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I know it's Cyber Monday (you can see my list of favorite deals here)... but let's switch gears and talk monograms. Last year for Lexi's first Christmas I gave her a monogram tote filled with books. The tote is from L.L. Bean (the medium size) and I had it embroidered locally by Monogram Mary. The books are either from Amazon or T.J. Maxx/Marshalls/Home Goods. A few of them were already on her bookshelf... not so sure I could fool her this year!
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Whenever I find the time to visit a T.J. Maxx/Marshalls/Home Goods I almost always leave with a couple of books for Lexi. A tip from experience, if it is a flap book make sure they are all intact! This was a haul I had gotten over the summer. Can You Say It, Too? Moo! Moo! was a gift from my sister-in-law and one of Lexi's favorites.
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Finally, the scallop tissue paper is from the sugar paper line at Target. She had more fun with this than anything else.
Do you have a favorite children's book that you always gift?
This is such a sweet idea and I am totally borrowing it as a shower gift! We love I Love You, Goodnight and Press Here in our house!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great gift idea! I have a few friends who are expecting and this would be so special to gift them! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteWe love Bizzy Bear books at our house! I always found new ones at TJX/Marshall’s
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