Don't know what to get your wife/baby momma for Christmas?

Dear Dads (or Moms who read this and then forward on to their husband),

I know what you can get your wife - from your child - that is special, easy, and can go on and on through many gift giving holidays.

A charm bracelet. Easy as that.

Start with Christmas and get the actual bracelet and just one charm. Then, as years go on, through Mother's Days, Birthdays and Christmas', your child can always just go and pick out a charm for Mommy and give it to her. It is seriously so easy.

Here is an example (I will use James Avery jewelry, however there are many more companies that sell charm bracelets. I like James Avery because they have an entire "Create Your Own Charm Bracelet" feature on their website):

Here is a nice starter bracelet to add charms to.

The medium twist bracelet in silver - $49.
Then add charms! Here are a few of my faves right now...

• The jingle bell charm (for Christmas)
• The Birthday Cupcake Charm
• The ABC Apple Charm (I am a teacher)
• The Popcorn Charm (I LOOOOVE going to the movies and eating popcorn for dinner with Rian)
• The Peace Charm (because I love Peace signs and anything peace really)
• The Initial J
• The Baby Shoes Charm (you can get names and birthdays engraved on the bottom!)
• The Flip Flop Charm (because it reminds me of summer and Mexico)

These are just a few I like, but really, if Cameron picks it out...I don't care what it looks like, I will love it!

Holiday Card Preview - 2010

Every year I give a little Christmas card preview of the photos we may or may not use. This is year is extra special because I am also going to give you a preview of the ACTUAL Christmas card we are going to use!

Wonder why I am doing this? Because Shutterfly is awesome.

They are running a special promotion that allows bloggers to write up a little something, and you get free cards in return! Isn't that awesome? I think it is.

I use Shutterfly for everything picture related. I have this SITE where I post all of my photos for friends and family to see and order from if they so desire. I order my Christmas cards from them every year. I made a Guest Book for Brett and Kristi's wedding with pictures from their ENGAGEMENT SHOOT.

This year, when we got our PROFESSIONAL PICTURES, I knew I had to get some killer Christmas cards.

Here is my favorites from Shutterfly:

This is a good one to show off more than one picture from a set of pictures.


I like this one because of it's simplicity and beauty. You really can't get more beautiful at Christmas than snowflakes.

I love this one also because of it's simplicity but with the pizazz of the "sparkly" JOY. Perfect for one good picture.

I love the Christmas Light String. My first Christmas card picture was of Cameron with a string of lights. I like the colors of this one also.

Now...which picture(s) should I choose?

Black and white or color? Entire family or just Cameron? One picture or a lot of pictures? Help me decide!!!

P.S. If you are interested in getting your Holiday cards from Shutterfly, click HERE. Or if you want to check out their calendars, photo books or any other photo gifts, just click on the links!

P.P.S. I am definitely getting some of THESE!