[loveit] Independent Day Weekend - Get away with CAMPING - Family Time

My friends were asking me why we are always too busy on the weekend. With my family, that is the important time to connect family members together. That is the precious time for us to understand each others and has more chemical actions to love each others more and more.

So why not having more fun and loving more?

On Independent Day Weekend ( I guess it was a long time ago because I'm too slow on updating the blog), it was the first time our little boy go camping. Usually we have a lot of activities outside, but we still sleep at home at night. This time is a little bit different (still just one night outside). We went camping in a state park, having some BBQ, enjoying the night outside (excited yet a bit hot), waking up early, and walking around our mother nature.

Our little boy was too excited that he kept bouncing inside the tent, had fun himself, and went to sleep around 3 o'clock.

New friend from Mother Nature

Enjoy being outside

BBQ

Playing with bubbles (O.o)

Sanitizing himself haha

We have had a lot of fun for the first time camping overnight. And yes, we are planning for another one soon.

How about you? Do you plan to go camping soon?

Enjoy and have a great day!

Huong Tran

[loveit] Little Sister's Wedding

We just visited Vietnam for 2 weeks and came back. The reason for the trip to Vietnam is attending my little sister's wedding. We were so pleasure to be the persons who decorate her wedding gallery table. Of course, there would be flower for the table from the venue. Yet we still want to have a small touch from ourselves to give new couple a small gift on their special day.

And one more thing I was glad that I have done for them is the "Set the Date" announcement that they have posted in their Facebook.

We were so proud to be a part of their happiness. 

And finally, the NEWLY WEBS......... 

We wish you HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Luff, 

Huong Tran

[loveit] Our little boy 2nd birthday - 1 year Blog Anniversary

Wow, time flies so fast (I guess not only me say this!) It has been more than 2 years since the day we knew him existed. And just this period last year, we celebrated this little boy's 1st birthday and I started the blog. It's just like wow, wow, wow. hih.

In 1 year, he has grown up and learned a lot of new things. He learned to run, learned to use the silverware, learned to speak (he is now a pro in alphabet reading haha), learned to adapt to the world outside there, and learned to express his love even more. This little people again is AMAZING. He knows how to melt my little heart just by smiling at me or simply use his chubby little hands to touch my face or cuddle me softly. I think he was born just to make people around him happy and even happier.

How happy of this little boy!

Of course, due to the love for him, we want to make his 2nd birthday is remarkable birthday again. This year, we chose BAYMAX in Big Hero 6 as the theme because he just loves this white marshmallow robot too much (that he keeps watching the movie over and over again).

Baymax luff

Enough talk, let me show you the pictures that we took prior and during his birthday party. Hope you enjoy. Cheer!

With daddy at Houston Children Museum

Hugging the lovely Cow from Chick-fil-A

Party with cousin (We can't keep them stand still to take the pictures haha)

Lot of Lufffffff and kisssssssss

As some requests, I post more details about the party cooperate with the theme below. I designed and made it all by myself. Hope you like it and have fun!

The Banner

Handmade Gumball Machine & Marshmallow Baymax

Birthday Cake (TUN HERO ---- 2)

Fruit punch in the Makeover Starbuck Glass Bottle

Handmade Photo Props

Homemade Cresent Roll & Cupcakes

[loveit] Strawberry picking - Bonding time with BFF

It's Strawberry Picking time again. We have been so excited about it. This is the second time that our little boy come to pick strawberry his own. This time is even more special with his BFF picking up with him.

If you read my blog for awhile sure know this little girl, Zoe.

Our little boy is too happy to show Zoe about the strawberry patch and the ripe strawberry. They have a very good time for bonding together. This moment will be the memorial moment for them both. 

And of course, they have a good time picking up the strawberry too. 

And here is the picture of last year strawberry picking. The boy seemed too happy with his red ripe juicy strawberry. hah. 

#throwbackthursday

Happy reading Thursday!

Luff

Huong Tran

[loveit] Tun's Mom Baking Corner is full of your support

Small compliment for supporting my baking corner

I have been missing for awhile. Since the time I started Tun's Mom Baking Corner, I have been too busy and feel grateful for all of your support. Everyday, the only time I can come to my baking corner  is the time after my little boy fell asleep. That is why I treasure those time so much. And of course, I have received a lot of love from you, my dearest customers, and the biggest love, my little boy.

You can tell how good of this cupcake =)

Again, Thank you for your support. I will try my best to make more of those sweetie and better ones too. 

Besides this business, I still have you support me and this blog. I will keep this blog updated frequently.

Have a happy reading!

Huong Tran

[loveit] New project - Tun's Mom Baking Corner

I have been baking for awhile, and I know it is my passion. Yet I am not a sweet-tooth person. My hubby either. That was the time I wanted to sell my baking goods for someone who really can enjoy it. Then I was pregnant and had baby. Life of a new mom is too busy for me to start the project. And now finally is the TIME. hihi.

As you can see, I start with cupcake and cookies (just one kind for each) to find new customers. Then, when I have you connect in Facebook or social media, I will expand my menu to sell other baking goods such as Birthday cake, choux puff, mille crepe, and more. I want my customers can enjoy variety of baking goods that the local does not offer.

I want to keep it freshest, so I receive orders locally and ship directly to you. Especially, there will be free shipping for those who live in the highlighted area below (FYI, this area is in Northwest of Houston, TX)

******  There is the Special Offer for Grand Opening  ******

Box of 12 cupcakes : $18 

Bag of 1 lb cookies : $11

If you love delightful and fluffy vanilla cupcakes or want to try easy-to-get-addicted cookies, you can call or text me at the number in the flyer above or contact me through the social media listed. I will be more than happy to talk to you. 

Hope to talk to you soon. 

Have a sunny day and Enjoy!

Huong Tran

[loveit] My valentines are here already

Valentines are here, I mean I have you already

You are too hot that make my heart melting so hard.

Because your smiles brighten my days

Because your hearts lift up my soul

Because you are mine

..... I just love, love, love you, my darlings

- H a p p y  V a l e n t i n e -

Huong Tran

[loveit] The 21 months Active Boy - who can't stay still

The weather has changed so much on last few weeks. Sometime we wake up with a very shiny day, but others day are too gloomy. 

Our little boy is the only one in the house who doesn't care about the weather, how hot or how cold out there. He just wants to get outside and play. 

He is 21 months, and in this age he needs to play, to run, and to laugh out loud to burn his energy, then he could go to bed and sleep peacefully. And after wake up, he would be the happiest boy in the world ( he loves it so much).

We, as the parents, wants he grow up happily, so we started not to care much about the weather. We care what can make our little boy growing and learning happily and safely. 

How about your children? Do they love to play outside too?

Let me know =)

Happy Parenting!

Huong Tran

[loveit] New Handmade Shop Announcement - iheartttomakeit in Etsy

Are you wondering what happened with me since my last post?

I almost disappeared from social media on those days.

And this is what I have been up to

ihearttomakeit Handmade Shop NOW OPEN

Yes, this is my longest project I have ever had. As you know, I am a full-time mommy as well as part-time crafter. I love crafting so much that I want to become a full-time crafter as well. And this is how I started my dream. 

Right now, my shop is offering Seasonal themed Lip Balm only (who doesn't want a lip balm in this weather). Yet in the near future, I would add some other stuffs such as sewing and felt items. You may think my shop contains too many objects. I want my shop is one-stop shopping place to shop the handmade gift for yourself and someone special. 

So if you are thinking of a gift for your beloved one in this coming Valentine, for unnamed occasion, or just for an ordinary day, you might want to take a look at my shop and those lovely lip balms. I bet you will like its unique design and love how it soothes your lips.

I promise you will receive the very romantic gift on this Valentine if you're shopping in my shop.

Take a look at my new shop and Happy Shopping!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ihearttomakeit

Love to see you there!

Huong Tran

P.s: Countdown- 13 days until VALENTINE

[makeit] DIY - Facial Scrub for dry skin

Well well are you cold?
I guess yes (who doesn't hah) and of course your skin is cold too!
And it needs a special treatment when it gets cold, dry, and light-peel. When it comes to the face, the facial treatment even more special. That is the reason for facial scrub. We should not make it becoming our lifestyle, but we still need to use when needed.

Nowadays, there are tons of products in the market about beauty treatment. Yet most them contains too much chemical which we are not sure how it affect to our beauty and health on the future. That is the reason organic and homemade become trendy. I know homemade things can not be tested but at least we know what we put in there. Of course, I recommend you try a small amount of scrub to your hand first to make sure you are not getting any bad reaction.

About this DIY tutorial, I use very simple ingredients which are coconut oil, brown sugar, and honey. Those ingredients you can easily find in your kitchen yet very useful. I have use this scrub since summer, still use it, and will continue to use it twice a week to get a bright and smooth skin. Which can beat the smooth skin in this winter? I guess nothing.

Let's try it and be beautiful in this super cold weather.

Happy beautiful!

Huong Tran