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We were introduced to Pony Royale by my friends Jaime and Kyla over the summer. They were love at first sight for my lil’ sparkle loving girl.

She enjoyed them so much, I contacted the lovely folks at Pony Royale to see if we could have a pony party too.

They said yes!

I invited a bunch of like-minded-sparkle-lovers over for an after school snack and the girls each got to take 2 ponies home!

(If you want to take one home, keep reading!)

The menu: Fruit and chocolate filled Twinkies on fancy dishes.

(Side note: I love the Pony Royale map. I’m in the process of folding a few of the extras into fan circles to hang in Cora Jane’s room…. sooooo cute!)

Each of the 12 princess ponies has a unique character quality and birthstone. These ponies are great for lil’ gals who are a bit too old for the Little Ponies but are still into glitz and glamor. The colorful manes and tails can be swapped with other ponies and each pony comes with an extra set.

A few little brothers were at the party also. They ended up in the back yard playing in the dirt and fighting with sticks.

True story.

Today Cora and I made this Christmas saddle for Harmony (her pony). Check out my post about it over at OC Family.

How awesome is that hectic pony hair!?!?! Cora said Harmony was caught in a windstorm and is currently brushing it out.

I think a little girl in your life needs a Pony Royale pony for Christmas, don’t you?

1 winner + 1 pony = 1 happy Christmas morning. (Don’t forget about my KitchenAid stand mixer and Keurig Coffee Brewer giveaway either!)

To enter, leave a comment on this post with the most requested Christmas toy in your family this year. Then click the “I commented” button in the box below. Then all sorts of other entry options will pop up in the box…

a Rafflecopter giveaway

A historic 1920s house filled with…

Yes please!!

There is also a room full of awesome baby everything. Don’t you think they need some Lids!?!When you go into the shop tell them I sent you and get 20% off!!

See my post about their Fairy garden class at OC Family here.

Dragonfly Shops and Gardens

260 North Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92866
714-289-4689
Mon-Sat 10:00–5:00 & Sun 11:00–3:00

Dragonfly Shops and Gardens on Facebook here!

…and it’s pretty awesome! (my humble opinion)

About the newsletter…

~It comes out once a month. ONLY once a month. As in, I won’t be sending you daily updates on the weather.

~Each issue is short. Who has the time to actually read a big ole’ essay? (Not me!!)

~You’ll get a different Super Secret Eli’s Lids coupon every month.

~I may highlight 1 or two of my posts or a neat post from another great blog.

~AND I’ll offer 2-4 special only-for-subscriber-discounts from other great companies. This month I’m featuring deals from…

Funky Polkadot Giraffe

Illuminated Photography

AND

Creative Parties for Kids

BUT I can’t tell you what the deals are.

You’ll have to subscribe to find out!

If you click here to sign up you’ll get August’s Newsletter (because I can’t not share the great discounts from these places!!) then September’s Newsletter the first week of September.

We were invited to check out Ridemakerz over at DownTown Disney last weekend. Here’s how it went…

As you walk in the kiddos may have trouble concentrating on the Ridez because of the giant car hanging from the ceiling. It’s pretty cool to a preschooler (and their parents!).

The place is filled filled filled with car choices and everything is VERY organized for lil’ folks to easily pick and choose to their hearts’ content. In the center of the shop is a pit-stop(ish) work station, where the kiddos can do all the building themselves. It’s cool.

We had the privilege of meeting the ZEO (CEO) of Ridemakerz and he was rad. Really! He loves what he does (Who wouldn’t? Kiddos + cars + Disney + making people happy = AWESOME) and his enthusiasm is infectious! Really!

They give you these fun lil’ baskets so you can gather all your custom car gear. You choose your chaise, tires, and rims (they have fun stuff like dragons, pirate skulls & hearts). The baskets were about as fun as choosing the ridez. (Aren’t lil’ boys awesome??)

I think what I loved most about the heart of Ridemakerz was their TRUE desire for the children to have an experience. One where the kiddo feels empowered to make choices, as well as watch their project go from dream to reality with their own sweet lil’ hands! (Dads like it too!)

Did I make one?

You bet ya!!

There are all sorts of different car models to choose from, including the stars the best kiddo car movie out there! Within seconds of walking into the shop Cora Jane had her heart set on Mater. I tried to sway her a bit toward Sally or a pink car, thinking she would change her mind. She didn’t… in fact, she has slept with her Mater Ride since we got it!! She did customiZe it with pink stickers.

Things you should know before you go…

~The Ridez are durable! You are paying more than a drugstore remote control car but this car can take a beating. Really!

~The Ridez go fast (again it isn’t a cheap car) so a daddy or bigger child will still have fun with it.

~The shop can get busy in the afternoon so try to go in the morning if you can.

~The monster trucks and cars have different steering on the remote. Hot Hubby says the monster truck one is easier for kiddos to control. (just ask while you are there to make your own choice)

~Each ride has stock options that are included in the price and there are hundreds of things you can add on for extra $ (they are reasonably priced but can add up). If you have a budget warn your kiddo BEFORE you start choosing to prevent meltdown. (One of our favorite ‘extras’ were the construction cones. We use them to make car paths/courses.)

~I would recommend a one on one parent/child day. The whole experience is all about hanging with your kiddo, and I think if you don’t have to divide your attention your kiddo will have a more memorable time! (just my humble opinion)

~They have birthday parties!

~Since it’s at DownTown Disney, if you have Disney passes you can stop off at the park for the afternoon on the same day. Or if you don’t have passes you can tell your kiddos DownTown Disney is Disneyland… ahem…

~Use this coupon!! Father’s Day gift AND activity is DONE!!

In case you were wondering what Cy was doing…

… just being a-dorable the whole time.

RIDEMAKERZ®
Downtown Disney® District
1540 S. Disneyland Dr., Suite 103
Anaheim, CA 92802
Telephone: 714-776-0216

(They also have locations in Arizona, Florida, Missouri & South Carolina)

It’s a New Year. 2010 is over and I have to say mine was pretty great! Is it just me or do you feel replenished and renewed just because of the calendar date?? Did you make resolutions?? I did! Are you keeping them. I am… so far. But I really kept it simple so I would.

Whether you’re feeling invigorated or depleted you have come to the right spot because today is MOMday Morning!!

What does that mean to you??? (you’re thinking)

Well, let me tell ya!

We introduce you to an awesome new blogger (we feature a new one every month)

AND an awesome blogging community (we feature a new one every month too!)

AND you can enter to win an Eli’s Lid!

AND $100 CASH!!

Do you feel refreshed?

Good, then read on… (and tell a friend!)

(If you want to read our heart behind MOMday Morning click here!)

You can watch this 1.5 minute video with the guidelines (and see how lame I sound)…

MOMday Morning Guidelines from Kara Noel Lawson on Vimeo.

This month we are featuring the BabySteals site/Facebook community!

I came in late to the BabySteals band wagon! And once you hop on you won’t want to get off… REALLY!

Everyday they feature a new {AWESOME} product for a deal… well, better than a deal… a STEAL. Get it!?!!

In fact, today (at 9am CST) they are featuring us!! Check it out!!

But that’s not what makes BabySteals a MOMday Morning worthy community – it’s their super duper interactive Facebook page!

Have a problem getting your lil’ one to nap? Want a recommendation for a teething necklace? Or just show off your deals… I mean steals?? Look no further than the 82,500+ Facebook fans! Yes, you read that correctly 82,500+ people are popping on FB to chat all things mom and baby!

You have to become a fan!! (like, now!)

  Our featured blogger is Kelly from According to Kelly.

She’s a marathon running, crafting, OC gal! And she is just as great in person as she is on her blog. But I let her tell you…

What do you blog about?
I blog about my real life adventures as a cherry coke drinking abstaining, crushed ice loving, world-traveling, bike riding, apron wearing, snowboarding, fabric obsessed, marathon training, sparkle skirt wearing, surprisingly shy triathlete, REAL orange county housewife & mama of 3, with ADD crafting tendencies & an MBA degree. But that’s not all…I also blog about living, visiting & dreaming about Orange County on my family-friendly guide to the OC - Just Spotted.
Three words to describe you and your blog…

hmmm. This is hard!
not-so-super-mom?
naturally-blonde?
totally-awesome?
hot-gun-challenged?
wannabe-triathlete?
cupcake-baker-extraordinaire?
dr.pepper-lipsmacker-lover?
4 Favorite Posts…
New Year’s Resolute-Nots
Coming Out of the Closet
Officially a Marathoner
Creating Heaven in a Jar

Follow Kelly on twitter here!

Live in the OC? Check out her OC family guide, Just Spotted on Facebook!

Wanna SPARKLE???

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Now for the giveaway-of-love!

Remember what’s up for grabs???

One awesome Lid AND $100 cash!!

How to win… (open to all US residents)

Main entry (mandatory): Leave a comment with a link to your favorite book! (Yeah, book! I’m in a Fall reading mood and I’m hosting the giveaway so I’m the boss!)

So you want extra entries??

I don’t blame you!

These prizes kick a&$!!

~Follow Blessed Nest, B.Y.O.G., Eli’s Lids, BabySteals or Kelly on Twitter or let us know you already do. (1 entry each)

~Tweet the following about MOMday Morning. (1 entry every day!)

Win $100 #cash & Eli’s Lids just by sharing a book http://bit.ly/fujJpY  @BlessedNest @BYOG & @ElisLids #giveaway

~Become a fan of Blessed Nest, B.Y.O.G., Eli’s Lids, or BabySteals on Facebook or let us know you already are. (1 entry each)

~Do a Facebook status about MOMday Morning with a link to this post. (1 entry every day!)

For every extra entry, be sure to leave a separate comment on this post! i.e. If you follow Blessed Nest, B.Y.O.G. & Eli’s Lids on twitter leave 3 separate comments!

For more detailed rules go here.

***Giveaway open 1 week (plus a few days for fun)! Ends MOMday (Monday) January 17th 9:00pm PST***

Thank you for serving, loving & nurturing us throughout the years.

Coming soon here at Eli’s Lids: The Blog…

Hot Hubby’s 30th Birthday Party here.

Finally a post about Cy’s natural birth!

Recap of this crazy thing I’m going with Funky Polkadot Giraffe.

Guest posts from our new health writer and our party planning queen.