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Review: Lassie Girl

Want some gorgeous, well made summer clothes for your little one or your friend's little one?  Head over to Lassie Girl immediately.  I received the most beautiful package from Lassie Girl.  It was a pinafore with bloomers and matching barrettes.  Everything was so well made.  You can tell this lady takes pride in her work. 

Every fabric in the shop is gorgeous.  She has some unique fabrics that I have never seen before too.  No baby ducks and princesses.  Just fun fabrics that look adorable on your little one without being babyish.

My daughter looks like a cute little cupcake in her outfit.  Trust me, you won't be sorry if you order from this store.  Everything is very reasonably priced.  I already see many more things that I need!

Octopus Metal Mania Wall Hook

I am loving the cool wall hooks at Crib Rock.  The hooks are fun and child friendly without being cheesy. A great way to get clutter off the floor.  $49.99 at Crib Rock

Organic Sleepy Hat

I can't decide whether this sleepy hat is cute or a little creepy, but if it gives tired parents a few extra moments of quiet, who cares? It works like a sleep mask for your baby, blocking out light to help keep him/her napping peacefully. Just don't laugh too loud and wake the baby! $22 at Downtime

Boon Squirt

Where was this Boon Squirt baby spoon when I was starting baby girl on solids?  I love that it just takes one hand.  Great for us multi tasking moms! $9.99 at Cheeky Monkey

Moon and Back Studios

When you get to a certain stage in life you need to have a go to stationary store.  You need save the date cards,  moving announcements, baby announcements, party invites, holiday cards...and the list goes on and on.  You also need a good supply of cards if you married into a huge Italian family like I did.  It seems like I am always sending a birthday or thank you card.

That's why I was excited to review the products at Moon and Back Studios.  I picked the Yo Dawg cards above because I love to send a card the old fashioned way from time to time just to say hi.  I also have a thing for Dachshunds.  The cards are gorgeous.  Great quality and super reasonable price.  25 cards are $42.

If you are looking for announcements I would recommend that you consider the UV coating.  It really makes the card.  The colors just pop with the coating.  They also enhance your photo free of charge (see the photo enhancement options here) and will match their ready made announcements to a color scheme that goes with your photo. Really, could you ask for more?  Looks like we found our go to guy!

Sale Alert: Wry Baby

Today only!  Save 50% off of everything* at Wry Baby.

*With a few tiny exceptions

Etsy Saturday!

Mushroom Hair Pins $4.75 at Green Thumb Designs

Handmade Gift Boxes 4 for $5 at Field and Sea

Flower Earrings $14 at Tiger Lilly Shop

Baby Binky Bib $18 at Q Bu Baby

Thank You for Being a Friend Necklace $20 at Trashed Clothing

Bird Card $6.50 at Belly Button Industries

 

Review: Least Likely 2 Breed

I've been to a lot of baby showers.  Even though I am a mom and love all things baby, they are not my favorite thing.  They tend to get a little sappy and emotional and plain over the top.  (Or maybe that's just the ones I've been too)  I recommend that you bring a little humor to the next baby shower you attend with this Bundle O Joy from Least Likely 2 Breed.

The attendees that don't have kids will laugh because the names are funny. (Bad Ass Booty Balm!)  The seasoned moms will laugh because the names are funny AND because they know that the new mom will need them and they are SO glad they are through that stage.

Even if you know nothing about babies you will look like you are in the know when you show up with this.  Your friend will thank you!

The best part?  The stuff works!  Not only is it funny but it works.  You gotta love it.  Now go buy some Bundle of Joys for your preggo friends.  $17.95 at Least Likely 2 Breed

Swirly Kids Hats

I know it's getting warmer and these are out of season, but I couldn't resist.  Love how cute these swirly kids hats are!  $20 at Baby Rocks Mohawks.

Etsy Saturday!

Some Etsy Hints for the Etsy newbies: If the item shown here is sold out browse around their shop. There may be the same or similar items for sale. (If all else fails, convo them and ask) If you don't have an Etsy account you will need one but it is super easy to sign up. Most sellers take paypal. You can use your paypal account or pay with a credit card through paypal. Easy! (It works a lot like Ebay, except it is not auctions). Remember to read feedback when in doubt!

Diamond Stud earrings $14 at Kathryn Riechert

(Inside: 'it's also the creepiest') 

I love this one.  Don't we all have one of those in our lives?

Imitation Card $3 at Junkmail Greetings (More "Hatemail" here)

Ramen Noodle Baby Booties $18.50 at MoJo

Some of you commented on the Mau Studio contest that the toast necklace needed earrings.  Well here they are!  Toast Earrings $8 at Komodokat

Snip Snip Felted Purse $40 at Appalachia

Circles and Circles Wool Scarf $30 at Eninaj

Rusted Flower earrings $22 at Rubygirl

Etsy Saturday!

Some Etsy Hints for the Etsy newbies: If the item shown here is sold out browse around their shop. There may be the same or similar items for sale. (If all else fails, convo them and ask) If you don't have an Etsy acount you will need one but it is super easy to sign up. Most sellers take paypal. You can use your paypal account or pay with a credit card through paypal. Easy! (It works a lot like Ebay, except it is not auctions). Remember to read feedback when in doubt!

Be My Valentine Temporary Tattoo $6

or Design your own Temp Tattoo here $6

"Suck it up Cupcake" letterpress card $3

Filigree Shell Flower Necklace $34 

Overalls Print Tee $24

Hand Painted Ceramic Pasta Bowl $38

Kissing Birds Bib $10

Atomic Assymetrical Handmade Enamel Earrings $32

I really wanted to save these earrings for myself but I decided to share!

"Flowers for You" pop up card $6.50

Made for Each Other custom dolls - I just LOVE these.  You send them a picture of you and your sweetie and they make dolls in your likeness.  The example above is adorable!

Baby Bunny Cuddle Coat

Oh my gosh.  So cute!  My daughter would look so cute in this baby bunny cuddle coat.  $48 at Feather Your Nest

Adorable Stuffed Owls

These little stuffed owls are so adorable.  I love the colors, the patterns and the textures.  They are the perfet thing to brighten up your nursery.  I have seen them first hand and they are also very well made.  My three year old is destructo and I would let her play with it.  Everything seems very sturdily attached.  There are six color schemes to choose from so head on over to B.Delicious and check them out. $28

Psst!  They also have some super cute infant/toddler tees.  See them here.

Etsy Saturday

Some Etsy Hints for the Etsy newbies:  If the item shown here is sold out browse around their shop.  There may be the same or similar items for sale. (If all else fails, convo them and ask) If you don't have an Etsy acount you will need one but it is super easy to sign up.  Most sellers take paypal.  You can use your paypal account or pay with a credit card through paypal.  Easy! (It works a lot like Ebay)

"Dapper Bucky II" Print $32

Fall Friend necklace $18

LaLa Mobile $52 (I really want one of these!)

Aww!  Remember these little guys?

Little People Kids Greeting Cards $10

Polka Dot Baby Booties $20

Wise Owl iPod Sleeve $8

(More cute retro designs here)

This is the most clever scarf I have seen in awhile.  SO CUTE!

Ashley Reversible Neck Warmer Tie Scarf  $40

Why did I not know of this Etsy store when I was pregnant?  They have cute maternity tees with pretty graphic prints which was exactly what I was always searching for.  They are affordable too!  The shirts don't look like tents either!

I had to post this funny "Can't Touch This" one cause it made me laugh.  $20

Starry Night Mobile

It's so hard to find a unique baby mobile..believe me..I have searched and searched!  I love this starry night hand felted baby mobile by Meghan Shannon.  You can choose green, ivory or peach owls.  $72 at Shop SCAD

Gross Burp Set

These gross burp cloths crack me up.  We wouldn't want to cross contaminate baby's bodily fluids now would we?  $40 at Plain Mary

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The What's-the-Lamest-Gift-You-Ever- Got Contest

Okay, what was the lamest gift anyone has ever given you? Yeah, yeah, we know it's the thought that counts, but sometimes you get a gift from someone and you wonder, "What were they thinking?!" Yeah, us birdies want to know the lamest gift you ever got and if we deem you as having the lamest gift ever, you win a killer prize; you get to pick the item of your choice from the Rare Bird Finds Holiday Gift Guide! That's our way of replacing your lame-o gift with a brand new shiny one. How cool is that?

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Cupcake Chenille Knit Hat

Keep your little cupcake warm this winter with this cute little Chenille Cupcake Knit Hat. Fits size 0-6 months. $25 at Satinbox