Monthly Archives: July 2011

Make and Personalize Your Own Sterling Charms

By litt5280 | Published: July 29, 2011

I am so very excited about this post today!! My friend Lindsey is a super talented jewelry designer. She used to have her own very successful shop on etsy and  I always loved everything she made!! Well… she is sharing with us how to make your own hand stamped jewelry!! This would make such an [...]

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Being a Princess (part 2)

By litt5280 | Published: July 27, 2011

Here is the second part of our mini “princess camp”. This day was the one I felt  left the biggest impression on all of the girls. It was an awesome day!! (Click here for part 1 and click here for part 3 and 4) Our focus that day was “Princesses

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Cupcake Toppers Winner

By litt5280 | Published: July 27, 2011

We have picked a winner!!! Thanks so much to all of you who read my blog and all of you who participated in this give away!!! If you did not win,  make sure you check your inbox in the next couple of days for an awesome special offer from Sugared Up

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Joyful Parenting

By litt5280 | Published: July 25, 2011

It is Monday and I thought it would be great to start the week by being reminded  of the joy it is to be parents. Being a mom is one of the greatest blessings there are but there are times during the week and during the day, when responsibilities, l

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I am not Creative

By litt5280 | Published: July 23, 2011

I know it is not Friday but I couldn’t wait until next Friday to post this entry!! My friend Crystal wrote it and I know a lot of us think or have thought this way sometimes, so I hope you are encouraged!! Anytime I think of Crystal, I think of someo

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Paper Rosettes

By litt5280 | Published: July 22, 2011

My friend Shannon is one of  the most talented and creative people I know. She is my favorite cook, she is awesome at decorating and she can pretty much do anything with her hands and it’s amazing!!! I was excited to hear she would do something to s

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Salsa Verde and Homemade Baked Chips

By litt5280 | Published: July 22, 2011

Here is one of my favorites. I could eat this by the spoonfuls if I let myself . I love it on quesadillas and tacos and try to avoid it with chips, only because I would end up eating way more than I would need to, so I leave that for special occasion

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Being a Princess (part 1)

By litt5280 | Published: July 19, 2011

A couple of months ago I went on a hunt for a fun summer camp for my girls. After much looking around, I had the idea “Why not have one at my home? This would give me an opportunity to really focus on things that are important to me and also bless ot

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Princess Party Crafts and Favor

By litt5280 | Published: July 19, 2011

I made these for a Princess Camp but I think they would be GREAT for a birthday party. They kids really loved making them and wearing them. It was easy enough for them to make without help and there was no mess :) The buckets would make awesome par

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Sugared Up and Little Things Cupcake Giveaway

By litt5280 | Published: July 18, 2011

I am so excited to present our first ever giveaway!! Sugared Up and Little Things Beautiful are giving away your choice of 12 custom cupcake toppers or 12 regular cupcakes (if you live in the charlotte area) or 12 custom cupcake toppers if you live

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