bits of Christmas here and there

Every room needs a little touch of Christmas, right? I try to add something whether it is greenery and berries, a red ribbon, a wreath or a little Christmas tree in each room. It just gives it that Christmas feel for a few weeks. The kids love adding trees and a manger scene to their rooms for the season. Here is a mini tour of Christmas around our house. 

Christmas Eve jammies and books

I just love Christmas Eve for so many reasons, but one fond memory I have growing up is always being able to open one gift on Christmas Eve from our parents. We knew every year that it was going to be a Christmas book and jammies to wear, but the anticipation of seeing what was in the bag never diminished. The tradition has been carried on to our children from my parents and they too look forward to it every year. Secretly, I love that my kids, for one night only, wear matching outfits. I have put together a list of some jammies and books we have received over the past few years that are newer that you too might want to add to your collection of Christmas books. During the month of December, we let our kids pick out a Christmas book each night to read together. Oh how I cherish these moments. I'm betting you already have your Christmas jammies ready to go, but if not, there are some really cute ones in this post; even some for the whole family. 

The Message of The Birds

Bird Jammies

Pick a Pine Tree

Tree jammies

Dasher

Reindeer Jammies

Santa's  Prayer

Santa jammies

Have a wonderful weekend! 

~Amber

         
                 

christmas cards

Christmas cards are always my favorite Christmas tradition. I love sending and receiving them.  This year, I went with a bolder red, pink and green card. I also decided to go with a  two-sided card this year to send a more personalized message. The past few years, I have used Photo Affections and have been very pleased. They always have good prices and often times, I can find them on Groupon and secure a very affordable price for 70 plus cards with sturdy cardstock.  If you have not ordered your cards yet, I would absolutely check them out. Everyone could use some happy mail this year. 

They come in a nice box where they can be safely stored. 

Now I look forward to checking the mail each day and putting the cards on display! 

Merry Christmas!

~Amber