The Jingle Cube Sensory Toys for Babies

As a mother, you know that touch and feel are an important part of a baby's learning experience.  It teaches them the different feels of textured objects (smooth, soft, textured, etc.) and it makes it an interesting experience for your baby, especially during the first year, when they are developing their touch, sight and hearing.  There are many toys on the market that allows a baby to learn by touch and feel, but the one I love most, are the handmade sensory toys from Etsy.

MadeByGigiBoutique Etsy Shop has this interesting and very popular sensory toy, that is soft, textured with minky fabric and ribbons and brightly colored. The cube even has a jingle to it (don't worry, the jingle bell is inside the cube.) This is a great toy for moms who don't want to worry about toys with sharp or hard edges and one that their babies can carry around.  

This Jingle Cube by MadeByGigiBoutique has a mixture of cotton, satin, minky and ribbon and has loops, all around, for attaching pacifiers, toys or even above a car seat.  The Jingle Cube is approximately 6" and is the perfect size for toddlers to carry around.  

The Jingle Cube is machine washable and can be thrown in the washer on gentle cycle and tumbled dry on low or can be wiped down with a damp cloth.  I love the shape of this jingle cube.  It is not your traditional stuffed toy, but a sensory toy with a purpose. These are very popular, not only on Etsy, but on many online shops. These would also make for the perfect gift for a baby shower, baby birthday or even for Christmas!

These Jingle Sensory Cubes are huggable, soft, cuddly and can be tossed and thrown, without injuring your little one.  They are a fun addition to any child's toy collection.

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Are You A Happy Camper? Show Your Enthusiasm With This Personalized T-Shirt

How many of my awesome readers are camping fanatics?  How often do you find yourself on a camping trip, even if it's just for the weekend?  I know I am a camping enthusiast and love to camp, whenever I get a chance.  Sure, it may just be for one or two nights, but I just love getting away from all the noise, traffic and commotion of a small town - just to relax and enjoy the peace with other campers.

When we first bought our camper, we had to have everything camp related; personalized name flags, bright and colorful lights that adorned our campsite, chairs and even holiday themed decorations.  These things just make it more personal...AND FUN!

I also love personalized t-shirts, as shown here.  It's perfect to wear when I go camping; as if other campers don't already know we are 'Happy Campers' but I also love wearing this when I'm not camping.  I love the bright colorful lettering on this purple t-shirt, as well as the cheerful colored camper.  It really stands out from all the other Happy Camper t-shirts and this is definitely customized for us gals!

This awesome t-shirt is from Houndstooth & Polka Dots Etsy Shop.  This shirt, more specifically the camper on this shirt, reminds me of a 70's theme and it's such a fun shirt to wear!  The words, 'Happy Camper' is done in different patterns, colors and designs, ranging from chevron, floral to animal print. No wonder I love it; All my favorite patterns in one shirt!

This t-shirt is a heavy cotton shirt (but does not feel heavy) that is so soft and comfortable.  It is a Gildan Brand t-shirt, and if you are familiar with Gildan Brand, you know that it is a brand that will hold up well.  I've had several work shirts that are Gildan brand and I still have them, after 3 years of receiving them from our work order.

This shirt is 100% pre-shrunk and has a very nice screen print on the front.  I am so happy to own this t-shirt and I know it sounds cliche', but it makes me happy when I wear this during camping season!

Houndstooth & Polka Dots has 77 different items to choose from.  Their shop has screen printed t-shirts and hoodies, ranging from Happy Campers to your sports teams.  They all look so awesome and each shirt and hoodie has varying patterns and colors.

Melissa, owner of Houndstooth & Polka Dots, does custom orders for retail stores and school groups.  Go check her out on her Etsy Shop!

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Your Cutie Pie Deserves This Cutie Pie Onesie by Puddle Kickers!

We all know that our little ones - whether they be our babies, grandchildren, nieces or nephews - are considered to be cutie pies.  There's just something about babies and toddlers, that makes everyone say, "Awww."  This doesn't go, of course, without squeezing their cheeks and making funny googly faces at them.

They are our joys of wonder, our everything and of course, we are going to spoil them!  We love to dress them up, like they are little dolls and what better way for your little one to grab even more attention, than this adorable 'Cutie Pie' onesie by Puddle Kickers.

Puddle Kickers is an Etsy shop that features fun & funny baby statement fashion attire.  This particular Cutie Pie onesie has the word, 'Cutie', with a generous size pie design (of course with a cherry on top!) The onesie is a white Carter brand bodysuit that is 100% thick interlocking cotton. The onesie has lap shoulders and snaps in the crotch, for easier access to diaper changing.  

This, as well as other onesies sold by Puddle Kickers, has a boutique like feel and quality to them.  The onesie itself, is so soft and thick, making it extra comfy for your toddler.  I am amazed and excited about how this onesie turned out!  It's just too adorable!  This would make a perfect gift for those who are pie lovers and for those having a baby shower or baby birthday.

The onesie comes in a cellophane bag, making it perfect for gift giving and to give the onesie that extra professional look.  It also has this adorable little Puddle Kickers tag, attached to the onesie, that also includes the Instructions for Care. So professional!  

You have got to check out Puddle Kickers other baby items.  They have onesies with statements:
     "I'll Have A Bottle of the House White"
     "I'll Eat You Up, I Love You So"
     "Zero (design of a fox) Given
     "Don't Look At Me, The Dog Did It"

These are just a few of the onesies available at Puddle Kickers Etsy Shop. They have 99 items to choose from and they are all so cute! 

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It's Your Birthday! One Fish, Two Fish, Birthday T-Shirt - Onesie

Yah!!!  It's your birthday! Well...your toddler's birthday, anyway.  One of the biggest and most celebrated days, is your little one's FIRST birthday.  It's a time where you go all out - planning, buying and decorating for that special occasion. So many of us parents love planning a certain theme when it comes to our precious little one's first birthday, and occasionally, it can become a little stressful.

I know, I know - your toddler is probably not going to mind one bit, but we want EVERYTHING about this special day, to be perfect; even down to your toddler's attire.  Many will have a birthday smash outfit (an outfit where you don't mind your toddler getting messing,while smashing into his cake) and some of you will have two outfits - a birthday smash and an outfit, afterwards.

Check out this adorable t-shirt by CuteZee Custom Creations Etsy Shop.  This shirt is the "One Fish, Two Fish" Birthday t-shirt, which is also available in a onesie.  This t-shirt is so cute and I love the colorful fish and the embroidery that Ashli done on this!  Every stitch is perfectly embroidered and the placement of the fish, around the appliqued number 1, is right on cue.

Ashli, from CuteZee Custom Creations will create your shirt or onesie just the way you want it.  If you have a specific color or design, just ask Ashli and she will create it for you!  AND...any one of the designs, shown on her onesies/t-shirts can also be coordinated into a bib or burp cloth - perfect for siblings!

Available sizes in the onesies/t-shirts are: Newborn/0-3 months - 5/6.  Need leg warmers or a bow to go with your onesie or t-shirt?  Ashli can hook you up. Just let her know, before you order.

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Summer-fy Your Wardrobe With These Colorful Beaded Pendants

Summer is raring with some of the hottest fashions and trends in jewelry.  Every gal knows, that jewelry is a must when it comes to accessorizing your wardrobe and the finding the perfect piece can offset and pop your whole look.

Take a look at these pendants, created by SoCalKnotty (Beadazzle Jewels.) They are bright, colorful and perfect for Summer!  These exquisite pendants contain tons of small beads, all in a tribal style pattern. They are chic, fun, fashionable and can be paired up with anything from denim to a matching shirt.

I absolutely love the orange and tan pendant that I received from SoCalKnotty. Let me tell ya...the photos don't do these pendants justice!  They are absolutely beautiful in person and when I first laid my eyes on this pendant - I was in awe! All the exquisite details that went into this pendant must have took a lot of time, because the alignment of the design is perfect!

These beads shine and glistens in the light and I am still in awe, every time I look at this necklace.  SoCalKnotty takes pride in their work and a lot of time is spent, creating the most unique and custom pieces, that can also be given as the perfect gift.

Need matching earrings to go with this necklace?  SoCalKnotty has you covered! Just check out the earrings that SoCalKnotty has on their Etsy Shop; or you can visit their website: www.socalknotty.com.  

I can promise you - you will not be disappointed in the quality and workmanship of their jewelry!  



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Hand Crafted Pink and Blue Dangle Silver Chain Fashion Earrings

I love jewelry!  My favorite pieces of jewelry would have to be earrings and bracelets...and watches (if you consider that jewelry!)  When it comes to earrings, I love pieces that are noticeable, but not TOO bold.  I love earrings that dangle, but are not so long that they reach my shoulders; earrings that have at least some silver accent or tone to them and earrings that I can wear everyday.

These awesome looking earrings are just that!  They are the perfect length dangle earrings, consisting of pink and blue beads, dangling from dainty silver chains.  They are so lightweight, that I can hardly tell I'm wearing them.  I love how the chains catch the light, while giving a hint of color with the beads.

These earrings are created by Cutey Kei Jewelry Etsy Shop and you will find many more earrings, similar to these, at Cutey Kei Jewelry.  These earrings are in Cutey Kei Jewelry's 'Bubble Pop' collection, that is inspired by Hyuna and her popular Korean song, "Bubble Pop."

All items in the 'Bubble Pop' collection can be mixed and matched up with other pieces in the collection, to give you a complete matched set.  There are other pieces in the 'Bubble Pop' collection that goes PERFECT with these earrings, such as; Pink Tassel Necklace and the Pink and Blue stretch bracelet.  Looking for a different style of pink and blue dangle earrings in the 'Bubble Pop' collection? Why not check out Cutey Kei Jewelry's Beaded Silver Hoop Earrings.  

What I love best is, this collection of earrings and jewelry is the perfect match to your denim and blue jean style clothing!  You have the mixture of blue and pink, two colors that pairs perfectly with blue jean attire!

Go check out Cutey Kei Jewelry Etsy Shop.  Cutey Kei has 14 items and I'm really diggin' the beaded tassel necklaces!

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IVF and IUI Baby Onesies, Holiday Baby Onesies and Adult T-Shirts by 'So Dain Cute'

Hello, guys!  Once again, I'm back with another adorable baby item, from Etsy. I can't say enough, how much I find Etsy's sellers kids items so dang cute! There are endless personalized and customized baby items on Etsy, and that is my go-to place when looking for something unique and fun.

I happened upon 'So Dain Cute' Etsy Shop and found, that this shop specializes in personalized items, geared to those going through a difficult time in conceiving a child; who mainly has to go through IVF and IUI to have their miracle baby.

I had the pleasure of having a small chat with the owner of So Dain Cute.  All proceeds of her sales are going towards saving for the IVF procedure, to have their little miracle baby.  My step-daughter had to go through the same thing, after 3 years of trying to have a baby, and I totally understand what she must be going through.


So Dain Cute Etsy Shop has tons of baby onesies, ranging from IVF baby, IUI baby to adorable Holiday onesies and they even have t-shirts for Adults!  This onesie, shown here, is from the children's book, "The Wild Ones."  It has the popular saying, "I'll Eat You Up, I Love You So."  I totally love this, as it also defines how little babies wants to chew on EVERYTHING!  

This onesie is a 100% cotton Carter's brand onesie.  The image on the front is made with professional grade heat transfer vinyl, using a professional heat press for the best quality and long lasting image.  As with any vinyl transfer, if you must iron, please use a protective sheet over the image and use a low setting on your iron.

This little onesie is perfect for a birthday, Christmas or baby shower gift and looks so sweet on a baby; just check out my grandson, below, who is also an IVF baby.

Please help support So Dain Cute Etsy Shop and make her dreams come true. So Dain Cute has so many cute items in her shop, even for adults and is perfect for those going through a difficult time in having a baby.  Below are some of the Adult T-Shirts you will find; which I ABSOLUTELY love!

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My Own Personalized Monogrammed Bracelet and How You Can Get Yours

Time and time again, when I am looking for something unique, different and at a very reasonable price, I always turn to Etsy.  By now, for those of you who are following my blog, you know how I am a big fan of Etsy and how I love to support Etsy sellers.

I can find just about anything I am interested in, by visiting the popular site and when it comes to beauty products and jewelry, this is my one-stop!  I love personalized and monogrammed items (Although, I have very little of it.) I am more of a monogrammed gal than I am having my full name on something. That is why I love this bracelet.

This bracelet shown here, is by TurpinKreations Etsy Shop.  It is a wire wrap type bracelet that features a round enamel disc and a round, clear crystal style accent bead.  The round enamel disc is approximately 1" and can be customized with either a black, pink, white or mint background. When it comes to the vinyl colors for your monogrammed initials, you have 36 colors to choose from!  That's a ton of options!

This bracelet is adjustable and squeezes back to it's original shape, once on your wrist.  It has a simple style, but packs a whole lot of personality.  I chose a black background with a Brimstone yellow monogram.  It looks so good and I love it! The monogram is perfectly centered onto the round disc and the letters are easily readable. As you can see from the color choices below, the Brimstone yellow is true to color that is on the bracelet I received.

I mean...how can you choose one color for the monogram!  I had such a difficult time, choosing what color background I wanted with all these monogrammed color choices!  Can you imagine the Soft Pink Vinyl monogram on black?  Or what about a brown on pink?  Oh, the options!

TurpinKreations Esty Shop has over 200 items in their shop, ranging from these bracelets to items geared towards Weddings, Law Enforcement, Christmas and more.  Go check out TurpinKreations to see all the cool monogrammed items they have!

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Indulge in Your Favorite Wax Melts

I don't know about you, but I love walking into a room, after work or being out, to an inviting scent of pure joy.  A room filled with wonderful scents of chocolate, cinnamon apple and citrus smells, just makes my heart happy!

I'm a HUGE fan of scented wax melts in my warmer.  I will go through tons of different scents, a different one each week.  This week, I am enjoying the chocolately goodness of Zany Candle Creations Chocolate Truffle; Oh yeah...it smells divine!  

When I first opened up Zany Candle Creations Chocolate Truffle, I was in heaven.  The soy wax melts had this wonderful scent of a rich chocolate flavor, that almost reminded me of a mix of chocolate and cocoa.  Although the letter I received from Jonna stated it was best to wait a week, to ensure a more richer and the best scent, I just could not wait that long!

After a few minutes of the Chocolate Truffle warming in my warmer pot, I could begin to smell the chocolate goodness.  Thanks Zany Candle Creations, I believe this is gonna be one of my favs!

Zany Candle Creations wax melts contain 100% pure essential oils with over 175 fragrances to choose from. Wow!  Some of the scents you will find include: 
     *Brown Sugar & Fig
     *Storm Watch (I almost picked this one)
     *Blue Hawaiian 
     *Black Amber & Lavender
     *Lemongrass Sage
     *Pineapple Coconut

These are just a few that you will find over at Zany Candle Creations.  Go check out Zany Candle Creations Etsy Shop for tons more scents.  You have the option to choose a 1,2,3 or 6 pack of these delightful soy wax melts.  Not only will you find the soy wax melts, but Zany Candle Creations also has Pillar Candles, Container Candles, Tea Lights and Critter Candles.

The color of these wax melts are based on the scent you choose.  If you would like a different color, please send Jonna a message before ordering.  Since majority of these wax melts are made to order, it is best to wait a week before using- to maximize the fragrance.

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Spicy Rub and Seasonings - Wild Boar Sweet and Sassy Red Pepper

Tis the season to fire up the grill!  Whether you are grilling ribs, steaks, chicken or whatever, you just cannot forget the spices!  Everything I grill, has to be rubbed down with some sort of spice or seasoning, to bring out the flavor of what I am grilling.  Even if you aren't a griller, you can still prepare your meats in the oven, with your favorite rubs.

The rub/seasoning shown here, is the Wild Boar Sweet and Sassy Red Pepper Rub by JuliasPantry Etsy shop.  Let me tell ya...this stuff has some kick to it!  It is definitely on the spicy side, but with a side note of sweetness.  It's a brilliant red spice rub that just enhances the flavor of whatever you are grilling.

This spice rub is perfect for chicken, pork, ribs and steaks.  Not only is this a great spice rub, but you can also turn this into a marinade or dip- three-in-one! This spice rub is All-Natural, fat free, gluten free and contains no MSG.  I found, that it doesn't take much of this spice at all, to flavor and give your meats some heat!  If you are not faint at heart and can handle the heat, go for it!  I, on the other hand, used just enough to cover my ribs, but not to the extent where my ribs were smothered in this spice.

I also used this on my chicken (just a little) to give my baked chicken a different twist and taste.  If you are looking for a spicy rub for your grilling meats, head on over to Julia's Pantry on Etsy and check out all the rubs and spices she has.  You will find the Wild Boar Chillin Chipotle, Sweet N Sassy Red Pepper Sauce and Marinade, Sassy Crackers Seasoning Mixes in a variety of flavors, plus tons more!

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Lip Balms That Are All Natural in Variety of Flavors #KainatBeauty

You may think of lip balms as a necessity through the Winter, but how many of you use lip balms, year round?  I am one of those who use lip balms during the winter months, when my lips are really dry or begin to start chapping.  But just here recently, I've been using lip balm more frequently, mainly due to a few recent Summer colds.

I know a few people, who use lip balms year round.  It helps keep their lips moisturized, especially if they are partial to dry lips.  I love lip balms that can serve as more than one purpose; moisturizing and color!  When I can find a lip balm that does more than just moisturize my lips, such as serving as a light tinted lip gloss, I'm all game!

These lip balms, shown here, are handmade by Kainat Beauty Etsy Shop.  They come in a variety of flavors; Grapefruit (one of my favs), Champagne, Black Cherry & Chocolate Cheesecake.  Each one of these lip balms are give a hint of shine, color and natural shimmer.  The colors may seem dark in the tube, but will give you just the right amount of light color, as you moisturize your lips.

These lip balms glide on so smooth and easy.  I don't like a lot of color on my lips and that is why I love lip balms and lip glosses.  These lip balms do not go on dark and they give just the right amount of tint that I am looking for.  As mentioned before; these lip balms are all natural, meaning, they contain the following:
     
     *Lanolin
     *Shea butter
     *Castor Seed Oil
     *Beeswax
     *Jojoba Oil
     *Organic Flavor Oil
     *Glyceryl Stearate
     *Cetearyl alcohol
     *Mica (color)
     *Titanium Dioxide
     *Carmine
     *Iron Oxide



Even after the lip balm is gone from my lips, my lips still feel moisturized.  I love the personalized lip balm labels (which are also colored to the flavor.)  The flavor I am wearing here, is Grapefruit.  Love it!

AND....You can get 20% off any lip gloss from KainatBeauty Etsy shop, just by applying the code: notjustanothersoutherngal at checkout. This code is good til July 31st!



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Reach The Sky You Must - Japanese Kumquat Hand & Body Lotion by Zandra Beauty

I don't know about you, but I LOVE hand lotions!  I love all the different types of scents that lotions have, the soft and silky feeling that it leaves my hands and all the wonderful designed bottles. (yep, I'm one of those that's attracted to the bottle design!)  

Etsy has tons of lotions, that are handmade, by Etsy sellers; but this is the first Etsy item, that I've seen that is, "As Seen On..." This awesome hand and body lotion is by Zandra Beauty.  Zandra Beauty has Artisan Soaps & Body Care that has been seen in and on; USA Today, NBC, Today, ABC Nightline, TEDx, Nickelodeon, Black Enterprise, Time Warner, Seventeen Magazine, Girl Scouts, Girls Inc. and more.

This lotion smells so good and it is a very nice thick lotion that is not thin, like some I've tried in the past.  It has a Japanese Kumquat scent that smells wonderful and has a rich, creamy feeling that I love in a lotion.  Another thing that really drew me to this lotion was the bottle.  I absolutely love the creative design and writing on this bottle!  

The bottle has a pump nozzle that easily dispenses the lotion. Each bottle has it's own unique saying (Reach The Sky You Must, You're Perfect Just As You Are, Dream Wide-Dream Tall- Dream Big.)  This lotion is an 8 oz. bottle.  Zandra Beauty has this lotion, plus 36 more beauty items, ranging in Artisan Soap Bars, Balms, Bath and Body Wash, Moisturizers, Exfoliating Scrubs and Gift Bundles.

Zandra Beauty products are: Plant-Based, All-Natural, Cruelty Free, Paraben Free & Biodegradable.  These are ALL the things that I love in a product!  This lotion will leave your skin feeling so soft, pampered and luxurious.  It absorbs very well into your skin, but without a greasy feeling.  

The Big Balm, shown in the photo above with Zandra's lotion, is a BIG BALM! This is not your ordinary sized lip balm!  The balm stick has a nice feel in the hands and the balm, itself, leaves my lips feeling very moisturized and I love easily it glides on. The balm, just like the lotion, has a unique and fun label design, that can not be mistaken by any other brand. It too, is the Japanese Kumquat scent/flavor.

You can find these items, plus much more, by visiting ZandraBeauty on Etsy. Zandra has beauty items that will appeal to anyone and everyone and remember...her brand has been featured and seen in and on several magazines and tv.

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