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I have never been much of a cat lover. I don’t know why, from afar I think felines are lovely creatures. Up close, they just don’t do much for me. So, when I saw this next Wacky Wednesday item I just had to giggle, a lot, because I got hysterical images from this.It is from a company called Fangs A Lot, It is an invention started by some British students that make false teeth for cats and other animals.

Yes, you heard it, false teeth.

…. Can’t help it huh? Made you kinda giggle.

…. Thinking about a cat stalking a small mouse…. Creep, creep, pounce…. And the false teeth getting stuck in the mouse. Or, a cat who has too much catnip and can’t remember where they left their teeth. Neverending hours of fun!!

I’m getting a set for my doves!

~by Lilith Silvermane
Lipstick to Crayons contributing writer

I love the 4th of the July holiday- barbeque’s, parades and just enjoying the lazy days of summer. Here is a fun and easy craft to do with your kids in less than 30 minutes.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:
Scissors
Pieces of red, white, and blue felt
Red, white, and blue ribbons (available at local craft stores)
Tacky glue
3/8-inch dowel

Time needed: 30 Minutes or Less
1. Cut a pair of 6-inch stars from red, white, or blue felt.

2. Cut a slightly smaller pair (ours were 4 inches across) from a different color of felt, and an even smaller pair (ours were 3 inches across) from the third color.

3. Use tacky glue to affix the stars to each other. Glue together the 2 sets of stars, sandwiching a 3/8-inch dowel between them.

4. Allow the glue to dry, then finish the baton by tying a length of red, white, and blue ribbon around the dowel.

Now you have your own festive and fun streamers for your local holiday parade. You can find other easy craft ideas at the Family Fun website. Happy 4th of July!

I often wonder what babies are thinking or what they would say if they could talk. I’m obviously not alone in my thinking because letting infants and toddlers use their clothing to convey their thoughts is all the rage nowadays. Edgy, whimsical, political- anything goes.

{ delicate tomboy } has a line of hand-dyed cotton tees and onesies (up to 18 months) that can let your rugrat make their statement. It’s hard to refuse their demands with adorable tees that read “Hug Me”, “Real Men Wear Pink”, or “Global Warming, It’s Not Cool”, just to name a few.

I know, you are feeling left out on the statement making tees. No worries, { delicate tomboy } has you covered. Literally. Show some attitude with their line of “never date a guy who” lessons on a hip and comfy tee.

All { delicate tomboy } garments are 100% cotton and hand-dyed for a custom, unique look. In keeping with the uniqueness { delicate tomboy } is known for, they also offer custom and personalized designs, which make perfect gifts!

Our favorite thing about { delicate tomboy } is their philanthropy. They donate all of the proceeds from the sales of their special dog graphics infant line to Pet Rescue, Inc., a nonprofit, no-kill pet shelter and rescue group based in Miami.

Whether you have a little one who has a message for the world or you want to share your dating advice, { delicate tomboy } knows how to get your message across in a hip and stylish way.

Christmas in July…
I love the holiday season, it’s cozy, happy and it keeps me with a constant lump in my throat with the anticipation of what is to come. I cry every Christmas morning when I watch the kids open their gifts; I work really hard to make sure that they have something that makes them smile.

Don’t get me wrong. I love the July holidays! (Yes, my birthday is a July Holiday)

The 4^th of July and its berry cakes, and grilled corn on the cob are all AMAZING. The fireworks and laughing families late into the evening are delightful and would warm anyone’s heart.

But nothing matches the December holiday season.

Every Christmas, I get an ornament for my best friend. He and I have been doing that for 15 years, I am always looking for a new one for him. This last year, I got him a Raiders ornament. Against my better judgment, but it is his favorite team, so I had to put my distaste aside.

Then I found this fabulous site. It’s called Yonder Star (Yonderstar.com) such a cute name and amazing things on the site. Great gift ideas, but I LOVE these ornaments I found.Here are the things I’d suggest:

For your chef friend, How about:

 

For the chocolate lover in your life:

For those that love milk, like our little toddlers, how about this?

However, the winner for me is this ornament! How cool is this? Heck… It is going be my new thing I hang on the fridge with a sheet of paper under it “Check Yes or No”. That way, I know before I come home what I’m picking up!!

What is your favorite ornament you found on the site? Who would you give it to?

~by Lilith Silvermane
Lipstick to Crayons contributing writer

 

FROM THE CREATORS OF LOVE ACTUALLY & NOTTING HILL COMES
DEFINITELY, MAYBE
THE HEARTWARMING COMEDY ARRIVES ON DVD
FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT JUNE 24, 2008

Every intricate blossom of marriage grows from the mere seed of a proposal.

“Will you marry me?”Such a simple question whose answer carries so much weight. So what kind of answer is “Definitely, Maybe”?

A proposal says a lot about the individual man- or woman!- doing the asking, and it speaks volumes about a couple’s relationship. We invite you to share your proposal stories for a chance to win Universal Studios Home Entertainment DVD prize pack, which includes Definitely, Maybe; Love, Actually; and Notting Hill.

Deadline to enter giveaway is Saturday, June 28 at 11:59 pm central time. Be sure to include a valid email address. Winner will be randomly chosen via random.org.

Winner will be notified via email and announced on this post. We’ll also be posting the winner’s name to PRIZEYWinners, so if you don’t want to leave your email address, just check there for the winner announcement after this giveaway closes.

If the winner does not claim prize by July 1, 2008 they will forfeit their prize to alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

The last thing a pregnant woman wants to give up is their sense of style as the baby belly grows. As many can tell, I am a woman that loves to be an individual-not one to just go with the “typical”. Pregnancy is a time to enjoy and of course, the original clothing is something to make it fun.

Jellybean Apparel has helped keep maternity clothes fun and original. A husband and wife team based out of Royal Oak, Michigan, Nicky and Derek create unique designs not only for Mommy but the whole family. “Unique Maternity-Wear for The Entire Family” You can find some very cute and unique styles for all members of the family-including Grandma and Grandpa.

I fell in love with Jellybean Apparel from the moment I found their Etsy website and adore the designs. They truly are one of a kind and they are all guaranteed. A special note you will find throughout the website is, “Our shirts are true MATERNITY shirts, cut longer and more full in the front. Our designs are adhered using dry-ink thermal-application. They are not iron-ons, and will not crack or fade. We recommend you machine wash cold, and tumble dry on low. Each shirt is made to order.” They have of course MANY styles and design to choose from but if you have something else in mind, they are beyond willing to do a Custome design especially for you!

Right now, I have on the Priceless Design and I LOVE IT! The fabric is incredibly soft and comfortable. And just like the model here, the design falls perfectly on my “Priceless” baby bump. (Don’t worry, you’ll get to see me in my beautiful shirt as soon as I get my hair done!)

And for your chance to win your very own JellyBean Apparel design, head over to For the Love of Baby!

~ Jenny Hutzel
Lipstick to Crayons contributing writer

What are my Fab Finds this week?

Dreaming About Giraffes features some of the cutest animal pillows. The mural animal pillows are shaped simply to make it easy for little hands to cuddle and hold. The plushy cotton velour makes these stuffed animal pillows easy to wash. Cute details on front and back, beautifully gift packaged in mesh gift pouch. Dreaming About Giraffes has many other adorable stuffed people, or are they creatures? You will fall in love!

Etch-It Cups- we all need to have these in the house! With summer here and everyone will be having parties and BBQ, make sure to have a way for all your guests to remember which cup is theirs with the Etch-It Cup! Simply remove the protective cover, then etch your name or a cool design. Never Lose Your Drink! When and wherever disposable cups are used people benefit with Etch-it Cups! You can purchase them in stores like Bev-Mo, Albert sons, Lucky and many other stores.

Scribble Press is the only place where you’ll find:An Artist’s Studio……stocked with everything you need to tell your story in words and pictures. Paper, colorful markers and an inspiring, playful environment await you. Bring your creativity, and stay as long as you’d like. Your Own Personal Publisher……to transform those pages into a book. You choose the binding method and color. We scan and print your pages, and hand you back a beautifully bound book. We can make a single book or many, and even bind your originals for you. We can also make your work into notepads, note cards and other printed items. We received the Happy Father’s Day Cuteprints and Samantha had a blast drawing pictures. We did the book together, I read each page and had her answer the questions and she drew a picture to match the words. They have books for the different holidays and books for every day occasions.

~Amanda
Lipstick to Crayons contributing writer

Just when you thought your job was hard; imagine getting this in your mail and trying really hard to write a letter of apology back…

Dear Animal Crackers,

How do you live with yourselves? How dare you condone the eating of exotic animal species? Don’t you realize some of these animals are even endangered? Or do you know that and not even CARE?!

Now, I’m not some crackpot. I realize now that the Animal Crackers are not, in fact, made out of the animals, but even so: getting kids at an early age to associate eating penguins or tigers or hippos with a delicious taste sensation is conditioning them to want to eat the actual animals when they’re older!

Further, Animal Crackers give kids the incorrect impression that wild animals will have a sweet taste, while it is my experience that they are generally savory. Of all the monkeys, zebras, pandas, lions, etc. I have eaten over the years, none of them have tasted remotely like Animal Crackers, frosted or unfrosted.

I suggest that you stop featuring rare and exotic animal shapes in your crackers, instead opting for acceptable-to-eat animal shapes like cows, chickens, and squirrels. If you must persist in shaping your crackers like wild game, you should at least make the taste authentic. In this day and age, we can make jelly beans that taste like boogers, so I’m sure we can get a tiger cracker that tastes just like a delicious tiger.

Sincerely,
Lester Krotensis

What would you say if you were the head of the complaint department?

~by Lilith Silvermane
Lipstick to Crayons contributing writer

I admit it, I’m a popcorn snob and my kids are even bigger snobs. We eat a lot of popcorn which is enough to earn us the title of popcorn experts. Mostly we eat microwave popcorn just because it’s the most convenient. The more butter, the better although my kids lost the privelege of pour over butter when they wiped their greasy hands on the couch.

Orville Redenbacher is our first choice of popcorn. Not only do we prefer the taste but it consistently pops well and leaves very few kernels in the bottom of the bag. Call me crazy but it seems to leave the least amount of popcorn stuck between my teeth. That is the one thing I hate about eating popcorn so I’m loyal to any brand that doesn’t have me running to the bathroom to floss.

There are two more important reasons I prefer Orville Redenbacher to other brands.

1. They offer a butter popcorn that is diacetyl free. Diacetyl is a chemical linked to a rare lung disease when inhaled. The thought of how many bags my kids have inhaled freaks me out. I have been opening all bags for them since the story hit.
2. Their Smart Pop popcorn is a great choice for those dieting or looking for a healthier option without sacrificing taste. It’s 94% fat free, 100% whole grain, with zero cholesterol or trans fats per serving.

I love Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn so much that I’m giving away a popcorn bowl with 4 packages of microwave popcorn and coupons to two lucky winners. The first 10 people who comment on this post will receive a sample pack of popcorn and coupons.~Kristie

Deadline to enter giveaway is Monday, June 23 at 11:59 pm central time. Be sure to include a valid email address. Winner will be randomly chosen via random.org.

Winner will be notified via email and announced on this post. We’ll also be posting the winner’s name to PRIZEYWinners, so if you don’t want to leave your email address, just check there for the winner announcement after this giveaway closes.

If the winner does not claim prize by June 26, 2008 they will forfeit their prize to alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

Congratulations to our winners, Kasey comment #228 and Shawna comment #385 whose numbers were randomly drawn.

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