This is a Sponsored/Compensated Post in conjunction with Santa.com and The Mom Bloggers Club, Ascending Butterfly Shares Products and Services that we feel are beneficial to our readers and all opinions are 100% my own.
I hope all my butterflies had an amazing Thanksgiving! I hope this year gave you many moments of joy and amazing blessings to be grateful for.
It's been a wildly mixed year for this butterfly, I think life always brings an equal mix of highs and lows. The trick is learning to ride those lows with grace while waiting for that roller coaster to ascend again.
We are plunging right into that 'Tis The Season' Season. And with all the shopping, cooking and decorating it's super easy to get stressed out.
Tons of stuff has gone digital, and with more kids in possession of cell phones and devices these days it's no wonder that even Santa has embraced technology - just because kids have gone hi-tech doesn't mean the magic of Christmas has to get lost.
Kids from 0 - 120 can now amp up their holiday spirit by enjoying fun messages from Santa in the following ways:
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Emails from Santa (FREE!!!) - The newly re-designed Santa.com is the only site in the world that will send a detailed, thoughtful reply using the email: santa@santa.com
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Text Messages from Santa - From December 1st until Christmas Day ($9.99) - Recipient will receive daily, PERSONALIZED text messages filled with Christmas Spirit, Amusing Facts, and Positive Values.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Handwritten Notes from Santa - Santa.com is offering a new service for sending handwritten notes from Santa! (I must admit I am stoked about this, I have had penpals since Elementary School and am happy to see the art of putting pen to paper and getting actual mail that isn't a bill isn't dying!)
Santa.com is the oldest Santa website in existence, originally registered in 1994, it was recently acquired by start up Santa Holdings II, LLC a small, family-oriented company, comprised of four members: two parent entrepreneurs, a child educator and a software engineer. They made sure that this site is completely kid safe and focused on bringing Santa and some Holiday Magic to you and your loved ones. They also take privacy seriously, they are currently being certified by an FTC Safe Harbor Program to ensure FTC privacy and security requirements for sites that provide content for children under 13.
I am partnering with Santa.com and Mom Bloggers Club to bring you some fun ways to bring some holiday magic to you and your littles this holiday season!
Want some Printables? Here you go!
Above: Just right click on the teddy bear and hit Print!
Above: Just right click on the Candy Cane and hit Print!
Above: Just right click on the Sugar Cookie and hit Print!
Above: Just right click on the Stocking and hit Print!
Above: Just right click on the Reindeer and hit Print!
Above: Just right click on the teddy bear and hit Print!
Above: Just right click on the snowman and hit Print!
Above: Just right click on the image and hit Print! (This one is perfect for the littles to use to write their list to Santa!)
Above: Just right click on the image and hit Print! (Cute for those Thank You notes!)
How about a neat Giveaway? (This Contest is Sponsored by Santa.com, and they will be drawing the winners, not Ascending Butterfly.)
Santa.com Christmas Giveaway
Prize Includes:
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Christopher Radko Ornament for Anderson's of Nantucket, MA (Limited Edition of 300)
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Santa.com Fidget Spinner wrapped in Gift Paper and Santa.com Ribbon
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Santa.com eco-friendly folding tote bag
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Santa.com story book and coloring pages
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Santa.com oval bumper sticker
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Santa.com pen
Want a discount so you can nab your texts from Santa at a discount? Of course you do! And it's as easy as 1,2,3. (Cause that's how we like it around here at Ascending Butterfly)
To get a Hidden Coupon Code to use on Santa.com you need to:
(1) Download the Blippar App from iTunes Store or Google Play
(2) With the app open visit Santa.com and hover over the images on the site.
(3) One of the images will reveal a code you can use to get personalized texts from Santa for $2.49 instead of $9.99
Get Social with Santa!
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Twitter: @garlandtheelf
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Facebook: @santa.com
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Instagram: @santa.com
MY TAKE:
I was watching a movie a few weeks ago where a little boy receives a text from Santa, and shortly after this campaign hit my inbox, coincidence?
I think this is one of the greatest ways I have seen where tech doesn't take away from the magic of being a kid but actually enhances it, and that's quite rare these days.
I have quite a few Radko Collectible Ornaments on my tree and each one has it's own memory behind it, so I thought it was actually pretty neat that a Christopher Radko Ornament is being included in this prize package.
I have more surprises up my sleeve this holiday season, so stay tuned for a few more neat giveaways that are headed your way butterflies. (And some overdue event recaps too!)
Spill Butterflies: What was your all time favorite gift from Santa?
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FTC Disclosure: This is a compensated post, all opinions are 100% my own! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway & Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure. Things that lure this butterfly out of her cocoon: Technology, Travel, Fashion, Beauty, Spirits (Sparkling, Champagne, Prosecco, Sake, Bourbon, Craft Brews), Foodie Fun - really I'm such a *simple girl*.