Five on Friday - December 19, 2014

Here we are -- the last Friday before Christmas.  Next week will be full of the "getting ready" tasks we all have before us.  Hope you find some of my Five on Friday ideas helpful!

1.  Candy Canes
Candy canes are so fun to use for lots of things at Christmas time.  Put two of them together and they make adorable Valentines things too!  But you won't be able to purchase these babies in February, so stock up now.

2.  Lip Shine
The weather is getting colder and it's hard to keep your lips from getting chapped.  I'm in love with this lip shine from Bath and Body.  For many of us, Bath and Body is our go-to store for lotion and soaps, so while you're in their store check out the lip shine.  The cinnamint flavor add a little tingle to this non-sticky gloss.  Great stocking stuffer!

                                              



3.  Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
Want a super easy, delicious appetizer?  Pour some of this over a block of cream cheese and serve with crackers.  It's just that easy.  I keep a jar handy because it's the easiest thing in the world to whip up whenever you need a fast appetizer or snack (and this time of year that could be at any minute).  You'll love it!!

                                   

4.  December Giveaway
In case you missed it earlier this week....

I'm not exactly sure what could be better than a big ol' giveaway to start off the week.

Especially right before Christmas.

Amy | Libby | Hannah

Karli | Sierra & Faith | Tiffany | DeNae

Bailey | Erica | Penny | Sydney 

Not only do you have the chance to win $170 via paypal,

{aka, super speedy payday}

but you can also win a darling 5x7 print:

via

AND as if that's not already enough... there's more.

Size 6-12 month Hello Moccs.

Best giveaway ever?

I think so.

It might just be your best Christmas yet.

Aren't those gals up above all lovely?

Show them some serious love.

And don't wait any longer.

Get entered in this awesome giveaway now!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

5.  Gingerbread House
If you start running behind this holiday season and really, really, really want to make a gingerbread house -- try this!

Enjoy the last weekend before Christmas!  It's going to take some effort, but I'm going to give it my best shot to take some time to just breath this weekend and not get too stressed out.  Wish me luck!  I'll be hoping for the same thing for you.  :)

Linking up with:

Rebecca at XOXO Rebecca

Jennie at The Diary of a Real Housewife

Lauren at The Lauren Elizabeth

Amy at The Farmer's Wife

Amanda at Meet At The Barre

Erika at Little Bit of Everything

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