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Friday, June 17, 2011
52nd Fashionable Fridays
So I tried out Polyvore's Create application for the first time and here's what I came up with. Be honest and let me know what you think. I think Paris date night. In the future, I'll try to create using pieces that are less than $50 each just to give me hope that I could attain the same look =D
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Monday, June 13, 2011
44th Mommy Mondays: Guest Post - Gliders vs Rockers
How to Choose a Nursery Room Rocking Chair
When you discover you're expecting a new addition to the family, you'll need to design a nursery that's both functional and beautiful. An often overlooked mainstay in nursery shopping is the rocking chair or glider. Whether you're nursing or bottle-feeding, the addition of a glider rocker in the nursery can make those middle of the night feedings a comfortable experience for tired parents and babies alike.
Choosing Between a Glider and a Rocker
If you're deciding between a glider and a traditional rocking chair, the great thing about gliders is that they offer the back-and-forth rhythm of a rocker without the downward tilt at the end of each motion. This reduces the chance of it upsetting a delicate tummy and jostling the milk in a bottle. Swivel gliders are another option in how your chair moves. They come with a mechanism that allows you to choose from rocking, swiveling, or gliding, depending on what works best for you and your infant. Many parents feel that more options to try to appease a fussy baby are always welcome.
Matching Colors and Materials
Once you've chosen your nursery color pattern, you may wish to coordinate your glider cushions and materials. However, comfort is of the utmost importance, so go furniture shopping and sit in the gliders in the store. Use the ottomans and test the motion; if you find a combination that feels good, ask about color options and customizable cushions. Most parents agree that ottomans complete the contemporary nursery glider experience, allowing you to rest tired legs while staying in motion.
Materials that are stain-resistant and machine washable are a major plus for nursery cushions. Also cushions with pouches to hold a diaper, pacifier, or magazine are an added bonus. Make sure that arm rest pads are stationary too, to prevent annoying slip-offs.
Safety Features
Gliders often have a locking mechanism that prevents tiny fingers from being pinched. Traditional nursery room rockers don't have this option and can be a climbing hazard for toddlers down the road. Make sure you purchase a glider made of non-toxic materials. Check that the edges are smooth and the construction is sturdy. Gliders can be used for many years to come, so you'll want to ensure that it stands up to normal wear.
If you choose a glider that requires assembly, you may want to ask a professional for help or pay a little extra for the store to put it together. A normally-sturdy glider can be dangerous if it isn't assembled correctly.
A functional addition to any home, remember that once the glider or rocker is no longer necessary in the nursery, you can have the cushions recovered in a new fabric or the wood refinished to match the décor of another room.
Guest article by Robin Thering, who writes about the best baby nurseries and nursery decor at BabyNurseryRooms.com.
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When you discover you're expecting a new addition to the family, you'll need to design a nursery that's both functional and beautiful. An often overlooked mainstay in nursery shopping is the rocking chair or glider. Whether you're nursing or bottle-feeding, the addition of a glider rocker in the nursery can make those middle of the night feedings a comfortable experience for tired parents and babies alike.
Choosing Between a Glider and a Rocker
If you're deciding between a glider and a traditional rocking chair, the great thing about gliders is that they offer the back-and-forth rhythm of a rocker without the downward tilt at the end of each motion. This reduces the chance of it upsetting a delicate tummy and jostling the milk in a bottle. Swivel gliders are another option in how your chair moves. They come with a mechanism that allows you to choose from rocking, swiveling, or gliding, depending on what works best for you and your infant. Many parents feel that more options to try to appease a fussy baby are always welcome.
Matching Colors and Materials
Once you've chosen your nursery color pattern, you may wish to coordinate your glider cushions and materials. However, comfort is of the utmost importance, so go furniture shopping and sit in the gliders in the store. Use the ottomans and test the motion; if you find a combination that feels good, ask about color options and customizable cushions. Most parents agree that ottomans complete the contemporary nursery glider experience, allowing you to rest tired legs while staying in motion.
Materials that are stain-resistant and machine washable are a major plus for nursery cushions. Also cushions with pouches to hold a diaper, pacifier, or magazine are an added bonus. Make sure that arm rest pads are stationary too, to prevent annoying slip-offs.
Safety Features
Gliders often have a locking mechanism that prevents tiny fingers from being pinched. Traditional nursery room rockers don't have this option and can be a climbing hazard for toddlers down the road. Make sure you purchase a glider made of non-toxic materials. Check that the edges are smooth and the construction is sturdy. Gliders can be used for many years to come, so you'll want to ensure that it stands up to normal wear.
If you choose a glider that requires assembly, you may want to ask a professional for help or pay a little extra for the store to put it together. A normally-sturdy glider can be dangerous if it isn't assembled correctly.
A functional addition to any home, remember that once the glider or rocker is no longer necessary in the nursery, you can have the cushions recovered in a new fabric or the wood refinished to match the décor of another room.
Guest article by Robin Thering, who writes about the best baby nurseries and nursery decor at BabyNurseryRooms.com.
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What great things to know. I have a glider because I thrifted one. I love the information you shared about it!Me and my baby girl in our glider
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Friday, June 10, 2011
51st Fashionable Fridays
Check out these awesome purse hooks and other fashionable products from Fumi. The purse hooks give you the ability to hang your purse conveniently on the table while dining out; so perfect especially for Moms on the go. It seems my diaper bag/purse gets pushed around way too much when we're eating out as a family with 2 young kids. More information about them at Define your Photography.
Our sweet baby girl was blessed on Sunday. Here's what we wore. My shirt is thrifted (my first thrifting experience all by myself that I was excited about. My mom is amazing at thrifting and garage saleing. I hope to be better soon now that I have 2 kids and the economy is so bad!)
I'm really trying to get back into the swing of things, fashion wise. I've been checking out these fashion blogs: The Daybook, Population 250, Modest Fashion Sense, Cotton and Curls, and Cats and Cardigans - go check them out! I have a lot to learn, but it's fun. I'm starting to dream up some outfits for me to wear. What I really need to find and buy are a good pair of affordable skinny jeans....might have to wait until I'm down to my pre-pregnancy size though!
Anyone on Pinterest, you can check out and follow me and my fashion wish list there: http://pinterest.com/scrappygifts/my-fashion/
Have you ever heard of Polyvore. I found it through Pinterest. Looks like a fun site to put clothing combos together....could get addicting and to wishing I was rich!
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Our sweet baby girl was blessed on Sunday. Here's what we wore. My shirt is thrifted (my first thrifting experience all by myself that I was excited about. My mom is amazing at thrifting and garage saleing. I hope to be better soon now that I have 2 kids and the economy is so bad!)
Here's a close-up of her precious bracelet, made by Adorable Creations (pretty affordable). I think I might have found a new hobby though - I want to make a bunch of baby bracelets.
Then here's some fabulous pictures we took when my baby was 2 1/2 weeks old. The amazing photographer was The Turquoise Frame. To see more, check the post here. These pictures just made me cry; they were all so beautiful!
My Fashionable Baby Diva
I'm really trying to get back into the swing of things, fashion wise. I've been checking out these fashion blogs: The Daybook, Population 250, Modest Fashion Sense, Cotton and Curls, and Cats and Cardigans - go check them out! I have a lot to learn, but it's fun. I'm starting to dream up some outfits for me to wear. What I really need to find and buy are a good pair of affordable skinny jeans....might have to wait until I'm down to my pre-pregnancy size though!
Anyone on Pinterest, you can check out and follow me and my fashion wish list there: http://pinterest.com/scrappygifts/my-fashion/
Have you ever heard of Polyvore. I found it through Pinterest. Looks like a fun site to put clothing combos together....could get addicting and to wishing I was rich!
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Thursday, June 9, 2011
Costumes?
Are you crazy like me and have already thought about Halloween costumes for your kids? I think we're going to try a Peter Pan theme this year. My son will be Peter Pan, baby girl Tinkerbell, husband Captain Hook, and me Wendy? Now to find the costumes.....I might try and make my son's, but I'm not that great of a sewer.
I might be checking the Costume Supercenter for mine. They also have great ideas for dressing up for the summer like 4th of July or Luaus. How fun! Read more about them at Mom and More!
I might be checking the Costume Supercenter for mine. They also have great ideas for dressing up for the summer like 4th of July or Luaus. How fun! Read more about them at Mom and More!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Guest Post - Inside The Mind Of Nicole
Meet Nicole, a beautiful mommy that has brought us an awesome craft idea to do with your kids!
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Hi everyone! I am Nicole
from Inside The
Mind Of Nicole and I’m SO excited to be a
guest post here at Crafty Mommy Diva. Maryanne has such a cute blog here and I
think a lot of Crafty Mommy Divas (like me) can relate to this blog. I’m
honored to guest blog here. So, thank you Maryanne!
from Inside The
Mind Of Nicole and I’m SO excited to be a
guest post here at Crafty Mommy Diva. Maryanne has such a cute blog here and I
think a lot of Crafty Mommy Divas (like me) can relate to this blog. I’m
honored to guest blog here. So, thank you Maryanne!
A little bit about ME and
my blog:
my blog:
In a nutshell I would
describe myself as a hopelessly romantic, talented, perfectionist
that loves almost everything and can't make up her mind. But seriously…I’m a 27
year old Mommy of two young boys (8 and 3years old), a girlfriend to the man of
my dreams, a customer service representative, and a photographer. When I’m not
doing that I’m a homemaker, a chef, a nurse (with band-aids and kisses), a veterinarian,
an organizer, a household janitor, and everything else that Mommies and Barbie
does.
describe myself as a hopelessly romantic, talented, perfectionist
that loves almost everything and can't make up her mind. But seriously…I’m a 27
year old Mommy of two young boys (8 and 3years old), a girlfriend to the man of
my dreams, a customer service representative, and a photographer. When I’m not
doing that I’m a homemaker, a chef, a nurse (with band-aids and kisses), a veterinarian,
an organizer, a household janitor, and everything else that Mommies and Barbie
does.
For my blog I like to write
about anything and everything that is going on in my life or that I dream
about. Kids, photography, favorite products, crafts, vintage designs, etc. I
will blog about almost anything.
about anything and everything that is going on in my life or that I dream
about. Kids, photography, favorite products, crafts, vintage designs, etc. I
will blog about almost anything.
Click here and come on by and take a look!
I hope you all enjoy spending time reading my blog as much as I
enjoy writing it. I have honestly gained a lot more from writing my blog than I
ever imagined possible. It helps me to express my thoughts and feelings not
only about random topics, but about things going on in my life with myself and
my loved ones as well. It also helps me to find 'me' again and things I love to
think and talk about and hobbies I've always enjoyed doing.The short amount of
time that I spend on here is the short amount of time each day that I can just
sit here and be for a minute . . . and I love it!
enjoy writing it. I have honestly gained a lot more from writing my blog than I
ever imagined possible. It helps me to express my thoughts and feelings not
only about random topics, but about things going on in my life with myself and
my loved ones as well. It also helps me to find 'me' again and things I love to
think and talk about and hobbies I've always enjoyed doing.The short amount of
time that I spend on here is the short amount of time each day that I can just
sit here and be for a minute . . . and I love it!
But enough about me and my blog, my boys and I made a little craft
JUST for you!
JUST for you!
Take a look at these Magazine Mosaics we made!
(This is one of our items from our Summer Fun List)
First, I bought 3 frames from Wal-Mart for like $2.50 each. I
bought three because I wanted to make one too! (Why do the kids get to have all
the fun?!)
bought three because I wanted to make one too! (Why do the kids get to have all
the fun?!)
You also need some Elmer’s School Glue (not pictured) and a big pile of magazines
While the boys started cutting out scraps of paper from the magazines…
…I drew the base for their mosaics
Once we had enough magazine scraps, we started gluing them on
(FYI…kids LOVE to use a lot of glue. Like…a lot)
Then we let them set out to dry
After they were dry, I put them into the frames so the boys wouldn’t cut themselves
And here is our finished product
(plus the one that I made)
We absolutely love them!!!
I want to make more!
It was very inexpensive,
easy, and fun! Perfect for boys or girls.
easy, and fun! Perfect for boys or girls.
You can’t go wrong with
this craft.
this craft.
Thanks again for having me
guest post and it was nice to meet all of you!
guest post and it was nice to meet all of you!
Love,
Nicole
xoxo
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What a fun craft idea. They turned out amazingly cute! I'll definitely have to try this with my son. He loves glue too. Thanks for being a guest, Nicole!
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