Sharing the Good News

Earlier today my daughter and I saw many people from the Church with ash crosses on their foreheads on our way home. We suddenly had a conversation about communions and other Church-related stuff, then our topic shifted to Easter and, of course girls Easter dresses. We had a great talk.

So just minutes ago, the idea of reading the Bible came to me. I don’t mean to sound preachy but what do you think about us moms reading the Bible to our kids every night of Lent? We can use this time to teach our kids about Jesus and the good news of salvation. Especially if your daughter has a first communion coming up, teaching her the wisdom behind it will certainly help her appreciate this exercise of faith. It would also be great to talk about the Last Supper and how her First Communion relates to this 

Countdown to Easter

Ash Wednesday signals the beginning of Lent. It is traditionally observed by millions of Catholics and other Christian denominations. Lent is a somber time which is the 40 days coming up to Easter. The countdown will officially start in a matter of hours. Wow! I better start looking for my daughter’s girls Easter dress. And why not? Christian families are already starting to prepare for Easter, take the First Family for example.

I’m sure we're already familiar with Obama’s Easter Egg Roll. To show support for First Lady Michelle Obama’s effort to fight childhood obesity, the White House picked “Ready, Set, Go!” to be this year’s theme for Easter. The 2010 Easter Egg Roll is on April 5 and will feature some live music, cooking stations, storytelling, sports courts, and, of course, Easter egg rolling. Let’s just hope there won’t be a lot of waiting to get onto the White House grounds this time :-)

Girly Dresses For your Daughter

A girly dress is just one of the many wonderful things you could give to your daughter. It's something she could wear to any family, social, or Church event. So ladies think about the savings you can get when you take advantage of our Princess Dresses Sale. It ends today. Don't forget to check out our girls Easter Dresses too.


Here are some beautiful girly dresses your daughter will surely love:

				Girl's beautiful Ivory sleeveless formal dress with colorful sash and flower
				List Price: $80.00 Our Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $39.99 You save $40.01!
				Raw Silk Look and you choose the Sash Color! 16 Sash Colors Available! Available in Baby Sizes and Girl's Sizes 2-14 Perfect for Flower Girls and other occasions where the perfect dress is needed!

				Girl's Beautiful White Organza and Satin sleeveless formal dress with lace detail at waist
				List Price: $48.00 Our Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $37.99 You save $10.01!
				White satin top with a white satin bow in back! Gathered skirt with beautiful wavy edges Great for First Communions! Available in Baby Sizes and Girl's Sizes 2-12. Perfect First Communions communions, Flower Girls, and other Special Occasions!

				Girl's beautiful pink sleeveless formal dress
				List Price: $49.99 Our Price: $29.99 You save $20.00! Product Rating 5 stars (1 Rating) Write a Review Read 1 Review
				The dress features pink satin top and pink chiffon skirt. Pink chiffon ribbon in back to create a beautiful bow

All about Shoes and Sandals

Looking for a nice pair of shoes to complement your daughter's dress?

When you buy a pair of shoes for your little girl, you must always have her comfort in mind. Your little girl in heels? Not talking about crib booties here...I think all women look great in heels, high or low. Heels make you look like you got legs up to your neck. But little girls in heels? I feel It's wrong on many levels, so I veto that. Yes, they do add style, appeal, and all the drama a WOMAN wants. But I'm not at all comfortable imagining my little girl in those hurtful heels!

I've recently read something about adjustable shoes for the ladies. Wow, I mean those shoes can transition from high-to-low positions within seconds! Now that's a smart buy for us and so how I wish I could find shoes like that for my little girl.

Hmmm, now how about sassy sandals to go with a girl holiday dress? Sandal are super comfy.
And they're still best-sellers to me. My daughter can go anywhere in them and still look cute. These days sandals can practically be worn to any indoor or outdoor event.There are so many types of sandals to choose from nowadays. Chappal, hemp sandals, thong sandals, geta sandals( Japanese sandals that look great with girls Chinese dress) gladiator sandals, and saltwater
sandals are just some of the many types of sandals you can get for your child.

In one of my old posts, I talked about how extremely comfortable flats are. Flats can surely complement your daughter's First communion dress. I've seen so many little girls wear them to churches and I think they really look great.

When should girls start wearing make up?

As a mother, do you decide when your child should be allowed to start wearing make up? My daughter personally doesn't like wearing one (jump for joy!). On school programs where we are invited to attend, I see half of her batch mates wearing different kinds of make up.

I guess this question never really occurred to me because I didn't encounter it with my daughter (yet?). But nevertheless, I want to ask it and present it as it is a reality. It is what most Moms encounter with their daughters.

I noticed that there are girls as young as 7 who wear make up just because they want to. And like my own daughter, there are also others like her who doesn't like wearing them. We all have our own age preference. Some Moms I talked to is okay with their child wearing it even at 7. Others think that kids under 10 wearing make up is inappropriate. For me, my daughter can start wearing make up when she's old enough to buy her own set. If not, she can use mine on special occasions but that's it.

It really boils down to, what you and your daughter can compromise. She can wear make up on special occasions and on ordinary days as long as she doesn't over do it, right? I've seen emo kids wearing black inspired make up and I can't stop myself but cringe when I look at them.

So Moms, it's your responsibility to guide your daughters on putting the right amount of make up. Make it fun and it'll be a great bonding moment.


Let her be a princess for a day with our on sale princess dresses.
Giving your princess smiles and giggles since 1997

Free Coloring Pictures to Keep your kids busy

Great drawings will be coming out soon which will be about First Communion and Easter! We're cooking up something cute and fun for everyone so watch out for that!

In the meantime, please do visit our Wedding Coloring Pictures for great Flower girl and Ring bearer drawings that will surely keep the little ones occupied. You can print them and bind them to be an instant coloring book!

We have Chinese Wedding Coloring Pictures, Girl's in their Flower girl dresses, Girl's in Vietnamese Dresses, Girl's in Chinese Dresses. Our future project will include other wedding customs and traditions such as African-American wedding traditions (I will be glad to hear your suggestions).

Wedding Party Coloring Page
Group pictures are usually done before the wedding, so not to keep guest waiting.

Wedding Ring Coloring Page.

During the exchange of vows, Wedding Rings symbolizing an eternal marriage are exchanged. It is worn on the third finger because it was thought this was closest to the heart.

These are just two of the cutesy drawings that we have! I hope your kids will love them!

Preparing for your child's First Communion

Preparing for your child's First Communion is more than the pretty white dress, the lace veil, rosaries and so on. It's more on preparing the child about the sacrament that he/she is about to partake. Telling stories of your own experiences could be a way to teach how important the sacrament is.

It is also a time to instill the Catholic faith. Keep in mind that this is the foundation of your child's spiritual well being. This celebration marks the first time your child will receive what Catholics believe to be God's own body and blood, make sure he/she comprehends the deeper meaning of the sacrament.



Has been helping Catholic children through their rite of passage since 1997

First Communion Dresses, White Dresses

First Communion is a great occasion to celebrate the family's faith. First Communion is a step towards rearing a God-fearing child.

That's why EliteDresses understands your need of a simple and tasteful girl dress perfect for Holy Communion. There are Communion dresses available everywhere, but some really are not suitable for this special religious day.

That's why EliteDresses hand-picked great choices for your little girl's First Communion Dress.
White and cream dresses in classic styles for girls, suitable for church wear are also available and what's great is most of the dresses are on SALE this week!

You will surely find something that will make Communion Day memorable to you and your daughter!
She will like having the dress all ready for her big day, so order today!


Sending little praying hands to the altar since 1997

Chinese New Year Activities for the Family to Enjoy

Celebrations and parties play a big part in our culture. And so it’s no news that many Chinese communities are already in full swing for the Chinese New Year celebration that officially starts Feb 14. So how are you preparing for the event? Want more Chinese New Year activities for the family to enjoy? Here are some ideas for you to consider:


Check out Chinese New Year events in your area

Get Girls Chinese dress and Kung Fu costumes for kids.

Download Chinese New Year worksheets for the kids to enjoy.

Make some Chinese New Year crafts.


Enjoy!

Face Painting for Chinese New Year

If your family’s attending a Chinese New Year party or hosting one this month, make sure to get your daughter a nice girls chinese dress to wear. And just to make things even more fun for her, why not try face painting!

Not an artist? No problem. Face painting is not just for talented artists. Anyone can do it—especially you! Moms can learn face painting quickly. It’s just like doing a full make up but using water-based face paints instead. If you start practicing in your spare time, you will be ready to paint your daughter’s face for Chinese New Year! Get a couple of face-painting ideas today and try them on your daughter. Have fun!

Here are some tips for face painting:

• Choose a brand that is non-toxic, highly tested, and safe for skin. They should be easy to wash off. Using non-FDA approved paints can cause allergic reactions to the skin.

• Use sponges to fill up large areas of the face. Use small fine pointed brushes for more detailed work.

• Always use a clean sponge, a supply of clean water, and lots of tissue!

• Apply light colors first and allow paint to dry first before applying another coat or layer.

• Better not do of a full face on younger kids. It’s best to work faster on them, so they don’t get bored or irritated.