It is the last box of the 2015 year, and I have to say that it is amazing! Geek Fuel never disappoints! Haven't heard of them? NO WORRIES! I am here to save the day! The December Geek Fuel box is full of epic amazing products. I am so excited to share with you!
If you haven't heard of Geek Fuel, they are an awesome geek monthly subscription box that contains PURE geeky awesomeness. When you get your box every month, you will get a guaranteed exclusive t-shirt and game code! Check out this month's box!
The first product in this months box is so near. It is one of two books that you can get. It is worth $24.99, so that is worth more that the box costs itself.  It is Bart Simpson's Manual Of Mischief. From The Vault Of Simpsonology Series. This box is so funny and interactive as well. 
It also came with sheets of 8-Bit Gift Wrap! I am saving this for a special occasion.
With it being Star Wars month, you can't go wrong with this candy! My 9 year o ld stole it right away. This geek box subscription is just great!
I also got a Death Star mold! You can mold whatever you want with this! I plan to make candy!
Every box comes with a game code. This one came with two!!! It came with Devil's Bluff and Bloo Kid 2.
My 9 year old also stole this epic BB-8 eraser from me! I thought it was cute!
This Geek Fuel greeting card is just too cute!
Lastly, every month you get an exclusive shirt! I LOVE this months box. The Dark Nightmare Before Christmas. This shirt is a mash between The Joker and The Nightmare Before Christmas, and it is flipping epic! This month, readers had Star Wars tickets randomly placed in boxes! I was not a winner, but Congrats to you that were! This months box was awesome! I love everything in it! I am looking forward to seeing what next month brings too! 
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Happy Holidays!

by Bre, 9:03 PM
Happy Holidays from my family to yours! I will be back  12/28!!! I hope you all have a fab weekend! XOXO- Brenda

This is a sponsored post on the behalf of Cost Plus World Market. The Small Things is a part of the #WorldMarketTribe and received gift cards in return for this post*
As the final season of Downton Abbey draws near, I thought that I would dedicate this post to showing you that you too can have a simple tea party. It doesn't have to be extravagant. It doesn't have to be costly. Keeping it simple will be one of the best decisions that you can make. You can also have fun while doing it. There are a ton of Downton Abbey gifts at World Market that you can purchase too! Keep reading to learn more! First of all, check out the photos from our simple party! You can score some ideas to have your own Downton Abbey Party, too! 
 A tea party is not complete without your Downton Abbey Teapot. In my hand, I am holding Downton Abbey Teacups & Saucers. I am wearing the Downton Abbey Mrs Patmore Apron too! 
 I also wanted to give an amazing shout out to The Republic Of Tea. They were kind enough to make it possible to provide all of the tea needed for our party! You can see all of their tea via the World Market Website!
 A tea party is not complete without my new Downton Abbey 2-Tier Serving Stand. I also purchased this Downton Abbey Luxury Assorted Shortbread Tin and Downton Abbey Stem Ginger Fruitcake to go with our tea. Did you know they also make Lemon Curd, Christmas Preserves and Blackcurrant Jam? Oh so delicious!
How adorable are these napkins? These Downton Abbey Fig Beverage Napkins are too cute for words. I was also able to find these Downton Abbey Plates, as well as the cute Downton Abbey Sugar Bowl and Creamer Set
I fell in love with the Downton Abbey Crest Napkins. I thought they were the cutest As you can see, my setup is quite simple and cute! Speaking of Blackcurrant Jam, I made cupcakes with this jam! They were SO DELICIOUS! I want to share my recipe with you! 
What you need to make these cupcakes:
For The Cupcakes:
  • Gold And Silver Cupcake Liners
  • 1¾ cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F
  2. Grab a large mixing bowl and add the following: In a large mixing bowl, stir together baking soda, salt, flour and baking powder. Stir until everything is blended!
  3. Grab your mixer bowl (or another bowl if you do not have one) and combine eggs, butter, sugar and vanilla. Beat with the paddle attachment in your mixer, until it gets fluffy. 
  4. While the mixer is running, alternate dry ingredients and milk until everything is smooth and there are no lumps.
  5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean! Cool for 10 minutes
  6. Let cool and add frosting.
Frosting

  1. Use whisk attachment. Cream butter and slowly add powdered sugar until mixed. 
  2. Add your 1/2 jar of blackcurrant jam.
  3. If too thick, add a few tsp of milk until you get the consistency you want.
  4. Top your cupcakes with frosting and sprinkle crumbled shortbread on top.
  5. Enjoy!
These cupcakes are so delicious! They will be the highlight of your party!

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Pinkies up! 

If you are looking for any last minute gifts for the holiday season, look no further! GameStop has everything you need for that special gamer or geek in your life! 
Not only do they carry the latest titles, but they carry gently used too! Check out the deals they have going on right now! Are you looking for hardware? GameStop has some awesome deals for you right now! Check it out:





  • Purchase any pre-owned PS4 or Xbox One system and receive two pre-owned games under $20 for free
Video Game Deals:
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 3- Save $20 (valid through 12/25)
  • Batman Arkham Knight- Save $30 (valid 12/16-12/22)
  • Mortal Kombat X- Save $20 (valid 12/16-12/22)
  • Forza Motorsport 6- Save $20 (valid through 12/26)
  • Halo 5- Save $10 (valid through 1/2)
  • LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack- Save $30 (valid through 12/22)
  • Guitar Hero Live guitar bundle- Save $20 (valid through 12/19)
  • Destiny Taken King- Save $20 (valid through 12/19)
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  • Madden NFL 16- Save $20 (valid through 12/19)
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  • GameStop exclusive Xbox One Lunar White wireless controller- Save $10
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All offers valid from 12/13-12/19 unless otherwise noted. Be sure to visit GameStop.com or visit a store near you! You can use the store locator to find one! When all else fails, you can never go wrong with a giftcard! Score a GameStop Giftcard today! They make great stocking stuffers! Be sure to visit GameStop on their social media below to stay up to date with the latest! 

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The Holiday Season is here! I don't know about you, but I love having a pretty smile for those photos! My husband also just got a job with USPS, so this product is perfect for him to look his best. Have you heard of Crest 3D White Whitestrips 1-Hour Express Teeth Whitening Kits? 
This season, Crest Whitestrips has a limited-time offer where you can buy one box Crest 3D White Whitestrips 1-Hour Express Teeth Whitening Kit at www.walmart.com and get another for FREE! This is the PERFECT stocking stuffer!
Two for the price of one is an amazing deal if you ask me! Did you know that this product Removes years of teeth stains in just one hour for a noticeably whiter smile? Let me show you below so that you can see what I am talking about.
This is my husbands before photo, and below, you can see his after photo, too! 
What an AMAZING difference that just one hour makes! The Crest 3D White Whitestrips 1-Hour Express Teeth Whitening Kit whitens teeth faster than ever! My husband is a testimony itself! He loves that he doesn't even have to leave the house! A comfortable, no-hassle home teeth whitening experience. He can also talk and drink water when he puts it on thanks to the advanced Seal Technology's no-slip grip! Worried about doing it yourself? Don't! This uses the same enamel-safe teeth whitening ingredients dentists use. You totally get your money's worth too! Each box has Eight teeth whitening strip treatments, each with one upper and lower strip. I don't know about you, but I think it is a steal! Anywho, purchase at Walmart today! Keep it for yourself, gift it, or stuff it in a stocking. It is a win- win!
Have you tried the Crest 3D White Whitestrips 1-Hour Express Teeth Whitening Kit before? Tell me about it. I would love to hear! 
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If you are looking for the perfect gift, look no further because Pavilion has the most beautiful products. I was on the hunt for a teachers gift and I found something so perfect, I cannot wait to show you! If you haven't heard of them, keep reading because you do not want to miss out. Pavilion offers over 4,500 unique gift items. They also have 80+ brands and product lines! 
Now, when I think Christmas, I think snow globes. They have SO many of these too! I am talking top notch, unique and just flat out adorable. Check out the gorgeous one that I picked out for Lydia's teacher this year. 
The globe is so cute! I love the snowman and moose! The Pavilion Spirit - Christmas Musical Water Globe is from the The Birchhearts line of products. 
It has Hundreds of tiny, colorful sparkly bits float when shaken.  It also plays "Let It Snow" when you wind it up too! 

 I am in love with the detail, the accents. Just all of it! This globe is just adorable. The retail price is only $36! Can you believe that?! It is the perfect gift for her teacher. It would make the perfect gift for anyone as well. The product measures 4 W x 5.25 H x 4 D inches and is made of glass and polyresin. You can purchase this gift today! It is also Item #81129 if you want a quick look up on their website. Pavilion has so many other beautiful products. I cannot wait to purchase more from them! Check out their website to see what other unique gifts they have to offer. You can also visit them on their social media below.
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If you haven't heard of P.S. from Aeropostale, you are missing out! They have so many affordable options when it comes to girls and boys clothing. They have clothing up to size 14 for kids, and as you know Aeropostale has clothing for older kids. We had the chance to shop for a few clothing items. Lydia is all set on pants, socks and such. We just needed a few shirts. I wanted to share all of what we purchased with you! 
The pajamas worn in this photo are just the cutest. The pants and shirt can be purchased separately. The pants are Kids' String Lights Sleep Leggings. They can be purchased for only $24.50. The top is adorable. It is called the Kids' Long Sleeve Dachshund Sleep Tee! It can be purchased for $19.50.
This shirt is adorable. The Kids' Long Sleeve Staching Graphic T is only $22.50! 
Lydia chose this Kids' Long Sleeve Sequin Penguin Top. It is only $22.50! 
This top is great for the season. It is the Kids' Long Sleeve Make Magic Graphic T. It is too only $24.50!
I love the style of this top. It is cute! Lydia likes it too! It is called the Kids' Long Sleeve PSNY Raglan Thermal Tee. It comes in 5 different color styles too. It is only $24.50 as well. 
This top is so Lydia. It is cute. The Kids' Long Sleeve Glitter Heart Graphic T is only $24.50. 
Lydia likes all things bright. This shirt is SO her. The Kids' Long Sleeve Neon Stripe Henley is only $26.50!
Lastly, she chose the Kids' Long Sleeve Ribbon Henley. I love the bows! It is $26.50. 
Visit a store near you! You can also purchase online! You get FREE shipping on $75 on more! If you sign up for their website, you can get a promo code to save on your purchase! Prices change often. I posted the full price for the items we have because the prices change so much! Their website has a store locator on it, if you want to go in store! They have clothing for girls and boys! So many choices! You can also visit them on their social media to stay up to date with the latest! Thanks for reading!
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When I hear Zales, I think beauty, Gorgeous and Diamonds. With more than 90 years as a leading brand name in jewelry, Zales offers a broad selection of classic and contemporary designs and the perfect piece for any sense of style. From brand-name watches to exclusive, custom-designed collections, Zales has more selection than almost any other jeweler, including diamonds, watches, cultured pearls, gemstones, gold, silver and platinum. You'll also find personalized jewelry and men's styles in titanium and stainless steel. 
Did you know they operate more than 723 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico? You can never go wrong with gifting jewelry. They have so many popular collections, however three of them stick out to me! I wanted to share my top picks from all three of these collections with you! Let's start out with the gorgeous Endless Brilliance Collection. The descriptions read from left to right. 

  1. 1 CT. T.W. Diamond Wrapped Flower Pendant in 10K White Gold. This necklace is so beautiful. Available for the retail price of $1,429.
  2. 1/2 CT. T.W. Diamond Double Frame Stud Earrings in 10K White Gold. How cute are these? Available for the retail price of $999.
  3. 1 CT. T.W. Diamond Cluster Frame Ring in 10K White Gold. This ring is so pretty! The retail price is $1,579.
  4. 1/2 CT. T.W. Diamond Double Frame Pendant in 10K White Gold. Retail Price of $999.
  5. 1/2 CT. T.W. Composite Diamond Square Split Shank Ring in 10K White Gold $999

The next collection that I want to introduce is the Zales Unstoppable Love Collection. This collection is my favorite, and you will see why when you check out my top 5 picks from this collection, too!


  1. Unstoppable Love™ 1/6 CT. T.W. Diamond Snowflake Pendant in 10K White Gold. This necklace is adorable and perfect for the season! Retail price is only $479! I love the cute detail on this piece!
  2. Unstoppable Love™ 1/2 CT. T.W. Diamond Circle Drop Earrings in 10K White Gold. I love these earrings! Retail Price of only $1,299!
  3. Unstoppable Love™ 6.0mm Lab-Created White Sapphire Swirl Ring in Sterling Silver - Size 7. This ring is really cute! It only retails for $149!
  4. Unstoppable Love™ 3/4 CT. T.W. Diamond Teardrop Overlay Pendant in 14K White Gold. Retail price only $1,879!
  5. Unstoppable Love™ 1/3 CT. T.W. Diamond Frame Pendant in 10K White Gold. I love the shape of this necklace. Retails only for $879!
Lastly, the Zales Ever Us Collection! I am in love with this ring! 

  1. Ever Us™ 3/4 CT. T.W. Two-Stone Diamond Bypass Band in 14K White Gold. $1,699.
  2. Ever Us™ 1 CT. T.W. Two-Stone Diamond Bypass Band in 14K White Gold $2,299.
  3. Ever Us™ 1-1/2 CT. T.W. Two-Stone Diamond Bypass Band in 14K White Gold $3,229.99
  4. Ever Us™ 1/3 CT. T.W. Diamond Contour Band in 14K White Gold $799.99
Visit the Zales.com to see what other products that they have to offer! These collections are sure to WOW you! I know they did me! You can also visit their social media channels to stay up to date with the latest below! 
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What is YOUR favorite product from these collections? I would love to hear! 

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