Merry Christmas gifting everyone! In case you haven’t heard, Tyler and I have decided that we are not doing gifts for each other this year. Instead we are doing acts of service for the #LIGHTtheWORLD campaign put on by the LDS Church which is basically doing acts of service everyday this month. It has been eye-opening to see how many opportunities there are to do service that we normally wouldn’t recognize and I am really glad we are doing it.

For the rest of the family however, we are giving gifts but I wanted to do really meaningful gifts instead of a bunch of crap you just buy to check the box. Focusing on our family and the true meaning of Christmas, I decided that photo books of our family and especially the story of our sweet Scarlett would be an amazing gift for Tyler and I’s parents.

Immediately I thought to use Parabo Press because I was so happy with what they did in my office post. When I got them in the mail I about died! They are perfection! the colors of the photos and the really nice paper (I’m a paper snob), I was so impressed and even better was the offer they said I could give all of you. So here it is…

A FREE PHOTO BOOK!!!!!! Just use this code WEGBK and it will give you a free 5.5″ Softcover Photo Book, and you can upgrade to an 8″ for just $5 – you just pay shipping for either size.

Shown above is the 8×8 hardcover book which I would recommend doing the upgrade if you want it to lasts longer.

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This Christmas season has been so busy and stressful with everything going on with the house and work as well as my little blog and side business to the point I really haven’t been able to get into the Christmas Spirit. When we took these shots with Michelle White, I felt like I finally got to relax and enjoy myself and my sweetie. The snow and mountains were so beautiful, how could I not feel the Christmas Spirit. I have been listening to Christmas music for the past month and a half and the reason I chose this song is because of the perfect quote. “Let your heart be light” seriously, thats what Christmas is about, being happy and enjoying those around you. I hope that you all can let go of the things that make life a little unpleasant and enjoy yourself this Christmas season.

MUSIC INSPIRATION: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ~ Frank Sinatra

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I was having a ball painting some earthy christmas stuff and made a quick freebie for you! I am using it as a screensaver and for wrapping on tiny presents. Have fun with it and show me what you are doing. Just hashtag #westendgirlblog or tag me in your photos. Love you, stuff happy holidays to you and your kin.

pinecone freebie

MUSIC INSPIRATION: My Decemeber ~ Scala & Kolacny Brothers

Check out my Good Tidings Christmas playlist for more Christmas Joy

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