{Giveaway} Helzberg Pearl Earrings

WOW!

Look what happens when I work my a$$ off to comment and blog hop and join every mother loving site as often as I can am not paying attention!

So, I've gotten to 500 (503 to be exact) followers...I'm not sure what you all see in my little old blog - but I LOVE YOU FOR IT!!!

In celebration of all of you - my wonderful bloggy buddies - I am giving away a pair of pearl earrings from Helzberg Diamonds...why?! Because I think you all are the most fabulous peeps EVER! Come on over and fill out the Rafflecopter info below...I will pick a winner on October 1st and announce on October 3rd.

I love you all!!

August Celebration Giveaway

Welcome to Money Maven’s August Celebration Giveaway! We are an elite group of bloggers working to save you time and money. And because we want to thank you for being our loyal readers, we also love to see you win lots of stuff. This month Money Maven’s together with some of our friends have joined forces for this huge celebration.
Rules: Mandatory Entry is to ”Like” all the Money Mavens. Then “Like” the sponsor of the prize that you wish to win. The more people you like, the more chances you have of winning.

Check out this page

to see our sponsors and the great prizes that you can win!

{Giveaway Winner}

Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway from My Baby Clothes Boutique!! I am happy to announce that TJ and Amy - #61 - has won the giveaway and a $25 credit towards new clothes!!

My next giveaway will be coming up soon!

Lesson #84 - It Pays To Have Patience {Giveaway Winners}

Before I announce the winner of the Borsa Bella giveaway...let me first announce the winners of the previous TWO giveaways that I have had and just really could not get around to posting yet. I do apologize for the delay...but things have been rough over here lately...so thank you for your patience!!

The winners of the Lesson #65 giveaway (here) are:
Yellow etched vase - Betty @ Cut and Dry
Hand-made card - Holly @ 504 Main

The winners of the Lesson #72 giveaway (here) are:
Custom-made felt headband - Much More Than Mommy
Two sets Mrs. P @ A Little Pink in a World of Camo

Now...the winner of the Lesson #79  giveaway (here):
$25 credit @ Borsa Bella - Cop Mama

PHEW!!!



Also, don't forget to enter the two current giveaways I have going on right now...

Lesson #80

and

Lesson #82

Lesson #82 - Sometimes TRUE Love Requires A Fashion Statement

Have you ever loved something SO much that you just HAD to make a point about it??

That is the exact thought I had when I was at the grocery store a few months back. The woman in front of me in the checkout line was with her hubs...just standing around waiting for him to finish with paying for the groceries. Suddenly he realized that his credit card wasn't in his wallet...alas!!

Anyways - the point of the story is this...wifey, clearly frustrated, went to pull her wallet out of one of THESE:

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!?!?! I totally freaked out when I saw her bag and just couldn't keep my damn mouth shut!! "Ohmigod!! Where did you GET your bag?!?!" This poor woman probably thought I was a psycho...but I just HAD to ask! SUPER cute, right???

I never got an answer...so I don't know if the woman in the grocery store got her bag from Rosha Merci'a...but I am going to venture to say that she did! These fabulous recycled wrapper purses and accessories are made from candy wrappers, potato chip/snack bags and ANY other food/drink wrappers you can think of!

From larger purses, like the Starbucks bag above, to smaller zipper pouches like this Coke example:

From a Mountain Dew purse to a Ramen Noodle pouch (chicken flavor, below):

M has been making wrapper purses and accessories since 2004 and I hope she continues to make them!! Want a custom piece...just come up with the wrapper(s) of your choice and I'm sure M would be thrilled to make a bag, wallet, clutch, key fob, or anything else for you!! I have yet to gather enough diaper packages for her to make me a diaper bag...but I will get there soon enough!!

Giveaway:
The first winner of this giveaway will receive a Recycled Starbucks Zipper Purse (shown above) - and the second winner will receive their choice of a Coke OR Pepsi Zipper Pouch (Coke shown above)!!

Here are the rules...please leave a separate comment for each entry:
3 entries if you "follow" me - please comment and let me know
2 entries when you visit the OhNoUDidn't Designs Etsy site and tell me which product is your favorite
2 entries if you "heart" OhNoUDidn't Designs on Etsy
1 entry if you become a fan of Wrapper Fashions on Facebook
1 entry if you follow Wrapper Fashions on Twitter
1 entry if you share which of YOUR favorite foods you'd turn into a fashion statement
1 entry if you "spread my education" on your blog
1 entry if you blog about this giveaway - please provide a link back to the post in your comment

Lesson #80 - Art Is About Heart

Art...we all want to create it, but few of us rarely ever succeed. That is what makes Makiko - known as Maki to her friends - so special.

When I first discovered her art, I knew that we already had a connection...she was born in Japan - like my mama! Maki uses her love of music, fashion and art to transform a plain white canvas into something that is SO much more than just paint. You can really feel the love she puts into her art when you see her paintings.

Since each design is hand-painted, you can be sure that your Barefoot Chic creation is a one-of-a-kind! Not only does Maki have designs offered on her website, but she can also paint something to match the current decor in your home. Simply take a picture of the area where the painting will hang - and maybe a few more of the items around the room - and Maki will come up with a custom piece perfect for your space.

This Japan-born, mother of two girls is quite the up-and-coming artist whose works of whimsy are sure to brighten up any room in your house!



The first winner of this giveaway will receive a custom-made painting from Maki. The second will receive a "Surfer Girl" (or Boy) painting - similar to the one above. Good luck!!

Here are the rules...please leave a separate comment for each entry:
3 entries if you "follow" me - please comment and let me know
2 entries when you visit the Barefoot Chic Design website and tell me which product is your favorite
2 entries when you "follow" Maki's blog
1 entry if you "spread my education" on your blog
1 entry if you blog about this giveaway - please provide a link back to the post in your comment

Lesson #79 - Bags Are Made To Keep Us Organized {Giveaway}

Bags...you love them - I love them...that is why I am SUPER excited that Melissa Wisen, creator of Borsa Bella Designs - agreed to sponsor a giveaway!

Melissa’s creative talent was apparent at a young age and her mother adeptly harnessed this talent by teaching her to design and sew at the age of six. A native of Richland, Washington, Melissa now resides - and has stores - in Wenatchee Valley. What began as a hobby soon turned Melissa into a bag-making Queen! Once the demand for her creations grew, she began selling her products online and doing home parties.

When not designing bags, Melissa can be found tackling many of the business functions behind Borsa Bella, or on the ice, lending her athletic ability to the Wenatchee Banshee’s ice hockey team. Melissa also dedicates volunteer hours to her son’s classroom and enjoys scrapbooking, making jewelry, quilting and cooking.

This woman is a Jack(ie) of MANY trades!!

Melissa's collection includes everything from small wristlets...

...to medium-sized hobo bags...

...even large diaper bags...

The best product that Melissa has, though, is the ORIGINAL eReader bag...

All of Melissa's bags are handmade in the US of A (can I get a who-rah?!) and are machine washable. Each of her products has an extensive description regarding size, numbers of pockets and a number of other fun facts. Good luck to all!!!

Giveaway:
The winner of this giveaway will receive a Borsa Bella credit of $25 to purchase whatever their little heart desires...and FREE shipping!!

Here are the rules...please leave a separate comment for each entry:
3 entries if you "follow" me - please comment and let me know
2 entries when you visit the Borsa Bella Etsy site and tell me which product is your favorite
2 entries if you "heart" Borsa Bella on Etsy
1 entry if you share your favorite small bag fabric print
1 entry if you sign up to receive the Borsa Bella mailing list
1 entry if you join the Borsa Bella fan page on Facebook
1 entry if you "spread my education" on your blog
1 entry if you blog about this giveaway - please provide a link back to the post in your comment

Follower Giveaway - We Have A Winnah!!!!!!!!!!

I am so grateful for all of my followers - as I have said before.

These past few weeks have been really rough for me - personally and professionally - and I apologize to everyone for my lack of me-ness.

So, without further ado-do...the winner of the pearl earrings is Jen from The Tennyson's Today...

Jen is actually one of my IRL friends who has been a follower since the beginning!! She is a great girl who lives a crazy life...she and I went to high school together and then reconnected once we found out that we were having our kiddos close to each other.

It is a wild ride we are on, friends, and I am happy to share a few of those experiences with you!!

Lesson #72 - There Is Nothing More Beautiful Than Being A Girl {Giveaway}

When the babe was born she had a TON of platinum hair...alas...not enough to make her look like a girl though **sads**

I never wanted to put those little thin headbands on the babe - no offense, but I think they look a little silly! So you can imagine how happy I was to find a THICK elastic headband - handmade by a wonderful woman, who I found out lives not far from me...SUPER happy!! The babe is happy too~she loves her pretty headband!

Pink & Pigtails makes STYLISH and AFFORDABLE hair accessories for your "little" lady. The designer behind Pink & Pigtails prides herself on designing pieces comparable to those found in high-end boutiques while still keeping things practical in terms of cost. 

 

Chandra specializes in designs which are not your typical motifs as it relates to hair accessories for the young. Therefore, many of the items can easily transition into other ages - making the hair-ties and headbands an even more practical purchase. In the event you can’t find the perfect item, custom creations can be discussed and made to your exact specifications.

Giveaway:
There will be 2 winners of this giveaway!! One will win a custom headband (similar pictured) and the other will win the hair-tie (one pictured - one not pictured)

Here are the rules...please leave a separate comment for each entry:
3 entries if you "follow" me - please comment and let me know
2 entries when you visit the Pink & Pigtails Etsy site and tell me which P&P product is your favorite
2 entries if you "heart" Pink & Pigtails on Etsy
1 entry if you share your favorite hair accessory
1 entry if you "spread my education" on your blog
1 entry if you blog about this giveaway - please provide a link back to the post in your comment

Follower Giveaway ~ YAY for 200+ Fans

HOLY HECK!!!! I WENT OVER 200 FOLLOWERS!!! That means it is GIVEAWAY time!!!

I don't know about you but I am an accessory JUNKIE!

Diamonds are great, but I am a pearl girl!

So, in celebration of 200 followers, I am giving away the most fabulous pair of pearl earrings.

They are natural white pearls (similar to the picture above) with 14k gold backings from Helzberg Jewelry.

All you have to do to win is leave a comment on this post. Only 1 comment per person will be counted. A winner will be chosen on February 28th at noon (EST) - before I leave on a business trip - and announced that evening.

GOOD LUCK!!!

Lesson #66 - Quality Bloggy Buddies Are Priceless

Gooooooood morning bloggy buddies!!!! I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank each and every one of you for following me!! When I first began writing in my little blogtopia, I never thought that I would get the following that I have. My goal was to get out everything I had been wanting to say - and couldn't keep telling the man without him going crazy...meeting all of you and gaining some great friends was the cherry on top!!! As a "thank you" I am going to be holding a one day giveaway - prize to be disclosed the day of the giveaway - once I reach 200 followers!!! I can't even IMAGINE I am so close to 200 followers...so thank you all so much...for wasting even a few minutes each day reading my babble (the man thanks you too!!)!!

Lesson #55 - Who Needs CAPS Lock When You've Got Vinyl {Giveaway}

The winners of the Pumpkin Sack giveaway are...

Comment #10 - Image Interpreters
and
Comment #4 - Our Little Family

CONGRATS!!!

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I am an outspoken type of person - if you hadn't guessed yet - so what better way to push force express my thoughts to those who enter my home than putting those words on my walls...in the form of vinyl?!?! I mean, who WOULDN'T want 8-inch letters spelling out, "Don't Forget To Flush" in every bathroom...or "That Dish Won't Wash Itself" above the kitchen sink?!?! Ok, ok...if you're a little less sarcastic, then you could always post your little peanut's birth stats on a bedroom wall. Oh the wonderful things one can write in vinyl!!!

 

 

 

The best thing is that there are more color and font choices than you can shake a stick at!!

When I came across ePLUSc, which is supposed to be read as e+c (like Etc.), I was so excited that I, too, could now cover the interior (and heck, probably the exterior too) of our happy home in vinyl sayings!! Erica and Carly are sisters who are just as spunky and active as I am and I absolutely LOVE their description of themselves:

Erica is a creating, internet-surfing, sleeping, laughing, socializing, hair-cutting momma to an energetic toddler boy and darling newborn girl, and wife to a great husband.

Carly is a drawing, creating, laughing, sleeping, exercising, water-skiing, gourmet-food-cooking, race-running, stiletto-wearing momma to a sweet baby boy, and wife to an awesome husband.

Together, they are two sodapop-drinking, popcorn-eating, sunbathing, Lake Powell-loving, baby-kissing sisters who love to create.

Giveaway:
There will be 2 winners of this giveaway!! Each winner will receive a $10 credit towards the creation of a customized vinyl wall art saying.

Here are the rules...please leave a separate comment for each entry:
3 entries if you "follow" me - please comment and let me know
2 entries when you visit the ePLUSc Etsy site and tell me which color/font combination is your favorite
2 entries if you "heart" ePLUSc on Etsy
1 entry if you follow the ePLUSc blog
1 entry if you become a fan of ePLUSc on Facebook - please let me know what name it is under
1 entry if you share what saying you'd want to display in vinyl
1 entry if you "spread my education" on your blog
1 entry if you blog about this giveaway - please provide a link back to the post in your comment

Lesson #49 - All Royalty Needs A Special Coat {Giveaway}

The winners of the Banjo Bay Soaps giveaway are...

Comment #25 - Keeping Up With The Schultz Family
and
Comment #7 - Twinspirational Runner

CONGRATS!!!

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I don't know about your kiddos, but the babe likes being cuddled all warm and comfy. I was super excited when I came across Knotted Wear - creators of The Pumpkin Sack Wearable Baby Blanket™©. Knotted Wear was created to keep your kids warm, snuggly and stylish while making it easy and convenient for mom and dad.

The Pumpkin Sack Wearable Baby Blanket™© is the only baby blanket you ever need! Use it anywhere… the crib, the car seat, the stroller, around the house, while playing outside… anywhere! It was created by a mom and dad with two daughters who understand the need for durability, comfort, simplicity and of course, style.

The sack is so easy to use...which is a plus for parents, like myself, who don't have a lot of time on their hands! Simply slip baby in and secure snaps on side and over shoulders. Then, wrap the swaddle around baby’s waist with arms in or out and you are ready to go!

There are times where I have to run an errand, but don't want to disturb the babe's nap. The solution is simple ~ I just pick her up from her crib and put her in her car seat. Since there is a hole in the bottom of the sack, any bottom car seat latch can be used. Diaper changes are just as easy also! Undo the Velcro - or buttons depending on the style you choose - at the bottom of the sack, pull baby's legs out and change that diaper.

Each Pumpkin Sack™© is machine washable and fits newborn babies up to 6 to 9 months old. They measure ~14 inches wide and 27 inches long - which is the standard size shipped - unless requested otherwise. The Pumpkin Sack™© is made bigger so that your baby can grow into it and they come in the most fashionable patterns for your princess OR prince!

 

In addition to The Pumpkin Sack™©, Knotted Wear also offers ponchos - and other products - for your princess who has outgrown her need to be swaddled!

Giveaway:
There will be 2 winners of this giveaway!! Each winner will receive their choice of one boy or one girl Pumpkin Sack™©.

Here are the rules...please leave a separate comment for each entry:
3 entries if you "follow" me - please comment and let me know
2 entries when you visit the Knotted Wear Etsy site and tell me which product is your favorite
2 entries if you "heart" Knotted Wear on Etsy
2 entries if you become a fan of Knotted Wear on Facebook - please let me know what name it is under
1 entry when you suggest a fun pattern for a baby sack
1 entry if you "spread my education" on your blog
1 entry if you blog about this giveaway - please provide a link back to the post in your comment

Lesson #44 - Showering Can Be Fun {Giveaway}

The winners of my FIRST giveaway from I Got Squares is...

Comment #43 - Hissyfits & Halos
AND
Comment #36 - Getting all my Ducks in a Row

CONGRATS!!!

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I don't know about YOU, but I love to shower. Just being clean makes me happy - even though my house could use a once over from a maid with the strongest vacuum EVER! So, you can imagine how EXCITED I was when Emily - of Banjo Bay Soaps - decided to sponsor a giveaway!!

All of Em's handmade soaps contain natural goodies, essential oils, extracts, colors and LOVE. ♥ All of them contain between 65% and 80 % certified organic ingredients! Each oil and each bar has a definite purpose, a meaning, a story, a direction and a flow. (If you'd like to inquire how much certified organic product goes into each bar - she welcomes calls or emails)

All attempts are also made to add exfoliants that someone could actually consume. The list includes: organic dried cranberries, poppy seeds, organic dried pineapple, crushed peppermint, apricot, blueberry seeds, dried lemon peel...and the list continues for miles!

Unless specified as Milk Based Bar (i.e. Oat and Honey Milk is a DAIRY based bar) all other BanjoBaySoaps that do include milk are either Rice or Coconut Milk. The company is Vegan friendly. All of the soaps are superfatted with vegetarian oils - palm, coconut, olive or vegetable - which means that no animal fat oils are used to superfat the batches. All soaps do contain glycerin, a NATURALLY occurring element in the soap making process. Each batch is made one at a time and cured to ensure that all the oils and scents are settled in the soap before they are used. To get the absolute most out of a handmade soap, you want to avoid letting it sit in water, so a draining soap dish, shower rack, or knitted soap sack are some ways to keep the bar going.

The most popular "flavors" are...

Sweet Honey Oat

Vanilla Bean

Peppermint Earth

Lemongrass ZING

Synergy

Em also makes hand-crocheted soap sacks!!

Giveaway:
There will be 2 winners of this giveaway!! Each winner will receive a choice of one wonderfully scented soap bar (out of the above options) AND a hand-crocheted soap sack. It begins at 12:01a on Monday, January 11, 2010 and ends at 11:59p on Sunday, January 17, 2010.

Here are the rules...please leave a separate comment for each entry:
3 entries if you "follow" me - please comment and let me know...once per entry
1 entry when you visit the Banjo Bay Soaps Etsy site and tell me which product you'd get
1 entry if you "heart" Banjo Bay Soaps on Etsy
1 entry if you become a fan of Banjo Bay Soaps on Facebook - please let me know what name it is under
1 entry when you tell me what unique soap "flavor" you'd create
1 entry if you "spread my education" on your blog
2 entries if you blog about this giveaway - please provide a link back to the post in your comment...once per entry

~CONSERVE WATER, SHOWER WITH A FRIEND~

Lesson #39 - It Is Cool To Be Square {Giveaway}

Welcome to the first Monday of the first month (January ~ for those of you who are still nursing that New Years hangover) of the year 2010!! I hope this year bring you all the most happiness...the most joy...and BEST of all - giveaway winnings!!

Every Monday - beginning today - I will be hosting a giveaway that will begin at 12:01am and end on 11:59pm the following Sunday. The winner of each giveaway will be chosen by a random number generator and posted on Monday morning with the next available giveaway! If you get lost and can't find your way to the giveaway - just click on the "Get Rewarded" button (pointing finger up) and there you will see all of the fabulous-ness that exists!!

My VERY FIRST giveaway features a wonderful woman, named Andrea. Andrea's passion is to create beautiful things by reusing a variety of old game pieces and turning them into necklace charms! She makes Scrabble tile pendants, mini domino pendants, bamboo pendants, Scrabble tile magnets, Scrabble tile key rings, mini Scrabble tile wine charms, bamboo bracelets, coasters, and origami gift boxes. In addition to the long list of items she has - Andrea also makes custom orders!! These are a great idea for birthdays, Valentine's Day or just to say thanks to someone special - or get one for yourself!!

In addition to these wonderful necklace charms...Andrea also makes wine charms...

...and key chains...

Giveaway:
There will be 2 winners of this giveaway!! Each winner will get a necklace pendant of their choice. It begins at 12:01am on Monday, January 4, 2010 and ends at 11:59pm on Sunday, January 10, 2010.

Here are the rules...please leave a separate comment for each entry:
3 entries if you "follow" me - please comment and let me know (no other entries will count if this one is not done)
1 entries when you visit the I Got Squares site and tell me which necklace charm is your favorite
1 entry if you "heart" I Got Squares on Etsy
1 entries if you become a fan of I Got Squares on Facebook - please let me know what name it is under
1 entry if you share what kind of picture you'd put on a charm
1 entries if you "spread my education" on your blog
2 entries if you blog about this giveaway - please provide a link back to the post in your comment