New HEART Designs Review and Giveaway!

As moms, we have so many different responsibilities every day: errands to run, dinner to cook, kids to bathe...the list goes on and on. Sometimes we need a little reminder for ourselves to take a moment, breathe in, and realize that no matter how stressed out we feel in that second, we will all be okay. I know that I need to remind myself this many times throughout the day, so this review and giveaway are especially near and dear to my heart. This giveaway comes from Jana at New HEART Designs, a great new shop at 1000 Markets, which is a website devoted to handmade items. Jana makes handcrafted sterling silver inspirational jewelry, and it is all so beautiful! She sent me a beautiful necklace featuring the words "believe, trust, breathe". I love it! It looks great with dressy outfits, but it also looks great with a simple t-shirt and jeans. These inspirational necklaces would also make great gifts! Want to know the best part... Jana has been nice enough to offer not only me this necklace, but she will also be making a second one (a $70 value!) for one of you lucky ladies! Here's what you need to do to enter:

1. (This is the mandatory entry) Receive one entry for visiting New HEART Designs and telling me what your favorite item is. Make sure you leave your EMAIL address in this entry.
2. Receive two entries for following my blog and telling me that you do in two separate comments.
3. Receive one entry for being an email subscriber and telling me that you are in a comment.
4. Receive three entries for grabbing my new button and putting it on your blog. Leave three separate comments.
5. Receive five entries for purchasing something from New HEART Designs during the giveaway time.
6. Receive one entry per day for following me on Twitter and tweeting about the giveaway! Leave me a comment each day to let me know that you did. http://twitter.com/mommymarina
7. Receive one entry per day for updating your Facebook status and including the link to this giveaway. Leave a comment with a status link.
8. Receive five entries for blogging about this giveaway on your blog and leave me the link in a comment.

This giveaway will end on October 9, 2009 at 11:59 pm. At that time I will choose a winner using random.org and let them know through email. The lucky winner will have 48 hrs to respond before a new winner will be chosen.

The Boy's Store Review and Giveaway!

Everyone I know has a little boy, well, maybe not everyone, but it seems like all of our friends with kids have boys! We literally have one of the only girls! Izzy is going to have lots of boys to look out for her when she is older! I know I have done a lot of giveaways for little girls, so I wanted to do something extra special for the little guys too! So all you mommies with boys out there, listen up, this company is for you!

The number one complaint I hear from my friends in terms of boys clothing is that there aren't as many stores and brands devoted to boys as there are for girls. If this sounds like you, then The Boy's Store is your answer! At The Boy's Store you can find anything and everything related to clothing and accessories for boys! Since I don't have a boy, The Boy's Store sent me an outfit and hat for my friend Cassidy's son to try out, is he adorable or what!? One thing I really like about The Boy's Store is that there are so many unique clothing items that go beyond the usual truck, dinosaur, and sport motifs that are usually found when it comes to boys clothing. For example, I really love this Cowboy themed outfit! You will find some really fun outfits, I promise! Also, I'm so excited to announce that I'm a new affiliate for The Boy's Store, and you will find the link to the store on the rightside column of my blog!

The best part is that The Boy's Store is going to be giving one of you lucky ladies a $25 gift certificate to buy something for your own special little guy! You will have so much fun picking out something special with all of the great choices!

So here's what you need to do to enter:
1. (This is the mandatory entry) Receive one entry for visiting The Boy's Store and telling me what item you'll choose if you win. Make sure you leave your EMAIL address in this entry.
2. Receive two entries for following my blog and telling me that you do in two separate comments.
3. Receive one entry for being an email subscriber and telling me that you are in a comment.
4. Receive three entries for grabbing my new button and putting it on your blog. Leave three separate comments.
5. Receive five entries for purchasing something from The Boy's Store during the giveaway time.
6. Receive one entry per day for following me on Twitter and tweeting about the giveaway! Leave me a comment each day to let me know that you did. http://twitter.com/mommymarina
7. Receive one entry per day for updating your Facebook status and including the link to this giveaway. Leave a comment with a status link.
8. Receive five entries for blogging about this giveaway on your blog and leave me the link in a comment.

This giveaway will end on October 8, 2009 at 11:59 pm. At that time I will choose a winner using random.org and let them know through email. The lucky winner will have 48 hrs to respond before a new winner will be chosen.

CircleLineStudio Giveaway Winner!

Congrats to Chelsea, the winner of the CircleLineStudio giveaway! Her comment #14 was the winning entry!

Chelsea said...

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Sunday, 20 September, 2009

EliBom Designs Review and Giveaway!

I love it when I find cute new decorative items to liven up my daughter's room. Since we live in an apartment there's not that much we can do in terms of decorating, so you can imagine how excited I was when I found out about EliBom Designs!

The creator of EliBom Designs is Kelsi, a former high school teacher who is now a stay at home mom to her two sons, ages 3 and 4. She is very passionate about making customized items for childrens rooms. Her sons are her inspiration as she first started out by making items for their rooms. Not only is Kelsi actively listing new items but she also takes custom orders to create exactly what you're looking for for your child's room.

Kelsi sent me the great name blocks that you see above, with a special seahorse accent block. They are so adorable and my daughter loves using them to practice spelling her name. They add such a nice finishing touch to her room since we display them on her dresser. Kelsi is also going to be giving one of you lucky readers your own set of letter blocks and accent block! This makes a great gift for a young reader!

1. (This is the mandatory entry) Receive one entry for visiting Kelsi's Etsy shop and telling me what your favorite item is. Make sure you leave your EMAIL address in this entry.
2. Receive two entries for following my blog and telling me that you do in two separate comments.
3. Receive one entry for being an email subscriber and telling me that you are in a comment.
4. Receive three entries for grabbing my new button and putting it on your blog. Leave three separate comments.
5. Receive five entries for purchasing something from EliBom Designs during the giveaway time.
6. Receive one entry per day for following me on Twitter and tweeting about the giveaway! Leave me a comment each day to let me know that you did. http://twitter.com/mommymarina
7. Receive one entry per day for updating your Facebook status and including the link to this giveaway. Leave a comment with a status link.
8. Receive five entries for blogging about this giveaway on your blog and leave me the link in a comment.

This giveaway will end on October 2, 2009 at 11:59 pm. At that time I will choose a winner using random.org and let them know through email. The lucky winner will have 48 hrs to respond before a new winner will be chosen.

Little Beauty's Closet Review and Giveaway

My daughter is a little fashion diva. She is not even 3 yet and she has already made it quite clear that she loves anything and everything to do with dresses, hair bows, shoes, and well, just about anything else that is super girly! We have so much fun getting dolled up together, which is why I was absolutely ecstatic when I found out about Little Beauty's Closet!

Little Beauty's Closet is owned by Venera Hirsch, a teacher who has been out on childcare leave for the past two years with her 2 daughters. Venera has always loved crafting, but when she was pregnant her mom taught her to sew, and she now makes dresses and blankets for little girls. Her specialty though is hair accessories, and when you see them you will understand why! She makes headbands, crocheted hats, button hair ties, hair bows, and lots more! She first started making hair accessories because she was disapointed in the poor quality of a lot of the ones already on the market. Venera has done craft fairs and also wholesales to boutiques in New York. Venera has also just registered her business through the government and has been transitioning the name of her business from "Knot Just Bows" to "Little Beauty's Closet".

Venera sent Izzy her very own crocheted hat with an adorable rose on it and she loves it as you can see in the photo above! It's perfect for this time of year as the weather is cooling down, not to mention that it is so cute! Venera has also decided to give one of you lucky readers a fabulous prize package that will include approximately $35 worth of hair accessories! The winner will receive a crocheted hat with a flower, a headband (winner's choice!), and a classic boutique bow (winner's choice!)! I can't wait to see who wins this giveaway!

So here's what you need to do for each entry into the giveaway:
1. (This is the mandatory entry) Receive one entry for visiting Venera's Etsy shop and telling me what items you would choose if you win. Make sure you leave your EMAIL address in this entry.
2. Receive two entries for following my blog and telling me that you do in two separate comments.
3. Receive one entry for being an email subscriber and telling me that you are in a comment.
4. Receive three entries for grabbing my new button and putting it on your blog. Leave three separate comments.
5. Receive five entries for purchasing something from Little Beauty's Closet during the giveaway time.
6. Receive one entry per day for following me on Twitter and tweeting about the giveaway! Leave me a comment each day to let me know that you did. http://twitter.com/mommymarina
7. Receive one entry per day for updating your Facebook status and including the link to this giveaway. Leave a comment with a status link.
8. Receive five entries for blogging about this giveaway on your blog and leave me the link in a comment.

This giveaway will end on October 2, 2009 at 11:59 pm. At that time I will choose a winner using random.org and let them know through email. The lucky winner will have 48 hrs to respond before a new winner will be chosen.

Laken and Lila Review

I am completely head over heals in love with Laken and Lila, an Etsy shop that sells children's clothing. The creator of Laken and Lila is Heather, stay at home mom to her 3 year old son. She handmakes skirts, dresses, pants, and more and they are simply adorable! Heather was so kind to send me the skirt you see my daughter wearing in the picture. The corduroy is so soft, and the pattern is so fun! My daughter absolutely loves the owls! The skirt looks cute by itself with a plain shirt, or even paired with leggings or tights. There are so many fun possibilities with this skirt! I've included a link here to the skirt for you all to check out! Please show Laken and Lila some love, you will definitely not be disapointed in her clothing!

Brendaswhite Winner!

So this past weekend and start of the week has been so crazy! I am literally counting down the weeks (11 to be exact) until I graduate! But anyway, why wait any longer to announce the winner, right!? So here it is, the winner of the Brendaswhite giveaway is... comment #21!


Tylerpants said...
I'm a subscriber
tylerpants(at)gmail.com

Congrats Tylerpants, I will be emailing you momentarily!