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The 15 Best Reasons that your "Elf on a Shelf" forgot to move last night!Almost everyone with kids has the "Elf on a Shelf" roaming around their home during the holidays.  As you know, the kids are well aware that he leaves every night to report back to Santa concerning the behavior of the kids in your home.  When he returns, he is always in a different spot.  Well, sometimes that darn Elf "forgets" to move!  For all the parents out there that need some quick excuses as to why your elf didn't report back to Santa, here you go... 1. He got stuck. Let’s use some tongs to …

Thank you for letting Personalizedfree.com be part of your holiday traditions.  Christmas ornaments are definitely a part of American traditions, but did you know there are very different Christmas traditions around the world.  Here are twelve traditions that you probably never knew existed.  Enjoy!1. Go Bananas With Christmas [India]In India, only about 2.3% of the population are Christians, but because of the large population they have, we are talking about 25 million people here! Christians here celebrate Christmas with midnight mass and gift-giving like the rest of the world …

Baby’s First ChristmasWhether your bundle of joy is just a few weeks old, or about to hit the one-year mark, your baby’s first Christmas can be a magical time, and, realistically, a little overwhelming — especially if this is your first child. Here are a few simple ideas to pick and choose from to help you make a memorable occasion that you can enjoy. Go all out on the holiday photo card. The holiday card is a perfect chance to share your baby’s cuteness with everyone! You can order them from many online sites, or even locally through your Costco or drugstore …

Gifting the “Mostess” to your HostessThe tradition of the hostess or hospitality gift spans many cultures and goes back through time. Many of us have been taught never to arrive empty handed at the door for a party or dinner. But what should you bring?Gifts do not need to be elaborate, but should be thoughtful and personal. $15-$30 is a good rule of thumb for a budget. Simple wrapping is also a great idea, a bit of tissue or a nice bow go a long way. To make the gift extra special, order a PersonlizedFree ornament as a gift tag that also commemorates the event.WineWine is a good gift, …

The holidays are so close that we know you all can taste it--and the best way to satisfy that taste is with Christmas cookies!  To get you in the baking mood, we have the perfect Christmas ornament that will get you fired up to cook with grandma, or anyone else in your family, for a day of baking!  Keep scrolling to see the Top Five Christmas Cookie Recipes!  Enjoy!Sugar CookiesChocolate Thumbprint CookiesMini Cinnamon Roll CookiesSnickerdoodlesChocolate SnowballsSource:  Tasteofhome.com …