Happy New Year's Eve!!!

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year's Eve and New Year's Day!!! Be safe and have a blast!

Also, Be sure to check out Lil Birdie Bottoms for new items and scents to celebrate the new year!

Main Street will also be stocking on the 3rd so make sure to take a look there as well!!!

Cutest Stockings I Have Seen!

I had to share these because they are so cute!!! They are from Sneaky Moose Stockings! The one below is my favorite but there are several cute designs!

Christmas

I can't believe Christmas is less than a week away!!! We will kick off the festivities on Saturday at my Grandma's! Sunday, we will go to my sister's to celebrate with her inlaws and Christmas Eve will be at my other Grandma's! Then we have Christmas Day! We will open presents here on Christmas morning followed by lots of fun at my mom and dad's and then we will end the day at my brother and sister-in-law's! We will have one more stop still to make on Saturday after Christmas at my inlaws. Busy, Busy, Busy but OH SO FUN!!!!

Rave For Knickerdoodies

I have several Knickerdoodies fitted diapers and I just received this set and let me tell you her stuff is AMAZING!!!!!

The picture is not the best but Ryann was determined to put them on so this was the best I could get in the short amount of time I had...hehe!

Our Family Christmas Picture!

We took it in front of my parents' Christmas tree. That has become our tradition! The picture includes Me (with the red hair..hehe), Josh (my hubby), Ryann (Lil Birdie) and Rocky (our 10 year old toy poodle)!

Two of My Current Favs!

First off, if you have never tried a sweater stone....GET ONE, It works wonders! It is made to remove pilling and balling from knits, wool and sweaters. It is all natural product made from post consumer recycled materials and is said to last up to 10 years with normal use!I got mine from Family Pendragon. They were excellent to work with!!!



Second off, I just had to share this delicious yumminess with the world. They are Italian Rainbow Cookies and can be found on The Crunchy Congo by Joodie Patooties! They are flavored with almond paste and wither strawberry or raspberry preserves and coated with semi-sweet chocolate. I have an order coming my way!

Ryann's Christmas

These are some of the things Ryann is getting for Christmas!

A kitchen and pots and pans set by Alex Toys from Sensory Edge




Wool Play Food from Sunspot Baby


A chalk mat from Embellished Baby


A mouse (like the bunny below but a mouse) and a Kerry Doll from Jody's Designs on Main Street




A memory game from Heartland Dreams


She will also get these treats along with a couple others in her stocking!

A monster from Polkadotted Pickle


Bath Crayons and Beeswax Crayons from Clear Hills Honey

I Hope Everyone Had A Wonderful Thanksgiving!

I also hope everyone found wonderful deals on Black Friday! I am not feeling so hot so I decided to stay in yesterday but I did snag a great find on Hyena Cart!

A pair of footed fleece longies for only $2.25 from Yette Bums!

Top Ten Black Friday Steals!

I have ranked these in order of awesomeness (Carly word...hehe)! I realize that I am a member of Main Street Congo but I truely think the artisans there are the best and the Black Friday Deals they are offering are amazing. I also listed my store because I am very fond of it...hehe! I did list it last though!

1. Deb's Buggy Covers has an awesome FFS Lotto on a Buggy Cover!
2. Luv Bug Diapers will have FFS organic diapers!
3. Main Street Congo will have lottos for discount codes and FFS lottos!
4. Bitty Fluff will have hourly FFS lottos from 3 am to 8 pm!
5. Northwoods Toys will have FFS lotteries on handmade wooden toys!
6. Electic Cauldron has a Tiger's Eye Sterling Silver Earrings FFS!
7. The Melting Pot will have Tart Burners for $2!
8. Evelyn X has adorable owl ornaments on sale!
9. I Heart That Dance has very cool felt items, bags and PJ pants on sale!
10. Lil Birdie Bottoms (my store) has Five Diaper Wash Truffles FFS!

Three Wonderful WAHM Christmas Things For Ryann!!!

1. Her Christmas Ornament For This Year! It's from Little Painted Polka Dots!












2. A Cute Santa Diaper Cover From Knickerdoodies!












3. A Lovely Christmas Tree Twirly Skirt And Shirt from Sweet Stuff Creations!

Top Five Favorite Stores For November!

1. Piping Hot Papers

2. Treaclezoo

3. Mama Luvs, LLC

4. Handmade Crafter

5. Main Street Congo (I am a little partial here but there are truely some of the best artisans I know in this group)

Thanksgiving at Grandma's

We had Thanksgiving with my dad's side of the family today! It was so fun but so crazy with all the people there! I am so exhausted!!!

Lil Birdie Bottoms has a new look as well as new items!

Yay!!! Foaming shave soap and soap bars!! I am excited to expand the line and will be adding liquid soap soon!!! It is very rewarding to be able to offer products that are 100% all natural!!! I love my job :)

Check it out at Lil Birdie Bottoms on Etsy!

I will also have some great things stocked on Main Street for Black Friday as well as a lot of good deal from the other wonderful artisans there!

Coolmommas Meet And Greet

It was a blast! We ate too much and had a ball!!!! Our kids are so funny! Too bad we didn't think to take any pictures! We laughed and dance to Madagascar 2's "I like to move it, move it". The men watch Kung Fu Panda and the mommas chatted!!! We will definitely do it again. Maybe next time at my house so Jen doesn't have to do so much work! Thanks for housing momma, you rock!!!

Coolmommas is an awesome group of ladies in the Triad area of NC but if you would like to join and aren't in our area, please feel free! We need mommas from all parts of the world. You just won't be able to make the events...hehe :)

At 4 pm today, we will be having our First Coolmommas Meet and Greet

I can't wait!!! My Events Manager, Jennifer and I went shopping for food tonight! I am so excited! I love the holidays and getting together with friends!!! It is so fun!

I have also added my new line of soaps to my etsy store- Lil Birdie Bottoms! They make great stocking stuffers!!!!

The November Spotted Box

Awesome box this time!!! I was able to snap one photo before the camera battery died!

This is what I got in this month's Spotted Box:

A great $5 gift certificate from 2 by 2 boutique

A cute catnip toy from Colorado Catnip Toys

Pretty brown FOE from FOE Your Diaper

A a so cute gift card from Cathartic Slant

A yummy candied currents lotion sample from Country Soaps by Marlene

2 groovy gift cards by 1st Comes Love

An adorable felt ear of corn from The Little Love Bug

An awesome reindeer iron on from Fishnoodles

A soft blue wipe from Waddle Wades

A pretty blue and pink bow from Social Butterflies

A cute felt bow tie pasta set from Bellies, Babies n More

A glittery stick marker from In Stitches

A cute panda iron on from BumbleBear Children's Wear

A nice lavendar castille soap sample from Zupko Zen Creations

A gorgeous lace ornament by Flutterby Designs Gone Wild

A yummy (according to Rocky the toy poodle)nuts for monkey biscotti dog treat from Ben and Dutchess

An awesome wipe solution bud from me (wink) at Lil Birdie Bottoms

An awesome mouse magnet (claimed by my hubby) from Piping Hot Papers

A cool laundry detergent sample from Simply Clean

A sweet red hair bow (already claimed by Ryann) from I'm Pretty Boutique

A pretty pink and purple bracelet and earrings set from Silver Huggers

A smelly good snow angel lotion sample from Face of the Wave

An adorable red zipper pull from Lil Lutu

A luscious chocolate milk bath sample from Scent-sory Creations

A cute bookmark from Baby of Mine

A nice card from Moose Mountain Designs

An oh so cute frog shaped recycled crayon from Blue Goose Designs

And

A precious hair tie from Buttered Parsnips

I loved everything! I don't even think I can pick a favorite this time!

I won't be getting one in December because I am doing samples as part of the Main Street Congo contribution!

Lil Birdie Trying On Momma's PJ's!

Ryann :) The inspiration behind Lil Birdie Bottoms!!!! She decided to try on momma's pjs...undies and all and Daddy caught her and snapped this picture! I just had to share!

My First Blog

I am finally joining the modern world and setting up a blog...teehee!!!! I will be posting all my favorite finds as well as news on the Lil Birdie Bottoms Store, Coolmommas Local Website and home life!!!