Magabys Kid-ture Boutique

Magabys has re-opened

2010-09-10T18:24:00.000-05:00

I am so excited to back up and running after several months of recuperation. Thank you so much to all of you for your concern and sweet messages, they really helped. But now it is back to work and I can't wait to get back in the swing of things.

Be sure to stop by Magabys to see some new little dresses that I just listed!!!

How CRAZY is Texas Weather.....take a look......

2010-03-21T02:48:00.000-05:00

March 20th, 2010

A beautiful Spring day about 74 degrees

in Dallas, Texas!!!

And then..............

the very next day..........

March 21, 2010

Early morning, 31 degrees and about 4-5 inches of snow, with several more hours of snowfall to come!!!

***BTW~this is a covered porch***

Good thing it is forecasted to be 64 degrees on the 23rd

and 75 degrees on the 24th!!!!

Cute Girls Custom Boutique Valentine's Day Twirl Skirt and Applique Initial Shirt

2010-01-07T08:39:00.000-06:00

I love, love this vintage inspired Valentine fabric by Alexander Henry paired with Jennifer Paganelli's brown zebra. So I just had to create this little twirl skirt for my little Valentines! http://www.magabys.com/

Please visit my shop for the coordinating personalized initial OR Monogrammed tees/onesies...click here to see: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Magabys?section_id=5586557 !!
Sizes 6m-6 years
Contact me for info on larger sizes and listing.
Coordinating diaper covers are also available in my shop:)
Contact me for a custom listing!!
Each skirt is made with loving care:) All seams are serged and topstitched for a professional finish and longer wear!!

Cute Custom Valentine's Day Onesies and Tees now available

2010-01-03T01:58:00.001-06:00

Come check out my Valentine Tees and Onesies at www.magabys.com OR contact me at miranda@magabys.com

All items are custom and made to order so if you would like yours to be a little different I can definitely work with you to make it happen:) I also can make pants, skirts, shorts and bloomers to match any of these designs!!!

Valentine Heart Tattoo ***can be monogrammed with

'MOM' 'DAD' or a Name!!!
Scalloped Edge Heart Applique
in Amy Butler's Full Moon Cherry
on Chocolate Brown Onesie or Tee

Heart of white Rosettes

My Sister Started a Fertility Blog...

2009-12-30T23:59:00.000-06:00

My big sister and my best friend in the whole world, RoxAnne, just started a blog that will let you follow her journey through Fertility Treatment. She is raw and honest to the core, and quit funny I must add!!! You won't want to miss a word:)

I can't tell you how excited I am to possibly be having a little niece or nephew very soon. But even more so, I am so excited for my sister to be a Mommy! She has always adored children and kids have attracted to her like moths to a flame our entire life. It always amazed me how she could say one word to a child and they loved her instantly. She will be the most amazing mom and I can't wait to see her with a little angel of her own. She had a little of a late start as she didn't meet her husband until she was 35 and they married recently, she is 39 now:) So now that she has her Soul Mate by her side, they are thrilled to start adding to their family!!!

If you would like to follow her journey, go to http://fertylmertyl2010.blogspot.com/

Just think of all the cute stuff I get to make for her......I can't wait!!!!!!

A Very Merry Christmas at our Home.....

2009-12-25T18:46:00.001-06:00

Daddy and his Babies!!!!!
Mommy and her Babies are silly!!!!

Abbey, my little goofy girl!!!!!

My First White Christmas.....

2009-12-25T03:16:00.000-06:00

We are so excited for our first White Christmas!!! The kids were in and out of the house all day:) The only pic I got of Abbey didn't come out, so I will add one tomorrow:)

Maggie's Snow Angel....she was so proud!!!

Our front yard!!!! Several more inches fell after this, so the entire yard is covered and the gazillion lights David put up are out!!!

Zeke trying to make a snowball and realizing how cold the snow really is:)

Some fun stuff we made for Christmas:)

2009-12-25T03:06:00.000-06:00

I think everyone is feeling a little bit of the bad economy, so this year we decided to be crafty for Christmas!!! Here are a few of the little things we made for the ones we love!!!!

Cupcake Scrabble Tile Pendants!!!

Cupcake bottle cap pendants for Cousins Whitney & Zoe!!

***Aunt Jody, their mommy, makes the best cup cakes!!!

Fun magnets for our fridge!!!

Texas Longhorn Magnets for Cousin Pressley!!!

We made these little Snowmen ornaments for Maggie's classmates for Christmas:)

On the back had each child's name; I think they all liked them!!!

*****all these ideas came from Googling ideas and how to's!!! Don't pay for any of these ideas 'how to's'; always Google 'FREE' with what you are looking up OR click on 'videos' or 'images' in the upper left corner!!!! There are TONS of free craft ideas out there!!!!

WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A BLESSED 2010!!!

2009-12-25T02:42:00.000-06:00

I wanted to take a minute and thank all my wonderful customers that have made 2009 a very fun year for Magaby's!!! I can't tell you how humbled I am that I have been a tiny part of so many special events! It occurred to me the other day that the little things I love to make are a part of a beloved child's birthday, a 'first' mommy's baby shower or a special little something for a precious baby, to name a few. To me, those events are unforgettable and so special, and I am thrilled to have made something to bring a smile to someone's day!! So, Thank You, from the bottom of my heart!!

I pray everyone has a Blessed holiday and a wonderful 2010!!!!

Love, Miranda ~ Magaby's

***and David, Maggie, Abbey & Zeke(my everyday Blessings~I love you guys)!!!!!

THE ORIGINAL Monogrammed Embroidered Personalized Pacifier Binky Mam Clip OR Toy Leash Holder YOU CREATE IT

2009-12-23T16:35:00.000-06:00

Magaby's Original Embroidered Personalized Pacifier Clip

YOU CREATE IT...I MAKE IT!!

Check out all the possibilities, you are sure to find the perfect combination for your sweet little one that can't seem to survive without that Paci:) You can see lots of ribbon options at www.flickr.com/magabys/sets *click on 'ribbons & fonts'.

You can go to my Etsy shop to purchase one of these great little clips OR feel free to email me at miranda@magabys.com and I will be happy to send a Paypal invoice.

**Paypal invoice ensures buyer and seller protection:) so you can purchase with confidence. You will need a Paypal account for this!

Magaby's also accepts Money Orders, if you prefer~

This sweet little pacifier clip is machine embroidered on ribbon, approximately 8 inches long. With tons of ribbon choices and thread color that makes a great gift or just for your little one. I use metal clips for durability and a coordinating colored/white snap for pacifier attachment. Mam holders are available upon request. I can also make these Soothie adaptable upon request. There are several fonts to choose from and you can pick any name or monogram.

****Also great for toy leashes that can attach to your stroller!!

Please email with any questions miranda@magabys.com.

Visit us at http://www.magabys.com/

Feel free to leave a comment and/or follow my blog:)

We've added a new site..........................

2009-12-20T18:31:00.000-06:00

You can now find ALL Magaby's items at

http://www.magabyskidture.com/

as well!!! Come check it out and let me know what you think:)

We are still at http://www.magabys.com/

2009-12-14T16:57:00.001-06:00

Leg Warmers for Infants, Babies, Toddlers and Big Girls and Boys now at Magaby's Kidture

2009-12-11T00:08:00.000-06:00

*****SUPER CUTE FOR ANY AGE BABY PHOTOS****
READY TO SHIP WHEN TRANSACTION IS COMPLETE!!!
These great little leg warmers are so great and can be used for so many things. From protecting your little ones knees when crawling and in dance class. You can even put them on their arms to be super stylish! My favorite part is they can work as tights but you have the convenience of not having to take them on and off for diaper changes or potty training!!!
The fit is great and can last for years as your little one grows up. The fit for 0-6m through about 18 months is thigh high, and/or from 2 years up to 6-8 years is knee high.
**picture is of a two year old***
Please check back as I will be listing many more styles in the next week!

http://www.magabys.com/
Thanks for looking;)~

Magaby's will be a feature on Good Morning Texas..

2009-10-28T18:50:00.000-05:00

I am sooooo excited and thrilled to announce that Magaby's was invited to be on Good Morning Texas, November 16th at 9am. It is a local morning show in Dallas on Channel 8 (ABC) that does a sweet feature on 'Momprenuers'. My awesome husband, David, saw a little blip about it on the show this morning and decided to write in about Magaby's and OUR story. I happened to be at the Pumpkin Patch with my little ones for their Chapel School field trip. He called me and read the email he had sent and I have to say that I haven't felt that loved and appreciated in a long time. If only we knew everyday how our husbands felt about us deep down inside everyday:) It was truly an amazing email full of love, admiration and respect for me that I didn't see coming at all. We tend to get so busy with our daily tasks and forget to say the most important things to the ones we love the most! I just hope he knows in return that I think, and have ALWAYS thought, he is the MOST amazing man I have ever known. His love, strength, knowledge, tenderness and devotion to his family has seen me through some very dark days as well as been the center of my joy for the past eight years. I would be lost without him and hope our children know that they have the MOST INCREDIBLE father ANY child could ever pray for, much less be blessed with!

OOPS!!! As I was saying..........He received a response an hour later with the invitation to be on November 16th. We are so grateful to everyone who has supported our little shop and pray we can continue to deliver fun and unique items for years to come!! For through the Grace of God all things are possible!!

Magaby's will be on vacation from October 28th through November 13th as we prepare for the show!

Joel Dewberry Red Damask Custom Twirl Skirt and Personalized Initial Tshirt or Onesie for the Holidays/ Christmas

2009-10-17T17:28:00.000-05:00

Another favorite of mine for the holidays is this Red Damask Fabric by Joel Dewberry!

It is so classic and simply stated, but says alot on this little set! I have paired together a great initial shirt with a sweet little twirl skirt that is sure to be a hit at any Christmas Party or get together! Coordinating bloomers/diaper cover are always an option for the little ones:)

Available in sizes 6m - 5/5T

Contact me for bigger sizes miranda@magabys.com

http://www.magabys.com/

Come check us out at:

www.magabys.com

Custom Boutique Minnie Mouse Halter and Twirl Skirt Set AND Coordinating Halter Dress

2009-10-16T21:59:00.000-05:00

Her are two really cute outfits perfect for that dream vacation to Disney World or Disney Land!! There's nothing cuter than having 'your' little Minnie meet Minnie Mouse in either of these outfits!! Appliqued Minnie faces and names embroidered in Disney Font can be added!!

Custom Minnie Halter Top w/ Twirl Skirt

http://www.magabys.com/

This bow is removable, so you can put it wherever you like it best

or take it of all together!!!

www.magabys.com
***custom coordinating diaper/panty cover is also available
to wear under this skirt*****
I always have and still do LOVE to coordinate my little girls clothes! We even coordinate with our cousins!!! So I had to include a little coordinating dress for the Minnie Collection:)

Minnie Halter Dress w/ Neck Tie

***personalization and minnie face available on this dress as well
***coordinating diaper/panty covers are also available

Come check us out at www.magabys.com

Too Cute Custom Boutique Halter Dress with Bloomers

2009-10-12T04:23:00.000-05:00

I have had this fabric for a while and just love it!!!

So I finally created a little halter dress with a coordinating bloomer/diaper cover to match.

This is Robert Kaufman's Metro Market Blue, which also comes in a darling red/black, green and a yellow as well!!

The little tie is sewn in for durability and is long enough to tie

in a cute little bow!

Thinking about adding a little 'trinket' to the top???

Little custom black/white bloomer/diaper cover..don't you just love these little circles:)

Come check us out at www.magabys.com

or email me at miranda@magabys.com

I LOVE Amy Butler Fabric..especially the Morning Glory line

2009-10-12T04:13:00.000-05:00

Sweet Little Custom Made Peasant Dress with Sash/Belt

***in Amy Butler's Morning Glory & Full Moon Slate***
Cutest Little Custom Made Pillowcase Dress
***in Amy Butler's Morning Glory and Full Moon Slate***

Baby Girl Appliqued Flower Onesie and Custom Twirl Skirt

***in Amy Butler's Morning Glory Linen***

Come check us out at www.magabys.com

or email me at miranda@magabys.com

More Custom Boutique Christmas Outfits from Magaby's

2009-10-12T04:05:00.001-05:00

Christmas Snowman Appliqued Tee OR Onesie

with custom made Skirt OR Wide Leg Pants

Custom Boutique Christmas Twirl Skirts

***to match the onesies and tees listed below***

come check us out at http://www.magabys.com/

Boys Custom Boutique Christmas Elves' Feet Appliqued Onesie or Tshirt

2009-10-06T23:56:00.000-05:00

I didn't forget about our BOYS!!!

Here is a super cute Christmas Elves' Feet Appliqued tee just for

them and perfect for the holidays:)

****also available in onesies for the little guys****

Created from Michael Miller's Funky Christmas Collection!

And for the girls, you can get little bows added to the shoes:)

Great for coordinating brother's and sister's and/or cousins and friends!!

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***I love to personalize anything, so I would be more than happy to add your little Elf's name to any of Magaby's Christmas tees and onesies!!
See store for details: www.magabys.com

Classic and Funky Christmas Appliqued Onesies and Tshirts at Magaby's Kid-ture!!

2009-10-06T01:28:00.000-05:00

Christmas Stocking Applique

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Christmas Ornament Applique

http://www.magabys.com/

Christmas Present Applique

http://www.magabys.com/

You can also add your little one's name to any of these

designs for that added little personalized touch!!!

Magaby's Custom Boutique Hair Accessories

2009-09-15T01:07:00.000-05:00

Magaby's Custom
Boutique

Hair Accessories

Now available at http://www.magabys.com/

Come check out my new flower hair clips, baby headbands, pins, fashion accessories!!

These little floral accents are all the rage and I couldn't help but to fall in love with them myself. I have several different colors, styles and sizes to choose from, as well as beautiful holiday inspired red, winter white and fall collection. All flowers are adorned with sparking crystal rhinestones in the center and you get to choose whether to make them a hair clip, headband or pin. I am adding new ones often so be sure to check back:)

Magaby's $25 Gift Certificate Give Away

2009-08-31T14:55:00.000-05:00

Magaby's will be featured on http://seventhsmith.blogspot.com/ Fabulous Friday Freebies Promotions, starting Setpember 4th through September 10th with a $25 Gift Certificate Give Away!! Just click on the picture or link above!!

Be sure to visit SeventhSmith starting Setember 4th, 2009 to enter for a chance to win!! Your Magaby's Gift Certificate can be used toward anything in Magaby's Kid-ture shop!!!

This is Mandy's first Feature and Give Away, so please be sure to stop by and check it out and support her new adventure!!!

Magaby's NEW Custom Boutique Princess Applique Onesie, Tshirt and/or Tank

2009-08-28T00:30:00.000-05:00

Your little Princess is sure to be all the rave in this sweet little Princess Crown Appliqued Onesie. This is a great little onesie for pictures/portraits, first birthdays and/or coming home from the hospital.

**add your Little Princess' name for just $5

The princess crown is made from black and white damask minky with a light pink minky crown behind to make it really pop on this black onesie. On the shoulders are sweet little pink rosettes, cause you can't be too girly with a Little Princess!! I have also added plenty of bling for your little diva to sparkle. ***see photo above for additional designs available***

Look in my shop section 'Diaper Covers and Bloomers' for coordinating/matching personalized diaper covers/bloomers.

To complete the gift set, be sure to add a burp cloth, bib, or pacifier clip to match. Just email me through my shop to set up a custom gift set listing!!!!

Onesie is available in 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m and 12-18m.I can also coordinate toddler tees for the bigger Princess in the family.

Be sure to stop by:

www.magabys.com

Boutique Personalized Pumpkin Onesie or Tshirt for Fall OR Halloween

2009-08-18T09:51:00.000-05:00

I'm a little late getting my Fall and Halloween items out this year, but I finally have one done!!! This is a little lounge set I put together for my little Zeker and will be adding a little jean for the pumpkin patch. I will have coordinating pumpkin tees/onesies for the girls as well in a few days and maybe a little skirt to match:). I love the idea for the pumpkin, because you can wear it for Halloween and throughout the Fall!

You can find this in my shop at www.magabys.com

Be sure to stop by to see what is new!!!

My baby had his first hair cut:(

2009-08-13T14:36:00.001-05:00

BEFORE<<<<

Zeke sat very still for his first haircut, I was told. Unfortunately, I was busy with his sisters and didn't have a chance to get any pictures of daddy actually cutting! But I did manage to salvage a lock of hair for the scrapbook. I suppose the sitting still, for the entire ten minutes this took, was more than little Zeker could bear. As I had to chase him around the kitchen, into the pantry, into the refridgerator and around the kitchen once more, just to get this one shot! I was a little shocked because he is usually all smiles and poses when he sees the camera come out...little ham!!

AFTER>>>>>>>>

It's hard to tell, but he actually got about two inches cut off. (It was a bit of a mullet:))

So here is to the LAST 'First Hair Cut' for the Dodsons!!! Another bittersweet little milestone as my babies keep growing up on me!

Daddy didn't do too bad!!

Magaby's Kid-ture Hits 600 Sales in August on Etsy

2009-08-13T13:35:00.000-05:00

I am thrilled to announce that Magaby's has reached 600 sales on Etsy as of August 1, 2009!!!

WOW!!! I can't believe it!!!

It was just April of 2008 when I opened Magaby's on Etsy and February of 2009 when we had reached 200 sales! Needless to say, the last few months have been very busy:) The wonderful people of Etsy and their love of unique, handmade items have made this adventure so much more than I ever dreamed it would be. Thank you to all my awesome customers that have been coming back again and again and to those who have passed Magaby's info along to friends; I am so grateful to all of you. I can't forget to thank Etsy.com for having a fun place to sell my creations; I have nothing but great things to say about the way they run their site and the opportunity it has given me to get started and continue doing what I love to do.

So, Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!

Here's to 600 more!!

www.magabys.com

Be sure to stop by and see what's new!!!

I Love This Minky Damask!!

2009-07-27T11:23:00.000-05:00

Finally, I got to create something with my black and white Minky Damask!!! I have had this fabric for several months now and just haven't had the time to do anything with it:0
So a sweet customer of mine thought this was as precious as I did and wanted this sweet little outfit in the damask. I just had to share because I thought it turned out so adorable! It is such a classic look and you can't go wrong with black, pink and white!!! I think it would look just as cute with green, blue, red, etc.:)
You can find this set and much more in my Etsy shop at www.magabys.com. You also have the option of getting just the little diaper cover too:)

Great Article I found on How To Market Your Handmade Crafts

2009-07-15T19:01:00.000-05:00

I found this great article, well list, of the top things you should do when selling or marketing your handmade crafts!!! This is from http://www.weloveetsy.com/ posted by Dee of http://www.americancraftguide.com/

Be sure to check this out before you spend lots of money and time on books! These are really the high points to marketing your handmade carfts!!!
http://www.craftnouveau.com/journal/2008/12/14/17-best-ideas-for-marketing-your-handcrafted-items.html

I would also add to this list to join Flickr and post a picture of every creation you have or will create. You can join groups on Flickr for just about anything which you can post your pictures that also helps market your craft. I can't tell you how much traffic I have gotten just from organizing my photos on Flickr. ***I didn't even know this would happen, I just needed somewhere safe to keep them:) PLEASE NOTE***** It is free to keep your photos on Flickr UP TO 250 pictures, it then cost around $25 a year to post more; but I have made that back in the first two months!!!
Feel free to browse my Flickr at www.flickr.com/magabys/

Baby Gift: Personalized or Monogrammed Bib, Burp Cloth, Personalized Pacifier Clip and Onesie

2009-06-27T16:24:00.000-05:00

I just loved the way this little gift set turned out, so I had to post it!! **Also available for little baby girls:)

You can find all these items and more at http://www.magabys.com/

Come check out my shop for lots of great baby gift ideas!!

Fun Baby Shower Gift Sets **Monogrammed or Personalized

2009-06-15T10:12:00.000-05:00

Here are a couple of Baby Gift Sets Magaby's has put together recently for baby girls or boys! Available now at http://www.magabys.com/

These little onesies are perfect for the new babies homecoming from the hospital or even the precious pictures for Birth Announcements! Of course you can adorn your precious little one just because. Sizes available are 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12, and 12-18m. If you need a larger size just let me know.

Check out my Flickr for all your ribbon and font choices, the possibilities are endless to create a unique, one of a kind gift set!

To browse options go to : www.flickr.com/magabys/sets/

To order your set go to : http://www.magabys.com/

Magaby's will no longer be found on Ebay

2009-06-13T19:09:00.000-05:00

I finally did it......I stopped selling on Ebay! I closed my store on Ebay several months ago because the fees are just ridculous and today I decided to cancel all active listings. Why, you ask! Well, I received an email from Ebay stating that a few of my listings were taken down because I violated their listing laws/rules. I read further and it said that I unlawfully represented, in my listings, Gerber products. I was dumbfounded as I have NEVER used a Gerber product EVER!!!!! First of all, I have Magaby's labels in all my creations and second of all Gerber is not the quality I would sell to my customers. You would think if Ebay were so quick to cancel listings that I have paid for, they would at least make sure the alligations are true! BTW~Alligations supposedly came from Gerber.
I am going to miss my sweet customers from Ebay! Thanks for the fun adventure!!!

You can always find us at www.magabys.com

***Gerber is not bad quality, I just choose to use a wholesale brand that I feel is much nicer....

Magabys Feature and Give Away on 'Fabulous Fun Finds' May 14th

2009-04-24T02:42:00.000-05:00

I'm so excited about Magaby's next feature and giveaway!! On May 14th, Fabulous Fun Finds will be doing a feature on my Monkey Onesie for girls and the giveaway will be for an applique tee or onesie of your choice!! Be sure to stop by Fabulous Fun Finds and enter to win!!!

Personalized Baby Shower Gift Sets for Girls and Boys at Magaby's

2009-04-21T16:14:00.000-05:00

Here's a great Persoanlized Baby Shower gift any mother would treasure or just a great little gift to give to your little one!!! It also happens to be my most popular item:) Go to my shop and see the different persoanlized bib and burp cloth gift sets ~ if you would like to add one of Magaby's Personalized Pacifier Clips or a personalized Diaper Cover there is a listing for those!

Please feel free to browse my Flickr as well for lots of different styles and colors: www.flickr.com/magabys/sets

Perfect Baby Shower Gift for The Little Prince or Princess in Your Life

2009-03-14T02:47:00.000-05:00

Here's another original design by Magaby's that is sure to be the talk of the Baby Shower!!! The idea for these came about through a friend that wanted a unique and special gift for her cousins baby shower. When I saw this pink jester fabric, I knew in an instant that I had to do something for a Princess. And of course, we can't forget about our precious baby boys, so I created the Prince set for another friend days later. They had such a great response at both showers that I just had to list them in my shop:)

These sweet little Prince or Princess onesies are now available in my shop, for only $14, at http://www.magabys.com/. If you would like to put together a set like the ones you see, just contact me through my shop and I would love to help put the 'Perfect Shower Gift Set' together for you.

Magaby's Hit 200 Sales on Etsy Today...Thank You!!!

2009-02-26T08:35:00.000-06:00

First, I would like to give a great BIG Thank You to all of my wonderful customers for helping Magaby's achieve the 200 mark!! So, THANK YOU so much!!! I have been selling my fun baby items on Etsy since August of 2008 and have had the best time. The people in this community are the BEST. The buyers and sellers can not be beat as they have been so kind and supportive throughout my time here!! I am very excited today and thankful that so many of you have shopped Magaby's and lots of you have come back time after time. I love doing what I do and I especially love sharing my creations with all of you. I hope you have enjoyed your purchases and seeing all those little ones using your gifts make Magaby's look good:) Here's to the next 200 being as much fun and creative as the first!!! Thank you also for all your input and support!!!

Miranda, Creator of Magaby's Kid-ture

Super Cute Monkey Applique Onesie and Minky Blanket

2009-02-18T10:46:00.000-06:00

I just love the way this one turned out!!! What little boy or girl doesn't like Monkeys??? I actually call all my little ones 'my little monkeys'; due to all the climbing and jumping they do around the house:) I do have to give credit for this design to my wonderful clients, Kimberly W. and Nancy S. Thank you to Kimberly for wanting a tee for your little boy with a Monkey which inspired me to create this little design:)!! And thanks to Nancy for the creativivty to want this design on the blanket, I just love it!!!
You can find these items and more at http://www.magabys.com/ Come take a look at all the sweet personalized baby gifts Magaby's has to offer!!! We look forward to hearing from you!!!

Maggie's First U6 Soccer Game....and she scored!!!

2009-02-15T00:18:00.001-06:00

It was a very chilly morning here in the 'Big D', by that I mean it was like 45-50 degrees and extremely windy and NO sunshine...BURRR!!!! :) ......Hey, to us, that's chilly!!!

Anyway, it was Maggie's very first soccer game and we of course were all there to support her in team colors and all. Her team is the RockStars, in hot pink and black...too cute. She of course had to have a pink ball, pink shin guards and pink cleats!!! Actually a fun shopping experience...we didn't have all this when I was little!!

She was a little nervous when she woke up, but very excited to get there and start playing. Of course being a 'first timer' we were a little late due to, what seemed like hundreds of teams, playing at this sports complex and how easy you can get lost!! You think two adults could pull it off...you would think!!! Note to self....next time have the coaches number in your cell!!!!! Just so we don't sound like complete nuckle-heads, she did just join the team two days ago:)

So as we sat there FREEZING to death, I watched these little 5/6 year-old girls play soccer with some skill!!! I was very impressed with their ball control and aggression. They all wanted to do well and PLAY!! When I was that age I remember kicking dirt on the field and talking with my friends while we were supposed to be playing.

I did sadly miss my baby girls first goal:( I had to take the two little ones to the park so their blood could circulate and their frozen fingers would thaw!! I'm telling you it was cold, especially after a week of 70 degree weather!
Here's the pic of (just after) her goal....our dinky camera has slow shutter speed:(

Although they don't technically keep score for this age group...the RockStars won 11-2!!!!

Frisco's Daddy Daughter Dance 2009

2009-02-11T19:38:00.001-06:00

My hubby took our girls to the Frisco Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday night and they danced the night away. This was Maggie's second year to attend and Abbey's first. They had a blast with their daddy and felt like little princesses all dressed up. Just don't forget your checkbook because they don't take cash:) I can't wait until Zeke is old enough for the Mommy Son Dance!!!

My babies are getting all grown up......

Why you don't leave your make-up bag in reach of children!!!

2009-02-10T01:06:00.000-06:00

My sweet little Abbey has me laughing everyday, especially yesterday when my husband came to with my make-up bag in his hand and a wad of tissues. As we walked towards the bedroom, he was making sure that nothing was missing or out of place as he had tried his best to clean up the powders, creams and pencils. As we entered the room where Abbey was sitting singing songs to her stuffed kitty, Pearly, David lastly told me that she had already been disciplined. I truly was ready to let her have the 'very firm' lecture of how she is NEVER to play with mommies' make-up when she looked up at me with her sweet smile....there was NO WAY I could hold the laughter back. I really did try to compose myself for the lecture, but there was no use. So we had a good laugh and lots of hugs and kisses instead!

2009-02-09T22:04:00.001-06:00

Check out Magaby's Baby boutique www.magabys.com

How to make one of Magaby's Appliqued Tee's all by yourself!!!

2009-01-24T14:33:00.000-06:00

Creating and designing these fun baby items is what I love to do! For many of my friends, they say they just don't have it in them!!! I think they just need to try it and see how easy it really can be:) So I thought I would give a couple tips to help them and anyone else who wants to give it a shot!!
Things you will need:
fabric (your choice)
Wonder Under (iron on fusible)
iron
scissors
pencil/pen
t shirt, onesie, bag, etc.
sewing machine ***(optional)
First choose a t shirt, onesie, bag, etc. that you would like to apply an applique to; then go to your local fabric and/or hobby store and find a cute fabric that you like. While there, be sure to pick up some Wonder Under, you will need this to iron on your applique. Pick a cute design you would like to have on your tshirt, bag, or anything you can iron on. practice drawing OR tracing the design, when you have it down just right; take your fabric and your Wonder Under, cut both pieces to a size that will allow you to draw your design on. Follow the directions from the Wonder Under to fuse them together with your iron. You can then draw or trace your design onto the 'paper' side of the Wonder Under, cut your design, follow directions on how to iron on, and voile...you have an appliqued tee!!! The Wonder Under should be good enough to hold your applique through washing if done correctly:)!! If you prefer to stitch around the edges for a 'more' appliqued look, you can simply use your sewing machine to stitch around the edges. Be sure to set your machine to the correct settings and take it slow!!

And that's all!!! Go give it a try and be sure to leave a comment to let me know how they turn out!!!!
I would love to have you follow my Blog for more sewing tips to come!!!! Just click on 'follow my blog'!!!
Visit my shop for more examples:
www.magabys.com

SO SO CUTE...Personalized Baby Onesie, bib, burp cloth, pacifier clips, etc.

2009-01-23T14:36:00.001-06:00

Moms just love to see their little ones in custom, monogrammed items and Magaby's has something for everyone!!!!
You can start off with this Super Cute Monogrammed Onesie and add on any item in my shop, www.magabys.com, to make a unique and custom gift set for that special new arrival!! I also have BOY color schemes available for all those Little Men!!!

Be sure to visit www.magabys.com

Great Give Away at Confessions of a Yummy Mummy

2009-01-19T00:18:00.000-06:00

Great give away find you have to check out:
http://cynthialovespictures.blogspot.com

Announcing: *Drum Roll Please!*
Yummy Mummy's First Giveaway!!!
In this giveaway you can win a Goody Gift Basket with all my fave things in it
A custom made camera strap cover.
Godiva Chocolate
DVD of Serendipity
$50 Dollars to Target.

My husband just cracks me up.....seriously!!

2009-01-18T02:42:00.000-06:00

If you are wondering what in the world this is??? Well, this is what happens to your living room when your 5 and 3 year-olds want to camp out and they ask Daddy to build them a tent!!! Now I knew my hubby would do something fun and creative, but I never imagined a tent the size of cabin!!! It hung from the fireplace all the way to the back of the couch. He even pulled in dinning room chairs for extra support! The funniest part is that he even pinned pillow cases up about mid-way, to make a separate room. I am so glad he thought to get pictures so I could share them. The girls, of course, loved it and slept all night inside. Unfortunately, this morning they were awoken by our cat, Pearly, jumping on top of it and pulling it completely down. I guess she wanted in on the fun too!! We were very thankful that she waited until morning for her little trampoline fun!

So Cute for Easter...Baby Must Have from Magaby's

2009-01-17T02:07:00.000-06:00

Looking for the perfect little Boutique outfit for Easter? Here it is at Magaby's Kid-ture, custom made with Amy Butler's Star Paisley OR Wallflower Pink and pink Minky. Of course you can choose any fabric from my collection (www.flickr.com/magabys/sets/)
You can find this at www.magabys.com on sale now for $24.99 OR 39.99 with a cuddly blanket(16 X 22).

Magaby's is honored to be part of 'Blogger's Give'

2009-01-14T15:58:00.000-06:00

As many of you know, Magaby's was Featured on MomFuse.com a few months ago. Well, I was contacted by Jessica, at MomFuse, recently to be part of Blogger's Give. I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to donate a sweet little outfit in hopes it can bring at least a few dollars to their cause. For the next few months Blogger's Give will be working with The Center for Courageous Kids. Here is a little of what B.G. has to say about their latest endeavor:
'When we talked to The Center for Courageous Kids, we knew we had the right spot. As I talked to their director, I saw their vision and their unique camp that changes year round to specialize in different disabilities and medical conditions. This camp is a way for kids to forget about their situations for one week, and for their parents to connect with like parents of children going through the same hardships. They also keep a full medical facility on hand that specializes in the condition the children have, but the doctors wear Hawaiian shirts and hang out with the kids…they are not just ‘more doctors’. The facility also has a helipad, should the need arise, and full access to hospitals.'
Please go to their site to read more and see how you can help out these great kids!!! I think there are many ways to be involved so go check it out!!!
http://bloggersgive.com/

WHAT IS BLOGGERS GIVE:
'Bloggers Give was sparked by being a blogger. I love charity and I feel that bloggers have an untapped way to make a true difference.
If you have ever worked on a project where you solicited donations, you know how hard it can be to get companies to donate. There are grants, there is legal approval. All in all, there is a ton of work to be done and many, many times you are shot down before you have your foot in the door.
But everyday bloggers receive products all over the ‘net to test and to give away in small quantities, without a second thought.
Thus, Bloggers Give was born.'

New Appliqued Onesie Designs

2009-01-14T01:18:00.000-06:00

I just love the way these little appliqued onesies turned out!! And to top it off you can have little bloomers to match!!! How cute is this little Bunny design for Easter!?!?! The bloomers OR boxers, if you prefer for your little man, are custom cut and sewn to order!! I have many fabrics to choose from at my Flickr!! (Lots of Amy Butler and Michael Miller fabrics!!) The Lion onesie is $14 and the girls set is $24.99 (plus shipping) available now at www.magabys.com!!

Magabys review and Give Away at My Organized Chaos

2009-01-13T10:12:00.000-06:00

Go to My Organized Choas and see Magaby's latest review and give away. The give away will be for one personalized pacifier clip of your choice! Just go to My Organized Choas and follow the instructions to enter, it's that easy:)
Go to my flickr account to see lots of examples..magabys flickr

The Perfect Personalized Baby Shower Gift

2009-01-12T00:13:00.001-06:00

Looking for the perfect baby shower gift...look no further!!!
Everyone loves to get personalized gifts with their little ones name embroidered for that special touch. At Magaby's we specialize in personalized baby gifts that start at just $7.00! Give the gift that any new mom would just love to have!! Stop by my shop and take a look at all the sweet gifts like bag tags, personalized pacifier clips, bibs, burp cloths, blankets, diaper covers, etc. If you don't see a gift set that fits your needs, no worries, just contact me at miranda@magabys.com and we can come up with that perfect gift no one could forget!!!!

Be sure to stop by my flickr account to preview all my creations, just click here!

Sewing is in the blood....YIPEE!!!!

2009-01-09T23:36:00.000-06:00

All my oldest girl kept asking for for Christmas this year was her very own sewing machine, so she could make some 'fun stuff' too! For three months she reminded me on a regular basis that she REALLY wanted one, and could it be purple?!
Well, Christmas morning came and for the first time, I have to add, she tore through every present in about a minute! She didn't make much mention of the sewing machine as the paper was flying around the room and I think I felt a small tinge of disappointment go through me. Then, as the paper was cleared, she was looking through her 'loot' and realized what was there in front of her...a white, and yes, purple sewing machine...the color scheme was total dumb luck! Anyway, she was so excited and just had to make something right away. So we went to my sewing room and found the perfect scrap fabric and she made her very first pillow. I was quit impressed at how it turned out and of course beaming with pride!!! She then had to make her little sister a heart shaped pillow (I cut the shape for her)! That one turned out so cute that she of course had to make a heart pillow for herself!! Not too bad for a 5 year-old....it must be in the blood!!!!

Happy New Year

2009-01-01T00:14:00.000-06:00

From our family to yours....Have a safe and prosperous 2009!!!

And may God Bless you and yours....with as many Magabys products as you can possible afford...hee hee ;)

Seriously, I feel that with all the trials my family has been through the past two years we have been so blessed through all the hardships. I truly believe that God will not give us more than we can handle and He is with us through it all. He has given me an unbelievable opportunity to create this wonderful company to share what I love to do with others. I am so thankful for my relationship with Christ, my sweet husband and my children that give me something to laugh about everyday. May we all find happiness in all the trials and successes that lie ahead and His Grace given in it all.

Have a wonderful 2009!!

Magabys is Featured on Peanut Butter and Pickles

2008-12-27T15:51:00.000-06:00

I'm so excited to let you know that I have a 'Review' on Peanut Butter and Pickles Review, a blog about great Mom and Baby finds!!! To see the full review and sign up for the giveaway go to : http://pbandpickles.blogspot.com/2008/12/magabys-kid-ture-boutique.html
You will also see Lacie's sweet baby boy modeling Magaby's cute little Elephant Appliqued Onesie (also available in t-shirts). You can find these at Magabys Boutique for just $12!!
Thank you so much to Lacie at Peanut Butter and Pickles Reviews!!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2008-12-24T12:08:00.001-06:00

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!! May God bless your family and friends! May He watch over our Country in the coming years and Bless President Obama and all his decisions for the USA!!! Have a wonderful Holiday! Merry Christmas!!!!

Something Super Cute for Baby Boys

2008-12-22T21:20:00.001-06:00

Now that I have my own baby boy, I am realizing how difficult it is to find really cute boy clothes!!! So I now have some super cute applique shirts for your 'little man' and mine too:)!!! You can find this and other styles at www.magabys.com for just $12 plus shipping. Other styles available include a car, airplane, neck tie, etc. Styles coming soon: lion, giraffe and owl. These come in sizes 3 months to 4t or bigger if you choose! Feel free to visit my Flickr for fabrics to choose from to make a one of a kind tee for that sweet little man in your life at : www.flickr.com/magabys

The Final BOO HOO at Texas Stadium

2008-12-22T16:48:00.000-06:00

It was the final game to ever be played at Texas Stadium and the Cowboys couldn't pull out a win???? What is that all about? "America's Team" was a big disappointment Saturday night, but we had a blast being 'papparazzi'!! My father-in-law has/had a Suite at the stadium since the 70's and we have had many great memories cheering on the 'Boys!!! But Saturday night was even better with all the 'Great Cowboys' and some 'Star Power' as well roaming the halls!! We were like kids in the candy store, especially my husband who grew up LOVING these guys!!! Although we were sad about the loss, we had a GREAT farewell!!!

Some of my Favs: David(my hubby), Jeff Rohrer and Owen Wilson; David, me, Pat Summerall and Cherri Summerall; David, me and Bill Bates; David, me and Billy Joe Dupree!!! My father-in-law is friends with some pretty cool 'Cowboy Greats' that we had the honor to hang out with on Saturday!!!

Good Bye to Texas Stadium....may God watch over His favorite team in the new stadium as He has all these years through 'the hole in the roof" at Texas Stadium:) If you're a FAN, you know what I mean:)

A special Thank You to the family of Stuart Joy.....Stu, you know what I mean:)

Magabys is Featured on Momfuse.com

2008-12-15T00:39:00.000-06:00

I am so honored for Magabys to be featured on momfuse.com. This online magazine is for moms to discuss, blog, find, etc. anything and everything about motherhood!!! Go to the link below for Magabys complete review:
http://momfuse.com/2008/12/magabys-personalized-binky-pacifier-clip-holder-review/

"Mom Fuse was created by moms, for moms.
Mom Fuse is a resource for moms and an online magazine of sorts. We love to feature recipes, give you honest product reviews on products, give lots of things away to our readers, show you some fabulous finds we think you’ll love, help promote moms who own their own business and so much more!"

Join my Baby Childrens Boutique Flickr Discussion and Showcase Group

2008-12-08T17:25:00.000-06:00

I am always looking for new ways to showcase my items and just get my name out there to bring in new customers.. So today I started a discussion and showcase group on Flickr.com. You can view this group at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/magabys/
Please feel free to stop by and take a look and PLEASE join Magabys Kid-ture Boutique Group to post your creation pics and get more exposure!!! Or just find some great buys for the holidays!!!!!
You do have to have a Flickr account to join, but it's super easy and FUN!!!

Hope to see you there!!!

I would also enjoy hearing about and sharing 'how to's' from all those crafty people that enjoy sharing their knowledge!!!!

I have already uploaded some of my creations to share. If you see something you like that you think you can do yourself, just post a discussion and I will be more than happy to share all the tips and tricks I have learned over the years!!!

Go to: http://www.flickr.com/groups/magabys

I closed my Ebay Store, but you can still find Magabys there!!!

2008-12-06T22:07:00.001-06:00

OK, so I finally closed my Ebay store, but will continue to sell my products on 'fixed price' auctions. Like many people I have talked to lately, Ebay fees are just way too high:0 On top of ALL those fees, I could no longer afford to pay the monthly store fee as well. I felt that I could still sell my items successfully this way, as most of my sales come from auctions any way!! So basically, I was just fed up with all the fees!!! I would like to thank all my loyal customers and pray this will not affect the success of Magabys on Ebay.

GREAT finds on Mammalicious Finds

2008-12-05T09:16:00.001-06:00

I found these adorable shoes by Polliwalks and they are doing a give away on Mammalicious Finds!! Go to : http://www.polliwalks.com/ to see all the cute styles they offer!!!

This necklace is just so sweet! It is the 'Sweet Sister' and would make a perfect gift for any/all those wonderful sisters that get us through each day!!! To see all Lisa's great designs go to : http://lisaleonardonline.com/

And be sure to stop by : http://www.mammaliciousfinds.blogspot.com/ to see ALL the great reviews and give aways!!!

I'm Featured on Mammalicious!!!! Go there to enter my Give Away!!!

2008-12-04T15:58:00.000-06:00

I am so excited about my very first review!!!! Go to http://www.mammaliciousfinds.blogspot.com/ to see the review by Amy at Mammalicious Finds. This is a great Blog for moms to find what the hip and happening fads are for your little ones. I am also having a Give Away on this Blog for a set of two Personalized Pacifier Clips...yes, completely FREE!!! But, you must first go to Mammalicious Blog and enter to be eligible; NO purchase required!!!! Thank you so much to Amy for doing my review and the sweet Feature you gave to Magabys Kid-ture.

How to Keep Nine 'Little Angels' Behaving Like Angels at Hoilday Get Togethers

2008-12-03T23:02:00.000-06:00

So it was Thanksgiving at the In-Laws with aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, etc. It was a crowd, to say the least and 9 of the guests were our 'Precious Little Angels', all 6 years and under. What to do with this many little ones and still have time to converse with family you haven't spoken to in months??? Well, my MANIAC sister-in-law, Jody, bless her little fingers; decided to make each child a Gingerbread House, two Gingerbread trees and two Gingerbread Men a piece....from scratch. She and our husbands cousin, Kara, assembled each one and brought them to our Feast. I have to add that I haven't seen this much candy in a VERY long time. She also brought every candy, suitable for Gingerbread Houses, so they could decorate them. The kids LOVED IT!!!! They must have sat at that table for at least an hour without a peep!!! Except the occasional, "I need more candy canes, please", "more frosting(glue), please", etc. The 'Little Angels', so polite!! I know this sounds like a TON of work for mommy, Thank God, there are premade Gingerbread Houses that are just as effective:) Sadly, I didn't even notice how good all these 'Little Angels' were at the time until friends started commenting on my Facebook pics I had posted. How thoughtless of me to let this go unnoticed. I think I was so excited about having a conversation with a 'grown up' the obvious totally escaped me!! So I will take this RARE moment in time and savour it for a very long time!!!!! I am VERY Thankful for Jody this year....thanks sweetie!!!
Here are how some turned out:

My HOT Item: Personalized Pacifier Clip / Holder for Boys and Girls

2008-11-30T14:19:00.001-06:00

Personalized Embroidered Pacifier Clips for Baby Boys and Girls!!!!

I love these little pacifier clips and have made a ton for my little boy, Zeke!!!
You never have to worry about losing those pacifiers when you are out and about or just hanging out at the house! I have tons of ribbon and font choices to choose from so every outfit can have a coordinating pacifier holder:) They are approximately 8 inches long with a metal clip(plastic inside to protect the clothes) and a coordinating metal snap to hold those binkys tight! Check them out at www.magabys.com. For one it is $8.99 OR choose three(3) for $25.00 plus shipping:)
These are really cute and machine washable too!!!
****MAM and Soothie attachments are available upon request, just let me know at checkout:)*****
***NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED WITH PACIFIER CLIP!!!!!!

For more examples go to: www.flickr.com/magabys/sets/

Go to my shop to purchase: http://www.magabys.com/

Sell Your Handmade Products on www.shophandmade.com

2008-11-24T22:09:00.000-06:00

I just found this site to sell your handmade products http://www.magabys.shophandmade.com
This site is similar to Etsy or Ebay, but no listing fees! Here are some of what is on their site:

"One of the best ways we help make selling on ShopHandmade a rewarding experience is by offering you Fee Free Selling. Keep all of the profits. This is possible because we have sponsors that will pay the listing fees for you. We do charge a sales commission as well, but you pick the commission. It can be anything you desire. Pay us 0% if you wish, or pay us the same 12% that eBay charges. Or anything else....."

You have the option to donate any amount of your proceeds to help plant trees around the globe.
Go to their site for all the details!

I just opened a shop, so I will see how it goes:) Please leave comments if you have any experience with this site!!!

Free Shipping at www.Magabys.com for Black Friday!!!

2008-11-22T16:42:00.001-06:00

Starting Friday, November 28th through Monday December 1st!!!

I am part of a great networking team on Etsy.com, Team EtsyBaby, where the members work together to promote each others products!! It is a great team and we are having a great promotion for Black Friday. Each shop will offer different specials and/or discounts for the sale. Magabys is offering Free Shipping on the items listed with the above logo, just look for it in my listings and write, "black friday free shipping" at checkout!! Just go to http://www.shopetsybaby.com/blackfriday to find my shop as well as many others! There are some really great products you can find with great discounts!!! Hope you come by to visit!!!

New Custom Baby Boy Appliqued Onesies

2008-11-21T17:06:00.000-06:00

Original, cute baby boy clothes are hard to find because it is hard to come up with new ideas for boys. There is only so much you can do:) But here is one that I think everyone will like! Available now in my shop www.magabys.com are these sweet little onesies with appliqued cars, airplanes, neck ties, etc. with lots of fabrics to choose from! Come check them out, they are super cute!!! They make great shower gifts or just something fun for your 'Little Man'!!

Send a Soldier a Christmas Card this Year!!!!

2008-11-19T14:36:00.001-06:00

I just got this email from a friend with the best idea!!! I had to share it with everyone:) Please read the following:

GREAT IDEA!! When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.

When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:

A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001

What an easy thing for everyone to do to show we care for these men and women that so unselfishly give EVERYTHING for us!!!!!

Kuddos to Ashley of HippoScraps Blog Design & more!!!

2008-11-17T17:49:00.000-06:00

I am so excited about my new blog layout!!! Ashley of HippoScraps Designs www.hipposcraps.com is totally responsible!! She added the Motto to my logo and came up with the cute little lines and bubbles to pull it all together! She also made over my Etsy banner for my Etsy Shop!! I am so thankful I found her and just wanted to mention her great work on my blog! It was so much better than expected and so reasonably priced. Her button is on the main page here or you can go direct from the button I have attached below to her blog and find her there:) Thanks again Ashley!!! Feel free to post a comment about what you think:)

NEW Custom Boutique Holiday Set with Minky and Joel Dewberry Trimmings!!

2008-11-16T21:55:00.000-06:00

I had to share this one, it is just too cute!! I actually made this because my girls wanted something cute for church today! So I grabbed some fabric that I have had for a while and threw this one together this weekend! I LOVE how it turned out and the pictures do not do justice to how cute it is on!!! I love to work with Minky, although a little difficult at times:), but it's so cute for Fall and Winter! The Joel Dewberry Red Damask fabric is too die for and so nicely done, so I had to add that for the holiday inspiration. You can't go wrong with red and black!! I think this will have to be the set they wear for our Christmas cards!!!

You can find this in my
Etsy Shop at: www.magabys.com
OR Ebay Store at: www.stores.ebay.com/magabyskidture

.....ON SALE NOW!!!

Why Won't Stuart Joy Go Home????

2008-11-14T22:59:00.000-06:00

My wonderful husband has converted our garage into his very own Sports Room! Complete with three TV's(to watch games simultaneously), a custom pool table, a dart board, a refrigerator, a couch, a few chairs, foot stools, and bar chairs. Of course it is wall to wall with sports memorabilia. I wouldn't dream of complaining as I have taken over several rooms with my sewing stuff and he says nothing and even builds a few things for me to store my over flowing collection of fabric. It's a great place to have his friends over to watch the games while keeping the noise away from our sleeping babies. OK, so I do have one complaint...Stuart Joy just won't go home!!!! I don't understand as he has the SWEETEST wife at home, but he always ends up here for a game of Pool or to just sit his booty on the cute little IKEA couch to watch some Desperate Housewives, just kidding he watches E! News! Even when I come out there to spend a little quality time with my hubby and maybe watch a little History or Discovery Channel, there's Stuart saying, "wait a minute, don't change the channel, they're about to say something about the High School Musical cast!!!!". I thought this was supposed to be a 'sports room'??????? And I swear, If he defends Angelina Jolie one more time, I am going to call his wife and tell her. And he really doesn't want the wrath of his pregnant wife. I know I said she is sweet, but she is pregnant and you never know what those hormones will do to a woman. Anyway, if anyone has any advice on how I can get this person to stop coming by ALL the time, please let me know! Calling Mandy is really the last resort, but I will go there if I have too!! Oh, I also have to add, if he says one more thing about running and staying in shape, I am going to chase him around the block just to prove he can't make it more than three houses!!!
Love you Stu, see you on Sunday for the Cowboy game...if not before!!!! :)
PS..It's Friday night, 11:25pm, and he's still here!!!!

Why I Love Etsy.com and Some of My Favorite Shops

2008-11-13T16:09:00.000-06:00

Find more photos like this on We Love Etsy
At Magaby's, and in my life, I believe that customer service is the number one priority to any business. If you put 110% into believing in and taking care of your customers, you can't go wrong. I want to know that when I make a purchase that it is made well and will perform like it is supposed too! I also strive to make products that are of the best quality possible and that my customers think so too. This is the attitude I have found at Etsy.com!
I have had the privilege of having an Etsy shop since April of 2008! I can't tell you how much I prefer Etsy over Ebay... While Ebay is a great place to sell your hand made original designs, I have found Etsy to be much more fun. Not only is it super easy and user friendly, the people here are so great!!! Everyone I have met there have been so good to me and willing to share any and all ideas on how to be successful! I started Magaby's just over a year ago, so I am still learning a lot and have found the best advise from other sellers here at Etsy. I think maybe because everyone here (sellers & buyers) also LOVE hand made creations and can appreciate the sweat and tears put into everyone else's work.
Some of the GREAT shops I have found:
www.StefaniesBownanza.etsy.com .....Stefanie is super nice and creates the cutest little custom bows. My favorite, so far, the Halloween Spider Clip...TDF!!!
www.fabricsupplies.etsy.com .....the BEST customer service I have found, Charlie is so on the ball selling a great variety of designer fabrics. Great prices and super fast delivery!!
www.angelbabydesignz.etsy.com ....OK, Lara makes the cutest 'Initial bow holders' I have seen! It was so cute that when I got it for a gift for my cousin, I kept it for my Maggie and then bought another for my Abbey:) Don't worry, I had already made little Mikaela a bunch of clothes and other goodies!!
Not only do each of these shops have great products but outstanding customer service! Take a minute to check them out, you won't be disappointed!!!

tipjunkie.blogspot.com...check it out!!!

2008-11-11T13:25:00.000-06:00

A friend of mine, Heather, just led me to this great little site/blog that allows mom-prenuers to advertise their creations!!! It was super easy to join and each advertisement only costs $5.45. I am anxious to see if I get any traffic from this:) They have everything from baby items, to jewelry, digital photo cards, custom clothes, books, etc....all hand made!! If you get a chance to check this out you ought too!!! www.tipjunkie.blogspot.com Each advertisement links you to their, web site, shop, blog, etc. to find out how you can purchase their products!!!

Thanks to Heather Rice, creator of Faith Creations
**see her great stuff at: www.faithcreations.shutterfly.com

3 Day Walk for the Cure ~ Dallas, Texas

2008-11-07T23:44:00.001-06:00

Today my sister, RoxAnne, started the 3 Day Walk for the Cure! It is a 60 mile walk over 3 days to help raise funds for breast cancer research and awareness. November 7th is particularly special to us, in that it marks the 16th anniversary of our mothers passing from breast cancer. I miss my mother more than words can say! I think the worst part is that my children will never know what an amazing grandmother they missed out on! She truely was the most compassionate, kind person I have ever had the honor to know. I don't think I ever heard her say one bad thing about another person my whole life! She also had the patience of a Saint! Raising four children on her own, no child support, and on a waitress salary, she never complained once! And we were a handful to say the least!! I am sooooo proud of my sister and at the same time I am sad I can not be there with her! Although we did go to the cheering station to support her! What a crazy crowd that is!!! People, cars, vans & motorcycles were drenched in pink and there were plenty of bras everywhere! It was fun and uplifting and so wonderful to see so many people supporting this important cause! I will definitely be there next year! The kiddos won't be so little and I will...hopefully...have more time to train:)!!

Pediatric Chiropractors...maybe they can help you too, even if you think it's a little cooky!!

2008-11-06T13:46:00.000-06:00

I have to say that I am one of the BIG skeptics of pediatric chiropractors...until now! There is a lot of info here, but I feel a little background is important, so I will try to touch on the big ones!!! To know this little girl is to love her...not only angelic looking, but the most angelic heart I have ever known!!!
Our little girl, 3 1/2 years, has been chronically ill since about 4 months old. She is our second child and have been told by our regular ped. that she was getting ill so often because we had an older child bringing things home! Which I never understood because I am a stay at home mom and none of my children have spent a day in child care??? She was at eh doctor about every three weeks her first two years! Besides chronic respiratory problems, our little girl has had a weight problem from 2 months old. She was 6 lbs. 7 oz. at birth and by 4 months she was 18 lbs. Not a cute rolly-polly, but an odd proportion! Now at 3 1/2 years she is 40 inches and 50 lbs....a lot of it looks like water retention as she can get very bloated looking often. I have to add that she has a great diet and I think I will knock the next doctor in the face(a little harsh) that tells me I need to change her diet. And then scream at them "she is NOT obese because of her diet!!!!!!!" So after 3 years of countless visits to allergists, endocrinologists, pulmanoligists(sp?), etc. and having them shove too many needles into her little body for blood tests to want to think about we still have no answers except the 'popular' diagnosis'...asthma, obesity, lung weakness(whatever that means)! But a mother's intuition knows when something is just not right and the diagnosis' are all so bogus and not researched by ANY means!! Can you tell I am bitter:) I'm so fed up with these doctors that claim to CARE but do absolutely NO 'out of the box thinking' NOR listen to a word we say! They just want to funnel our children through their offices as fast as they can to meet their over-head!! For example, our pediatrician told us when we lost our health insurance for 4 months because my husbands family business failed last year...too bad it's time for your childs well-checkup, it will cost you $350 for the visit! This was our ped. for 5 years, from day one of our first child, second and third!???? Very disappointed in the lack of compassion or loyalty. We didn't want a handout, but maybe a little understanding from someone who was SUPPOSED to care about our childrens well being! I really hate to do this, but I feel I need to...the Pediatrician is Dr. Stephen Crow of Richardson Pediatrics in Richardson, Texas. I really liked him and had many disagreements with my husband whom never cared for him!
So through just random conversations with a few people last month we decided to try a pediatric/family chiropractor. It has only been two weeks and we are already seeing a difference. Just Monday, Abbey had a runny nose that caused her to cough all night to the point that I had to hold her in my lap in a chair to sleep so that she get at least a few hours of sleep. She had an adjustment Mon. and Tues.(part of her scheduled treatment plan) and Wednesday the yuckies were gone! Believe me this is a huge deal for us. This would have been a runny nose that would have turned into a three week respiratory ordeal for us and probably ending in croup or something else that would have us in the ER because she couldn't breath. I will take an adjustment over pumping steroids into her body four times a day to avoid a bigger respiratory problem any day. So if it sounds a little cooky to you, well it did to us even more before we experienced it for ourselves!
The diagnosis from the chiropractor is/was that she has four organs that are not functioning like they should. Probably due to a traumatic birth, she was born with wet-lungs and in NICU for her first 36 hours! Amazingly these organs are the major ones that break down sugars in her body, making it almost impossible for her to digest properly. And because this is going on in her it puts her body into a very stressful state that causes her to be in a 'fight or flight' state. Thus causing massive amounts of serotonin to be produced making it difficult still to break down food. So now that we know that she has a weak immune system because her little organs are just not functioning properly, we will continue a two month program, of decreasing visits, to the chiropractor that will get these things back in line. I have to add also that these are not 'bone popping' chiropractors, but they take an applied kinesiology approach(muscle strength) and the energy your body uses. It really is quit interesting how it all works. I am no expert on the subject so you will have do some research of our own on the subject. I am just telling Our Story for the past three years and the Cliff Notes of a mother's frustration at doctors that don't listen and the endless nights on the internet trying to find answers!!!!! I wish I would have found someone a lot sooner to lead me in this direction, but thankful we are here now!!! I will be excited to update her progress in a few weeks to let anyone know what outcomes we experience. I pray this may help someone in the same situation!! The doctor's are Rachel and Darrell Lomonaco of Lewisville, Texas...if anyone wanted to know!!! Really sweet, Godly people!

Super cute Christmas/Holiday outfits now available!!

2008-11-06T02:33:00.000-06:00

I'm a little late on listing my holiday line, but it is really cute and hope it gets some traffic to my shop!! I love to work with minky fabrics and they make the cutest skirts, pants, etc for fall and winter. You can preview some of the designs below or go to www.magabys.com. My designs are also available for discounted prices when buying bulk...contact me for more info!!! miranda@magabys.com

Custom Boutique Halloween Outfits ON SALE NOW

2008-09-23T23:35:00.000-05:00

There is not much time left to get that super cute Halloween outfit for your stylish little ones! Visit www.magabys.com for one of a kind custom Halloween sets! I have two Hello Kitty Halloween outfits to choose from and they are on sale right now. It will take a couple of weeks for delivery because these are completely custom and will not be cut until they are ordered!! Look below at my previous blogs for sneak peek pics of the dress and skirt/corset sets!

Personalized Monogrammed Baby Gifts

2008-09-11T14:12:00.000-05:00

I have lots of unique baby gifts in my Etsy and Ebay stores for you to choose from. Come check them out at www.magabys.com.

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7 years and no itching!!!

2008-09-09T01:07:00.000-05:00

Today, September 8th, my husband and I celebrated our 7th anniversary!!! To be completely honest, we can bug the c**p out of one another, but it's a bug I would never exterminate;) He is the most supportive and kind person I know and loves his family more than I ever dreamed! I didn't know men like him existed anymore! Plus he let's me take over rooms in the house with all my sewing stuff:) He still gets the little closet, I wouldn't dream of taking that from him...not yet anyway! We went to the mall and got each other gifts, mine was much more expensive, funny how that works out! And then to a great Italian restaurant in Dallas, Rocco's on McKinney Ave . It was the BEST pizza, but they have a great variety of other favorites. It is BYOB with a great wine store 30 feet away, Vino 100. So we toasted our 7 years with pizza and wine, which was pretty fitting because we honeymooned in Italy! Great night, Great 7 years! Looking forward to a lifetime with the greatest guy alive!

How much fabric should I buy!

2008-09-07T19:34:00.000-05:00

I am starting to make a couple of new outfits and just cant seem to decide the amount of fabric I should buy. I don't want to buy too little and then not have enough to fill orders. but I don't want to have an abundance of left overs. I suppose I could just sell what I don't use??? Oh what to do??? Just one of the little dilemmas that go in circles in my head:) I guess I will just get too much to be safe!

2008-09-06T15:09:00.001-05:00

Custom Boutique Halloween Outfits for Girls

2008-09-06T12:10:00.000-05:00

Well, here I go, my very first Blog!

Magabys Kid-ture has just listed our 2008 Boutique Halloween outfits for little girls, sizes 3t-6(or bigger if you need)! There is tons of detail and two different styles available. The first is a sweet little corset top, over a peasant top with a double layered swing skirt. This is really two outfits in one!!! The other is a cute little European styled dress with tons of detail. These are just must haves for Halloween. Every seam is serged and top stitched. I try to pay very close attention the the smallest detail for the upmost quality. Come check them out at http://www.magabys.com/ Plus, you can see all the great baby items and personalized gifts I offer as well!