Celebrating Baby's First Christmas

A baby's first Christmas is definitely something to celebrate. Whether this is a new born or one just about to celebrate his or her first birthday, that Christmas can be remembered through special things and for years to come.

We all know that Christmas tree ornaments are so special and worth keeping year after year. With a baby's first Christmas photo ornament, you can remember that precious year every time you decorate your tree for the holidays. But also celebrate with a Baby's first Christmas t-shirt or onsie. Your child will look adorable in a cute outfit just for the holiday.

My granddaughters all had It's My First Christmas t-shirts to wear to the big holiday dinner. Oh, yes, they were first in their charming little Christmas dresses, but we know that a change of clothes for any baby is important. So after all the pictures were finished, the girls were changed into their first Christmas T-shirts.

A baby's first Christmas photo ornament makes a great gift idea as well. Given to parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles, even godparents, everyone will have a special memory of that darling little one's first holiday time.

Endangered Species Animal Christmas Ornaments

Christmas time is definitely a time of celebrating and sharing with family and friends. But, let's not forget the animals. Many of those that are endangered are now available on tree ornaments.

As an animal lover myself, I know how much I certainly don't want to lose these precious animals for my grandchildren to know about. Future generations will have enough on their hands to deal with, wouldn't it be nice if they didn't have endangered animal species to deal with?

You can show your own children and grandchildren some of these animals with endangered species Christmas tree ornaments. Remember them yourself and help keep them in our world mind so that maybe we can be part of the solution to saving them.

That's my view when it comes to helping these animals. Just maybe the increase in awareness can make a difference. Just maybe we will think about helping the organizations that help these animals. At least with Christmas tree ornaments, we can keep them in our minds.

I've found a collection of 7 of them featured in beautiful photographs. Endangered species ornaments will make a wonderful and giving addition to your own Christmas tree as well as great gift options for so many who are on your gift list.

Christmas Cards for Multiple Family Photos

How many years have you looked at all your family photos trying to decide which one will be the single one to go into your Christmas cards? Wouldn't it be nice to be able to pick more than one? That's what I thought, too.

Well, I found them. Great Christmas cards where I can put several different photos in the cards. Some have a spot for the largest group shot, with smaller spots for those others that you didn't want to completely ignore. Other cards have equal spots so there is no decision to make. Well, other than which shot goes in which spot. But, that's easier to do.

My own daughter ran into this problem last year. She wanted to have a photo of her new baby along with her older child and the whole family all in one beautiful family photo Christmas card. She ended up spending tons of time coming up with her own, but she was so disappointed in the end effect. She was looking for something more professional.

This year, when I showed her what I found, she was thrilled. She has already picked out pictures of the two children to include and just needs that family photo. Both of us are delighted at how easy it is to add in our photos and so happy with the quality of the Christmas family photo card choices.

If you are also in this same boat, I have your answer. Family photo Christmas cards are wonderful options to show off your family in multiple shots all for one card.

Hosting an Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

Ugly Christmas sweaters are a tradition from way back. And the parties that celebrate those ugly sweaters have a long tradition as well. If you want to host an ugly sweater party, here are some ideas and suggestions to make it more fun.

There are a couple of suggestions that are best for your guests. First, make sure they understand the purpose of the party. You want them to wear their best or funniest ugly sweater. So start off and pick the invitations for your party that will give them the most information. Then definitely make sure you wear your best or funniest sweater yourself. Ugly sweater invitations are a great start, but showing off your own is definitely a must.

Contests for various categories are fun addition to any ugly sweater party. The best way is to pick silly categories. The most tree ornaments on the sweater, the most reindeer, etc. Categories like the funniest or the ugliest are hard to choose winners. Unless you have a team of judges, or have your guests vote anonymously, then don't pick subjective categories. Make sure to include at least the idea that you will have contests in your ugly sweater party invitations to alert your guests.

As with any holiday party, ugly sweater parties can get out of hand with too much alcohol. So be careful of the kinds and quantities of drinks available. Make sure there is plenty of water, coffee and tea for your guests. As hosts, make sure you know designated drivers to help out.

Now that the caution is done, pick your date, chose your ugly sweater party invitations and get planning for a fun time for both you and your guests.

Halloween Fashions, Not Costumes

Yes, for most of us Halloween is all about the costume. But that costume can't be worn everywhere, nor will you plan to wear it other than the party or trick or treating. So what about Halloween fashions that can be worn throughout October and at times when the costume isn't appropriate, but you still want to celebrate?

That's where Halloween fashion comes into play. Since for many of us Halloween is a cooler time of year, a fashion accessory like a wrap scarf all decked out for the holiday is a fun and useful item.
Keeping you warm while totally comfortable around your neck, Halloween wrap scarves make the perfect fashion accessory to show your support of the holiday.

Maybe you are anti the standard costume idea. Then try a fun t-shirt that says it all. "Who needs a mask with a face like this" is one of those humorous sayings for costume t-shirts. How about "instant pirate, just add rum" for a funny saying on your costume t-shirt?

Adding a little bit of Halloween fashion when a costume is not appropriate is easy with so many choices. Whether it's a stack of smiling pumpkins, a spooky black cat face, a cute witch or even a bunch of spiders, a scarf adorning your outfit will work great for Halloween. Or chose the fun tradition of a Halloween t-shirt. You just can't go wrong.