Author: Jill

First Review! Adorable little girl’s bag

On By JillIn Reviews and Giveaways8 Comments

I was asked to review a product from a seller from Etsy! This is my very first review and I couldn’t be happier to review this adorable vegan hand made bag.

Upon opening the package, my daughter, who will be three on Sunday, snatched it away and said, “My purse! Is this my birthday present?”She went off running with it..

Once she agreed to give it up, I asked Gia, my older daughter, what she thought of it.

“So cute. I love all of the colors! Can I have it?”

Guess they will be fighting over it! My girls love purses. They go around the house collecting anything and everything – so happy to have their “things.”

This bag has denim fabric on the top and bottom, and different vertical strips of multicolored fabric all around the bag. A simple, fabric strap makes the purse easy to hold. The purse has been hand sewn with repurposed fabrics from an original pattern designed by the seller.

I love the hand made look of the bag and it’s truly something different than the usual merchandise that one finds in commercial stores.

The purse would be perfect for your little girl(s) or to give as a unique and thoughtful gift.
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Gia showing the front of the bag

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Gia showing the back of the bag

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Arianna already put her “things” in…including Daddy’s watch and wedding ring!

TO PURCHASE THIS BAG OR A SIMILAR ITEM, head on over to

Megexpressions on Etsy. Her items are super cute and have a warm, happy feeling to them!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/192558721/store-wide-sale-vegan-baby-first?ref=exp_listing

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I will pick a winner by a good old fashioned name drawing on August 20 th, 2014.

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Water

On By JillIn Mommy Musings, THEMES, Uncategorized, What's Going On?3 Comments

This week we are doing water theme…sounds very refreshing, doesn’t it? Figured if I chose water as a theme, I would be more inspired to drink water!

I hate water. It’s so boring, bland, and makes my belly feel so full – I think that’s the point of drinking water during a meal when dieting. People drink water during a meal so they’re more full, right?

I used to try that approach when dieting and the only thing that happened was a lot of peeing- followed by extreme hunger once all the water passed on through…then I was rummaging through the pantry late night! Granted I still do that …

In any case, move over blah water…I’d rather be drinking coffee (Yes. Pure, energizing deliciousness in a cup, have it iced or hot, or even after it’s been sitting out all day- I love it!

Come on Dunkin Donuts – read this blog and give me a gift card! And ah, Jessica – I just depleted your gift card to me- need some babysitting?

Just kidding – but on that topic, I watched my friends’ children for a favor and she insisted on giving me a DD gift card. Do you have friends like that? Friends who are so kind and generous, they simply radiate warmth? Being around people like that is good for the soul and I truly believe warm hearted people lower your stress.

Speaking of stress, I bought this today…

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Going to try and take a few steps in the natural, calming lifestyle – I’ll try a few squirts of this and think about water – peaceful, relaxing, stress reducing water…

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Fish Theme

On By JillIn THEMES, Uncategorized, What's Going On?2 Comments

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Fruit and pumpkin purée fishy

With bejeweled craft fish made out of construction paper

Displayed on an under the sea tablecloth I found at the dollar store – that place is amazing –
I recommend walking the aisles and letting the inspiration take over…
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Graham cracker sea treat
The water is cream cheese!

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The making of the fish Reece’s Pieces cupcakes

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Cupcake Fish

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Just posin- they were very proud of their fish!

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Under the sea cake! Gia liked putting the Swedish fish on the cake!

Thanks for checking out fish week!
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