It's the Holiday Season!

Don't you just love this time of year? The radio is playing Christmas music; the streets are lined with wreaths and lights. There is just something in the air that changes after the Turkey and Cranberry of Thanksgiving has been packed away as leftovers in the refrigerator. I think it really starts with Thanksgiving day, all of that gratitude changing hearts just a little.

There is just a different feeling for that month that spans from Thanksgiving to Christmas. (And I don't mean the commercial, crazy feeling that we sometimes encounter). Hearts are just a little softer. We think of family and friends. Memories come rushing back as we unpack the ornaments and hang them on the tree. As family gathers, they share stories of Christmases past. Donations make their way to food closets; pocket change clinks along in harmony with the bells rung outside store entrances.

And the smells! Don't even get me started on the smells. I can't get enough of the smell of pine and cinnamon, cookies baking, hot chocolate steaming. It is all so delicious.

But the best part of all is that for a little while we focus on what matters, family, friends and Jesus Christ. We remember his birth and celebrate his life! I love turning on the radio station and hearing his name coming over the airwaves. In a time where religion is being swept under the rug more and more, this month of remembrance is almost a miracle in itself.

I hope that you experiencing that change as well. I hope you are feeling that love and feeling of joy this month as we prepare for Christmas.

What...It's almost Christmas? Better get hopping on those Christmas Cards!

Every year I begin with the best of intentions. I plan the children's outfits, take family photos, all with the plan in mind that I will send Christmas Cards to our friends and family. But, for some reason, the last few years I put off the planning and decision making until too late and cards have not been sent. So with each arriving Christmas Card in the month of December, I feel the guilt associated with not sending one in return.

This year is certain to be different. I am determined to start now by choosing my card design and getting our photo taken early so I won't, once again let the Christmas Season pass without sending cards to our family and friends. On my search for the perfect card, I was searching through the Christmas Cards available at Tiny Prints and absolutely love this one:

How cute that it is an ornament (it even comes with the ribbon) so your family and friends can hang it on their tree if they want (and I can too)! I am a simple girl, and the simplicity of this card and the functionality both make it a winner in my book.

So, if you like me, struggle with getting your cards made in time, hurry over to Tiny Prints now and check out their fabulous selection of Christmas Cards.

Tiny Prints provides simple, modern, and unique stationery from Christmas cards, New Years cards, party invitations, andaddress labels to thank you cards. Once the holidays have come and gone, Tiny Prints will still be here to fill your stationary needs with their exclusive designs from the nation’s top designers.  All year round, you’ll fine business cards,birth announcements and even custom wedding invitations. Come try the easy card personalization, a powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service and paper quality for yourself. With Tiny Prints by your side commemorating every holiday and momentous occasion is a cinch!

This post is part of a Tiny Prints and Global Influence blogging campaign. In exchange for my honest thoughts I will receive Christmas Cards for my family.