Happy Holidays! Dear Friends, We are thrilled to bring you our 2016 Holiday Handbook! This is the 6th year we've curated our holiday guide to make shopping as easy as possible. Our goal is to allow enough time for you to enjoy time with your family and friends this holiday season. New this year, we've enlisted the help of some of our favorite guest contributors to help with finding the perfect gifts, hosting a great party and creating the perfect cocktails. As always, our Holiday Handbook is an interactive way to shop. If you like something, just click the link and it will take you directly to the website to make your purchase. Ready to knock out your holiday shopping with no stress? Grab your favorite holiday beverage and with a few clicks you can accomplish all of your holidy shopping! Be sure to stay tuned to The Little Style File for holiday giveaways, more recipes and holiday fun! Thanks to our families, friends and readers for all of your support. We wish you a very merry holiday season!
Cheers! Betsy and Kristin Co-Founders / Editors The Little Style File
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Behind the Cover Our cover is once again this year an actual Minted holiday card. Minted is always our go to for cards created by indie artists that are the best quality. The kids are wearing their Hanna Andersson holiday pajamas in organic cotton. We all have matching pajams this year including the parents. Christmas morning will be so much fun in our Hanna holiday stripes! A huge thanks to the amazing Gina Cristine Photography for shooting our cover and Hanna Andersson feature. Be sure to check her out if you are in the Chicago area!
Guest Contributors Will
Madeline
Take Time For Style
Dylan
@tmasterflash
Ellie
Mia
Gina Cristine Photography
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Gifts for New Parents & Baby
Outdoor Blanket & Cooler Bag
Winnie The Pooh Libary
Freshly Picked Moccasins Legacy BFF Diaper Bag
Letter Board
Baby Sock Set
Infant Swaddle Blanket
Skip Hop Explore More
Baby's First Soft Book
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Milk Snob Cover
Gifts for Preschoolers selected by Will, age 2.5
Stinky the Garbage Truck
Cubs Hat
Think & Learn Code-a-pillar I See Me Personalized Story
Tegu Blocks
Paw Patrol Zoomer
Hanna Andersson Pajamas
Lucky Duck Game
BB8 Action Figure
PBK Retro Kitchen
Ride On Llama
PPB Critter Pack
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Holiday Traditions with
Hanna Andersson Very Merry Pajamas available at Hanna Andersson Outlet Stores and HannaAndersson.com
Gifts for Girls 5-7
Pom Pom Sweater
selected by Madeline, age 7
Emoji Necklace Osmo Pizza Co.
Zoomer Hedgiez
Kidz Bop CD
I See Me Personalized Book
Sideways Stories
Unicorn Headband
Wellie Wishers Doll & Playset
Sperry Boots
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Gifts for Boys 5-7 selected by Dylan, age 7
Magic Set
Tackle Backpack
Dude Perfect Game
Worry Pals Star Wars Cookbook
Toboggan Sled
Middle School Rules
Balance Bike
World Series Trading Cards Lego Set
Vans
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Skatro
Gifts for Kids 8-10 selected by Ellie, age 9
Stop Animation Set
Science Set
Hedgehog Hat & Mittens
Glitter Boots Dork Diaries Set
Bloxels
American Girl BeForever Doll Drone
Fitbit
Hoverboard
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Gifts for Tweens
Styling Wand
selected by Mia, age 10
Digital Camera El Deafo
Cosmetics for Girls Wii U Game DIY Braids
Baking Set Bluetooth Alarm Clock Ivivva Duffle
Big Joe Bean Bag
Unicorn Pencil Holder
Personalized Necklace
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Blackhawks Jersey
DIY Garland
I remember making popcorn and cranberry garland when I was little. It always looks so festive and completes the tree. Now I'm excited to pass this tradition on to my children and make our own garland. Grab the kids, the mugs of hot cocoa and put on your favorite holiday movie!
How to Make Popcorn & Cranberry Garland Materials needed: large needle, heavy thread, popped popcorn and fresh cranberries. Select your pattern of popcorn and cranberries. Thread your needle and go through the large part of the popcorn and through the craberries. Put completed sections on your tree and then tie on the next section until entire tree is finished.
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Gifts for Teens
Air Jordans
Mini Wireless Speaker
The Beginning of Everything Hydro Flask
HP Sprocket Printer
Hammered Necklace Cubs W Sign
Lightbox
VR Headset ENO Hammock Parfum
Monogram Case Kate Spade Earrings
Speaker Amazon Echo Dot
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Fondue Party hosted by @tmasterflash
Roll out the butcher paper and invite your favorite friends over for fondue! A fondue party is perfect for families with kids ages 4 and up. Our fondue party had chocolate and cheese fondue. For the cheese fondue we dipped pretzel, French bread and pears. The chocolate fondue was the biggest hit with the kids. They dipped fruit, marshmallows, wafers, cookie dough and pretzel rods! For recipes and more information, CLICK HERE!
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Peppermint Chocolate Chip Boozy Milkshake created by Take Time for Style Serves 2 small to medium sized portions.) 4 Scoops of Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 1/3 cup Milk 3 Tblsp Rum 1 tsp. Peppermint Extract Whip Cream Crushed Candy Cane for garnish
Directions: In blender combine ice cream, milk, peppermint extract and rum. Blend until smooth. Pour into glass and top with whip cream. Garnish with crushed candy cane if desired. Enjoy! the little style file holiday handbook 2016
Robot Vaccum
Gifts for Her
Gloves
Clarisonic Mia Fit
Mom Necklace
Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board
Custom Art
Yurbuds Earphones
Turquoise Earrings Toe Sox Bud Vases
Aura Smart Picture Frame
Olukai Boots
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Tea Kettle
Star Wars Stein
Gifts for Him
Runwell Watch
Smoking Book
Personalized Brew Flight
Binge Watching Kit
Drone with HD Camera
LED Projector
Journal for Dad
Bar Kit
Yeti Rambler
Roling Duffel Bag
Golf Swing Analyzer
Hockey Stick Snow Brush
Bluetooth Tracking Tag
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NES Classic Edition
Gifts for the Hostess
Cookbook
Popcorn Popper Corkcicle Air
Dog Print
Chicago Dish Towel
Cookbook Stand
Holiday Card Holder
Oven Mitt Set
Gem Gift Box
The Giving Plate Lidia's Italian Cooking
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Fondue Set
Holiday Mule created by @tmasterflash The Holiday Mule is a cold weather take on our summer favorite, the Moscow Mule. With rosemary, orange and cranberries, it's the perfect drink to cheers with from Thanksgiving to New Year's! For this cocktail you'll need Rosemary Infused Vodka. It's esay to make and is also a great hostess gift! Add 2 sprigs of rosemary per 750 ml of vodka. Allow to rest for 2 days. Or double the rosemary and rest for 1 day.
Ingredients 2 oz Rosemary Infused Vodka 1/4 Navel Orange Juiced Sierra Mist Cranberry Twist Mint Rosemary Cranberries
Directions Fill copper cups with ice. Pour in rosemary infused vodka. Squeeze in orange juice, top with Sierra Mist Cranberry Twist to the brim. Add garnish of orange slice, mint, rosemary and cranberries.
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Photo Gifts for Grands selected by Gina Cristine Photography
Minted Collage Print Photo Calendar Photo Ornament
Photo Dominoes
Custom Photo Book
Chatbooks
Custom Framed Picture
Smart Digital Frame
Wood Print
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Photo Apron
Gifts That Give Back Solstice Necklace
Woodgrain Watch Sock Collection
Lozano Ring
Home Tee
Hand Soap & Lotion Set Out of Print Tee
Miscoots Beanie Tom's Sunglasses
Lima Clutch
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One Hope Wine