Disney Princesses

Disney Princesses are a big part of every little girl’s life. Sleeping Beauty and Ariel are the only two Disney Princesses who reveal their true age, which both are 16. 

They are also the youngest princesses to get married. Cinderella and Ariel are the only two Disney Princesses who change their princess costumes three or more time throughout the movie. 

Cinderella and Belle are the only two Disney Princesses who were not born princesses, they each married a prince and became a princess.


Every girl should be treated like a princess. It Begins With The Right Pair Of Shoes!
CooShoe Collection "Little Princess" is to teach parents "how to put shoes on a baby" and show your baby's cuteness. We guarantee you will be delighted. 

Orders are shipped in 24 hours for the 50 states. (inc. Alaska and Hawaii). We can even have them sent direct to your friend or loved ones all wrapped up. Simply print "gift order" when check out. It's easy and so convenient to order a last minute gift.

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Cupcakes and More…

Interesting Fact:

The first mention of the cupcake (also British English: fairy cake) can be traced as far back as 1796. The name "fairy cake" is a fanciful description of its size, which would be appropriate for a party of diminutive fairies to share.

While English fairy cakes vary in size more than American cupcakes, they are traditionally smaller and are rarely topped with elaborate icing.

Cupcakes have become more than a trend over the years; they've become an industry. Cupcakes are nothing shy of a pure, sugary sweet heaven.


One of Our Favorite & Healthy Recipes for Kids and Families from Delish.com - Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup(s) cake flour (not self-rising)
• 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt
• 8 ounce(s) (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1/4 cup(s) sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 large egg white
• 1 cup(s) whole milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
• 2 cup(s) finely chopped strawberries
• Small strawberries, for garnish
• Strawberry Buttercream

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners. Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
2. Reduce speed to low. Mix milk and vanilla in a bowl. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with milk mixture and ending with dry ingredients. Stir chopped strawberries into batter. Scrape sides of bowl. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
3. Bake cupcakes until testers inserted into centers come out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool in tins on wire racks. Once cupcakes are cool, frost tops with Strawberry Buttercream. Frosted cupcakes will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 days. Top with a strawberry just before serving.

CooShoe "Sweet Cup Cake" was inspired by fascinating facts about cupcakes! 

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P.S. Orders are shipped in 24 hours for the 50 states. (inc. Alaska and Hawaii). We can even have them sent direct to your friend or loved ones all wrapped up. Simply print "gift order" when check out. It's easy and so convenient to order a last minute gift.

Be honest: Are you a good gift wrapper?

"Presents are made for the pleasure of who gives them, not the merits of who receives them."

- Carlos Ruiz Zafon



Be honest: Are you a good gift wrapper? There is a solution - Organza Gift Bags. Fast, easy, and elegant way to present your favors that are too pretty to hide.




Favorite Holidays and celebration have colors associated with them. What color to choose?

• Christmas - Red/Green 
• Valentine's Day - Red 
• St Patrick's Day - Green 
• US Independence Day - Red/White/Blue
• Halloween - Orange/Black 
• Thanksgiving - Orange/Red/Brown 
• Hanukkah - Blue/White
• New Years - Silver/Gold
• Bridal Shower - White/Light Pink
• Wedding - White/Silver/Gold
• Baby Shower - Pink/Blue
• Corporate Event - Use your imagination and together we can create an unforgettable time for you.

Organza pouches are very popular packaging option for Party Favors. Our own customize line of Sheer Organza Pouch Bags is more than elegant. The bags are made of high quality sheer organza, with decorative silver or gold print. It gives the bag its see-through quality.  They are great for presenting gifts for any events and celebration. Colorful candies, chocolate bars, candy, almonds, lavender buds, parfume bottles are just a few ideas. Simply pull the matching satin ribbon drawstring to secure your present. Our Pouch Collection is available in different colors and sizes. Sheer organza bags are a fast, easy, and elegant way to present your favors that are too pretty to hide. Simply choose color and pack size.

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Let's take a deeper look on Shamballa bracelets.

The word "Shamballa" (also spelled Shambhala or Shambala) means  “bliss” (in Sanskrit). This kind of bracelet is not ordinary; it is famous because of the hidden meaning and believes. The history of these bracelets goes back to early Buddhists times. They were made by two ancient brothers, known as the Kornerup brothers. Both brothers have accepted the religious philosophy of the Buddhist and Tibetan, and believe that this particular kind of bracelet will fasten the healing effects of the body. It is said that wearing Shamballa bracelet can bring peace and joy in life.

These simple little beaded accessories are taking center stage with celebrities  and gaining momentum in jewelry and clothing stores everywhere. Yes, this item is now sold all over the world!  They are made from a cord that is tied in special knots based from macramé. Each and every Shamballa bracelet has its basis cord that is braided to continue to keep together the collection of beautiful beads that are made from gems, stones, and  metals. The beads come in all different colors. Depending on the style, color, and shape, each bracelet has built in individual meanings.

Bracelets were always in common and beautiful pieces of jewelry, especially to women.  Shamballa bracelet is one of the few jewelry accessories men can wear. They are comfortable and easy to put on.  They are also a lot less flashy.  The most popular are white and black. However, there is no limit to these items as part of your wardrobe. 

The names of bracelets match the delicate beauty. "Snowball"  Shamballa Crystal bracelet takes its name from the shrub of the honeysuckle family snowball.  "Rose Of Sharon"  takes it's name from a large hibiscus shrub with lovely rose and white flowers. "Threaded Arbutus Flower " bracelet is given romantic name  from the dainty arbutus tree which carries an old Indian tale of warmth & color. 

Whatever you’re wearing, make sure you don’t go anywhere without a Shamballa bracelet on your wrist.

Find your own personal connection with Shamballa, explore & generate the energy these sparkling crystals emanate & revitalize your soul on the journey.

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The "Evil Eye"

The “Evil Eye” sounds negative to someone who hears it for the first time. However, it's very ironic since this symbol isn't evil but rather protective and lucky. The Evil Eye, should be viewed as a guardian angel. There is no country in the world people of which are not familiar with the evil eye and where they do not have their own means of Evil Eye protection. The Evil Eye belief is that a person, otherwise not malefic in any way, can harm you, or your kids, your livestock, or even your fruit trees, by simply *looking at them* with envy and praising them. 

For most people, this just means that we were given a nasty look. However, the Evil Eye dates back to ancient times and it is taken very seriously as a curse in some cultures.

In Hebrew it is "ayin ha'ra" (the evil eye); in mainland Italian it is "mall occhio" (the bad eye);  in Spanish "mall ojo" (the bad eye or just the eye);  in Sicily it is "jettatore" (the projection from the eye) and in Farsi it is "bla band" (the eye of evil); in Greece it is "to kako mati" (the bad eye).  

A summary of Evil Eye beliefs:

Perpetrators:

• Envious people 
• Those who praise children 
• Those who suffer from covetousness 
• Those with blue eyes (xenophobia among brown-eyed racial groups) 
• Childless women 
• People born with the unfortunate propensity to inadvertently project the eye

Etiology:

• Overlooking (old British term; means gazing too long upon coveted item or child) 
• Praising without touching or spitting to void the damage 
• Projection from eye (Sicilian term for one who gives mal occhio is jettatura, from the same root-word as ejaculation and projection)

Victims and possible symptoms:

• Nursing infants (they sicken and cry; their mother's milk may dry up) 
• Young children (they sicken and cry; they may vomit or become listless) 
• Milk cows and milk goats (they dry up) 
• Fruit trees (they wither and die or they do not bear fruit) 
• Fathers and sons (orphans or fathers who have lost sons envy them) 
• Adult men (they become impotent)

Some people that are exposed to the influence of the evil eye, may be very vulnerable and moody in the wrong environment which may harm their social functioning. If you and someone you love feel the influence of other people's negativity or their evil eye, the best thing to do is to ward it off with amulet with this symbol on it. This popular symbol is common to see it on almost anything, from babies to walls!  Colorful beads, rings, bracelets, necklaces, talismans and amulets. 

Believe it or not it’s good to have one :)

Drink of the day: Iced Tea

Iced tea is one of the most common way to satisfy thirst on a hot summer day.
It require's no special equipment:)
Anyone can do that and save money over purchasing bottled tea at store.

We strongly recommend to use loose-leaf teas instead of tea bags (which are full of..."tea-dust" and usually produce a lower quality tea).



Let's start it:

Use 2 tsp. of Black Tea per cup and steep it for 4 - 5 minutes. You can also use Pink Rose Bud Tea  or even Jasmine Pearls Tea.  Be sure to have enough leaves, because you need more than usual. Immediately after the hot tea is brewed, pour it into a glass filled almost to the top with ice. The sudden cooling keeps the flavor and scent of the tea intact. Finish it off with a slice of lemon or sprig of mint for the perfect glass of refreshing and cool iced tea.

Enjoy!

Tea Time

Tea is a gourmet beverage that pairs very successfully with all types of food. Beat the heat with these cool summer drinks.


Green Tea Jasmine Pearls
Wonderfully jasmine fragrant pearls are soothing to drink and magical to watch as they slowly unfurl into beautiful leaf and bud sets. Smooth green tea from China, Jasmine Pearl green tea is made from the finest tips of tender young buds, gently steamed after plucking, and hand-rolled into elegant pearls.


Pink Rose Bud Tea
Tea is made from real rose buds, plucked when they are young and then dried. Lovely and highly enjoyable beverage. This kind of tea is beneficial to heart, brain and good for colds, coughs and kidney complaints. Regular drinking pink rose tea can help you to keep young and beauty. Tea has a soothing, fresh, flowery aroma and taste that even the dourest tea drinker will appreciate.






Blooming Tea
When you drop one of flowering tea balls into the clear glass teapot with hot water an amazing transformation takes place as the ball opens and blooms into a beautiful flower. Let the flower steep for a few minutes and the fragrant tea is ready to sip.  Blooming Teas make for a truly unique gift and provides a wonderful and personal tea experience. A perfect birthday, get well or anniversary gift. Blooming Teas may be steeped up to 3 times for 15 pots of tea!


Orders are shipped in 24 hours for the 50 states. (inc. Alaska and Hawaii). We can even have them sent direct to your friend or loved ones all wrapped up. Simply print "gift order" when check out.  It's easy and so convenient to order a last minute gift.

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Make a wish on a butterfly's wings!

According to a legend, by whisper a wish and giving the butterfly its freedom, the wish will be taken to the heavens and be granted. Since a butterfly can make no sound, the butterfly can not reveal the wish to anyone but the Great Spirit who hears and sees all...

People have been fascinated with butterflies for thousands of years. Butterflies  have been a symbol of beauty and called "flying flowers".




We love butterflies and had gathered some strange Butterfly Facts to share with you:

• Worldwide, there are over 25,000 species of butterflies.
• Butterflies taste with their feet. Their feet are actually tiny receptors which allow them to "taste" the food that they are standing on.
• Butterfly wings are transparent. A butterfly wing is actually formed by layers.  These layers are so thin you can see right through them. 
• Butterflies can see red, green, and yellow.
• Some butterflies, such as the Northern Pearly Eye, will fly at night.
• Butterflies don't have lungs.
• Butterflies live just 2-4 weeks, usually.
• Monarchs can fly a 1000km without stopping.
• Male Monarchs never make the return journey the following spring.
• Butterflies live on an all-liquid diet.
Speaking of butterflies eating, adult butterflies can only feed on liquids, usually nectar.
• Butterflies can attain a flight speed of up to 50 kph.
• Butterflies are cold-blooded and will not fly if the temperature is below 50 degrees.

If you love butterflies you'll love this gorgeous butterfly Scarf Pendant It would make great gift for yourself or your loved ones.

Wear this exquisite charm as a reminder of your inner beauty:)

CooShoe "Cute Butterfly" was inspired by fascinating Butterfly Facts!

CooShoe Collection Crib Shoes "Cute Butterfly"

Как ВСЕ!

Солнечное и безоблачное воскресение выгнало меня на улицу раньше обычного. Обожаю выходные: народ меняет напыщенные маски на человеческие лица, неудобные костюмы на помятые джинсы, а тяжелые мысли на сладкие мечты. Неизменными остаются только сумочки  «в дамских когтях».

Не вооруженным взглядом видать, народ отдает предпочтение  Louis Vuitton. LV- продукция различных форм и цветов, пестрит и вызываeт легкое головокружение: вот длинноволосый юноша с LV через плечо, очаровательная блондиночка c LV в грациозной кисти, карлик-горбун c LV под мышкой. Фокусирую взгляд на  низкорослой мексиканочке – мозолистой рукой, из потертой клеенчатой сумки она дастает LV кошелек, вынимая карточку на продукты питания...

Мда. Принцип «Хочу быть как ВСЕ» работает безотказанно! И не играет роли «кем» и «где»
сделано, не говоря уже о том: из какого материала изготовлено.

Каждый, опрошенный (выбросим из этого списка голливудских звезд и мексиканских эммигрантов), с пеной у рта, будет утверждать, что его покупка является оригиналом, что у его знакомого есть знакомый, что cуществует волшебный сайт, в общем - ЭТО НЕ ПОДДЕЛКА! Более всего, обижаются те, кто заплатил за сумку-мечту приличные деньги. Я полностью на вашей стороне, ибо отличить подделку, не зная тонкостей фирмы весьма и ВЕСЬМА сложно. Скажем честно, китайские человечки-роботы творят чудеса и вводят в заблуждение большую половину человечества.
И так, для тех кто желает вложить деньги, а не выбросить их на ветер, похвасться перед подругами, а не опозориться.

Что бы понять популярность, невзрачной на вид сумки, нужно обратиться к… истории. Не надо нервничать, история не школьная и много времени не займет:

• Louis Vuitton был первым изготовителем дизайнерских сумок, начиная с 19-го века (не будем сейчас говорить о других продуктах фирмы).
• По статистике, LV имеет самое узнаваемое лого. Все гениальное - просто.
• Качество продукции заработано, за счет багажных сумок. С этим тоже не поспоришь, лучшее доказательство прочности - сумка выжила в процессе «из пункта А в пункт Б».
• Не смотря на технологии, багажные сумки и по сегоднешний день делаются в ручную. При изготовлении рамы используется 30-летний тополь, который выдержал 4-х летнию сушку!
• Каждая сумка имеет свой серийный номер. Для удобства клиента делается только один ключ, который подходит к каждой, заказанной вами сумке.
• На изготовление дорожного сундука (как красиво они смотрятся у звезд в аэропорту!) уходит порядка 60-ти часов, на изготовление чемодана – 15 часов.

Теперь задумаемся на минутку: можно ли это все купить за $39.99  на улице у дяди странной наружности? Который, по свой доброте, может еще и кошелек в подарок подсунуть…..
Второй вопрос – а надо ли это все простому смертному? Ибо сумки от LV включают в наследство и передают из поколения в поколение. Подумали? Согласна – чемодан, а тем более дорожный сундук, вряд ли нужен. Но вот сумочку на плечо или хотя бы кошелечек – ну очень хочется! Спорить не буду, что мы зря работаем! А если не зря, то и тратить деньги будем разумно, даже если денюшки не свои, а получены в подарок:

• Для тех, кто пропустил историю, вышесказанную, повторю еще раз: стоить дешево сумка от LV НЕ МОЖЕТ. Отворачиваем свои личики от тех, кто считает нас полными идиотками.
• Все строчки на изделии должны быть  ровными и без изъянов; ибо делали их не в подвале при плохом освещении  и 15-ти часовом рабочем дне.
• Монограммы расположены аккуратно, на одном и том же расcтоянии друг от друга и никогда не разрезаны.
• Продукция выполнена только из хороших материалов и должна быть на ощупь приятной и гладкой.
• LV не имеет магазинов оптовой торговли и ларьков на улице.
• Ярлык никогда не прикрепляется к сумке. Он вкладывается внутрь сумки, вместе с защитным чехлом.
• Используемая  на сумке фурнитура, ни в коем случае не должна быть пластиковой и выкрашенной под золото.
• Если вы не смогли найти, предложенную вам модель на сайте LV – значит это 100% подделка, даже если она и хорошо выполнена.

Ну а теперь, взяв на вооружение советы, отправляемся за покупками. Для обаятельных модниц мы предлагает несколько сайтов, где вы сможете приобрести или одолжить оригинальные сумки от LV или подыскать копию (replica LV) хорошего качества, и не скрывающую своего истинного происхождения:)

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Flowering Blooming Tea

Blooming tea (or flowering tea) is delicious art and healthy beverage for every age and family.

Each creation can take from one to ten minutes to sew together. The teas are shaped by hand and formed into a tight ball to dry.


They are carefully tied bundles of tea leaves with flowers opening up from the center into an artistic display after immersion in hot water. Flowers like chrysanthemum, jasmine, carnation, marigold or calendula. The names match the delicate beauty also called “Flowering Tea”. These teas are given romantic names like Heart of Love for a red bloom tea, and Falling Water or Let It Snow for a white bloom tea. When arranged into elaborate configurations they can be called Jasmine Lily, Butterfly, Lady Fairy, and Dragon Playing With Pearls. 

When you drop one of these tea balls into the clear glass teapot with hot water an amazing transformation takes place as the ball opens and blooms into a beautiful flower. 

Let the flower steep for a few minutes and the fragrant tea is ready to sip. 

For the best results brew each bloom for 3 minutes in a hot boiled water. Suggested temperature 90ºC.

Blooming Teas make for a truly unique gift and provides a wonderful and personal tea experience. A perfect birthday, get well or anniversary gift.


Blooming Teas may be steeped up to 3 times for 15 pots of tea! 

Helpful Tips for Parents/Fairy Tales about frogs

Fairy Tales about frogs:

- The Frogs Desiring a King
- The Hares and the Frogs
- The Frog and the Ox
- The Leap-frog
- The Frog-Prince
- A Frog for a Husband
- The Maiden and the Frog
- The Wonderful Frog

Facts About Frogs:

Because frogs come out in the rain, people used to think that they fell to earth in the rain! And in nineteenth century England, people tried catching them to prove it. 
The world's biggest frog is the Goliath Frog  in West Africa (Cameroon). Their body can be one-foot long. The smallest frogs in the world are less than half-an-inch long.
Certain frogs can jump up to 20 times their own body length in a single leap. 
Frogs absorb water through their skin so they don't need to drink. 
In the Seychelles, there is a male frog that carries its young around on its back until they become adults. 
In recent years, a painkiller with 200 times the power of morphine has been found in the skin of a frog. 





CooShoe "Little Froggy" Collection was inspired by fascinating facts about frogs! 








Collection comes in very small sizes, made out of soft flexible fabric and hand-crafted with 3D bold details. Purpose of CooShoeTM Collection is to teach parents "how to put shoes on a baby" and show your baby's cuteness.  Size: 0 - 3 months.








Orders are shipped in 24 hours for the 50 states. (inc. Alaska and Hawaii). We can even have them sent direct to your friend or loved ones all wrapped up. Simply print "gift order" when check out. It's easy and so convenient to order a last minute gift. 










 CooShoe - Something to Coo About:)


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