Not ON Hiatus!

Hello All,

I am not on a long hiatus.....I've just been SUPER busy with work, and haven't been able to "window" shop as much as I would like. You should expect posts in the next few days!

"Celebrity Fashion for the Diva On a Budget"

I have fallen in LOOOOVE! FlyJane is going to be my newest addiction!

They have great shoes. Wait, let me rephrase.......great shoes at AFFORDABLE prices. Their most expensive pair is $100 dollars. AWESOME! Want to hear the bestest ( yes I said bestest) offer they have........hmm? Do you?

Once you purchase 7 pairs of shoes at regular price.....you get a $50 coupon!!!! so you basically get 2 free pairs of shoes, since they have shoes that start at $20!!!!

I am getting started now, care to join?

Event Planning Made Easy

I love gatherings! Large or small, it doesn't matter. One thing I don't like are gatherings that are not well organized. Not everyone is a Professional Event Planner, and most of us cannot afford to hire one......but planning a great event has become easier than it has ever been for the average person. B&E is a great resource for event planning for amateurs or professionals. The best part is: The Basic Event Planning Resource guide is free! If you are helping a friend plan a wedding or planning your own, The wedding Resource guide is only $15.00; better value than those wedding planning binders they sell at your local book retailer.

B&E Resource Guides Cover everything from invitations to press releases, so you are never asking " What's Next?!"

Okay, Now for the bad news; the resource guide is only helpful if you live in:

• Washington State
• Oregon
• Alaska
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Montana

and last but not least, Canada. Good News for the people who don't live in the areas I just mentioned: Visit Decidio. I am not sure if their online resource guide is as detailed as B&E, but I am almost certain it is still just as helpful.

Sample Everything....purchase a gift set!

Travel Essentials Gift Set: $39.00 @ Kiehls

Now that I have a 5-year-old who seems to be growing as fast as stalks of Bamboo, I have become alot more frugal and have been restraining myself from purchasing the pricey personal products I used to get for free when my Aunt owned a boutique. HOWEVER, like most Moms on a budget, I have learned that gift sets are a great way to test products out, without spending over $60 for a complete full-sized set. It's somewhat of a win-win: I get to use the fancy-schmancy products that feel great, and make my skin look like a million bucks..............while not feeling guilty because I spent alot of money on over priced products that probably don't work any better than the stuff at your local drugstore ( your local drug store nor the manufacturer can promise that most of the products have not been tested on animals though!)

"Where did you find that great diaper bag??!"

....I wish someone drooled over my diaper bag...well, besides my baby. These handmade fashions can be found at Posh By Tori.
In addition to great, uniquely designed diapers bags...you can really trick everyone into thinking it's actually a handbag by purchasing the matching Clutch, Laptop bag, and mini shoulder bag. For those of you who have children who have been out of diapers for years, these are a great alternative to the typical carry-on or weekender/overnight Duffel. Being a Modern Mom is all about owning items that have multiple uses, and this fits the mold.
Silk Morocco Diaper Bag-$ 149.00

Lucky Mom, Lucky Dad...FINALLY Lucky Kids!

Lucky Brand -Harajuku Hoodie Jersey Dress: $48.00

Maybe I am a little behind....but I had no idea that Lucky had girls clothes! You have NO IDEA how excited I am. I found this little cutie while "Window Shopping" and immediately imagined my little girl wearing it with high stop Chuck Taylor Converse in green, because red would be too much. However,if she picks the shoes...they would be purple...but we won't discuss her color/outfit choices....that's a completely different post.

Listen up all you old invitations...while "Paper Shouts!"

Parties are supposed to be fun! So why are we using drab invitations!
Now that parents are really thinking out their children's birthday parties, and the days of the small family gatherings are slowly fading away; send out birthday invitations that actually look..I don't know...HAPPY?!

These are an excellent alternative to the traditional cartoon character invites, that don't have nearly as much personality as your "Life of the Party" offspring.

Custom Invitations-Starting @ $1.49 each. visit Paper Shouts

Trendy & Functional baby Sling

Peanut Shell Baby Slings-Start @ $32.00

Being a young, hip Mama myself, I know how hard it is to find accessories that don't look like they are a blast from the past: Plaid baby carriers, Vinyl covered high chairs with the same Animal Safari Print from 1980..blah blah blah.

Peanut Shell Slings by Goo-Ga,Inc. are not only trendy, they also come in great modern-yet-classic patterns....they're a far stretch from those back pack baby carriers of the early 1990s!

Classic Fashion, resonable prices.

Morgan+Milo
"Playful, fun and whimsical, Morgan & Milo captures the essential blend of fashion and function. It's the perfect choice for the practical, modern parent who doesn't want to compromise on style, quality and price." Morgan+Milo

Morgan+Milo Boys & Girls shoes starting @ $38.00+

These are some darling kicks! I found these at My Petit Pea-A local children's boutique in the city where I live. Since then, I have fallen in love! They are Sturdy, Fashionable yet Classic. My daughter has a few pairs that she has outgrown, that are still in great condition....so for those mothers who love to give your Eldest Child's clothing, to the younger siblings...these are perfect!

No Paper, No Plastic....Nylon Please!

Baggu Bags-Packs Start @ $8.00/each

Who wouldn't want a reusable bag, that can hold the contents of 3 plastic grocery bags?! In an effort to help the environment, mother+ daughter teamed up to create Baggu bags. A stylish, and more efficient bag than the usual bags sold for $1 at your local grocery store. What is even more AWESOME about these bags; You can have them screen printed!! In addition to all the great color choices, you can go the extra step and personalize it with your own brand, instead of an OBVIOUS, ugly black bag with your local grocery store's branding.

"Green" Baby Baths

Baby Basics Gift pack-$41.00 @ Little Twig

I stubled upon this nifty site when I was looking all natural bath products for my 5 year old. All of their bath products are/include:

• Phthalate Free
• Ingredient Disclosure
• Pediatrician Tested
• Organic Ingredients
• Sulfate & Paraben Free
• Recyclable Packaging- you will receive 30% off your next purchase, when you return 4 empty full sized bottles.

They also have unscented products, which are really hard to find these days for the little ones.

I highly reccomend Little Twig for babies with extremely sensitive skin.

Unique Bibs & Burp Cloths.

Mod Spots Gift set $30 @ Kenzie Baby Designs

Doesn't this just make you want a little girl!!!

I am a sucker for cute baby accessories, and Kenzie Baby Designs has the cutest things for the little crumb snatchers!

Check out more of there ultra Modern infant accessories!