A Bridesmaid Dress...and a Treasured Memory

One of my 3 1/2 year old daughter's favorite things to do is to check the mail. Earlier this week, she came running in with a rubbermaid box. "Mommy, is it for me?" She asked, excitedly. It was! We cut the tape, popped it open and pulled out a lovely red velvet and satin dress.

This looks familiar, I thought.

It was a bridesmaid dress from my wedding nearly 7 years earlier that my cousin had sent my daughter. The note inside was written to her....

It read, "My Dearest Jenna...This is the dress that I wore in your Mom and Dad's wedding. I was so blessed to be included in your parent's ceremony. It was such a pretty wedding, and the love your mom and dad had for each other, and the Lord really shined that day.

I want you to have this dress. What you chose to do with it is up to you and your mommy. You can save it, and wear it to a dance or a party when you are big. Or you can wear it to play dress-up. I love you."

I cried. While most people cringe when they think of bridesmaid dresses, but I will have fond memories of my daughter playing dress up in the empire waisted red-velvet dress that I picked for my wedding.

What an amazing gift. I am putting the note in Jenna's scrapbook and will be taking the dress to a tailor so it will fit my little "Jenna-bean".

Thank you Auntie Didi! We love you!

Unique Valentine's Day Gift for Your Favorite Computer Geeks

I am sure it is no suprise that as a blogger, and self-proclaimed computer geek, I'd rather have this cool flash drive vs. flowers or chocolate any day of the week!

Nothing says "I Love You...Geek" like a personalized flash drive with FREE laser engraving. (I am not kidding). These are super cool and perfect for people who want to tote around their schoolwork, teachers, or bloggers (like me). You can even get them on keychains!

• They come in 14 colors with free engraving.
  
• They can store photos, music and business information.
  

Now that I think about it...I might get my husband one too! He is always wanting to transfer stuff from our laptop to his work computer. He isn't as computer "geeky" as I am, but every guy likes a gadget!

You can get the flash drives here.

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Photo Soap - Very Cool Craft!

A great idea...just in time for Valentine's Day! Wouldn't this make a great, inexpensive gift for a grandmother, spouse or friend?

Click here to learn how to make photo soap.

Great Baby Gift Idea!

I just got off the phone with my older sister who became a new mom three weeks ago. She was excitedly telling me about her baby announcements and the Christmas cards that she was making on Shutterfly. She proceeded to tell me that she got a $50.00 gift certificate to the site from a friend.

It was one of those moments when I was thinking..."I wish I would have thought of that". Actually, the selfish part of me was thinking "I wish I would have GOT that".

What a neat idea for a gift. I've used Shutterfly several times and have always been thrilled with the ease of use and photo quality. Now, I will be using the site as my new favorite baby-gift place.

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