@helenficalora “LOVE” Disk Charm Is A Perfect Gift! #ValentineSweetestGiftGuide

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Valentine’s Day Is Sweeter With A Helen Ficalora Sterling Silver “LOVE” Disk Charm on a Sterling Silver 18″ Fine ChainLoveFlowersEvery year when Valentine’s Day is coming around most ladies begin to dream about what surprises they will be adorned with on Love day! Recently I was introduced to Helen Ficalora’s jewelry. I found it to be very unique and I could not wait until my very special surprise arrived by mail.LoveInBox

LoveBoxesHelen Ficalora’s jewelry is unique and helps you to tell your own story through her personalized pieces. I had the pleasure of reviewing the Sterling Silver “LOVE” Disk Charm on a Sterling Silver 18″ Fine Chain. Before I even opened the box I was already impressed. The gift arrived in a pretty pink box that screamed-” This is going to be something very special”. The “Love” Disk Charm is approximately 15.5mm X 14mm. Stamped disk charm available in 14k yellow gold, white gold or pink gold.Our signature “Love” charm is the perfect gift for any occasion including birthdays, anniversaries, and bridal parties. I had planned on keeping this little beauty for myself, but my almost tween daughter had her own ideas! The minute Emily saw the necklace and charm she absolutely fell in love with it. It really melted my heart! There was no way I could say no- So, this beautiful necklace has found a home and will be loved for years to come by my sweet daughter. In addition, the necklace adds even more beauty to the charm. It is strong enough and the clasp has quality and is also easy to work.  LoveNeck

LoveclaspIf you are looking for the perfect gift for someone special in your life this Valentine’s Day, or any other holiday, this may be your answer. You will not have to go farther than http://helenficalora.com/. There is a huge variety of charms of every kind from name initial stamps, to beachy things and honestly- whatever you can think of. There are so many choices. I found myself just getting lost in the site pages looking and dreaming of which piece I would choose next. You can check out the details on the Love charm we reviewed here.

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids is a Helen Ficalora partner blog. No compensation was given for this post. A sample piece was provided in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are that of my own and completely honest. This post is part of our #ValentineSweetestGiftGuide Contact me for collabs at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids everywhere across social media. 3decades3kids.net Happy Valentine’s Day! 

Are Lugz Under Your Tree? A Perfect Gift! #HolidayGiftGuide15

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Are Lugz Under Your Christmas Tree? A Perfect Gift! #HolidayGiftGuide15

lugztreeEvery year when Christmas comes around we are always in search of gifts that others love. For me it’s all about getting a gift that I can put to use. This year Lugz will be under my Christmas tree. Looking for boots has always been fun for me. But finding a pair that was both winter durable and comfy was absolutely never fun. Thanks to Lugz my problems are solved. The best part is Lugz has boots for everyone in the family. men’s, women’s, kid’s, and even workproof. It’s one stop shopping for everyone in our house. Did I mention the women’s line have some amazing colors? purple, rose and pink. They will make any gal smile! 

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Lugz has many styles of boots. Their collection has many styles of men’s and women’s boots, plus casual and athletic shoes. I am pretty much in love with my new Lugz. They are warm and cozy on the inside and weather proof on the outside. I have had other brands that are waterproof but just not comfortable. That is not the case with Lugz. The winter can bring on cold temps, rain, ice and snow. My Lugz and I are ready. Enter here to win a pair of your own Lugz! 

holidaygiftguide15Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a USFG blog partner. No compensation was given for this post. All opinions are honest. Sample product was given in order to facilitate this review. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids. 

 

Communion Dress Shopping @Nordstroms #PersonalPost

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Communion Dress Shopping at Nordstroms

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Emily’s First Communion Day is almost here. Honestly, I think I have been dreaming about this since her Baptism eight years ago. It’s surreal to me to think how fast life passes by and how fast that little baby I held in my arms has now received two Holy Sacraments( Baptism and First Penance). A few months ago we started to discuss what kind of Communion Dress she might want to wear. We had a long discussion about how making the Sacrament of First Eucharist is not going to the prom. It’s a blessed event and needed to be respected in that way. Although Emily is quite the Diva, I was hoping I was able to convey the holiness of the upcoming special day.

We started our search online. That was quite an overwhelming experience. There were dresses that were so extravagant that they could pass for bridal gowns all the way to what looked like a sundress. So many dresses. The fear immediately went through my mind, “WHAT if we do not agree on the dress?”. I mean, I am the mom, right? But, it’s her Communion? It really stressed me out. I wanted her to be completely happy, yet, I had been conjuring up in my mind what my perfect little Communion Girl would look like. So……we waited to go shopping. I guess I wanted to be sure I could give up part of my “control and opinion” and let her choose as long as it was not too far out of the ball park.

When the calendar hit April a neon sign kept scrolling across the inside of my head- GET THE DRESS!

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Last weekend Emily was invited to celebrate a birthday of one of her friends. We decided to go shopping after the party. We did. Hubby, me and Emily headed to the overcrowded mall on a Saturday. I was prepared to spend the DAY and maybe the night trying on dress after dress, going from store to store. I was planning on watching a meltdown in the dressing room because everyone that has a child knows the BEST time to go shopping is after a birthday party! It seemed like a set up for disaster, but I was quite determined to get this show on the road.

The one decision hubby and I had made in advance was that we would start at Nordstorm. So we headed in and let the chips fall. It was pretty exciting to see Emily so happy and I was in utopia just being there. After being a BoyMom for sixteen years before Emily arrived, this was a moment I never ever thought would be a part of my life story. Here it was, here we were- in the middle of the Girls Department surrounded by Holy Communion Dresses. Thank goodness a lovely shopper’s assistant was there to help us. (Thank you, Sonya…You helped more than you will ever know).

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Emily’s eyes opened wide as we were shown all the dress choices in her size. We ended up taking seven choices into the dressing room. At that moment I was not sure at all if any of them would make the cut. So, we ventured into the cubicle of hope and starting chatting. We put them into two  sections- Ones she loved a lot and ones she loved a lot lot.  From the ones she loved a lot lot, I asked her which one was her absolute favorite and she felt was respectful to wear to church. All three that she chose were beautiful. She tried on dress number one. I thought I my eyes were going to burst from the insides. I tried to hold it together. It kind of worked. She looked beautiful, just beautiful. Well, I am her mom, so I am a little or a lot bias. The dress fit perfectly. The veil complimented it and even had the same patterned flow that matched the bottom of the dress. I loved it…..and SHE LOVED IT! She paraded out of the dressing to show hubby. I thought I was going to lose my mind when I saw the love in his eyes when he first saw her in the dress. I’ll never forget it. It was such a beautiful moment.

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That was it. That was the dress. She tried on ONE. She loved it. It was perfect! We were done. Sonya said she never had someone come in and try on one dress and decide. It was hard for me to believe, too. She asked us a few times if we were sure. We were sure….we are sure…and we are ready for First Holy Communion. I will never forgot this special day…..ever.

Disclosure: This is a personal post written by Diane Sullivan. No compensation was given for this post. Contact Diane Sullivan at 3decades3kids@gmail.com and @3decades3kids everywhere else.