Ragadoodle Review & Custom "Initial" Tote Bag Giveaway

Probably the most favorite thing of mine is "personalized" items. Anything you can put a name on and call it yours is a must for me. This is why I am so in love with this amazing Etsy shop called Ragadoodle. Well, the name is pretty fun to say, too. hehe

Paula is the amazing woman behind all this fabulousness. She is Mommy to 2 little girls and in the process of adopting a little boy from Russia. You should know that ALL proceeds from Ragadoodle are going towards bringing their little boy home. Every little bit helps.

It's for certain that you will find something extra special among the totes, tees and towels for those extra special people in your life. Paula sent these sweet little Initial Tote bags here to my little girls, Alexa and Lillian.

She takes the time to get to know each child in a way to make their bag to all their likes.

Alexa loves the color purple and soccer. Voila - check out that bag! It's screams - ALEXA!!

Lillian loves the color pink and owls - Bam! - there it is. Paula completely hit the nail on the head when it came to designing these Ragadoodle tote bags for my girls. They are perfect. The initial appliques are perfectly stitched and the flower pins are removable, so you can either wear them on a jacket or attach them to another accessory.

I especially love these little totes because the are the perfect size. They aren't too big to wear the girls can't carry them on their own and they aren't too small where their neccessities won't fit. They are perfect to carry books, color books, a few toys, their blankies and anything else the "need" to carry around. They are the perfect bag to bring to Grandma and Grandpa's or even for an overnight sleepover at a friends. Ragadoodle's totes measures 13x13.5 and come in a variety of different colors and designs. Here are a few examples of some of the removable pins to attach to your personalized tote. Wouldn't these totes be a perfect party favor for your little girls Birthday? It would be a sweet little gift for her friends to carry their goodies home in. I love this camo bag, too!

Paula at Ragadoodle doesn't just personalize totes - she has quite a selection of items listed in her shop. Isn't this beach/bath towel the cutest?

...and this pillowcase - I LOVE IT!

Kids love to show off how old they are - what a great gift idea, huh?

GIVEAWAY:

Paula at Ragadoodle is offering one lucky Mom-a-Logues winner their choice tote with custom "initial" and flower pin.

Manditory Entry:

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Giveaway ends 4/10 at 9pm cst. Winner will be chosen via random.org and will be notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!

{Disclosure: We received the above mentioned totes for this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own.} Congratulations: Emillie

LuLu Grace Designs Review & Giveaway

LuLu Grace Designs on Etsy has me squealing over all the adorable little outfits, dresses and appliques. There is nothing that says SPRING like LuLu Grace Designs.

Tara is the fabulous owner and creator of this darling shop and the fabrics and designs are just too cute for words.

Tara has some really sweet items available for Easter.

Can't you just see your little girl wearing this to your Easter festivities?

Even though I don't have boys, I appreciate shops that offer items for the little guys, too.

How cute is this shirt? Tara so generously made this fabulous dress for Lillian. She has been twirling in it non stop since we got it in the mail. My girls l.o.v.e. spin to their dresses and this dress has got some mega twirl to it. I cannot wait for the weather to be nice enough for her to wear it outside. It's a knot style dress with the knot in the back - giving Lillian room to grow. All of the seams on Tara's creations are professionally finished with a serger. The quality of her work shows in each stitch and I know Lillian will get a ton of use out of this dress this upcoming summer. It fits her perfectly and was created with loving hands.

Tara has 3 children in which her shop is named after and LuLu Grace Designs is her creative outlet. Her darling children/models are her inspiration and often times give her her great ideas. She's been sewing for years and I for one can not be more grateful that she has decided to share her work with us all.

Here are a few more of my favorite designs from LuLu Grace Designs.

Blue Sunshine Shirred Dress with Belt

Blue Sunshine Shirred Smock Top & Ruffled Pants

Monkey Twirl Skirt with Ties - Debbie Mum fabric

Cupcake Ruffle Top & Skirt

The Lukie Monster Shirt

GIVEAWAY:

Tara at LuLu Grace Designs has offered one fabulously lucky Mom-a-Logues winner a $10 GC to her shop.

Manditory Entry:

"Like" LuLu Grace Designs on Facebook and tell her Dawn from Mom-a-Logues sent you

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Giveaway ends 4/7/11 at 9pm cst. Winner will be selected via random.ord and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!

{I received the dress mentioned above for this review/feature - no other compensation was recieved. All opinions are my own.}

Congratulations: Ramona

Jillian Raye Designs - Headband Review & Giveaway

Please allow me to introduce you to Jillian from Jillian Raye Designs on Etsy.

I met Jill through Heather at Kydan Rae Kustoms. When I approached Heather about doing a review of her shop (see review/giveaway here), she told me to contact her friend Jill, too. When I saw that Jill made hair accessories, I was so excited. I have 2 little girls - it's natural that any sort of "accessory" is bound to brighten my day. To find out that Jill was just as excited about me featuring her shop and reviewing her hair accessories made it all the better. So, I started to kinda nose around about Heather and Jill, how they came to be friends..ect. (cuz I'm nosy like that) The way that they are such awesome supportive friends made me think that they had been life long friends from school or something. To my surprise, Jill and Heather have never actually met. They met through facebook and started their Etsy shops around the same time.

Heather creates the most amazing little custom childrens clothing and Jill makes the most adorable hair accessories and jewelry for Jillian Raye Designs. Their shops compliment each other so well.

Jillian was so sweet to send Lillian these darling little pony tail clips to match the Chloe dress Heather from Kydan Rae Kustoms sent her.

I was so impressed with how well the clips matched the dress.

She uses the same fabrics to make them a perfect fit.

Lillian has the perfect hair for pigtails, so these clips work very well for her.

Jillian Raye Designs also sent this adorable headband for Alexa to match the Alexa dress made by Kydan Rae Kustoms.

Again, I'm so in love with how well it goes with the dress. It fits Alexa perfectly and even after the rough and tough use from Alexa, it's still all in tact and beautiful as ever.

Jillian has such a wide variety of fun, unique items in her shop. They are simply one of a kind and you will be so pleased with her work. Her talent is endless and I'm confident that she can create any accessory you can dream of. Here are few of my favorite items from her shop. Spring Trio Headband Spring Flowers Headband Rosette Rings

Rosettes are so popular these days. I absolutley love them. Jillian has some wonderful fabrics. These bright colors are making me so anxious for SPRING!!

Pink Rosette Headband

I'm such a sucker for pink...the headband shown above it my all time favorite.

You think I could get by wearing it??

Black Satin Rosette Clip

It's a fact that I wear a ton of black, maybe a little too much, but this sweet black satin bobbypin clip above is sure to dress up anything in your wardrobe. I love it.

Ivory Lace Necklace

As you can see Jill doesn't just make things for your hair, she creates beautiful necklaces and rings as well. Her sweet creations arrive to your home wrapped in tissue paper and tied with ribbon. Any item in her shop would make a fantasitc gift for a friend, daughter or sister.

Jillian Raye Designs let's her creative juices explode during her kids' naptimes.

I swear every time I visit her shop, I see something new.

I'll take one of everything - please? ;)

GIVEAWAY:

Jillian Ray Designs has so kindly offered this gorgeous headband to one lucky Mom-a-Logues winner.

It has layers and layers of satin colors with a purple beaded center and a sweet little pink organza bow. It's attached to a skinny elastic band that will fit infant-adult.

Manditory Entry:

Visit Jillian Raye Designs on Etsy - come back and leave a comment letting me know which item in her shop is your favorite.

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"Like" Jillian Raye Designs on Facebook - leave a comment on her wall saying Dawn from Mom-a-Logues sent you.

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Giveaway ends 3/30/11 at 9pm cst. Winner will be chosen via random.org and will be notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Good luck!

{Disclaimer: The above mentioned hair accessories were given to me for this review - no other compensation was received. All opinions are my own.}

Congratulations: Danielle

Lil Lainey Bug Boutique Review & Giveaway

I fell in love with this shop first because of it's name. We call our little Lillian, "Lilli Bug", just like Stacie calls her daughter, Delainey "Lil Lainey Bug". I love it. Then, I looked inside her shop and fell in love with all the adorable creations.

Stacie is the owner and creator of Lil Lainey Bug, which was inspired by her little girl, Delainey. She first started sewing before Delainey was even born, preparing for her little girl and already spoiling her with the most adorable little burp cloths, bibs, blankets and curtains. Soon these creations turned into ideas of sweet little clothes she could envision her daughter wearing. Just recently Stacie decided to share her talents with the rest of us by opening her shop on Etsy.

THANK YOU STACIE!!

She sent my Lil Lilli Bug this adorable little skirt and appliqued shirt. She has already wore it to church with a pair of black tights and a little sweater and then to McDonalds afterwards. Below she is modeling it on her dance stage..you can sorta see a back view in the mirror.

I'm so impressed with the quality Lil Lainey Bug's skirt and top. The applique is so professionally done and the skirt has a cute little tag on the inside with the Lil Lainey Bug signature.

One of my favorite things about Lil Lainey Bug is that it features such a wide variety of items, even some sweet things for little boys.

Here are some of my favorites. Baby Bib and Burp Set - great for a boy or girl

Sweet and Sassy Zebra Skirt Polka Dots in Pink Set Spring Has Sprung - Brother and Sister Set Adorable Applique top - your choice custom name, initial or age Reversable self banding pillow top changing pad - terry cloth and premium flannel Ok, there are so many more fun things in Stacie's shop - I could go on forever...sweet little plush owls, hair clip holders, aprons, ect. You will just have to go check them out yourself. All items are made by Stacie with love and lots and lots of care - a GREAT place to shop for your little ones Easter attire. GIVEAWAY: Stacie is offering one lucky Mom-a-Logues winner a $25 gift certificate to her shop, Lil Lainey Bug Boutique. How nice is that?? Manditory Entry: "Like" Lil Lainey Bug on Facebook and tell her Dawn from Mom-a-Logues sent you along with a nice message about her darling shop. **Please include your email address with each entry** Extra Entries: (1 entry each) "Heart" Lil Lainey Bug on Etsy Follow Mom-a-Logues via GFC Tell me what you'd use your $25 GC on if you won Follow Mom-a-Logues on Facebook (3 Entries each) Tweet this giveaway (leave link) Facebook this giveaway (leave ID) Blog this giveaway (leave link) Giveaway ends 3/26 at 9pm cst. Winner will be chosen via random.org and will be notified by email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Good Luck! :) {Disclosure: I received the outfit mentioned above for this review. No other monetary compensation was received. All opinions are my own.}

Congratulations: Mindi

Immanuel Closet (Boutique Baby Shoes) Review & Giveaway

I'm so excited about featuring this adorable Etsy shop, Immanuel Closet.

Besides diamonds, what other item is "a girls best friend"?

You got it....SHOES!! I was that Mom who was putting cute little shoes on my babies rather than having them just wear little socks all day. You gotta start 'em young - right?

Tasha at Immaunel Closet has the most delicate little girl shoes and boots in her shop.

I wish she was around when my daughters were babies.

She so kindly sent me a pair of the Avondale shoes with a white bow to review.

Since my girls are too big to fit their feet inside these tiny little shoes, I sent them to a really good friend of mine who's little girl already has a sense of great fashion and loves shoes as much as we do.

Although the shoes are bit snug with socks on, she can sure rock them out with her little bare toes. Aren't they precious? Perfect for Spring/Easter coming up.

Tasha has such a fun, unique style to her shoes. It's certain that your little princess will turn heads. And the best part is that they aren't only fashionable, but great quality, too. Immaunel Closet also offers these darling boots. I don't know about you, but I'm wishing they came in adult sizes. :) Each shoe is unique in it's own way and absolutley darling.

The Jessue I love the red flower on the toe! Immanuel Closet - collection! The insides of the shoes are made out of 100% cotton and the embellishments are securley sewn and glued on. However, care should be taken when baby is wearing these sweet little shoes because the embellishments consist of small parts which should not be ingested by your baby. The little shoes come in a sweet little box, wrapped in tissue - which is so nice when your gifting the shoes to someone special. Wouldn't they be the talk of a baby shower?? Sizes are 0-3 mo., 3-6 mo., 6-10 mo., and 10-12 mo. See the measurement chart on Immanuel Closet on Etsy. Tasha at Immanuel Closet is offering FREE shipping through the end of March. SWEET!! Just enter code PASTEL11 when ordering. GIVEAWAY: Your choice of any shoe and size from Tasha's shop, Immaunel Closet!! Manditory Entry: "Like" Immanuel Closet on Facebook - let her know how sweet her shoes are in a comment on her wall. **Please include email address with each entry** Extra Entries: (1 entry each) "Heart" Immaunel Closet on Etsy Follow Mom-a-Logues via GFC

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(3 entries each) Tweet this giveaway (leave link) Facebook this giveaway (leave ID) Blog this giveaway (leave link) Giveaway ends 3/23/11 at 9pm cst. Winner will be chosen via random.org and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Good Luck! {I was given the above mentioned items for review. No other monetary compensation was received. All opinions are my own.}

Congratulations: Rebecca

Etsy Feature: La Pixie Dust Boutique

I am a happily married wife to my wonderful husband Justin of 7 ½ years, and a stay at home mommy to my three children, Trent (5), Kiala (3) and Autumn (1). I home school our oldest who is in kindergarten this year. To say I’m busy would be an understatement but I have a love and a need for being creative. Using my hands and eye for design is something that brings me a lot of joy (and is a much needed oasis from my busy life). Sitting down to sew, scrapbook, cut, glue and create is something that calms me down and helps me think straight! La Pixie Dust Boutique grew from those times of quiet in my craft room where I create.
When I was a little girl, dressing up in princess gowns and playing out my own little fairytale was so much fun! I began to think of my own two little girls and nieces and wanted to give them the opportunities to play dress up, with sparkles, glitter, twirls, fairytale dreams and all things whimsy.
For a very long time I’ve wanted to create something with whimsy, a boutique style item that I could share with others. It wasn’t until this fall that I discovered that item would be tutus, along with hair accessories!
My hope is that this will be a product that will bring out a little girl’s fairytale dreams and will enhance her imagination. Our tutus not only can be a key part of imaginative play but also can be worn for special events, weddings, photo shoots, a date with mommy or daddy, or even for everyday wear alone or over jeans for a trendier look! I hope you enjoy our products as much as I’ve enjoyed creating them for you!

I grew up having 3 brothers!

I always say that God blessed me with 2 little girls for that reason.

I wanted to desperatley to have a sister to play dress up with, to dance and make believe.

Krissa at La Pixie Dust Boutique has created the environment for my girls that I always wanted.

A whimsey fairy-tale dream.

Krissa's darling flower hair clips and darling tutu's are the perfect way for your little girl to turn herself into the adorable little fairy princesses that she is.

Use them for dress-up or to add that special touch in the hair of your little flower girl.



La Pixie Dust Boutique features these amazingly affordable tutus to give that special little girl in your life the oppertunity to transform herself into fairy-tale make believe.


They are fun, whimsey and simply delightful.


If you have a specific color pattern that you desire, contact Krissa and she will costumize a tutu to your fit your little princess.
The tutus are made with over 75 yards of tulle and embellished with a satin ribbon.


Valentine's Day is fastly approaching...surprise your special little girl with a custom tutu from La Pixie Dust Boutique.


Alexa modeling her tutu from Krissa at La Pixie Dust Boutique

Alexa has spent hours and hours prancing around the house in her lovely tutu.
It's every little girls dream to be a little princess and what better way for them to 'feel' like one than with these whimsical tutu's from La Pixie Dust Boutique.

A huge thumbs up to Krissa and her hard work in making these little jems. For someone to create an item this sweet and delicate that withstands the rough and toughness of childs play is pretty incredible. These soft little tutus are very durable to handle the fun adventures they will be taken on with your little one.

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