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DIY Under $5 and Point of View Features

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I had so many projects I wanted to feature this week that I actually had to narrow it down by who linked back. You guys have so many great affordable ideas!


Link with the highest clicks:

DIY Glitter Toes from Artsy-Fartsy Mama

My Faves:

Stamped Americana Pillow from Mishmash Mom

Pillowcase Outfits from Grey Luster Girl



Ric Rac Pocket Bib from Just Another Hang Up

And here is a feature from our Point of View Shelves linky party.

Curbside Dresser Shell to Media Storage Center by Re-Create with L. Lane Designs

I can’t wait to see more fun projects from these parties!

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Babybjorn Carrier Review & Giveaway

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If there is one thing I have learned making the rounds with baby number two it is that you can’t skimp with baby products. If you buy cheap diapers they leak, discount bottles will give baby’s tummy bubbles and economical carriers will make your back hurt. When it comes to baby I have my favorite brands and I do not stray. Straying causes stress and who needs more stress?!

Babybjorn makes my carrier of choice. I tried a couple of carrier brands with my first son. I borrowed a carrier from my sister and when she had a baby a few months later, I borrowed my sister-in-law’s Babybjorn carrier. I had no idea what I was missing. The Babybjorn carrier was so much more comfortable! It was easily adjustable to fit like a glove on anyone who wore it. I love that it has lumbar support for me and proper support for my little guy’s wobbly head. There are also little loops by the legs that can hook to make the leg holes smaller for newborns. Love! It makes me feel like my little one can sit comfortably without being flailed about as I move. He loves being all snuggled up and toted about.


(I didn’t put his arms out the holes because he is still little and likes having them close by his face.)

So, guess who has her very own Babybjorn carrier now. Yep, me! It is super festive in bright red. One of the few things for this little guy that aren’t hand me down from my first. Happy new carrier buddy!

What is that you say? You wish you had one too. One that was made from mesh so it is cool and breathable? It should have a cool name (well, besides Bjorn which is a pretty cool name in and of itself!) too like trifecta or verve or synergy. Well call me Fairy Godmother because …



We are giving away a Babybjorn Synergy Carrier to a lucky Tipsy reader! ($170 at Target)

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Giveaway closes Wednesday, December 22nd. Good Luck!

Disclosure: Babybjorn provided me with a carrier for review and one to share. Aren’t they swell.

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The winner of the Thanksgiving Point annual family pass is…

Alisha said… I “like” Thanksgiving Point on facebook

Congrats!

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town

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Guess what came in the mail?! The Jack and Chloe Santa suit arrived and the little guy could not be more thrilled! He wanted to put it on right away so I let him try it on before bed.

Then, we saved it for his birthday party with his Aunts & Cousins where he walked around handing out candy canes and saying “Ho, ho, HO!”

It survived the boy for a night and a trip through the wash so I am giving the little suit props! He will wear it to meet Santa at story time tomorrow and again on Christmas eve. He’s such a happy little Santa.

Don’t fret if you did not get your suit from Jack and Chloe this year. They have adorable non-Christmas items too!
I love the appliqued onesies and well this shirt is just tutu cute!

Custom set of 3 ladybug onesies-you choose size, name, and monogram letterCustom baby onesies gift set- you choose size, colors, name Toddler Girl tutu cute shirt in hot pink and black

She’s having a destash sale so run over and stock up!

Disclosure: Jack and Chloe provided me with the Santa Suit, but the opinions of her shop are my own.

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Boy Week: Kid Suspenders

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Hello Tipsy Readers! First, congratulations to Michelle on her new addition!!! Also, thank you to Michelle for allowing me to share my tutorial to her lovely readers – all of you!!

This is my second tutorial for suspenders, when I first started sewing again (after years away) I made this tutorial for suspenders. Now that I’ve sewn some more I decided to rehash it, pretty it up, and re-post it. Here goes:

To start, gather your supplies:

  • Tape Measure
  • Rotary Cutter
  • Scissors
  • Thread
  • 3/4 or 1 inch elastic x 7 inches (5 inches finished length)
  • 3 Suspender Clips
  • Fabric:
  • 1 piece 3×5
  • 2 pieces 2.5 x length needed

Step 1: Measure your child for the suspenders. For this step, I had my husband help, cuz my little guy can be a wiggle worm! We started on the front right, and brought the tape to the middle of his back. I like my elastic to be about 5 inches long, so we measure 5 inches up from his pants line. If you measure straight to the pants line, you will have too much fabric.

Step 2: Cut cut cut. Take your measurement for the suspender fabric and add 2 inches, 1 inch for extra for seams on each side. For my son, we measured 16 – so I cut my fabric 2.5×18.

Step 3: Put your elastic end through the suspender clip. Fold end over the back 1/2 inch.

Stitch once using straight stitch, then I use a zigzag stitch over the raw edge.

Step 4: Iron your 3×5 fabric piece. Fold and iron short ends back.

Fold and iron long ends back.

I did iron both sides, and didn’t realize I didn’t have the picture until I was done. Sorry!

Step 5: Fold 2 1/2 x 18″ fabrics in half long ways – right sides together.

See my pins?

Sew 1/4″ seams along edge and turn right side out.

I use a dowel to help me turn.

Iron with seams in back.

Step 4: Fold raw ends of fabric inside 1/4 inch. Iron, then sew.

Step 5: Attach suspender clips to fabric. Like we did previously with the elastic, insert fabric through suspender clip, and fold back 1/2 inch.

Sew once using straight stitch, and then use the zigzag stitch. Do this for the other fabric strip also.

Step 6: Sew the two fabric strips together. Match up your edges and pin.

Sew in a square for durability.

Step 7: Wrap 3×5 piece over elastic. Leave a small gap at the top of the fabric, where you will connect to the “Y”.

Step 8: Sew “Y” and elastic together.

Step 9: Put them on your little man, and try and get a picture with him holding still! 😀

He wasn’t too happy with me or Daddy 😛

Hope this tutorial works for you! If you have any questions you can email me here. Also feel free to visit my blog with my lovely sister here, or my quilting blog here.

If you use this tutorial for suspenders, I’d love to see them in the flickr pool here!!!

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I just love these suspenders and how perfect would they be with a Trendy Tikes boys tie!! Thanks Tiffany for this great tutorial!

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