these pants

...are made with ruffles

and they're amazingly cute

...were made for girlies

in the most beautiful shade of blue

...have become a favorite

by me, my girls and soon to be you

...are made by lynda

stitched with love for me and you

...are made for little girls

but I wish they fit me too

...wash and wear terrific

they still look just like new

...Robins egg blue is gorgeous but

I think we need all these colors too {grin}

...might make you giggle and grin

especially when you see them on these two

Now it's time to share...

a little gift from me & Lynda to you

just visit over there and tell me here

how amazing you think Pink Chickadee Ruffle pants are too!

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.the details.

leave a comment for a chance to win a pair of Ruffle Pants in either denim or corduroy.

don't forget to share the handmade love and twitter or facebook about this too!

winner will be picked at random & will be announced within the next few days

even if you don't win there is still something special for you

buy anything from Pink Chickadee's shop and get free shipping by mentioning 4 Little Men and Girly Twins.

but hurry... free shipping ends November 30th!

Rufflebutts

Just calling it what it is!

the most adorable
cloth diapered
ruffle-butt



well actually
TWO
of the most adorable
cloth diapered
ruffle-butts

and I know you all
can come up with a better caption
for this photo than I could
...so I'm not even going to try!

Not only did Rufflebutts send us a pair for the girls
they're also offered a free turquoise rufflebutt for your little one too!


all you have to do is go to rufflebutts.com
come back and list your favorite item

for an extra entry
go subscribe to RuffleButts Newsletter and/or become a RuffleClub member

for another extra entry
follow Rufflebutts on twitter

and for another entry
blog about this giveaway
or twitter
or both!

But remember you must come back here
and leave another comment
for each entry

{giveaway open to anyone}

have fun!

and if you haven't checked it out yet
you still have time to
enter the giveaway for a piece of Hazelaid Jewelry

I found it

...the spot

...the spot in the house
...where the light is just right

it makes me happy
...but it also makes me miss
...those just right spots in our house at home
...those just right colorful spots

I guess the white walls are good for something though! {grin}



is it just me
or are you eyes stuck on Nolia too?

if you can peel yourself away from her beautiful little face
...to keep reading
...I promise you'll be happy!

You see that adorable little necklace around her neck?
the one both of the girls wear
...day in and day out

This is your chance to win one of your very own!

Check out Hazelaid and pick out any piece of jewelry
...from any of their lines

.necklace.bracelet.anklet.adult.child.

are you excited yet?!

We seriously love their amber necklaces
not only are they incredibly precious on
...they're a natural remedy for pain relief

and if you're wondering if it really works?!
the girls are teething four molars, each, right now
...and you can hardly tell

So yeah, I think they work! {grin}

and if you're like me, and wonder how things work....

As the amber warms with the body’s natural temperature, amber releases its healing oils that contain succinic acid which are then readily absorbed into the skin and then into the bloodstream.

Pretty cool huh!

Guess what else amber can do...

"Amber is also known to relieve headaches, reduce inflammation of the throat, ear and stomach and to fight infections and respiratory diseases as it improves the body’s immunity.

Natural amber beaded necklaces are a completely non-invasive remedy for rashes, upset tummies, earaches, fevers and colds. Baltic amber is a natural analgesic that will help calm your child and is recognized by allopathic medicine specialists as antispasmodic and anti-fever. Many adults report improvement of arthritis discomfort and carpal tunnel pain in their hands when wearing amber jewelry."

So do you want your very own necklace yet?

all you have to do is...
go to hazelaid

...shop around a little
pick out your favorite piece
come back and tell me

one extra entry for tweeting about the contest
come back and leave another comment with your twitter link

one extra comment for blogging about the contest
come back and leave another comment with your blog link

contest open to anyone

have fun!

oh {yes} he is

...one of those babywearing dads

he LOVES it...
and he'll totally admit it!

Not to mention it just looks plain GOOD on him! {grin}



So let's talk about Structured carriers

I LOVE these carriers!
I DO tend to grab these more than the previously mentioned ring sling
...mainly because I'm wearing TWO a lot

and because they are AWESOME for long babywearing.

They are still quick to put on

they are very secure...
which means you are REALLY hands free

they DO require some strap adjustments
but less than other carriers

they distribute the weight {very} well

...and can be worn on front or back

if dad is wearing one of the girls
...it's in the Ergo

it's comfortable
...and doesn't have a girly print! {grin}

and just because it's worth seeing again...
Tell me this doesn't make you want to go tell your hubby
that he has to try babywearing!!!

we have two {structured carriers}
An Ergo
and a Beco

Paul wears the Ergo... it is HIS carrier
although I wear it too.

But I mostly wear the Beco
...because it has a pretty design {grin}

If I am carrying both babies I usually have the beco and/or the ergo on
...it works REALLY well

and it's beautiful
and natural

and I am SO thankful I am able to wear the girls now
...although I DO still feel hurt that I missed out on wearing them in the beginning
because of my accident

but I'm really trying to make up for it! {grin}

which one should you buy?

If you can only afford ONE
{like many of us}
and your husband WILL wear it too
...I would say the Ergo for sure!

If you know your husband won't wear it
...I would say the Beco.

{Why?}

The Ergo is a bit wider and feels like more of a carrier.
Plus they have lots of gender neutral colors.

The Beco is a bit thinner
...the waist belt and main part of the carrier.
And it comes in beautiful mama prints!
{although they DO have some neutral prints}

but REALLY...
they are BOTH awesome carriers
so just pick the one you think is prettier because I KNOW
you will LOVE them both!
{I know I do!}

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Now... a little something for YOU!!

I've owned an Ergo for a while now
and recently they contacted me...
asking if I wanted to share their newest product with my blog readers!

Can you guess what I said? {grin}
YES!!!

They sent me their new Infant Insert...
Heart 2 Heart

and even though I don't have an infant anymore {boo-hoo}
you can just tell by looking at the new insert that it ROCKS!

You might have heard
that Structured carriers are only good for babies
{not infants}
but not with Ergo's new Heart 2 Heart insert.

Now...
if only I had an infant to use this with....
hmmmmm

Okay
so do YOU have a little baby
AND would love to win
a new Ergo Heart 2 Heart infant insert?

Leave me a comment telling me your FAVORITE thing about babywearing!

Extra entry for twittering about it
AND an extra entry for blogging about it!

Have fun!

{not} identical

because they are not {always} clothed identically

...and baby bums are super cute

I share this with you...

and because I could {not} wait to take pictures of the girls in their new diapers

new {give to us} diapers from Bummis

...you wanted to know {all} about cloth diapers
...and oh, do I have lots to share {very} soon.

blog hop...giveaway style again!

It's blog hop GIVEAWAY style again!

This week we're giving away a $20 gift certificate to ablemabel on Etsy.

Just wait until you check this shop out....
I know...
I know...
I am doing no good for your budget
I really really apologize! {grin}
...but isn't it fun!

If you like fun.funky.unique things for your home...
you have to check out ablemabel

like this....
and I LOVE this...

and oh how I can just picture this in my kitchen at home...
{I miss my kitchen}
and I think you would all agree I need this...
{grin}
okay... so are YOU ready to win a $20 gift certificate to ablemabel?

And really... I think her shop is quite easy on the budget.
You could even get a few things with your $20

So head on OVER and check out ablemabel
come back and tell us what you would buy with your $20

and don't forget to leave your name this time! {grin}

Have FUN!

It's about time!

I know...
I know...
I'm slow at getting things like...
winners announced
...babywearing posts written
...cloth diapering posts written
...finishing answering your questions
...matching socks
...scrubbing the toilet
...you get the idea {grin}

I am just a LITTLE busy with...

sweet
adorable
girls
thatfindtrouble
when
I'm
blogging

this...


is what they were doing when I was writing this
that was somewhere between climbing on the coffee table
and wrecking their brothers fort
{which is STILL up and is being slept in right now}

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So NOW how about that winner!?!

The $25 gift certificate goes to...

The Chou Life

...And did you see that Lori listed her NEW fall pieces?

I ADORE these & these
with this top
and she even has headbands to match!
{I'm wondering if the girls could get away with headbands yet?}

So don't be surprised if you see Eliza and Nolia wearing something from her shop!

Maybe our girls could be matching!
I apologize...
I'm a matching nut lately! {grin}
but REALLY... would that not be cute?!

blog hop... giveaway style!

girls
dresses
gorgeous
oh my!

{remember these...}


you all wondered where I found these beautiful dresses...
when you saw them here.

and oh my, did you notice how much younger the girls looked in those photos.
was that really so long ago??

here they are recently {playing in grandmas dishwasher}...

oh how they LOVE playing in Grandmas dishwasher...

couldn't you just smother those adorable chunky legs and feet in kisses...
{I know I could- and do!}

I think these dresses are just too cute to not share!
You would think that since we have TWO we could give away one of ours...
but you know how the girls have to match all the time! {grin}

So... we're giving you a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to buy your own!

are you excited?!
I'm excited!
I'm already picking out this {for when the girls are older}
and this
and what about these for the 1st birthday?
and oh these... you MUST have these!
{the girls have them and wear them ALL the time!}

okay okay, I better stop! I'm not the one winning the gift certificate! {grin}


all you have to do is go check out Lori's awesome etsy shop...
and come back and tell us what you would buy with your $25 gift certificate!

Did I mention that beyond being way too cute...
Lori is a master seamstress!
No REALLY the quality is premium!
{and I should know... I used to sew children's clothes}

********************
the details
anyone can enter
you must leave a comment here
and you must tell us what you would buy with your $25
you must leave your name or blog name
{I have to call you something when you win!}

contest ends next week!

Have fun!

and don't forget to blog hop around and check out the other awesome giveaways!

How we stroll...

...on the farm

We LOVE going for walks
there is something SO peaceful about taking a stroll...
around the neighborhood OR the farm.

We stroll around the farm almost every evening
...and it looks just like this...

do the colors make you smile too?
I LOVE green and blue
If you remember from back when I was preggo with the twins...
I found the bumbleride indie twin
and as SOON as I saw the seagrass colors I was HOOKED!

I know it's just a stroller
but good gracious was I in love
and now I have one
oh how blessed am I

maybe I love it so much because I ADORE the colors...
or maybe...
it's the super big canopies that actually shade the girls from the sun
maybe... it's the big tires that stroll over EVERYTHING
or maybe...
it's because since it's so easy to push that the boys can stroll their sisters around the farm too.

or maybe...
it's the colors
and they match the beautiful sky and field of beans...

or maybe...
it's because the girls LOVE their comfy spots and going for a stroll is a sure way to get some smiles!

don't they just look delighted!

and if you're wondering how we were able to bring
8 people
1 dog
things for 3 months
AND the stroller?!

It was packed tightly in the top carrier with...
my babywearing stash
scooters
diapers
and our trader joes stash!

and I am OH SO glad we brought it along

because strolling around the farm is a blast!

Thank you BUMBLERIDE you made our strolling dreams come true! {grin}