mama got new boots

...contest now closed...

oh yes, mama got new boots!

whiskey brown leather...

knee high laces...

stitching detail...

beautiful!

wonderful fit...

comfortable to wear around town all day...

this mama is so excited...

to have new boots!

they are truly the most beautiful boots I own

... never mind they're the only boots I own {besides those rainboots} {grin}

they may not be snow boots...

but they kept my feet nice and warm

and for that this mama is thankful!

I was so blessed to be given these beautiful boots from Dansko

and now one of you has a chance to win any pair you wish from Dansko

if I hadn't needed boots I probably would have picked these beauties

but these would have been so practical for my lifestyle

and I would blend right in to my all white climate in these {grin}

seriously so many awesome choices...

are you ready to pick out a favorite?!

Go visit Dansko...

come back and tell us what pair you love, who would you give them to and why!

"The Penelope beautiful and would give them to my sister who lives in the frozen tundra and would love wearing these all winter long!"

get it. got it. good. {grin}

Have fun!

outtakes & winner

Which one of you wins your choice of necklace or bracelet from Hazelaid?!

are you ready?!

The winner is....

"Slsettle"

please contact me at 4lilmenandtwins{@}gmail{.}com

and don't forget you can still Enjoy 10% off Hazelaids entire product line.

use code name: 4LITTLEMEN10.

expires {December 15th}

and for a little fun I present to you

...my outtakes.

yes, this is proof that I

...am much better behind the camera than in front of.

...am way to lively to just let my husband take my picture.

...wear the bedhead-makeup less style more often than not

...am easily influenced by my husband to share my outtakes

and now that I've embarrassed myself I'm going to go now {grin}

amber, nuts & a giveaway

sounds like an exciting combination doesn't it! {grin}

remember these amber necklaces...

the girls have worn them for what seems like ever

they were their first necklaces

they've been with them through teething and runny noses

and accompany every "pretty dress"

We {love} them!

now it's mom's turn...

to wear amber with every pretty dress tank top and gaucho pants {grin}

and you better bet there will be amber around my neck when I'm not feeling well

I am in love with my new necklace...

it fits right in with my love of bold, unique & beautiful jewelry & natural remedies!

Now what about the nuts you say?

do you know what these nuts can do?

They wash

did you catch that?

They wash!

Soap nuts that aren't really a nut, they're a fruit

grown in the Himalayas on the Sapindus Mukorossi tree

harvested. de-seeded. dried in the sun

wash...

clothes

produce

bathrooms

kitchens

dishes

floors

windows

hands

hair

pets

and so much more

100% natural and safe

hypoallergenic

biodegradable

low sudsing

sustainable harvested

natural fabric softener

one of God's creations

Are you wondering how these nuts work?

The soap nuts shell is rich in saponin an all natural surfactant. When mixed with warm water and agitation the shell releases this saponin which lowers the water tension making the water wetter and allowing the water to penetrate the fibers of your clothes and release the dirt more throughly. That's when the saponin in the water bonds with the dirt, washing it away from your clothes.

It's perfect. It works amazing. And it makes sense! Why did we have to go start making synthetic soap again?

Does God ever just knock your socks off with his amazing design!

Let's see...

we've covered amber & nuts

now we're on to the giveaway! {grin}

My dear friend at Hazelaid has graciously offered

one of you the chance to win any piece of Jewelery from Hazelaid.

go over and visit Hazelaid

take a look at all her beautiful {handmade} amber and hazelwood jewelry!

Come back and tell us your favorite piece!

{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.}

and if you're ready to buy those soap nuts or amber right now

read this...

Enjoy 10% off Hazelaids entire product line.

use code name: 4LITTLEMEN10.

expires 2 weeks from today {December 15th}

What's spectacular, silver & shines?

everything from The Vintage Pearl of course
...and do we have an awesome giveaway for you!

from gorgeous necklaces...



to spectacular spoons...

totally unique bracelets...

and vintage lovebirds too...

...a beautiful company with a beautiful heart

.the details.

Visit The Vintage Pearl & pick out your favorite piece{s}

leave a comment telling us about it

...for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to The Vintage Pearl.

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

NOON

It's still noon somewhere...
right!?
So it still counts...
as being on time?
I hope so because I'm really trying to work on that!
...some new years resolution or something like that. {grin}

and now...
where were we?
{that's a lot of W's and E's}

we were not here...
last week that is
...we were there a few months ago though.

and even though leaving is really hard
...I miss the farm.

okay, enough talking
...you really want to know where we were?

gracious you all are good
lots of guesses for...
oil changes...
auto repair shops...
car dealerships...
and tire shops...

Indeed we were at a tire shop
a Discount Tire
next to an Ice cream shop

but no we didn't visit the Ice cream shop
...but the Chick-fil-a instead

oh how we love Chick-fil-a

oh and yes...
Ozzie did have his shoes on the wrong feet
and it is adorable that he helps just like a big boy



so who guessed right?
ummm... about 29 of you!

my games are lame and way too easy...
I know, I know {grin}

oh and I am having trouble figuring out how to link to you
...with the new{ish} comment system
So...
I just "liked" all of your correct answers so they pop up first!

{NOW}

on with the giveaway!

this picture...
these dresses that I adore...



they're from Zutano
I love Zutano
they're funky.
fun.
unique.
and super soft.

Zutano was so generous to give us these dresses for the girls
...and a pair of leggings to match.

And now they're going one of you a
$150 gift certificate
to the new Zutano Itzy Bitzy line!

isn't that an awesome giveaway!
...Yeah, I thought so too!

So all you have to do is leave a comment
...and tell me what you would buy with your $150?!

{disclaimer} Yes the dresses were given to us by Zutano. No we did not receive any money. Yes I truly adore Zutano and have had many pieces before these gifted dresses. {grin}

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contest closed

do you ever...

wish that life would
slow down...
so you can catch up?

There is so much to do right now
so many thoughts to think
so many plans to make
so many things to sell
so many things to pack
so much
so much!

So if maybe the
diapers
baths
meals
floors
clothes
could slow down... please
or maybe even take care of themselves {grin}
Ha! The above line is a joke
...but wouldn't that be nice every once in a while!

then maybe I could accomplish something other than the daily!

or maybe I should stare at these curls instead...




speaking of the above picture
...don't you think it's about time
time to find out if you won a necklace from Hazelaid

the winner is..........

Brandy

email me at 4lilmenandtwins@gmail.com

peace out!

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!

winners

I'm a little embarrassed...
that I forgot about a few giveaways I had open
...ooops!

but late is better than never
...right!?!

now on with the show..........

the winner of the Ergo heart to heart insert is...
Melinda

and the winner of the Abel Mabel $20 gift certificate is...
Lori

email me at 4lilmenandtwins@gmail.com
and I'll hook you up with your prize! {grin}

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you didn't think that was all did you?

I have more giveaways for you!

in fact...
I have NINE giveaways
...for you

watch out...
here they come! {grin}

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!

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!