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Coming Soon! Eco Binkie Bungees!

We are so excited to introduce our new line of Eco Binkie Bungees in 3 fun prints!  They are made of Oeko-Tex Certified fabric, which means there are absolutely no harmful dyes or chemicals.  And, just like our Organic Binkie Bungee, each will come packaged using recycled cereal boxes.  Here's a sneak peak!

 

Organic Binkie Bungee Packaging!!

Yeah!  It finally arrived and we are loving it!  Very soon we will be launching our Organic Binkie Bungee and have been working hard to figure some fun and unique packaging.  Brooke found these great recycled cereal boxes to use for the hang tags and they are so cool!  The "inside" of the box will be on the front with all our wording and details, then the back will be the "outside" of the box.  They turned out great and we are so excited about doing our part to recycle and reuse.  We'll let you know when they're in the store, but couldn't resist giving a little sneak peak today!

Yummy Goodies

Mail Days:  For me there are 4 kinds of mail days.  The first kind is a "good mail day" - you get lots of the unwanted stuff, but there is some treasure to be found like a catalog from one of your favorite stores or an unexpected refund check.  The second is  an "outright disappointing day" -  all junk mail and bills.  Then there is a "mediocre day" - one of those days you receive that super cute pair of pants in the mail (potential for an "outstanding day"), but they don't fit (so now it's just "mediocre" on the verge of being "disappointing").  The last kind of day is my favorite - that would be an "outstanding mail day".  Outstanding days bring you something that makes you happy from the inside.  Most great days are made from personal notes or letters from family or friends.  Others are made by some great product that arrives that not only meets your expectations, but totally exceeds them.  Well, today was an outstanding mail day!  I ordered these great office supplies from Delight and absolutely LOVE them!  They're made by ecojot  and not only are they super duper cute, they're made from 100% recycled paper.  I ordered the workbook set and the set of 12 file folders.

Yummy!  Wishing you all OUTSTANDING MAIL DAYS!

P.S. Yes, it's sad but true, office supplies make me happy from the inside out. =)
Lorri

Organic Binkie Bungees - Coming Soon!!

We are so excited about our first Organic Binkie Bungee!  Production is in the works and hopefully they will be available by the end of the summer.  For now, here's a sneak peak.  Enjoy and let us know what you think!

Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Idea

Are you still struggling for a gift idea for Mother's Day?  There's always the traditional flowers and hanging baskets, but if you're looking for something different, consider the gift of bamboo!  Not only is it an environmentally friendly gift, it is very unique!  The other cool thing about bamboo is that the different number of stalks you buy have different meanings.  Even numbers of stalks are "Yin" numbers and odd numbers of stalks are "Yang" numbers.  Each number has it's own special meaning - for example, 1 stalk means simplicity and a meaningful life.  You can read all the meanings here.  You'll have to scroll all the way down to see them.  Have fun with your bamboo gift giving!  Here's a picture of my bamboo - I bought mine before I knew about meanings.  Apparently 3 stalks means wealth and fertility.  Not sure about that last one - I already have 5 kids!
Lorri

Birthday Bonanza: Rock Star Banner

It's finally here - the "Rock Star" party banner tutorial!  Check it out under the "Free Stuff" link in the left column.  When following the tutorial, the banner has the letter appliques on one side and then is blank on the other making the banner completely reversible.  And if it's reversible that means there are more uses!  I made this for Brooke's daughter's birthday party and she plans to use it as room decor afterwards.  It would also be a great accent for store windows and displays.  Be creative and definitely share with us what you make!

P.S.  There's still time to sign-up for our Earth Day Giveaway!  See the post below and don't be shy!

Earth Day Giveaway - Reusable Party Favor Pails!

Happy Earth Day!  To celebrate we're giving away 3 sets of our Reusable Party Favor Pails from our April Birthday Bonanza!  Entering to win is easy - simply leave a comment on this post and you will automatically be entered to win.  All we need is your e-mail address and comment to count you in. The 3 lucky winners will be announced April 28th.  So go enter now, don't be shy!  You don't want to miss out on this great prize! 
P.S.  These make great crayon caddies too!

Birthday Bonanza: Reusable Party Favor Pails!

Are you searching for the perfect party favor?  Well, you've come to the right spot!  Here is a unique and fun idea for your next birthday party.  These are made from some galvanized pails we sell in our Ebay Store, but you could also find galvanized pails at your local craft and garden stores.  We've decoupaged these with some fun scrapbooking paper to coordinate with our upcoming "Hannah Montana Rock Star" party.  Of course we filled ours with everything sparkley for the girls, but the options are endless when it comes to filling these up.  Art supplies, crayons, bouncy balls, little cars, stickers, hair accessories, jewelry,  marbles, baseball cards, and candy are just a few ideas to get started.  The other great thing about these pails is that they're totally reusable!  They're great little storage containers and crayon caddies for the kids once the party dust settles.  You won't be finding these gems in the trash a few days after the party - so you can feel good about giving something fun that is also functional and friendly for the environment.  So put your creative mind to work and get going!  We can't wait to see how your party favor pails turn out!  If you're not up for making your own, stay tuned as some of these will be part of our big Birthday Bonanza Giveaway next week!

 

What Happens Next?

We are gearing up for an exciting April!  Our theme this month is Birthday Bonanza.  We plan to bring you all kinds of ideas for your birthday and party planning.  Including free invitation downloads, patterns for making reusable decorations, eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas and much, much more!  Here is a sneak peak at our reusable party banner - one of the free patterns coming your way soon!  Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date on our latest giveaways and free downloads!

Desperate for Spring!

I bought this great cactus plant at IKEA a few weeks ago and have been enjoying this little flower bud smiling at me every day.  It sits next to my computer and I have been anxiously awaiting it's full bloom.

Today was the big day!  Well, almost the big day.  You can actually see the yellow petals forming and they're about to open!  I am so excited!  You have to understand - there has been snow on my front porch since the middle of December and I am absolutely desperate for anything spring like.... even from a little cactus plant.  I love these little buds as they are my hope for Spring... may they warm your day as they have warmed mine.