Sugar & Spice from Sugabug Kids

New Skirt Availble in Custom Fabrics for Valentines or Any Special Day

2012-01-28T14:32:00.000-05:00

Me and Mini Me outfits Now Available!

2012-01-28T13:24:00.000-05:00

Come in and order your matching outfits, tees and more. Can be custom made to fit most dolls.

New Iphone cases Available at Sugabug Kids by Picture Perfect Printing

2011-12-22T14:44:00.002-05:00

LOVE THESE!!!!!! Only $29.99 and a great gift! Guess what everyone is getting in our family!

Christmas Sneak Peak

2011-12-22T14:38:00.000-05:00

These are my two favorite items from our holiday designs this Christmas!

Sweet Feet

2011-12-22T12:49:00.000-05:00

Every year we participate in the Festival of Trees, a fundraiser for the local Pilot Club. As usual, we decided to decorate our tree with a handmade touch with a splash of vintage!

The stockings were handcut and assembled from Stampin Up! Papers. The stocking garland was handstamped and punched in Marine Blue and Cherry Pie Red strung on red and white baker's twine. Antique socks were purchased from the Heritage House in Crystal River and handmade candy canes and vintage glass bulbs were found in the Winkel attic. Our tree skirt was embellished in sock feet by Penny, our wonderful embroiderist!

Custom Disney Shirts

2011-11-27T14:42:00.002-05:00

Cookie Monster's Birthday

2011-11-02T15:15:00.001-04:00

Today is Alexis' 2nd day of pre-school and I just had to share the impromptu cookie monster treats we made last night for her classmates. Henning even helped stuff the bags with cookies and Alexis and I punched the pieces and glued as she calls it. I'm sure 3 years will think the look monsterly! Notice 3 cookies per bag to represent their ages. Is it any wonder that I'm crazy........

Alexis turns 3 with a custom Farm Birthday party at Sugabug Kids LLC

2011-11-01T13:55:00.000-04:00

Custom Lemonade Stand with Chalkboard sign

Krooked Barn to house the Petting Zoo

Alexis' Bob

Custom Ruffle pants and shirt

Candy Corn Races

Barrell Racing with Stick Ponies

Custom Cupcakes from Grammy

Moo Juice in Old Milk Bottles

Feed Bucket Party Favors with Ponies and Hand Sanitizer along with "Barn" Candies

I Wear Pink For.. Shirts Now Available

2011-09-10T16:21:00.000-04:00

Shirts Available sized 6 mo-adult XXL. Men's and Ladies. Onesies also available. Can be customized.

New Fall Shirts Now Available

2011-09-10T16:17:00.000-04:00

Visit Our Store in Crystal River, FL or shop Online Anytime to Order your custom Fall Shirts Now!http://www.sugabugkids.com/

Team Spirit Ruffle Dress

2011-09-05T13:53:00.001-04:00

Our new team spirit ruffle dress available in most team colors. sizes 6mo -6. Spirit Petti Pants by Bum Envy also Available!

birthday boy jersey

2011-08-31T12:43:00.000-04:00

His name on the back across the shoulders is sure to score!

birthday shirts for identical triplets!

2011-08-31T12:40:00.000-04:00

Love this funfetti print!

custom birthday shirts for sisters

2011-08-31T12:28:00.001-04:00

Just completed these shirts for a client in New York for her granddaughters' birthday party.

been sewing alot lately

2011-08-13T15:13:00.000-04:00

First time sewing with knits... love making pants... shirts not so much.... YET!

Peasant style dresses and tops available

2011-08-13T15:10:00.000-04:00

All different fall color combinations are available sized: newborn - girls 8.

back to school shirts available

2011-08-13T15:06:00.000-04:00

New embroidery designs available from our store! Order yours today. Colors can be customized.

new yoke collared dress or shirt

2011-08-13T12:47:00.000-04:00

Love this blueberry dress that I made for Red, White and Blueberry Day at the Heritage Village.

Custom Nautical Outfits and New Cargo Shorts

2011-06-15T14:03:00.000-04:00

Just finished this order for a client. A set of brothers that will be celebrating a big birthday in July. This a new pattern I was trying out. It didn't have any small sizes so I had to draw my own pattern for the 12month size. That was a new experience for me but it all worked out well. These shorts are so cute on and great for boys that I will definitely be adding them to the store. Speaking of the store, you can now shop online at http://www.sugabugkids.com/

New Stix Family Available

2011-05-21T15:09:00.000-04:00

These are on their way to the hospital to welcome baby Kolten. I love these new Designs by Juju. You can pick the character that most represents the "character" in your family. It is great for family vacation shirts, birthday, Gramma, Mom... The list is endless. Stop by the shop and let's design one special for you!

Never too early to get ready for football season!

2011-04-30T12:14:00.002-04:00

Love these custom shirts, we can do most any team and lots of variations. These are for brothers so we did t-shirt and onesie. Also adorable on tank tops for girls with matching twirl skirts. MOMS is also great done in their student's colors. Order yours today!

Thank you to all our Sponsors

2011-04-18T15:55:00.001-04:00

Now that I've had a day or two to refelct on the 2nd Annual Spring Eggstravaganza I have to admit that overall it was a success if I compare it to my memories as a kid. The kids all seemed to enjoy it, most of the parents played nice and overall everyone was having fun. There is as always things we learned and will do differently but that's why there is always next year!

I'd like to say a huge thank you to all our Sponsors. I couldn't have done it without you!

the Shoppes of Heritage Village Association

Aardvarks Kayaks

Hometown Athletics

Manatee Toy Company

The Cotton Club

La Te Da

Hot Heads

SuGaBug Kids

The Heritage House

Cafe on the Avenue

All About Nature

Green Gate Nurseries

Kyvia Photography

Xtreme Fun Party Rental

Ark Angels Christian Preschool

Gulf to Lakes Pilot Club

Citrus Preschool Academy

St. Paul's Luthern School and Church

Kindermusik w/ Angie

Awesome Body & Face Art by Annie

I'd also like to thank Southern Heritage for cleaning up the grounds to make the egg hunt possible again this year. Thank you!!

We lost count after 5,000 on the eggs. But to the best of my knowledge; every child went home with at least 6 eggs. We hope everyone had a wonderful time and we look forward to next year!

2nd Annual Spring Eggstravaganza

2011-04-18T15:45:00.000-04:00

Why Spring Eggstravaganza??

We sat down with April and asked her why.....

I grew up in a family that didn't have a lot of money but as kids we never knew it. My family had an interesting way of making memories... We did things together! We participated in the community and local events. And now as a mother, I want my daughter to grow up making memories too. I am a firm believer in the village concept in all aspects of my life. I think it takes a village to raise a family, a village to support a career and a village to build a community. A single individual only has a huge impact when they are joined with others as a village.

I was recently was asked why I am so passionate about the "Eggstravaganza" and other events here at the Heritage Village. It is all about making memories; in the end it's all we have.

One of the first Spring memories that comes to mind is an Egg Hunt that my mom doesn't even remember, but I remember like it was yesterday. There is a local radio station down the road from my current home. Today it looks like a rundown shack, but as a little girl it was a cottage with a meadow covered in a sea of beautiful wildflowers. Mom took my sister and I there for a countywide Egg Hunt. I don't remember how many eggs we got or what was in them. What I do remember is everyone having a good time and there being joy in the air and laughter in the wind; both from kids and adults.

Of course, Easter is huge in my family and it had several layers of memories. Granny always sewed us a new dress... this meant a trip to Gainesville for fabric (this only happened a few times a year back then). Bright white dress shoes, an Easter bonnet and gloves were also on the list. I still love this tradition although I have varied it a little for Alexis. Sunrise Service was held either at the ballfield or at the river, depending on the year; followed by Sunday Service in a church filled with Easter Lillies, and orchid corsage for my Mom (a tradition I continue every year even if she is only gonna wear it on the back of the motorcycle on the way to the flea-market), and Granny and Poppa's for lunch. Granny always knew how to cook for a bunch and our family qualified as a bunch of young-uns on any holiday. An aunt or uncle would hide the eggs while we ate and then we'd hunt for them all afternoon. Again, I don't remember there being filled eggs - I think they might have been empty and there wasn't a winner... just good old fashioned coconut cake for dessert on the porch. Can't ask for much better!

As I grew older the traditions changed some. We spent it at the beach a few times and had Easter at a Drive-In Church. That in itself is an experience! When I lived in Europe, Spring was celebrated for the entire Lent season and ended in a larger celebration of Easter. The "Stations of the Cross" consisted of a weekend trip including a bus ride and a hike all around the county to visit the different communities and see their decorations. Each station was depicted in beans and other vegetables, definitely art with a twist! The local county seat sponsored an "egg museum" for the month. Local artists decorated eggs and sold them all month long to be incorporated into the home décor of local families.

Palm Sunday had a huge parade through town that ended at the local church where the kids' "palms" were then used to decorate the church. There were no egg hunts but the Easter Bunny did leave hidden gifts around the neighborhood while we were at church.

See this time of year has so many memories that it is not hard to imagine why it is my favorite time of year next to Christmas and as I get older it might even be starting to take the lead. But the reason why I love it is that all my memories have to do with community and spending time together and being united. I want Alexis to grow up with an appreciation for those around her, a love of sharing what she has with others, a need to give back to the community - her village. That is why SuGaBuG Kids sponsors the Spring Eggstravaganza each year. We want to say thank you to the community for all their support throughout the year. It is our chance to be a part of a working village, to help bring joy to the kids and a smile to the adults as they think back to their childhood. Don't miss out on a chance of laughter, come out this Saturday, April 16th to the 2nd Annual Spring Eggstravaganza!

Calendar

2011-04-04T14:34:00.002-04:00

Just trying to update our calendar... looks like school is ending early this year and that will enable us to have 11 playdates this summer. I am working on the schedule now but if there is something you'd like to do, please leave me a comment and I will do my best to incorporate it. I will of course be bringing back some of our most popular events from last summer and adding a few new ones to the mix. Hope to see all our summer friends back again!

OOps

2011-03-31T21:06:00.000-04:00

I don't think I know how to attach a sllideshow. Will have to try again!

Sneak Peak at New Website

2011-03-31T21:04:00.000-04:00

A huge thank you to Amanda Star Photography!! Mandy is awesome and we really appreciate all her help with the new website and the Cute as a Bug Photo Contest 2010 & 2011. This is just a little bit of what's to come!

Alexis get a new dress

2011-03-30T07:46:00.000-04:00

Know how they say the cobbler's kids have no shoes? Well, I am in the process of working with a company and putting together the Suga-Pie Line for Spring 2012. So this seems like a great opportunity to test out some body styles all in Alexis' size of course! I am also trying out some new hair clip ideas as well. Let me know what ya think!

New Easter Shirts Now Available

2011-03-30T07:41:00.000-04:00

We just finished these and have them in multiple sizes. Thanks to Penny for making my pencil drawings a reality. We also have a few fuzzy bunny shirts available.

Custom Birthday Outfits

2011-03-29T21:15:00.000-04:00

Just let us know, we can match your birthday theme! We love doing custom work.

Crazy Day!

2011-03-23T20:38:00.000-04:00

Wednesdays are always crazy for me because they are a day without Alexis in the store so I try to get as much as I can accomplished. Today started with Alexis and I enjoying peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in the bathroom floor while we should have been taking showers! Drop off at Grammy's and she proudly said, "Bye, Love you!" Made my day.

I cleaned the events cottage getting ready for Kindermusik class tomorrow; Made new color combination headbands and hats for the store and then there was the events committee meeting. The huge disappointment of the day is that my samples that were headed to Dallas got held up on the wrong UPS truck due to an accident on the turnpike so they won't make it on time. Now after talking with Peggy, I am calm again and faced with many new creative ideas and decisions to make.

I am sitting here rocking Alexis who has her first real upset tummy and am grateful for all God's many blessings. He will direct our paths if we only allow him to.

Custom shirts available

2011-03-17T17:18:00.001-04:00

We can customize these according to your style or color choices. I just love these hairbows that I made. I think they would be adorable attached to shirts as well. I can see I am going to be doing some playing with them!

St Patty's 2011

2011-03-17T17:06:00.000-04:00

Great day in downtown historic Crystal River, FL. Thanks to Burkes of Ireland we got to dress the kids up and participate in the Annual Dog Parade. We had a great time and a had a wonderful turnout. After the parade we stopped by Mr. Green Jeans at All About Nature and then continued to SuGaBuG Kids' event cottage to make Leprachaun Masks and enjoy some shamrock cookies.

Initial Post

2011-01-28T15:58:00.000-05:00

I am not sure why I am adding one more thing to my plate but those of you that know me well know that sometimes I just can't help myself. This blog may possibly be a good way to stay in touch with friends and family as well as customers and fill some internal need for a way to unload. I will do my best to keep my posting light and fun. I want to help you stay connected with our daily happenings here in the Heritage Village as well as at SuGaBuG Kids. Of course, that will include what's happening in Alexis' life as well!

This afternoon seems to be quiet. As some of you know my Poppa is in the Va palliative care unit over in Gainesville, FL. A quiet afternoon seems appropriate as I sit here and try to concentrate on all the work I should be doing like making headbands and doing paperwork but instead I am thinking back to days gone by when I sat with Granny and Poppa on the backporch canning or as today is Friday... Poppa and I were probably headed off the watch the Bronson Eagles play basketball somewhere in the state. Poppa never missed a game at home or away. He sure loved him some Bball. I'm sure that God has a pair of orange and blue converses waiting on him and his new body in heaven. Granny will be happy to see him again after 10 years! We love you both and will miss you here but know that there is a better place waiting on you.

As I will be out of the store for a few days, I will be counting on my"girls" to help me out. Thank you so much for your help and support.