Trends

For those of you who personally know me, even if I do have 5 children to tend to, I always want to try to keep up with the lastest trends. Something that I have been eyeing for a while now is some jewlery that I found on Etsy. Divinerose makes some eyecatching necklaces that are sweet, different and now Im thinking trendy and "in". I havent been in the malls recently so maybe they are out in various stores, but I havent seen really nice ones as these. If any of you know the world acclaimed designer Betsey Johnson, divinerose makes very similar (I think better) layered charm necklaces as well. The designer is the one with the cherry charm.

I will someday snap up ones of these babies. Right now I am loving the layered necklace look. I love unique pretty things. This is obviously my favorite..dont snatch it up though!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9288275

What a Wonderful Mother's Day...

I hope every one's Mother's Day was enjoyable! Mine was great! The morning started off with the kids piling up on my bed early in the morning. My DH Mike tried,for the consecutive 10th year in a row, to make my cafe con leche (coffee with milk)and failed. You would think he would know by now how much sugar,coffee and milk to put?? I received some toast also, which my 1 year old started munching on and made herself quite comfortable right next to me.
Mikey who is 7 years old, made me a fridge magnet with his picture in it and a wind chime made of plastic spoons and curling ribbon. That was cute! Emma who is 6, made a beautiful book called I love you as..... She is quite the drawer. She also had time to make me about 15 I love you Mommy cards (no lie), some paper flowers, and about 8 pictures. Bonnie who is 11, made me a mini calender with love quotes on each month. Cute , Cute! Sara who is 4, made me a picture of a circle and said it was a phone..Genius! Olivia ,she's the 1 year old, left a huge pile of crumbs on my bed. Well, that leaves the dh...I couldn't open his gift in front of the children.lol...They got to it anyway, and pulled it right out...Emma said"WOW that so pretty!...What is it? a bathing suit? How come you have so many bathing suits but you never go in the water???"
I ask myself the same questions. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the "bathing suits", I could probably open my own La Senza/Victoria Secret shop; forget the soaps....but when I do receive these items as gifts I call these the " I didn't have time , so I'm headed to La Senza type gift "
LOL...Christmas,birthdays,mothers day,anniversaries..you name it. Anyway, it was lovely thank you .

My sister was in town for Mother's day which was nice.She is pictured above to the right. I had my mom and all my in-laws come for a Mother's day lunch. I served mimosas,sandwiches ,salad fruit and desserts. It really was nice. Both mothers loved their gift..I picked up these fairly large pagoda solar lanterns from costco..they loved them! My dad who loves his garden loved it too. I would say he was really happy about getting that . The evening ended up at my brothers ..we had a double birthday party for my niece and nephew. There is almost always a family gathering every weekend..this weekend is my parents 45th wedding anniversary. I have such a large family that a free weekend is unheard of.

This week, I am eagerly awaiting some new fragrances. I have also been preparing some applications for some upcoming shows and checking into the farmers market.

And the Winner Is.......

Bunny B is the winner. Congratulations! Thanks all who entered! I enjoyed reading all the lovely comments ..This so successful and fun , that Ill be doing this more often! In the works are Rasberry Zinger Soaps and Fresh Strawberry Soap....Rasberry Zinger will be my next giveaway. Stay tuned!

Well, Its Mother's Day this Sunday as you all know. I am hosting a Mother's day lunch for my in-laws and parents. My sister is visiting from Fort McMurray with my neice so shell be coming too. Also, on the same day later on ..I have my neice and nephews double birthday party..BUSY Busy! Happy Mother's Day to all those hardworking moms..Everyday should be mother's day:)

Key Lime Pie Baby! Free Bar Giveaway!

Last night I whipped up some Key Lime Pie Soap. Just when I think Ive found a favorite, out comes another new one I absolutely love! I just listed it in my etsy shop today. Leave a comment and you will be entered in a draw to recieve a free bar of Key Lime Pie Soap ! Draw will be held this Friday!

I am still waiting on my Whipped Body Butter Labels, so I should have those listed by next week. Cotton Candy, Cherry Bomb and Mardis Gras Whipped Butters to come...

Also in the works again, is the Solid Body Butter . I made these available last year, and they are fab .

Ode to Frodo..

Every once in a while..ok all the time...I think of Frodo. He was a coton de tulear that I purchased 2 and a half years ago. I had to give him up ,even before I recieved him because I found out I was expecting my 5th child . It was a surprise. My idea was 4 kids and a dog. overwhelmed, I knew it was too much. So he came and I had him for a heartbreaking week. He would have turned 3 in November ..I wonder what he is doing now??

My Uncle Dino

Good Morning everyone, On a sad note my Uncle Dino passed away yesterday. He is in a better place now. Cancer took over his entire body basically..very sad. To me,and many others he was a young 66 year old who had plenty of years left to live and enjoy. He loved to sing and dance, a very happy person. We will miss him dearly.

First Communion

My son's first communion was great. He looked so cute and he was so excited. We had a fabulous party afterwards at my house. Good food and good company ,thats all you need!

I hadnt looked at any emails for days, because I was so busy preparing for it. Now that its over, I am back to business and listed new items in the shop.