• three for free – december printables

    O, holy night.

    I was confused about what month it actually was until I got on Facebook and saw 285 Elf on the Shelf pictures in my newsfeed. I’ve seen Sprinkles wrap the tree in toilet paper, Ho Ho spill the cereal, and Trixie bathe in mini marshmallows already.

    Ah yes, it is December.

    I feel like I was just launching this fun little three for free thing on November 1, and now an entire month has passed.

    I hope you got some good use out of last month’s free printables. I’ve got some super fun ones below. As always, I have inspected the links and made sure that these printables do, in fact, still exist in the  mysterious world of the Internet.

    So sit back, sip your coffee, and get down wit yo downloads.

    For the mamas…

    1. I really enjoy the font choices of this frame-worthy printable. It’s cute and whimsical. From Bonjour and Hello.

    2. I love the idea of a well-wrapped gift, but I hate spending lots of money on that stuff because it all just ends up in the trash, unless you’re one of those people who save the paper, tag, tape, tissue paper, bow, etc. More power to ya. Here are some great, printable gift tags. From lemon squeezy.
    3. I seriously scoured Pinterest for days looking for the perfect Christmas card organizer. This is something of great need to me because every year, I sit down and think, “Now who did we send one to last year?” So, after looking high and low for something cute to print and organize my card list, I decided to make my own! Print as many copies as you need, and then you can hole punch them and put them in a cute binder. From Heart of the Mama (duh).
    For the kiddos…
    1. I absolutely love this advent calendar idea. I think it is so cute! You have a fun, new idea centered around giving and family time each day. You could tuck these inside an advent calendar, put them in an envelope to open each day, or find another creative use for them. From Wendolonia
    2. I am a teacher, and I love getting practical, thoughtful gifts from my students. If your child’s teacher loves Starbucks (and if she/he doesn’t, who is this person teaching your child!?), I think this is an adorable way to package a gift card. From Millie Morgan Media
    3. I am obsessed with this idea. I think this is an awesome way to reward kids for good behavior all year long, but the cute holiday tie-in makes it all the better. I’m soooo doing this with Noelle. From My Sister’s Suitcase.
    Aren’t you so excited to get printing this month? 

  • three for free – november printables

    I am a sucker for a free printable. I may go through $6,000 in ink each year, but darn it…the printable was free.

    No really, free printables are all over my house. I have them framed above my bed, in my bathroom, in the play room, and everywhere in between. They are a great way to change out seasonal decor without totally overhauling everything or breaking the bank.

    I have decided to start a monthly feature where I round up my three favorite free printables for mamas and for kids. So really, you get SIX, but six for free didn’t rhyme. Ya dig?

    Everything I post will be a direct link to the blog/site in which the original file was posted. Hopefully this prevents a lot of “Sorry this page no longer exists and your whole day is now ruined.” It’s also a little free advertising to the original creators of the free material. Everyone wins!

    So click, print, and enjoy until your little heart’s content! (or until your husband tells you that you can’t go buy another $36 ink cartridge for a free printable. #guysarenofun)

    For the mamas…

    1. I love this message along with the cute pennants. Would look adorable in a frame on the mantle or on the kitchen counter. From A Night Owl.

    2. Avoid awkward family silence at the Thanksgiving dinner table by passing these conversation starters around. I think this is a great idea, and, hey, you might even learn that you and Aunt Edna have something in common after all. From Skip to My Lou.
    3. I love paper chains, and I think this is an activity the whole family can enjoy together. I like the idea of printing these “I’m thankful for…” slips on the brown kraft cardstock so the chain has a rustic look. From Silverbox Creative Designs.

    And now for the kids…

    1. This fun scavenger hunt would be great on a walk around the neighborhood or at a park this time of year. You could take it one step further and let your child photograph each item found using your phone or an actual point & shoot camera (do they make those anymore?). From Moritz Fine Design.
    2. It’s always great to get kids into the habit of telling people that they are special and that they are thankful for them. This is great any time of year, but Thanksgiving is the perfect time to put it into practice. These notes are real cute. From Technology Rocks. Seriously.
    3. These are adorable treat bag toppers that would be great for a class treat or the kids’ table at Thanksgiving. Make sure you go here and check out the entire, free, printable table kit…because there are a bunch of other things you could use for Thanksgiving or just a Fall dinner party. Lots of great stuff to check out! From The Busy Budgeting Mama.
    There ya have it, Folks…you first six Three for Free. Come back for more on December 1st!