Fred & Friends Food Face Plate

Its always fun to add a little smiles during mealtime and these Fred & Friends plates are perfect for that!

Ohh, so much fun!!

There is a Mrs Food Face Plate as well.

Okay, now who isn't smiling right now?!?

Sarah Jane Studios {free shipping}

My Little Lamb

Thanks to Pinterest I discovered Sarah Jane Studios on Etsy! 

I've fallen for her beautiful illustrations of lovable childhood moments.  You can read more about Sarah and her adventures on her blog.

Just Stay Little

Sarah Jane Studios is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed through Monday at midnight EDT and this special offer is for USA residents only.

Add your item(s) to your Etsy cart, enter the code 09sarahjane at check out by clicking the button 'Apply Coupon Code'.

Going Tandem

Have a safe and fun Labor Day Weekend!!!

Happy First Day Of School {printable}

I found this adorable Happy First Day of School printable (from The Sweetest Occasion blog) on Pinterest. The timing might be a little late depending on when you little return to school, if it is then save this cutie for next year!

Pinterest is my latest obsession - so many lovely inspirations and information!

Stella & Dot {little girl jewelry sale}

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend while celebrating the birthday of our great country and our beloved freedoms!!  I wanted to share with you the fabulous sale that ends today from Stella & Dot - all sale items are marked down an additional 20% through tonight.  There are some amazing deals to be had!!

Its crazy, the Back to School displays are at Target already.  I'm not ready to stock up on folders and composition books yet, but now is a great time to stock up on gifts for little girls thanks to the holiday sale at Stella & Dot. 

Fiona Ring

was $14, now $5

Gracie Headband and Barrettes

was $24, now $12

Mini Bloom Flower Ring

was $14, now $5

Mini Soiree Bracelet

was $16, now $8

Lola Bracelet

was $14, now $5

Ideas for the Easter Bunny

Crunch time for the Easter Bunny! 

In less than two weeks those adorable Easter Baskets and decorated Easter Eggs will be found by the cutest kids in the world - yours! ♥ 

Just in case the Easter Bunny hasn't figured out what goodies will fill the baskets this year here are a few Stella & Dot ideas for the girls:

(For a discounted shipping rate order through my Spring Trunk Show - go to Stella & Dot and click 'find your hostess', enter Kathryn Gnagey and start shopping!  Get your entire order shipped for just $5.95!)

Foundation Bracelets $22

Gracie Headband and Barrettes $24

Dyland Necklace $24

Does the Easter Bunny have a Tween on the list?  Here are two great gift ideas for them:

Tween Stud Pack (set of three) $29

Pair the Princess/Crown Charm ($24) with a colorful Silk Base ($14)

The last day to order and ensure delivery in time for Easter is Saturday, April 16th.

Easter Egg Hunt Coloring Printable

I think this Easter Egg Hunt Coloring Printable from Julissa Mora on Etsy is adorable! And a steal at $1.50.

This coloring page would be perfect for building the excitement for Easter. Only three-plus weeks away!!

Birthdays, Birthdays, and more Birthdays

Our mailbox has been flooded with birthday invitations in the last week!  I'm not complaining because its so nice knowing we are breaking out of our winter hibernation.  Some of these birthday parties are for school, or ballet, or gymnastics friends that I don't know so well.  Its tough buying a gift for a child you aren't familiar with so I thought I'd share some of my go-to gifts.  Enjoy!

Little Girl Foundation Bracelets - $22 each

All net proceeds of the Foundation Bracelets support ACCION USA, buildOn and Girls Incorporated, which in turn support the Stella & Dot foundation's mission to create positive change for women.  Gotta love a gift that gives twice!  Each bracelet comes in a beautiful tin {for safe keeping when the little girls isn't being stylist}.

Stomp Rocket - under $11

This is not just for boys!  My girls *love* this outside toy, and springtime is a great time to gift this to a little boy or girl on your gift list.

IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit - under $20

This has been very popular with the children in my daughter's Kindergarten class.  The early school years are a perfect time to encourage creativity as well as working on writing skills.  And the child has a beautiful, real book they made themselves!

My Little Sandbox Big Builder - under $27

I discovered these tabletop sandboxes in THE COOLEST toy store while we were on vacation last month.  I think I'll plan another vacation to the same destination next winter and block off a day just to hang out in the toy store because it was so much fun!  Find more themes here.

Mitetees Shamrock Tee {20% off}

Happy March! 

To help celebrate the {FUN} March holiday of St. Patrick's Day, Mitetees is offering their Shamrock onesies, tees, bibs, and bucket hats at 20% off.

Get the above pictured long-sleeve Shamrock tee for just $21!
Website reflects discount, discount good through March 17th.

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Mitetees is a source of wonderful baby gifts - known for their Production Series and Sibling tees, and soon to be known for their Paired with Plush gift sets because they are oh-so-adorable!

Tangled {available for pre-order}

Tangled is available for pre-order at Amazon ($16.99)!  The release date is the end of March making this DVD a great Easter gift idea.  I just placed my order!

We have the Tangled CD and *love* it!

Thanks to Sara The Savvy Shopper and her list of Great Kids' Movie Deals.

Personalized Kids Monster Valentines Cards

Gotta have a non-heart option for the little guys!  These Monster Valentine Cards come in the two designs pictured above, as a set of 24 cards with a bonus teacher card, and tiffany blue envelopes.  Priced at $18 (plus $2.05 shipping).

Stop by Delightfully Noted on Etsy for other great paper products like these cute Wine Bottle Tags and Apple Teacher Note Cards.

Books For Valentine's Day

Here are some fun books for Valentine's Day for everyone, young to old!

Snuggle Puppy by Sandra Boynton - $6.95

Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond - $6.99

Valentine's Day Disaster by Geronimo Stilton - $6.99

What I Love About You by Kate Marshall and David Marshall - $11.19

I Hate Valentine's Day by Bennett Madison

Make Your Own Valentines Kit from Acarrdian Cards

Want to make your own Valentine cards but don't want the hassle of gathering materials and cutting, cutting, cutting card stock?  Acarrdian Cards on Etsy has the perfect thing for you - a Make Your Own Valentines Kit!  The kit comes with enough pre-cut supplies to make 24 adorable cards.

Priced at $10 (plus $2.95 shipping).  While you are browsing Acarrdian Cards take a peek at the Vintage Inspired Shabby Valentines and the Mini Love Notes.

Personalized Love Owls Valentine's Day Cards for Kids

Oh, I'm loving the owl trend.  These super-cute Owl Valentine Cards are perfect for your little one's preschool class!

Itsy Bitsy Paper on Etsy offers this set of 24 personalized cards along with two teacher cards.  Printed on cardstock, this set includes white envelopes with matching graphic for $20 (plus $3.50 shipping).

Don't miss the Robot set, Monster Truck set, and Love Bug set too!!

Super-Cute Reindeer T-shirt from Mitetees {20% off}

Reindeer with pink or red nose $16)

Mitetees is offering 20% off one item with the promotion code PLENTY

now through December 26th.

There is still *plenty* of time for a Mitetees personalized t-shirt,

orders are shipping in only TWO days!

Arts and Crafts ideas

Arts and crafts are a big favorite here!  I like to have a few things under the Christmas tree each year.  This is what will be under the tree this year:

My First Mosaics

from Lakeshore Learning ($9.99)

Motorized Spin Art Center

from Lakeshore Learning ($9.95)

Kid's Music

For Christmas my children may or may not be receiving a Hello Kitty CD Player for their rooms. 

They also may or may not be receiving these CDs:

For the Kids

For the Kids Too

Here Come the ABC's

Here Comes Science