Free stuff + local businesses + facebook = well, free stuff from local businesses on facebook.
Facebook is as common as having a phone number. {Nearly} Everyone's on it. People can befriend each other and businesses can be "liked" by anyone and everyone. Businesses will go to great lengths to be liked by you... including giving away free goodies.
Without further ado, here is a contest you should participate in right this very second:
Hotsie Totsie Baby Co. - leave a comment saying beaumontbuzz sent ya! Hey, we wanna win, too.
Did we say "ready," "for," and "Christmas" in the same sentence already? Some shops already have Christmas trees up, so we had probably go ahead and start discussing how you should get ready for the pending celebration!
Three things to get you started:
Clean out closets to make way for new gifts! AND... make a little cash. Consider consigning your closet finds. If you are ridding yourself of some gently used baby/ children's items, Company E Children's Consignment Boutiqueis now accepting new consigners. You earn 40% on the items you bring in. Company E is located on Calder in Beaumont near New York Pizza.
Order cute shirts for your kids' Christmas photo! Hotsie Totsie Baby Co.creates one-of-a-kind outifts, specializing in custom applique. (We just got our first order for our kids.... eeeek! Sooo cute!)
Book a photographer that is not only talented at capturing your family's memories, but also creates cards (Christmas, baby announcements, etc.). We recommend Sarah e. Evans, Mandy Bonds, and Haute Photography!
A few readers have emailed in asking for our recommendations for monogramming shops in this area. While there are many, these are just a few that we've personally done business with!
Stitch It!, located inside Tiney Hiney in Beaumont (2594 Calder, 838.9110) The Monogram Shop (745 Lindberg, Beaumont, 840.9454) It's A Hit (itsahitevents.com) Fancy Fonts (fancy-fonts.com)