Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
holiday gift guide for him
Jordan is the easiest guy to shop for.. but yet at the same time he is so difficult to shop for. he wants big things. expensive things. and when he decides he wants these things, he straight up goes out and purchases them. well.. that leaves me with a whole lot of nothing for ideas when it comes to Christmas, birthday, and anniversary.
that being said- he's a pretty simple guy. a simple guy that is happy with the little things, too - outside of clothing, he would rather spoil his wife and little girls and now future little man than allow me to buy him ANYthing.
I'm okay with that:) this year we opted to skip really elaborate gifts and stick to the simple. after all, we have three girls to buy for and a nursery to fill, so saving monies everywhere we can is most important, right now..

a man's mug // a couple months ago I got Jordan a campfire mug just for fun and he drinks his coffee every single morning out of it! if your boy is a coffee lover this is a "manly" mug that he is sure to love.
quality leather goods // for father's day this year I had an old friend make my hubby a new wallet that he desperately needed. he doesn't love a "big' wallet that makes his pocket bulky, especially when he's carrying his phone as well. when she announced on FB that her hubby was starting a new biz, gunnar & co., making handmade quality leather goods I might have been first in line! Jordan has carried it everyday since then and it still looks brand new- aside from the amazing look that leather takes on as its weathered with age.
just porter // I was recently introduced to Just Porter brand backpacks and bags and knew instantly that this would be something that Jordan could get some great use out of. aside from toting a bag to and from the fire station, Jordan also works one shift/week as a medic in the ER of a hospital close to our house. his ipad and snacks and even his lunch go in this bag- its like the best thing to ever happen to the "man purse" :)
a good pair of slippers // about seven years ago I splurged and got Jordan a pair of double leather lined slippers and he still wears them to this day. it is time for a new pair- the bottoms are looking rough (holes all over the place-ha!), but who can say they wore a pair of slippers for seven years? every husband, father, brother could use a great pair of slippers, am I right?
tech finds for your guy // Jordan has a bose speaker from last Christmas and they have come out with a new one- that he probably needs, too. while Jordan is a lifeproof case for life type of person, nothing like a good trendy case for his phone.
dollar shave club // if you haven't caught wind of my (our) love for the dollar shave club - it is the most perfect gift. after deciding to get Jordan a membership for Father's Day three years ago, I finally got a membership for myself (we do the $9/mo). the razors are legit..and so cheap in price, but not in quality! they have since come out with hair products and body wash- Jordan loves the hair paste the best. throw in some of their amazing shave butter and you're all set for the perfect gift set for your guy!
..and if you have never watched their marketing videos, they are hilarious!

Sunday, June 25, 2017
Holiday Photos
Since we started using Lindsey Koch Photography for our Christmas cards we have been so happy with the pictures! Before 2012, I would just find random shots through the year and use a random Shutterfly template. Nothing wrong with that, but I just felt like they could be cuter! Lindsey solved that problem for us! :)
We think Bradley will walk soon (however we have thought that for the past month...) which would be fun to get some pics of him running around! So TBD on this year's pics. Here are the past three years, all taken by Lindsey!
2012

2013 - see more here.
2014 - see more here.


Anyone have any fun Christmas card ideas? Tis the season!
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Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Holiday Card Giveaway!
Head on over to Mama Manifesto Blog!
I'm giving away one of my holiday designs PLUS 50 prints and envelopes!
So, if you haven't ordered your Holiday cards yet, It's not too late!
This is the perfect giveaway for you!
I sent my cards out yesterday...my goal each year is to have them out by December 1st....Yes, i am one of THOSE people :)
You can choose any design from my ETSY shop!

I have almost 40 Holiday designs this year!
You have until this Saturday at 11 pm to enter!
Click HERE for your chance to win!
And, don't forget about the Virtual Cookie Exchange I hosting on Monday!

Can't wait to see your recipes!
I'm giving away one of my holiday designs PLUS 50 prints and envelopes!
So, if you haven't ordered your Holiday cards yet, It's not too late!
This is the perfect giveaway for you!
I sent my cards out yesterday...my goal each year is to have them out by December 1st....Yes, i am one of THOSE people :)
You can choose any design from my ETSY shop!
I have almost 40 Holiday designs this year!
You have until this Saturday at 11 pm to enter!
Click HERE for your chance to win!
And, don't forget about the Virtual Cookie Exchange I hosting on Monday!
Can't wait to see your recipes!
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Holiday Peeps Smores A Free Printable
Need a super easy holiday treat to pass out to your kids friends?
Look no further!

I made these for Kate's Daisy Troop last week.
Here is what you need:

- Graham Crackers
- Snack Size Hershey Bars
-Holiday Peeps
- Clear bags
- A Stapler & Scissors
- Printable I made (see at end of post)
I am not a fan of peeps, but these are just so cute:

And, Kate loves S'mores, so this was a perfect wintertime treat to pass out to her friends!
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| Just put 2 graham cracker halves, a hershey bar & a peep in the bag, fold it up, put on a label & staple on the sides. Easy Peasy. |

I think they turned out so cute!

The snowman ones were my favorite :)

The girls sampled them to make sure they tasted good.

Here is the printable, it makes 4 per page. Just add your child's name!

{To download, Click so the image pops up in a new window, Right Click, Then Save & Print!}
Enjoy & Happy Holidays!
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