Every now and again, I find something so fabulous, I just must share it with you, my friends.
Months ago, I went to my favorite nail salon, Nails by Holly.
Now, I want to take a minute to tell you about Holly....she and her sister Connie emigrated to the US from Viet Nam when they were in high school, and she is a living example of the American dream! She has started her own successful business, which not only provides for herself, but for the many women she employs. I love that!!
I dont typically get manicures, in fact, since getting busy with kids, I really dont have time to keep up with my nails...it's just something that got sacrificed in my mommy world, and that is ok, but ya know, a manicure every blue moon is a good thing.
So, I went in and the sweetest gal, Connie, suggests I try GEL nail polish. She promises that it wont chip as quickly. Well, that sounds like a plus, so I go for it.
Guess what? my nails...my nails that are used to being banged up and abused, didnt chip for FIVE WEEKS. And in that time, my nails grew! I almost felt like my pre-kid self with healthy nails.
The greatest thing about gel polish, is that it doesnt ruin your own nails! It's simply a gel that is painted onto your own nails.
I highly recommend that you try gel polish, and if you are local....go to Nails by Holly. They have always been a step above, providing quality services....they scrub more, massage more, and the girls are really nice. Ask for Connie, she is amazing!! ...and, tell her you read about her on my blog.
Nails by Holly
27660 Marguerite Pkwy #C
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-5009
Now....because I love you, and because Holly is generous, I have a special giveaway for my local friends;
A Nails by Holly gift certificate; $30 value...enough for a spa manicure and pedicure, gel nails...however you choose to pamper yourself!
All you need to do to enter; become a "follower" of my blog and post a comment!
This contest will end Thursday, July 8 @ 5pm PST, and the winner will be posted. Winner must contact me by Friday, July 9 @ 5pm PST and make arrangements to get the gift certificate (pick it up at my house or at the Nails by Holly Salon)
Im excited to share this fun find with you - Good Luck!!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Ni Hao
Hello, or in Chinese, Ni Hao!
Custom, homemade birthday cakes are a tradition in our family. Every year my kids tell me what kind of cake they want.....they have asked for a variety of characters and scenarios, including;
Elmo cupcakes
Rolly Polly Olly Cake
A volcano WITH lava and dinasaurs cake
A spider-man-traversing-a-city cake
Bakugan cake and cake balls
Pokemon cupcakes
Dora cake
Cinderella and Belle cakes
Snowy blue cupcakes
and I always do my best to fulfill the order with something that at least resembles the request.
This year, Little One asked for Kai Lan cupcakes....Kai Lan is a cartoon character, sort of a Japanese version of Dora....and she has a show, "Ni Hao Kai Lan"
So, keeping with tradition, I set out to make Kai Lan cupcakes, and it went something like this....
Thank goodness pleasing a preschooler is so easy!
Have you made any fun cakes for your kids? Id love to hear about them, and if you have pictures, please post!
Custom, homemade birthday cakes are a tradition in our family. Every year my kids tell me what kind of cake they want.....they have asked for a variety of characters and scenarios, including;
Elmo cupcakes
Rolly Polly Olly Cake
A volcano WITH lava and dinasaurs cake
A spider-man-traversing-a-city cake
Bakugan cake and cake balls
Pokemon cupcakes
Dora cake
Cinderella and Belle cakes
Snowy blue cupcakes
and I always do my best to fulfill the order with something that at least resembles the request.
This year, Little One asked for Kai Lan cupcakes....Kai Lan is a cartoon character, sort of a Japanese version of Dora....and she has a show, "Ni Hao Kai Lan"
So, keeping with tradition, I set out to make Kai Lan cupcakes, and it went something like this....
Thank goodness pleasing a preschooler is so easy!
Have you made any fun cakes for your kids? Id love to hear about them, and if you have pictures, please post!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Happy 4th of July
If you are looking for a festive treat to bring to your 4th of July Celebration, then stay tuned.....that's right, Im have a new Video (VLOG) in process, that will show you how to make a patriotic presentation with these yummy Firecracker Strawberries. Check back later, it will be up soon!
Friday, July 2, 2010
and the winner is........
Donna C.
Congratulations Donna C. You have won the adorable baby carrier canopy by Rags to Stitches Boutique. Please email me at thechocolatelady@cox.net by Mon. July 5, noon PST, with your mailing address, so we can ship out your prize.
Thanks to everyone for entering....and check out Alissa's stuff at her boutique and make yourself a winner!
Congratulations Donna C. You have won the adorable baby carrier canopy by Rags to Stitches Boutique. Please email me at thechocolatelady@cox.net by Mon. July 5, noon PST, with your mailing address, so we can ship out your prize.
Thanks to everyone for entering....and check out Alissa's stuff at her boutique and make yourself a winner!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Breaking News!!!
I was just called to an urgent Mgrs call...where Dove announced.....for the month of July, they will give away 2 ipads a day...one to a hostess, one to the Chocolatier!
Now is the time to book a Dove Chocolate Tasting Party...like a food show with lots of Dove samples...mousse, martinis, designer candy made on the spot!
You can book a catalog show from any state in the continental US, and I do fundraisers too!!
OR..join my team...become a Chocolatier and be part of this amazing company with all the fun prizes and trips, chocolate and great financial benefits too!!
Now is the time to book a Dove Chocolate Tasting Party...like a food show with lots of Dove samples...mousse, martinis, designer candy made on the spot!
You can book a catalog show from any state in the continental US, and I do fundraisers too!!
OR..join my team...become a Chocolatier and be part of this amazing company with all the fun prizes and trips, chocolate and great financial benefits too!!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Cutie Patootie Giveaway!
I love sharing about great desserts and helpful entertaining ideas....but Im also a sucker for anything adorable and practical.
My new friend, Allisa, is a WAHM trying to stay sane while running a business and a family. She makes beautiful baby items for the fashion-conscious
mommy, such as:
Wipes Cases and Burb Cloth Sets
Nursing Cover Ups
Ruffled Onesies
Crayon Roll Ups
Checkbook Covers
I am so excited to give away one her most prized creations, an Infant Car Seat Canopy! It so cute it almost makes me want to have a baby! (almost!)
Did you ever try to carry those akward baby car seats, drapped with a blanket to shelter the sleeping baby from sun and noise? Did you struggle with the car seat, and the blanket would fall off....and either the baby would wake up or the blanket would fall into a mud puddle, or both?
Well this is such a great mommy-preneur solution to that scenario, and so stylish too!! The quality and crafstmanship is top notch, Alissa does such a great job!
Im excited to be able to give away this darling prize to one lucky mommy....and if you dont have a little one yourself, think of what a great shower gift this will make!
There are several ways to enter, please leave a separate comment for each entry;
MANDATORY: Become a follower of Rag to Stitches blog
EXTRA ENTRIES:
Become a follower of my blog
Blog about this giveaway and if you do let me know
Add the Rags to Stitches button on your blog and let me know if
you do.
Go to Alissa's store (http://ragstostitches.storenvy.com), place an order and let me know in your comment.
And if you want to see more cute stuff, follow her at her blog Rags To Stitches Boutique
or visit her online store http://ragstostitches.storenvy.com
I will end this giveaway promptly on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 5pm PST. Dont forget to leave an email address in one of your entries so I can notify you when you win!! The winner must respond by Monday, July 5, 2010 at noon PST with their mailing address, or another winner will be chosen.
GOOD LUCK!!
My new friend, Allisa, is a WAHM trying to stay sane while running a business and a family. She makes beautiful baby items for the fashion-conscious
mommy, such as:
Wipes Cases and Burb Cloth Sets
Nursing Cover Ups
Ruffled Onesies
Crayon Roll Ups
Checkbook Covers
I am so excited to give away one her most prized creations, an Infant Car Seat Canopy! It so cute it almost makes me want to have a baby! (almost!)
Did you ever try to carry those akward baby car seats, drapped with a blanket to shelter the sleeping baby from sun and noise? Did you struggle with the car seat, and the blanket would fall off....and either the baby would wake up or the blanket would fall into a mud puddle, or both?
Well this is such a great mommy-preneur solution to that scenario, and so stylish too!! The quality and crafstmanship is top notch, Alissa does such a great job!
Im excited to be able to give away this darling prize to one lucky mommy....and if you dont have a little one yourself, think of what a great shower gift this will make!
There are several ways to enter, please leave a separate comment for each entry;
MANDATORY: Become a follower of Rag to Stitches blog
EXTRA ENTRIES:
Become a follower of my blog
Blog about this giveaway and if you do let me know
Add the Rags to Stitches button on your blog and let me know if
you do.
Go to Alissa's store (http://ragstostitches.storenvy.com), place an order and let me know in your comment.
And if you want to see more cute stuff, follow her at her blog Rags To Stitches Boutique
or visit her online store http://ragstostitches.storenvy.com
I will end this giveaway promptly on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 5pm PST. Dont forget to leave an email address in one of your entries so I can notify you when you win!! The winner must respond by Monday, July 5, 2010 at noon PST with their mailing address, or another winner will be chosen.
GOOD LUCK!!
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