Lil Birdie Bottoms

Taking A Break!

2009-12-09T17:18:00.000-08:00

Lil Birdie Bottoms Blog will be taking a break until after the holidays! Thanks for reading!

Check out Birdie's 12/4 at 12 pm!

2009-12-04T08:34:00.001-08:00

Stock up on your mineral makeup gifts for Christmas!

Birdie's

Black Friday Deals!

2009-11-20T10:48:00.000-08:00

Check out Main Street and Sweet Retreat next Friday for great deals!

P.S. I will be taking next week off from blogging :)

Rave For Dragonfly Gifts!

2009-11-12T17:33:00.001-08:00

I won these awesome cloth napkins on an auction at Cloth Diaper Nation! The have the cutest snowmen on them and came in three colors, blue, red and green! They were made by Beth of Dragonfly Gifts! Check out her shop for lots of cute things and great gifts for the holidays!

Main Street Congo

2009-11-05T08:47:00.001-08:00

Check out the great thing stocked at Main Street Congo!

Rave For Healing Pixie!

2009-10-28T12:10:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for some yummylicious tea Healing Pixie is the place to get it. Lisa is wonderful to work with and her tea blends are to die for! I chose three different flavors and all are delicious! Below are my picks and a snapshot of them. They are almost as pretty to look at as they are yummy to drink!

Harvest Moon Chai (perfect for a cold night)- Black Tea, cinnamon, natural cocoa, ginger, roasted carob powder, chickory root, ground cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, star anise, & cardamon.

Sweet Dragon Juice (such fruity goodness)- organic whole black tea, cinnamon chips, and orange peel.

Duchess Blue (perfect for afternoon tea)- Whole Black tea, cornflower petals, and bergamot.

Rave For Squeaky Clean!

2009-10-22T13:29:00.000-07:00

I got the most adorable applique shirt for Ryann! It came from Squeaky Clean on Hyena Cart! This WAHM has awesome designs, great deals and wonderful customer service! These tees would make wonderful gifts so go get yours!!!!

Rave For Eternal Swirl

2009-10-16T08:50:00.000-07:00

I won an auction for this beautiful Sparrow painting from Eternal Swirl! Not only is her customer service excellent, her artwork is wonderful. She has some great pieces listed right now and I urge you to check them out!

Rave For Calico Rose!

2009-09-29T11:41:00.000-07:00

I got a sample of unscented laundry detergent from Calico Rose on Beau Modele. I absolutely love it. It is great for sensitive skin as well. Definitely try this stuff out!

Rave For Gaia's Bliss

2009-09-24T13:17:00.000-07:00

I won an auction for the most beautiful bowl ever. It is from Gaia's Bliss on Beau Modele! She has some really cool pottery! I am very impressed and plan to buy more pieces. Make sure to check out her gorgeous wares!

Taking The Week Off!

2009-09-17T15:59:00.000-07:00

I am battling a cold and gearing up for my mineral makeup launch so I am taking the week off from reviews. Sorry but I will be back next week!

Take A Little Time To Do A Shameless Plug!

2009-09-09T20:32:00.000-07:00

I just have to brag a little about my new mineral makeup that will be available at Birdie's on October 2nd at 12 pm. Definitely check it out. I am super excited about how awesome it turned out! To begin with I will offer four shades of eye shadow, 3 shades of foundation and one shade of blush. I will be adding more in the future! Here's your sneak peek!

Rave For Little Luxeries!

2009-09-04T10:13:00.000-07:00

I got three liners and three heavy pads and I love them. The craftmanship is excellent! I highly recommend these! They were made by Jackie at Little Luxeries! She can be found in the WAHM section of Cloth Diaper Nation!

Finished Product Rave For CottonTails!

2009-08-27T11:59:00.001-07:00

Here is our finished backpack from Kathy at CottonTails! We love it. It fits me great and as you see it even works for Ryann. She stole it from me...hehe! Thanks again Kathy!!! This was so much fun! They are now available for sale so grab one up!

Part One Of Another Rave For CottonTails!

2009-08-21T09:43:00.001-07:00

Kathy at CottonTails was looking for a tester for a kid designed bag. She sent us fabric to decorate and it was so much fun!!!! We will get the finished product in a few days and I will update then! Thanks again Kathy!

Rave For Hillcountry Dollmaker

2009-08-13T13:33:00.000-07:00

Ryann received this awesome baby fairy with her very own moses basket and blanket as a gift. It came from Hillcountry Dollmaker on Hyena Cart! Her dolls are amazing and highly recommend checking her cart out and getting your little one a gorgeous doll of their very own!!!!

Rave For Orglamix

2009-08-06T12:08:00.000-07:00

I ordered some mineral makeup for Orglamix and I love it. I got Grape Hyacinth Mineral Eye Color, Sugar Loaf Mineral Blush and an eyeliner brush! The eyeliner brush is on back order so she sent me another Mineral Eye Color in Silk. I love everthing! The makeup is very high quality and wears great! I highly recommend checking out her site and placing an order!

Rave For CJ's Sewing Room

2009-07-27T15:58:00.000-07:00

I got a wonderful Towel Trench from CJ's Sewing Room! It is so cute and really well made. What a wonderful gift for Ryann for graduating her swim class! Definitely a must have for the little ones during this hot weather!

Taking this week off!

2009-07-22T21:02:00.001-07:00

No rave this week! Sorry :( I will be back with another rave for next week. Just catching up on things!

Rave For CottonTails!

2009-07-10T20:00:00.000-07:00

I purchased a set of cloth gift bags for Christmas from Kathy at CottonTails! They are absolutely fantastic. Aside from being fabulously adorable, the craftmenship (or craftwomanship in this case...hehe)is outstanding! These gift bags will last for years to come. You can find her goods at Etsy on her store CottonTails! Definitely take a look!

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Rave For Bri's Scentsations!

2009-07-06T09:58:00.000-07:00

I just got the most yummy tarts and mini votive candles in the mail. They are from Bri's Scentsations! I chose Summer Popsicle, Tall Grass and Georgia Peach from her wonderful list of scents! The Summer Popsicle is what is in the burner now and it is awesome! It reminds me of a summer day as a kid! The Tall Grass is wonderful too. It smells like the dew covered grass in the morning! The Georgia Peach is delicious smelling! It smells just like a ripe Georgia peach! These are a must have so go and check out her store and snatch some up today!

Garden Pictures

2009-06-24T15:48:00.000-07:00

I know this is totally of the subject for my blog but I am so proud of my container garden that I just had to share it with everyone! Enjoy!

Taking A Break From Raves Today!

2009-06-18T09:03:00.000-07:00

To post family vacation pictures!!!! Enjoy!

Rave For Busy Bottoms!

2009-06-09T16:57:00.000-07:00

Ryann is trying out this hemp one size fitted diaper from Jessica at Busy Bottoms and it is awesome! Not to mention it is absolutely adorable. The quality is top notch and every time I put it on Ryann she says "Soft, love diaper"! This is one amazing diaper!

Lil Birdie Bottoms Will Be On Vacation!

2009-05-27T20:39:00.001-07:00

We are going on vacation until June 8th!!! We will be back with pictures and lots of new things to review! Thank you so much for reading!

Lil Birdie Bottoms

2009-05-17T22:14:00.001-07:00

My life is soap and I love it!!!! Here are some of the things stocked at Lil Birdie Bottoms! Check them out!

Rave For Mama Cloth!

2009-05-05T14:45:00.000-07:00

So if you would have told me a few years ago that I would be using mama cloth, I would have thought you were crazy. Thanks to wonderful mama cloth makers like Andrea from A Green Addiction it is something I could never go without now. Andrea's pads are phenomenal! Not only are they cute but they work wonderfully. Definitely a must have so keep an eye out for her to stock these awesome little things!!!

Lil Birdie Bottoms Stocks May 4th!

2009-04-30T13:59:00.000-07:00

Lil Birdie Bottoms will be stocking May 4th at 12 pm! Check out the new look and all new products!!! Happy Shopping!

Bath Crayons!

2009-04-22T09:58:00.001-07:00

I have started making these fun and colorful bath crayons!! I am so happy with how they turned out and they are all natural! Just wanted to share!

Cloth Diaper Nation!!!

2009-04-13T09:33:00.000-07:00

Cloth Diaper Nation is an amazing place. There is a ton of cloth diapering information and resources as well as amazing moms to share it all with. The ladies there are so welcoming and always having a good time! It gets two thumbs up from me!

One Rockin' Outfit!!!

2009-04-08T16:14:00.000-07:00

I have to rave about this get up! The stylin' tee is from Arabesque Baby, the groovy diaper from Simply Sanity Creations and awesome korker hairbow is from Beaucoup Bows! Together they make one rockin' outfit!!! Of course, the model makes the outfit even cuter...hehe!!!

Gorgeous Yarn Turns Into Gorgeous Shorties!

2009-04-01T21:14:00.000-07:00

This is the yarn by The Little Yarn Barn that I blogged about two weeks ago. Janell from Knitter Bug Creations knitted these up for Ryann and they are FABULOUS!!!! I just had to feature them this week!

Some Awesome Changes in May!

2009-03-22T09:34:00.000-07:00

Lil Birdie Bottoms is about to change!!! I am redoing my packaging and changing sizes on my products. As of May 4th, I will be making all soap bars 5 oz instead of 3.5 oz. My liquid wool wash will now be 8 oz. now instead of 6 oz. I am adding Shampoo, Conditioner, Liquid Hand and Body Soap, Liquid Shave Soap, Liquid Complexion Soap, Lanolin Spray and Room Spray. I am also adding new yummy scents! Check out the previews today on Lil Birdie Bottoms and make sure to grab up what you need when it stocks!

Absolute Gorgeous Yarn!!!

2009-03-15T17:28:00.000-07:00

I just had to share this gorgeous yarn with you!!! It is from Shuree's Little Yarn Barn! It is a custom colorway that I am calling Independence Day! Check out her store, she has some gorgeous stuff!!!

Love This Little Tea Towel

2009-03-10T12:07:00.000-07:00

It is so cute!!!! I got it from Bouquet of Stitches on Main Street! I just had to show it off!

Rave For Crochet Frog

2009-02-25T11:06:00.001-08:00

I have many woolies from Dava, the queen of crochet!! That's what I refer to her as....hehe! She makes the most beautiful creations and this pair of shorties is the latest I have received from her. She is the WAHM behind Crochet Frog on Polkadotted Pickle! Check out her stuff, it is truely amazing!

A Must Have Guide To Knitting

2009-02-18T20:51:00.000-08:00

This book is a must have for knitters who would like to learn how to knit wool diaper covers!!! It is By Maggie Broderick and can be found on her Hyena Cart, Burgh Baby Gear! It is of excellent quality and very educational. It even has pictures for those visual learners out there! It is truely a MUST HAVE!

Rave For Bare Bottoms Boutique!

2009-02-11T10:35:00.000-08:00

I order this pair of Ditto Daddy trainers from Jenn at Bare Bottoms Boutique and I just had to share with everyone how ADORABLE they are! You can find her trainers and more at her store Bare Bottoms Boutique!

Coolmommas Is The Place To Be

2009-02-05T21:07:00.000-08:00

To meet other mommas in the NC Triad area and to get a chance to interact with them. We have playdates and events so don't forget to check us out!

www.coolmommas.net

Lil Birdie Bottoms Will Be Opening On Hyena Cart

2009-01-29T19:11:00.000-08:00

Lil Birdie Bottoms will be opening a new store on Hyena Cart tomorrow 1/30 at 12 pm!!! Same great products, new location! www.hyenacart.com/lilbirdiebottoms

CHECK IT OUT!

I have added lots of new products and also a discount code lottery!

I will still have my Etsy shop open as well!

Two Very Cool And Crafty Finds!!!!

2009-01-23T14:47:00.000-08:00

This wonderful outfit was created by Wendi of Sweet Stuff Creations! Her work is amazing and always gorgeous! I just had to show it off!

These gorgeous stitch markers are made by Carly of Sugar Ninja! Not only do I love the name of her shop but her name is fabulous...Hehe!

I have acquire both of these items because I just couldn't resist!

As You Can See I Am Obsessed

2009-01-16T22:41:00.000-08:00

With needle felting!!! One more creation! This is Walden The Wizard Gnome!!! Enjoy!

More Roving Pieces I've Made!

2009-01-13T00:41:00.000-08:00

This is really turning in to a very delightful hobby! Thanks for looking!

A bright Blueberry Petits Fours- YUMMY!!! and a Maguro roll with avocado!

Also, Make sure to check out the new Valentine's Collab that is listed on Main Street Congo!

Rave For Roving!!!!

2009-01-06T22:04:00.000-08:00

I stumpled across Jen8anne's Shop! I purchased some roving from this momma and got it with in a week! It is awesome stuff! Love the colors! In fact I loved it so much I purchased four more batches of roving from her. I can't wait to see what I can create from them. Here is what I have created so far. I am a novice at needle felting so these items aren't perfect but I love making them!

Happy New Year's Eve!!!

2008-12-31T12:00:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-12-22T08:28:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-18T12:38:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-11T12:44:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-12-08T10:53:00.001-08:00

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!

2008-12-04T08:11:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-02T10:18:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-11-29T12:11:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-11-27T09:42:00.000-08:00

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!!!

2008-11-26T09:12:00.001-08:00

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!

2008-11-25T10:36:00.001-08:00

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

2008-11-23T19:34:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-11-22T21:02:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-22T20:39:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-21T21:25:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-21T11:11:00.001-08:00

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!

2008-11-21T11:08:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-21T10:55:00.000-08:00

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!!!