Summer Closure

As September approaches so does a hectic schedule... My son will be in school, swimming lessons start, and new items will be added to the shop as online shopping starts to perk up again once the weather gets cooler.

Although I am sad that yet another summer seemed to move by too quickly, I always look forward to a routine and of course chunky sweaters, and Pumpkin Spice lattes from Starbucks (I am totally bribing a Starbucks employee to sell me a bottle of that syrup, so my Tassimo can start working out again).

I always look forward to seeing pumpkins and conjuring up Halloween costumes for the kids. Already my son is dreaming of a Hans Solo (Star Wars) costume, and I am trying to figure out a Harry Potter inspired costume for my daughter.

I have been stocking my online list of recipes with comfort foods such as Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gingerbread Cheesecake, and beef stew. Ahhhh how I love a good stew. Since we live close to the Rocky Mountains, it wont be long now before the weather turns cold and the leaves start to fall.

Here are a few images that been inspiring me lately!

How freakin good are these lattes?? Yummy!

We make our own dough all the time, so next time I will surprise the kids with cheese ghosts!

The perfect fall outfit! Comfortable yet stylish! Plus she probably is gulping down a Pumpkin Spice Latte!!

My daughter the diva! Wearing her Nori Boots, and Little Wellies dress. she is all girl this one!!

My handsome son, who inspires me every day!

A new Halloween headband for the shop!

**The first 3 Images provided by Pinterest**

SHOP SALE

SALE! Its been awhile since I had a sale in the shop! So from today until Monday, August 15th at noon only, receive 25% off your purchase with coupon code GIDDYUP25. Don't miss out because it will be awhile before another sale like this happens again! xoxox http://www.giddyupandgrow.etsy.com/.

Halloween Samples

I was thrilled when Christina from Little Wellies asked me to design and create the hair accessories for her Disney Princess Halloween Costumes. I was already sold, but when she told me the photo shoot was taking place at Disneyland I had to be a part of this project. I designed hair accessories for Belle, Jasmine, Ariel, Cinderella and Snow White. As Little Wellies finished the costumes, I will post the pics! After the photoshoot, the headbands will be available at Giddy Up & Grow upon request!



A sneak peek of the Belle Costume with the headband



Belle's Headband



Ariel's Headband



Cinderella's Headband



Jasmine's Headband



Snow White's Headband



Summer Sizzler

Since we live in Canada our summer season is very short. However, we enjoy every minute of it. This year our family headed west to B.C. where we enjoyed 10 days of family time, beach time and summer heat! Below are a few of my favorite summer holiday pics!

During our down time, I had a chance to sit back and get some inspiration for some new fall Giddy Up & Grow designs. Below are a few newbies!

Something new, something old...

I have been basking in the sun lately, and spending time with my family. Enjoying my kids, hanging with friends and working on new hair accessory ideas for back to school, fall and Halloween.

Hanging with old friends for our towns air show!

New items to the shop!

Working on Halloween Samples

For my Giddy Up & Grow accessory shop, I have to start working on halloween ideas early. I have a bunch of new fall and halloween inspired hair accessories coming at the end of summer. But the Bunny ears I have been working on are just too cute to hide. I think I might even start offering them in the shop early, as I already have a waiting list of orders. What sets these ears apart from other halloween ears you might find, is the girly vintage fabric in the center of the ears, and that I use both hard headbands for older girls, as well as a wider soft nylon headband for newborns and babies 2 and under. How darling are these ears!!! Seen here on my daughter who is 18 months old.

Summer Favorites!

I wanted to share some of my favorite summer activities and accessories with you!!

1-4. My son and daughter enjoying a fun playdate at a friend's house. A bunch of moms and their kids, make for an entertaining morning!

5. I love my coral colored flower ring from Blush Envy. The perfect summer color.

6. Having a cocktail with my husband when he gets home from work is always nice, especially when we can sit outside on a sunny evening! The kids seem super impressed here!

7. This picture includes three summer favorites. First, my new obsession is Butter London nail polish. I love the color "Frilly Knickers". Seconds, my wood beaded friendship bracelets sold in the shop here. And third, the new Giddy Up & Grow lipbalm in a bunch of delicious flavors!

Hope you are enjoying your summer!!

Boho Baby

I have been buying different things for my daughter to wear in an upcoming photo shoot. This is the theme that I am going with, Boho Baby. I have been making a lot of summery hair accessories with butterflies lately, so I was thrilled to find this sunsuit with butterlies in the fabric. And how cute are these leather fringe boots...

Sunsuit found at Sunda Rose
Headband found at Giddy Up & Grow
Boots found at Nori Boutique Designs

Glorious Cupcakes!!

Anyone who knows me, know I just love a good cupcake... Well mostly the icing (yes icing freak here), so when I saw this cupcake I just about fell over... My brain was saying "must make now", and so was my stomach... This cupcake makes me want to gather all of my lady friends from all over the world... Meet in one single location... And eat and drink Sangria together!! What a ladies adventure we could have!!

Thank you, thank you to Spain in a Cupcake Blog for this fantastic post!! Make sure to visit her site for this recipe...

For other amazing cupcake recipes visit: This Cupcake Site

Enjoy and let me know if any of you attemp any of these creations!!
xoxox

Giddy Up & Grow Giveaway!!

THE WINNER!! I CAREFULLY CHECKED ALL COMMENTS TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAD ALL OF THEIR ENTRIES IN, AND RANDOM.ORG SELECTED NURIA ELKINS AS THE WINNER... CONGRATULATIONS NURIA, I WILL CONTACT YOU VIA EMAIL TO ARRANGE THE DETAILS.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED! I WILL DO ANOTHER GIVEAWAY SOON!!

Its pouring rain out today and I thought what a nice day to be indoors, watching movies with the kids and maybe a giveaway!!! Enter to win a Bow Holder and three hair clips from Giddy Up & Grow!!

The instructions are easy...

1. Start following Giddy Up & Grow right here on my blog Mommy in a Wonderland
2. Visit my shop http://www.giddyupandgrow.etsy.com/
3. Leave a comment here on the blog, telling me what your favorite item is

The giveaway will be open until Friday, May 27th where one winner will be selected to win a Giddy Up & Grow Bow Holder and three hair clips! The retail value for this giveaway is $34!! The bow holder can attach to your little one's bedroom door knob, or hang it on the wall as nursery decor! Two sizes of ribbon will easily allow you to attach any size of hair clip!

Made from wool felt, a fushia chiffon rose and vintage millinery flower details!



The perfect size to pin back bangs or add just a touch of cuteness to your little one's hair!

 The winner will be randomly selected by random.org on Friday, May 27th.

Good Luck!!
xoxoxox

Kids & Felt Markers...

Both of my kids are creative and love craft time... But I must say their favorite thing to color with are jumbo felt markers. Of course I only buy the non-toxic washable markers from crayola for this very reason... See pics below!!

My little miss has a bright purple mustache...

My little mister has a bright blue mustache!!

Not to mention the bright purple patch that was drawn on my carpet.. Good thing we invested in a carpet cleaner!!

Shaping up for summer!!

Ok ladies, we do it every year right!! Decide we will loose a few pounds before swimsuit season begins... I do it myself every year and swear I will just eat salad until I look like a supermodel! However, it never lasts as I just "LOVE" food too much, oh and a great glass of red wine! So in order to try and eat salad as much as I can, I go on the hunt for some great salad dressings. My mom, is an amazing chef, and she told me of this homemade dressing that is to die for!! Its super simple and tastes great. I think it especially tastes great with fruit in the salad! Here is the recipe:

DRESSING
1 tbsp of maple syrup
2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 clove of garlic crushed (just crush enough to get the juices flowing)
pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil

SALAD
Spring greens or salad mix of your choice
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
3/4 cup of caramelized pecans
1 cup of fresh strawberries or orange slices

Enjoy!!!!

Family Adventures!!

Very often our little family jumps in the car and goes on an adventure. We don't have to go that far, but wherever we go its usually always fun for everyone...Sometimes its the zoo, sometimes the park, picnic, hike in the woods etc. Yesterday we went to the mall, grabbed Vietnamese subs and went to the park.

I love the look on my sons face!!

She is so sweet!

My son is such a ham!

The hubs and I... Happy!!