Chalkydoodles Blog http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog Living the best, erasing the rest. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:41:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Advocate Magazine – 2012 Blog Series http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2012/01/12/advocate-magazine-2012-blog-series/ http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2012/01/12/advocate-magazine-2012-blog-series/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:35:57 +0000 Lyn Pollard http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/?p=1697 I’m excited to have a print mention in the local Advocate magazine’s Far North Dallas edition this month.   Follow my two blog series this year on Advocatemag.com as I write about Dallas folks balancing work, family and unique challenges as a guest blogger for the local neighborhood-focused magazine.

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!

]]> http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2012/01/12/advocate-magazine-2012-blog-series/feed/ 0 Spreadin’ some Cheer – Friend and Photographer Chelsea Green http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2011/12/21/speadin-some-cheer-friend-and-photographer-chelsea-green/ http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2011/12/21/speadin-some-cheer-friend-and-photographer-chelsea-green/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:14:34 +0000 Lyn Pollard http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/?p=1657 I have to take a minute today to spread some holiday cheer about my friend and new favorite photographer, Chelsea Green.

Our family spent a fun and relaxing hour or two with Chelsea during our photo session last month, resulting in some amazing shots and a ton of great memories!  We met up at the Heritage Farmstead in Plano – just off of 15th and Custer.  It was the PERFECT place for a rustic, festive photo shoot (and was less than 15 minutes from our front door!)

Check out our Christmas card and some of our favorite shots from the session:

Interested in booking Chelsea for your next family photo shoot?  If you’re lucky enough to live in the Dallas area, she just may be your new favorite photographer, too.  Check out her website and shoot her an email.  I know she would love to hear from you.

Also, read the blog post I wrote about Chelsea recently on the Dallas Advocate blog as part of my “How It’s Done” series.  Chelsea does a great job of balancing working from home, caring for her sweet family and mentoring local high school girls through Young Life Richardson.

Merry Christmas from the Pollard Family!  Thanks again, Chelsea!

]]> http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2011/12/21/speadin-some-cheer-friend-and-photographer-chelsea-green/feed/ 0 Chalky Christmas Tree http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2011/12/17/chalky-christmas-tree/ http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2011/12/17/chalky-christmas-tree/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:05:25 +0000 Lyn Pollard http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/?p=1637 Here’s what my friend, Chelsea, did with her ChalkyDoodles Jute Chalky Spot™ Chalkboard Labels this Christmas.  She asked her kids to draw something about the Christmas story on each mini chalkboard.  Don’t you love this idea?

 

 

Thanks for sharing, Chelsea!  Merry Christmas, everyone.

 

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Aimee owns and runs Sheahan Communications from home while caring for a sweet family and making a difference in the Dallas community with her work with social-profit organizations like WFAA Santa’s Helpers.  

Read all about Aimee here - but you’d better watch out!  You might get inspired to put on your own elf hat this holiday season!

Read more of my posts from the How It’s Done Series on the Advocate blog here

]]> http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2011/12/14/how-its-done-advocate-blog-series-aimee-sheahan/feed/ 0 Two Days Only – Free Shipping on Orders $75 and up! http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2011/12/12/two-days-only-free-shipping-on-orders-75-and-up/ http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2011/12/12/two-days-only-free-shipping-on-orders-75-and-up/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:50:35 +0000 Lyn Pollard http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/?p=1608 Grab your Chalkydoodles TODAY for delivery in time for Christmas! 

Plus, get FREE SHIPPING on orders $75 and up today and tomorrow only!

Last day to order personalized items for delivery by Christmas Eve is December 14th. 

Non-personalized items may be available for delivery by 12/24.  Please click on “contact” on our website to inquire about availability and shipping methods. 

Shop away for the holidays at Chalkydoodles.com.

 

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It’s definitely that time of year again.  Let the festivities begin!

 

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 Plus, check out our kid’s Chalkboard Tees – the perfect holiday gift for every little artist in your life.

And, grab a Kid’s Tablecloth for that new art spot from Santa.  Wipe-clean laminated cotton is easy care and kid-friendly.

]]> http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2011/11/28/cyber-monday-free-shipping/feed/ 0 Chalkydoodles at the Junkadoodle http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2011/11/04/chalkydoodles-at-the-junkadoodle/ http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2011/11/04/chalkydoodles-at-the-junkadoodle/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:03:44 +0000 Lyn Pollard http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/?p=1565 Come shop with Chalkydoodles at Bettyann & Jimbo’s Junkadoodle Fall Flea Market tomorrow, Saturday, November 5 from 9-6.  

The Junkadoodle is by far my favorite place to shop for fun vintage finds, shabby chic furniture and much more.  Their Flea Markets feature goods from local sellers added to the mix.

Save on your favorite Chalkydoodles oilcloth and chalkboard items, marked down for our Fall Sale and priced to move!

Also, shop our collection of vintage aprons, upcycled clothing and accessories and more!  See you at the Junkadoodle!

 

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Save up to 40% on your Chalkydoodles favorites like

 BAGS, LAPTOP CASES, APRONS, MINI CHALKBOARD LABELS,  and MORE!

 Halloween Treat Totes – were $28, now just $22!

 

 

All Backpacks – now just $24!

 Lunch Bags - were $18 –  now just $12!

 

Kid’s Chalkboard Tees – were $35 - now just $25!

 

 

Oilcloth Placemat Sets – were $36, now just $24!

 

Shop now for best selection!  Quantities are limited.

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