Something From Cassie - click hereI

We are huge fans of pirates here. Xander's birthday party is being held on a pirate ship this year. So get use to seeing some pirate themed goodies on here for the next month. I came across this awesome pennant while browsing through Etsy. Cassie is one of the sweetest shop owners I have come across. She has such an amazing eye for colors and combinations. That is what caught my eye with this banner. Who would have though to use these awesome colors together for a pirate theme? I am excited to use this for Xander's birthday but I can also hang it in his room. Thanks Cassie!! So stroll on in to her store. You will love it!

Arts Cow - click here

OK... SO I know this isn't from my beloved Etsy, BUT, it's pretty cool and did I mention CHEAP? Arts Cow has some really great personalized items. Where else could you get a custom photo backpack for $16.99? So take a look. You might find some great little gifts.

So So Hippo - click here

I think I have died and went to hoodie heaven here. I have a thing for clothes with plushy things on them. I guess that's why I use felt with my appliques. So So Hippo has a variety of monster hoodie designs and what is even cooler? They have them in adult sizes!! That's right moms your size!! So check this cool shop out.

Hopewell Creek Designs by Neafus - click hereI

Now that the holiday weekend is behind us let's start the week off with a great pick of the day. I love this shop at Etsy!! They take pretend play to a whole other level. I can't wait to order the pirate campfire,, pirate hat and the lantern is just awesome!! So check this store out.

Awesome Birthday Crowns by Maureen Cracknell - click here

Another wonderful Etsy find!

Maureen Cracknell's birthday crowns are one of the most beautiful and well crafted I have seen on Etsy. You can customize them and they are adjustable so they have room to grow with your child. Make this a family tradition as Maureen has with her own family. You child will feel even more special on their special day with a crown made special for them

Throw Away That Sharpie - click here

Throw away that sharpie!! This is an easy way to tag all your kid's things for camp, school, day care, you name it. You can create your own labels. Check out the packages or choose per sheet. They are dishwasher and laundry safe. I am so happy that friend told me about these. Thanks Kathleen!!

Good Cop, Bad Cop

Good cop, bad cop, which one are you in the family?

Why is it I always seem to be the bad cop in my family? Why am I always the one telling Xander "no" or "sit down and eat your dinner"? The best is when "Doc" says " Xander what did Mommy say?" or "Xander, Mommy said no" I would like to believe it goes with the territory and it's the same for all mommy's. So tell me which one are you?