MULTIPLES MONDAY: Santa Babies {DISCOUNT}

I've posted about the fabulous designs from our sponsor Lil' LJ before, but Loree, the designer extraordinaire behind the line who's also a mama to twin girls, just added a new holiday shirt set for twins to her store.  How cute are these reindeer?

You'll get one top with a personalized reindeer for each of your little ones.  You can also get a third shirt for triplets.  Too cute, right?

Another fun option for multiples is to get one of the holiday name tops for each of your kids:

Whether you're a MoM or not, Lil' LJ has so many adorable holiday shirts.  My personal favorite is this one:

And it can be personalized a few different ways.  You can have it read "According to..." grandma, grandpa, mommy, daddy or any other person you like.  You can also choose to replace that line with "Subject to change" or "Opinions may vary."  So fun!

You can also opt for something more traditional like this personalized Peace, Love, Joy design:

Or mix it up and go with Peace, Love & Toys, which is really what we all want, isn't it?

This is a great shirt for the easy to please little one.

And if this is your first Christmas with your baby, this design is absolutely perfect.

If holiday shirts aren't up your alley, there are plenty of other super cute options at Lil' LJ that would make terrific gifts too.  For twins (or triplets - all of the multiples designs can be made for trios too!), I love the Pop Quiz set:

Or the two (or three) piece BFF set:

And for singletons, you can't go wrong with any of the signature Lil' designs.

And don't forget - every Lil' LJ shirt comes packaged in one of these adorable gift boxes so they're all ready to give!

Whether you need to finish your holiday shopping or just want to buy a lil' something for your lil' one, Lil' LJ has got your covered!

Last minute shoppers, you're in luck because Lil' LJ is offering AFOMFT readers 20% off all purchases through end of day tomorrow, December 15th!  Just enter code HOLIDAY09 at checkout to receive your discount.  Please note that it does not apply to shipping costs.

Image: Lil' LJ

FABULOUS MOM FRIDAY: 'Tis the Season! {GIVEAWAY}

Today is FABULOUS MOM FRIDAY but instead of featuring a mother-run business like I usually do, I'm going to share a Christmas tradition that my mother started for my brother and me.

Every Christmas, she got us each our own ornament for the tree and labeled the year on the back.  When we were little, she'd pick it out for us and when we got older, we were allowed to choose our own.  We used to love to hang those ornaments every year and talk about where we got them and why we picked them out.  Now that I have a family of my own, I have the 30-some-odd ornaments (I'm not going to admit the actual number!) and use them on our tree.  I still buy a new ornament every year and I've started doing the same for my girls.

If you're looking for a fun ornament so you can start the same tradition with your little one, look no further than the personalized ones from Kiddliwink Kreations.

If you've just had a baby, the Baby's First Christmas ornaments would be perfect for you.

If you're expecting, the Mother & Parents-to-be strollers are adorable.

And there are plenty of other designs which can be personalized however you want.  From stockings:

And teddy bears:

To monkeys:

And airplanes:

Kiddliwink Kreations has something for everyone.  And all of these fantastic ornaments are less than $8!  At that price, they'd great holiday gifts too, which is why they're going on AFOMFT's Holiday Must Have List.

And you can win one of your own too!

Kiddliwink Kreations is generously offering one personalized ornament to a lucky AFOMFT reader!  To enter, visit Kiddliwink Kreations and leave a comment here telling me which ornament you'll choose if you win and who it's for.  For additional entries:

• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber.
• Become a fan of AFOMFT on Facebook -- http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN
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• Visit Kiddliwink Kreations on Etsy and add the store to your favorites.
  
• Follow AFOMFT on Twitter and either re-tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or tweet this giveaway:  Enter to win a personalized Christmas ornament at A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
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• Blog about AFOMFT or this giveaway (worth 2 entries) and post a link to the post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends December 17th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on December 18th. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Images: Kiddliwink Kreations

TO DIE FOR THURSDAY: Timber! {GIVEAWAY}

If your child's holiday wish list is anything like the one I put together for my girls, it's full of plastic toys in obnoxiously bright colors.  Our living room already looks like a box of Crayolas exploded all over it so I went looking for some fun play things that aren't mass-produced in a country far far away.  What did I find?  Some fabulous hand-crafted wooden heirlooms from Wood Toy Shop.  Tell me this personalized wooden tool set isn't a little boy's dream present!

And how great are all of the wheeled wooden vehicles?

A few of the items from Wood Toy Shop are rubber band propelled, like this race car which can go up to 30 feet!

And the rubber band powered boats would be so fun for the tub.

You also have to check out Maple Man.  His limbs are attached with bungee cord so your little one can pose him lots of different ways.

There are some items in the Wood Toy Shop that would be great gifts for little girls too, like this bus full of colorful people.

Or the wooden smart phone which lets any kid who be just like mom or dad.

My personal favorite item from Wood Toy Shop?  The secret decoder!

I would have spent hours using this toy to type out secret messages when I was a kid.  And that's exactly what I love about the toys from Wood Toy Shop - your kids will use their imagination when they play with them.  I also love that they're eco-friendly and will last forever.  They're finished with non-toxic mineral oil and most of the wood comes from mill ends and scrap from cabinet shops.  Oh, and the workshop where they're made is powered by solar panels!  Finally, a gift you can feel good about giving.  And with prices starting at just $3 (yes, I said $3!), your wallet will feel pretty good too.

Wood Toy Shop's adorable toys are on AFOMFT's Holiday Must Have List.

And you can score one of your very own too!

Wood Toy Shop is generously offering a free toy to a lucky AFOMFT reader!  To enter, visit Wood Toy Shop and leave a comment here telling me which toy you'd choose of the following three only - a boat, a phone or a Maple Man.  For additional entries:

• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber.
• Become a fan of AFOMFT on Facebook -- http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN
• Follow AFOMFT on Facebook by clicking the link on the right side of the blog.
• Visit Wood Toy Shop on Etsy and add the store to your favorites.
  
• Follow AFOMFT on Twitter and either re-tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or tweet this giveaway:  Enter to win a handmade wooden toy at A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
• Grab our button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
• Blog about AFOMFT or this giveaway (worth 2 entries) and post a link to the post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends December 17th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on December 18th. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Images: Wood Toy Shop

YOU TAKEOVER TUESDAY: Monkeying Around {GIVEAWAY}

It's YOU TAKEOVER TUESDAY again and this week, we're sharing an already answered question for the first time.

When Pam from New Orleans needed the perfect shirts for her triplets to wear to their monkey-themed second birthday bash, AFOMFT was happy to help out!  Here's the result:

Super cute, right?  Well, get a load of how great they looked on Pam's adorable boys at their party!

And one more shot just 'cause the cuteness is just too much.

Where oh where did these fabulous shirts come from, you ask?  Ashley Alexander Custom Boutique!  This store has so many great designs but I especially love that Jill, the owner, specializes in making birthday shirts for boys.  It's easy to find something cute for little girls, but getting something for boys is a lot harder.  Luckily, her appliqued tops are perfect for just about any theme.

This football design comes with your little one's initial on the front and his name on the back with a number for his age:

Got a little guy who loves trucks?  Here's a shirt for you!

Fire engines?  Got that too.

Construction?  Here you go.

Robots?  No problem.

But you'll find more than just shirts for boys in the Ashley Alexander Custom Boutique.  There are great girl's tops too:

Super cute holiday shirts:

And even family sets.  Are you taking a trip to Disney?  You need to get these for your entire brood!

And Jill is fantastic to work with.  She turned the triplets' shirts around in just a few days and does custom work too.  All of the designs can be personalized and can come with or without an age on them.  Gotta love having options!

So what are you waiting for?  Check out Ashley Alexander Custom Boutique now!  I have a feeling there's someone on your holiday list who'll look super cute in one of their shirts.

And we're going to help you with that gift!  One lucky AFOMFT reader will win the shirt of their choice from Ashley Alexander Custom Boutique!  To enter, visit Ashley Alexander Custom Boutique and leave a comment here telling me which shirt you'll choose if you win and who it's for.  For additional entries:

• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber.
• Become a fan of AFOMFT on Facebook -- http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN
• Follow AFOMFT on Facebook by clicking the link on the right side of the blog.
• Visit Ashley Alexander Custom Boutique on Etsy and add the store to your favorites.
  
• Follow AFOMFT on Twitter and either re-tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or tweet this giveaway:  Enter to win an adorable shirt for your little one at A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
• Grab our button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
• Blog about AFOMFT or this giveaway (worth 2 entries) and post a link to the post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends December 15th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on December 16th. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

If you'd like help from A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS, we want to hear from you!  Have a party theme but want help finding decorations?  Need a gift idea for your little one?  Shoot me an e-mail at afomft@gmail.com if you're on the hunt for the perfect product and just can't find it or if there's something you love and want to share. We'll do our best to help out and every reader featured on YOU TAKEOVER TUESDAY will receive a special gift from AFOMFT. What are you waiting for? Hit us up!

Images: Pyjammy's Blog & Ashley Alexander Custom Boutique