Kindle Cover

My sweet hubby bought me a Kindle for Christmas. Of course my first thought was, "I have to accessorize it!" After looking for quite some time on Etsy...and agonizing over several choices....I came across this little beauty last night. I purchased it right away and cannot wait for it to arrive! Isn't it sweet?!

Click HERE to visit this shop on etsy!

Long Beach, Ca Farmers Market

Come see me tomorrow Feb. 7th at the Long Beach Sunday Market.

Click HERE for info!!

Hope to see you there ;)

I *HEART* Fabric!

I love fabric. I will spend hours on Etsy looking at fabric. I go to JoAnns Craft stores and spend ages looking and feeling fabrics. Of course, I do have one major obstacle. I can't sew. I can't even BEGIN to sew. I have tried. I even have a sewing machine upstairs gathering dust. Ahhh well. Perhaps one day with more time on my hands I will take some lessons....

But for now I have come up with a solution for my LOVE of fabric but LACK of sewing skills!

Fabric covered button earrings! Handcrafted by me.

Now I actually get to buy some of that fabric I fantasize about.

Traveling with the twins...

Long car rides with the twins can be really fun. Not quite as fun as the root canal I had a few years back,but almost.

In an effort to pass the time we started playing word and counting games with them. This inspired an immediate fierce competion between the two and ended in one crying "I don't know the answer and brother does!" and the other yelling "She's hurting my ears!"

After that really fun game we decided to quiz them a few simple things. After a few questions were anwered correctly we were on a roll. They proudly stated their address and state we live in once prompted. All feeling good about ourselves hubby asked one final question...

What country do we live in?

To which my 4yr old little guys ever so proudly exclaims...." The Mighty Snakes of Hysteria".

Hubby and I got a great laugh from that one. Reminding us just how fun this really can be.

Very close sweet boy, very close.

All proceeds donated to Doctors Without Borders..

My small part to help out our world...

I have decided to donate 100% of my proceeds from sales in my shop to DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS until the end of January. I will donate the entire sale amount minus etsy and paypal fees! Please take a look around my shop and know that your purchase not only gets you a unique handcrafted item but it also helps the people in Haiti through donations to DoctorsWithoutBorders. I am offering FREE SHIPPING as incentive to help this great cause!

On February 1st I will add up my sales and write a check for a one-time donation to Doctors Without Borders. Hopefully its a big one! I will post a picture of it here on my blog....

You can visit my shop HERE.

You can also make your own one time donation to Doctors Without Borders HERE.

Please read my post below for more great ways to help.

Free Shipping....WOOOO HOOOO

Free shipping on it all! Everything in my shop. No matter where you live. No matter how much you buy. Limited time only!

Hey fellow etsy sellers...

Hi all....just wanted to share a site I came across that I think is pretty cool. Helps the "little guy" have a shopping cart (even on your own site ~ mine is prettyparis.com) at an affordable price. I am just setting up now. Have not linked to prettyparis.com yet but will soon.

You can see their website here: BigCartel

Visit my big cartel site here for an example.

It is very easy so far...finger crossed!

Forest Fawn....

My newest obsession....Deer. It used to be the owl. Can't get enough of our little forest friends I suppose.

My Shameful Secret

I have a shameful secret I am ready to share with the world. After all, the first step to recovery is admitting the problem. So here it goes....

I am a total slob when it comes to my car.

I have a serious case of "mom car-itis". This disease is brought on by small children with sticky hands, crumby clothing, and an insatiable appetite whenever we hit the road.

Why is it the minute we get going, barely out of the driveway, the "I'm Thirsty's & I'm Hungry's" hit. Does it come programmed in their little brains. Are they born with this natural ability?

I started out determined not to do this. My last car was horrifying. I promised my husband I would not do it again with this car. I even decided on black interior because I thought it would look cleaner. Now I realize black just shows every footprint, smudge, and dirt stain possible.

The drink cups are crusted. The seats are smudged. There is penicillin growing in at least 10 different areas. I currently have these items in the car right now:

2 bikes
2 bike helmets
shabby chic lampshade
bag of avacados
crayons
pens
paper
3 drink cups
fast food bag
2 sticky carseats
enough crumbs recreate 3 entire muffins
case chocolate milk
400 receipts
several pieces and/or smears of food items that are no longer identifiable
200 straw wrappers
4 hair ties
3 barrettes
t-shirt
2 sets earphones
14 videos
3 coloring books
I think I should stop here...its getting embarrasing

I decided to look up this phenomenon on the internet. I was feeling so alone with my shameful secret. By merely typing in "messy car" I was awash with stories of moms and their filthy cars. Moms winning carwashes, detailing services, and container store gift cards from messy car contests. One mom even winning a brand new car for her mess on wheels.

This opened up a whole new world for me. Gave me a new outlook in my "messy car" recovery. No longer am I ashamed. I am now determined. Determined to have the messiest car around so I too can win some of these fabulous prizes.

Sounds a lot better than cleaning it.

Enjoy the messy pictures I found on the internet below. It will make you feel better about yours. Trust me.

This should get their attention....

Lovely little golden whistle necklace. Really works....

I've been whistling at the kids all day ;)

The French Mouse

I stumbled upon this lovely little shop on Etsy named The French Mouse. Inside I found beautiful pussywillow boutonnieres, feather hairbands, and flirty fascinators.


Have an upcoming wedding or special occasion? Need a special Gift? You will not be disappointed in this beautiful little shop. Visit her on etsy by clicking here: The French Mouse

The Snail Whisperer

My little guy loves snails. He is your typical little boy..all dirt, bugs, and snails. I fondly refer to him as "The Snail Whisperer". I think that is hysterical. He, of course, has no idea what I am talking about.

Anyhow...we have a NO SNAIL rule in the house. And I thought this was actually one rule that was followed. Unfortunately today I found out that is certainly not the case.

After deciding to do a bit of deep cleaning in the kids rooms...I pulled out a bin from under my little boys bed. Amid what must be 400 lego pieces were literally 30 snails. Some dried up. Some not. Some wishing they were. After fighting an urge to run screaming from the room I gathered the bin, closed my eyes, and practically fell down the stairs trying to get this snail death box out of my house.

After a firm discussion with my little culprit we went back upstairs where he showed me two more hiding spots for his "pets". Luckily, these looked a little better and we released them to "go find their mommies".

Ahhh...little boys. Never a dull moment.

High School Reunion

The time has come. I open my email and look to see the dreaded words..."OHS REUNION". Sent to me by some still overly peppy classmate who seems to think this is going to be the greatest event of her lifetime.

I have to admit there was a glimmer of excitement in me. It passed quickly...but it was there. It happened before I realized that this body had twins.

As my thoughts began to wander I started thinking of plastic surgery. A little lift here, a little "puff" up there. "Why did I tan so much in my teens?"

After spending about $100,000 in my mind on my imaginary plastic surgeries I realized I may come out looking like this....





And I thought better of it.


Now don't get me wrong. I am not against a good nip and tuck...or even an implant here and there. But for this reunion I am going just as me. And you know what? Maybe that's not so bad.

**Don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY below!!

Giveaway!

Goodness...I feel like a giveaway! I am offering one of my cabochon rose rings to a lucky winner. The best part? You get to chose your color. White, Black, or Cottage Blue! These are lovely 21mm high quality cabochon roses. Silver plated adjustable ring. One of my most popular items...and a personal favorite! (Click on the title of each pic for more info/pictures of the rings!)

White Cabochon Rose Ring



Blue Cabochon Rose Ring



Black Cabochon Rose Ring



Super simple to enter. Just visit my shop HERE and leave a comment telling me what item is your favorite. Enter as many times as you like! How easy is that?

Winner will be announced the morning of Saturday June 20th!

It's GIVEAWAY Time....

Woooo Hooooo.....time for another giveaway! Winner will receive a lovely pair of vintage star shaped flower cabochon earrings. Matching hair pin will also be included!



That's right ladies! A pair of earrings and a matching hair pin! All you have to do is visit my etsy shop HERE and post which item of mine is your favorite in the comments section. That's it!

Also, please be sure to leave a way for me to contact you if you are the winner by including your email, etsy shop name, etc.

Giveaway ends at midnight on Sunday, May 17th. Winner will be announced Monday morning!

Click HERE to read what my last winner had to say!

SPECIAL OFFER for Blog Readers!!

I have a special offer for all my blog readers until the end of April. Free shipping (that's right...FREE!) on anything in my etsy shop. Just mention "Cranky Twin Mom" in the notes to seller section. I will refund the shipping costs through paypal.

This offer ends at midnight April 30th! Don't miss it....

Thanks to all.....

Thanks to all who have entered my giveaway so far!! Couple days left....make sure to leave your comment so you have a chance at winning! I will randomly select the winner and announce it on Monday morning so be sure to check the blog.

I have also been featured on a treasury! It ends tonight so view it quick if you get a chance ;)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=52927

PrettyParis GIVEAWAY....!!!!

Yes, it's time! Time for a giveaway from PrettyParis!! You will receive one pair of the lovely earrings shown above. To enter simply leave a comment on this post. Be sure to leave some way for me to contact you (email, etsy shop name). I will chose winner at random. Contest ends Sunday, April 19th at midnight! Winner will be announced Monday morning ;)
Also, please visit my shop: prettyparis.etsy.com
Let me know what your favorite item is along with your comments! Good luck everyone!!

Lovely Lamp Shades...SassyShades

While browsing esty the other day I come across the loveliest little avatar and I just had to click it. Someone with an avatar that cute had to have great stuff in their shop. Holy moly was I right!

After taking a moment to admire an even lovelier banner I scrolled down to see just about the cutest lamp shades I have ever laid my eyes on! The patterns, the fabrics, the detailing, WOW!

They are a combo of Anthropologie meets vintage flea market. I am in love.

Since I had no idea who this etsy seller was I convo'd her to ask permission to write a post about her shop and post some pictures. She graciously accepted so here they are...enjoy!

Please visit her shop at: sassyshades.etsy.com

Featured on Blog!

I have been featured on a blog ;) Always very exciting! Sometimes...I question myself and my crafting. Is it silly? Does anyone else like it? I have it up for the world to see...am I embarrasing myself? Ahhh the insecurities.

But then along comes a fellow etsyian to boost your confidence. They want to feature you on their blog. The flood of good feelings comes rushing in. Thank you one little bird...today will be a good day!

If you would like to see the post and/or make a comment visit:

onelittlebirdjewelry.blogspot.com