Personalized Christmas Candy and Cookie Boxes are a Must Have This Holiday Season

These personalized candy and cookie boxes are just what you have been looking for. They are the perfect boxes for passing out all the Christmas goodies you will either be baking or buying this Holiday Season.

These boxes come in all shapes and sizes. They come with many different holiday designs and letter styles so that you can match the boxes to your favorite Christmas décor.

Save the wrap, tape and bows. With these personalized boxes you can fill them up with what ever treats or gift you have in mind and start passing them out to your mailman, paperboy, co-workers, school teachers etc. The personalized message you add will also save you that tag you normally have to add. Image all the time you are going to save on wrapping presents.

Don’t forget about Weddings! Personalized Christmas candy and cookie boxes are the perfect ideas for Christmas themed weddings. They will make the perfect favor box to send home with your guests. Filling these boxes with homemade holiday treats will not only make a great favor but also save you some money and definitely put a smile on your guest’s faces.

Carrie

Crafty Boutonnieres from Etsy.com's Peppermintcloud

Take a look at the fresh and innovative boutonniere designs from etsy.com seller Litton of peppermintcloud.  Litton has an eye for all things crafty and has filled her store with one-of-a-kind bridal hair clips/fascinators and boutonnieres.  We love her use of unique materials, funky color combinations, and retro inspired patterns.

To view more designs from Litton, visit peppermintcloud.etsy.com. 

Allie

Affordable Honeymoon Destination Ideas and Tips

Affordable honeymoon destination ideas are easy to come by. When planning your wedding, include a set amount in the budget for your honeymoon and stick to it.  With the increasing cost of international flights and tough economic times, consider less popular overseas locations or traveling within the United States instead of abroad.

A honeymoon registry will help curb costs the same way you register for wedding gifts and will give family and friends the option to pitch in for your trip.  Research all-inclusive package deals at resorts, cruises and hotels that offer honeymoon packages, which may even include airfare. When booking your trip with a travel agency online or in person, always ask for discounts. Discount information is not always readily volunteered, but is available. Also ask the travel agent the least expensive times to travel such as off-season tourist months when it becomes considerably cheaper.

Another great tip, don't be shy, mention often that you are on your honeymoon. Restaurants and hotels will sometimes throw in additional complementary services, such as bottles of champagne, free meals, gift baskets and more.

Whether you are planning your first or second honeymoon it’s best to choose a location that is appealing to the both of you and within your budget. Decide if you will travel by plane or car. Research activities you would like to try or already enjoy doing together for a great bonding experience.

Renee'

Monogrammed Jager Bomb Shot Glasses will be the Highlight at your Holiday Party

If you are looking for that special accent to add to your Holiday party, look no further. Monogrammed jager bomb shot glasses are a great addition to any party.

The custom engraved jager bomb shot glasses come in a set of 4 and can be personalized with a monogram initial and they are specially designed to hold a shot and a chaser all in one. These shot glasses are not just for jager and red bull. Everyone needs a little turkey for Thanksgiving, try putting coke on the bottom and Wild Turkey on the top. For Christmas try some apple pie, Vodka on the top and apple juice on the  bottom.

Monogrammed jager bomb shot glasses aren’t just for Holiday parties. They can also add fun to your wedding reception, anniversary party or birthday party. They would also make a nice addition to any home bar collection.

Carrie

Just In Time for the Holidays - New Christmas Party Favors for Weddings and Get-togethers.

A Very Special Christmas Present

Recently I was speaking with a customer who was planning a very special Christmas present for her husband. She had told me that 20 years ago for a wedding gift she had a wallet made for him that had been foil-stamped with his initials and then on the inside fold she has also included a personal message. Because her husband has been carrying around this wallet for so long it is showing some obvious wear. Now after 20 years of marriage and 6 children later she would like to recreate this wallet. With the economy being what it is and 6 children to buy gifts for she didn't want to break the bank either. I was able to help her find just what she was looking for. I know that her husband will be so touched when he opens his new personalized leather wallet on Christmas morning. These are the stories that make my job so rewarding and bring a special highlight to my day.

Carrie

Wow Your Guests With Personalized Christmas Party Favors

Tis the Season! The holidays are right around the corner and with the season comes company parties, Christmas get-togethers, and holiday gatherings.  For this year's annual party, say a special thank you to guests with custom printed Christmas party favors, cups, and candy boxes.

Sick of all those left-overs?  Send guests home with personalized Christmas boxes printed with a custom message.  Have a quirky phrase, thank you message from the family, or holiday greeting printed.  Set each box out for guests so they can dish up any left-overs, cookies, and candies to take home and voila!  You've just made it fun for guests to take home extras and you don't have to worry about eating that left-over turkey for the next week and a half.

Company Gifts? Want to give out a custom company gift to employees?  Have ceramic coffee mugs or holiday wine bottle gift boxes printed with your company logo.  Fill your wine boxes with a bottle of wine and tie with a special thank you tag addressed to the individual.  For the coffee mugs, insert a pouch of hot cocoa and marshmallows into each mug and set at each guest place setting.

Giving your guests personalized Christmas party favors will make them feel like you really put the extra effort into this year's holiday party.  Your guests will love your creativity and will have a one-of-a-kind favor to remember you party with.  Happy Planning!

Allison

Christmas Winter Wedding Themed Favors

Christmas is a festive time of year and with so many varieties of affordable Christmas wedding favors to choose from you can have the perfect winter wedding without going over budget.

One great way to convey that festive spirit and save money is with affordable favors like Christmas cellophane favor bags. Fill each bag with edible treats such as candy coated almonds, chocolate mints, red and green candies and cookies. Tie the bags off with keepsakes like a holiday themed key chain, bookmark, or personalized ornament. These special keepsakes will last through each holiday long after the treats are gone. Family and friends won't forget to take home their goodie bags filled with edible treats and these winter themed wedding favors will set the tone for a jolly Christmas wedding reception.

Renee'

How to Choose the Right Lettering Font Style For Your Personalized Wedding Favors

One of the most frequent questions that I get asked by customers is 'What letter style do you recommend?' Choosing the right font style for your personalized wedding favors is simple. It all boils down to your personalized taste. Here are a few tips to make the right decision:

• Think about your style. When deciding between whether to go with classic script fonts or more contemporary block styles, think about the theme you are trying to portray. Is your wedding more modern or is it full of traditional accents? The pros to a script font are that they are very elegant. The downside is that fancy calligraphy can be harder to read. Block styles are much more legible and will give a more modern feel to an event but will not be as elegant as a script font.

• View the lettering style. Be sure when viewing your font style choices to review each letter in its entirety. Take the time to review each letter that you will use for your names, date, message, even the ampersand sign. Make sure it’s what you want and that it meets your personal taste. Classic calligraphy fonts at times can have loops and variations to letters that are not considered the norm. Too many times do brides come to me expressing disappointment that they did not look at the ampersand sign that they chose because they loved the letter B too much.

• Be Creative. This is your special day. Don’t be afraid to be creative. Pick a letter style that best suits your personality. Enjoy all the little details that come with planning your wedding day. It only happens once in a lifetime.

Carrie

How to Dress Your Thanksgiving Table for Less

Decorating for Thanksgiving doesn't have to mean spending a fortune. Here we've taken a Thanksgiving table setting idea from bhg.com and broken it down to show how you can get the look for less.

 

 

To create your main focal point, craft a pumpkin centerpiece made of mums (shown above).  Attach mums to pumpkins with hot glue and add leaves and berries for a realistic look.  Truly a conversation piece.  Pumpkins and mums are easy to come by in the fall season.  Visit local nurseries for bargain deals.

For the rest of your table decor, bring in the colors of the season through pumpkins, gourds, leaves, and flowers.  Line up smaller pumpkins along the center of your table at different heights.  Placing your focal points at graduated heights is a great way to stretch out a long table.  For round tables, center your decor in a group to create texture and interest.

For a unique twist, create goodie bowls out of carved gourds (shown above).  Put in snacks like nuts, candies, and other finger foods for a pre-dinner treat.  Perfect for kids and adults alike!  Set out personalized cocktail napkins like these (shown above) next to each bowl to encourage guests to dive in.  Happy Planning!

Allison

Personalized Gifts for Men This Christmas Season

What do you buy for the man who has everything? You may have a father, brother, uncle or other male friend or coworker to shop for. You can’t go wrong with a personalized gift. Personalized gifts are custom made and one of a kind. Personalized gifts for men make great holiday gifts. Buy your gift for stocking stuffers or for under the tree.

For the man in your life that is a wine or beer enthusiast, there is an array of different presents that you can find. You can choose from personalized beer mugs, glasses or steins. Wine glasses and wine boxes can also be personalized as well. These personalized gifts will impress the men on your shopping list and show them that you care.

There are plenty of men that enjoy their sports. For the man on your shopping list that has a favorite NFL team, you can get him a personalized NFL locker room print, or a personalized NFL team glass beer mug. What man doesn’t like to see his name printed or engraved on a gift? Adding personalization will give your gift that special touch.

Carrie