Mini Style | Yellow Balloons

Elijah has two sides lately... super happy or super grumpy! We never know which little person will greet us each day, so we brace ourself for grumpy Elijah and sigh a sense of relief when we discover it's happy Elijah. Today, so far, it's happy Elijah, and thank goodness for that. We woke up listening to music, dancing around the house, and just being silly, since Mother Nature is apparently having separation anxiety with Winter. We woke up to a finger numbing 32 degrees. But, it was perfect weather for this adorable outfit we just received from Carolyn over at Yellow Balloons. 

Elijah loves this monster outfit and hasn't wanted to take it off since he put it on! Carolyn is mom to one of my best blog friends, Audrey, from over at Classy Mustachey, and I was so excited when she told me her mom was opening her own shop of handmade children's clothes. I wish I had a pair of these Lil' Cowboy Boots when Elijah was an infant! And this Owl Swaddle Blanket is just about the cutest thing ever!

I love Carolyn's attention to detail on the custom made outfit she made for Elijah. Before making Elijah's outfit, she asked me about his style, his favorite colors, and some of his likes. She totally hit the nail on the head with this outfit since we have been calling Elijah our little monster since he was born. She even sent an extra little monster buddy that he has been carrying around in his pocket and sleeping with every night.

And let's just talk about this outfit! Check out those little knee patches, one with a monster! Is that not the cutest thing ever? Elijah has already been trying to decide what he is going to carry in that front bib pocket. Right now he is carrying one of his Hot Wheels cars around up there! Typical boy!

Carolyn started sewing as a young girl and has been sewing nonstop through the years, for her 7 children, and now her grandchildren. Everything is made with love, but she enjoys making custom pieces, adding colors and designs, to fit individual personalities. 

Head over to Yellow Balloons Etsy shop and check out some of Carolyn's other items, and be sure to favorite her shop while you are there! You can even receive 10% off your purchase right now by using the code SIXCHERRIES10 at checkout! And be sure to like Yellow Balloons on Facebook where you will find a code for free shipping!

Shirt: Yellow Balloons

Overalls: Yellow Balloons

Jacket: Tony Hawk for Kohls

Hat: Shawn White for Target

Shoes: Converse

Monster Buddy: Yellow Balloons

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Disney's Frozen Olaf Valentine's with Free Printable Tags

 

I have seen some similar Valentine's like this floating around, but when I saw them, I just knew I wanted to do a collab with Crystalyn over at Flavor Pink to come up with our very own version of these cute Valentine handouts. All three of my youngest children love the Frozen movie, so there was no question that these were the perfect Valentine's for their friends at church. Crystalyn did an amazing job coming up with these Olaf tags to go on each bag. Each Valentine includes a snack of "parts" to create your very own Olaf the Snowman, and perfect for kids of all ages.

Not only is this a fun little snack (because how often do we actually allow our kids to play with their food?), but it is a great activity for your child to do themselves. I actually made a little chart for Elijah to go by that showed him with a picture and number, how many of each item to put in each bag. He had fun helping me put them together, and practiced his counting at the same time. Phoenix and Tyler were able to cut each Olaf tag, glue them, and tie them on each bag as well.

Olaf Valentines

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 You will need: 

• Jumbo Marshmallows (1 per bag)
• Regular Size Marshmallows (2 per bag)
• Mini Marshmallows (2 per bag)
• Pretzel Sticks (2 per bag)
• Chocolate Chips (5 per bag)
• Candy Corns (1 per bag)
• Clear Plastic bags
• Baker's Twine
• Free Printable Disney's Frozen Olaf Tags

Fill each clear plastic bag with the number of ingredients required and then close using the baker's twine. Cut out the Olaf tag and attach before tying it closed. I used red card stock for the backing and glued them on, but you can simply print these on white card stock and cut them out as well. Just punch and hole in the top and thread the bakers twine through, then tie in a bow.

Thanks so much to Crystalyn for these adorable tags! Be sure to head over and print our your very own Olaf the Snowman tags and create some of these fun Valentines with your child. 

You can also find Crystalyn in her Etsy shop where she does watercolor paintings. If her work looks familiar, it's because she also did my header and sidebar profile picture! Amazing, right?

Be sure to come back and share with us your Olaf Valentine's if you decide to make some of your own!

                    

Mini Style | A Haircut, a Bribe, and a Cute Necktie

The snow has melted, we had our fill of the white stuff, and now I am ready to move on! It is still pretty cold here in NC, and spring doesn't really start to show up until April or May, so who am I kidding? Pants and long sleeves for a little longer!

Elijah just got his hair cut as well. It was starting to look like a mullet in the back. Even though, I like his hair long, Daddy is a military man, and short hair is more his cup of tea. Usually giving him a cut is a nightmare because he is so scared of the clippers, but I bribed him this time so wasn't so bad. He tends to be quite the little stinker, so we bribe him probably more than we should.

 

He hardly wanted to take these photos, so I bribed him with cookies to get these photos!

He did ask ever so sweetly for Valentine cookies, so of course, I delivered! However, what you don't see here are the 5 he ate before these photos. My 4 year old needs a sugar intervention! Don't ever ask him what we should have for dinner either, because he will probably say cookies.

 

Shirt - Baby Gap, gifted

Necktie - Sweet-n-Sassy Shoppe

Jeans - Old Navy, gifted
Belt - Kohl's, $12

Shoes - Converse, $30

I love the adorable bow ties and neckties that Lindsay, from over at Sweet-n-Sassy Shoppe, makes. Check out this adorable bow tie Elijah has! He gets so many compliments on both of these ties every time he wears them!

Lindsay will be having a flash sale tomorrow on her Instagram account for some of her Valentine bow ties, so be sure to follow her there (@sweetnsassyshoppe) to pick one up for your little Valentine dude!

                    

sweet stuff sunday

murdock designs has a lot of cute and colorful items, but i am in love with these cloth super hero dolls. made with 100% cotton and approximately 17" tall, these little guys are so bright and cheerful. i adore all of the fabric choices and the fun little cape that each one is wearing.

the designer, anne, got started creating these dolls when she made them for her children. she attributes her background in design for helping her choose colors and patterns. 

be sure to stop by and check out all of the dolls as well as the other fabulous stuff available!

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sponsor spotlight: sweet-n-sassy shoppe

congratulations to amanda d. who recently won a beautiful headband and $20 from the sweet~n~sassy shoppe giveaway.

if you missed this great giveaway, be sure to stop by sweet~n~sassy shoppe and check out all of the fabulous items lindsay has in her etsy shop.

some new items have even been added as well, like this sunkissed twirl knot dress. you can also get these same patterns in the cute sunkissed knot top.  these are perfect for the spring and summer weather that will soon be headed our way.






she has also included some new accessories for mother and daughter. the summer bouquet felt flowers headband is so bright and colorful, and the lucky you clover headband would be a great addition to any st. patty's day outfit.



i absolutely love this indian summer headband. it is so dainty and colorful just like my little tyler. this is definitely something she would love.

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giveaway from sweet-n-sassy shoppe

It's not too early to start celebrating valentine's day coming up next month, so how about we start celebrating with a giveaway?

lindsay, the owner of the fabulous etsy shop, sweet-n-sassy shoppe, has so generously offered to giveaway a fabulous gift set, which includes this beautiful sweet valentine 3 felt flower headband that i shared with you yesterday, along with a $20 gift credit to her shop to one lucky six cherries on top reader.

sweet-n-sassy shoppe was opened when lindsay found a love for creating and designing for her two year old daughter and two nieces. she wanted to share her creations with you too. 

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sweet stuff sunday | valentine's day is next month

valentine's day is slowly starting to become one of my favorite holidays simply because it definitely helps with the cabin fever that starts to set in quickly after christmas when i start to get tired of being cooped up inside.

last year i started to get more into the holidays for the kids sake, and we had lots of fun making crafts and baking yummy foods. 

remember, you don't have to wait until valentine's day to enjoy the holiday. make it a month long event! 

check out some of these cute finds that are sure to get you and the kids in the mood for love this valentine's day.

valentine heart pancake mold from crate and barrel

this inexpensive pancake mold is a great way to add a little fun and excitement to you breakfast without breaking the bank. just changing things up a bit is all it takes. add a few strawberries and whipped cream for a tasty breakfast.

sweet valentine 3 felt flowers headband from sweet-n-sassy shoppe

there are so many people making hair bows for little girls now that i was so excited to see this unique valentine's headband. lindsay, owner of the etsy store, sweet-n-sassy shoppe has a large variety of one of a kind handmade items that i just love including this headband.  the simplicity and elegance of these 3 beautiful hand cut felt flowers in a row on a stretchy thin white headband allows you to dress it up or down.

♥ be sure to check back tomorrow or a chance to win an awesome prize from sweet-n-sassy shoppe. ♥

bed of roses pillow from bed buggs boutique

this rose pillow is covered with over 60 red felt roses.  this pillow from bed buggs boutique would look perfect anywhere in your home.  i could see this beautiful pillow with my other pillows at the end of my couch.  i would probably leave it there all year too. each petal is hand cut from high quality felt and it takes over 40 hours to produce.