Elf Themed Shaped Bake and Take Sugar Cookies

A few years back there was an article in our local paper about popular items at our library in town and the now Christmas classic movie "elf" starring Will Farrell and James Caan was the most checked out  DVD.

This is the first year I recall seeing an "elf" themed cookie at the local Kroger grocery store, or any store in town.  They are Pillsbury baked and take Sugar cookies that have the shape of elf's hat and makes 24 cookies.

The box is more impressive than the actual cookie decoration, but the any decoration has to be as they puff up when baked and it gets slightly distorted.

This would be fun to bake and watch the movie afterwards to get into the Christmas Spirit.

Light Up Flamingo and Palm Tree Christmas Sweater

Nothing says Christmas like...Flamingos and Palm tree that lights up?

Apparently that was someone's vision and they decided to put it on a sweater.  

Not going to lie; if I had found one where the lights were working I would have bought it.

This was another Walmart find in the Men's section and sorry folks, then gem in only available in stores and was marked $24.99.

Christmas Lights Displays Around Town

 One thing we like to do around the Holiday is drive around and look at the Christmas decorations people have put up as the are all different. Here is a few of the ones we like on a a random drive on a few streets around Spring and Sherman in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Might be an HR (Human Resources) moment as it looks like Mr. Snowman is getting a bit frisky with the Minion..

This is a thrift store business.

Lights


Light and Nativity

Lights, Nativity, Santa!

 Ditto

I like this one as it is creative in using lights to cast a green color and shadow on the house of the wooden cutout reindeer and sleigh.

This one is creative as well by using the lights to shape a Christmas Tree and icicles hanging off the roof line.   Although a few bulb on the right are burned out, I think that adds to the charm and makes you take a second look.

This has more of an understated, elegant old-fashioned look.

I bet putting those lights up on the second story were a bit treacherous put worth

This one looks like a Gingerbread house, especially from a distance.

Light Up "Ugly" Cat Themed Christmas Sweaters

It you are cat fan and into kitchy Christmas sweaters, the mens section at Walmart has the above sweaters for sale.  I have to say I have never seen anything quite like this before.

In our local store they the above were $24.99.

Online the one on the left is for sale for $22.46. and the other is out of stock online, but might still be available at your local Walmart.

Ralphie Deranged Bunny Suit - $19.99

At out local Walmart in the Men's pajama section they had men's adult sized "Deranged Easter Bunny" suit like the one Ralphie in "A Christmas Story" wore for $19.99.

Unfortunately, they do not have this for sale on their website at that price, so if you are interested in picking one up you would need to check your local Walmart to see if they have it.

"Nightmare Before Christmas" Christmas Gifts and Decorations Under $20 at Walgreens

The entire end cap above is all "Nightmare Before Christmas" gifts and decorations for under $20 each, perfect for any fan of the movie or just into a more gothic Christmas.

December Sky Events

Physics and Astronomy on Facebook posted the above sky activities to watch this December, that includes two meteor showers, the December Solstice and a Comet shower, but somehow missed the tracking Comet the reindeer along with Rudolph and the other reindeer via the Official Norad Santa Tracker.

Twerky With Gravy

This creative gem is from Joel Erkkinen on Youtube.

Kroger Halloween Finds

I was surprised to find such a vast selection of fab items for Halloween at my local Kroger, so you might want to check out your own local Kroger or Kroger affiliate to see goodies they have.

Styrofoam Gravestones

Projection Lights

Collapsible Coffin

Halloween themed string lights

More Halloween themed string lights

Skeletons of all kinds

Candles to set the Fall mood 

Partywear to set the table

Bakeware and sprinkles to make treats for the party

Candy jars to fill will candy

Treatbags and goodies to stuff them with, along with some costume items

Potion Bottles to decorate

Makeup to transform you look

Themed light sabers to top off your costume and carry during Trick or Treating

Themed LED color changing lanterns

Pumpkin, dog and cat decorations

Glow balls

Lots of Candy

Light up Large Halloween themed animal decorations

Table top decorations

This is a wall hanging, but thinking about picking it up as a makeup tray

This I think could be a DIY you could make with an empty wine bottle with a screw on top, black paint & gold paint, a hot glue gun to make the skeleton hands and a Halloween decoration on the top. 

I normally participate in Countdown to Halloween but knew my schedule would not permit this year, but it you love Halloween related items, please check out the participates at the link below.