BDay.

Today is my sweet sister's birthday.

We love you Caroline!   XOXO

New Favorite Blogs...

I have a couple of new favorite blogs I wanted to share with you.   I am totally into party planning and decorating for the holidays. I  have been scouring blogs for new ideas here are some of my favs.

Celebrations at Home

Check out the awesome parties Chris in Richmond, VA throws. 
I wish I lived closer to her just so I could go to some of these. 

Love the Day

Lindi at Love the Day will "Have you at Hello!!!"
Just check out this picture from her child's 4th birthday party...amazing!

Hostess with the Mostess

I love this from Jennifer and Sonny at The Hostess with the Mostess.
  It is so different and gets me in the mood for the holidays!

Save The Date for Cupcakes

Tanya is amazing and I am in love with this Christmas treat table!

Happy Holiday Decorating!!! XOXO

Adult Thanksgiving Table Decor

Everything on this table I had.

I love that, don't you?  So does the hubby {*wink *wink}

I used moss, crystals, candles, twine, plants from my yard, crosses, decorative balls and more.

I wanted the table to have a "cornucopia" of color but also have a natural outdoorsy feeling.  I wrapped the silverware in napkins and tied them with twine.  I hung branches from the ceiling.  Lily and I made glitter pumpkins for the place settings. 

I hope this inspires your Thanksgiving Table.

Fabulous Friday Follow, Blog Hop ;)

Happy Fabulous November! 

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We are back for another week of blog hopping.  We are moving from one blog to the next reading new stuff, coming up with new ideas and leaving lots of comments.  Do you want to join us?!?!?  It's 100% for FUN!  Everyone is welcome ;)

November 5th-7th

Every Friday begins with Fabulous Friday Follow Blog Hop
here at Lily's Laundry and  2Giggle Boxes.

Here's what you do...

1. Follow LLBB and 2GiggleBoxes. (We will follow you too!)

2. Click on the Linky Tool below and add your blog.

3. Check out the other blogs on "Fabulous Friday Follow"

Linky will close on Tuesday evening at 12 PM PST

Thanks to everyone who comes back for FFF every week.
We appreciate it.   Happy Fabulous Friday!

Happy Following!

It is sad that I even have to write this but DO NOT add anything to this linky list that is not family friendly!  It will be ERASED ASAP!

"Dang Girl" your on Facebook all the time ;)

I get this question all of the time. No,  really I am not. LOL.  It is an illusion.  My blog www.LilysLaundryBlog.com feeds directly into Facebook via Networked Blogs to drive more traffic back to my blog.  Lots of Blogs even have their own Facebook pages.  Ours is located here. It is an easy way to keep up on your favorite blog.


What is a BLOG?
It's pretty much a website that is a virtual journal.  People blog about just about anything these days crafts projects, home decor, their kids, traveling, their likes or dislikes.  People have give-a-ways, free ideas and downloads on their blogs. 


How do I Follow a Blog?
There are a lot of different ways.

1. You can follow through RSS feed.  This is not my favorite because I follow so many blogs I sometimes forget to go and look at my "Reader."

2. You can follow through Google Friend Connect.  You need to have a Yahoo, Google or Twitter account.  If you don't have one it's no big deal.  All you need is an email address to open one up.

3.  My favorite is following through FeedBurner.  All you do is enter your email into FeedBurner.  They will send you an email to confirm that you subscribed and the blog of your liking goes directly into your inbox. AWESOME AND EASY!  This way you always know where that great blog you found is...

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What is Commenting?
Blogs LOVE comments.  Comments boost blogs egos. After each post in small print there is usually a "comment" link.  If you like a blog post or a blog in general,  leave a comment letting the blogger know that you were there.  They really appreciate it.

If you are a blogger...I think  people should turn OFF your word verification...I have never been spammed and I have had this blog for 3 years.  If I am trying to write a quick comment on a post I think it is so annoying to have to take that extra 30 seconds to figure out those weird words...and sometimes if I can't get it I just forget it and move on.

Do you have any great blog tips?  Post them in our comments...We would love to see what you think!

PS Please don't forget to vote for Claire Suzanne's Buddha Belly. You vote by "liking" her tummy ;)
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If you vote leave us a comment saying you did and you could win a $15 Gift Card to Lily's Laundry Boutique ;)

THANK SO MUCH IN ADVANCE! XOXO

Thanksgiving "Kids" Table Setting.

I am so glad that it is November. I am not a huge Halloween person. I like the actual night but not a big fan of the decor (not that into the colors.) 

So we are moving on to my favorite holiday THANKSGIVING!

The idea for this table was for the kids to have fun, entertain themselves
while making it cute and festive at the same time.

You can download all the printables free  for your Thanksgiving "Kids" Table. 

I hope you like them ;)

What's Included:

Happy Turkey Day Banner

Invitations

Place Settings

Cones

Turkey Cut Outs

If you would like your place settings personalized please email me for pricing at info@lilyslaundryboutique.com

I used rolled paper as a the table cloth.

 You can get at any art and craft store.  

 I got mine at Pottery Barn Kids. 

Markers, beads, string and glue were all placed on the table so they could create before or after eating.

These cones are easy to make.  You can fill them with anything.  

Cut them out from the template and glue the side without "Happy Thanksgiving" on it and attach to back of "Happy Thanksgiving" side. All done ;)

My little helper LOVES popcorn! XOXO

Please Vote for Claire's Buddha Belly!

I entered Claire Bear in Lil Blue Boo's Nix the Auto Contest...I am working on improving my photo skills and this is my entry. Would love it if you voted for us. All you have to do is "like" her pic on Facebook. The link is below! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH! xoxo 


Leave a comment on LLB that you "liked" our pic and be entered to win a $15 Gift Card from Lily's Laundry Boutique.

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Fabulous Friday Follow, Blog Hop ;)

HAPPY FABULOUS HALLOWEEN!

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We are back for another week of blog hopping.  We are moving from one blog to the next reading new stuff, coming up with new ideas and leaving lots of comments.  Do you want to join us?!?!?  It's 100% for FUN!  Everyone is welcome ;)

October 29th-31st

Every Friday begins with Fabulous Friday Follow Blog Hop
here at Lily's Laundry and  2Giggle Boxes.

Here's what you do...

1. Follow LLBB and 2GiggleBoxes. (We will follow you too!)

2. Click on the Linky Tool below and add your blog.

3. Check out the other blogs on "Fabulous Friday Follow"

Linky will close on Tuesday evening at 12 PM PST

Thanks to everyone who comes back for FFF every week.
We appreciate it.   Happy Fabulous Friday!

Happy Following!

It is sad that I even have to write this but DO NOT add anything to this linky list that is not family friendly!  It will be ERASED ASAP!

Advertise on LLB.

Need More Traffic to Your Website?
We are growing daily and we think its time to start offering advertising on LLB.

Banners are for sale for as little as $5 per month.

$5 per month for a 150 x 75 banner of your choice. 
$8 per month for a FLASH 150x75 banner of your choice.

You need to email me your banner in .jpg format.

Banner will be placed in the top right of blog.

You will be given the opportunity to have one Give-A-Way/Review while you are advertising.

You will be responsible for the shipping of your product to the winner.

Want to Sponsor a Give-A-Way?

If you think you have a great product and want to drive traffic to your site submit a Give-A-Way to LLB.

You are responsible for providing all shipping. 

Product Give-A-Ways are on a first come first serve basis.

Please email me at Info (a) LilysLaundryBoutique (dot) com for more details and to submit your product!


Thanks so much for considering advertising on Lily's Laundry.

Chicken Nugget Soup.

My sweet girls were sick a couple weeks ago and Lily asked me to make her her favorite Chicken "Nugget" Soup.  I cracked up at this and said "Lil its Chicken Noodle Soup" and she was adamant that "No,  it wasn't it is Chicken Nugget."  So that's its new name. LOL.

It is totally yummy.  So here is is...download it here.

One a side note. You can use just egg noddles but I prefer "fancier" ones...you can find at gourmet grocery store or even sometimes at Homegoods and TJ Maxx.


Chicken "Nugget" Soup