Wholesale Halloween Costumes had this great  Deluxe -Alice in Wonderland Costume. Graysen absolutely LOVES it! Her first words upon trying it on were “Mommy, I’m the right Alice!”.

The costumes at Wholesale Halloween Costumes are priced great so with Halloween just around the corner I will have to shop for some of the other Disney Girl’s Costumes that they carry. I see a Rapunzel costume in the near future.

I enjoy seeing how much Graysen love to dress up and play pretend and I love knowing these costumes are high quality and will last a few years.

The grand prize winner was Kevynn. Doesn’t she look happy! She just won $350.00 worth of Medela merchandise. I’d be happy too!

We had great fun and great food.

Some of the girls, excited with their winnings!

It was a success!  Thank you Medela and Mommy Parties for this great event!

This has become a must check website for me! I check it even more than facebook, lol! This site has everything. It’s full of ideas you wish you had thought of, photos you wish you had taken, recipes that maybe one day long down the road you will try. Hey at least you can bookmark them all in one convenient place.

Home ideas, craft ideas it’s a girl’s dream site. A least that’s what it is for me.  I have over 200 pins. Guess how many I have tried? That’s right 0! I keep telling myself I will try something. Maybe when I am less busy or have a day off. Nevertheless still LOVE it!!

Beth Moore did a great job in compiling the perfect stories and devotionals for her books, all of which are very inspiring. This second book is just as good as the first if not better. I have really enjoyed reading the book day by day and learning great lessons about god from other peoples life stories.

The goal of the book as stated by Beth Moore in the introduction is to make you “motivated to pray”. Not only did I feel motivated to pray but the Voices of the Faithful books really make me long to go on another mission trip.Some of the themes  from the book include:  prayer the priority, lost and found, lessons from the young, and hope for the world.

Like the first book each inspiring story is only a page long making it the perfect daily devotion for the mom on the go.

I HIGHLY recommend both Voices of the Faithful Book 1 and Book 2.

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This Mint Dress is one of our favorites.

I love the bright color of the coral and the glimmer of the silver through the mint portion on the top of the dress.  All of the fabric is soft and flowing which makes this dress perfect for a 3 year old girl to spin in. Not only is Cupcakes and Pastries clothing amazing but their staff is second to none. They are always helpful and very friendly. Please go check out their site today as they have some great specials going on right now. Here are some photos of Graysen in her school program with her Cupcakes and Pastries Mint dress on.

Right now Cupcake and Pastries is offering my readers 25% off any $100 order, plus free shipping!

The first thing that you should do is make a list of things you want. Shop around to get an idea of how much these things will cost you. Try checking several stores to compare prices, to make sure that you get the best deal. Talk to several different contractors. Find one that is not only affordable, but also trustworthy. Once you have a good idea on what you will be purchasing and how much it will cost, add it all up. If this number falls within your budget, it is time to begin. For most people, however, it will not. Now is the time to start asking yourself a few questions.

Is there anything that you can do yourself? Small jobs likes painting and tiling can cost much less when you do them yourself. Contractors will generally lower their fees if you remove your own countertops, cabinets, flooring, and appliances. If you cannot do these things yourself, paying a relative, friend, or neighbour will still save you quite a bit of cash.

What do you really want to have in your new kitchen? If there is a specific item you are designing around, keep it. Make sacrifices on other, less important things. Keep in mind that granite counters, custom cabinets and fixtures will cost you much more than their standard versions.

Do you need to replace everything in your kitchen? Not replacing one major item can dramatically decrease your expenses. Your kitchen counter can look drastically different when new cabinets and lighting are installed. Many kitchens can be designed around existing cabinets. Think about keeping your existing appliances. New appliances are very expensive.

If your budget is still too tight, another option to consider is giving your kitchen a “facelift”. Refinishing cabinets, installing countertop overlays, painting, and even tiling can make your kitchen look new and fresh. Adding an island, if room allows, can alter the appearance of your kitchen.

Once you have finalized your plans, be sure to keep your budget in check while work is being done. Adding little things here and there can add up very quickly. Finally, and most importantly, enjoy your new, stunning kitchen.

Guest Post by Isaac who writes on behalf of Cliq Studios a home improvements business who design, manufacture and sell quality kitchen cabinets which come with a lifetime warranty. Use the Cliq Studios website to visualise your new kitchen, request free kitchen samples or to simply browse the kitchen design blog for inspiration. Whatever your requirement – trust Cliq Studios’ Kitchen Cabinets to exceed expectations.