Need gifts for the TINY ones in your family???

Baby Cottage Gifts has lots to choose from and specializes in those harder to find items!

The owner, Jamie, s about to have her 2nd little baby and is so excited that it's a GIRL! This makes 2 girls total ( sound familiar to any of you other crazy moms with 2 girls and lots of drama??:)! She has been so sweet to work with and I just love seeing what she has that's new. i love the felt play food for the nephews, hats for the girls and boys, knits by Beba Bean, Melissa and Doug Toys and the cute Tiara that are personalized! too!

Have fun shopping online at her store( my preferred way to shop:)

A gift for the Holiday's "Tea" Anyone?

A Gift of Tea for the Holidays


Thinking of Something to Give a Loved one this year for the Holiday Season?
How about a Gift for the Host of Your Holiday Party?
Here are a few Ideas from Us to You.
Autumn Harvest: Flavored fruit melange with apple bits, hibiscus, beetroot bits, plum bits, cinnamon pieces and plum flavor. Bright, lighter bodied plummy taste with just a hint of cinnamon. A great fireside treat!
Blueberry Cocktail: The taste of summer any time of year! A wonderful berry blend with a fresh blueberry flavor. Lower in tartness than most fruit blends and lighter bodied. Makes a fabulous iced tea! Naturally caffeine free.
Cha Cha Chai: Classic chai blend with black tea, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla and cardamom. Great with milk and sugar for a sweet, fruity-spicy treat!
Eastern Chamomile: This Chamomile wowed us in every respect - the selection of the flowers is nearly flawless, the color is fresher and brighter than anything we have seen in years, and the aroma and cup are wonderfully multi-layered. So much so that even new Chamomile converts are now loving this infusion for its taste and wonderful calming properties.
Jasmine: With its delicate flower-scented leaves, this tea pairs well with flavorful meals.
Licorice Spice: Our Licorice Spice herbal tea is an energizing medley of citrus, sweet cinnamon, and herbaceous roots accented by clove and anise aromatics. Its wholesome, sweet, cinnamon-citrus flavors are both warming and soothing. This energizing and naturally caffeine-free herbal tea is perfect any time of the day.
Ingredients: Cinnamon chips, licorice root, orange peel, Rooibos, cardamom, anise, cloves
Mate Tiramisu: A heavenly roasted matè blend with its secret tiramisu flavor has been elevated to a new level with the addition of rooibos, nuts, chocolate and delicate spices. A satisfying, invigorating herbal infusion.
Pau D’arco Cut: Pau d'Arco is known to strengthen the body's immune system, especially a weakened immune system Pau d'Arco not only helps the body recover, but additionally, its compounds such as lapacho fight against the cause of many ailmentsPau d'Arco tea or tincture concoctions have had beneficial effects for cancer victims, anywhere from alleviation of chemotherapy symptoms to complete remission of tumors.
Rose Hips: A great way to add Vitamin C to your Teas!
Looking for some ideas for a holiday basket for the hostess or a gift for a loved one, friend or family ?
May we suggest one of our Gift Baskets starting @ $25
Or a Tea Drinkers assortment with a Tea steeper and 4 Teas for $40.

CLEARANCE SALE- CC BABY INC!

12/7/09 is this sale!!!

This will be my LAST sale till the new year and I WILL NOT have another winter Clearance so, Come get some beanies, hair flowers, clips etc. and take 30% off all Christmas Bracelets and 20% off non-Christmas jewelry! What a steal!
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BEANIE COLORS ON CLEARANCE:
Light Blue, Cranberry, Tan, Yellow, Gray, Brown. Oatmeal, Orange
all 5.50 while they last.

Christmas RED flower clips: Minis: 2.00 Mediums: 4.50 Gorgeous Red Roses: 8.50 ( normally 12.50)

I'm doing it again... THE END OF THE YEAR-BIG CLEARANCE SALE of CC Baby Inc. Products. I have over 6 wipes cases, 2 nursery cases, 10 beanies, 25 clips or so, burp cloth sets, about 5 bracelets( some Christmas ones), and TONS of DESTASH items I'm not using. These are craft supplies, unfinished items, seconds from my shop, hair bow plaques, ribbon, beads, flowers, rhinestones, felts, Boutique items from shops and more:)

Some items will be FREE, most start at .50 and go up to 13.50! THIS is the SALE to stock up on all the Baby shower gifts you're going to need in a month or 4! Come see what's reduced for Christmas( clips) and Hanukkah!

so, here's the DATE:

DEC. 7th- MONDAY MADNESS SALE- from 11:30-4:30 at my home, in the craft room!
email me if you need directions! Tell all your friends who LOVE girly things or are having babies( boy or girl)!!!

Kids furniture on your Christmas list?

Look no further! Discountkidschairs.com
has everything you are looking for at an affordable price
and has TONS of selections for materials.



Not to mention this furniture is PRESCHOOL GRADE
which means it can take a beating and will LAST
till you have grandkids!



This furniture also GROWS with your child and has adjustable pegs that come in 3 sizes. Check out the site for all the fun options!

And order until Dec. 10th and save an additional 10%
~C

Pumpkin Pie Play-Doh

1 cup cold water
1 cup salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Turmeric - for color, a beautiful color!


Pumpkin Pie Spice - for scent. You may use cinnamon and or clove essential oils sparingly.
In a large bowl, mix together water, salt, oil and some Turmeric and Pumpkin Pie Spice. Mix flour and cornstarch and add 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly (you may need a little more or a little less than 2 cups flour so make sure you stir in until it is the right consistency). Knead for a few minutes with flour on your hands.

A Gift of Love and Healing for the Holidays!
In time for the Holiday Season!A Gift Kit of Oils specifically created for the Family to enjoy.

By the Hearthside of your home.

Or as a wonderful gift for the Host or Hostess of your Yuletide Celebrations!

How about a special blend for that someone in your life that makes it feel like the Holidays all year long?

Some of the blends available are;

“Joy to the World”

Blending Oils including, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang Chamomile and Jasmine. Helping to bring back Loving memories, of Being Held, Being Loved and Sharing “Christmas Spirit” A blend that contains the scents of Frankincense, Patchouli, Orange, Clove, Ginger and spruce. To help bring prosperity, abundance and health to everyone during this time of year and all year ‘round!

“Gathering” A blend of Sandalwood, Juniper, Frankincense, Spruce and Myrrh to bring on a sense of Grounding, and a sense of uplifting emotions and helping recall the special times in your families lives.

“Citrus Fresh” A Beautiful blend of Oils to help kill airborne bacteria during your Family get togethers!And some “Peace and Calming” to round out a Kit! This blend combines oils such as Tangerine, Orange, Ylang Ylang, and Patchouli to reduce tension, anxiety and stress common during the Holiday season. Helping instead to promote relaxation and peace!All very appropriate for the Season as well as all the year around perhaps!

Want a “Green Holiday”? If you are not displaying a cut tree this year, you don’t have to go without the scent of the season! Bring home the aroma with our; “Evergreen Blend”! A combination of Pine, Spruce and Fir to truly give a sense of The Great outdoors to your Faux tree perhaps?It can still bring that aroma into your home! They not only fill the house with the feeling of being in nature, these Oils also bring health to your Hearthside!Use them in one of our diffusers to spread the “Joy” Christmas Spirit” and “Love” to your entire Family and all of your Loved ones this season!You can purchase a special kit of Oils that contain the five mentioned above for $25 as well as various sizes of any of these oils.

Or you can special order a kit to fit your “Wishes” Prices vary upon your specially requested Oils!

Contact us today for more information at: info@thecenterofpower.com

http://www.thecenterofpower.com/ or call us @ 702-272-1098.

Thanksgiving RECIPES

These are sure to ADD that extra Flair to your NORMAL Thanksgiving fare...

( thanks to Ashley for the recipe)

Sweet Potato Crisp

1 pkg. (8 oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened

1 can (40 oz) cut sweet potatoes, drained

¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup chopped apples

2/3 Cup Chopped cranberries

½ cup flour

½ cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats, uncooked

1/3 cup cold butter

¼ cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat Cream cheese, sweet potatoes, ¼ cup of the sugar, and cinnamon with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Spoon into 1 – ½ quart casserole dish; top with apples and cranberries.

Mix flour, oats, and remaining ½ cup sugar in medium bowl, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over fruit mixture.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through.

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Pumpkin Dessert

• 1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9 x 13 inch pan (preferably metal).
2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
3. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture. Melt the butter or margarine, and drizzle it over the cake mix. Sprinkle walnuts over the top.
4. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until done.

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Traderette's Green Bean Bake( way too delicious, i had to post it again!!!)

2 Leeks, finely chopped

3-4 cloves of garlic

8 Tbsp. butter

2 packages of Fresh Green Beans ( 16 oz each)

1 cup cream cheese

1 cup cream ( unsweetened whipping or heavy cream)

Fried Onion Pieces

salt and Pepper to taste

Saute the Garlic and Leeks in the butter until they're soft. add the green beans, and continue sauteing until the green beans are tender. Add the cream and seasonings and cook for about 5 minutes until the cream is absorbed. Mix the Cream Cheese and allow to heat. Put everything in a baking dish and bake at 375 for 10 minutes or until it's bubbly.

Top with friend onion pieces and enjoy.

Serves 8-10( or more) people

Have LOTS of fun with your family and friends- try and get some exercise in before the feast( heaven knows you want to just chill afterwards:)

Check back soon for a GIVEAWAY!!!

And the winner is...

For the gorgeous necklace from Stella and Dot...

LISA B.
CONGRATS!
Please email me within the week to claim your prize.
and read the rules for giveaways! Thanks!
~C
corrine.ccbabyinc@gmail.com

Make and Take Vinyl Party!!!

Check out my friend's MAKE and TAKE Party! Anyone can come and it's perfect for making some special gifts!

Modbe's...

going out of Business!!! So, jump on the site and grab tops for 5., jeans for 45., sweaters for 15 and whatever else you'd like. This is a bummer but on GOOD NEWS( from my friend , Lisa) DOWN EAST BASICS opened a store up in the DISTRICT!!! SWEET! I LOVE D.E.B.!

Left in the wake!

The aftermath of this weeks events is apparent now that it's almost over. 3 shows, 2 photo shoots and much of my time gobbled up by projects and such. My week was a successful one for CC Baby Inc. and my poor husband was such a trooper! He fed and tucked in the girls, watched them for almost 3 days, took them to the kids museum, the mall play area and out to dinner. He's such a good father and a sweet, kind hubby! But, now this is what's left in the wake of the ship called "Craft-a Maniac Wife"...

a disastrous craft room, complete with a bucket of spilled clear marbles everywhere,
a worn out husband who left tonight to watch the Rebels play at home
a house with furniture that needs to be put back
a car with stuff to unload, tomorrow
a more tired and fatigued me
2 girls with Chicken Pox ( well, B has them and A will get them soon)
a few more 00's in my account
and an almost payed off Bernina! ( i'm so close, i can feel it)

Thanks to everyone who helped out by: babysitting, feeding, cleaning, creating, purchasing, producing and participating this week in these events! Loves to you all. please give me a day for a break on the blog then we will announce the Stella and Dot winner and another sweet giveaway coming up!

~C

Today!

The Boutique Market is TODAY!!!!! I'm so excited. In addition to what is on the flier we will have available to purchase:
Scrap booking kits, Metro Bebe Clothes/layette, Designer women's jeans, Karli-A Massage Therapist- giving massages for 1.00 a minute!, Heritage Makers rep- Michelle, and more! DON'T MISS THIS and PLEASE SHARE with your friends! Don't they deserve to know where the Goods are!

Oh, I almost forgot to mention the SPECIALS for My shop: Bring a friend to the show and get 15% off your purchase. There will be a box of clearance/ discontinued and 2nds- fall clips, wipes cases, beanies, headbands and more. Some items start at 1.00:)

And to make it sweeter than that SHOW MARKDOWN SPECIALS: Beanies in the RAW are originally 12.50-14.50 SHOW PRICE 10.50- GET THEM WHILE you can- this show only!

Also Purchase 50.00 and get a Store credit for 8.00 to spend after Thanksgiving, Purchase over 100. and get 20. to spend after Thanksgiving! YAY!
See you there!

momma art spot - new online art gallery!

Whether you're looking to buy some original art, to commission a special piece, or simply want to see something new and inspiring every day...come check out our new online gallery!

A new piece of artwork will appear every day of the week (other than Sunday). Come on over and tell us what you like, what you will dream about, or what memories the pieces evoke for you!

www.wasatchbackartists.com

the 'momma & kiddo art spots' are written by trina berg, who works on a development blog, the daily delights when she is not writing for the beautiful momma sassy.

it's sooo EASY...

to get caught up in the holiday hustle and Bustle. Even before the Holidays start! Remember to take on one thing at a time, breathe, slow down and have lots of fun with your friends and family!

I have decided instead of just having CRAFT nights this fall/winter, I'd have GIRLS nights too!

So, look for it on the sidebar in the next few days.

Remember with all your holiday planning to:
STREAMLINE and Simplify
Organize
stick to your BUDGET
Do not procrastinate
Get creative
Make/ Give thoughtful gifts
Do not let "Do"-ing get in the way of "BE"-ING!
Enjoy every day, every preparation.
Include your little ones in the fun and the labor( setting tables, mixing dough, folding napkins etc...)
Remember to exercise ( it makes you a happier person!!!)
Take at least 1-2 nights off a week where you can catch up on your reading/shows/ relaxing etc...

And remember most of WHY and WHAT you are celebrating!

Hopefully these holidays will be less stressful than your last!
~C

A sneak Peek at Dresses

that will be available to purchase or order at the Boutique Market...
These will be sold at Wholesale costs from 24- 48.00!!! Might as well get your Easter Dresses too at that price!

Post and WIN

Hey Readers, want a chance to win $25.00 to CC BABY INC's shop???

Post this flier on your FACEBOOK or blog or both and you will be entered to win! You must KNOW people in the Las Vegas Area( besides myself) and help us get the word out a bit! For each place you post, you get an entry. You don't have to live here- just know people who do live here and may be interested in coming to this!


Just click on the flier- drag it to your desktop and upload it to your blog facebook, twitter whatever. You have more than one blog? get an entry for every post you do!

You must LEAVE a comment and tell me that you did it- each time- please leave an address where i can see that you did do it.
If you are PRIVATE or not friends with me on Facebook please, by all means invite me. You can univite me after the contest is over if we are not truly friends( don't worry, I don't have time to blog stalk or whatever it's called)! Thanks for helping us Spread the word! This is going to be so much fun!
~C

Freebies for Mommies!

Hey Ladies,
So, my friend, Brianna, just sent me over this sweet tip. It's for FREE ovulation kits and Pregnancy tests. You can get a total of 10 of whatever you desire. No shipping charges or anything. It's promotion from the Sacred Heart Mission. This is such a gift as many of you know I've been trying to conceive for about 18 months now and still no luck. Recently i was diagnosed with PCOS ( Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) and I only ovulate a couple times a year so, getting supplies like this for free is a bit of a lifesaver! My PCOS is mild but it is still going to be a challenge for me to get pregnant! Recently, i spent over 250.00 on prescriptions alone for medical conditions so, i really appreciate the fact that these products are free to all women!

I also reccomend ( again) if you are struggling to read Taking Charge of Your Fertility, and come o understand how your body works. It's a Fabulous Book and that is one fabulous giveaway! Thanks, Brianna and Sacred Heart Mission!

Smart Savings in this Economy!

Hey Mommas,

So on Halloween, we had WAY less trick or treaters than normal. So, we had TONS of Candy left over , not even including what the girls brought home.

So, i thought to myself " Maybe I can just pack some of this away for 8 weeks?" So, i took a TJ's bag and put about 8 lbs of candy in it, stapled it and labeled it "Candy for Stockings". Now, I will only have to get canes for Christmas. I still have 3 Jars of treats left too to last for those 8 weeks!1
It started me thinking about savings, being a bit thrifty and, being a smart shopper.

I have been using Coupons and sale shopping and taking tips from my friends Jen M. and Cachay. They are gurus of savings and I love it.

Don't get me wrong- coupons aren't for everyone( thought they really are) and I'm not hard core with it. But, i think it's wonderful and helpful in these turbulent times to be smart about spending- especially on food. I'd rather save at the grocery store so i can spend on the good stuff like clothes, toys, trips etc. And that's the truth.

So, Since I'm not the reigning queen of Savings, i wanted to hear from you all...

What are some smart ways YOU save ?
What do you splurge on?
When's the Best time to get a deal?
What is your fav. place to shop- grocery and clothes?
What is the least amount of $ you've spent and had the most amount of savings on?

Please send me an email to :corrine.ccbabyinc@gmail.com
and you may be featured in our Upcoming Article Sassy Saving Mommas!
I'm also looking spotlight a few AMAZING MOMMAS, like i used to do last year- so, you may nominate ANYONE for ANY REASON you think they are amazing- send me an email about them!
Love to you all and Enjoy your SUNDAY!

STELLA AND DOT JEWELRY AND GIVEAWAY!

I'm extending this giveaway...
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A NEW jewelry company has emerged from the wood works into the Celeb scene and is sweeping over the world's hippest mommas! It's Stella and Dot Jewelry.

They specialize in many types of jewelry and ENAMELS are everywhere! They have Bold and Delicate styles and many pieces are very reasonably priced too!
Brianna introduced me to this company and I've been spreading the word to all my friends.

Here's a bit more about her and Stella and Dot:

( I've been told all moms experience this) I had my children in the span of basically 3 years all back to back! I was no longer dressing up or making anything I wore fun and outgoing anymore like I used to be! I felt it lowered my self esteem and I didn't feel great about myself! I just wasn't me!!

I was at a "mini trunk show" (party), I INSTANTLY fell in LOVE! It was as God ( I had prayed many times about how I was feeling) just dropped this in my lap!! Not only is it 100% flexible with me and my family life, its something that I TRULY adore myself! This is great Couture inspired jewelry for less!! Many of the pieces are versatile so you can wear them many ways! (Necklaces)

It can literally dress up ANY jeans and top and make you look fabulous and help you feel more confident (Especially if you have children and don't have either the desire or just plain time to wear anything fun/dressy) Its fast and easy! ALSO, most of the stuff can dress up a cocktail dress as well!!! Its affordable (which is a must in this economy). Some pieces can be a bit pricey, but much is $50 and under so there is something in there for everyone!

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Brianna has willingly donated this gorgeous necklace( on the right) for one lucky momma to win! Just check out her site and leave a comment on what your fav. piece is!!!
Contest ends: Nov.6th

~C

Happy Tricking!

Hope you all have a safe and fun Halloween!


We will carve our pumpkin tonight and get ready for tomorrow's festivities!


Please remember to stay with your kids at all times while out and about!


Happy Tricking!