Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!
With a new year comes some new members!
Say hello to....

Real Moms Real Views is a website that offers product reviews and giveaways.

&

Bingo Pajamas
is an Etsy shop of hats, mittens & scarves made from previously loved wool, cashmere, merino and angora sweaters. Some items also have vintage jewelry pieces added to make them stand out!


Hope your holidays were wonderful & may we all have a PROSPEROUS 2011!!

Happy Trading!

Copper Rose

Stephanie Anderson of Copper Rose, has these BEAUTIFUL minky blankets! Not only are they awesomely soft, but she has the cutest material.

After me and my sister started the BB, Stephanie was one of my first trades. Its was for a friend of mine, who I gave it to at her baby shower. After my gift was opened, all you could hear amongst the guests were "Ohhhhs & Awwws"!!! My friend later told me in private that it was her favorite baby gift! So go on over to Copper Rose and see for yourself. And if you get to trade, you'll be glad you did!

Father's Day.

Father's Day is just around the corner (June 20th) and my kids love making their Dad cards. This year we're going to try these Shirt & Tie cards.

And speaking of ties, here's a great idea! Go check out the trade-friendly Jill at Ties for Tots! Order a tie for your little guy and take a few pictures. Place the pictures in a card with the caption,

"When I grow up I want to be just like my Dad."

It's the perfect gift for Father's Day; a handmade keepsake from the heart.

Bartering 101

Here's our top 3 tips when Bartering...

1) "Get it Listed". It is most helpful to have a website/blog/"etsy" store to showcase what you want to barter, with the price or cost listed clearly near it. This makes it simple for others to see what your products/services are so they can decide if it is something they want to barter for.

2) "Plan Ahead". Figure out what you want in return first. For example, if you see something another seller is offering for $5, you can ask them if they would like to look at your web shop and pick out $5 worth of something in return for their wares.

3) "Don't Take It Personally". You shouldn't be disappointed if someone turns you down. There are plenty of others who will like what you have to offer. The same goes for when you are asked to barter for something, and you're not interested. It's not a problem to say "no thank you at this time".

Happy Trading!
Hope you all have a great Memorial Day weekend!

My Kids Entertainment

This weeks Feature is...

Zildy Manuel is the creator of My Kids Entertainment. She provides Glimmer Tattoos and Face Painting for birthday parties, fundraisers, corporate events, and…any other excuse to celebrate! Plus, they offer customized Glitter Tattoo Kits for any party!

She even has *Twilight* Inspired Glimmer Party Kits!
How fun would this be for your upcoming Twilight get together with your girlfriends?!!

Each kit comes with your choice of stencils and glitter colors, body safe glue, applicators, and complete instructions. It’s easy to wow your friends with glimmer, and since the tattoos last for several days, everyone will be talking about it long after the party is over!

Zildy can customize for any party or event...just let her know the size and theme, and she will fit your needs. Some examples are: Princess, Sports, Jungle Animals, Floral, Twilight...the sky is the limit. There is something for every age; kids, teens, and even adults love them!

My Kids Entertainment services Salt Lake City, Utah and surrounding areas. If you don't live in Utah, the glitter kits or a gift certificate (for someone you know who does live in Utah) is a great alternative!!
Happy Trading!

new member.

Look who's new to the BB....

Drama Queen Bows & Jewels and It's All About the Jewels

Dawn Reimers, is the owner/designer of both of these sites and we welcome her! Dawn handcrafts using only the best and safest materials. She also does custom orders.

Dawn's "Its All About the Jewels" is custom jewelry for women. Most pieces are of limited edition or one of a kind.

Dawn also wanted you to know that she's having a Spring Sale at Drama Queen Bows & Jewels with 20% your order using code 'spring" at check-out.

And she's giving away a pair of earrings of your choice from It's All About the Jewels. Go here: http://itsallaboutthejewelsandbows.blogspot.com/2010/05/mays-name-this-piece-contest.html to enter your submission in her "Name this Necklace" contest.

Both contest and sale end May 19th. Good Luck!

So swing by her sites, enter her contests and see what she has to offer to barter with you!

Friday's Find

This week for our Friday's Find, we are featuring Cassia's Garden. Cassia's Garden features Aroma Therapies to soothe, feed, and care for body and soul! Nature's finest plant essences and natural ingredients and aromas to relax and unwind or uplift and energize.

I'm just in love with the Lemongrass & Lime scrub cubes!!

Looking at them, don't they just make you want to go and take a bath?!! This is definitely what every mom wants and deserves. To honor our moms, now through midnight May 18th - she is offering BOGO 1/2 off all items in her shop!

Cassia has also opened a sister store called Cassia's Kitchen where she offers more yummy and fragrant candles!

So stop on buy to see what Cassias' stores have to offer!