holiday movies (of which I am a giant fan) and Christmas specials (of which I have made an exhaustive list), our favorite tv series are HERE FOR US with their very special holiday episodes.

Now, I won’t deny that some of our most beloved dramas have given us so much at holiday time. 

From Chrismukkah (The O.C.) and winter festivals (Gilmore Girls) to the most romantic proposal in the snow (Downton Abbey) to even the most dark and twisty characters getting into the holiday spirit (Grey’s Anatomy), these shows can really do a number on our already seasonally fragile emotions. 

There’s a time and place for all that, but right now, I’m leaning more toward the fun and funny type of holiday episodes. 

That is what I think is going to help us not just get through the holidays, but actually enjoy them.

 

11 Sitcoms to Get You Into the Holiday Spirit

 

Blackish Christmas

Black-ish

What other family sitcom addresses real family life and serious societal issues with so much humor and heart? 

Making us think (and sometimes tear up) while laughing so hard is a Black-ish specialty, and that’s no different during the holiday.

Stream on Hulu.

  • Black Santa/White Christmas – season 1, episode 10
  • Stuff – season 2, episode 10
  • Just Christmas, Baby – season 3, episode 10
  • Christmas in Theater Eight – season 5, episode 8

 

Bob’s Burgers

I’m new to this show (thanks to Amy’s recommendation on my podcast!), but I can already tell I’m going to love this bizarrely lovable (or is it lovably bizarre?) family’s holiday shenanigans.

Stream on Hulu.

  • Bob Rest Ye Gentle-Mannequins – season 3, episode 9
  • Christmas in the Car – season 4, episode 8
  • Father of the Bob – season 5, episode 6
  • Nice-Capades – season 6, episode 5
  • The Last Gingerbread House on the Left – season 7, episode 7
  • The Bleakening – season 8, episodes 6-7
  • Better Off Sled – season 9, episode 10

Community Christmas

Community

Though I always enjoyed the times the Community gang simply sat around their study table in the library, the themed episodes where the whole show goes off the rails are really the best.

Two of the Christmas episodes fit that bill to a T, one being filmed in stop-motion animation and one a musical send-up of the TV show, Glee. 

If you like your holiday shows on the absurd side, Community has got you covered.

Stream on Hulu.

  • Comparative Religion – season 1, episode 12
  • Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas – season 2, episode 11
  • Regional Holiday Music – season 3, episode 10
  • Intro to Knots – season 4, episode 10

Happy Endings

This group of friends always makes me laugh so hard with their ridiculous antics focused on outsmarting each other in some competition or another, while also caring for one another with the most outrageous (and often back-firing) gestures imaginable. 

Also, as a fellow December baby, I’m all for friends who go overboard trying to make their friend’s Christmas birthday special.

Stream on Hulu.

  • Grinches Be Crazy – season 2, episode 9
  • No-Ho-Ho – season 3, episode 7

 

How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother is better known for its Thanksgiving (or, Slaps-giving, if you will) episodes, but it had some great Christmas episodes, too. 

And while this show is based on an outrageously unrealistic premise (“Kids, let me tell you every sordid detail of my exploits as a young single guy in the big city…”) and had that ending we all agree was major disappointment (*salutes* Major Disappointment), it also really did address issues many of us face as young (and not-so-young) adults. 

Navigating friendships in the fallout of a breakup, dealing with homesickness, going through life changes like pregnancy and moves: somehow How I Met Your Mother makes “adulting” hilarious, especially in these holiday episodes.

Stream on Hulu.

  • How Lily Stole Christmas – season 2, episode 11
  • Little Minnesota – season 4, episode 11
  • False Positive – season 6, episode 12
  • Symphony of Illumination – season 7, episode 12

New Girl Holiday

New Girl

Every character in this ensemble is intense — but in the super funny, strangely quirky sort of way. 

And like in real life, the holidays just amplify what’s already there, turning everything about them, good and bad, individually and collectively, up to an 11. 

But in the very best sort of way.

Stream on Netflix.

  • The 23rd – season 4, episode 9
  • Santa – season 2, episode 11
  • LAXmas – season 4, episode 11
  • Christmas Eve Eve – season 6, episode 10

Parks & Recreation Christmas

Parks and Recreation

Does anyone even come close to possessing the enormous amount of genuine (and productive) holiday spirit as Leslie Knope? 

Nope. (See what I did there?) 

She outdoes us all, and darn it! 

We love her all the more for it. 

Despite serious political distractions in these holiday episodes, Leslie and friends give us even more feels than normal, even when we’re not invited to Jerry’s Christmas party!

Stream on Netflix.

  • Christmas Scandal – season 2, episode 12
  • Citizen Knope – season 4, episode 10
  • Ron and Diane – season 5, episode 9

THE GOLDBERGS Hanukkah

The Goldbergs

Who can rock a hideous Christmas sweater while also turning Hanukkah into a competitive sport better than Beverly Goldberg? 

Nobody, that’s who.

Stream on Hulu.

  • A Christmas Story – season 3, episode 10
  • Han Ukkah Solo – season 4, episode 10
  • We Didn’t Start the Fire – season 5, episode 10
  • Yippee Ki Yay Melon Farmer – season 6, episode 10

The Mindy Project Holiday

The Mindy Project

If a wine bra and a dancing Danny Castellano aren’t enough to convince you to watch the holiday episodes of The Mindy Project, then I just don’t know what to tell you. 

The holidays might be for spending time with the ones you love, but in this show, they’re also for planning and scheming and so many silly twists and complications we can barely keep them straight. (But we totally can, because sitcom complications are rarely all that complicated, and we are smart people.)

Stream on Hulu.

  • Josh & Mindy’s Christmas Party – season 1, episode 9
  • Christmas Party Sex Trap – season 2, episode 11
  • Christmas – season 3, episode 11

The Office Christmas Party

The Office

The holiday party planning committee and all its many, many problems is one of my favorite parts of The Office. 

Michael Scott going overboard in a ridiculous manner for a ridiculous reason? 

Not so much my fave. 

But somehow, these holiday episodes combine these two show ingredients into something stupid funny and great examples of what made The Office so popular.

Stream on Netflix.

  • Christmas Party – season 2, episode 10
  • A Benihana Christmas – season 3, episode 10
  • Moroccan Christmas – season 5, episode 10
  • Secret Santa – season 6, episode 13
  • Classy Christmas – season 7, episode 11
  • Christmas Wishes – season 8, episode 10
  • Dwight Christmas – season 9, episode 9

Will & Grace

If decking the halls includes donning our gay apparel, then obviously the foursome on Will & Grace are the right ones to help us do the holidays right. 

I’m hoping we get one last holiday episode this year, but even if we don’t, we have plenty of classics to choose from.

Stream on Hulu.

  • Jingle Balls – season 4, episode 12
  • All About Christmas Eve – season 5, episode 11
  • Fanilow – season 6, episode 10
  • Christmas Break – season 7, episode 12
  • A Little Christmas Queer – season 8, episode 9
  • A Gay Olde Christmas – season 9, episode 7

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My Picks for Your Best Cyber Monday

Monday, December 2nd, 2019

Best Cyber Monday Picks from MomAdvice.com

 

Don’t miss this carefully curated list of the best Cyber Monday Deals for 2019. This list shares the top deals on tech gadgets, toys, clothing, kitchen, and home items. Learn how you can get cash back on all your purchases for the holiday season from MomAdvice.com

 

Happy Cyber Monday, friends! I wanted to put together a list of the best deals I’ve found today for shopping today’s steals.

Cyber Monday yields HUGE discounts and this year is no different. 

Just as a reminder, MomAdvice participates in various affiliate marketing programs and we are paid commissions through the links to retailer sites. Items purchased through our links are always greatly appreciated.

Don’t Forget- You Can Get Cash Back On Your Purchases!

If you are on a budget, I DO recommend that you sign up with Rakuten to do your shopping. This app gives you cash back on all your qualifying purchases (almost everything on today’s list will qualify!!).

If you want to read more about this shopping app, head here for an in-depth review of what Rakuten offers.

If you just want $25 and plan to get shopping, this should automatically deposit $25 in your account for your purchases(sorry- new customers only!).

My Picks for Your Best Cyber Monday

Home

Keurig K-Cafe Coffee Brewer (45% off)

YETI Tumblers Just $17.99

Instant Pot Sous Vide, $54.99

Rachel Ray 5-Piece Bakeware Set– $19.99

5-Piece Nautica Luggage Set– $105.13

5-Piece Protocol Luggage Set– $29.95

Incredible Discounts on Hydro Flask Today!!

Instant Pot 7-in-1– $49

80% off Blackout Shades

Dyson V7 Stick Vac– $179

KitchenAid Artisan Mixer– $219

Hamilton Beach 2-Way Brewer– $39

Farberware Air Fryer– $39

Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer– $99

Fortnite Gaming Chair– $109

Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush– $17.94

Braun Electric Foil Shaver– $59.94 (regular price $139.99)

Shark Rocket Vac– $99

Tech Gadgets

Ancestry DNA Kits– $49

JBL Waterproof Clip-On Bluetooth Speaker, $29.95

Straight Talk Apple iPhone 6s (this is a great first phone option!)

Echo Dot Kids Edition– $39.99

Sharper Image Instant Camera– $24.99

Razer Gaming Mouse– $24.99

FitBit Versa Smart Watch– $129.95 (plus get $30 in Kohl’s Cash)

Apple Watch– $229

Cricuts & Supplies 50% off

August Smart Lock Keyless Home Entry (up to 63% off!!)

All-New Kindle– $59.99 (bonus $5 e-book credit)

Fire 7 Tablet– $29.99

Kindle Paperwhite– $84.99

Echo Show 5, $49.95

Tripod Projector Screen– $50

Nintendo Switch Bundle– $299.99 (includes 2 games)

Chromebooks– $279

14″ Chromebook– $119

Mopping Robot Vac– $189.99

Shark Ion Robo Vac– $229

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer– $288

65″ Television– $359

Animal Charging Cord Protectors, $4.99

 

Apparel

Fleece Lined Leggings, $6.99

UGG Luxury Gloves– $24.99!!

Columbia Winter Coats 60% off

Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Sperry Duck Booties

Cole Haan Winter Car Coats (gorgeous!), $59.99

50% off plus free shipping at Puravida

Cozy Sherpa Pullovers for the Whole Family– $10

Big Chill Parkas for Kids, $19.99

HUGE Discounts on Puffer Jackets for the Whole Family

Gorgeous Sweaters (love the leopard print)- $26.95

Children’s Fleece Tops & Pants– $4.99

Rockstar Jeggings– $10

Converse Chucks– $25

Eddie Bauer– 50% off EVERYTHING!!

J. Crew Factory– 60% off EVERYTHING plus an additional 10% off your orders!!

Spanx– $14.99

LOFT– 50% off EVERYTHING!!

GAP– 50% off EVERYTHING!!

ExOfficio Give ‘N Go Boxer Sets– $19.95

Men’s Suit Pants– $29.50 (jackets are just $69.50!)

Banana Republic– 50% off EVERYTHING plus free shipping!!

Isotoner Slippers 40% off plus free shipping!

Cozy Suede Boots– $22.99

Take Shape Bras– $19

Simply Strappy Bralette– $9

Huge Discounts at Nordstrom

Entertainment

All New Kindle with FREE 3-Months Kindle Unlimited Subscription– $59.99

Spend $20, Save $5 (plus 15% off book prices!)

4 Months of Amazon Music for $.99

Victrola Record Player– $35.99

HUGE Discounts on Hardcover Books

Hulu for just $1.99 a month for a year!

3 Movies Just $9.99

$50 iTunes Gift Cards for $40

15% Off Movies

Buy One Get One 50% Off Nintendo Switch Games

Hasbro Games (over 50% off)

Play-Doh Sets (up to 50% off)

50 Matchbox Cars Box Set– $29.95

Up to 40% off LEGO sets

LOL Surprise 2– Pack, $8.99

Monopoly Frozen Edition– $9.99

 

Deep Discounts on Kindle Books Today

Today holds HUGE book discounts on over 350 Kindle Books. I have curated the best book steals on our daily deals list.  Don’t miss these incredible book deals today! Don’t forget, Amazon is still running their spend $20 on eBooks, get $5 in eBook credits deal so this is a great time to stock up!

Be sure to get your FREE Kindle First Reads book, if you are a Prime member! They have all new picks up for the month of December!

Happy shopping!

Looking for more great gift ideas? Check out this year’s gift guides!

100 Unique Stocking Stuffers Everyone Will Love 100 unique stocking stuffers for everyone on your list

Unique Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages unique gift ideas for kids of all ages

Unique Gift Ideas for the Man Who Has Everything from MomAdvice.com unique gifts for the man who has everything

Unique Gift Ideas for Tweens & Teens unique gift ideas for tweens and teens

I hope that this inspires your gift-giving this year! Let me know if you got anything and what you thought!

Honest truth: I am always thankful to be a part of ANYONE’S holiday!

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UPDATED: 2019 Black Friday and Cyber Week Sales

Friday, November 29th, 2019

2019 Black Friday and Cyber Week Deals

Don’t miss this carefully curated list of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for 2019. This list shares the top deals on tech gadgets, toys, clothing, kitchen, and home items. Learn how you can get cash back on all your purchases for the holiday season from MomAdvice.com

Looking to score some great Black Friday and Cyber Week Sales? Lucky for us, many of the retailers have already rolled out major discounts to their customers so you can take advantage of the savings  before the holiday rush. 

I have went through all of the ads and curated the best deals that I’m seeing for our readers.

If I’m missing anything, please leave me a comment and I will add it to this week’s list.

This list will be updated as new deals pop up.

Just as a reminder, MomAdvice participates in various affiliate marketing programs and we are paid commissions through the links to retailer sites. Items purchased through our links are always greatly appreciated.

Don’t Forget- You Can Get Cash Back On Your Purchases!

If you are on a budget, I DO recommend that you sign up with Rakuten to do your shopping. This app gives you cash back on all your qualifying purchases (almost everything on today’s list will qualify!!).

If you want to read more about this shopping app, head here for an in-depth review of what Rakuten offers.

If you just want $25 and plan to get shopping, this should automatically deposit $25 in your account for your purchases(sorry- new customers only!).

I hope you can find some beautiful and personal gifts to give to your friends and family this year! More importantly, they will be useful, unique, AND affordable.

 

2019 Black Friday and Cyber Week Sales

UPDATES IN BOLD!!

Book Deals

Shop the Black Friday Book Steals

Get Your Kindle First Read FREE!!

Shop my daily deal book list

Spend $20 on eBooks, get $5 in eBook credits

Family Board Games

Settlers of Catan, $24.99 

Pandemic, $21.49 (we love this one!)

Carcassonne, $17.49 (we love this game!)

7 Wonders, $24.49

Ticket to Ride Europe, $26.99

Exploding Kittens, $12.99

Watch Ya Mouth, $10.39

On a Scale of One to T-Rex, $12.99

Unstable Unicorns, $12.99

50% off Hasbro Retro Games

Home Deals

Vitamix Blender– $259.95

Contigo Travel Mugs, $9.99

Macy’s Top Starter Glassware Sets $10

KitchenAid Artisan Mixer (47% off!!)

Ninja Blender (with Cup Set), $69.99

Bella Air Fryer– $14.99 (70% off)

PowerXL 7 Quart Air Fryer– $69.99 (57% off)

Instant Pot 6 Quart– $49

Instant Pot Stainless Steel (colors)  6 Quart– $54.99

Ninja Foodi 5-in-1– $169.99

13-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set– $29.99 (regularly $119.99)

12 Pound Weighted Blankets– $30 if you use your RedCard

Coway Air Purifier– $116.32 (savings of $113.67)

6-Foot Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree– $30 with your RedCard

Luggage– $39.99

Dyson Slim Ball Animal Upright Vacuum, $199.99 with your RedCard

12 Pound Weighted Blankets– $30 if you use your RedCard

Fun Frozen , Harry Potter, and Super Mario Weighted Blankets for Kids– $25

Phillips Sonic Rechargeable Toothbrush– $15.99 (use coupon code GIVETHANKS)

Etsy Cyber Week Sales

Sur la table– huge houseware discounts

Society6– 30% off plus free shipping

Get $15 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend

Apparel Deals

$5 Kids Christmas Pajama Sets (or snag the adult sets for just $10!)

$1 Cozy Socks (perfect stocking stuffer!)

HeatKeep Luxe Fleece Jackets– $12.74

Fleece Footed Pajamas– $7

HUGE Discounts on UGG Boots

32 Degrees  Women’s Cloudfill Maxi Puffer Coat– $34.99 (use coupon code BRAD35)

Style & Co Leggings (huge discounts!)

Matching Family Pajama Sets –huge discounts!

Women’s HeatKeep Packable Down Jacket– (use coupon code GIVETHANKS)

Hunter Boots– $99.90

Cuddl Duds Stretch Fleece Sleep Wrap

Floopi Women’s Indoor/Outdoor Slippers, $14.99 (regularly $100)

Old Navy– 50% off EVERYTHING!!

Ann Taylor– 50% off EVERYTHING!!

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J. Crew Factory– 60% off EVERYTHING and use coupon code YAYDEALS to get an EXTRA 50% off clearance

Gap– 50% off EVERYTHING!!

Banana Republic– 50% off EVERYTHING!!

Loft– 40% off EVERYTHING with coupon code BESTWEEK

UGG Toddler to Adults– Up to 60% off UGG for the whole family

Tech Gadgets

Get Hulu for just $1.99 a month (this is the lowest price of the year!!)

Relay Screenless Phone Walkie Talkie– $24.99 (50% off- perfect if you aren’t ready to transition to a phone yet)

Nintendo Switch Games– $29.99

Xbox One Star Wars Bundle– $199.99

DualShock 4 Wireless Controller for PlayStation– $38.99

Microsoft Wireless Controller for Xbox– $39.99

Apple iPad 5th Generation Refurbished– $199.99

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones– $129.99 if you use your RedCard

Beats Powerbeats Wireless Headphones (refurbished)- $59

Toshiba Air Pro 2-Pack– $99.99

Roku Streaming Stick– $29.99

Fire Stick– $19.99

Cricut Explore Air 2 with Essentials Bundle– $229.00 (normally $419.44)

All-New Kindle– $59.99 (bonus $5 e-book credit)

Fire 7 Tablet– $29.99

43” Roku Smart TV- $200 off!!

Kindle Paperwhite– $84.99

3-Month Free Subscription to Pandora On-Demand Premium

Xbox Live 3 Month Gold Membership– $12.99 (use Coupon Code EMCUUVB32 to get $2 off)

MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener– $19.98

Google Home Mini– $25

Ultimate Ears Boom 2– $69.99 (this is HONESTLY one of our favorite things)

Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant– $39.99

Miscellaneous Deals

Razor Scooters– Only $18!!

Revlon One Step Hair Dryer, $37.49 (this is the lowest price I’ve seen!)

Ergobaby 360 All Carry positions Ergonomic Baby Carrier, $79.99 with your RedCard

Ozark Trail 22-Piece Camping Combo– $79

Incredible Deals on Magazine Subscriptions

LEGO City  Great Vehicles Kayak Adventure 60240 Building Kit, $5.99

Huge Discounts on Basketball Hoops– up to 70% off

Smashbox Makeup Brushes (half off!!)

Fuji Instax Mini with Film & Sleeve– $35 for new customers (use coupon code NEW20)

Victrola Vintage Suitcase Turntable– $39.99 (55% off)

Just Dance 2020, $24.99

Looking for more great gift ideas? Check out this year’s gift guides!

100 Unique Stocking Stuffers Everyone Will Love 100 unique stocking stuffers for everyone on your list

Unique Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages unique gift ideas for kids of all ages

Unique Gift Ideas for the Man Who Has Everything from MomAdvice.com unique gifts for the man who has everything

Unique Gift Ideas for Tweens & Teens unique gift ideas for tweens and teens

I hope that this inspires your gift-giving this year! Let me know if you got anything and what you thought!

Honest truth: I am always thankful to be a part of ANYONE’S holiday!

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6 Sitcoms That Make Us Give Thanks

Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

6 Sitcoms That Make Us Give Thanks from MomAdvice.com

Here’s a list of everything you need to stream on television for Thanksgiving! These 6 tv shows, with hilarious and heartwarming Thanksgiving episodes, prove that this season really is all about family. Be sure to pin this post so you can remember this list of Thanksgiving episodes, for your family, every year.

From our marriage & parenting contributor, Mary Carver.

Apparently this is the year the internet decided we should get all up in arms about “skipping Thanksgiving.”

Because if I had a nickel for every meme, GIF, and comment I’ve seen about how we are just starting Christmas too soon and Hallmark and Hobby Lobby need to slow their roll and take time for Thanksgiving, I’d have a whole lot more money for Christmas shopping. 

Okay, look.

Nobody is skipping Thanksgiving.

For one thing, Friends is such a big deal this year that in the last week of November, you can go to the theater and watch all 8 Friends Thanksgiving episodes.

Calm down, Karen! Fathom Events and Friends is going to make sure we don’t skip Thanksgiving! (All those details are here.)

But also, news flash!, we can be extra grateful even while preparing for Christmas.

We can eat turkey while watching Lifetime Christmas movies.

We can hang leaves on our gratitude trees and play touch football that turns into fighting football and go around the table and talk about what we’re most thankful for even if the lights are already on the house.

It’s going to be okay.

And, if we take a little time to enjoy Thanksgiving with our favorite TV episodes devoted to the supposedly overlooked but not really holiday, it will be way better than okay.

Because something about forcing people together for a meal on which we place sky-high expectations brings out the most outrageous, laughable situations — at least on TV!

While those ingredients might make for tension and drama in real life, something about watching fictional holiday dysfunction played for laughs alleviates our actual stress.

After all, Uncle Larry might be making the rounds again with awkward hugs and offensive jokes, but at least nobody is going to end up with a turkey on her head.

Perspective, people.

Several of our favorite shows will air brand-new Thanksgiving episodes this year.

But in case you want to start celebrating early (gasp! can you imagine?!), here’s a list of shows with rich and ridiculous Thanksgiving traditions.

6 Sitcoms That Make Us Give Thanks

6 Sitcoms That Make Us Give Thanks from MomAdvice.com

 

Modern Family

One of the things I love most about this family is their insane competitive nature.

And for some reason, that comes out most brilliantly at Thanksgiving.

Tired of hearing humble brags about kids who play more sports and getter better grades than yours?

Join the Pritchetts as they try to prove who’s best. Stream on Hulu.

  • Punkin Chunkin – season 3, episode 9
  • Three Turkeys – season 6, episode 8
  • Thanksgiving Jamboree – season 8, episode 7
  • Winner Winner Turkey Dinner – season 9, episode 7 

6 Sitcoms That Make Us Give Thanks from MomAdvice.com

How I Met Your Mother

What do I love more than a bit that lasts multiple seasons?

NOTHING.

Not a thing.

So Slapsgiving is right up my alley, and my husband and I quote it to this day! Stream on Hulu.

  • Belly Full of Turkey – season 1, episode 9
  • Slapsgiving – season 3, episode 9
  • Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap – season 5, episode 2
  • Blitzgiving – season 6, episode 10
  • The Rebound Girl – season 7, episode 11

6 Sitcoms That Make Us Give Thanks from MomAdvice.com

Will & Grace

The Thanksgiving episodes for Will & Grace are so epic, they require more than one episode per season!

Secrets (and so much more) come out, and it makes me laugh every time! Stream on Hulu.

  • Homo for the Holidays – season 2, episode 7
  • Lows in the Mid-Eighties – season 3, episodes 8-9
  • Moveable Feast – season 4, episodes 9-10
  • Queens for a Day – season 7, episodes 10-11

6 Sitcoms That Make Us Give Thanks from MomAdvice.com

New Girl

Anyone who attempts to defrost a turkey in the dryer is clearly a Thanksgiving pro.

If by “Thanksgiving pro,” I mean someone who will make me laugh so hard I cry and also make me feel better about my own domestic abilities.

Thank you, New Girl. Stream on Netflix.

  • Thanksgiving – season 1, episode 6
  • Parents – season 2, episode 8
  • Thanksgiving III – season 3, episode 10
  • Thanksgiving IV – season 4, episode 9
  • Last Thanksgiving – season 6, episode 7

6 Sitcoms That Make Us Give Thanks from MomAdvice.com

The Goldbergs

I have been slowly watching this show over the past year.

Slowly because I love it SO MUCH and I don’t ever want it to end.

And what do I consistently love most of all?

The Thanksgiving episodes.

Because who loses her mind more at the holidays than a smother mother?

Nobody, that’s who. Stream on Hulu.

  • Stop Arguing & Start Thanking – season 1, episode 9
  • A Goldberg Thanksgiving – season 2, episode 7
  • In Conclusion, Thanksgiving – season 3, episode 8
  • Ho-ly K.I.T.T. – season 4, episode 7
  • A Wall Street Thanksgiving – season 5, episode 7

6 Sitcoms That Make Us Give Thanks from MomAdvice.com

Friends


Back in the early days of blogging, I wrote about Friends Thanksgiving episodes multiple times.

I’m not even the biggest Friends fan in the world, but could its holiday episodes BE any more iconic? Stream on Netflix.

  • The One Where the Underdog Gets Away – season 1, episode 9
  • The One with the List – season 2, episode 8
  • The One with the Football – season 3, episode 9
  • The One with All the Thanksgivings – season 5, episode 8
  • The One Where Ross Got High – season 6, episode 9
  • The One Where Chandler Doesn’t Like Dogs – season 7, episode 8
  • The One with Rachel’s Other Sister – season 9, episode 8
  • The One with the Late Thanksgiving – season 10, episode 8

Lots of other TV shows have fantastic Thanksgiving episodes (Fresh Off the Boat, Master of None, West Wing, This is Us, Parenthood, and Gilmore Girls to name just a few.) I’d love to hear about which ones are your favorites!

For a helpful guide for surviving Thanksgiving like the Gilmore Girls, click here.

Mary Carver is a writer, speaker, and recovering perfectionist. She lives for good books, spicy queso, and television marathons, but she lives because of God’s grace. Mary writes with humor and honesty about giving up on perfect and finding truth in unexpected places on her blog,MaryCarver.com. She is the author of Fast Talk & Faith: A 22-Day Devotional Inspired by Gilmore Girls and co-author of Choose Joy: Finding Hope & Purpose When Life Hurts. She is also a regular contributor to incourage.me and MothersofDaughters.com. Mary and her husband live in Kansas City with their two daughters.

What are your favorite Thanksgiving TV episodes?

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Love this post? Here are some other Thanksgiving posts you might enjoy!

How to Organize Board Games from MomAdvice.com planning a few rounds of board games for Thanksgiving? Check out this post on getting them all organized for family time

How to Make Homeless Care Packages from MomAdvice.com looking for an activity to do together? These homeless care packages would be a great family activity.

Printable Travel Games from MomAdvice.com hitting the road for the holiday? print out these free travel games to keep the kids busy!

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Small-Budget Crushes 11.01.19

Friday, November 1st, 2019

small budget crushes

Don’t forget to download the Rakuten app before making any purchases on today’s list. You can find all the current coupons AND get cash back on all your purchases! Learn more about it over here!


ew, david mug ew, david mug

extra soft cozy sweater extra soft cozy sweater (so many gorgeous colors)

red tassel earrings red tassel earrings

faux leather leggings faux leather leggings (so many colors, great reviews, great price!!)

plaid poncho plaid poncho

blouson sleeve sweater blouson sleeve sweater (so many gorgeous prints & colors)

thankful leopard print shirt thankful leopard print shirt

ruffled flannel shirt ruffled flannel shirt

bookish printable bookish print

winter slipper socks winter slipper socks

waffle plush throw waffle plush throw (so many beautiful colors)

classic trench coat classic trench coat

funnel neck pullover funnel neck pullover

personal library kit personal library kit (what a fun gift idea!!)

going west boots going west boots (so many fun prints and colors)

rose apothecary shirt rose apothecary shirt

 

Keep on window shopping by visiting all of my Small-Budget Crushes. This post contains affiliate links!

How to Enjoy Autumn to the Fullest

Monday, October 28th, 2019

From our marriage & parenting contributor, Mary Carver.

Tips to Enjoy Autumn at MomAdvice.com

 

Every year, as I sprint (or limp, depending on the year) toward Labor Day and long for routine and cooler temperatures and colorful leaves and pumpkin spiced everything, I vow that this will be the year I really enjoy fall.

Summer is, quite simply, not my favorite season — but my reward for surviving it each year is autumn.

So you’d think I would enjoy it, right?

Ahhhhh, autumn.

Brisk air and comfy sweaters and crunchy leaves and hot drinks and apple picking and pumpkin carving.

Autumn, the season of change and preparation as we gently roll toward the holidays and a colder, more hectic time of life.

Right?

It sounds so romantic, doesn’t it?

 

[Speaking of romantic, don’t forget to date your husband this fall…]

 

But the reality of September and October and [hold me] November is that this season is just as crazy chaotic as every other one.

During these fall months, we have practices and games and rehearsals and concerts to add to the calendar, not to mention dentist appointments and counseling sessions and family dinners and book club and Bible study and craft projects.

(Seriously. Is there another non-Christmas season with SO MANY craft projects?!)

In my family we have a birthday on top of all of the “usual” stuff this time of year brings, and more often than not, as we dive bomb into the holidays I realize that I missed it.

I missed my favorite season, the best season of all (in my unbiased opinion!).

I missed autumn. 

Again.

Well, not this year!

I’m determined to enjoy every bit of fall this year, and I want to encourage you to do the same.

I have a few ideas for making this happen, and I’m happy to share them with you.

Just in case you have missed an autumn or two, but long to truly enjoy this beautiful season.

 

 

2 ways to enjoy fall to it's fullest at MomAdvice.com

 

Two Ways to Enjoy Autumn

 

1. Pick three things.

We all know the temptation of bucket lists, and heaven knows I’ve made my share.

But this fall, instead of adding every fall-type activity to your to-do list (not to mention printing it out and putting it on the fridge), why not keep it simple?

We’ve already discussed how busy regular life is before we begin adding field trips to the apple orchard or the corn maze.

So just pick three things.

Pick one special autumn food to make (my all-time favorite is this DELICIOUS pumpkin bread), pick one craft to make (I’ve already bought the supplies to make this wreath from Amy), and pick one trip to take (and if it just happens to be the church fall festival, THAT’S STILL GOOD AND FUN AND ENOUGH!).

Pick three things – a food, a craft, and a trip.

And then?

Use all that extra time you’ll have (hahaha!) to simply walk outside and breathe in the crisp air and enjoy the fall foliage.

Or do a fun fall activity.

Or watch a football game.

Or let your kids buy pumpkins on your next run to the grocery store.

(Believe me, they are still festive when they come from the grocery store and not the pumpkin patch.)

 

2. Count your days.

Time flies when we’re busy or when we’re looking forward to big events, and the days of fall are full of both those things for me.

So this year I’m going to make sure I am intentionally taking note of each individual day.

I mean, probably not EACH and EVERY day.

Let’s be realistic and accept that even every other day is still better than letting an entire season pass in a blur or parties and costumes and crafts and meetings!

A few ways you might make your days count this autumn are with a daily photo challenge, reading a seasonal quote or a scripture each day, or keeping a gratitude journal.

Or, if you’re feeling really ambitious (or unable to make a choice…something I am quite familiar with!), you could do one of those each month of the season.

Start reading a Bible verse each day this month, then take a photo challenge next month, and finish up with a daily gratitude exercise in November.

However you do it (and, really, keep it as simple as you need to), just do something to intentionally appreciate your days.

When it comes to enjoying every season, I sometimes struggle between committing to carpe-ing the diem out of life and remembering that, more than likely, there will be another opportunity to carve pumpkins if we don’t do it this week, this month, this fall.

But this year, I’m determined to let all of that struggling and striving and regretting go.

 

How to Enjoy Autumn from MomAdvice.com

 

I am going to LIVE and LOVE and ENJOY this autumn. Will you join me?

 

Some other ideas to make the most of your fall:

 

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Autumn Burlap Wreath Tutorial

 

 

DIY Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Candles

DIY Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Candles

 

 

Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

Homemade Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

 

 

 

The Best of Fall, Halloween & Thanksgiving-49 Ideas for Decor, Crafts, Recipes, Costumes & More

The Best of Fall, Halloween & Thanksgiving

 

 

Fall Wreaths that Wow

Fall Wreaths that Wow

 

 

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Small-Budget Crushes 10.25.19

Friday, October 25th, 2019

small budget crushes

Don’t forget to download the Rakuten app before making any purchases on today’s list. You can find all the current coupons AND get cash back on all your purchases! Learn more about it over here!

ban ignorance not books ban ignorance not books t-shirt

soft stretch long sleeve pajamas soft stretch long sleeve pajamas

dress with pockets (two adorable holiday prints!)

so much fun planner

it was books clock it was books clock

knit boots

knit boots (three color options)

instant pot divided pan (for cooking multiple dishes at once!)

homebody mugs homebody mugs

autumn leaf pie crust cutter (how gorgeous!)

 

book club mug what happens in book club stays in book club mug

autumn sherpa throw autumn sherpa throw

buffalo plaid earrings buffalo plaid earrings

printed cotton sheets

printed cotton sheet sets (so many gorgeous patterns)

leopard dress

wooden stocking names (what a cute detail!!)

 

Small-Budget Crushes 10.17.19

Thursday, October 17th, 2019

 

Don’t forget to download the Rakuten app before making any purchases on today’s list. You can find all the current coupons AND get cash back on all your purchases! Learn more about it over here!

Pioneer Woman Luggage vintage floral luggage (so many cute prints!)

satin pillowcases satin pillowcases (so many colors! 2 for $9.99!!)

bookish tee

Scream and Sugar Mug scream and sugar coffee mug (only $5)

drawstring crossbody drawstring crossbody (three colors)

cabin sherpa blankets

house mugs

wrapping organizer gift wrap organizer (how perfect is this for cold weather accessories??)

goal tracker

3D Skull Ice Mold 3D Skull Ice Mold

 

puff sleeve crewneck pullover

books are my world enamel pin

geometric print dress (half price!!)

acrylic resin earrings acrylic resin earrings (so many gorgeous colors)

cozy cowl sweater

Prison Mike Air Freshener prison mike air freshener (hahaha! omg. best stocking stuff ever)

oversized sweater oversized sweater (three colors)

the watch print the watch print (gah- I love Janet Hill so much!)

oversized cardigan

oversized flannel scarf oversized flannel scarf (so many gorgeous prints)

hand lettering 101 book hand lettering 101 book (what a great holiday gift!)

turn back time flats (so many gorgeous colors!)

long sleeve button front shirt long sleeve button front shirt (so many cute patterns)

rainbow purse

Keep on window shopping by visiting all of my Small-Budget Crushes. This post contains affiliate links!! 

How to Make a DIY No-Sew Blanket Scarf (Plus How to Wear a Blanket Scarf)

Saturday, October 12th, 2019

Blanket scarves are so trendy and an easy no-sew DIY to make for cold weather. Check out this diy blanket scarf tutorial and how to style your plaid blanket scarf with this easy tutorial. One trip to the fabric store for flannel plaid fabric and you will have everything you need to make a blanket scarf of your own…no sewing machine required!

I am madly in love with blanket scarves.

My obsession started as all good obsessions do.

It began on Pinterest, of course.

All of these fabulously fashionable women were rocking these gorgeous oversized scarves, but they were out of my price range or lacked the fullness & beauty that was captured online.

I mean, who couldn’t get behind the idea of wearing a blanket and calling it an oversized scarf?

Count Me In!

I decided I wanted to make some for my minimalist wardrobe because it would add so much. Did you know you can make a blanket scarf with no sewing skills required?

Let’s begin by taking a peek at the coveted $44 Zara scarf (that sells out in minutes, not kidding).

I want to zoom on in it so we can take a closer look.

Zara Blanket Scarf

Source: Style for the Seasons

The thing I want you to see is that the edges are frayed on their version too.

Guess what?

You can achieve that with a little flannel and pulling.

The best part is that this version will cost you quite a bit less than $44. I am going to make a big stack of them to show you and then I am going to show you some fun ways to tie them.

How to Make a Blanket Scarf from MomAdvice.com

The first thing you will need to do is shop for your fabric which is so much fun. I went to a few shops to check out fabric and ended up finding it at Jo-Ann Fabrics.  

Head over here to grab a coupon for your flannel fabric.

Want to know a pro-crafter shopping tip? Check out this app that I’m using to get a percentage back on my craft purchases.

If not, that same link will provide you a 40% off coupon. You will DEFINITELY want to use this because it makes these scarves budget-friendly. Don’t forget your coupons.

Head over the Fashion Flannel…at least that’s what they call it in Mishawaka (oh-la-la!).

Select your favorite patterns, tell them the amount you need, have them tell you they don’t have that much on a bolt, go grab another one, try again… Be annoyed.

Decide to do two sizes because you want you what you want, that’s why you brought it up there.

Got it?

I am going to show you what a 2 yard scarf looks like and then I am going to show you what a 2.5 yard scarf looks like below.

I love them both for different reasons and what you can do with them. The price (with no sales or coupons) is $8.99 per yard. That’s why it is great to see the two version (for cost-savings) and also really great to bring a coupon to save a bit on the fabric.

I wouldn’t recommend anything more than that or your scarf will choke you and you will die from scarf blanket suffocation.

It will be all over the headlines.

They will be laughing at you in those ridiculous segments on the radio where they try to shock you at the stupidity of Americans.  Your family will miss you. It would all be very tragic.


If you would prefer to shop online, I love to check over here for flannel by the yard. SO MANY great choices!! 

 

How to Make a Blanket Scarf from MomAdvice.com

How to Make a Blanket Scarf

1. Purchase 2-2.5 yards of flannel fabric (make sure the flannel printing is on both sides).

2. Using the patterned flannel edge as a guide (on the edges of the fabric), trim the edges of each side of your scarf with a pair of sewing scissors (these are what I have)  to expose the cut edges.

3. Pulling out the vertical threads, on the cut side of the fabric, begin fraying the edges of the scarf.

You will discover that pulling out threads really creates a beautiful finished edge

If you are struggling to grab a thread, don’t be afraid to use a seam ripper.

Keep doing this until there are no loose threads and you have a beautifully frayed edge. Repeat on each side of the scarf. DONE!

How to Make a Blanket Scarf from MomAdvice.com

This is what TWO YARDS of fabric looks like.

You can see that it has a lot of fullness, but is not as long or as much to tie or knot around.

Do you want to see how to tie it to look like this?

Okay then.

How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

How to Style a Blanket Scarf

How to Tie a Blanket Scarf from MomAdvice.com

How to Tie Your Two Yard Blanket Scarf

1. Fold the scarf in half, lining the edges up evenly. This creates more of a square blanket scarf versus doing it on an angle.

2. Make sure one end is shorter than the other and tuck it up over your shoulder.

3. Loop around once with the long end (or possibly twice depending on your neck size!).

4. Fluff and puff. Fluff and puff.

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How to Make a Blanket Scarf from MomAdvice.com

Here is the same size, just not puffed up so much. Seriously, cute stuff!

How to Make a Blanket Scarf from MomAdvice.com

How to Tie Your 2.5 Yard Blanket Scarf

No need to reinvent the wheel to tie a blanket scarf…I just headed online to figure out a couple of fun ways to tie these longer blanket scarves.

I tried this braided technique on Classy Sassy and really loved it.

It is a little more complex than the one above, but it adds a beautiful detail to the styling.

How to Make a Blanket Scarf from MomAdvice.com

This half-tied technique couldn’t be easier and was a cinch to pull together and added just the right amount of fullness to the neckline.

How to Make a Blanket Scarf from MomAdvice.com

Here are a few other blanket scarf tying techniques I am looking forward to trying!

This one is similar to the half-tied technique, but no tying, just tucking. I can do that!

This chunky scarf technique would work really well with a 2-yard scarf so you could let the ends hang.

The 2.5-yard one would look great as a poncho or even pulled together with a belt.

This poncho style leaves the scarf folded making a smaller poncho version.

I also love draping this scarf just around my shoulders during the cold winter months. It makes the perfect shawl!

Regardless of the way you tie it, I love pairing these scarves with puffy vests, long sleeve shirts, and my favorite fall boots. Flannel blanket scarves are the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. 

How to Make a Blanket Scarf from MomAdvice.com

I’m Petite & Want to Make a Smaller Version- What Can I Do?

I’m pretty petite, but I know big scarves aren’t for everyone!

Shave 6-7 inches off the width on a 2 yard version to make a more petite version of this scarf with a little less bulk or experiment with your own sizing by creating your own custom version.

Just cut, try on, adjust.

There are no wrong or right lengths- it is what fits YOU or your recipient best!

Wear it a scarf or wear it as a blanket. The possibilities for this cozy project are endless.

Love this scarf tutorial? Here are a few other DIY projects I’m proud of!

No-Sew Scarf With Hidden Pocket no sew scarf with hidden pocket

Fall Burlap Wreath fall burlap wreath

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Candles slow cooker pumpkin spice candles

How to make a Yarn Pom Pom Wreath yarn pom-pom wreath

DIY Roll-up Puzzle Mat roll-up jigsaw puzzle mat

DIY No-Sew Hand Warmers no-sew hand warmers

Yarn Pom Pom Trees yarn pom pom trees

How to Make a Succulent Terrarium succulent terrariums

I hope you have a blast making these quick scarves for yourself or for holiday gift-giving. Check out this list of 54 handmade gifts you can make for the holiday season to inspire you even more! Happy crafting!

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How to Make a No Sew Blanket Scarf from MomAdvice.com

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