How It’s Done is a continuation of the series by the same name that I began on the Chalkydoodles blog long ago!  Read along as I share about Dallas-area women who own small businesses or juggle careers working from home as they care for their families and children.

Will You Be My Advocate? is my newest blog series, and very close to my heart.  Read about how moms from my neighborhood are coming together to gain support, encouragement and knowledge as they work towards becoming better advocates for their kids with learning differences and special needs.  Plus, read about highlights from training, seminars and other events held in the Dallas area to educate and encourage parents of children with differences.

Looking for more about learning disabilities and special needs?  Follow my new blog, Different Doodles, where I share about my experiences of a mother of two kids who learn and play differently.  And check out www.DifferentDoodles.com for a full list of resources for parents working toward becoming better advocates for their kids. The site is still under constrution (but the blog is working fine!), but we are adding  information daily as well as links to local and national parent education, seminars, books to read, laws to know and much more!

Last fall, we overnighted a set of our Jute Chalky Spot™ Chalkboard Labels a Wet-Wipe Chalk Pen and yards of our favorite taupe and brown gingham ribbon to Amy’s staff in New York City, not knowing exactly how they would appear in her styling – but very excited to find out! 

Amy took our mini chalkboard labels and trimmed them with pinking sheers to create her own custom version of our chalky tags that worked perfectly for her S’mores Bar photo shoot for The Knot magazine.  You can try this same technique at home with some chalkboard vinyl and burlap fabric – or purchase our version here at Chalkydoodles.com. 

And in the spirit of celebration, we have to give a shout-out to our favorite chalky collaborator, Diane Sudhoff at South House Designs for her incredible work on creating the labels for the Chalkydoodles shop.  You’re the best, Diane!

Read more about National S’mores day in the Huffington Post.

Happy National S’mores day to you!  Now go eat some marshmallow-covered chocolate.

Amy got chalky in her behind-the-scenes look at a recent photo shoot for The Knot magazine for a piece scheduled to be published next year. 

For those of you unfamiliar with Amy’s work, she is Manhattan’s premier dessert table creator and event planner for all things savvy and sweet! 

Stay tuned for more great stuff - I know we are!

Thanks for the blog mention and for the sweet Tweet, Oilcloth.com!

Boho is available at newstands nationwide, and in 37 countries.  The magazine is also the winner of the 2009 Sustain Print Newcomer of the Year Award.

We just love that they love our upcycled storage  bins, worry and wash-free picnic mats and other wipeable, erasable and repurposed goods.  And, word is, the Boho staff may be using some Chalkydoodles stuff to re-work their work space.  We’re hoping to post some picture if they’ll let us – can’t imagine how many cute & functional storage & decor ideas they’ll come up with!

Thanks for the amazing feature, Boho.  We love your “new American spirit” and all of those gorgeous repurposed, recycled and restyled goods!

Purchase a voucher at up to 65% off retail prices – use it to buy great stuff!   The more people that purchase, the cheaper the price gets! 

And, make sure to check out the amazing list of companies previously featured on Jasmere - including some of my favorites like Le Papier Studio, Cherry Hill Designs, Fat Witch Bakery and more!

Write on the Chalky Spot™ with regular chalk then erase away!

Try one of our NEW non-toxic and kid-friendly Chalk Pens to make your chalky message last even longer. Won’t rub off ’till you wipe it with a damp cloth!  Now you are ready to Get Chalky!

The Chalkydoodles Chalkboard Birthday Hat is part of the Chalkydoodles Poly’s™ – our new line of products made with polyurethane-laminated cotton. Our Poly’s™ are kid-friendly and made with materials that meet the CPSIA standards.

We’ve revamped our children’s line with our Poly’s™ selection of fabrics and have added some new favorites to our Chalky Spot™ line, including a sassy new selection of Chalky Spot™ Aprons, Lunch Totes, Reversible Chalkboard Placemats, and Splat Mats – all made with materials that meet the CPSIA standards for children’s products.

Our Poly’s™ are good for our kids and good for our planet. No washing required. Our Poly’s™ wipe clean with a damp cloth and are made to last.

Kid-friendly and approved by mom. This is not your grandmother’s oilcloth!

We went to high school together, and now we’re back in touch online.  Don’t you love that?

Thanks for the shout-out!  I am in love your blog design – so cute!