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Oh, Hello December 1^st – we see you creeping around the corner. The kick-off to fa-la-la-la-everything is officially here and even though it’s the most wonderful time of year, it’s also the busiest. We’re bringing you a five-week blog series full of holiday stuff(ing) to help take the edge off. From reminders to recipes and everything in between, check back each Friday for the latest and greatest holiday round-ups.

1. wine for the hostHappy American Thanksgiving weekend! Dress up that bottle of wine you’re gifting to your host/hostess with one of these cute printable wine bottle gift tags.
PS. consider this your unofficial reminder to pick up that bottle of wine!

2. vegan recipe round-up We love this vegan holiday recipe round-up courtesy of one of our favourite bloggers, Oh She Glows.

3. time to get your holiday cardsIt’s time to put pen to paper (what a novel idea in a digital world) and bring back the somewhat lost art of post. I mean – who doesn’t love getting a little holiday snail mail? We're  loving these and these!

Does post make you postal? Share one of these or check out Kate Spade for Paperless post to send a next level digital card.

4. the countdown is onThe countdown to the holidays is officially on. Whether you're a chocoholic, tea lover or a wino – here are 25 creative spins on the classic Advent calendar that’s sure to get even the grinchiest folks excited for the holidays. Oh and here’s one more for good measure (We couldn’t resist!).

5. get secret santa-ingGet your Secret Santa gift exchange off the ground with Elfster.com. Thank Goodness for the Internet. [image source]