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Great Finds – Disney Princesses
December 6, 2013 by
I found this adorable 2 piece Disney Princess outfit on Zulily for Zarriah for $18.99. It’s regularly $40.00. Hard to believe my little preemie is wearing a 2T. I think this outfit is adorable. I’m going to have her wear it with a pair of white tights and ankle boots. She loves the Disney Princesses, and this outfit is perfect for a birthday party or holiday gathering.
I also found this adorable Cinderella tee for $8.99 regularly $16.00. It will look great with a pair of skinny jeans. Yes, Zarriah has skinny jeans. She wears them with motorcycle boots. My little darling is a fashion icon at 2!
I finished the shopping excursion with this adorable mini backpack. It’s perfect for days out with mom or grandma. It’s large enough to hold her pull-ups, wipes and sippy cup, but small enough for her to wear on her back. She has a Mini Mouse backpack that we currently use for outings, so the Disney Princesses would make a nice addition. You can find it on the Zulily site for $7.99 regularly $13.00.
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Great Find – Mother and Grandmother’s Bracelet
December 1, 2013 by
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We found the perfect gift for your mom or mother-in-law. I designed this mother/grandmother’s bracelet at Pearls by Laurel. The center pearl is, Zarriah’s birthstone, August and the Sapphire is Xavier’s and mine, September. I love it.
The price is excellent, $33.90 for the 3 stones which includes shipping. The bracelet is handmade from Swarovski pearls (not fresh water pearls) and rhinestones. It’s also made in the USA. You can order sizes small – XX large. For those who have a high PH, the company offers an alternative silver component which prevents the silver from touching the skin and causing a reaction. I would recommend measuring your wrist to ensure a proper fit. If the size is off, the company will resize for free. In addition to free resizing, if the bracelet breaks the replacement is free. This company vigorously stands behind its work.
You can design the bracelet on-line using up to 6 pearls; otherwise, you must contact the company. The site is easy to navigate and designing the bracelet is quick and easy. You just drag the pearl that you choose to where ever you wish to place it on the bracelet. You can play with it until you’re satisfied with design/color placement.
If you click on this link, Pearls by Laurel and make a purchase of more than $20.00 you will receive free shipping. This is an elegant gift that every mother or grandmother would love. It’s a great gift for Christmas, Mother’s Day, birthdays or just because. If you get in a bind for a last minute gift, you can order up to December 17 for delivery by December 24. They have Priority Mail shipping for $6.95.
Calendar Gift Ideas
November 27, 2013 by
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I just made a calendar for one of my daughter’s Christmas gifts at Shutterfly. I had so much fun going through pictures and finding ones that fit perfectly into each month of Xavier and Zarriah. Although it’s not clear, this is the cover of the calendar. The picture was taken at Zarriah’s Christening. About 20 family members from my daughter and son-in-law’s side of the family attended. The picture is a beautiful memory.
This calendar will make a beautiful keepsake. I’m thinking of making another for my office. For January I selected a picture of Xavier playing in his first snow. It was a great moment, January 2009. My daughter and her family were visiting for a week-end and it snowed. Xavier had just turned 1 the previous September. I had a great time watching him play and trying to figure out what that white stuff was.
How could I leave out Zarriah’s first birthday party, August 2012, and her looking at the clown. OMG, it was hilarious. The pictures brought back so many memories. I’m hoping the calendar will do the same with daughter and son-in-law.
I’ve been thinking of this calendar for years as a gift, but never made the effort to complete the calendar. Finally in 2013 I do just that. The Shutterfly site is easy to navigate. To cut down on time, I would suggest that you go through your pictures and make a note of which ones you would like to use for what month. If you’re like me, you have thousands of photos to choose from, so it can become time consuming.
Shutterfly is currently offering free shipping. Use Promotion Code SHIP30. Also, new customers get 50 prints free. The free shipping offer ends 12/23/13. This is a great idea for your mom, a friend or yourself. The calendar comes in 2 sizes: 8 x 11 and 12 x 12. I choose the 8 x 11 for $21.99. The 12 x 12 is $29.99. They have numerous designs and layouts to choose from. Check it out.
Would You Purchase This Kitchen Set For Your Son?
September 28, 2011 by
Would you purchase a kitchen set for your son? My now 4 year old grandson has been asking for a kitchen set for months. We just celebrated his birthday and purchased this adorable kitchen set for him. He loves it, but his other set of grandparents believe kitchen sets are for girls. The picture clearly shows a little boy on the box playing with the set, so it obviously isn’t just for little girls.
Please tell me why people still think this way. Some of the best chefs in the world are men. My grandson loves to cook. As you can see, he’s been at it since he was 2 years old. He’s making a spinach dip for his mommy in the picture below, who loved his creation.
This is Xavier whipping up brownies with grandma several months ago. He had a great time making them and a better time eating them. My father was a better cook than my mother when I was growing up. Have you heard of Bobby Flay and Emeril? Do you watch the food channel? Ninety percent of the challengers on Iron Chef are men. The Cake Boss is a man. I’m just saying, lol.
It’s so sad that we have people in the world who still think this way. What frightens me is what they’re teaching him when he spends time with them. My daughter spoke up, and make it clear that she will not have her son taught 50’s views and values. Whether he wants to be a chef or fly jets will be up to him. If he turns out to be gay, so be it. He will be loved just the same. I was so proud of her. It’s this kind of narrow minded thinking that generates prejudice in the world.
We purchased this set at Toy R Us and it is the bomb. It is made by Lifestyle Legacy. A little pricey, but well worth the price. The colors are fun and features a sink, swivel faucet, 2 burners with clicking knobs and a cutting board. It even has a cell phone for take out orders or chatting with grandma while fixing dinner, lol. It also includes an oven, microwave, refrigerator with water dispenser, coffee pot, storage bins, dishes, shakers, pots and pan and the list goes on. It has everything a little chef needs to cook a great meal including a pot holder, and it will provide opportunity for him to use his imagination. Isn’t that an important part of development for a child regardless of whether they are boy or girl? We even received a free 85-piece food set with the purchase. It was the perfect gift for him.
We see this set providing hours of entertainment for his little friends who are visiting with mommy and daddy, and we’re sure Zarriah will love using it when she gets older too. It’s a breeze to clean, and assembled quickly. Don’t forget the batteries. The clicking of the burners is a big part of the cooking process. If you’re in the market, you should add this kitchen set to your list of toys to check out. You little one would be thrilled if Santa puts one of these babies on his sled. I highly recommend it.
