Tinsel Town

As I mentioned before, I absolutely love Christmas! It has been so fun preparing for our "First Christmas" together! Which sparks my interest, how did you make your First Christmas special with your spouse? Or for the un-married folk, have any good plans or ideas for your First Christmas? I'd love to know, please share! We have been busy with work, school, and our social life. But I finally got around to wrapping the first present of the season the other day!


What is it about that first present that makes you want to make sure every edge of the paper is perfectly straight and all the folds are equal and clean? I do it every year! Then, by the time Christmas Eve rolls around, I am so sick of wrapping that I usually just cover with paper, tape random loose ends and slap a bow on it. This year will be different though!

I had tons of ideas from Pinterest on how to decorate for the season. Yet through the hussel and bussel of the month, I somehow forgot. Or ran out of time (or money..)
I did, however, manage to do a few semi-festive things.
I filled this vase on our kitchen table with Pine Cones and Red Ornaments!
It fits right in with our red and black kitchen!

Next, was my Mistletoe! Yes indeed I made it by myself!
And you better believe I made my Hub kiss me right directly
underneath it when he came home that evening!


It turned out cute, if I do say so myself! (:

Lastly, our tree is piling up with presents!
Stefan actually beat me to it when he put the first gift under the tree!
He is loving the Christmas season and the surprises!
So much in fact, that he has already given me 2 of my presents cause he just couldn't stand the suspense! Haha I just laugh, and he gives me a huge 5 year old grin.
He's the best darn thing on this planet!
I can't wait to spoil him with the amazing ______ I bought him!


Santa Claus is comin' to town! ... Soon!
Happy Holidays!

Brag Tags

This is a post for all the teachers and parents out there!
A recent fad in the "Classroom World" are these new "Brag Tags."
I have seen tons of posts about them! Teachers, parents, and students are hooked.
I am here to tell you about Boost Promotions. The costs are over 50% off any other companies making them now! Not only are there designs great, but you can even customize your own tags at no additional cost! If you are involved in the PTA, pitch this idea to the board. Many schools all over the U.S. are already involved in Brag Tagging. Teachers, get them in your classroom for your students. What a great incentive for their hard work and desire to succeed. Church member and church leaders, they are also developing a line of Religious Brag Tags, stay tuned for these. Primary students will look forward to adorning their necklace with Tags of accomplishment!
Check out their website HERE.



Let me know what you think!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Some people say that Christmas starts in December. I beg to differ. I am usually already in the Christmas Spirit after Halloween. Thanksgiving is just a preface to Christmas. I have been so excited for Stefan's and my First Christmas. We started our Christmas shopping a while ago. I am lucky to be married to someone who loves Christmas as much as I do!

We planned an FHE date to put up our Christmas Tree and it was so fun! This is the time for future traditions to start. My mother-in-law Connie gave us a tree! It was so nice of her! It's small, but the perfect size for our little apartment!

My babe stringing the lights!

Taking a break to spread some Holiday Cheer!

In my house growing up, putting the star (or angel) on the tree was always a coveted duty.
Stefan let me do it this year!

First Christmas - 2011

My boss showed me this great link to create personalized messages from Santa!
I made one for Stefan and... he loved it (:
If you have a "naughty" spouse, or some "nice" kiddos that you want Santa give a shout out to, go HERE and make one of your own!..
...Or just enjoy the one I made for Hubby Dear - HERE!