Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

I have been entering online giveaways for years. Nowadays I only enter the ones that require minimal effort - a comment, a like, etc. Finally my efforts have paid off: I won something!

I won a JJ Cole Caprice Diaper Bag. This one (below), to be exact.

hello, lovely

What is kind of funny about the whole thing is that I almost didn't bother entering because I don't have kids. 

A minor detail, to be sure.

Of course, I plan on having kids one day, and I fully intend on saving this bag until that time.

Anyways, I was super stoked to find out that I won. I also wanted to give some love to the blog that hosted this giveaway: Babes and Kids Review. I've been reading Babes and Kids since it started out on blogger (like my blog here :-)), and I am a big fan.

Tiffany is the mom behind the madness over at Babes and Kids. She is a rockstar reviewer. Tiff reviews pregnancy, baby, child, family, and fitness products (among others). Her opinions are candid and honest. Even though I don't have my own kiddos yet, her reviews have been helpful when buying for my baby niece. I have found that Tiffany's reviews are always true-to-life. In addition to great reviews, Tiffany hosts plenty of giveaways, so head on over!

Please enjoy this picture of my niece
because she is completely adorable.

Lucky Leprechaun Punch

I know this is a bit late, but things have been crazy around my house lately! My darling sister gave birth to a beautiful baby, so I've been a little distracted.

isn't she sweet?

Even in the midst of baby-excitement, my family found a way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. My family likes to celebrate St. Pat's in style. We go all out with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and lots of green food to accompany the traditional Irish fare.

This year, I concocted what I like to call "Lucky Leprechaun Punch." My brother-in-law said he would drink it everyday, so don't think you have to save this for next St. Patty's Day. You can break out this tasty beverage anytime you want! I think that kiddos would be especially excited over a vibrantly green refreshing drink.

Lucky Leprechaun Punch
Recipe by stuff-by-sara.blogspot.com

1 packet lemon-lime drink mix  (I used Kool-Aid)
1 can frozen limeade concentrate
3/4 cup sugar
1 quart water
2 liters lemon-lime soda (Sprite, 7-Up, Sierra Mist--whatever tickles your fancy)
1-2 cups ice

Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl or gallon-size pitcher. Stir to combine. Enjoy!

baby hair bows

My sister is having a baby in March. We're throwing her a baby shower this weekend, and I am giving her some homemade hair bows!

I followed the instructions on the Make it and Love it website for hair bows with no slip grip (for fine baby hair).

I think they turned out really cute:

The tutorial was easy to follow. The no-slip grip is probably the best part. These clips are supposed to stay put in baby-fine hair, but they also work to clip back flyaway strands for older girls.

Cute, cute, cute!