Craft Fairs, Clippies and HeadBands, Oh My!

When I first started EBHC, I said I would never do a craft fair because of all the work it entails.  Well, as some of you know I will be partaking in my 4th craft fair this weekend, LOL.  I have to say, it's always so much fun.  I get to meet great Moms and most importantly put a smile on a little girl's face.  That's why I love having this side business.  I love that what I do brings smiles and happiness to the Moms and little girls.  There's nothing better than knowing that some little girl will adorn one of my clippies with a proud smile.   So no matter how much hard work and no matter how much time it takes, its all worth it...

My daughter just started to take notice of the clippies in her hair...and now, every morning she picks one out for herself...sometimes two, LOL..she may not always coordinate with her outfit, but she knows what she likes and what makes her smile...for some reason she is drawn to the clips that bling...(she must get that from her father, haha)...she loves the gems and glitters...the new clippies for the craft fair has alot of bling to it and its such a challenge keeping her from getting her little hands on them...it's so cute to see this little girl who can barely talk reaching for clippies and then motioning for me to put the clip in her hair...it's almost surreal because not too long ago, she was this little baby who could barely roll over and now she's evolved into a toddler running around wearing everyone's shoes,  jibber jabbering all through the house with 2-3 hair clippies in her hair, LOL and making decisions...She's become my "go to baby" for when I need to know if the clippy I made is cute enough for both little girls and Mommies...

Here are some pics of the new clippies that will be sold exclusively (for now) at the craft fair...we'll list them soon on our website...

Personalized Hot Pink Polkadot Bows...you can have your little girl's initials on her bow clippy...

Personalized Baby Pink Polkadot Bow with shocking pink initials

Glittery Pink and Yellow Floral

Clippy Sets- Red and Black florals with a luscious black stitch base

Yellow & Blue Florals with our silky blue stitch base...Mommy & Me Set- Perfect for Mother's Day

Baby Blue Florals- Mommy & Me Clippies

Butterfly Gem Clippy Set

Momma Bear...Friend or Foe?

At one point in time in Motherhood, the Momma Bear fury inside of us comes out and when she does, we must beware.  We've all been through it...protective instincts...rage....you know what I am talking about.



Kids go through childhood making good friends with whom they play, grow and learn with and unfortunately at times, pick on. And when that child is your child- the one who gets picked on- oh man, Momma Bear can be fierce when let loose...but its up to us as adults to do the right thing- to calm the animal and tame the wild bear. But at that moment, you can't help but to feel the rage.  What do you do? The hurt your child feels, the anger you feel...how do you fix it?  How do you make it better for your child without over reacting? All you want to do is scream and yell...just blast everyone...but you can't act that way in front of your child.  So you become torn.  You want retribution; but, that doesn't resolve much other than teaching them that retaliation and revenge is the proper protocol...so we ponder, do we tell the children to never play or speak again? Or do we allow this to continue...


I've been exposed to both ends of the stick...our son was picked on and my son picked on another boy...I got to see what it felt like from both sides...luckily, my son's friends are overall good kids.  None of them are bad spiritied and they all are well intentioned. It's the Momma Bear that really causes the stir...so unfortunately, the Momma Bear of the child my son picked on, didn't handle things well.  Instead of trying to work things out with the boys, she retaliated.  The boys are no longer playmates.  We as parents feel horrible about what our kids do to others because we feel that it's a reflection on us and most importantly we failed in teaching our child right from wrong.  It's even worse when this type of behavior is uncharacteristic of them.  So now we feel as if our child has been misunderstood and not given the chance to make things right.  It's not often that my son picks on anyone, but inevitably it happens...so I fault her...shame on her for not allowing us to make it right.  Shame on her for teaching her children to hold grudges.  Shame on her for not giving a child another chance...especially when they call each other friends...

But then the tables are turned...my son was the one who got picked on, by 2 sets of kids nonetheless...my son is now the one overcome with sadness...should I choose to enrage myself?  Let the "ani-mal" inside me take over...LOL...I contemplated and this Momma Bear chose to protect but be open to making things right- as friends should do...I confronted the parents gingerly.  With that,  I was so amazed by their response.  The parents completely stepped up to the plate and they did right by everyone!  It was almost like an after school special or something- it put the Brady kids to shame...they came straight over to the house and brought their boys with them.  They had them talk to my little guy to make things right. The kids worked it out.  Moreover, the parents of other boy who picked on my son even suggested to schedule a playdate (one on one) so that the boys can try to get to know each other better and mend.  After what these kind parents did for my son, it made me appreciate them more as people and realize how fortunate I am to call them friends...I have an even deeper respect for them...These Momma Bears did good!   Kudos to you!  Most importantly, all the boys learned a great lesson...including my son...
 
- All of us have Momma Bears in us...we all need to protect our children, having the Momma Bear instinct is good but it also can work to your detriment -

Paradise, Paradise, Paradise!!!

Atlantis...Paradise Island...there's a reason why they call it that...what can I say...we had the time of our lives...weather was wonderful, scenery was gorgeous, food was delicious...what more can we ask for.  Everyone was happy and enjoyed themselves...my husband had his fill of cigars, I got to adorn myself and Ella in resort wear and EBHC clippies- (so much fun to wear our resort florals). I even had my son in florals too...well, no I didn't, but at least I tried.  My husband was not having it...Instead, his semi golf attire was worked well for him...his highlight of Atlantis was the speedway racetrack...build your own race car on site and race away against other players to win the Gold metal...I have to say, this vacation did good for everyone! I have to pat myself on the back for picking the place.  I was right on the money! 

Okay, okay, I did goof up just a little bit...I didn't follow up on reapplying enough sunscreen on my son.  He ran off with his new found friends and I forgot to apply more... So now, my little guy has a rosy complexion...whom am I kidding, I burnt the poor child!  His nose is as red as Rudolph's and his back is the color of a lobster! I'm such a bad Mom.  Needless to say,  the next day I put him in a t-shirt and bought a $30 bottle of SPF 55 lotion (we ran out) and slathered the boy up every hour so he wouldn't char even more, LOL.  How awful was that for him...He's better now...as he says, "Mommy, you fixed me!" (and YES, suntan lotion costs $30- Holy ****!!!!!) Things don't run cheap in Atlantis, let me tell ya...I almost lost it when I found out a large bag of fritos cost $8!!! But regardless...the trip was worth every penny! Atlantis is definately a must do again!  It lives up to their hype and I am glad to say- I think we found our yearly vacation spot.

And now here we are, back home...it's back to reality for all of us...back to school, back to work, and back to our normal routines- get up at 5am and come home by 6pm... 

On a brighter note...EBHC has a lot in store for the Spring and Summer...we have a little surprise going on but I can't tell anyone just yet...I'm so excited, but I have to keep it hush until the time is right...either way, its great news and I can't wait to share it with all of you...I'm sure you all already saw that we posted our Ballerina Collection, new florals and more Fun & Novelty Clippies- Ice Cream and Cupcakes...!!!  Check it out...!