Summertime Fun with Adorable Baby Clothing

I yearn for summer every year and it's one of many things I missed about living in Hawaii.  I crave warm weather more than I do chocolate.  I also love the different fashions that come out each season and one of my favorites shop is online at www.adorablebabyclothing.com.  Whether you need clothing for any occasion, baby shower and baby gifts, toys and more, they are a one place shop for children.

Here are some perfect summer attire:

  

  

If you have a birthday party to attend or have a special party to give, there are some amazing outdoor toys as well.

  

I routinely turn to AdorableBabyClothing for my girls' formal  wear due to the ease in finding two different sizes in matching sizes.  I love this shop because not only are the items of high quality but the owner offers personalized customer service and really cares about your happiness with the products.

Ficklets: Amazing Way to Dress Up Boring Kids Glasses

Kids with glasses may not always like wearing their glasses but with these great new eyewear charm huggers, they have the choice to jazz them up and show a little personality.  With great choices for summer, your little one can find something the reflects the season, their sport or just the carefree atmosphere that comes with warmer weather.

Here are a few of my favorite Ficklets:

  

  

Don't just take my word on how Ficklets is going to be the next big fashionable trend, read about all the press Ficklets have already received here.  Ficklets are so easy to apply to your kid's glasses:

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5 Must-have Fashionable Pieces to Pack for Every Weekend Trip

Summer is coming and with summer, comes trips and points of interests to see.  For some, weekends are enough of a getaway to recapture some quiet times, family times or even some romantic times.  TwitterMoms and Gap have teamed up again to get us thinking and sharing some great ideas on five must-have fashionable pieces to pack for every weekend trip.  You can join in the fun and maybe even win a $20 Gap Gift card by clicking here.

My five most favorite fashionable pieces include:

1. Hair care products!  I have to have my flat iron, my blow dryer, hair accessories as the hair makes the fashion.
2. I now can't live without my Earth Footwear and Lizzie Lou Shoes.  I wear the one for lots of walking where I can add in some bonus exercising and my cute, blingy Lizzie Lou Shoes to add that extra fashion statement.
3. Shorts and capris are a must have as they pack lightly and usually don't wrinkle.  The ones I have from the Gap are great in they wash nicely and can be packed and ready to go in no time.
4. T-shirts and tanks are also easy to pack and require minimal space.  If folded or rolled correctly, wrinkles are minimal.
5. The final easy accessory is the little black dress.  It's quick to pack, ready to go and easy to wear.  If it's not too dressy, I can wear it with my Lizzie Lou Shoes and be comfortable for the night.

Whatever you have for easy, fashionable ways to travel, carefree, easy to wear, minimal wrinkles is the way to go!


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I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms and Gap Outlet blogging program to be eligible to win a $20 gift card. For more information on how you can participate, click here.





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Swimsuits for All Review & Contest

It's almost summer and it's time for that dreaded looking for a swimsuit time.  We just went through that for our trip to Florida and it wasn't fun nor cheap.  Today, I was looking around at swimsuit shops and found this great online store www.swimsuitsforall.com and they have an incredible selection from size 8 up and they won't break your bank account.

Look at how cute they are:

I received the Beach Belle Bubble Blooms (shown above) complimentary from Swimsuits for All.   This great looking suit is of equal quality.  I was very impressed with the material, the feel and how it fit on me.  Many suits tend to run real small but this suit actually fit me and matched the size I am.  I liked the support it provided and the tankini top allows you to sneak in some sun while you are laying out.   I can't remember the last time that I found a suit that looked this great, felt this wonderful and fit me perfectly!  Who doesn't like being able to buy a suit that isn't marked up to be two sizes than what you are??  Fit my ego perfectly!

Swimsuits for All is a great shop with a huge selection that fits such a wide array of sizes, very fashionable choices, high quality material and workmanship and excellent customer service.  The way the website is set up, it also allows you to choose from type of suit you want to the top brands and those on sale.  They really make it easy to choose from.  Just since I've signed up, I've had a few great offers come through via my e-mail that makes my choice of Swimsuits for All easier when finding a suit.

More pro's:

• Toll free number for US/Canada
• Toll free number Australia (there you go, Annie!)
• Toll free number for the UK (perfect for my British friends - I'm half British) 
• If you aren't sure of your size, you can send an e-mail for a free personal consultation
• Customer service available seven days a week (exception holidays)
• Low price guarantee
• 5 day promotional price policy
• Testimonials from customers
• Reasonable shipping charges and times
• Return and exchange policy

I have not found any con's with Swimsuits for All and think the concept in providing so many suits for every woman (size 8 and above) is excellent.  I also like the return policy and the wonderful customer service they provide.

Want to win a card or even the grand prize of $1000?  Check out the Swimsuitsforall.com photo and story contest here.

It's easy to enter and for a list of rules, click here.

If you sign up via your e-mail address, you can be entered to win a $100 Gift Card and receive 10% off your first purchase.  Stay up to date on the latest sales, specials and events by signing up.


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Zulily Sale: Taylor Joelle Designs, Tommy Bahama for Women, Papa Bear & more

Zulily has some great sample sales and if you hurry over now, you might catch some:

  

  

 

  

  

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Huggies® MomInspired™ Grant Program: Don't Miss Out

Calling all moms!

If you have had a great idea but can't move forward because you are just busy trying to get food on the table or you already have an idea and made that step forward with starting your own busy, there is good news!  Maria Bailey from MomSelect has been teasing with this great new project that was forthcoming and of course when she released the information, I jumped on it and had spread the word to some other mom's I knew.  Now, in an effort to get this out to more as a good idea could be the next life saver, time saver or any saver, I wanted to participate to let others know about the Huggies® MomInspired™ Grant Program.

Grant Program Overview

Huggies® is inspired by your ingenuity and wants to give you that extra nudge to turn those great ideas into reality. If you'd like to submit a grant proposal for your inspired idea it's important that you have a fundamental understanding of the Huggies® MomInspired™ Grant Program. Here you will find everything you need to know regarding our policies and processes. We advise that you take a little time to review and understand all aspects of the program so that you're fully prepared to take the next step.

Grant Awards

This is your opportunity to make your invention — or startup business — a reality. All you have to do is submit your unique product idea that addresses an unmet parenting need for the chance to receive a grant of up to $15,000 as seed money, as well as expert business resources. Take a look at our grant awards section to familiarize yourself with the awards that Huggies® is offering to the most inspired moms.

Dates & Deadlines

The Huggies® MomInspired™ Grant Program accepts grant proposals two times per year. After you successfully submit your application our judging panel will carefully evaluate those under consideration and give notice within roughly 6 weeks. Please review the program dates and deadlines so you're aware of the submission timeline.

There are 21 days left to submit so what are you waiting for?  Join the ranks of other moms out there that realized their dreams by taking advantage of this great opportunity!  I did and so should you!

There are so many resources available on the Huggies site to help you here.

By posting this information, I am entered into a contest to win a $250 American Express gift card from MomSelect. I did not receive any compensation for this post and thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

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Fashion Playtes for the Summer & Dress Your Doll w/ Fashion Playtes Special

One of the fun things my middle daughter and I do is create fun clothes from Fashion Playtes.  We have found it's truly a fantastic mother/daughter bonding experience! Check out FashionPlaytes.com and help your daughter design her own clothes!  We've created many shirts and a jacket and she loves the fact that she created them and they have her label on the back.

There are so many options now available at Fashion Playtes to choose from and each garment is high quality and wears nicely.  The sizes are true to form and every package we have opened, she loves.  The great part of Fashion Playtes is they get to design every aspect of the shirt to really show off their creativity and personality.

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