Follow Me Chickadee!

May 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Sippy Cup Mom
The Life of a Sippy Cup Mom!, Stash Mama, Lilac City Momma, Dandy Giveaway and One + One=Four have teamed up to cohost Follow Me, Chickadee!
Each week, simply stop by at any of these FIVE blogs for a chance to link up and meet new and exciting bloggers!

All we ask is that you follow a few simple guidelines:

–Add a main link to your blog each week (Linky will open every Monday night at 10 p.m. EST!)

—Follow whichever blog you like; all we ask is that you leave a comment telling them that you found them from Follow Me, Chickadee!
–You don’t have to follow every blog that follows you…but make sure that you follow the blogs that really interest you!
–If you want to put the blog hop code or the Chickadee button on your Tuesday post on your blog, we welcome it!


*~In The Spotlight This Week~*

 

Mommy Explorer
Hello All! My name is Candice, I’m also the writer of Stash Mama! This is my new blog “Mommy Explorer.”

 

This travel blog will give you ideas on great locations to travel to, events to see, what to be sure, to bring, and all things outside! I invite you to come follow me and all my exhibitions over at Mommy Explorer!

 

An excerpt from Mommy Explorer’s latest post:

 

Now I ask again, what is it about dirt? Is it because it’s fun to get dirty? Could it be they like the texture? Maybe they’re looking for “buggies” I don’t know what it is. But you know what I say…Go Ahead And Get Dirty! I get it. Who doesn’t like to go crazy and get a little messy now and then? What the heck is wrong with dirt besides that…it’s dirty. I can name a few things that are great about dirt: –It’s natural–It keeps kids busy for at least a half hour…probably a lot longer!–It actually builds immune systems!

Read the rest of this post HERE.



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Don’t forget to enter the Mattress Discounters Facebook Contest Ends June 30th!

Top Prizes:
–46″ 3D HDTV AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
–MATTRESS OF SIZE AND CHOICE
–CAMCORDER
–EVERYONE WINS A T-SHIRT!

For Official Rules, and to enter go HERE. Ya’ll have great chances, there is currently only 5 ENTRIES!

Interested in being a spotlighted Chickadee?

Contact one of us for details!



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{Giveaway} Express The Moment ***ENDED***

May 30, 2011 By 41 Comments

I’m a closet scrapbooker.  Closet, because sadly that’s where the books I’ve done end up.  I’ve started and stopped scrapbooking lots over the years.  I always start with good intentions.  I go to the store and buy loads of paper when it’s 50% off or something.  You will now find stacks and stacks of it in my basement.  Then I get stickers.  Those might be in a box somewhere from the last move?  And don’t even get me started on the pens.  My handwriting is absolutely atrocious, so why did I think that I would even use all of those pens?  The computer printer is much more effective.  When it comes to scrapbooking I just don’t think that I have that creative edge.  I lack the eye for that sort of thing.  Sure I’ve got all the supplies, but putting them together to make a work of art?  Not so much.  I’m just not very good at that sort of thing.  Now if I had a kit…  Hmmm.  A kit.  Now there’s a dandy idea!  In fact… with a scrapbooking kit from say Express The Moment I would get that gorgeous work of art and I would get to avoid buying the stacks of paper, stickers, pens.  You name it.  So with Express The Moment I would actually save money!  :)    Who’s sold and I haven’t even begun to show the gorgeous works of art yet?  Now I know that many of you are shouting, “Me!  Me!  Me!”, but I’m still going to show you all this dandiness.  Okay are you ready?  Brace yourselves for the works of art!!!

I’m seriously in love with these Recipe Kits from Express The Moment:

These pages would majorly dress up your recipe book and make it the envy of all of your baking friends!

There are even kits perfect for card making!

You can get this look with the May 2011 Expressions Card Kit “Celebrate”.

 

My Banjo majorly hearts dinosaurs, so how cute is this Stomp Kit?

Yep I’m pretty sure that he needs it!

Plus, it’s a Value Kit, so you can’t go wrong there!  :)

Speaking of cute scrapbook pages for little boys at a great value…

I’m just a sucker for anything boy, because that’s what I have.   A little boy!  How totally adorable are these pages???

I just love the use of owls for little men!  Both ideas are provided by My Minds Eye.

Express The Moment also has a way fun blog where you can get more ideas for happy scrapbooking!  This dandy company is celebrating 11 years of business and they are passing the presents on to you!   Just use coupon code ‘BIRTHDAY’ to save 25% off your entire purchase!  PLUS be sure and join their Facebook page, because you could win a free kit!  Woohoo!  Happy Birthday Express The Moment!!!

 

And what’s being given away this week from Express The Moment?  Drum roll please….  The winner of this giveaway is going to receive the May 2011 Moments Scrapbook Kit!!!  How fitting, because we are on the verge of exiting May and now the winner is going to be able to scrap all those May pictures!

*** This giveaway is open to entries in the US only***

There are 6 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 6 chances then leave 6 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Go to Express The Moment, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite kit! (ex: “Dandy Smith = I think the recipe ones look so neat!)

(3): Sign up for the Express The Moment Newsletter- bottom left of their site. (ex: “Dandy Smith= newsletter”)

(4): Like Express The Moment on Facebook or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= like”)

(5): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Twitter and then tweet about this giveaway.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter”)

(6): Tell people about this giveaway and then tell us how you told.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= I emailed, I called, I texted”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries the entire week and end on Sunday, June 5th at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, June 6th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize! ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

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{Giveaway} C-RED ***ENDED***

May 30, 2011 By 41 Comments

Mother’s Day has come and gone which means that the countdown to Father’s Day is now on!  There’s less than 20 days of shopping for the day for daddies, so there’s no time like the present to start hunting for the bestest gift ever.  But you know I’m going to let you in on a little secret.  You all know that I’m not very good about keeping secrets or holding you all in suspense.  So here it is:  After reading this posting there will be no need to go shopping.  I know, I know.  You are all thinking, “wha?”  Alright that wasn’t exactly a full truth.  You will in fact have to shop, but it will be to purchase the items that you will be viewing after reading just a few more sentences.  That’s right you will have to look no further for that Father’s Day gift, because I’m going to help you find the perfect gift right this very minute!  Promise.

For starters…  C-RED sent me a way fabulous men’s wallet that’s actually available right now at LastCall:

It’s a way dandy deal, so you aren’t going to want to miss out on this one!

C-RED sent the one in Brown-Red and Banjo could not wait to give it to his daddy the very day it arrived!  Hmmm.  Wonder who he gets that from?  Don’t get all judgey on me.  :)  There’s nothing wrong with an early Father’s Day present.  Absolutely nothing!  :)   Needless to say that AuD hubby of mine is quite impressed with his brand new wallet.  The highlights?  There’s not like those 13 slots that were in his old wallet, because what guy needs that many slots?  These are guys people and they aren’t like us with our handbags.  Guys only want to carry the essentials, so they aren’t in need of all those extra slots.  Number of slots on the C-RED Tie Wallet equals 8 and that’s if you are counting where the bills go.  Less slots means less bulk which means a thinner wallet!  The hubs used to have to take his wallet out of his back pocket while driving, because it was uncomfortable.  Now he doesn’t have that problem, so trust me on this one ladies.  This wallet is awesome!  C-RED also has other types of wallets just in case you are looking for something different than the above.

What else does C-RED have for Father’s Day?  Lots more!   There are belts for all the different styles of dads out there:

Rocker Dad

 

 

Preppy Dad


 

 

Argyle Dad


 

C-RED also has some really cool Wrist Cuffs:

Definitely something for every dad at C-RED!

Now are you ready for another big surprise???

The winner of this giveaway isn’t going to have to do any shopping for Dad’s Day, because they are going to receive the Brown-Red Tie Wallet from C-RED!

*** This giveaway is open to entries in the US only***

There are 7 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 7 chances then leave 7 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Go to C-RED, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite item! (ex: “Dandy Smith = Definitely that Brown-Red Tie Wallet!)

(3): Follow the Dandy Giveaway blog. (ex: “Dandy Smith= blog follower”)

(4): Like C-RED on Facebook or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= like”)

(5): Follow C-RED on Twitter and then tweet about this giveaway.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter and tweet”)

(6): Tell everyone you know who needs some great Father’s Day gift ideas about this giveaway and then tell us how you told.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= I emailed, I called, I texted”)

(7.): I made reference to ‘AuD’ in this feature.  Tell us what ‘AuD’ stands for.  Gotta mix it up around here occasionally!  :)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries the entire week and end on Sunday, June 5th at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, June 6th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize! ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

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Congratulations!

May 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Winners from the giveaway week of May 23rd-May 29th:

The winner of a swimsuit of choice from Essential Swimwear is:

Comment #24- Lisa V.

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The winner of a birthstone bracelet of choice from Sweet Baby Girl is:

Comment #40- Katrina

Congrats to both of you! Now you have until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 5th to email dandygiveaway@gmail.com to claim your prize or a new winner will be chosen.

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Surfin’ Saturday!

May 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Welcome to Surfin’ Saturdays hosted by Chubby Cheeks Thinks, Two Monkeys & a Washtub, And Then There Were Four,  The Coupon Challenge and Dandy Giveaway! 




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Chickadee!

May 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

 

Sippy Cup Mom

 

 

The Life of a Sippy Cup Mom!, Stash Mama, Lilac City Momma, Dandy Giveaway and One + One=Four have teamed up to cohost Follow Me, Chickadee!


 

Each week, simply stop by at any of these FIVE blogs for a chance to link up and meet new and exciting bloggers!


 

 

All we ask is that you follow a few simple guidelines:

 

  • Add a main link to your blog each week (Linky will open every Monday night at 10 p.m. EST!)

  • Follow whichever blog you like; all we ask is that you leave a comment telling them that you found them from Follow Me, Chickadee!

  • You don’t have to follow every blog that follows you…but make sure that you follow the blogs that really interest you!

  • If you want to put the blog hop code or the Chickadee button on your Tuesday post on your blog, we welcome it!


*~In The Spotlight This Week~*
 

 

 

Sunshine and Sippy Cups


So who is this chick writing for Sunshine and Sippy Cups? Well, my name isMeagan, and I’m the stay-at-home mommy of the most amazing baby girl in the world. Don’t worry, your little one is still ALSO the most amazing child in the world. They all are. :) Funny how that works.

Everyone tells you that time will go by so quickly, but it still amazes me every day what a big girl she is becoming. Having a baby is such an overwhelmingly wonderful job (in between the dirty diapers and spit up) and I love (almost) every minute of my new life with her, and her great big smile.

In addition to my baby girl, there are also three little guys in my life. I have two nephews that live with me part time: an absolutely absurd 4 year old who regularly wears his pants backwards, and a 7 year old cutie-pie that is growing up much too fast. Plus, the newest addition to our family is Deuce, the cutest thing that has ever destroyed my carpet in a single weekend!

I want Sunshine and Sippy Cups to be a fun resource for busy mommys like myself, that are trying to do their best on a tight budget. I’ll be posting tips, activites, crafts, freebies and more!

 

 

Stop by and say HI to this Chickadee!


Interested in becoming a Spotlighted Blogger?

Contact one of us for details!



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Thinking of you, Joplin.

May 23, 2011 By 1 Comment

I’m sorry guys, but this is not so dandy.  So it’s like this.  Tornado Alley hasn’t been kind to the state of Missouri so far this year.  New Year’s Eve rang in a freak incident where a deadly tornado touched down in Sunset Hills (just 2 miles from my home) and demolished several neighborhoods before disappearing just as fast as it came.  Three people lost their lives to that storm.  Then on April 22nd a tornado literally tore through our airport.  More homes were leveled and miraculously no one was killed.  Sadly the town of Joplin, MO (4 hours southwest of St. Louis) was hit last night.  There are currently 116 confirmed dead and mass destruction with half of the town being leveled.  My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those in Joplin.  The American Red Cross has already responded, but I’m sure they could always use more donations to assist with the devastation.  You can donate directly to the American Red Cross HERE.  

I try to be strong during times like this, so my little Banjo isn’t afraid.  But it’s hard to keep him from being fearful when he remembers being awoken from his sleep in the middle of the night (only a month ago) to sit in our unfinished basement waiting for the storm to pass.  Today the skies turned dark again and he just wanted to be held.  He said that he was scared by the wind outside.  I get scared, too.  I worry about how I can protect him from being afraid, but at the same time I don’t want him to lack fear.  I want him to know that you can’t mess with storms like this and you have to take shelter.  I want him to know that some level of fear is needed.  What can I be grateful for in our unfinished basement?  We may not have all the comforts of the rest of our home, but we do keep our food storage down there.  In an emergency it’s a place of refuge, shelter, and food.  Times like this also make me remember that our food storage could always be improved upon.  I’m glad that my friend Jen reminded me of that fact.  Thanks for keeping me on my toes!

Still thinking of you, Joplin!

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{Giveaway} Essential Swimwear ***ENDED***

May 23, 2011 By 118 Comments

I think boating might just very well be part of my DNA.  Years before I was even born my parents had a ski boat.  They were always out on the boat during the summer months in the Midwest.  Lakes, Mississippi River, you name it and they went boating on it!  So it’s not surprising that I spent time on a boat even in infancy.  My husband grew up in a boating family, too.  He would spend summers at Lake Powell.  This summer will be joining his family for another grand Lake Powell adventure!  I love that place!  It’s so beautiful and totally different than the lakes I grew up around. 

Nothing incredibly green about it, but still very beautiful!

Being at Lake Powell is also different from the Midwest besides the scenery.  At Powell we actually live on a houseboat for a week.  This boat to be exact:

So basically we live in our swimsuits on this vacation.  Because… It’s super warm there! 

 Well, did you know that:

(This is the Topiary Halter with Periwinkle Bottoms from Essential Swimwear.)

Are you ready for the swim season? 

Luckily I’ve known about Essential Swimwear for a while now!  :)   Recently they sent me this fabulous chocolate brown swimsuit:

 I love the color and the way the suit is so versatile.  This being that there are multiple ways to wear the straps: halter-style, criss-cross, tank-style or strapless.

Care to get more in the know about Essential Swimwear?  Of course you do!  Well, this company has so many great swimsuits with other style options like bra cup inserts:

                      

 All at great values!

 Also, a whole line of swim skirts and board shorts:

 

 

Even an entire Sale section!

Until July 30th you can even get 10% off your order at Essential Swimwear when you use coupon code: DANDY10!!!

I hate to keep you in suspense any longer on this giveaway…  It’s winner’s choice of a swimsuit (top and bottom) from Essential Swimwear!

*** This giveaway is open to entries in the US and Canada.  For the giveaway Essential Swimwear will send to Canada, but keep in mind that orders are typically only shipped to addresses in the US***

There are 6 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 6 chances then leave 6 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2):  Go to Essential Swimwear, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite swimsuit! (ex: “Dandy Smith = Definitely the Chocolate Brown Twist Front!)

(3): Follow the Essential Swimwear blog. (ex: “Dandy Smith= blog follower”)

(4): Like Essential Swimwear on Facebook or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= like”)       

(5):  Follow Essential Swimwear on Twitter and then tweet about this giveaway.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter”)

(6):  Tell people about this giveaway and then tell us how you told.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= I emailed, I called, I texted”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!  This giveaway will be open for entries the entire week and end on Sunday, May 29th at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, May 30th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!  ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

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Congratulations!

May 23, 2011 By 3 Comments

Winners from the giveaway week of May 16th-May 22nd:

The winner of a handbag of choice from Navoh is:

Comment #4- Emily Humphries

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The winner of a crib blanket of choice from Carousel Designs is:

Comment #31- Christie Swentko

Congrats to both of you! Now you have until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 29th to email dandygiveaway@gmail.com to claim your prize or a new winner will be chosen.

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{Giveaway} Sweet Baby Girl ***ENDED***

May 23, 2011 By 54 Comments

I have several nieces, but when one of them was born in particular I remember she was given the most precious little bracelet. It was just so small and fit just perfectly around her tiny little wrist!  Yep jewelry is not just for grown-ups anymore!  :)   The piece added just the right amount of detail for her newborn pictures with it’s gorgeous beading.  Shortly after I had Banjo and of course he wasn’t a bracelet kinda baby, but I’ll forever remember that sweet little bracelet that was my niece’s first piece of jewelry.  So of course this birthstone bracelet from Sweet Baby Girl brought a smile to my face just thinking of the memory. 

(This one is for the month of May.)

More bracelets?  How about this Freshwater Pearl Bracelet with Heart Charm?

Cute right?

Sweet Baby Girl also has the most adorable charms:

 

                                   

All perfect for little girls and big girls alike!  In fact much of the jewelry at Sweet Baby Girl can be worn by babies, children, or women.  So you can even get that matching look!

Then there’s this necklace that’s perfect for mothers and grandmothers to display their brood:

And then seriously how fabulously in style is this Personalized Name Necklace?

Love it!

 

Oh and I know this has nothing to do with jewelry per se, but I just couldn’t leave it out…

How cute are those for birthday celebrations?!

They are also available from Sweet Baby Girl!

Now what can you enter to win from Sweet Baby Girl?  It’s winner’s choice of a birthstone bracelet!

*** This giveaway is open to US entries only ***

There are 6 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 6 chances then leave 6 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Google Friend Connect (in the right sidebar) or if you already do. (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow dandy”)

(3): Go to the Sweet Baby Girl, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite piece of jewelry! (ex: “Dandy Smith = I really like that Bumble Charm! 

(4): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Twitter or if you already do and then tweet about this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= Twitter and Tweet”)

(5): Like Sweet Baby Girl on Facebookand leave a comment on their Facebook page saying that you are dropping in from Dandy Giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= like and comment”)

(6): Change your status on Facebook to mention this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= Facebook status”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries the entire week and end on Sunday, May 29that 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, May 3oth to see if you won, so you can claim your prize! ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

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