Tuesday, April 10, 2012

AND THE WINNER IS....


Congratulations MAUREEN!  You've won an Organizing Utility Tote from Thirty-One!  I love mine and I'm sure you will too.


Please e-mail me at afomft@gmail.com by end of day Thursday, April 12th to claim your prize. If I do not hear from you by then, a new winner will be chosen.

Monday, April 9, 2012

FUNDAY MONDAY: Spring Into Fashion {GIVEAWAY}


Spring seems like it's finally sprung which means so many wonderful things - flowers are in bloom, the kids can play outside and, of course, adorable new clothes for us mamas!  I've got my eye on quite a few must-haves this season and they all have one thing in common - color, color, color!

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And what better to sport with all of these bright and bold clothes than a great neutral piece of jewelry?  Something like this:


So pretty, right?  I love the combination of frosted and gold beads, and the extender clasp means you can wear it shorter or longer.  And because I think it's the perfect springtime accessory, I've not only added one to my closet, but I'm also giving one away to a lucky AFOMFT reader!


To enter to win, just post a comment here telling me what you're most looking forward to this spring. (this is mandatory). For additional entries:
  • Follow AFOMFT on Twitter (@AFOMFT) and tweet the following: Enter to win a fabulous necklace to add to your spring wardrobe from @AFOMFT! http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
  • Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.
Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post. Comments on Facebook will not count as entries. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and ends April 16th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on April 17th. If the winner does not contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

And if you haven't already, don't forget to enter to win a fabulous Utility Tote from Thirty-One - the giveaway closes tonight!

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Happy Easter


From our family to yours!

Friday, April 6, 2012

FREEBIE FRIDAY: Easter Goodies! {FREEBIES}


Looking for last minute Easter printables?  Here are some sweet ones you won't want to miss.

My Little Gems has a fun Don't Eat the Peep game your kids will love.


This springtime banner from Sandy Toes and Popsicles is the perfect backdrop for dressing up your holiday table.


I love this Egg Hunt set from Design Editor - there are even bunny bucks you can put in eggs so kids can "buy" the treats they want!



Hope you enjoyed today's picks and for more fab freebies for the holiday and beyond, check out my Easter Goodies and Freebies and Printables boards on Pinterest!

Thursday, April 5, 2012

ANYTHING GOES THURSDAY: Chick It Out!


I am BEYOND obsessed with the color yellow this spring, as evidenced by newest purchases - this yellow bag:




And these fun jeans


So it should come as no surprise that I'm also crushing on all the cute Easter chick ideas out there!  I love this simple way to dress up M&Ms from Creative Food:


These cake pops from Sweet Indulgence are too adorable for words.


Brown Paper Packages has the how-to for chick-alicious Oreos.


Chick cookies are simple to make, thanks to Diamonds for Dessert.
And you can stash some sweet treats inside these easy peasy egg-carton chicks from Paper, Plate and Plane.


Doesn't all that sunny yellow and chicky cuteness put a huge smile on your face?  Mine too!  If you're looking for more ideas that these, visit my Easter Goodies Pinterest Board!  And tell me, what are you obsessed with this spring?

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

TEN THINGS TUESDAY: Easter Edition


With Easter just a few days away, today I'm sharing a round up of bunny-licious ideas I'm loving right now!

Egg Hunt Idea I'm Loving:  Looking for fun twist on the traditional Easter activity?  Mommy Savers shows you how to add some glow to the goodie hunt!



Easter Breakfast I'm Loving:  Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons has the sweetest idea for kicking off the morning - Peeping Pancakes!  



Easter Meal Idea I'm Loving:  Give your table some Easter flair by letting the kiddos decorate wooden cutlery.  {via Kidspot}



Easter Decorating Idea I'm Loving:  Making an Easter egg garland is as simple as can be when you buy the cheapie plastic eggs that already come with holes in them!  Honey & Fitz has the full how-to.



Super Simple Easter Treat I'm Loving:  Take a page from Brown Paper Packages - mix some chocolate eggs, pretzels and marshmallows in a bag, add a "Bunny Bait" tag and you've got an easy goodie for your kiddos or their classmates.



Easter Surprise I'm Loving, Part 1:  These bunnies are super cute but your kids will love unravelling them to reveal the goodies hidden inside!  Find out how to make your own over at Martha Stewart.  




Easter Cupcakes/Cookies I'm Loving:  I adore this super sweet idea from The Adventures of Sweet Sugarbelle!  By adding ear-shaped cookies to vanilla frosted cupcakes, she's created the cutest bunnies ever.  And how fun is the cotton tail booty?



Peeps I'm Loving, Part 2:  I detest Peeps.  I don't know why - I just do.  But this cookie version of the Easter staple from Love From the Oven just might change my mind.



Easter Props I'm Loving:  Looking for a way to entrain your little ones on Sunday?  Just print out these bunny props from Frog Prince Paperie and they'll be hopping around for hours.  



Easter Craft I'm Loving, Part 1:  After you've dyed all the eggs in the house, try this fun project from Meet the Dubiens.

Easter Craft I'm Loving, Part 2:  Does it get any cuter than this yarn egg chick from Be a Fun Mum?  I think not.


So there you have some of my favorite Easter ideas.  For more fun finds, visit my Easter Goodies Pinterest Board.

And I'd love to hear about the things you're loving right now!  Share the app, movie, book, craft idea, TV show, whatever that's got you giddy in the comments and your picks might be included in next week's TEN ON TUESDAY feature.  And for more of my favorite things, check out my Pinterest boards!

Please note that this list is made up of things I actually use, read, watch, try, etc. and truly enjoy.  These opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way to share them here.

Monday, April 2, 2012

FUNDAY MONDAY: I'm Back with Thirty-One! {GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT}


I know, I know - I've been completely MIA for, oh, a month or so now.  I have a good reason - my "real" job has been crazy busy! - but it's not a great excuse so I figure what better way to apologize than by having a fun giveaway?

I've been hearing lots of talk about Thirty-One but had never seen their products in person until my friend Brooke offered to send me some to preview.  A few days later, this terrific Organizing Utility Tote arrived at my doorstep:


I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love it!  Not only is the Awesome Blossom pattern adorable but the bag itself is so useable.  It's made from double-laminated nylon and has seven exterior pockets.  What could be more perfect for a mom of twin toddlers who's constantly lugging around diapers, wipes, sippies and snack cups but refuses to carry a diaper bag anymore?  Now I don't have to worry about things spilling and have enough storage for all of the girls' crap, er, goodies.  And I look cute to boot!

Brooke also sent along two of these super cute Ruffled Cinch Sacs for Gabrielle and Alaina and let me tell you, between the sassy color and the frilly ruffles, they fell in love at first sight!


I really like how lightweight they are - I know we'll be filling them with beach toys this summer so the girls can finally lug their own.

Thirty-One has a huge line of products designed to make life easier, and going through their catalog, there was something I wanted on every page.  Like the Hang-Up Home Organizer:


This would SO help with the clutter in my kitchen!  And I totally need one of these Flat-Iron Cases before all of the trips we have scheduled this summer:

A few of these Basket Liners will make my linen closet look Martha Stewart-worthy.


And I can't imagine hitting the beach this summer without these two handy numbers - the Cinch-It-Up Thermal Tote (look at how much it holds!):



And the About Town Blanket, which opens up to 60" x 38"!
I could go on and on - oh, wait, I already have! - but you get the gist.  Just one last thing to love about Thirty-One - everything comes in a variety of fun patterns and you can have almost all of the items personalized, allowing you to create exactly what you want!


To place your order from Thirty-One, just click on the My Events tab here and you'll see one set up for readers of AFOMFT.  There's a great special for April too - if you spend $31 this month, you get 50% off any handbag!



And here's the best part!  All readers will get 10% off their orders (not including shipping and handling) through Sunday, April 8th!  You don't need a code and the 10% off won't show in your cart, but will applied when your order is processed.   What are you waiting for?  Get shopping!  


And no, I didn't forget about that giveaway I mentioned!  My friend Brooke has graciously offered to give away one of the Organizing Utility Totes she sent to me to a lucky AFOMFT reader!  The winner will even be able to pick the pattern.  To enter to win, visit the Thirty-One catalog and post a comment here telling me which of their products you like best (this is mandatory). For additional entries:
  • "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook
  • Follow AFOMFT on Twitter (@AFOMFT) and tweet the following: Enter to win the perfect summer tote from Thirty-One at @AFOMFT! http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
  • Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.
Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post. Comments on Facebook will not count as entries. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and ends April 9th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on April 10th. If the winner does not contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Friday, February 10, 2012

FREEBIE FRIDAY: Grown Up Valentines


With February 14th just around the corner, you've probably already gotten your kid's Valentines ready to go but have you actually gotten any of your own to send out?  I didn't think so!  Well, here are two fun ideas to help you out.

Amy from Thank You Card Shop has 18 fun thought bubble printable cards available on her blog that will make your sweetie swoon. {found via Postcards and Pretties}


And I'm sure your friends will get a hoot when you send them one of these heartthrob valentines from Design Editor.


Hope you enjoyed today's picks and for more fab freebies, check out my Freebies and Printables Board on Pinterest!