Anybody else have trouble finding a good custom baker at a reasonable price? Well, look no more! SoDu member Larissa Rimkevicius, owner of Cakes by Lala, is truly amazing! She has made yummy stuff in all shapes and styles, from a Hello Kitty cake to Christmas light cupcakes, from a Murder Mystery Cake to delicate realistic flowers atop cupcakes. Just check out some of my favorites from her gallery at http://lalascakes.blogspot.com/...
Larissa started baking cakes just for fun, then it became a hobby, then she taught others to bake, and now it's a full fledged business. There's nothing she can't do! Perhaps the most impressive one of all is the game night cake she made, where each side has a different board game logo - it's truly masterful. Here's one pic, but you'll have to go here to see the rest for yourself!
While you're at it, why not "like" Cakes by Lala on facebook!
While you're at it, why not "like" Cakes by Lala on facebook!
Now that I've gotten you hungry, let's talk about how hectic life can be as a parent. If you're like me, your minivan is a wreck, and the entryway to your home is a dumping ground. But how do you even start getting things straight? The multitalented Larissa is also a consultant for Thirty-One! She shares, "I am in the business of helping busy parents' lives easier :) Thirty one is full of products to help you get more organized. From organizing bags, to purses, to thermals, 31 has something for everyone! I received my first Thirty-one bag as a gift when Jack was born. I then hosted my first party this past fall. I quickly fell in love with all their products. I ended up getting 31 gifts for almost everyone on my Christmas list and found my self having making a new wish list every time I looked at the catalog."
What is Thirty-One? It's a company founded by a mom like us less than 10 years ago with the desire to empower women. Today it's the third most successful direct sales company in the country! Why? The quality of their products, certainly. I have many friends with Thirty-One bags that have stood the test of time. They are also incredibly nice looking products and they will personalize almost anything they sell. The prices are really reasonable (and for SoDu members even better... keep scrolling for Larissa's deal just for us!)
So what do they have? Well I couldn't help browsing the Thirty-One catalog through Larissa's SoDu Parents Posse online shopping party. Here are my two favorites:
What is Thirty-One? It's a company founded by a mom like us less than 10 years ago with the desire to empower women. Today it's the third most successful direct sales company in the country! Why? The quality of their products, certainly. I have many friends with Thirty-One bags that have stood the test of time. They are also incredibly nice looking products and they will personalize almost anything they sell. The prices are really reasonable (and for SoDu members even better... keep scrolling for Larissa's deal just for us!)
So what do they have? Well I couldn't help browsing the Thirty-One catalog through Larissa's SoDu Parents Posse online shopping party. Here are my two favorites:
I love the color and pattern of this "Deluxe Utility Tote" (plum purple it's called, by the way). It's perfect for putting in the back of the car, because it holds a lot, and is sturdy enough to hold up too. Plus I like the big handles. It would really solve my car organizing problems! How nice would it be to reach into your car to see this instead of random piles of junk?
I really like the "Perfect Party Set", which is in the thermal line. It is a carrying case for TWO 9x13 casserole dishes (or any similarly sized thing you'd like). The double zippers are handy and the padded strap is obviously built to last. I also love the Sunny Stripe pattern on this (which is being retired, so if you like it too, order now). So you're looking cute and put together while also keeping the food you worked so hard on either hot or cold, just they way you intended.
Larissa is generously giving SoDu Parents Posse members an amazing deal for the month of November. Larissa explains, "For every $35 you spend you can choose between the medium or square utility totes, only available in November for just $7! BUT I am making it an even better deal, when you place a $35 order you can get it for just $5! The first 5 people who order will get a gift from me and everyone who orders will be entered to win a zip top organizing utility tote in navy. Also when you have a party of $400+, you will get a gift worth at least $70 from me!" Can't beat that! So go click on the link below, grab a cute bag or Christmas gift, and you'll be supporting a hard working local mom and your favorite FB group!
Here is the link to the online shopping party:
https://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/eventhome.aspx?eventId=E5171486&from=MYEVENTS
https://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/eventhome.aspx?eventId=E5171486&from=MYEVENTS
And don't forget Cakes by Lala next time you need something custom,
something delicious, and something made with love by a local parent like you!
something delicious, and something made with love by a local parent like you!
FTC required disclosure: The above post is a sponsored advertisement. Some of the content, such as the images, are provided by the pardner for my use. I give permission for this blog post to be used in perpetuity by the pardner as they wish. May seem silly, but legally I gotta say it. Congrats for reading the fine print!
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