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Happy New Year: Best Of...
So - my internet bestie Brooke posted today about her "best of - 2009" and I just had to steal her idea... #1 - because i got a shout out that just melted my heart....
She was not exaggerating at all. We talk every day... if we don't, i feel a little empty inside... or to quote The Office... " it feels like somebody took my heart and dropped it into a bucket of boiling tears. and at the same time, somebody else is hitting my soul in the crotch with a frozen sledgehammer. and then a third guy walks in and starts punching me in the grief bone. and i'm crying, and nobody can hear me, because i'm terribly, terribly... terribly alone." to wrap all that up... I love my Brookers... and she is TOTALLY the Bestest Internet Bestie of 2009...
Best Supplier:
I have spent $3,942.77 with Chenille Magic this year *whew, gulps* and thats not even the only place that i buy minky... haha They totally take care of me and i loves them :)
Best customers of 2009:
So - Im not putting $ amounts in here cuz that is totally wrong... BUT i have this awesome little chart that tells me my top 10 customers! I LOVEEE you all :) and I appreciate every little bit you have contributed to RockerByeBaby... each and every one of you has played a special role in the growth of RockerByeBaby... Ill make it up to you all someday... ;) I do want to make it known... of the top 10... 4 of you are wholesalers... hahaha which REALLY says a lot for the rest of you ;)
Izzaqs Best "slogan" of the year...
-most said comment from a 3 year old-
mama/daddy i got BIIIIGGGG POOOPIES!!
Best Party of the year...
Our wedding, duh!
July 18th, 2009
and best "wedding party" of course as well...
*see below*
Best way to entertain ourselves on a Tuesday night in Cali:
Eating Pizza & Ice Cream while watching the Biggest Loser
Best stocking stuffer:
Pedegg *shivers* gross... but amazing...........
Best Birth Control...
Copper IUD 2 years w/ no babies and going strong, hahahaha
Best customer Photo...
This was tough... because there are SOOO many cute photos of 2009 but this new one I got from Kim @ Stoopidgerl takes the cake... I actually went out and bought more fabric the SAME DAY just so I could re-list the blanket using this photo, lol
Best & Most often heard compliment:
"My kid does not go ANYWHERE without your blanket"...
also may be substituted w/ "my kid will not sleep without your blanket" There is nothing better than hearing that ;)
Best way to save money:
Move to a state w/ no friends... no family... no car (me) or babysitter... thus forcing you to spend weeks at a time in the house cooking real meals and buying booze at wholesale from costco to be sure you dont run out...
Best way to spend money:
Move to a state w/ no friends... no family... no car (me) or babysitter... thus forcing you to spend weeks at a time in the house..... shopping on the etsy..... shit.
Best thoughtful gift of 2009:
In my wedding card - my dad taped my baby ring inside... it was the ring I was wearing as in infant when I was baptized. Im sure it was a small but sweet gesture for him... but for me it meant so much that he had kept it all these years through all the drama... I put it on my necklace chain the day I got it and havn't taken it off...
and last but not least... per zaq's request...
Best hair in 2009, haha since it changes ALL the time...
I dunno... you guys pick.
Click to zoom the photo and see em all.
All jokes aside... i appreciate each and every one of you SOO much... whether you are a blog follower... friend... family... customer... spent $5 or $500... each one of you means so much. Thanks for all of your support in 2009 and we hope to make 2010 bigger and better than ever.
Lots of Love...
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She was not exaggerating at all. We talk every day... if we don't, i feel a little empty inside... or to quote The Office... " it feels like somebody took my heart and dropped it into a bucket of boiling tears. and at the same time, somebody else is hitting my soul in the crotch with a frozen sledgehammer. and then a third guy walks in and starts punching me in the grief bone. and i'm crying, and nobody can hear me, because i'm terribly, terribly... terribly alone." to wrap all that up... I love my Brookers... and she is TOTALLY the Bestest Internet Bestie of 2009...
Best Supplier:
I have spent $3,942.77 with Chenille Magic this year *whew, gulps* and thats not even the only place that i buy minky... haha They totally take care of me and i loves them :)
Best customers of 2009:
So - Im not putting $ amounts in here cuz that is totally wrong... BUT i have this awesome little chart that tells me my top 10 customers! I LOVEEE you all :) and I appreciate every little bit you have contributed to RockerByeBaby... each and every one of you has played a special role in the growth of RockerByeBaby... Ill make it up to you all someday... ;) I do want to make it known... of the top 10... 4 of you are wholesalers... hahaha which REALLY says a lot for the rest of you ;)
Izzaqs Best "slogan" of the year...
-most said comment from a 3 year old-
mama/daddy i got BIIIIGGGG POOOPIES!!
Best Party of the year...
Our wedding, duh!
July 18th, 2009
and best "wedding party" of course as well...
*see below*
Best way to entertain ourselves on a Tuesday night in Cali:
Eating Pizza & Ice Cream while watching the Biggest Loser
Best stocking stuffer:
Pedegg *shivers* gross... but amazing...........
Best Birth Control...
Copper IUD 2 years w/ no babies and going strong, hahahaha
Best customer Photo...
This was tough... because there are SOOO many cute photos of 2009 but this new one I got from Kim @ Stoopidgerl takes the cake... I actually went out and bought more fabric the SAME DAY just so I could re-list the blanket using this photo, lol
Best & Most often heard compliment:
"My kid does not go ANYWHERE without your blanket"...
also may be substituted w/ "my kid will not sleep without your blanket" There is nothing better than hearing that ;)
Best way to save money:
Move to a state w/ no friends... no family... no car (me) or babysitter... thus forcing you to spend weeks at a time in the house cooking real meals and buying booze at wholesale from costco to be sure you dont run out...
Best way to spend money:
Move to a state w/ no friends... no family... no car (me) or babysitter... thus forcing you to spend weeks at a time in the house..... shopping on the etsy..... shit.
Best thoughtful gift of 2009:
In my wedding card - my dad taped my baby ring inside... it was the ring I was wearing as in infant when I was baptized. Im sure it was a small but sweet gesture for him... but for me it meant so much that he had kept it all these years through all the drama... I put it on my necklace chain the day I got it and havn't taken it off...
and last but not least... per zaq's request...
Best hair in 2009, haha since it changes ALL the time...
I dunno... you guys pick.
Click to zoom the photo and see em all.
All jokes aside... i appreciate each and every one of you SOO much... whether you are a blog follower... friend... family... customer... spent $5 or $500... each one of you means so much. Thanks for all of your support in 2009 and we hope to make 2010 bigger and better than ever.
Lots of Love...
Thursdays Tunes: Against me! - Trash Unreal
This is the PERFECT song to bring in the New Year... You can never go wrong with Against Me! But this song... all about partying hard and makin changes... *cheers mates* Thanks for an amazing year of support... you all "rock" ;)
If she wants to dance and drink all night, well there’s no one that can stop her.
She’s going until the house lights come up or her stomach spills onto the floor.
This night is gonna end when we’re damn well ready for it to be over.
Worked all week long now the music is playing on our time.
We do what we do to get by, and then we need a release.
You get mixed up with the wrong guys.
You get messed up on the wrong drugs.
Sometimes the party takes you places that you didn’t really plan on going.
When people see the track marks on her arms she knows what they’re thinking.
She keeps on working for that minimum,
as if a high school education gave you any other options, you know.
They don’t know nothing about redemption.
They don’t know nothing about recovery.
Some people just aren't the type for marriage and family.
No mother ever dreams that her daughters going to grow up to be a junkie.
No mother ever dreams that her daughters going to grow up to sleep alone.
[x2]
She’s out of step with the style.
She don’t know where the actions happening.
You know the downtown club scene ain't nothing like it used to be.
You reach a point where there’s not a lie in the world
that you could use to make the boys believe you're still in you twenties.
But they keep getting younger, don't they baby?
She’s not waiting for someone to come over and ask for the privilege.
She can still hear that Rebel Yell just as loud as it was in 1983, you know.
There ain't no Johnny coming home to share a bed with her and she doesn’t care.
No mother ever dreams that her daughters going to grow up to be a junkie.
No mother ever dreams that her daughters going to grow up to sleep alone.
[x2]
No mother ever dreams that her daughters going to grow up to be a junkie.
And if she had to live it all over again you know she wouldn’t change anything for the world.
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If she wants to dance and drink all night, well there’s no one that can stop her.
She’s going until the house lights come up or her stomach spills onto the floor.
This night is gonna end when we’re damn well ready for it to be over.
Worked all week long now the music is playing on our time.
We do what we do to get by, and then we need a release.
You get mixed up with the wrong guys.
You get messed up on the wrong drugs.
Sometimes the party takes you places that you didn’t really plan on going.
When people see the track marks on her arms she knows what they’re thinking.
She keeps on working for that minimum,
as if a high school education gave you any other options, you know.
They don’t know nothing about redemption.
They don’t know nothing about recovery.
Some people just aren't the type for marriage and family.
No mother ever dreams that her daughters going to grow up to be a junkie.
No mother ever dreams that her daughters going to grow up to sleep alone.
[x2]
She’s out of step with the style.
She don’t know where the actions happening.
You know the downtown club scene ain't nothing like it used to be.
You reach a point where there’s not a lie in the world
that you could use to make the boys believe you're still in you twenties.
But they keep getting younger, don't they baby?
She’s not waiting for someone to come over and ask for the privilege.
She can still hear that Rebel Yell just as loud as it was in 1983, you know.
There ain't no Johnny coming home to share a bed with her and she doesn’t care.
No mother ever dreams that her daughters going to grow up to be a junkie.
No mother ever dreams that her daughters going to grow up to sleep alone.
[x2]
No mother ever dreams that her daughters going to grow up to be a junkie.
And if she had to live it all over again you know she wouldn’t change anything for the world.
Favorites Friday!? BLACK FRIDAY!
Everyone loves shopping on Black friday... maybe not out and about but at least online!! Well, i know time is money - so I have taken some of mine to find you the coolest stuff with the best deals! Check it out!!!
DONT FORGET!! ALL ROCKERBYEBABY ITEMS ON ETSY ARE FREE SHIPPING IN THE US & 50% off shipping INTERNATIONAL!
#1: BasketsofBeauty: Skull Kawaii Soap - Pick Your scent! SALE = Buy one get one HALF OFF! Thats two for like $5!!
#2:Mizuryu (BabyBooFelt): Skulls & flowers Baby Blocks THREE PACK! Totally love these :) SALE: Buy One get one HALF off!! Thats like two full sets for under $20!
#3: BellaPoshPillows: Boo Boo Pocket Pillows - Can be chilld or heated for all those baby bumps and bruises! SALE= maked down to just $4.95!
#4: Kooky Tea Party: Super cute sugar skull ring Just $5.20 SALE = 20% off and free shipping on all items after the first one!
#5: BrookeVanGory: Lime Skulls & Stars Fleece pants/Longies... TOO CUTE! Just $20 regular price. SALE = BUY one get on HALF OFF! Thats 2 pairs for just $30 and can be made in ANY size.
#6: ChildishThoughts: Skull crayon apron. LOVE this for a boy OR girl... SALE = 30% off and free shipping over $50!! (i think you have to email her for the discount... but thats just $14 for the apron :)
#7: Glamasaurus: Poisoned Heart Collage - One of my fav items from a fav seller :) SALE: All collage necklaces are 20% off and FREE SHIPPING! marked down to just $36!!
#8: OHBANANAS: Zano The Monster shirt. Normally $20-$25 SALE: ALL SHIRTS $15 or under!
#9: Pippichick: Super cute iPod pouch/case I totally need one of these! Normally $24 plus shipping SALE = $2 off plus free international & domestic shipping!!
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DONT FORGET!! ALL ROCKERBYEBABY ITEMS ON ETSY ARE FREE SHIPPING IN THE US & 50% off shipping INTERNATIONAL!
#1: BasketsofBeauty: Skull Kawaii Soap - Pick Your scent! SALE = Buy one get one HALF OFF! Thats two for like $5!!
#2:Mizuryu (BabyBooFelt): Skulls & flowers Baby Blocks THREE PACK! Totally love these :) SALE: Buy One get one HALF off!! Thats like two full sets for under $20!
#3: BellaPoshPillows: Boo Boo Pocket Pillows - Can be chilld or heated for all those baby bumps and bruises! SALE= maked down to just $4.95!
#4: Kooky Tea Party: Super cute sugar skull ring Just $5.20 SALE = 20% off and free shipping on all items after the first one!
#5: BrookeVanGory: Lime Skulls & Stars Fleece pants/Longies... TOO CUTE! Just $20 regular price. SALE = BUY one get on HALF OFF! Thats 2 pairs for just $30 and can be made in ANY size.
#6: ChildishThoughts: Skull crayon apron. LOVE this for a boy OR girl... SALE = 30% off and free shipping over $50!! (i think you have to email her for the discount... but thats just $14 for the apron :)
#7: Glamasaurus: Poisoned Heart Collage - One of my fav items from a fav seller :) SALE: All collage necklaces are 20% off and FREE SHIPPING! marked down to just $36!!
#8: OHBANANAS: Zano The Monster shirt. Normally $20-$25 SALE: ALL SHIRTS $15 or under!
#9: Pippichick: Super cute iPod pouch/case I totally need one of these! Normally $24 plus shipping SALE = $2 off plus free international & domestic shipping!!
BLACK FRIDAY SALE STARTS NOW!!!
ITS OFFICIAL!! ALL ITEMS IN THE ETSY SHOP ARE FREE SHIPPING IN THE US! 50% off shipping INTERNATIONALLY!
GET A FREE SET OF BOOGER BASHERS WITH ANY PURCHASE OVER $50!!
Tell you friends!
Giveaway Day! MEandREEKIE Skull Booties size newborn - 3t!
This weeks giveaway totally blew my mind. And, im SO sorry that it took me so long to get it going... its just been so crazy around here as you all know. BUT I hope you can all forgive me when you see this giveaway!!!
This week, we had the privilege of trying out a pair of black & white skull Booties from MEandREEKIE.
When I saw them in her shop, i thought they were quite possibly the cutest things i had ever seen. And at the time, her new little shop only had 19 sales!! I knew I could help to change that, and here we are. She graciously sent me the most amazing pair of shoes my boys have ever owned. The photos do not even do them justice. I opened up my package and honestly just couldn't believe it. The quality is by far some of the best I have seen on etsy... the materials? Top of the line... Every detail is perfection... "Boots have black cotton duckcloth on the outside (denimlike weight), soft, fuzzy, ivory fleece on the inside, next to the babies skin. Skull and crossbone ultrasuede applique are cut and sewn by me! Elastic in the back, around the ankle and a snap closure. Bottom is made of ultrasuede (ivory for smaller sizes, black for those over walking age). All seams are enclosed in bias tape to ensure the utmost comfort of your babies tootsies! These booties will not fall off! Guaranteed to last through your next child as well :) Available sizes, Newborn, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 months, and 2-3 years" When she mentions the "fleece" inside i really think its an understatement... to me its like a Minky Lambie... it is soft like butter... so squishy... so warm... and totally baby approved. How do I know? Because ever since they came in... zavery spends about 3/4 of his time wearing them.
The other night was a TOTAL meltdown because I took them off to change his diaper and put on jammies... footie Jammies... well he wasn't having ANY of that, and made me put the booties ON TOP of the footies... can you believe it? Its a true story. I couldn't help but laugh and think.. i totally have to mention this in the review, lol.
Not into the black and white skull booties? (is that possible? lol) Have no fear... there are SO many other options in her shop...
First off, the girlie version.... Pink with a gray skull.... ADORABLE!
You can create your own... Gray denim w/ your choice of fleece... "FLEECE CHOICES - please specify when ordering:
white, ivory, light yellow, bright yellow, light blue, aqua blue, navy blue, bright pink, tangerine, burnt orange, red, lime green, olive green, forest green, lavender, grape, burgundy, eggplant, brown, black."
And my personal favorite (aside from the b&w skulls) Is the black with the red check/houndstooth..
I really recommend these 100% to anyone with a kid in the newborn to 3 range. Zaq has even been requesting a pair for himself... first thing he said... I wish i could have skull booties like that!! Maria? Christmas perhaps? lol could ya make that happen?
Well anyways - I know what you guys want... your prolly thinking... GET TO THE GOOD PART! WHAT CAN I WIN!? Well, one of you lucky readers get to pick your choice of one pair ofbooties valued from $19-$22. Be it skulls, or flowers... or something custom... its just for you :) And obviously, you choose your size as well. Could it get any better? No way... :)
So go! Enter!! Win!!
Extra entries?? But of course :)
EACH ENTRY MUST BE LEFT IN A SEPARATE COMMENT TO COUNT!!!!!
#1) Leave us a comment telling us your favorite Booties and which ones you would want to win!
#2) Follow us publicly here on (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a (old or new) follower on our blog.
#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :) Just be sure to include @RockerByeBaby in the tweet so we get it!
#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.
#5) Fan RockerByeBaby on Facebook...
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This week, we had the privilege of trying out a pair of black & white skull Booties from MEandREEKIE.
When I saw them in her shop, i thought they were quite possibly the cutest things i had ever seen. And at the time, her new little shop only had 19 sales!! I knew I could help to change that, and here we are. She graciously sent me the most amazing pair of shoes my boys have ever owned. The photos do not even do them justice. I opened up my package and honestly just couldn't believe it. The quality is by far some of the best I have seen on etsy... the materials? Top of the line... Every detail is perfection... "Boots have black cotton duckcloth on the outside (denimlike weight), soft, fuzzy, ivory fleece on the inside, next to the babies skin. Skull and crossbone ultrasuede applique are cut and sewn by me! Elastic in the back, around the ankle and a snap closure. Bottom is made of ultrasuede (ivory for smaller sizes, black for those over walking age). All seams are enclosed in bias tape to ensure the utmost comfort of your babies tootsies! These booties will not fall off! Guaranteed to last through your next child as well :) Available sizes, Newborn, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 months, and 2-3 years" When she mentions the "fleece" inside i really think its an understatement... to me its like a Minky Lambie... it is soft like butter... so squishy... so warm... and totally baby approved. How do I know? Because ever since they came in... zavery spends about 3/4 of his time wearing them.
The other night was a TOTAL meltdown because I took them off to change his diaper and put on jammies... footie Jammies... well he wasn't having ANY of that, and made me put the booties ON TOP of the footies... can you believe it? Its a true story. I couldn't help but laugh and think.. i totally have to mention this in the review, lol.
Not into the black and white skull booties? (is that possible? lol) Have no fear... there are SO many other options in her shop...
First off, the girlie version.... Pink with a gray skull.... ADORABLE!
You can create your own... Gray denim w/ your choice of fleece... "FLEECE CHOICES - please specify when ordering:
white, ivory, light yellow, bright yellow, light blue, aqua blue, navy blue, bright pink, tangerine, burnt orange, red, lime green, olive green, forest green, lavender, grape, burgundy, eggplant, brown, black."
And my personal favorite (aside from the b&w skulls) Is the black with the red check/houndstooth..
I really recommend these 100% to anyone with a kid in the newborn to 3 range. Zaq has even been requesting a pair for himself... first thing he said... I wish i could have skull booties like that!! Maria? Christmas perhaps? lol could ya make that happen?
Well anyways - I know what you guys want... your prolly thinking... GET TO THE GOOD PART! WHAT CAN I WIN!? Well, one of you lucky readers get to pick your choice of one pair ofbooties valued from $19-$22. Be it skulls, or flowers... or something custom... its just for you :) And obviously, you choose your size as well. Could it get any better? No way... :)
So go! Enter!! Win!!
Extra entries?? But of course :)
EACH ENTRY MUST BE LEFT IN A SEPARATE COMMENT TO COUNT!!!!!
#1) Leave us a comment telling us your favorite Booties and which ones you would want to win!
#2) Follow us publicly here on (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a (old or new) follower on our blog.
#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :) Just be sure to include @RockerByeBaby in the tweet so we get it!
#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.
#5) Fan RockerByeBaby on Facebook...
