{5 Days of Free Christmas Printables} Day Four - Printable Wrapping Paper

We're on day 4 of our holly, jolly 5 Days of Free Christmas Printables and today, we're highlighting some pretty amazing DIY printable Christmas wrapping paper.

Check out these designs, they're so cute, don't ya think?

Source: Clementine Creative

Source: The Ellie Blog

Source: The Lovely Drawer

Source: Mister Printables

Source: Craftaholics Anonymous

{5 Days of Free Christmas Printables} Day Three - Gift Tags Galore

Today's roundup of free Christmas printables are all about DIY gift tags! I'm never organized enough to print gift tags in advance - and almost always get stuck using ones from the Dollar store (boooo) but this year, maybe I'll treat a few pressies with some DIY love. Now if only I could make up my mind which one's I want to use . . . 

Do you print your own Christmas present gift tags?

Source: Creative Index Blog

Source: Three Little Monkey's Studio

Source: We Lived Happily Ever After

Source: Lia Griffith

{5 Days of Free Christmas Printables} Day Two: All About Chalkboard Prints

Today's fabulous roundup of free printables needs no explanation. After-all, who doesn't love a Chalkboard printable . . . especially Christmas themed ones?? Right. I didn't think you'd argue with us. Here a few Christmas chalkboard printables we're currently coveting (and most likely printing while you read this).

It's not too late to create your own photo Christmas card. Check these out from Becoming Martha, they're free and can be customized too!

Before you go to Dollarama to stock up on Christmas gift tags, consider these FREE ones from The Elli Blog.

Printable Chalkboard Gift Tags

The Cottage Market, Chalkboard Printables

These printable candy bar wrappers (done in chalkboard art of course) would be perfect in a Christmas stocking, or, to leave for Santa! 

Merry Christmas Candy Bar Wrappers

Some other great finds:

• Hot Chocolate Station 
• Free Chalk Board Sign Printable 
• Christmas M&M Poem
• Let It Snow Print

{5 Days of Free Christmas Printables} Day One - Photo Booth DIY

Think outside the box at this year's family Christmas feast. While every one is patiently waiting for the turkey to cook, have a photo booth set up with some fun props to help your guests pass the time.

Unoriginal Mom has some really cute printable props...and yes...they're free too!

Check it out here.

*All images courtesy of Unoriginal Mom

All Decked Out for the Holidays

Between holiday parties, Christmas gatherings, and New Year's Eve celebrations, there are plenty of excuses to get all decked out this holiday season. This is the perfect opportunity for you to try something a little more creative and glamorous.

I'm all about gold-toned sequins and shimmer this year, and wanted to share some of my favourite looks with you. Hopefully they will inspire you and help solve the never-ending "what should I wear" dilemma.

Skinnies & Sparkles

Holiday Look - Sleek & Chic

Add Some Glamour

Holiday Look - Sophisticated Sequins

Taking Tulle to a Whole New Level

Holiday Look - Romantic Elegance

I'm all about pairing high - low pieces together, especially for "one-time" outfits. For example, why not pair a blazer from Banana Republic with a tank from TopShop, a skirt from ASOS with accessories from Forever 21, and finish off with a pair of Nine West shoes. This way you can invest in more classic pieces that you can keep in your closet for years and spend less on more trendy seasonal items.

Don't forget to check out our Pinterest Page for more holiday fashion inspiration.

Cheers!

Baking Up a Storm - Chocolate Zucchini Bread

As a part of my mission to get my kids to eat more vegetables, I thought it would be a super stealthy idea to incorporate them into my baking. What child could resist chocolate cake (insert dash of zucchini) I thought? Well my daughter can.

True to form, my son devoured his slice and wanted more. My daughter on the other hand, took a couple of nibbles and then told me that she didn't want her cake anymore. I have heard many stories about picky eaters...but I am in disbelief that she could taste the "zucchini difference."

Anyways, the recipe was a success with the rest of the family and our friends' four children so I'm not going to let my picky eater stop me from passing this along. Best of luck with your own super stealthy baking mission!

Chocolate Zucchini Bread
(adapted from Make and Takes)

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sesame seed oil
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups finely grated zucchini
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips

Finely Grated Zucchini

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350^o F.
2. Grease 2 9x5 loaf pans.
3. Wash your zucchini and cut off the ends (you will need around 2 zucchini). For the zucchini to dissolve into the chocolate bread, use a fine grater.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 eggs, sesame seed oil, brown sugar and vanilla until thoroughly mixed.
5. Stir in the grated zucchini.
6. Mix in the cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
7. Fold in the flour and cocoa powder in 3 batches, mixing well until the batter is uniform.
8. Last (and most important!) ingredient - stir in the chocolate chips.
9. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans and bake for 50-60 minutes. Don't forget to use the toothpick test.

Let the loaves cool for 10-15 minutes before removing them from the pans. Enjoy!

Photography Sources: Simply Sophisticated