Tiny Prints and the season of giving...

It's getting to be that time of year again. Time for trees and lights, giant iced gingerbread men, carolers out in the snow... It seems like the holidays come faster and faster each year, but since it IS my favorite time of year, I will not complain. (although I could do without the toy commercials every 2 seconds!) Instead, I'm eagerly counting down the days until the holiday festivities begin! 

I've already begun the preparations even! While my decorations aren't up yet (dang husband!), I am halfway through my Christmas shopping lists, events are times out, family photos are taken, and I've began the search for the annual Christmas Cards!

The card in itself is a tradition for us. Each year I pick out something totally different from the last, and try to include at least two pictures of my wonderful little family. It's my hope that each card fills every recipient with a little Christmas joy and makes them smile at least a little. Thankfully, I have a few family members who have reinforced that hope by telling me they keep the picture from it each year! I've found it's an easy way to keep everyone's photos updated as well! 

This year, like the last, I've turned to Tiny Prints. I've used their cards for a few different events, and am always left satisfied with their product! The color is always spot on, photos clear, and they have unique designs to choose from! I also love that I've never received a card that looks like the one I sent out. The paper is also excellent. This year they've rolled out their new Premium DoubleThick™ Matte Paper, their most luxurious card stock yet! (watch a video here!) I can't wait to receive our cards and feel it for myself! 

On an ending note, I'll leave you with a couple of the designs I'm deciding between. Maybe you'll leave me with a comment of which one you think I should choose? Also, feel free to enter my Tiny Prints giveaway for a chance to win $50 off of your Tiny Prints order! 

1.The first card, probably my fave, offers lots of color and photos. Always a winner in my book! 

2. The next card gets points for it's unique circle design and unique letters! 

3. The third card has cool rounded corners and tons of photo options! 

And finally, the giveaway. I'm only offering three entry options each, so take advantage. The giveaway ends on November 19th, 2012 at 9:00 pm.

The first- Like my blog and let me know!

The second- link me to your favorite card design! Put some thought into it! 

The third- Like Tiny Prints on facebook! 

Good Luck!

This post has been sponsored by Tiny Prints!

Our little family isn't as little anymore. 

We recently had this years family photos done, 

and I wanted to share them with you! 

I've got quite the little HUNKS, don't I?? ;-)

Outdoor Fun

Spring is coming and now that I have a 2 year old who loves the outdoors, I'm beginning to look at items that would make being outdoors a little more entertaining! The main items I've been researching lately are swing sets, but there are sooo many options I can't make any decisions!

Do I want wood, plastic or metal? Should I look for a set with monkey bars? (we loved them as kids but I can also vividly recall my sister fracturing her arm one summer when she fell from them!) I haven't even began looking at the forts, rock climbing walls, and all the other crazy awesome options!

CSN's Swingsetsandmore.com has been a fantastic site to check out some of my options. I've found a couple great sets that I would love to own, including the one I will likely be getting!

While it's outside of my price range (but still a FANTASTIC deal) I do love this Swing and Slide wooden set! A steal at $949.99

I also found a Step2 set that would be perfect for us right now. It would fit nicely in our fenced in side yard. (seperating the boys from access to the lake!) I also love the look of it! It's not to shabby either at $599.99.

What are your thoughts? Those who already own swing sets, what type do you have and what are the pros/cons? I would love to get the boys a swing set for the warm weather, which will hopefully be here a month or two!