It's here, it's here! A New Year! Time for something new, and something old...
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When I was growing up, cocooned in the embrace of the still-wild Ouachita's and steeped in traditional folklore, there were certain New Year's traditions that you did not dare miss. ​

If you are cold and already a bit tired of looking at wintery-icy scenes, then this should deserty-y cactus art should warm you up some! (See, always trying to help!) 
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What makes a traditional ornament traditional anyhow? When did we start using candy canes or snowmen? How come Christmas cats or cows didn't take off?  

How did some of today's most popular Christmas Designs get started?

It's almost time to start a new year (of business)! What could be cooler than starting out with some new office accessories and a little motivation? 

I got a request for some octopus themed office supplies after some cool person saw this pink and black octo motif. At first I thought that it seemed a bit weird to have an octopus in the office, but after I thought on it for awhile, it made perfect sense! 

Entrepreneurs (especially bloggers, amiright?)  are always juggling multiple tasks...and wouldn't that be a lot easier if we had 8 arms? That thought inspired this motivational printable:

Can you believe that the year is almost over? As someone said to me today "This year has been the fastest slow year ever." 

Yup. Even though it seems like every single day has dragged on eternally, here it is December and time to start planning for next year's budgeting and goals. ​

What's better than a gift list? Um...a list of gift lists? That's just what this is! I've been collecting and pinning gift guides for a month trying to organize my holiday shopping. 

Then I thought it might be nice to share all of those in one place where everyone else could enjoy them too.

So, today I've rounded up some great gift lists from other bloggers (and SNN), because: 

1. I love gift lists. They give me so many great ideas! 
2. I want to help you find great ideas too! 

Not only do you have 11 gift guides to start with, many of them link to even more holiday shopping lists. 

Grab your favorite drink  and get ready to feast on these fabulous suggestions: