Oh Christmas Cards! Oh Christmas Cards!

One of my favorite things about the Christmas season is getting cards in the mail.  I love to see how people have changed and how all the kids have grown.  I always save the cards in a book and look back through them each year.  I actually look forward to getting mail and opening up the beautiful cards with photos.

One of my favorite places to get Christmas cards is Minted.  If you haven’t heard of Minted head over there ASAP!  They have a ton of card designs, so many it’s hard to choose just one!

I can’t wait to send our cards out this year.  I was looking through Minted and wanted to share with you some of my favorite designs.

The foil cards are my favorite.  The shimmer is so pretty!

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Minted also has cards that you can put on the tree as an ornament.

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Here are a couple more:

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I can’t wait to share our Christmas card this year with you all!   If you’d like to receive one from me please leave a comment below with your e-mail and we can exchange cards 🙂

Have fun designing and creating your perfect card at MINTED!

 

OshKosh B’gosh #GIVEHAPPY This Christmas

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for OshKosh B’gosh. I received an OshKosh B’gosh gift card to purchase product and to thank me for my participation.

I’ve been super busy with Christmas photo sessions this season.  I absolutely LOVE taking photos and it’s such a blessing!  One of the questions I get asked a lot is “How should we dress?” or “What should we wear?”  I usually tell people to mix and match.  You don’t have to be all matchy matchy.  Choose one or two colors that blend together well and after that just dress FUN!

I recently had the opportunity to shop at Oshkosh B’gosh and I chose Connor’s outfit for our family photos this year.  I love Oshkosh B’gosh and I remember my Mom buying my sister and I overalls when we were around Connor’s age.  Oshkosh B’gosh has been around forever, but it’s not just about overalls anymore…they have SO many cute options to choose from.

Here is what I chose for Connor:

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I shopped for all of these items online and everything was easy to find and it was fun to shop all the looks that were put together or create my own.  My items came in less than a week, so if your in a hurry to find something for your little ones to wear this season…fear not!  I also believe Oshkosh B’gosh has FREE SHIPPING right now!

If you would like to shop in store, find your nearest location HERE.

Here are the jammies we got too!  These say “I ate Santa’s cookies”.  So cute!

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OshKosh B’gosh is a brand I’ve trusted and worn for years.  The quality cannot be beat.  If you want something that is going to last you until next year, then OshKosh B’gosh is the place.

It’s easy to #GIVEHAPPY, and even the smallest acts of kindness can help brighten someone’s day! We are planning on buying some clothing, socks, and shoes for two children this year.  There are so many kids who won’t be getting anything for Christmas.  Adopt a child in need and show them love & #GIVEHAPPY.  It’s just as much fun to give as it is to receive.

Use the coupon below to save 25% off your purchase of $30 or more:

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Follow OshKosh B’gosh Twitter & Facebook and share your #GIVEHAPPY holiday looks.

 

Shiny, Gold, Glittery Gifts

Some of my favorite finds:

Christmas Coffee Favorites

I had yesterday off and I got up early and dropped Connor off at school ( Oh yes I did…because I’m paying for it anyway!)  Then I came home and started to watch TV and felt so unproductive.  So I decided I’d haul out ALL our Christmas stuff from the attic (after Terence told me to wait until after Thanksgiving), but I thought he would appreciate my effort to get everything done while I was home with no distractions.  BAM!

Got it all done yesterday.  My Christmas décor is up and I am HAPPY!  My back and arms are incredibly sore from hauling boxes from the attic.  Totally worth it though…it’s not so much the Christmas décor I love.  It’s the tree and the lights at night.  I just love the warm glow it gives in the house.

So, yay for a short week and having all my Christmas stuff DONE!  I walked into Starbucks this morning and was overtaken by the new array of gift cards they offer.  The art on these little cards is amazing yuns.  I had to stand there and take them all in…

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After I absorbed all the cards then I bought my annual Starbucks cup ornaments this year.  I also tried the new chestnut latte and it’s actually not too bad!!!

My BFF Sarah….who you see here as we are devouring Sprinkles Sundaes last week…

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You must visit Sprinkles for an ice cream/cupcake sundae.  Your life will be complete.  Sarah has an adorable shop called Wake Me Up Designs.  Right now you can order your Buddy the Elf shirts HERE.

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I’m using my new Seattle’s Best Coffee USB mug warmer this morning.  We’ve had a cold front come through and I’m loving this coffee warmer.  Right now you can go HERE and enter to win hundreds of prizes throughout the month of November.

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Also, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram to enter to win a free photoshoot (DFW area only).IMG_20141110_103736

 

CaringBridge: Caring Since 1997

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for CaringBridge. I received product a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

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I know a lot of you have heard of CaringBridge before, and if you haven’t then I’d love to share more with you!  I’ve had several friends and family members use CaringBridge and it’s a wonderful site.

CaringBridge offers protected websites for connecting people when it matters most. A nonprofit supported by people just like you, CaringBridge serves more than 500,000 people each day.

Maintaining hope and resolve during a health journey can be a daily struggle. CaringBridge provides the opportunity for a much deeper, more intimate level of communication, connecting people through the healing power of words.  CaringBridge connects those who are ill or need prayers with friends and family and you can also follow updates on their status.  This is an easy way for those who need to stay in touch during their GREATEST times of need.

CaringBridge was launched in 1997 so people–for any reason or length of time–could start a free website, remain connected to their family and friends and receive support when they need it most. As a nonprofit and early form of social media, CaringBridge has been instrumental for millions in navigating an emotional journey.

Starting a personal website through CaringBridge can help when people need to share important information quickly. As a lifeline to the outside world, CaringBridge can make all the difference when facing the loneliness of a hospital stay, enduring a long recovery at home or coordinating day-to-day, hands-on help. A CaringBridge website simplifies communicating with loved ones; messages of love, support and encouragement come flooding in, allowing the focus to be on healing.

I love being a part of something positive and encouraging…especially when people need it most.  That’s exactly what CaringBridge is all about.

Friday Favorites: November Edition

Here we go!  It’s Friday and I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers!

I got some new glasses from Firmoo. This is the second time I’ve had glasses from them and every time I love them and they are unbeatable prices! I think these were under $40 bucks. You just type in your prescription and then you can try on any pair of glasses using the virtual feature that lets you add them to your photo.  Right now Firmoo has a Veterans Day sale going on and you can get 20% off any pair with code: VDS20
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On Wednesday my friend Becka invited a few of us out to preview their booth for Vegas.  She also owns a cute shop called Kiki La Rue.  She’s SO sweet and they are going to do great in Vegas…the booth was awesome!

I bought this shirt and I just love it!  Perfect color for fall 🙂

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Another thing I’m loving is this hoodie from Evy’s Tree.  It is SO soft and I love how it has the holes at the bottom of the sleeves.  When I’m shooting photos I can’t wear gloves, so this is FAB in my book!

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I’m so glad the eggnog latte is about to make a return.  In case you didn’t know that yet?  Happy #redcup season!!!  If you have never had a Kinder Santa then you MUST try them!  We have the German Deli that sells them here.  I also think you can order online.  My Dad used to bring Kinder back from Germany all the time when we were little.  So, Kinder is just a taste of my childhood.  Maybe that’s why my sister and I are so crazy about it!

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HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!

Holla Back Girl!

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My Starbucks addiction is as bad as Britney’s…and you know what THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!!!

Can I get an AMEN???

I realize a lot of you may not like eggnog lattes.  Just imagine something you look forward to all year long and it’s ripped from your fingers.

So BAM!  Courtesy of USA Today here is the article:

Starbucks has eggnog on its face.

The coffee kingpin will bring back its seasonal Eggnog Latte nationwide this month after a customer revolt spread from letters to phone calls to social media. It had dropped the beverage, a seasonal offering since 1986, to try to simplify its expanding menu. “We made a mistake,” says spokeswoman Linda Mills. “We are very sorry.”

How sorry?

Well, they’re not handing out free Eggnog Lattes. But Starbucks hopes to have the drink back in all stores by the week of Nov. 17, says Mills. Because it has always been so popular in the Pacific Northwest, it was re-introduced there Nov. 1. The problem, she says, is quickly getting enough eggnog from suppliers.

The move to very rapidly respond to consumer complaints isn’t unusual. Last spring, after the company began selling its lemon cake and pumpkin bread in miniature loaves instead of slices, it got complaints and quickly changed back to the slices.

For retailers in the social media era, instantly responding to consumer gripes is critical. Quick action is especially critical for Starbucks in the holiday season, by far its most profitable period.

Starbucks started hearing eggnog complaints Nov.1 when it began its holiday push at U.S. stores by switching to red cups from its usual. The consumer blowback began with complaints to baristas who had to explain that the beverage had been discontinued, says Mills. It evolved into complaints to its customer call center, e-mails, letters and social media posts on Facebook, Twitter and to its MyStarbucksIdea.com site.