Every Christmas, during the crazy Christmas shopping season, Hubs and I are both busy shopping, wrapping, making lists and checking them twice. We feel that the hub-bub can sometimes take the personal touch out of our Christmas presents, so we instituted a rule that one present to each other should be handmade or creatively crafted. We also help Red make a present for Mama and Daddy. It can be as simple as tracing his hand on a colored page of paper, or as fun as creating some love coupons on a site like Datevitation.com.
Remember the coupon books that you used to make as a kid as a gift for Mom? Datevitation is a sweet little website where you can create those custom coupon books in minutes by combining over 500 special activities, 100 cover choices, customized text, redemption dates and even inserting your family’s own faces (no glue sticks required)! Datevitation then prints your book and sends it straight to you in a brown paper envelope. Datevitation can hep you can make a coupon book for your parent, mom, best friend or even for your partner. You can select date ideas ranging from skydiving to making campside s’mores to an even more romantic, adult activity.
I sat down with Red one afternoon, and we chose pictures of his and Hubs’ faces. Then, we thought about things that he and Daddy like to do together. It was super easy to find the activities we wanted, like “Ice Cream Shoppe Trip”, “Neighborhood Walk” and “Matching Outfits”. Being able to have a “little boy” and “adult male” figure as well as toddler friendly activities was important to me. Giving coupons to Daddy for skydiving or shooting fireworks with Red doesn’t really work! I will say that you need to make your coupon book in one sitting – finding your book under “My Account” was a little tricky for me. Making your booklet should only take you about 15 minutes from start to finish.
Customized coupons start at only $25, so it’s an economical gift, as well as a creative one! As a special treat, use the Datevitation promo code ‘REDHEADMAMA’ for $10 off your purchase plus free shipping (total value of $13.50). That means your checkout price is only $15 – yeehaw! You MUST place your Christmas presents order by December 13 to make sure it arrives on time (and doesn’t turn into a proverbial Xmas sweater) – so get over to www.datevitation.com now and start creating!
I love OshKosh, I wish we had a store closer!
Such a cute idea! Date nights are a must! 🙂
These are a hoot! I love them! My husband recently took a new job where he is home every night! He used to travel for months and months on end! These would be awesome now that I can actually go on a date! 🙂
Oh how clever, I really love this idea! I always loved making coupons as a gift.. but these take it to another level. Love it!
This is an adorable concept. Can I just say that we’ve been married for nearly 9 years, and have never done this?? I love your promo code too- I think it’s a great incentive to put it at that price point, which seems to match the product better. Now to send this link to my husband…
Thats a cool concept but just like Ashley its kinda new to me. Im not married yet. Thanks for sharing.
What a sweet concept. Perfect for the whole family.
These are so cool. What a great way to share some love!
What a neat idea! Date coupons make an excellent, low-cost gift — and they are thoughtful too!
I love the “artistic” ones! Right up hubby and I’s alley!
This is such a great idea! I would love to do this with my husband.
I made my husband a Datevitation book for our anniversary, he loved it! Such a fun site!
So much better than buying them pre-made. Cute, cute idea!
Oh my goodness these are so stinking cute.
I LOVE this idea! Perfect for my son and my husband!
I’ve seen Datevitation around a bit now and everytime I think they are super clever! I love their cute little books too.
Love those outfits you chose, they are adorable.
Love Datevitation! The books are such a great idea!
Super cute idea! I like the idea of adding the faces to make the coupon book more personal.
Date coupons, what a great idea. This is a very cool gift for someone who has everyone. And I love the personal aspect of custom made coupons.
I liked the Hanukkah
I find it so funny that they took something that we all did as kids and made it into a sellable product, that’s so awesome. It really makes for a very polished and sleek version of that.
What a great idea. I love the personalization. These would make great gifts!!
This is such a cute idea!
I made one of these last year! It’s a super cute and fun gift idea. 🙂 One that keeps on giving! 🙂
What a fun giveaway! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I can’t beat the daddy-look alike outfit.
no kidding! Ours just opened a month ago….
Here’s to that! Enjoy!
yay!! There is so much cute stuff you’ll have a hard time deciding what to take home!
YES! Combine a sale and a coupon and you’re golden at OshKosh Bgosh!
good! Yes, they grow so fast we need all the coupons we can get!
thank you, Katherine!
I know it – ours just opened and it wasn’t soon enough!
Thanks – I’m a sucker for those PJs.
Here’s to that. Enjoy the coupon!
Alright! You’ll see SO MUCH cute stuff at OshKosh.
Yes. We’ve got to have a sale with these fast growing kids!
Amen. They grow like weeds.
Thank you, Katherine!
How can you not love Dinos and trains on the same outfit?!
Oh yes- great idea. THey have lots of color combinations, too.
lol. Red, too. When we wear that sweater, it means no coats that day!
me too! They are so cute and wash so well.
Thanks! He looks like such a little man in that shirt.
That is true! They have already made a name for themselves with quality!
yes yes! How cute they will be in some OshKosh overalls!
thank you – I couldn’t leave without a pair.
That is SO sweet! I love it.
thank you – it was quite a haul!
Thanks!
lol no kidding. 25% off on top of sale prices is a LOT!
thanks! We’re several weeks into those PJs and many washes, and they look just as good as when I bought them.
If they made adult clothing half as well – we’d be wearing it forever!
I couldn’t agree more!