Welcome Home Saturday

Hi friends! Can you believe it’s December already? Have you started Christmas shopping? I have only bought a few things so far. It’s harder when your kids get older and only want money or gift cards LOL! This month is whizzing by and I want it to slow down so I can savor the holiday season!

New Projects

This week I shared a couple fun holiday posts!

You only beed a few supplies to make these and they are so fun to create with your kids!

DIY Tissue Paper Holiday Trees

Aren’t these tissue paper trees so cute? And the best part is they cost only pennies to make and you can make them in ANY color!

Whimsical Cottage Holiday Home Tour

I also shared our front porch, back porch, dining room and kitchen all dressed up for Christmas! Along with a cute hot coca station and our annual gingerbread house party table!

More Holiday Ideas

Here are a few other holiday ideas that you might like!

DIY Ladder Christmas Card Display

Looking for a cute way to display your holiday cards? Make this ladder. I also use it as a blanket ladder during the rest of the year!

Embroidery Hoop Holiday Gift Toppers

Instead of using a regular tag, try making these adorable embroidery hoop holiday gift toppers! They can be used as ornaments for years to come!

Welcome Dabbling and Decorating

This week I am thrilled to welcome Anne from Dabbling and Decorating! Anne shares vintage finds and beautiful decorating ideas. She has houses in Maine and Vermont – two of my favorite places!! I love her farmhouse kitchen with so many beautiful vintage finds!

I love Anne’s tradition of Triple Christmas Wreaths! So pretty!! Be sure to follow Anne @dabbling_and_decorating on Instagram to see all of her awesome ideas!

Welcome Home Saturday

Noting Grace / Moody Copper Gray Christmas

The Tattered Pew / Christmas In Our New House Part 2

White Arrows Home / Tips for Taking Time To Savor The Christmas Season

Tatertots and Jello / DIY Tissue Paper Holiday Trees

Crisp Collective / Family Pajamas and Cozy Gifts for Christmas

Dabbling and Decorating / The Best Maine Stonewall Kitchen Gift Baskets

What are YOU loving this week?

Share it with us in the comments!

xoxo

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The Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Guys

This holiday is really special to us – it’s our first Christmas as a married couple! I want to make it extra special for my new husband. I’ve been really looking for gifts that he will love. Dave loves working in the yard and helping me with home projects so naturally I thought he might love some DIY and hardware items. Our local hardware store is Ace Hardware, so I was thrilled for the opportunity to share some of my (and Dave’s) favorite tools and products – along with some great deals – that could make some great gifts this holiday season!

We love shopping at Ace because it’s an amazing hardware store. It has everything we need and the people there know us. Plus it’s FULL of fantastic gift ideas and entertaining tools for the holiday season. Ace carries top brands like DeWalt, Craftsman, YETI and more. I also love that Ace has a section on their website – The Grommet- that features small business and innovative new ideas. We love the FREE store pickup. It’s so convenient!! You can order your items online at AceHardware.com and pick it up at your local Ace store. If you spend more than $50 now through December 11th, Ace will give you a FREE red gift bag which will give you a jump-start on wrapping. YAY!

I told Dave he can’t look at this post haha. We shop at Ace A LOT since we do so many home projects and today I am sharing some AMAZING gift ideas for the guy in YOUR life!

Yeti Roadie 20 Cooler White $199.99

My husband loves to camp and picnic and the cooler we have is old and leaks, so I thought a cooler would be a great gift idea for him! Have you ever heard of YETI Coolers? They have an amazing design PLUS they are virtually indestructible! They also have extra-thick walls that hold up to two inches of insulation for unmatched ice retention and pressure-injected commercial-grade polyurethane foam in the walls and lid makes sure your ice stays ice. Pretty much the coolest coolers I have EVER seen.

The Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Guys

Chamberlain Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener $99.99 

We leave our garage open A LOT, and so far we have been lucky. I think this Chamberlain remote control opening that connects to your wi-fi is a cool idea. You can open and close your garage door from anywhere with your Smartphone and receive alerts when the garage door opens and closes. It also has a camera on it so you can see your garage door whenever you want.

Grommet Hydaway Collapsable Bottle $19.99

This collapsible bottle is such a fun stocking stuffer for someone who likes to hike or travels because it would be so easy to pack.

Yeti Rambler 30oz. Tumbler $29.99

I also got him a beautiful Yeti Stainless steel mug. He has a pretty long commute and now he can enjoy his coffee in style. It’s HUGE and doesn’t sweat for when he needs a cold drink in the summer. He’s going to be SO happy!! If you’re looking to fill a few stockings with these, you’re in luck. When you buy two of these at Ace now through December 11th, you’ll actually receive a $10 Ace gift card!

Craftsman 13in Tool Bag $2.99

Every guy needs a good tool bag! This 13-inch bag is the perfect size for carrying tools on the go – every handyman needs one of these!

(Tip – This bag is regularly $4.99 but is actually on sale through 12/24 for only $2.99 with Ace Rewards card! How amazing is that?!)

Dewalt Compact Lithium Ion Drill/Driver Kit $129.99

A drill is an essential DIY item and we always use DeWalt drills at our house – so it was time to get a new one. This DeWalt Drill Kit comes with a powerful, compact drill, battery, charger and a case. It’s a great deal and it makes putting that Ikea furniture together 100-times easier!! I’m getting one for my son for Christmas, too! The best part? If you’re an Ace rewards member, you can get $30 off this item now through Christmas eve – and if you’re not a member, it’s FREE and easy to join!

The Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Guys

Weber iGrill LED Cooking Thermometer $99.99

This is perfect for the man in your life who loves to grill. All you have to do is insert the temperature probe(s) into your meat and track the doneness of your food from your smart phone on the Weber iGrill App, without having to lift the lid.

Craftsman 4 Drawer Heavy Duty Rolling Tool Cabinet $299.99

This next item is definitely on our wish list – I want it too! A rolling tool cabinet. This Craftsman 4-Drawer Heavy Duty Rolling Tool Cabinet is a great size. You can keep your tools in it but it’s small enough that you can roll it around as you work on projects. It looks great too! Plus, when you purchase this item through December 24^th, you’ll get a Craftsman tool chest to go with it (a $99 value!) ! Two gifts for the price of one – you can’t beat it.

Chuckit Ball Launcher $12.99

Our dogs probably love Dave more than anyone else in the family. They get so excited when he gets home from work! He would love to go to the park and throw the ball with this ball launcher. It looks so fun! I also love that it’s from The Grommet – Ace’s new partnership with the website that features unique inventions, which make the perfect gift.

ENO Double Nest Hammock $69.99

We live right by a big hammock park which is really fun! We have hammocks for all of the kids but none for us yet. It would be fun to get him a hammock. This one is actually a hammock for TWO! Hammocks are awesome for camping or picnics. All you need are two trees or poles and the hammocks have straps that grip onto the trunks. They are a great gift idea.

Grommet HeroClip $19.99

This clip is SO handy! You can use it for hiking, travel and every day life. They hold up to 50 pounds.

Masterbuilt 30in Digital Electric Smoker $149.99

Dave would be in HEAVEN if I got him a smoker. He loves to barbecue and this takes it to the next level. We were in Ace a few weeks ago and he was admiring the Masterbuilt Electric Smoker. It’s a good compact size and I think you can take it with you if you were going up to your cabin for the weekend. You can smoke 30 pounds of meat at a time and you can keep it outside in the winter and it holds the warmth in while it works! Ace Rewards members can also save $20 through 12/24 on the smoker with their Ace rewards card!

Uuni 3 Pellet Pizza Oven $299.99

I’ve wanted a pizza oven for a few years now. My neighbor in my old neighborhood had an outdoor pizza oven and she would have neighborhood parties where everyone would come over and make their pizzas and they would cook them. We would all bring side dishes. It was so fun! I think our kids would love to make pizzas together with their friends. I know my neighbor’s oven cost over $1,000. I think this Uuni oven is so modern and cool-looking PLUS the price is great! It can reach a temperature of 923-degrees and can cook a pizza in SIXTY seconds. WOW! I want to put it on MY list this year! I love it and was so surprised to find at Ace – this item is available as part of The Grommet.

Ace’s FREE store pickup program is also great if you’re in a time crunch- no need to wait on deliveries! It’s so convenient!! You can order your items online at AceHardware.com and pick it up at your local Ace store – which is even more convenient if you’re looking for a quick, last minute gift. If you spend more than $50 now through December 11th, Ace will give you a FREE red gift bag which will give you a jump-start on wrapping. YAY!

I can’t wait for the holidays and seeing his face when he opens his gifts!

Do YOU have some good gift ideas for guys? 

Share them with US in the comments!

And be sure to follow Ace for great deals and specials on tools and more!

Ace Website

Ace Facebook 

Ace Twitter 

Ace Pinterest

Have an AWESOME day!

xoxo

I received free product and compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. I only work with brands I love.

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Here are 16 FUN and easy ways to celebrate those awesome men in your life! 

Father’s Day Soda Bottle Covers @The Idea Room 

Father’s Day Medallion Printables @ No Biggie

Father’s Day King of The Grill Gift Idea and Printable @ 30 Handmade Days 

Father’s Day Free Gift Tags @I Heart Naptime

Father’s Day Pop Box Set Printables @ Lil Luna

Father’s Day Printables @ 36th Avenue 

Free Father’s Day Gift Card Printable @ Whipperberry

#1 Dad Tags @ The Country Chic Cottage

Free Father’s Day Printables @ Today’s Creative Blog

Father’s Day Dessert Idea and Printables @ Living Locurto

Father’s Day Fishing Cupcakes @ Nothing But Country for Tidy Mom

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Father’s Day Gift Idea @ Crafts Unleashed 

Father’s Day Duct Tape Gift Idea @ Hostess with the Mostess 

Father’s Day Hero Stones @ Crafts by Amanda

Father’s Day Gift Recipe and Printable @ Martha Stewart

Make a Father’s Grilling and Picnic Caddy @ Hoosier Homemade

How will you celebrate Father’s Day? 
Do you have any traditions? 

Let me know in the comments!!

Have a Happy Day! 

xoxo

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Some that are coming up soon are Teacher Appreciation, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and of course, birthdays. And there’s nothing that says you care as something handmade!

Here are a few of the awesome Handmade Gift Ideas that were linked up this week.

There are many more in the party, so be sure to check all of them out. And happy gift giving!!

DIY Kindle Case Cover @ It’s Always Ruetten

Wood Photo Holder @ A Diamond in the Stuff

DIY Personalized Notebook @ Our Thrifty Ideas

School Birthday Treats @ Ode to Inspiration

Printable Tags & Tote Bags @ Uncommon Designs

Nail File 7 Polish @ She’s Kinda Crafty

DIY Gold-Tipped Vase @ Two Twenty One

Layered Citrus Scrub @ Smart School House

Five-Minute Clutch @ Nalle’s House

Metal Tin into Chalkboard Planter @ Revolutionaries Blog

DIY Canvas Tote @ Liz Marie

Monogram Burlap Decor @ Happy Clippings

Brownie Buckets @ Smart School House

Downton Abbey-Inspired Headband @ The Benson Street

Easy Rosette Bib Necklace @ Create.Craft.Love.

DIY Harry Potter Kindle Covers @ Practically Functionally

The Bag of Flowers @ Grow Creative

Minnie Mouse Mug @ Practically Functional

Perry the Platypus Tote Bag @ Tales of the Scotts

Excellent Birthday Present Idea @ House by Hoff

Arrow Stenciled Frame @ Girl Loves Glam

Wool Grill Tool @ The Experiemental Home

DIY Gumball Picture @ Hooplapalooza

Honey Lavender Sugar Scrub and Free Printable @ Echoes of Laughter

Teacher Appreciation Gardening Idea and Printable @ Simply Organized 

Mason Jar Sewing Kits @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home

DIY iPhone Case Liner @ May Richer Fuller Be

Toast to You Gift Idea @ Jacolyn Murphy

Don’t forget to check out all the fabulous projects linked up to this week’s giveaway!

And enter to win a $25 gift card to Target!

This (giant) project has meant so much to me, and your kind comments have again reminded me how much I appreciate the opportunity to connect and share with each of you!

All you have to do to enter to win a $25 gift card to Target is leave a  comment on this post!

Link your ideas up to the party and enter to win!! 

Have a Happy Saturday!! 

xoxo 

PS — another great ideas feature post is coming up tomorrow!! 

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Have no fear — here are 23 Last-Minute ways to  celebrate those special men in our lives.

 Give them an extra hug and a big THANK YOU for all of their hard work, they deserve something special!  

How about some last minute ideas to make your Father’s Day Weekend a little bit easier?  Make sure to check out all of the inspirational posts, there are a TON!

 Dad’s Root Beer Stache @ Family Ever After Blog

 Father’s Day Printables @ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

 Father’s Day Centerpiece @ Hoosier Homemade 

 Father’s Day Card @ Kiki and Company

  Father’s Day Banner @ Match Made on Hudson 

Baseball Bucket Card Holder @ Hoosier Homemade 

Father’s Day Tie Appetizers @ Cute As A Fox

Personalized Car Wash Kit @ Tattered & inked

 Father’s Day Fruit Pizza @ The Diary of Daves Wife

 50 Free Father’s Day Printables @ Ali Lily 

 Hole in One Cupcake @ Design, Dining + Diapers 

 Wrench Keychain @ Love Bug Living 

 Golf Father’s Day Card @ The NY Melrose Family 

 Father’s Day Printables, DIY & Baking Gift Ideas @  Little Inspiration

 Plaque @ Cheap Crafty Mama

Eat, Drink, and Be Hair for Father’s Day @ Jacolyn Murphy  

 Candy Stache @ Make The Best of Everything

Father’s Day Card Tutorial @ The Real Thing  

My Favorite Things about Dad @ Angela’s Adventures  

 Free Father’s Day Printables @ Parties to Go 

 Father’s Day Party @ Crissy’s Crafts 

 Nutty Idea @ A Step in the Journey

AND..  Don’t forget!

Julie is offering one of my readers a fabulous opportunity to win a:

$50.00 shopping spree to Seven:Nine!

And Julie is offering a Discount for all Tatertots and Jello Readers!   

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