Today one of Mama’s besties is celebrating a wedding anniversary — the big five year! Congratulations by the way because in this day and age…who knows what could happen, especially if you live in Hollywood (which they do not). Anniversaries are one of those celebrations that sometimes people really celebrate and go all out with gifts and weekends away or in the land of parenthood — often go by unnoticed or celebrated with a simple card and perhaps a bouquet of flowers (if one is lucky).
When Mama picked our wedding date almost seven years ago, Mama didn’t think twice about making it one week after Mama’s birthday and then only about three weeks before Christmas. In hindsight, it probably would have been better to push it up a few weeks but Mama wanted a “winter white” wedding in December — and that is exactly what it was. Gosh, Mama needs to find that wedding album — haven’t seen it in years! Have you looked through yours lately or shared it with the kids? What a great weekend activity!
Most Mamas are probably in the same boat as Mama in that with a joint checking account that the hubs seems to monitor much more frequently than you…not to mention that they probably make most of if not all of family income, so when it comes to being him a gift…you don’t want or have a whole lot of money to spend. So Mama was thinking that this year, it would be something more sentimental than expensive and nothing beats handmade — something like embroidery to be exact.
Before you snub the idea, just take a look at these finds that say “I love you” like nothing you’ve ever seen before…!
So simple it’s beautiful and also check out the ones in the shop for new babies. Embroidery Hoop Wedding Anniversary, $35, at Etsy.com.
Is your love on the move a lot? This is a great way to capture your love together — throughout all the states! Personalized Anniversary Wedding Art Print, $32, at Etsy.com.
Are you “tweet-hearts”? Then this is a great gift. Anniversary Gift, Personalized Love Birds in a Tree, $16, at Etsy.com.
Mama has a wedding to go to in a few weeks — this is what Mama is ordering. Who wants another pot and pan set when you can have THIS?! Personalized Name Embroidery Hoop, $65, at Etsy.com.
This looks amazing…no?! Custom Heart Tree Pillow, $34, at Etsy.com.
Mama sure wishes that Etsy was around when we got married…so many things to choose from! What’s your favorite anniversary gift?
My philosophy is simple: just because you're a mom doesn't mean you have to forgo style or your life. You can do it all with a little help from Mama. Mama makes life easier by doing all the shopping, crafting and ranting for you because really...what Mama has the time for that?! Mama will not lie, I can bake but if you're looking for cooking tips you might be better off going someplace else!
Love the pillow, might have to get one for hubbz and I. LOVE your new look and layout, simple, crisp and nice colors
Thank you so much for the comment on the new design! It’s coming along
Yes, the pillow…I love it!