HPA is expanding it's line of clothing and accessories! I am seeking out product testers for these new items!
If you are interested in being a product tester, please email me at elaineguenther at yahoo.com
Product Testers are needed for the following items:
1. Applique onesies
2. Applique t-shirts
3. Wipe Case Covers
4. Bibs
Appliques include (but are not limited to): Easter egg, Easter bunny, shamrock, initials, tie.
Product Testers will pay for their item at a reduced cost, and pay for shipping. Product Testers will be asked to submit a review of the item and picture(s). Product Testers will receive 10% off their next order, once they have completed the requirements.
Product Testers may be able to chose: size, brand, design, colors, etc.
I am hoping to expand my boy line, so if you have a boy this would be a great opportunity for you! This would also be a great way to purchase baby gifts for friends and family!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Spring Bling!
I was at my favorite craft store today and found some adorable bling for your little honey to wear this spring!!!
Does your little one, still need green for this St. Patrick's Day? How about she wears it in style with a green bling shamrock?!
Or, she can wear an adorable sparkling bling Easter bunny! The Easter bunny would be so impressed when she visits him at the mall; he's sure to put an extra special something in her basket!
Also available for Easter: Bling bunny face, or a bling Easter egg!
Honey Pie Accessories does not make these items in advance. Why? Because I want to keep your costs LOW! And, because we want YOU to help in creating a custom piece for your little honey! By allowing you to be the "designer", you are able to choose the size of shirt, short sleeve, long sleeve, or onesie, the color, and even the brand of shirt we use! Even with all of this, the bling shirts are only $10-12.00!
If you would like to order a blinging shirt for your little one this spring, please visit our website and complete an order form. I will contact you via email asking more specific detail for your custom piece!
Does your little one, still need green for this St. Patrick's Day? How about she wears it in style with a green bling shamrock?!
Or, she can wear an adorable sparkling bling Easter bunny! The Easter bunny would be so impressed when she visits him at the mall; he's sure to put an extra special something in her basket!
Also available for Easter: Bling bunny face, or a bling Easter egg!
Honey Pie Accessories does not make these items in advance. Why? Because I want to keep your costs LOW! And, because we want YOU to help in creating a custom piece for your little honey! By allowing you to be the "designer", you are able to choose the size of shirt, short sleeve, long sleeve, or onesie, the color, and even the brand of shirt we use! Even with all of this, the bling shirts are only $10-12.00!
If you would like to order a blinging shirt for your little one this spring, please visit our website and complete an order form. I will contact you via email asking more specific detail for your custom piece!
Celebrating Home
I am so excited! I am having an online catalog party with Celebrating Home, formerly Home & Garden Party and Home Interiors.
Please place your order at http://www.celebratinghome.com/parties/ElaineWelte61913.
There are specials online in the Treasure Chest Section. You can save up to 90% on these items.
Your order will ship directly to you or can be sent to a different address for gift giving. If you will be sending any gifts, please place a different order for each gift.
My party will close on Friday, February 26th. Please place your online order by midnight.
You may call me if you have any questions or you may contact my Celebrating Home Designer, Gina Yannone at 815-519-0776 or at HGPGina@msn.com.
Thank you for helping me with my Party.
Elaine Welte
Monday, February 22, 2010
Potette Plus: Review
About a month ago, I read about the Potette Plus Potty on another blog. The blogger had stated that she was in the process of potty training her daughter. They were out shopping, and were in the dressing room, when the little girl needed to potty. The mother pulled out the Potette Potty, put on the plastic bag, and allowed her little girl to use the potty in the dressing room. After all, there was no way that they would make it to the restroom in time!
I happened upon the potty at Toys R Us, and convinced my husband that we needed it. Showing him all of its features I was able to sell him on buying it for Gretchen. There were 3 colors available: pink, blue, and green. I decided to purcahse the green potty, so we wouldn't have to re-purchase once we had a second child.
The Potette Potty doubles as a toilet and a trainer seat. It comes with a few disposable bags, and a convenient carrying bag. You may purchase extra disposable bags at Toys R Us.
Overall: I love that it comes with it's own carrying case. It easily folds and stores in our diaper bag. If you've seen my diaper bag, then you know I keep tons of stuff in there! I'm pleased that I've made room for this to fit too! Because the carrying bag, "sinches" i'm able to close the bag to keep the potty out of sight, or keep it open for a quick grab of the potty!
As a potty seat: I love that I can place this on any adult size toilet and Gretchen can sit comfortably. The "handles" flip all the way out and give Gretchen something to hold on to. The handles also fold all the way in, making it small enough to carry with us and store. I disenfect it once we get home. I love that she can sit on a public toilet without getting too many germs. This has eased my fear of public restrooms a bit!
I happened upon the potty at Toys R Us, and convinced my husband that we needed it. Showing him all of its features I was able to sell him on buying it for Gretchen. There were 3 colors available: pink, blue, and green. I decided to purcahse the green potty, so we wouldn't have to re-purchase once we had a second child.
The Potette Potty doubles as a toilet and a trainer seat. It comes with a few disposable bags, and a convenient carrying bag. You may purchase extra disposable bags at Toys R Us.
Overall: I love that it comes with it's own carrying case. It easily folds and stores in our diaper bag. If you've seen my diaper bag, then you know I keep tons of stuff in there! I'm pleased that I've made room for this to fit too! Because the carrying bag, "sinches" i'm able to close the bag to keep the potty out of sight, or keep it open for a quick grab of the potty!
As a potty seat: I love that I can place this on any adult size toilet and Gretchen can sit comfortably. The "handles" flip all the way out and give Gretchen something to hold on to. The handles also fold all the way in, making it small enough to carry with us and store. I disenfect it once we get home. I love that she can sit on a public toilet without getting too many germs. This has eased my fear of public restrooms a bit!As a potty: Wow! I'm convinced! Gretchen weighs about 30 pounds and the potty is able to securely hold her. The handles of the seat flip to a 90 degree angle. You simply take a disposable bag, which features a padded liner, and slip onto the slots in the handle to hold securely in place. Your child is then able to sit, and go into the bag. The bag easily slips off and ties. The padded liner absorbs most of the mess. I also keep other plastic bags in the diaper bag, so I do slip an extra bag around it, especially if you have to leave it in your car, or carry with you until you find a trash can. My only complaint, is that the handles need to be locked in place in order for it to hold securely, or the seat will wobble and your child may tip over. I'm able to get one in place, but typically not the other- I think I just need more practice. Also, the handles are a little difficult to unlock once they are in place. I've had to have my husband unlock it because I was afraid to break it. It will also take practice to secure the bag in a timely fashion. As you may know, you only have a minute or so before a child tells you they need to go before they actually do go! I think the cons outweigh the pros. Again, it eases my fear of public restrooms because she can use the actual potty, rather than using it as a seat, if a toilet is too nasty.
Our experience: Yes, I have to use this story, even though my daughter will be greatly embarassed when she is older! Friday night we had our school carnival. Afterwards, we needed to go to Verizon. I told DJ that Gretchen and I would stay in the car. About 20 minutes later, Gretchen had her "poopy look" on her face, and I asked if she needed to potty, which she responded "uh-huh". Knowing that Verizon didn't have a public restroom, I whipped out the potette potty, unfolded it, and attached the bag, and placed the potty on the back seat of the car. I pulled her out of the carseat, and placed her on the potty. She sat on the potty, after looking at me like I was crazy, and eventually went. I was so pleased that I could reinforce that she shouldn't go in her pull-up, and that the potty was so convenient!
If you have a potty training child, I would suggest that you purchase the potty. If I remember correctly, the potty is only around $15.00, and the bags cost about $10.00.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Gretchen's Dedication
This morning was Baby Dedication at Church. I am so thankful to God for showing DJ and I a church family for our family, and that we found a church, where we were comfortable having Gretchen dedicated.
DJ and I come from different religious backgrounds. He was raised Catholic and I was raised Southern Baptist. Talk about different! I know that God prepared me for our marriage. When I was in college, I met a wonderful friend, who was Catholic, and I became very interested in the Catholic religion. I had a chance to visit the Vatican right after college and a month before I met DJ.
When DJ and I started dating and searching for a church, we decided that we would be Methodist. I'm not sure if one can really be a religion, but we decided that it might be the best choice for us- a good compromise, if you will.
We attended Methodist churches while we lived in Arkansas and Louisiana. Once we moved to Indiana, we started out our search for a Methodist church. Well, the Methodist churches that we attended were not what we expected. One was very "Baptist" according to DJ, another had a large elderly population, and one was too relaxed and non-denominational for us. So, we just stopped going. Once was Gretchen was born, I told DJ that I would be willing to attend St. Mary's, a Catholic church in town. We attended St. Mary's for about a year. And while, it wasn't my favorite, I learned a lot, and I wanted to support my husband in his faith.
After attending St. Mary's for a year, we met Mark and Melissa. Mark was a new coach on our staff, and they told us about the church they were attending. We had actually tried the church in our search when we first arrived to Indiana. Remember, it was the one that was too relaxed and non-denominational for us, even though it is a Methodist church. But, Mark and Melissa were attending a different service than the one we originally tried. So, we decided we would give it another go. By this time, Gretchen was almost a year and a half old, and I wanted her to be in a church, where she could go to a class and learn and play.
Our first Sunday, was .... well, I can't choose the perfect word. But, the service wasn't anything I had expected. The music was phenomenal, and the preacher was our age. There were so many people that were in the exact same place in their lives as we were. Soon after, football season started, so I was left taking Gretchen on my own. I grew to love the church, the services, and the casualness. We get to wear jeans and they have a coffee bar... Gretchen did excellent in her classroom, and I couldn't wait for football to be over with so DJ could come back with us.
Two weeks ago, it was announced that they were going to have baby dedications, and I asked DJ if he would be interested in having Gretchen dedicated. When she was an infant, we struggled with what we should do. I disagreed with having her baptized into the Catholic church, but we weren't in a church home that we felt comfortable in. So, we didn't do anything.
I think that it's important, that we, as parents, raise our children to know the Lord, but ultimately it is up to them, to choose to follow him. Although, it's my prayer for her everyday.
I'm so glad that the Lord has led us to where we are; in church, life, love, everything. For the first time, in a long time, I can say that I am 100% content with my life. And, I've finally opened my heart to the thought of having another baby. Which, I'm getting very excited about! We aren't trying yet, but we know that we will in the near future, as we are trying to time it out with my school schedule and maternity leave.... Okay, I'm rambling. I'm just very blessed.
So, here are a few pictures from her dedication today. Be blessed!
DJ holding Gretchen while we were on stage, answering that we would raise her to know God.
Gretchen, always the center of attention, was making faces at Ms. Michelle (who happens to be her daycare sitter, and goes to our church).
DJ and I come from different religious backgrounds. He was raised Catholic and I was raised Southern Baptist. Talk about different! I know that God prepared me for our marriage. When I was in college, I met a wonderful friend, who was Catholic, and I became very interested in the Catholic religion. I had a chance to visit the Vatican right after college and a month before I met DJ.
When DJ and I started dating and searching for a church, we decided that we would be Methodist. I'm not sure if one can really be a religion, but we decided that it might be the best choice for us- a good compromise, if you will.
We attended Methodist churches while we lived in Arkansas and Louisiana. Once we moved to Indiana, we started out our search for a Methodist church. Well, the Methodist churches that we attended were not what we expected. One was very "Baptist" according to DJ, another had a large elderly population, and one was too relaxed and non-denominational for us. So, we just stopped going. Once was Gretchen was born, I told DJ that I would be willing to attend St. Mary's, a Catholic church in town. We attended St. Mary's for about a year. And while, it wasn't my favorite, I learned a lot, and I wanted to support my husband in his faith.
After attending St. Mary's for a year, we met Mark and Melissa. Mark was a new coach on our staff, and they told us about the church they were attending. We had actually tried the church in our search when we first arrived to Indiana. Remember, it was the one that was too relaxed and non-denominational for us, even though it is a Methodist church. But, Mark and Melissa were attending a different service than the one we originally tried. So, we decided we would give it another go. By this time, Gretchen was almost a year and a half old, and I wanted her to be in a church, where she could go to a class and learn and play.
Our first Sunday, was .... well, I can't choose the perfect word. But, the service wasn't anything I had expected. The music was phenomenal, and the preacher was our age. There were so many people that were in the exact same place in their lives as we were. Soon after, football season started, so I was left taking Gretchen on my own. I grew to love the church, the services, and the casualness. We get to wear jeans and they have a coffee bar... Gretchen did excellent in her classroom, and I couldn't wait for football to be over with so DJ could come back with us.
Two weeks ago, it was announced that they were going to have baby dedications, and I asked DJ if he would be interested in having Gretchen dedicated. When she was an infant, we struggled with what we should do. I disagreed with having her baptized into the Catholic church, but we weren't in a church home that we felt comfortable in. So, we didn't do anything.
I think that it's important, that we, as parents, raise our children to know the Lord, but ultimately it is up to them, to choose to follow him. Although, it's my prayer for her everyday.
I'm so glad that the Lord has led us to where we are; in church, life, love, everything. For the first time, in a long time, I can say that I am 100% content with my life. And, I've finally opened my heart to the thought of having another baby. Which, I'm getting very excited about! We aren't trying yet, but we know that we will in the near future, as we are trying to time it out with my school schedule and maternity leave.... Okay, I'm rambling. I'm just very blessed.
So, here are a few pictures from her dedication today. Be blessed!
DJ holding Gretchen while we were on stage, answering that we would raise her to know God.
Gretchen, always the center of attention, was making faces at Ms. Michelle (who happens to be her daycare sitter, and goes to our church).
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Blog Giveaways!
I love the enter giveaways on other blogs! It takes a lot of time, to get multiple entries, but when you WIN it is so worth it! Who doesn't love to win free items!
I have won a beautiful scarf and sidewalk chalk paint in giveaways.... I wanted to take some time to share with all of you wonderful readers some fabulous giveaways going on now! If you have some spare time GO AND ENTER!
1. Win a Blush Topless Undershirt Here. And, check out Blush items on their site here.
2. Mabels Labels Giveaway Here
3. May Fair Lane Giveaway Here.
I have won a beautiful scarf and sidewalk chalk paint in giveaways.... I wanted to take some time to share with all of you wonderful readers some fabulous giveaways going on now! If you have some spare time GO AND ENTER!
1. Win a Blush Topless Undershirt Here. And, check out Blush items on their site here.
2. Mabels Labels Giveaway Here
3. May Fair Lane Giveaway Here.
St. Patty's Bows!
We had the day off on Monday, so I worked on a few hair bows for St. Patty's Day while Gretchen took her nap!
I'm usually not a fan of St. Patrick's Day, simply because I hate the whole "wear green, or you'll get pinched thing". I was a rebel in high school and one year I didn't wear green, but I did wear green underwear, so if I was pinched, I'd have an excuse to pinch right back, plus I just thought it was lame! (Weren't we all too cool for our own good in high school?)
Okay, back to the bows! The first one is green with white dots. It's a basic boutique bow, set on a lined alligator clip. I like that it can be worn all year, and for different holidays. And, it's only $4.00!
The 2nd bow, is a little more creative! It's a white boutique bow, featuring a green surround-a-loop, with a 4 leaf clover ribbon center. It's also set on a lined non-slip alligator clip, and is sure to bring luck to your little one! This bow is only $5.00!
Don't forget to go here and sign up for the giveaway! I might even throw in one of these bows, if they don't sell before the giveaway ends!!!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Flower Embellishments
I have found some adorable flowers to place on non-slip clips, or on crocheted headbands. I love these, and hope you do too!
These items would make adorable baby shower gifts!
Zebra bling flower, place on a white or black crocheted headband.
Cheetah bling flower. Place on white, brown, or black crocheted headband.
Snow Leopard bling flower. PLace on white or brown crocheted headband.
These daisy's are on a smaller scale, and would be adorable on a variety of headbands!
Mum's can be placed on a crocheted headband and are available in a variety of colors.
Gerbera daisies come in a variety of colors.
Peonies are magnificent! They come in a variety of colors.
These items would make adorable baby shower gifts!
Zebra bling flower, place on a white or black crocheted headband.
Cheetah bling flower. Place on white, brown, or black crocheted headband.
Snow Leopard bling flower. PLace on white or brown crocheted headband.
These daisy's are on a smaller scale, and would be adorable on a variety of headbands!
Mum's can be placed on a crocheted headband and are available in a variety of colors.
Gerbera daisies come in a variety of colors.
Peonies are magnificent! They come in a variety of colors.
See anything you just love? Place an order here by completing a forms response for your favorite flower!
St. Patty's Giveaway!!!!
Here's How:
1. Follow my blog (1 entry)
2. Grab my blog button (2 entries- please leave 2 comments)
3. Go to HPA and tell me your favorite item! (1 entry)
4. Tweet about this giveaway (1 entry per tweet)
5. Become a fan of HPA on Facebook (1 entry)
6. Make a purchase (5 entries- please leave 5 comments)
A few rules: Giveaway is open from February 15-March 5. Winner will be notified by e-mail. You must leave your email address in at least one of your entries, or the entry will be deleted. Winner will receive 1 "Luck O the Irish clippie" which will be mailed USPS.
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