Friday Giveaways

Brookstone Shiatsu Massaging Seat Topper @ dkMommy Spot-ends March 5 Midnight EST

last VDay Swag Giveaway-$25 Lucky Girl Trading Co. GC (CLOSED)

Aren't these glass pieces beautiful? They are from Lucky Girl Trading Co.


Peggy @ Lucky Girl Trading Co. is this week's sponsor of the VDay Swag Giveaways.

Drawing ends March 1 and is for a $25 Lucky Girl Trading Co. GC.!

Rules:
USA only. One entry per person. To enter just leave a comment below.

Followers/Following

As some of you may already know, Blogger is having an issue showing followers. I lost all my followers when I redid my site a while back so I haven't been affected much. If you were following and don't see your icon you may want to refollow, or wait until this problem is fixed.

Monday Giveaways

Win a custom blog header, blinkie, or HTML button from Blogalicious Designs-ends Feb. 27

Don't miss these Gilt Groupe sales!

Gilt Groupe is a site where you can purchase designer items on the cheap.
Aren't these earrings pretty! They are part of the Kendra Scott sale at Gilt Groupe and are only $30! Unfortunately the matching Gold Filigree Cuff is sold out.

Don't forget, the Kendra Scott bargains end tonight 11pm CST.


New sales for 2/23
(note: these start at 11am CST unless otherwise noted)

Women
CFDA On The Red Carpet: Accessories

The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association of over 300 of America’s foremost fashion and accessory designers. Founded in 1962, the CFDA continues to advance the status of fashion design as a branch of American art and culture; to raise its artistic and professional standards; to define a code of ethical practices of mutual benefit in public and trade relations; and, to promote appreciation of the fashion arts through leadership in quality and aesthetic discernment.

In addition to hosting the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, the organization is committed to nurturing the development of the American fashion industry’s future designers. The CFDA’s Educational Initiatives provide support and resources for students at the high school, collegiate and post-graduate levels. In addition, CFDA supports working designers in the early stages and throughout their careers. The CFDA, through the CFDA Foundation, Inc., mobilizes its membership to raise funds for important charitable causes: Fashion Targets Breast Cancer and The CFDA-Vogue Initiative for HIV and AIDS (7th on Sale).

Adam
CFDA On The Red Carpet: Eveningwear
Michelle Vale

Men

Hickey

Children


Marie Chantal (ends 2/24 11pm CST)

Sunday Giveaways

Sound Oasis Giveaway @ Everything Up Close-ends March 8 11:59pm CST

3rd VDay Swag Giveaway-$10 gc from Deluxe Junque (CLOSED)

I love the creative bags and accessories at Deluxe Junque. Like this Bamboo Betty Bag ($52),



Sugar Skulls Check Book Cover ($10),


and gingham cherry print sunglasses case ($10).


Chris @ Deluxe Junque has donated the prize for this giveaway, a $10 gc to be used at Deluxe Junque.com. Just leave a comment below to enter!
USA residents only. One comment per contestant. I am giving a little extra time on this giveaway due to the recent holiday and my computer's crankiness!
Winner will be drawn Feb. 25.

Etsy Finds

I love this necklace from carolinableu!


catch of the day $42

This & That

I have TWO sickies home today. My 8 yr old's pneumonia has downgraded to plain old bronchitis she is still wheezing but w/ good air flow so she can go back to school tomorrow. My older daughter has a crappy cough and apparently coughed all night long according to dh. So both kids are home. Save me from the impending bickerfest!

In happier news, the 8yr old got a callback audition for this weekend. She tried out to be a student actor for the Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theater.

Winner of Skinny Dip Candles Pamper Pack ,trip,and pneumonia-girl

The winner is Carolyn G!

Sorry, my computer went wacky. I would have posted sooner but it was having issues with finding network connections! Argh. I have had so much trouble with this laptop lately. Unfortunately I am not the only one and a lot of the problems happen after the warranty is up. Of course.

Our anniversary trip went well. We still got a little fun in despite Frog-girl having pneumonia (she stayed with grandma). She In fact she has another dr. appt. today because she ran out of antibiotics and had a fever and THE COUGH and wheeze again this morning. Fortunately she isn't effected by it much. Still bouncing off the walls.

friday giveaways

iPod Touch at Pensieve-ends Feb. 22 11:59 PST

2nd VDay Swag Giveaway! Skinny Dip Candles Pamper Pack (CLOSED)

This 2nd giveaway is sponsored by Skinny Dip Candles. Skinny Dip Candles are candles, moisturizing lotion, massage oil, and body balm in one!


One winner will receive a Pamper Pack which includes:

• Full-size Skinny Dip Candle, single bath size
• Skinny Dip Bath Salts
• & full-size lip balm

All are packed in an organza bag and you choose your choice of scent/flavor of skinny dip, bath salt, and lipbalm.

Skinny Dip and bath salt scents- click link for descriptions

Ambrosia
Angel Food Cake
Bare naked
Black Rasberry Vanilla
Chocolate Silk
Cucumber & Melon
Feeling Flirty
Montana Huckleberry
Lavender EO
Mango Papaya
Peppermint Thyme
Pink Sugar
Pomegranate Fig
Sex on the Beach
Strawberries & Champagne
Wedding Cake

Lip Balm-

Bubblegum
Cappuccino
Cheesecake
Cherry
Chocolate Fudge
coconut
Grape
Hazelnut vanilla
Huckleberry
Lemonade
Limeade
Melon
Mint
Orange Cream
Peach
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Pina Colada
Root Beer
Strawberry
Unflavored
Wild Berry


Winner will need to provide mailing address and choices. Prize will be sent from Skinny Dip Candles. Sorry, this giveaway is for USA only.
To enter just leave a comment below. I will be out of town next weekend so you will have a little extra time to enter this giveaway. Winner will be picked Sunday evening (15th) or Monday morning (16th) depending on what time we get back into town.

Valentine's Soul with Seal

Kindle 2

Yes it is true, the Kindle 2, Amazon's (updated) Wireless Reading Device is out! Get yours at Amazon.com. Some of the new specs on this model:

Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines

Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback

Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots

Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required

Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images

Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging

More Storage: Take your library with you; holds over 1,500 books

Faster Page Turns: 20% faster page turns

Read-to-Me: With the new Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud to you

Large Selection: Over 230,000 books plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs available

Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise

Operation Love Zimbabwe

Esmé's Mommy is having a special event on Mozi Esmé right now. Operation Love Zimbabwe (Warning: devastating and heartbreaking pic of a sweet baby girl) will be running Feb. 1-14th. I encourage you to check it out.

The operation is simple. Two weeks of African-themed giveaways to attract attention of readers throughout bloggyland. And mixed in with the giveaways, posts that give you a glimpse of the real tragedies in Zimbabwe, as well as ideas on how you can make a difference in the lives of Zimbabweans.

Monday giveaways

• Eleven brand shoes at Jamie's Precious Peas-ends Feb. 14 9pm EST
• King Cake at the Not-So-Blog Blog-ends Feb. 16 11:59pm CST
• Baconnaise being given away at I Hate My Message Board-ends Feb. 15 11:59pm CST
  

Winner of $10 Starbucks Card! and upcoming giveaway info

The winner is Leland's Mama.
The next giveaway is sponsored by Skinny Dip Candles. One winner will receive a Pamper Pack.
Skinny Dip Candles are candles, moisturizing lotion, massage oil, and body balm in one!

Friday Giveaways

• Giving Plants Children’s Nyokki Planter Giveaway at dkMommy Spot-ends Feb 12 midnight EST
  

seasick yet?

addled laptops and robot brains

I haven't been online much this week. My laptop is having issues. Even stranger, my robot vacuum cleaner has issues at the exact moment when the laptop melts down. It has stopped mid-cleaning several times. I took my computer apart yesterday, did a system restore, uninstalled yahoo messenger (which always freezes things up), dusted the inside. and tightened a few connections. It started working again and seeing devices, which it wasn't before, so we shall see.

I am working on a story, posting a few entries on Rare Bird Finds, and am getting giveaways/Girl Scout info/and school stuff together. Anybody want to gift me with a free laptop? ;)
Oh, and I have a parent-teacher conference today.

There is a middle school dance tomorrow but Monkey chose to see her friend instead. It was a close call though. I think she was hoping some guy would ask her. She actually wore a skort (uniform, she usually wears the pants) and goth eyeliner to school today.

Tuesday Giveaways

• Don't Throw It, Grow It! 68 Windowsill Plants from Kitchen Scraps book giveaway at dkMommy Spot -ends Feb 5 midnight EST
  

Monday Giveaways

• enter to win the February Artfire Giveaway here
• "meatalicious" BK Flame Body Spray at Thrifty Jinxy-ends Feb. 14
• Serif Digital Scrapbook Artist program at Thrifty Jinxy-ends Feb. 14
  

1st VDay Swag Giveaway-$10 Starbucks Card (CLOSED)

Starbucks card with $10 for you and your honey or double the caffeine for you single gals ;) This card will be used so a little dinged up but works fine. I'm trying to recycle all these cards around here!
Just leave a comment. U.S. only! Winner will be drawn Friday Feb. 6 in the p.m.

Sunday Giveaways

• Mommyko Spread the Love Giveaway

Note: This giveaway is NOT hosted on my blog. Makes sure you go here to enter.


Ist Prize: $30 + 20,500 EC

* Blog Hosting for 1 year - SEO Friendly Blog Directory
* Custom Banner Design - Buy Templates - worth $99
$10 + 500 EC - The Pride Of Hingotanan Bohol
$10 + 500 EC - Things I did Not Know Before
$10 + 500 EC - Unique Ideas For Your Beach Wedding
5000 EC - Whatever Comes To My Mind
2500 EC - Merydith's Place
4000 EC + 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Wonderful Things In Life
5000 EC + 125x125 ad space for 1 month - My Life's Adventure
2500 EC + 125x125 ad space for 1 year - Hidden Gems from Untold Treasures
3 PR4 backlink for 1 month plus 2 125x125 banner for 1 month - Online Games
* Nita's Random Thoughts
* Bohol Paradise

2nd Prize: $20 + 19,000 EC

* 20GB Web Hosting for 1 year plus 500EC - Glamorous-heart.info
* Custom Banner Design - Buy Templates - worth $99
$10 - Online Games
$5 + 1000 EC - Everything Under the Sun
$5 + 1000 EC - Opinion Pinoy
6000 EC - So Cute
3000 EC - The Holley Herald
1000 EC - Moolah Musings
5000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Show Me Your Interest **
1000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - I Make Money Online
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - nameSherry
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Life's Journey
* Thomas Web Links
* Arts and Entertainment Center

3rd Prize: $15 + 14,000 EC

* Domain for 1 year - Life's Journey
* 1 Custom Logo Design from Logo Angel - worth $99
$5 + 500 EC - Spices of Life
$5 - Joro Livelihood
$5 - My Little Home
3000 EC - Unwakeable
2500 EC - History And Travel
2000 EC - Escape Games
1000 EC - Blessings and Beyond
1000 EC - Pink Thoughts
2000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - e-Pamilya
1000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Bryan Karl
1000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - PrettyStepDaughters
125x125 ad space for 1 month - The Designers Blog
* Thomas Travel Tales
* Great Finds and Deals

4rth Prize: $10 + 12,000 EC

* Domain for 1 year - Pinay Mommy Online
* Wordpress Template from Buy Templates - worth $60
$5 - Love in Distance
$5 + 1000 EC - Cooking's fun
2000 EC - Learn, Love, and Laugh Thru Blogging
2000 EC - A Moment To Exhale
2000 EC - Anything Goes
2000 EC - Digital Scrapbook Freebies
1000 EC - The Ruby Posts
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Denise's Tips and More
1000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Blogs Contests
500 EC plus text links for 1 month - Chronic Chick Talk
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Love Is The Perfect Gift
* Batuananons
* (worth $10)PinayJadeDotCom

5TH Prize: $5 + 10,000 EC

* Wordpress Template from Buy Templates - worth $60
$5 - Wonderful Things In Life
2000 EC -My Online Paradise
2000 EC - Colorful World
2000 EC - Cyber-Pchi
1000 EC - Mommy Emotes
1000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Blessings In Life
1000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Jobs In Davao
1000 Ec plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Just A Personal Blog
125x125 ad space for 1 month - The Joy Of Life Forever
* Nita's Corner
* Onine Giveaway Contest Directory

6TH Prize: 9,000 EC

* Blog Makeover - The Designers Blog
3000 EC - LadyJava's Lounge
2000 Ec - Aha Mama!
1500 EC - Serradinho.com
1000 EC - IndoContest
500 EC - MOMMAWANNABE
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Dashing Beauty
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Kharlota dot Com
125x125 ad space for 1 month - The Fountain Of Happiness
* Healthy Living and Lifestyle
* PR1 Glamorous-heart.info

7TH Prize: 8,000 EC

* Header design - SimplyWP
1000 EC - i LUV Contests
1000 EC - Posh Thoughts
1000 EC - Mary Anne's Musing
1000 EC - The Designer Chic
1000 EC - Made To Worship
1000 EC - Blog Tips and Tools Kit
1000 EC - My Daily Discourse
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Live Love Pink
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Lovely Pink
125x125 ad space for 1 month - MeiYah's Random Thoughts
* CompTechGadgets.com

8TH Prize: 7,000 EC

* Body Butter (50ml) with free shipping - All Natural Cosmetics
1000 EC - Rapid Shoots
1000 EC - Multidimension
1000 EC - Pinoy Blogger in Singapore
1000 EC - Pinoy Showbiz and Hollywood News
1000 EC - Make Money Online With Makoy
1000 EC - Makoy Pinoy Blogger
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Beauty Of Life
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Starts At two
125x125 ad space for 1 month - A Message From My Heart
* Filipino Online Community

9TH Prize: 6,000 EC

* Blog makeover - Femikey Designs
1000 Ec - Honeysweet Learning Center
1000 EC - Vsk8shop
1000 EC - Empowered Mom
1000 EC - Just The Tip Of The Iceberg
1000 EC - My Rendezvous
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Money Maker
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Tere's World
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Pinaymama's Diary
* Erlinda's Wandering Thoughts

10TH Prize: 5,000 EC

1000 EC - Programming The Life
1000 EC - Guilty Pleasures
1000 EC - My Point Of View
1000 EC - Ivory Tasks
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Shopping
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - iLUVcontest
125x125 ad worth $15 1 month - Blazing Minds
* Work At Home Jobs

Consolation Prizes:

1. 1,000 EC + ad space
500 EC - Twins Happpiness
500 EC - Love's Haven
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Another Contest

2. 1,000 EC + ad space
500 EC - Affiliatizer.com
500 EC - There Is Happiness
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Sherry Contest

3. 1,000 EC + ad space
500 EC - Scandals Prime dot COM
500 EC - Blogger Templates
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Sherry Rambling

4. 1,000 EC + ad space
500 EC - The Pinay Blogger
500 EC - Heart Random
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Also Mommy

5. 1,000 EC + ad space
500 EC - Crafty Pinay
500 EC - Musings of a Vicks Inhaling Man
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Simple Life, Simple Me

6. 1,000 EC + ad space
500 EC - Wiehanne Lounge
500 EC - Asks Ms Recipe
125x125 ad space for 1 month - I Love/Hate America

7. 800 EC + ad space
500 EC - Medan Daily
300 EC - Euroangel Graffiti
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Only In Silence

8. 600 EC + ad space
300 EC - Travel And Discover USA
300 EC - The World Wide We Addict
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Life Expressions

9. 300 EC + ad space
300 EC - My Daily Nourishment
125x125 ad space for 1 month - This Is So Me

10. 300 EC + ad space
300 EC - Travel And Explore Germany
125x125 ad space for 1 month - PhotoMIAHgraphy

SPECIAL PRIZES:
-> 1 book - My Funny Dad, Harry - Sherry Contest
-> Semi-solid light red toddler hat, fits approx 2t-4t - John Doro
-> 1 Bungalow Brand Dress worth $65 - size 6 - Wonderful Things In Life
-> 1 Ashley Judd Bingo Shoes worth $40 - size 8.5 - My Life's Adventure
-> 1 Web color Expert Book worth 19.95 - The Joy Of Life Forever
-> 1 Web animation Expert book worth $24.95 - The Fountain Of Happiness
-> 1 God's Promises for Your Every Need Book worth $14.99 - A Message Of My Heart
-> 3 Sets of blank note cards - Love Is A Perfect Gift
-> 1 Hanes long sleeve crew neck solid color pink - Life's Journey
-> Mary Kay products worth $25 (perfume) - Filipina Stories

good luck!

Other giveaways:

• A Family Completed is offering a $50 Victoria's Secret GC! ends Tonight 11:59PST