Shop Imagineers {Giveaway} ***ENDED***

I’ve long dreamed of opening up some sort of little shop.  You know those cute little shops in those quaint popular tourist destinations across the U.S.?  Love them!  Yep I even purposely pick vacations that involve shopping of that magnitude.  Sometimes.  Okay a lot of the time.  Well, my dream involves opening up one of those shops.  Probably a boutique of sorts, because I’m such a fan of fashion.  Not that I’m all that fashionable myself, but I’m really good at picking out fashion for others.  😉    I don’t see my dream coming true any time soon.  Okay probably never.  So it’s a good thing that others follow through with their dreams.  Then I can oooo and ahh over those shops… Especially shops like Shop Imagineers, because I can then oooo and ahhh from my very own living room!  This shop is seriously extraordinary and I’m so glad to have found it online.

Before I get started on all the contents of this shop that I love… I have to first tell you what I love most about Shop Imagineers.  For reasons that are close to home for Shop Imagineers they help to support the Stroke Foundation and raising awareness of how quickly a stroke can strike.  This is something that is very near and dear to my heart, because my grandmother has had multiple strokes.  She does have some major deficits, but we are lucky to have her with us still.  Thank you Shop Imagineers for taking your experience and using it to help others.  I also wish you well on the road to your own recovery.

Shop Imagineers literally has everything that that I would order in for my dream shop.  That I am sure, because it has everything that is fabulously dandy!  Shop Imagineers has pizazz with gorgeous scarves:

 I love pretty poppies!

How about classy cosmetic bags?

Yep Shop Imagineers has got ’em from Sally Spicer!

More???

There’s also fashion and fun for the kiddies:

 

   

Tokyo Bay Watches:

Now Audi knows where to get my gift for our upcoming 10 year anniversary!

Oh and Shop Imagineers has a ton of gorgeous handbags:

Hello again Sally Spicer!

 

Need I say more???  🙂   Speaking of gorgeous handbags…

The winner of this giveaway is going to receive the Hemptress Foldover Bag compliments of Shop Imagineers!  This beauty retails for $80, so this is one very dandy giveaway!

 *This giveaway is open to entries from the US 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 no later than the evening of Monday, July 16th. Be sure and check back then to see if you won, so you can claim your prize

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This posting and giveaway were sponsored by Shop Imagineers, but all opinions are strictly my own.

Stacy the Bag Lady {Giveaway} ***ENDED***

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

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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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} Thirty-One from Gretchen Manmiller ***ENDED***

 

Thirty-One from Gretchen Manmiller is back!  I love featuring this company and this consultant, because…  First, Gretchen is so very generous with what she gives away.  That’s great for you the readers!  :)   Secondly, Thirty-One has some really fantastic products!  Stuff for me, for Banjo, and for the audiologist man.  At Thirty-One there are just so many wonderful ideas for home organizing and decorating.  Also, great gift ideas!  I have a list full of items that our household absolutely needs.  :)  

For starters it’s fall and these caught my eye for obvious reasons…

Back in my high school days I actually worked in an orchard,

so this time of year I’m always dying to go apple picking! 

 

Then I think that these are perfect for keeping track of music for lessons:

Have I told you that I’m taking piano lessons for the second time in my life?  It’s true! 

 

 Then how fun is this bag for trick or treating?

Banjo would love filling it and there’s even a cute bag just for me.  🙂

 

Audiologist man could use one of these handy organizers:

In a manly fabric pattern of course! 

 

Our living room needs these baskets for magazines:

 

Then I could use that cute umbrella…

 

 

Some storage for my crafting supplies…

 

 

 

And a new makeup bag…

The list goes on and on!

What does your household need from consultant Gretchen Manmiller???  Well, get ready to enter to win, because Gretchen is giving away a $50.00 gift certificate and a $25.00 gift certificate to Thirty-One!  That’s right… 2 winners!

*** 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 10 separate comments**

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

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

(3): Go to Gretchen Manmiller’s website, have a look around, and tell us something that you need from Thirty-One.     (ex: “I really need some of those baskets to store magazines!”)

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

(5): Like Broadcast Bloggers on Facebook or if you already do.     (ex: “like BB”)

(6):  Sign up for a free blogger account at Broadcast Bloggers.  (ex:  “signed up”)

(7):  Follow Dandy Giveaway on Twitter and then tweet about this giveaway.  (ex: “Twitter and tweet”)

 ***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 October 9th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, October 1oth 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} Thirty-One with Gretchen Manmiller ***ENDED***

In my opinion it’s never too early to start shopping for holiday gifts.  I have lots of people to shop for and there’s no shame in getting a head start.  And avoiding the headache of the crowds is a great motivator!  Remember I’m expecting a baby come January, so I’m not going to feel much like hanging around the stores during cold and flu season this year.  Who does?  So take my advice and connect with Thirty-One Director and Trainer Gretchen Manmiller.  She will get you all hooked up for your holiday shopping!  That means now (early shopping) and a few months from now (fall shopping).  Also heed my advice and don’t wait until November to shop.  Then you can focus on what’s truly important at the holidays.  Spending time with loved ones!  Through Gretchen you can get all your gifts in one stop, so that’s even better!  With Thirty-One there’s truly something for everyone on your list.  I’m certain that you are going to see something now that’s a must have for a person on your list, so let’s have a looksie shall we?  For starters…

How cute is this handbag?

Then there’s this…

Gorgeous apron!

And…

For that person who needs some office organization,

that’s also styling!

 

Or…

The gym goer:

Sunglass wearer:

And…

Tote carrier:

All is available from Gretchen Manmiller with Thirty-One!  Now that you have some things picked out for gift giving who wants to win a gift certificate to make that purchase???  Well, it’s your lucky giveaway, because there going to be 2 winners!  One winner is going to receive a $25 gift certificate and the other is going to receive a $50 gift certificate to use on a purchase at Thirty-One with Gretchen Manmiller!  Thanks Gretchen for this way dandy of a giveaway!

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

And…

***Open for entries for 2 whole weeks!***

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 Thirty-One, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite item. (ex: “Dandy Smith = I really need one of those neat flat iron cases!)

(3): Tell people how much you love Dandy Giveaway by blogging this exact statement:  “Are you looking for the best giveaway ever?  Then you really don’t want to miss out on all that is dandy at Dandy Giveaway!”    (ex: “Dandy Smith= blogged”)

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

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

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

(7): Become a follower of Dandy Giveaway through Google Connect or if you already follow.  (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 for 2 whole weeks!  So from August 1st-14th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, August 15th 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} The Plaid Cupcake ***ENDED***

I love lots of things.  First, I love my e-book reader.  It makes reading so much easier and efficient for me.  Also, I love to hang out at the pool in the summer.  It’s the perfect place to catch up on all of my reading.  Then I love  to look snazzy in the kitchen.  I may not be the best cook, but gorgeous and fun looking aprons are still my friends!  Lastly I love to travel.  US, Europe, Central America… you name it and I’ve probably been there.  Ok so maybe not THAT many places in each part of the world, but I do hope to hit them all one day.  :)  Combine those 4 loves and what do you get?  Well, that would be The Plaid Cupcake!  This is a really cute Etsy shop that sells everything from cases for your Kindle/Nook/Sony Reader:

   

To cute pool/beach totes:

The Plaid Cupcake also has some really unique apron patterns of fabric on each apron they carry!

 

And the coolest looking luggage tags around!

Plus The Plaid Cupcake has a whole lot more, so don’t miss out on this great shop!

Ready to enter to win???  One lucky winner is going to receive some reusable sandwich bags/snack bags from The Plaid Cupcake!  1 sandwich bag and 3 snack bags in fact. 

And it’s winner’s choice of fabric pattern and personalization!  I mean check out these great fabric options that you get to choose from: 

      

Such a dandy and eco friendly 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): Go to The Plaid Cupcake, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite item and why! (ex: “Dandy Smith = I’m quite partial to that Chartreuse tote bag, because I like the color chartreuse and it looks perfect for carrying to the pool!)

(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 The Plaid Cupcake on Facebook or if you already do. (ex: “Dandy Smith= like”)

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

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

(7): Become a follower of The Plaid Cupcake Blog.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= blog follower”)

***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, July 3rd at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, July 4th 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} Maddy Moo Creations ***ENDED***

For many moons now I’ve been noticing a few women I go to church with carrying these really unique totes and handbags.  You know the ones.  Made out of the really cute designer fabric.  I was told that they actually made them, so I thought, “I can do that”!  I mean I do have a sewing machine.  That’s the first step, right?  But do I have the talent to create a handbag?  Umm… no.  Still I thought how hard could it be???  I went out and got the pattern.  Okay this has honestly been years in the making, so it’s time to fess up.  Over the years I’ve actually bought lots of handbag patterns.  I went out and got the fabric.  Yet again I now have enough fabric to make hundreds of handbags!  How many handbags have I actually created?  Drum roll please…  ZERO.  I cannot sew a handbag.  Are you kidding me?  It’s not simple!  It’s way difficult!  Now I know why there’s only a few women who can actually make them.   I just don’t have that kind of talent and I know there’s quite a few others out there just like me.  So luckily there’s Maddy Moo Creations.  There you can select a handbag style, select the designer fabric, and have them combined to create a custom bag!  Yep it’s that simple.  And the styles and fabric options are sooooooo gorgeous!  Are ready to have a look at all that I find dandy at Maddy Moo Creations?

First I love how the Alex style can also be split base to include coordinating fabrics:

  

 

Then there’s this really cute Amy bag:

 

And the Brianna!

There are so many different combinations available at Maddy Moo Creations!   Many of the bags can also double as diaper bags, so Maddy Moo Creations also has some great accessories to complete the look of your baby bag:

     

Ready to find out what is being given away from Maddy Moo Creations?  Well, one very lucky winner is going to receive the Dolly & Me Set:

The winner gets to choose the exterior and interior fabrics!

*** This giveaway is open to entries worldwide!***

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 Maddy Moo Creations, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite handbag with fabric! (ex: “Dandy Smith = I think that the Zoey in Majella Blueberry fabric with Soho Pool fabric to accent would be gorgeous!)

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

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

(5): Follow Maddy Moo Creations 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): Sign up for the Maddy Moo Creations Newsletter.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= newsletter)

***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} Navoh ***ENDED***

Have you already gotten a handbag for summer?  How about for the fall?  It’s never too early to plan ahead for upcoming seasons!  That’s my motto anyway.  Especially when it comes to handbags!  I absolutely love designer handbags.  Leather handbags.  Different handbags.  Stylish handbags.  Navoh handbags.  Seriously nothing beats a Navoh!  :)  I’m all set for my fall fashion with a Cynthia handbag:

Navoh sent me this beauty and I’m soooo ready for fall to be here!  :) 

Ready to see a few of the other great handbags from Navoh?  Here you go!

I’m all about the Hobo look in handbags and Navoh has got it:

 

Navoh also has satchels in colors that are really fun and perfect for summer:

Also looks that are for all seasons!

Who wants to win a handbag from Navoh?  Well, this is a way dandy giveaway, because it’s winner’s choice of which bag!!!  Woohoo!  So enter to win and tell everyone you know about this great giveaway!

*** 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 Navoh, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite handbag! (ex: “Dandy Smith = I’m quite partial to my Cynthia bag!! )

(4): Place not our button, but this link somewhere on your own blog:  Dandy Giveaway & More  (ex: “Dandy Smith= linked”)

(5): Like Navoh on Facebook and 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 22nd at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, May 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!