Bloggy Giveaway!

Chances are, you have a little one having a birthday soon - or you have a family member or friend with a birthday on the way!

Celebrate in style with one of little cupcakes co.'s CUSTOM BIRTHDAY SHIRTS!

It's that time for Bloggy Giveaways Carnival!

Reader who wins can pick ANY custom birthday shirt or initial t-shirt from the website - http://www.littlecupcakescompany.com/!

Here are a few samples of what you can choose from:

*To enter: Leave a comment here with a way to contact you - either blog or e-mail.

*Contest ends Friday, August 1, 2008 at 12pm CST. I will 'draw' one name & that lucky person can pick their design! Allow 1 week for delivery.

Thanks for playing!

Easy Game for Tired Moms!

Here is a little tip for Works for Me Wednesday over at Rocks in My Dryer....

A simple and easy game for the tired mom, dad, aunt, uncle, grandmother, grandfather, friend, or babysitter!

A few weeks ago, we were walking out of Cafe Express after dinner, and I heard this mom counting to ten in a loud voice. Before I could see her, I assumed someone was getting in trouble. However, when we rounded the corner, I saw this mother of 4 counting to 10 - timing each child as they ran from one side of the fence to the other. All she had to do was sit & count -- and her kids were LOVING it and getting so tired. A win for everyone before bedtime!

After seeing this simple and genious game, I tried it...and my kids love it. Wherever you are - you can play this game...and kids will come running to join. On the playground, this has happened to me 3 times now where I practically had the whole group of kids running around the slide or sandbox. All the other moms watching love me for entertaining their kids & wearing them out! :)

Enjoy and have fun counting!

Beautiful picture of baby Katelin!

One of my wonderful Etsy customers sent this link to me today. She gave this little K onesie to baby Katelin a few weeks ago - and she wore it in her baby pictures with Lisa Lorraine Photography...how cute is she?!

Pretty Little Princesses

Yesterday was Shelby's 3rd birthday party. The party was a Princess Party - and Campbell was beside herself getting dressed to go over there. The party was a huge hit - Sleeping Beauty showed up and all the girls sat with their jaws on the floor. They absolutely loved her. I took this picture of Shelby and Campbell - cousins that LOVE each other - can't you tell?

Get more done each day!

In an effort to get more accomplished each day and spend more time with my kids, I have implemented a new time saver in my life..........

TURN OFF THE COMPUTER!!

I know, an earth shattering idea. There are so many mornings (and afternoons) where I try to get things accomplished on my computer (website updates, email returns, photo editing, etc)...and before I know it, 2 hours have gone by! I continually check emails, my Etsy shop, my website....all the while - I could check this 2-3 times per day & see the same thing!

So, I've decided to turn off my laptop from 3-7 p.m. everyday. It is AMAZING how much I can accomplish around the house w/o stopping every 5 minutes to check email. Also, my kids LOVE to have my undivided attention - and they LOVE not having the computer in the middle!

Take a little time each day and TURN IT OFF! You will be amazed at what you can accomplish!

Pity the Fool!

I wanted to share this hilarious picture of my little boy, Charlie. I found this classic Mr.T appliqued t-shirt on Etsy from Bambina Mia. He is just learning to talk...and his sweet big sister taught him to say "Pity da Foo!"

Little Cupcakes goes to Camp!

One of my customers sent this picture to me yesterday. She gave her niece, Adelaide, this a few months ago...and she loved it so much that she brought with her to her first time at summer camp! Aren't they cute!?

Fun new products on our website!

We are SO excited about our newest addition! These adorable oilcloth splat mats are great for summer picnics or for art projects inside when it gets too hot (esp. here in TX!).


We also have these great oilcloth aprons for boys and girls. We love the chalkcloth fabric on the front that allows you to fill in your little one's name or a fun saying - so cute!




A great birthday gift for those summer parties!!

New Uses for Old Items - Get Organized & Recycle!

In search of a way to save money and make space in my always shrinking home, I found a great article from Real Simple about creative ideas for outgrown or older children's items such as old cowboy boots, a baby changing table, and even outgrown girl's skirts!

Here are a few:

Cowboy Boots: Use these as bookends for your child's bookshelf or really any bookshelf in your home. I'm thinking about painting a pair of my son's little boots light blue or red so they will match with his room.

Diaper Changing Table: Use it to organize gardening tools and supplies in your garage. I think it is also a great place to put baskets and organize all of those books and toys that seem to creep out every day!

Find lots more here and over at Rocks in my Dryer!

A Puerto Rican 4th of July!

OOPS, I was a little early on the Works For Me Wed. post! It is only Tuesday....oh well! I guess my head is already at the beach! We leave for Puerto Rico at 9 am tomorrow! No kids! Debby & Glenn are coming down again for 5 days to stay with Campbell & Charlie. We are so lucky to have them!

I have to go to the costume store today to look for a mustache & a wig! Ha! We are having a costume party on the 4th of July...."Wigs & Mustaches"....should be hilarious! Pictures to follow!