"Tis the Season...

...to be Jolly..." -- you know the song. Don't you just LOVE this time of year? I do. I find myself thinking of Christmases past...as a child going to my grandmother's house (Mom's mom -- "Mama" or most recently, "Big Grandma" on Christmas Eve for her AWESOME shrimp gumbo (& she also had fried oysters but I REFUSE to eat those); and then we'd open gifts that Santa had left us at her house early. Then, on Christmas morning, my sister and I would awake and find MORE presents under the tree at our house. It was SOOO much fun! One of my favorite toys one year was a Remote Controlled Airplane...of course, I think Daddy enjoyed it just a weeeee bit more than I did -- being he's a cropduster pilot and all! LOL Another year, it was my brand new 10-speed bike. I LOVED IT! All of my grandparents would come to our house for lunch. It was fun. I so love spending time with my grandparents. The day after Christmas we would end up at my other grandparents' house (Daddy's parents -- Granny & Pops) and have Christmas with them and my cousins once they arrived from Sabinal. I miss the days of yesteryear...it didn't seem as rushed back then like it does now.

Our newest tradition (we started last year) is that we don't travel at Christmas. On Christmas Eve it's the three of us just relaxing, enjoying light appetizer type foods; and one of us has purchased and wrapped a new "family" game that we open and play until late at night/before bed. Christmas morning we sleep in a bit and then celebrate our Christmas. Last year I cooked a prime rib. It was good. This year, we will let Hilton Post Oak -- Houston cook for us. :) It just makes for a really peaceful, relaxing day; and Zach can play or show off whatever new items he got from Santa and then compare them with his friends -- David, Samantha and Tristan.

What is your favorite holiday tradition or memory you have? Tell me! All entries will be entered into drawing to receive a FREE A-sized stamp set from me. Deadline is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22nd.

On behalf of the Boyer Family, I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ~ Melanie, Wes, Zach & Freedom

National PaperCrafting Month

Are you ready for another FABULOUS product to help kick off and celebrate "National Papercrafting Month" -- which is the month of January? Well, I have it for you!! This special paper package is called "Felicity" and includes decorative die-cut papers, GORGEOUS color schemes and a D-sized stamp set (WOWZA!!!)!!

There are three ways to get the Felicity collection:

• Purchase it at full retail price for $34.95.

• Place an order of $60 or more in full-retail priced stamp sets & receive one collection FREE!

• Place an order of $125 or more in full-retail priced CTMH products and receive one collection FREE!

During the month of January, Hostesses will earn this kit FREE if the total amount of their gathering reaches $400 (before s/h & tax); and, for those of you who are ready to Join My Team as a Close to my Heart Consultant, this paper kit will be added FREE to their New Consultant Kit.

To place an order, you can visit my website, melanieboyer.myctmh.com; and, whether you're far or near, to find out more about becoming a Close to my Heart Consultant and earning products at a fabulous discount, email me at melanieboyer@myctmh.com.

CLEARANCE!! 50%-80% off Product!

Yes, you read correctly! Close To My Heart has discounted LOTS of product 50%-80%!!! You can ONLY shop this AWESOME sale on my website <---click here.

There are a variety of paper packs, embellishments, stamps, etc. The sale has a limit of only 5 per item. Some items will sell out faster than others. High traffic volume expected.

You'll want to get in on the amazing deals like My Acrylix stamp sets from JUST $2 and My Reflections paper packets from $5. But that's not all! We have grab bags for $30 each- filled with over $100 in retail products. Plus, great shipping deals on orders over $100. Orders of $100+ have a flat rate shipping of $5

Hurry! This sale ends on December 17th or while supplies last!