Your Party Decorating Idea central

I have become a huge fan of hosting parties..I have a ton of ideas everyday and count down to every holiday just so that I can decorate the house.  lol.  I had a friend tell me about this great blog called Kara's Party idea's...and it was love at first sight.
http://www.karaspartyideas.blogspot.com/

Now I need to get moving and get this house in tip top shape for Thanksgiving. 

Fall Stationery

Fall is in full swing and now with Halloween behind us its time to start thinking about the Holidays!!  Yes I said it...the HOLIDAYS!!  Check out our NEW Thanksgiving custom photo greeting cards at http://www.etsy.com/shop/maxandoliviaboutique



Purchase these greeting cards as digital images and send them as E-Greetings or have us custom print them for you with matching envelopes.  Either way these fun cards are sure to be a hit!!
Digital copies starting at $4.00 with Thank you note cards
Custom Prints with envelopes starting at $1.75 each
Coming soon our Holiday Collection!! - New posts weekly

Squeak...Squeak...

The Holidays are not too far away and they will sneak up on you faster than you can eat that Halloween candy.  In my constant search for new and exciting toys, clothing and ideas I have found the cutest little shoes for toddlers.  What a fantastic way to get them excited about walking around.  Not to mention how fun it is to see peoples faces light up when they hear those little squeaky feet walking in the mall. 

I found that these shoes are not only fun but really helpful.  When my son was in therapy learning how to walk these shoes really motivated him to get up and try.  Every step he took was exciting , he wanted to hear them squeak some more.

They have so many to choose from.  What a Fun little shop.http://www.squeakyshoestore.com/index.html

Keep an eye out we will soon become your one stop shop for squeaky shoes too :)

FREE Halloween Invitation Download

Grab this super cute Halloween Party Invitation for FREE! 
Just right click and save a copy to your desk top. 

Best to print as a 3x5

For more stationery products please visit our website at http://www.etsy.com/shop/maxandoliviaboutique

Please Don't forget to help our cause and Donate.  We are working on a charity walk November 6th for Down Syndrome.  Every penny donated will go towards the Walk for Downs charity event.  Every dollar counts.  Thank you!

A Great Place to Start

As the weeks go by and Max and Olivia slowly grows I have to often wonder what can we do to help.  How can we help the thousands of families out there with children who have special needs.  This is where we could use your help... please tell us what helps you.  We want to share your stories and get the word out there to new families wondering "what do we do now?"
Our own children face daily struggles.  My son the other day wanted to know why he couldn't jump like the others kids at the play ground.  It's heart breaking.  Having a community that supports each other is important.  I told Max...he may not be able to jump like them but he can do other things they cannot.  We are all different and have our own talents.  So not to worry, instead of trying to jump like them show them what you can do.
Thank you for your support and please send us your funny, trying, emotional stories and we are always looking to share your advice. 
send your stories to maxandoliviaboutique@live.com

A Halloween Treat

Wondering what or how to decorate for this years Halloween Party...check out these spooktacular ideas:
Most of these wonderful ideas can be created from pre-made downloads and pre-packaged goodies from the store....all you need to do is add a little sprinkles and assemble.

And for a more sophisticated party check out our pick at : http://karaspartyideas.blogspot.com/2009/10/chic-halloween-dinner.html
For a great place to check out printable to purchase: http://www.etsy.com/shop/shindigparties
We would love to see your party ideas. Please submit them to us at maxandoliviaboutique@live.com and we will post them to our blog!!

A Great Run!!

Cerebral palsy is condition, sometimes thought of as a group of disorders that can involve brain and nervous system functions such as movement, learning, hearing, seeing, and thinking.
Max was born a happy little baby who like many people can understand spent sometime in the NICU after his delivery.  As time went on he was diagnosed at 18 months with mild CP.  After months of rehab and tons of love and support he has grown into a wonderful preschooler....still far from being able to use his right hand properly but has the ambition to concur his own disability.
My sister ran for the London Marathon to support Cerebral Palsy and we couldn't be more happier for her supporting us and this cause.  She ran on behalf of all children and adults dealing with this everyday and ran in honor of Max.  A wonderful little boy who's spirit captivates everyone who meets him.

Thanks for your support!!  It's still not to late to help support this cause please feel free if you like to donate to our site.  If you would like to share your story with us please email us at maxandoliviaboutique@live.com and we will be happy to help post your donation support!

You have been Booed!!!

YOU HAVE BEEN BOOED!! 

This is a fun little community game I picked up in Utah.  Save the ghostly pictures and print a few... Start this tradition where you live. 

So get your treat bags ready, print a few copies and help bring a smile to some friends' faces!!
For more great party ideas check out our friends at http://amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.com/

The Great Halloween Tutu

Halloween is creeping around the corner.  Max and Olivia designs have some fun and versitile Halloween tutus for your little ones.  check them out at our shop..... http://www.etsy.com/shop/maxandoliviaboutique



Coming soon our holiday collection...check in each week as new styles arrive.

Free Thank You Note Card Download

We want to thank you for supporting us....Grab these WILD note cards and print or email them as you like.   To download just right click and save image as a jpeg to your desk top.  Then print them on your computers printer; take them to your retail printer of choice for more professional note cards (use 100lb card stock) or email them.  However you send these they are sure to be a hit!!

Size: 4.25 x 4.25

We always appreciate your support at Max and Olivia...Please help us keep going by donating.  Thank you!!!

Grand Opening of Max and Olivia's Boutique

We have put in a lot of hours, a lot of sweat and are now ready to introduce Max and Olivia's boutique on etsy. 
Each week new products will be introduced.  Stay tuned for some amazing finds, buys and prizes!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/maxandoliviaboutique

Welcome!!

Welcome to Max and Olivia. We are a child friendly blog and boutique that specializes in promoting the awareness for childhood disabilities. We are two mothers (Sarah and Veronica) who have children with disabilities. Max and Olivia were inspired by our own children to help other parents and friends understand the struggles and triumphs of raising our beautiful kids while helping the community.

It’s not only our journey, its everyone’s journey. We are committed to keeping up with and announcing charity events and runs, promoting awareness, tackling issues, telling funny stories, blogging on the latest trends, and creating unique and inspirational boutique items for sale in our shop and donating a % to local and national charities for childhood diseases and disabilities.

Please meet our little angels:

Olivia Born 2010 with Down Syndrome

Maximus Born 2005 with Cerebral Palsy

Thank you for joining us on this journey. Please Follow us on our blog and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dallas-TX/Max-and-Olivia/115837881803294. To check out our boutique please visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/maxandoliviaboutique

Sarah and Veronica