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You may THINK you know everything about cycling, (especially if you've got Dutch blood running through your veins), but I am confident that The Bluffer's Guide To Cycling by Rob Ainsley will still help fill in the gaps of your cycling knowledge! This witty little book will leave you wondering how you ever called yourself a cyclist before acquiring this guide. Know a bike enthusiast? Planning on attending the Tour De France in July 2016? Then this book is a must-have. Buy as a stocking filler, or just to keep on your bedside stand. Order your copy before The Bluffer's 50% Off Sale ends on Monday! BLACK FRIDAY 50% OFF SALE ORDER AT BLUFFERS.COM Deals Run Through Monday 11/30/15   The Bluffer's Guides are a part of Thrift Schooling's 2015 Holiday Gift Guide . Disclaimer: Thanks to Bluffers for providing Thrift Schooling the book mentioned in this post.  All opinions stated here are my own.

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If you are planning on hiking in Europe anytime soon, or at least want to pretend that you are, then The Bluffer's Guide To Hiking by Simon Whaley would be right up your alley! As with any Bluffer's Guide, you can instantly acquire knowledge about your favorite topic by reading this compact yet jam packed guide. Learn the correct terminology when speaking about geocaching. Apparently there is more to this hobby than meets the eye so you better know the rules and etiquette that goes along with it before you pull out your GPS and start digging! Find out which gear would best suit your needs from footwear to backpacks. Learn how to effectively communicate with other hikers you may pass by.  Find out the tricks of the trade in a fun and witty fashion.  This book is the perfect stocking stuffer, coffee table book, bedside read, bathroom companion, you name it!  This exhilarating and hilarious read is one that hikers from all kind of backgrounds would enjoy. Wheth...

Just in case you are stuck sitting next to Aunt Nelda, the crazy cat lady, at your holiday dinner table- be sure to brush up on all your cat facts ahead of time. From body language to cat folklore, The Bluffer's Guide To Cats by Vicki Halls can help you learn facts about cats that you've always wanted to know, and things you never knew you needed to know!  Maybe you're flying home for the holidays and want to impress your seatmate. For four hours straight. This book can totally help you out. If you aren't in need of a cat crash course (because you know everything about cats already or are allergic to even the thought of them,) then pick a few up for stocking stuffers! Get some as gifts for your cat crazed boss, friend, uncle, or neighbor. Even the the lady who feeds the cats behind the dumpsters would get a kick out of this. I guarantee there will be at least one fact in the book that she doesn't know!  The humorous approach to this book will certainly leav...

This book is huge! I was not expecting it to be so big but was pleasantly surprised when I received a large package on my doorstep. The Read And Share 5 Minute Bible Stories book by Thomas Nelson Publishers is a hardcover book with a padded cover that is easy to wipe down just in case there is an accidental spill that occurs. Stories are taken from the beloved Read and Share stories for older readers and readjusted with bright and colorful pictures for little ones.  Meant to be read as a devotion by parents to children, your child will learn about Bible figures such as Noah, Joseph, David, Paul, and Jesus in a way that is easy to understand. When our children were little, under the age of five, we loved to read Bible devotions such as these to our kids. We now read the actual Bible in the mornings and memorize scripture at night as a family but there was a time where they simply weren't ready for that. This would have been a perfect addition to our devotional time! This boo...

God Gave Us Sleep , by Lisa Tawn Bergren is a part of a sweet series featuring Little Cub, an adorable polar bear! Included in this series is: God Gave Us You , God Gave Us Two , God Gave Us Heaven , God Gave Us Christmas, and more! “Little Cub!” Mama called. “Time for bed.” Little Cub is having so much fun building an igloo with her friends that she doesn’t want to stop for bedtime! Who needs sleep when there’s fun to be had? Mama patiently answers her child’s questions as she puts her to bed, explaining the importance of daily rhythms of work, play, and rest. As they talk through the fears that come with nighttime—and work through Little Cub’s endless stalling tactics—our favorite bear learns to realize that God gave us sleep as a vital gift. “God gave us rest so we have energy for our day, and patience to enjoy it. And so we have quiet time to listen to him.” This charming addition to the best-selling God Gave Us series, with its Arctic characters and relevant m...

The New King James Version Study Bible For Kids by Thomas Nelson Publishing, is a sturdy, hardback, solid, Bible. Geared towards children 8 to 12, this Bible is in full-color. In addition to the complete Old and New Testament, it includes marginal notes including biblical facts and themes that are applicable to a child's daily life. The full color interior includes these features:  Behind the Scenes : Book Introductions for each Book of the Bible  Spotlight: Gods story from Genesis to Revelation   Epic Ideas: Topics that relate to a kid's world    Action!: Helpful, interesting, and day-to-day life topics   Starring Roles: Personality profiles of leading Bible characters   In Focus : Highlighted words with easy to understand definitions Location : Maps and Charts Topical Index, Dictionary/Concordance The reason I chose this particular Bible was for my second grade son to use. His primary use is to bring it to church a...

Blow your kids away this Christmas with a kit to create their own speaker amplifier. This amazing gift is one that your child can create themselves and then use to listen to their own music! EEME kits are an awesome idea if you are shopping for a child in the 7-12 age range. Project Amp is geared specifically towards kids 10 and older but there are plenty of other kits available if your child is a bit younger. If you want to get your child something that they can enjoy creating and enjoy using then Project Amp is the perfect gift.  PROJECT AMP  $189.95   FREE SHIPPING  BUY NOW This project teaches how amplifiers work, how sound waves work, direct current versus alternating current, capacitors as sound filters and more. The final project is 12.5" x 6.5" x 6.5" and has two 4" speaker drivers. These speakers are no wimpy creation but meant to be loud! When you order Project Amp, you will receive the kit in the mail and have access to the le...

Mason Jars. If you have one, you have dozens. Whether you can produce, meat or jellies, they are a neccesity to have on hand. But, once the goodness that you spent hours canning has been consumed, you are left with shelves upon shelves, or boxes upon boxes full of unused jars.  At this point, you can choose to leave them in your basement for the next over-abundance of harvested goods or, you can get creative! reCAP can help! They provide a variety of different lids that can fit perfectly on your wide mouth or regular sized mason jars. In our home, we have both the flip lid and the pour top. You can read my review here . My daughter used the flip lid cap for a few weeks when she had it filled with her favorite candy. It helped prevent the candy from spilling everywhere and provided easy access to her special treats! The pour top lid is great for sauces, dips and drinks.  Usually when I can something, I try to fit what I need for a single serving in o...

Have you checked out my 2015 Holiday Gift Guide ? If not, be sure to take a peek if you still have people left on your shopping list this year! If you are looking for a cute stocking stuffer for a girl who likes to show off her creative side, then you'll love this adorable mouse ring ! I love the fact that it's adjustable so you don't have to worry about ordering the right size. For under $10 you can put a smile on someone's face with this fun and unique ring! This ring is a retro silver tone burnish with stylish black swarovski crystals for the eyes. When you order your ring from Authfashion , you'll receive a FREE gift box, (color chosen at random). Since it is adjustable, the ring fits great with no problems. The size of this particular ring can adjust to fit most adult women's finger sizes.    The creativity of this ring is what sold me and the cuteness factor helps too! If you want to snag one for yourself, it's being sold at a gre...

If you want to avoid the Black Friday craziness and purchase your Christmas Gifts online this year, then I would suggest buying handmade! What better way to do this than to buy from Etsy!  Throughout the week, I am going to feature different products from my 2015 Holiday Gift Guide and today I would like to share a stylish, handmade accessory/necessity for baby.  Crafts By Daisy Jane Have a new little one celebrating Christmas with you this year? Be sure to stock up on these sweet little bibs that your bundle of joy can proudly wear and use! Above, my little guy is trying out a fun Christmas Tree Cloth Bib.     I'm so excited for him to use it for his first Christmas! The size he is wearing is a SMALL (0-5 months) but if your baby will be older this season, she also makes a MEDIUM (5-12 months) and a LARGE (12-24 months). Simple to use with a single snap and easy to clean, this cloth bib absorbs what it needs to, in style!   She has a v...

If you've been following this blog for some time now, then you probably have heard me rave about my husband's blacksmithing craftsmanship. He enjoys creating beautiful, useful, artwork from what others have deemed useless. He has agreed to give one of my readers the above leaf key chain creation this Christmas season! Simply enter the form below. If you know someone that might enjoy one of his works, please, visit his Etsy Shop and order before it's too late, (be sure to order before December 12th to ensure you will receive it before Christmas). a Rafflecopter giveaway

How does this time of year always sneak up on me? I walked into the local grocery store this week only to see large snowflake decor hanging from the ceiling! I feel like it was just yesterday that I was packing up the beach bag and boogie boards. If you are anything like me then you are probably looking for ways to save some money this Christmas. If you grew up with fancy, expensive Christmas traditions then it might be hard to tone it down and make it simple for your own children but in the end, it really is "the thought that counts." Children want to know that they are loved and appreciated. Gifts are a kind and fun gesture but that doesn't mean it always has to be the most expensive toy that will break in a week or the most popular toy just to keep up with their friends. In our home, we try to keep it simple. Here are three traditions we've started to keep the season both memorable and frugal. ADVENT ACTIVITIES Be creative. I hang up cards throughout th...