How Does an Atheist Decorate for X-mas?

With a black and white tree of course! Well, actually you can decorate however you like. Yes, I celebrate Xmas and I use "Xmas". I like to you use Xmas because it takes the Christ out of Christmas and people think that is ridiculous. Last night I was preparing the advent type events for my 2 year old to celebrate and started to think about why my husband and I choose to celebrate Xmas. The only answer I could truly think of was because it's fun! Who doesn't like to open a ton presents?

Elf on a Shelf: Day 1

One of the very first tasks you have once your creepy little elf arrives is to name the thing. Our daughter has chosen Elf. I think I will open up the naming option again next year to see if we can get a little more creative.

As I wake up and start getting ready for work I remember this damn elf. I had NOTHING planned for the first day! I quickly do a internet search and find this cute idea.

Go here to view all of the other Elf on the Shelf ideas I have used this year!

Anyone else out there participating in this fun yet creepy tradition that is sweeping the nation? Leave your ideas in the comments and be sure to check back frequently as I will be posting all of our Elf activities right here.

Who Put Glass in Your Cupcakes?

A few weeks ago I brought some cupcakes to work with glass and blood in them. They were a HUGE hit. I was asked to make them for a friends Halloween party and for another friends son's birthday party. I learned how to make hardy candy for these, which is not as difficult as I thought. I decided I would post a tutorial on how to make them. At this point I have made these cupcakes 3 times this month. I have think I have gotten better each time!

Endorse!

Endorse is a really neat android app for earning money. I have been using it for about a one month and already have $16.29 bucks! The process of using this app and making money is quite simple. First, go here to sign up and download the app. Review the offers listed. Go shopping at the store. Scan your receipt with the app and submit it.

There are normally about 5 to 10 offers available and you can do one or all of them. My favorite offers are the 50% off of diapers and/or coffee. Sometimes the offers will have certain limits. For example the diaper offer has been available a few times and it is normally 50% off up to $5. Meaning if you buy a $10 pack of diapers you will get a $5 reward! The great thing is once you have collected $25 in rewards you can "Cash Out" and have a check mailed or receive funds via Paypal!

Have you used Endorse? Comment below letting me know how you like it or don't like it.