Let's meet, shall we?

In case you are not aware, I have another blog you may be interested to check out.  Maybe?  Maybe not? 

Either way....here it is....MELI FAIF LIFE!

Jump on over and say hello....and read about how these cute photos by Jill Ward Photography came about.

a sneak peek at what I'm working on...

...I have a Sesame Street Splash Party that I am planning for Red Curlz.  I see tons of these in my future...

Cuteness, cuteness everywhere!

If you are not a member of Zulily.com, you ought to be!!!  Membership is FREE and you get exclusive sales on many brand names.  I just love it.

And you have until May 24th to pick up some super cute deals for your little cutie via Zulily.  I dig horoscopes.  I just think they are fun.  And many times, the category you fall under well represents exactly who you are.  Or how you act.  Even if you don't care to acknowledge that fact! 

Well, RS Baby has a superb deal for you this week!!  Check out these cute "sign" t-shirts.  They are on sale through May 24th for only $14.99.  So hurry up....

The Queen of the Crib for Red Curlz

That's me!  Work hard, play hard...Happy Cappy!

And always the pleaser, Virgo!

Here are some of my other fav picks!

Wanna cookie?

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Seeing these cookie monster cupcakes makes me want to throw Red Curlz at Sesame Street 3rd Birthday Party instead of my Carnival Dreams Party....hmmmm.....

What do you think?

THIS or THIS?

Please help me decide!  Birthday is August 4th, so deciding time is now.  Thanks!

The Not-So Little Miss Sunshine

Did anyone watch Little Miss Sunshine, the movie?

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Well, check out Not-So Little Miss Abigail Breslin now!  She has grown into quite the lady! 

And speaking of Little Miss....do you guys remember these???  The Mr. Men and Little Miss Books???

Oh how I loved these books when I was young!  This was probably my favorite...

But, I am not sure why?  I was always a real good girl!  (Most of the time, anyway!)

I think these books are not only fun, but informative and teachable!  I am gonna put these on Red Curlz birthday wish list for sure!  

Woodland Fairies a la Rebecca Lily

I found a wonderous photographer via my favorite online image gallery.  Her name is Rebecca Lily.  She is incredible.  I love her style so much. 

Many of her photos of children are in a wooded area.  It reminded me so much of Red Curlz 1st birthday party.  It was a Woodland Fairies Party and very cute.  As are these magnificent captures....

I just adore the above photo.  So dream like. 

And now I must share some pictures of the 1st birthday party...take a walk down memory lane with me...

Baby girl will be THREE in August.  Time really does fly...**sniff sniff **

my current favorite gift

Aren't birthday presents hard to buy?  Even when I know the kiddo really well, I always second guess what I am buying for them.  Do they already have it?  Are they too old for this?  You know, those kinds of questions always arise.

But, not anymore.  I found my new favorite birthday gift for kids!

It is the Moster Bowling Set from Melissa and Doug!

And it even comes packed in its very own tote for easy taking where ever you go! 

Currently it is on sale at Target for only $22.49!  It is safe for ages two and up.  Honestly, I can see my 8 year old nephew playing with this too.  I think it is a safe and secure gift for girls and boys.  Aged 2, or aged 8!

Heck, I would even play with it!!!!

Here I go again.  Falling in love.  But, this time it is with Red Velvet Art!  I have already found so many prints that I would love to hang.  Or giveaway as gifts.  Or remind me of someone....the stuff inside this shop is fantastic.  Here are some of my favorites...

Oh Snap Print for $18.00

Sooooo Cute Print for $18.00

Sugar Print for $14.00

(This would probably be Red Curlz motto.

If it wasn't "Eat Dessert First!")

Treasure Map Print for $18.00

Or you can splurge a bit and get an original painting!  I am just loving this...

Teddy Nerd Painting for $100.00

Now you go ahead and go pick out your favorites!

Quirky love

Quirky.  Quirky would be a great word to describe me.  However, it is also a word that comes to mind when I see these lovely designs by Donna Wilson!

You know that I want, I need issue I have trouble with???  Yeah.  Here. We. Go. Again!

I really, really want this BLAH blanket! 

And Breakfast in Bed would be divine with either one of these serving trays!

I am gonna need want this Day Dreamer one.

And any of these creatures would be a fun addition to any room...

...or chair...

...or bed!  Red Curlz needs Oscar, the dog.  For her dog, Sam Sam.

Or this scarf?!? 

Any of it - or ALL of it - would work!  Go check 'em out...Donna Wilson is sure to NOT disappoint!

My Favorite Kind of Books - Barefoot

I want to introduce you all to a wonderful company and producer of my favorite type of books!  This company is known as Barefoot Books.

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Explore. Imagine. Create. Connect. Give Back. That’s what Barefoot Books is all about. It’s exploring other cultures, our planet, ourselves. It’s making time for make-believe and letting imaginations run wild and free. Most of all, it’s about using the power of stories to nourish the creative spark in everyone and strengthen connections with family, the global community, and the earth.

What is not to love about that??!!??  I was doing a Craft Show recently and there was a Barefoot Books Booth set up very close to mine.  I bartered.  Traded a piece of my artwork for two terrific books for Red Curlz.  The very noticable difference in Barefoot books is the amazing illustrations!  They are oh so lovely and bold. 

Red Curlz is the proud owner of...

Bear On A Bike

The Animal Boogie - Sing-Along

The CD/song that goes with this book is terrific!  So catchy...we sing it all the time!  And we take it to Day Care to share with her class.  They all love it.  Click on the title above and you can hear a clip of the audio. 

Another great thing about Barefoot Books website is they provide tabs for age groups, so picking out the perfect book, for the perfect kiddo is just a click away!

I think this will be my next purchase for Red Curlz...

Whole World with Sing-A-Long CD

Not only is this an amazing book to have in your collection, but Barefoot books will donate ten percent of sales from Whole World to benefit global conservation.  Beat that. 

And you can.  By Books that Give Back!  This, and many other books you purchase, will ship directly to children in schools and libraries across Africa.

This is the kind of company that I would like to support.  You should definitely go check them out for yourself!