Goodbye to Little Window Shoppe
May 18, 2009 by Emily · 62 Comments
My Dearest Window Shoppe Readers and Friends,
This post has taken me over a month to write - partly because this is my last post on this blog. I am so sad to announce that as of today, Little Window Shoppe is closing for good.
The decision was not taken lightly and was really hard to make, but a combination of factors came together that brought me to this post…very much wanting to spend more time with my family (I have a very busy two year old who needs more mommy-time), 
getting ready for baby #2 in November (I’ve been out sick for two months! But it’s totally worth it as we’re so excited to have a new baby come to our family), and finally getting ready for a move to a new state with my family this Summer (my hubby is starting a new job).
{Photo source: Wilson Library Reserve}
I have learned so much from blogging at Little Window Shoppe and will be forever grateful for the kind friends I have made and the amazing experiences that I have had here!! Thank you so much for taking time to make Little Window shoppe a part of your lives and for being such a fantastic community. And also, thank you for all of the nice emails and inquiries about how we are doing.
Before I say goodbye for good, I want to thank a few people who helped me along the way:
First and foremost, my husband Scott. He is an incredibly supportive husband and friend and was the first person to listen to my every idea and concern throughout my blogging adventures. He has also been Superman at my house and has cooked, cleaned, taken care of our two year old and helped me out while I was sick over the last seven weeks! I couldn’t ask for a better man in my life and I love him so much!!
I also wanted to thank Holly of Tutus and Turtles. She is so cool and listened and talked to me for hours on the phone as I worked out how I would end my Window Shoppe blogging days. Her blog has been an inspiration to me from the beginning and I think that her blog ideas rock!!
Finally, I wanted to thank each of the writers and contributors for Little Window Shoppe. Each of them had creative and beautiful ideas to share and I’m so grateful and honored that they wanted to be part of this blog with me. They have become some of my dearest friends and were the best group of writers a blog ever had! They even sent me tulips when I was sick (just about made me cry, I felt so loved).
Please visit each of their blogs to keep up with their cool ideas!
- Vanessa - her blog: I Never Grew Up
- Lauren - her blog: Supermom Central
- Michelle - her shoppe: Sweet Mady’s Paper
- Michaelle - her blog: Monkeys Momma
- Cassie - her shoppe: Madison Envy
- Kelly - her blog: Albany Mommy
Also, I wanted to leave you with a few additional recommendations of blogs I love - in case you are looking for new places to subscribe:
- www.simplemom.net - this is my absolute favorite blog to follow…it has the best family tips and ideas that make sense, the ideas are easy to follow and I just can’t get enough of its coolness.
- www.howaboutorange.blogspot.com - artsy, tons of crafts, diy ideas, printouts, and the best time-wasters ever.
- www.thepioneerwoman.com - recipes, photoshop tutorials, photography 101, down-to-earth life.
- www.makeandtakes.com - the coolest (and most creative) kids crafts ever!
- www.metropolitanmama.net - and for all you contest lovers, this Metro Mama has excellent giveaways all of the time - and she writes helpful articles with tips for parents. Love it.
There are so many more…but I think this is a great start.
If you want to stay in touch with me, you can follow me at a few sites:
- www.emilyjune.com (I’ll still be designing blogs and websites - starting again this fall).
- I’m also going to be checking in and updating my facebook page and my family blog regularly. They will have weekly updates of my family life and the cool fun things we are doing.
**If you want to stay in touch with me at my family blog or on facebook, just email me or leave a comment letting me know and I’ll send you the links.**
Thank you again for making this the best blogging experience I have ever had!!
Always,
Emily
A Clever Little Cozy
February 3, 2009 by Emily · 13 Comments
This clever little business card cozy is simple, cute, compact and it comes straight to you handmade by Andrea Baker.
Cozy definition: A padded or knitted covering; Snug…
Here’s how it makes you look stylish and professional: It can fit in your pocket, which makes it a nice alternative to packing a purse when you’re on the go. It doubles as a key chain making it extra lightweight. And it has two pockets on both sides that can hold 20 cards each - for a total of 40 cards! How’s that for cool?
Make Your Own I Spy Bottle
January 13, 2009 by Vanessa · 8 Comments
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
This was a very fun simple craft to do and will help me when my daughter needs something quietly to play. I have been keeping it in my purse and it has gotten me out of a few tantrums all ready.
- First, find a plastic bottle – I found the Bolthouse Juice bottles work the best, they are the perfect size and have no ridges or indentations on them. Clean and dry it out very well.
- We collected anything we thought could fit in the bottle from bottle-caps to charms to stickers. When we used a sticker we just rubbed whatever substance we were going to fill the bottle with (sand, rice, beans) on the back side of the sticker so it would not stick to the edge of the bottle.
- Then we added rice, beans, or sand (or a mixture to the bottle) to the bottle (fill it up just enough so that when you twirl the bottle around you can find the objects). Note: If using sand, make sure the bottle is absolutely dry, I even took a blow dryer to it, or it will make a big mess for you.
- Finally, I put some glue on the lid and screwed it shut. While adding the objects to the bottle we kept a list going. Then I typed up the list on the computer, laminated it, and attached it with a string. A perfect craft to do with any age.
You could also try these ideas for fillers:
- A bottle with alphabet letters in it, to help your kids recognize their alphabet.
- A bottle with numbers in it.
- Bottles to go along with each season.
Written by Vanessa of I Never Grew Up
Bright and Bold Giveaway!
September 29, 2008 by Emily · 108 Comments
Bright and Bold is a colorful little shoppe full of eco-friendly gifts, reusable bags (Envirosax, EnV, RuMe Bags, Chico Bags), reusable bottles (EarthLust, Klean Kanteen, EcoUsable, SIGG), fashion accessories and popular kitchen gadgets. They are extra sweet because they include free priority shipping on every order, with no minimum, and almost every order ships out the same business day.
Discount:
Save $5 off any $40 order of any items from Bright and Bold with coupon: GIVEAWAY. (Valid through October 15, 2008).
Win It:
One lucky Window Shoppe reader will win one of these “Flip Notes” Notepads! Flip Notes are great for both guys & girls because they can slip into a pocket as easily as your purse, and you can simply pull them out and have paper and pen at hand to jot down notes, phone numbers, reminders, shopping lists, etc… They are so thin you don’t even know they are there, yet they are made from ultra durable metal.
To win, all you have to do is check out Bright and Bold and leave a quick comment or send an email to contest@littlewindowshoppe.com telling us why you need a Flip Notes Notepad. The winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday October 8th and will be announced here, so be sure to check back to see if you’re the winner.
Contest Closed *CONGRATULATIONS TO Jenna (frog123). SHE IS THE RANDOMLY CHOSEN WINNER FOR THIS CONTEST! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED - PLEASE STOP BY AGAIN AS THERE ARE NEW CONTESTS EACH WEEK!*
Natitys Baby Gear Covers
September 26, 2008 by Emily · 5 Comments
It starts out small, one cracker mess here, one bottle spill there and before you know it, the cute gift that you received at your baby shower (and use all of the time) is in dire need of a thorough cleaning. I am learning that having covers for as much baby gear as possible is the way to go.
Now I believe you can get all sorts of baby gear covers (for car seats, pillows and such) at Walmart and Target, but the selection is pretty limited and sometimes sparse depending on how often they have them in stock.
Instead, I want to introduce you to Natitys. An online studio boutique for baby-inspired items like Nursing Covers, Car Seat Covers, Shopping Cart covers, Boppie Pillow covers and more great gifts. I love that they are stylish and affordable. You can buy cute nursing covers for as low as $24. You can also save up to 30% on car seat covers too! Wouldn’t one of these car seat covers be nice to have during a road trip?
Discount:
Take 10% off your entire purchase with coupon code: okid10
Sweet Shoppe: Something Fanci
September 22, 2008 by Emily · 2 Comments
Something Fanci wants you to be able to be trendy and fashionable at a fraction of the price! Every item at this shoppe is under $25 and all of their jewelry is under $12. In fact, this White Shell Bracelet is on Sale for…guess how much?? $1.
There is just one in stock, so if someone gets to it before you have a chance, there are a lot of other delightful items, just check out this Black and White Polka Dot Duffle for $20:
Sweet Shoppe: Goldtone Designs
September 17, 2008 by Emily · Leave a Comment
Everytime I’m in the airport, I see pillows like this (albeit the airport pillows are not nearly as stylish) and I often go through a debate whether or not to purchase one for the plane. I usually convince myself that it will be fine, and I probably don’t need one for just one trip….
Skip ahead five trips later to where I realized that I REALLY WANTED ONE and that this would have been a great investment since most of our family lives across the country and each time we travel 4 or 5 hours. Luckily, it’s not too late!
Goldtone Designs creates cute pillows for just such an occasion and they have been providing these luxury lounge travel wrap pillows for the whole family since 2001. All of their neck wrap pillows can be positioned however you would like to give head & neck support, while napping or traveling. They also have over 400 fabrics in stock ready for custom orders. These would also come in handy for car trips too…
Want to be Lint-Less Anywhere You Go?
July 29, 2008 by Emily · 4 Comments
{One pack $12 ~ Three pack $26}
We all have lint on our clothes from time to time, but sometimes it can be too much to handle - especially when you’re in public. That’s why you need Lint-On-The-Go-Sheets, helping you steer clear of those embarrassing moments at anytime and anyplace. They are practical and handy, just pull them out, slip them over your hand and pat away the fuzz and lint.
These lint sheets have been seen on ABC7, TV Guide Network and they are a favorite of Top Celebs Kelly Ripa, Tyra, Jlo, Angelina and Paris {just in case you like knowing you’re buying a Celeb favorite}.
Discount:
10% off! Simply enter this code when you checkout: Shoppe
Making Diaper Bag Packing a Little Easier
July 28, 2008 by Emily · 1 Comment
Here’s the thing, I can only remember so much when I’m on my way out the door. I have contemplated making a ginormous check list to hang up by the garage door so that I can remember everything for the diaper bag. How many times have I left the house - reached my destination 20 minutes away and remembered everything…but the wipes?! Or everything…but the binky? It always seems to the one thing I really need too. Does this happen to anyone else?
Now, this chic smart changing pad won’t solve the forgetting issue, but it can sure help you save a little bit of running around and make things a little easier. It holds diapers and wipes, can turn into a changing station AND is compact enough to fit into your diaper bag. Three items, check! I think this is something that every mom-on-the go should have. Now only if the diaper bag could pack everything else…
You can find this changing station at Baby Cakes, where you can also buy gear, cool accessories, apparel and toys for babies, toddlers, and moms. Baby Cakes makes a point to offer items that are simply clever and fabulous for you and your little ones.
Discount:
Take 10% off your entire purchase using promo code: sweetshoppes
Sweet Shoppe: Ashley York
July 24, 2008 by Emily · 4 Comments
“Ashley York is the perfect place for people with more taste than time. At the Ashley York shop you’ll find uniquely chic, sometimes hand-crafted, products that will make your friends and family say: Where did you find that?” It’s true! Ashley York’s items are fresh and original and they keep you up to date with the latest trends.
I thought that these ties were super sharp. Could you see your little man wearing one of these modern ties to church or a family picture? Ashley York sells them for just $12.95.
Or how about this lime star paisley crayon notepad caddy…helping to keep those wiggly, busy fingers busy doodling when you are on-the-go. $15.95
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