VICTORY with the last piece!

As a child, when I did puzzles, I would always do the outline of the puzzle first and then do the inside. This got all of the pieces with the straight edges out of the way and then I would work methodically on various parts. I didn't just randomly put pieces together on the inside as I found them...that would just be crazy. I'm sure others were taught to do the outside first and then the inside. I did this because it was NEATER this way. I had an outline of my project and then could attack it and get to the details. I came up with this neater philosophy and was annoyingly insistent each time a puzzle was challenged. I now realize that I was way too obsessive compulsive even then and think that my parent should have seen some of the warning signs and entered me in to some kind of twelve step program at the ripe old age of 4. Perhaps I wouldn't be this way now. (Isn't it always the parents fault. As a parent now, I can only imagine the things that I will be held responsible for in my children's lives.)

I am always on the lookout for unique and educational children's toys. The toys in our Children's Depot are fun, creative, unique, and (try to be) educational! We have new personalized puzzles in our Children's Depot now. I am really excited about these...you choose any personalization for your puzzle. Kids will flip when they get to put their name together in the puzzle. This will also be a good starting place for a little one who is just getting the hang of bigger puzzles and perhaps doing them independently.

The puzzles have 20 pieces and come in a box with a picture of the puzzle on the front. These would make great birthday presents or perhaps a fun HAPPY SUMMER gift for your child on his last day of school. A great way to ring in summer and all the fun to be had over the next few months. I always keep certain surprises for the Molly Lou Mini for vacations...it never fails we always have one day of complete downpour...weather the storm with a new puzzle.

The puzzles are on sale now and you can use any of your discount codes to receive your extra savings on top of the sale price. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Have a great day. Cheers!

PS-If anyone else is too OCD...pass along your stories to make me feel better about myself. :) Don't forget about our new contest!!!! Check out Sunday's posting for the details...tell a friend.

The Aliens May Take Her

Clearly Molly Lou Mini #1 is having some true aggression at the fact that Molly Lou Mini #2 is not leaving and is now starting to move around and (GASP!!) touch something that used to belong to him, perhaps belongs to him, is within 25 feet of something that belongs to him, something he feels should belong to him, or something that ACTUALLY belongs to him.

Here is the newest line from this morning:
Molly Lou Mini #1 to me: "Mom, I found something for Molly Lou Mini #2."

Me to MLM1: "What did you find for her?"

MLM1 to Me: "A spaceship so she can fly far, far away from me."

Me to MLM1: (trying to hold back the giggles) "Wouldn't you be sad if MLM2 left us?"

MLM1 to Me: "Nope. Not one bit."

You have to love the imagination and honesty of a 3 1/2 year old. Have a great day! Don't forget about the new MLG contest. Pass along to a friend too for more entries for you! Cheers!

Contests, Contests, We all LOVE Free Stuff!

Who doesn't love free stuff??? I mean we are in a recession, aren't we?!?!?!? I love contests even though I never win and it has been in Molly Lou tradition to do one every now and then.

I was thinking that there has NOT been one internet giveaway in 2009...OMG!!!! Sorry to all, but without further delay:

Molly Lou Gifts "Countdown to Fun in the Sun" Contest (cheesy, I know)

The oh so lucky winner will receive a fabulous and stylish custom invitation/announcement set and coordinating personalized stationery. Trust me, you will be SO EXCITED to throw a shindig after this prize. There will be another lucky second place winner that will receive a gift certificate from MLG...OMG (Yes, I realize that I am a total dork.)


Now for the nitty gritty: Contest runs until Monday, May 4, 2009 with the winner being announced on May 5, 2009. There are several ways to enter and your entries are unlimited.
1-Sign up to follow all of the happenings and fun times at Molly Lou Gifts and receive an entry.
2-Convince a friend to get in on the action and if they say that you referred them, each of you gets an entry.
3-Every $5.00 you spend at MLG during the course of the contest gets you an entry. Spend $25, get five entries, etc.
4-Are you a previous MLG customer-leave a review/comment in our Product Buzz and receive 2 entries per comment or product review.

Whew, I hope you got all that! Winner will be drawn at random from all of the entries. Now, help spread the word of Molly Lou Gifts and win this contest! Cheers!!!

Kids Say the Funniest Things

Molly Lou Mini #1 said to me this morning:

"Molly Lou Mini #2 looks like a bird. She should fly away and find a new home with a brother that wants to share with her. She can sleep in a nest and I bet she would like it."

Someone CLEARLY does not like his sister's new found exploration skills. Oh the minds of a three year old!

****names were changed to protect the innocent!****

New Molly Lou Gifts contest coming tomorrow!!! Cheers!

Molly Lou Mini #2 wants you to love Molly Lou Gifts too! :)

Shout it from the rooftops!!!

Feel like shouting from the rooftops, mountains, or car sunroof that you are expecting a little bundle of joy! A hot new trend recently is pregnancy announcements and you know MollyLou Gifts has the cutest ones around. We have OH BABY, OH GIRL, and OH BOY! announcements. You can customize these to your liking and even give a shout out to the soon to be big brother/sister! You can even let all of those friends and family members know your cravings and you just might receive a package of pickles and chocolate chip cookies in the mail...hint, hint!

I only wish we had these when the the two Molly Lou Minis were en route. Perhaps for Molly Lou Mini #3?!?!?!? (Not yet.) Check out our Invitation and Announcement Station here for our pregnancy announcements and great assortment of party, showers, weddings, etc. invitations. Cheers!

Children's Depot Sale!

I forgot to mention items in our Children's Depot are now on Sale. We have so many unique and fun items for children~we have searched to find items that can't be found in just any shop. I know we all have tons of birthday parties to attend and are always looking for a deal. Check out the Children's Depot here and stock up. You can use our code friends10 to save an additional 10% off the sale prices! Cheers!