Thanksgiving Traditions

It's 11:00 at night and what am I doing? I'll give you one guess.

No, not watching a movie.
No, not hanging out on Facebook.
No, not indulging in potato chips.

I'm baking a big fat Turkey.

The last few years, we've been far away from family, so I've always made the entire Thanksgiving meal on my own. This year, my Mom is taking care of all the big stuff and I've got some measly side dishes to make.

So, I'm making me a Turkey anyway, it's Tradition! Okay, only for the last 4 years or so.



Speaking of Traditions, do you have any fun or quirky traditions you'd like to share? We have a few, although not crazy and genuine, they are ours and we love 'em:

- Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade together as a family with the smell of Turkey in the oven.

- Going around the table and saying the one thing we're most grateful for this year.

- Throwing the football around in the Cold, Crisp, Fall air.

- Spraying Reddi-Wip into our mouth straight from the can.

- Taking a nap right after lunch.

- Getting all the Christmas Deco out of the attic.

- Making Pasta Salad and Turkey Sandwiches the next day.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving and Tradition, I'd love to hear what goes on at YOUR house on this special Holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Label Daddy!

Gaming with the Family

Are you a Gamer?

Is your child a Gamer?

Does your family Game?

Well, I'll be the first one to raise my hand and say, we are a game loving family. We own both the Nintendo Wii, DS, and DSi. What I really like about these systems is it brings the whole family together to play games that revolve around my child's interest. For instance, my daughter just started Kindergarten so her and I have been playing Imagine: Teacher Class Trip on the DS together. My husband and son's all time favorite game is Mario Kart and even when Dad is at work, 2-year-old brother gets in the mix and grabs a Wii Wheel. It really is a fantastic way to have fun.

Of course there are limits.

We are a gaming family, but we do it all in balance. It's awesome to have friends over to introduce them to some of the newest games, but we do have rules:

- Boys play for 30 mins
- Girls play for 30 mins
- Games are to be put back into each case
- Only one game out at a time
- Games, Accessories, and Systems must be labeled

A lot of our friends and family have the same games and portable systems that it's really difficult to make sure each friend goes home with what they came with. Even Momma has her DSi labeled:



What other ways can you stay organized? Well, we have a system of some sorts. We label each DS game or Wii game case with a number. We then log it into a notebook, you can call it are "Gaming Log". So, if we notice we're missing a few games we know which one it is!

So, tell me Oh Wise Gaming Families:

-How do you keep up with your games & accessories?

-Do you have a system such a log book?

-Do you even feel the need to label or organize your games?

-Most importantly, how do you balance gaming in your life as a family?

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Holiday Gifts for Teachers

With the Holidays approaching fast, we are thinking about what to buy our child's teacher. There are the usual gifts we think of like, Apples, but really? What are they going to do with all that fruit?

Label Daddy's Top Five Gifts for Teachers

1. Personalized Labels with Teachers Name
2. Books for the Classroom
3. Class Supplies
4. Gift Basket of Goodies (sweet or salty)
5. Gift Card to local salon or spa

There are so many options to show how much you appreciate the Teachers in your life! I, personally, love giving class supplies. I know how fast she runs out of Band-Aids, Kleenex, and Hand Sanitizer. I don't want her spending her own money over and over again and feel secure in knowing I'm helping my daughter's class during Cold & Flu Season.

I am all about putting a "personal" touch to my gifts. So personalized Teacher gifts are another fave of mine. My children are in 2nd and Kindergarten. I'm constantly seeing items come home with their Teacher's name on it. I can only imagine how much she needs to label in the classroom to keep from losing or misplacing items with the students materials. Why not give her labels that are fun, useful, and time saving?!

We're looking out for you pockets because from now until Nov. 18th we're giving you 20% off your order PLUS free shipping by using the code: HOLIDAY at checkout.

Go ahead! Beat the Holiday rush at www.LabelDaddy.com!

-What do you buy for your Teacher?
-Are there price restrictions you abide by?

Jumpstart Your Holiday Shopping!

I was reading an article the other day that stated most Holiday/Christmas shopping is done the day after Halloween. There is so much that goes into the planning, shopping, and preparing, so I can see why people are beginning to start earlier and earlier.

For all your early planners, Label Daddy has a Pre-Holiday sale just for YOU! What better way to beat the Holiday rush by receiving 20% off your ENTIRE order AND receive free shipping by using the code: HOLIDAY

I don't know about you guys, but we travel a lot during the Holidays. There is nothing better than spending time with family, however, then comes the problem of multiple Nintendo DS systems, multiple sweaters & jackets, multiple sippy cups. Make sure you're prepared for situations such as this with labels from Label Daddy.


So, tell me Mommas (and Poppas):

When do you start Holiday Shopping?
Are there any hot toys your children just HAVE to have this year?

Wordless Wednesday GIANT Adventures

While at Sitscation, our sweet little Blog Team visited Madame Tussauds. I got to go one-on-one with a GIANT!



For more Wordless Wednesday's head over to A Daily Dose of Toni, 5 Mins for Mom, Keeper of the Cheerios, and My Sippy Cup Runneth Over.