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i’m my own worst secret keeper…

by Nina on December 15, 2008

I can and DO keep other people’s secrets very well… but I’m terrible at keeping my own and I am known for giving people their birthday and/or Christmas gifts well before the actual day. With all the gift giving that was going on yesterday, I almost busted out all of my Christmas gifts and gave them to everyone!! And, since Mandy and I decided not to buy each other Christmas gifts… I’ve already purchased her Birthday present (which is in Feb!) and I almost gave that to her too!!!

With all of that being said, I found Little Brown Pen on Etsy last week and ordered this Calendar File from them to print for “Just a Little Something” gifts during the Holidays. I got the biggest kick out of this “Spoof” Calendar as they call it at LBP! It makes me laugh every time I look at the images. Here is the best part… It’s only $5, they send you the file and you can print it as many as times as you want! So, I’m sorry that I have ruined the surprise for those of you that are going to receive this from me but I couldn’t help it!!


My favorites are “Wear Sandals and Pretend It’s Warm” for March & “Wear Boots and Pretend It’s Cold” for September (So true, especially here in the Midwest) – I am cracking up as I type, by the way!

{ 21 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Abbie December 15, 2008 at 11:48 am

I’ve seen this on other blogs and thought it was too cute… but I didn’t realize it was only $5!! Great gift idea!!

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2 Miss Anne December 15, 2008 at 11:50 am

i just LOVE this!

i have the “keep calm and carry on” poster framed in my art studio.. love it!

I’ll be ordering! :)

have a fabulous day!

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3 Mrs. Newlywed December 15, 2008 at 11:51 am

Oh I am the very same way with secrets. I can keep everyone else’s, but somehow I have absolutely no ability to keep my own. I think Mr. Newlywed knows about 4 things he is getting for Christmas this year…

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4 a. December 15, 2008 at 11:58 am

I ordered this last week too! It’s so funny and I know that if I am having a bad day looking at it will make me laugh.

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5 preppy in the city December 15, 2008 at 12:07 pm

Ha! Those are my favorites too!

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6 Danielle (Life with the Hewitt Family) December 15, 2008 at 12:10 pm

The Calendar is so funny! Great find!

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7 K and/or K December 15, 2008 at 12:26 pm

LOVE!!!! I need one. Now.

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8 Liz December 15, 2008 at 12:59 pm

Just found your blog and I LOVE it! Love the calendar too! I became your 150th follower!!

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9 LovesPINKandPEARLS December 15, 2008 at 1:28 pm

this is awesome! i might have to just buy this. like seriously. right now.

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10 Amanda C. Bee December 15, 2008 at 1:35 pm

“say thanks and exchange for jewelry” whoever wrote this, totally gets it! Great find!

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11 Prissy Southern Prep December 15, 2008 at 1:42 pm

Oh my gosh! That is too cute!!!! And, all of the little saying are so true!

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12 LyndsAU December 15, 2008 at 2:35 pm

I just ordered it! Thanks so much for sharing! This is absolutely GREAT!!! :) I love your finds! What would I do without your blog???

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13 Katy December 15, 2008 at 3:11 pm

Darling! I should get this.
I get really excited about giving presents as well and wanna go ahead and get ‘em out. …the cookie extravaganza is fun! Cute pics. of all of you.

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14 SassyEngineer December 15, 2008 at 3:14 pm

Thanks for the recommendation – it is so cute and fun! It is also hard for me to keep secrets, but harder for my hubby. He has already given me all of my Christmas presents!

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15 Muffy December 15, 2008 at 3:38 pm

Oh, these are CHARMING! GOOD FIND!

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16 Jeff and Autumn December 15, 2008 at 4:28 pm

Oh cute! Thanks for sharing, I’ve already ordered mine!

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17 Tichenor Family December 15, 2008 at 5:16 pm

your blog is too cute for words. i stayed up entirely too late last night reading "older posts"… makes me wish I lived in Chicago so we could meet! happy blogging & Merry Christmas!

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18 Preppy 101 December 15, 2008 at 5:18 pm

I am the same way about presents. I am just so excited when I know they’re gonna love it – just can’t wait!! :) Cute calendar!!

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19 Landlocked Mermaid December 15, 2008 at 5:29 pm

i must HAVE this!! xo

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20 Kappa Prep December 15, 2008 at 10:13 pm

I saw this on Ms Mindless a few weeks back and fell in love. It is so darling!

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21 Gifting Gumshoe December 16, 2008 at 6:33 am

Cute! I have a terrible time myself keeping my own secrets! The second I wrap a gift for someone, I want them to open it!

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