Calling all Parents

My sweet friend SM introduced me to Lila Guide
and I'm hooked. It's an online (they have book versions too) resource for parents and parents to be with over 100,000 reviews from real moms on the best baby shops, activities and products! Talk about a great way to get the scoop on things to do at home or when traveling.

Photo Overload

After the twins were born, any time I would be out and about without them (not all that often mind you) people would ask to see pictures of them. As a first time, sleep-deprived mom I didn't yet have my act together with a cute brag book and would pull out a single picture of them to share with the world. Because of this, I believe that every new mom should get a brag book upon checking out of the hospital but since that doesn't often happen, this one at Hable Construction would make a great gift for any new parent, grandparent or parent who is still pulling out that single picture from the bottom of her purse.

How can a site called Cocoa Crayon be anything but great?

I discovered these darling sticky note page markers from Bobs Your Uncle at Cocoa Crayon and think they are such a great way to stay organized and have a little fun all at the same time.

Whimsical Wrapping

I strongly believe I should have been born a Spelling as I love to wrap and would be in heaven in the Spelling families famed gift wrapping room. Until I am able to afford one of my own I have a ball doing my thing at the kitchen table. Now with the help of the darling papers from Whimsy Press I can have just that much more fun. And as with nearly every site I love, they too have darling stationery options.

Real Simple Travel Magazine

It's no secret that I love magazines and I find Real Simple particularly great for all of it's wonderful tips and ideas. It looks like they have a new Travel magazine out on newstands and with this coupon you can get $1 off your purchase. Might have to check it out...would love your thoughts if you've already seen it!

Buckets Galore

I love to entertain and found a darling corregated tin bucket that I put drinks on ice in so that everyone can help themselves and feel at home. I usually just tie a ribbon around it to help it coordinate with the color scheme but now that I've seen these from The Macbeth Collection I may have to rethink this all together. They have everything from buckets and vases to trays and even cute clipboards and file folders for organizing in style...definately worth a look!

Polka Dot Challenge

Perfectly Pink did a fabulous post today on 10 fun polka dot finds under $50! She found some wonderful items and challenged anyone else who wanted to add to the list. So who am I to pass up a shopping challenge that involves polka dots no less?!! So here's my list and be sure to check out hers too! Anyone else feel free to join in on the fun!

1. Classic Bikini Top from Boden $34 (yes, I do realize that you'll probably need the bottoms too but that puts me over the $50 limit so humor me!)

2. Chocolate Brown Dotted Notepad from Lemon Tree Paperie. 2 pads for $32

3. Signature Dot Reversible Bucket Hat from Toss Designs for $19.95


4. Dotty Striped Chester Gift Labels from Expressionery. 80 Labels for $16


5. Preppy Polka Dot Calling Cards from A Touch of Whimsy. $12 for 30 cards.


6. Polka Dotted Apron from Sally Russell $44

7. Pink and Green Dots File Folders from See Jane Work. 6 for $11.95



8. Printed Jelly Flip Flops from JCrew $19.50



9. Dot to Dot Towels from Garnet Hill. From $8



10. Hot Spots Tinware Canisters from Kate's Paperie $4-$24