Camera Strap Covers......

I just added three Aloha - Hawaiian print camera straps in my Etsy shop! Go check it out! :) I'll be adding some other items soon....thanks for inquiring!

And again...a special thank you to those of you that have been so supportive and encouraging!

Wordless Wednesday - When Summer Vacations Starts....

We'll be doing more of this:

For more Wordless Wednesday visit:

Wordless Wednesday, 5 Minutes for Mom, or Seven Clown Circus.

Lowe's Build and Grow - Free Kid's Clinics!

Did you know that Lowe's hardware stores offers kid's clinics every Saturday? And get this...it's FREE! Their "Build and Grow" clinics offer kids the opportunity to build a different wood project each week. Take a look at some of the things they've already done and what's coming up next:


The kids receive a FREE apron, FREE goggles and a completion patch when they are done with their project! All the supplies are provided including a hammer (which must be returned).

We checked it out two weeks ago and were immediately hooked! Since the projects are recommended for kids in the 1st grade through 5th grade so we didn't sign Momo (3) up for the first one. But after checking out the first clinic we went ahead and signed her up for the next one. I think it really depends on your kid, their maturity level as well as mom or dad's level of patience. :)

Lucky for Momo her big sister is very sweet and let her have a turn. Check out Momo hard at work. Look at the intense concentration (as well as the upside down fogging goggles):


And here is a proud Kailani with her completed planter (which she later painted at home):

On our way out the door Kailani insisted that we sign up for the next one, which we did:

You can see we already sewed Kailani's patch onto her apron.

Here's the link to the clinic: Lowe's Build and Grow You can sign up online (recommended) or sign up at Lowe's if there is space available. Please note that this is a self-directed clinic. Parents (or grandparents, whoever) need to be able to assist their children with the project. There is no instructor walking you through the project step by step.

We give the clinic "two thumbs up!" and are looking forward to the next one (and the next one and the next one.....)

And the winner of the PlasmaCar is.....

#44 - Owen's Mom!

Congratulations! Please check your email for information on how to claim your prize!

Thanks to everyone that entered, blogged, Tweeted, and became new followers! I hope you'll stick around! A special thank you to CSN Stores for the opportunity to host this great giveaway!

Psst....my Etsy Shop is Finally Open!

I'm so excited! It took a long time to get here but it's finally happened! I officially opened my Etsy shop! I was banging my head against the wall today - the weather wasn't cooperating (for nice outdoor pictures) my models (my kids) weren't "into" it, and then when I finally got that part done it took me forever to upload images, input information, etc. (my laptop nearly burned through my leg) but it's finally done! Right now I only have four items listed but they are four VERY. PRECIOUS. ITEMS. ;) I'm hoping to add more items very soon. Here's one of the items...perfect for a little rock star, punk, rebel girl!


I secretly (well, not much of a secret now) call it, "The Stephanie"....after one of my "rock star/rebel" girlfriends. ;)

And in case you're wondering about the name - "hapa" is a Hawaiian word used to describe a person of mixed Asian or Pacific Islander racial/ethnic heritage. That would be me! Happy - that would be me too!

Here's the website: Happy Hapa

Thanks to everyone for your support!