tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14803891070129767072024-03-05T05:26:12.775-06:00The Little Birdie Blogshop. learn. share. create. Your source for creative inspiration, tutorials, conversation, and more!Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-35008752296725180002013-03-13T09:14:00.001-05:002013-03-13T09:14:43.814-05:00***Smoothie of the Day: FuNkY MoNkEy!!!***Hey all! I am starting a new feature here called "Smoothie of the Day!!!" where I will post great smoothie and shake recipes to get your day started right! Let's start with a personal favorite of mine...<div>
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1/2 cup chocolate almond milk (I personally prefer coconut milk, but do what you like!)</div>
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1 scoop <a href="https://rachaelcarr.myitworks.com/Shop/Product/933" target="_blank">Rich Chocolate Ultimate ProFit Advanced SuperNutrition</a> (all organic, all non-GMO protein shake mix)</div>
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Do you have a favorite smoothie or shake recipe? Post it in the comments below and I'll share it as a future Smoothie of the Day!!</div>
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Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-27403220147821952322013-02-20T09:00:00.000-06:002013-02-22T11:59:04.058-06:00Guest Post: Full-On Fit & Preventing Diabetes in ChildrenGood morning all! I have a very special guest poster today, Carolyn of <a href="http://fullonfit.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Full-On Fit</a>! is here to talk about childhood diabetes. While I know that I am not the healthiest person on the planet, I do strive to to the very best for my kiddos, as I want them to have the healthiest lives possible. Okay, I'll turn it over to Carolyn, and be sure to go check out her blog at <a href="http://fullonfit.blogspot.com/">http://fullonfit.blogspot.com/</a>.<br />
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<b>Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Your Child</b><br />
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Within the United States, it is estimated that as many as 95% of the population has Type 2 Diabetes (this includes both diagnosed and undiagnosed cases). Although this is a startling statistic, I am even more concerned with the amount of children affected by this formerly “adult-onset disease.“ Detection of Type 2 Diabetes in children is difficult. And currently, according to <a href="http://www.sjhsyr.org/cardiac" target="_blank">Syracuse’s St. Joseph’s Cardiac Hospital</a>, 215,000 children under the age of 20 are currently diagnosed with the disease, and this number continues to steadily grow at an exponential rate.<br />
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Unfortunately, my little cousin is now one of these 215,000 children. Since we found out about her diagnosis with Type 2 last November, my family has been working together to help get my cousin healthier, and to help prevent any other family members from developing this disease. With February being National Heart Month, and the fact that diabetes has a direct connection to heart disease, what better time than now to start working with your family to get active and healthy this 2013? Here are a few tips to get you started:<br />
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<b><i>A Nutritious Diet </i></b><br />
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Getting kids to start eating healthier doesn’t have to be as bad as pulling teeth! It takes clear guidelines, creativity, persistence, and family involvement and commitment.<br />
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<i>A yummy and healthy alternative to syrup-loaded waffles</i><br />
Instead of popping a couple Eggos into the toaster and smothering them with your child’s favorite syrup, try making a<a href="http://allrecipes.com/howto/healthy-snacks-for-kids-smoothies/" target="_blank"> smoothie for breakfast</a>! Smoothies for breakfast offer a complete, balanced meal in minutes because they can combine dairy, and lots of fresh fruits and veggies that can be difficult to get kids to eat on their own! <br />
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<i>Drink the right kind of liquids</i> <br />
Fruit juice consists of the sugar removed from the fruit minus the fiber needed to process it. It is not much better for your child than a can of cola. So, instead, make sure to serve 100% juice. Also, <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/274633-how-much-water-should-a-child-drink-a-day/" target="_blank">kids should drink from 5-8 glasses of water each day</a> – if they don’t like pure water, cut up some lemons or cucumbers and add for extra flavor. <br />
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<i>Healthy Snacks</i><br />
Healthy snacks are important, and let’s admit it, kids are always going to want to snack between meals. Instead of depriving kids of snacks, have smaller portion of regular meals, and have healthy snacks on hand to hold them over until meal times. Raw nuts and seeds, vegetables with hummus or guacamole and apple slices dipped in nut butter are excellent snacks for growing children without the added salt and sugar. <br />
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<i>Cut processed foods</i>. <br />
Boxes and bags in the pantry are often indicators that the food is less than ideal for your child. Offer whole, unprocessed foods as much as possible. A general rule of thumb: if it can sit in your pantry for months without going bad, changes are it’s not that healthy!<br />
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As adults, it’s important to model good exercise habits. If your children never see you move anything but the remote, it is not likely that they themselves will be interested in exercise wither. Getting off the couch and moving will benefit you and your child! <br />
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<i>Discourage sedentary activities.</i><br />
Limit the times screens can be used in your home, and stick to it. If your children want something to do, make them find some kind of physical activity to replace the screen time. <br />
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Children need the Vitamin D they often lack in the colder seasons. Encourage them to bundle up and build a snowman, make snow angels or go sledding. They will get the benefits of fresh air, and won’t even realize they are “exercising” as they are running around in the snow! <br />
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Children are made to play. Help them find the activities they love. If they enjoy biking, provide a good bicycle and help them find a place to ride. The same goes for roller blading, sports, hiking, etc.<br />
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<b><i>Carolyn is a 20-something year old with a passion for life, fitness and overall well-being. She is an avid cycler, golfer and has been known to bust some serious moves on the dance floor. Check out <a href="http://fullonfit.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Carolyn’s blog</a> at <a href="http://fullonfit.blogspot.com/">http://fullonfit.blogspot.com/</a>! </i></b><br />
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Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-46390114613658914372013-02-18T11:30:00.001-06:002013-02-18T11:35:26.944-06:00SUPER Baby! Fun Facts about your tiniest tot.Hey everyone! This great little "Super Baby" development graphic was brought to my attention this week, and I couldn't wait to share it with you all! What a fun way to look at the amazing things your baby can do...<br />
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Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-92020971903648405132012-12-12T19:00:00.001-06:002012-12-12T19:00:27.292-06:00Duck the Halls with Duck Tape®!
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<p> Right now I am in love with the Holiday line of Duck® brand tape. Have you seen it? It's making my holiday wrapping SO fun. Check out a few of the fun prints:</p>
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<p> They work great for decorating boxes, bags, and baskets for gifts, but you can even use them for fun decor ideas. I'm on a huge polka dot kick right now, so I am loving the holiday dots print of Duck Tape® used as a tree garland! Check out this awesome non-poisonons alternative to that favorite holiday bloom:</p>
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<p> Happy Holidays, and please feel free to send in your holiday Duck tape® creations! I would love to post them in a future Duck®-specific tutorial post!</p>
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Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-68538711117449415622012-11-09T08:00:00.000-06:002012-11-09T08:40:35.707-06:00GIVEAWAY! Rodan & Fields, rockin' the skin care and building futures for women (and men!) everywhere!Hey all! I've got a great person AND product to introduce to you today. Tara and I have been pals for awhile now, we go waaaay back to the old college days when we were sorority sisters so I am so excited to be sharing her new business with you all today!<br />
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<i>Hey there birdies! My name is Tara, and I'm a registered nurse working two days a week; and because it works better for our family, I work at night. Not having family close to us makes it hard and we have done our best not to put our kiddos into daycare. I've managed to see all of my babies "firsts" which is what I have always wanted. Even though my husband has a very lucrative career, we just can't seem to get ahead. The debt just doesn't go away. Right when we think we might be headed in the right direction something slaps us back down financially. We want to be able to provide for our children and be comfortable in retirement. Yet on the path we are on, it seems so far fetched. </i></div>
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<i>While I was on maternity leave with my second baby, Mason, I got a congratulatory message on facebook from our friend, Beth. She wanted to be sure I knew how strong I was to be coping with the 2 kiddos at home by myself - especially since we were in week 4 of the newborn, and the middle of the summer, which meant Kelsi wasn't in school. She also wanted to make sure I knew about <a href="https://tklein.myrandf.com/" target="_blank">Rodan + Fields Dermatologists</a> before I heard about it from anybody else. I had seen some of Beth’s posts on facebook but never really questioned them. She told me she partnered with the makers of ProActiv - this caught my interest. She mentioned it was a ground floor opportunity - I became intrigued. She told me they don't have to stock product - I was even more intrigued. She then mentioned they don't have to have home parties – I was definitely intrigued. Hearing all this new information about this new company, I just couldn't stop thinking about what it could do for our family; yet I was worried about what my husband would think. Once I brought it up with him, he saw that it was a no-brainer…get in NOW while the gettin’ is good.</i></div>
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<i>My goal with the money I make through my new <a href="https://tklein.myrandf.com/" target="_blank">Rodan + Fields</a> business is to start paying down the credit card debt we have and make our lives more financially stable. Once that's completed I'd love to stay home with my kids, but not completely quit my nursing job (just drop to PRN). Finally, since I won't be working as much helping the premature babies I love so dearly, I'd love to give my share to March of Dimes so I can continue to help make a difference in those special little lives.</i></div>
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<i>#1. I cannot say this enough: GROUND FLOOR!!!<span class="s1"><br />
</span>- <a href="https://tklein.myrandf.com/" target="_blank">Rodan and Fields</a> has only been in direct sales for ~ 3 years. Why is this such a big deal? Ok, take Mary Kay, which has been around since the 60s. They have over 1,000,000 consultants nationwide so basically anyone who joins now will never be the first in their market. R+F, on the other hand, only has ~15,000 consultants so pretty much everyone that joins will be the FIRST to introduce this company to their market. This is HUGE!! Because anti-aging is such a booming industry, Rodan and Fields has the potential to explode and if you are in from the beginning, you will be sitting pretty when the explosion occurs:)<span class="s1"><br />
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<i>#2. Name-brand recognition: Because the company was founded by the doctors who created Proactiv, they have instant credibility and name-brand recognition. They receive more free press than any other skincare company and this makes our job as consultant easy. I never have to worry about how to market the products- beauty magazines do that for me- and I simply post the free press on facebook, generating instant interest effortlessly. </i></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Product Disclaimer: Results from the use of Rodan + Fields Products may vary depending upon the individual, and Rodan + Fields makes no guarantee as to the results that you may you experience. Rodan + Fields recommends that you consult with your physician or other qualified health care provider before beginning any product regimen or treatment.</span></td></tr>
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<i>#3. Virtual-based biz: This sealed the deal for me. We are NOT a home parties company and we DO NOT stock product!! I am never worried about who will host my next event or how I am going to get rid of a closet full of moisturizer. All of our sales are through our personal websites so it only takes about 2 minutes of your time to enter a new order. Not only is this efficient but it also means you can take your biz with you wherever you go: vacay, playdates, dance class, etc... without having to lug around a bunch of product. <span class="s1"><br />
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</span>#4. Consumable product: Alright so I didn't know a whole lot about residual income when I started this whole thing. Like I said, I have absolutely no background in sales, but this is one of the reasons our earning potential is so great with <a href="https://tklein.myrandf.com/" target="_blank">R+F</a>. Basically, we aim to enroll new customers in a program where they receive product every 60 days. This replenishment program is great for our customers b/c they receive 10% off and free shipping, usually around the time their products run out but its also great for us b/c we earn commission each time they receive an order. You can see how this can start adding up quickly: month 1: add 3 new customers, month 2: 3 new, month 3: 3 new + 3 from month 1, and so on...<span class="s1"><br />
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</span>I never thought I would go into direct sales but after my friend presented me with the opportunity, I knew I would be kicking myself down the road if I passed.<span class="s2"> </span>This is not a "get rich quick" scheme but I honestly believe that the potential is there for fully replacing any salary in a few years with just 10-15 hours per week. Seriously, my direct is working on earning her trip to Napa and her upline has already earned her FREE Lexus and a trip to BORA BORA! She’s only been in this about 19 months! CRAZY!</i></div>
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<i>Yes! Anyone that comes to me through The Little Birdie and wants to become a Consultant, I will put <u>$100 towards initial their start up kit. </u> </i></div>
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<b>Wow, $100?? That's generous! Ok guys, interested in being a consultant yourself? </b></div>
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<b>Email miss Tara Klein, Independent Consultant at: <a href="mailto:nursetara810@gmail.com">nursetara810@gmail.com</a> for your $100 discount! *Offer good through the end of the year, December 31, 2012*</b></div>
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<i>If consulting isn’t right for them, but products is something they’d prefer to check out. They can become a Preferred Customer, get 10% of their products and free shipping. For these people who mention seeing me on your blog I will pay their Preferred Customer start up fee for the first 20 Customers!</i></div>
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<b>That's awesome! Ok guys, you heard the lady... the FIRST 20 PEOPLE to email </b><b>Tara Klein, Independent Consultant</b><b> (</b><b><a href="mailto:nursetara810@gmail.com">nursetara810@gmail.com</a>) </b><b>and let her know you found R+F through The Little Birdie will get FREE enrollment into the Preferred Customer Program, earning you 10% off product purchases and FREE shipping! </b></div>
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<br />Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-63432827078788959462012-10-02T07:57:00.000-05:002012-10-02T07:57:49.219-05:00Almond Flour Zucchini Bread for warm Fall bellies!<br />
Good morning all! It seems as though Fall is slowly creeping into South Texas this month and I for one could not be happier! The Fall season has always been my favorite. It's not so much about one specific event (some people love Halloween, some love the start of football season...) but more of a feeling I get. There's a specific smell in the air, a fresh crispness that only Fall has, that always reminds me of home. It's all very nostalgic. ;)<br />
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Another thing that Fall invokes for me is a desire to bake. I'm not sure if it's the fact that turning on the oven no longer creates an unbearable heat wave in the house, or the fact that the smell of baked goods just seems suitable for the season. In any case, I love it and I'm excited to share my first Fall baking recipe with you!<br />
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This one I found through one of the many Paleo/cooking/healthy eating sites that I follow, and for the life of me I cannot find the original post or the site it came from. I will happily credit the creator if I can ever figure out who that was, promise!<br />
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I love this recipe for so many reasons: It's easy, it's grain free, gluten free, lactose free, and sugar free. And best of all, it tastes AH-MAZING so you'll never know the difference, especially when they're warm and slathered with a pat of butter.<br />
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Sorry this is not the best photo, but it's hard to get good pics when you're stuffing your face with this goodness. You can make these into loaves, but you know how much I love to use my muffin tin, so of course I made muffins. These little pre-portioned snacks are just so nice and portable too.<br />
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1-1/2 cup blanched almond flour<br />
2 teaspoons cinnamon<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg<br />
3 eggs, beaten<br />
1/4 cup honey<br />
1 ripe banana<br />
1 cup shredded, unpeeled zucchini<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.<br />
Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl.<br />
Place the wet ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer, then beat on medium for 1-2 minutes until frothy and fully combined. Add the zucchini and beat again just enough to incorporate.<br />
Slowly add the dry ingredients with the mixer running, until all of the flour mixture has been incorporated.<br />
Spoon the batter into 2 mini loaf pans. You can also use this batter to make muffins.<br />
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the middle is set and a toothpick comes out clean.<br />
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*A note about almond flour: They are all different, and each one will turn out a different color and texture of bread. If you're going for a lighter, slightly fluffier bread I would stick to something super fine and blanched like <a href="http://www.digestivewellness.com/itempage-1025-24-11-1560.html">this from Digestive Wellness</a>. If you're not so picky, you can totally use something like <a href="http://www.bobsredmill.com/almond-meal-flour.html?&cat=5">Bob's Redmill Almond Meal/Flour</a> which you can find at some grocery stores, and pretty much any health food store.<br />
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Next time, I think I'll substitute pumpkin for the zucchini. While I loved the zucchini, my hubby was able to spot the "vegetables in my muffins," so the kiddos might too. Plus, who doesn't love pumpkin in Fall baking??<br />
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First of all, the packaging is as beautiful as the diffuser itself is. It is modern, colorful, and inviting. It would certainly be a product that I would want to check out anyway. Unfortunately, of all the stores in my area I visited trying to grab one of these, there was only one store with one "flavor" option to choose from.<br />
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I'm not sure if this was due to their newness or if they're on the way out already but I ended up with the Pineapple Mangosteen scent. However, other scents available are: Cotton & Italian Mandarin, Fugi Apple & Cardamom Spice (which I am dying to try!!), and Lavender & Juniper Berry. When I got home, set up was super easy. Seriously, like one click and you're ready to go. The Pineapple Mangosteen scent started coming through right away so I tucked the diffuser off into my studio to let it get to work.<br />
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A few hours later, I came in to find my whole studio was filled with a heavenly scent of pineapple and mangosteen. I LOVED it!! Over the course of the next couple of days, I was pleasantly surprised every time I popped in to my fruity fresh smelling studio.<br />
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I only give 3 stars for this one though, and that is due to the fact that the scent didn't stay very strong for very long. The first two days were amazing, but by now (4-5 days later) I can't smell anything unless I put the diffuser up to my face. So, that was disappointing. There's still plenty of fluid in the refill, and it still smells great up close but I wish I could smell it throughout the room like I could at first. My studio is a small-ish room that stays closed off so I would expect something like this to be noticeable every time I come in. Oh well! It was really nice while it lasted, and I do hope to check out some of the other scent options when this one runs out.<br />
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I also had the opportunity with this campaign to try out the new <a href="http://www.glade.com/en-US/Collections/expressionscollection/Pages/default.aspx">Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist</a>. When I went to pick up my Fragrance Mist starter kit there was only one scent in stock, the Cotton & Italian Mandarin, so I grabbed that one and hurried home to check it out. However, this one also comes in Pineapple Mangosteen, Fugi Apple & Cardamom Spice (which I am dying to try!!), and Lavender & Juniper Berry.<br />
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The packaging, or starter kit container, is very pretty. I particularly like the fact that you can easily remove the label to leave the curvaceous mister sleek, white, and perfectly lovely for leaving out in plain sight. After unwrapping it, I immediately took it apart to get familiar with the refill process. (This might just be my favorite part!) All you have to do is unscrew the bottom, pull out the empty can, insert the new can, and screw the bottom back on. It's so easy, and you never have to purchase another mister even if you decide to switch fragrances. (unless of course you need an extra for another room!)<br />
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The sleek design of the mister is easy to squeeze, and produced a very fine mist perfect for spraying in any room. I absolutely love the Cotton & Italian Mandarin fragrance. It's fresh like clean laundry with just a hint of fruity citrus to make the whole room smell clean and fresh. The scent itself seems to linger nicely as well, for much longer than other room sprays I have tried in the past. That feature is especially nice when you live with stinky boys! haha!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*These products were provided to me at no cost for review. All opinions are 100% mine.</span>Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-36089993787204267962012-09-11T15:20:00.002-05:002012-09-11T15:24:26.011-05:00UNREAL- an Unjunked approach to candy<span style="font-size: x-small;">*This post is written on behalf of UNREAL candy. I received promotional product for review. All opinions are 100% mine.</span><br />
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Hello there bloggy friends! I have a brand spanking new product to review for you today, and if any of you are like me, you're going to enjoy it. <a href="http://getunreal.com/">UNREAL candy</a>.<br />
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Why is it called <a href="http://getunreal.com/">UNREAL</a>? Well, probably because it's so unreal how tasty it is. Especially considering it doesn't have any of the "junk" that really makes candy junk food... but more on that later.<br />
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<a href="http://getunreal.com/">UNREAL</a> has a small line of candy products made to mirror some of your mainstream favorites. For example:<br />
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UNREAL 5: A caramel and nougat bar covered in chocolate. You may be familiar with something similar called, "Milky Way."<br />
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UNREAL 8: A caramel and nougat bar with peanuts, covered in chocolate. You may be familiar with something similar called "Snickers."<br />
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UNREAL 41: Chocolate covered in a candy shell. You may be familiar with something similar called, "M&M's."<br />
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UNREAL 54: Peanuts and chocolate covered in a candy shell. You may be familiar with something similar called, "Peanut M&M's."<br />
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UNREAL 77: Peanut butter and chocolate cup. You may be familiar with something similar called, "Reese's Cups."<br />
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See where we're going here? These are taken directly from your grocery store favorites, but upgraded and unjunked to give you a much more wholesome experience. Why do I keep saying they're "unjunked"? Well...<br />
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And while their calorie content is also lower than mainstream varieties, I promise that you won't miss any of the junk from your regulars. This is NOT diet food, this is food made with safe, natural ingredients.<br />
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I was fortunate enough to get to try them all (hey, I can indulge once in a while, no?) and found them all pretty enjoyable. My favorite by far was UNREAL 8, the Snickers type. YUM! With deliciously creamy caramel, fluffy nougat, and perfect chocolate, I would even venture to say the UNREAL 8 is <i><b>better</b></i> than the Snickers. That's just my two cents. ;) The trick, I think, is to not compare them too hard. I liked that they are a completely new take on old favorites, and more importantly, that they're not packed with all kinds of cheap junk.<br />
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I hope you all are having a great week, and I hope you'll go check out <a href="http://getunreal.com/">http://getunreal.com/</a> for more info, and where to buy UNREAL- the unjunked candy!<br />
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<br />Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-51136820880140345622012-08-23T05:00:00.001-05:002012-08-23T05:00:41.002-05:00A Sweet Start to dumping the baby weight! Nectresse 100% Natural, Zero Calorie Sweetener
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<p> Well, it's that time again. Back to School? Nope. Back to pre-baby body time! It's been 8 weeks since Little Man was born, and I've spent those 8 weeks loving on him and relaxing while my body heals. Now that I'm feeling great again it's time to get this body back in Super Mommy shape!</p>
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<p> The monk fruit is a small green melon that historically, has been grown on vines in the remote regions of Asia for hundreds of years. Cute, huh? It's sweet too, and zero calories when found in <a rel='nofollow' href='http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=22863&oid=8180929'>NECTRESSE™Sweetener</a>, as well as about 150 times as sweet as sugar, so it doesn't take much!</p>
<p> Full disclaimer here: I abhor sweetners. If it's not real sugar, it's not for me. I've just never been a fan. I'll take my iced tea plain and bitter over artificial any day. Nectresse <a rel='nofollow' href='http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=22865&oid=8180929'>sweetener</a>, on the other hand, I actually LIKE! It looks just like sugar, and dissolves really fast- which is great for beverages.</p>
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<p> Since iced tea is a staple in my afternoon routine, I decided to take it to my favorite glass of iced tea for the taste test. I have a Keurig machine, so I love to use the Celestial Seasons Brew-Over-Ice Unsweetened Black Tea. I use a full cup of ice, add one teaspoon of lemon juice, and this time, 2 packets of <a rel='nofollow' href='http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=22863&oid=8180929'>NECTRESSE™Sweetener</a>. Stir and enjoy! Easy peasy.</p>
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<p> <a href='http://www.nectresse.com/recipes/raspberry-mustard-vinaigrette'>Raspberry Mustard Vinagrette<br/> P</a><a href='http://www.nectresse.com/recipes/pumpkin-walnut-pancakes'>umpkin Walnut Pancakes</a><br/><a href='http://www.nectresse.com/recipes/pomegranate-iced-green-tea'>Pomegranate Iced Green Tea</a><br/><a href='http://www.nectresse.com/recipes/tiramisu'>Tiramisu</a></p>
<p> Yum, right?</p>
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<p> Hope you have a wonderful day, and stay sweet!</p>
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Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-54774126994361998762012-05-10T21:52:00.001-05:002012-05-10T21:52:09.310-05:00Sponsored Post: SHOUT® it out!! (a.k.a. save your sanity at laundry time)
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Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-42160799225058909172012-03-25T12:03:00.001-05:002012-03-26T11:21:41.887-05:00Long Overdue Update...Hello my lovely blogger pals! I know, it's been FAR too long since I posted, but I hope you can forgive me as I at least have a little update for you today. :)<br />
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Well, last you heard I was working on my Zulily order. It was hard work, and I don't think I could have gotten it all done without the help of my amazing hubbs. After the shipment went out, I crashed and burned. Tooooo many late night and long days I thought. After a couple of weeks went by and I was still smoldering from the "crash" I started to wonder about myself. So, I did what any woman would do in that situation... I took a pregnancy test.<br />
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Yes, that's right! We're having another baby! It's a boy, and he's due in early July! We could not be happier and Aubrey is super excited about her "Bebe Bubba" coming soon. ;)<br />
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Much like my first pregnancy, this one has been difficult. I assumed it would be but thought I knew what to expect, at least. I was wrong. So here I am at about 26 weeks, still having full-on all day morning sickness, sinus issues, and pretty major weight loss. All manageable symptoms of course but still makes for difficult days, especially while chasing a toddler and keeping up with my business too. So, sadly, the ol' blog has had to take a backseat while I limp through this 9 month stretch. <br />
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In an extra fun added bonus, my lump has been acting up as well. I'm not sure if I've ever posted about this before but I have a fibroadenoma tumor in my right breast. It's been there about 5 years, and has been tested and found to be benign so normally I don't even think about it, even though it's about the size of a golf ball! However, the nature of this type of tumor causes it to react to fluctuations in hormones. This pregnancy has been so different with a boy and I guess I have more hormonal action going on, because the lump has swelled to nearly twice it's size, subsequently becoming extremely painful as well. Long story short, I've been talking with an oncological surgeon discussing my options for removal, though for obvious reasons it will have to wait until after the baby is born.<br />
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So there you have it. I SO miss blogging and I miss getting to interact with you amazing readers every week, but I just don't have it in me to keep up. I have been collecting ideas, recipes, and all the fun things I like to post about so I can jump right back in in a few months. :)<br />
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Feel free to keep the emails coming (we've had TONS of new followers, visitors, and questions from Pinterest!) and I'll keep responding to each of you personally! Also, if anyone would like to do some guest posting, let me know!<br />
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In the meantime, best wishes to you all for a wonderful spring and summer and much love from me to you!!<br />
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Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-586695550189982082011-10-25T09:00:00.000-05:002011-10-25T09:00:09.287-05:00Tutorial Tuesday & Linky Party - Featured Favorties!Good morning bloggers! I am sorry to say that I don't have a tutorial ready to post this week. Things have just been too, too crazy for me trying to wrap up this zulily order. No worries though! I've decided to showcase last week's link favorites instead, and still post the linky party anyway!!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://scatteredthoughtsofasahm.blogspot.com/2011/10/quilted-halloween-table-runner.html"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvoDDgOCLn_uS0dgIlCppQe_o1XuXKzZlRv-bIw-Imcc6ByAfpOqjMCtJRr9BVfyyJiZPjd5Ejn0xaewM_SbQCUb9W2Tsy2gT1iem4DZJ1EDPKmqlKzCy8x8l5IhaKB-Z7Hv0laZBkwk/s400/table+runner4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://scatteredthoughtsofasahm.blogspot.com/2011/10/quilted-halloween-table-runner.html">Quilted Halloween Table Runner from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And the #3 most viewed link of the week was:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://littlebeanfoodstorage.blogspot.com/2011/10/oatmeal-buttermilk-bread.html"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-VJ8BmD_d5OZ0hrkHBqJc5Fj8_FQR4Eks1heyedZsl6AY_MCD6orTQnHzSZXEjXZPjwARDApV6DRl_Rp14ciDwzQgZ9ZjakTvhnRRLgE-AZN_VQ9YQvGwx0Ujr-CuigA8L2-9sDVe8Mg/s400/oatmeal+bread+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://littlebeanfoodstorage.blogspot.com/2011/10/oatmeal-buttermilk-bread.html">Oatmeal Buttermilk Bread from Little Bean Food Storage</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to everyone who linked up last week! There were so many great projects and recipes. I just keep bookmarking them in hopes that I won't be insanely busy at some time in my future, haha!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</script>Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-62168173703480164842011-10-24T08:00:00.000-05:002011-10-24T08:00:11.038-05:00***GIVEAWAY Winner!!*** Merchandise Monday 10/24/11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good morning lovely bloggers! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you know, our Organo Gold coffee giveaway ended last night, so we have a winner!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using random.org, the comment number selected was:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">#8 Nikki, who said "I'm a follower!"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Congrats Nikki!! shoot me an email at:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>littlebirdiebaby {at} gmail {dot} com</b></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will get you in touch with Mary to order your choice of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">black, latte, mocha, or a special variety box of all-natural, gourmet Organo Gold coffee!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks to Mary and Organo Gold for a great giveaway, and you can find her button in my sidebar under "sponsors" if you would like to check out her website and order a box for yourself! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More giveaways coming soon!! Tune in next Monday!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">XOXO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKwaiBROjjMKD2hCLE5qcVgnc5aI8JCvcdDM9SgTV8BJy5yIUkcxCyt7PPO9h2D03QEYDVscBGbFnrlc2iPBgbQaePMoBt6ojTEFN6IXGMk7CRqKe0VQdZL8yop76pRS37aoKfmA8f2fc/s1600/9514F876397DA20A3B99905D1B2E7F8E.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKwaiBROjjMKD2hCLE5qcVgnc5aI8JCvcdDM9SgTV8BJy5yIUkcxCyt7PPO9h2D03QEYDVscBGbFnrlc2iPBgbQaePMoBt6ojTEFN6IXGMk7CRqKe0VQdZL8yop76pRS37aoKfmA8f2fc/s1600/9514F876397DA20A3B99905D1B2E7F8E.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-64517547101978090412011-10-20T10:04:00.000-05:002011-10-20T10:04:24.811-05:00The Little Birdie on Zulily!!! SALE!!Good morning everyone!! My sale with Zulily went LIVE this morning, and I just wanted to share the link with you all in hopes that you might go check it out and give me some feedback. :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you haven't signed up for Zulily yet, <a href="http://www.zulily.com/invite/rcarr549/e/the-little-birdie-baby-shop-102011.html?tid=referral_email">click here to do so</a>! (It's FREE!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a little peek at the sale page...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zulily.com/e/the-little-birdie-baby-shop-102011.html?pos=3">The Little Birdie SALE at Zulily.com!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are 10 designs to choose from in various sizes, though I will say that even though it's not even 10am yet, some sizes are already SOLD OUT! So, if you're looking to score some super-sale priced items, get in there quick because I'm getting the feeling they won't last long!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks to all of you for your ongoing love and support, it means the world to me!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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P.S. You still have time to enter our awesome all-natural gourmet coffee giveaway <a href="http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/giveaway-monday-who-needs-whole-box-of.html">HERE</a><br />
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P.P.S. There's also still a linky party going on this week with a pretty new tutorial for Fall! <a href="http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/tutorial-tuesday-linky-party-ruffled.html">CLICK HERE to link up your projects, crafts, and recipes</a>.Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-73375680197757891832011-10-17T22:06:00.000-05:002011-10-17T22:06:00.379-05:00Tutorial Tuesday & Linky Party - Ruffled Fall Hand Towels for Under $2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Hello there lovely bloggers! </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, you guys know I have been like crazy busy lately, <a href="http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/little-birdie-on-zulily.html">working on my big order</a>. Since I'm still trying to squeeze in projects where I can (if only to keep my sanity!!), I thought I would <a href="http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/03/tutorial-tuesday-dressed-up-hand-towels.html">resurrect a tutorial</a> from the past. Of course, I re-made the project to be a little more "Fall-ish" and to show you that I'm not cheating over here, haha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My all-time <b><i>most viewed</i></b> tutorial is...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i><a href="http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/03/tutorial-tuesday-dressed-up-hand-towels.html">~ Dressed Up "Fall" Hand Towels ~</a></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think? Pretty cute huh? Not your "traditional" fall decor, but somehow it just feels right. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't know what it is about these towels, but people <b><i>love</i></b> them. They're inexpensive to make, super duper easy, and totally customizable depending on what you have laying around in your scrap pile.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Okay... so I see why it's #1. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>~ Dressed Up Hand Towels ~</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmEc6DyGLIMJxck7mdFDioCRlpj-cROS2iA1xEraLxb2TZvdYHVxotb2QjYQovcUy8sivp8GswequGeffXxmJNZ0sp5PXRhaSZYvevADYoET2YNUnORfZlzBN1SImYPIxxcM5F_otx5ny/s1600/2011-03-14_12-39-04_360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmEc6DyGLIMJxck7mdFDioCRlpj-cROS2iA1xEraLxb2TZvdYHVxotb2QjYQovcUy8sivp8GswequGeffXxmJNZ0sp5PXRhaSZYvevADYoET2YNUnORfZlzBN1SImYPIxxcM5F_otx5ny/s400/2011-03-14_12-39-04_360.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wal*Mart, 2 pack, $1.68. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SCORE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My fabric was a little scrap left over from a jelly roll, ribbon was a scrap from my white felt wreath, and the lace stuff a scrap from a ribbon scrap pack I bought at Hobby Lobby ages ago. You don't need much of anything to do this project, these particular towels are only 15" wide to give you an idea.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First, lay your pieces out across the short side of your towel to make sure they are long enough with a bit leftover at each end to fold under and hem. I left about an inch on each end.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><i>{UPDATE: If you're doing the ruffled version like my new set, use about twice the length of fabric as I mentioned above, so that you have plenty of ruffle room. Just run the top edge of the strip through your sewing machine on the longest stitch length, and it will ruffle right up before your eyes.}</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with my fabric since I knew I wanted it on the bottom. I planned to sew the ribbon and the lace over the top of the raw edges of the fabric so I wouldn't have to do any more hemming than necessary.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I folded under and pinned the edges down first, then used the wonky little zig-zag stitch </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to attach it to the towel. Clean edges, pretty little ziggy zaggy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><i>{UPDATE: no need to baste down the sides of the fabric if you're using a ruffle... </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><i>just tack it down along the top edge of the ruffle and let it ruffle away at the edges.}</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_AapxRNvim8x9mPPbPZ8LFoDo5VuzJFS73nkB279MWZfUawC80uTcbqwasYHBHxGhimvvn-jHZT0fDncU18udcqEqBZVw_exqbk5PeTy78wl1N_IyChqWPX8zaQw0AdxYOQVuiNtouEsb/s1600/2011-03-14_12-49-51_694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_AapxRNvim8x9mPPbPZ8LFoDo5VuzJFS73nkB279MWZfUawC80uTcbqwasYHBHxGhimvvn-jHZT0fDncU18udcqEqBZVw_exqbk5PeTy78wl1N_IyChqWPX8zaQw0AdxYOQVuiNtouEsb/s320/2011-03-14_12-49-51_694.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyaQW8-TPsOdymi5bKekc5kKO-CsbqGLKfqVkJ0ETNTaqDdtYVbkA25T3j_LLiHtj0I_C8qCMfr6WI9wfMl-RVHkfaJ0nxSQ8GWsv95aSwfD-yg4vXNy-DZL6Apliu2kS79QBnPUWCqPx/s1600/2011-03-14_12-49-35_389.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyaQW8-TPsOdymi5bKekc5kKO-CsbqGLKfqVkJ0ETNTaqDdtYVbkA25T3j_LLiHtj0I_C8qCMfr6WI9wfMl-RVHkfaJ0nxSQ8GWsv95aSwfD-yg4vXNy-DZL6Apliu2kS79QBnPUWCqPx/s320/2011-03-14_12-49-35_389.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, I pinned and basted down the long edges. I know I'm going to be attaching the ribbon and lace </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">over the fabric, so I mostly just need it to stay down and in place. The real reinforcing will come later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now more pinning for the lace...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<i>Seriously, what <b>is</b> that stuff? I have no idea what to call it, so I'm just going with lace for now.</i>}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And again with the wonky zig zag stitch to make sure this stays in place and can be machine washed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did the same thing for the ribbon on top that I did for the fabric: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pinned and basted on both the top and bottom long edge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Somehow I managed to miss taking the pic on this one so you'll just have to use your imagination, haha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Iron out any wrinkles, and ta-da! Pretty little dish towel!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They're SO easy, and you already have an extra towel, so why not make it a pair?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Two is better than one anyway, I think. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since I made these two, I've been digging around in my scrap box for other coordinating colors to make more. I could seriously solve my entire house-wide towel problem with what I find in my scrap box. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But wouldn't they make great gifts? Housewarming parties, hostess gifts, wedding shower, holidays... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</script>Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-11177526226157271242011-10-17T08:30:00.001-05:002011-10-17T08:30:00.335-05:00***GIVEAWAY Winner!!*** Merchandise Monday 10/17/11<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning bloggers! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Last night marked the end of the <a href="http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/merchandise-monday-giveaway-bows-and.html">10/3 giveaway</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bowsbyprincESS?ref=pr_shop">Bows & Caps by princESS</a>, so that means...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>WE HAVE A WINNER</i>!!</span> :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using <a href="http://www.random.org/">www.random.org</a>, our random comment number selected was:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">#2 - Chrissy Barile</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>who said, </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>"</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">I'm your newest follower! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Chrissy @ ForMamas"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/giveaway-monday-who-needs-whole-box-of.html"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90z2Kgm4-Q8szrnUGEuxvPJPUEaInNziIPmG3L0m6V97G-CO-yDW-7yMWKQYrqim7XnEOWAU7IzGxzuSGt4veKlOTwCxb0AZaDeMkzg1SomKsTj-VAzH0baaeK-Oozm-nn_A7EJnqTwES/s1600/Organo+Gold+button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<i>Organo Gold all-natural, premium, gourmet coffees</i>}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</span></span></div>Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-23760577504096638232011-10-14T08:30:00.002-05:002011-10-14T08:30:00.606-05:00Feature Friday!! {linky party favorites}Hey there bloggers! I know I've been a bit behind on this, but my recent schedule has kept me insanely busy. I hope you can forgive me, and I'll be catching up and sharing your links to make it up to you. :)<br />
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Last week's linky party was a HUGE success!! There were 78 link ups, which is more than we've ever had on one day. Yay!! I think everyone must have food on the brain because most of the links were recipes. Not that I'm complaining... I've actually been to the grocery store 3 times in the last week for ingredients to try out some of your awesome links!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">As for the numbers, this was our <u><b>Top View</b></u> last week:</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://threeyearsofdeath.blogspot.com/2011/09/slowcooker-apple-crisp.html"><img border="0" hca="true" height="257" src="http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x469/kitherine5/IMG_6585.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://threeyearsofdeath.blogspot.com/2011/09/slowcooker-apple-crisp.html">slow cooker Apple crisp by Kitty @ A Law Student's Journey</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And we had a <b><u>3 way TIE</u></b> for the 2nd most viewed links:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://feedingmytemple.blogspot.com/2011/10/skinny-chicken-parmesan-recipe.html"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.diabeteshealth.com/media/images/article_images/6530.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://feedingmytemple.blogspot.com/2011/10/skinny-chicken-parmesan-recipe.html">Skinny Chicken Parmesan by Allison @ Feeding My Temple</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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{<a href="http://time2eatyall.blogspot.com/2011/10/sausage-and-cheese-stuffed-biscuits.html">Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Biscuits with Gravy @ Tim 2 Eat Yall!</a>}<br />
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<a href="http://www.laughloveandcraft.com/2011/10/manic-monday-recipe-enchilada-casserole.html"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgk7sHIK-36McgwM3LLLutVCDWE3WmQu55K5c6SjKy3jNzHG0FWwHi_QjjrtcsNvXEQ6pwnOXnRYXlhfWIamBEvIvLKc3Xb_4R94VVIfQ9c4NCeWxRe4_5Walc5nbC9hxh0GOc7w1A4x21/s400/DSC_0028.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
{<a href="http://www.laughloveandcraft.com/2011/10/manic-monday-recipe-enchilada-casserole.html">Enchilada Casserole from Laura @ Laugh, Love, & Craft</a>}<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Sinfully delicious, no? There were SO many great links last week, and so many new recipes that I'm filling my recipe book with. You guys are some incredible chefs, there must be some seriously happy people in your houses! haha! :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>ALSO! Don't forget to enter this month's giveaways if you haven't already!</i></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i>We've got Erica from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bowsbyprincESS?ref=pr_shop">Bows & Caps by princESS</a> on Etsy giving away </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>a custom pack </i><i>of bottle cap magnets, clips, or push pins. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Giveaway ends Sunday, so get your entries in soon!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>We've also got Mary from <a href="http://coffeeabq.organogold.com/US/r_default.asp">Organo Gold coffee</a> giving away an ENTIRE box </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>of gourmet, all-natural coffee in your choice of flavor! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This giveaway ends Sunday 10/23, so spread the word and don't forget to get your entries in, too!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thanks for such an amazing turnout at the linky party last week! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Have a great weekend!!</b></i></span></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKwaiBROjjMKD2hCLE5qcVgnc5aI8JCvcdDM9SgTV8BJy5yIUkcxCyt7PPO9h2D03QEYDVscBGbFnrlc2iPBgbQaePMoBt6ojTEFN6IXGMk7CRqKe0VQdZL8yop76pRS37aoKfmA8f2fc/s1600/9514F876397DA20A3B99905D1B2E7F8E.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKwaiBROjjMKD2hCLE5qcVgnc5aI8JCvcdDM9SgTV8BJy5yIUkcxCyt7PPO9h2D03QEYDVscBGbFnrlc2iPBgbQaePMoBt6ojTEFN6IXGMk7CRqKe0VQdZL8yop76pRS37aoKfmA8f2fc/s1600/9514F876397DA20A3B99905D1B2E7F8E.png" /></a></div>Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-86126920855332023192011-10-13T10:47:00.000-05:002011-10-13T10:47:52.861-05:00The Little Birdie on Zulily!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good morning, bloggers!! I have some really BIG news to share with you today but first, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a question for you... have you ever heard of <a href="http://www.zulily.com/">Zulily</a>?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zulily.com/">http://www.zulily.com/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">What <i><b>is</b></i> <a href="http://www.zulily.com/">Zulily</a>? Well... </div><br />
<i>"It's an online store offering daily sales events on top-quality apparel, gear and other goodies for moms, babies and kids. We carry the best brands at the lowest prices. Members enjoy savings of up to 90% off retail prices. zulily loves to find deals on favorite styles, and we love introducing our members to exciting new brands, too." -<a href="http://www.zulily.com/">zulily website</a></i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Well, a couple of months ago, I was contacted by one of their buyers for a partnership!! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Needless to say, I said "<i><b>YES</b></i>!"... Very, very exciting for The Little Birdie!! </div><br />
Anyway, I've been working my little tushie off trying to fill this HUGE order from them, in preparation for our upcoming sale date, which I am excited to announce will be running:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Thursday, October 20th - Saturday, October 22nd, 2011</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>as in, <u>NEXT WEEK</u>!!</i></b></div><br />
So far, it's been a huge whirlwind and the busiest I have been since starting my little business here. <a href="http://www.zulily.com/">Zulily</a> has selected 10 of my designs to showcase during this special 3-day sale. It won't be my whole shop up for grabs, but never fear - there will be more sales coming in the future!<br />
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As a preview, I thought I would give you guys a little hint as to what you'll be able to find on the <a href="http://www.zulily.com/">zulily</a> site next weekend at seriously discounted prices...<br />
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</div>I am <b><i>SUPER</i></b> excited, and working hard to tie up all of my loose ends and finalize the project. This is by far the largest order I've ever had, and it has been quite an experience working with such a large quantity. I'm hoping to put together a post on wholesaling later on for all of you Etsy folks out there. :)<br />
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Mark your calendars and tell your friends... The Little Birdie is on <a href="http://www.zulily.com/">Zulily.com</a> next week!!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>We've also got Mary from <a href="http://coffeeabq.organogold.com/US/r_default.asp">Organo Gold coffee</a> giving away an ENTIRE box </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>of gourmet, all-natural coffee in your choice of flavor! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This giveaway ends Sunday 10/23, so spread the word and don't forget to get your entries in, too!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</div>Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-23422804290710092222011-10-12T10:56:00.000-05:002011-10-12T10:56:46.193-05:00Homeschooling? Class Dismissed.Good morning all!! I just wanted to pop in and share this video with you all. I know so many of you are homeschooling your kids, and many more plan to (as do I). So naturally, when I heard about this documentary being made all about the benefits of homeschooling I had to share!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Class Dismissed</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>a documentary about homeschooling</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.3storyfilms.com/">by 3 Story Films</a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">It's so wonderful to see such an honest, practical take on homeschooling with real interviews with actual homeschooling families. I'm sure (as most documentaries do) they will be examining both sides, but I've never seen something with such positive energy representing this lifestyle.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Right now it's still in the development stages and they still need some funding. If you're so inclined, you can visit the 3 Story Films site and leave them a donation. <a href="http://www.3storyfilms.com/">www.3storyfilms.com</a> I'm sure they would appreciate it!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I know everyone has a different take on this subject, especially in the mainstream, but I think it's a wonderful opportunity to provide my children with a diverse and well-rounded education based on truth, creativity, life experiences, and discovery rather than the pre-packaged "one-size-fits-all" method the public school system seems to be pushing these days.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>We've got Erica from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bowsbyprincESS?ref=pr_shop">Bows & Caps by princESS</a> on Etsy giving away </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>a custom pack </i><i>of bottle cap magnets, clips, or push pins. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Giveaway ends Sunday, so get your entries in soon!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div></center>Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-11634828652510797462011-10-10T15:34:00.002-05:002011-10-20T10:13:42.333-05:00Giveaway Monday!! Who needs a whole box of perk??Hello friends!! My apologies for the delayed post today, I have been experiencing some serious technical difficulties with my blog today. But no worries, everything seems to finally be working, so we can get down to business!<br />
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It's Monday, so you know what that means, right? This week we've got a product I KNOW you're all going to love. I mean, it's the only way to start the day, right?<br />
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</div>Did you know that <a href="http://coffeeabq.organogold.com/US/r_default.asp">coffee</a> is the second most consumed beverage on the planet after water? Wow, right? Maybe not news for those of you who have 6 cups before noon, but still! It's the second most traded commodity after oil. People drink <a href="http://coffeeabq.organogold.com/US/r_default.asp">coffee</a> all day every day, in almost every country around the world.<br />
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<a href="http://coffeeabq.organogold.com/US/r_default.asp">Organo Gold Coffee</a> company is brewing up some of the best coffee out there right now. It's rich, flavorful, and smooth. And, the kicker is... <i><b>it's healthy!</b></i> Soak that up for a minute. <a href="http://coffeeabq.organogold.com/US/r_default.asp">Organo Gold</a> searches the globe far and wide to procure the best ingredients out there and couples them with Japanese herb Ganoderma to produce some of the most amazingly delicious, healthy coffee you can get. The Gandoderma herb has been used in the Japanese culture for centuries to promote good health, and well-being. Some of it's benefits include:<br />
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<li>Packed with over 150 all-natural antioxidants that fight free radicals</li>
<li>Improves blood circulation</li>
<li>Promotes younger skin</li>
<li>Promotes cell rejuvenation</li>
<li>More energy</li>
<li>A powerful detoxifyer for the body</li>
<li>Promotes deeper and more enjoyable sleep</li>
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</div><div>But, the benefits aren't just for coffee drinkers. Looking to curl up by the fire this fall with a cozy cup of hot chocolate or tea? No problem! <a href="http://coffeeabq.organogold.com/US/r_default.asp">Organo Gold</a> has hot chocolate, tea, herbal supplements and lots of other incredible products as well. <a href="http://coffeeabq.organogold.com/US/r_default.asp">Check out the website for for information and other products!!</a></div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Now, for the fun part...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">{WIN IT!!}</span></b></div><div><br />
</div><div>Our lovely <a href="http://coffeeabq.organogold.com/US/r_default.asp">Organo Gold Coffee rep, Mary</a>, is generously offering one lucky Little Birdie reader a whole box of your choice of their most popular coffees: Black, Mocha, or Latte, shipping included!! Mary was nice enough to send me one of each, and I'll tell you: you can't go wrong with any of the three!!</div><div><br />
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<li>The giveaway will be open from now until Sunday, October 23rd!</li>
<li>Winner will be chosen via random.org and posted here Monday, October 24th!!</li>
</ul></div><div><b><u>Mandatory Entry:</u></b></div><div><ul><li>Be or become a follower of <a href="http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/">The Little Birdie</a>. (Easy, right? I know you already are anyway... wink, wink.)</li>
</ul><div><b><u>Extra Entries:</u></b></div></div><div><ul><li>Be or become a follower of <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/Mary_ABQ">@Mary_ABQ</a> on Twitter</li>
<li>Subscribe to <a href="http://coffeeabq.wordpress.com/">The Coffee Blog</a></li>
<li>Be or become a follower of <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/lilbirdielady">@lilbirdielady</a> on Twitter (That's me!! And it's a great way to keep up with new giveaways, tutorials, and special offers!)</li>
<li>Be or become a follower of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/littlebirdiebabyshop">The Little Birdie on Facebook</a></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Be sure to leave each entry in a separate comment below, </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>and good luck to you all!!</b></span></div></div><div><br />
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</div>Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-13031013761068562622011-10-04T09:31:00.002-05:002011-10-04T11:21:44.806-05:00Tutorial Tuesday & Linky Party - A Trio of Favorite RecipesGood morning everyone! I am super-duper busy with a rather large order right now, so you'll have to forgive me for cheating out a little bit this week with recipes rather than sewing, etc. ;)<br />
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However, these ARE 3 recipes that I have had earmarked to share with you all since they were ones that I found shortly after moving. Things were hectic, but I knew they would be great ones to share! So here are three of our new favorite recipes from this summer...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Bird's Nest Breakfast Cups</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Salad-in-a-Jar</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">&</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Homemade Cheese Crackers (a.k.a. Cheez-Its)</span></b></div><br />
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These have quickly become a weekend favorite. I make an entire pan full and then the hubby has a yummy, wholesome breakfast to grab and take with him as he's running out the door at the crack of dawn. Yay for cooking once a week! ;)<br />
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1 24 oz. bag of shredded hash browns<br />
2 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp pepper<br />
2 tbs oil (I use olive oil)<br />
1/3 cup shredded cheddar<br />
Bacon bits or 8=10 pieces of cooked bacon, crumbled<br />
Eggs<br />
Extra shredded cheddar<br />
Muffin tin<br />
<ol><li>Take your bag of hash browns and mix in the salt, pepper, oil and 1/3 cup shredded cheese.</li>
<li>Divide amongst the cups in your muffin tin, making sure to grease tin beforehand.</li>
<li>Bake hash browns at 425 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until toasty.</li>
<li>Once they're finished, take them out and lower the temp of the oven to 350 degrees.</li>
<li>Crack an egg into each of the cups</li>
<li>Top with bacon and a sprinkle of extra cheese</li>
<li>Bake at 350 degrees for 13-16 minutes (or until the eggs are as firm as you like them).</li>
<li>Slide a knife along the edges to remove from pan when cooled.</li>
</ol><div>Notes:</div><div><ul><li>I like to break the yolks in my eggs a bit once I put them into the hash brown cups</li>
<li>When I cheat on these, I use the Oscar Meyer Bacon pieces found in the "salad dressing" section of the grocery store. They're the closest thing to fresh bacon I can find, and all-natural. :)</li>
<li>You can also experiment with ham, sausage, and veggies to make them your own!</li>
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<b><u>Salad-In-A-Jar:</u></b><br />
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Now, these aren't so much of a recipe as a technique. I had been seeing this idea all over the place for awhile, and thought I should give it a try for keeping my lettuce fresh. It <b><i>WORKS</i></b>.<br />
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1 Head (or bag) of lettuce<br />
12 oz. to 16 oz. mason jars (depending on how large you like your salad, or if you like to share!)<br />
Paper towels or paper napkins<br />
Salad toppings of your choice<br />
<ol><li>Wash jars and set them out to dry</li>
<li>Wash and chop head of lettuce</li>
<li>Stuff jars with lettuce (the fuller, the better)</li>
<li>Dampen a paper towel and fold it up small enough to fit into the mouth of the jar.</li>
<li>Lay paper towel over the top of lettuce and secure lid.</li>
<li>Turn upside down and store in the fridge for up to a month!!</li>
<li>When you're ready to eat, throw out the paper towel and prep as you like!</li>
</ol><div>Notes:</div><div><ul><li>If you have enough space in your jars you can top your salad while still in the jar and have an easy lunch to-go, or great solution to salad at parties!</li>
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<b><u>Homemade Cheese Crackers:</u></b><br />
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From goldfish to cheez-its and everything in between, cheese crackers are always a hit with kids and adults alike. Why not make some fresh that are filled with all-natural ingredients instead of preservatives and chemicals like the store bought kind?<br />
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1½ cups (6 oz) grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese<br />
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces<br />
¾ cup flour, plus more for dusting<br />
½ teaspoon salt<br />
1 tablespoon milk<br />
<ol><li>Preheat oven to 350˚.</li>
<li>Put everything except the milk in a food processor. Pulse the processor, 5 seconds at a time, for about 5 or 6 times, until the dough is in coarse crumbs.</li>
<li>Add the milk and process until the dough gathers together in a ball.</li>
<li>Roll the dough out on a floured board with a rolling pin that has been floured until it is about 1/8 inch thick.</li>
<li>Cut the dough into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. You can put a bit of flour on the blade of the knife to keep it from sticking. Use a toothpick or skewer to poke a hole in the center of each cracker.</li>
<li>Place the crackers at least ¼ inch apart on parchment paper on a baking sheet.</li>
<li>Bake for 12 – 15 minutes until the edges are just starting to brown.</li>
<li>Put the baking sheet on a rack and let the crackers cool completely.</li>
<li>Eat! Or store in a covered container or ziploc to eat within a few days.</li>
</ol><div>Notes:</div><div><ul><li>Substitute other cheeses for the cheddar for a different snack every time! I've used swiss (Jarlsberg seems to work best) and colby jack, both with great results!</li>
<li>I have a gas oven and it seems to take a little longer to get them nice and toasty around the edges. Mine usually take about 18 minutes.</li>
</ul><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now it's your turn! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Link up your projects below for this week's linky party!</span></div><br />
<b><u>Linky Guidelines:</u></b><br />
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<li>Please link directly to your project post, it makes them much easier for everyone to find.</li>
<li>Please no etsy shops, or generic blog links. Specific posts links only.</li>
<li>Visit someone else's link and share the bloggy love!</li>
<li>Grab yourself a button and post it in your project post or on your blog. Optional of course, but the more we share the party, the more people see your posts! :)</li>
<li>Have fun!!</li>
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</script>Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-85390947474916542582011-10-03T09:30:00.009-05:002011-10-03T22:48:36.823-05:00Merchandise Monday - GIVEAWAY!! Bows and Caps by princESS!Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, and are bright-eyed and ready for a new week! No? Bleary-eyed, hovering over a cup of coffee? Ok, I'll give you that, but I've got something to perk you right up...<br />
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</div>I am excited to introduce to you my friend, Erica who has the cutest <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bowsbyprincESS?ref=pr_shop">bow & bottle cap shop</a>! She is here visiting with us today (mostly because I wanted to show her off) to tell us a little bit about herself and her shop. And because she is such a doll, she has also offered up a GIVEAWAY to all the Little Birdie readers, yay!!<br />
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Thanks for being here Erica, I hope you'll bear with me as we're doing something new this week. I wanted to ask you a few questions to let my readers get to know you while they're browsing your shop.<br />
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First, tell me a little about your shop:<br />
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<div class="p1"><i><b>My shop is a hodgepodge of my crafty ideas. It started with bows and bow holders and now includes my bottle cap crafts - magnets, push pins, headbands, and clips. I also added my hand painted ornaments after friends and family loved them the past two Christmases.</b></i></div><br />
How did you get started crafting?<br />
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<div class="p1"><i><b>I started crafting in the summer of 2010 after school let out. I had been going to Hobby Lobby and staring at the ribbon section wanting to buy some, but not knowing exactly what I would do with it. On about my 4th trip of looking at the fun designs a lady asked me "Do you make bows too?" I said "Yes. I sure do", bought 4 rolls of ribbon and came home to figure out how to make some bows. I took my creations to a teacher workshop I was attending the next day and people started passing them around and asked if they could order some. I was totally taken by surprise, but gladly took down the orders and the rest is history :) I made ornaments that Christmas as a "different" gift for my big family. This past summer I got into bottle caps and started my Etsy page after a friend's encouragement.</b></i></div><div class="p1"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{Bottle cap bows, headbands, and clips by princESS! <br />
Just tell her your favorite team and she'll make them custom, any way you like!}</td></tr>
</tbody></table>What inspires you?<br />
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<div class="p1"><b><i>I am inspired by my desire to make pretty things. That may sound kind of silly, but most of my life I have been frustrated by having all these ideas in my head but not being able to actually take them and turn them into the finished product I had pictured. When I started making my bows, they turned out exactly like I pictured them in my head. It was (is) so exciting to look down and think "Hey that is super cute AND I made it!"</i></b></div><br />
How do you handle being a mom with a full-time job AND an Etsy business?<br />
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<div class="p1"><b><i>Juggling a full time job, being a wife and mom, and having an Etsy shop is not always the easiest. I am very lucky to have a wonderful mother and husband who help around the house and with my son so I can have "me time." My 3 month old son also goes to bed at 8 and sleeps through the night, which is a big help! Once I had my son, I made the choice to leave my school work at school as much as possible. I have to use my time at work a lot wiser than I have in years past, so when I come home I can spend time with my family. After dinner and bath time, is my "me time" to work on my crafty projects. There tend to be some late nights, but feeding around the clock a few months ago taught me how to run on a lot less sleep than I used to.</i></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{Bows, clips, and CUSTOM bows by princESS! <br />
Need a matching set for the whole team or cheer squad? <br />
Send in your requests and she'll do bulk orders to match your colors!<br />
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</tbody></table>What has been your biggest eye-opener as a first time mom?<br />
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<div class="p1"><i><b>My biggest eye opener as a first time mom has been how much time I used to spend on work. I used to stay late, bring work home, and there still seemed to always be things left to do! I have had to really get my time management under control so that I can balance my family and my work. It is amazing how much more I seem to be accomplishing for school in less time.</b></i></div><br />
Isn't she sweet? And she has such an amazingly supportive husband, who thinks she's a total rock-star, as well as the cutest little baby boy! She has so much cute stuff she's been working on and adding into her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bowsbyprincESS?ref=pr_shop">Etsy shop</a> every day, so be sure to add her to your favorites or your circle so you can keep up with all the cute stuff she's doing. One of my favorite items in her shop are the bottle caps. She makes magnets, clippies, bows, and headbands and is constantly adding new photos to her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bowsbyprincESS">Facebook page</a> with her fun new ideas. She can also do custom caps for your favorite high school, college, or pro team, as well as fun and funky combinations, sororities, and more!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{Bottle cap magnets by princESS! You can never have too many of these on your fridge or file cabinet, and with a million custom combinations to choose from, you'll find something for everyone on your shopping list!}</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Erica and I go waaaaaay back to the old college days at Texas Tech in Lubbock. :) So, when I ordered some little piggy tail bows for Aubrey from her, she sent me a custom bottle cap clippy and a magnet for my fridge decked out in custom Tech colors! I was so stoked!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>PrincESS Erica has been so sweet to offer a five pack </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>of custom bottle cap magnets to one lucky Little Birdie reader, </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>and there are lots of ways you can win!! </b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">**Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry below!!**</span></b></div><br />
<b><u>Mandatory Entry</u></b><br />
<ol><li>"Like" <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bowsbyprincESS">Bows & Caps by PrincESS on Facebook</a>! </li>
</ol><i>Leave a comment below letting me know you did, and feel free to say hello to Erica while you're there!</i><br />
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<b><u>EXTRA Entries!!</u></b><br />
<ol><li>Be or become a follower of <a href="http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/">The Little Birdie</a>. {<i>This one should be easy, you guys already are, right? RIGHT??</i>} ;)</li>
<li>Heart <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bowsbyprincESS?ref=pr_shop">Bows and Bottle Caps by princESS on Etsy</a>.</li>
<li>Add <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bowsbyprincESS?ref=pr_shop">Bows and Bottle Caps by princESS</a> to your circle on Etsy.</li>
<li>Blog/Tweet/Facebook about this giveaway. Leave a separate comment for each.</li>
<li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/lilbirdielady">@lilbirdielady</a> on Twitter {<i>that's me, silly</i>}</li>
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</div>Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-87134167747452693862011-09-30T17:01:00.001-05:002011-09-30T17:01:22.206-05:00BONUS tutorial! A don't-miss hair care product!
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<p> How many of you are busy moms? Haha, okay, like pretty much ALL of you. And how many of you fight with your hair on a regular basis? Probably most of you. I do, daily. We get each other, I know.</p>
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<p> Recently, I have come across this lovely little thing called "dry shampoo." It's magic for hair. I'm sure most of you know what it's like to speed-shower while the baby is napping, being as silent at humanly possible if only to stay in long enough to get that hair washed. Nothing like greasy, 3 day old hair to motivate you, right? Well, dry shampoo works with your hair's natural oils and are uniquely formulated to absorb excess oil and remove odor. The full line of dry shampoos rejuvenates hair without even a drop of water.</p>
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Rachael @ The Little Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013281613243979445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480389107012976707.post-9454960587018721912011-09-27T09:30:00.001-05:002011-09-27T09:30:02.496-05:00Tutorial Tuesday & Linky Party - DIY Maxi DressGood morning, bloggers! I have a really awesome tutorial to share with you today. I know you're going to be shocked, but it's not something baby-related! It's a full grown sewing project, it's super fast, WAY cheap, and easy enough for anyone to do.<br />
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Now, I don't know about you guys but I have had the hardest time letting of my maternity tank tops. I love them. For me, it's comfort and coverage. Being rather, how should I say this... "top heavy" I have always struggled to find tops that can accommodate the load, lol, and offer me some decent coverage without showing my bra straps. Until I got pregnant, I just assumed I would never find this magic tank. Then came the world of maternity clothing. I can't really wear any of it anymore as it all looks funny, but I just couldn't let go of the tanks. So I decided to modify! :)<br />
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What makes this project so easy is the fact that you're using an already constructed shirt. No arm holes to sew, no serious measurements, and no trying to pin while wearing. Nice. :)<br />
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<b><u>Materials List</u></b><br />
<ol><li>Tank top or t-shirt that fits you well. </li>
<li>1 full yard (at least) of coordinating fabric. I used a jersey knit so it's stretchy and forgiving. ;)</li>
<ul><li><i>A note on the skirt fabric: I used an entire yard because I planned to ruffle it to give the dress some fullness and movement, and not have it be too fitted. You can use more or less as you like, and as measurements allow. </i></li>
</ul><li>Coordinating thread. Though it can really be any color because it doesn't show.</li>
<li>The usual suspects: sewing machine, scissors, measuring tape</li>
</ol><div>Here we go... Photos reflect instructions from left to right and top to bottom.</div><div><br />
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</div><div><b><u>Tutorial Instructions:</u></b></div><div><ol><li>Choose your shirt and fabric.</li>
<li>Try on your shirt and make a mark where you want your skirt to start. Then draw a guide line across the shirt and cut through, removing the bottom half.</li>
<li>Since we're using the entire yard, fold the long sides of your fabric together and hem together to make a giant tube. I used a regular running stitch twice, and then serged the ends together for extra sturdiness. You can also use a zig-zag stitch in place of serging.</li>
<li>Next, decide which end of the tube will be your at your waist, and sew a single line all the way around, being careful not to overlap at the seam. Pull the ends of the thread to ruffle until it fits your waist measurement.</li>
<li>Now, turn your tube inside out (if it's not already), and put your tank inside the tube with the right sides facing each other and the open ends matched up. Pin together securely.</li>
<li>Sew together the tank and fabric tube. You can probably use just about any stitch for this, but I used my #9 which is like a slanted zig-zag stitch. This stitch will give you a little stretch, which is good when dealing with knits and jersey fabric.</li>
<li>You can see the finished #9 hem in box #7. Now trim your threads, and any errant fabric.</li>
<li>Turn right side out and inspect your hems.</li>
<li>You can hang and measure for a bottom hem, but it's not necessary. I didn't because for one, jersey doesn't fray so it doesn't need a hem, and secondly, I have such long legs that my whole yard was just about the right length to hit my toes. When it comes to dresses, I like 'em long and swishy!</li>
</ol><div>And that's it! You're finished! How easy was that? Now have fun dressing it up, or wearing it plain... there's nothing this fun maxi dress can't do. </div></div><div><br />
</div><div>Now it's your turn! Link up your projects below for this week's linky party!<br />
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<b><u>Linky Guidelines:</u></b><br />
<ol><li>Please feel free to link up as many projects as you would like!</li>
<li>Please link directly to your project post, it makes them much easier for everyone to find.</li>
<li>Please no etsy shops, or generic blog links. Specific posts links only.</li>
<li>Visit someone else's link and share the bloggy love!</li>
<li>Grab yourself a button and post it in your project post or on your blog. Optional of course, but the more we share the party, the more people see your posts! :)</li>
<li>Have fun!!</li>
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First of all, due to a huge increase in demand over the past 3 months or so, I've had to do some price adjusting. However, despite these changes I am happy to announce that <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlebirdiebabyshop?ref=si_shop">The Little Birdie Baby Shop</a> is now offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders! Yay!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These little cuties are the perfect solution for carrying your diaper necessities in your purse. They perfectly hold 2 or 3 diapers (depending on what size) and a small pack of wipes. There's even room for a tube of diaper cream, and a pocket for your other extras!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Each one is made from high-quality upholstery leather in various colors and prints, and then lined with bright, fun, designer fabrics. Each clutch measures 10" wide by 6" tall, with a shiny nickel button stud closure. The great thing about these babies, is that while they're great for diapers, they're also great as a wallet, or for a night out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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