{Giveaway} Little Hatchlings ***ENDED***

November 21, 2011 By 62 Comments

I have so many things to be thankful for this time of the year!  Most of my gratefulness surrounds my loved ones.  1.)  My wonderful husband and little boy.  2.)  Living so close to family.  3.)  Having family that lives really far away coming into town over the weekend for a visit.  The list could go on and on.  But I also have something to be extremely grateful for come January.  We are FINALLY going to have our baby girl join us!  Everyone is so excited for her to join our family; especially Banjo.  He insists that we are naming her “Ruby”.  We are not.  However, I have decided that will be the perfect blog name for her:  Ruby.  So get ready to hear more about Ruby once she’s here.  :)  One thing that I’m excited about with having a baby girl is all the cuteness that’s out there for girls!  I missed out on all of that with Banjo.  I’m looking forward to all the cute outfits, cute shoes, and cute hair accessories…  Ahem.  Speaking of hair accessories I know where to get some ultra cute ones!  Plus, this place has cute hair accessories for baby girls, little girls, teenaged girls, and adult girls.  Yep that’s all in one stop!  The place is Little Hatchlings and here’s just a few of my favorites:

    

Can you tell that I’m a major fan of the color yellow?  How could I not be when I LOVE dandelions?  :)

 

But if you aren’t a fan of yellow like I am there are loads of other beautiful color combinations at Little Hatchlings.  Like blues and pinks…

 

Burgundy:

 

 

Even the most perfect holiday hair accessories!

    

 

What’s being given away by Little Hatchlings???  Well, that would be…

This GORGEOUS white/cream flower headband:

Told you it was gorgeous!  And it can be worn in so many different ways and by different age groups!  Thanks Little Hatchlings for this dandy giveaway!

*** This giveaway is open to US entries 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 Little Hatchlings, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite accessory! (ex: “Dandy Smith = I love the yellow, gray, flower headband!)

(3): Vote for Dandy Giveaway on Picket Fence Blogs.  You can vote once a day, so each extra day you vote is an extra entry!  :)    (ex: “Dandy Smith= voted”)

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

(5):  Tell people about this giveaway and then tell us how you told!  You get an entry for each one that you do!  (ex: “Dandy Smith= emailed, blogged, texted, called, etc.”)

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

(7): Become a follower of the Little Hatchlings Blog through Google Connect or if you already follow.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow Little Hatchlings.”)

***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 until Sunday, November 27th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, November 28th 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!

This posting and giveaway was sponsored by Little Hatchlings, but all opinions are strictly my own.

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Banjo’s Hair Style

July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Banjo has an interesting toddler hair style.  Here are just a few of the looks that he has had:

Yep he’s got some curly and unruly hair!

 

We prefer to keep it on the long side, because…

 Well, he just looks totally different without his curls!!

But how to tame the crazy hair?

Recently Monkey Brains sent him some fantastic hair gel and hair refresher!

 

And it has really done the trick:

See?  Perfection!  :)

I’m sure that you are particular about your kids hair, too.  So be sure and check out all the great product at Monkey Brains!

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{Giveaway} BARBAR ***ENDED***

June 20, 2011 By 173 Comments

Now you wouldn’t know it by looking at my bio pic, but my hair is naturally NOT straight.  In fact it takes a good hour just to get my hair to look that smooth.  I wouldn’t say that I have tight curls, because I don’t.  But what I do have is a mess!  :)   Just lots of random pieces that will curl better than others and loads of frizz.  So it’s not surprising that I tend to tie my hair back quite often.  When I do wear it down then I start by blow drying, rounding brushing (sometimes), and flat ironing.  I’ve been doing this for a good 10+ years, so I’ve come to be a flat iron hair snob.  It has to be just the right temperature.  Provide just the right amount of coverage in terms of plate size.  My new best friend?

BARBAR  recently sent me this BARBAR 1400 “BT” Black Tourmaline Flat Iron 1″.  It’s fabulous and seriously cuts hair straightening time in half!

BARBAR  also has other great tools for hair styling.  Like:

Brushes

 

Curling Irons

Blow Dryers

Even tools for cutting hair!

 

Who wants to win their very own BARBAR 1400 “BT” Black Tourmaline Flat Iron 1″?  Well then get entering, because that’s what is being given away from BARBAR!

*** This giveaway is open to US entries 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 BARBAR, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite hair tool! (ex: “Dandy Smith = Definitely my new flat iron!)

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

(4): Like Dandy Giveaway 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 and tweet”)

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

(7):  Join the BARBAR mailing list. (ex: “Dandy Smith= mailing list”)

***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 26th at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, June 27th 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} Avon with Louise Felice ***ENDED***

April 25, 2011 By 51 Comments

As a child I loved it when the Avon lady came to our house. It’s seriously a fond memory of my childhood home. She was friends with my mom and I thought she was really fun! Plus, she always brought these fun catalogs that I would scan through looking for the “kids stuff”. My favorites? The yummy strawberry flavored lip balm and apple scented tangle free shampoo. Am I taking anyone else down memory lane???

As I grew older I was still around the Avon world. At work there were always catalogs around the department. Yep we in the Children’s ER had our very own Avon lady! *Shhh* Don’t tell anyone! We did actually do some work in the ER. ;) Since moving to a new state I have yet to find my very own local Avon lady. But did you know that Avon is all about the internet now? It’s true! Isn’t the internet so grand? Now I can view catalogs and order online from Louise Felice the Avon lady. :) Talk about major technological upgrade since my days of being an 80′s child!

Shampoo and other hair care products:

And my personal favorite for…Frizz Control!

There’s also load of Lotions:

Body Wash:

Even an entire line of Mark Cosmetics!

Shopping for Avon with Louise Felice you can also have direct access to the children’s section of the online catalog:

Guess what else? Louise gives a free gift to every first time order. How dandy is that?! So order now and get a free gift! Now who wants to win this fabulous Clinical Eye Lift?

(A $28 value!)

Well then you better enter to win, because that’s what Louise Felice is giving away!

*** 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 Louise Felice’s Avon site, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite product! (ex: “Dandy Smith = The Mark Stay On Lip Stain in shade Bella ”)

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

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

(5): Get Dandy in your inbox! Sign up for our newsletter in the right hand sidebar or if you already have. (ex: “Dandy Smith= newsletter”)

(6): Blog about this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= blogged”)

***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 1st at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, May 2nd 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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{DIY} Personal MicroDerm

April 21, 2011 By 3 Comments

Do it yourself home microdermabrasion kit?  Yes please!

I’m looking a little bit different these days.  That picture of me in the About section was taken in the fall.  We haven’t gotten any family pictures taken since then, so I’ll just have to give you this sneak peek for the time being (sorry about the taken from my iPhone look):  

There’s the new me…minus 40 something pounds!

Guess that I should delete the part about my having a few extra pounds, since that’s no longer the case!  However, I am still a 30 something year old.  So, something that I still struggle with?  Those oh so gorgeous fine lines and discoloration on my face.  Okay they are wrinkles and age spots.  Why even try to make them sound more glamorous than they actually are?  Yes I have them.  It’s a given now that I’m turning 33 in a few months.  (Gasp!  I actually just confirmed with you all my actual age!)  Let’s face it.  Our skin just changes as we age.  All of those years of sun exposure and laughing.  Yep I’ve got the laugh lines!  Just shows how happy I am.  :)  

Well, now I have the solution to those problem areas.  A few weeks ago I received the Personal MicroDerm and it’s perfectly fabulous!  Seriously such a dandy product.  Think microdermabrasion without the time and extra cost.  Who really has the time to go for appointments at the dermatologist’s office?  Not me.  How about the $$$ to spend on those expensive treatments at the dermatologist’s office?  Again not me!  That’s what makes the Personal MicroDerm so dandy!  It’s a value that will last and last with use from your very own home.  What’s more is it actually works!  After the very first treatment I noticed a difference in the way my skin looked and felt.  The treated areas became smoother, more refined, and youthful looking.  My forehead actually looked less line-y!  

The Personal MicroDerm comes with discs for different skin types.  The discs have a grit aluminum oxided coating to them.  Then the device itself has a vacuum that pulls the skin to the disc that spins.  Working the microdermabrasion miracle!  It removes a very thin surface of your skin to get rid of dead skin, etc.  And starts you on the way to smoother less wrinkled skin!  Also included is a very informative DVD on how to use the product.  I need to note that it’s very important to follow the directions!  Patience is not one of my virtues, but it is an important one to have when using the Personal MicroDerm.  I elected to go over an area (brown age spots people) on my face repeatedly instead of waiting until the next week for the next treatment.  Not a good idea.  Okay… it was a horrible idea that I will never repeat again.  The Personal MicroDerm is intended to be used only once a week, because your skin needs time to recover between treatments.  So I gave myself a true abrasion and that definitely smarts.  Totally my fault. 

If you are in the same aging category as me with fine lines, etc. then the Personal MicroDerm is for you!  Give it a try, because it will save you time and money.  And that’s just dandy!  :)  

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{Giveaway} Apothica ***ENDED***

March 7, 2011 By 158 Comments

Confession time!  I just might be a fragrance and cosmetic snob.  Okay… I definitely am one!  :)    I refuse to wear just any old scent and I don’t put just any old makeup on my face.  Wow I feel a major weight off to get that said and out of the way.   ;)    That all being said I’m also all about natural looking cosmetics, because I’m just a natural kinda gal.  I may not wear a ton of makeup, but what I do wear is always high quality.  That’s why I love Apothica!  They carry all the top brands at great prices.  In fact Apothica has so many of the brands that I swear by.  It’s an all in one stop for all your cosmetic, bath, fragrance, and home needs!  Care to have a look at some of my favorites?  

I love me some Smashbox and this Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer (Green) seriously takes care of the redness on my face!

And…

Anything Clinique is well known around my house:

 

Have you smelled this?

Euphoria by Calvin Klein

It smells divine!

 

Apothica also carries some great Anti-Aging Products.  I’m hitting the big 33 this year and I’m starting to notice the dreaded lines.  Good thing I know where to get help with that…Apothica!

What do you think is being given away???  A $25 gift certificate to use at either Apothica.com, SkinCareRx.com, or SkinBotanica.com!

*** This giveaway is open to entries worldwide!  However, Apothica doesn’t ship to all countries, so be sure and check if you will be able to redeem the prize***

There are 8 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 68 chances then leave 8 separate comments**

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

(2):  Go to Apothica and have a look around! (ex: “Dandy Smith = went to Apothica”)

then…

(3): Like Apothica on Facebook and leave a comment on their wall about what you think of Apothica.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= like and left comment”)

(4): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Google Friend Connect (in the right sidebar).  (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow dandy”)

(5):  Sign up for the member newsletter at Apothica or if you already have.  It’s at the bottom left of their site.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= newsletter”)

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

(7): Follow Apothica on Twitter (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter)

(8): Blog about an Apothica brand you love and link to Apothica (ex: Dandy Smith= Blog + blog post link)

This giveaway will be open for entries for 2 whole weeks!  From Monday, March 7th to Sunday March 20th at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, March 21st 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} My True Nature ***ENDED***

February 28, 2011 By 95 Comments

Do you have a baby or toddler around your house?  How about an elementary age kiddo or pre-teen?  Well then, prepare yourself, because I’m going to say a bad word:  Bathtub.  The word typically inflicts fear into the eyes of anyone under the age of 12.  They run, they hide, they beg, they try to avoid it at all cost.  It can even seem like you are inflicting the worst punishment just by suggesting it.  I’ll be the first to admit that bath time can sometimes be a struggle around here.  Don’t get me wrong… Banjo (for those of  you who don’t already know that’s my almost 3 year-old’s nickname) is a boy, so he is all about getting in the water to splash around and play with his bath toys.   That’s why I prefaced with sometimes a struggle.  However, when it comes to the use of soap and shampoo that’s where the fun stops.  He doesn’t like it and will protest it loudly!  I’m sure many of you have experienced this and wondered how to make the washing part of bath time better.  Enter My True Nature.  This is a great online shop that carries natural/organic bodywash, shampoo, bubble bath and more!  In fact, the founder of My True Nature started the line of products for her own children.  She wanted to expose them to only safe products.  At the same time she wanted to make the products fun for them to use, so the Tubby Town characters were born!  Each product has the cute characters right there on the label.  And seriously…

What child isn’t going to be drawn to these cute characters?    

 

All of the products are so cute and will make bath time so much more fun!

 

                                                 

 With My True Nature your kids will also get clean while having fun!

Who’s ready for the giveaway? 

What’s being given away???  This fabulous 4oz 2-in-1 Shampoo/body wash & bubble bath combo
from My True Nature!

 *** 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): Go to My True Nature, have a look around, and then tell us which item you need at your house. (ex: “Dandy Smith = ALL of the body wash!  :) ”)

(3): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Google Friend Connect (in the right sidebar). (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow dandy”)

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

(5): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Twitter or if you already do. (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter”)

(6): Have a look at the different Tubby Town Characters and then tell us your favorite!  (ex. “Dandy Smith= Ollie is too cute!”)

This giveaway will be open for entries the entire week and end on Sunday, March 6th at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, March 7th 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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Dandy Deal on Bronzed Envy Tan in a Can

December 27, 2010 By 1 Comment

Did everyone out there survive Christmas?  I think we used our weight in wrapping paper and ribbon and my children are still coming down from the sugar high…. but we’re gonna make it!   Did you lovelies know that the official first day of winter didn’t come around until December 21st?!?   Yep, for those of you who have been chillin’ in the snow for months now, hope you had a good fall.  That means we’ve still got awhile before the sun is out and we can head to the park in short sleeves. 

For me, that means a few more months of …. pasty {GASP!}  Yep, I’m practically see-through.  That’s why this is the. perfect. time to get yourself a beautiful, natural-looking glow from Bronzed Envy.  Bronzed Envy is a favorite here at Dandy Giveaway and we’re so happy that Blakeley is back with us this week to give you all such a deal on the famous Bronzed Envy Tan in a Can!

 

For regular peeps, the Tan in a Can retails for $24 {plus around $8 shipping}.  Not bad.  But this week — for you Dandy readers — you can get the Tan in a Can for just $14 {plus just $6 shipping}!  That’s a whopping …. {pause to check my math} 37% savings! 

You’re welcome.

(US only)

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{Giveaway} Bronzed Envy Tan Can ***ENDED***

November 29, 2010 By 58 Comments

So although I was totally over summer and definitely ready to move on to the chilly and cozy winter months — I do admit that I miss that healthy glow from spending my days outside in the sun with my kids.  My freckles have practically gone into hiding and I daresay I am borderline pasty.  Am I the only one who feels this way? 

That’s why I’m totally pumped to use my Tan Can that my gal Blakelely Smart over at Bronzed Envy sent me.  I’ve talked about the Tan Can before — and I still love it.  It’s the perfect bronzey glow, without being orange.  And with red hair and freckles, a tan in a bottle that doesn’t make me look like a carrot is hard to come by! 

Anyone have a Christmas party coming up?  How about a family gathering or a winter wedding?  Tan Can will not disappoint — Blakeley personally developed the color herself – and it’s gorgeous.  Bronzed Envy carries a wide array of home tanning products and you can see all the home tanning products here.

But that’s not all — Bronzed Envy is actually a mobile airbrush tanning service that comes to you!  Blakeley has started this business herself — and she wants to share it with you.  Bronzed Envy is the perfect business opportunity for so many women just like her — stay-at-homes who want to make a little money {and who doesn’t?} or women looking for a great and unique business to call their own. 

A Bronzed Envy gal gets to set her own hours, be her own boss and stay just as busy as she wants.  For more information on starting your own Bronzed Envy business, please contact Blakeley Smart blakeley@bronzedenvy.com at or click here.  For more motivation to get that healthy glow, and a coupon or two – check out the before and after pictures on Bronzed Envy, the Bronzed Envy blog, or Bronzed Envy’s Facebook page!

This week, one lucky duck is going to win a Tan Can from Bronzed Envy!

*** 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 5 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 Bronzed Envy on Twitter or if you already do. (ex: “Dandy Smith = Twitter”)

(3): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Google Friend Connect (in the right sidebar).  (ex: “Dandy Smith= blogged”)

(4): Subscribe to Dandy Giveaway by email (in the right sidebar).  (ex: “Dandy Smith= Subscriber”)

(5): Go to Bronzed Envy, check out her products and then tell us why you need a tan!  (ex: “Dandy Smith = I got my company Christmas party comin’ up — gotta look good!)

(6): Tell a friend about our fabulous Dandy Deal this week and tell us how you told OR purchase a pattern and tell us. (ex: Dandy Smith = tweeted)

This giveaway will be open for entries the entire week and end on Sunday, December 5th at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, December 6th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!

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{DIY} Hairstyling Tips From The Wright Hair

October 20, 2010 By 3 Comments

The Wright Hair

 

 

I just wanted to let everyone know the story of The Wright Hair…

I am fairly new to blogging about hair but I have been doing my oldest daughters hair since the day she was born almost 7 years ago. The first thing out of the doctor’s mouth was I hope you ordered a girl with a full head of hair. My oldest has the most gorgeous thick brown hair. Doing her hair was a so much fun and her hair always turned out so cute.

When my 2nd daughter arrived we were not so lucky with the hair genes. She has very thin straight hair. Her hair doesn’t grow very fast either. She is 3 now and her hair is cut into an A line. It was with the frustrations of my youngest hair that I started The Wright Hair Blog.

I figured if I struggled this much doing her hair there must be others struggling too. I am a working mom and getting my girls ready every morning is the best time of the day for me. This is our quality time without other distractions. Right now my girls and I are enjoying our time together. I am sure it will only be a short time before my oldest wants to do her own hair. But for now we invite you to join us on the Wrights Journey through hair. Because of being a working mom, sometimes we will do fancy dos and sometimes quick dos, other times are do’s are don’ts but we welcome everyone to come along for the ride.

I also want to share a few tips I have learned along my journey of doing hair.

Tip 1. For a smooth hairstyle especially for braids it is always better to do the hair while it is wet. So either right out of the tub or spray the area with a squirt bottle.

Tip 2. Remember that bobbie pins are your friends. If a style is not working exactly how you want use bobbie pins to move the hair and keep it in place. On the market now is bobbie pin that is about half the size as the old ones, these are perfect for little girl’s hair.

Tip 3. For infants use Karo Syrup or a stick of Glue to attach bows onto their head. Both of these are easy to use and will come off with water or during their bath.

Tip 4. If you want to use sponge curlers remember to make smaller parts if your daughter has thick hair. Otherwise the hair will not dry by morning.

Tip 5. For ringlets I use a special curling iron that has grooves in it. When using this curling iron the ringlets stay in all day and can be used for a 2nd day style (with a few touch ups)

For more tips and cut hairstyles check out my blog at thewrighthair.blogspot.com.

I would also love for all of you to share your styles and tips with me. You can post your pictures on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hairstyles-for-girls-The-Wright-Hair/117955318220916?ref=sgm.

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