Baby Swags Presents TheBump.com Giveaway!

Baby Swags along with it's Mom Entrepreneur partners are 

offering one lucky member of thebump.com the ultimate

giveaway prizes!  The gift basket has an approximate retail

value of over $600.00!  A listing of participating companies

are listed below:

Rockin Green Soap by RockinGreenSoap.com

Designer Hemp Traveling Changing Pad by Maxwell Designs

Leather Diaper Clutch from Artistic Sensations

Spoon Fudge Sampler by 2 Sisters

Paris Lampshade by Shades of Ooh and Ah

Newborn Clips/Hairbow by Bows2Cute

Seamless Sensitivity Socks by SmartKnitKids

Organic Baby Apparel by Sweet Spud

iCandy Diapering System by Urban-Fluff

Knit Hat with interchangeable bows by Love Bug Kids

Let’s Get Ready Series by Cedar Valley Publishing

Angel Onesie by Genny Sue

Heart Hair Accessories by KCD Designs

Hair Goodies by Starlet Goodies

Tan Knit hat by Marili Jean

Pima Cotton baby bath towel

Traveling Baby Blankie by BabyKakesInk!

Infant Tutu by Lehla Shop Tutus

Car Seat Cover by Ashley Petite

Custom Tutu’s by Cakes & Beans

Custom Bows & Headbands by Anne Bows

Baby’s First Food’s Journal by Glow Baby

Fingerprint Keepsake by Little Ella Bug

For more information on this giveaway, please visit 
thebump.com.  Contest begins September 18, 2010 and 

runs through September 24, 2010.  Baby Swags 

is not accepting entries to this giveaway.  

Please direct all inquiries and entries to thebump.com

What Brings You JOY?

Have you ever wondered what it is in life that brings you joy? Is it the amazing man you may have married? The child/children you have brought into this world? Your work? Or maybe you have a pet project you have been diligently working on that you know will eventually bring joy to you someday.

For me it's all of the above!  Recently, I realized that I needed to stop and take a look around me.   To see what I had right in front of me.  I married my soulmate and my hero.  I gave birth to the most amazing little girl, born 7-7-07, (the luckiest day there could ever be).  I work at a church where I can proudly say I have made some very good friends, whom, I can also admit, I consider to be family.  My work in progress...well that would be my home-based, online company I started, Lehla Shop.  Everyday, I challenge myself to try new things, perfect items and strive to make good products I know will put a smile on a child's face.  All of these things were staring right at me. I just needed to realize it.

I can reflect back on times when my life wasn't exactly "joyous".  My first marriage didn't quite work.  I didn't have too many people I could honestly call "friends".  And I worked a full time job, clocking in at least 9 hours a day.  Everything was so faced paced (that's NJ for ya!).

So, I got a divorce, met my new husband, had my daughter, quite my job and moved to Louisiana!  Whew! 

Now I work part-time at the church and at home for my shop.  I am constantly online trying to publicize Lehla Shop as much as possible.  My goal is to one day have my products on the shelves of other stores.  And who knows...maybe even own my own "brick and mortar" shop and have my products on my OWN shelves!  That would be ULTIMATE joy!

WISH * HOPE * DREAM  

then make it happen

I want my daughter to grow up and know that dreams can come true, if you work hard enough to make them happen.  More joy.

"Your dreams are never silly; depend on them to guide you" chinese fortune

So with that said, I can tell you that I am blessed for the joy that already surrounds me.  Am I lucky?  Maybe...but I wouldn't trade anything!

Have you stopped to take a look at your life?  Have you started thinking what it is that brings you joy?

Life + Love + Happiness = Joy

xoxo, 

lisa

Stella McDermott wearing Lehla Shop Graffiti Sneakers!

I was so excited this morning to see this picture! Stella is such a cutie! 

And she is wearing a pair of Graffiti Sneakers I custom made especially for her!  

Liam also got his own pair! 

Thank you Tori for sharing and showing me how cute she looks in them! 

xoxo,
lisa

THE one & only...Silhouette Craft Cutter!

Ok, you have all heard about it!  You are all wanting one! I can honestly tell you I am WANTING one!  Well, just recently I was informed about some incredible websites that are hosting Silhouette giveaways.  Yes, I said GIVEAWAYS! 


Here is some information about the Silhouette and what everyone is saying!  

The Silhouette SD

This incredible little machine is sleek and compact.

You can cut vinyl

cut/make the cutest cards

cut outs for your scrapbooking

Huge assortment of paper cut outs

The Silhouette hooks up to your computer and cuts out the shapes/letters that you tell it to. It's THAT easy! So all you need is your Silhouette machine, your computer, thecords and your imagination! You can even use an SD card and take your Silhouette wherever you go!

It comes with a nice library of shape and cutout files to get you started! And, what I LOVE is, you can use all of the letter fonts (True Type) from your own computer, to design your own cut outs. Hello!!! I can choose ANY font I want? Do you know how many FREE fonts there are out there?!! You can even create your own shapes and cutouts for your projects!!--I LOVE that!

No cartridges to buy!

They do have an online image store, where you can browse and purchase from a huge assortment of different shapes, letters, phrases, cutouts, etc......and upload them instantly to your computer. The images are just $.99 each and they offer membership plans and options for bulk-buying where they can cost even less than this. Each week, they also feature a free download on their site that you can add to your library. Love those freebies!

Love all of the ideas you can get over at the SILHOUETTE blog!

They even have a FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE WEEK feature!

When you order, here is what you get!

Silhouette SD

The Silhouette is a digital cutting tool for personal use. Similar to the functioning of a home printer, it cuts paper and other materials like vinyl with a blade instead of printing onto it.

IN THE BOX The Silhouette machine ships with the following important items: Silhouette machine Software for Windows XP/Vista Power cable, USB cable 2 Cutting mats (one for thick media, one for thin media) Cutting blade $10 gift card to the Silhouette Online Store

Ok, here is some information to enter for your chance to win!

How Does She shared a little secret and some sites 

that are currently hosting a Silhouette Giveaway! 

Here are a few!

U-Create

Tidy Mom

Dollar Store Crafts

Sugar Doodles

V and Co

Shabby Chic Cottage

The Idea Room

Craft Gossip

Homemade by Jill

Centsational Girl

Cupcake Project

Infarrantly Creative

Skip to My Lou

Life with the Lebeda's Review

Another proven winner!  Lehla Shop is making moms & kids alike the happiest they could be with our cute handmade products!  Check out this recent review by Jennifer from "Life with the Lebedas" blog!  Thank you so much for the wonderful review! 

xoxo,

Lisa

Lehla Shop Custom Tutu Birthday Outfit Review 

July 28, 2010

Lehla Shop specializes in Couture style tutus and Unique Children's items. Every Lehla Shop

Lehla's Shop tutu is hand crafted and created as a unique piece of art. 

Tutu styles include Traditional, Knotty Girl, Pocket and Petti-tu tutus! In addition to tutus, you can find custom birthday outfits, burpies, bow & headband holders, messy blooms and key fobs!

A favorite at Lehla's Shop is their Super You superhero shirts! As seen on "Tori & Dean, Home Sweet Hollywood!" & the Cover of Star Magazine!

Lehla Shop's  newest addition includes custom clothing and Graffiti Sneakers! 

She is a creator at heart and loves challenging herself to constantly create new items for your sweet 'little bits'! She hopes you love what you see as much as she love making it all!

I'm a sucker for really cute boutiques and thats exactly what Lehla's Shop is! I knew I was expecting a review in the mail from her but was so excited when I opened the box to find this really cute outfit! 

I have a 3 year old that wears a tutu daily but my youngest daughter didn't have her own. She was so excited. You can see her picture above. She ran all over the backyard in the heat of the day because she was that excited! 

-My Take-

I love the bright colors she combined together! The flower that is connected to the tutu is actually a bow with an alligator clip attached. While my daughter was running around I left it on the tutu since she was more excited about the hat at that moment. The hat is a really cute addition and definitely a favorite! The skirt is of course my little girls favorite. My oldest tried it on and you would have thought she stole it away! Very cute! I love the frayed edges around the bow. It gives it that nice edgy look! The sewing is great and after having washed it I had no fraying on the stitching at all!  I honestly could not be more pleased with her design! 

Strongly recommend Lisa, the designer of

Lehla's Shop, for your next purchase!

Get a CUSTOM tutu made for your daughters next birthday!

You can customize the colors as well!

The entire outfit includes -

Party hat is made to match applique on shirt/onesie. 

Tutu available in any color combination to match party theme. 

Cute T-Shirt with matching applique

Messy Bloom bow made out of coordination fabric

You can get all of this for your daughter or as a gift for only $60.00!

You can find them on 

Facebook and on Twitter!

View their blog!

www.lehlashop.blogspot.com

-Here are a few other items-

{NEW} Review & Giveaway from Lehla Shop!

Recently I had the great pleasure of sending some samples to Monica at Ashley Petite for a review!  Well, fingers were crossed and I can happily say Lehla Shop has received it's 3rd Awesome review! Reviewers are loving the items and have such wonderful things to say about my products!

Here is what Ashley Petite shares on her blog! Check it out and be sure to enter to win!

Lehla Shop Review and Giveaway!

 Lehla Shop

Lehla Shop 1st Birthday Outfit!

Win this Tutu! 

Keep reading below to see how you can be the winner to this adorable tutu!

Lehla Shop Tutu Giveaway!

We are on a tutu kick! Not only have we added some to our online boutique, we keep getting asked to review and photograph them! Now, being a mom of a little girl, I don't mind at all! My daughter, Ashley and my niece Ava loves them! They make dress up lots of fun! When I was asked to review and do a giveaway of this shop, I was super excited! I've stopped by Lehla Shop in the past, and I knew that the products were just too cute for words! I had no idea what was coming in the mail, so you can only imagine my surprise and excitement when I opened up the box and found these wonderful items inside!

This whole package is perfect for a 1st birthday outfit!

The onesie with the number 1 sewn on the front is just too cute for words! 

The matching Birthday hat with the number 1 sewn is a perfect keepsake. The whole hat is fabric and the tie is ribbon! To finish this outfit off, there is a colorful tutu (which will be for the giveaway)!

The whole outfit is perfectly color coordinated!

If you are looking for the perfect birthday outfit or gift, this shop is the place to go!

Along with their "Super Burpies" and their "Flippin' Fab Flops"

there are lots of wonderful finds for your little ones!

As part of this review we're giving away the tutu to a fabulous follower!

Read below to find out how you can win this too cute for words tutu!

For your next custom order contact Lisa from Lehla Shop!

To enter:

Visit Lehla Shop and tell us your favorite item and leave it in the comment box below.

THEN....

1. Subscribe to my blog

2. Follow my blog on the Network Blogs box

3. "like" us on Facebook

4. "like" Lehla Shop on Facebook

5. Follow Lehla Shop on Twitter

6. Follow Lehla Shop Blog

7. Email us the answer to this question: Which celebrity had their children photographed in the appliqued t-shirt sold on Lehla Shop?

email answer to: monica@ashleypetite.com

Be sure you follow all the directions, we will check to make sure you're following along!

Random Winner will be emailed Friday August 6th 

GOOD LUCK!

photo: www.monicaniwa.com