Autemn & Keenan to be

Made with items from Gingerscraps' Wild Cherry Tea Kit
Glitter is mine :)

Pray

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.




Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6

Darby & Autemn

Dan's brother & his wife will be married 5 years this August. This was part of a set of engagement photos my husband took for them. I had used this particular shot in a calendar I made for them for Christmas and I couldn't resist scrapping it.



Credits
Paper & Frame from "Happy New Year" by Amanda Dykan & Christy Lyle
Flower & Leaf embellishments from "A Formal Affair" by Trixie Scraps
Sparkle Brush by Misty O'Brien (that's me!)

Scrapping

I am moving all of my digital scrapping to a new blog. This is going to make it MUCH easier to keep track of all the other CT member blogs as well as keep my family stuff separate.

The new blog is: The Scrap Paperie

I am going to add it to my blogroll on the right also :)

Family

Keenan, Autemn, and Me at last night's O'Brien Christmas Party


and yes, I have a bruise on my cheek. Silly me ran into an open door in the middle of the night. Ouchies. Good thing I iced it right away.

Holly Jolly Holiday

This is a gorgeous kit by Polka Dot Plum called Holly Jolly Holiday. I love the glittery elements and plethora of papers!

Last December Giveaway Winner

Peace Herbals Beautiful Face Cream
#1 - Digital Misfit

Congrats!

Another Winner

The winner of Bluedandelion's Baby/Toddler Headband is:

#1 - Whimsical Creations

Congrats!

I've sent you an email - you've got 48 hours to respond

Round 5 Winners

Lilypond Soaps' Chocolate Raspberry Delight
#20 - Shannon

Tweedylane's Sari Magnets
#2 - Knick Knack Paddy Wack Throw This Mom a Bone


Congrats!

Christmas Survey (from Elisabeth)

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Gift bag if it's being given to me, wrapping paper if I'm giving it!

2. Real tree or Artificial? Real

3. When do you put up the tree? Dan and I put it up the weekend after Thanksgiving last year and it was dead inside before Christmas

4. When do you take the tree down? A few days after Christmas but before new years

5. Do you like eggnog? absolutely not but my hubs can drink it like water

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Books

7. Hardest person to buy for? our nephew Skyler

8. Easiest person to buy for? Ian

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, my MIL started us with the Willow Tree Nativity

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail, it's more personal

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I don't recall, I don't think I've ever classified one as being the worst

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? I don't have a favorite

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? July. haha just sometimes. the majority starts on black friday

14. Ever recycled a Christmas present? Yep. O'Brien Christmas party 2007

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas. Cheesecake

16. Lights on the tree? Yes, I LOVE the old fashioned big bulbs (that get so hot they could burn your house down)

17. Favorite Christmas song? Rockin Around the Christmas Tree

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay at home now

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Yep - and Elisabeth, lol, it's Donner

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? a macaroni angel I made when I was 5

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? at the inlaws on christmas eve, my parents & for the kids on christmas

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? people taking the christ out of christmas

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? i like the old VERY breakable bulbs from my grandparents era

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? anything as long as my grandma makes green bean casserole

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? I wish I could get a Wii and Wii Fit but that's not our priority sooooo I want a book, a journal, a wallet, a bathrobe but not all of it

26. Gifts you least like? LOTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WW - Snow Princess

by Mel of Pixie Keepsakes and available at Gingerscraps.

This is my niece Kenzie. I couldn't think of a better subject for the Snow Princess Kit. :)

Round 4 Winners

Round 4 Winners are:

The Pat A Cake Baby's Juicy Jungle Lovey Blanket
#41 - Sarah

Grateful Butterfly's Feather Goddess Necklace and Choker Set
#3 - Shel

Emails have been sent out, congrats! You have 48 hours to respond with shipping information!

Thanks,
Misty

All I Want For Christmas Is A Tan

by Pixie Keepsakes. You can get this kit at Gingerscaps! It's a BRAND NEW KIT :)And check out Ginger's Blog :) I had a TON of fun creating this LO. It's me and my dear Sis. I love her. She's off to college studying fashion design. Pictures of us as adults have been few so far, however this one is my favorite. LOVE YOU T!

Round 3 Winners

Congrats to the following!

Spinrowan - Twinkle Twinkle Necklace
#6 - forgetfulone

Sycamore Street Press - Set of 9 Gift Tags
#14 - donna444444

I have sent you an email, you have 48 hours to respond!

Congrats again & keep entering!

Misty

Retro Fall by Pixie Keepsakes

Don't you just love this LO? I think it's my new favorite. The kit is called Retro Fall and it's by Mel of Pixie Keepsakes. You can purchase it at Gingerscraps.

Speed Scrap @ Gingerscraps TONIGHT!

Melanie of Pixie Keepsakes will be hosting the Speed Scrap tonight at Gingerscraps
6:00 Pacific time
7:00 Mountain time
8:00 Central time
9:00 Eastern time

and she will be giving you all a very cute template as a participation prize!!!



AND Ginger has one more surprise.....
Every person that does the Speed Scrap- and finishes the LO by the time limit (I will give you a little wiggle room)-
She will put all your names in a hat and one lucky winner will get a $10 gift to the GingerScraps shop!!!!

OH, and don't forget that we will play Truth or Dare after the Speed Scrap, it is super funny and super fun

You can access the speed scrap by heading over to Gingerscraps Forum <--click there

Round 2 Winners:

Alchemic Muse - Mommy Spa Trio
#8 - Ladybug-Kellie

2darncute - Black & White Zebra Bow Headband
#5 - Knick Knack Paddy Wack Throw This Mom A Bone
I've left you a comment on your blog (no email to send to :( )

MyMagic Me - Twilight Transformation
#6 - Amber

Congrats Ladies!!

I've sent you an email! You have 48 hours to respond/get ahold of me.

Misty

Giveaway #14 - Peace Herbals - Wild Rose Face Cream

Wow! Snag this perfectly smooth and absolutely relaxing Wild Rose and Patchouli Beautiful Face Cream from Peace Herbals. They offer a variety of good for skin care items.

Check out this statement from Peace Herbals:
"Natural body products hand crafted from nature, with love. I'm a professional herbalist with 10 years experience creating hand crafted body care. All our items are made fresh from the best natural ingredients for a truly holistic and healthy product to enhance your life. Our products are very earthy, they are sure to bring out the hippie in anyone! Did someone say Patchouli? No harsh chemicals, no harsh perfumes, only natural down-to-earth ingredients."


Ahhh the perfect product for mommies to have a little escape. I'm closing me eyes now...

The beautiful face cream is a pure essential oil, nourishing skin care moisturizer for your face. It's rich in antioxidants and Vitamins A, D and E.

And absolutely NO fragrance oils used, only essential oils!

The Wild Rose and Patchouli cream is an all around good blend for anyone. Rose is very healing, as is Patchouli so together they make a nice, gentle cream for all skin types


Here's how to get a jar in your skin care regime:
Visit Peace Herbal's Etsy Shop. Then come back here and leave a comment on my post, telling me which other product in the shop you would like to have and who you'd buy it for!

You must do this first entry for other entries to count.

For extra entries, leave a comment for each:

*Subscribe to my blog (RSS Feed)
*Follow my Blog
*Follow Me on Twitter
*Twitter this contest (1 entry PER day!)
*Snag My Blinkie "Two Tots" and post on your blog
*Blog about this giveaway on your blog and include links to this contest and Peace Herbal's Etsy store(5 entries!!)

Remember, you can enter (as anonymous) without being a registered user as long as you leave your name and email address.

Contest ends Dec 18th at 11:59 PM PST- Winner will be chosen randomly by random.org and winner will be announced on Dec 19th via blog post and by email. Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.

Kayla's Quilt @ Gingerscraps

Ginger has designed this AMAZING kit called Kayla's Quilt. There are so many beautiful embellishments to play with. There are 17! papers, 2 full alphas, and over 30 more elements and extracted items. And right now, Gingerscraps is having a PARTY and you can snag this kit at 30% off! Pop on over to Gingerscraps HERE and check out Kayla's Quilt. Also, don't forget to add Gingerscraps' blog HERE to your blogroll!

I was inspired (as always!) by my son, Aidan.

I'm a Winner!

As you may have been following, I have been entering Sunshine Studio Scraps' Wonder Girls' Monthly LO contest with their Sweet Afternoon Kit.

I won week 3, for a $5 gift certificate for:


AND I won their MONTHLY LO, for a $25 GC out of all 4 weeks' contributions with this LO. *I went outside the box on the color palette and it did me well!



Thanks to Sunshine Studio Scraps!

First Round of Winners

Courtney's Bath Boutique:
#13 - ScorpChicky

LynnyPenny:
#1 - Andrew and Connor's Mom

Sunset Soaps:
#24 - Aisha

Congrats ladies! I will be emailing you in just a bit to get your info!

As a reminder you can still get your entries in for the rest of the giveaways and there are 2 giveaways ending tonight!

Thank you to Courtney's Bath Boutique, LynnyPenny, and Sunset Soaps for sponsoring these giveaways!

Blog Giveaway #13 - Tweedylane's Sari Magnets, Set of 4

Etsy Store Sponsor: Tweedylane

These sweet magnets are covered in beautiful fabric from Indian saris. Tweedylane is offering up a Set of 4 of these handcrafted magnets. They would look sophisticated on your fridge at home or elegant on your file cabinet at work. These are perfect to replace those tacky novelty magnets often found hanging around - (admit it you know you have them, I do!).

They will put together a great combination of fabrics for this giveaway. The winner will receive 4 assorted magnets in either sizes 1 1/8" diameter or 1 1/2"



Tweedylane has also recently opened a Baby store on Etsy, visit their site to learn more!


So how do you get your these on your fridge?
You can purchase them at Tweedylane's Etsy Shop OR you can enter to win them here:

Visit Tweedylane's Etsy Shop. Then come back here and leave a comment on my post, telling me which other product in the shop you would like to have (they sell way more than just magnets!).

You must do this first entry for other entries to count.

For extra entries, leave a comment for each:

*Subscribe to my blog (RSS Feed)
*Follow my Blog
*Follow Me on Twitter
*Twitter this contest (1 entry PER day!)
*Snag My Blinkie "Two Tots" and post on your blog
*Blog about this giveaway on your blog and include links to this contest and Tweedylane's Etsy store(5 entries!!)

Remember, you can enter (as anonymous) without being a registered user as long as you leave your name and email address.

Contest ends Dec 16th at 11:59 PM PST- Winner will be chosen randomly by random.org and winner will be announced on Dec 17th via blog post and by email. Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.

3 Months

Yesterday, Aidan turned 3 months old :)

Here are his stats:

Height: 25" (75 percentile)
Weight: 17 lbs 8 oz ( < 95 percentile)

Dan and I are going hunting for a new carseat for Ian. Then Aidan will get Ian's seat. Aidan is just too darn heavy to carry around in the carrier.

Poll

Take the poll and earn an extra entry in every giveaway that runs from now until Dec 17th. Yep, I said EVERY giveaway. For the comment entry just put "Voted in Poll"

If you choose "Other" - please leave a comment here.

Thanks!!

Misty

Blog Giveaway Contest #12 - BlueDandelion's Baby Black & White Flower Hairbow

BlueDandelion is sponsoring the 12th Etsy Artist Giveaway. Their hairbands for babies, and clips for toddlers are so beautiful, the photos can really speak for themselves. But before I give you a gallery of eye candy, here's a great description of their products.

Sweetly Simple Headbands are made of very soft and very stretchy elastic. They can fit a newborn up to a small child. They are so light your baby won't even know it's on! They never leave red marks or indentations of your little one's head. Trust me-it is so darling in person! The headband easily fits newborn to toddler.

She also has some darling clips that could match for older sisters! They are flexible in design too! If you see a clip you wish were a headband or vice versa this shop is more than willing to work it out to find the best fit for your child's hair.

Now! Onto the eye candy ~ (It doesn't hurt that the models are so darn cute either!)





These headbands are perfect for baby showers - They can be packaged and ready for gift-giving.

For the giveaway, BlueDandelion is offering the Sweetly Simple Headband in Black and White Polka. (Isn't that baby just a doll? How adorable)




So how do you get your hands on this darling headband?
You can purchase it at BlueDandelion's Etsy Shop OR you can enter to win it here:

Visit BlueDandelion's Etsy Shop. Then come back here and leave a comment on my post, telling me which other product in the shop you would like to have.

You must do this first entry for other entries to count.

For extra entries, leave a comment for each:

*Subscribe to my blog (RSS Feed)
*Follow my Blog
*Follow Me on Twitter
*Twitter this contest (1 entry PER day!)
*Snag My Blinkie "Two Tots" and post on your blog
*Blog about this giveaway on your blog and include links to this contest and BlueDandelion's Etsy store(5 entries!!)

Remember, you can enter (as anonymous) without being a registered user as long as you leave your name and email address.

Contest ends Dec 17th at 11:59 PM PST- Winner will be chosen randomly by random.org and winner will be announced on Dec 18th via blog post and by email. Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected. (Note this may not be available in time for Christmas as BlueDandelion is only shipping store orders until Dec 15th.)

Blog Giveaway Contest #11 - Lilypond Soaps' Chocolate Raspberry Delight!

This giveaway is sponsored by Lilypond Soaps. I have admired this shop and am glad to have it featured on the blog. Jaime is the owner of this Etsy store and she features some fabulous creations.

For the holidays, Lilypond Soaps has a limited edition bar called "Oh Christmas Tree" that is a perfect blend of vanilla, peppermint, and snowflowers. Don't know what snowflowers are? Ask Jaime! ;)


The oatmeal milk bath, scented with coconut lime and hint of verbena, will soothe your dry itchy winter skin. It helps keep that moisture where it's supposed to be by providing a protective barrier.


Her spice soap is a blend of citrus, lavender,carnation, musk, sandalwood, spice and wood. It makes this soap a perfect gift for anyone, (including the husband, hint hint ;))


Right now Lilypond Soaps has reduced shipping rates for the month of Dec!

For the giveaway, they are offering the Chocolate Raspberry Delight bar. Yummy!
A mouth watering blend of chocolate and raspberries! This is the soap for all you Chocolate lovers!



You can purchase a bar at Lilypond Soaps' Etsy store here OR you can enter to win it here:

Visit Lilypond Soaps' Etsy Store. Then come back here and leave a comment on my post, telling me which other product in the shop you would like to have.

You must do this first entry for other entries to count.

For extra entries, leave a comment for each:

*Subscribe to my blog (RSS Feed)
*Follow my Blog
*Follow Lilypond Soaps' Blog here (2 entries!)
*Follow Me on Twitter (2 entries!)
*Twitter this contest
*Snag My Blinkie "Two Tots" and post on your blog
*Blog about this giveaway on your blog and include links to this contest, Lilypond Soaps' Etsy store, and Lilypond Soaps' Blog(5 entries!!)

Remember, you can enter (as anonymous) without being a registered user as long as you leave your name and email address.

Contest ends Dec 16th at 11:59 PM PST- Winner will be chosen randomly by random.org and winner will be announced on Dec 17th via blog post and by email. Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.

Blog Giveaway Contest #10 - Sycamore Street Press's Letterpress Gift Tags

WAIT! Don't wrap those Christmas gifts just yet!!!

Sycamore Street Press is sponsoring our 10th Blog Giveaway and is offering the NEATEST Gift Tags for those presents.

But, before I reveal the giveaway prize, let me get a word in about Sycamore Street Press.

They are a very established etsy shop that started in January 2008. The owners, Kirk and Eva, crank each piece of paper by hand on their vintage Vandercook #3 flatbed letterpress. Eva hand designs the illustrations and folk art inspired drawings. They also enlist the help of their graphic designing friends. You can visit Eva's blog here.

Right now Sycamore Street Press has some great deals:
*They've lowered the shipping rates on calendars and frame mats
*Their holiday cards are only $3.00 each (that's a steal!)

*Their 2009 calendars are in and they are donating 50% of their profits to AHOPE, an orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for children who are HIV+. (Read more about AHOPE here)


Their etsy store offers, tags, cards, limited edition prints, frame mats, flat notecard sets, book plates, place cards, alphabet prints, and envelopes.

Now onto the giveaway, feast your eyes on this set of 9 elegant, delicate, gift tags that would be a perfect finishing touch to your gifts.



- Letterpress printed in orange and light turquoise ink.
- 100% cotton paper gives a luxurious feel and impression.
- Striped blue and white baker's twine included for hanging.
- Slipped into a cellophane bag for protection. (Go Green! You can recycle this as a separate envelope!)
- Size: 2.5 x 3.5"
- Quantity: 9




Here's how to get them:

You can purchase them at Sycamore Street's Etsy store here OR you can enter to win them here:

Visit Sycamore Street Press's Shop. Then come back here and leave a comment on my post, telling me which other product in the shop you would like to have.

You must do this first entry for other entries to count.

For extra entries (leave a comment for each entry such as "I subscribed RSS"):

*Subscribe to my blog (RSS Feed)
*Follow Me on Twitter
*Twitter my blog (leave a comment for every twitter!)
*Snag My Blinkie "Two Tots" and post on your blog
*Follow my Blog (You can find that up top)
*Blog about this giveaway on your blog and link back to my blog as well as to Sycamore Street Press(5 entries!!)
*Send an email to 2 people about this giveaway, linking to Sycamore Street Press AND my blog and CC my email address mommyblogss at yahoo dot com. (2 entries)

Remember, you can enter (as anonymous) without being a registered user as long as you leave your name and email address.

Contest ends Dec 14th at 11:59 PM PST- Winner will be chosen randomly by random.org and winner will be announced on Dec 15th via blog post and by email. Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.

Wordless Wednesday 12.10

Blog Giveaway Contest #9 - GratefulButterfly's Goddess Feather Necklace & Choker Set

The Grateful Butterfly Etsy shop believes in peace, love, and the simple way of living. My first feelings when browsing the shop are calm & relaxing. There is just something about the gallery that makes me feel at home.

Grateful Butterfly is owned by Aerin and her jewelry is amazing. This handmade goodness is created from materials ranging from wood and beads to turquoise and hemp.

I was partial to the Bee Girl Anklet made with a suede jewelry rope, wood beads, and a "Be Yourself" charm.


GratefulButterfly also offer children's clothing and other handmade accessories.
Here's a smidgen of her delights:


I am also going to sneak in this fabulous detail - GratefulButterfly offers FREE PRIORTY MAIL SHIPPING with insurance for EVERY SINGLE ORDER. It's not a promotion or a limited time deal, it's EVERY ORDER. How's that for great karma?

For this Pre-Christmas Giveaway, GratefulButterfly is offering a coveted handmade treasure, the Goddess Feather Necklace & Choker Set

It was created to be worn as a set but can also be separated to be worn as just the necklace or only the choker. The necklace is made of plain black beads with decorative beads as spacers. The charm reads "Be Kind" and the centerpiece is adorned with dangling feather charms. The necklace has a screw clasp closure. The choker is similar in design with the black beads but has silver tube beads as spacers. It has the same closure. The necklace measures 19" clasp to clasp and the choker is 14" clasp to clasp.

This piece is one of Aerin's favorites, AND it's currently the most expensive jewelry item in the shop, so you're really getting a present here!

Here's how to enter this giveaway -

Visit GratefulButterfly HERE.
Then come back here and leave a comment on my post, telling me which product in the shops you would LOVE to have.

You must do this first entry for other entries to count.

For extra entries (leave a comment for each entry such as "I subscribed RSS"):

*Subscribe to my blog (RSS Feed)
*Follow Me on Twitter
*Twitter my blog (leave a comment for every twitter!)
*Snag My Blinkie "Two Tots" and post on your blog
*Follow my Blog (You can find that up top)
*Blog about this giveaway on your blog and link back to my blog as well as to either GratefulButterfly's Etsy store. (5 entries!!)
*Send an email to 2 people about this giveaway, linking to GratefulButterfly and my blog and CC my email address mommyblogss at yahoo dot com. (2 entries)

Remember, you can enter (as anonymous) without being a registered user as long as you leave your name and email address.

Contest ends Dec 15th at 11:59 PM PST- Winner will be chosen randomly by random.org and winner will be announced on Dec 16th via blog post and by email. Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be select

Anonymous

I fixed the anonymous entry. I just realized I had it set to google accounts only!! It's fixed now so anyone can enter the giveaways! Just make sure to leave your name and email otherwise I will have to delete the comment.

Thanks!

Blog Giveaway Contest #8 - Pat A Cake Baby's Juicy Jungle Lovey

Giveaway #8 is going to rock your world.

The Pat a Cake Baby is a local shop, in Post Falls, Idaho, and I would like to spread some local love. First of all, they carry the most darling baby supplies imaginable. I have been to some shabby chic shops in Seattle and Pat a Cake Baby puts them to shame.

I visited their online store, www.patacakebaby.com, and clicked through the merchandise. My mouse wandered, and I was instantly glued to the eye candy bopping along the screen. I stopped on several different items. The stroller blankets looked so cozy and I could imagine my 3 month old Mr. A snuggling up with the Chocolate and Aqua Dots Material.

One side is a soft cotton print (the Aqua Dots) and the other is a plush minky dot fabric (the Chocolate). Heaven.Then I saw the burp cloths. The first one I noticed was the Spa Dandy Damask Burp Cloth Set.

If only I had received this as a baby shower gift last summer. You know, it's so hard to throw yourself together to go out in public right after having a baby, at least I could have a stylish cloth (instead of some heavily washed last minute towel that's gone threadbare). And it even doubles as a changing pad! Oh and I don't want to forget to mention that my husband even sat down with me to wander the website. He was partial to the Sky Wallflower Burp Cloth Set.I suppose men should have a stylish burp cloth also.


An interesting creation (I must have been out of the loop on) is the pacifier bibs! These are so darn innovative! They are reversible and include a brand new sealed binky. PERFECT for teething too since kids seem to drool all the way down to the belly button. AND I would never lose the pacifier! So Smart.


Last but not least I really really want this:


The On the Go Crayon Roll!! No explanation needed, we've all had lost crayons melted into car seats and crushed into carpet. You can find this at their sister site Baby Cottage Gifts

As a special offer, Pat a Cake Baby is graciously giving Two Tots Blog Readers 15% off - Use Code Babylove - at either of their online stores www.patacakebaby.com and www.babycottagegifts.com! This is perfect for Christmas, HURRY UP and get in there and get your last minute stocking stuffers or gifts. And if there's a baby shower coming up in the next few months, don't wait to get some last minute ick gift. Trust me, mommy will adore a handmade sophisticated bib or blankie.

And that's NOT ALL - they are also offering Two Tots readers a chance to win the Juicy Jungle Lovey Blanket. How adorable is this?




Every kid needs a lovey :) The perfect solution for bringing a piece of home to daycare, preschool, or any new situation without having to lug around a stuffed animal or large blanket. (Both of my kids have a lovey). Check out more information on this gorgeous Lovey Blanket HERE.

Here's how to enter this giveaway -

Visit www.patacakebaby.com and/or www.babycottagegifts.com
Then come back here and leave a comment on my post, telling me which product in the shops you would LOVE to have.

You must do this first entry for other entries to count.

For extra entries (leave a comment for each entry such as "I subscribed RSS"):

*Subscribe to my blog (RSS Feed)
*Follow Me on Twitter
*Twitter my blog (leave a comment for every twitter!)
*Sign up for Pat A Cake Baby's Newsletter (3 entries!)
*Snag My Blinkie "Two Tots" and post on your blog
*Follow my Blog (You can find that up top)
*Blog about this giveaway on your blog and link back to my blog as well as to either www.patacakebaby.com or www.babycottagegifts.com (5 entries!!)
*Send an email to 2 people about this giveaway, linking to www.patacakebaby.com or www.babycottagegifts.com my blog and CC my email address mommyblogss at yahoo dot com. (2 entries)

Remember, you can enter (as anonymous) without being a registered user as long as you leave your name and email address.

Contest ends Dec 15th at 11:59 PM PST- Winner will be chosen randomly by random.org and winner will be announced on Dec 16th via blog post and by email. Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.

Dani Bags Boutique Giveaway

Jess @ Nothing But Purple is hosting a giveaway for one of the neatest bags I have ever seen. Right now I am cruising around town in my Purple Bohemian Old Navy Messenger Style bag and am in desperate need of a new one. The giveaway that Jess is hosting is from Dani Bags Boutique. Dani offers a plethora of styles and fabrics with my favorite being this one, The Messenger Style Bag in "Chocolate Modern Love":



I want it. Badly. If I don't win Jess's giveaway I just might make the hubs by it for me as a late Christmas present!

Then I searched a little further and found the Hex bag.


Even though it's showing as sold, I know my sis would love it. She's a fashionista (Fashion Design Major at the Art Institute) and I keep telling her to get into blogging because she has an eye for style. I know Dani Bags Boutique would be on her credit card bill a couple times a year.

Now be a good blog reader and jump over to Nothing But Purple and enter this giveaway! If you delay, you'll be sorry you missed out!

Blogging Mothers

The site, Blogging Mothers is listing the Giveaways found on blogs. All you giveaway hosting moms, send her your info and she'll list them on your site for you! She's got my current giveways listed here

Thanks to Blogging Mothers!!

Blog Giveaway Contest #7 - Spinrowan's Swarvoski Crystal "Twinkle Twinkle" Star Pendant Necklace

#7 Giveaway! Can you believe it? We're getting up there!

This giveaway is sponsored by Spinrowan. Lynn is the owner of this store and she creates individual pieces whether it be beadweaving or stringing, using one of a kind lampwork from UK and USA. She says, "I have lots more goodies in the pipeline, next designs will be the lunar range, black onyx with sterling silver large link chain, the possibilities are endless."

For instance, take a closer look at this stylish bracelet. It's called "Make The Boys Wink"



It's constructed from Pink Swarovski pearls and a "smattering" of crystals. I would wear this for a nice evening out with the husband, and I am DEFINITELY a fan of Swarovski. I can also imagine buying this for my fashionista sister who's quite picky about the jewelry she wears. She would slip this on her wrist in a heartbeat.

Now that I've wet your appetite, feast your eyes on the piece Lynn has chosen for the giveaway.

It's her "Twinkle Twinkle" Pendant Necklace and Lynn states "Yes, it really is this sparkly!"



It's a "Swarovski crystal star -20mm pendant suspended from sterling silver wire wrapped black bead, simply strung onto black sateen cord, can be tied to fit from 16"-20" in length." Simply gorgeous.

One lucky blog reader is going to win this necklace!

Visit Lynn's Etsy Store Spinrowan HERE then come back here and leave a comment on my post, telling me which other product in the shop you would love to own.


You must do this first entry for other entries to count.

For extra entries (leave a comment for each entry, for example: "I'm following your blog"):

*Subscribe to my blog (RSS Feed)
*Follow Me on Twitter
*Twitter my blog (leave a comment for every twitter!)
*Snag My Blinkie "Two Tots" and post on your blog (5 entries - you must leave a separate comment for each entry)
*Follow my Blog (You can find that up top)
*Blog about this giveaway on your blog and link back to my blog as well as to Spinrowan's Etsy store (5 entries!!)
*Send an email to 2 people about this giveaway, linking to Spinrowan's Etsy store & my blog and CC my email address mommyblogss at yahoo dot com. (2 entries!)

Remember, you can enter (as anonymous) without being a registered user as long as you leave your name and email address.

Contest ends Dec 14th at 11:59 PM PST- Winner will be chosen randomly by random.org and winner will be announced on Dec 15th via blog post and by email. Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.


This contest is open to US residents ONLY. (Sorry!)

(You DO NOT have to be a registered blogger to enter! You can enter as anonymous as long as you leave your name and email address in the comment.)

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Blog Giveaway Contest #6 - MyMagicMe's Personalized "Twilight" Portrait Starring YOU!

Our 6th sponsor is the VERY, let me stress it again, VERY creative and talented artist, Jennifer who owns the Etsy Shop, MyMagicMe.

MyMagicMe specializes in turning your portrait into art. Recently, the most popular seller has been her "Twilight Eyes Personal Portrait" -

Check out these before and after portraits..

Before:



After:



Before:



After:



She's so talented, right? I love the transformation!
MyMagicMe has even more themes and styles of morphs to choose from such as Christmas, Fantasy, and Horror.

So ALL you TWILIGHT Book & Movie Fans - Jennifer is offering to transform one of your photos into her "Twilight Eyes" creation for this giveaway! Tell all your friends to enter this contest (because pretty much everyone has become a fan of Twilight.)

(Also make sure you read the details of her photo requirements HERE. This is a digital giveaway, meaning Jennifer will complete your transformation and email you the photo. You are responsible for printing it.)

To enter this contest you will need to do the following:

Visit MyMagicMe's Etsy Store HERE then come back here and leave a comment on my post, telling me which other product in the shop you would like to see yourself morphed into.


You must do this first entry for other entries to count.

For extra entries (leave a comment for each entry, for example: "I'm following your blog"):

*Subscribe to my blog (RSS Feed)
*Follow Me on Twitter
*Twitter my blog (leave a comment for every twitter!)
*Snag My Blinkie "Two Tots" and post on your blog (5 entries - you must leave a separate comment for each entry)
*Follow my Blog (You can find that up top)
*Blog about this giveaway on your blog and link back to my blog as well as to MyMagicMe's Etsy store (5 entries!!)
*Send an email to 2 people about this giveaway, linking to MyMagicMe's Etsy store & my blog and CC my email address mommyblogss at yahoo dot com. (2 entries!)

Remember, you can enter (as anonymous) without being a registered user as long as you leave your name and email address.

Contest ends Dec 13th at 11:59 PM PST- Winner will be chosen randomly by random.org and winner will be announced on Dec 14th via blog post and by email. Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.


This contest is open to US residents ONLY. (Sorry!)

(You DO NOT have to be a registered blogger to enter! You can enter as anonymous as long as you leave your name and email address in the comment.)

ALL COMMENTS ARE MODERATED

Weekly Winners

Hosted by Sarcastic Mom
and the word has been graciously spread by Jess @ Nothing But Purple.

The Cat and a Tot


The Tots and Daddy


I can't believe that's all the pics I've taken this week!

Blog Giveaway Contest #5 - 2darncute's Baby/Toddler Pink & Black Zebra Bow Headband

The 5th Blog Contest is sponsored by Etsy store, 2darncute. The store is owned by CC and although she's new to Etsy, she's been a staple at the Orange County Marketplace.

2darncute sells a variety of handmade hair bows and headbands, as well as hand sewn dresses! CC only uses the highest quality of materials but strives to offer her products at an affordable price. She's also great with getting you the size you need - if you don't see a size available in her store, don't be discouraged, just send her a note with your request!

One of the items I am just in love with is the Pink Snowman Twirl Skirt with Matching Top.



The faux fur on the bottom adds the perfect touch to that outfit. (If only I had a daughter!) This outfit would be great for winter wear as well as at Christmas time! And it's only $25! Where else can you find such a great deal?


For the giveaway, 2darncute is offering one of the cutest headbands you could put on a little girl. It's the Pink and Black Zebra Bow Headband.


"Oh so popular Zebra print ribbon has been hand sewn to a soft pink nylon headband and topped off with a cute black and pink flower center. This will fit a baby or toddler.This is a cute way to add pizazz to any outfit!"

To enter this contest you will need to do the following:

Visit 2darncute's Etsy store HERE, then come back here and leave a comment on my post, telling me which other product in the shop you would LOVE to have. This contest is open to US residents ONLY. (Sorry!)

(You DO NOT have to be a registered blogger to enter! You can enter as anonymous as long as you leave your name and email address in the comment.)

You must do this first entry for other entries to count.

For extra entries (leave a comment for each entry such as "I subscribed RSS"):

*Subscribe to my blog (RSS Feed)
*Follow Me on Twitter
*Twitter my blog (leave a comment for every twitter!)
*Snag My Blinkie "Two Tots" and post on your blog (5 entries - you must leave a separate comment for each entry)
*Follow my Blog (You can find that up top)
*Blog about this giveaway on your blog and link back to my blog as well as to 2darncute's Etsy store (5 entries!!)
*Send an email to 2 people about this giveaway, linking to 2darncute's Etsy store & my blog and CC my email address mommyblogss at yahoo dot com. (2 entries)

Remember, you can enter (as anonymous) without being a registered user as long as you leave your name and email address.

Contest ends Dec 13th at 11:59 PM PST- Winner will be chosen randomly by random.org and winner will be announced on Dec 14th via blog post and by email. Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.

ALL COMMENTS ARE MODERATED

Giveaway Contest #4 - Alchemic Muse's Mommy Spa Trio

Our fourth giveaway is sponsored by Alchemic Muse. This Etsy store draws upon the centuries old knowledge of traditional beauty regimes, natural remedies, and aromatherapy to create truly distinctive body care for a luscious spa experience at home.

"Our olive oil soap is handcrafted in small quantities using traditional cold process methods. We use the finest vegetable oils and butters, botanicals, minerals, pure essential oils, high quality fragrance oil blends, and proven extracts and infusions. The lush, creamy lather gently cleanses and nourishes leaving skin soft and silky."

Doesn't that sound relaxing and pampering?

Alchemic Muse offers a variety of soaps ranging from...

Lemon Biscotti made with a moisturizing sweet honey to soothe and condition the skin


to Banana Orchid, a bar reminiscent of the tropics and made with a blend of fresh banana and floral ylang ylang essential oil...


to Sparkling Berry, made with strawberries, yogurt, and sparkling red grapefruit - also rich in vitamin C - helping to tone and reduce size of facial pores.


Karen, the owner of Alchemic Muse, is offering a Mommy Spa Trio for this giveaway!



The soaps in the trio will include: Enigma, Biscayne Bay, and Peruvian Cocoa (check out her site to learn more about them!). All three soaps will be guest sized bars, perfect enough to sample the wonderful sensations of these handcrafted soaps.


Here's how to enter this contest! Visit Alchemic Muse - HERE
Then come back here and leave a comment on my post, telling me which product in the shop you would LOVE to have. This contest is open to US residents ONLY. (Sorry!)

(You DO NOT have to be a registered blogger to enter! You can enter as anonymous as long as you leave your name and email address in the comment.)

You must do this first entry for other entries to count.

For extra entries (leave a comment for each entry such as "I subscribed RSS"):

*Subscribe to my blog (RSS Feed)
*Follow Me on Twitter
*Twitter my blog (leave a comment for every twitter!)
*Snag My Blinkie "Two Tots" and post on your blog (5 entries - you must leave a separate comment for each entry)
*Follow my Blog (You can find that up top)
*Blog about this giveaway on your blog and link back to my blog as well as to Alchemic Muse's Etsy store (5 entries!!)
*Send an email to 2 people about this giveaway, linking to Alchemic Muse's Etsy store & my blog and CC my email address mommyblogss at yahoo dot com. (2 entries)

Remember, you can enter (as anonymous) without being a registered user as long as you leave your name and email address.

Contest ends Dec 13th at 11:59 PM PST- Winner will be chosen randomly by random.org and winner will be announced on Dec 14th via blog post and by email. Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.

ALL COMMENTS ARE MODERATED