Ella Lane {Giveaway} ***ENDED***

The weather here in St. Louis has been quite unusual this season.  It has only snowed once and that was several months ago.  No snow so far for 2012.  Usually it’s bitter cold here with the dreaded windchill factor.  But last week?  We had temps in the middle to upper 60’s!  That’s highly unusual for these parts.  Winter is actually my favorite season, so really I’ve missed getting to dress for the elements this year.  There is still hope, though.  The weather man is predicting some colder weather and I’m ready for it.  Plus, in years past we have gotten snow late into the season.  Here are some images of my city the end of March 2011:

Who would have thunk snow that late in March???  Well, I sure hope those scenes are in my future, because these gorgeous knit hats from Ella Lane are en route to my house right this very second!

                                                                         *Squeal*  I cannot wait!!

I’m seriously in love with this boutique!  With Ella Lane you can find plenty of fashion accessories online that are  just perfect for the winter weather that I’m counting on.  Like…

These gloves to match my purple hat:

 

 

 And this scarf would literally go with any outfit:

Many of the scarves are light weight, so they can go with your wardrobe into the spring.  At Ella Lane you will also encounter some great vintage finds and unique handmade accessories all at really dandy prices.  And since I mentioned spring I may as well show you some items that will add the right amount of pizzazz to your warmer weather wardrobe!

Isn’t Ella Lane the coolest?  You can also find Ella Lane on Pinterest.  That site is addicting, don’t you think?  Well, well, well… Did you find something that you are ready to order from Ella Lane?  Want a discount?  Just use code “DANDY20” at checkout to receive 20% off!  Alright who wants to get something they saw for free???  Enter to win, because the winner is going to receive $50 to spend at Ella Lane!  Hooray for a way dandy giveaway!

 

*** 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): Get Dandy in your inbox by signing up for the brand NEW newsletter in the right hand sidebar.  (ex: “Dandy Smith = signed up!)

(3): Follow Ella Lane on Twitter (or if you already do) and then tweet about this giveaway.   (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter and tweet”)

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

(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): Go to Ella Lane, have a look around, and then leave a comment telling us your favorite items.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= My favorites are that cute Flower Visor Cap and the Olivia Tote!”)

(7): Become a follower of the Ella Lane Blog through Google Friend Connect.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow Ella Lane”)

***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, February 12th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, February 13th 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 Ella Lane, but all opinions are strictly my own.

{Giveaway} Maylee’s Boutique ***ENDED***

Our little Ruby is growing fast.  I cannot believe she’s already a month old.  Where does the time go?  With kids it just tends to fly by I guess.  She’s starting to fit better in her 0-3 months clothing.  Which is a good thing, because we had the bare minimum in newborn sizing.  I was worried she would be really tiny for being a month early, but she was actually somewhat heavy weight at 6 pounds, 14 ounces anyway!  🙂   I feel so blessed that she had no major problems from being early.  However, we have been keeping her home from church and such just to make sure she stays healthy.  After working for 5 years in a children’s emergency room I’m a total germaphobe and a freak about preventing the dreaded RSV.  So Ruby won’t be blessed at church until March 4th.  In the mean time I’ve been getting things ready for a her blessing day.  Family will be coming into town, so there’s so much to get ready around the house!  So stressful!  Fortunately for me the hunt of finding the PERFECT blessing gown was not part of the stress.  As tradition repeats itself my parents wanted to get the gown for our little one.  My mom is ill right now (please remember her in your prayers), so we sat down together and looked at dresses online at Maylee’s Boutique.  We decided on this beauty:

I’m in love with smocking!

Maylee’s Boutique has sooooo many blessing and christening outfits to choose from.  They even have tons of other formal attire for children.  You name it and they have it!  In fact recently Maylee’s Boutique sent Banjo this 5 piece suit :

He will look smashing with his sister on her special day!

I mean look how handsome he was all dressed up for church yesterday:

 

At Maylee’s Boutique you will also find the most fun outfits for dress up play:

 

And… Gorgeous hair accessories!

 

They have EVERYTHING you could possibly dream of.  And right now you can shop until your heart’s content with coupon code ‘dandy10’ to get 10% off your order!  

Want to see some more???  Well, Maylee’s Boutique even has the most beautiful designer crib bedding from Caden Lane:

Trust me on this one.  Caden Lane hails from San Antonio and I lived there for 6 years so I know all about that designer!  🙂

 

Now this is one fantastically dandy giveaway, because the winner is going to receive…drum roll please…

$60 to spend at Maylee’s Boutique!!!

Get entering!  🙂

*** 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): Get Dandy in your inbox by signing up for the brand NEW newsletter in the right hand sidebar.  (ex: “Dandy Smith = signed up!)

(3): Follow Maylee’s Boutique on Twitter (or if you already do) and then tweet about this giveaway.   (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter and tweet”)

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

(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): Go to Maylee’s Boutique, have a look around, and then leave a comment telling us your favorite item.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= I love the Boutique Londyn 3 Piece Baby Girl Crib Bedding Set By Caden Lane!”)

(7): Become a follower of Dandy Giveaway through Google Friend Connect (in the right hand sidebar) or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow Dandy”)

***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, January 29th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, January 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!

This posting and giveaway was sponsored by Maylee’s Boutique, but all opinions are strictly my own.

Mom 4 Life BabyLegs Giveaway! ***ENDED***

Baby gear is something that we have a lot of around here these days.  And it’s so very fun having a baby in the house again!  Sure there have been a few nights where we have gotten less than 6 hours of sleep, but for the most part little Ruby is a very good baby.  And Banjo simply adores her.  As do her parents!  🙂  Recently Mom 4 Life sent me these adorable BabyLegs in White Burst print:

Imagine my surprise when the very next week my sister-in-law sent a package with 3 more pairs of BabyLegs!  She has 2 little girls, so she knows all about the necessities.  I’m now a total fan of BabyLegs and wish that I had gotten some when Banjo was a wee babe.

BabyLegs make diaper changing a breeze…

While keeping baby’s legs warm!

And don’t get me started on style…

BabyLegs come in a variety of colors and sizes.  Perfect for bigger kids, too!

Also, perfect for keeping arms warm!

Mom 4 Life has so many BabyLegs to choose from, but is also your go to store for all baby gear.  Like…

Diaper Bags:

Carriers:

 And so much more!

Want to win your very own pair of unisex White Burst BabyLegs?

Then start entering, because that’s what is being given away by Mom 4 Life!

*** This giveaway is open to entries in the US and Canada***

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): Get Dandy in your inbox by signing up for the brand NEW newsletter in the right hand sidebar.  (ex: “Dandy Smith = signed up!)

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

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

(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): Go to Mom 4 Life, have a look around, and then leave a comment telling us your favorite item.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= I love the Baby Jakes On-The-Go Silky Satin Stroller Blanket in Stained Glass!”)

(7): Become a follower of Dandy Giveaway through Google Friend Connect (in the right hand sidebar) or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow Dandy”)

***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, January 22nd at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, January 23rd 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 Mom 4 Life, but all opinions are strictly my own.

 

Holiday Gift Idea #5: EZ SOX

Can you say way dandy stocking stuffer?

According to Banjo’s preschool he needs to work on his independence.  But they aren’t talking the forward thinking/would rather do his own thing type of independence.  He has that one down!  They mean he needs to work on putting his coat on by himself, etc.  That etc. also  encompasses putting his socks on by himself.  At first it was a bit of a devastating blow.  I mean he’s only 3 and 1/2!  Being that I’m a stay-at-home mom he hasn’t had a lot of structure and I just might be a little more inclined to do things for him…  But then I thought about it rationally and it probably is time for him to learn to put his coat and socks on by himself.

Fortunately EZ SOX sent me a pair of socks in the nick of time!  They sent a pair of their teddy bear socks to be exact:

Learning to put on socks can be a major struggle for toddlers.  Which side faces up?  How do you put them on and pull them up at the same time?  With EZ SOX kiddos can learn super quick!  First they are prompted to put in on with the animal is facing upwards.  Once their toes are in they can easily grasp the loops on either side and pull the socks the rest of the way on and up!  So very simple and it’s a concept that Banjo understands.  Think of it as training socks!

Plus…

Check out these different style 2 packs for your ‘lil cuties:

  

 

 

  

 

EZ SOX also has them in solids!

 

 

Watch all about it here:

It’s a cute, cute video!

This posting was sponsored by EZ SOX, but all opinions are strictly my own.

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

 

I love to get dressed up.  Who doesn’t?  But I struggle with finding dresses in the department stores.  For some reason dresses are never in a dress section.  I have to look in the different designer areas to find just a few dresses.  Why can nothing be all in one spot?  Who really has the time for that?  Or the patience?  I don’t!  So…  where do I go to find the most perfectly gorgeous dresses around?  That would be SHABBY APPLE!

I own this beauty in fact:

It’s a couple of years old, so it’s not available anymore.  Sorry gals!

I get compliments every time I wear it.

Granted in my current pregnant state I can’t wear it, but in a few months watch out!

 

I like to get all fancied up all year round, but especially around the holidays.  It’s just so fun!  All the parties and family gatherings to attend.  Are you looking for something fancy for a holiday party?  Lucky you, because Shabby Apple has some great vintage dresses from their Tinsel Town Collection that a perfect for that party!

 

 

 

There’s even maternity dresses for your’s truly!

So I don’t feel left out dressing up this holiday season!

Want a dandy deal on something that you spotted at Shabby Apple?  Use coupon code “dandygiveaway10off” and you will received 10% off!  (expires in 30 days)

Now that I have you hooked on Shabby Apple dresses (if you weren’t already) are you ready for some other glorious news?  Shabby Apple also has women’s jewelry!

Take a gander at this loveliness:

    

Shabby Apple is giving one Dandy winner a piece of jewelry, so you gotta enter to win this giveaway!  

Winner will be able to choose one of the following pieces:

  • Key to My Heart
  • Key To Wonderland
  • Light as a Feather
  • Lost in Wonderland
  • The Duchess
  • Mad Hatter’s Timekeeper
  • The Queen’s Rose
  • White Rabbit’s Time Keeper
  • Through the Looking Glass
  • Unlock the Queen’s Castle
  • Dark Secrets of Wonderland
  • Everyone’s Mad Here
  • Poker Face Alice
  • The Caterpillar
  • You’re All Mad
*** 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): Sign up for the Shabby Apple email list to get exclusive coupons and special offers.  (ex: “Dandy Smith = signed up!)

(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 Shabby Apple 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 extra entry for each one that you do!  (ex: “Dandy Smith= emailed, texted, blogged, called, etc.”)

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

(7): Go to Shabby Apple, have a look around, and tell us your favorite piece of jewelry.   (ex: “Dandy Smith= I love the Honey Bee necklace!”)

***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, December 4th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, December 5th 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 Shabby Apple, but all opinions are strictly my own.

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

Remember C-RED being featured last week with that great wallet for Father’s Day?  Well, C-RED is back again this week!  Did you know that C-RED also great items for toddlers?  They sure do!  Without further delay let’s discuss some of those great toddler items shall we?  Recently C-RED sent one of their really cool shirts for Banjo.  It’s so rocker cool!  C-RED actually has quite a few toddler shirts that are rock-n-roll style:

What else does C-RED have for toddlers?  Yep there’s definitely more!  Check out these super, way dandy, ADORABLE hooded bath towels:

  

  

 How cute are those?!  They would make the PERFECT baby shower gift!

What is being given away this week from C-RED?  That would be this Mini Skulls Shirt for your toddler!

*** 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 C-RED, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite item! (ex: “Dandy Smith = I love that cute Whale Hooded Towel!)

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

(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):  Change your Facebook to Blog about this giveaway.  (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 12th at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, June 13th 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!

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

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!

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

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!

Summer Wear Part Deux…

Are you ready to see some more fun looks for summer?  Well, let’s dish on some bottoms that can be paired with those cute tops from yesterday’s part #1!  There’s just something about the look of gauchos that makes them perfect for summer styles:

And I’m sorry but in my opinion jeans can be worn all year round:

Especially when they look as stylish as that pair. 

LOVE the pocket detail!

I love when my favorite bloggers (like Melissa) talk fashion, because it gives me different ideas.  Be sure and check her blog posting out HERE!

Summer Wear

I have my swimwear all lined up for the summer months, but I’ll admit that I’m totally lacking in the short sleeved shirts department.  Since my weight loss I’m down a few sizes which means that I haven’t built up a clothing collection as of yet.  That does take some time!  Care to take a gander at some really cute tops for summer wear? 
  
There just are so many cute summer options!  Banjo has his clothes already for the summer.  Guess I spend most of my time shopping away for him.  And I’m not the only mommy who does that am I???  :)   Actually… Caroline over at The Bingham Diaries has a way fun blog post today on that very topic!  Check it out!