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Long before my first baby was even thought of, I would tell people that I wanted a little girl, born on Valentine's Day. I never in a million years thought it would happen, but it's funny how things work. My sweet baby Belle was in fact born on Valentine's Day {barely, I almost didn't make it past the 13th}, and was the sweetest surprise.
For some reason, we decided not to find out whether I was having a boy or a girl. Talk about the longest nine months of my life!
I'd already had two little boys, and I desperately wanted a baby girl. I refused to admit it, in fear of jinxing myself, but I thought about ribbons and ruffles every day.
However, rather than risk disappointment, I completely convinced myself I was having another boy.
Surprise!
My Bel-Bel has been a joy. Suddenly, I am not the only girl in a house of boys. I have a little friend. She bakes with me, likes to shop, and pretty much thinks I am the coolest girl around!
For her birthday this year, she picked Strawberry Shortcake as her theme, in particular Custard the Cat.
Normally, I am not big on birthday parties, but she already had it all planned out, so I arranged it. Right down to the pink cake.
To be fair, I cheated on the cake. It's a Rice Krispie cake. I'd never even heard of them until a few weeks ago, but it was EASY to make. The only thing I regret is that I did not take the time to add a beaded border to the cake. I ran out of frosting and too lazy to make more.
I made a few cookies to go with her cake, cute little Strawberry Shortcake flowers and berries, and of COURSE Custard the cat!
In honor of my sweet baby's big day, I put together this fun giveaway based on one of our favorite things to do together, BAKE!
I call it the mommy and me giveaway because it includes all the things a little girl {or boy} will need to bake cookies just like mommy =)
A Melissa and Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set
Your choice of one cookie set from Sewn Sweets {click on the photo to view her ETSY shop}
And one child's apron from another wonderful ETSY shop, Sweet Aprons and Cupcakes.
Don't worry if your little baker happens to be a boy, there are aprons for him too! {click on the photo to view the shop}
And finally, a little something for mom. Afterall, you deserve it =)
There are three ways to enter this giveaway:
First, head on over to Sewn Sweets find your favorite item then come back and leave a comment telling me what it is. It does not have to be cookies, it can be anything in her shop. Be sure to leave your email.
or
For a second entry, check out Sweet Apronz and Cupakes, then come back and leave a comment telling me what caught your eye. Once again, leave your email address.
As always, tweeting this giveaway counts as an entry, just let me know and leave your email address.
Giveaway will end Sunday, Feburary 27, at midnight.
Giveaway will end Sunday, Feburary 27, at midnight.
*Only 3 entries per person. US residents only. Entries without email addresses are not valid, and anymore than three entries will disqualify all entries.
Have fun sharing something wonderful with your kids!
GOOD LUCK!
