Sweet little girls, baubles and pearls...

...That is what Stella & Dot is made of. We all were little girls at one time and remember how we loved to put on dresses and jewels. Well, now we can share that with Moms across the country for daughters, nieces, granddaughters, goddaughters and friends. Stella & Dot has introduced the cutest accessories for those frilly princesses! With so many ideas for themed dress-up parties for not only the girls, but the Moms too! We also have the Mommy & Me so you can have the jewels your favorite little girl does too! Plus, I'm sure you will see something that catches your eye that you just can't live without for that perfect Spring or Summer wardrobe.
www.stelladot.com/tracybennett

LET'S PLAY BOW WOW TRIVIA

Mimi Ausland, a 12 year old girl from Bend, Oregon, wanted to help feed the hungry animals at her local animal shelter. "There are 10's of thousands of dogs and cats in animal shelters across the country, all needing to be fed a good meal." Say hello to freekibble.com and freekibblekat.com!  Freekibble.com's primary mission is to provide good, healthy food to dogs and cats to those shelters who are working so hard to see that none of them go hungry - they need our help. In addition to providing free kibble to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, we've added 13 new shelters to the program (from Oregon to Florida!) and plan to expand the program to many more! Thanks to everyone for supporting freekibble by playing the trivia game - every piece of kibble counts! We're very happy to say that we're partnering with our Founding Sponsor Castor & Pollux, as well asCanidae Dog Food to feed these hungry dogs and cats a very high quality, all natural kibble - a very decent dinner! Thank you Castor & Pollux and Canidae Dog Food!

We also want to make it easy and fun for you to help provide free kibble by playing Bow-Wow Trivia - and we hope you learn a few interesting things about dogs and cats along the way.  Go to the website and play - everytime you play - food is donated to needy animal shelters!  Thanks and enjoy!

Finesse Your Nest - New Blog I Found

And....here is my mantle - I did this just using paint around the house, no sanding.  The mantle was just painted a glossy cream before.

Hot Moms Club and Hot Moms to be

I'm just a Tip Junkie

To celebrate the new communities on the BlogFrog - the SITSgirls, Today’s Creative Blog, Skip to My Lou, and Tip Junkie are hosting a Spring Fling!

They will be hosting a giveaway every hour on all 4 of our blogs on April 13th from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm (CST). Which will total over $6,000 worth of products given away in one day!

Yep that’s right it’s going to be an entire day of FREE products from Tip Junkie Mom-preneurs. Everything will be over $50.00. This is a great time to stock up on all your wish list items for yourself, Mother’s Day, birthdays, and even Christmas. Consider yourself massively hooked up. {‘cuz I adore you!}}

She said what? Shauna Glenn Rocks!

Over the years I’ve learned some things from my teenagers. Besides being extremely annoying and narcissistic, they’re also acutely aware of how things “make them feel.”

Major eye roll.
I’m not sure if this holds true with teenage boys–I have the distinct pleasure of having teenage daughters. By the time my 4th child (and only boy) is a teenager I’m sure things will be completely different for him. For one, I will be so old and beat down from dealing with girls that his life will probably read like something out of an article in Maxim magazine. I’ll encourage him to be a UFC fighter, buy him a motorcycle, and hand him the keys to the liquor cabinet. Because really? Will I even fucking *care* at that point?  I’m thinking if I’m not in a padded room eating styrofoam dinosaur shapes and talking to my imaginary half man/half unicorn friend Zenith, my life will be considered a win.  I said IF.  Some days I’m not so sure I will make it. Because I’ve already started talking to myself. And I swat at bugs that aren’t there. And some days I even have the urge to bite my own shoulder. Is this normal?  Teenage girls keep you on your toes. Their mood can change so quickly that if you’re not ready for the extreme shift from happy to psychotic you can get whiplash. Might I even suggest you keep a neck brace under the bathroom cabinet just in case. Or just wear it all the time. That’s what I’ve started doing. Plus it makes them crazy. “OH MY GOD MOM, you’re not going to wear that neck brace to my track meet ARE YOU?”   Why yes, I think I will.  Lately, I’ve experienced what I like to call the I’m Afraid To Go To Sleep For Fear Of Being Stabbed In The Throat syndrome. That’s not the official medical term for the disease but if you Google it, you will find that I’m Afraid To Go To Sleep For Fear Of Being Stabbed In The Throat (or IATGTSFFOBSITT as it’s more commonly known) is also Webster’s definition of the word TEENAGER. Coincidence? I think not.  Here is just one example of what my life is like with THEM. 
“Mom, I need to go get makeup.”  “Fine. We’ll go to Walgreens after school.”
“WALGREENS? I need GOOD makeup.”“Do you have any money to buy *good* makeup?”
“WHAT? You’re not going to pay for it?”    “Um. No.”
“GAAAAAH. But you’re the MOM. You’re supposed to pay for my stuff.”  “How old are you again?”
“Sixteen.”     “You should really get a job.”
Head spins completely around.  “I don’t have time to get a job.”
“Because you’re so busy texting your friends?”      “Whatever, Shauna.”
“Since when do you call me Shauna?”    “God Mom. You’re so annoying.”
“Yes. But I have good makeup and you don’t.”
“I hate my life.”
“Yeah? Well join the club.”
“I want a different family.”
“Can I help you pack your bag?”

Makes a loud moaning sound and then slams bedroom door.  I swat at the fly buzzing around me and then walk to the kitchen to pour a glass of water for my friend, Zenith. He’s the only one who really understands me.

Love her, find more relatable drama at http://www.shaunaglenn.com/

Love love Southern Mommas

A little place I love to visit...

April showers you with My Vintage Baby Rewards

www.myvintagebaby.com/dianestewart to check out the collections

host a show and earn free clothing diane.stewart@myvintagebaby.com

Love Love Two Go Boutique

Two Go Boutique  is a one of a kind shopping experience and they bring the fun and fashion to you! It truly is "shopping galore at your door." They carry a unique collection of fashionably hip & trendy apparel you won’t see anywhere else! You can expect to find well-known brand names and quality clothing you can trust.  No malls, no parking hassle, no pesky sales girlies.

If you've received a citation from the fashion police, then it's time for a wardrobe makeover! Our job is to help you look and feel great. Add current, trend setting pieces to your wardrobe without breaking the bank! Every girl can afford a little style!  Get HIP to a new shopping experience, shop off the rack, try before you buy, go home with new spunky threads. Locations:  Arkansas, Texas, Colorado and Oklahoma!
Next show:  April 17th @ 7706 Stonehaven Lane - Rowlett, Texas - 4pm - 7pm come and go

Check it out hip mamas!
info@twogoboutique.com

Preppy Paper Girl - Happy Totes

Navy and Red Pinch Me Crabs HAPPY spring bags

Pinch me - adorable personalized in red

 and nautical looks fabulous personalized in green!

Love these and the pricing is super reasonable!

Check it:  preppypapergirl.blogspot.com