tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14078401943975005042024-03-13T19:59:23.019-07:00B.Y.O.G. (bring your own gown)labor & delivery gowns for hip mamas (and all things hip for mom & baby too.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407840194397500504.post-8807681007924726032012-01-03T11:46:00.000-08:002012-01-03T12:02:13.818-08:00Bye bye Christmas...Hello 2012!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7JVm-Q0wiHc/TwNXkhWus5I/AAAAAAAAA3k/yD2R7HnsrDU/s1600/sw+019_crop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7JVm-Q0wiHc/TwNXkhWus5I/AAAAAAAAA3k/yD2R7HnsrDU/s320/sw+019_crop.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Happy New Year! 2012 is already off to a very busy start! We took our tree down and hubs will be taking the lights down this weekend (I hope!) We are not <em>those</em> people that leave the lights up year round..I promise! That always makes me laugh when I see it though. We were both ready to pack up the Christmas decor and start this fresh, new year. My kids are still on vacation for another week so, we have been enjoying the San Diego weather. We spent a day at Sea World, hung out with my good friend in Cardiff-by-the-Sea and ran back & forth to L.A. a few times for my son's auditions. Is it really only the 3rd day of the year? We look forward to a fun filled year and wish everyone Peace, Health & Happiness in 2012!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: justify;">The little guys are a cinch compared to the big guys! What do men want for Christmas? Do they really want a membership to the beer of the month club? They are a mystery when it comes to gifts. Here are a few ideas for the impossible to buy for guy on your list. </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;">1. <a href="http://www.gentsupplyco.com/Star-Wars-Jedi-Bathrobe">Star Wars Jedi Bath Robe</a> $69.50</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: justify;">2. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/krochet-kids-5207-5-hand-crocheted-slouchy-beanie/3234603?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=265">Slouchy Beanie by Krochet Kids</a> $32.00 <span style="font-size: x-small;">*A wool-blend beanie with a snug yet slouchy fit is hand-crocheted in Uganda. The 'Love' label offers a reminder of the company's mission of empowering people to rise out of poverty.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;">3. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nixon-the-51-30-rubber-strap-watch/3267830?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=627">Nixon The 51-30 Rubber Strap Watch </a>$400.00</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;">4. <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/a772/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=2617611">Fridge Magnet Bottle opener</a> $19.99</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;">5. <a href="http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/pet-silhouettes-wall-art-30060487?ref=REDorganicgglgeneric_gifts+for+guys&viewpos=57&trackingpgroup=rfmfv&network=gaff&affiliateid=Skimlinks&sitetarget=Skimlinks&matchtype=Text&adtext=&clickid=0004b41901d54ea50a425186124521c2">Personalized Pet Silhouette Art</a> $59.95</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;">6. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Man-Cave-Book-Jeff-Wilser/dp/0062003925/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323919540&sr=8-1#_">The Man Cave Book</a> $10.19</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;">7. <a href="http://www.brookstone.com/motorized-grill-brush-with-steam?bkiid=SubCategory_Gifts_Top_Gifts_Gifts_For_Him|SubCategoryWidget|641621p&catId=&bkeid=cj%7Ccj%7C3872207%7C10373017%7CBrookstone+Product+Catalog">Motorized Grill Brush with Steam Cleaning Power</a> $29.95</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;">8. <a href="http://www.brookstone.com/obol-never-soggy-cereal-bowl">Obol®, the Never-Soggy Cereal Bowl</a> $19.99 *Great Bachelor Gift!</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;">9. <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=17550583&color=001&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=A_ENT_GAMES">Astronaut Ice Cream</a> $6.00 <span style="color: red;"><strong>Stocking Stuffer!</strong></span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;">10. <a href="http://www.baconfreak.com/maple-bacon-lollipops.html">Bacon Lollipops </a> From Bacon Freak $3.60/pk of 5 <span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>Stocking Stuffer!</strong></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407840194397500504.post-6910121927438816742011-12-13T09:20:00.000-08:002011-12-13T18:56:44.275-08:00Top 10 Christmas Wish List for Boys 8-12<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There are quite a number of list out there for kids but, not a whole lot specifically for boys (ages 8-12) I know because I have boys in this category and they are hard to buy for! Here are my top 10 suggestions for boys that are too big for Hot Wheels and not quite teenagers without mentioning the obvious big ticket items like the iPad2 or a XBox 360 Kinect.</span></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1.</span> Volcom Mask Hoodie ($65-$70) Nordstrom or Local Surf Shops.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> Tail Devils - "Sparks for your skateboard."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdu8JZuV84OW0Kk-mwnSkl0GD_e0i1LMdHdC-IKwI3tgDkGjqX_-Sk3nnHMOChU6gwQYvnqECGVkqDB2LBva4S0n2OKcxXveAOAXeiSdq0ibWA6I4WdN_4u_r1JvBkMaVRa34AjsX_Rbg/s1600/tail-devil-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdu8JZuV84OW0Kk-mwnSkl0GD_e0i1LMdHdC-IKwI3tgDkGjqX_-Sk3nnHMOChU6gwQYvnqECGVkqDB2LBva4S0n2OKcxXveAOAXeiSdq0ibWA6I4WdN_4u_r1JvBkMaVRa34AjsX_Rbg/s320/tail-devil-2.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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7. Tabletop Foosball $27.99 <a href="http://www.target.com/p/GLD-Products-Table-Top-Fooseball-Brown/-/A-13033957#?lnk=sc_qi_detailimage">Target </a>and other large retailers. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">10. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Boxed Set $60 at <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-jeff-kinney/1100714716?ean=9781419701535&itm=1&usri=diaryof+a+wimpy+kid+box+set">BN.com</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqX9Sbe8au9SbXtA5Outu7ZNcMkAtmifFsYfe68E2G1ow7aHjtpW6WAKEz9D32hsoYdw6k7wEXASVDukMWyS_2e3dNEdaCDNXelhTkDZCXaAjBdkCHX7yW4J6BeAfbi5ptfSb58jzA78/s1600/diary123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqX9Sbe8au9SbXtA5Outu7ZNcMkAtmifFsYfe68E2G1ow7aHjtpW6WAKEz9D32hsoYdw6k7wEXASVDukMWyS_2e3dNEdaCDNXelhTkDZCXaAjBdkCHX7yW4J6BeAfbi5ptfSb58jzA78/s320/diary123.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">or the recently released Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever $8.37 at <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cabin-fever-jeff-kinney/1103768137?ean=9781419702235&itm=1&usri=diary+of+a+wimpy+kid+cabin+fever">BN.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">On another note...this time of year one of the best gifts you can give your whole family is helping someone else in need. Check with your local church, soup kitchen or school official to see if there is a family in need right in your own neighborhood. It doesn't take much to make someones holiday a little brighter!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407840194397500504.post-74385946256878280532011-11-19T10:19:00.000-08:002011-11-19T10:32:03.516-08:00Thanksgiving 2011 {kids table}I say this every year but, I can't believe Thanksgiving is already here!!! My family loves this holiday and the simple tradtions we started when our kids were toddlers. My hubby is an amazing cook so, he is our turkey guy. Turkey one makes his famous apple pie each year and Turkey two decorates the table (and snaps the green beans in half.) I was looking through Pinterest for table setting ideas and found some great options for a kids table. Last year we made the paper bag turkey as seen <a href="http://shopbyog.blogspot.com/2010/11/thanksgiving-2010the-kids-table.html">here</a> and year before last we had indian headbands as seen <a href="http://shopbyog.blogspot.com/2010/11/thanksgiving-2010the-kids-table.html">here </a>so, time for something different and fun!<br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407840194397500504.post-83917839412113904272011-10-18T13:54:00.000-07:002011-11-06T19:17:25.949-08:00Gwen Stefani & Target present...Harajuku Mini!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwj0PIXm3rxmHvjnlAjsf298fDKPwe6AqREfcfrl_twY2ElxA_LSqQdrsevVjHrqGQoPaNXfZcQoGUMBmtEreXi3c2uRMr5IVQ6c0JpH7-02Fr4l37LBKB_9cBXUu2AGVBEnd-GeRCE4Q/s1600/harajuku-mini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwj0PIXm3rxmHvjnlAjsf298fDKPwe6AqREfcfrl_twY2ElxA_LSqQdrsevVjHrqGQoPaNXfZcQoGUMBmtEreXi3c2uRMr5IVQ6c0JpH7-02Fr4l37LBKB_9cBXUu2AGVBEnd-GeRCE4Q/s400/harajuku-mini.jpg" width="297" /></a></div>Singer and (L.A.M.B.) Designer Gwen Stefani is launching her Harajuku mini line for kids at Target. I am a huge Gwen fan! Love her music and covet her L.A.M.B. line and fragrance collection. She is pretty much "EVERYTHING" in my book. The much anticipated line will cover clothing and shoes for baby, toddlers & tweens. Let's hope she doesn't stop there! The price points do not go over $30.00. Love her for keeping it real! Launch date is November 13th so rev up your shopping cart (or keyboard) and let's hope that Target has worked out all the kinks since the Missoni <strike>mishap</strike> launch. Gwen Stefani wore a B.Y.O.G. labor & delivery gown when she had her son Zuma as seen <a href="http://www.shopbyog.com/images/OK-Editorial.jpg?contentId=25468">here</a> in O.K. Magazine.<br />
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<div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">#1. Chore sticks from </span><a href="http://embellishgoods.blogspot.com/2011/08/free-printable-color-coded-chore-sticks.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Embellish Goods</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Free download </span><a href="http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/59694542?access_key=key-on6xsp4ka04rmmnkqv5">here</a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></div><div align="center">These would look kind of cute in a glass jar or even a vintage vase. </div><div align="center">They do not take up too much space...I think I have a winner!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4MYyzi2z5i-XmHgd09KGTDrZI4Uey23zXytyHP8oRa5eyBWft-71uJK4i62PHtMdEsUm96CAGDDeL8aPEelvAaPwYn0BTgS2QxYEDSG531CbE4bDDSCyJeibWx9XkdfZg0o5Pfgevs5g/s1600/chore4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4MYyzi2z5i-XmHgd09KGTDrZI4Uey23zXytyHP8oRa5eyBWft-71uJK4i62PHtMdEsUm96CAGDDeL8aPEelvAaPwYn0BTgS2QxYEDSG531CbE4bDDSCyJeibWx9XkdfZg0o5Pfgevs5g/s320/chore4.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#2. Decore Friendly Chore Chart from </span><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2011/03/guest-project-decor-friendly-chore.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Tatertots & Jello</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXDqRUO4e5QWStU1HYV0i0zHiE4R2CcRj1jT33I6khHodRHpPXnMR5tDu-Xwu09ao5BSsAOjsu4bVrTaWshTH5ImUx_eR8ykV6al88u2rFZF_B8TC5ZAj03Bzi6KLdnWbvVQrfBDXe3E/s1600/chore1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXDqRUO4e5QWStU1HYV0i0zHiE4R2CcRj1jT33I6khHodRHpPXnMR5tDu-Xwu09ao5BSsAOjsu4bVrTaWshTH5ImUx_eR8ykV6al88u2rFZF_B8TC5ZAj03Bzi6KLdnWbvVQrfBDXe3E/s320/chore1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">#3. Clipboard Chore Chart from </span><a href="http://stacyjulian.com/blog/?p=2936"><span style="font-size: large;">Stacy Julian</span></a></div><div align="center">I like these a lot! It would be nice to print out a sheet each with different chores each week.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">#4. This is chart from </span><a href="http://www.brownpaper--packages.com/2010/06/burlap-chore-chart.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Brown Paper is Packages</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> is cute </span></div><div align="center">(if you have the time/talent?)</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">#5. Ribbon Chore Chart</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This chore chart can be customized to match any decor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't find the original site but, it looks like you just need:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ribbon (that you can write/paint on)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fabric pens or paint</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Clothes pins</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hanger or a loop on the back to hang.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div align="center">The finished fragrance doubles as an elegant party favor.</div> <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407840194397500504.post-82700661481722492262011-08-09T09:45:00.000-07:002011-08-09T09:55:26.227-07:00A little Summer fun!The days are dwindling down. The aisles that once displayed beach towels and sand toys are now replaced with notebooks and three ring binders. Nooooooooo! I love Summer and I'm not ready to think about the rigorous schedule that is fast approaching. I have enjoyed hanging out with my family and friends at the beach. Watching my kids learn to surf. Swimming in the pool after dark. The last couple months have been filled with many adventures and it's hard for my brain to make the switch. I have also been perusing <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> (<a href="http://shopbyog.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-new-guilty-pleasure.html">you may remember from an earlier post?)</a> and I found a few simple, inexpensive &<strong><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"> F</span></strong> <span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">U <span style="color: blue;">N</span> </span>things you can do with your little ones. Savor the last days of <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: cyan;">S</span><span style="color: orange;">u</span><span style="color: red;">m</span><span style="color: yellow;">m</span><span style="color: lime;">e</span><span style="color: magenta;">r</span><span style="color: blue;">!</span></span><br />
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#1. Bubble snakes! From HowDoesShe.com<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcI8wj7RMMgiQqUTl28-oOcj2ZyM3mBbyZEO-rSMNVl9ceGAE2R3OS21qfVnuyqu5g2pEybQ_4LjnY8ZJPCyCV5W88HzkKF-RNpAES4Yjp8VfgRba2WhgM_VkrVqsqZLolGlieAclJYk/s1600/bubble-snake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcI8wj7RMMgiQqUTl28-oOcj2ZyM3mBbyZEO-rSMNVl9ceGAE2R3OS21qfVnuyqu5g2pEybQ_4LjnY8ZJPCyCV5W88HzkKF-RNpAES4Yjp8VfgRba2WhgM_VkrVqsqZLolGlieAclJYk/s320/bubble-snake.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">#2. DIY Car wash - Directions for similar project at <a href="http://craftysisters-nc.blogspot.com/2011/06/cheap-water-thrills.html">Crafty Sisters</a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfanCEK-FHOFEhEci3B1YGcHvXBG_eHeOwpucSsEHwjT60z3nQV1z9pYn1KAgtL-GhFJ-wdSU5TeNjX-x8bV4SXrGgHD7KFQQYA5UGvgyCvmVYOY9aNwqnVkBcB_GwXWnICgfTMb1W0tk/s1600/ba-Bike_Wash_0503519863.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfanCEK-FHOFEhEci3B1YGcHvXBG_eHeOwpucSsEHwjT60z3nQV1z9pYn1KAgtL-GhFJ-wdSU5TeNjX-x8bV4SXrGgHD7KFQQYA5UGvgyCvmVYOY9aNwqnVkBcB_GwXWnICgfTMb1W0tk/s320/ba-Bike_Wash_0503519863.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">#3. Lava lamps from <a href="http://slsmithphotography.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/06/lava-lamps-summer-fun.html">S L S Smith Photography</a></div><div align="left"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407840194397500504.post-7084039946692755982011-07-27T08:17:00.000-07:002011-07-27T08:19:58.315-07:00Dreading Back-to-school but, LOVE this idea!We all take pictures of our kids on the first day of school or at least try to but, this is a much more creative way to capture that image. I first saw this idea on my girlfriend Nicole's Pinterest board. She has little ones so, I hope she remembers to do this! For me this falls into the category of "I wish I would have done that!" Still can but, we'll be missing a few years:) It would be cute to have your kids create the sign on their own (when they can write.) The original post is from <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/inspiration/capturing-the-first-day-of-school-095721?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fohdeedoh+%28Ohdeedoh%29">Ohdeeoh</a>...love them! <br />
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</div><div align="center">Noah wants to add.. "These are NOT pets...please respect the ocean.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407840194397500504.post-1919472027559721232011-07-20T10:31:00.000-07:002011-07-20T10:31:08.748-07:00Wordless Wednesday...Watermelon-Mint Popsicles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghw65A9Lj4enY8Vpovp6u5PtNM1yt2qgNg9a9tyGN59NHLCw6DYh5VYWOVZZinWLVPMr6038_PmXgBQBWrOIY0-tccR4V4-pWnK5rQNjYZfa-vC1cWnayeH0PYpPTdzRD5CMSdaaHYNO0/s1600/watermelon_ice_pops2-540x413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghw65A9Lj4enY8Vpovp6u5PtNM1yt2qgNg9a9tyGN59NHLCw6DYh5VYWOVZZinWLVPMr6038_PmXgBQBWrOIY0-tccR4V4-pWnK5rQNjYZfa-vC1cWnayeH0PYpPTdzRD5CMSdaaHYNO0/s320/watermelon_ice_pops2-540x413.jpg" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love the combination of watermelon and mint...so refreshing!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Find the recipe at <a href="http://www.eatingoutloud.com/2008/08/shooting-star-watermelon-mint-ice-pops.html">eatingoutloud.com</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407840194397500504.post-31117500931803413002011-07-17T09:49:00.000-07:002011-07-17T09:53:59.168-07:00Tiny TOMS...adorable!Love these ity bity TOMS! We keep running into each other at my favorite surf shop. Now they are pretty much everywhere and I can't get enough of their cuteness! Halle Berry bought these pink, sparkly TOMS for her daughter Nahla. The best part is TOMS one for one movement...for every pair purchased, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. That's why we should all heart TOMS!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Have you heard of it or received an invite yet? If not, it is my pleasure to introduce Pinterest to you! It is a place to save all of the wonderful things you find online. When I find something online that I want to refer back to at some point, I bookmark it. The problem with that is I forget the name of the site and have to search through a million bookmarks to find the dang link. I max out my photo files this way too! Pinterest not only solves this frustrating problem it gives you a space to create your own boards with photos of all the things you find online. You can name your boards and pin things to specific boards. Just like a virtual inspiration or bulletin board. For example...if you are designing a nursery you can make a board for that. Every time you see something beautiful (eco-friendly crib, modern rug or cool piece of art) for your nursery pin it to your board. It would also be a great way to organize all the gadgets you are shopping or registering for (strollers, baby carriers, monitors etc...) <span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><strong>Also great for planning trips (Babymoon?)</strong></span> Getting ready for <strong><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">holidays</span></strong>. Planning an end of <span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"><strong>Summer soiree</strong></span>. <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><strong>Storing recipes</strong></span>. The list goes on and on. The best part is that you can share your boards and peek at other member's boards. I am constantly re-pinning things I see on other boards. It is a great place to be inspired and a wonderful community of like minded, creative, uber organized and those who aspire to be organized! </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"></span></div><div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">My current boards are:</span></div><ul><li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">"It's all about me" Style, beauty & accessories I covet</span></div></li>
<li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">"The Nest" Design ideas for the home</span></div></li>
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<li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">"What's for dinner?" A collection of yummy recipes & photos that I might make some day??</span></div></li>
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 Tablespoon raspberry syrup</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Splash of fresh lime juice </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Pour lemonade in glass. Mix in raspberry syrup and a splash of lime. <br />
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Wet the rim with a lime wedge. Coat with pink cosmo rimming sugar.<br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966; font-size: large;"><span style="color: yellow;"></span> </span>Ingredients:<br />
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<div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Lemon drop candy</div><div align="justify">Lemonade concentrate</div><div align="justify">Lemon-lime soda</div><div align="justify">Lemon juice</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Pulverize some lemon drops candy in your food processor. Rub a cut lemon around the edges of two martini glasses, then dip the rims in the pulverized lemon drop candy. For two martinis, mix two shots lemonade concentrate, 1/2 shot lemon juice, 8 ice cubes, and 4 oz. lemon-lime soda in your food processor with the remaining pulverized lemon drop candy. Pour into the two martini glasses and serve.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Garnish: Crushed lemon candy or lemon slice</div><br />
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1 cup cold milk <br />
1/4 cup best quality chocolate syrup, plus more for dipping rims <br />
1 tablespoon corn syrup <br />
Crushed ice, as needed <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 martini glasses </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Combine the milk, 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, corn syrup, and crushed ice in a blender and blend until smooth. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Pour some of the chocolate syrup onto a small plate and some of the chocolate sprinkles onto another small plate. Dip the rim of each glass in the chocolate syrup and then dip the rim in the chocolate sprinkles. Fill each glass to the top with the chocolate milk mixture.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Garnish: Chocolate sprinkles & a maraschino cherry</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: <a href="http://www.christataylorphotography.com/#/home/">Christa Taylor Photography</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">Elaini </span>is my dear friend. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">I met her in 2008 when B.Y.O.G. was in its infancy! She sent an email one day asking if she could order gowns without the usual pregnancy related packaging. The gowns were for a 17 year old girl named Marissa. Marissa was battling cancer and enduring long hospital stays while she received treatment. Elaini wanted her to feel pretty and have something modest to wear. She thought our hospital gowns would do the trick. I thought it was so sweet of Elaini to buy the gowns for her friend but, as it turned out, at the time Elaini had never even met Marissa! She read an article about her in the local newspaper and <span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">followed her heart</span>...amazing! I was so touched by her gesture and wanted to help too. We began to converse back and forth about her first visit to see Marissa in the hospital and after that she was kind enough to send updates. (I'm happy to report that it has been almost two years since Marissa's successful bone marrow transplant!)</div> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elaini & Marissa in her gown </td></tr>
</tbody></table>We instantly became friends and our friendship progressed from occasional emails to long chats on the phone. We've laughed together, prayed together and shared our dreams with one another. Now one of Elaini's dreams is about to come true! She is about to begin a 100 day journey and I am so excited for her and <span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">inspired </span>by her! Elaini will launch her blog <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.misselainious.com/"><strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">miss elaini ous</span></strong></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sunday, May 1st! </strong></div>Elaini has designed a black dress that she will be wearing for 100 days. She will be modeling it on her blog daily but, it's really not about her or the dress though. It's about orphans in India. Here's an excerpt from her blog... <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>"Orphans in India can’t go to school without a uniform. However, they often don’t have clothes to wear. Growing up surrounded by turmoil, human trafficking, and loss, an education can help these orphans dream about a different life. I have been given so much that I can have “fashion,” while these children struggle to stay clothed. I have to do something. I’m hoping you’ll do it with me.</strong></div><strong></strong><br />
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<strong>Here’s the deal: I’ll wear a black dress for several months (don’t worry—I’ll have two of the exact same style so that I don’t start smelling) to identify with the children who only have one outfit. I’ll accessorize it in different ways, take a picture every day, and blog it. Think of it as a dress marathon.</strong><br />
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<strong>Here’s where you can help. I want to raise $50,000 for the orphans in India. I’m going to wear this dress as a reminder of these children. Would you help me help them? Through partnering with Warm Blankets Orphan Care, let’s dream big for these children who may never get the chance to dream at all unless we do something. Even the smallest gift will make a difference."</strong><br />
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<strong>P.S. if you want to donate accessories, etc. just contact me at </strong><a href="mailto:misselaini@gmail.com"><strong>misselaini@gmail.com</strong></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">So tomorrow <em>please </em>drop by <a href="http://www.misselainious.com/">miss elaini ous</a> and say hi to Elaini! If you are touched by her, support her cause any way you can. A donation (small or large), send her a fun accessory (100 days in the same dress is a long time!) visit her blog, leave a comment or send an email. Anything, to let her know that what she is doing is already making a difference:)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407840194397500504.post-55193653819016971322011-04-22T15:24:00.000-07:002011-04-22T15:24:54.774-07:00Happy Earth Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7SghRVLsdKK_vAFFu-yXWZagHHEhAzPaubn2lO1eho9HpREZOiiT-1tlBHq5GCkELovTAdOr3Vx7F9QiKaLZmBHRvfU7zgUUvCipc_ToltRXFyP_eW7FADAgHd5l6LvsbwZ_BrZKXg4/s1600/1008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7SghRVLsdKK_vAFFu-yXWZagHHEhAzPaubn2lO1eho9HpREZOiiT-1tlBHq5GCkELovTAdOr3Vx7F9QiKaLZmBHRvfU7zgUUvCipc_ToltRXFyP_eW7FADAgHd5l6LvsbwZ_BrZKXg4/s320/1008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Beach trash...a whale of a problem! 1st graders collected trash along the beach to create "Little Gray" and to promote awareness of the problem along our Southern California Beaches. It was such an honor to participate in this project with my son.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407840194397500504.post-55944966207706031122011-03-28T10:48:00.000-07:002011-03-28T12:28:57.977-07:00Something fresh & new for Spring<div style="text-align: justify;">Spring is here and although the weather has been a little more like Winter, the first signs of Spring are popping up everywhere. Even at the market...the marshmallow peeps have arrived! I know because my little guy is a marshmallow aficionado and he has been trying to sneak them into the cart on the last few shopping trips. The thought of actually biting into a peep makes my teeth hurt but, I love all the fun colors. The turquoise birdies are my favorite! I am preparing for the International Textile show this week so, I printed out this color chart to take with me. Here are the Pantone Spring Colors for 2011.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-N8IouLkFNkm9h-MsKg59TEgYr4nTq2nA-8zQ-AqRSUVWHyhkyVNUYZGORVGRo5gtzYjhLlrMtKQ55hyW_vxOeuLAX2mejXtK4aRG8iC77mZP_RbJYLL8xIEWVr7Kv-mgT6yoiw7EoVI/s1600/Pantone_Fashion_Color_Report_Spring_2011_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-N8IouLkFNkm9h-MsKg59TEgYr4nTq2nA-8zQ-AqRSUVWHyhkyVNUYZGORVGRo5gtzYjhLlrMtKQ55hyW_vxOeuLAX2mejXtK4aRG8iC77mZP_RbJYLL8xIEWVr7Kv-mgT6yoiw7EoVI/s320/Pantone_Fashion_Color_Report_Spring_2011_thumb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm obsessed with Silver Peony & Silver Cloud. I would love to find a great print in that color combo. Looking forward to my trip to L.A. and hoping to get inspired by something fresh and new (fingers crossed.)</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKx1jbZX0fakIE7r9_UtSt9oUbUHsHwnPqi13tUZw0VzWqXtChlgO7Q-4DnAjnCz5nbISwR4rPQYUqJuSFHoi3Z4poTzvvt6hfD5VGL4fzwYH4uyn2q_8RzfBChGi__yDf5YOWH1Kfdg/s1600/Spring_2011_Pantone_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="119" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKx1jbZX0fakIE7r9_UtSt9oUbUHsHwnPqi13tUZw0VzWqXtChlgO7Q-4DnAjnCz5nbISwR4rPQYUqJuSFHoi3Z4poTzvvt6hfD5VGL4fzwYH4uyn2q_8RzfBChGi__yDf5YOWH1Kfdg/s320/Spring_2011_Pantone_thumb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407840194397500504.post-50050920847132292512011-03-01T21:34:00.000-08:002011-03-01T21:34:21.110-08:00Wasn't it just Valentine's Day??<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407840194397500504.post-9808423548082678032011-02-09T10:32:00.001-08:002011-02-09T10:58:04.931-08:00Maternity Lingerie l Pregnancy Gifts l Gift Ideas for Mom l BabyZone<div style="margin: 0px auto auto 2px; max-height: 234px; overflow-y: auto; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px; width: 300px;"><div style="float: right; height: 100px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 113px;"><a href="http://kaboose.share-server.com/view/content/02e148ba-347b-11e0-9baf-979d0e44593b"><img src="http://share-server.com/view/post/02e148ba-347b-11e0-9baf-979d0e44593b" /></a></div><div style="color: #2f2f2f; font: 12px Tahoma; margin: 0px 123px 0px 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Looking for some maternity lingerie, Mom-to-be? We say use the time during your pregnancy to celebrate your belly and your relationship. Here are sexy gift ideas from The Baby Planners.</div><div style="font: 11px Tahoma; margin: 8px 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://kaboose.share-server.com/view/content/02e148ba-347b-11e0-9baf-979d0e44593b" style="color: #005cff;">View >></a></div></div>We are thrilled to be featured on Disney Online's <a href="http://www.babyzone.com/">BabyZone.com</a> Checkout <a href="http://www.thebabyplanners.com/">The Baby Planners</a>, Ellie & Melissa's picks for the sexy mom-to-be! Baby Zone is the hottest site for advice (preconception through toddler years) community support and the latest scoop on products for you and your baby! When you visit their site, check out <a href="http://photos.babyzone.com/">Baby Zone Photos</a> you can upload photos and create albums to share with family & friends. Another feature I like is called Ages & Stages. Just input your child's age and you will get up to date information about the development stage for your child's age group...so smart! You can also create personalized calendars or get special deals with their Free Baby Zone Tools. If you have a question or need information, I would recommend starting at <a href="http://www.babyzone.com/">BabyZone.com</a> first, because they've got it all on one site!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0