Movie Night: Elf

"Buddy the Elf... What's your favorite color?"

Oh, we love this movie.  We quote it all year long!  Elf is the best!

Although we are deeply devoted to Friday movie nights, we did this one on a weekday.  At Christmas you have to fit all those favorites in somehow!  I had a plan to make waffles, eggs and bacon for dinner (since Buddy loves syrup) but at the last minute plans changed.  My husband stopped in for lunch at one of his favorite family-owned restaurants that day and they sent him home with tons of food for our family.  What an unexpected act of kindness!  No cooking for me!  So instead of the table, I decorated our island and we served ourselves buffet style.

I LOVE my little light box.  It's from Walmart but only available in stores.  (I did discover it doesn't come with any question marks!)

I found this Buddy the Elf wrapping paper at Party City and just covered our little island.

This Buddy the Elf hat is also from Party City.  It's embarrassing how much joy it brings me.

These little napkins were in my stash.

Of course we had to drink out of these!  I found lots of other Elf merch for you too!

PLATES // COOKIE CUTTER // STATUE // TERVIS // LIGHTS

I'm pretty sure I need to watch this movie again before the season is over.  It's just the best.

I'll call you in five minutes!

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Christmas Cereal Station

If you remember my post on Easy Mornings with Overnight Guests, you'll know I'm all about self-serve breakfast.  I have a festive cereal station set up for the kids (and my husband!).

I started off with three boxes of holiday cereal.  Now, if you came here for some tips on perfecting a Paleo lifestyle, I'm sorry but you're in the wrong place.  I'm not afraid of a little sugar.  I've often said breakfast is our worst event.  I pack healthy lunches and serve healthy dinners, but breakfast is just about getting out the door. So there you go.  These are a treat even for our breakfast slacker selves.  Look how fun!

I have all kinds of glass jars (from Target) that I use in my pantry.  I emptied out three, ran them through the dishwasher and filled them with cereal.

My little bowls from the Target Dollar Spot are getting lots of use.

So far the Cinnamon Vanilla Lucky Charms are the most popular.  The little scoops are from Hobby Lobby.

If you're into all the seasonal treats, this is a fun way to start the day... or end it with a late-night snack.

I hope your day and your season are off to a delicious start!

Movie Night: An Elf's Story

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This guy.  I feel like he's a polarizing figure.  Am I right?  Moms either love him or boycott him.  Or bemoan dealing with him all December long.  Well, I think he's a good time.  We love our elf, Percy.   He doesn't get into extravagant mischief or get discovered having romantic interludes with Barbie.  The kids just have fun finding him each morning and that's the extent of it.  So, yes, I am pro-elf!  

Our first movie night of the Christmas season is usually An Elf's Story to coincide with the little guy's arrival.  I also love ALL THE ELF MERCH.   

The plates are from Pottery Barn Kids and the other stuff is mostly from Zulily.  I periodically search "Elf on the Shelf" on Zulily just to see what's shakin'.

We had kind of a "fakesgiving" meal of turkey breast, cranberry sauce and apple dressing.  For dessert I dug into my stash (see?  I love the merch) and made cupcakes with these. 

The icing was kind of a fail but hey, you can tell they're homemade.  I usually find the Elf on the Shelf baking supplies at Target.

Speaking of merch, last year I bought this elf door and it is seriously the cutest thing going.

Get in on the fun with your own elf here!

An Elf's Story is a sweet, fun little movie to kick off the holiday season... a season with so many favorite movies ahead!