Create a Princess Tutu
April 30, 2008 by Emily · 9 Comments
For the princesses in your life. If you love little tutus as much as I do, you are going to love this project. They are so cute and simple to make and will save you some mula too!
These cute little tutu pictures and directions come from this link: Go Photography. Enjoy!
Step 1:
Measure the length you would like the tutu tulle (the light-weight fine netting fabric you will use) and when cutting your tulle stripes - double that length. So, if you need it to be about 14 inches long, cut 28 inch strips in the colors you like. (Example colors: Purple and Pink).
Step 2:
Then tie the tulle around your elastic. (Be sure to stay consistent when tying each strip of tulle). Like so:
Purple tulle going around the elastic.
Tying it tight.
Finished with one! 
Tie on as many tulle strips as you wish. The key: do not tie them too tight first since this may stretch out the elastic and will make it harder to fix later. Once you have tied on all of the tulle strips and they are positioned just how you like them, then tighten them up.
If you decide to make your own tutu, send us your pictures and we’ll post them up!! Have fun!
Engrave Your Tech
April 29, 2008 by Emily · 1 Comment
For anyone who loves their laptop and iPod and has contemplated ways to permanently attach it to yourself - this is for you. You love your tech, so why not personalize them?
First idea:
For Mother’s Day, Apple is dedicating this to mom - Bonus! If you have been thinking of purchasing an iPod for your mom, add a free engraving and a signature gift wrap to go with it. She will always be reminded of you:
Second Idea:
If you have more to engrave, because the love for your iPod, cell phone, and laptop is just way too underestimated, then check out Engrave Your Tech. Starting at $35 to $45 (for cell phones & iPods), you can add sweet designs to your tech devices like these:
Whole Foods Market
April 29, 2008 by Emily · 1 Comment
Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet. “Whole Foods Market® started in 1980 when the natural foods industry was ready for a supermarket format. It is now the world’s leading retailer of natural and organic foods, with more than 270 stores in North America and the United Kingdom.”
In addition to its grocery, with fresh produce, warm bread and quality standards, Whole Foods Market appeals to families too. At their website, Whole Foods Market, you can find recipes and guides that are focused specifically on your family and children. These natural guides help families to integrate natural foods into their meals and maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
To see more of their baby brochure, please click the picture:
You may also find additional wellness ideas and information at Whole Foods Market with their monthly pod casts. ”In April, Whole Foods Market, share advice and tips to help educate you about natural options to alleviate allergy symptoms. Alternatives to traditional over-the-counter medicines for relieving allergy symptoms including effective ways to use homeopathic remedies, herbs, nutrition and diet, will be covered in this month’s “Be Good to Your Whole Body” podcast series.”
{Quoted pod cast descriptions submitted by Brent, of Whole Foods Market.}
Find all of these recorded podcasts here: April Pod casts.
Ultra Sabers
April 28, 2008 by Emily · Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago, I was visiting my mom and met a few of her neighbors. They just happened to be the creators and business owners of Ultra Sabers. If you have children who love Star Wars, (or if you are a Star Wars lover yourself) you will probably like these.
They are so cool! We have a little one for my son Logan, and he is totally entertained by it! They are built well so that your kids can play with them like real light saber swords for real play combat!
They are made with a durable ”blade” it’s actually made from a reliable clear round plastic material (completely safe, there isn’t an actual “blade” on these). And with a super strong LED light inside, they do not get hot - in fact they are cool to the touch.
There are Ultra Sabers for kids too (they are just a little shorter than the regular size) and they are currently priced at $39.99. They are well-worth the price since they are a step above (and more sophisticated and reliable) than the toy sabers that you may see at your local toy store.
To give you an idea of how cool they are, when we were visiting with Alex and his wife, we were told that Disney had previously contacted Alex, (the creator of this saber), and now DisneyLand uses them in their Jedi training and shows!
Letter Ice Giveaway ~ 14 Days, 14 Winners
April 28, 2008 by Emily · 42 Comments
14 days, 14 winners!
A few weeks ago we highlighted the Letter Ice Trays, (you can see this review at this link: Letter Ice) if you loved them then, you will love this post! Letter Ice and The Spoon Sisters are giving away 14 sets of Letter & Number Ice Trays to 14 different winners at The Little Window Shoppe! That’s right, there will be 14 winners from this Window Shoppe giveaway!!
For a chance to win, please send your entry to our contest email (just click HERE) or leave a comment with the name “Letter Ice” so that we know you would like to be entered. We will take all the entries and have a random drawing each day for 14 days starting today, April 28th. This is a contest you definitely want to enter, your chances of winning are incredible! Please see contest rules for details….
14 Winners:
- Congratulations to Julie M. she is our 1st Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to Lindsay P. she is our 2nd Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to Kristen M. she is our 3rd Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to Mia B. she is our 4th Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to Aimee B. she is our 5th Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to Angie H. she is our 6th Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to John M. he is our 7th Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to Christi B. she is our 8th Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to Julie M. she is our 9th Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to Lauren A. she is our 10th Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to Ginny she is our 11th Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to Melissa L. she is our 12th Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to Kathy she is our 13th Letter & Number Ice winner!
- Congratulations to Rhonda G. she is our 14th Letter & Number Ice winner!
Tiny Prints
April 25, 2008 by Emily · 9 Comments
Baby-inspired, Tiny Prints is leading the industry with their beautiful birth announcements, stationary, and invitations.
“Tiny Prints is the destination for individuals looking for the modern, personalized stationery designs. With their easy to use website, you can easily customize any design available on their site: www.tinyprints.com.
These designs are from some of the best designers in the industry, which means that they cannot be found anywhere else. And, their commitment to offer a high-end customer experience means that their client specialists review every order to ensure that everything is just right. They take the time to provide you with that added personal touch.”
Most recently, Tiny Prints has introduced their new collection of Graduation Announcements.
“It seems that graduation season is upon us! Whether it’s the little ones moving up or the older ones entering a new chapter in life, parents are always excited to share this momentous occasion with friends and family.
To mark the season, Tiny Prints has launched its first-ever line of graduation invitations and announcements. With Tiny Prints parents can choose from dozens of stylish designs and with our cutting-edge personalization tools, they can choose between our suggested wording and layout or write their own text and choose from a variety of font types, sizes and colors.”
{Quoted descriptions submitted by Lea, of Tiny Prints.}
Discount:
Contest:
Win It! - Tiny Prints is giving away a free set of graduation announcements or any other personalized stationery item to a lucky winner from The Little Window Shoppe! Just submit a comment or email us at contest@littlewindowshoppe.com within the next week (and include the code words “Tiny Prints” so we know that you want to be entered). We will announce the winner on Friday, May 2nd! Feel free to tell everyone you know about this Little Window Shoppe contest!
Christa-Taylor $50 Winner
April 25, 2008 by Emily · Leave a Comment
After much deliberation and scouring through the simply fabulous entries we received, we have determined the winner of the Christa-Taylor Giveaway - Tara M. Congratulations!!
And since there were so many great entries, we have chosen a runner-up who will receive a small set of Neat Solutions products! Congratulations to Claire R.
There were a lot of witty entries, and some were really really close. Thank you, thank you for sending in your entries. Please keep entering our contests as we have more amazing contests coming your way.
Neat Solutions Winner - Take Two
April 25, 2008 by Emily · Leave a Comment
As we haven’t heard back from our first winner, we have chosen our next winner on the list to receive this giveaway prize. Congratulations to Megan K. who is the New Little Window Shoppe Winner for the Neat Solutions Table Topper Gift Basket!
Sweet Shoppe: Saucy Frocks
April 24, 2008 by Emily · 4 Comments
That’s right, they are frocks that are so saucy. (My opening lines can be quite amazing, don’t you think?).
For $30 you could own this!!
For any girl who is the Queen of her kitchen (like me), these chic frocks will help you to flaunt it. Saucy Frocks - an exceptional Etsy shoppe - aims to bring out the ”Chic Couture For The Homemaking Diva In You” with professionally made aprons by Erin Taylor.
Isn’t this cute?
A little about Erin: “I have always been pretty crafty. I learned sewing from my mom, and have sewn many designer wedding dresses and formals, I decided fun aprons are so hot right now, why not get in on the action? I’m addicted to fun fabrics, and love coming up with new combinations and styles for my aprons. I haven’t settled on my favorite yet!”
{Bio description submitted by Erin, of Saucy Frocks.}
Erin’s hottest aprons right now:
Saucy Dots
High Tea
Wupzey Winner
April 24, 2008 by Emily · Leave a Comment
Congratulations to Molly P. who is The Little Window Shoppe Winner for the Wupzey Highchair Food Catcher!
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