The Little Black Dress test

What Your Little Black Dress Says About You

You are lively and outgoing. You are naturally friendly. You enjoy meeting new people and making new connections. Your style is whimsical and unique. You're good at putting together interesting outfits. If you were a shoe, you would be: High heeled boots

The Little Black Dress Test

My baby isn't a baby any more :(

Today we checked out a few different preschools.

My baby boy just isn't a baby anymore. I can't believe

he is going to start preschool in the fall. It is really pre-pre-

school. I think I am going to have more separation anxiety

than he will. What am I going to do with myself!!!

Do you have your Mother's Day Gifts yet?

Mother's day is just around the corner. You can purchase these and see more of my collection at http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com/

What kind of mom are you?

I really don't feel like I am 100% but hey if the quiz says I am, what the heck! Take it for yourselfYou are 100%* Mom!

You are SUPER-MOM. You are the envy of every mother. You have perfect kids and balance it all wonderfully. You beleive in a strict schedule with every little detail worked in to a T. Your home runs like a clock and you like it that way.

What kind of Mom are you?
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Spring 2008 Fashion Trends...

For those sunny days you gotta wear shades.
Buggy sunglasses are so stylish and this pair
even flips up. Purchased at http://www.target.com/

A really cool back pack compliments any outfit.

This pack is embellished with a handsome blue elephant.

Available at http://www.target.com/

For those rainy days style doesn't have to be
compromised. Who doesn't look cute with Froggy
rain boots also available at http://www.target.com/

Introducing my new employee...

Things have been very busy so I decided to hire
an employee to help me out. What do you think?















I didn't even have to put a help wanted ad out!
He will work for cookies and juice!

What is your Desperate Housewives style?

Well they are back! In honor of the show coming back I thought I would share this quiz. Go ahead take it!

I have taken these quizzes a few different times and every time it comes back that I am Bree. Take the quiz and see which one you are!

http://quiz.ivillage.com/beauty/tests/Desperate.htm

Lost and Found ....

I made this necklace a while back, I must have tucked it away and forgotten about it. I found it when I was setting up for a jewelry party and fell in love with it. It is strange how sometimes things seem to disappear and then magically reappear. It drives me crazy when I misplace things. Now that I have a toddler if something is missing usually it is Will that put it in a "good hiding place"

What is the craziest thing you have lost?

This necklace is available at http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com

Try this it is fun...

I found this at www.foreverdaisies.blogspot.com she comes across some of the best things! Visit her blog and you may find something interesting.

You Are a Colon

You are very orderly and fact driven. You aren't concerned much with theories or dreams... only what's true or untrue. You are brilliant and incredibly learned. Anything you know is well researched. You like to make lists and sort through things step by step. You aren't subject to whim or emotions. Your friends see you as a constant source of knowledge and advice. (But they are a little sick of you being right all of the time!) You excel in: Leadership positions You get along best with: The Semi-Colon

What Punctuation Mark Are You?

Captain Underpants to the rescue!

The other day I came in the living room and Will kept saying, "Mama look at me, look at me" Apparently he found some pull ups, too bad he doesn't use them the proper way. I would love it if he could change his own diapers, who wouldn't.

Who knows this may become a hot trend for tots! (doubtful)

Are you a Posh Mama?

Do you want to become a member of Posh Mama? Posh Mama is a hip hang out for haute mamas. To learn more about joining, head on over to http://poshmama.com

I am so excited that the "Posh Mama" herself contacted me to design a necklace for this fabulous group. I am truly honored. Please visit http://www.poshmama.com/profiles/blog/show?id=896743%3ABlogPost%3A91918

To fellow Posh Mama's if you would like to purchase this necklace it is available right here on my site.

xoxo

Kristen

It is going to be here before you know it....

Can you believe Mother's day is just 31 days away! Did you get your Mother's Day gifts yet?

I have to say I am one proud mama! It is the little things that make me proud and here are just a few: I am so proud when Will says please and thank you, when Will shares his toys with his friends, when he whispers in the library(this doesn't happen often but when he listens it makes me proud) I am proud of him when he does something new and is proud of himself!

It is truly amazing the things little people do and say and you just can't help but a little proud!

What makes you a proud mama?

How do I love my......

Don't get me wrong I am a serious coffee drinker but I love tea. I always brew a cup before I make or design jewelry. I don't think an afternoon goes by that I don't have at least a cup or two or three. Why does tea taste better in your favorite mug or a pretty cup?

Here is one of my latest designs. I designed this necklace for myself but have received a lot of compliments so I just listed it in my etsy shop you can have one custom made for yourself at http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com/

Some of my popular pieces.....

I hosted an in home jewelry party on Saturday and met some of the nicest women. I really enjoy hosting in home parties. As a mom making sure you make time to socialize with other adults is very important. It is important to make sure we don't lose a piece of ourselves.

One of the women I met wanted to know what some of my most popular pieces were. I decided to take a look at my sales and here are just a few. My "I am Blessed" and my signature name necklace are my bestsellers. What is interesting is they are the first two necklaces I designed for myself and they are why I launched my business.


Both of these pieces are available at http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com

Dreaming of....

What are you dreaming of? Sometimes I think it is fun to dream about crazy things like.... What would I do if I won the lotto? I never play the lotto so this won't become a reality! It is fun to dream about things isn't it! What are your dreams?

This necklace is available at http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com

Catching some rays...

Kane loves to sunbathe. Since greyhounds have very little body fat when it is really hot out they can't be in the sun for long or they get overheated. During the summer we have to make him come in to prevent overheating. Kane gets really irritated when we disturb his sunbathing.

Today is a perfect day for Kane it is in the mid 50's so he can bask as long as he would like and not worry about getting overheated. I want his life! With a toddler you get to sit for about 2 seconds before they are into something.

New Mother's Day Birthstone Necklace

To My Mother

For all the times you gently picked me up,

When I fell down,

For all the times you tied my shoes

And tucked me into bed,

Or needed something

But put me first instead.

For everything we shared,

The dreams, the laughter,

And the tears,

I love you with a "Special Love"

That deepens every year.

Author Unknown

This necklace is available at http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com/

The Mom or Mama necklace is a 3/4 of an inch sterling silver disc that you can have either "Mom" or "Mama" hand stamped or one word. If you would like something else stamped please convo me and we will see if it will fit. The necklace includes up to 3 birthstone crystals or a pearl mixed with 2 crystals. The pendant hangs on a 18 inch sterling silver disc. Please indicate in the note to seller which birthstones you would like.

The following birthstones are available:

January: Garnet

February: Amethyst

March: Aquamarine

April: Crystal

May: Emerald

June: Light Amethyst

July: Siam

August: Peridot

September. Light Sapphire

October: Rose

November: Topaz

December: Light Sapphire

Your necklace will come with a beautiful Amy Butler card and a copy of the above poem. This makes a perfect gift for Mom.

Make a wish...

Wishes

by Patricia M Eichler

Immeasurable wishes come

W isdom for better decisions

I nfluencing all for better

S unny brighter days to enjoy

H ealthy life style for yourself

Y ellow flowers with little haze

O range mums to brighten your fall days

U pright and good citizenship

M oments of pleasure to delight

U nderstanding and faithfulness

C heerfulness and true gratefulness

H ear what is truly being said

H ealth, for you continuously

A nniversaries, many ones

P atience, always for others

P iety, true love for the Lord

I nterest, in each other's lives

N imbleness, in body and mind

E nthusiasm, for every day

S tability, in mental attributes

S ecure, economically

Who, What,Wear, Wednesday

Check out this site and join in the fun.

http://boutiqueflair.blogspot.com/2008/04/whowhatwearwednesday.html

Here is my info:

Who: Kristen from www.kristenandrewsonline.blogspot.com and www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com

What: I just got back from a play date with my son, he is napping now!

Wear: Black American Eagle sweater, Limited Jeans, and my favorite pink Ugg slippers (they should be retired but they are comfy)

Featured Group for April!!!

The featured organization for April is the Hayes Foundation.

The Hayes Hitzeman Foundation was founded on June 15, 2002 by Kyra Oliver Hitzeman and her husband, Ezra Hitzeman, in honor of their 4½-month-old son, who died of SIDS on June 11, 2002. The Foundation works to award grants for SIDS research, support services and public awareness programs. For more information about the Hayes Hitzeman Foundation visit http://www.hayesfoundation.org/

When I discovered the Hayes Hitzeman Foundation I was really touched by how Kyra and Ezra have turned their tragedy into raising awareness and support for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

10% of the proceeds for any of the "Protect" pieces in my shop http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com/will be donated to the Hayes Hitzeman Foundation.


Here are some tips from their website please share these with anyone who may have a young baby.


Following these guidelines may help reduce the risk of SIDS:

Place your baby on the back to sleep at night and naptime
Use a firm mattress in a safety-approved crib
Eliminate fluffy, loose bedding from your baby's sleep area
Keep your baby's face clear of coverings
Be careful not to overheat your baby
Breastfeed if possible
Don't allow anyone to smoke around your baby
Consider offering your baby a pacifier at naptime and bed time for the first year (but not for the first month for breastfed babies)
Do not allow your baby to sleep in an adult bed.

Take a look at their website they also pass out onesies that say "This Side Up" to purchase one please visit http://thissideupcampaign.org/products.htm