Football Fever

Just added some 49ers flair to a basic red hoodie for my girlies today! A little satin gold ribbon trim with the logo fleece!! I love the results. Go Niners!!

Pinterest how I love thee...

Let me count the ways with some of my 

favorite finds!

dreamy

blissful

cozy

comfy

hexy ;)

casual

cuteness

delish

sweet

Seriously this is so addicting!

classy

Fact

Have fun!

Pinning,

Erica

xo

Chicken Caprese and Pasta

So on my trip to Costco,

I picked up three packs of fresh mozzarella!

I could pass it up, but you can only eat so much on it's own,

it was time to get creative :)

So most of us have tried a Caprese salad,

but I thought it might be interesting to try it on chicken!

Ingredients:

2 large chicken breast (or amount needed for servings)

2-3 slices of fresh mozzarella per chicken breast (1 ball gave 8 slices)

1 large tomato (sliced for 2-3 slices per chicken breast)

dried or fresh basil

salt and pepper

balsamic vinegar

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, grill indoor or outdoor.

When the chicken is fully cooked, remove and place in a baking dish. 

Top with 2-3 slices or tomato and mozzarella. 

Add a little salt and pepper and basil.

Broil in oven until the cheese begins to melt.

Plate the chicken and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Serve with side salad or pasta.

We decided to try a quick and easy side too!

Have you heard of Suddenly Salads?

Grab a coupon here!

It was super easy to make and made a great light side dish :)

I am looking forward to trying some of the other flavors

So I was pleasantly surprised with our impromptu creation

It got the hubby's approval too ;)

I am thinking next time I might try to put some 

pesto on the chicken

under the tomato and mozzarella! YUM!

Delish,

Erica

Water for Christmas

Could you imagine even going a day without WATER?

We need water for more than just drinking,

it is a necessity for living.

They are a grass roots movement 

devoted solely to solving the world’s water crisis 

by getting the best ideas, the best partners

 and the most passionate donors in the same “room.” 

They are motivated to work together 

to help bring clean water to the world’s thirstiest.

TOGETHER---

we can help impoverished communities around the world tap into safe, 

clean water. 

In doing so, they believe we can help end the devastating power 

of water-borne diseases.

1 Billion Thirsty connects passionate donors, activists and innovators, 

enabling the best solutions to impact those most in need of clean water.
Not only are they a clearing house for best innovations and ideas, 

they also provide donors with tools to help develop their own campaigns, 

raise awareness and fund a particular or targeted “water-oriented” passion.

They strive to help donors raise funds 

and awareness in a manner that fits them and their community, 

while encouraging their passion and commitment to the cause. 

They believe this is a key element to successful, long-term fundraising.

At the same time, they help ensure that any funds raised, 

will produce real change in the lives of those affected. 

So what can you do to help!!

Calling All Crafters!!

 Christmas is right around the corner!

Over the past two years, the Water for Christmas etsy shop has raised more than $10,000 for clean water projects around the world.

This was made possible thanks to more than 50 donors generously offering their goods and services to help stock our shop.

~~~

CRAFTERS!!!  We need your help to supply our 2011 Water for Christmas etsy shop.

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Water for Christmas™ is a holiday fundraising campaign of 1BillionThirsty™

As always, all proceeds go to support clean water solutions to the world’s thirstiest.

Hope for Help,

Erica

My "OWN" Bag

So I have just been loving 

the design aspect of having my Esty shop!

So I thought since I have so much fun with it,

I would pass the creative torch to my customers

and let you have some creative edge as well :)

BigSis LilSis Boutique 

is now offering

Make My "OWN" Bag

You choose the fabrics

and I make it!

Completely customized

just for you!!

So I am, of course, offering all the fabrics 

already listed in my shop,

but I have added some new ones as well,

to help mix and match ;)

So stop by and make your "OWN" bag!!

And because I love my loyal readers so much

I am offering 30% OFF to the first 5 custom orders!!

Use code OWN30 at checkout :)

"OWN" it,

Erica

Happy Chaos

I was a BIG fan of 

Punky Brewster

(Soleil Moon Frye) 

as a kid!

Now she is all grown up

with kids like us :)

She just wrote this book  

 Happy Chaos 

I can't wait to read it

and see what insight she has 

to embracing the chaos of having small kids

and living through it happily!

I picked up my copy,

be sure to get yours and tell me what you think!

Happy Chaos,

Erica

Autumn/Fall 2011 Preview & Final Cut SALE

Here are just a few of the styles I have been working on 

for my new Autumn/Fall 2011 collection in my shop!

Hope you like them as much as I do :)

ROYAL

 Royal Purple and Plaid

PRETTY

 Pretty in Pink

RUGGED

 Show your rugged side!

POLKA

 Polka Dots!

DECO

 Art Deco

And be sure to check out our "FINAL CUT" items!

All final cut items are 25% OFF!!

Ready for Fall,

Erica

xo