{Giveaway} Tommee Tippee ***ENDED***

April 30, 2012 By 6 Comments

Ruby is bottle fed, so when Tommee Tippee offered to send me some of their ‘Closer to Nature’ bottles I jumped at the chance.

Bottles have become a necessity around our house!  When Ruby was born a month early she needed to be given bottles and we just kept with that way of feeding her.  It was a difficult decision, but when we saw how she was even struggling with the taking bottles we knew we had made the right decision.  In her case we were able to know exactly how many ounces she was taking in and that gave us the piece of mind that she was getting the right amount of nutrition that her premature body needed.  So it was the best decision for us and I’m happy that she’s healthy and thriving.  I have heard that some preemies breast feed just fine, but unfortunately that wasn’t the case for our little Ruby!  The bottles from Tommee Tippee are great for moms who exclusively bottle feed and for those who don’t.  ’Closer to Nature’ actually mimics breast feeding, so it’s less confusing for babies.  Their bottles also promote anti-colic and anti-gas.

Tommee Tippee has breast pumps:

 

And bottle sterilizers:

           

So with Tommee Tippee you are covered for bottle feeding!

Products from Tommee Tippee are now even more available to buy, because Target carries ‘em!

One lucky winner is going to receive three 5 fl oz Closer to Nature bottles from Tommee Tippee!   

 

*This giveaway is open to US entries only.

*Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! The winner of this giveaway will be posted on Monday, May 7th. Be sure and check back then to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!

 
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{Giveaway} Just Beccuz ***ENDED***

April 23, 2012 By 7 Comments

Last weekend an event took place around here that made me happy and sad at the same time.  My Banjo turned 4.  Can you believe that he’s that old now???  I cannot!  Or rather I just don’t want to believe it.  When many of you first met him on this blog he was only 1 and a half!  Where does the time go?  My baby is growing up.  :(   We celebrated the entire weekend.  First with the friend party and then we headed up to Illinois to my parent’s home.  Banjo had the best time!  His Gran and Boompa made his dreams come true with a big boy bike and he was fascinated by all the birthday balloons.  My mom is the best thrower of parties and unlike me she always remembers the balloons.  Now the birthday banner on the other hand…  It has seen better days.  This banner has made an appearance at birthday parties for well over 10 years now:

Seeing it again reminded me that I need to introduce my mom to Just Beccuz.

Just Beccuz is all about parties and decorations, so it’s definitely her kind of place!

I’m thinking that Banjo’s Illinois party next year will be complete with this banner making its debut on the deck:

 

In preparing this feature I must admit that this particular banner made me get all weepy all over again:

 

Just Beccuz also has some gorgeous banners perfect for decorating at weddings:

 

Or can’t you envision an engaged couple of bride and groom hold these banners in pictures???

 

Baby shower banners?

Just Beccuz takes care of that for you, too!

 

And for my LDS readers…  Just Beccuz even has Visiting Teaching Packets!

(What is visiting teaching?  Learn more about it here.)

Who’s ready to enter to win?  Well, one very lucky winner is going to receive a $25 gift certificate to spend at Just Beccuz!

*This giveaway is open to US entries only.

*Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! The winner of this giveaway will be posted on Monday, April 30th. Be sure and check back then to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!

 
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A Dandy Good Weekend!

April 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Sometimes it’s nice to take a quick road trip. The family and I got out of St. Louis for the weekend and headed west to Kansas City. While there we visited here and here. Heading home now. :)
Have a great rest of your weekend friends!

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More Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

April 17, 2012 By 4 Comments

Happy Almost Mother’s Day!  :)   You have under 30 days until the big day!  Last week was so fun, so I figured why not have another week of gift ideas for Mommy’s Day?  With giveaways for each idea of course!  :)  Below this posting you will find some other dandy postings that you can enter to win.

And…

I just needed to tell you that I love being a mom to these cute little monkeys:

 

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{Giveaway} Shabby Apple ***ENDED***

April 17, 2012 By 22 Comments

I got an early Mother’s Day present the other day.  It wasn’t from my husband or from my children.  Shabby Apple sent it to me and I’m ever so grateful, because… I simply adore everything Shabby Apple!  Ready to see it?  My favorite clothing company sent me this dress:

Isn’t it gorgeous?

You can count on the fact that I will be wearing it to church on Mother’s Day.

I love the fit.  I love the color.  I love everything about the Coco Bean dress.

What I love most is the versatility of the dress, because I can wear it all summer long and it will carry on quite nicely into the fall/winter.

There are so many things that I need from Shabby Apple, so I’m thinking that my husband and children should get me something Shabby for Mother’s Day.  Don’t you think?  Maybe a Shabby Apple Gift Card???  Yes!  I think that I definitely need one of those.  Audiologist Man I sure hope you are reading this, so you can order me one of those.  :)

What would I buy with a gift card?

Well, for starters the look of chevron is totally in, so I’m digging this skirt:

Then I would need to order something to have on hand for this fall in a gorgeous mustard color, because I love that color so:

And of course since there are the most adorable little girls dresses then I would have to order this for Ruby:

What do you think of all my picks?  In addition to the gift card I have decided that I will allow Audiologist Man to pick me out a piece of jewelry from Shabby Apple all on his own.  I’ll let you know if he comes through on the present.  Stay tuned.   :)

Now for the super fun part of featuring Shabby Apple on Dandy Giveaway…

One very lucky winner is going to receive their very own Coco Bean dress!  This is one very dandy giveaway!

*It is mandatory for entry in this giveaway to “Like” Shabby Apple on Facebook, so make sure to like them!  :)

*This giveaway is open to US entries only.

*Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! The winner of this giveaway will be posted on Monday, April 23rd. Be sure and check back then to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!
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{Giveaway} Stacy the Bag Lady ***ENDED***

April 16, 2012 By 6 Comments

Let’s just refer to this Mother’s Day gift idea as MLM, shall we?  Moms Love Miche!  It’s a gift that is totally versatile and interchangeable, so you can’t go wrong with a handbag from Miche.  One bag and endless possibilities with changeable shells!  Stacy the Bag Lady is your connection to all things Miche.

Mom already has a Miche bag?  Not to worry, because you can get her some new shells or some fun accessories like a coin purse!  In fact the winner of this giveaway is going to receive this Lisa Coin Purse in leopard print!

*This giveaway is open to US entries only.

*Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! The winner of this giveaway will be posted on Monday, April 23rd. Be sure and check back then to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!

 
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{Giveaway} Thirty-One with Kelley Nix ***ENDED***

April 16, 2012 By 5 Comments

Close your eyes and think:  Fabulously functional, gorgeous fabric options, and unique personalization.  Making Consultant Kelley Nix with Thirty-One the go to girl for some really dandy Mother’s Day gift ideas!  Anything from the new spring line at Thirty-One would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift.  Fun colors and styles for the spring will definitely be a hit!

 

Contact Kelley Nix today to place your Mother’s Day orders.  There’s even a really dandy sale going on this month only:

Now that’s not only just dandy for Mother’s Day, but economical for you too!  :)

 

What’s being given away?  A Thirty-One Jewelry Roll and the winner gets to pick the print of the fabric!

***Winner will be posted on Monday, April 23rd and will need to pick the fabric choice before April 25th***

*This giveaway is open to US entries only.

*Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! The winner of this giveaway will be posted on Monday, April 23rd. Be sure and check back then to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!
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{Giveaway} IMOOI ***ENDED***

April 16, 2012 By 7 Comments

   

Can you guess the two things that are super popular with moms on their special day?  Jewelry and flowers.  So why not get mom a gift that combines both?  IMOOI has combinations of the two!  Each piece is beautifully made from multiple layers of rubber to create the most unique jewelry!  Mothers of all ages will be attracted to the look of IMOOI this Mother’s Day.  Especially the floral designs.  :)

 

 

Want to win a $25 gift certificate to IMOOI?  Then get entering, because that’s what is being given away!

*This giveaway is open to US and Canada entries only.

*Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! The winner of this giveaway will be posted on Monday, April 23rd. Be sure and check back then to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!
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A very special lady

April 9, 2012 By 1 Comment

Below this posting you will find other postings with a TON of great Mother’s Day gift ideas.  Of course there are giveaways associated with each one!  :)    Why did I want to devote a special week to all things Mother’s Day?  Well, I am a mom, but that’s not the reason.  With Mother’s Day fast approaching I wanted to be able to share with you about a very special lady in my life.  My mother.  She seriously is the greatest mom ever!  Here is a picture of us together just a few years back:

Isn’t my 70′s stroller the coolest ride ever?  I know my mom looks like a teenager in this picture, but really she was around 26 when this was taken.  To this day she is still younger than her age looking and beautiful.  She is my hero and I truly look up to her so much.  All her life she has taken care of everyone around her and put others first.  She has been the strength for many when they needed someone to lift them up.  There has been heartbreak in her life, but she has come through it.  When my little sister passed away my mom could have hid away from the world, but she faced it head on.  Instead of being angry she clung to her faith in her Heavenly Father and the knowledge that we are an eternal family.  She made sure that my brother and I always stayed close to our religious beliefs by setting the example.  As I write this I have tears in my eyes, because of my great love for this extraordinary woman.  In January, at the age of only 58, my mom was diagnosed with cancer.  This too is a trying time, but I know that this is something that my mom can handle.  She’s strong, a fighter, and is tackling her chemo treatments amazingly.  I know that our Father in Heaven is mindful of our needs.  He knows when we are hurting.  He gives us comfort when we ask and even when we don’t.  He has blessed us with the opportunity to be a family forever and for that I am tremendously thankful.  All of this I have learned from my mother.

 

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{Giveaway} Piggy & Dirt ***ENDED***

April 9, 2012 By 5 Comments

If you are a reader of the popular blog NieNie Dialogues like I am then you are already familiar with these gorgeous stained glass stars.   Kurt Knudsen and his wife Becky are the minds and talent behind Piggy & Dirt and these beauties.  The stars are crafted in so many fun colors and styles.  So basically you can find an original star to match any home decor!  It’s the absolutely perfect gift for any mother to show her how much you care!  The stars look great accenting a window, dressing up a wall, hanging in front of a mirror, sitting on a shelf… the list goes on and on for where I could put ‘em.  In fact I’m thinking that I really need some red and yellow ones for sun catchers at the kitchen picture window.  Someone tell my audiologist man to do some Mother’s Day shopping for me at Piggy & Dirt, will you?  I thank you.

   

One very lucky winner is going to get to pick a star of choice from Piggy & Dirt!

*This giveaway is open to US entries only.

*Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! The winner of this giveaway will be posted on Monday, April 16th. Be sure and check back then to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!
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