This weekend, Artfire.com launched a new rockin' coupon codes feature for sellers. Oh how I love my coupons! To celebrate, I'm offering 15% off everything in my shop. Simply type in the code "LOVEMYCOUPONS" during checkout. Why not kick-off holiday shopping early by treating yourself with savings. All Dine.n.Doodle products are on sale this weekend!

Visiting the zoo is a treat we never tire of doing. A hop, skip, and jump from my parents' home is the Metro Richmond Zoo, so on a whim we can swing on by to visit with our favorite animals and enjoy a blue raspberry snow cone (or two!). We've been taking Lilly there since she was a baby. Now, she holds out her own little hands to feed the giraffes, camels, farm animals and deer. It's a kid-friendly zoo -- easily walkable for little legs, and the animals are close enough for children to really see them. I always feel like I'm in someone's backyard when we go. It's quaint, fun, never crowded, and we can all play like kids, make each other giggle with our animal sounds, and remind ourselves how beautiful our world truly is. You never get too old to visit the zoo.

Can you believe it? 2009 is over half in the past. Kids are gearing up for the return to school, including my miss Lillian who becomes a big kindergartener! Perhaps it's the 100 degree temps the last few days that have me thinking about the holidays...and snow! The holidays will be upon us before we know it. If hostess gifts are on your list or if you're hosting a holiday dinner yourself, The Write Coasters™ are a festive, unique gift idea.

Give your guests something to write about and never lose their drinks! These chalkcloth coasters are a unique way to do both. Write your name to claim your drink spot. Use as place cards for a table setting. Write “conversation starters” on them for your next dinner party. Draw a picture. Be creative.Show your own personal style. Then, pour a fabulous drink and say "Cheers!"

Grab yourself a yummy cup of coffee/tea and sit back to read this wonderful new publication by EtsyKids. It is so chock full of EtsyKids goodness!

Modern Handmade Child is a seasonal online publication helping families to embrace the handmade way of life. Our autumn '09 premier issue is packed full of the latest handmade fashions & home decor, as well as crafty tutorials and fun activities you can do with your children.

Happy reading!

Sure, why not! It was a busy weekend in Lil.B-land. Thanks so a delightful order from a fantastic customer, I have been transforming many of my roll.n.go designs into fold.n.go art folios. And, boy are the cute! Not to mention I'm also working on new roll.n.go crayons thanks so a brand new stash of boutique ribbons. Busy days, fun days! Get a sneak peek here or visit my Etsy shop to see all of the pictures. Loving this summer of new designs! This is just the beginning.