Check out some of these shots of the pages of the book and you will see what I’m talking about.  It’s absolutely gorgeous! (You know, um, as far as books go!)

Here is one page on how to make your own Snow Globe!  (Hmm, this might be a project for the near future!)

Here is a page that shows how to do some other easy Holiday Projects.Here is one of the pages on Champagne/Wine and food pairings.

See what I mean?  It truly is a gorgeous book.  Talk about the perfect coffee table book!  Anything you ever wanted to know – including useless trivia that will wow your friends — is in this book!  This would make a great Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life!

Harper Collins has graciously offered to give two very lucky Chic Shopper Chick readers their very own chance to know how do do all 500 things — that’s right — you can win a copy of Show Me How right here on Chic Shopper Chick!  To enter, just follow the easy-peasy rules below!

• Leave a comment here telling me about something you’ve always wanted to know about, know how to do, or learn more about!
  
• Earn extra credit! You may do these for extra entries.
  • Follow me on Twitter.  Tell me about it in a separate comment.
  • Blog about this giveaway and link back here. Tell me about it in a separate comment.
  • Subscribe to my RSS feed via email or in a reader and tell me about it in a separate comment.
  • Stumble my main webpage (www.chicshopperchick.com) and leave me your Stumble Upon name in a separate comment.
  • Add me to your blog roll. Not just my button in your sidebar, I’d love to be on your blog roll! Let me know about it in a separate comment!

That’s it! Good luck! Oh, and the official rules and legal jargon are below.

US entries only, winner will be chosen via random.org at the end of the contest. Winners are posted here and on Prizey Fetch, please leave a valid email address or blog address if you’d like to be contacted should you win. Winner has 72 hours to claim their prize. This contest ends at 11:59 pm CST on December 3rd, 2008.

I could look through the products at Anne Taintor all day!  Hailed as “The Original Vintage Humor Company”, their snarky products do not disappoint!  These are the kinds of products I wish I had known about a couple of years ago, because I have friends who would have LOVED them!  I still do, and I think that they will not only make fantastic stocking stuffers, but also great girlfriend gifts — perfect for Secret Santa or gift exchanges!  I have a couple of things from there, so let me highlight some of my favorites!  Best of all, everything on the site is very affordable!

We are a family of travelers, so I chose this passport cover that says “High Maintenance doesn’t begin to cover it.”  When it arrived, hubby just grunted and said “Boy is that true.”  (Disclaimer:  He knew this before he married me!)

I also chose this ID holder that says “Of course it buys happiness!”  Oh how i love it!    My sister in law used to have a sign that said “All I’m asking for is the chance to prove that it doesn’t buy happiness” and this reminded me of that, so I immediately liked it! (I was thisclose to choosing the one that said “Domestically Disabled”)

I also really like their purse-sized emery boards — the “Stop me before I volunteer again” is SO me.  I say yes to too many things!  Plus, I love that these are small enough to keep in your purse all of the time, because you always need an emery board at the most inconvenient times!

Win it! Anne Taintor has graciously offered the chance for one lucky Chic Shopper Chick reader to win a $50 dollars worth of products from their site, to be chosen at the end of the contest!  That is more than enough to choose some items for both you and a friend! To enter, follow the easy-peasy rules below.

• Visit Anne Taintor and come back here and tell me what your favorite saying and product are!
• Earn extra credit! You may do these for extra entries.
  • Blog about this giveaway and link back here, as well as to Anne Taintor.
    
  • Visit From Dates to Diapers and leave a comment on one of her posts or enter one of her giveaways.  Come back here and tell me it’s done. (I will verify!)
    
  • Subscribe to my RSS feed via email or in a reader and tell me about it in a separate comment.
    
  • Stumble my main webpage (www.chicshopperchick.com) and leave me your Stumble Upon name in a separate comment.
  • Follow me on twitter!  http://www.twitter.com/chicshoppachick  Let me know that you did!
    
  • Add me to your blog roll. Not just my button in your sidebar, I’d love to be on your blog roll! Let me know about it in a separate comment!

That’s it! Good luck! Oh, and the official rules and legal jargon are below.  Don’t forget to check out all of the other great stocking stuffer items that I have for you here on Chic Shopper Chick!

US entries only, winner will be chosen via random.org at the end of the contest. Winners are posted here and on Prizey Fetch, please leave a valid email address or blog address if you’d like to be contacted should you win. Winner has 72 hours to claim their prize. This contest ends at 11:59 pm CST on November 21st, 2008.

Last year I was introduced to the great tradition of The Elf on the Shelf when someone gave it as a gift to my friend at her son’s birthday party.  I had never heard of it, but being the Christmas crazed woman that I am, I just had to know more about it!

The Elf on the Shelf is a great family Christmas Tradition in a box!  It is based on a tradition that Carol Aebersold began with her family in the 1970′s, and includes a children’s book that explains that Santa knows who is naughty or nice because he sends a “scout elf” to every home.  During the Holiday Season, the Elf watches the children during the day and reports back to Santa each night.  When

your kids wake up the next morning, the Elf has returned from the North Pole and can be found hiding in a different location, making it into a game that both you and your kids will love!

The Elf on the Shelf usually makes his debut at the beginning of the Holidays (we plan to start on Thanksgiving this year) and by the second or third day, your kids will be tearing out of their rooms to see where the Elf is hiding that morning!  Plus, I just have to mention the fact that it really helps with behavior for kids during this really awesome yet really crazy time of the year!  Each Tradition-in-a-Box™ comes with its very own scout elf, a hardbound, cleverly rhymed children’s book and a keepsake box for easy storage.

PS — need a little push to get into the Holiday Spirit?  Visit the Elf on the Shelf Website — it is completely interactive and a blast to visit — you can even see the North pole!

You can buy the Elf on the Shelf on Amazon for $29.99.  Hurry up and grab your Elf soon, so you can start this awesome family tradition this year!

Win it!  One lucky CSC reader will win their very own Elf on the Shelf.  To enter, follow the easy-peasy rules below!

• Visit the North Pole and come back here and tell me what your favorite “section” is!
• Earn extra credit! You may do these for extra entries.
  • Blog about this giveaway and link back here, as well as to Elf on the Shelf.   (1 entry)
    
  • Write a post about our Holiday gift guide, linking back here as well as to An Ordinary Life and From Dates to Diapers. (3 entries)  Once you’re done, come back here and leave your three additional comments, with the link to your post in one of them.
    
  • Subscribe to my RSS feed via email or in a reader and tell me about it in a separate comment. (1 entry)
    
  • Stumble my main webpage (www.chicshopperchick.com) and leave me your Stumble Upon name in a separate comment. (1 entry)
    
  • Add me to your blog roll. Not just my button in your sidebar, I’d love to be on your blog roll! Let me know about it in a separate comment! (1 entry)

That’s it! Good luck! Oh, and the official rules and legal jargon are below.

US entries only, winner will be chosen via random.org at the end of the contest. Winners are posted here and on Prizey Fetch, please leave a valid email address or blog address if you’d like to be contacted should you win. Winner has 72 hours to claim their prize. This contests ends at 11:59 pm CST on November 19th, 2008.

1) Put in the in-ground pool that I’ve wanted, literally, my whole life.
2) Make a down payment on a plane. (This Cessna 400 or Skylane 182 would do.)
3) Go into a Chanel store and plunk down the cash for whatever I’d like, for a change.

What would you do with 30,000 dollars? Well, Huggies is giving you the opportunity to win 30,000 dollars during their Generation Huggies celebration! Did you realize that Huggies has been around for 30 years now? I was one of the orignial Huggies babies! Now I have my own little one in diapers, and it’s truly crazy how quickly time flies!

I wanted to let you know that Generation Huggies is hosting a video contest as well as the Generation Huggies Sweepstakes. They are currently touring through major cities where moms will be able to create their own video at designated Video Creation Stations for a chance to be part of their national ad campaign. Moms can also join the Huggies Baby Network where they will be the first to learn about new Huggies product information, mom-to-mom tips, fun activities and games, message boards, expert advice and special offers. If you are interested in entering, the information and guidelines are below!

Now through November 20, 2008, there are two ways for moms to create a video reflecting on “What Motherhood Means to Me.”
1. Videos can be uploaded to www.GenerationHuggies.com
2. Alternatively, moms can create a video on-site when they visit a local Generation Huggies event.
3. Videos should be no longer than 60 seconds in length and no larger than 5MB.
4. Everyone can participate by giving a hug, or vote, to their favorite video through November 30, 2008.
5. Judging ends November 30, 2008.

Also, anyone can enter the Generation Huggies Sweepstakes for a chance to win $30,000.
1. From now until Nov. 30, 2008, enter online by visiting www.GenerationHuggies.com.
2. The grand prize winner will receive $30,000 and will be chosen in December 2008. (wouldn’t that make Christmas shopping SO much less stressful?!?!)

So go on, hop on over to Generation Huggies and enter to win 30,000 dollars! And, if you win, don’t forget who tipped you off! I really need that pool…

So tell me, what would you do with 30,000 dollars?