AllChildrensFurniture.com Children's Step2 Easel for Two Giveaway 3/24: CLOSED WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS TO.....

cdziuba@aol.com

An e-mail was just sent and she has 48 hours to respond!

Winner was chosen by random.org.

Thanks to all those who entered!

With having two young children and one on the way, finding great sources for toys, furniture, bedding and more all in one spot is convenient and nice. AllChildrensFurniture.com not only has kids furniture but they have playtime items, decor and products for a nursery.  It's a one stop shop online store for all your needs if you have children or need to buy a gift for someone with children.

My expecting daughter has already picked out her nursery design and she has chosen a crib that provided a growing feature such as this Sorelle Isabella 4-in-1 Convertible Nursery Set which ships for free!

If she has a girl, this would be a great addition to the room to hold the dirty clothes.  It's a Lambs & Ivy Petals hamper priced at only $37.79.  It has a coordinating set for the entire nursery.

My oldest two kids like to draw and have fun with arts and crafts.  There is a huge selection of products under the arts and crafts category.  Microscopes to easels to aprons and much more.  I wished I had known about AllChildrensFurniture.com at Christmas but I have birthdays forthcoming and with my daughter's baby coming, it's will be perfect to shop.

The Giveaway:

Step2 Easel for Two from AllChildrensFurniture.com \!

This double-sided easel from Step2 is the perfect solution for parents with two kids. On one side is a metal dry-erase board equipped with a 74-piece magnetic foam letter and number set and the other side is a classic chalk board. With a large storage tray, paper clip to hold projects in place and easy flat folding for storage, this smartly designed Easel For Two is sure to be a hit with you and your youngsters.


Features:

• Two-sided easel: one metal dry-erase board, one chalkboard
• Includes 74-piece set of magnetic foam letters and numbers
• Paper clip on each side holds craft paper or completed projects
• Large storage tray for supplies and completed art work (art supplies not included)
• Sets up quickly and folds flat for easy storage
• Minimal adult assembly
• Ages 3 and up

We have two of these Easels from Step2 for our youngest and they LOVE them!

To Enter:

Follow my blog and visit AllChildrensFurniture.com and tell me something else you would like to have.

Extra Entries:

• Subscribe to my blog.
• Follow me on Twitter.
• Blog about this giveaway - five entries
• Tweet about this giveaway (can be done daily)
• Enter any of my other giveaways - five entries

Giveaway ends 3/24 at midnight and winner will be chosen by random.org.

US only please.

*Disclaimer:  I did not receive any compensation for this post.  AllChildren'sFurniture.com is part of the network of CSN Stores.

Do-It-Yourself Floral Design on DVD Review and Giveaway 3/24: CLOSED WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS TO ....

WINNING READINGS!

An e-mail has been sent to Jane and she has 48 hours to respond.

Thanks to those who entered!

*winner chosen by random.org.

I've had some bad experiences with florists since moving to Georgia and really wondered why do I bother to pay the money to get ho-hum flowers.  I could go to Publix and pick up a bouquet just as pretty at a huge fraction of the cost.  To get gorgeous flowers like you see at other great florists, a cute couple of sisters with beaming personalities will teach you all the secrets at how to achieve perfection with your floral endeavors.  This is going to come in handy with a baby shower in the future as I have to do everything just right and above the top.

Flower Duet sisters, Casey and Kit, show you step-by-step how to create many variations such as the European Wrap or Hand Tied Bouquet.  This is a must have if you have a wedding coming up and want to save some money or just enjoy displaying fresh cut flowers.  Not only do they provide this how-to for creating works of floral masterpieces but they give you tips on picking out the right flowers while optimizing their vase life.  FlowerDuet's website is full of information and includes a DVD sample here.

This is really a unique and interesting idea:  Flower Party In-a-Box!  Each box includes:

• How to Create a European Wrap Bouquet DVD to watch with your guests and get to work on your own designs.
• Three Flower Recipes for each design on the DVD - nine recipes in all.
• Floral cutters for each guest to use and take home – these are our favorite we use for every class & workshop.
• To-go Vases that are reusable and lightweight – You pick the color for your party theme.
• Floral design Tip Sheets for each guest to take home.
• And…one free email consultation on where to buy your flowers for your party and what to buy!

What a great idea to have with your friends and family!

From working with flower arranging classes, lessons and workshops to weddings, celebrations, set design and memorials, the ladies at Flower Duet have you covered. 

If you need more ideas, check out their blog.

The Review:

The DVD was inviting and exciting to watch as their personalities shine out throughout the entire DVD.  They make floral designing look fun and easy!  I enjoyed watching the DVD and picking up on all the tips I need to make sure I know what to look for when I buy flowers again.  The information on keeping them alive longer was much needed as no one likes flowers to last a day or two.  I thought the DVD was very professional, was entertaining due to the hosts as I think they could sale anything and their ability to make it look so easy.  I enjoyed the entire package from the DVD to their website given how they have a natural ability to want to share information and knowledge and have a very obvious love for what they do. 

I would recommend this DVD to anyone who likes and enjoys flowers and especially to those planning a wedding or other occasion that deserves floral displays.  These two know what they are doing!

The Giveaway:

One lucky winner will receive their own DVD.

To Enter:

Follow my blog!

Extra Entries (worth two entries unless noted otherwise):

• Visit Flower Duet's site and tell me something you learned.
• Subscribe to my blog.
• Follow me on Twitter.
• Blog about this giveaway - five entries
• Tweet about this giveaway (can be done daily)
• Enter any of my other giveaways - five entries

Giveaway ends 3/24 at midnight and winner will be chosen by random.org.

Open to all!

What's Behind the World's Best Coffee Contest

I wished I drank coffee as I watch my mom whirl around after having her coffee at the young age of 70 and think there must be something magical in each cup she drinks. Now thanks to MomSelect bloggers, we're all spreading the word about the new What's Behind the World's Best Coffee $10,000 grand prize sweepstakes.

All you have to do is go here http://www.whatsbehindthebest.com/ and enter!  You can enter once a week and every week, they will be giving away 100% Columbian coffee in addition to the grand prize of $10,000.  Giveaway ends 5/28 at 11:59 (Pacific).

Follow on Twitter or become a fan of Juan's on Facebook and you can even meet Juan and Conchita by clicking here.

100% Columbian coffee carries the logo that signifies "the richest coffee in the world."  100% Columbian coffee can be found in many brands such as Paramount Coffee, Eight O'Clock Coffee, Folgers, Millstone and many others.  Just remember to look for the 100% Columbian Coffee logo to ensure you are buying the authentic version.

For a complete set of rules, click here.

*Disclaimer:  I did not receive any compensation for this post.  By posting via MomSelect, I'm entering to win a gift card and 100% Columbian Coffee.

eShakti and You Can Win Big & Get Bonus Entries to $50 Gift Card Giveaway 3/31 CLOSED

CLOSED ... WAITING ON eSHAKTI TO DECLARE WINNERS!

THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO ENTERED!

I have posted before about eShakti and really love the concept behind purchasing clothes are taylored made to your specific needs.  All too often, clothes have to be bought in different sizes to compensate for another body part.  I know I have to buy larger clothes to fit my top half and then I end up swimming in the arms or so forth.  I always have to hem dresses as I'm short and dresses just aren't made for us shorties!  Both myself and my daughter have tried eShakti and we both are very happy with the end products.  Click here to see the review or here to see the spring jacket post.

eShakti is having a contest to define:

Who is the eShakti Woman?

It's easy to enter and it's a thought provoking question since it's either about you or an image you conjur up after thinking about eShakti and the array of clothing choices.

How do you see the eShakti woman?  Is she under 30 or over?  What does she do for a living?  What would you say about her lifestyle?  Children?  Employment?  Career?  You decide as no answer is wrong and just for giving it a shot, you will receive a $10 gift certificate!

To Enter:

Click here and complete the questions but you have to remember to enter in the Blogger's Name:  Health, Beauty and Family and the URL is:  http://youthfultips.blogspot.com.

Question 1:

In 25 words or less, who is the eShakti woman?

Question 2:

Pick any three products from eShakti that represents eShakti the best.  You will need the product ID so it's best to have a piece of paper or two windows opened when you complete this entry.  After choosing your three products, in 30 words or less, explain why these three products represent eShakti the best.

*See small print below to explain more about the giveaway and FAQs.

Contest ends March 31, 2010 at midnight (Pacific)

Leave a comment on this post that you entered and make sure you entered my blogger name and URL as these will be verified. 

As a bonus, if you enter this giveaway, you get an extra five entries in my Reader Loyalty $50 Gift Card Giveaway AND IF MY BLOG WINS, ONE LUCKY ENTRANT WILL WIN $100.

• One person from all the entries (across all blogs participating) will receive $250!
• 25 will receive $50 gift certificates.
• Everyone will receive a $10 gift certificate

No purchase is necessary to enter!

eShakti.com Pvt Ltd

FAQ:

1. What is the Product ID and where do I find it.

When you click on a product on eShakti and go to the page with product details, the product ID will be the second line right below the title of the product next to the large image of the product. For instance:  Twist Front Cotton Satin Blouse  ProductID: CL0018553

2. I am new to to eShakti, how do I describe the eShakti woman?   As someone who has browsed eShakti or have bought from the store, describe who you think would like the kind of clothes & accessories shown at the store.

Conditions:

1. There are no purchase requirements to enter the contest
2. Any resident of the USA can enter the contest, except anyone connected with eShakti as an employee, consultant or associate.
3. The participation gift certificate available to all entrants will be given only once to each entrant, though you may send in more than one entry, if you like. But all entries of a given entrant must have one common email id. Furthermore, no entrant can get more than one of the higher prizes. 
4. The winnings will be in the form of Gift Certificates that can be redeemed on eShakti. The Gift Certificate will have a validity of 6 months.
5. The judging of the contest will be done by a panel of judges from within eShakti and their decision will be final and not subject to review.
6. Results will be announced on the eShakti website by mid April 2010.

Good luck!

Hollywood Tans: Tan for Free March 6th

Most, if not all of us, won't be attending the Oscars or marching down the red carpet but that doesn't mean we can't get dolled up and pampered.  I'm a tanner and I admit it!  I've been tanning for many years on and off and I use tanning beds in spite of the health claims made.  I feel better with a little color as I'm lily white and tanning just feels good. I don't get a fake ultra brown tan but I get enough where it feels good and some even say it's good during the winter months.  If you aren't into the tanning bed tan, Hollywood Tans even offers Mystic Spray On Tans at some of their facilities.

On Saturday, March 6th, Hollywood Tans* will be giving away free tans to include Mystic spray on tans.  Click here to find a Hollywood Tans near you.  Already have a membership or thinking of buyingone, Hollywood Tans is offering free upgrades to celebrate the rest of March.  Many A-Listers get their tans at Hollywood Tans so if image is important to you and you want to feel like a celebrity, stop by!

Visit Hollywood Tan on Facebook and keep up to date on the latest specials and news or online here.

Hollywood Tan Facts:

• Over 250 salons nationwide (and still growing)
• Virtually no waiting
• No appointment needed
• HT-manufactured proprietary booths
• High-performance bulbs for fast results
• Vertical tanning system – for the fastest and most sanitary way to tan
• Stay cool and comfortable while you tan
• Tanatics - part science, part technology and part art. It starts with understanding your skin tone, sensitivity to sun and tanning goals. It utilizes an advanced array of tanning options — including a variety of booth and bulb intensities and the simplest, most advanced spray tan system available. And it incorporates exclusive lotions that help you build and maintain a perfect, healthy looking tone.

* Free tans and special offers available at participating locations only.

**Information provided by American Pop Digital - I was not compensated for this post.

Bring On Spring ... Please?

Last night after I gave my youngest her Nasalcrom, Singulair, Flovent and Albuterol, I was begging for spring to hurry up and get here to knock out some of these colds.  Having her on two daily medications just like my six year old with epilepsy and migraines sounds much better than her multiple medications a day.  I don't see how young bodies take in so much but I'd rather resort to the medications than not have them here.

I just went outside in my new Earth Footwear totally cool exercise shoes and looked down in the flower bed to see little pretty flowers blooming!  It is so encouraging to see the flowers blooming but then when you are down in Georgia, it could snow the next day as it just did two week's ago.  Actually, snow is rare as I should say just "get cold."

As I wish for spring, it's also pushing ahead my husband's deployment sooner. Whereas I don't want to see him having to deploy yet again, I desperately want spring to come!  His new departure date is somewhere around April 28th.  The good news is he'll have nice accomodations in Kuwait with television, cable and internet accessk so he'll be able to communicate with us nightly.

Zazzle Business Cards, Invitations & More $25 Gift Card Giveaway 3/29 CLOSED WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS TO....

AILEEN!

An e-mail has been sent!  

*winner chosen by random.org and thanks to all those who entered!

Have you tried out Zazzle yet?  It's a really cool site that has tons of products that you can either make yourself or buy from existing sellers.  There is a guarantee on anything you buy so you don't have to worry about quality.

Many of the buyers like to choose business cards and invitations and when the political seasons heats up, political items are a big seller.

Cupcake Business Cards by jbranam
Make a custom printed business card on zazzle 

Cupcake Business Cards by jbranam
More Business Business Cards

Boy's Space Birthday Invitation by jbranam
View other Space Cards

The gift card can be used on any product or at any store!

To Enter:

Follow my blog!

Extra Entries (worth two entries each unless otherwise noted):

• Visit the Zazzle store and tell me something you would like to buy
• Subscribe to my blog
• Blog about this giveaway - five entries
• Tweet about this giveaway (can be done daily)
• Enter any of my other giveaways - five entries

Giveaway ends 3/29 at midnight and winner will be chosen by random.org

Good lucky!

Children's Furniture, Toys & More With Giveaway Coming Soon: Vote Now 3/1/10

With having two young children and one on the way, finding great sources for toys, furniture, bedding and more all in one spot is convenient and nice. AllChildrensFurniture.com not only has kids furniture but they have playtime items, decor and products for a nursery.  It's a one stop shop online store for all your needs if you have children or need to buy a gift for someone with children.

My expecting daughter has already picked out her nursery design and she has chosen a crib that provided a growing feature such as this Sorelle Isabella 4-in-1 Convertible Nursery Set which ships for free!

If she has a girl, this would be a great addition to the room to hold the dirty clothes.  It's a Lambs & Ivy Petals hamper priced at only $37.79.  It has a coordinating set for the entire nursery.

My oldest two kids like to draw and have fun with arts and crafts.  There is a huge selection of products under the arts and crafts category.  Microscopes to easels to aprons and much more.  I wished I had known about AllChildrensFurniture.com at Christmas but I have birthdays forthcoming and with my daughter's baby coming, it's will be perfect to shop.

Now it's your turn to vote, visit http://www.allchildrensfurniture.com/ and leave a comment on what you would like to see as a giveaway item for a chance for five pre-giveaway bonus entries. 

Note: Item must be no greater than $40.

Eligible bonus entries open until  March 1, 2010 so hurry!

Spring Time Fashions at AdorableBabyClothing.com w/ Coupon Code

Spring is coming along with Easter!  Time to start thinking about those spring time pictures too as if you are like me, anytime is an excuse to take pictures of your little ones!  Adorablebabyclothing.com is one of my favorites to shop for special occasions given how easy it is to find dresses in two sizes that are identical.  I spend so much time browsing stores trying to find the two sizes I need but with http://www.adorablebabyclothing.com/, the drop down box makes it so easy.

It's also a great place to buy gifts.  I just purchased a gift certificate to a friend who had never heard of them and she loved the selection from newborn to older children's sizes.  They carry formal wear, every day wear, gifts, personlized clothing and now have a huge selection of toys!

If you use SPRING15 when you check out, you can save 15%!

30% Off Special w/ Code at Flirty Aprons Extended to 3/4 Midnight

Great news! 

If you entered the Flirty Aprons giveaway and didn't win, they are offering 30% off with code 30coupon!

Coupon has been extended to 3/4 at midnight.

Flirty Aprons is offering this great 30% off coupon to thank everyone for their support!

Want to read my review on the adorable kid's cupcake apron, go here:

http://youthfultips.blogspot.com/2010/01/flirty-aprons-review-and-giveaway-214.html

Band of Brothers and The Pacific: Must Have's & Ready to Buy

I know this isn't exactly a topic for a blog dealing with health, beauty, children or family directly but indirectly, the story behind WWII is.  It's a lesson we must never forget and it's one that has to be retaught so we remember what happens when people do horrible things to others.

I never watched Band of Brothers until about two weeks ago and I became instantly hooked.  My favorite real life character is Dick Winters played by English actor, Damian Lewis.  I'm also a Damian Lewis fan now!  His portrayal of Winters was astounding in that he was able to capture the essence of an amazing brave, heroic, intelligent leader.  There are many more adjectives to describe this person and I could never do it justice. 

Throughout watching the series on DVD, I kept wondering why this wasn't part of a high school history curriculm but then they had to put in a tiny nudie sex scene with a woman on top.  Not sure why they did this one scene as the show was perfect to learn from.  The element to add the woman topless added nothing to the show so that was the only aspect I was disappointed in.

Tom Hanks and David Frankel directed the series which is on six discs (10 episodes).  If you never heard of Damian Lewis, he's been in a host of shows ranging from television to the theater.  The entire series is set up based on real people which adds to the appeal.  I did have a hard time watching Sobel given it was Ross from Friends but he did a good job and you loved to hate him.

If you haven't seen it, you owe yourself the chance to see what so many great men sacrificed for our freedom today.  I hope everyone gets a chance to see it.  The price of the DVD set has dropped dramatically.

I was so excited to see that a new series on HBO is coming out that focuses on The Pacific.  This is important to me because a couple of Christmas' ago, I compiled a hard bound book for my father-in-law on his father that served in the Pacific during WWII. 

The Pacific is based on a couple of books titled Helmet for my Pillow by Robert Leckie and With the Old Breed by E.B. Sledge.  The series starts March 14th.  The books are surpisingly inexpensive too so I'll have to buy a set for my husband and brother who are history buffs.

  

This hopeful great series is again presented by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg and I can't wait.  We're even going to subscribe to HBO just to see this.  Since my husband is deploying to Kuwait for a year in May, it's the least I can do.

If you want to know more about the series, click here. 

The book The Pacific will be released tomorrow and is ready to buy!

Free Nabisco Cookies Starting Today on Facebook

Free Nabisco Cookies today http://www.facebook.com/nabiscocookies when you purchase a bag of Nabisco cookies and a gallon of milk.

Free Winnie the Pooh Digital Book and MP3 Lullaby

Everyone loves Winnie the Pooh and no matter what the age, kids think he is adorable along with all his friends from the Hundred Acre Woods.

Right now, Clorox is offering:

• "The Original Story of Winnie the Pooh" with digital booklet
• "House at Pooh Corner" MP3 Lullaby

Just click here to get the code to download


Enjoy!

http://youthfultips.blogspot.com/

New Reader Loyalty $50 You Name It Gift Card Giveaway 4/1: CLOSED WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS TO ....

KATHYL & WANDA

KathyL's entrants was the first random.org winner of the $50 GC of her choice and I had a Kroger $25 GC that I had recently received from a contest I entered so I decided to award to a second runner up.  Wanda's entry was chosen via random.org.

Both winners have been sent e-mails and have 48 hours to respond before new winner(s) will be selected.

Thanks to all those who entered and stay tuned for the next great giveaway!

It's not an Aprl's Fool joke and although it's a month long giveaway, I'm hoping to add to the value of the giveaway.

For this month's YouthfulTips' Reader Loyalty giveaway, you get to choose where you want your $50 gift card to come from.  The winner will choose and hopefully, there will be more things added as the month passes just like I did with the Misikko Hana Flat Iron with a surprise second winner.

To Enter:

Follow my blog and tell me where you would like the gift card to be from.

Extra Entries (worth one entry each unless otherwise noted):

• Subscribe to my blog
• Follow me on Twitter
• Blog about this giveaway (five entries)
• Tweet about this giveaway (can be done daily - worth one entry per day)
• Enter any of my other giveaways (on-going only) - (five entries)
• Add my button to your blog (five entries)
• Become a follower to http://angels4epilepsy.com/

Giveaway ends 4/1 at midnight (EST) and winner chosen by random.org

Oil of Olay Total Effects Body Wash

Skin feeling dry and under moisturized due to winter?  I have a problem trying to decide which product to buy as there are so many to choose from and each does something different.  Luckily, I tend to sometimes gravitate to name brands I know and one that I do know is Oil of Olay.  Oil of Olay's Total Effects Body Wash is a deep penetrating moisturizer that can help your skin look visibly younger with an appearance that's more resilient to aging.

Olay’s most advanced body wash, Total Effects goes beyond cleansing to deeply moisturize and fight seven signs of aging all over your body by helping to improve elasticity, relieve dryness, deeply moisturize, brighten dull skin, even skin tone, smooth rough skin, and minimize the appearance of dry lines.

With jojoba butter and VitaNiacin, Olay Total Effects Body Wash – Deep Penetrating Moisture can help you get soft, smooth skin in one shower, improved elasticity in one week, and young-looking, radiant skin in one month. Proven effective in fighting multiple signs of aging, the exclusive VitaNiacin formula helps rejuvenate and beautify your skin while improving the condition of the skin’s moisture barrier. Also available is the Olay Total Effects Body Wash – Exfoliating and Replenish, which has micro-derm beads and VitaNiacin to help keep you looking and feeling young.

To get your own sample of Oil of Olay Total Effects Body Wash, click here.

Get a $15 rebate when you purchase any 3 Olay Facial Moisturizers, Facial Treatments, Facial Cleansers, Hand & Body Lotions, Body Washes or 6+ Bar Soap Packs. All purchases must be made by March 12, 2010. Rebate submissions must be postmarked by March 26, 2010.


*Disclaimer:  I received a complimentary bottle of Oil of Olay Total Effects Body Wash and a $10 Walmart Gift Card from Oil of Olay through MyBlogSpark.

Expressiva Nursingwear Special Coupon & Giveaway Details

Expressiva Nursingwear is offering free priority shipping when you order at least one Lamaze bra.  Use code LAMAZE and also save on cozy sleepers.

Don't forget to enter my $35 Gift Card Giveaway to Expressiva Nursingwear that ends 3/17.

Holey Donuts Blog & Reader Winner

Good morning!  Unfortunately my blog nor did one of my reader get the Holey Donut prize!  I should have noted if I had won, I would have split the $500! 

We did good so a BIG thank you!  You all are wonderful!

The Holey Donut $500 Blog winner is


Michelle from Money Saving Madness

The Holey Donut blog reader winner is...........

Janae W. of

Julian, NC

Janae will receive 4 boxes of yummy Holey Donuts! low fat donut but a $250 store credit at Holey Donuts.

Break Down of Blogger Entrants:

Money Saving Madness : 620


Peanut Butter and Jenny : 295

The Fabulous Won : 202

Shooting Stars Mag : 196

The Bragging Mommy : 189

The B Keeps Us Honest : 128

Fab Find Foodie : 113

Born 2 Impress : 111

Mama's Money Savers : 86

Mommygaga : 86

Youthfultips.blogspot.com : 62

Mommy Blessings in Small Bundles : 55

A Wrestling Addicted Mommy : 54

Simply Sweet Home : 50

Simply Stacie : 45

Mommy's Memorandum : 43

Second Time Around : 36

Susan Heim On Parenting : 35

Cake Mom : 28

A Little of This and a Little of That : 17

Life More Simply : 14

Becca's Backyard : 13

Something To Talk About : 12

Shelley's Swag : 12

Starting Fresh : 11

Living Leena Loca : 11

The Penny-Pinching Mama : 10

A Pocket Full of Buttons : 8

A Simple Kinda Life : 7

For The Babes : 7

Healthful Bites : 7

Dallasmom : 5

Confessions of a Stay At Home Mom : 5

Pickles & Lollipops : 4

Snow White's Blog : 4

An Apple A Day : 4

The One Fantastical : 4

More Than Cents : 3

Gathering My Roses : 3

Cinnamon Hollow : 3

Maria's Space : 2

MommyB Knows Best : 2

Chaching Family : 2

Through Hazel Eyes : 1

Broken Teepee : 1

I Could Be Ordinary : 1

Hall of Fame Moms : 1

EasternShoreMom : 1

Etsy Seller Showcare: Simple Luxury

I'm always looking for nice or unique shops in Ety and actually found this one at "Life Requiers More Chocolate." Amen to that!  When I first visited Simple Luxury, I wished there were more items because they were cute, nice and simple.  They weren't overly blingy or flashy and were just really nice pieces of jewelry that would compliment any outfit.

My two favorites are the Kiss Me I'm Irish Lucky Charm Shamrock Bracelet at only $19 and the Heart Charm Anklet Bracelet at $15.

Another favorite of mine is the the Chic Handbag Wine Glass Charms priced at only $15 for six.

Simple Luxury's Bio:


We are long time friends and creative partners who enjoy creating things that enhance the quality of life of others ... simple luxuries.

We have years of experience of making and sharing our handmade items.

Check them out!

Children's Birthday Cooking Party Ideas & Invitations

Trying to decide what theme to use for your kid's birthday can be exciting or can give you anxiety.  I love planning birthday parties and take great joy in each and every one I get to plan.  Last year, we had a Ratatouille cooking party for my six year old.  It was loads of fun with coordinated invitations, cake, games and so much more.

I purchased child size inexpensive aprons and chef hats from Oriental Trading Company which served as station one to greet the kids when they arrived.  With the help of foam letter stickers and markers, each child was able to add their name to the apron and decorate both the hat and apron to uniquely fit their personality.  It also took time to allow everyone to arrive and they were able to take home their aprons and hats since their names made it easy to sort.

After the decorating, Ratatouille was playing on the big screen TV and I had Ratatouille decorations all over the house.  The second stage was the pizza making area.  I bought several toppings and frozen pizza dough from our local Publix.  Each girl had their own little rolling pin to take home and they were able to make their own little pizza.  Once they were done with that, they moved to the cupcake decorating station and I purchased boxes so they could take their cupcakes home.  We had many toppings and icing to make each one special.

While the pizza cooked and cooled, we went outside and played some games for prizes and broke open the pinata.  We then ate pizza and had a delicious Ratatouille cake that I had specially made from a local at home baker.

Opening presents ended the finale with each girl expressing how much fun it was and each parent telling me how brave I was.   It was great fun!

I customized my own invitations, t-shirts, posters and button from Zazzle.

Cooking Party Template: Black and White by jbranam
Postcards by zazzle

This is another example that you can create or purchase from Zazzle:

Kids Cooking Party Invitation Customize by jbranam
Shop for another greeting card online at zazzle

Etsy Seller Showcase

This is my tribute to the Etsy seller entrepreneurs who try to make a little extra spending money or use their sales to live off of. 

I have my store on Zazzle so I know how nice the extra here and there means.  With that, I want to use this space to promote unique, special or great products.  Know one that should be added, let me know!

The Etsy Spotlight:

Made at Nana's House - beautiful, trendy and cute clothes for kids and more.  Click here for my post.

TabbyCat13 - Creative and wonderful cakes, cookies and more.  Post coming soon!

Simple Luxury - Handcrafted jewerly, wine glass charms and more. Click here for my post for Simple Luxury.

HTM Designs - Special occasion wrappers, coloring pages and much more for parties and every day.  Click here for my post for HTM Designs.

Little Girl Creations - Hair bows, clothing for little girls and bottle cap creations.  Click here for my post for Little Girl Creations.

Creative Clam - Bags, purses, magnets, medical alerts, collectibles and much more.  Click here for my post for Creative Clam.

Tiny Trees - Hand crafted wood jewerly and Scrabble pendants.  Click here for my post for Tiny Trees.

Sweet Harvey's Shop - Wonderful cards and other great products.  Click here for my post on Sweet Harvey's.

Michellenstamps - Adorable cards and more. Click here for my post on Michellenstamps.

Intentions - Beautiful hand made soaps and more.  Click here for my post on Intentions.

The Preppy Peach Boutique - Amazing handmade baby hats and hats for others.  Click here for my post on the Preppy Peach Boutique.