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Miss Tomato Queen and Tiny Miss

Carlee and Audrey all dressed up and ready for the tomato festival....They competed in a Little Miss Tomato pageant.  (in our area we are known for all the tomatoes we grow}

Carlee is a "Tomato Fairy" and Audrey is "Tomato Girl"  They had to come dressed representing a tomato in some way.

They were being judged on Talent, costume and modeling/poise (Carlee's group-the older girls also had a small speech they gave.)

 (Audrey's group didn't do a talent just the other two areas)

Here's a little look at their costumes-  

Carlee Tomato Fairy

 Audrey Tomato Girl.  (with her personal touch..pink cowboy boots. =)

They were adorable on stage.   Audrey won in her group as "Tiny Miss"  Carlee won with the highest over all points, making her "Miss Tomato Queen."

The court- Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Miss Tomato Queen and Mr. Tomato King

Sisters 

Carlee comment to me after she won- "I didn't think I would win, I was so surprised."  I knew Audrey would win because she is beautiful and fun. "  Oh sweet Carlee, always so kind.

(prize gifted $50 for Audrey and $100 for Carlee. Heidi asked Preston if he wanted to be in the pageant and he said no...after he found out what the girls won...I think he was a little sad.)

Cute and kind girls.

While I was taking pictures of the girls...Cole wanted to get in on the action...he was so adorable to his sisters.....he doesn't say much but he shows his love with lots of hugs.

Sweet day.

 

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Today I'm sharing a little secret.....I call it my gift basket.

Here’s how it works: I have a simple little basket/tote that I stash a variety of cute, gift-able items in to match any occasion that may sneak up on me.  ( or just to give away when the thought hits me)

• ribbon
• bags
• bows
• tags
• tape

Whenever I see some "cute"  packaging on sale...I pick it up....I'm a sucker for cute packaging.  

I also keep my eyes open for fun little things to give away....(Sometimes I even order the McDonald's kid meal just to get the toy =) for the gift basket of course.)

1. My favorite things to have on hand- 

• candles, lotions, cute plates, tea towels, books, mini toys, art.

2.  I like to bargain hunt- 

• The next time you’re out shopping at Target, check out the sales and bargain bins. You can get some really cute things for $1. (like the Boo gloves  for Ellie =) 

3. Wrap it pretty or fun-

   The beauty of the gift basket is that you can grab it and go.  I try to make the gift look cute —and not at all last minute. Pretty gift bags, ribbon, natural twine and gift tags are always in my basket.

(Just a little reminder)

Do you have a gift box/basket?  If so I would love to hear about it.

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Giving The last 3%

 

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