DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Those who know me in real life or are longtime followers will know these two things: I love coupons/discounts/freebies and I love Shutterfly and Tiny Prints to print our family's holiday cards and important announcements. Lucky for me, during the holiday season both these loves come together! In early November, our good friend Jamie came over with her ADORABLE 6 month old daughter (and hubby - Hi Mark!) to take some family photos in the backyard for use on this year's cards. She got some great shots from the short, chilly session which I couldn't wait to add to our annual photo cards and holiday gifts. My inbox was full this season with offers for free holiday cards, ornaments, notepads, shopping bags and calendar from these two great sites. And when I needed more than I was offered, I cashed in the points I'd been hoarding all year long from my favorite rewards programs. The Idyllic Wreath Stationery Card met my love of the good old monogram with a soft woodgrain look. I personalized the back to add ... Continue Reading...
Personalized Gift Ideas for Kids
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Toddlers love the alphabet and get really excited when they start recognizing specific letters or words, especially their name! With a daughter with a not so common name (Brielle) I know I'll have a hard time finding store bought items with her name so we'll have to opt for having ones custom made. Over the last two years she’s received or we’ve found several cute personalized gifts that have included her name. I’m sharing today to help you cross off some purchases for this year’s holiday list! Dishwasher Proof or Laundry Safe Stickers from NameBubbles.com – When we planned to start Brielle in daycare, we ordered these custom round labels to keep track of her stuff. We use their dishwasher/microwave proof labels for all the Tupperware and drink items and the laundry ones for her blankets, sheets and jackets at school. I’ve been using them since LAST September and haven’t had any problems with ones I’ve applied! When we attend playgrounds where everyone has the same items, she knows to find the one with ... Continue Reading...
Our Holiday Cards from Shutterfly
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Know that I will only promote items I personally use and stand behind! For more information on my disclosure policy, please visit this page. I LOVE getting mail. I LOVE seeing pictures of kids I know. I LOVE photography, typography and pretty graphic designs! Hence... I LOVE CHRISTMAS CARD SEASON! or more appropriately Holiday card season (shout out to my Jewish friends!) In years past I designed my own illustrated cards. They ranged from spoofing the classifieds ad with funny seasonal descriptions, to owls, to cake stands. You can see some designs above or see the full collection which are available for purchase here in my Cafepress shop. Once we were married and little miss arrived, we've switched over to the beloved photo card and have chosen Shutterfly and Tiny Prints as my printing sources! This year Jamie, a SOTD Contributor, (and what has turned out to be our family's photographer shooting both our engagement pictures and maternity pictures) captured a bunch of family shots one late fall afternoon. The above photo was one of the best of the day showing off a very ticklish Brielle and her mouth full of teeth! I'm already a big fan of Tiny Prints ... Continue Reading...