Vine Plate gets a makeover!

Do you ever feel like you need a little sprucing up? Spring is the time for change, so we decided one of our designs needed a little TLC. We gave it a little au natural - "naturish" look. We hope you like the changes. La Plates Vine Plate:You will still find our Vine Plate in the same place on our website - enjoy!

Great gift for Father's Day

Not sure what to get your dad, brother, grandpa or hubby this Father's Day? Why not a La Plates Cooler? Our coolers are perfect for 12 beverages of your choice. They also have a handy bottle opener attached on the side. Perfect for bbq-ing out back, a picnic at the park or tailgating for your favorite team. Customize by color of cooler, font style & thread color - they'll love it! Order by June 1st for delivery by Father's Day, June 21st.

a collection of coolers gifted to graduates this spring...color coordinated to their favorite team.

Donuts are for dipping!

In the midst of a wild week of travel, we "postponed" our second child's birthday until this weekend. Actually, we weren't going to have a party until I read a genius idea from Twist Entertaining. They described a Donut Dipping Party that I decided was my solution...a quick Saturday morning party, before soccer games & chaos began. Not to mention #2 is obsessed with the movie Cars, so this could justify us playing the movie for the 100th time! I've decided short and sweet parties are perfect. Now we've got pictures to prove we hosted a 2 year old birthday party for #2...he's not the forgotten second child, after all!

Happy Mother's Day

I just got up off the floor...I have not laughed this hard in a while! If you have a friend that needs a shout out for Mother's Day, go to MomsRising.org and send a customized video. Here's the video that was sent to me - the winner of Mother of the Year!

Happy 1st Birthday La Plates!

Because La Plates has been my "baby" this year, I feel it only appropriate to celebrate the conclusion of our first year in style! Since we can't treat you all to cake via your computer, we've decided to celebrate with a giveaway! Leave a comment below, telling us your favorite La Plates product, design or why you love us. We will select a winner at random on Friday, May 9th. Each entry/comment will have a chance to win:

- 1 La Plates 10" plate, your choice of design
- 1 La Plates 10"x 14" platter, your choice of design
- 1 La Plates placemat, your choice of design

#1 celebrating his 1st birthday

#2 celebrating his 1st birthday - notice one of our first La Plates!

Thanks for making our 1st year such a fabulous success! We look forward to working with you for many years to come - cheers!

UPDATE - WINNERS!
winners were selected using random.org
La Plates PLATE = lundy
La Plates PLATTER = Dumbwit Tellher
La Plates PLACEMAT = Ashley

Exercise may be in my future...

So Spring has come & I keep saying I'm going to exercise. After a long winter, it's tough to get motivated! But check out my latest reason to get outside and get moving - Madsen Cycles:
My issue with exercise is simple. I exercise with my kids and they've gotten entirely too heavy for pushing in a stroller...yes, it's the spendy double stroller, I thought I HAD to have. After coming across this fancy Madsen bike, I think my problem is solved! I won't break my back during exercise and these kids look like they're having a ball! I'm not sure I'll ever look as put together as this young momma, but it's worth a try...now for a place to park this bad-boy!

Ahhh...good stuff

Do you ever feel like there's just a lot of negative going on around you? It stinks. I just got an e-mail from an old friend about her new website - go with steph - and just let out a big...ahh. There are good people and there are good things going on all around us. Sometimes we just need to stop and minute and refocus. Have a happy weekend!