KATE & JACK SPADE + GAP KIDS TOMORROW!

photos: pop sugar | gap

SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS COLLABORATION! Last time Gap collaborated  with an awesome designer… I'm still getting flack about what we now call the DVF debacle. I will try and temper myself and not be the first person in the store. In the mean time -  here's my shopping (wish)  list… Tiny people clothes get me every time.

xxB

DIY NECKLACES FOR THE LITTLES FROM THIER SUMMER ADVENTURES + WEEKEND LINKS

Happy Friday!

A great start to the weekend for me! Well sort of.  Dropped little h off to preschool - not a tear… FROM HIM.  Me on the other hand, I still felt on the verge of a good cry inside?!!  Extra hormones?

At any rate, one last birthday gift for the munchkin. These necklaces made from shells and stones we found on our summer adventures.

She insists on wearing them all at once? Never too many accessories I suppose..

To Make
Cut brightly colored cotton cord (available at Craft Stores) about four inches longer than the desired length of your necklace.  Knot the cord ends. Fold it in half and wrap it around the shell or stone, the pull the cord ends through the loop.  Tighten and secure with super glue or hot glue. Let dry!
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Some other fun links to peruse over the Labor Day weekend:

As Vogue put it, The ultimate blonde takes on street style. That's right Barbie has Instagram and her style is SO SERIOUS. Hope Brunette and Chocolate Barbie get some play too..

Speaking of breaking news… I was on the local news again!!! At this rate, I'll be a local celebrity in no time!

This ValMariePaper prayer journal may be just the addition I need to stay purposeful and on track with my prayers for my family, goals, and ambitions.

If you follow Bunnie Hilliard on Instagram you know that munchkin turned 6 - WOOT!! And if you don't (follow) check out what she said was THE BEST DAY OF HER LIFE here.  see #munchkinturns6 on Instagram for the play by play or her special day...

So excited to take the long weekend to read something new and funny. A dear friend left this book for me at pickup from the preschool today. She thought I'd like it - its about a blogger. One last sumer read!

If you get a minute, and are in the mood to see some lovely lady frocks check out my fab mum friends newly updated website - Ladyee Boutique

Speaking of Fashion, stay tuned for a fun collaboration with a boutique I'm so excited to introduce you too.

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Hope you have a great weekend!! Any fun plans?

xxB

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MY FIRST GIVEAWAY!

My first give away -- YAY!! I've always wanted to try a giveaway on the blog. I know people do this all the time for various reasons, I was just waiting for something I liked enough I suppose… 

So I'm super excited to introduce you to The Paper Nut - her stuff is SO CUTE.  I snagged one for munchkins room and am excited to be able to share the LOVE. 

Please check out her Etsy Shop here.  

But first enter to win this adorable 

chocolate ballerina print!!! 

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Munchkin is starting her fourth year of ballet this fall, so I was really excited to present this to her.  Im still waiting in the wings for her to become the prima ballerina I always knew I could be, I know she can be.. in the meantime, I hope she has sweet dreams of pointe shoes and tutu's and dancing her little heart out..

ENTER TO WIN: 

FOR YOURSELF/ YOUR LITTLE BALLERINA.

FOR A GIFT OR A FRIEND.

JUST BECAUSE YOU LIKE ME AND OUR BLOG:-)

xxB

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED

BACK TO SCHOOL | KID STYLE

So yes! The reason for this post!

Its that time of year again, and if your little has sprouted up over the summer like mine, you'll be needing to invest in new clothes for back to school. I'd like to add some classic little things that I think will carry her through the year. She'll be able to mix and match, add sweaters, tights, boots, as we get into the colder months. Here are some of my top picks/favorites…

Most of these things I'd like to add to my own wardrobe as well..

This chambray bib tunic from CrewCuts should last through the warmer months with shorts and capris, and we can add a cardigan when it starts to get a little cooler in the fall months. I'd even stick it under a pullover in the winter.

I know pink gets much play in a little girls wardrobe. So these pink suede mocks are right on trend for Andie who still can't get enough of the color. No socks in the summer early fall, in the winter add socks/tights WOOT.

All of munchkins leggings have turned into capris since her little summer growth spurt. These striped leggings will be the first - I like to stock pile these things to go under dresses turned shirts, and skirts.. 

I'm not sure where she got the notion, but the little has been making plans to add a horse (and small stables) to our "estate". This Gunner and Lux - Little Lux  horse necklace will have to do.. I think its adorable, and would love some of their "Grown-Up" pieces as well...

This little kitty ears liberty print headband is SO CUTE RIGHT? 

Cant go back to school without a new pencil case! I really like the stuff over at Peppercorn Kids.

Now should I stay true to size a get a little bigger? How to you buy clothes for your littles?

P.S. I almost forgot to tell you about my guest post over on my bloggy pal Maria's blog. I shared some really yummy recipes with her folks. Please check her (and me) out if you have a few minutes (and some blackberries you want to make plans for:-)

xxB

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GETTING READY FOR SPRING: RAIN GEAR FOR THE LITTLES

Spring its on the way hooray! Just 7 days away. Looking forward to warmer weather, planting in our little garden (in progress) and splashing around in the spring showers headed our way. We just gave away munchkins galoshes (she out grew them) and little boy doesn't have any rain gear at all. He does however take advantage of the opportunity to stomp around in puddles in his canvas sneakers. So I'm on the hunt for rain gear. Here are my pics!

andie: crew cuts coat | target wellies | harley umbrella                                                                       avery: harley coat | target wellies | harley umbrella


some of the awesome brands I found in my search:
hatley |  k-way |  j.crew |  lands end |  hunter | western chief | barbour | helly hansen

The last rain gear set munchkin had was from carters. I didn't have much luck finding anything on their site this time around.

What are your "go-to" brands for kids rain gear?

xx,
Bunnie

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