I’ve been collecting ornaments for years. It all started when I was very young, getting them as gifts from my Godmother. I continued the tradition by purchasing one to two each year to mark an event that occurred during the year. From college, grad school and getting married, to having our first baby to moving, I pick an ornament for each step of the way. Hallmark always has a great selection of ornaments to help me mark each occasion, and honestly they comprise the clear majority of my collection. I was recently given the chance to choose a couple of ornaments from their 2011 line to review. I thought it would be great to get one for our family and one to add to my daughter’s new ornament collection (hopefully she will enjoy the tradition as much as I have).
For our family, I chose the Year to Remember photo holder ornament ($19.95). Since having kids, I love to get ornaments that double as a photo holder because I’m a firm believer of the old adage “A picture is worth a thousand words”. What is so great about this ornament is that you can also record a voice. In this case, I had my kids record the message, as theirs are the voices that will be changing so much from year to year.
I especially love the dating of the ornament using the stockings hanging on the mantle. This hearth set up looks so close to what our Christmas Eve will be, this was a perfect fit for our family.
For my daughter, I chose the 2011 Celebration Barbie™ Ornament ($17.95, In stores only). This ornament is the 12th in a series. She has a new love for Barbie dolls, and I thought this beautiful ornament would be a great reminder of this time.
I also love that both of these ornaments are well-designed so that pieces are not likely to break off. Yes, this has happened to me before and always a consideration when I’m purchasing my keepsakes for the year.
-Heather
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we each get a new ornament each year, Hallmark is one of the 1st places we hit up for sure.
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I buy each of my 13 Grandangels and 7 children an ornament every Christmas, It’s a traditions in our family! =)
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Oh the Hoping for Hunny Winnie The Pooh Ornament would surely brighten up our tree and my little grandsons face!
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The Ho! Ho! Ho! Tasty Snow! ornament would go great on my tree.