I really like having a house full of girls. I think Ben likes it too. Though, the girls are far from puberty, but maybe when we’re all PMS-ing at the same time in the future, it won’t be so fun for him. My guess is he will declare a need for a man-cation and take off for a bit. Maybe. But then again, he needs us, so maybe he’ll just stick out the mood swings and will serve us up some chocolate. Yes, chocolate is always good during those times. At least I think so. 

Funny thing is that people often ask Ben, “How is Ruby when she’s on PMS?” and he will say he doesn’t know because ever since we got married, I have either been pregnant or breastfeeding so Aunt Flo has pretty much been non-existant. We are settled on only four kids and Aunt Flo did make her appearance last month for the first time in a long while, so from here on out, Ben will probably have an answer to how I am during PMS-ing. By the way, an ex-boyfriend of mine always thought that stood for pissed off mood swings, which I think sums it up nicely. And based on last month’s experience, Ben now knows that I get cranky. Bah-humbug! Ben has a long while until he’s got a house full of scrooges, so for now we keep enjoying them in their joyful, kid-like state, except on the occasion they all start fighting, which is more often than not. 

Anyhow, I like to call Brave and True “The Bobbsey Twins” not sure what that means, but I remember the school custodian calling me and my best friend that when we were in grade school, so it seems appropriate now. I must mention that the straw bowler hat True and Brave are wearing is my fave. You’ll never guessed where I picked those up… the 99 cents store! Best 99 cent store find ever. Hands down. Unless you have something better to share!

We’ve been busy over here with flooring finally coming in. We still have a long way to go until it’s done, but it will be so pretty. Not only are we doing home renovating, but there will be some blog renovating as well. Please don’t mind the little changes going on. It is all exciting stuff for us and we hope that you get excited too. I love being able to share in this space and I hope you love coming to visit too! We appreciate you friends! 

on me: dress, vintage. shoes, c/o blowfish shoes. 

on true: bowler hat, 99 cents store. dress, misha lulu. shoes, salt-waters.

on brave: bowler hat, 99 cents store. dress, vintage. shoes, salt-waters.

on soul: dress, vintage. jeggings, target. shoes, salt-waters. 

on glow: onesie, vintage. 

Sweet Faerie Designs is a design site that can help you with any of your social media, branding, designing needs. Carrie whose blog is Carrie Loves, who removed her last name from the name of her blog because her teenage kids’ friends found it and didn’t result in happy times from her teenagers (so be careful what you put out there). If you want to spruce up your blog and need some things designed, check out here and here. Prices are affordable and you get your blog to stand out from the rest. So if you are in the need for a little renovating in the blogosphere, Sweet Faerie Designs might just be right for you! This and this are my faves.

For one Cakies reader, Sweet Faerie Designs is giving away one free pre-made blog template or a $50 gift certificate towards a custom blog design. Here are some things you can do:

Betty Bow Blue… sounds like a nursery rhyme, doesn’t it? Wait. Is it? I’m not sure, but the lady behind it is a Betty Crocker type constantly baking up a storm and has a penchant for nursery rhymes, so this name seems aptly suited for her. This mama has two little boys named Owen and Ben (a very good name) and as soon as they are off to bed, she is off creating pretty accessories. All her creations can be seen on her facebook page or Betty Bow Blue shop.

For you, Betty Bow Blue is offering free shipping on any order use coupon code fr33cakies and one of you can win a $30 gift certificate to anything from Betty Bow Blue!

I wear Tumbleweeds. No, not the kind you see blowing across the freeway, but the kind that are so cool and are handmade by lovely duo Beca and Doug. I really think the glasses are way cooler than I am. Really. Anyways, I love my tumbleweeds. See here and here, and I even wore them throughout The Color Run and they held up nicely, did not fall off my head, and did not stain at all! Heck, they even make adorable kid ones. Aren’t they cute?!! Well, I think you should wear Tumbleweeds too! 

In celebration of Mother’s Day coming up, Tumbleweeds Handcrafted is giving away this pair (pictured above) of turquoise fawn clubmasters to one of you! 

Here are some things you can do:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite pair from the Tumbleweeds Handcrafted.

2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave the link here.

3. Follow Tumbleweeds Handcrafted on their blog and twitter and leave me separate links telling me you do so.

Now, if you do all of the things mentioned above, you might even be able to up your chances by getting your name in 6 times! Fantastic, right? Open to U.S. residents only.

The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, May 2nd and the winner will be announced via twitter (follow me on twitter here) on Friday. Good luck! Go visit Tumbleweeds Handcrafted now… 

Days are warmer now, well most days, and Spring weather makes me want to put on floral dresses. Then I threw on some pretty, red braided clogs with it and I was good to go! If you love clogs too, you might just love these new ones Lotta has. The orange one is my fave because orange looks just so fun! 

on me: sunglasses, tumbleweeds handcrafted. necklace, homako. dress, vintage. belt, thrifted. clogs c/o lotta from stockholm. 

What’s your favorite thing to wear on a warm day out?

The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, April 25th and the winner will be announced via twitter (follow me on twitter here on Friday. Good luck! Go visit Blowfish Shoes now…