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Let the Holiday Shopping Craziness Begin (and a Giveaway!)

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For once in my life, I will probably be done Christmas shopping before Christmas Eve—this is definitely a first! Since having kids, I have finally adjusted to the benefits of getting things done ahead of time. Winking smile

This year the holiday season has been so much fun with the boys. At four, James is finally “getting” the whole Santa thing and the magical nature of the holiday season has him giddy all the time. It’s really cute to watch.

I have really loved enjoying different holiday traditions with him, and in order to do so I wanted to not be stressed about holiday shopping, cards, gift giving, etc. Oh, and we are also moving at the beginning of next month. I guess that has something to do with it too! Winking smile

This year, I am all about convenience. I like being able to get things done online or at one store. Schlepping the kids from store to store is just not going to happen! One-stop stores I love: TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, and Bob’s!

This holiday season, Bob’s is giving away 12 grab bags filled with goodies.  Enter for your chance to win in the Rafflecopter widget below!
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This is a sponsored post from Bob’s Stores. I received a gift card in exchange for posting about this promotion. All writing and opinions are 100% my own! 

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  1. latanya says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:24 am

    by being with family and giving this year

    Reply
  2. latanya says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:25 am

    found this giveaway by being a rss subscriber

    Reply
  3. Katherine says

    December 12, 2012 at 10:32 am

    OLS

    Reply
  4. Katherine says

    December 12, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Cookie trays to family and friends

    Reply
  5. Jill says

    December 12, 2012 at 10:46 am

    I love to bake – so I bake up a lot of goodies and make trays to share with neighbors/friends/coworkers.

    Reply
  6. Jill says

    December 12, 2012 at 10:46 am

    I saw this giveaway on Facebook. Thanks.

    Reply
  7. Courtney Buteau says

    December 12, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    I’ll be visiting with family and friends from Christmas until the new year. I can’t wait!

    Reply
  8. Margaret Smith says

    December 12, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    I’m hosting both my husbands and my families for Christmas

    Reply
  9. Margaret Smith says

    December 12, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    Was this giveaway On FB

    Reply
  10. candice says

    December 12, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Going to RI to spend Christmas with my family! And baking cookies… 🙂

    Reply
  11. candice says

    December 12, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    twitter.

    Reply
  12. Megan@A Baby Makes Four says

    December 12, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    We host Christmas day at our house…I love having a warm, cozy, twinkly house (because of the Christmas lights. I realized twinkly was kind of an odd description, lol) for my family to gather in 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jennifer says

    December 12, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    I’m spreading holiday cheer by allowing my inlaws to live with us while they build their new house and not kill them. Oh and I’m trying to be positive about it. Which =s TONS of running.

    Reply
  14. Louise Cunningham says

    December 12, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    I will spread some cheer throughout our neighborhood and church 🙂

    Reply
  15. Michele C. says

    December 12, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    ooooh love some Adidas gear – great post!

    Reply
  16. Jane - MomGenerations.com says

    December 12, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    My husband and I spread cheer by decorating our house and putting lights on the bushes outside!

    Reply
  17. mel says

    December 12, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    My parents are coming:)

    Reply
  18. Mary Happymommy says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Hosting Christmas at our house

    Reply
  19. Carla @ All of Me Now says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    We’ll spread the cheer with lots of smiles & kindness towards strangers =)

    Reply
  20. Ann Fantom says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    I’m spreading holiday cheer by gifting homemade cookies and candy to friends and family.

    Reply
  21. melissa at filling our bucket says

    December 13, 2012 at 7:41 am

    Spreading cheer by hosting my whole family on Christmas eve! And donating to the RI Food Bank! And baking for my office and my husband’s office! And getting gifts for a little boy in need!

    Reply
  22. katie @ fromicecreamtomarathon says

    December 13, 2012 at 8:02 am

    By making cookies and candy for my mailman!

    Reply
  23. sarah says

    December 13, 2012 at 8:36 am

    We’re having a toddler North Pole party next week and I am sooo excited to share a little magic with a bunch of littles.

    Reply
  24. Kristin Wheeler (Mama Luvs Books) says

    December 13, 2012 at 9:30 am

    We are headed to a holiday gymnastics meet!

    Reply
  25. Louise Cunningham says

    December 13, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    What a nice giveaway!

    Reply
  26. Carolyn N. says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    I am going to spend a few days with my family that I only see once a year.
    cjnedrow at gmail dot com

    Reply
  27. Tari Lawson says

    December 15, 2012 at 8:15 am

    I would like the Underarmour.

    Reply
  28. Tiffany Winner says

    December 15, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    donating to charity

    Reply
  29. Steel Springs says

    December 15, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    I’m going to make homemade gifts for my extended family.

    Reply
  30. Melinda says

    December 16, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    I’d never heard of Bob’s before (being in the Midwest and all) seems like a fun store, though!

    Reply
  31. livivua c says

    December 16, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    We will be caroling this year

    Reply
  32. Diane A says

    December 17, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    I will be baking cookies and sharing them

    Reply
  33. joseph gersch jr says

    December 18, 2012 at 4:59 am

    i plan on sendingChristmas Cards

    Reply
  34. Kelly H. says

    December 18, 2012 at 10:48 am

    By spending the holidays with my family and friends and enjoying the season.

    Reply
  35. Paula Tavernie says

    December 18, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    I will spread Holiday Cheer by baking cookies for my neighbors!
    ptavernie at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  36. Paula Tavernie says

    December 18, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    I found on OLS!
    ptavernie at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  37. Erica C. says

    December 18, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    I’m being festive when I’m out and donating when I can.

    Reply
  38. Peggy Rydzewski says

    December 18, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    I work at a major airport and I will smile more

    Reply
  39. Brandy B says

    December 18, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Like I do every year with my world famous fudge!

    Reply
  40. harolde says

    December 18, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    Adidas Grab Bag

    Reply
  41. Mary DeBorde says

    December 18, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Baking Peanut Butter cookies for my 4 legged friends! 🙂

    Reply
  42. Sarah L says

    December 19, 2012 at 5:55 am

    Caroling around the neighborhood.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  43. Michelle W says

    December 19, 2012 at 9:42 am

    I will be baking cookies and giving them to family and friends

    Reply
  44. carol lewis says

    December 19, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Being kind to others. Having a dinner for Christmas Eve and inviting some who don’t have other plans. Giving to others where I can.

    Reply
  45. Mya Murphy says

    December 19, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Doing extras for others. I’m volunteering at a homeless shelter by serving food.

    Reply
  46. susan smoaks says

    December 19, 2012 at 10:37 am

    this year we are buying presents for a needy family and delivering them on Christmas eve

    Reply
  47. Joy Q says

    December 19, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    Volunteering.

    Reply
  48. lilshuga2001 says

    December 19, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    goin’ carolin’

    Reply
  49. clynsg says

    December 19, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Participating on the Angel Tree for needy children

    Reply
  50. Starr Greenwell says

    December 19, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    by keeping in touch with family and friends.

    Reply
  51. Samantha Meyer says

    December 19, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    I baked cookies for my neighbors

    Reply
  52. Laurie Emerson says

    December 19, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    We always have Airmen which are all alone come over for Christmas dinner and also make sure they each have a little gift to open.

    Reply
  53. Sand says

    December 19, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Spending a lot of time with family & friends this year!

    Reply

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