Monday, December 14, 2009

Her Royal Heinous Rockstar Birthday Party!

For those of you who do not know, I have a very precocious two year old who started her own blog a little while ago.

This weekend was her ROCK STAR Birthday party - take a look at ALL of her pictures on Her Royal Heinous!

Amelie Jo - American Made boutique

Is going out of business (sniff, sniff)

BUT she is starting a NEW BUSINESS! (yay!)
Vintage inspired, hand made clothing for children, named simply Amelie Jo.

You can get a sneak preview of some items she will be offering at her Etsy Shop-

Like these sweet little pants for only $22!

Starting January 1st, you may view many new items for boys and girls


by simply going to www.ameliejo.com.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

HRH's first love

I have to say, insulted as I am, the kid has taste.

This morning, after a VERY long night, HRH opened her new shoes. Her response?

"Pretty shoes, I love you"

Please keep in mind that my husband and I have been coaxing her to tell one of us "I love you" for weeks now, to no avail. She finally utters those three precious words - to a PAIR OF SHOES.

Here are the shoes, available at Livie & Luca for $47 - although we caught them on sale at MiniSocial earlier this month. I will keep you informed if they go on sale again:

Little Monkey Toes has them on sale for $37!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

I actually won!

Monday, November 30, 2009

Crazy Good Cyber Monday Deals

More to Come - but here are some deals valid TODAY ONLY:

Bumble Boutique - buy one get one 1/2 off

KookooBear Kids - 15% off
Code: CYBERMON
Baby Petunia - 10% off

Lands End - Free Shipping
Code: NOV30 Pin: 1130

GAP & Old Navy - 20% off and Free Shipping
Code: MONDAY

Shoes.com - 20% off
Code: CYBER

Gymboree & Crazy8 - 20% off and Free Shipping

Janie & Jack - 15% off and Free Shipping

Crate & Barrel - 15% off and Free Shippinh
Code: SAVE15

Yokomono Studios (Etsy shop) - 20% off
Code: MONO20

JCPenny - Free Shipping
Code: 25MERRY

Jaminga - 15% off $50
Code: CM2009

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Peek...I am SO happy they are back!

Peek...aren't you curious? is back online and worth a bit of a splurge for their stunning patterns!

Here is my wish list:

The Belle of the Ball Skirt ($68)


Can a skirt be decadent?

Paisley Popover ($42)


Or maybe I just like the name Popover

Here is what we WILL be getting:
Henley thermal ($18)


We need these in every color -
last year old navy had some similar that we wore under everything so I am so glad to find some more!!

Play Fair T-shirt ($19.99 on sale)


Need I say more?

Monday, November 23, 2009

RightBank Babies

on sale at HauteLook today!

PLEASE someone buy this for their little boy and wear it around me. I might try and convince my husband to breed with me JUST to buy this. (not really, but maybe I should buy it for H.R.Hs betrothed)
How Dapper?




Jacker: $48, pants: $27

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

All I want today is...

This Ismodern Indigo dress for $78 at Juice Couture.


I don't know if it is the kid in the picture or the actual dress, but I am 100% convinced that H.R.H. would be a happier, more content child if she was wearing this dress. Don't you agree?

Named after her first child, Is(abella), IsModern is a 'little company' whose architect-turned-designer's goal was to create simple, modern, well-made clothing for children. I believe she succeeded.

Maybe I will splurge and get this for Christmas....

Monday, November 16, 2009

A few of my favorite things...

My daughter in this Misha Lulu dress we just ordered from Dragonflies and Ladybugs!

The Classic Checkerboard Vans I can't wait to get in today from Zappos:



This DIY hanging lantern arrangement on Ashley Ann Photography that I am totally going to steal for H.R.H.'s Bday party: (have to click on link for picts)

Mimosa Sundays with my girlfriends and their children AND the Matilda Jane trunk! (Although in retrospect I probably should have ordered THEN had mimosas)
Three of us ordered this same skirt - but can't you see WHY?



And these barettes I ordered from Ellebows and More - how perfect are these? Just the right size and colors to wear ALL THE TIME!



And this one is a little of place, but - Jasons Deli online ordering! Managers Special: 1/2 California Club & cup of Southwestern Chicken Chilli - YUM!!!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

A GREAT day to LOVE shoes!

Today is a VERY good day to love shoes

The Mini Social is hosting Livia and Luca AND Eleven (sister co of See Kai Run)

Here are our choices:


The Dublin from Eleven - boys, $26 (above) and the London Boot in Orange, by Livie & Luca, for Girls- also $26!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

I'm a dork - and I am so excited!

I just ordered my DVD of "40 Years of Sunny Days"!! I can't wait to have it delivered.

I looked up what would be included on the DVD, over 5 hours of footage and clips - my favorite? Why thank you for asking! Cookie Monsters rendition of "Me Lost Me Cookie At The Disco" (Disco Dance!) Ahhh - my sister and I have some serious memories of that one!

I wish they had "There's a Hole in the Bucket" or was it called "Dear Liza?" either way, I am sooo excited!

Sales, Sales, sales

Lots of sales and coupon codes coming soon!!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Featured Blogger: Her Royal Heinous, Queen Bee

I recently had the privilege, nay HONOR, of interviewing the mastermind behind one of my favorite blogs!

(Ok..ok.. this is actually stolen from an interview she did on herself on her own blog.)my daughter, Her Royal Heinous, Queen Bee.

What do you do when you are not blogging?
Mostly play, but I do enjoy a nap during the day and the occasional meal

How long have you been blogging?
I started blogging back when I was only 20 months old. I had followed a few blogs prior to that and got so many tips and advice on how to handle my parents. I wanted to give something too, so I started H.R.H

What is your least favorite word?
NO. Well wait - my least favorite to hear or say?
To say:
Oh - well, then I would have to go with YES.

If you could have a superpower, what would you choose?
Hmm... probably being invisible. That Mommy has eyes in the back of her head I tell you...

Where do you see yourself, blogging wise, in the next 6 months?
Whoa - that is REALLY looking forward. Let's see - I definately see myself improving on spelling and grammer. But I also see myself being able to understand my own emotions better and hopefully relate them in a more effective way.

Why such a long name and where did Her Royal Heinous, Queen Bee originate?
Mommy. She has called me Bee since I was a wee little baby, Her Royal Heinous was added when I learned to walk.

What is your favorite book?
I would have to say Olivia by Ian Falconer. I love the color Red and Cats, which both play big parts in his writing.
And I also just adore George Rodrique's Why is Blue Dog Blue?

What type of music do you enjoy?
I have a wide variety of musical tastes. It just depends on the morning. On rainy days I tend to like Showtunes more - you know, Oklahoma, Oliver, Annie. But there is nothing better than a sunny afternoon and jamming out to BareNaked Ladies SnackTime CD.

Last Question - What advice would you offer potential bloggers?
Bee yourself!
Oh - and don't eat the buttons from the keyboard - people get REALLY mad and it (eventually) hurts.



To read more on the antics of Her Royal Heinous - visit her at Her Royal Heinous, Queen Bee!
Tell her 'Mommy' says Hi!

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Sunday Sales

One Step Ahead - your choice of 20% off or Free Shipping - for me I used the 20% off because I was BE's Christmas present this year... A PLAY KITCHEN - watcha think? Go to their website for details.

Fisher Price has FREE SHIPPING until November 11!

Amazon has 20% off select Toys

Gymboree has 30% off TODAY only - use code: GYMCIRCLE

Ababy: $5 off $50 purchase, use code:BITE

Old Navy - outerwear 1/2 off and free shipping with orders over $50, Code: ONSHIP50

LandsEnd - 40% off sweaters and free shipping, Code: SWEATERS, PIN: 00005426

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Bei Bambini WINNER!

This is a bittersweet moment - I hate to end my VERY FIRST GIVEAWAY, but I am so unbelievably excited about announcing the winner!

So without further ado... my first winner is..

JESSICA ALLEN of Nothing comes from nothing!

If you get a moment, go to her blog and see her beautiful family - I think her little Cece is going to look absolutely precious in all the Bei Bambini apparrel.

Congratulations Jessica, I am so excited for you- email your information and we will get all your goodies sent to you.

Thank you everyone who participated in this giveaway - it was a tremendous amount of fun. And I especially want to give a big huge THANK YOU to Bei Bambini!

Friday, November 6, 2009

Share a Pair with See Kai Run

See Kai Run had been our go-to brand since H.R.H. was crawling! They have such a cheery array of shoes for the little ones - and we have passed ours down and they still looked brand new! Such quality - and such great prices!

This month you have the opportunity to not only provide your own child a quality and fashionable pair of shoes - but the delightful opportunity to provide a child in need a pair as well.

If you are already shoe shopping this season, there really is no other brand of shoes you should go to.

Shop for a reason. Shop at See Kai Run.


Thank you Pink Nothings for posting this- even though we already have several pairs of See Kai Run, at the prices on their website I think I will have to order these now!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

ShopTots wants the Aunty Ollie $100 Gift Card!!!!

Aunty Ollie $100 Gift Card GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Ooohhh - fingers crossed - please let me win! (or you!)

$500 in Bei Bambini clothing giveaway

It's down to the last day for MY FIRST GIVEAWAY!

I hope you have entered to win the fabulous prizes that Bei Bambini was generous enough to provide.

I have to say - I wasn't sure what to expect from a giveaway and was so honored that Bei Bambini let me host theirs.

The result - so many kind and wonderful visits! I can't wait to report back to Bei Bambini and let them know how much positive feedback their clothing has warranted.

And maybe this is a little in advance - but THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by, whether you signed up for the giveaway, read a quick snippit from my blog, visited H.R.H's blog or just took a small look and left. THANK YOU !THANK YOU!

You guys have made this so much fun for ME and I can't wait to find out who WINS!!!

If you haven't entered to win - click here for rules and entry: Bei Bambini Giveaway
Good Luck!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Deep breaths

seriously - deep breaths.

Go to Baby Petunia - best.sale.ever.


Reversible overload. So happy.

HappyGreenBee

I just found out from Just for me and you that Happy Green Bee is having 50% off their catalog items!
I ordered a couple things - but PLEASE don't make the same mistake I did - check their factory category before you order - it is limited but you just might find a REALLY good deal in your size!

Enter Code: BIGSALE

Thanks Just for me and you!