MarieLynn Boutique Blog

Baby Take Home outfits

2011-10-18T08:34:00.000-07:00

It has been a LOOOOONG time since we have posted! 2011 has been an amazing year for MarieLynn Boutique and we appreciate each and every one of our customers! You may have noticed some changes to our website, we are always trying to keep things updated; and adding new items on a regular basis. If you haven't had a chance, "like" us on Facebook forhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif up to date news!

One hot item that moms and dads all over are searching for are these adorable Take Home Outfits For Newborns! Take Home Outfits are so important these days, not only do we as parents love to dress up our little ones; but take home outfits are perfect for those all important first hospital photos anhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifd the outfit can be saved as a keepsake! I still have my take home outfit and my daughter actually wore it home as her take home outfit!

We've added a great selection of bring home baby outfits for both boys and girls! Visit our website for the complete collection, but check out our favorites below!!

Baby Boys Take Home Outfit In The King-Red and Black

Baby Girls Take Home Outfit-Fuchsia Flower

Happy Shopping! Remember if you have any questions about an item at MarieLynn Boutique, do not hesitate to contact us!

Adorable TuTu Onesies For Valentine's Day!

2011-01-02T18:41:00.000-08:00

MarieLynn Boutique LOVES to offer you adorable items for your little munchkins! We have had a wide selection of TuTu Onesies for awhile, but the new designs from Moxie Couture are blog worthy!

Moxie Couture is a new designer who specializes in "glam style for your girly girl". We are so proud to be one of the select retailers of Moxie Couture items!

Just released today are two of their new TuTu Onesies for Valentine's Day! We love them so much and just had to share them with you!

Got Kisses? TuTu Onesie

This Got Kisses? TuTu Onesie is adorable on a White onesie and an alternating Hot Pink, White and Red chiffon tutu. At just $39, it's a steal!

I Stole My Daddy's Heart TuTu Onesie

This I Stole Daddy;s Heart TuTu Onesie is perfect for your daddy's girl! A Pink onesie with an adorable Red chiffon tutu is embellished with red glass rhinestones. At $41, this is an adorable yet affordable valentine's day outfit!

Designer Diaper Bags Now At MarieLynn Boutique

2010-12-29T12:57:00.000-08:00

Finding the best diaper bag is a hard undertaking. There are so many options available to new parents, so how do you choose the best diaper bag for your family?

As soon as I became a mom, I quickly learned that less is better! I wanted a Diaper Bag that was big enough to carry everything that we needed and then some. And because I had to lug around the Infant Car Seat, I didn't want to carry my purse and a Diaper Bag. So I searched for a Diaper Bag that would double as both.

Being the style conscious mama that I am, I didn't want a Diaper Bag that looked like, well a Diaper Bag! I needed something that I would be proud to carry around, something that looked like a purse and not a dumpy old Diaper Bag. Then of course, there is the hubby. He doesn't want to carry around a bright pink bag now does he?

After searching for 'the right bag', I came across these Trendy Diaper Bags from Baby Kaed and I just knew that I had to offer these at MarieLynn Boutique! These Designer Diaper Bags are just what every hip mom is looking for and then some! Complete with accessories, these celebrity approved Diaper Bags come equipped with a pocket for your cell phone, a pacifier pouch and a wipes case...and those are just a few of the many features offered!

Choose from our variety of diaper bags that look like purses, messenger style diaper bags and back pack style diaper bags! You'll be in Diaper Bag heaven when you see the wide variety that you can choose from!

And don't worry, even dad will find styles that are made just for him!

Replacement Car Seat Covers For Toddlers

2010-12-23T22:17:00.000-08:00

MarieLynn Boutique has just added new designs to their Toddler Car Seat Covers category. These new designs offer a wide range of trendy, plush, luxurious styles; sure to please any mom and baby!

Toddler girls will love the cheetah, leopard, zebra and floral designs. Most toddler car seat covers are made with minky, for a soft and comfortable feel that baby will love!

Toddler boys will love the camouflage, sports and firetruck designs. These designer car seat covers replace the boring cover that comes with your car seat, adding personality and style.

MarieLynn Boutique's cute car seat covers are compatible with an assortment of car seat brands, including; Britax, Graco, Safety, Combi and Eddie Bauer. Contact MarieLynn Boutique if you need assistance in choosing the perfect Toddler Car Seat Cover for your little one!

Visit MarieLynn Boutique today to purchase your toddler car seat cover!

Replacement Car Seat Covers For Infants

2010-12-21T23:50:00.001-08:00

MarieLynn Boutique has just added new designs to their Infant Car Seat Covers category. These new designs offer a wide range of trendy, plush, luxurious styles; sure to please any mom and baby!

Baby girls will love the cheetah, leopard, zebra and floral designs. Most infant car seat covers are made with minky, for a soft and comfortable feel that baby will love!

Baby boys will love the camouflage, sports and firetruck designs. These designer car seat covers replace the boring cover that comes with your car seat, adding personality and style.

MarieLynn Boutique's cute car seat covers are compatible with an assortment of car seat brands, including; Britax, Graco, Safety First, Combi and Peg Perego. Contact MarieLynn Boutique if you need assistance in choosing the perfect Infant Car Seat Cover for your baby!

Visit MarieLynn Boutique today to purchase your baby car seat cover!

Cyber Monday Steals and Deals!

2010-11-28T18:57:00.000-08:00

With the Holiday Season upon us, MarieLynn Boutique is celebrating with awesome deals for our customers!

Our Rhinestone Tees for Girls and Women are all 50% off! You can't miss out on this deal!! With gorgeous, festive designs; you will literally SHINE this holiday season! The price is already discounted, no coupon code necessary; but hurry, this sale ends Monday night, November 29th!

To celebrate the launch of our new Crib Bedding by JoJo Designs; MarieLynn Boutique is offering $20 off of all Crib Bedding Sets purchased through December 1! Just use coupon code CRIB at checkout and enjoy the savings! We'd also like to note that these Crib Bedding Sets will fit all toddler beds as well! No need to change your nursery decor as your child gets older!

We also have an adorable Purple Leopard Print Embroidered TuTu One Piece by Moxie Couture discounted to 25% off! No need to use a coupon code for this item either, we've already taken care of that!

And for those of you interested in other items that we offer, we are celebrating the "Season Of Giving" and offering you a 25% discount on ALL items on our website! This sale ends on Monday evening, November 29th 2010 and cannot be used in conjunction with sale items. Just use coupon code CYBER at checkout!

You may have also noticed that we have simplified our shipping charges! Now all customers can enjoy $6.00 Flat Rate Shipping; no matter how large your purchase!

Happy Holidays From MarieLynn Boutique!

Boutique TuTu's For Girls

2010-09-20T19:02:00.001-07:00

MarieLynn Boutique has always carried a wide variety of TuTu's for Girls, we are always expanding our inventory and love to create custom tutu's for our customers!

We offer many TuTu color combination's and a list of tulle colors at your disposal, in case a Custom TuTu is what you are looking for!

Our Girl's TuTu's are made with at least 100 years of luxuriously soft tulle in each tutu. Our tutu's are hand tied with care and attention to detail. Each tutu is made with an elastic waist, giving your daughter some wiggle room; we all know how quickly they grow!

Because our tutu's are hand made by us, here in the USA, you can be sure that you will receive a quality product. Girl's of all ages love how full and fluffy our tutu's are, you will never receive an item that hasn't passed our high standard of quality.

We have listed just a few of our favorite tutu's for you to enjoy! Be sure to visit MarieLynn Boutique to view our full collection and submit your custom tutu purchase.

Aqua,Rosette and Lavender Boutique TuTu

Purple,Fuchsia and Black Boutique TuTu

Black and Turquoise Boutique TuTu

CSN Stores Upcoming Product Review

2010-05-22T11:58:00.000-07:00

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing a gorgeous rug from one of CSN Stores 200 websites. I have recently been contacted again to review a new product. With over 200 stores, I am having trouble deciding which item to review! I'm like a kid in a candy store. Just when I find a great product, I look at another website and find an even better item I love! Right now, I am thinking of choosing an item for our bathroom, the bathroom vanities would look amazing in our master bathroom.

Hair Bow Of The Month Club

2010-05-18T17:36:00.000-07:00

Is your household a Hair Bow Lovin' home? Does it always seem like you are constantly on the prowl for new and unique Hair Bows to add to your daughters collection? MarieLynn Boutique wants to make life easier for you, which is why we have created a Hair Bow Of The Month Club!

By joining our Hair Bow Of The Month Club, you will receive one (*or more) of our amazing Handmade Hair Bows in your mailbox each month!

Joining is simple! Just choose your preferred **Hair Clip Option, enter in your daughters birth date and you are all set to receive a new Hair Bow each month!

Hair Bows will be sent out the first two weeks of each month. If it is a Holiday Month you will receive a Hair Bow themed to match that month's Holiday. If it is your daughters birth month, she will receive a FREE Hair Bow to celebrate her special day!

Joining our Hair Bow Of The Month Club makes life easier for you! Not only will a unique handmade hair bow be delivered to your mail box automatically each month, but you will save money by joining our club! If you were to purchase these Hair Bows each month, you would pay $133.90. By joining our Hair Bow Of The Month Club, you save 20%!

Our Hair Bow Of The Month Club makes the perfect gift! Do you have a grand-daughter, niece or family friend who loves hair bows? Gift her the gift of handmade Hair Bows each month!

*The recipient will receive a free hair bow on her birth month, this is in addition to the hair bow she will receive by being a club member.

**Some Hair Bows are made with a certain clip, for example a Pony O is made using a pony tail holder. So you would receive a Pony O set on a Pony Tail Holder, even if you chose to receive Small Barrettes. This only pertains to certain Hair Bows and we will do our best to ensure that you receive your preferred choice each month.

Let's Get Ready To Celebrate Independence Day!

2010-05-18T17:29:00.000-07:00

This Independence Day, let MarieLynn Boutique cover your look! We have everything from Handmade Hair Bows and Hair Accessories, Children's and Baby Boutique Apparel and Hand Tied 4th Of July TuTu.

Each item is handmade with care and attention to detail, ensuring that you will have a stress free holiday when it comes to your clothing and apparel!

Our Hair Bows and Hair Accessories are great for girls looking to dress up any outfit.

Pair our Handmade Hair Bows with our Handmade Children's Apparel! Your little boy would look adorable wearing one of our 4th Of July themed Shortalls or Longalls. Siblings can even match! Check out our Firecracker Boutique Dress and our Firecracker Boy's Longall/Shortall.

Summer is full of fun and we love to capture these memorable moments in photos. Our Handtied 4th Of July TuTu will be a great addition to any summer photos!

Items Will Ship No Later Than 2 Weeks After Purchase. Please Purchase Early To Ensure Delivery Before July 4th.

Vote For Us!

2010-05-10T11:03:00.000-07:00

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Mother's Day Gift Guide

2010-05-04T20:05:00.001-07:00

Mother’s Day is imminent and can someone please explain why every day is not dedicated to those beautiful vessels that brought each one of us into this world? Not that I’m calling anyone’s mama a boat. Go visit Wickedly Chic’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide, http://www.wickedlychic.com/giftguide/mothers-day and pick out something extra special for your mom this year. It’s the least you can do to make up for all those stretch marks, don’t you think?

Some of the participating businesses include: Paper Scissors Rock, http://www.psrock.com (whimsical clocks, magnets & greeting cards), Castle Baths, http://www.castlebaths.com (spa bath products), always B designs, http://www.alwaysbdesigns.com (custom stationery & gifts), Lissa Harlin Designs, http://www.secretgardenjewelry (jewelry inspired by nature) & Modern Tribe, http://www.moderntribe.com (modern Judaica store).

The Guide will run through May 29 and is open 24/7. Get your credit card out and start clicking away without stepping foot in the mall.

Infant Front Pack Carrier Clip Covers

2010-04-22T20:46:00.000-07:00

Just in! These Infant Front Pack Carrier Slip Covers will take your basic carrier from boring to hip in minutes!

Made of soft polyester blends, these infant carrier slip cover are trendy yet comfortable.

More About Our Stylish Infant Carrier Slip Covers:

* Washable
* Reversible
* Easy To Put On And Take Off Using A Side Zipper
* Shoulder Straps Attached With Velcro
* Come In Two Styles: Active and Original
* Given The Baby Planners Seal Of Approval!

Compatible With: Baby Bjorn, Snugli Soft Comfort Vent, Infantino Euro Rider and Jeep 2 In 1 Front Carrier.

Patent Number D517.807

Infant Car Seat Covers

2010-04-22T18:52:00.000-07:00

They have arrived! We have added a line of Boutique Infant Car Seat Covers to MarieLynn Boutique!

This awesomely adorable car seat covers are just what you need to spice up that ugly car seat cover that came with the item.

These Infant Car Seat Covers add personality and spunk to any car seat. They also clean easily, so maintenance is a breeze!

Toddler Car Seat Covers Now Available!

2010-04-07T20:17:00.000-07:00

Most car seats come with ugly,generic covers. They have no personality and style. Which is why, MarieLynn Boutique is so proud to offer Toddler Car Seat Covers! These Boutique Car Seat Covers are not only stylish, but they are affordable as well!!

Pink Champagne Toddler Car Seat Cover

Infant Car Seat Covers to be added later this week!

Facebook Fans

2010-04-06T12:26:00.000-07:00

Are you on Facebook? If so, have you fanned MarieLynn Boutique? If not, you should! Not only will you get up to date information about sales and new products, but we are having a giveaway!

We want to reach 300 fans and once we reach our goal, we are giving away a $50 Gift Certificate to MarieLynn Boutique!

Already a fan? Well, suggest that your friends fan our Facebook page, once they do, just tel them to leave us a comment and let us know that you referred them to us. The person who refers the most people will win a $20 Gift Certificate.

Super easy right? Well, what are you waiting for? :)

Click *HERE* to fan us!

Fabulous Baby Booties

2010-04-06T12:16:00.000-07:00

It is so hard to find cute booties for babies. I've found plenty of cute shoes for my toddler, but now that I have a newborn again, I'm reminded of the lack of cute booties.
Well, I solved that problem for myself and for all of you! Check out these new Baby Booties that we are now carrying in MarieLynn Boutique!

Boy's Beary Blue Stripe Baby Booties

Leopard Print Girl's Baby Booties

Not only are they fab, but they are affordable too! No need to spend big bucks on booties for your infant, when we all know that they grow in the blink of an eye.

MarieLynn Boutique Hair Bow Sale

2010-04-05T15:23:00.000-07:00

MarieLynn Boutique is having an amazing Spring sale!
Buy Three Hair Bows, Get One Free!
Check out our awesome Embroidered Hair Bows, Flower Hair Bows, Ribbon Headbands and more of our adorable Hair Bows and Accessories!

The Diary Of A Posh Mommy Blog Party and Scavenger Hunt!

2010-02-11T20:03:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of A Posh Mommy is working closely with a number of extremely talented and professional companies to bring you a month long Blog Party!

The party begins on Monday, February 15th and will end March 15th.
Every other day, we will showcase one of our Platinum Sponsors. Our Platinum Sponsors have graciously donated an item from their website or store to be included in a Gift Basket worth over $450!
Each time we showcase one of our amazing Platinum Sponsors, we will include a question pertaining exclusively to that business. You will then browse the Platinum Sponsors website in search of the answer, once you have found it, simply submit your answer to us.
At the end of the Blog Party, the participant who entered the most correct answers will win the Gift Basket full of goodies!

Curious about what is included in the Gift Basket?
Set Of Three Organic Nursing Pads from Posh Pads
Girl's Rule! Nail Polish Gift Pack from Piggy Paint
Plush Boutique Baby Blanket from MarieLynn Boutique
Doggie Treat Dispenser and Toy from Poochie Heaven
Boutique Pettiskirt from Milo's Creations
Personalized Diaper Bling Gift Set from Diaper Bling
Girl's Flower Beanie and Boy's Knot Head from My Bonita Boutique
Candle from Gold Canyon Candles
Pro Mom Couture Tee Shirt from Nanny Deprived
Bracelet from Whimsical Charms
Girl's Boutique Overalls from Che Demi's Boutique
Stationary from Lemon Tree Cards
Princess House Crystal Ring Holder from TLC Jewelry
Mini Diaper Cake from Gift The Bambino

Are you in need of some instant gratification? Well look no further! We have amazing Daily Sponsors who have offered Gift Certificates, Advertisement Opportunities and much more! Be sure to visit our blog daily to see when one of our Daily Sponsors is featured! Winning is simple and you will receive your item almost instantly!

Want to know what our Daily Sponsors are offering you?
Three Gift Certificate from Tayga Aprons
One Gift Certificate from MarieLynn Boutique
Business Ad To Air On www.blogtalkradio.com/powerwomenmag and www.powerwomenmagazine.com from Power Woman Magazine
Advertisement Space from The Very Busy Momma
One Gift Certificate from Darker Violet
One Gift Certificate from Whimsical Charms
Ten Rainbow Brite Interactive Games from The Diary Of A Posh Mommy
Mouse Pad, Pen and Notepad from TLC Jewelry

So spread the word and tell all of your friends and family! The Diary Of A Posh Mommy is the place to be every day beginning February 15h-March 15th!

Help Us Promote Our Blog Party! Add This Banner To Your Blog Or Website!

Blog Party and Scavenger Hunt

2010-02-03T10:22:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of A Posh Mommy is hosting a Blog Party and Scavenger Hunt from February 15-March 15th! They have some very awesome Platinum Sponsors, who have donated over $400 in merchandise to be given to one winner at the end of the Blog Party!

Check Out The Platinum Sponsors!

The Diary Of A Posh Mommy is hosting a Blog Party and Scavenger Hunt!

We have a wide range of products from amazing companies sponsoring our event!

Please visit our Platinum Sponsors and support their businesses!

Our gift baskets and gift sets contain personalized disposable diapers with the baby's name, initials, birth date, or a special message to welcome the new little one into the world. Available in various sizes, fonts, graphics, and colors.

Gold Canyon offers home fragrances in the form of scented candles, room sprays and sachets, home décor with various candle holders, a full line of body care essentials, wickless home fragrances, and candle care products such as wick dippers and trimmers.

MarieLynn Boutique captures Handmade Elegance for Baby and Child! We offer Baby & Toddler Gear, Hair Accessories, and Apparel.

Whimsical Charms is a fun and unusual site specializing in photo, bottle cap, Scrabble tile, glass marble charms and other jewelry designs. Our charm collections give you the option of ordering just the charm only. This can save you a lot of money if you want to switch out your various pendant charms to wear different necklaces different days of the week. You also can order the charms as a keyring or cellphone charms and add a little bling by adding on a Swarovski Austrian Crystal and Sterling Silver charm. Prefer something simple, order the charm as a magnet and display on your favorite refridgerator or filing cabinet to show off.

Our Whimsical Collection features Swarovski Austrian Crystal, Fresh Water Pearls and other gemstones handcrafted with Sterling Silver components. Our most popular bracelet is our Whimsical Mother's Photo Bracelet. This bracelet is completely personalized with photos and Austrian Crystal birthstones. The Whimsical Mother's Photo Bracelet is perfect for mother's or grandmothers. Its also a great present for the proud aunt!

Poochieheaven offers luxury items for all sized dogs. We have clothing
and beds for yorkies to great danes. We also have a wide selection of
durable and interactive dog toys to challenge your pup and keep them
occupied. $5 flat rate shipping on all orders.

"Where beauty, function and the love for our babies and environment come together."Posh Pads™ are washable, organic nursing pads. Made with a top designer cotton fabric, layers of bamboo/organic cotton and a layer 100% soft organic flannel. Bamboo is naturally antibacterial, hypo-allergenic, deodorizing and is biodegradable. Offering characteristics for great breath ability, while wicking moisture away from the body. Our standard size is 4.5 to 5 inches in diameter.Beautiful and so soft, POSH Pads shout comfort! Proudly made in the USA.

Fresh selection of invitations, photocards and stationery.

TuTu Onesies Now Available At MarieLynn Boutique!

2010-01-22T18:00:00.000-08:00

Love the look of tutu's on babies? What about a TuTu Onesie? A TuTu Onesie is just that, a TuTu attached to a Onesie! They are absolutely adorable and look fabulous on babies and toddlers!

MarieLynn Boutique is proud to announce that we now carry a wide variety of TuTu Onesies! You are sure to find a TuTu Onesie for your little Diva or to give as a gift!

Each TuTu Onesie is handmade with super soft chiffon and top quality cotton onesies. No Diva would be complete without her 'bling'! Our TuTu Onesies come 'blinged' out with cute sayings like; "Daddy Does My Hair" and "Born Fabulous", or choose a TuTu Onesie that you like and have an initial added to it.

Cyber Monday Sales and Coupon Codes!

2009-11-29T16:23:00.001-08:00

Saving money is always a great accomplishment! There is nothing like that feeling you get, when you get to purchase your favorite goodies and save some dough at the same time!

We have always promised to let you in on all the exclusive sales and we are proud to let you in on a few Cyber Monday sales!

What is Cyber Monday? Cyber Monday is the web's version of Black Friday. When all of the retail stores are winding down from the after Thanksgiving buzz, the awesome websites on the net are gearing up to offer you tons of savings on their awesome items.

Please note that these sale coupons are only valid on Cyber Monday, unless otherwise stated.

MarieLynn Boutique- Discount Offered: 10% Discount Coupon: HOLIDAY

Milo's Creations- Discount Offered: Unknown Discount Coupon: Click Banner On Homepage

Little Miss Julia- Discount Offered: 20% Discount Coupon: Promo20

Photo Card Designs- Discount Offered: 5% Discount Coupon: Cybermonday

Teacups and Mudpies- Discount Offered: Free Shipping Discount Coupon: Cyber09

Caribbean Jewelz- Discount Offered: 25% Discount Coupon: cyber60

Bibs, Burpies and Beyond- Discount Offered: 15% and Free Shipping Discount Coupon: grandopen

The Pitter Patter Boutique- Discount Offered: 15% Discount Coupon: CyberSave

Designer Dribbles- Discount Offered: Free Shipping on Orders Over $25.00 Discount Coupon: CYBERSHIP

Nikki's Character Creations- Discount Offered: 20% Discount Coupon: garland

Bepe Baby- Discount Offered: 25% Discount Coupon: BFCM25

TLC Silver Jewelry- Discount Offered: 20% Discount Coupon: CHECKOUT

Nanny Deprived- Discount Offered: Free Shipping Discount Coupon: FREESHIP

Bonita Boutique- Discount Offered: 25% Discount Coupon: CYBER25

Born Fabulous Boutique- Discount Offered: Free Shipping Discount Coupon: FREESHIP

Pitter Patter Creations- Discount Offered: Free Shipping On Orders Over $30 Discount Coupon: FREESHIP09

Shabby Bebe- Discount Offered: 10% Off Of Orders Under $50.00 Discount Coupon: shabby10

Shabby Bebe- Discount Offered: 15% Off Of Orders Over $50.00 Discount Coupon: shabby15

Corn Bag Critters- Discount Offered: 20% Discount Coupon: holi21109

Lollipop Book Club- Discount Offered: $10 Off Of Any 12 Month Purchase Discount Coupon: sale10off

Something About Baby- Discount Offered: 10% and Free Shipping Over $99.00 Discount Coupon: SAB10

Che' Demi's Boutique- Discount Offered: 10% and Free Shipping Over $99.00 Discount Coupon: GIFT4U

Photo Design Gifts- Discount Offered: 20% Discount Coupon: CM2009

Halloween Costumes At Your Fingertips!

2009-10-03T02:52:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year. The time when parents all over the world are asking themselves,"What will my child wear for Halloween this year?" If you have an older child, chances are that they already have their minds made up; but for those of us with younger kids, the answer to that question still hangs in the air.

Forget driving from store to store in search of a costume that most kids on the block will probably be wearing anyway. Simply visit Milo's Creations, and in minutes you can browse their amazing selection of costumes, place your order, and just wait for the package to arrive at your door. Simple, quick, and EASY!

Milo's Creations has you covered when it comes to babies,children, and even adults! What is even more awesome? You can find these awesome costumes ALL YEAR LONG!

Have a baby boy and girl? How cute is this costume?!

Milo's Creations has what you need for both boys and girls, all ages covered! Milo's Creations has Baby and Toddler Costumes that just ooze with cuteness! Does your son want to be a cowboy, firefighter or soldier? Check out the wide selection of Boy's Costumes at Milo's Creations! Does your daughter have her heart set on a princess costume or cowgirl outfit? Check out the Girl's Costumes at Milo's Creations!

Sweet Peaches Bedding Giveaway

2009-09-23T14:08:00.000-07:00

For any girl, their bedroom is their palace. A place of their very own, where they can hang out with friends. A bedroom is also an extension of their personality. Every girl wants their bedroom to be a place that reflects who they are.

We all know that girls go through many phases in life, and to change your bedroom decor each and every time can get pricey. So we have just what you need!

Sweet Peaches Bedding is giving two lucky winners a $500 Gift Certificate to use on their website!

How can you enter? Visit Sweet Peaches Bedding Contest

Can’t wait to see if you’ve won? Save $10 on every purchase from now until October 22,2009 using coupon code: SPB10.

Flirty Aprons Review and Giveaway At Posh Mom Diary!

2009-09-09T03:26:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to let you all know about a great giveaway over at The Diary Of A Posh Mommy! Check it out and be sure to enter to win!

Flirty Aprons Review and Giveaway
September 7th, 2009

I am probably the most undomesticated woman that you will ever meet. I hate to cook and clean, it just isn’t my cup of tea. I remember when I was younger, my Grandmother used to say to me; “No man is going to marry a woman who can’t cook.” My response? “That’s what maids are for.” I did marry a great man, and for the first year of our marriage, frozen dinners worked just fine. It wasn’t until I had Little Missy that I decided I’d better learn how to turn on the oven.

I’m no Betty Crocker, but when I’m in the mood, I can make Martha Stewart look like an amateur. Luckily for Martha Stewart, I’m hardly ever in the mood! Since I’ve been pregnant, I can count on one hand how many times I’ve cooked for my family.

I received an adorable Apron from Flirty Aprons and I absolutely LOVE it!As soon as I received it, I put it on and showed it off to hubby. Who then gave me the raised eyebrow, and said; “NICE”. After he wiped the drool from his chin, he asked if I was going to wear it while I cooked dinner. Sure, I thought. Wearing this apron makes me feel like I can whip up a 5 course meal in 10 seconds flat, all while teaching Little Missy Sign Language and balancing our checkbook.

About an hour and a half later, I pulled the Lasagna out of the oven. I called hubby and Little Missy into the dining room for dinner. They were greeted by a candle-lit dinner of Salads, Lasagna and Garlic Bread; with Cheesecake for desert. We all enjoyed our dinner and everyone was happy. Hubby complimented me numerous times on our amazing dinner, and by the sounds Little Missy was making while she ate, I assume she enjoyed her meal as well. Hubby is convinced that the Apron from Flirty Aprons is magical and turned his wife into a modern day June Cleaver. I, on the other hand had a hard time hiding the pre-made salad bag and the boxes from the frozen lasagna, garlic bread and cheesecake from him.

While Flirty Aprons aren’t magical, they are absolutely adorable! They make you feel sexy and attractive, which will only be confirmed when hubby gets a look at you wearing it! Each Apron is made to fit all body types and is made with top quality materials, ensuring that your Apron will last for years to come!

Flirty Aprons even has Aprons for your kids and even your hubby! Perfect for those mommy and me baking days or when hubby is working his magic on the BBQ grill.

Enter HERE!

Happy Birthday!

2009-09-07T10:14:00.000-07:00

I'm not dead! Although I appreciate the many emails that I received from those of you asking where in the heck I've been. I am sure you were further comforted when I was unable to respond back to your email. I apologize!

Just to give you a brief explanation, I fell down the stairs at the hospital, resulting in some cramping and a HUGE scare. The baby and I are fine. Ki'Nani had an MRI and we found out that she has Arnold-Chiari Malformation Type 1.

All of this happened within a week or two.

After everything calmed down, I returned to work and found that the economy has definitely picked up! I can finally peek my head out of the huge pile of work I've been in and I wanted to let you all know that I am here!

I must warn you though, we are moving in about 3 weeks and I will probably be M.I.A again. But I promise that you will have some great products and deals come Thanksgiving/Christmas time!

Other than that, today is Ki'Nani's 2nd Birthday and I am going to CELEBRATE!!

New Items At MarieLynn Boutique

2009-07-27T21:10:00.001-07:00

MarieLynn Boutique has just added Handmade Boutique Chalk Mats to their Play and Bed Time Collection. Choose from 8 trendy designs, sure to fit any style.

Each Handmade Boutique Chalk Mat measures 18 1/2x13in and comes with attached grosgrain ribbon to tie your Chalk Mat when not in use.

Not only are these Chalk Mats stylish, but they are practical as well! MarieLynn Boutique's Chalk Mats are great for restaurants,road trips,snow days and those dreary rainy days. Entertaining and creatively stimulating, these Chalk Mats are a hit with children of all ages!

Be sure to check out the On The Go Baby Gear Collection for more items that make your life as a mom easier!

TLC Silver Jewelry Sale

2009-07-25T05:29:00.001-07:00

I love TLC Silver Jewelry, and I just know that you will too!

So when I found out that they are having a huge sale, I had to spread the word!

TLC Silver Jewelry is is phasing out their line of Rings and Pendants. From now until August 31st, you have the chance to purchase any ring or pendant at 30% off!

Hurry and grab yours today, once they are gone...they are gone!

Website Review and Giveaway

2009-07-23T08:06:00.000-07:00

We have a great surprise for our readers today! We were contacted by Aida at Caribbean Jewelz for a very exciting Website Feature and Giveaway! As an island girl, I am drawn to the beauty that nature provides us. This beauty can be found in the handcrafted earrings, bracelets, or necklaces found at Caribbean Jewelz.Caribbean Jewelz was founded in December 2008. Offering exquisite handcrafted jewelry made with materials such as; Semi Precious Stones, Seed Beads, Glass Beads, Swarovski Crystals and Silver, it is no wonder why Caribbean Jewelz has become a jewelry lovers paradise. Inspired by the ocean, flowers, fruits, and the beautiful colors of the Carribean, Caribbean Jewelz brings the beauty of the islands to you.I want to share a few of my favorite jewelry pieces from Caribbean Jewelz:Pink Bliss-Pink Crystal BraceletTrue to myself, I chose the pink bracelet. It's a beautiful bracelet and I can get one for Little Missy as well, because Carribean Jewelz makes them for babies as well!
This handcrafted Pink Crystal Beaded Bracelet features: Pink Crystals and Oblong Pink Glass Beads, Silver Plated Findings and Spacers and a Toggle Clasp.

Caribbean Waves - Blue Bead Earrings
Looking at these earrings takes me straight to the beach. I can feel the roughness of the sand between my toes as I walk into the warm, clear ocean. As I get further away from the shore, the water takes on a turquoise hue. While I'm thousands of miles away from the beach, I can still dream! That is why I am drawn to these beautiful Blue Bead Earrings, featuring: Blue Glass Beads, Fish Hook Backings, Sterling Silver Spacers and Findings and Measures 2in Long. Don't forget to coordinate with this matching Caribbean Waves-Blue Bead Bracelet.
On The Reef- Round Glass Pendant
Lastly, my all time favorite item at Carribean Jewelz is this On The Reef- Round Glass Pendant Necklace. This necklace captures the beauty and serenity found only in the Caribbean. This necklace features: An Artistic Glass Pendant in Blue, Green, and Gray with Flecks of Gold and touches of Black.
Are you looking for a custom jewelry piece? Caribbean Jewelz will handcraft a beautiful bracelet, necklace or pair of earrings for your next event or occasion. But with several collections to choose from, such as: Black Sands, Caribbean Waves, Island Holidays, On The Reef, Party On The Beach, Pink Bliss, Shell & Stone, Shimmer and White Sands; you are sure to find a few pieces that catch your eye!
Caribbean Jewelz has graciously offered to give one of our lucky winners the chance to win this beautiful Kumihimo Bracelet!

This Kumihimo Bracelet is a mixture of Bronze and Pink toned Seed Beads. Each bead is individually woven, giving it a beautifully unique look!

Visit The Diary Of A Posh Mommy to enter!

Bun In The Oven

2009-07-20T13:39:00.000-07:00

I've been MIA for awhile now, but with good reason! We took a short family vacation to Bavaria last week and it was great. I'd like to say that it was relaxing, but hubby had each day fully packed with hikes and tours.
I promise that I will post more about our trip with tons of photos later this week.

More importantly, we came home on Friday. I was exhausted all week and just didn't 'feel right.' Hubby had a dream that I was preggo, so he insisted that I take a pregnancy test.

Low and behold, I'm pregnant! Still not sure how far along I am yet...no more than 4 weeks.
We are all really excited and looking forward to this new adventure. Ki'Nani was in the bathroom with me when I found out, and I said to her,"Ki'Nani, mommy is pregnant." Her response? "Uh-Oh!"
It was classic.

CSN Rug Review

2009-07-08T14:18:00.000-07:00

I was contacted by CSN Rugs for a product review. After many hours of browsing their site, I chose this rug:

Mohawk Home - Modern Age Swirls Free Hand Rug

This rug is beautifully made and matches my living room décor perfectly. I was quite surprised at the quality! You know the saying; "You get what you paid for"? That is definitely not the case with CSN Rugs! Because this rug is so wonderfully made, I know it will last a very long time...even in my household!

As you may know, we are moving later this year...which means I've been on the lookout for new décor. CSN Rugs has so many beautiful designs, so you are sure to find a few rugs to accent every room.

You can also make your patio or gazebo an extension of your home by accessorizing with an outdoor rug.

Looking to add a rug to your child's playroom? Check out this L.A Rugs - Fun Time Country Fun Kids Road Rug.

Have you found a better price elsewhere? CSN Rugs will price match any item, and they honor competitors coupons!

With a wide selection of rugs, amazing prices, and superb customer service; CSN Rugs is where I am shopping for all of my rug needs, so should you!

Hannah's Bowtique Giveaway Winner

2009-07-07T10:06:00.000-07:00

A winner was randomly selected using random.org.

Our lucky winner is:

Blogger kenziesmum said...

I voted for you! #3
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June 26, 2009 1:40 PM

Congratulations! You will be contacted shortly with information on how to claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone who entered, be sure to visit Hannah's Bowtique to purchase your favorite products!

The Sassy Ladies Toolkit For Start-Up Businesses Giveaway Winner!

2009-07-07T09:59:00.000-07:00

The winner was chosen by using Random.org.

Our lucky winner is....

TLCSilverJewelry said...

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June 27, 2009 10:58 AM

Congratulations Tracy! You will be contacted shortly to claim your prize.

Thank you to all who entered, don't forget to visit The Sassy Ladies for great tips and to purchase your copy of this book. You won't be disappointed!

Craig Ferguson Meet and Greet

2009-06-29T17:49:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I have a total celebrity crush on Craig Ferguson. It all started when we moved here to Germany, and I was confined to just 10 American tv channels. Pregnant and exhausted, I spent hours lying on the couch watching t.v.

I don't know if it's his crazy antics or that Scottish accent, but I was hooked! The great thing is that hubby loves him too, so there was no fighting over the remote.

So when I heard that Craig Ferguson was coming to Germany, I had to wipe the drool from my chin. Seriously, I've got a major crush on the guy! The show was originally scheduled for last Friday, but for some reason it was postponed to today.

No worries though! Hubby and I made a date out of it and went to dinner before the show. After standing in line for an hour, the doors opened and we quickly snagged a great spot on the balcony.

The show was great! I totally loved it. His jokes and imitations had the crowd laughing throughout the whole performance.

Afterwards, we were able to meet Matt Baetz(comedian) and Craig Ferguson aka Hubby #2.

We received a signed head shot for ourselves and Ki'Nani.

Upcoming Review

2009-06-29T17:21:00.000-07:00

We have been selected to review an area rug from CSN Rugs!
Our rug should be arriving shortly, but in the meantime, check out there website!

I am in the market for home decor, so when I was contacted by the company about a review, I jumped at the offer! After browsing their site, it was so hard for me to choose which rug to review.

Which one(s) do you like?

Diaper Changing Pads Now Available At MarieLynn Boutique

2009-06-27T10:56:00.000-07:00

Changing Diapers is a dirty job, especially when you are out and about. MarieLynn Boutique is now making Diaper Changing easier with our new Diaper Changing Pads!

Each of our Diaper Changing Pads has a trendy cotton fabric on one side and soft Minky Dot on the other. Minky Dot is super soft to make diaper changes comfy for your baby.
Our Diaper Changing Pads each have one layer of batting in the middle for added comfort.

Not only do our Diaper Changing Pads keep baby safe from nasty germs on public changing tables, but it doubles as a Padded Diaper Wipes Case holder and even holds 3 Diapers!

This makes life much easier, because you can just pop one of our Diaper Changing Pads into your purse or Diaper Bag and your on your way out the door!

When you are finished with the Diaper Changing Pad, just fold it up and tie it with the attached ribbon. Simple, Easy, and Convenient! Once you have your hands on our Diaper Changing Pads, you'll wonder what you ever did without one!

Decorate With Knobs

2009-06-26T03:58:00.000-07:00

Looking for an affordable and unique way to enhance your home décor or nursery décor? Why not try hand painted knobs by Nikki’s Character Creations? These hand painted knobs are created especially for you and are perfect for dresser drawers, cabinets and even bi-fold doors!

Check out this Pink and White Swarovski Knob!

This Ballerina Knob would be a great addition to your daughter's room!

Enter coupon code “ch10” at checkout and receive 10% off your entire order!

U Printing Blog Sponsorhip

2009-06-25T02:41:00.001-07:00

U Printing has been so amazing! Not only do they offer wonderful products for families and businesses, but since they have begun sponsoring MarieLynn Boutique Blog we have had many opportunities to win awesome products! U Printing is now giving one lucky blogger 500 Free Business Cards!

Visit U Printing for amazing products!

Why UPrinting.com isn't your average printing company:

Blog Sponsorships:
If you are looking to find a sponsor for your blog, UPrinting.com is definitely interested. We offer giveaways, advertising and more for qualified bloggers.

Non-Profit Sponsorships:
The U-Community Program sponsors hundreds of non-profits and education to improve our local communities.

Social Justice Projects:
The UPrinting Kiva account promotes small business growth in developing countries.

Green Printing:
UPrinting supports a sustainable future by recycling, using non-toxic inks, and offering eco-friendly recycled paper stocks for business cards and postcards.

Hannah's Bowtique Giveaway

2009-06-22T15:10:00.000-07:00

Hannah's Bowtique has adorable hair bows for your little girl! They even have Crochet Hats for adults!

At Hannah's Bowtique, you will find more than just bows. They offer scarves and hats, jewelry and hair bow holders, just to name a few.

I love this adorable Black Swirl Hair Bow Holder. It's a fun and fashionable way to keep your hair bows organized.

You will even find Room Decor at Hannah's Bowtique! Check out this cute Ballerina Slippers painting!

Hannah's Bowtique is offering one lucky winner the chance to win a pair of Hair Bows. You can choose the colors that you'd like, but I've listed a photo of the Hair Bow style that you will receive.

So how can you win?

Visit Hannah's Bowtique or their Etsy shop and choose your favorite item(s). Come back here and let us know.-One Entry **You can enter once each day**

Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter.-One Entry. **Unlimited Entries** Please leave one comment below each time you send out a tweet. Please use this tweet: @MLBoutique is hosting a giveaway on her blog. http://tinyurl.com/ljtwky #win

Follow Hannah's Bowtique on Twitter-Two Entries. Please leave two comments below, don't forget to include your email address.

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Post about this giveaway on Myspace or Facebook.-Four Entries. Please leave four comments below, don't forget to include your email address.

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Grab our button and post it on your website or blog.--Six Entries. Please leave six comments below, don't forget to include your email address.

Vote for us! You can find the voting buttons the top right tool bar.--Ten Entries. Please leave ten comments each. Don't forget your email address!

This giveaway ends on Sunday, July 5th at 11:59pm CST. The winner will be notified by email and will have three days to respond. In the even that the winner does not claim their prize, a new winner will be chosen.

The Sassy Ladies Toolkit For Start-up Businesses Giveaway & Review

2009-06-22T03:37:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to review the latest book from The Sassy Ladies. Their latest book is the book for small businesses, no matter how long you have been in business. Whether you've been in business 3 years or haven't even started yet!

MarieLynn Boutique will celebrate our 2nd Anniversary in August, when I started MarieLynn Boutique, I didn't have a business plan. I had no clue about how to run a business, and I have to tell you, I've made a lot of mistakes along the way. If I had read The Sassy Ladies Toolkit For Start-up Businesses, then I would have had the tools to help with everything from Insurance, Lawyers, Budgeting, etc.

I found the book extremely useful! I've book marked and highlighted numerous areas in the book, so that I can go back and follow-up on the resources that are given. There are also so many excercises to do, which help you decide how many customers you need to reach out to, in order to reach your monetary goals for the year.

Whether you've read numerous books to help you start your business or not, The Sassy Ladies Toolkit For Start-up Businesses is the only book you will need to reach your professional goals.

So how can you get your hands on this book?

Visit The Sassy Ladies website and browse around. Come back here and comment on one thing that you learned while visiting their website.--One Entry per day **The catch is that you must come back with a new fact each day.

Sign up for The Sassy Ladies newsletter, found on the left side of their website.--Two Entries. Please leave two comments below. Don't forget your email address!

Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter.--Three Entries. Please use the following Tweet: @MLBoutique is hosting a giveaway on her blog. Enter here: http://tinyurl.com/mwargf #win **Unlimited Entries** Please leave three comments below. Don't forget your email address!

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This giveaway ends at 11:59pm CST on Sunday, July 5th 2009. The winner will be announced on July 6th, and will have three days to respond. In the event that the winner does not respond, a second winner will be chosen.

All winners are chosen using random.org.

Summer

2009-06-18T02:09:00.000-07:00

U Printing wants to see your favorite summer photo!
What photo of yours just screams "SUMMER"?
For me, it's this photo that was taken by my parents back in 1986.

What isn't there to love about this photo? To me, it's home. This photo was taken at one of my favorite beaches on Guam. This photo reminds me of who I am and where I come from. When things get unbearable, one look at this photo puts it all in to perspective for me.

Don't forget to visit our sponsors at U Printing! UPrinting.com is a leading online provider of business cards, color brochures and mailing postcards

I want to see your favorite summer photos! Be sure to leave a link to your blog post in the comment section so that we can all check it out!

Nanny Deprived Winner

2009-06-16T00:21:00.000-07:00

A winner was randomly chosen using Random.org and our lucky winner is...

Liz - FrayBabyBibsandMore said...

My favorite is the Polkadot Papoose - Sayuri. I wrap my baby and would love to try a sling!
elizabetherindavis at hotmail dot com

June 13, 2009 6:16 AM

Congratulations Liz! You will be notified shortly to claim your prize. If we do not hear from Liz within 3 days, a new winner will randomly be selected.

Thank you to all that entered! Don't forget that you can purchase your favorite items at Nanny Deprived and save 15% on all orders over $25.00 using the coupon code: MARIELYNN at checkout!

Happy shopping!

Get A One Weeks Meal Plan And Grocery List FREE!

2009-06-10T18:10:00.000-07:00

How would you like to have two hours free to do whatever you want?
It's not easy. As moms, we are constantly working on something, or busy taking care of someone else's needs.
Take planning your families meals and grocery shopping. How many hours do you think that you spend on that? My last count was three hours. That is three hours that I could definitely use to pamper myself.

Well, I think that I've found a solution! I'm going to try a weeks free meal plan and grocery list from Dine Without Whine this week to see how it all goes. They are giving away the plan here for free!
If you plan to join me, and you know you want to, go ahead and click on that link. You will be on your way to a few hours of pampered bliss in no time!

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2009-06-08T04:39:00.000-07:00

We used random.org to randomly select 5 lucky winners for this giveaway! And the winners are...

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Time 4 Felt Giveaway Winner!

2009-06-08T04:28:00.000-07:00

One lucky winner was randomly chosen using Random.org. The lucky winner is...

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June 3, 2009 3:39 PM

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If the prize has not been claimed within 3 days, a new winner will be announced!

Thank you to all who entered, be sure to visit Time 4 Felt and purchase the items that caught your eye!

What Home Means To Me

2009-06-08T01:36:00.000-07:00

Twittermoms wants to know what your definition of home is. To me, home is where my family is. As cliche as that may sound, it is true. I have moved 14 times in my 24 yrs of life. Well, that is 14 times that I can remember. With another move coming in October, it's safe to say that I've never had a place to call home.

Home has always been a hotel, an apartment, a town house, a house. Where ever the military has sent us, that has been home. It is all I've ever known, to some people it may seem 'unstable' to me, it's life.

Home is a place in my heart, when I am surrounded by the people I love, where ever we may be. It's not measured by square footage and architecture. The love that flows through our family will remain the same, no matter what country we may find ourselves in.

A photo of our current (third home) here in Germany. Date stamp is wrong, this was taken sometime in March 09. That is Ki'Nani playing in the back yard, our house is the white one and the darker one is the old horse stable.

Nanny Deprived Giveaway and Exclusive Discount CLOSED

2009-06-07T21:05:00.000-07:00

"Embrace The Insanity Of Motherhood", that is the motto at Nanny Deprived. Motherhood is insane! Until I became a mother, I never once called up my friends to discuss poop before. And yet, nowadays when my friends and I get together for lunch, the topic of poop almost always ends up in our conversations. Yep, that's right...we discuss poop while we eat!

I'm sure you can relate, in one way or another, becoming a mom ironically strengthens our stomachs while completely obliterating our ab muscles. When I came across Nanny Deprived, I fell in love. FINALLY, here is a site that combines practical products that moms will actually use, with humor that only moms can understand!

Check out Mom Spit, which can be used to get rid of dirt, grease, ketchup, or any other yucky mess your child will inevitably pick up. Mom Spit comes in three scents, Unscented, Green Tea & Fig and Lemon and White Tea.

Whether you're a pro in the kitchen or your family has become accustomed to the taste of burnt food. There is no reason why you can't look absolutely gorgeous! I love these Retro Style Aprons! My favorite is this Pink Pears Apron, also seen on Desperate Housewives. Most styles have a matching childrens size. And all Aprons come in a matching keepsake envelope.

Just had a baby? Then you will love the Belly Bandit! The Belly Bandit can be used the day after delivery and for maximum benefits, should be worn at least 6-8 weeks after delivery. Even if you had your baby a year ago, the Belly Bandit helps with posture and provides extra back support.

Expecting? Nanny Deprived has you covered with this Phases of Labor Comfort Collection. Each product is scientifically and naturally formulated to help ease you through the three stages of labor.

Hands down, my favorite products at Nanny Deprived are their new line of Mommy Tee's! These tee's are funny and fashionable! Just what every Nanny Deprived mommy needs! With cute sayings like, "Moms: We Love the Nightlife", "Moms Rock All Night", "Is It Mother's Day Yet?", "Whine-No" and "MomTastic". You are sure to find a tee or two to fit your style. With proper treatment, these tees will withstand vomit, cereal, dirt and whatever unmentionables your children with throw at you.

So, you've gotten a taste for what Nanny Deprived has to offer and now you have the chance to win one of their fabulous Mommy T-shirts! Ready to start shopping now? Nanny Deprived is offering our awesome readers 15% off of purchases over $25.00!
Use the following coupon code at checkout: MARIELYNN.

How To Enter:
Visit Nanny Deprived and choose your favorite product. We know it is hard to choose!
After you have chosen your favorite item(s), come back to this blog, and leave a comment on which product(s) you love. If you do not have blogger, please leave your email address.

Earn Extra Entries:
Receive One Entry For Each Time You Tweet About this Giveaway On Twitter-Please leave a comment below for each tweet, don't forget to include your email address.-Unlimited Entries!
Use This Tweet Please- @MLBoutique is hosting a #giveaway on her #blog! Enter http://bit.ly/rLqX5 to #win #boutique #moms.

Receive Two Entries when you Fan Nanny Deprived on Facebook-Please leave two comments below, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Three Entries When You Post About This Giveaway on Myspace or Facebook-Please Leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.-Unlimited Entries!*Please Post Only Once Each Day*

Receive Three Entries When You Sign Up For The Nanny Deprived Newsletter-Please Leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Three Entries When You Follow the Nanny Deprived Blog- Please leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Four Entries When You Follow @NannyDeprived on Twitter- Please leave Four Comments Below, don't forget to include your twitter id.

Receive Five Entries When You Post About This Giveaway On Your Blog- Please Leave Five Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.-Unlimited Entries! *Please Post Only Once Each Day*

Receive Ten Entries When You Make a Purchase At Nanny Deprived-Please Leave Ten Comments below along with your order number.

Winner will be randomly selected using a third party number generator. Good luck everyone!
This giveaway ends at 11:59pm(PST) on Sunday, June 14th 2009.

Open to US Residents only.

New Items!

2009-06-06T16:17:00.000-07:00

I have been so busy lately that I keep forgetting to let you know about the new products that I've added to MarieLynn Boutique! I have tons of items I am working on, so I figured I better update you on the items that I've already finished!

We are now offering Organic Nursing Pads! These are perfect for the eco-friendly momma! These stylish, earth friendly Reusable Organic Nursing Pads would make a great gift for any new or expectant mom!

I absolutely love this Apple Green, Shocking Pink and White Korker Hair Bow! Our handmade Korker Hair Bows measure 6 inches wide, and are great for girls of all ages! Each Korker Hair Bow has been heat treated to prevent fraying and lightly starched to keep it's full shape!
As parents, we know how frustrating it can be when our children first discover gravity. After that, it seems like we are endlessly bending over to pick up Sippy Cups and Bottles from the floor. MarieLynn Boutique now offers Toss-Me-Not Sippy Cup Holders! These patent-pending lifesavers from The Pitter Patter Boutique are a neccessity for any parent! They also make for a great gift!
Diaper Changes are a way of life, but that doesn't mean that you can't carry stylish Baby Gear right? This Hot Pink Cheetah Padded Diaper Wipes Case is just the answer! Hot Pink Cheetah not your thing? We have a wide selection for you to choose from, with even more designs coming mid-summer!I've had numerous requests for Larger-Than-Life hair bows! I am working on new designs, which I am so excited to share with you when they are complete. But I want to share this Layered Pink and White Boutique Hair Bow with you! Complete the look by attaching it to a Crochet Headband!

A few days ago, I shared a few new tutu's with you. Now I have two more to share with you! I think that they are gorgeous and I can't wait to see what my customers think of them when they recieve them!
This Royal Blue, Baby Blue and White TuTu is too cute!

I love this posh Pink, Black and White TuTu!

For those with newborns, too small for a tutu. Check out our TuTu Onesies! They are great for photos and dress-up! Our newest one: Pink and Fuchsia TuTu Onesie.

With our nation's Independence Day right around the corner, now is the time to introduce you to this Firecracker Boutique Dress! Be sure to check back, we will have more 4th of July items coming soon!

Random Day

2009-06-05T14:01:00.000-07:00

Today was a pretty random day. I was up all night working on a few rush orders and didn't get to bed until 12:30pm today! Can you believe it? I can't! We were supposed to go see President Obama, but we weren't sure of a time he would be in. I couldn't keep my eyes open long enough to wait, so we headed home. Bummer.

Right after David came home from work, we went outside to pick cherries from the tree in the backyard. The apples are starting to grow as well! Before we went to the backyard, Ki'Nani made the cutest face and I caught it on camera!

I took a few photos of the cherries before we picked them. Don't you love my photography skills! I keep bugging David to get me a decent camera.

Ki'Nani had a great time helping us pick cherries. Then she decided it would be fun to dump them all out of the bowl! This photo was taken just seconds before she got the bright idea!

New Tutu's

2009-06-03T19:47:00.000-07:00

Girl's LOVE tutu's! They are perfect for dress-up, play dates, or just to wear for fun!
At MarieLynn Boutique, our hand tied tutu's are made with top quality materials. Each tutu is made of at least 100yards of tulle, to create a whimsical look!

Check out a few that I made today!
Apple Green and Fuchsia TuTu
Black, Fuchsia and Purple TuTu

Red, White, and Blue TuTu

If you are interested in purchasing these 'sample' tutu's, check out my Ebay listing.
Please note the size listed on Ebay.
These tutu's are considered a 'sample' because they were made for photography purposes to use on my site. They are in excellent condition and made with the same care and attention that all of our tutu's are made with. All tutu's are brand new and have never been worn.

Purchase Red, White and Blue 'Sample' Tutu on Ebay

Purchase Apple Green and Fuchsia 'Sample' TuTu on Ebay

Black, Purple, and Fuchsia 'Sample' Tutu is SOLD.

What Are Your Kids Doing?

2009-06-03T15:50:00.001-07:00

While I cook dinner, Ki'Nani loves to hang out in the kitchen with me. Usually, I give her a few serving spoons and some plastic containers and she just goes to town. But lately, she has had this odd obsession with Potatoes.

Yes, you read that right....Potatoes! She dumbs them all out of the sack and hugs and kisses them. Then she takes a few to her play room and drives them around in her car.

She gets so sad when it's time to put them away.

Today she put a few on the kitchen floor and made this snazzy little design.

I'll Never Understand

2009-06-02T16:03:00.000-07:00

My husband never ceases to amaze me. Really, without him...my life would be boring.

I keep three umbrellas in my car...why? I have no clue. I have a tendency to be over-prepared.

But I always keep them on the floorboard of the back row in the car. Somehow, they always tend to end up in the trunk.

We went to dinner tonight, it was bright and sunny when we left the house. By the time we arrived at the restaurant, it was pouring. I reach in the back, looking for the umbrellas.

Nothing.

I turn to David and ask him if he knows where the umbrellas are. He says, "I put them in the trunk, I didn't understand why they needed to be in the back row."

He ate dinner soaking wet.

Ella's Bowtique Hair Bow Holder Giveaway Winner!

2009-06-01T14:31:00.000-07:00

We used random.org to randomly select one number between 1-65. And the winner is...

janetfaye said...

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May 28, 2009 9:40 PM

Congratulations! You will be contacted shortly to claim your prize! If we do not hear from the winner after 3 days, a new winner will be chosen.

Thank you to all who entered this giveaway. Don't forget to shop at Ella's Bowtique and purchase your favorite products!

Time 4 Felt Review and GiveawayCLOSED

2009-05-31T19:17:00.000-07:00

When Awnya Boam, owner of Time 4 Felt contacted me about a Product Review and Giveaway, I was excited and nervous at the same time. This is my first Product Review, so I was a bit intimidated. I want to give my readers honest opinions about the products that I review.

When I received the Story Time Felt in the mail, I was extremely excited to see what we had in store for us! We received The Frog Prince which included 10 Felt Pieces and one story. We also receive a sheet, with four scenes from the story. In which we were able to color and cut out the scenes to put them in the order that they occurred in the story.

That night, during our nightly bedtime ritual, Ki'Nani sat in my lap as we rocked in her rocking chair. I pulled out our Story Time Felt and read her the story, while she played with the felt pieces.

Over the past week, she has enjoyed playing with her felt pieces. I love that they are what I like to call, "Ki'Nani Proof". My daughter has managed to break, tear, shred, shatter, and dent most of the items in our home. My little book worm has left her mark in each one of her books by ripping at least one page. But, with the felt pieces, they have survived. And trust me, she has tested them!

Time 4 Felt products aren't just fun! They encourage sensory play and help build developmental skills. This Finger Play Fun set includes: One Finger Play fun glove, One Finger Play Fun CD, 56 felt figures, Velcro and 34 poems.

Quiet books are always a hit with both parents and kids! They are perfect for car rides, church, and quiet time. This Bug Activity Book includes: 5 pages, 43 felt figures, instructions for assembly and use, bug facts and information.

For your little Princess, I recommend the Princess Fairy Tales and Stories; which includes: 6 Fairy Tales, a mounted castle background, literature and coloring pages and a castle tales CD.

For your little Prince, I recommend the Pirate Cove Felt Board and Activity Set; which includes: a Mounted Pirate Island Background, 71 felt figures, Instructions, Pirate cards for game, Activities and a List of books you can get from the library.

So, you've gotten a taste for what Time 4 Felt has to offer and now you have the chance to get your hands on one of these fun yet educational products! Time 4 Felt is giving one lucky winner a Mystery Story Set valued at over $14.00!

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This giveaway ends at 11:59pm(PST) on Sunday, June 7th 2009.

Free 125x125 Lifetime Advertisement For Your Blog or BusinessCLOSED

2009-05-26T10:04:00.000-07:00

I started Top Mommy Bloggers less than a week ago, and it is getting off to a great start. But, in order for it to really take off, I need your help!

The more blogs we have, the more readers will see our Top Mommy Bloggers button. The more a reader sees the button, the more interested they become in finding out what it's all about. They then visit our Top 100 site and see all of the wonderful Mommy Blogs we have listed. Which means you have the chance to broaden your readership.

In honor of our opening, Top Mommy Bloggers is giving away FIVE Free 125x125 Lifetime Advertisement Spots for your Blog or Business!

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Picket Fence Flower Hair Bow Holder Giveaway

2009-05-25T08:23:00.003-07:00

Little girls always love to dress up, so it is no surprise that Hair Bows are always a big hit! At Ella's Bowtique, you will find a wide selection of Hair Bows for girl's of all ages!

For babies, Ella's Bowtique has "No Slip Hair Clips". Like this Mauve Satin Pearl Flower on Pink No Slip Hair Clip. Each "No Slip Hair Clip" is made up of a velvet lined Alligator Clip with a small magnet under the ribbon. This allows for the clip to firmly grip onto the hair.

Ella's Bowtique also offers these super cute Flower Hair Clips! I love this pair of Pink Rose Flower Hair Clips! Ella's Bowtique can easily change the color of the ribbon that lines the Alligator Clip to match any outfit!

Ella's Bowtique also offers the always popular Boutique Hair Bows! These Big Girl Bling Bows are adorable! You can choose from 21 different colors, so you are definitely going to find a few colors to match each outfit!

So you've purchased these adorable hair bows, but where do you put them? You don't want them to smash or get dirty do you? Of course not! So check out the Hair Bow Holders that Ella's Bowtique has to offer! But first, enter to win your own! Ella's Bowtique is giving one lucky winner this beautiful Picket Fence Flower Hair Bow Holder!

How To Enter:
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This giveaway ends at 11:59pm(PST) on Sunday, 31 May 2009.

TLC Jewelry Giveaway Winner!

2009-05-25T08:15:00.000-07:00

A winner was randomly selected using Random.org. Our lucky winner is...

LS said...

This was a hard choice, but I really like the Rainbow Moonstone Star Dangle Earrings. They're cool, and unique!
May 19, 2009 3:19 PM

Thank you so much to every one who entered. Be sure to check out TLC Jewelry and purchase your favorite items!

Surf Shelf

2009-05-24T14:28:00.000-07:00

It's a lazy Sunday here at my house...we had friends over last night for a BBQ. Today we are just lounging around, so I decided to browse the internet and I found this awesome product! It's called a Surf Shelf and it allows you to workout and use your laptop at the same time!

I was just thinking the other day that I needed something like this. You should have seen me in our gym on Friday. I brought my laptop upstairs and hooked it up to the tv. I had my mouse on the elliptical screen, so that I could workout and check my emails at the same time!

Hey, I'm a busy mommy! I am only allotted an hour and a half of uninterrupted bliss while Ki'Nani is taking her nap. Which means, I have to choose whether to workout or answer emails and process orders. Obviously, the latter wins.

But now that I have found the Surf Shelf, I can do both at the same time!

I'm A Top Mommy Blogger!

2009-05-23T05:28:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the new button on my sidebar? Cute huh? Well, I decided that bloggers needed a Top 100 Site as well! It opened yesterday and I am so excited! My goal is to promote Mommy Bloggers in a fun and positive environment. So, if you are a Mommy Blogger, head on over to Top 100 Mommy Bloggers and sign up!

It's Potty Time

2009-05-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

The Parent Blogger's Network and Pull-Ups want all of the dirty secrets on Potty Training! It's an inevitable chapter in every parents life...potty training. Potty Training will test a parents patience and stomach.

Our Potty Training chapter is still a work in progress. Two months ago, when Ki'Nani turned 18 months, we decided to introduce the Potty Chair. She was already showing signs; going into her tent and tunnel system to use the bathroom in peace. So we made a big deal about this Potty Chair thing, we took her to the store and let her pick out her Potty Chair. It was between the Pink Princess Potty Chair and the Elmo Potty Chair that talks (in English and Spanish).

Ki'Nani chose Elmo. We brought him home that night and put him right in the middle of the living room floor. At first, Ki'Nani just wanted to make him talk, then she graduated to putting her toys inside the potty portion. After about a week of using Elmo as a storage unit for her toys, David showed Ki'Nani how to sit on him.

Soon, David and I were on the lookout for Ki'Nani making her face. You know the face...the poopy face. If we saw 'the face', it was a mad dash to pick her up and sit her down on the Potty Chair. Finally, Ki'Nani started sitting on the Potty Chair and doing her business.

Now, Elmo can be found right next to mommy and daddy's Potty Chair in the bathroom and Ki'Nani always let's us know when she has to go 'poop,poop'. Of course, she always has to go 'poop,poop' on Elmo after she has already gone in her diaper...but it's a great start!

We aren't really pushing the Potty Training idea too much, Ki'Nani has always been the type of child that will do things at her own pace. But the thought that one day I will never have to change another diaper makes me grin from ear to ear!

Three Steps To A Well-Behaved Toddler

2009-05-20T12:15:00.000-07:00

I remember when I was about 6 months pregnant; I was out shopping for Nursery Décor. While I was standing in line at the checkout counter, this little girl dressed in a Ballerina Outfit, complete with sparkles in her hair; threw herself next to my feet. While she pounded the ground with her fists she screamed " I want that dolly NOOOOW!"

I have to admit, I backed away from her. I wanted to make sure that no one in that store confused that little diva as my daughter! I looked around for her parents and my eyes landed on the man and woman whose faces were as red as a tomato. All eyes were on these poor parents, everyone wondering what their next move would be. The mom quickly handed the doll back to her still sobbing daughter and the dad quickly apologized stating; "I don't know what has gotten into her, she never behaves this way."

I remember looking down at my protruding belly and telepathically telling my baby that she would never pull a stunt like that. My little girl was going to be the picture of perfection, always well behaved. Luckily she heard me, well sort of. I have to admit, my husband and I look at each other every day and remind ourselves how lucky we are. Ki'Nani is pretty much a go-with-the-flow kind of child, who loves to cuddle with mommy and daddy.

So you can imagine our confusion when one day, she decided it would be a good idea to slap mommy in the face. Then later that day, she got the bright idea to jump on couches, even after being told "No" many times. As parents, we understand that she is testing her limits. But how can we lead our children in the right direction, while still allowing them to make decisions on their own?

A child needs to spread his wings and experience autonomy, accomplishment, control and joy so long as his actions are safe, appropriate and responsible.

Building Character Skills in the Out-of-Control Child by CR Partridge, Ph.D

First, David and I need to find out why Ki'Nani is continually doing things that she knows are wrong. Christine Shuck, mother of two and owner of Creative Solutions states;

As inscrutable as they may seem, every child has a reason behind their behavior, and it is rarely with the specific intent to drive us insane. Toddlers instinctively seek to fulfill the following needs: Contact (attention from their parents/siblings/etc), Power (the ability to control some part of their lives – this is where fights over what clothes to wear begin), Protection (the instinct to survive – to eat, sleep, be safe), Privacy/Withdrawal (time away from others to be alone with their thoughts) and Stimulation (understanding gravity by dropping peas onto the floor, watching tv, etc) If we try to understand the reason for the behavior, if we attempt to understand what our children’s specific agenda is at the moment, then we can effectively and lovingly deal with the behavior in a more positive manner.

In our case, Ki'Nani is our only child and she receives quality one on one interaction with both David and I. We also make a point to spend time as a family throughout the week, such as; walking, gardening, playing with Ki'Nani's building blocks, singing and dancing...you get the point. But maybe she needs more or on the other hand, maybe she wants less. Step One on our journey will be to understand what it is that Ki'Nani is trying to communicate with us.

So what do you do when you've covered Step One? Hypothetically speaking, we have come to the conclusion that Ki'Nani jumps on the couch because she thinks it's fun. I can't blame her, it is fun! But also dangerous, which is why it isn't allowed. It may sound tedious but; "Consistency is key, immediacy is critical," says Andrew Adesman, MD who is Chief of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics at Schneider Children's Hospital in New York and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Adesman is also the author of Baby Facts. I spoke with Dr. Adesman over the phone and we used Ki'Nani's situation as an example. David and I continually put Ki'Nani in time out, at first time outs were the worst thing that could happen to her, as time has gone on, she has found ways to entertain herself while she is in time out. Dr. Adesman recommends "quality over quantity". While Ki'Nani is in time out, Dr. Adesman suggested that we make it as boring as possible. Whether she sits or stands, we must not allow Ki'Nani to sing or dance, which is what she now does. Dr. Adesman also stated that after we have tried this, we can also try upping her Time-Out time from 90 seconds to 120 seconds. Step Two: Be Consistent

After Ki'Nani is in time out, we pull her aside, get down on our knees. So that we are at eye level with her, and explain why we put her in time out. For example, "Ki'Nani, jumping on the couch is dangerous and it is unacceptable, that is why you were put in time out." Obviously, she doesn't understand what I'm saying to her, so I then say, "No jumping on couch, it's dangerous." I may sound like I'm some sort of caveman, butI learned this language from Harvey Karp. Positive reinforcement is key; check out these awesome products that your children will love, Excited 2 Learn.

The third and final step, one that I came across time and time again is; schedule. I am known for my hatred towards clocks. If I had my way, we wouldn't have clocks and we would live our lives on our own schedule. If I had my way, the world wouldn't last a day. We as human beings thrive on schedules. I've never made Ki'Nani have a 'bed-time' or 'nap-time'. She takes a nap when she pleases and goes to bed when she pleases, which is why I am known to answer emails at 4am. This will be our most trying task, but David and I are ready to take on the challenge and get Ki'Nani on a schedule that works for our family. A few products I am excited to try are the Good Nite Lite and the Hippo's Bedtime and Morning Routine.

So let us recap:

Step One: Understanding
Step Two: Consistency
Step Three: Schedule

Parents, you will enjoy these quizzes found on Dr. Adesman's website:
The Basic Childcare Quiz
The Child Development Quiz
The Common Illnesses Quiz
The Skin and Senses Quiz
The Safety and First Aid Quiz
The Feeding and Nutrition Quiz

A few books that I recommend:
Baby Facts by Andrew Adesmand, MD
Building Character Skills in the Out-of-Control Child by CR Partridge, Ph.D

Products to help you along your way:
Good Nite Lite
Excited 2 Learn

Additional Resources:
Business & Life Coaching and Professional Organizing

Blog Link A Thon

2009-05-20T10:15:00.000-07:00

MomDot.com decided to host a Blog Link A Thon, which resulted in hundreds of blogs linking together!

Now you can find numerous blogs with different themes and posts all on one list!

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2. Fairy Blog Mother

3. Crazy Adventures in Parenting

4. Engineer a Debt Free Life

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6. Good Golly Miss Blondie

7. SavvySuzie

8. For The Love of Baby!

9. Tammy@lovemy2dogs

10. Blessings Abound

11. Coupons, Deals and More

12. Hairstyles For Girls

13. Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy

14. A latte in the morning

15. KiddiesCorner Deals

16. 3 Kids and Us | Mom Blog

17. The Ohana Mama

18. Coupon Queens of Laurel Run

19. Today’s Journey

20. Eve @ Confessions of a Housewife

21. My Charmed Life

22. Laurie@DoubleBugs

23. Lisa @ Final Score boys3 girls2

24. New Sue Review

25. Suzanne Calling

26. Just For Me…and You

27. Time Slides By

28. Babes and Kids

29. Declutter a Little Each Day

30. Grocery Savings for Real Families

31. Life Starring Ellie and Eve

32. So Cute Crafts

33. Brea’s Mommy

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35. It’s A Beauty Filled Life

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37. Donna’s World

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274. Moody Mama Says

275. Laurie Ann

276. Cooking During Stolen Moments

277. A Simple Walk

278. Vanessa

279. middleagedmom

280. Ramblings Of A Wannabe Writer

281. Oh My Baby

282. Fordcast Sunny

283. Lisa Miller

284. Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy

285. Bibs & Cribs {very cute stuff}

286. My Lil’ Budget Book

287. Misadventures in Baby Raising

288. My Mommy Said

289. Milk & Honey Mommy

290. Milk and Honey Mommy

291. Amy O’Neal

292. Parenting Children

293. A Girl And Her Life

294. MarieLynn Boutique Blog

295. Born Fabulous Boutique Blog

296. The Pitter Patter Boutique

297. Stephanie Deese

298. Brea’s Baby Boutique Blog

299. digiscrapping.net - Heather Manning

300. Kids Activities Blog

301. Two Little Whales Cloth Diapers & More

302. 3 boys & a dog

303. Karen ~Georgia Angel

304. JenniferB @ my not so hurried life

305. Shannon Blogs Here

306. A Virtuous Woman

307. Secrets of a Southern Kitchen

308. Dreamer

309. Lollipop Book Club

310. Mommie Daze Virtual Baby Shower

311. Heck Of A Bunch

312. MomSaves4U

313. Barely Domestic Mama

314. Emilie @ Baby Loving Mama

315. Professional Family Manager

316. Kathleen

317. Coaching The Family

318. Frugal Creativity

319. Easy Being Green

320. Dandelion Bubbles

321. Shelly aka The Attic Girl

322. Foxtoybox-Discovery Toys

323. Ashley @ Beauty4Moms

324. Colleen - Mommy Always Wins

325. Playground for Parents

326. World of Discovery

327. Kati @ Country Girl City Life

329. A Little Bit Nutty

330. Mahayla’s Mommy

332. If I Could Escape . . .

333. The Shopping Mama

Lovely Blog Award

2009-05-18T17:05:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Deb at DebsHere for awarding me the "One Lovely Blog Award".

Here are the rules:
1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.

2) Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered. Remember to contact the blogger's to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

I am now awarding the following blogs with this great award!
1: The Pitter Patter Boutique Blog
2: Nanny Deprived Blog
3: Wildflower Studios Blog
4: Milo's Creation Blog
5: All You Review
6: Little Miss Julia Blog
7: Barefoot Mommies
8: Bentley Boutique
9: Extraordinary Ornaments
10: Music Of My Life
11: Dreamscapes Baby Boutique Blog
12: Two Little Whales Blog
13: TLC Jewelry Blog
14: My Lil Guyz
15: Soap Rehabilitation

Congrats ladies!!

Pink Fairy Princess Dress Winner

2009-05-18T06:12:00.000-07:00

I used random.org to randomly select one number between 1 and 179. And the lucky winner is...

Blogger blp3 said...

Signed Up For The I Am The Princess Newsletter

Congratulations! You will be contacted shortly to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed in three days, another winner will randomly be selected.

Thank you to all who entered, be sure to visit I Am The Princess and order your favorite items today!

Be sure to enter our latest giveaway for your chance to win a Cobalt Jewelry Ring Holder! Good luck!

Cobalt Ring Holder Giveaway--CLOSED

2009-05-17T16:01:00.000-07:00

You may remember TLC Jewelry from our Website Feature in February. The Lang Company Silver Jewelry offers several beautiful pieces of jewelry that are sure to catch your eye. At TLC Jewelry you can expect high quality jewelry and accessories, excellent customer service, and even advice about how to take care of your jewelry.

By properly accessorizing different pieces of jewelry, you have the power to recreate the look and style of any outfit. This beautiful Handcrafted Swarovski Agate And Sterling Silver Bracelet can be paired with a White Baby Doll Tee and a Pair of Jeans during the day; and worn later at dinner with a Little Black Dress. Don't forget the matching necklace!

Jewelry also has the ability to create a mood! This Handcrafted Silver Unakite Beaded Necklace reminds me of the many days I spent at the beach in Guam. Can't you just hear the ocean and feel the water splashing your toes?

So what is a gal to do with her jewelry when the day is done? TLC Jewelry has a solution; Jewelry Holders! But wait, here is your chance to win this beautiful Cobalt Jewelry Ring Holder in a Moon and Stars Pattern. This beautiful ring holder is made by LE Smith Glass Company who opened in the 1940's and closed in 2004.

How To Enter:
Visit TLC Jewelry and choose your favorite product. We know it is hard to choose!
After you have chosen your favorite item(s), come back to this blog, and leave a comment on which product(s) you love. If you do not have blogger, please leave your email address.

Earn Extra Entries:
Receive One Entry For Each Time You Tweet About this Giveaway On Twitter-Please leave a comment below for each tweet, don't forget to include your email address.-Unlimited Entries!
Use This Tweet Please- @MLBoutique is hosting a #giveaway on her #blog! http://bit.ly/ItLgy Enter to #win #handmade.

Receive Two Entries when you fan TLC Jewelry on Facebook-Please leave two comments below, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Two Entries when you friend TLC Jewelry on Myspace-Please two comments below letting us know you have added TLC Jewelry as a friend. Don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Three Entries When You Post About This Giveaway on Myspace or Facebook-Please Leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.-Unlimited Entries!

Receive Three Entries When You Sign Up For The TLC Jewelry Newsletter-Please Leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Three Entries When You Follow the TLC Jewelry Blog- Please leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Four Entries When You Follow The TLC Jewelry Blog on Facebook-Please Leave Four Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Five Entries When You Post About This Giveaway On Your Blog- Please Leave Five Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.-Unlimited Entries!

Receive Six Entries When You Stumble Upon The TLC Jewelry Website- Please Leave Six Comments Below, don't forget to include you email address.

Winner will be randomly selected using a third party number generator. Good luck everyone!
This giveaway ends at 11:59pm(PST) on Sunday, 24 May 2009.

Sweet BonBon

2009-05-15T15:03:00.000-07:00

It's Friday, and that means it's VGNO! Don't know what VGNO is? Visit Ann's Blog for more information!

Tonight we are drinking Chocolate Candy...yum! We are also playing a game to find out what our candy name would be. Mine? Sweet BonBon!

Other than partying it up with Ann and my fellow bloggers, I am spending this Friday night playing with K. I should be updating my website, but I'm going to be defiant today. :)

Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend!

Hope In The Eyes Of A Child

2009-05-15T04:29:00.001-07:00

The Parent Bloggers Network and Windex has challenged us to blog about our Best View. In my opinion, this is such a great topic! With the economy meltdown, many jobs lost, and more people than ever on government assistance. It is easy to have a pessimistic view on the world. Especially when you are directly affected by the current events.

So what is my best view? What makes me light up inside each and every day? One word, Ki'Nani; my daughter. I tell her each and every day that she is the best thing that I have ever done with my life. It's true, before her I didn't exist. I took up space in this world, just going through the motions of day to day life. If you have children than I am sure that you understand.

I have a responsibility to provide Ki'Nani with all of the best possible tools for her to succeed in life. I am raising a member of the 'next generation'. If I don't do my part to raise her with morals and compassion, than I have failed. From the first time I held her in my arms to each night when I rock her to sleep, I look into those beautiful hazel eyes and I realize that this little girl holds all of her love and trust in me and her daddy. Just by looking into her eyes; all of the worries of life, the troubles of the economy, and the suffering that surrounds our world is gone. When I look into her eyes, I see hope.

As you can see from this photo, she takes after her daddy!

I Heart Chrysler

2009-05-14T14:36:00.000-07:00

I am such a girl, one day I hate them, the next day I love them! I bet you're probably thinking, "Would this chick just make up her mind already?"
Well, I have...for now!

Maybe they saw my blog post yesterday...you know, because the CEO's at Chrysler have nothing else to do but read my blog all day. But we received a phone call from our Car Guy, he has a pretty thick Irish accent, so I couldn't really understand what he was saying. We went into the car dealership today and he said that he had a car ready for us in the states. Apparently, someone had custom made it and decided to go with another car. It has the same features that we wanted, without the trailer hitch (totally NOT my idea in the first place), and the "Convenience Package". Really, we were paying $700 more for the AC controls to be on the steering wheel instead of the dash thingy?? Obviously, you can tell that hubby chose the options. All that I care about is the camera on the back bumper so that I don't back up into some poor old lady.

Well, because we were so inconvenienced, they knocked off about $2500 from our total car payment. Pretty sweet if you ask me. Plus, the car will be ready and waiting for us in Arkansas when we arrive!

In case you are wondering exactly which vehicle we chose...

...Ain't she a beauty?

Chrysler, you are on my short list today

2009-05-13T07:54:00.000-07:00

D and I recently purchased a 2009 Dodge Journey. Fully loaded and customized, from the paint job to the coolers in the glove box. This is the first car that we have purchased, where we had control over what was and wasn't included in our vehicle.

Before we left for Disneyland, we received a call from our Car Guy and he says that we now have a VIN Number, and that Chrysler has started production on our vehicle! Of course we are excited! The car will be sent to Little Rock, Arkansas where we will pick it up when we return to the states.
With a price tag of just a little over $24,000 we decided to forgo our trips to Prague, Berlin, Rome, London,and Dublin so that we could pay as much money on our new vehicle before any interest was charged to us.

So today, I receive a call from our Car Guy; he says that Chrysler has just filed for bankruptcy and has stopped all production. Which means, we have to choose from what they have in stock.
I am assuming that with this bankruptcy comes more employees losing their jobs. Didn't we just bail Chrysler out?

I won't get into politics here. But, here is a note to Chrysler: If you can't get your stuff straight, I'd be more than happy to take over.

Wildflower Studios Giveaway Winner

2009-05-11T03:16:00.000-07:00

I used Random.org to randomly select a number, 1-53. The lucky number is....11!

janetfaye said...

1. I follow Wildflower Studios Blog- janetfaye

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
May 5, 2009 2:05 AM

Congratulations janetfaye! You will be contacted shortly with more information.

Thank you to everyone who entered the Wildflower Studios Giveaway! Michelle is such a friendly,talented, and deserving woman! Be sure to support Michelle as she works hard to create these wonderful pieces of artwork for you. Don't forget to purchase your favorite goodies from Wildflower Studios!

Fairy Princess Dress Giveaway****CLOSED

2009-05-10T15:09:00.000-07:00

We have had the privilege to feature I Am The Princess right here on our blog. So you can imagine our excitement when Karen contacted us to sponsor a giveaway! Of course we jumped at the opportunity! Every girl, big or small, dreams of being a Princess, I Am The Princess offers a wide variety of products that allow her to live out her dreams!

I Am The Princess is the place to shop for Spa Essentials,Designer Petticoats, and Bling!

Do you want to offer your daughter (or yourself) the ultimate Princess experience? Of course you do!

You will find numerous goodies for your Baby Princess, like these Spring Flower Pink Ballet Slippers!

Every Princess needs a crown! So don't forget this Curly Heart Tiara.

And of course, you can't forget the tea! We all know that Princess' enjoy to host Tea Parties, that is why I Am The Princess offers numerous Tea Sets for you to choose from, like this Royal Princess Tea Set.

We now have the Spring Flower Pink Ballet Slippers, the Curly Heart Tiara, and the Royal Princess Tea Set; that just leaves the oh-so-important dress! Don't worry, I Am The Princess has thought of that, that is why I Am The Princess is offering one lucky winner this gorgeous Fairy Princess Dress!

How To Enter:
Visit I Am The Princess and choose your favorite product. We know it is hard to choose!
After you have chosen your favorite item(s), come back to this blog, and leave a comment on which product(s) you love. If you do not have blogger, please leave your email address.

Earn Extra Entries:
Receive One Entry For Each Time You Tweet About this Giveaway On Twitter-Please leave a comment below for each tweet, don't forget to include your email address.-Unlimited Entries!

Receive Two Entries when you follow @iamtheprincess1 on Twitter-Please leave a comment below with your Twitter ID.

Receive Two Entries when you friend I Am The Princess on Myspace-Please leave a comment below letting us know you have added I Am The Princess as a friend. Don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Three Entries When You Post About This Giveaway on Myspace or Facebook-Please Leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.-Unlimited Entries!

Receive Three Entries When You Sign Up For The I Am The Princess Newsletter-Please Leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Three Entries When You Follow the I Am The Princess Blog- Please leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Five Entries When You Post About This Giveaway On Your Blog- Please Leave Five Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.-Unlimited Entries!

Winner will be randomly selected using a third party number generator. Good luck everyone!
This giveaway ends at 11:59pm(PST) on Sunday, 17 May 2009.

Win 250 Greeting Cards from UPrinting.com

2009-05-07T19:30:00.000-07:00

The Pitter Patter Boutique Blog and UPrinting.com are offering an awesome giveaway! The lucky winner will receive 250 Free Greeting Cards! To enter, visit The Pitter Patter Boutique Blog.

Good luck!

Half Way There

2009-05-05T14:39:00.000-07:00

It has been a crazy few weeks! With our Disneyland trip, to working on new designs, to preparing for Craft Shows. Which brings me to the topic of this blog post, I have completed 210 hair bows, with 210 hair bows left to make by Friday. After this weekend, I plan on taking a much needed day off from work and all that it entails. Hubby asked me today, why I don't just take a week off. Well, I am being realistic here, I can't take a week off from work. I am a workaholic, which doesn't seem to bode well with strangers. I am commonly asked, "Don't you feel guilty spending so much time working and neglecting your husband and daughter?" I know you are wondering what I say in response, well I know what I'd like to say!

I'd like to say, "Would you ask my husband (who works just as many hours and I do), that same question?" In reality, they wouldn't ask him that question. Why? I don't know. Maybe because they don't classify what I do as 'work'. I could go on and on, and make a list for you, but I won't. I will just say that, women posses an enormous amount of strength that can not be labeled or defined.

And no, I don't feel as though I am neglecting my husband or my daughter, and I know that they would agree with me.

So my Tuesday Toot is; I have managed to keep my family and business happy, healthy, well-loved. Now, where's my cocktail? :)

Wildflower Studio's Giveaway

2009-05-04T04:45:00.000-07:00

I am in awe by all of the impeccable talent that can be found right here on the internet. Since I opened MarieLynn Boutique, I have seen first hand the time and effort that goes into the design process of making quality products for the world to enjoy. When I came across Michelle, at Wildflower Studio, I was amazed at all of the wonderful designs and products that she offers. Not only does Michelle offer wonderful Photography Services, but she also offers Wearable Art, Photo Cards, Greeting Cards, Eco-Friendly Tote Bags, Thank You Cards and much more!

Here are just a few of my favorite items from Wildflower Studio:

Sunset Surfer

Sew Sweet Onesie Gift Set~Parisian Blue

May You Always Find Adventure Tote

Now you have the chance to own one of these beautiful pieces of hand crafted art work! Wildflower Studios is giving one lucky winner a set of 3 amazing cards!

How To Enter:
Visit Wildflower Studio and choose your favorite product. We know it is hard to choose!
After you have chosen your favorite item(s), come back to this blog, and leave a comment on which product(s) you love. If you do not have blogger, please leave your email address.

Earn Extra Entries:
Receive One Entry For Each Time You Tweet About this Giveaway On Twitter-Please leave a comment below for each tweet, don't forget to include your email address.-Unlimited Entries!

Receive Two Entries when you follow @WildflwerStudio on Twitter-Please leave a comment below with your Twitter ID.

Receive Two Entries when you Fan Wildflower Studios on Facebook-Please leave a comment below letting us know you have fanned Wildflower Studio. Don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Three Entries When You Post About This Giveaway on Myspace or Facebook-Please Leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.-Unlimited Entries!

Receive Three Entries When You Follow the Wildflower Studios Blog-Please Leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Five Entries When You Post About This Giveaway On Your Blog- Please Leave Five Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.-Unlimited Entries!

Winner will be randomly selected using a third party number generator. Good luck everyone!
This giveaway ends at 11:59pm(PST) on Sunday, 10 May 2009.

Photo Card Designs Giveaway Winner

2009-05-04T04:39:00.000-07:00

The lucky winner was randomly chosen from Random.org.

And the winner is....

The Dreamer said...

i like the addison boy photo birthday invite

addeviant006 at gmail dot com
April 28, 2009 7:24 PM

The Womens Blogger Directory

2009-05-02T10:02:00.000-07:00

Finally, I've found a great directory dedicated to Women Bloggers! Add your blog today!

One Of Those Days

2009-05-02T09:01:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had a day that you just felt, well...blah! That is how I feel today. Which doesn't make sense because the sun is shining and the air is filled with the sweet scent of Spring. But here I am sitting in my PJ's at 6pm, sipping on some yummy Italian wine, and browsing the internet.

Meanwhile, I have a sink full of dirty dishes, a dishwasher full of clean dishes, two baskets full of clean unfolded laundry, and a load of laundry that needs to be put in the dryer. The couch just feels so comfy and I'm too lazy to walk to the laundry room to put the clothes in the dryer

I'm allowed to have one of these days every once in a while right?

On the other hand, Ann is hosting another Virtual Girls Night Out! Head on over to her blog and join the party!

DisneyLand Paris Vacation

2009-05-02T05:51:00.001-07:00

It has taken me a whole week to recuperate from this last vacation! Don't get me wrong, it was an amazing vacation...but it is definitely a 'once a year' type vacation!

In typical fashion, we woke up at the time we were supposed have left for Disney. So the first day started out a bit hectic.
The drive was longer than usual because I had to stop to use the restroom every thirty minutes. No, I'm not preggo; I checked!
After a 4 1/2 hour drive, we finally made it to Disneyland!
K was so excited to meet up with her friends and visit the park! Before we even got inside the park, she spotted the Minnie Mouse ears and just had to have a pair!

As soon as we arrived inside and met up with our friends, a parade started! K had the chance to see many of her favorite Disney characters right away!
Right away we headed for the rides and even had a chance to take a quick family photo in front of Cinderella's Castle.
After a long day at the park, we headed to our hotel. WOW! Let's just say that I will never again decide to be 'thrifty' when it comes to hotels! The hotel looked great online, but when we reached our room, we found that our stroller wouldn't even fit inside the door. We were moved to THREE rooms because there was mold growing on the walls, yuck! Of course, D let me know how he felt since it was his idea to stay at the Resort the whole time. K didn't notice how horrible our room was, she was preoccupied with playing inside the cabinets!

The second day, we woke up early and had a great breakfast of yummy, melt-in-your mouth croissants. We spent the entire second day at the park, where K met Pooh Bear! D stood in line for two hours in order for K to get to meet Pooh, it was well worth it! She had the time of her life. We even purchased the photos that the park took and had them framed, K looks at them every day while she gives Pooh hugs and kisses!
We had a great lunch at one of the resort restaurants, where K had the chance to meet some more of the Disney characters!

Then we headed on over to the Disney Studios to check out what they had over there!

After a fun filled day at the resort, we decided to check out the shops and grab a few souvenirs! Of course, K picked out a Pooh Bear, which just happens to be bigger than she is!

On our last day, we took the train from the resort into Paris, where we did some sightseeing. Just a quick tour of the city to take photos and let K see the sights. This way she can never say she hasn't been!
Of all the times that we have been to Paris, we still haven't made our trip up to the top of the Eiffel Tower. D and I think that we may make one more trip into Paris before we leave so that we can make our way to the top. Plus, we haven't been able to find the Moulin Rouge, which I want to visit and take a photo of.
After a few hours of sitting in her stroller, we decided to let K stretch out her legs at a park across from the Eiffel Tower, she had a blast chasing the birds!

Then we took the subway to the Notre Dame, where we were able to get another family photo.

Inside the Notre Dame, K and I lit a prayer candle.
After touring the Notre Dame for a bit, we walked over to the Louvre. The Louvre is a place that you can spend a whole weekend in. We didn't have time to go in this time, but on our last trip, we were able to get a photo of the Mona Lisa. I'd like to go back and spend more time in the Louvre, you could really get lost in the beautiful artwork!

We have a few more trips planned, we are going to Prague later this month and Rome in September for K's birthday. There are a few more places I'd like to go as well, but for now, that is all we have planned. I will be sure to take lots of photos and share them with you!

Cool Giveaway

2009-05-02T03:38:00.000-07:00

Mom's Most Wanted and Step 2 have teamed up to give one lucky winner a Nature Station Playhouse!
Enter to win here!

Boutique Baby Blankets

2009-05-01T04:13:00.000-07:00

You asked for them, and now we have them! I am proud to announce that MarieLynn Boutique now has Boutique Baby Blankets! Currently, I only have 4 designs up with 4 more coming soon!

These baby blankets measure 30x42 so not only can baby enjoy the plush feel of our blankets, but you will love to cuddle with them as well! And of course you can accessorize with matching Baby Gear! Choose from matching Baby Bibs, Burp Cloths, Diaper Wipes Cases, Changing Pads, and Crayon Holders. Photos of all products will be listed on the site shortly.

Photo Card Designs

2009-04-27T07:07:00.000-07:00

Photo Card Designs offers photo cards for every occasion, from Wedding Invitations to Birth Announcements! Are you looking for Moving Announcements or House Warming Invitations or even Hanukkah cards? Photo Card Designs has just what you have been searching for!

At Photo Card Designs you can customize the font,size,text and number of photos on your card. For their environment cautious customers, Photo Card Designs now offers photo cards on 100% post consumer waste recycled paper!

With each purchase at Photo Card Designs you can expect:

• Envelopes-with the exception of their Keepsakes
• An endless amount of design options
• Photo Editing
• Professionally printed cards
• Unlimited Digital Proofs until you are happy with your card
• Multiple paper type and color options to choose from

My "Must Have" picks from Photo Card Designs are:

Mother's Day Card

Father's Day Card

Pregnancy Announcement

Now you can have the chance to design your own photo card because Photo Card Designs is giving away a $20.00 Gift Certificate to one lucky winner! Just in time for Mother's Day!

How To Enter:
Visit Photo Card Designs and choose your favorite product. We know it is hard to choose!
After you have chosen your favorite item(s), come back to this blog, and leave a comment on which product(s) you love. If you do not have blogger, please leave your email address.

Earn Extra Entries:
Receive One Entry For Each Time You Tweet About this Giveaway On Twitter-Please leave a comment below for each tweet, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive One Entry when you sign up for the Photo Card Designs Newsletter-Please leave a comment below along with the email address that you used when you signed up.

Receive Three Entries When You Post About This Giveaway on Myspace or Facebook-Please Leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Five Entries When You Post About This Giveaway On Your Blog- Please Leave Five Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.

Winner will be randomly selected using a third party number generator. Good luck everyone!
This giveaway ends at 11:59pm(PST) on Sunday, 3 May 2009.

Personalized Diaper Bling Gift Set Winner!

2009-04-20T04:58:00.000-07:00

I used random.org to randomly select a number between 1 and 81. The lucky number was....7!

And the winner is....

CMamaFishy said...

I added you to my post
http://cmamafishy.blogspot.com/2009/04/giveaways-galore.html
April 13, 2009 9:07 AM

CMamaFishy your contact information has been sent to Kathy, owner of Diaper Bling and she will contact you with more details. Congratulations!

I urge all of you to continue to visit Diaper Bling, they have such wonderful products that are perfect gifts to welcome a new baby!

Thank you to everyone who entered. There will not be a giveaway this week due to a family vacation, but please check back next week for our giveaway with Photocard Designs!

It's Here, It's Here!

2009-04-18T09:56:00.000-07:00

I have been waiting for so long for my Michael Miller fabric to come in. For me to wait for anything, is well...a miracle! I am the most impatient person you will ever know. I checked the mail each and everyday for almost 3 months, hoping that my fabric would be in. Only to walk away disappointed.

Well, yesterday, it finally came! You know I'm a dork when getting fabric in the mail is the highlight of my year so far! Last night I had a friend over and today I had a booth at a Baby Market (it went great by the way!). So, I am now ready to dive into these new designs I have been talking about for months now!

We are leaving for Paris on Tuesday, so next week is filled. But when I get back, I hope to have a few designs listed on the website. And of course, you will get the first look at these AMAZING new designs!

Easter

2009-04-14T14:17:00.001-07:00

We had a great, fun filled, hectic Easter! It started out with us running late to church, it was so packed inside that we had to sit outside in the hallway. Afterwards, we rushed home so that I could start preparing a few dishes for our potluck with friends. In typical fashion, we were running late, I was still cooking and in sweat pants when my friends arrived.

We had made each of the kids and their parents an Easter gift bag of goodies, and the goal was to hold a scavenger hunt for them to find their gift bags. That didn't work out as planned, so D ended up just handing them out as everyone showed up.

The kids had a blast playing and running around, while use adults ate. The kids are never interested in food when they all get together. Then we headed out for the Easter Egg Hunt. We had two Eggs Hunts, one for the smaller kids, which was held in the garden/patio area. The older kids had the huge backyard to search for eggs. We let the grass get really long, ok we forgot to mow the yard, but let's just say we let the grass grow super high on purpose! :) So the older kids had a pretty hard time finding the 150+ eggs hidden in our backyard. I can just imagine us out there on the 4th of July shooting off fireworks, and still find Easter eggs!

After the Egg Hunt, we all gathered around to break the Pinata that Sasha made. That thing was hard to crack!
Here's a photo of me helping K hit the Pinata:

When the Pinata finally had enough, the kids scrambled to pick up the candy. Then we all headed up to the garden/patio area for a group photo (we are missing a few people):

And we got one of the younger kids as well:

Later we all just hung out around the backyard taking photos and letting the kids run wild. Well, all of the kids except mine, who has made it her life's mission to taste each flower,stick,piece of grass, and mud in our backyard.
Here she is going for the flower:

Here she is after she realizes it doesn't taste too great:

We even caught K and M trying to tip the water bucket over:

Diaper Bling Giveaway

2009-04-13T05:44:00.000-07:00

Are you searching for a unique baby shower gift? Diaper Bling has just what you have been searching for! Diaper Bling offers Personalized Diapers in Gift Baskets and Gift Sets that contain personalized disposable diapers with the baby's name, initials, birth date, or a special message to welcome the new little one into the world. Available in various sizes, fonts, graphics, and colors. Diaper Bling's Personalized Diaper Gift Baskets and Personalized Diaper Gift Sets make an impressive presentation at a baby shower or at the hospital! What is even better is that Diaper Bling can even personalize diapers for birthdays, vacations, holidays, etc. Each personalized diaper gift basket contains 30 diapers (size 2 & 3). The baskets are then wrapped in cello with a handmade bow and an enclosure card with your special message welcoming the new little one.

Diaper Bling's personalized diapers are perfect for:

Baby Showers

Making an Announcement to the new Daddy

Making an Announcement to the new Grandparents

Photo Opportunities

Centerpieces

Baptisms

Corporate Gifts

Birth Announcements

Diaper Bling is family owned and operated by Kathie Garcia. Here is what Kathie had to say when asked why she started Diaper Bling.

After hearing the news that my daughter was pregnant with her first child, and our first grandchild, you can only imagine the excitement we had!!! Every month I would send my daughter a care package with cute little baby clothes and accessories. When it came time for my daughter’s baby shower, I searched everywhere for a personalized unique gift that no one else has given. I became frustrated looking for that perfect gift and decided that I would make one. I made her one of our (12) pack Personalized Diaper gift sets and a diaper cake. Since the shower I have been asked to make Diaper Bling for several family and friends. Before long, the orders were coming regularly and I decided to offer Diaper Bling through the World Wide Web. And that’s when DiaperBling.com was born.

These unique diapers are a "MUST HAVE" product for any Trendy Mama! Now you have the chance to win your own Personalized Gift Set!

How To Enter:
Visit Diaper Bling and choose your favorite product. We know it is hard to choose!
After you have chosen your favorite item(s), come back to this blog, and leave a comment on which product(s) you love. If you do not have blogger, please leave your email address.

Earn Extra Entries:
Receive One Entry For Each Time You Tweet About this Giveaway On Twitter-Please leave a comment below for each tweet, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Three Entries When You Post About This Giveaway on Myspace or Facebook-Please Leave Three Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.

Receive Five Entries When You Post About This Giveaway On Your Blog- Please Leave Five Comments Below, don't forget to include your email address.

Winner will be randomly selected using a third party number generator. Good luck everyone!
This giveaway ends at 11:59pm(PST) on Sunday, 19 April 2009.

Attitude Of Gratitude Award

2009-04-09T11:30:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Joanne at Little Miss Julia, for nominating me for the Attitude of Gratitude Award.

How do I keep up an Attitude of Gratitude? I look back to when it all began, my dreams of staying at home with my daughter and creating products that are trendy yet practical. I still have a lot to learn, and a long way to go, but I have been privileged to have a great support system. It is because of them, that I am able to have an Attitude of Gratitude!

To keep the spirit of the Attitude of Gratitude Award going I nominate the following ten people.

Two Little Whales- Your ultimate source for cloth diapers!

TLC Silver Jewelry - Great jewelry and accessories!

Extraordinary Ornaments - Handmade ornaments for every season and holiday!

WildFlower Studio- Awesome stationary, greeting cards, and more!

Soap Rehab - All around awesome blog!

Milo's Creations - They have awesome Children's Dress-up Comstumes and Clothing.

Retail Minded- A blog about the retail world with valuable information for wholesalers and retailers.

Lilly Pea Designs- Awesome stationary designs!

WAHMPub- A forum for work at home mom and dad to exchange ideas as well as shop in the the WAHMPub shopping mall.

Sew Danish- Unique Scandinavian Textile Art.

The Rules of Accepting and Sharing this Award
1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs that show an attitude of gratitude
3. Link to your nominees within your post
4. Comment on their blogs to let them know they’ve received this award
5. Share the love and link to this post and the person who nominated you for the award. Tell us how you’ve come to have an attitude of gratitude

My Arch Enemy

2009-04-09T08:45:00.000-07:00

One of my goals this year was to eat healthier and work out more. A few weeks into the New Year, I hurt my foot, and took it easy for about 6 weeks. I never thought I would say this, but during that 6 weeks, I actually MISSED working out!

I have an elliptical and a stationary bike upstairs, so I have no excuse to not work out. Plus, I've cut down on my soda intake. I don't know if I can completely give it up, since I need caffeine! But, I am working on it.

Well, it is now April...and I am proud to say that I have lost 12lbs! I am ecstatic about it! My jeans are MUCH more loose, and actually fell off...in public. Yea, I won't go into detail...but I was mortified! As you can imagine.

I have a few pairs of jeans that I have kept and my goal is to fit into them before we move in October. And hopefully by the end of 2009, those will be falling off as well!

I've started walking two miles three times each week and working out for one hour every other day on my elliptical and bike. Since the sun has finally decided to shine here in Germany, K and I have been taking walks around the block. There is this road (sorry no pic, maybe later) that is extremely hard to walk up. It's a very steep incline, about 500 meters long. My goal is to be able to walk up that hill, pushing K in her stroller with ease. Currently, by the time I make it to the top of the hill, I feel like falling over. As you can imagine, this hill has become my Arch Enemy, but I have great determination and...this hill is going down!

So, what are some of your goals that you'd like to accomplish this year?

Turquoise and Fuchsia TuTu

2009-04-07T11:56:00.000-07:00

TuTu's are so much fun! When you pass a little girl in a tutu, you can't help but smile. My little girl is the epitome of all things girly, and she LOVES to wear her tutu! Your daughter will beam with pride when she wears her tutu from MarieLynn Boutique!

Turquoise and Fuchsia TuTu

Don't forget to accessorize! This look can be completed with a number of Hair Accessories from MarieLynn Boutique.

Fuchsia Mini Korker

PST Designs

2009-04-06T02:48:00.000-07:00

Before I had my family, I was always on the lookout for the hottest trends and the cutest clothes. I had a new outfit, with matching accessories every weekend. Now that I have K, I am obsessed with the newest fashions for babies and children. Sure, you can go to Macy's and find adorable clothing for your kids. But then you will see that same outfit on other children when you go to play groups. That is why when I came across PST Designs, I fell completely in love with their Girls and Boys Boutique Clothing.

I just had to offer these adorable pieces on my site! I can't even put into words how fabulous these products are. Unlike shopping at a department store, at PST Designs, your children's clothing is made to order. No two children are built physically the same way, your child may wear a 3T in the waist, but have long legs that requires you to purchase a 4T. Then you watch in agony as your child struggles to keep his pants on his waist at the playground. You won't have this problem when you purchase from PST Designs! Patty, designer and owner, will work with you to ensure that your outfit is custom made to your child's body.

Have a Ballerina themed birthday party for your daughter this year? PST Designs can custom make any of their outfits to fit your needs. At PST Designs you can find custom outfits for all Holidays, Birthdays, and special occasions for your Prince or Princess!

PST Designs speak for themselves:

Pink Hopping Easter Bunny Dress

Birthday Cupcake Swing Top and Pants

Hanging Monkey Longall

PST Designs is so graciously offering you a 15% discount on select items! This offer is only good for two weeks and ends on 20 April 2009. Happy shopping!

Spring Clearance Sale

2009-04-01T15:21:00.000-07:00

MarieLynn Boutique is offering a Spring Clearance Sale to all of our customers! Enjoy 30% off of Burp Cloths, Designer Diaper Wipes Cases, Gift Sets, Diaper Totes, Pacifier Clips, Wipes Case and Totes Combos! Lastly, customers can enjoy 20% off of our Pink and Brown Nap Time Mats!

Are you a Newsletter Recipient? If so, don't forget to use your exclusive discount code at checkout to receive more money off of your purchase! Not a newsletter recipient? Sign up today!

Increase Your Sales and Traffic

2009-03-31T13:50:00.000-07:00

I am now offering website/product reviews and giveaways on my blog.

I have done two product giveaways on my blog with MUCH success. I will write a full review of your product and website, you can either offer a discount (no minimum) or a giveaway. If you offer a giveaway, I will require that each participant visit your site, browse around and pick a favorite item. I like this because you get to see what items people like the most.

The participants can also gain extra entries by signing up for your newsletter, following you on Twitter, posting about the giveaway on their blog, etc.

I will also handle all of the PR for the review. All you have to do is send the winner their item (if you are hosting a giveaway).

The winner's are chosen using a 3rd party generator, so you can be sure that the product is NOT going to me or anyone I have chosen as the "winner."

Giveaways will start Monday, April 13th. Feel free to email me at marielynnboutique@gmail.com for more information!

We Are Going Green!

2009-03-31T12:30:00.000-07:00

I married a country boy, born and bred. He grew up on a farm and dreams of living on acres of land high up in the Ozark Mountains. Me on the other hand, I love the sounds of a bustling city and thrive on chaos. How did we end up together? I have NO clue!

One thing D was able to convince me to do, was to grow our own fruits and vegetables. By no means, do I have a green thumb. Actually, I have killed each and every plant I have ever had, except my bamboo. He is hanging in there.

So when D mentioned starting a garden, I couldn't help but laugh. But I enjoy a challenge, so I thought I'd give it a try. It started out with a quick trip to the garden center, which resulted in us purchasing almost 300 Euro in plants and seeds. You'd think we were starting a farm with all of the items we purchased!

The next day, it is nice and sunny, a warm 40 degrees Fahrenheit (yuck!). So we set out on our adventure! By the end of the day, we planted strawberries, garlic, carrots, brocolli, rasberries, blueberries, cucumber, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, green beans, sweet peas, chives, parsley, basil and two rose bushes.

Carrots and Garlic

K planting strawberries

We still have watermelon, cantelope, potatoes, and onions to plant...but those will have to wait for a few more days!

I already have basil, parsley, and chive sproutlings! I am so excited! Maybe I won't be so bad at this after all!

Nikki's Character Creations

2009-03-30T10:41:00.000-07:00

You've got all of the basic neccessities needed for your baby. You've set up the crib, you're stocked up on Diapers and Baby Wipes, the car seat is installed in the car. But you are missing something, you just can't put your finger on it. What are you missing? Nikki's Character Creations accessories for your baby's nursery! At Nikki's Character Creations, you will find handpainted Wall Art, Knobs and Drawer Pulls, Picture Frames, and Wall Letters...just to name a few!

We spend so much time, consumed over the long list of items needed for our children's upcoming arrival, that we forget to add that special personal touch to the nursery. Even the smallest items, like custom handpainted knobs and drawer pulls can make a world of difference!

Check out a few of my favorite items that you can find at Nikki's Character Creations:

Hand Painted Wooden Wall Letters

Hand Painted Eiffel Tower Wall Art

Brown and Pink Heart Knob

I Am Thankful

2009-03-29T12:39:00.000-07:00

I AM THANKFUL:

FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT ' S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED .

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION .

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES
AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND I AM THANKFUL:
FOR THE crazy people I work with
BECAUSE they make work interesting and fun!

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL

BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE
THINKING OF ME.

Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!

Too Cute For Words

2009-03-25T05:41:00.000-07:00

She loves to do anything and everything that Daddy does! Don't mind the mess, they were goofing off during lunch!

Lilly Pea Designs

2009-03-23T11:22:00.000-07:00

Since I've been a mom, I've realized the need for great stationary. Stationary is needed for sending quick "Thank You" notes for gifts received or to say "Thank You", to that special friend for lending a helping hand. In a way, the design of your stationary reflects your personality and style. You can purchase your stationary anywhere, from office supply stores to WalMart, but why settle for what everyone else has when you can visit Lilly Pea Designs and customize your own?!

When I asked Jennifer, owner/creator of Lilly Pea Designs, when and why she started her business, she had this to say:

For a few years now I’ve been creating hand made cards and invitations, and it has always been my dream to sell my creations. With encouragement from my family and friends I opened my Etsy shop in November 2008. I’m not certain how successful I actually have been, but I’m really enjoying the adventure & pretty please with the sales I’ve had. Every day I learn something new, I have a super long list of ideas, meet a new person, make a new contact- it has been really exciting. The BIG goal is to quit my day job and be a full time crafter.

Here are a few items I loved at Lilly Pea Designs:

The Betty

Little Birdie Promotion

Debbie's Mix

As you can see, Lilly Pea Designs has great stationary at afforable prices! Be sure to order yours today, you know you will need it!

It's Time To Partay!

2009-03-22T15:42:00.000-07:00

I'm new to the blogging world, so when I heard about a blog party, I was confused! How? Where? Huh?

So after I read a little more information about it, I thought, this is pretty cool. Now, I'm still a bit confused, but when someone says "Party", I'm there!

If you'd like more information on this huge, weeklong blog party, visit 5 Minutes For Mom!

If this is your first time viewing the MarieLynn Boutique Blog, feel free to comment below and tell me about yourself! Join my super cool list of "Followers". They are the most amazing group of people I know! Lastly, check out my website, MarieLynn Boutique! I am always adding new products, so check back often. If you don't see something that you like, email me and we can work together to come up with something that is uniquely yours!