Go Gators!

now that the holiday chaos had simmered, it's time to update a few things, including the Blog! next to the growth charts (i'm currently working on a Dora one and yet another Yankees chart) my photo frames are becoming a very popular item. they make such great gifts and are so personal.

and since i'm in Gator Nation (at least amongst our friends here in S. FL), i'm not surprised at this order for a few Gator frames. Go Gators!

charts, charts and more charts!

i swear i do know how to do more than just sports-themed growth charts! but i will admit, that they are pretty fun to do. i'm such a mom of boys. :)

here are two of my latest - the first two that i had to ship instead of hand-delivering.

i'm happy to report that i have confirmation that both chart made it to their destinations intact and unharmed, and just under $20 in shipping costs, despite the 10-14" of snow falling in upstate NY.

so honored!

i am truly honored to be featured as a Momtrepreneur of the Month on my friend, Melissa Surprise's blog/website! check it out!

i first met Melissa through a mutual friend/neighbor in NY and hired her to take newborn photos of my son, brody, when he was born. Two and a half years and a few more photo sessions later, i now consider melissa a friend, as well! she's an extremely talented photographer and i have enjoyed watching her reap the benefits of hard work as her business has grown and flourished.

not only am i grateful for this recognition, but i am also extremely excited to announce that Melissa is now a published photographer and my son, Brody, is her published work! Melissa submitted a few photos of Brody taken during one of our many photo sessions to a woman named Nicole Giladi - author of Little Redheads Across America. Nicole loved the photos and loved Brody (how can you not??) - and her book is now out and available for purchase on her website: www.littleredheadbook.com. I'm expecting a few copies on my doorstep today!

(Updated to add that Brody's photo is indeed on the Florida page - page 22 and on the inside of the back cover - what a cute book! Nicole did a fantastic job of putting it all together!)





so thank you, Melissa, for featuring TyBro Treasures and ME as your Momtrepreneur of the Month - and for taking such great pictures of my boys over the past few years!

and thank you, Nicole, for wanting to use Brody's photo in your amazing project and giving him such a unique and wonderful keepsake!

go team!

i first made this family a growth chart about 3 years ago. mom and dad wanted a baseball-themed chart for their first-born all-star. since then, they've added to their team with twin boys, anthony and nicholas, so mom and dad recruited me to make two more charts! go team!

blasphemy!

i'm probably going to be tarred and feathered for this one, but i'm actually very proud of how it turned out. i made this growth chart for a friend in NY (and our favorite photographer - shameless plug). i asked her if it was sacrilegious for a Yanks fan to make a Red Sox growth chart...and she asked if it was sacrilegious for a Sox fan to take pictures of a Yanks fan. touche!

my only hope is that her boys outgrow this chart and ask for a yankees one at some point!

3 brothers

i got an order from a friend of mine in NY, a mother of 3 boys (ages 6, 4.5 and 2.5), who was looking for a unique gift that her boys could give each other for christmas. they all have such different personalities (and did i mention they were all boys?!?)

i'm in awe of how she manages them while running 2 side businesses of her own. but that doesn't stop her from trying to instill the value of appreciating the very special bond of brothers. i designed the frames with their favorite colors and personality traits - and she's hoping she can get a picture to capture all 3 of their personalities...i'll leave that part to her!

michael - the sensitive and genuine oldest brother

evan - the adventurous middle brother

andrew - the playful baby brother

new product - christening plaque!

a friend of mine emailed recently and asked if i had had ever done any religious items. she was looking for something special to give her nephew as a christening gift since she is the godmother. this is what i came up with - and realized that there are a host of items that i hadn't even explored yet! i'm always open to suggestions/requests, so send your ideas my way.