Little More Charming Review

I'm a girly girl. So are my tween nieces. So is my toddler daughter (thank goodness). I am always on the lookout for the newest, trendy, glittery, adorable (you get the point!) girly girl accessories. So when I was contacted by Little More Charming I was obviously thrilled!

I immediately went to browse through their website and loved what I saw. First, the website is pretty to look at, always a plus, it pretty much screams all things glitter! It's also very easy to navigate, which I LOVE in a website.

Here's a bit more about Little More Charming:

Karen Paul founded Little More Charming in 2010 after seeing her tween daughter eager to add fashionable touches to her collection of flip-flops and accessories. The quest for glitter and glam and a tween’s penchant for bedazzling items made Little More Charming a logical answer. Mothers and daughters can have fun personalizing their accessories. Everyone deserves to live a charmed life and to add some sparkle to their style!

Ms. Paul worked in Hollywood, the bling capital of the world, before moving back east to run her family’s successful publishing business. She took a few years off to be a stay-at-home mom prior to launching Little More Charming. Karen Paul lives in Westchester County, New York with her husband and daughter, and a menagerie of pets.

The idea is so clever. A bunch of different items that you can accessorize and make your own with different charms. From bracelets and headbands to wristlets and flip flops....something for everyone! I LOVE products like this because there are so many uses. You could give someone a gift like the Metallic Pink Bracelet with a few charms. Then you could continue to give charms for different occasions....holidays, birthdays, good behavior, report cards, the list is endless. The best part is the charms are less than $3...how can you beat that?! I could totally see adults loving these products as well. How cute would a tote bag and charms be as bridesmaids gifts or for a honeymoon, a beach bag...I could go on and on!

I was given an adorable purple headband and the pink silicone bracelet. Now, my daughter is a bit too young for these, but she FLIPPED over them. I literally couldn't pry the headband off of her. My tween nieces are going to LOVE these too. I think they are absolutely perfect for them (10 & 12). The charms are extremely easy to slide on and off and come with extra little plastic spacers to place between each charm.

(keep in mind that my little model, Emmy, is only 2 1/2...

but HAD to show you how cute this stuff looks on!)

Head on over to Little More Charming and pick up some holiday gifts...with all of their different products you're sure to find something for those girly girls in YOUR life!

Go say HI to Little More Charming on facebook and twitter....tell them I sent ya! :)

Disclaimer: I received these items in exchange for this review. This is my honest opinion, however it may differ from yours.

Shutterfly

Oh how I LOVE Shutterfly!! Here is our Christmas card from last year....hoping to get some good pictures today to start working on this years!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! :)

Seasonal Chic Noir Christmas Card

Turn your favorite pictures into personalized Christmas cards.

View the entire collection of cards.

PetCakes Review & Giveaway! --closed

Looking for the perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer?!?! Well look no further because PetCakes is back with their Series 2 Forest Animals!! In this set you'll find the adorable Honey Cakes, Bamboo Berry, Nutty Nicky and Roco Coco.

I did a review on the PetCakes first series a while back, you can read it here. (you can see some pics there too bc I am TOTALLY saving these new PetCakes as stocking stuffers for my kiddos!) My kids LOVED these and still play with them all the time. My daughter loves to mix and match the animals with different cupcake wrappers and they are the perfect size for her little hands.

I've always been a "collector", I simply love things that come in sets and that you can collect...one of the many reasons why I adore these PetCakes. (and the fact that they are SO stinkin' cute!) I love that you can give just one as a gift but then keep adding to the collection.

With the holidays just around the corner, PetCakes is running some specials that I wanna fill ya in on!!

• Right now they are running a special offer: Buy 4 or more PetCakes collectibles and receive the PetCakes Collectibles minis 4 pack FREE!! Only have to pay an additional $1.99 s&h. (I can't even imagine how CUTE the minis are!!!)

• Shipping Charges: When you place a multiple order for PetCakes you pay $6.99 s&h for the first PetCake then only $1.99 for each additional.

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

The awesome folks of Well Made Toys have generously offered one of my readers ONE PetCake of their own! (randomly chosen by Well Made Toys)

HOW TO ENTER:

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and don't forget to

include your email in one entry!

Now since I know I'm super busy I assume you all are too....gonna make this simple!

Please do ONE or ALL of the following. There are 4 different ways to enter.

1. Like PetCakes on facebook
2. Like Emmy's Closet on facebook
3. Share this giveaway either by facebook or twitter (use buttons at bottom of post)
4. Leave a comment on this post letting me know which PetCake you'd love to win and who it would be for.

That's it...SIMPLE, right?!?

Giveaway is open to the US and ends on Wednesday, November 30th-midnight EST . Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to respond.

GOOD LUCK!! :)

Disclaimer: I received this product in exchange for this review & giveaway. This is my honest opinion, however it may differ from yours. Your PetCakes will be shipped directly from Well Made Toys so I can not be held responsible for lost or non received items.

guess who's back?!?!

Gobble! Gobble!

You can find Mr. Turkey here!

Mama Runs With Scissors Review!

Emmy received many compliments on her adorable little rainbow birthday outfit and I'm so excited to share with you the wonderful etsy shop of Mama Runs With Scissors! I came across Jen's shop a while back and couldn't believe all of her talent and creativity. I was thrilled that she sent me Em's rainbow "E" shirt, rainbow skirt and rainbow leggings for her party....ahhh the cuteness!

When I received the package, I was so pleased with the quality of her work. You can really tell all of the hard work and love she puts into her creations. Everything was packaged neatly and when Em tried it on I literally had to pry it off of her...(and she cried).

((plenty for the boys))

She's worn the shirt and skirt all summer and they have held up wonderfully. I washed them regularly with the rest of our laundry and nothing shrunk, frayed, fell apart, nothing! They look exactly the same as they did the first day. Now that it's almost fall and cooler weather is approaching I can't wait to get those cute little rainbow leggings back on her. They look so great with a jean skirt and are really fantastic for crawlers or potty trainers! (or just for those fashionista girls ;) )

((how adorable is this dress?!))

Jen's shop is FULL of amazing fabrics and outfit combinations. I adore her hip, rock n roll-ish, cutting edge style, different from a lot of the baby and kid stuff you'll find out there. Mama Runs With Scissors has so much to offer, I know you'll love her shop as much as I do. Be sure to check out all of her different sections of her shop...from Kool Kid leggings and onesies to sun hats and tutus!

A huge thank you to the very talented Jen for making Em's birthday so special (and cute)!

Please say "HI!" to Jen on facebook and her blog!

I need your help!!!

Favor time!

I need your votes in a photo contest for my hub's work. They are brand new to facebook and we had a blast with this promotion. Rules were to take any pic (or photoshop but I went the "REAL" route) with their logo. So I "Snookified" my nieces and we took a ride down to Seaside Heights. First pic is them in front of THEE Jersey Shore house. (pretty bummed that they painted over the Italian flag) Second pic is them in front the Shore Store. Please notice the "fist pumps" HAHA! Big thanks to my awesome nieces, who felt like complete idiots walking down the boardwalk as Snooki look alikes. I love you girls!! :)

First step: LIKE LeafFilter on Facebook.

Second step: Click "VOTE" under BOTH pics.

Picture ONE

Picture TWO

THANK YOU SOO MUCH! Need a favor?? Ask me anytime!!

new RAINBOW bow...

Just added Emmy's Rainbow Birthday bow to my shop!!

You can find it HERE!

Em's "E" shirt is from Mama Runs With Scissors...review to come soon!

Wordless Wednesday...baby duckies make me smile

Baker's Bling Shop Review

If you plan on hosting a party then you NEED to check out Baker's Bling Shop. Not only do they offer tons of amazing party supplies, they actually GAVE ME party ideas for Emmy's Rainbow Party and future parties just by browsing through their Etsy Shop. I mean, they really have it all.

The girls of Baker's Bling Shop are wonderful to work with, soo nice and really went above and beyond. They were generous enough to send me all of the Rainbow bags I used for Em's Candy Bar. THEE perfect touch! They also included some mini cupcake liners, which are soo cute and perfect for the little ones and edible Rainbow Sugar candy toppers for my cupcakes.

Here are their candy bags in action at Em's party!!

When you have time, take a peek at all of the different sections in their shop. From cupcake kits and cookie cutters to fondant toppers and cupcake liners, you're sure to find something you want NEED!

Having a Fourth of July Party??? These are a must!

Summer BBQ? How cute would these edible sugars look on cupcakes??

Every party needs some ice cream, right? How adorable are these Ice Cream Bowls and Spoons? These would be great to take home as favors too. Sweet Shoppe Party anyone? (ooo and you could probably even personalize these!)

Those are just SOME of the amazing items offered over at Baker's Bling Shop! I hope you keep them in mind for your next party. I know I will definitely be visiting them again!

KA-CHOW!

...Float like a Cadillac, sting like a Beamer...

Sometimes I feel the adults love these movies more than the kids... because I SURE did love Cars 2 tonight! Soo cute!

We've been waiting to see this for months and it was a blast! Ry and his cousin had such a fun time as you can see... (matching Cars shirt and all) :)

If you're a Cars 2 fan too then you HAVE to check out this awesome giveaway over at Momma Drama right now. You definitely don't want to miss this one! :) Ends 6/28.

Buzz on by Thursday!

Welcome to "Buzz on by Thursday" blog hop hosted by

Sunny Bug Fashionably Organized The Two Savvy Sisters and Emmy's Closet

As you know this weekly hop was to made to make new Google Friends. We've decided to change it up and make this week Facebook Fan Page "like" day. So let's get our like buttons clicked!! :)

Buzz on By Thursday is a great way to meet new bloggers
and increase your Facebook fans!

So join us, we promise you will have a blast! If you want to be a part of Buzz on by Thursday, just follow these few rules:

1. Like ALL of the Hostesses via their Facebook Fan Page. We are the first four in the list below.

2. Make sure to leave us a comment on the wall of each fan page to say hi, and so that we can follow back. WE DO FOLLOW BACK!

3. Put your name and Facebook Fan Page URL in the linky below. PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR SITE URL! Visit other Fan Pages in the linky, and Like those pages too. Make sure to leave a comment on their fan page, so that person can visit you back.

4. If someone comments on your wall and you want to Like them back, make sure to leave a little note on their wall so they know you are Liking their page back.

We all need to be Liked. So go on and get started.

Thanks for Beeing a
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Buzz on by Thursday!

Welcome to "Buzz on by Thursday" blog hop hosted by Sunny Bug, Fashionably Organized, The Two Savvy Sisters and Emmy's Closet!

Buzz on By Thursday is a great way to meet new bloggers
and increase your Google followers!

So join us, we promise you will have a blast! If you want to be a part of Buzz on by Thursday, just follow these few rules:

1. Follow ALL of the Hostesses listed above via their Google Friend Connect ("GFC") widget in the sidebar.

2. Make sure to leave us a comment so we can follow you back! If you don't leave a comment we don't know to follow you back. WE DO FOLLOW BACK!

3. Put your name and URL in the linky below. Visit other sites in the linky, and follow those sites via GFC. Make sure to leave a comment on the site you visit so that person can visit you back.

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Happy Birthday Ry!

Happy 4th Birthday to my baby big boy, Ryan.

Now...that was a QUICK four years... (tear)

Buzz on by Thursday!

Welcome to "Buzz on by Thursday" blog hop hosted by Sunny Bug, Fashionably Organized,
The Two Savvy
Sisters, and Emmy's Closet!

Buzz on By Thursday is a great way to meet new bloggers
and increase your Google followers!

So join us, we promise you will have a blast...plus we have some
pretty sweet giveaways too! If you want to be a part of Buzz on by
Thursday, just follow these few rules:

1. Follow ALL of the Hostesses listed above via their Google Friend
Connect ("GFC") widget in the sidebar.

2. Make sure to leave us a comment so we can follow you back! If you
don't leave a comment we don't know to follow you back. WE DO FOLLOW
BACK!

3. Put your name and URL in the linky below. Visit other sites in the
linky, and follow those sites via GFC. Make sure to leave a comment on
the site you visit so that person can visit you back.

Thanks for Beeing a
part of Buzz on by Thursday!

Poppin' Dots Boutique Review

My next few posts will be filling you in on all the wonderful secrets behind Emmy's 2nd Birthday Party. As I've mentioned a million times before, I love, love, LOVE handmade. Something about buying from and actual "person", who I've chatted with, who I know puts so much love and effort into their creations is very important to me.

That brings me to the wonderful Brittany of Poppin' Dots Boutique. I've been chatting with Brittany for months now. She's friendly, a hard worker and very talented. She very generously offered me some party items for Em to wear on her big day. I chose a Rainbow themed party hat with a #2 applique and Brittany also made the oh-so-beautiful Rainbow tutu that she wore. Since then, she is focusing her website more on her pillowcase dresses (which are fabulous), skirts (ahh-the cuteness!) and tote bags. Also in the future for Poppin' Dots Boutique are shirt/short sets for girls and boys and flip flops....how fun!

Em's #2 Rainbow Party Hat was absolutely adorable. The quality was outstanding and it really was the perfect little addition to her outfit. She looked so cute wearing it while all of her friends & family sang her Happy Birthday. There are many different options for you to choose when ordering a Party Hat...Marabou feathers or Ric Rac, Pom Poms, appliqued numbers on the front, soft elastic or ribbon ties, and soo many adorable fabric choices. At only $10, I think these Party Hats would be the perfect finishing touch to your little one's party outfit too :)

Take a peek at Poppin' Dots Boutique and see what your favorite item is. I've got my eye on the Enchanted Forest Butterfly Pillowcase Dress....so precious! Dresses come in sizes newborn to 12 and start at only $10.50. This is perfect for matching little girls and bigger girls. I love to match Em with her two older cousins, ages 10 & 11....I'm a sucker for a cute photo op! :)

Thank you again, Brittany, for helping to make my daughter's 2nd birthday so special :)

Go Say HI to Brittany on Facebook!

Somewhere Over the Rainbow...Emmy turns TWO !!!

Can't believe my baby is two. I know everyone always says that,

but seriously...she's TWO!

Her birthday was wonderful and her party was a blast....

RAINBOW EXPLOSION in our backyard!! :)

Emmy's beautiful RAINBOW tutu from Poppin' Dots Boutique!

(red nail and toe polish from Piggy Paint--LOVE their polishes!!)

• I found cutlery sets in every color at the dollar store and thank my wonderful mom for wrapping them all up in a white napkin, finished off with ribbon and a party circle by Chickabug.
• "Happy Birthday Emma" banner by Chickabug.
• I found these little flower vases at the dollar store as well (you'll notice a theme here!), and put daisies in food colored water for few nights before the party.
• Water bottle labels by Chickabug using this tutorial..super easy!

My pride & joy of the party was the candy bar...what's better than candy in every color of the rainbow??? Taste the Rainbow!! I used RED swedish fish, ORANGE gummi bears, YELLOW pina colada candy sticks, GREEN spearmint leaves, BLUE Raspberry Gummy Rings and Purple Dark Chocolates. Also had Rainbow twizzlers and Rainbow gumballs.

"Taste the Rainbow" 5x7 sign by Chickabug.

Marshmallow pops made by my sister in law, while I ran around the house like a lunatic getting everything else ready...Thank you!! (soo easy, btw!)

Rainbow lollipops from Oriental Trading with Party Circles by Chickabug.

Candy scoops from Michael's (coupon!)

Candy Striped Bags from Baker's Bling Shop with favor tags by Chickabug.

Rainbow cupcakes (sister in law) with cupcake toppers by Chickabug, "rainbows" made from Sour Straws.

#2 birthday hat from Poppin' Dots Boutique.

• Rainbow streamers made from this tutorial on How Does She, easy, but time consuming...HUGE hit though!
• Favor tags by Chickabug, rainbow crayon & notepads from Oriental Trading.
• Books from The Christmas Tree Shop.
• Tissue Poms made by me.

Rainbow Veggie & Fruit Platters

Veggie: tomatoes, carrots, yellow peppers, broccoli and radishes that were soaked in blue (food coloring) water over night. "Clouds" were Blue Cheese & Ranch dips.

Fruit: strawberries, canteloupe, pineapple, honeydew, blueberries, red grapes. "Clouds" were Fluff & Cream Cheese dips.

Make your own RAINBOW drink!

The kids loved mixing their own drinks and making all different colors of the rainbow!

• Buffet cards by Chickabug.
• Straws from The Bakers Confections.
• Straw circle tags were party circles by Chickabug.

Rainbow Kids' Table

I got pony beads, letter beads, strings, canvas bags and fabric paints from Oriental Trading and the kids had a blast...plus it kept them busy!

A Rainbow twist on Pin the Tail on the Donkey!

(Ry always peeks!)

I was going to attempt to try something different when it came to the cake, but I've come to this conclusion...every RAINBOW party MUST have the famous rainbow layer cake. My sister in law made this cake and it came out awesome. I smile every time I see it...I just love it!

Rainbow layered Jello was another big hit...looked even cooler once it was scooped out in everyone's bowls.

I stole this next idea from another sister-in-law and it was so much fun! I collected as many "props" as I could find...glasses, boas, hats, mustaches, you name it and I set up a photo booth. The pics came out so cute!

(backdrop was a shower curtain, "props" were from the dollar store, borrowed from friends, my kids' rooms, etc. Oh yeah, and IKEA! Have you ever bought dress up stuff from Ikea?? Great selection and even greater prices!)

Em's "costume change" was made by the super talented Jen of Mama Runs With Scissors. The initial shirt and rainbow leggings were ridiculously cute!

...and of course Emmy had to have one of my Emmy's Closet Rainbow Bows... (will be listed soon!)

Happy 2nd Birthday sweet Emmy girl...we love you more than words can say...

Visit me at Emmy's Closet on Etsy!

A HUMONGOUS Thank You to my fabulous friend, Kristen, for taking such special pics (8 mos preggo and all) ...I can't thank you enough, Kris!! xoxo