MMMMmmmm Candy.

 Last month, my little sissy went off to college... so slowly but surely, I have been having fun little goodies show up at her dorm... A nice little pick me up surprise to put a smile on her face... The most recent one *so far* has been from one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE shops... Vintage Confections.

 We have been long time fans since hubby and I got married back in July of 2009... We had her make us these AMAZING red skull suckers for our candy table & favors, and they were the perfect touch.  They are shown below in the bottom right hand corner. 

I swear these suckers alone were the reason for the happiness of my youngest boy, Zavery... If I had to guess I would say he had 3-5 of them... and they are huge super sweet suckers... and he loved every minute of it. And his red candy stains lips and face perfectly coordinated with the wedding :) 

Well, last month I was cruising Etsy *as usual* and searching for goodies for my Mustache obsessed sister... when I came across my old friend Vintage Confections... and what is THE COOLEST mustache goodie I have ever seen... the mustache sucker... and even better yet - they were on sale!!! We got 12 custom suckers for $10 and shipping.  You get to choose your color & your flavor... and we went with black suckers and blueberry flavor. They were a huge hit... my sister was SO excited. She immediately sent me a picture of her (right) and her friend Katie (left) enjoying they sugary goodness. 

So I just wanted to take a second to say a huge thank you to my friend behind Vintage Confections...  for putting out such amazing treats for us all to enjoy... They are SO SO busy right now that custom orders are taking a bit... BUT if you're in a hurry, she just started an awesome ready to ship section for all your impulsive candy needs :) So stop by and try some new treats! And be sure to tell her RockerByeBaby sent you :) Remember... life is "sweet" :)

Wordless Wednesday: Making Ornaments

Some of you heard last week, but the other day we learned that one of the boxes that got left behind, was the ornaments box :( Now, this breaks my heart... and I was super upset about it, but I am moving forward... so Im not going to mention that it had zaq's 30 year old first baby ornament, the boys' first ornaments, all 4 of my collectors edition Nightmare before Christmas stockings, etc. etc etc. Im not going to mention any of that stuff... it'll make me bitter. *head/desk* Anyways... in an attempt to pull out of the funk I was in, I loaded up the boys and we headed to the craft store for supplies... paper, glue, paints, "blue balls" as Izzaq said... and clips. Rushed back to the house... and made our own ornaments. It was lots of fun, and here is a sneak peak into what we did. I have more to make but when I finish, ill take a picture of all of them together :)

Favorites Friday: Houndstooth...

mmmm I love a good black & white houndstooth... did you see the blanket I made the other day? It sold out in about 3 hours, lol I LOVED it... and had to keep one for myself in case we ever get a little girl :)

So with my love of houndstooth and the new (and now gone) blanket... I thought Houndstooth was the perfect choice for this weeks favorites friday :) Enjoy! As always - if any of you amazing sellers would like to host a review & giveaway let me know! We would love to have you!

Thanks!

#1: Mariforssell - Unisex Stash iPad / Netbook Messenger Bag
#2: BrookeVanGoryDesigns - The Fundamental Tote Style Diaper Bag - Houndstooth
#3: Cantaloupe Corner - Houndstooth Ships Ahoy Applique Creeper
#4: Smarmy - Grayscale Patchwork Armwarmers
#5: PolkaDotsMoonBeans - Checked Out (throw Pillow)
#6: Small Threads - OctoStache Adult Shirt
#7: RedBirdRoadDesigns - Houndstooth Coasters
#8: Oatmeallacedesign - Horse & houndstooth Amanda clutch.
#9: GadgetGlamour - iPod iTouch Case

Favorites Friday: The Guitar Shirt

There are so many different versions of the guitar shirt out there... I have been a bit inspired today to show a handful of the MANY different ways we etsy sellers have designed our own version of the Guitar Shirt... I think its time we highlight a few... :)

Please take the time to click & enlarge the photo to see some of the amazing details)


#1: Boutique Lucky Stars - "Your little rockstar will love the comfort of this Boutique Lucky Stars 100% organic cotton guitar t shirt. With a vintage look and feel, the guitar is fused onto shirt and top stitched for added durability." I Totally love this one... not only is it eco friendly - its SO CUTE! I love the use of the 2 different fabrics.

#2: RocknRags - "White cotton short sleeve bodysuit with cotton appliqued guitar (fused to prevent fraying). Guitar is cotton, black with PINK, gray and white dots or YELLOW, gray and white dots" Super cute... super simple... and I love the fat zig-zag stitch!

#3: RockerByeBaby - "Its a white with red or turquoise and hot pink Ringer t-shirt... and then I designed and hand cut the guitar applique.... using Robert Kaufman Sugar & Spice fabric... But that wasn't enough...
I added grommets to the body, and strung it up with some turquoise ribbon. *Grommets will be in the color silver* Frayed the edges... and gave it 3 rounds of wiggly jiggly stitches. And now - it really is the perfect combo of Sugar & Spice..." I loved this design... and was super proud of it. As of right now I am STILL the only one doing it with grommets & ribbon :)

#4: Sweet3LeafPrints: "A truly unique EARTHY Electric GUITAR for that special Earthy toddler boy (or girl)! Leaves are Printed in black and blue for fantastic visual effect. Tee says "I Rock" - made from hand cut eco-friendly felt letters. Fused and machine stitched on for durablity." This guitar is so detailed I swear you could take it off the shirt and play it! Its felted under the fabric as well as felt lettering!

#5: BubbleKidShop: "The Jam Session T is made on a 100% cotton, sweatshop-free American Apparel shirt in black. The appliqué is made from fabric reclaimed from another garment and is hand-stitched with white embroidery thread." i LOVEEE this shirt... Its such a feminine way to do a usually masculine shirt.

#6: RessicaJachel: "This rock n' roll Gerber Onesies® brand features three awesome guitar appliques! They will be top stitched with coordinating thread for extra durability." Super duper cute and simple trio of guitars from the Michael Miller Groovy Guitar fabric.

#7: WideEyedMusings: "Shirts are new, and have been washed once for best adherence of the applique. Appliques are designed to fray slowly as a unique and very Euro style! All designs are hand sketched and cut, fused on and machine stitched with coordinating thread." Can we say... amazing!? WOW! A super amazing guitar applique
with lots and lots of stitching details. It looks perfectly sewn!

#8: DameStarBaby: "Each of our guitars is unique, made with an assortment of new and recycled fabrics, silver strings and shell buttons. Yours might not look exactly like this one but we promise it will be just as cute." Possibly the coolest guitar shirt ever made... the buttons and strings make it AWESOMEEEE!!

#9: Vintage Lucys: "Appliqued flame guitar for your little rebels. ~Heat bonded machine stitched applique" Vintage Lucys is totally one of my fav shops. We bought something for my MIL there for xmas. She has all the Rockabilly goodies baby will need :)

Favorites Friday: Unicorns & Yeti's (some mature content)

Why pick just one theme... when I could pick two... This weeks theme was picked with the help of my girl Glam, and inspired by the tshirt in slot number 5 :) Thanks for peeking!

(as always, click the link to enlarge... also - all items are linked up directly below)


#1) Shadovnia - A punk Rock unicorn? I didn't even know there was such a thing... and now I found this little guy and I am in LOVE... could it be any cuter with his little fishnet, leopard spikes, & Anarchy tattoo?
#2) HoldenTees - now, usually I am all up to date on the cute etsy shops, but this one is new to me... and SO cute. I totally love the yeti design... so so cute. and i have always loved shirts that feature a screen & an applique... cool texture. LOVE IT!
#3) Aimoobaroo - These might be cuteness overload... in the best way possible... can you imagine a ranbow print dress with this cute little glittery buttons!? Omg, i might just throw up rainbows, lol
#4) Plushshroom Soup- How do you up the cool factor of a Yeti? Make it a Zombie Yeti... loving the plushie buy not the Yeti? They have unicorns too:) Best of all, theyre from Minneapolis... ahh MInneapolis i miss you so, Ill be home to visit soon, i hope ;)
#5) Sir Mitchell - Not Just a unicorn... not just a yeti... but a tattoo'd unicorn being help by a yeti, while riding a vespa... can we say awesome? Yes, yes we can...
#6) LoveandaSandwhich - I remember sending the link to these little Yetis to Glam awhile beck... They are just TOO stinkin cute... 3 inches "small" and you can pick pink, blue or yellow. *mental note, i love the little nipples, LOL!*
#7) DevaniWeaver - The Unicorn Tunic... catching flack all over the blog world... well. I guess I should give my input *as if anyone really cares, haha* Would I wear it, no... but theres alot of beautiful things out there in this world that I wouldn't wear... unless its black... or white... or kawaii... or an old band tshirt (also usually black) I dont wear much... so all the people ripping her design apart should take a step back and see if THEY have style... and then see why it is that anyone cares about THIER option... cuz they probably dont, just like you dont care about mine ;) But back to the point, would I wear it? No, but can I appreciate the detail? totally. Its hand painted... and then quilted... the Dress has a nice shape... and the hair? So creative... So, lets just all back off and let the girl do her thing... p.s. wanna be wow'd? Check out this monster dress... So cool. Or the Gumball dress!? Genius... she should be making kids clothes. THAT would sell and much less dramatically, lol
#8) Funky Farm House - omg omg omg... so cute... i am in LOVE with this photo... and of course the super cute Yeti's! You can get either Blue or Pink... they're hand sewn with cute little button eyes and a pocket on the butt. CUTE CUTE CUTE!
#9)VulvaLoveLovely Alright - last but not least... for many... for me, im conflicted. Im 100% supportive being eco friendly... Im doing my best to save energy... cloth diaper... reuse, and now recycle... i use eco detergent, started shopping Organic... blah blah blah but this is one area i just can't latch on to. Now, for those of you that ARE into reusing of Menstual Pads, you need these... rainbow unicorns... on your pads... with a pretty pearl snap. my favorite part "These pads are made of soft flannel to keep your vagina warm and comfy throughout your period." haha I need a warm comfy vag.. maybe its time to try it!

Note To Self Saturday: Just go with it...

So today started out with WORK WORK WORK... Then I got sidetracked because yesterday StoopidGerl & I started talking about a trade... She wants a Midnight Snack Blanket & Skullie... Hmmm for me? Well, her prints are friggen AMAZING... so it was no doubt the were going to grace the walls of my office... Well, ironically StupidGerl & I BOTH have an obsession with the Midnight Snack fabric... So I thought perfect! Ill take that fabric and make curtains to match her "sweet" prints! Too cute... One thing led to another and I caught myself up in her Photo Stream... She did the Wreck this Journal last year... photographed it along the way... and I was AMAZED... i started doing it too but mine is NO WHERE near as cool as hers... it has totally inspired me to start back into it again. Too much fun... Well, by those photos I was inspired yet again... Some way... I want to blend that awesomeness of the candy prints... with maybe some future crafty prints? Well, that lead me on a hunt for more fabrics... I fount an AMAZING Alexander Henry polka dot (notice polka dot backgrounds in the photos...) and the coolest friggen swatch pack of multi colored scissors!! All of the colors tie into the prints & the midnight snack... Am I crazy? Or a friggen design genius... maybe a bit of both. But what I want to do is since the scissors are a size 10x10... In one panel Alternate one giant 20x20 square of midnight snack... and underneath one 10x10 of the scissors... and one 10x10 of the dots... then the opposite underneath that row... then on the right side... do the 10x10 rows at the top... with the big 20x20 square of midnight snack... Then of course... to top it all off, Im gunna get some big funky vinyl letters that say "Sew Sweet"... I am SO friggen excited I can't even begin to explain...

I have been putting off decorating the office because the inspiration just hadn't hit me yet... but lemmie tell ya... its here now... and its happening ;)
THANKS KIM!! YOU ARE AMAZING!

p.s. please dont steal... I watermarked this graphic in hopes that you wont.

Favorites Friday: Black & White

mmmmm yummmm. black & white...
This takes forever to do but its my favorite part about blogging :)

*click to enlarge the photo*




#1 - The Eli Monster: Huge fan... I have her Nautical Star diaper... but this one TOTALLY needs to be added to the collection... cuz well, theres a skull and i love skulls ;)

#2 - Small Threads: Ya know those crappy generic skull suits you can get @ walmart around halloween time? Yeah... well... this is NOTHING like that... Its a 3 piece set.. and takes her over 10 hours!! "This fabulous costume was pieced together by hand with babies comfort in mind."

#3 - Platipuses:Theres no denying it... Plats is one sexy bi-atch... Shes got style... class... a hot a$$... haha her shop slogan is... "Curvy hoes ♥ killer clothes" I love it... almost as much as I love this fur lined hoodie... Keep Rockin girlie...

#4 - MTCoffinz: Too sexy! Too sexyyy!! Nothing like hot chicks, stripes, and tattered tutu's to start the day... MT is the QUEEN of tutu's and someday im totally gunna have one...

#5 - Kadashii88: OMG... back when I was cool i would have TOTALLY worn this... Im not anymore... hubby is lucky if I get dresses at all, lol But if I ever am cool again, and can spend my days lookin hot and sexy and NOT in pj's covered in oatmeal... i will TOTALLY be buying this cuff ;)

#6 - RockItDesigns: Thanks god im pretty........ need I say more? hahaha Awesome... witty... bitchy... damask... black & white... CHEAP... yeah... perfection

#7 - CreativeBridal: A girl after my heart... why didn't i see this when we got married!?! Serisously... Jack + Black and White Stripes = True love... Check out the matching garter too!

#8 - StellarCheri: Guitars... Skeletons... what more could a girl ask for? Seriously though... i LOVE this shop... you have to check it out... I would wear/use everything in it... the prices are TOTALLY affordable and the work look great... I have my eye on that Misfits bag too ;)

#9 - MEandREEKIE: Last but in NO WAY the least... I am Totally blown away. These shoes are AMAAAAZING!! This shop has been open a year and only 24 sales!! Lets help her out... EVERYONE needs to buy these shoes... Brooke, that means you too... they also come in pink ;)

Favorites Friday: Black & Red

Look @ me... Two weeks in a row!!
WOO HOO!


#1: Knittopotamus - Skelanimals... you need both. I bought one of each in black for my boys and they HAVE to have them to go to bed now... (see below )

#2: A custom RockerByeBaby dress... *insert shameless plug here* I love this dress... and I want a girl so I can have one, lol

#3: Custom Purse by Brooke Van Gory Designs I dont have this one exactly... but I am very lucky to be the owner of one of Brooke's rad bags...

#4: Just Like Dad black and red SKull Tie Father/Son set by RokGear... we didnt have these EXACT ties for the wedding... but close. and EVERYONE loved them... they were a HUGE hit.

#5: Skull & stars Longies from Wild Child for Babies... Id tell you to go buy them, but you cant... I just did while searching for new favorites, lol But check out her other stuff here. P.s. I am a HUGE wild Child fan for cloth diapers... I have 3 and they're my favorite.

#6: Christmas is coming... and if I didn't already have a stocked mantle of Nightmare before Christmas stockings... this skull one by PieDoughProductions would be there for SURE!

#7: omg, can i say LOVE!?!? cuz well... yeah... friggen love... i am going to HAVE to get this oven mit by Get Thready... not even a question.

#8: Always been a big fan of the competition... Born2BeeWild... theres no denying it... they rock... and this shirt is to die for...

#9: Easily... the cutest fabric pins in the world by CraftyCrafterson

I feel like a failure...

Ya know - with all the hard work Ive been doing around here...
I really feel like a failure.
Ive been busting my bum in the store, like always...
Ive been trying to set aside extra special learning and play time with the boys...
We've been going on the occasional walk, bike ride... and or trip to the park...
Making sure the house is nice and clean every day when hubby comes home...
and been cooking yummy, well, usually yummy dinners...
but even after all that... something is dragging on me...
what is it you ask? This blog...
And Brooke... your BLOG has really been rubbing it in...
(Keep up the good work girlie, it rocks!)
I know I know... I have awesome reviews right?
Great prizes!? YAY!
But I always want more out of it...
every time I build myself up to REALLY start blogging again...
I end up letting myself down.
But i REALLLLLY wanna do it.
So Im gunna give it on last big push...
If you remember I had started little themes...
Tuesdays are gunna be the new Review/Giveaway days...
Wednesdays are the popular "Wordless Wednesday"...
Thursdays were "Thirsty Thursdays" where I share an awesome cocktail recipe!
Fridays were "Favorites Friday" where I do a pretty little collage of my favorite etsy items...
Saturdays were "Note to self Saturday" Where I share something dumb I did that week...
and sundays & Mondays ... well... those are just lazy days...
So here it is folks... Im back in the game...
PLEASE feel free to give me a nudge on twitter (@RockerByeBaby) Or facebook...
and remind me to blog... :)



FAVORITES FRIDAY:

#1: PinkyToast: Art + Dolls I LOVEEE this print. I designed an entire bathroom with this as my inspiration. Maybe I will post a photo for my Wordless Wednesday :)

#2: AkumuInk: I have been in LOVE with their shop since I found it... forever ago. i WILL be buying someday... A few... because its too hard to choose just one :)

#3: Its no secret that Im a HUGE Smarmy fan... and when you pair together Polka Dots & PInups... with some Smarmy sass... its always good stuff.

#4: A total FAVORITE of mine from Shrinkle... i LOVE this dress... Way too broke for it... but its so damn hot!

#5: Sweet Skull Necklace by Ticklebean... I need it... not want... NEED

#6: MrsTattooedGeek - Ive always been a big fan... and I TOTALLY wanna try out this Sugary Sweet Sugar Skull Candle

#7: Who can resist these Neon Brass Knuckles from GetYourButtons? I know I cant!

#8: Now this beauty by Artistamuerta needs to be hanging above my fireplace...

Last but not least...
#9:These to DIE for... Day of the Dead... Sugar Skull studs by Wicked Minky that my friend Beki showed me today :)

Thats all folks! Enjoy... and give their shops some "hearts" n lovin!

IM A SLACKER, I KNOW!! BUT I HAVE LOTS OF PRIZES!!

So heres the deal...
most of you know - its been crazy over here.
Liam (Tori Spellings son) was photographed in RockerByeBaby...

This was a huge boom in business, naturally.

I got married on July 18th, so planning totally took over.
But when all was said and done, it was fantastic...
and we all looked darn good :)

Then we went on our honeymoon right afterwards.

OH, and lets not forget... just before I left for all of that,
I was contacted about "gifting" nursery bedding for Angie Everhart.
This was a HUGE opportunity...
as there is going to be an article in Pregnancy magazine about it...
Which then turned into a 4 page spread in Life & Style.
Ill keep you all updated about when it comes out!

But, NO EXCUSES!
Ive been slacking and Im sorry...
Here are the winners of the prizes from the last few giveaways...
please forgive me!!!
If you see your name on this list...
OR if you get an email from me...
PLEASE email me: rockerbyebaby@gmail.com
and send me your address so I can ship these prizes ASAP.


LUCKY NUMBER 24 FOR THE BARLEY & BIRCH GIVEAWAY


WINNER OF SIZE TWO TSHIRT
TopHat said...

My favorite is the Oak: From little acorns... onesie. Very cute and I love orange.
As for size, it wouldn't matter: 2T or 4T. Either way my daughter is small for her age and will need to take time growing into it!

WINNER OF SIZE FOUR TSHIRT
HAHA and wow, 2nd winner is Lucky number ONE!
debbiekl said...

I like their Bluefeet Lap Tee. Cute stuff - and unique.
2t or 4t would work - my sons in 2t now. Thanks!

WINNER OF THE PUNK MEDICS TRAVEL SET GIVEAWAY!!
LUCKY NUMBER 59!!
Tylerpants said...

The travel set would be great to take on trips, so much nicer than the stuff in hotels! The Vegan Facial Cleanser sounds fantastic!


ALSO - I POSTED THIS WEEKS AGO
and i still havn't heard back from these winners...
PLEASE CONTACT ME!!
*REPOSTING INFO BELOW*

For the 5 pack of sexy cards :)

Saving in Style said...

How funny - these are great!! I think my favorite is the "Thinking of you makes me tingle-Dirty Card". I would LOVE to have these to send to my hubbie. He's in the military and has been away for 16 months - with 7 to go. He'd get a kick out of them!! And I'd have fun sending them! :)

and the winner of the hair bows and key fob.......
*drum roll pleaseeeeeeeeeee*

Michelle said...

I like Be a Star and Purple Haze!

I would love to win the skull gift set, because I'm a rocker mom and love the skulls! I've got 2 girls, and they would love the bows!

We Found You Some Fathers Day Freebies!!

Check it out guys!
Another awesome review this week...
Sorry I missed you last week, I was out of town.

But Im here, now... no more tears...
only smiles and laughter...
cuz, this weeks review is TOTALLY worth a few :)

www.gramkinpaperstudio.etsy.com

You HAVE to check them out...
Yes I know, the last review was stationary too...
and amazing, right?
Naughty... silly... etc...
But Gramkin Paper Studio is just straight up...
on the rocks... no sugar rim... funny...
To tell you my favorite would be impossible...
I just can't... This shop is genius...
Lets start with their line of Courtesy Cards...
Ya know when you FINALLY get a break from the kids...
and you sit down at Caribou to sip a coffee...
or maybe at the local Market to pick up a few things...
and just when you start to appreciate the quiet...
there they are... someone elses kids...
screaming, yelling... throwing stuff...
*You think... I COULD HAVE StAYED HOME TO HEAR THIS!!*
I have your solution... ;)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25685129
A wonderful way to ask for peace and quiet...
from one mommy to another... haha

Now... for you "all occasion" type needs...
when your not quite sure what to say...
you totally need the Lil' Bitch Box...
You can do a mix pack of 5 each of your favorite 2 designs...
OR - my choice... would totally be the random grab bag of 10...
because they're all amazing... you can't go wrong with that...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24725002

I could go on and on and on about all my favorite stuff from her shop.
And, when she aggreed to do a review/giveaway I was thrilled...
Why? Because its all so awesome...
Lucky me, I got to try out their Fathers Day Card...
and lucky you... you might get one too!
Its perfect... Zaq and I are always so silly with each other...
we have 2 boys, 11 months apart... and things here...
well, sometimes they are just pure insanity...
so this card is TOTALLY the perfect fathers day card for him.
I can't wait until he sees it!
There is no better way than this... to say... Daddy We love you...
Thanks for not leaving :) hahahahahahaha

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25292852

Perfect, right? Well, I have GREAT news...
They gave us a set for you JUST in time for fathers day...
An awesome father day set...
The "perfect" Fathers Day card...
A rad pack of 10 "Cut That Shit Out" note cards...
And a 10 pack of "NO" courtesy cards...

Any daddy would be lucky to get these...
OR... any mommy would be lucky to give daddy the card, and snag the rest... haha

You know the drill!
Lots and lots of comment love to win!
First and most important...
Go check out her shop...
http://www.gramkinpaperstudio.etsy.com
Leave us a comment with your FAVORITES...
and why YOU want... need... should win the goodies :)

As always - ways to gain some extra entries!!

#2) ONE EXTRA COMMENT Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.

#3) TWO EXTRA ENTRIES Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave TWO separate comments for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an TWO entries anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!

#4) THREE EXTRA ENTRIES!! Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. (leave 3 separate comments with the link to the blog)

#5) FOUR EXTRA ENTRIES!! Buy something from her Shop - leave the link to the transaction in FOUR separate comments...

**Winners are chosen at random so, separate comments are important.

Note to Self Saturday: Keep your mouth shut!! You WILL jinx yourself...

I want to preface this blog by using the definition of "jinx":Jinx\, n. A person, object, influence, or supernatural being which is supposed to bring bad luck or to cause things to go wrong.

Now - for my story...
Ya know "they" always say - if its too good to be true, it probably is...
Or... if your toddlers being good at a restaurant, you NEVER say it outloud...
you dare even THINK it, because the second you do... expect a meltdown. Or, wow... I sure have gotten the house really clean today - just then, a tornado blows through your living room... and only YOUR living room. Or maybe even, yeah, it sure has been a swell day today right honey? Just then your mother in law calls and announces her surprise visit... for a week... and shes staying your spare bedroom... wow, now thats bad luck... OR, ahem... a jinx... but I had one yesterday that will compete pretty well with that...

I was driving with the boys to Wal-Mart... I had to pick up a few things...
Poly-Fil, Printer Ink, Vaccuum bags... a viberator and some lube, wait what!?
No no... i just made that part up...
that would definitely make the story more interesting though!
Now that your listening... ill continue...
... had to pick up a few things...
while on my way, I was thinking of what I would blog about for...
"Note to Self Saturday"....
and I was totally stumped...
*heres where it all went bad*
I thought - wow... I havn't really done anything stupid this week...
*GASP!*
So I got to wal-mart...
grabbed all my goodies...
(including a $9 eco-friendly toddler potty to keep in the sewing studio for potty training... I recommend one in every room)
I put the potty under the cart and proceeded to the checkout...
They nice lady while giggling with the boys rang me up...
and I put the potty back under the cart.
Just then, I realized I left my wallet in the car in my other bag.
OOPS! Silly me...
So I tell her Ill be right back, she holds my items,
and off I go sprinting towards the door pushing the boys.
While running out of the door the alarm goes off...
*Lets remember... I have hot pink hair, a half sleeve of tattoos... and piercings...*
So the lady stops me and as Im running out, I remember... SHIT! The potty is down there.
I hand it to her, explain I have to get my wallet... etc.
Well, that wasn't good enough... 2 people came over.
Asked for my receipt. I pointed down the isle...
exlained the situation and said, my stuff is down there, I have to get my wallet ill be right back. Walk me out if you want.
Im here to spend over $100, why would I steal a $9 potty chair!!??
Finally they agreed and let me go...
While walking out the door... BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP...
it went off again...
I pulled everything out of my bags... my purse shook out the kids blankets, etc.
At this point, I have a gathering of gawkers... (<--- hehe)
A month ago zaq bought me a pack of tongue rings from walmart...
Well, today - it was setting off the alarm. I dont know why...
ive been there a ton of times since... except for, the jinx...
So I pulled it out, handed it to her...
again... asked wehre my receipt was.
I had no clue... it was a month ago!
Finally after an almost 15 minute process...
the security lady realized that you had to get those out of the case and pay at the jewelry counter... adn they let me go...
I ran out, got my wallet... paid...
and hauled butt home with my VERY crabby babies at that point...

Recap:
15 minute trips can go terribly wrong when mixed with a jinx... always, always wear your jinx cup... (like a nut up, but better)

Note To Self:
When things are going good KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!!! You WILL jinx yourself... Dont say it.. dont even think it... just go with it... also, when making a Bee-line to the wal-mart door... be sure your not "stealing" anything...

I Need You: Tell me your funniest, most horrible Jinx that you can remember

My FaVoRiTe FuNkY fRiDaY FiNds

My FaVoRiTe FuNkY fRiDaY FiNds
I wanna try to do this Every Friday...
I have SO MANY favorites on etsy...
I thought Id share some with you today :)

#1:

I want this diaper bag from BoodyBabies SOOO badly and its ONLY $30!!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22882483

#2:

Im trying really hard to use reusable totes ALL the time... and I can never have enough... I WANT THIS ONE!! and maybe a tattoo of it later :) Just $11!!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21785506

#3:

Someday, Some way, Somehow I WILL have a dress from the Vintage Doctor...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22054558

#4:

These pants... TOTALLY not my style but i love them... maybe someday Ill buy them, rather than just looking at them in my favorites... haha $40
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22490663

and last but not least... #5...

True love with this bag from XcessRize... i want one SO BADLY!! GOO!! $74.95
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22761021

Leave all these sellers some hearts and love... they deserve it!

Dunno what to say? Say it with SEX! NEW GIVEAWAY!

Cat got your tongue?
Just can't find the right words to say?
Well, say it with sex...
Were moms, were busy...
we dont have time for all that romance stuff...
The whispering sweet nothings in our significant others ear...
Just not always gunna happen...
Slip a little sex in daddy's lunchbox...
so he knows when the babies go down... its go time. ;)
"Now... lets cut to the chase before the toddler wakes up..."

Sex is always good...
makeup sex.... breakup sex....
im sorry sex... special occasion sex....
well, HotTaTasFaktory has got you covered...
She has everything you could ever need to get your point across...

Say it sweet and subtle with...
"Every time i think of you"

"I get really really horny...

Or, perhaps a little more obvious is your style?
Then the sex positions card is for you...


Can't pick just one?
Got ya covered there too...
she has a few different 3 packs... of cute little mini cards...
packed just as full of sex as the big cards...
my personal favorite is this pack.


Now, if your REALLY feeling frisky...
you gotta snatch ...
anyways... you gotta snatch up the pirate coupons...
There are all sorts of super naughty orders to be handed out.

hmmm... may just have to get me some of those... ;) ;) ;)

Now, the question you may have... what do the men think of these?
Zaq Zrust (my fiance and baby daddy) took a gander at one...

he said, "that Lets Buck card makes me wanna run upstairs and get naked right now!
AND, its funny to boot!"
Speaking of which... did you know:
according to the hot mama behind HotTaTasFaktory...
"Laughter is one of the best aphrodisiacs"
So really, its like killing two birds with one stone...
your almost guaranteed to get some booty at the small price of $3.50 a pop.
How can you pass that up? Yeah, thats right... you cant :)

Can't spare the $3.50? Feel like paying for sex is wrong?
haha, just kidding... totally kidding...
kinda.
Well, lucky you... I have a 5 pack... FIVE!!!
F-I-V-E super rad... sexy... funky... naughty cards just for you...
Its five of her best sellers, chosen by Cara (owner and naughty card creator)


You know the drill!
Lots and lots of comment love to win!
First and most important...
Go check out her shop...
http://www.HotTaTasFaktory.etsy.com
Leave us a comment with your FAVORITE card...
and why YOU DESERVE to win the 5 pack of sex. I mean... cards...

As always - ways to gain some extra entries!!

#2) ONE EXTRA COMMENT Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.

#3) TWO EXTRA ENTRIES Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave TWO separate comments for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an TWO entries anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!

#4) THREE EXTRA ENTRIES!! Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. (leave 3 separate comments with the link to the blog)

#5) FOUR EXTRA ENTRIES!! Buy something from her Shop - leave the link to the transaction in FOUR separate comments...

**Winners are chosen at random so, separate comments are important.

New giveaway from Cowlick Cutie... dont miss this one!

The rumors are true...
Ive been dying for a little princess since, well...
since I found out Zavery was a boy, haha...
And seeing all the cute little accessories from Cowlick Cutie...
well, that doesn't help my baby girl fever one bit...
I WANT IT ALL!

www.CowlickCutie.etsy.com

Lets face it... there is a TON of competition on Etsy for Hair bows, clips, etc.
But I assure you, Cowlick Cutie is the shop you want...
The ribbon is top quality - I know, because I use it in MY shop :)
So, it TOTALLY passes inspection...
She has big bows, medium boys.. teeny tiny bows and everything inbetween..
She even have cute headbands & keyfobs!
They all come in different colors, shapes, styles and ribbon textures and prints.
And as cute as they all are on girls... they work for boys too!

I guess he likes being a princess... haha
Now, of all the options that she has, you know me... i fell for the skulls.
Black with pink skulls.... pink with black skulls... white with pink...
and the list goes on! But these are totally my favorite...
Theyre nice and big... would be super cute on the back of a pony tail...
or on the side sweeping back hair out of their little faces...
or even cute for an adult!
I would TOTALLY wear them and have lots of friends that would too!


And guess what... you know the drill :)
YOU GET SOME TO TRY FOR YOURSELF!
The winner of this weeks review gets a super rad little Cowlick Cutie giftset.
Valued @ around $15 with shipping...
and you get it for free!
Two bows... and a super rad Key Fob.

You want it, right? Well, heres your chance!

Check out her shop. www.CowlickCutie.etsy.com and tell us your favorite items from her in a comment. And why you want to win the skull gift set...

As always - ways to gain some extra entries!!

#2) ONE EXTRA COMMENT Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.

#3) TWO EXTRA ENTRIES Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave TWO separate comments for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an TWO entries anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!

#4) THREE EXTRA ENTRIES!! Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. (leave 3 separate comments with the link to the blog)

#5) FOUR EXTRA ENTRIES!! Buy something from her Shop - leave the link to the transaction in FOUR separate comments...

**Winners are chosen at random so, separate comments are important.

Mrs.V & Me... Monster Love...

Dare I be as cheesy as saying - I could FEEL the love packed into this box?
Yes, super cheesy, but true...
The other day we got an amazing Package from MrsVandMe
(www.MrsVandMe.etsy.com)
I opened the box and my 2 year old came running over, scrunched down... and said...
AWEEEEEEE MAMAMAAAAAAA.... in his adorable whiny toddler voice...
(He must have heard me open the Michelle Chang package :)
So instantly he snatched up the blue and orange one...
blue and orange what you ask?
Only the most amazing stuffed monsters Ive ever seen, named Trip and Grip.

Trip is approximately 13 inches wide and 22" tall from the top of his pointy head to the tip of his three-legged toes.
And Grip measures 25.5" from head to toe and 10" from side to side (not including his arms)
They are so big and squishy and absolutely amazing... and machine washable!
She sells the pair for $52.95 or a single one for $30.95.
The are worth even so much more. To find something similar... check out UglyDolls...
They have a similar design idea... same price... about HALF the size...
are mass produced... are made with ZERO love... and absolutely no originality...
So rather than being disappointed... be completely blown away like I was...
These photos do not do trip & Grip justice You really just have to love on them to understand just how awesome they are... and their so friendly and well behaved too!
Look at him here...
Sitting with the boys watching tv before bed...

and here...

Waiting patiently for his kiss goodnight... what a good monster :)
Dont you wish you could have one?
Well, this is a giveaway blog... soooooooooooooooooo YOU CAN!
Go to the Mrs. V & Me shop
and tell us what you love... she has so much more than just monsters...
Diaper bags... bibs... and check this out...
a Vlad the Vampire Woobie...


So, check the shop and tell me your favorite thing from her shop...
This weeks winner will be entered to win the green Trip monster in the first photo!
So, as mentioned the the blog before this...
Previous Blog
Its only open to US residents UNLESS those outside the US want to pay shipping...
They are so big and lovable it will be approx $30. So if your cool with that, then comment away and good luck!

As always - ways to gain some extra entries!!

#2) ONE EXTRA COMMENT Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a new follower on our blog.

#3) TWO EXTRA ENTRIES Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave a separate comment for being a new follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an TWO entries anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!

#4) THREE EXTRA ENTRIES!! Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. (leave 3 separate comments with the link to the blog)

#5) FOUR EXTRA ENTRIES!! Buy something from her Shop - leave the link to the transaction in FOUR different comments...

Don't be a POSER!

Everyone knows posers shop at Hot Topic...
well, posers and me... sometimes... yeah yeah... say what you will...
my point is, its time to grow up...
and support the diy/handmade punk rock style...
start here!
www.monsterbuckles.etsy.com
MONSTERBUCKLES!

Not only do they have some super rad Belt Buckles...

But they have some of the coolest baby tee's Ive ever seen!


I absolutely fell in love with Zombabie tee...
cuz well... we all love Zombabies :)
I actually happen to have TWO of them!! But thats for another blog...
MonsterBuckles has been generous enough to send over a couple of these shirts.
YAYYYYY!!!
Not the onesies like shown, but black ribbed tanks (like the first photo)
They are super rad and PERFECT for summer... size 2t.
Perfect for the toddler! Or... mommy to wear as... well... a sports bra? haha
Theyre awesome screened quality... the real deal...
if it wasn't so poser-ish...
they should TOTALLY be hanging on the walls at hot topic.
Do ya want one?
Do ya?
Cuz well... you should...
so, you should proabably start your comment now...
I SAID NOW! haha just kidding... take your time...
go check out their shop...
www.monsterbuckles.etsy.com
Tell me what you love and why you need this tank!
And hurry, cuz summer is almost here!!
Get an extra entry for promoting this blog... (leave a second comment)
it can be twitter, facebook, myspace... whatever you can get your hands on...
and send us the link to where you posted it...
Want a 2 more entries!? BUY SOMETHING!
Come back here and tell us what you got 2 extra entries!
Geesh, were so giving over here...
Who do you love? ROCKERBYEBABY! hehe

Good Luck!

Your Little Jumping Bean needs shoes! I have some for you!!

Jump! Jump!
Jump up and down if you want to win these shoes!!
Alright alright... I cant see you jumping, duh...

But, guess what I have for you!?!?
The cutest pair of Checker Board shoes for your little one!
Size 12-18 months... (about a size 6 toddler)
So if you have a bun in the oven... comment!
They will fit sooner than later!!
Really though... how cute are these!?

Remember those perfect footie jammies you used to have?
The ones that were soft and snuggly and had the grippers on the bottom?
Yeah... you remember :)
Well, these come with the grippers on the bottom, too!
So, perfect for that little toddler that is just starting to walk...
Keeps their feeties warm and snuggly, but not all slippery like socks!
The best of both worlds...
And if you want, for just $1.50 more you can upgrade to Suede!!
Did you know that Soft Soled baby shoes are recommended by doctors and pediatricians to promote the healthiest development of little growing feet?
Its true! So these are the perfect way to keep some style...
but while still doing what is best for baby.
She has SO many different styles in the best fabrics...
Cutsie girlie... Japaneese kawaii (you know Im a sucker for kawaii fabric!)
and now even some skulls! (I would love to think that was with my influence :) haha)
BUt check em out!


Go to her shop... www.littlejumpingbeans.etsy.com
tell me your favorite set...
and why you want... no, why you NEED to win the free pair of Checkerboard shoes...
Get an extra entry for promoting this blog... (leave a second comment)
it can be twitter, facebook, myspace... whatever you can get your hands on...
and send us the link to where you posted it...
Want a 2 more entries!? BUY SOMETHING!
Come back here and tell us what you got 2 extra entries!
Geesh, were so giving over here...
Who do you love? ROCKERBYEBABY! hehe

Thanks guys! And good luck!
Amber
www.RockerByeBaby.etsy.com


Congrats Lexi on winning by Booger Bashers!!

Lexi said...

I just wanted to tell you that your stuff is absolutely AWESOME! I especially love your "Weenie Beanies". Absolutely GENIUS!! I haven't bought anything from you yet, but I'm definitely planning on it!