mommys treasures

Fingerlings! The Hottest Christmas Toy for 2017

2017-11-26T21:26:00.003-08:00

Fingerlings!

Fingerlings are one of the most sought-after toys this holiday season, and these mini robot monkeys are also among the hardest items to find in stores.

Fingerlings respond to touch, motion, and sound with head turning, blinking eyes, and silly monkey babble. Blow them a kiss, and they will kiss you back! Hang them upside-down by the tail and watch them monkey around! Put them to sleep or make a loud noise and watch them get excited! Get them while you can!

Fingerlings are the must have gift to be put under the tree this Christmas 2017. They come in a cute ray of colors to match any little girls favorite. They are being sold out everywhere and some have even over-priced these little tiny monkeys because of the supply and demand.

Fingerlings also make great gifts for the little girls you know as they are priced at about $14.99.

Hand Stamping Your Kids Names on Jewelry Gifts

2016-01-02T17:20:00.001-08:00

Hand Stamping Metal Jewelry

Great Book Find

I am super excited to share with you this new book. I bought it as soon as it came out to write a review. I've been tinkering around with hand stamping metal for a while now. I like to make jewelry and I think personalizing jewelry is the best. As gifts, it makes people think you were thoughtful about the gift and I believe they treasure it more. It's also pretty cool to make your own hand stamped jewelry.

Don't know what hand stamping is? Hand stamping is when you take alphabet or design metal stamps and hit them with a hammer to leave an impression on metal. You can stamp on copper, nickel, aluminum, brass, sterling silver, etc. And the metal "blanks" come in all different shapes. I like doing it also, it's fun. It took me a while, but with lots of practice I got better each time.

I bought another hand stamping book a while ago and was very disappointed. It went too far away from hand stamping, and was also double the price! This book concentrates only on hand stamping. It's only a 50 page book, but it's packed with information and examples to get your mind flowing.

Personalized Christmas

2015-12-15T14:15:00.001-08:00

I just love personalized gifts. I think they are just that, personalized. When you personalize something as a gift to someone, it means more. That you put the time into getting it personalized just for them. I also love receiving personalized gifts also, like mugs with pictures and names.

This year I found myself looking for my 5 year olds Christmas gift. I was told she needed clothes. I thought it would be a great idea to purchase the letter "J" on her shirts to iron on. I could purchase inexpensive shirts and buy iron ons. I searched and searched and found some really cute ones to share with you.

This first one is only $2.50 and makes such a beautiful iron on. The sparkles and the butterfly are super cute. The second one is from the same seller on Etsy with a super adorable elephant.

How about this pretty initial with name iron on? I love it! Or the Owl. Both are from the same shop. Always check with the shipping policies to know when they can ship. Some take more times creating than others.

Take a look at these Elsa and Anna Frozen Printables. You purchase the transfer paper and print. They are spectacular. Any little girl would just love them. These are all from the same shop.

There are so many different personalized iron ons. I would check out Etsy to find the perfect match.

Custom Baby Crib Bedding for Nursery

2014-09-23T12:11:00.003-07:00

Custom Baby Crib Bedding

This was so much fun picking out my favorite bedding for your little ones. At first I was overwhelmed with how many there was to post from Etsy. But, I then had to break it down by color and sex. Usually the mom has a certain color in mind for their child's room, this made it much easier to pick my top picks. Some of them were a bit pricy, so I tried to get a good range of different prices while looking. Here are my top picks in baby bedding starting with the first color in the rainbow :

RED

Red isn't the most "normal" color for a baby's nursery room, but you can certainly have a lot of fun with it adding primary colors. The one on the left below is beautiful and really pops. For the walls, you can go with white, tan, and you can add a red accent colored wall for color. White or tan walls in the baby room with the red accent color behind the crib would be the way to go. The play ball crib bedding is super cute. The walls can be blue, white or tan for a boy, or use red for a baby girl.

ORANGE

I'm a big fan of orange, and these two were my top picks. I especially love the bedding on the right. The navy mixed with orange really nails it. You can paint the walls orange, blue, white, tan. The crib bedding on the left is adorable also. I would paint the walls a light blue for a boy and a peachy orange for a girl.

YELLOW

Yellow is such a happy color and soothing for a baby's nursery. I love the one on the right as you can play around with other colors in the material she used in the bedding. Walls can range in a variety of different colors which makes it fun.

GREEN

Green can definitely work for box sexes. I just love the dainty one on the right. It also has other colors mixed in, making the walls more fun to play with. The one on the right is bold and more suited for a boy, but can also work for a baby girls crib.

BLUE

This was actually quite hard to pick two that I liked. I searched and searched and finally came up with these two. The one on the left is very darling and more suited for a "fancier" home, while the crib bedding on the right is more casual.

PURPLE

This was most fun for me because purple is my favorite color, but I wasn't thrilled with the results. I like the one on the right because you can play around with more colors on the walls and the rest of the décor. The crib bedding on the left is eye catching and will definitely be the focal point of your baby's nursery.

PINK

The pink crib bedding below on the left is just darling. It shouts "precious baby girl". The detail in the laying of the different fabrics is outstandingly done. One of my favorite shops for baby bedding, click on the picture to check it out. The one on the right is beautiful also, bot too over the top, but with the added initials, it really takes the cake.

Favorite Color Combinations

The bottom few stood our for their colors. I just love the use of different patterns and color combinations this artist creates. The store is called LotieDaBaby on Etsy.

Over the top Bedding for Baby

These below are simply gorgeous with out breaking the bank. The shop is called EileenKids and they start around $375 The skirts on these baby cribs pictured are just beautiful.

Below are some Super Fancy Crib Bedding that all come from the same shop called HugBugBedding on Etsy. These really take the cake. They range around $700. The bows on the bedding are simply to die for.

Precious Baby Bedding

The shop called Social Baby Bedding on Etsy has the most gorgeous, stunning baby crib bedding I've ever seen. Here are my top three from her collection. They start around $650. If I ever did have a baby, I think I would purchase one from her shop. I just love the one in the middle.

DIFFERENT

I had to add this baby bedding in because it's unique and different from any others that I've seen. Love how you can play around with all the different colors.

Special Niche Baby Bedding by Baby Bedding JBD

With an average price of $300, it's worth taking a look at this shop. I wanted to keep posting and posting pictures of her bedding as they range from casual to rich.

Round Cribs

I'm not sure how popular round cribs are, but I had to add these two to my collection of top pictures. I don't care for the crib itself, I would prefer white or black, but the designs are gorgeous.

This was so much fun!

Baby Mobile

2014-09-22T11:54:00.001-07:00

This is such a wonderful baby mobile. Not only can you use it while your baby is in the crib, you can use it after as a hanging decoration. I love how you can pick your colors. It's really beautiful and tops my list of the best handmade mobile.

How adorable are these hot air balloon mobiles. They made such a soft sweet statement for any baby's' nursery.

Owls are all the rage these days and these baby mobile owls are super divine. I love all the different colors you can choose from depending on the color of the room.

The shop above specializes in elephant and animal mobiles that are very sweet and cute.

How a adorable are these two hanging mobiles for above the crib? They scream cute! I just love the elephant on the moon and owls on the branch. Check out this girls shop as she has many more to choose from.

While coming up with this list of favorite mobiles, I kept in mind of not over stimulating the baby. That's why they are mostly soft colors and I do believe they are better than having your baby stare at the ceiling. Click on their pictures to direct you to the Etsy shop selling the items, or make your own!

Baby Prop Knit Hats

2014-09-21T09:57:00.000-07:00

This is by far the cutest hat I've come across, although the ones I posted below are up there on my list too. I love this owl hat, however I don't sew, and I don't have a baby. Posh Patterns sells just that, instant downloadable patterns, so if you know how to knit or know someone who does, this hat is super cute!

The shop below has some really adorable hats for your newborn to capture some wonderful pictures. Click on the pictures to purchase or browse the shops I have listed.

The MadhatterKnitsCo on Etsy sells many unique hat photo props for a newborn. This store is my #1 place to shop for just that. Look at the variety of different "career" knits she has available. You must check out her shop as there are many more that I wanted to post, but these next few newborn knit hats take the cake. She also has more girly knits, but I wanted to show you these. Look at the knit baby cop picture with the handcuffs, so adorable if one of his/her parents is in uniform. Her photos are amazing and will give you ideas when having fun taking photos of your baby.

TSBPPhotoProps below creates beautiful knit hats for newborns. They make great gifts and look at how you can make really adorable photo props from them! I just love the Christmas baby hat on the left. If you have or know someone who is having a baby around that time, what a great Christmas card! She has many more hats available, but for you- I picked the top three.

I just couldn't resist posting this next cabbage patch inspired wig/hat. Maybe it was her face that grabbed me, but this is pretty cute.

I threw in the below hats for toddlers that I found to be cute. The shops have many more available, check them out. I thought the matching mom/child hat was adorable.

Time Out for Kids

2014-09-20T22:05:00.003-07:00

Time Out!

Time out has become a popular "punishment" for children. It's used to isolate, and have the child sit and mull over his/her wrong doings. My mother used to chase us with a wooden spoon. All over the house. She rarely ever caught me. Wonder if she did that on purpose. Anyway, since time out has been the popular punishment, so have décor for that discipline. Because it requires a child to sit somewhere, which could be a step on your stair case, or one of the nice looking benches shown above. You can create a space in your home for this occasion, especially if it happens frequently. If you click on the picture, it should bring you to the site in where to purchase and view the items. This was a fun project for me to show you. I gathered my most favorite pieces related to the subject for you to view and make it easier for you. Everything you see can be found on Etsy.

The above time our chairs are super cute. I especially love the one on the far right. It's very girly. Not sure if I would want it in my living space, but in the girls bedroom would be perfect. Not sure if that is a punishment or not though?

The above bench is my winner. Although I'm not a religious person, this time out chair can fit anywhere in any home as it can be custom made to your liking. You can now match your living room or dining room. It's also universal, suited for both boys and girls. Plus, it can also be made with names. To top it off, this time out chair has a fantastic price! Click on the picture to bring you to the item on Etsy.

This vinyl Time Out decal is perfect for creating the special place to send your kids. Place it on the wall or get your creative minds going. Here it is shown on a piece of wood that is hung by string. Very cute.

What mom or dad doesn't need a time out escape themselves! Above are some treats you can spend on yourself, or they make perfect gifts. Especially if your girlfriend is having a tough time. If you need a serious time out yourself, you might want to check out the item below. It's a combination of : Helichrysum
Frankincense
Cedarwood
Lavender
Sandalwood
Ylang Ylang

Put some on a cotton ball and sniff away!

This is a small list of many products available to you on Etsy for Time Outs.

Disney's Frozen Princess Party and Gifts

2014-08-26T15:19:00.001-07:00

Frozen is a 2013 animated movie produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It stole the hearts of millions, including my goddaughter. She would watch Frozen all day long and at 4 years young new all the words. It ranks as the highest grossing animated film of all time.

Frozen has little girls all over wanting Elsa and Anna Frozen based parties. I've gathered together my favorites for you. Some are expensive and some aren't. I've tried to gather my favorites with a fluctuations of prices for everyone to be able to enjoy.

Invitations

Invitations to your party should reflect what your party is going to look like, your theme. The same Frozen theme should continue throughout the party. Pick colors that you would be able to purchase other items with, such as your tableware.

This one is on the fancy side, with touches of elegance in the script. Elsa is featured at the bottom right and Olaf in the upper left. This would be nice with blue as your main theme color. Click on the pictures below for more information and to purchase.

This one below is my all time favorite. It's whimsical, shows Elsa's powers and castle.

The one below is a fun energetic Frozen party themed birthday invitation. They also have this one for 2 princess's birthday on the same day. It has a bunch of different colors in the invitation and includes Olaf!

Below is an adorable thank you Frozen card that I thought was super cute and had to include into my Frozen birthday favorites. Plus, they are only $1 each!

A "fancier" thank you card is pictured below for the party that is more elegant.

The Princess Frozen Dress

What could be more important for picking out our little girls dress for the her own princess party or as a guest. I've gathered my favorite to make it easier for your. Here we go...

Olaf is one of my favorite characters. I had to include two dresses I found that are Olaf inspired. The first one is super cute and casual. At only $30, you can't go wrong. If it's a winter party, cover your little girl with a sweater or wear a shirt underneath with sleeves. Pair this with sandals, or tights and boots. Cute option.

Suggestion: This first Olaf dress would make a great option for a guest. If your little girl got invited to a Frozen party, this would be just perfect.

This Olaf dress below is the most adorable "fancy" dress I've seen. It's "oh so cute." It starts at $60.

This Elsa dress is simply adorable and comfortable to run around a party in. It shows your child's age and name. Just adorable for a Frozen party.

The next Elsa dress is comfortable. Great for the birthday girl to run around in all day and still look great.

This next Frozen princess dress is great for the star of the party.

The dress below is the perfect Anna dress from Frozen. I searched and searched and found this one.

Parents of the Party

Mom has to look good when hosting a Frozen Princess party, and this is the perfect top to wear. Pair is with a pair of jeans, leggings, and you are set.

For Dad to wear to the birthday! Here below is the perfect shirt.

Favors

What could be more important than favors. You can purchase the ones below, or you can make your own! The girls invited need a special gift to remember the party, this is just spot on!

Decorations Frozen Party Ideas

If your party in inside, then you have to have Elsa firing off some snowflakes. Here is a fabulous temporary idea and inexpensive. Every mom loves that combo.

Everyone is a Frozen Princess

To treat everyone at the party like they are a princess, think about getting them their own crowns.

Adding this next special piece to ANY cake will make a HUGE difference. I just love this "Let it Go".

If your making cupcakes for you Frozen party, you might want to think about adding these snowflakes.

Hiring and Elsa and Anna princess is a great idea to any party. They can be found in your yellow pages or online. Adding colorful balloons to your party is a great idea. What ever you do, make sure your little girl has a great day and a party to remember. Hope you enjoyed these finds.

Wreaths

2014-03-04T06:50:00.002-08:00

There is nothing like driving up to your house and seeing a beautiful wreath hanging from your door. It just gives a warm sense to the home. I love homes decorated with wreaths. Click on the pictures to purchase. These are a few that stood out.

This one looks fabulous on a black painted door as the colors POP. Simply stunning.

This one below is soft and beautiful, giving a subtle look.

Another Shabby Cottage Chic Wreath, I just love the ribbon, key, and flowers.

I just love the big ribbon on this next one. Again, the black door is your background that makes the wreath POP even more. Think about changing your door color to black as it does add sophistication to most homes.

I just had to add this next wreath in as for Disney lovers, it is a winner!

I thought this Beach House Wreath was really cute for a bungalow type home down the shore. Adorable.

Ready Baby Shower Gifts

2014-03-03T10:42:00.002-08:00

I just found this really great store on Etsy for everything baby that I had to share with you. Check out this great gift, at a great price.

It includes:
2 flannel receiving blankets
4 newborn diapers
1 baby bodysuit
4 washcloths

All for only $29, saving you the hassle of purchasing separately, and the wrapping is done for you. This is such a great gift.

Check out these peapod favors, they are so cute and only $7

This set is really adorable, and for only $32, your gift is all ready to give. I love it!

It includes:

2 flannel receiving blankets

4 newborn diapers
1 set of travel wipes
2 bodysuits
4 washcloths
2 bibs

This next gift is very practical and adorably wrapped.

For only $22, you get:

1 receiving blanket

10 Pampers swaddlers diapers
1 36 ct pack of pampers sensitive wipes

These are just a few examples of what her store has to offer. It's also a great place to gather ideas of what you can create yourself if you have the time.

Depression

2014-02-28T06:07:00.003-08:00

they don't understand...

From when I was a little girl, I've dealt with the debilitating effects of depression. It has been difficult in dealing with and living with, but what is the other option. There isn't any. So you go day by day hoping that you will have even a glimpse of happiness even if it lasts for only an hour. Just the momentary escape from what you've been feeling can be so uplifting. It's only fault is that it doesn't last for someone who has been suffering for such a long period of time.

No one understands. You might confide in your friends and family, but they don't understand if they haven't been there. This is not your typical I don't feel good day. This is your typical I can't get off the couch or out of bed dreary day that feels like a dark cloud is hovering over you. Your sad, your heart is black, and finding your way out of this madness is debilitating. I've heard too many times "I know how you feel", but they don't. "I've been there", but they haven't. I'm envious of people who don't suffer and have never suffered from depression. I look at them as though they are clean, without defects, without the sadness. They call you to check in and you either don't answer the phone, or you do and yes them to death until you can finally get off the phone and escape into your hole. They don't understand.

My only hope for myself and for those of you reading who suffer as I do, is to have better days and know that living for those days is worth it. Because it is, and I think we all know that. Life is a gift, meant to be enjoyed and lived. Just know your not alone, because your not.

I would love to hear some comments and your thoughts...

Bath and Body

2014-02-28T05:44:00.004-08:00

BATH AND BODY

This winter has been brutal for my skin, as I would imagine anyone that lives in the North East feels the effects. It's 8am here and about 10 degrees. Yes, it's freezing! Taking care of my skin has become a job keeping it from cracking and splitting. The book below has all kind of great recipes that I have been using to keep my skin nourished and refreshed. You can find it here on Amazon.

It's got great recipes to create depending on your needs from head to toe. It's also fun to make your own products and the kids like to help out too.

Phone Covers

2014-02-26T14:09:00.002-08:00

PHONE COVERS

In a time where our phones are always in our hand, or in close proximity, why not look at something nice instead of the usual black slab? They have all different covers from bling to wood on the market, and I gathered a few that I thought you'd might like.

I love fancy, and this one speaks it. It's for the popular iPhone and not bad priced at $9.10.

Although priced at $26.99, this one below is really cool looking and most teenagers would just love it. Again, it's for the iPone.

The one below is really cool because you can customize everything from the color, frame choice, and font. It's priced at $39.50 and can be used on the Razr and Droid. You should check out her shop on etsy too, as she has some really cool personalized stuff. Click on the picture to get there.

At $14.99, the one below is super cute and you can change the colors and fonts, making it truly personalized. Love this one for the iPhone.

This one is made of wood and pretty cool for $19.50, again it's for the iPhone. The site has all different wood covers for phone. Pretty neat.

I was disappointed in my search on Etsy for Droid covers. I only found one that was even worth while to add to my list here. Maybe there is a market for them on Etsy...

Hand Stamping How to Book

2013-02-22T15:53:00.004-08:00

I found this really cool book on Amazon. It's all on hand stamping jewelry and I wanted to just share it with you. It's a simple book, which focuses solely on the art of hand stamping. A How-to Book.

It give you a list of tools and supplies you will need to get started, as well as instruction on some samples pieces. To top it off, there is a complete list on where to buy everything. From the blanks to the tools.

You will have everything you need to know to get going. It's a really fun hobby, and a wonderful business! Click on the book to purchase through Amazon.

Sandy Hurricane at Jersey Shore

2012-11-01T17:27:00.003-07:00

Oh Sandy

Hurricane Sandy

The devastation of Sandy that has swept across the North East is truly heartbreaking. The fatalities, the missing, and homes destroyed. Hurricane Sandy has ripped out our hearts.

I grew up going to Monterey Beach in Lavallette my entire life. My parents bought a house there about 12 years ago. I purchased a home two beaches over in Ocean Beach 1, last year. We won't know what the damage is until we are able to get on the island. Here are some pictures I thought I would share of my lovely Jersey shore.

Picture of Seaside Heaights Boardwalk

Picture of Mantokooking Bride

Lavallette

Halloween New Baby

2012-10-25T20:01:00.002-07:00

Costumes for the New Baby

A baby's first Halloween should be remembered by taking the perfect picture. MimiLaCreations createa a beautiful memorabilia. These adorable knits are perfect for remembering your baby's first.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82597250/halloween-witch-baby-hat-perfect-newborn

Baby Books

2012-10-24T08:58:00.002-07:00

Baby Book Gift for the New Mom

Every baby should have a baby book. One to capture the milestones that will go by all too fast. Before you know it, the baby years will be over and hopefully you've taken the time to capture the moments in a baby book. JaDazzles makes beautiful baby books. They are personalized, which I am a huge favor of. Personalized gifts are the ones that are treasured for a lifetime.

This one below has to be my favorite baby book. I love the green, pink and the flowers.

The one below definety resembles baby, as it is dainty. Love the pearls!

What a great idea below. They sell books for the grandparents to enjoy also. It's a wonderful way to get the grandparents more involved. Love it.

Baby Blankets

2012-10-24T08:47:00.000-07:00

New Baby Gifts

I'm always wanting to give my friends personalized gifts, besides one that is in their registry. Personalized gifts are appreciated more, and you usually don't forget whom it came from. Here are some adorable, cozy looking, personalized blankets for the little ones. They make wonderful baby shower gifts if you know the name, and they make wonderful gifts for the new mom.

The boy baby blanket that is oh so cute!

The blanket below is a wonderful keepsake that any mom would keep for a lifetime. They are perfect and make really beautiful gifts. Any mom would just treasure this.

I had to add this most adorable Owl blanket, beacuse I love owls! It's reasonable in price and is oh so cute!

QU Sex Poll

2012-10-23T19:16:00.000-07:00

Sex Poll for the Mom/wife/gf

These questions are answered by the Bold, and much appreciated by the italic. I can't wait to hear your replies.

How many years together?
Age range?
How many times a month do you have sex?
Is the sex good?

Answer in order and if you want to leave something out, leave it out. We are all just curious about one another, but won't admit it. Add anything you want! We'd love to hear it... did I say that?

Kids Halloween Party

2012-10-23T18:54:00.000-07:00

Kids Halloween Party Must Haves

You have to start off with a great invitation.

Then add some decor. Below is a set that makes things a little easier.

Can't forget about some Halloween finger cookies. They are awsome.

Have a younger child? The fingers might be a bit much, but look at these Oreo decorated cookies! They are adorable and you know they are going to taste yummy!

Add a little bling halloween wine charms for the moms. Even if your serving apple juice, it makes a nice touch to any Halloween Party.

Halloween is among the most ancient festivities currently celebrated in modern times all across the globe. It arises from the Celts of ancient Ireland in europe gathering together at the end of the summer time to celebrate the harvest by having a festival which is called Samhain. This kind of festival may be adopted as well as adapted across the centuries by various cultures and non secular groups.

Nevertheless, many customs and practices from earlier times have made it until today and can be obviously seen in our Halloween celebrations and Halloween party decoration ideas, especially when enjoying the Halloween holiday with ringing doorbells for candies and a Halloween party. Halloween would not be complete without the classic Halloween party decorations.

So here are a couple of Halloween party decoration ideas to enhance the magical, spooky and terrifying theme of Halloween.

Lighting is just about the most important of the Halloween party decoration ideas. You are attempting to convey an aura of menace, mystery as well as spookiness with your lights. You can purchase strings of Halloween lighting ready to hang or ready made lanterns which are either battery operated or need to have a candle. Of course no Halloween evening would be complete minus the Jack-O'-lantern made from a pumpkin. You can also buy glow sticks that may be placed in the home or even garden or even worn to supply that creepy effect.

If you set out to decorate your home for trick or treating, keep in mind that a fundamental aim is to reveal that trick or treaters are encouraged. One thing I've learned these days is to make sure that your door is actually lighted in some way so that trick or treaters know you are home. Door arrangements, Halloween wreaths and Halloween window clings along with lanterns outside of your door also show that your family is joining in the Halloween fun.

Decorating the inside of your house is a must should you be throwing a Halloween get-together. A few simple add-ons can turn your property into a haunted house or you can go the whole way to make the occasion a thrilling, chilling experience using Halloween decoration suggestions from a range of sources for example magazines, party shops as well as on line web sites.

Halloween Graveyard - An incredible party theme is to convert your house into a graveyard. Do this by simply collecting a number of branches, painting them black to make a dark-colored Halloween tree. Stick them in a pot of earth or sand and enhance them with cobwebs and spiders. Make some Halloween tombstones out of cardboard or perhaps foam and put around the place. Involve friends and family in the joke by painting or carving their own names on them. You can buy Halloween crows or perhaps ravens to lend just a little foreboding to your graveyard or perhaps you can make them from cardboard with a few black feathers stuck on them.

Halloween Coffin - This is very easy to do. Create your own Halloween coffin out of cardboard and fill with Halloween treats for instance eye ball sweets, jelly snakes and creepy crawlies. The odd hand or skull will give a surprise. Using a fog machine will add the ultimate touch to your graveyard theme. The majority of fog machines are water based and to use.

Indoor Halloween Lighting - When decorating your house focus on the illumination. This should be gray and spooky, trying to produce as much shadow as possible. Next, create your Halloween ambiance with suspended cobwebs around the house. Have hanging spiders placed wherever they are most likely to be bumped into. Halloween pumpkin heads or scarecrows and Halloween skulls may be placed or hung in places such as the toilet to surprise your guests.

Spooky Shadows - If you did not get enough spookiness naturally from your Halloween lighting, among the easiest to execute Halloween party decoration ideas is shadows. Cut out weird shapes such as ghosts, witches on broomsticks, black cats, bats etc attach these to a flashlight and set it in a strategic location to catch everybody's eye.

Wall Decoration - Finally, even if this tip may well not seem to match the other Halloween party decoration ideas, it really might be a lifesaver! If you are in need of covering up a background then opened up black plastic rubbish bags and carefully put these up. These can furthermore help to safeguard your wall from accidents with refreshments etc. The black bags can be decorated with spiders and spiderwebs to disguise them. Walgreens has affordable decorations.

Halloween Plates and Goblets - To maintain the decoration Halloween theme, offer your guests their own party treats on Halloween party plates and serve beverages from Halloween goblets. You can buy many Halloween decorations online. Having a cauldron to serve your punch out of will also add to the ambiance. You can add to this ice cubes which contain jelly bugs with red food dyes to look like fake blood.

It's really hard to go too far "over-the-top" with your Halloween party decoration ideas. This is probably one occasion when more is okay it all enhances the ambiance and fun of the evening. Send pictures of your party! I would love to post them.

OMG Political

2012-10-23T18:22:00.005-07:00

OMG

Is it just me, or don't the faces of these men in action look like our canidates? And what do my wondering eyes should appear? What, what, what?!!* I mean, seriously? Seriously. Check it out.

The site claims that the election year is all about... Love.

Political Bib

2012-10-23T18:16:00.000-07:00

Political Bibs for the Baby

These are just adorable. They are very reasonable and super cute for election time.

November 6th is coming soon, and who do we want to have ready? Baby! These political bibs in red, white, and blue are adorable. They can also make a great gag gift for a friend on the opposing team.

QU Long Hair

2012-10-23T18:07:00.000-07:00

Age Ediquette Hair Length

Question

How old is too old to have your hair longer than your boobs? I can't wait to hear what you all have to say about this.

Minnie Mouse Party

2012-10-23T09:55:00.002-07:00

Minnie Mouse Party Ideas

You one stop shop to making a Minnie Mouse Party. My god daughter just loves Minnie Mouse. She is only two and has around 12 minnie mouse dolls. I don't think she could ever get enough. Here are a few ideas for your Minnie Mouse party to make it easy for you. I picked out the color theme red for the party, but there are plenty of pink picks to chose from. Red, although not every girls favorite colors give a different vibe to the party. I feel it will have a better remembrance if red is used. Take a look at my party picks. Costs are considered when picking out my choices

This is a great dress to start the birthday girl off right. If your party is in the winter, think of putting black leggings on underneth with black boots. You can also put a black long sleeve shirt underneth.

You have to start your party off with a nice invite, but you don't want them too expensive. No one is going to ever look at an invitation the way you do. Half of the women reading it will mark in on their calendar and throw it in the garbabge. Over thinking invites is a definite no no.

This Banner is wonderful, and is personalized with your chids' name. Love it!

These below are wonderful centerpieces.

Decorate your table with cut outs, adding definition.

Look at these adorable cookies! I want to order a batch for myself!

For the DIY, these cupcake holders are a must have.

Add sweets to these cups and give them away as favors!

Baby Slings

2012-10-22T13:25:00.000-07:00

Baby slings are a comfortable way of carrying your baby.

Carrying your baby can be quite a painful thing when you are going outside. While you are taking your baby for some fresh air, it would be a good idea to carry him or her in a baby sling or a baby carrier. If you are a new mother, you can ask someone who has already used a baby sling. They can share their experiences with you. Before buying one for your baby, you can try out their sling once to see how comfortable and at ease you and your baby are with the sling. Baby slings are available in various types, so you can choose the one that is best suited for you and your baby.

Baby slings are a comfortable way of carrying your baby. A sling makes both the parent and the baby comfortable and bond together much more. If you are searching for a baby sling or baby carrier, you may not find it in your nearby shop. But a baby shop will always keeps slings. But the best option to buy a sling to carry your baby is the internet. There are many online baby stores that offer a wide variety of baby slings. The most important thing is that you can sit at home, switch on your computer and start browsing the different sites and order a chosen one online without having to travel.

There are baby slings that can be adjusted according to your comfort, and there are others which come in one size. Other varieties of Baby Carrier include unpadded ring slings, podaegi, wrap carriers, soft packs fitted and pouch slings. While you are adjusting you and your baby to a baby sling, it is important to spend some time for it. There are few slings that take a little time to adjust than the others. If in case you cannot afford the time it requires you can go for the soft packs for toddlers and pouches for the new born.

One traditional baby sling is Rebozo which is nothing but a very beautiful shawl that you can use anytime with or without the baby in it. It is definitely a style statement for the mothers especially. These unpadded slings can be used also as a blanket for the baby, a strap for the shopping cart or child harness. Always pick the one that makes you and your baby comfortable. There are many different choices available. It won't be a difficult task to pick the right one.

This is a great gift for Dad.