Trouble with the Princess and her beautiful custom lollipop goodies

Pink Custom Lollipop Earrings & Matching Clippies

made by the lovely Gail of Guurrrl Designs

Big Chris likes to joke about Alyssa's temper but it's really not funny. I have really tried to teach my kids to control themselves especially when they are having playtime with other kids.

You all know Alyssa's has a bit of an attitude. She doesn't take any mess. Well yesterday, daddy took her to a friend's house at a birthday party. She usually goes to play with her little friend about once every 2 weeks.

The little girl just turned 2 and is going through the "mine" stage. The last time she went to play with her Alyssa left her house crying because the little girl would grab every toy and say mine, mine, mine.

Well apparently Alyssa had had enough and you see her in her pretty custom candy lollipop earrings and clippies above? Well her little friend grabbed it and pulled it out her hair. Well no one touches her lovely treats and Alyssa bit her. She loves her big girl candy wear so much.

That was when Chris grabbed her. Party was over and it was time to come home.

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Some Treats for your Sweets & SexyGirl Handmade items

Most of these items have already been sold with the exception of a few. Some of them were part of my giveaways. If there is something that you see and would like me to make for you please contact me to make sure the fabric is still available.

I decided to post a few of my store items in one place and refer people here from my Etsy stores. It's easier to view them on one screen rather than having to click through umpteen pages. Also some of these were custom made and not sold online.

Thanks, Enjoy!

Custom Baby girl Blanket, Chenille Wipes & Changing Mat & Diaper Burpies in Toile Print

SexyGirl Full Apron



Olive and Gold Brocade Ring Sling with matching burp cloth

Pink Tie Dye ruffled diaper covers 6 - 9 months

Vertigo and Polka Dots Ruffle Diaper Cover/Panties

Checkbook Cover in Scrolls w/matching Business Card holder

Infant and Toddler Flower Hydrangea Hair Clips
in Burgundy Velvet and Ivory Velvet

Earrings

Crocheted Scrubbies

Craft Supplies/Crayon Tote

Batik and Brushed Denim Ruffle pants Outfit



Peasant style Dress

Batik gathered Ring Sling

SexyGirl Half Apron OSFM




School totes for Kindergarten



Purple Velboa Glitter Crayon Caddy

50 Custom Thank You Cards Giveaway

Just in time for the Holidays!  One lucky reader will receive, absolutely FREE,  50 Custom Thank You cards with plain envelopes courtesy of UPrinting and just for hosting, I'll receive 50 cards also!

 

I don't know about you but every year I take a photo of the kids to send as Holiday/Thank you cards so this would be perfect!  I may also use them as custom thank you cards for my customers.  Hmmm.... And by the way people, these aren't those "flimsy-type" cards either.   You'll want to show these off as UPrinting cards are made from high-quality paper and cardstock.  I am not calling names but I can't say the same for other companies.

 

Here are the details:

 

Giveaway ends November 13th 2009

Winner will be chosen on November 14th 2009 and will have 24 hours to respond with their full name and email address.

 

Eligibility: Limited to US Residents due to shipping costs.

Prize Offered: (50 ct.) 7 x 5" (folded to 3.5 x 5") Custom Thank You Cards with plain envelopes

Shipping: Free UPS Ground within United States

 

To ENTER, simply share how you will be using your Thank You cards if you were to win!  It's that simple.

 

Please remember to leave your email address with your comment if you do not blog/do not have a "contact me" link on your blog

 

Good Luck everyone!

 

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Keeping busy and stuff

I have been so occupied with everything else that I have been unable to update my blog as often as I would like but I am really going to try to make a super hard effort.  I know I said that before

 

Weeks ago I joined the 365 Day Challenge.  I had been toying with the idea for a short while before I actually decided to give it a go.  Just visiting the site daily got me motivated.  Part of me was afraid I would start and fail.  I hate to fail but I pushed my fears aside.

 

Here is the information ABOUT THE CHALLENGE:

Guurrrl is challenging herself as well as others to create something new every day for the next 365 days. Please use whatever creative talents you have whether it is cooking, sewing, felting, sculpting, photography, scrap-booking, writing, painting, sketching, beading .....the sky is the limit!

 

I continue to be amazed at what we are all capable of.  SO much talent is around us. 

 

Here are the current participants:

 

OnlyOllie has recently decided to open her own Etsy shop offering an assortment of homemade bread that will be made the same day and shipped to you via Priority.  I cannot wait until she decides to offer her Rosemary and Olive Oil bread!  I envy her baking & cooking abilities.  I no longer take time to cook and seeing her baking creations only made me feel both worthless and hungry at the same time :-)

 

Penelope Anne, designer and owner of CandyStickLane Boutique & TheJumpOff, a recycled clothing shop, practically does everything, knitting, sewing, drawing, you name it!

 

Gail, designer and owner of Guurrrl Designs does wonders with polymer clay.  She also crochets, sews, makes jewelry,  oh yes and recently made candied apples :-)

 

And myself, Atasha, the crafty mama, designer and owner of Treatsforyoursweets and the newly opened Sexygirl.  I am a disorganized mess.  I laugh at myself sometimes because I am unable to just stick with one thing.  I have so many half done projects it's a shame.  Most nights when it's time for me to work on something, I spend 10 minutes and upwards looking for stuff.  We won't talk about the room where I throw my purchased fabric or the boxes of containers of fabric in the garage.  It's awful.  I think I should start gathering my receipts and things of that nature right now because they are thrown in bags all over the place.  And you know the sad thing?  I actually have a filing cabinet for this.  It's in the garage.  Fine place for it to be.  I need some direction.

 

Anyway, I am a bit pleased with my accomplishments for the past month or so.  I have stuck with it but a year is such a long time.  I wonder if I can make it :-)

 

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Foot Spa Giveaway! WINNER ANNOUNCED

Winner of the Giveaway is Tanyetta who wants this shipped to her Mother In Law. How very thoughtful of you. An email will be sent shortly. Please respond within 48 hours. Giveaway prize will be shipped around next week Monday.
Thank you!

I thank you all for participating in this giveaway. I want you to know that I read every single one of your suggestions and will slowly go down the list to find one that works for me.

I will have a similar giveaway shortly so be sure to check back often!

This giveaway is closed!

It's that time again people!

As a mom of 3, a 5 yr old, a 4 yr old and a 1 yr old, it seems like there's no relax time anymore. After running about taking my son to Kindergarten, running errands with my 2 girls then spending hours on my feet, cleaning & cooking, and to add to the mix, I am trying to run a business, at the end of the day, I need to put my feet up and take a break. So after the kids are in bed, at least 1 night a week I have mommy time. I sit in my comfy chair, a cup of tea in one hand and the remote in another, while my feet get happy in the spa. It's a welcomed break however small it may be.

So here we go!

*This is opened to US residents ONLY*

This month we have a Conair Foot Bath with Heat & Bubbles up for grabs. Although the box got a little scuffed up in transit, item is fine. As an added bonus, you will also receive a:

7 oz container of Bath and Bodywork's Signature Collection Sweat Pea Body Butter

2 oz bottle of their new "Twilight Woods" body lotion

8 oz Bath & Body Works® Signature Collection Creamy Body Wash Warm Vanilla Sugar®

How to enter:

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*Mandatory - Leave a comment telling me how you wind down at the end of your day 1 entry
(In case you're wondering why, I have sleep issues and need some ideas to help me sleep)

*Tweet this giveway then come back and leave the link (1 entry per day) COPY & PASTE - Enter to win a Conair Foot Spa w/bonus items @ http://ameyerificlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/foot-spa-giveaway.html

*Blog about this giveaway linking back here and leave a comment with the link (1 entry)

EXTRA Entries:
Follow me on Twitter (If you're already following let me know)
Visit Treatsforyoursweets and tell me which item you favor (1 entry)
Visit Sexygirl and tell me which item you like (1 entry)

About 26 entries max

DEADLINE: October 23rd 2009 @ 11:59pm

*PLEASE, if you do not have a blog with a valid contact link, leave your email address in the comment section e.g pickmetowin (at) whatever (dot) com* so that I can contact you in the event that you're a winner

The WINNER will be announced the day after the deadline and will have 3 days to claim his/her prize before another winner is chosen.

Good Luck!

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Relaxation plans gone wrong

I have to do better and post more about family related things.  Being too busy is no excuse.

 

Anyway, I have been to Bath and Bodyworks several times this week stocking up on their Slatkin & Co. and Signature Collection candles.  It helped that I had a few coupons!  So last night I had huge plans to have some me-time once the kids were asleep. 

 

First I would take my shower, get all comfy, light my candles, break out my foot spa to soak my feet while having my favorite cup of tea and watching TV.  Oh it was going to be great. 

 

I decided which fragrance to put in the bathroom and living room.  I chose Leaves.  Oh my word it's yummy but when I took the 1st candle to the bathroom, I couldn't light it.  The kids had made a mess and I can't light my candle in a messy bathroom.  So I rest the candle down and run for my cleaning supplies.  I mean it's a small bathroom it won't take me that long.  Yeah right. 

 

That's okay, I told myself.  Now you have a clean bathroom right?  I lit my first candle & placed it in the bathroom.  I was smiling until I got to the kitchen and noticed all the dishes and Powerade stains on the tile.  Blue powerade stains......Ugh....

 

I would do a quick cleaning.  Nothing too serious.  After all it's not that dirty.  I cleaned it earlier that day.........................................

 

Hours later, I plopped my tired behind on the sofa but it was uncomfortable because the kids had brought a bunch of their blankets downstairs before they went to bed.  Apparently they too had big plans.  Plans to hang out with me but I had sent them to their room.  There'd be no camping with mommy tonight.

 

I took the blankets upstairs, running, because I was starting to feel like I was running out of time.  Hours had gone by and still my aching feet weren't soaking.  I came back downstairs and remembered I had my tea steeping.  Unfortunately it had gotten cold so I had to re-heat. 

 

On my way to the sofa with my cup of tea I kept stepping in crumbs.  Crumbs from the kids' crackers.  Down went the tea on my desk.  I could just give it a quick sweep and I did, but I was so tired I just blew out my candles and collapsed on the couch and fell asleep.

 

Well let's look at the positive side of things.  Sure I didn't get to relax or enjoy my sweet smelling candles last night but at least the entire downstairs is clean and tonight is another night

 

 

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