Uniquely Yours By Shay

Ultimate Blog Party 2010

2010-04-09T17:01:00.000-07:00

Click the above button if you would like to join the party!!

Hey my name is Shay and I'm a mother of a four-year-old girl and another on the way...having contractions as I type, but don't panic I've been having them since Monday when my ob took me off my meds to stop my contractions. I was put on bedrest at 33 weeks and Monday I reached week 36. I've been given the okay to have her at any moment or I may go till my due date which is May 3rd. You would think you would know after having a baby when your having true contractions....whatever!!!! Tuesday morning about one o'clock my daughter woke me up having a bad dream and the contractions started. By three they had started coming in a regular pattern by four they were five minutes apart for an entire hour. I thought this is it so I jumped in the shower to get READY.......when I got out they stopped and I went back to sleep it is now Friday night and I will be 37 weeks tomorrow? Feel free to read my profile to find out more about me.

Beginners Yoga Kit from Truth Be Told Blog
Beach theme gift basket from Ribbon Rock Star
Nana Star Gift Wrapped Package from Mommy PR

or anything else related to a newborn, four-year-old girl, or getting fit.

"My Entry For the Kia Sorento Ultimate Road Trip Sweepstakes"

2009-12-08T15:52:00.000-08:00

"If you could take your family on a road trip anywhere, where would you go and why?"

If I could take my family on a road trip anywhere I would go to Disney World. My daughter has talked about nothing other than meeting all the princesses and Mickey for a couple of years now. Unfortunately, we have yet to come up with the funds to go to Disney.

If you would like a chance to win this awesome giveaway too go HERE. The contest ends December 20th. GOOD LUCK!!!

Cyber Baby Shower

2009-10-02T13:12:00.000-07:00

An Island Life is having a Cyber Baby Shower from now until Oct 4th. There will be games, prizes, and lots of fun for everyone!

So, let’s get started!

Head on over so that you can RSVP!

Dyson Giveaway

2009-06-20T20:15:00.000-07:00

Mamanista is giving away a Dyson DC25! How AWESOME is that? I know I could really use a new vacuum!!! Mine is about to bite the dust. We recently bought a new house and the carpet needs to be replaced it would be nice to know that it's getting as clean as possible in the mean time. Make sure you check out the Dyson DC25 the contest ends the 10th of July right in time for my daughter's 4th birthday.

Forget him -- this year, Father's Day is ALL about You!

2009-06-16T10:37:00.000-07:00

Momlogic is having a party and were all invited! Today, Tuesday June 16th from 4-6pm. They will be giving away over a thousand dollars worth of prizes during a virtual party. Join thier live chat in the momlogic community between the hours of 4-6pm PST to find out where prizes will be hidden.

A Sterling Pear Signature Ornament Storage Box Giveaway!

2008-12-30T06:44:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Our Perch is giving away a A Sterling Pear Signature Ornament Storage Box! This three-tier ornament storage box holds up to 52 total ornaments and three stackable ornament trays are lined and padded with silver satin. The top tray has a lid and space above it for extra storage. On the outside of the box are metal handles.

Outer Box Dimensions 20"L x 15"W x 13.5"H
Two 3.5" H trays (each holds up to 20 ornaments)
One 4.5" H tray (holds up to 12 oversize ornaments)

MISSION: Monday

2008-12-29T19:35:00.000-08:00

MISSION: Monday, is when Deb and Jay share with you good and deserving blogs that you may not already be following. This is the last "MISSION: Monday" of 2008, they have selected FOUR outstanding blogs that are worthy of your perusal and they have an awesome prize for you.

For their Grand Prize Giveaway:
a $100 Ruth's Chris Gift Card
an MP3 Player
$30 in Itunes Credits
and MORE!!!

MISSION: Monday

Sassy Frazz Cyber Baby Shower

2008-12-06T20:28:00.000-08:00

It's time for the Sassy Frazz Cyber Baby Shower hosted by Pamela at Happy Panda Baby! Click on the button below to go check out some great prizes and of course, your chance to win!

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And what would a baby shower be without games?

1) "Sweetest picture of Daddy with new baby"

2) Caleb I would guess...was 8 pounds and 7 ounces being a few days late.

3) I have made my creation out of wax then it was casted to become bronze and finally I added a batina to jazz her up.

I would love to have any of the following gifts:
Cute Slings
Boca Beth
Tiny Prints
Cushie Pushie
Baby Wrappe

Giving Thanks for Giveaways

2008-11-12T21:40:00.000-08:00

OMG! Two items I'd love for my three-year-old daughter to have this Christmas!!! Glide to Ride and a Crayola Digital Camera. You can checkout the video clips of the Glide to Ride and enter the giveaway here. These are two items that my daughter wants this year, but are both too costly for me to go out and buy for her...this would be a blessing if I were lucky enough to win one of these items. Thanks for the opportunity! God Bless!

Old Red Barn Co.

2008-11-12T19:07:00.000-08:00

Old Red Barn Co. is giving away three gorgeous quilts! Any one of them would match my recently painted wall perfectly! This is just what I've been looking for if only I could have a little LUCK with this giveaway! My daughter recently colored my eight-year-old bed spread with markers and I really want one of these GORGEOUS quilts. I am sooooooo tempted to try this You Tube thing out for extra points!!! UGH! Why do you have to make it soooooooo tempting? If you want a chance to win this awesome quilt I'm flipping out about or maybe win it for me check it out at the Old Red Barn Co.

AND THE WINNNER IS........

2008-08-01T14:31:00.000-07:00

DRUMROLL PLEASE.......commment: If I were you I would take pictures of your art work at various stages and then string them together in a video that shows the passage of time. Then post that video on youtube with music in the background from an up and coming musician on youtube (ie: Julia Nunes). Then you'll get traffic when people search that person's name as well as yours. You would be able to put your contact info and website link on youtube in your profile so people could make purchases that way.

Congratulations Chelsey Y. you are the winner of my personalized Princess Bracelet Giveaway! You may thank my beautiful three year old for drawing your name!

Thank you everyone that entered and followed the directions. I really need all the help I can get to become discovered. I can't wait to try out some of your suggestions. I do not know Chelsey personally, but it was as if she really knew me. My most recent idea before reading everyones suggestions was to take images of my process and have them in a slide show it just so happens that my husband is also an artist a contemporay christian singer. So her suggestion was just too perfect; however, he hasn't been discovered either.

My plan this summer was to get enough artwork to have my first show in nearly ten years and the title would be "For we are God's masterpieces . . ." Ephesians 2:10 so naturally I thought of my husband's songs.

Thanks again! Make sure you come back and visit.

Princess Bracelet Giveaway!

2008-07-28T07:48:00.000-07:00

It's Bloggy Giveaway time! I'm so excited, because this is my first ever bloggy giveaway!

The winner will recieve a personalized Princess Bracelet!

To enter: All you have to do is visit my FLICKER page and WEBSITE (I have a second giveway on this site) and give me any advice on how I should go about getting discovered. Make sure you leave a comment with a valid email address. Duplicate comments will be deleted. On August 2nd, I will have my daughter draw a comment to determine the winner! If I don't hear back from the winner within three days, I will choose another. Good luck!

Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to visiting all the other giveaways - This is going to be fun!

For more great giveaways, visit Bloggy Giveaways. Where you can join in the carnival too!

Now, leave a comment HERE for your chance to win!

Old Red Barn Co. Giveaway

2008-07-17T20:12:00.000-07:00

Old Red Barn Co. is giving away a gorgeous quilt! It would match my recently painted wall perfectly! This is just what I've been looking for if only I could have a little LUCK with this giveaway! My daughter recently colored my eight-year-old bed spread with markers and I really want this GORGEOUS quilt. I am sooooooo tempted to try this You Tube thing out for fifty points!!! UGH! Why do you have to make it soooooooo tempting? If you want a chance to win this awesome quilt I'm flipping out about or maybe win it for me check it out at the Old Red Barn Co.

CyberShower Party Post for Junior

2008-07-08T18:12:00.000-07:00

My labor/delivery story:
July 11, 2005 I woke with contractions at about 3 a.m. This was my first so I was unsure of what I was feeling, but I called the nurse to be sure. She had me time my contractions and told me to go back to bed and get some rest. Naturally, my husband woke when I was talking to the nurse and wanted to go to the hospital immediately, but I reasured him that it wasn't time. At 3 p.m. my husband decided I needed to go to the hospital, but after the nurse hooked me up my contractions were still to far apart to worry. The doctor checked me and they sent me home. Prior to my departure they said that if I experienced any bleeding to come back immediately. I made it to the elevator and I felt a huge gush of something so I rushed to the bathroom and instead of my water breaking I was gushing blood. So back I went and they checked me again. My contractions became very close together and my water broke. Not long afterwards I was asking for an epidural and another 14.5 hours later I had a beautiful baby girl.

The Most Fabulous Nest:
Coming soon: pictures of my baby's gorgeous sanctuary.

The Best, Worst, or Funniest Advice for Expectant Mothers:
The best advice I can offer ANY expectant mother is NEVER LET YOUR BABY SLEEP WITH YOU!!!! Always carry a change of clothes for those unexpected blow outs. If you do not understand what I mean by blow out then your day is coming! lol Several times I have had to buy clothes for my daughter to wear home or leave with her naked.

Everyone is invite to attend the CyberShower at Mamanista to celebrate Juior's arrival.

My top selected PRIZES:
1) See My Designs
2) See Kai Run
3) Lady In Waiting Blog Design
4) N-Style Mom
5) Runaway Rabbit
6) Boca Beth
7) Regionz Kidz

Blindsided

2008-06-18T21:40:00.000-07:00

I'd love to share some pictures with you, but I'm never in any that we take a the beach. Sorry, my hubby just doesn't take many pictures. However, if he does take any pictures I have to refine them with a photo editing device.

I hate swimsuit shopping.....I haven't bought a new suit in over four years. After having my daughter I only wear bikini's in my backyard. I have definitely moved on to "mom suits". I prefer tankini's to bikini's NOW after children and thirty. Not to mention I'm blindingly white. I think everyone looks better with a little color, but we don't have a pool or live near a beach and I can find other ways to invest my money than getting a fake bake.

In my early years all I wore was bikini's the skimpier the better. The last bikini I bought was one with the LITTLE triangles to cover your bust that tied around your neck and back. Not to mention even the bottoms tied on either side. My favorite color was purple back then, but I also had a metallic gold one that I wore when I went with my now husband to the lake with a group of friends. Stupid me I loaned it to my best friend and she ruined it in a hot tub.........hum lets just image that little number. My friend and I both scored big I landed my husband and she landed hers. Now as I said I am reduced to TANKINI's. Oh well it was fun while it lasted.

“This post was written for Parent Bloggers Network as part of a sweepstakes sponsored by BOCA.”

Giveaway Week on MomReviews!

2008-06-17T12:19:00.000-07:00

Click on the banner at the bottom of this page or the button on the sidebar to join in all the fun. They are giving away tons of great stuff.

If my name is drawn.....PLEASE.....PLEASE consider giving me a Fancy Nancy doll for my daughter's birthday she will be 3 July 12th and I would love to give her one.

Buttercup's First Birthday Blog Bash!

2008-06-15T13:03:00.000-07:00

Berrie Sweet Blog Bash is hosting a blog party in honor of Buttercup's first birthday! From June 21 through June 28 everyone is invited to her party! Don't forget to wish Buttercup a happy birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUTTERCUP!!

If I'm one of your LUCKY winners I'd like:
Go Baby outmatt in Swoosh
Avannabel Baby~GC
Circle of Sentiments sterling silver Mommy classic Necklace

Alternate:
Go Baby inmatt in Cherry Cola

Congratulations!!!

2008-06-02T12:25:00.000-07:00

The winner of the "BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Child of Wonder: Nurturing Creative and Naturally Curious Children (Wonder Collection) by Ginger Carlson" is Joanne K who commented:

"Wow! I just took a look at your work and it blew me away!

The one of the dog really got to me. It brought up feelings of sadness as I wanted to rescue the dog from behind the bars. His eyes look so sad to me.

To draw people like you do really does take a lot of talent. Not everyone can draw people and make them look so perfect like you.

I'm not sure how to get discovered but you really need to.

Maybe you could do drawings of some talk show hosts like Ellen, David Letterman or Jay Leno and try to get them to have you on the show.

I think you should also send your work in to different magazines and see if you get in there.

Good luck. I know someday you will be seen by the right person and will make it big someday."

Joanne K Congratulations!!!! I hope you enjoy it as did I. I plan to follow through with your suggestions! Thanks a lot for putting some thought into your comment.

2nd Annual Cottage Charm Giveaway

2008-05-24T11:48:00.000-07:00

The 2nd Annual Cottage Charm Giveaway is off and running. I will be offering a book to giveaway to some lucky person. This is more for those that need help in the creativity area or someone looking to improve their creative skills. Most bloggers will be giving away their own works of art or crafts this will be great for someone striving to be more like us. Those creative guroos that have endless ideas, but no time to get anything done. Make sure you check out my review and giveaway of Child of Wonder: Nurturing Creative & Naturally Curious Children.

BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Child of Wonder: Nurturing Creative and Naturally Curious Children (Wonder Collection) by Ginger Carlson

2008-05-15T21:18:00.000-07:00

Child of Wonder: Nurturing Creative and Naturally Curious Children
Author: Ginger Carlson
Publisher: Common Ground Press; First edition (April 1, 2008)
ISBN-10: 0979702704
ISBN-13: 978-0979702709

Have a seat, put your feet up, and get ready for a motivating creative activities you can do with your children or students. This is a wonderful book to help parents and educators better understand and stimulate their creativity. She begins by defining creativity and nurturing then goes on to describe how you can encourage a child’s creativity by giving you step-by-step instructions and recipes for creative activities. Even if you think your child is creatively challenged she will explain in detail how to spark that creativity that you feel is non-existent. The most helpful part of this book for me was how she went into detail about how to set up and organize your creative environment. Carlson briefly describes Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences and has provided checklists developed by Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D., to consider your child’s natural intelligences when setting up your home environment. As an artist I have more supplies than is imaginable and it can be extremely disorganized. Not to mention my husband is a musician and both of us are athletic. As you can imagine my child is probably overwhelmed by supplies and tools to be creative. The first part of this book had me so intrigued that I could not put it down. As an educator, artist, and parent I was overjoyed to find a resource that had endless resources for me to refer to. There are often times that I question how I could be encouraging those around me in a different way and this is exactly what I was searching for. This is a book that every parent and educator with a creative child should read and enjoy.

About the Author :

Ginger Carlson, M.A., Ed. has nearly twenty years experience working with families of young children. She has served as adjunct faculty at the University of Oregon, and taught in public and private schools in the United States as well as in International and Embassy schools abroad.

http://www.gingercarlson.com/Welcome.html

GIVEAWAY:
Courtesy of the publisher, and The Opinionated Parent I have one copy of this book to giveaway. If you would like to win a copy, just leave me a comment. Please no I want to win stuff, but instead comment about my portfolio or give helpful advice on how to get discovered. You MUST have a U.S. address to be eligible for this contest. Be sure to leave me an email to contact you if you win... make it easy on me.
Anonymous comments without an email will be deleted.
OPTIONAL: I would love for you to write your own post, inviting your friends to check out this site. Spread the word because everyone can benefit from this giveaway! Blog about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this contest let me know and you will be entered for this contest twice.
Deadline to enter is June 1st at 11:59 PM EST.
Winners will be notified via email as will be announced here on my blog. Winners have 72 hours to reply or will forfeit their prize to an alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

Blog Party at MommyFest

2008-05-12T19:09:00.000-07:00

Hey, my name is Shay and I'm a visual artist and art teacher. Naturally, I wish I could make my living off my art, but instead I teach art for a living in a public school. Please feel free to check out my portfolio and get my home buisness started. Most of my models consist of my daughter. She's the sole inspiration for my recent work which is all that I'm showing in my portfolio. I'd let ya see all my old stuff, but I wouldn't want to get commissioned to do that style of art. I'm hoping to stay busy in my studio this summer my daughter is finally old enough to enjoy getting messy with me she'll be three in July.

What I Know NOW about motherhood

2008-05-08T20:10:00.000-07:00

What I Know NOW about motherhood is that POTTY TRAINING IS FOR THE BIRDS!! My daughter is almost three and I feel as though we have been working on this for nearly a year. Finally we are getting somewhere with potty training. She wore panties for the first time to the bank, K-Mart, library,etc.... UGH!!! Hopefully before school is out for the summer she will be potty trained. Visit Notes from my Nest for their Mother's Day Bash!!!

PARTY

2008-05-06T19:29:00.000-07:00

Come party with Three P's in a Pod and try and win some great prizes!!! I'm all for some free stuff. Visit their site http://threepsinapod.blogspot.com/2008/05/party.html

For the past nine years I have been involved in art camps during my summer vacations. This is the first time in my adult life that I am taking the summer off. Including all my years of college I had to work during the summer or take classes. However, I will be taking two courses because I don't want to overload myself during the school year. The bright side of it is that both the courses are free and one I even get a $100 stipend. If I were teaching it would be for three weeks instead of two. Two weeks to complete two courses!!! Sounds great instead of a semester long course.

On a personal note which is also professional I plan to update my portfolio so I can exhibit my work. I'm ashamed to tell anyone that it's been eight years since I have shown any of my work publicly. Since I have been married, started a career, and had a baby I have no time for my art. Now that my daughter can join me in my studio we will be spending our mornings creating.

If selected as one of the winners I'd like:
1) A FREE Blog Makeover by Shauna
2) Chesapeake Ribbons: A Meggan Gift Set and a $15 GC
3) Be Jeweled Designs: A Photographer's Tutu in Bubbble Gum Pink
4) UglyFish Organic Clothing: Musik Skirt in Dutch blue

Mother's Day Event Giveaway!

2008-05-03T19:37:00.000-07:00

Calling all mother's make sure you stop by Hip Mama's Place to select three gifts from their two gift baskets for a chance to pamper yourself this Mother's Day www.hipmamasplace.com 10 lucky mom's will be selected bloggers and non-bloggers are welcome to enter.

If chosen as one of your winners I would like the following gifts:
1) Frankincense Toning Body Cream by Neal's Yard Remedies
2) Amy Butler design Purse from LooseCabooseDesigns
3) Chloe Retro Blue Cherry Apron from Boojiboo

Cyber Shower Party Post

2008-04-29T19:10:00.000-07:00

This is my first ever cyber shower party. Too cute! Drop by and sign up at http://www.chesapeakeribbons.blogspot.com/

These are the answers to the shower games:
Game #1: 56 Jelly Beans are in the baby bottle.
Game #3: OMG!!! 150 diapers were used to create the diaper cake.
Game #4: Thankfully you have a child so I can share my story.

My labor/delivery story:
July 11, 2005 I woke with contractions at about 3 a.m. This was my first so I was unsure of what I was feeling, but I called the nurse to be sure. She had me time my contractions and told me to go back to bed and get some rest. Naturally, my husband woke when I was talking to the nurse and wanted to go to the hospital immediately, but I reasured him that it wasn't time. At 3 p.m. my husband decided I needed to go to the hospital, but after the nurse hooked me up my contractions were still to far apart to worry. The doctor checked me and they sent me home. Prior to my departure they said that if I experienced any bleeding to come back immediately. I made it to the elevator and I felt a huge gush of something so I rushed to the bathroom and instead of my water breaking I was gushing blood. So back I went and they checked me again. My contractions became very close together and my water broke. Not long afterwards I was asking for an epidural and another 14.5 hours later I had a beautiful baby girl.

If selected as a winner I would like:
#8 Hanes
#18 Shuana blog makeover
#16 Polka Dot Bumblebee
#4 Chesapeake Ribbons GC
#3 Boca Beth

Mommies United Mega Launch Party

2008-03-26T15:02:00.000-07:00

Come party with Mommies United http://www.themommiesunited.com/ I found out about this a week late so I'm just getting started. They are having some fantastic giveaways.

If I'm selected for one of these wonderful prizes I would first choose:
Baby and me Boutique's--$100 gift certificate
Sweet n Simple Design--blog design
Hipster Tots--hipster tot book
Carolyn's Kitchen--Sweetheart Pink Apron and matching gloves

These are just a few things that I have selected link on over to their site and see what else they have to offer.

Island Life Giveaway

2008-03-15T20:28:00.000-07:00

Get your own Pink Lemonade Boutique Bag here http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/giveaway-pink-lemonade-boutique-bags/ You know your going to win one so go on and check out their site at http://www.pinklemonadebags.com/store/default.asp As if their bags are not cute enough they have to have one of the cutest blogs too. They have donated there Retro Kiwi Flowers Handbag to Island Life. I love their personalized classic black and white toile.

Skeeda?

2008-03-15T20:12:00.000-07:00

Yes, I wrote Skeeda. It's the latest trend instead of me having to take all my plastic bags back to Publix to recycle I could use a Skeeda instead. Wow! Never thought I would have become such an environmentalist. Peony is definitely my favorite. I'm such a girlie girl . . . P I N K is becoming my favorite color especially when it is used with chocolate. If you want to see what all the talk is about check out their site at http://www.skeeda.com/index.html they have a lot to offer. I don't want to bore you but here are a few of the things I do to help the environment: recycle plastic bags, cans, plastic containers (use them for my students), foam meat trays (steralize and make printing trays), clay (potter re-use and make new clay), old cell phones if they are totally broken if not I recycle them by giving them to the Abused Women Foundation, and ink cartridges are donated to my school to raise extra money. These are only a few of the things I do to help the environment if you want to contribute your toughts and enter to win one of these bags please visit this site http://www.pediascribe.com/20080312/paper-or-plastic-how-about-a-skeeda/

Fleurville Lexi Tote!!!!

2008-03-13T20:18:00.000-07:00

Oh I sooooo need this! It would make an excellent baby/mommy bag. It's trendy and stylish! I would love to have one. I personally prefer the Botanical Coral-LAM. My favorite feature on this bag would have to be the seam sealed, water-proof main compartment. I don't know about you, but I have constant spills with my toddler. Link on over to www.hipmamasplace.com to enter.

Hip Mama's Place offers some of the best giveaways on the internet. I visit their site on a weekly basis and sometimes even multiple times a week which can be hard for me to do working part-time, being a full-time mommy, trying to get a home buisness to take off, in between cooking, laundray, cleaning, playing and creating. It often can be hard finding time to blog too.

$100 ToysRUs Giftcard Giveaway

2008-03-13T20:08:00.000-07:00

This is very exciting to me who couldn't use a $100 ToysRUs Gift Card? This giveaway is hosted by Kidazy. They currently only have FIFTY ONE entrants, odds at winning are looking goood.
http://www.kidazy.com/news/monday-310-100-toysrus-giftcard-giveaway/

Uniquely Yours Blog Party

2008-03-07T10:48:00.000-08:00

Woo Hoo! Get your blog party on. Hello, my name is Shay Thatcher. Thank you for visiting my contest blog today. I create pencil portraits based on photographs my clients send me. I would love to draw a pencil portrait for you based on a photograph you already have. I draw portraits of my daughter and give them to my husband for Christmas and Father's Day. He's the reason I've begun to advertise my buisness which he created.

Please make sure you visit my buisness site at http://www.freewebs.com/shaythatcher and view my drawing portfolio. Don't forget to pass a long my url to anyone and everyone you know! Thanks for giving me the oportunity to meet you.

My wish list consists of: 7, 15, 20, 24, 45, 48, 54, 101, 104, and last but not least 145.

Watkins Easter Basket Giveaway

2008-03-02T20:57:00.000-08:00

A Watkins Easter Gift Basket Giveaway retail value is $43.63!

Here are the contents:
(1) Watkins Cinnamon Cocoa (6.7 oz.)
(1) Watkins Lavender Firming Lotion (11 fl.oz.)
(1) Watkins Gentle Facial Cleanser (3.4 fl.oz)
(1) Watkins Peppermint Room Freshener (4 fl.oz.)
(1) Menthol Eucalyptus Room Freshener (1 fl.oz.)
(1) Watkins Roasted Garlic Snack & Dip Seasoning(4.2oz)
(1) Watkins Shortbread Cookie mix (12oz.)

Cut and past the url to enter and get the full instructions on how to enter.
http://watkinsproductsmississippisongbird.blogspot.com/2008/02/i-have-decided-to-have-watkins-easter.html

Wraps Giveaway

2008-03-02T20:18:00.000-08:00

Sleepy Wraps carry your child on your chest. The child is better supported causing no hip or back damage. There is no risk of re-breathing since your child is held on your chest not tightly bundled in a sack. You can do anything with a wrap and even family members can use it to put your child to sleep. Us Mother’s know how well a child is put to sleep on your chest, they easily doze off with no fuss. Wraps are perfect for these moments, and you can also breast feed while using a wrap. Since your child is positioned right on your chest breast feeding is a breeze. One of my favorite's from there testimonials: An absolute Godsend!-Aiden S., Minnesota

That says it all to me. Sold--rather it's up for grabs an Ordinary Life is giving it away. Please copy and past their url to enter http://kailasmommy.blogspot.com/2008/03/wraps-and-slings.html

I have the buttons on my side bar for both companies.

"A Family Product I Cannot Live Without, is… "

2008-02-24T20:33:00.000-08:00

A Family Product I Cannot Live Without, is baby wipes. These things are great for anything. If your child puts their feet all over your car door, spills, dirty diapers, when your out eatting greasy food. I mean the list is limitless of why I can't live without them.

Blog Makeover Freebie Contest

2008-02-22T20:58:00.000-08:00

"The super fun people over at TheTrendyMommyBlogDesigns.blogspot.com are giving away 5 free blog makeovers - go visit them!"

Pippin "Birthday Plate" Contest

2008-02-21T19:18:00.000-08:00

The prize is this Brand New (Set of 8) Department 56 Happy Birthday Plates (Retails for $35). Follow the link below to enter by March 1st.

http://www.pippinparty.com/2008/02/pippin-birthday-plate-contest.html

Petit Tresor Designs

2008-02-18T15:01:00.000-08:00

Simple Reviews is hosting a contest for Petit Tresor Designs they are giving away a basket of goodies: 2 burp cloths and one toddler bib. To sign up look at my sidebar.

Bay Area Giveaway

2008-02-16T19:48:00.000-08:00

This Prize Package is worth $450!!! Those at Baby Buy Products are just trying to get the word out about some of the awesome Bay Area kid and baby companies that they have found. If you have missed some posts, the companies that are taking part in the giveaway are:
1. Sarah's Silks
2. Speesees
3. JakC Designs
4. Tattoos for Tots
5. Peas of Mind
6. TruKid
7. Abe Jones
8. Skipping Hippos
9. Whimsical Walney

http://ohbabybuyproducts.blogspot.com/2008/02/give.html

The Homeschool Lounge

2008-02-15T19:25:00.000-08:00

The Homeschool Lounge is a FREE online social network community for Homeschool Moms; the very first of its kind! The vision of The Homeschool Lounge is to connect Homeschool Moms from all corners of the web; get advice, give advice, share, learn and laugh with those who truly understand you. There is something for everyone inside the many pages of this pioneer website so go check it out!

Site Features Include:
Create your own space
Start or join discussions in our Forum
Start or join a group
Start a Blog or Promote an existing Blog
Create a slide show widget of your pictures for your blog
Photo Gallery
Video Gallery
Live Chat
Invite other Homeschool Moms, friends and family
Members only community ~ All members, all videos and pictures must be approved and only the front page of our site can be viewed by the public for the safety and comfort of our homeschool moms.

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Tiany/480542

Skimbaco - The Lifestyle: Win custom Mommy Necklace!!

2008-02-15T19:01:00.000-08:00

Skimbaco - The Lifestyle: Win custom Mommy Necklace!!: "Enter to win one Alli's Originals Baby Shoe necklace, 55$ - made just for you! You can personalize the necklace with two customizable discs - choose saying, choose a symbol.

HOW TO WIN:
Leave a comment here or e-mail me at
info at skimbaco dot com. Please add a title 'Jewelry Giveaway' for your e-mail.

The winner will be chosen on Monday February 25th, 2008 at mid-night. Double your chances to win and blog about it and link to Mr Linky here! Comment or e-mail = one chance to win, Mr Linky link = second chance to win."

Pay It Forward

2008-02-15T12:46:00.000-08:00

I just read about this on my friend Melissa's Blog and decided that it is just the sort of thing that I would love to join in on! It is a fun Pay It Forward Game. Since I joined in on the fun at her blog, I am spreading the joy here on mine.

Here's how it works:

Anyone with a blog can join
The first three people to leave a comment on this post will receive a gift from me. All I can say is that it will be an Angel of the Month. Check out my profile to go to my website.

I will send the gift in the next 365 days.
In return you have to pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog.
See how easy that is?
That’s it!! Let the comments roll!!

Nanashi-Inc’s Valentine’s Giveaway

2008-02-14T19:00:00.000-08:00

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Joana is giving away a set of body splash, shower gel, bubble bath, and body lotion in Sweet Pea from Bath & Body Works. The set comes in a cute pink purse she wants to show her readers a little love. "From me to you, I offer this gift that will allow you to pamper yourself, or should you prefer, you can in turn give it to someone you love."

Here’s exactly what you’ll get:

1 10 fl oz shower gel in sweet pea
1 10 fl oz bubble bath in sweet pea
1 8 fl oz body lotion in sweet pea
1 8 fl oz body splash in sweet pea
1 pink bag to hold your goodies in

http://nanashi-inc.net/weblog/2008/nanashi-incs-valentines-giveaway/

Doodlebug Designs

2008-02-12T23:40:00.000-08:00

Doodlebug Designs is offering "a new to the biz so to celebrate my opening giveaway"

Listed below are the items they will be giving away:

1st Place Prize ~ FREE completely customized blog design for a blogger blog!

2nd Place Prize ~ FREE completely customized header for a blogger blog!

3rd Place Prize ~ 10% off any service!

http://doodlebugwebdesigns.com/

The Opinionated Parent

2008-02-12T23:03:00.000-08:00

The Opinionated Parent is hosting a giveaway from School Zone. They’ve produce yet another great kit that entertains kids while they learn. The Preschool/Kindergarten Super Scholar pack contains four educational computer games on CD Rom and retails for just $34.99. Please click on their button to the left.

Bloggy Giveaway

2008-02-12T20:48:00.000-08:00

For the first ever bloggy giveaway from Live, Laugh, Blog. She is giving away a lovely prayer journal. Also she will be giving away a mason jar filled with scriptures the idea is you take one scripture out a day and place it in your journal to use as a bible study or quiet time.
All you have to do is leave a comment with your email address and check back on Friday, February the 15th. http://livelaughblog.com/2008/02/11/bloggy-giveaway/#comment-56

This is very inspirational for me. I know I could use some help in this area. Good luck to all.

Win an Oreck XL Ultra

2008-02-09T18:51:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to tell you about this giveaway I ran across surfing my favorite sites. 5 Minutes for Mom is giving away an Oreck XL Ultra. This mighty little vacuum weighs only 9 pounds!

This vacum is a powerhouse, sucking up filth at the velocity of a cat 2 hurricane AND it has a hypo-allergenic filtration system that eliminates 99.9% of all allergen AND it even lays flat to fit under the bed or furniture.

If you haven’t seen the ads for this fabulous machine, check out the Oreck YouTube channel.
They have demonstrations, like this smoke chamber demo.

Speaking of wanting the Oreck XL Ultra - do you want one?!? Cause we are giving one away!
All you need to do is head over to http://www.5minutesformom.com/2943/oreck/ to enter.

Christian Women Online Blog: January GiveAway at the Cafe'!

2008-01-27T20:35:00.000-08:00

Christian Women Online Blog: January GiveAway at the Cafe'!

Uniquely Yours By Shay

Ultimate Blog Party 2010

"My Entry For the Kia Sorento Ultimate Road Trip Sweepstakes"

Cyber Baby Shower

Dyson Giveaway

Forget him -- this year, Father's Day is ALL about You!

A Sterling Pear Signature Ornament Storage Box Giveaway!

MISSION: Monday

Sassy Frazz Cyber Baby Shower

Giving Thanks for Giveaways

Old Red Barn Co.

AND THE WINNNER IS........

Princess Bracelet Giveaway!

Old Red Barn Co. Giveaway

CyberShower Party Post for Junior

Blindsided

Giveaway Week on MomReviews!

Buttercup's First Birthday Blog Bash!

Congratulations!!!

2nd Annual Cottage Charm Giveaway

BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Child of Wonder: Nurturing Creative and Naturally Curious Children (Wonder Collection) by Ginger Carlson

Blog Party at MommyFest

What I Know NOW about motherhood

P*A*R*T*Y

Mother's Day Event Giveaway!

Cyber Shower Party Post

Mommies United Mega Launch Party

Island Life Giveaway

Skeeda?

Fleurville Lexi Tote!!!!

$100 ToysRUs Giftcard Giveaway

Uniquely Yours Blog Party

Watkins Easter Basket Giveaway

Wraps Giveaway

"A Family Product I Cannot Live Without, is… "

Blog Makeover Freebie Contest

Pippin "Birthday Plate" Contest

Petit Tresor Designs

Bay Area Giveaway

The Homeschool Lounge

Skimbaco - The Lifestyle: Win custom Mommy Necklace!!

Pay It Forward

Nanashi-Inc’s Valentine’s Giveaway

Doodlebug Designs

The Opinionated Parent

Bloggy Giveaway

Win an Oreck XL Ultra

Christian Women Online Blog: January GiveAway at the Cafe'!

PARTY