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Woof, Woof.......Meow

I had many customers ask me to create a few pieces for the Dog and Cat lover what do you think? Both pieces can be found in my shop Kristen's Custom Creations.

My favorite is the hand stamped Meow necklace, it reminds me of my cat I had as a kid. The hand stamped Woof necklace can be customized.

I don't know what it is but my creative juices have been flowing lately so be sure to check back for more new designs over the next few weeks. I am wearing my new favorite piece! I love creating new pieces!!!!!

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Love, Love, Love......

I have been working on a few new pieces and have many more to come. For every handstamped "LOVE" necklace purchased a portion of proceeds will be donated to The American Heart Association. February 6th is Wear Red Day and you can learn more about how you can support Go Red For Women here.

It also isn't to early to start thinking about Valentine's Day!

Featured Reader: Let me introduce you to....

Happy New Year friends! Can you believe it is 2009? I hope everyone is off to a fabulous 2009 and I wish all a very prosperous year! I wonder how long I will write 2008 on my checks?

I am very excited to introduce you to my first Featured Reader of 2009!!!!! Let me introduce you to Suzana of Firefly. Suzana is one of my new bloggy friends and we became fast friends right from the start. Suzana blogs about fantastic food, shopping, design and much much more, you are sure to find something simply fabulous at her site. Please grab a cup of joe or beverage of choice and get to know my friend Suzana.

Name:

Suzana or better known as Firefly from firefly-shop.org

Family:

You mean my Toddlers and me? Just joking, Hubby and I have been together for 6 wonderful years, married for the last 4. We have one beautiful daughter, Princess who is 3.5 and a major drama princess she is. Days are never boring with her.

How did you start blogging?

I started blogging back in September 2008. Before that (2 years ago) I had a book club blog. It lasted for 3 months. This time I wanted to do a mix of things. About our life and cute little things we do.

Do you have a parenting philosophy?

My parenting philosophy would be relaxed. I don’t obsess about things that are not worth it. Taking one day at a time. Provide a fun childhood for my daughter or at least trying to. As for blogging I believe in writing what you feel the most comfortable with.

You will never find me without......

Coffee! Yes I seem to have a cup of coffee all the time in hand or nearby. Other than that I can’t go out without a purse. In the purse it’s always has my wallet, keys, cell phone, hand lotion, lip gloss, and a Starbucks card.

Day job:

As of March of 2005 I’m a SAHM and I love it. I also just opened up a shop at Etsy, Firefly Shop. I will be selling anything knitted, sewn and painted glass. Of course there are days when I feel like going back into the outside of home working world, but that feeling never lasts for long. It’s like been there done that! I’m happy to be with my little girl.

Favorite Stuff:

Music: I’m sort of into rock and punk. Yes I know what you’re thinking…and no; no piercings other than ears, no hair in colors (although that one time it was strawberry red).

Food: I love to cook and try new things. Food is awesome, and if I had it my way I would live on Sushi, Italian and spicy food!

Tv/ Movies: Don’t laugh but one of my all time favorite movies is The Interview With The Vampire oh yes, and of course any movie with Christian Bale (the Batman). As for TV, I watch reality TV every chance I get.

Reading: I love to read and write short stories and books (not that I published anything YET) I went through my craze of Steven King’s books loved everything that man has ever written. And now every once in a while I’ll pick up his books and read them again. I also like crime novels and chick lit. I could read Confession’s of a Shopaholic million times and always find humor and reality in it.

If you had to wear a T-shirt with your favorite saying on it what would it be?

“I Am Me So Deal With It” it’s so true I always try to be myself and if people like it awesome if not well too bad for them (they are missing out).

Favorite stores to shop at?

Target, Hobby Lobby, Marshals, TJ Max, Organic food stores, and occasional trip to Dollar Store and Big Lots (ppsssttt about this)

Other good stuff from Suzana:

Enjoy life and don’t let anyone or anything to bring you down. Help others in need as you would want others to help you if you needed it. Take care of you and your family first and foremost, snap lots of pictures of your kids because they grow up so fast!

A special thank you to Suzana for allowing us a peek into her world! If you would like to be a Featured Reader please send me an email at klacustomcreations@comcast.net

New Year's Resolutions

I have to admit I don't usually do New Year's Resolutions but felt this year is a great year to kick it off!

1. Live in the moment. I can hardly believe Will is already 3 and want to cherish every moment with my kiddo!

2. Start exercising again! I need to clean off the treadmil and start using our new Wii Fit!

3. Get organized! In my business and our house. Order brings calmness to me!

4. Spend less time on the computer (I am a bit addicted and will never part with my lap top but sometimes my surfing is mindless) quality over quantity

5. Practice affirmations- More positive thoughts, there will be more to come on this throughout the year! You really are what you think!

Do you have any New Year's Resolutions????

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What is your blog name?: La Dolce Vita

What is your blog URL?: http://www.kristenandrewsonline.blogspot.com

Do you have another web site? What's the name?: Kristen's Custom Creations

What is your site's URL?: http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com

Share a little something about yourself with other moms.: Howdy! I am a busy mom of a two year old little guy named Will, my husbands name is John and we have a 7 year old greyhound named Kane. In my spare time I love to make custom hand stamped jewelry I have always loved crafting! Visit me often to learn more about my crazy life!

What is your blogging philosophy?: Always be yourself and blog from your heart.

I have been blogging since...: January 2008

My favorite blog is...: http://www.ladolcevitaandfriends.blogspot.com

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Personalized Gifts That Are Perfect For Everyone On Your Holiday List

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Giveaway, Giveaway, Giveaway Hand Stamped Wish Necklace

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Run, Bike, Swim and Kristen's Custom Creations Gives Back

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Peace oh please give me some PEACE!

Hand-stamped sterling silver Peace necklace is available at Kristen's Custom Creations

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At 9:01pm on January 1, 2009, Andrea said…: I had remembered you blogging on this site and finally got around to looking into it. Anyway, I also wanted to tell you that hubby said I have to wait :( I am going to try to talk him into it though.

At 1:43pm on January 1, 2009, Maricris said…: Hey Kristen! Thanks for sharing your ideas and thoughts on my discussion topic. I appreciate it. Happy New Year!

At 5:26pm on December 28, 2008, Coach Laura said…: WOW! Your pieces are beautiful!

At 1:28pm on December 19, 2008, Suzana said…: :) hey, just stopping by to see how are things going, and to thank you for the friends add :)

At 11:58pm on December 18, 2008, POSHpreneur Clarissa said…: CONGRATS on your recognition here as a TOP BLOGGER! You are a doll! I am so glad to have "met" you and look forward to getting to know you better!

Blessings,
Clarissa Nassar

At 9:07pm on December 11, 2008, Deborah at Coco Bonbons said…: I love your designs!

At 2:02pm on December 3, 2008, Mistika said…: Thanks so much for the greetins, I just saw your site beautiful items.

At 3:32pm on November 19, 2008, Jacie Schofield said…: Your necklaces are too cute. I'll have to add one to my Christmas list.

At 10:42pm on November 12, 2008, Keri said…: Hello and thank you for the welcome. A Michigander, eh? Sweet. Gotta be lovin' this weather about now. Cold and rainy over there too?