Everyday Pitter Patter BLACK FRIDAY SALES!

Starting today through Cyber Monday at midnight, we are having some HUGE Sales over at Everyday Pitter Patter!

 (no code needed on the Sale Price of the Gray/Black Houndstooth!)

Just a reminder... if you want to use more than one coupon code, simply leave a note with your order or message me on Etsy within 24 hrs of your purchase.  If it is the correct code, I will simply refund you for whatever is the cost of the extra discount!  Happy Shopping- perfect stocking stuffers and gifts that are sure to fit and be loved by any friend, sister, or mom!

Follow on Instagram @everydaypitpat for some other surprises throughout the weekend.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Merry Christmas 2014

A few details about our Christmas Card...
I started with my two favorite images, then added text using the free website PicMonkey.  Next, I uploaded to Mpix (my favorite photo printing website) under their DIY cards section- making sure the photos went off the crop guidelines so there wouldn't be white space.  Mpix shipped them quick and saved us some money... especially with their Black Friday 25% off deal!  We have used them several times and love the quality of their signature paper & the lustre on the pearl paper.  Just an idea for your Christmas cards next year or any birth announcments/invitations coming up!

Baby Gift Guide- Christmas 2014

For the adventurous creative:

Little Sapling Toys has the cutest wooden camera ever!

But be sure to check out their personalized ornaments, toy cars & more...

My new favorite are the wooden baby teethers that can be personalized &

created in the shape of your state.  Adorable baby gift :)

 

For the little entertainer:

These cute bells & tambourine were from the $1 section at Target!

You could find a mix of musical instruments as a fun gift for a little one...

Just be sure to package them all in a cute box or basket

so that mom or dad can hide them neatly away when their ears get tired :)

 I also see a lot of Melissa & Doug at TJMaxx & their

beginner band set and musical toys are great!



For the tiny fashionista:

New comfy moccasins paired with a personalized shirt! 

Wild Explorers has the cutest styles of baby moccs- I'm loving the metallics...

This #fancy shirt is perfect- Little Goose Shop has so many adorable personalized options

and of course why not top off the gift with an

Everyday Pitter Patter Reversible baby scarf ;)

And for the little animal lover:

Nothing could be more perfect than a print from Sharon Montrose's

The Animal Print Shop... Actually I want some of these for Christmas!

Vera has the fawn in her nursery (actually used to be in JR's)

and I would love to have a collage one day in JR's room

except I don't know how I could choose.  They are all so amazing!

Hop on over to her shop and you'll spend too long looking at all of the animals

from the Little Darlings section to the Cougar close-up & Longhorn Steer...

Women's Gift Guide- Christmas 2014

For the One who Brightens your day:

Gorgeous Jewelry in lots of styles from Lucy Mint Boutique

For the Entertainer... Hospitable Friend:

Lovely Linens from KitchFarmhouse

with their vintage napkin rings or handmade aprons

For the Decorator or Organizer:

The Nesting Place by Myquillyn Smith

Packaged & tied up with a few crafting accessories :)

 For the One who has Everything:

A unique handmade infinity scarf from Everyday Pitter Patter

Sure fit & plenty styles to choose from :)

 For the Loyal Friend & Coffee Lover:

A mug from Lettered Life and

coffee beans from your local coffee shop

or a new favorite of ours is from Brick&MortarCoffee online!

And be sure to check these shops for special Cyber Monday Discount Codes!!
What are your favorites gifts to give (or receive)... favorite shops?

Giveaway & Thanksgiving Specials!

Have you entered our Instagram Giveaway?  Open until 5pm Central tonight! 

This flannel plaid scarf could be yours ;)

 

Be sure to check back tomorrow for details on our specials on Black Friday and throughout the weekend of Thanksgiving.  We are so excited to offer some new styles and special deals- giving a HUGE thanks to those who are shopping small, handmade and supporting local businesses this season.  And then starting Dec. 1st, fun gift guides for every person on your list will posted here!  Let me know if you have any favorite shops or gift giving ideas you would like me to share with others and add to my own shopping list :)

 

John Ryman- my Christmas Boy

John Ryman will turn 3 on Christmas Eve.  Such a little boy now. 
His precious little voice asks questions all day long.  And if he wants to talk serious, his voice takes on a deeper tone which makes me laugh every time.  He has been asking to get out our Christmas train, well, since last January.  So we said when we saw the first snow flurries we could get it from the attic!  Of course John Ryman spotted flurries while Patrick was out of town, so the next day when he got home, you better believe JR was waiting at the garage door ready to get the train out!  He takes his train job very seriously and makes sure everyone know the difference between the engines and the caboose and where the smoke comes out :)  He even introduced himself to someone at church "John Ryman Garcia and I have a Christmas train and there is an engine..." 
JR is always asking, always testing, and always smiling.  I love that at my most exhausted moments his little voice can tell me just what I need to hear.  Here's to celebrating this season with my Christmas boy!   

Everyday Pitter Patter- Winter Collection LookBook

Cousins at Christmas

(2nd) First Birthday Party

My mom and Sadie were so sweet to throw John Ryman a first birthday party after Christmas.  The decorations were so CUTE!  And JR sure loved the Zoo theme & all the monkeys.  We were so thankful to have a special celebration for JR in Louisville with more family and friends since we couldn't have everyone in Texas.  And since Christmas and birthday gifts didn't fit in our suitcases, JR has enjoyed receiving packages in the mail every so often with his toys and books he opened while in Louisville.  Kinda fun tradition we may have to continue- keeps the excitement going without overwhelming him with too many things at once!  I should do a post of some of JRs new favorite toys and books- he got some pretty cool gifts.

 (Sadie smoothed out the icing on the cake so it looked like fondant & added sprees to continue the polka dot theme-really cute!) 

Christmas with our families

 After we ALL slept in until just before 11am, my mom made a special breakfast to recreate Christmas morning.  They had even saved some gifts to open with all of us :) 

 (he sure can reach with his long arms!)

 (perfect patrick gift)

 (John Ryman kept picking up baby Jesus from the manger and patting him over his shoulder saying "baby"- so sweet, until he would throw him down...)

 (just another classy gift from my parents- ha!)

 (JR loved opening gifts with Aunt Sadie)

 (fun toy from Alaska)

 (beautiful Christmas breakfast with the classic cinnamon rolls!!)

(Everything was delicious and thankfully we were also able to enjoy my mom's Christmas dinner the night before- perfect 3am dinner!)

I was so terrible at taking pictures while we were in Louisville.  Not only was it difficult keeping an eye on JR around fragile nativities, fireplaces and Christmas trees, but I also wanted to sit back and enjoy without a camera in my face :)  That's why many of these are from Patrick's phone and ya know what, I'm totally okay with it!
After a "Christmas" at my parents we headed over to see all the Garcias for a special Christmas Dinner!  Sure worked out nice for us that we could celebrate with everyone on the 26th.  What a joy to see family and all the cousins running around!  I don't think JR knew what to do at first :) he just kinda nonstop wanders and runs, maybe one day he will learn to play in one area? haha

 (JR loves his Uncle Daniel!)

 (probably saying "baby" to sweet Griffin)

(JR learned to say "puppy" or "peeeessss"(for puppies) just before our trip- he was showing Lily his puppy named Buddy.)

More posts to come- including a Zoo Birthday Party for our 1 yr old!!