Cara Box GiftSwap and Family Crafts

Today is the start of December and I am getting excited about all the holiday celebrations.  I recently joined a fun blog gift swap over at Wifessionals.  I was paired up with a sweet girl named Tiffany from Fashion in the Forest and Life of a Lost Muse.  I was so happy to receive my Cara box the other day, a Cara box is a special gift box sent in the mail to you from a new friend.  Cara means beloved friend. Here are my sweet gifts that Tiffany sent me...

Be sure to visit Tiffany's website to get to know her better!  She is a true Angel:) 

For this month I'll be doing some family projects with the kids.  I was sent an email recently about how to make some fun original artwork with your family.  I can't wait for my project to come in the mail.  Also if you love crafts, I have created a great Pinterest on crafting, you can check it out here.

Here are some great resources from Colortime and a special offer they sent me:)

Since 1990, over 5 million children and adults have loved creating t-shirts, pillowcases, backpacks, tote bags, bandanas, and more for parties, slumber parties, and scout meetings with our permanent fabric markers. We have provided our customers the opportunity to entertain their guests with a creative activity that becomes a permanent keepsake. Also, we are a licensed vendor of the Girl Scouts of America. Check out our wholesale program, great for your organizations.

We also offer free downloadable coloring pages (http://www.colortime.com/Free-Coloring-Pages-c64.html) and a "Birthday Club" (http://www.colortime.com/Birthday-Club-c85.html) with special incentives.

Get 15% off all orders Promo Code: 15USFG when you check out at colortime.com

Make your Friends some Cupcakes.

I always told my husband if he wanted to make more friends, just make them some cupcakes:)  Once when my son was a baby and he was playing with my keys in the car, he locked the door and he was inside while I was outside with no keys!  Luckily we were at a gas station and the attendants helped me jimmy the lock.  I brought them a box of donuts for a Thank you.  Now-a-days Cupcakes seem to be the clever option when offering a delicious treat to someone.  I think the designs, color and taste are amazing.  Some people are having cupcakes at birthday parties and Wedding cupcakes. 

There are a few places in Naples that I've visited.  One is Simply Cupcakes of Naples, you can find them on their Facebook page.  I love their updates and pictures. Here is a snapshot of their website...

Today while I was on Facebook I saw a Facebook Fan Promotion going on where you could stop in on others recommended fan pages and say hello.  It was a fun time checking out businesses all around the world.  I found  Queen of Hearts Specia lty cupcakes, edible bouquets and more

We chatted for a bit and of course I loved the name of her cupcake company.  She was even sweet enough to offer me a free cupcake when I visit someday:)  Here is a snapshot of her website...

So I hope this helps you if your looking to make new friends in your area or worldwide.  I hope you have a wonderful night and enjoy some cupcakes where ever you are! 
Straight from the heart,
Nicole