tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61131385783466998592024-03-13T05:01:02.731-04:00A Pocket Full Of ButtonsMommyof2girlz/StephDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901936331527450362noreply@blogger.comBlogger976125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113138578346699859.post-48416795112298997032014-11-23T13:22:00.003-05:002014-11-23T13:22:40.997-05:00Kids Relief Flu Relief Homeopathic Medicine {Review}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is that time of year. The time where kids share their germs with each other and with us. Personally the past few weeks we have been dealing with Strep, it started with my oldest and the next week to my youngest. You feel so horrible when they are sick and miserable and no matter how hard you try and protect them eventually they will get sick. Flu season is just around the corner and as a parent that is the illness I dread the most. With so many medicines on the market you want the safest but what is out there that works and is safe?</div>
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As a mother with a child whom is newly diagnosed with a gluten sensitivity I check every food label, but what about medicines? What is on the market that is safe for many different child allergies? I would like to introduce you to <a href="http://www.kidsrelief.com/">Kids Relief</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.kidsrelief.com/flu_relief.html">Kids Relief Flu Relief</a> is a raspberry flavored oral liquid. It helps with flu related symptoms such as fever, chills, aches and pains. <a href="http://www.kidsrelief.com/flu_relief.html">Kids Relief Flu Relief </a>is a homeopathic medicine that is dye free, sugar free, gluten free with no drug interactions or side effects.</div>
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<a href="http://www.kidsrelief.com/">Kids Relief</a> not only has medicine to help with the flu but a wide range from <a href="http://www.kidsrelief.com/cough_cold_medicine.html">Cold and Cough</a>, <a href="http://www.kidsrelief.com/pain-relief.html">Pain and Fever </a>and <a href="http://www.kidsrelief.com/allergy.html">Allergy Relief</a>. They also have a great line for babies from a <a href="http://www.kidsrelief.com/calm_syrup.html">Calming Syrup</a> to <a href="http://www.kidsrelief.com/colic_solution.html">Gas and Colic</a>, <a href="http://www.kidsrelief.com/teething_solution.html">Teething</a> and more. </div>
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Who is Kids Relief Homeolab, USA? "<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Homeolab USA is the sister company of Homeocan, a manufacturer and distributor of homeopathic products in Canada. Founded in 1987 by Michele Boisvert, Homeocan has become Canada's leading manufacturer of homeopathic products."</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Homeolab products include over 200 over the counter formulations (single remedies and combination remedies) developed from more than 1,500 different root substances. We also carry trace elements, essential oils and plant extracts. Homeolab’s homeopathic medicines are manufactured from only the finest of natural ingredients. Our commitment to quality and purity assure that you are getting the finest products available. All Homeolab products are manufactured in strict accordance with FDA and HPUS guidelines."</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So no matter the age or the symtoms Kids Relief has you covered with tasty easy to administer homeopathic medicine that you can feel confident about giving to your kids. To find your nearest retailer visit the <a href="http://www.kidsrelief.com/where_to_buy.html">Kids Relief website</a> and click "where to buy". </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 14px;">Disclosure: I was asked to write a review for Kids Relief Flu Relief and was provided with a sample. No monitory compensation was given for this post. All statements and opinions made are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.</span></div>
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<br />Mommyof2girlz/StephDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901936331527450362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113138578346699859.post-35848587027624147712014-10-20T10:44:00.000-04:002014-10-20T10:44:24.723-04:00Meghan and Julie - Stunning Handmade Hair Accessories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Instagram has become such an amazing social networking place for my own business as well as others. I have met some of the most talented people from all over the world to include Lisa from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeghanandJulie">Meghan & Julie</a>. As soon as I started following Lisa I knew she was something special.</div>
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Lisa's spirit and spunk is a lot like my own but the stunning accessories she makes blew me away. More than that I am in constant awe of Lisa's strength and heart. She is a mother to four boys ages 12 to 2. Her two oldest (12 yr & 10 yr) have Autism, her 5 yr old <span style="background-color: #fefefe;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">is labeled Developmentally Delayed and her 2 yr old is demonstrating delays.</span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">She is such a strong loving </span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">presence</span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> in her sons lives as well as their advocate but sometimes my heart breaks through my phone for her. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I could only imagine. I only have two girls both of which are healthy in all respects but most days they make me want to rip my hair out. Whatever her </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">trials</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> throughout the day you can always count on seeing a stunning </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">piece</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> posted that was made with love and care as well as a "hi lovelies"!</span></span></span></div>
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I could not wait to start back to school shopping this year because my first stop was going to be at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeghanandJulie">Meghan & Julie</a>. From bows, clips, headbands and more <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeghanandJulie">Meghan & Julie</a> is like shopping in a candy store. All the colors, glitter and textures are brilliant and perfect executed. Lisa has an amazing eye for color combinations and detail.</div>
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Speaking of candy stores, you can get your beautiful hair accessories in scents! That's right, they smell and it is amazing. For our order we chose bubblegum, wild berry, vanilla and coconut. Let's just say the girls could not stop huffing the bows when they arrived..lol It has been a month and everything still smells as wonderful as the day they arrived.</div>
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The handmade quality of each item is perfect and holds up well with active little girls. Every piece is secure and the clips I chose stay very well in even my fine haired daughter.</div>
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I always try to send customer appreciation photos of handmade items I buy. I know as a business owner myself there is nothing that brightens my day then seeing a happy cheeky little girl wearing something I made and mom telling me how special her daughter feels. </div>
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So I sent Lisa some photos and the response was more than I expected. She was so blessed and loved M's pictures so much as asked if M could be the face of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeghanandJulie">Meghan & Julie</a>. What? Wow! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeghanandJulie">Meghan & Julie </a>is growing by leaps and bounds are we are honored to stand beside such a talented lady in her newest business endeavors.</div>
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Currently you can find <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeghanandJulie">Meghan & Julie on Etsy</a> as well as <a href="http://instagram.com/meghanandjulie">Instagram</a>. Stop by and check her out, you will not be disappointed. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclosure: I was not asked to write a review for Meghan & Julie and no compensation was given for this post. All statements and opinions made are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.</span></div>
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When we were stationed in VA I had the pleasure of meeting and becoming close friends with Sharon of <a href="http://mamasamess.blogspot.com/">Mama's A Mess</a>. On the first day of school she would make her eldest daughter a cake with the current school grade decorated on it. Watching year after year the progression and changes in her daughter was beautiful. I then decided when the girls started Kindergarten I wanted to bring that first day of school tradition into our home.</div>
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So every year since Kindergarten I make a cake, decorate it and then when the girls get home we snap a picture. It has only been a few years since starting the tradition but the girls remember it and plan what flavor of cake and frosting they want well before school starts.</div>
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This year with the big moved a week before school started I decided to make it easier on myself and to make mini cupcakes in the shape of this years school grade. Plus I really didn't want <strike>and my waistline doesn't need</strike> two full double layer cakes in my fridge. </div>
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What does the Hindenburg, the beach and apple picking have in common? It is how we spent our weekend! If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/sewfierceboutique">Instagram</a> then you already knew the answer and if you don't...well why not?? My mom flew in from California on Thursday evening for a two week visit. It is perfect timing because we are trying to explore this new place we live in so she gets to come along for the ride.</div>
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Once again our family has had many changes happen over the past few months. The biggest of the year is that hubby pinned on Master Gunnery Sergeant earlier this month! I am so proud of him. Almost 24 years in the United States Marine Corps what a wonderful way for him to end his career. The man is old school Marine Corps. Works hard, always watches out for the welfare of his Marines and will do anything to help them succeed in their own careers.</div>
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Hubby giving one of his "unique" motivation speeches..."as your carrier progress through this Wyoming Valley of the shadow of the death, have no fear, for you occupy this valley and the shadow is yours. OORAH"</div>
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Two weeks after this day the true chaos started. The packers came to our house, the movers followed behind and we PCS'd from our home of three years in PA to a new home and duty station in NJ!! That's right we are already gone. We are on day 3 in our new home and it is starting to settle down. I still have a lot to organize and the girls start their new school next week. This will be our final adventure as hubby is at the top of his career. Two short years and we will be moving once again but it will be to our forever home. Can't wait!</div>
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One of the worst mommy problems I deal with are tummy issues. When your child comes to you saying they are nauseous or that their tummy hurts sometimes you feel helpless. It's not a cut or scrape you can see and easily make better with a band-aid and a kiss. You start asking the questions..."what did you eat last?", "where exactly does it hurt?", "did you poop today?". In my house helpful answers to this situation are rare and usually ends in the shoulder shrug and "I don't know". As a parent I feel awful when this situation arises, that was until I was introduced to <a href="http://www.mommysbliss.com/store/products/kids-upset-tummy-nausea-relief/">Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief.</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.mommysbliss.com/">Mommy Bliss</a> also is the maker of the #1 selling product Gripe Water. Always naturally sugar free, no alcohol, harsh chemicals or parabens. No artificial flavors or colors and no dairy, gluten or soy. As a mom who believes in eating clean and buying organic it is nice to know if you have to use a OTC product there are companies out there like <a href="http://www.mommysbliss.com/">Mommys Bliss</a>. </div>
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Just the other day my youngest came to me saying she was nauseous and her tummy hurt. Is it sad that I was a little excited for her discomfort because then I could have her try the <a href="http://www.mommysbliss.com/store/products/kids-upset-tummy-nausea-relief/">Mommys Bliss Kids</a>? If this worked, it would be a god send for my family. So I took one of the single dose packets out of the box, ripped off the top and let her drink it right out of the package. Literally within less than 15 minutes she was feeling so much better, hooray!</div>
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<a href="http://www.mommysbliss.com/store/products/kids-upset-tummy-nausea-relief/">Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief</a> is a natural herbal supplement used to help ease the occasional stomach discomfort associated with nausea, motion sickness, indigestion and gas. Made with natural ingredients including organic ginger, fennel, dill and peppermint extracts and is 100% vegetarian & vegan.</div>
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I can honestly say <a href="http://www.mommysbliss.com/store/products/kids-upset-tummy-nausea-relief/">Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief</a> will forever be a staple in our home not only for my girls but I can use it too! With my gastric ulcer and IBS issues, I could surely use a more natural solution and hopefully cut down on the prescription meds I take. <a href="http://www.mommysbliss.com/store/products/kids-upset-tummy-nausea-relief/">Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief</a> can be bought via their <a href="http://www.mommysbliss.com/store/products/kids-upset-tummy-nausea-relief/">website</a> or out in town at your local Walmart, Whole Foods, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid. You can also find <a href="http://www.mommysbliss.com/">Mommys Bliss</a> on your favorite social media sites such as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MommysBliss">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/MommysBliss">Twitter</a>.</div>
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My girls love every fun commercial they see and of course they want all the "as seen on tv" gadgets, toys and more. Every year their wish lists consist mostly of these items. I hope they never discover QVC..lol So I knew when I received an email to review the <a href="https://www.buyjanimals.com/">J-Animals</a> from Jay@Play how could I turn that down. I mean really, my girls would kill me.</div>
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<a href="https://www.buyjanimals.com/">J-Animals</a> is a super fun "wearable stuffed animal". This cuddly stuffed animal has a secret compartment that once easily opened, unfolds into a wearable outfit! With three different sizes available kids and adults alike can enjoy the fun and comfort of <a href="https://www.buyjanimals.com/">J-Animals</a>. <a href="https://www.buyjanimals.com/">J-Animals</a> is made from soft fleece with elastic around the wrists and ankles. A wide zipper down the front makes it easy especially for kids to put it on themselves. When the wearable fun is over simply roll it up and it transforms back into a stuffed animal.</div>
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As you can see my oldest had so much fun trying out the "Zany Zebra" <a href="https://www.buyjanimals.com/">J-Animals</a> we received. As a matter of fact I was taken back when she started jumping around singing the song from the <a href="https://www.buyjanimals.com/">J-Animals</a> commercial. A) I had no idea she knew the song and B) it was just hilarious. I wished I could have got her on video!</div>
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<a href="https://www.buyjanimals.com/">J-Animals</a> features five colorful characters: a su-purr cat, zany zebra, paw-sitively awesome dog, groovy giraffe and a magical unicorn. This is a creative and fun addition to any slumber party, outdoor movie night or just hanging out at home.</div>
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Life gets hectic and for the past few months I have been turning down requests for reviews. However when I read an email request from a <a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/shop">JORD</a> representative I was very intrigued. After checking out the website I knew I had to spread the word about<a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/shop"> JORD</a> and their wood watches. That's right WOOD watches.</div>
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The beauty of these watches caught my attention right away but I was still amazed they were made from wood. I have never seen such a thing and knew I needed a closer look. Would they be heavy? Would the craftsmanship really be as pretty as the pictures online? I know it would be smashing on a guy but what would it look like on a feminine wrist?</div>
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My <a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/shop">JORD</a> package arrived and I was so excited! Let me tell you, it was so hard to choose which beautiful design to review. It literally took me two days but I finally decided and went with the <a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/series/fieldcrest#7">Fieldcrest Black</a>. If you follow me on<a href="http://instagram.com/sewfierceboutique"> Instagram</a> you saw my immediate "wahoo" post. </div>
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The <a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/shop">JORD wood watch</a> is even more stunning in person. Beautiful craftsmanship, color and I love the use of difference wood grains. Even more impressive is how light weight the watch is, like a feather!</div>
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Hubster has been a wood worker even before joining the Marine Corps over 23 years ago. He hand makes all the plaques for his Marines when they leave, so in our home wood becomes an often topic. When he got home I could not wait to show him the watch. He was floored and to the point that he wanted to steal it to show all the Marines at work..lol</div>
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<a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/">JORD</a> is a Swedish word for earth, soil and land. Beautiful name for a beautiful product. <a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/">JORD</a> uses woods from all over the word and combines various grains and natural colors to create a one of a kind, premium quality time pieces that are hand crafted from sustainable materials.</div>
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The people from <a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/">JORD Wood Watches </a>would like to share the love with one of our fabulous readers! One lucky winner will receive the same stunning watch I received, the Fieldcrest Black!! There are many ways to enter so do as many as you can to gain the max amount of entries! </div>
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<br />Mommyof2girlz/StephDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901936331527450362noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113138578346699859.post-20991825952142218682014-03-09T12:05:00.000-04:002014-08-03T14:08:31.396-04:00New Upgraded Work Room {Whoot Whoot}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On August 21st 2011 I blogged about my sewing room (<a href="http://www.apocketfullofbuttons.com/2011/08/sewing-room-redesign-stage2-paint.html"> link here</a>) and the plans for it. We had just moved to Pennsylvania from California 4 months before and were still getting settled in but I knew this room needed a serious makeover.</div>
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After finding the perfect color of aqua the redesign began and the outcome was fabulous!! I could have not been more excited about my new work room space and how it was all coming together. </div>
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Then in another <a href="http://www.apocketfullofbuttons.com/2011/10/sewing-room-redesign-stage3-shelves.html">post</a> came the shelves, a little corner office work area and I even duct taped my daughter to make a custom dress form...lol (<a href="http://www.apocketfullofbuttons.com/2011/10/sewing-room-redesign-stage3-shelves.html">link here</a>)</div>
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I really loved my new improved beautiful room with a door that I could close to keep the rif raf out while I worked. For the past {almost} three years it has served me well but the past few months it has felt very cramped and suffocating. My business is growing and I need to grow with it. So what to do? </div>
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One day I was talking to hubby about possibly switching rooms with my youngest daughter M. She caught wind of it and was totally on board! This was a solution that would work for many reasons. Besides me needed a bigger room, her and C really were on top of each other constantly and the bickering was getting out of control. So moving M downstairs and letting C have full run of the upstairs was an idea we could not pass up.</div>
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While I was sad to leave my custom painted room, I was so excited about the extra space. I had been down sick for a week but I wasn't going to let that stop me on moving day. I worked my butt off (which later would cause me to relapse) and got it done! </div>
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Now my daughters room we painted purple and pink when we moved in. I first thought I would want to change the color, but I am kind of liking the soft colors. So for now I will leave it</div>
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Is still have room to work with and more storage pieces and maybe some fitting art work to buy, but I am so loving this new space. It has a much more open creative flow and I feel wicked inspired. How does M like her new room?</div>
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Wow twice in the same week I am back on my blog! I said I wanted to try harder and here I am. What has kept me away from blogging like I used to is family and work of course. I have been very blessed that my business <a href="http://www.sewfierce.com/">Sew Fierce Boutique</a> had it's most successful year in 2013 and so far 2014 is already blowing last year out of the water!</div>
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On top of my business sewing work I have been lucky enough to be a regular pattern tester for the fabulous <a href="http://thelilybirdstudio.com/">Lily Bird Studio</a>. I have used <a href="http://thelilybirdstudio.com/">Lily Bird Studios's </a>patterns for years now, well before being asked to be a tester because her designs are beautiful, sometimes a little challenging (which I love) and always so easy to assemble and follow. She goes above and beyond in her design details to create a beautiful finished look.</div>
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<a href="http://thelilybirdstudio.com/">Lily Bird's</a> newest pattern is the Sandy's Tunic. <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This tunic features a front yoke with pintuks and a wide comfortable bodice. It closes at the front with 3 buttons or snap fasteners (instructions to install the snap fasteners are included in the tutorial).</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What I also love about <a href="http://thelilybirdstudio.com/">Lily Bird's </a>patterns is the options! This tunic has 3 sleeve options; short sleeve, elbow length sleeve and full length sleeve. The tutorial includes the instructions to make each sleeve and has 3 different hem options; straps (for the short sleeves only), regular hem and elastic cuff.</span></span><br />
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Here is the one I made. Unfortunately it was still in the 20's with lots of snow on the ground so outside pictures were not an option but I love the way it turned out and love the look of the pintuks. I have done pintuks before but if you haven't this is a great pattern to learn from. Very easy to understand step by step instructions. It wasn't this easy when I first taught myself to do them that is for sure..lol</div>
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I just finished testing another beautiful pattern for <a href="http://thelilybirdstudio.com/">Lily Bird Studio</a>, the Laura Dress. I am so in love with this design and I can't wait to share that on my next post! Stay tuned friends.</div>
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Links to the other Lily bird Patterns I have blogged about...</div>
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Who doesn't want a Hollywood glam, red carpet smile? I have always been told that I have a nice smile but over the years I have become self-conscious with my smile because my teeth are not as pearly white as they used to be. A few years back my sister was getting married and I was the maid of honor so of course I wanted to have a bright white smile. For the first time I tried the Zoom process in my dentist's office. That was the worst most painful experience I have ever had (and I have a gastric ulcer that puts me in the hospital on a morphine drip from time to time.)</div>
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To keep it short and sweet my teeth became so sensitive that after leaving the office I had awful bolts of ungodly pain throughout my teeth that literally would make me jump out of my skin. I had to dose myself with my ulcer pain meds when I got home just to knock myself out. 24 hours later the pain was gone and I vowed to NEVER do that again!</div>
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Did I like the bright white results after the searing pain was gone, absolutely but it wasn't worth the pain. So how could I get the same whitening results without the pain? I tried the at home whitening strips which tasted awful and always slipped off. So what else is out there that has the effect of the dentist office procedure but that I can control at home? Then I found <a href="http://www.smilebrilliant.com/">Smile Brilliant!</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.smilebrilliant.com/">Smile Brilliant</a> is an at home LED Teeth Whitening system. You control the amount of time and how many times you use the system to get your desired effects. Could it be that simple? Would it really work as well as the $400 procedure I had at my dentist's office? Of course the most important question in my mind...would it cause me pain?</div>
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After reading the<a href="http://www.smilebrilliant.com/"> Smile Brilliant</a> step by step instructions I gave it a go. First I brushed my teeth well to make sure nothing for the morning breakfast remained. Next I twisted the pen several times to bring the gel to the brush tip and applied liberally to all my teeth. It has a very nice minty smell! Once all my teeth were covered I put in the mouth trays, put the LED device in my mouth and turned it on!</div>
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I was pleasantly surprised that I I could actually do this hands free. When I first opened the <a href="http://www.smilebrilliant.com/">Smile Brilliant </a>package I thought "oh great, I am going to have to hold this thing in my mouth for at least 20 minutes. I don't have time for this". The device was actually light enough that I was able to walk around, <a href="http://instagram.com/sewfierceboutique">Instragram</a> on my phone and clean up my kitchen hands free!</div>
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Now the <a href="http://www.smilebrilliant.com/">Smile Brilliant</a> instructions says you can use the light for as little as 20 minutes up to a max of 45 minutes but you can leave the gel and guard in for an additional 1-2 hours (without the light) if you prefer for an additional whitening boost. I used the light for 25 minutes my first round and another 30 minutes a few days later. I did notice a very slight difference in the color of my teeth after the first application and more after the second. </div>
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Unfortunately two is all I have been able to do as I have been laid up in bed for the past week. However now that I am getting back on my feet I am excited to use the product again and watch my teeth get closer to the pearly white smile I crave. Oh and the most important factor....did it hurt? NADA! I think because I control the amount of time my teeth are exposed to the LED I decreased the chance of sensitivity. </div>
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Here I am, back again on my blog after a several month hiatus. I made a "resolution" to get back into blogging however have so far this year fallen short.So when I was contacted by a PR rep for <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/buy/arts-crafts/the-original-loom-boom-03868-29746966">The Original Loom Boom</a> I thought it was the perfect opportunity to get the blog back up and running again.</div>
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I don't know about you but my girls each got a loom for Christmas with a zillion little rubber bands. Since Christmas I find the little bands and their finished bracelets all over my house!! The floor, stuffed in clothing drawers and even found one in my bathroom drawer. <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/buy/arts-crafts/the-original-loom-boom-03868-29746966">The Original Loom Boom</a> is a product that keeps all your kids finished bracelets and those pesky loose bands all in one place.</div>
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As important as it is to our family to eat well such as cutting out GMO's, additives, processed foods and more sometimes we forget about the other chemicals we bring into our environment...our household products. My husband is a huge fan of bleach. It has it's place in small quantities but when I am not paying attention I can walk into a room and almost asphyxiate from the harsh fumes.<br />
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So I turn more towards the safe and environmental friendly cleaners such as Method and Seventh Generation. The second problem I have with household cleaners is when I am grocery shopping, I am thinking about food. Planning the meals, lunches and snacks for the girls, ect. I am notorious for completely forgetting to even visit the household cleaning isle. It is not until I go clean and reach for my products that I remember..oh crap, I forgot again.<br />
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So for someone like me, how can I make this easier on myself? How do I make sure I always have the products I need when I need them? The answer came to me in an email....<a href="https://www.epantry.com/#home">ePantry</a>!<br />
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I was so excited when my sample package from ePantry showed up at my door step. I opened it to find these amazing products. Can I also note that it really was perfect timing since yet again, I was out of some of these items. I can really see how ePantry can be a huge benefit to me. I also love the cute little detail they included with my blog name on the tags, awe.<br />
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I have been a bad blogging buddy. I have not been testing new recipes and I have not been writing product reviews so what in the world have I been doing? Sewing of course! For the past month I have been working on orders for this stunning jacket. It has a gorgeous pleated collar and a full fun skirt.</div>
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What makes this jacket even more amazing is that it is reversible!! Two fabulous looks in one!!</div>
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This jacket can also be made for adults. That's right I made my first adult clothing item and have to say that I am pretty impressed with myself. I received an order for TWO adult jackets so I have been sewing away like crazy. This is the first one I finished. classic colors of black, white and red.</div>
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Whether this jacket is on a child or an adult it is just stunning! I have not put up a custom listing yet in my Etsy for these jackets. Still trying to figure out shipping prices and such. However if you are interested the sizes that can be made range from 2 month all the way up to Adult XL. Feel free to contact me through my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sew-Fierce-Boutique/147687697952">Facebook Page</a> or my <a href="http://www.sewfierce.com/">Etsy Shop</a> for more information and pricing. </div>
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With lace trimmed bell sleeves and some dresses have a lace trimmed pocket. The dresses that do not have the pocket is because I just loved the fabric print so much, I couldn't find a matching fabric that wouldn't take away from the main print.</div>
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I have been dying for some sort of cilantro lime combination for dinner and I love my crockpot! So I went online and found this super easy recipe from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-cilantro-lime-chicken/">All Recipes</a>. I changed the ingredients just a bit to accommodate my foodie lifestyle. I put my chicken over thin sliced sauteed yellow squash and zucchini I picked from the garden just that morning and then topped with fresh homemade guacamole! For my family I replaced the squash and zucchini with green beans and everyone loved it! Hubby made sure to tell me after his second helping to add this recipe to the weekly menu. That is always a good sign :)</div>
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<li>6 boneless skinless chicken breasts</li>
<li>2 limes, juiced</li>
<li>1/2 cup chopped cilantro</li>
<li>1 jar prepared organic salsa</li>
<li>4-5 garlic, chopped (optional but I LOVE garlic)</li>
<li>Cumin</li>
<li>Onion Powder</li>
<li>Black Pepper</li>
<li>Chili Powder</li>
<li>Cheyenne Pepper</li>
<li>Sea Salt</li>
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Since my last craft show I decide to take some time off and enjoy spending time with our friends and family. Well yesterday it was raining, the girls were playing in their rooms so I figured I would put on a movie and work on some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewFierce?section_id=13346143">chunky necklaces</a>.</div>
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Our garden this year is finally in full swing. We lost our first round of plants due to a freak frost that wiped everything out. So we waited a few weeks to make sure the freak storm was over and planted everything all over again. Since then it has been a little slow going and not just for us but our neighbors too. However I think with the latest heat wave last month and then into a cool down with rain everything is finally on track.</div>
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These ginormous zucchini we picked after the nasty humid heat wave we had. Obviously the zucchini loved it because look how big they are!</div>
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The girls love to help in the garden. While I was out mowing they collected the cut grass and put it around the plants. A little trick our neighbors taught us last season...cuts down on weeding and adds extra goodness to the soil as it brakes down.</div>
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We also have apples this season on all three trees! Last year we had no apples due to the long frost. Looks like this year I will be canning and filling the winter pantry with homemade applesauce and pie filling!</div>
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Five months ago I changed my families eating habit's. Mostly for me and my girls but hubby gets thrown in the mix too reluctantly. For me it was to help manage my ulcer and IBS more effectively and without medications and for my girls...well lets just say right before my oldest turned 8 in June, she had a two week long "PMS freakout". That is the only way to describe it. Her mood swings were incredible and even had her first real pimples. No, no, no! I am not ready for this. I know girls are starting their cycles earlier and earlier then we did, but no! She doesn't even know how babies are made...how can I explain a menstrual cycle and panty liners to an 8 year old. This was my wake up call.<br />
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I have always made sure my family ate well rounded meals and always had a home cooked dinner, but I never really concentrated on what was IN the foods I bought and served to them i.e. GMO's, soy, hormones, ect. So right into research mode I went, and what I found scared me. This is also when I found out about the paleo lifestyle and I knew my family would benefit greatly from the change. I used the Fast Metabolism Diet to do a 30 day detox. No wheat, soy, sugar, dairy, nitrate free and nothing processed. After a couple weeks on the FMD I saw a difference not only in my own body but a huge improvement in my daughter. After the 30 days we went right into 80/20 Paleo. I made the 80/20 choice because every once in awhile we still enjoy Kerrygold butter, cheese, sprouted Ezekiel bread and brown rice pasta.<br />
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A few weeks ago I made another change, to go 100% Paleo. Which means to completely drop out all dairy, wheat, soy, refined sugar and legumes. Now my family is still 80/20 and that is okay. I just make sure whatever I do buy them is organic. I kinda just wanted to see what the difference would be. I still have good energy, I am more calm and collected, less hungry through out the day and a 10 lbs loss in a week isn't anything to sneeze at. I also noticed I do not crave sweets as much as I used too, until yesterday. Lucky for me I had just<a href="http://pinterest.com/mommyof2girlz/boards/"> pinned</a> a chocolate cupcake recipe a few days before. This was going to be interesting!<br />
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On my last shopping trip I found the<a href="http://navitasnaturals.com/product/441/Cacao-Powder.html"> Navitas Naturals Cacao Powder</a> at my local store. I had heard this was the best product from all the Paleo, Whole 30 and clean eating pages I follow on Facebook. So with my cacao powder in hand I went to my <a href="http://pinterest.com/mommyof2girlz/boards/">Pinterest boards</a> and found the recipe from <a href="http://lowcarboneday.com/">Living Low Carb On Day At A Time</a> for her<a href="http://lowcarboneday.com/2013/07/paleo-chocolate-cupcakes.html"> Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Filling</a>. I didn't want the filling so I followed the recipe for the cake and frosting using what I had on hand. Being this was my first time making any type of Paleo baked good I was skeptical..especially about the avocado in the frosting..umm what? <br />
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Now my avocados would not blend completely smooth. Next time I think I will smash them through a fine strainer first. And my frosting once made was thinner than normal frosting so I put it in the fridge for awhile. It helped but it was still more like a pudding than a stiff frosting. However the flavor was A-MAZ-ING! I guess avocados in frosting is like mayo in chocolate cake. You can not taste it, but it gives it something special. The cake part was just like any from scratch regular recipe, delicious!!</div>
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A couple weeks ago I won the best giveaway ever! A big box of paleo & gluten free items from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehealthygflife">The Healthy GF Life</a>. The timing could not have been better because I had just decided to go 100% paleo instead of the 80/20 I was doing. This box of amazing goodies, cookbooks and more was just what I needed to start this new healthier lifestyle for me and my family.</div>
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Along with some Paleo Magazines and a few other books, shirts, GF/Paleo bars and more I received signed cookbooks from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehealthygflife">The Healthy GF Life</a> herself Tammy Credicott!! I love cookbooks, I have more than I will ever need but besides my Kindle paleo cookbooks I have not had the chance to buy any hardcover ones so this was the best prize ever!</div>
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Last night I decided to crack open The Healthy Gluten-Free Cookbook because hubby wanted meatballs for dinner. Normally I would make mine with Italian bread crumbs but since cleaning out my pantry that no longer exists in my house. So what do you use as a substitute? Almond flour and coconut flour...perfect!</div>
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So I adapted her recipe to what I had in my kitchen and to what the flavors of the house are and came up with this recipe. I served the meatballs with an organic jarred butternut squash sauce. It was amazing and even hubby (the pickiest eater ever, went back for thirds!!)</div>
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The original recipe from The Healthy GF Life calls for pan cooking the meatballs. Normally I do but just didn't have the time so I baked them. They were just as delish and I didn't have to stand over the stove :) </div>
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Yesterday we went out to work in the garden and found these ginormous zucchini's. It had been a few days since we did a walk through but wow, they were a surprise. I can only assume it was the unnatural heat wave we had come though the past week. The humidity was horrid, thank goodness we have a cool down heading our way.</div>
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So with these super fabulous zucchini's it is time to think of delicious recipes! I love zucchini fritters (or cakes). A few years ago I posted a recipe for an <a href="http://www.apocketfullofbuttons.com/2011/07/italian-zucchini-cakes.html">Italian Zucchini Cake</a> that is amazing. However now that I have switched to the Paleo lifestyle I had to revamp the recipe. I must say, you can not tell the difference in flavor from that recipe to the new Paleo recipe, it is delicious! Enjoy!</div>
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Now that I have girls with the same fair pale skin it is even more important but how do you find one that not only will protect them but is made without all those harmful chemicals I try to avoid? <a href="http://www.babyganics.com/">BabyGanics</a> is the answer!</div>
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This week I am featuring this beautiful Shabby Chic outfit available in our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/151952297/the-shabby-chic-summer-set-size-6?ref=shop_home_feat">Sew Fierce Boutique Etsy shop</a>.</div>
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Time to get crazy with <a href="http://www.bottibot.com/">Botti</a>! <a href="http://www.bottibot.com/">Botti</a> is a new high energy, adorably cute remote controlled pet! These quirky <span style="font-family: inherit;">characters come alive the </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">moment that you turn them on. <a href="http://www.bottibot.com/">Botti-Bots</a> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">greet you with silly phrases, dazzling lights, and </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">kooky moves.<a href="http://www.bottibot.com/"> Botti’s</a> thoughtfully designed </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">features and easy-to-control movements give</span></div>
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My girls have been playing with their Bopsy-Bot all week and have been having the best time. C has taught her <a href="http://www.bottibot.com/">Botti </a>pet to do wheelies and M loves all the crazy lights. Several nights I have found them in a bedroom with the lights off and door closed so they could get the full party light display.</div>
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What I love as a mom (besides the hours of uninterrupted play) is that <a href="http://www.bottibot.com/">Botti's </a>wheels can go anywhere. We have carpet and linoleum in our home and <a href="http://www.bottibot.com/">Botti</a> has no problem transitioning from one to the other. It is a pretty simple toy for any age which is nice. Easy to use controls, flashing lights and it "talks funny" according to M.</div>
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This past Saturday was my C's 8th birthday party! I can not believe how fast 8 years have just flown by and even more I can not believe she is almost as tall as me already..lol. Normally I take a few months to plan and purchase items for the girls parties but this year I had only two weeks..eek! C could not decide on a theme for this year, she kept going back to the <a href="http://www.apocketfullofbuttons.com/2012/06/sweet-shoppe-7th-birthday-party.html">Candy Shoppe</a> theme we did last year.</div>
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I saw a Pin about ice cream cone cupcakes which were adorable but with my time, I needed something similar. So I took the cone idea and instead of baking cupcakes in them, I stuffed glazed cake doughnut holes inside. I then piped vanilla frosting to look like a soft serve and topped with sprinkles. They were a hit!!!</div>
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From Etsy I ordered these adorable Ice Cream Party Printables from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/152961949/ice-cream-party-package-ice-cream?ref=shop_home_feat">Little Apples Design</a>. They were the perfect match in color and style for our theme.</div>
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Party setup. This is why the girls have been wanting the birthday parties at home, because we have access to the best bouncy ever!</div>
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Surprise, here comes M!</div>
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C got many presents from her wonderful friends but the one I loved the most was from my girlfriend Mandy of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LittleLadyAccessories55?ref=ts&fref=ts">Little Lady Accessories</a>. She knows how much I adore her handmade items so she made C this stunning infinity scarf and matching headband.</div>
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Apparently with all the kids running around, bouncing, swinging, screaming and high on sugar someone called the popo. Just kidding! My girlfriends husband is a State Trooper and my girls adore him. He couldn't make the party because he was on duty but being the sweetheart he is, he stopped by to say hello and wish C a happy birthday..awww.</div>
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It was a fabulous party! C had a great time and her friends had a blast as well. Could not ask for a better day then this!</div>
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