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On the 2nd Day of Christmas: I wrapped presents galore and gave away jewelry!


On the 2nd Day of Christmas, I showed you how to be…super organized when wrapping gifts! (It helps if you sing it as you read it…) 🙂
Today’s 52 Shades of Shay is not about how to wrap gorgeous Christmas gifts (because that’s just not me!) but how to stay organized when you’re doing all of this wrapping all season long!
I can’t stand sitting down to wrap gifts only to have to get back up a dozen times because I forgot something, don’t have something or ran out of something.  A few years ago, I decided to organize all of my wrapping materials into one big bag and it has saved me so much time and effort!  I keep this big wrapping bag in my hall closet and every time I need to wrap a gift, I just pull it out and go!  It’s always stocked, organized and efficient!  Year around, this bag keeps me and my gift giving very organized!
All you need is a big bag (mine came from Thirty One…and yes, I had it monogrammed!) with the right materials inside…
1. You need a big bag that will hold all of your materials.
2. This is a bird’s-eye view into my bag…boxes, bags and tissue paper all lined up inside.
3. I keep my ribbon inside.
4. I keep colorful shirt boxes inside.
5. I have sheets of labels in there too.
6. Plus, I have a wide variety of tissue paper in there.
7. And I have a zippered pouch inside that holds tape, a sharpie and scissors (also from Thirty One!)
I even stick my wrapping paper rolls inside and they stand up just fine!
During the holidays, all I do is pull my bag out and take it to where I want to wrap (usually in front of a Christmas movie!), wrap up my gifts and then return it to the closet.  Everything stays so neat and organized!
Being organized during the Christmas season is half the battle…start with your wrapping essentials!
And if you like my Thirty One totes, you should check them out!  They make some really, really, really cute things!  Great gift ideas!!  Click here.
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You want to know what our Elf is up to today????
Our Elf is putting a puzzle together!  Throughout the day, you can add a piece here and there so that your kids think he’s secretly assembling it.
Today, I’m talking about giving the gift of sparkle…on the wrist that is!
If you pay close attention, I almost always, always, always have a gold and sparkly bracelet of some sort on my wrist.  Just a tiny bit of sparkle can make a boring old tee and jeans come together.  But I NEVER pay a lot for these pieces!  I’m a busy mom who cooks and washes her hands all day long…I can’t spend a lot on bracelets!  Here are some of my favorite bracelets to give this season (and perhaps, I’ve bought one or two for myself to wear as well…).  Just a little sparkle can be the perfect gift!
I am pretty obsessed with this Cushion Cut Bracelet that comes in 6 fun colors! I have been wearing mine every day that’s my hand in the middle also wearing the Cone Cuff Bracelet)!  These would make perfect Christmas gifts for the ladies in your life!  Every girl likes a little sparkle on her wrist!
Just look…
…a little sparkle makes everything pop!
Big Glass Bracelet,  Duo Glitz Cone Cuff Bracelet (in 4 colors), Opal Bracelet (in a fun blue/green color too!), Pave Bracelet, Ivory Garland Bracelet,  Mini Disco Cone Cuff
These are some of my favorite pieces!  Mix and match them with your favorite bracelets and bangles…wear them solo with just your watch…whatever you do, they will instantly elevate your look.  And they will also make your gift recipient VERY happy!
And wait for it…the most exciting news about these bracelets…
Did you read that correctly?  The entire site is 20% off today only!!  
Today is the day to buy some sparkle for the girls in your life!  Bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings…everything is 20% off today only!  Click here!  Sale ends TODAY!
I mean, seriously girls, look how fun these bracelets are!  And they’re 20% off!  (Along with everything else in store!)

Click here to shop the jewelry!
is extra fun because it can be either a dessert or a great make ahead breakfast on Christmas morning (or any chilly morning!).  All you need is a hot cup of coffee and a good Christmas movie…

….and shhhhh…here’s a secret…you don’t have to use Egg Nog if you don’t like.  Click here for the recipe (and there’s an alternative to Egg Nog if that’s not your thing!).  
This Egg Nog Monkey Bread will knock the fuzzy socks off your family!
I know you’re already flipping out over our $500 Nordstrom gift card giveaway…but you know what?  We have another giveaway today too!  This time, it’s a great Stella & Dot giveaway!

That’s right!  Two giveaways at one time!  You still have time to enter our Nordstrom $500 Gift Card giveaway by clicking here but you also can simultaneously enter to win this fun giveaway from Stella & Dot!

We’re having so much fun sharing our Christmas cheer with you!  Don’t forget to read Sheaffer’s blog here!  


Day 2 has been a blast!  If you missed what we did yesterday…

On the 1st Day of Christmas: I explained a lot to you and gave away a HUGE gift card!

See you tomorrow!

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Comments

  4. Katie Paladino says

    I have that same bag sitting in a closet taking up space! I'll be pulling it out and doing some organizing today;) What a genius idea!

  8. Erica Hedman says

    Love your blog…..always go to your recipes! They are so quick and easy! Thanks for the Stella & Dot giveaway!!

  9. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says

    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I am dying DYING over all of those bracelets! GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It makes me want to give every girl on my list a bracelet (or 2). How fun would that be?!? And at 20% off, it just makes good sense!!!! 🙂 Off to shop!

  13. Marissa Bird says

    I love Stella and Dot, and was just talking about how I wish I had some bracelets for the holiday season!

  25. Anonymous says

    Shay, do know if the only way to purchase a tote bag from Thirty One is through a consultant?
    Thanks again for another wonderful giveaway!

  33. mcoop1125 says

    Yep, it was you and Sheaffer that introduced me to Stella and Dot! The little necklace with the silver and gold circles is one of my go-tos.
    Thanks!

  34. Regina F. says

    Thanks for the great tips and recipe! Beautiful pieces from Stella and Dot! Would love to win!

  50. Jason and Jessica says

    I'm a plain and simple girl but you've convinced me to add a little sparkle to my wrist!

  52. Jason and Jessica says

    I'm usually a plain and simple girl when it comes to accessories but you've convinced me to add some sparkle to my wrist!

  55. Kimi Golden says

    Loving those sparkly bracelets!! And I can't wait to try the eggnog monkey bread – yum!! 🙂 Kimi Golden

  60. Julsb509 says

    Thanks for the wrapping tips-extra motivation to organize all my papers and materials! And those bracelets are just adorable, thanks Shay!

  69. Lynn Thompson says

    I love your wrapping bag! So cute! I am definitely going to buy some bracelets for my daughters Christmas gift! Thanks for the giveaways!!!
    Lynn

  74. Kimberly H says

    That monkey bread looks amazing! I can't wait to start a new tradition making it every Christmas morning! And I'm loving all the sparkle!

  83. RebeccaLynn17 says

    I LOVE Stella & Dot and I LOVE you ladies!! Happy December:) Thanks for making my mornings a lot more fun and cheerful!

  86. Rob & Michelle Eberly Family says

    I love all the sparkle! It is decided … I'm making that monkey bread for Christmas morning. We love egg nog at this house.

  92. April Parrish says

    Great idea for organizing your wrapping stuff. I also loved all the bracelets featured today and 20% off… That's a deal! 🙂

  105. RD says

    Thanks for the ideas for organizing gift wrap. I need to do this for both my Christmas wrapping AND all my other gift wrap and boxes 🙂
    Emily Davis

  111. Julie @ Girl on the Move says

    As a Thirty-One consultant myself, I would have to agree that it is the best way to stay organized!!!

  114. Mommy of two :) says

    Great idea with the wrapping paper! I just recently organized all of our wrapping stuff, but I need a cute bag for it all!

  116. Karen Scroope says

    We got an elf this year even though our daughter is only 7 months and clearly doesn't notice him yet. My husband and I are having fun moving him around lol. We are just so darn excited for our daughters first Christmas that we have gone ALL out (2 Christmas trees, tons of lights outside and a huge train under our tree) She doesn't care but we'll know her first Christmas was awesome and the two of us are having a blast. 🙂

  127. kbdesign says

    I've never pulled the trigger on any Stella & Dot Jewelry but some of those pieces are divine! I can already see that tassel necklace with all the pieces in my closet.

  133. Kait Oglesby says

    So many awesome entries for y'alls Twelve Days of Christmas! Even more incentive to read your blogs!!

  152. This Gingers Journey says

    Ummmm I want to wear all of those bracelets! Love me some sparkle! That monkey bread looks amazing, I think I need to make it ASAP! 🙂

  153. Michelle says

    I LOVE your wrapping bag! I will have to make one because there is nothing better than being organized! Love it! Michelle

  154. Tierney says

    Love love love Stella & Dot! Thanks for the organizing tips – you've motivated me to clean up my Christmas wrapping mess!

  157. Nicole says

    Ahhhh Monkey bread is my favorite. This is perfect for Christmas morning! And a wrapping bag is a great idea

  190. Liz/happymommy says

    Pretty much in love with those sparkly bracelets and of course lovin the pieces in the Stella and Dot giveaway!!!

  191. Angela Ellingson says

    Wow this is so great! Another amazing giveaway plus your ever awesome tips and ideas. Love.

  195. MonaK2 says

    Love having something shiny on my wrist – Baublebar has such pretty (and affordable) jewelry! Also – I have made 4 of your casseroles the past several weeks – they were all hits – even for my picky eater! Yay!!

  201. Anonymous says

    Love the wrapping organization idea! Perfect! I pinned several of your recipes yesterday, now I just have to remember to try them out…they look so good and easy!

    That Stella and Dot package is calling my name,,,I can hear it!

    Thanks for all your fun ideas…

    Jan Fisher
    jan.fisher@comcast.net

  207. Katie Elizabeth says

    Thank you for the bracelet ideas!! And the amazing giveaway! Love reading your blog every morning 🙂

  209. Kelly says

    I love that 31 tote! I use a laundry bin (a tall one) which holds rolls of wrapping paper well but ribbon and labels get lost easily at the bottom…

  218. Suzie says

    I LOVE my Thirty One Utility Tote. Who knew that it would be perfect for Christmas wrapping? Great idea!!!!

  229. Kristen says

    My sister sells 31 and would be so proud to see all of your wrapping so organized and cute! I love the sparkly bracelets too!

  233. Begina says

    Your blog has been so helpful for me! Love the 52 Shades of Shay! Also…love Stella & Dot and would love to win the giveaway!!

  238. Kim Kauffman says

    Can I just say how much I love that you have a monogrammed tote for wrapping supplies?? I would have NEVER thought about that and I clearly should have since I had to run to Target to buy tape because I couldn't find any…

  240. Michele says

    Love your elf on the shelf idea! I will be adding it to this months ideas. Thanks for sharing.

  248. Steph Paul says

    I loving these ideas and it is only day 2!!!! In fact, I am going to go buy tape and all items needed for wrapping because I am always out of something when I go wrap:) Oh and I love stella and Dot!

    Ste

  249. Laurie S says

    Hi Shay – I love the wrapping paper organization system you have set up! I keep the holiday-related stuff separate from the others, but I think I'm going to redo my system! Thanks for the tips!

    Laurie S

  259. Carrie says

    Your 31 consultant might have already shared this with you, but I've found the best thing to store my wrapping paper in is the Room for Two Utility Bin (from Thirty-One). I can't attach a picture, but you can google it for images storing wrapping paper. LOVE IT!!!

  265. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says

    Those bracelets are fabulous! I need one stat! And your monkey bread looks super yummy. I love the idea of adding eggnog!

  270. Erin says

    I placed my first order for Stella and Dot over the weekend after reading so much about it on your blog and Pinterest Told Me To!

  281. mel @ the larson lingo says

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Stella & Dot! I have about 5 pieces, would love to add more to my collection 🙂

  288. Whitney says

    Yum! Monkey bread! Would have to try this wkd! Love your 31 gift wrapping idea! Love thirty-one! Use a lot of their bags for my teacher stuff! 😉 Would LOVE to win the Stella and Dot package!!

  291. Kristy says

    Thank you for the great organization tips. My wrapping paper is a mess! I ALWAYS forget something and end up getting up and down so many times. Love getting organized! You have great ideas!!Also, great elf idea! Have to do this one! 🙂

  296. Angela says

    Pick me! Love all of my Stella and Dot pieces, and have been wanting that adorable two sided pendant forever!

  307. Tammy says

    I love the idea of having a Thirty-One bag for all your wrapping essentials 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

  316. Nicki says

    I love, love, love that sparkly bracelet! I think it would go perfect with my cross bracelets that I make and wear every single day 🙂

  318. Jodi says

    Love how you organize your wrapping. I just have too much stuff that I use drawers in our guest bedroom. And love those arm sparklers 😉

  328. Tara says

    Love me some Bauble Bar and that necklace from the Stella & Dot giveaway would be amazing with a Xmas outfit!

  343. Christel Asai says

    Thanks for sharing the tip on organizing your wrapping paper. I actually do the same thing except I use those long plastic bins made for rolls of wrapping paper.

  344. Jaren says

    I do the same with my wrapping stuff! I makes it so easy to just grab and wrap. Cute elf idea…will be using that one!

  345. Florence says

    Another great post & giveaway. You ladies have some great ideas! Keep them coming. Have a very Merry Christmas!

    Florence

  349. Brady Wilhelm says

    Beautiful jewelry!! I love adding some sparkle to my outfit with the perfect bracelet or necklace!!

  354. Meagan Dunnam says

    How fun! I've never had any Stella and Dot pieces, but have always been a fan! Fingers crossed and thanks for another great giveaway:)

  356. Lindsay McFarland says

    Love Stella and Dot!!! I will definitely be investing in a big bag to put all of my wrapping supplies in because it is just a huge mess right now! Thanks for the tips!

  361. Kara says

    Never thought of a wrapping bag. I have a laundry basket that I use but those pesky tubes of wrapping paper don't stay very well in it.

  365. Ashley says

    I love Stella and Dot pieces but haven't taken the plunge yet. I would love for this to be my opportunity to!

  366. Ilene says

    your wrapping bag is so cute and such a smart idea! definitely will keep that in mind when i have my own place and start needing to gather lots of presents together for loved ones 🙂

  368. llotusphuong says

    I love the wrapping organizer bag idea. I made an Instagram account to follow you guys and enter the giveaways!

  378. Yvonne says

    Yes please! LOVE Stella & Dot but since the hubs is a youth pastor can't afford it. This would be amazing!

  381. Katie Zeidler says

    Thanks for another great giveaway! I love the organized wrapping bag. Such a great idea!

  389. Michaela Jahnke says

    I love the idea of a wrapping bag – so much easier to manage than a big plastic tote.

  392. Jess says

    I love Stella and Dot…and your blog! You guys are awesome for doing these giveaways! Thanks so much!

  423. Niki Edwards says

    I'm cuhrazy for the bracelets you posted and I LOVE Stella and Dot. Keeping my fingers crossed!

  428. selah says

    Great idea for the gift wrapping bag and I even have one (okay, several!) of those bags already!

  430. Heather says

    Love the wrapping bag idea! Cannot wait to try the monkey bread. My mr. loves eggnog and sweet treats!!

  431. Meredith says

    I have a cute Christmas box that I keep all my bows, taps tags, etc in and I can actually keep it under the tre becuase it looks like a present- so nice to have on hand

  440. Shauna says

    Can't wait to try the monkey bread recipe. Brings back such good childhood memories! I think I am going to have to make my wrapping bag – great idea!

  450. Ashley says

    The sparkly bracelets are so cute! Love your organized wrapping idea with the 31 bag.. much cuter than the random old box I have mine in. 🙂

  461. Morgan Soper says

    Hi Shay, does the Cushion Cut bracelet fit really small wrists? I have teeny wrists so it's hard for me to find bracelets that don't slip up and down my arm. Thanks for your help!
    I love your style and love your recipes 🙂

  462. Mix and Match Mama says

    Yes! The cushion cut bracelets are adjustable, so they will fit small or large wrists!

  463. Tracy says

    Love the Thirty-One gift wrapping tote! I have two of them that I use for toting stuff around. One of them now has a permanent home in my closet holding all my gift bags and things! Now all I "need" is a zipper pouch to go with it!

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