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This picture is a little deceptive since Eva's been in a bad mood all day. It could have something to do with the fact that she got little sleep and then smashed her lip open at church.

 I don't know what it is about this product that makes me want it so desperately.  Every time I see one I wish I had one.  Am I silly for really wanting one of these?  Even sillier for recommending it as a gift for others?  I just think that if I could see exactly how much change I'm accumulating over the year, it will motivate me to put the change in there instead of spend it.  Yeah, that's the ticket.
I don't know what it is about this product that makes me want it so desperately.  Every time I see one I wish I had one.  Am I silly for really wanting one of these?  Even sillier for recommending it as a gift for others?  I just think that if I could see exactly how much change I'm accumulating over the year, it will motivate me to put the change in there instead of spend it.  Yeah, that's the ticket.
 If you don't have a stand mixer yet in your home and you do any sort of baking.  GET ONE NOW!  This is one of my favorite kitchen products.  I have the Classic mixer but this Artisan series is on sale for just $10 more so it is certainly a better bargain right now.  This is a real work horse of a mixer and comes in so many great colors.
If you don't have a stand mixer yet in your home and you do any sort of baking.  GET ONE NOW!  This is one of my favorite kitchen products.  I have the Classic mixer but this Artisan series is on sale for just $10 more so it is certainly a better bargain right now.  This is a real work horse of a mixer and comes in so many great colors.  This is an individual sized casserole dish that measures approximately 5" X 5".  It looked too cute not to include.  I don't like blueberries much but I sure love the look of this stoneware.  They also make a petite pear and a petite artichoke.  Even if you can't think of a use for these in your cooking, they would make fun storage containers.
This is an individual sized casserole dish that measures approximately 5" X 5".  It looked too cute not to include.  I don't like blueberries much but I sure love the look of this stoneware.  They also make a petite pear and a petite artichoke.  Even if you can't think of a use for these in your cooking, they would make fun storage containers.  I saw this product in person last weekend at a craft show I attended.   It caught my attention immediately and I was intrigued.  Still, I didn't think how this could be any better than the plastic ride-on toys that my kids used.  That was until I saw a 5 year old get on it and zoom around.  It is on casters so it turns on a dime.  It goes where you want it to.  It is sturdy.  Not only did it keep a 5 year old occupied, it is a great product for a pre-walker/walker to zoom around on.  The handle makes it easy to use as a push toy as well.  You might feel a little zing when you see the price but when you think about the quality and how your child can use this for years, the price seems a little more reasonable.
I saw this product in person last weekend at a craft show I attended.   It caught my attention immediately and I was intrigued.  Still, I didn't think how this could be any better than the plastic ride-on toys that my kids used.  That was until I saw a 5 year old get on it and zoom around.  It is on casters so it turns on a dime.  It goes where you want it to.  It is sturdy.  Not only did it keep a 5 year old occupied, it is a great product for a pre-walker/walker to zoom around on.  The handle makes it easy to use as a push toy as well.  You might feel a little zing when you see the price but when you think about the quality and how your child can use this for years, the price seems a little more reasonable. These cute stackable wooden animals come in a variety of shapes but this sheep was my personal favorite.  Each piece is held together with industrial strength velcro.  You can mix and match animals or just stack them in a wild array of configurations for fun.
These cute stackable wooden animals come in a variety of shapes but this sheep was my personal favorite.  Each piece is held together with industrial strength velcro.  You can mix and match animals or just stack them in a wild array of configurations for fun. This set makes a fabulous customized gift--with no gift wrapping required!  It is all ready to go in a wooden box that can later be used as a keepsake box or used for some other purpose.  The onesies are 100% interlock cotton and the image is an iron-on.
This set makes a fabulous customized gift--with no gift wrapping required!  It is all ready to go in a wooden box that can later be used as a keepsake box or used for some other purpose.  The onesies are 100% interlock cotton and the image is an iron-on. This classic toy was a must-have for my babies.  Link-a-doos are one of the first things that the little ones love to grasp onto and chew on.  These will link to each other, on the car seat, on the stroller, on other toys, etc...  You can keep a couple in your diaper bag or purse to have something handy in case of a fussy baby emergency.  This is one of those things that I always recommend to new moms.  Get some link-a-doos!
This classic toy was a must-have for my babies.  Link-a-doos are one of the first things that the little ones love to grasp onto and chew on.  These will link to each other, on the car seat, on the stroller, on other toys, etc...  You can keep a couple in your diaper bag or purse to have something handy in case of a fussy baby emergency.  This is one of those things that I always recommend to new moms.  Get some link-a-doos! Knotty Baby legwarmers are made by a work at home mom and are a great addition to a young baby's wardrobe.  If you live in a colder climate, this is an easy way to add a layer without having to fight with a pair tights.  They come in a variety of styles and fit sizes 0-4 so they are economical and will grow with your baby!
Knotty Baby legwarmers are made by a work at home mom and are a great addition to a young baby's wardrobe.  If you live in a colder climate, this is an easy way to add a layer without having to fight with a pair tights.  They come in a variety of styles and fit sizes 0-4 so they are economical and will grow with your baby! Angela England is a writer and blogger that has written a great little eBook called Baby Games for You to Play.  You can find some sneak peeks of the content on her blog.  But, at $.99 (if purchased before December 1st), this eBook is a great value to anyone that might have a little one in their home.  It is full of great ideas and would make a great stocking stuffer or shower gift.
Angela England is a writer and blogger that has written a great little eBook called Baby Games for You to Play.  You can find some sneak peeks of the content on her blog.  But, at $.99 (if purchased before December 1st), this eBook is a great value to anyone that might have a little one in their home.  It is full of great ideas and would make a great stocking stuffer or shower gift.
 This is a great example of something that is not available for long.  This particular cape is (sometimes) available at superflykidz on etsy.  Here is a link to another shop with capes.
This is a great example of something that is not available for long.  This particular cape is (sometimes) available at superflykidz on etsy.  Here is a link to another shop with capes. I fell in love with these little dolls.  They are just 2 inches tall, made of wood, and come with a little pouch.  What little girl wouldn't love to have some of these to play with?  Bonus:  They don't use batteries and they are quiet!  Also available are family doll sets and even sets with pets.
I fell in love with these little dolls.  They are just 2 inches tall, made of wood, and come with a little pouch.  What little girl wouldn't love to have some of these to play with?  Bonus:  They don't use batteries and they are quiet!  Also available are family doll sets and even sets with pets. Another full disclosure here.  This is made by Kelly, a friend from our local Lincoln Handmade team on Etsy.  I've seen this top in person and on a little girl and I'm absolutely in love with it.  It is a wrap top that is totally reversible and with four different coordinating fabrics, it can be worn four different ways!  Four tops in one!  It is great because it can be worn over alone or over a shirt so it is truly a year round top.  She has dresses available, too that can become tunics as the child grows.  She does custom orders.
Another full disclosure here.  This is made by Kelly, a friend from our local Lincoln Handmade team on Etsy.  I've seen this top in person and on a little girl and I'm absolutely in love with it.  It is a wrap top that is totally reversible and with four different coordinating fabrics, it can be worn four different ways!  Four tops in one!  It is great because it can be worn over alone or over a shirt so it is truly a year round top.  She has dresses available, too that can become tunics as the child grows.  She does custom orders. Have you seen all those crayon rolls around?  They are really cute and a good idea.  This takes it to the next level.  You can tote around your crayons and a coloring book at the same time!  This tote is made with great colors for a boy or a girl.  This particular etsy seller has a lot of different fabrics to choose from.
Have you seen all those crayon rolls around?  They are really cute and a good idea.  This takes it to the next level.  You can tote around your crayons and a coloring book at the same time!  This tote is made with great colors for a boy or a girl.  This particular etsy seller has a lot of different fabrics to choose from. This is a great gift for any book-loving kid.   This particular seller has a great variety.  They are printed and have an adhesive backing so they are ready to peel and stick!   I'm planning on ordering some of these for my book-loving brothers.
This is a great gift for any book-loving kid.   This particular seller has a great variety.  They are printed and have an adhesive backing so they are ready to peel and stick!   I'm planning on ordering some of these for my book-loving brothers. This wall clock is made from recycled computer and bike parts. It is not only eco-friendly...it's really neat. My husband is a professor of mechanical engineering and I'm sure this clock would look great on his office wall.
This wall clock is made from recycled computer and bike parts. It is not only eco-friendly...it's really neat. My husband is a professor of mechanical engineering and I'm sure this clock would look great on his office wall.
 One of the best things about this little speaker is that it doesn't need batteries! It uses the power from your iPod and is just the right size to set on your desk. The Lego brick shape and variety of colors make this a gift that will please just about anyone with an iPod. And, for under $20, the price is right.
One of the best things about this little speaker is that it doesn't need batteries! It uses the power from your iPod and is just the right size to set on your desk. The Lego brick shape and variety of colors make this a gift that will please just about anyone with an iPod. And, for under $20, the price is right. I found these cufflinks on etsy when I was just browsing around. These are made from vintage watch pieces and would truly make a unique gift. These make me wish my husband wears cufflinks. This particular etsy seller also has a variety of other items made from vintage watch pieces if this particular one isn't your style.
I found these cufflinks on etsy when I was just browsing around. These are made from vintage watch pieces and would truly make a unique gift. These make me wish my husband wears cufflinks. This particular etsy seller also has a variety of other items made from vintage watch pieces if this particular one isn't your style.
