Little Miss and Mr. Men books

So while out and about in Oakham, England (one of my favorite spots in the world)- we were in a little shop and found the most adorable books ever. We all just LOVED them. They are written by Roger Hargreaves. I wanted to buy the entire set but of course couldn't take them all home with me. They are all so darling. Honestly I love Mr. Tickle, Little Miss Sunshine, Mr. Rude (laugh out loud), Mr. Nosey and Little Miss Fun. They are all cute though. My kids want to read them over and over. They can't get enough.
Here is a little quote from Mr. Rude.

"When you meet somebody, you might think to yourself that that person has a large nose, but you wouldn't say anything to them, would you? Because that would be rude, wouldn't it?
Well, Mr. Rude would just blurt it out.
"Big nose!"
But he wouldn't stop there.
Oh no, not Mr. Rude.
"Big nose! With a nose like that you could vacuum the floor!"
Can you imagine saying that to someone?
Well, I hope you can't!"

Anyways such funny, cute little British books that the whole family will enjoy. I highly suggest buying a few of these little treasures. You won't be sorry you did.

Funny book for kids

Oh my gosh, we have read this over and over. My little boy can't get enough. It is actually quite hilarious. I definitely recommend this book. #2 is 5 years old and thinks that this pigeon is a hoot. The story is about a bus driver who has to leave for a minute and warns not to let the pigeon drive the bus. The pigeon (who acts exactly like a child trying to get what he wants) is so funny. He begs, bribes, throws fits, sweet talks and tries everything imaginable to try to get you to let him drive the bus. #2 says "No!!" out loud every time the pigeon tries to get him to drive the bus. So cute and clever. A must read for little ones!

Baby Hair

So #3 is old enough to finally put her hair in piggies!!!! Wahoo! I decided to try 3 pull-throughs on the top and then scrunch the back of her hair and tease it a little. She was definitely a wiggle worm and would turn her head when I didn't want her too and pull at her hair and grab the combs and mess it up but now I've been doing this for a couple weeks and she does great. I think I might use some shows on my kindle for her to watch while I do it. My sister-in-law taught me that trick :) By the way, if you can't tell- she wouldn't hold her head still long enough for me to snap a good picture.

#1 Section off 3 squares. Mine were on the diagonal.

#2 Use your topsy tail to make your pull throughs.

#3 Add a little mouse and a couple sprays of water.

#4 Tease hair and spray with hairspray.#5 Voila.....one cute little piggie!

The Snake Braid

This is a really cool hairdo. I have had lots of compliments and questions on how to do this hairstyle. We like to call it the snake braid.

#1 Divide hair into 3 sections horizontally. The first section being from ear to ear, the next is the middle section and the last is the bottom section.

#2 Tie off the bottom to sections with elastics.

#3 Begin working with the top sections by combing the hair from the left to the right. Spray generously with water. I decided to do a dutch braid which simply means you grab the hair under instead of over like a regular french braid.#4 When you get to the right ear, undo the middle section and comb it down. Keep adding hair to the french braid turning it so you will now be heading to the left side of her head.#4 When you get to the left side undo the bottom section. Now this part gets tricky with your fingers but just keep dutch braiding until you end up on the right side of the head again. Finish out the braid.#5 Tuck the braid into the base of the hair by using your finger and making an opening at the end. Stuff the braid into the opening. Bobby pin down to secure.#6 Add a bow or a headband#7 Voila....one cute little piggie!

3 Twisted Piggies

Sorry I didn't have a step by step on this one. I remembered to take pictures after the fact. So this seems complicated but is actually a piece of cake.

#1 Part hair down the middle.

#2 Section off a square on the top left and put aside.

#3 Section off a square on the bottom right and put aside.

#4 Put the rest of the hair into the 2 pig tails.

#5 Make 3 twists out of the top left section and add to bottom right hair.

#6 Make 3 twists out of the bottom right section and add to top left hair.

#7 Spray hair with water bottle and make a twist braid out of remaining hair. Fold over so the ends are sticking up in the air and tie off with another elastic.
#8 Do the same thing on the other side.#9 Tease ends and add ribbons, bows, headbands, whatever.

#10 Voila..... one cute little piggie!

The Perfect Bun

 So I bought this little circle thing in Paris at H&M.  It was like $2.  I've wanted one forever so I got one.  You don't have to go all the way to Paris to get one or H&M for that matter.  In fact- you can get one at Sally's here.  This is also used with a sock if you don't want to spend any money at all.  Just cut up an old sock and roll it up.  All you do is this.

#1  Comb hair into high ponytail.

#2  Put circle thing around ponytail. 

#3  Wrap hair around it and tie a clear elastic around.

#4  Wrap the remaining hair around bun and tuck under with bobby pins.  This is why I love this little contraption.  You can poke bobby pins right into it.

#5  Spray hair with hairspray.

#6  Add a ribbon or bow and voila.....one cute little piggie!

1/2 french braid 1/2 pony

#1 Wet hair and comb to side.

#2  Begin French braiding to the diaganol

#3  French braid all hair until to the base of head.

#4  Tie off with a pony tail.  I wish I would have done it more on the diagonal so that the ponytail was more on the right side of her head but o-well.

#5  Curl hair and tease.  Spray with hairspray.

#6  Add bow and voila....one cute little piggie!