My baby girl is 4.

For Miss Maddie's birthday this year, we kept it pretty simple.

We're new here, we don't know anyone really, she was happy.

She requested a Dora themed birthday and a rainbow cake, so that is what she got!

We played a little hide & seek-she thought that was hilarious!

Fin is just silly.

Caught Fin picking his nose.

She of course took her hair down.

We had a pinata, daddy was a good sport and just held it for them.

Daddy finally had to help them with it.

And a bit of the pinata candy went into the Halloween trick or treat bowl.

What are two kids going to do with THAT much candy?! I mean really.

Overall, it was a good day. She enjoyed herself and felt special.

This Month's Bittles Bottom B! wanna be this month's bottom b?!
Check it out here.

It's voting time!!

GUYS!!

It's time for Miss Autumn Bee to pass the Queen Bee crown and we need your help.

Help us vote for the next

PINSPIRATIONAL QUEEN!!!

This Month's Bittles Bottom B!

TPP top 3 of the week.

It's time again to share the most clicked and my favorite from last week's The Pinterest Project!!

Stop by tomorrow for the first round of monthly votes. Each month we are rounding up the top clicked for each week + all 3 hosts will pick their fave from the month to go head-to-head for a chance to win ad spots on each of our blogs.

The top 3 most clicked on link ups this week are:

My Sew Called Life 

The DIY Dreamer // Halloween Coasters 

Come What May // 2 ingredient Pumpkin Cookies

And my personal favorite for the week is...


Rays of purple and her chocolate covered s'mores bars!!

This week's wrap up. Giveaway winner announced.

You guys!
It's almost Christmas.
That means it's almost Christmas card time.
That makes me SO excited!
Except I need large rubber stamps.
Like this one, customized with my address. It would just make life SO much easier.
Go order yourself one
&
make your Christmas Card prepping more fun!

Oh and congrats Emily.
I'll be emailing you shortly!
a Rafflecopter giveaway



(Just because I like to show random pictures in my blog posts)

Also, don't forget to check out some of this week's posts.

Did you meet Autumn? She was our Pinspiration Project Queen Bee!
Tuesday voting starts for the next one!




You guys need to be sure to link up your PP posts for your chance to win Queen bee for the next month!
It's not too late to link up to this week's! Go check it out! Link up. Even if you don't link up, at least check out those that did! Most clicked of each week goes into the voting ring!  :)

Did you see my messy project outfit?

And that's all I've got today, folks. I need to hop my butt in the shower and start prepping for a certain little girl's 4th birthday.
Did I mention that she started preschool this week?! Super excited!! I'll post more about it this week!
Oh, don't forget I updated my advertising options.  Check them out.
You can use the code HappybirthdayMaddie to save 40%! 
Only good til Monday!!
Happy weekend, guys!

Disclosure: "This sponsored post was made possible by SheHeard. I have been compensated for my time and work on this campaign, however all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own."

Can we talk about my new bracelets?

Guys.

I've seen a lot of people talk about
InPink jewelry.
So I went to check them out.

I ended up making a purchase.
A purchase that has greatly changed my life.
Okay, that might be a bit of a stretch
but I truly love my new bracelets.

And that my friends is really all I have to say today.

Don't forget to check out Monday's post and enter the TWO giveaways up.
And check out Tuesday's post, visit some Pinspired projects and maybe link up?!
And check out Wednesday's post-The messy project reveal!

New month coming up:
Sponsor info can be found here.
You totally wanna sponsor me.
Good prices.
I'm awesome.
My blog is cute.
My kids are cuter.
Use the code
allyouneedislove
to save 25% off ALL ads.
Just throwing that out there.
I'm currently saving up for David's Christmas present
So sponsor me and help
me buy this boy some new tattoos or a Kindle fire.
Depending on how much I have saved by then.
(thankfully he NEVER reads my blog)


OH! And A while while while back I asked everyone if they had any questions for me because I was going to do a Q&A post.
Since the move and Fin starting school and adjusting I haven't gotten around to it but I swear to you it IS on my list of things to do so until then, if you have any questions for me, please please don't hesitate to ask.

Fall and Autumn.

Let me just say how EXCITED!! I am that it's actually FALL!  It's been pretty hot and coming from Alaska, it's been really weird having super hot weather in October! So now that it's finally fall here I am completely loving it! LOVING IT!!
Seriously, it was highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s!! That's amazing weather for me.
I'd appreciate if it was a bit cooler in the afternoon but it does have that nice fall breeze to it.
It's already snowed in Alaska and they're already getting NEGATIVE weather!!
Anyway. I'm rambling. You should know by now that I do that quite often

Now that I've rambled about Fall, I'd like you to meet Autumn!

Name? Autumn Bee

Blog? The Busy Bee

Why'd you choose this blog name? I'm a busy mom of two, trying to run my hive as smoothly as possible!

Why do you blog? I blog to share the things I love with people who appreciate similar interests and meet people who inspire creativity and passion in what they love and do.

How long have you been blogging? I started blogging over a year ago. I had a fashion blog, but ended up taking a long break after having my kids, one day I decided to start up again and have been writing my current blog since April.

Tell me 5 random things about you.
I'm a history buff, completely obsessed with Marie Antoinette. I watch History and PBS 24/7
For my graduation present I was given a trip to Paris and Frankfurt Germany (where my aunt lives)
I am a huge "fangirl" when it comes to Cher
I still watch Spice World on VHS...frequently.
Amy Duncan from Good Luck Charlie is my role model. She is hysterical!

And your favorite go to outfit. Tank top, Cardigan, Jeans, Boots/Flats depending on the weather!

And book or movie-which is better? Book, always.

Favorite ice cream flavor? Mint Chocolate Chip

Favorite season and why? The Fall! I may be a tiny bit bias, but birthday months are the best!

Links:
blog // shop // twitter // shop facebook // bloglovin'

The Messy Project-the big reveal!

Have you guys met Kelly?

If not you are SERIOUSLY missing out.
She's so darn sweet and just adorable and not to mention she's a genius!
Know why she's a genius? Cuz she came up with The Messy Project and it's flipping AWESOME!
I had the privelage to be a part of it this month!
I jumped at the chance not long after she started it and good thing I did, I only had to wait like 3 months instead of 0476204398 like you guys probably will now.

The Deal:1 Top
5 Girls
5 Different Looks
1 Major Blog Post Day

Anyway, I about DIED when my package arrived! Seriously, so excited!
My husband looked at me like I was a crazy person when I got it.

Anyway for my outfit I turned the dress into a skirt and
paired it with a tank top, a blazer and some knee high boots.
Win?!
I think so.
David told me I looked pretty.
I felt pretty.

What do you think?!
Good, huh?!
I was a bit nervous about it, but I wore it out and about all day and just felt awesome!
Yay new clothes!
Yay awesome outfit!



This is what my husband makes me do. *sigh*
He's an annoying photographer, for real.
He just clicks over and over and over again without letting me pose or smile or anything.
After this day I ordered a tripod and clicker.

He also got slightly distracted and started taking random pictures of his dog.



Boots:similar
Jacket: similar
Tank top: f21
Dress: similar & similar

I also had some amazing girls this month!
Be sure to check out their posts and how they wore the dress!

Carley @ Suburban Sweets

Jenna @ The Life of a Wife

Jade @ An Organized Mess

And of course our lovely host,
Kelly @ Messy Dirty Hair

Jalapeno Dip. The Pinspirational project link up.

This week I made Jalapeno dip.

O. M. G.

Source: fantasticalsharingofrecipes.blogspot.com via amber on Pinterest

I HIGHLY recommend you guys make this.

REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY!!

I loved it.

David loved it.

Our friend, Tim loved it!

That's 3 grown people.

That's TWO MEN!

GO MAKE THIS NOW!

I totally don't have a picture of mine to go along with this. Oops.
Haha. Sorry guys.

And be sure to link up your pinspired projects.

Then come back and stalk everyone else that linked up.

Remember the winner gets to be TPP queen and gets a LARGE ad on all of our blogs for the following month.

Don't forget to show us the original pin that inspired you.

Don't forget to link back to one of our blogs--mention that you linked up with us.

If you don't, you'll be deleted. Sorry guys, but rules are rules and the whole point of this is to get the word out and see Pinspired projects!

Also, dudes! Tomorrow is THE MESSY PROJECT REVEAL! OMG!
I'm super excited to see how the other girls paired this up!
Be sure to check out my blog tomorrow to see my outfit!

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Two giveaways and this week's Top clicked TPP.

What up bitches?!
Yea, I really don't know why I said that.
Anyway.

Let's just pretend that didn't happen, K?! k!. Thanks.

So.
Hey guys. Hey!!
Today I wanna talk about Halloween and it's awesomeness.
I love Halloween. I love dressing up the kids and letting them help decorate the house.
They get super excited.
And it's just fun to be a bit spooked sometimes.

It's fun to dress up.
Fun to decorate.
I love Halloween!
And just wait until you see the bittles' costumes. Oh my goodness, cute!

On that note, I also asked these awesome ladies to tell me their favorite thing about Halloween as well.
Ready?!
Of course you are.
Otherwise you wouldn't be here.


This is Blaire.
Blaire just opened an Etsy shop and is offering 10% off with the code
NEW10SHOP and FREE USPS shipping!

I am a photog/blogger trying to make my place in the world. I live life with a cup of coffee in one hand and my camera in the other...while chasing after my toddler. I just opened an Etsy shop to sell some of my prints.

My favorite thing about Halloween is definitely the candy - I have a major sweet tooth! I have never been into dressing up but now that I have a daughter I am excited about picking out her costumes. I also love the cooler weather this time of year :)

Blog.  Shop.  Facebook.

Stop by her shop and check it out.
Be sure to favorite/heart it.
Whichever you call it.




This is Kelly.

I'm a wifey to one, a mama to 4 little ones age 3 and under.  I blog about our little life.  Come join us!

My favorite thing about Halloween...well it's simple for me!  CANDY!  I'm a sugarholic even though I hate to admit that.  My favorite treat?  Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!  #totallyaddicted #needanintervention

Pinterest.  Facebook. Twitter.

Kelly even has a Halloween board
where she's pinned some really awesome pumpkins and
some cute costumes!
She also Co-hosts a "Look Back" link up!




This is a cupcake.
The maker of this cupcake is Sarah.

Hi Bittle-ites! I'm Sarah E. - I'm an army wife and mom of two, who is obsessed with cooking, baking, and eating. Fantastical Sharing of Recipes is my outlet for sharing how I try to feed my family a variety of foods with as many fresh, non-out-of-box ingredients as possible.

My favorite thing about Halloween is everything. It's my favorite holiday. I love the tricks and the treats. I love dressing up and can't wait to actually get a house where I can decorate outside. I love carving pumpkins. :) Halloween is awesome!
Blog.  Pinterest.  Facebook.

Sarah's so awesome at her food blog that
she even has a page dedicated to
meals BY labels.
Ex: Snacks! Appetizers! Beef! Etc etc.




This is Ali.

I'm Ali. 20 Years old. Raised in Texas. Lover of wine baking and photography. I'm a small town girl with big dreams who loves coffee dates, sunshine and a good book!

My favorite thing about Halloween is the super fun Halloween inspired desserts!
Blog.  Twitter. Facebook.

Ali is a super cute Texan with a
great 30 before 30
list.




This is Carissa with a C.
Hi! My name is Carissa. I live in British Columbia with my husband Jon and our 2 dogs and cat. My days consist of three things coffee, creating for my shop, and klutziness. So stop by and say hi!

My favorite thing about Halloween is that my small town all gets together and decorates the park trail with carved pumpkins. Volunteers give out candy and hot chocolate and the night is topped off with fireworks!

Blog. Shop. Twitter.

Carissa is amazingly talented! I'm completely obsessed with her jewelry.
Most specifically, these rings!

This is Karissa with a K.

Hi I'm Karissa from A Fresh Start On A Budget. I blog about my life with my husband of eight years, Blake  and our daughter, Isabella. My blog also has some DIY projects and home organization on a budget. 

My favorite thing about Halloween is getting a costume for my daughter, This year she is going to be Merida from the movie Brave, it's going to be so cute. 

Blog. Twitter. Facebook.

Karissa




This is Madison

Hey I'm Madison. My blog was started to off my 'overly ambitious' self since I always start projects but never finish or fail miserably at the ones I do try. Craft projects and I just don't get along but I really do try! It's also where I like to be my usual, quirky, dorky self. Harry Potter, Pokemon, and internet memes are some of the things featured regularly on my blog. Hope you come stop by and geek out with me :)

My favorite thing about Halloween is totally the candy. This is our second year in our house so I'm excited to be able to pass out candy again. Previously we always lived in apartments so we never had anyone stop by(but we still bought a bucket's worth of candy for ourselves, of course!). Seeing all of the neighbor kids dress up in their cute costumes and say "trick or treat" is just the best thing ever.

Blog.  Facebook.  Twitter.  

Madison is a dork but in a good way! She's Harry Potter obsessed which I love and
she even has a little craft fail section. Check it out.




This is Emily

What's up Little Bittle readers?  My name is Emily but call me E-Ho.  I live in Canada.  I blog over at Hope Squared about life. design.  and travel.  But sometimes about my cat.  Usually about my cat.  I also like sewing.  And aprons.  And sometimes baking.  Basically I am your average potpourri blogger.
Favourite thing about Halloween: The candy!  Especially Rockets - thought in America I think they are called Smarties. Smarites in Canada are chocolate covered candy.  Why is that? 
Blog. Facebook. Twitter. 

Emily is just the sweetest! She is the one that designed my blog look. (Awesome right?!) She
does blog design, you should definitely check her out.
Plus she's Canadian and everyone loves a Canadian.


Oh and before I forget...


Hey hey!!
Today is group giveaway day!
Whoo hoo!!

For you, we have

Melissa is giving away a Large ad on her blog for 3 months.

Rima is giving away a medium ad on her blog and a $5 starbucks e-card.
Autumn Bee is giving away a Large ad on her blog.
Blaire is giving away a print from her shop. Winner's choice. ff

Sarah is giving away 2 months ad space on her blog.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

I'm also a part of THIS giveaway on my friend Carrie's blog.

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/64f92e14/" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway



Oh and before I forget....
This week's most clicked from The Pinspiration Project.

#1 Emily of Hope Squared and her Apple Caramel Cupcakes.


#2. Tyler of Rays Of Purple and her DIY statement necklace.


#3. The Amateur Librarian and her DIY coloring pages!


My favorite of this week was:
Laugh out Loud and her Fool Proof Pumpkin Spice Cake.


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This post brought to you by my head cold.

you guys!

Do you influence?
Have you gotten an Influenster box?
if so, I'm completely jealous!

If you have no idea what I'm talking about...
You should probably go
HERE.

Anyway... they just revamped their site.
It's pretty awesome!
Much cleaner.
Easier to use.
I'm loving it.
And it's making me want a box THAT much more.
Again, check it out.

Also, I'm sick.
I'm taking the weekend off.
I'll be back Monday with an exciting post for you guys.
Be sure to check out this week's The Pinspiration Project.
Link-up.
Stalk some that already linked up.

Also, if you missed our faces lately, go check out the random photo dump post I just did. Yesterday I think it was.
oh my gosh guys....
Colds are no joke.
My head currently feels like the size of my car (and I drive a dodge durango!)

Source


so. Okay.
hope you guys have a great weekend.

Random photo dump.

Yup.
That was a random photo dump
brought to you by:
I had a real post planned to type up but then my smallest ittle bittle decided to shit himself 4x in one day causing a nasty diaper rash and super grumpy baby.
Xoxo.


Also, you should go HERE and buy an ad. All Ad space sales will actually go to David's Christmas present. Shh. Don't tell him but he's either getting a kindle fire or a tattoo fund depending on how much I can manage to save by then.