Giveaway!!!

This week the ADORABLE Robbie Lee of Chickiedee is giving away one of our Stoic Design canvases!!

make sure and click over to her blog and enter to win this:

And then hang around and check out her shop...you'll love it ♥

Guy & Eva Giveaway--closed

Hope everyone had a fantastic Easter, I know we did!
Lincoln got spoiled, and I relaxed and tried not to focus on how uncomfortable this baby is making me.

But spring has sprung, and that means it time for pretty colored clothes and sparkly jewelry!

I recently received this gorgeous Evie Bracelet from Guy & Eva, and it is the perfect accessory for spring. It's wrap bracelet styling make it casual enough to go with jeans and a t-shirt, but is super sparkly Montana blue crystals and silver roses make it dressy enough for a night out. I have been wearing it non-stop since receiving it, and Guy & Eva was nice enough to let me offer one of you your very own Evie bracelet!

But first, let me tell you a little more about Guy & Eva.

OUR STORY

Guy & Eva started out as a fashion jewelry line sold in boutiques and specialty stores. With high quality and affordable prices, our pieces quickly graced celebrities and fashion magazines alike.

Over the next couple of years, we received inquiries from people who were interested in personally selling our line. After much consideration, we decided to embark into social selling - and create an opportunity for women everywhere to own their own genuine Guy & Eva business. So with our future Style Advisors and customers in mind, we built a stunning new collection with incredible value, a support program second to none, and an unparalleled business plan for our Style Advisors.

Since moving into social selling on August 19, 2009, the response has been overwhelming, and we've been honored to meet some amazing people along the way. But, this is just the start - we'd love for you to be part of the Guy & Eva story! Whether it's shopping for our jewelry, hosting a Style Session party, or joining us as a Style Advisor, we can't wait to get to know you.

Guy & Eva has awesome oppurtunities for becoming a style advisor for the jewelry line. If your interested in making some extra money while running your own fashion business, check out how on the Guy & Eva website.You can make 30-51% of your sales just selling to your family and friends!

Or you can host a Guy & Eva Style Session, and have your own Style Advisor do all the work! As a host you earn free jewelry credits as well as 50% off discounts. Easy way to stock your jewelry box for spring!

Now on to the giveaway!!

Here's your chance to own this Evie bracelet for free! That's a $59 bracelet...for free.

CLOSED

Here's how to enter:

*You must be a follower of this here blog, and you must live in the U.S.

Project Play Smart Giveaway***CLOSED***

I'm really excited for this giveaway because I think this is an awesome website for parents or anyone who has children that they buy gifts for. Project Play smart is a free members only website that sells a great mix of educational toys for kids of all ages. Each week they offer a small selection of toys at a discounted price to their members, and once the week is over a new selection becomes available on their site.

From Project Play Smart:

We love toys – especially the ones that make our kids light up, learn and discover new things about themselves and the world around them.The problem is finding toys like these is hard – especially in big box stores with thousands of toys featuring licensed characters that are advertised to our kids around the clock. And shopping for toys at one of these stores with our kids – no thanks!So what’s a busy parent to do?We started Project Play Smart to help making finding great toys easy and fun. The fact is there are thousands of small toy companies around the world creating great products. It’s just hard matching the right toy with the right child.


With so many toy companies around, it can be hard to shop through them all to find that right toy for that special kid. At Project Play Smart, you can easily browse toys by age range, making it much easier to find age appropriate educational toys.

Check out some of the awesome toys featured this week:

Early Years Little Shopper Play Set-Offered for $18

B. Parum Pum Pum Drum- Offered for $20.00

So let's get to the goods. If you'd like to snag some of the discounted play things for your tykes (and who wouldn't) you've come to the right place.

Project Play Smart is giving one of you a $25 gift certificate to use on their site!

Giveaway is closed...Winner will be announce Monday 3/26/2012!!

Here's how to win:

Mandatory:

1. Be a follower of this here blog.

2. Join Project Play Smart's website. It's totally free and not at all annoying.

Optional (for extra entries)

3. "Like" Stoic on Facebook

4. "Like" Project Play Smart on Facebook

Just leave a comment letting me know which you did, and that's it. Hope you enter, toys are freakin expensive, I know I wouldn't turn down $25 in toy buying dollars!

Giveaway ends March 23rd at noon!

TruKid Skincare Giveaway!**CLOSED**

I love finding good skincare products for myself, but dont usually put much thought into what Lincoln uses. I typically just buy whatever is on sale, or which bottle has his favorite cartoon character on it. I just got to try some skincare products from TruKid, and I was really impressed.





The "Happy Face and Body Lotion" smells AMAZING, and goes on super smooth and dries fast, perfect for little kids on the go. And Lincoln LOVES putting it on, like his own little spa time:)





We also tried out the "Sunny Days All Natural SPF" in the lotion and the face stick. Im a BIG fan of stick sunscreen, so easy to apply and carry everywhere.






The best part of these products? They are natural, non-toxic and safe for kids to use, as well as being free of Parabens, Phthalates, Gluten, BPA, SLS, 1-4 Dioxzane and fragrances. They also use a really fun and easy learning system with colors and symbols. The bottles are color coded so kids can see at a glance which product is for their bodies, hair and faces. Plus, with easy to read symbols, kids can quickly identify each products use. Such as:





This is clearly products meant for your crazy hair!



This one means: get a big person to help!

Now for you!


*TruKid has offered all of you a coupon code! Get a free hand lotion with any order of $35 or more, just enter coupon code happymom when you make a purchase at http://trukid.3dcartstores.com/


*One reader will get a selection of 3 products from TruKids line! Here's 3 ways to enter:
1. Be a follower of my blog, please!
2. Like TruKid on Facebook
3. Subscribe to TruKids mailing list:http://www.trukid.com/ (On the right, about halfway down the page)

Leave me a comment letting me know which ones you did, and get up to 3 entries!
The giveaway will close Sunday May 29th at midnight...good luck!!

Will you still love me if I shower you with gifts?

I'm a bad blogger. I haven't even peeked at anyones blogs in weeks. Im having some withdrawal, but mostly wondering how I had so much time at my old job to sit on the internet all day!

I'm going to try to buy my way back into your good graces, with a giveaway!

The ever popular CSN Stores has generously offered to give one of you a $45 gift code to use in any of their 200 online store's!

YAY!

If you don't know about CSN Stores, you must be living under a rock. But I'll fill you in. THEY HAVE EVERYTHING!! I am currently eyeing a killer swing set for the little man to enjoy once this winter decides to pack up and get out.
***CLOSED***
How to Enter:
1. Be a follower
2. Leave a comment before midnight on Thursday, 2/10/2011

Yeah, it's that easy. I don't have time for anything else! Gotta run before I get fired....I'll announce the winner next Friday, 2/11/2011

Fist Pump Friday Christmas List Edition

Another week, another Christmas gift guide....hope everyones getting a head start on their shopping like me!!

But first things first.

The winner of the Cradle Rock CD giveaway is...

Congrats!!

*Little Miss Momma's Keep Calm and Carry On Tan Burlap Pillow Cover

Love these pillow covers!! So cute, and neutral, so they would go with anyones decor. Making them the perfect gift!

*Stachin' Bottles Corkscrew

I often find myself wondering how I can make drinking wine funner (more fun??). And now I have found the solution! Perfect gift for all the mustache lovers in your life!

*Urban Outfitters Daydream Catchers

Whether you just need a small gift for someone (teacher, coworker, etc.) or need a little add-on, these are perfect. At only $8 a piece, you can afford them for everyone!

Have a great weekend!! I am SO looking forward to the 3 day work week coming up!!

Fist Pump Friday Christmas List Edition+Giveaway

Happy Friday!!!

I know its early November, but I am a fanatic about getting the
x-mas shopping done EARLY! So from now until the big day, Fist Pump Friday's will be all about whats hot for Christmas! Plus a few giveaways to help with your own Christmas list:)

Get excited.


*Dr. Seuss Converse

I'm a die hard Converse wearer, and am in LOVE with these fun new designs!! I have to get some for the little dude, so he can be the coolest kid at daycare.

*Funky & fun pillow cases

Awesome. If nobody gets me these, I will be really upset. Check out Urban Outfitter for more styles, and for only $28, get them for all your pals.

*Lalaloopsy Dolls.

These are the cutest dolls I've seen in a LONG time. Not at all skanky! And reminisant of my beloved Cabbage Dolls, they each come with a certificate giving their "sewn on" date, and telling you what material was used to make them. SO cute! Sadly, I have no little girl to collect the whole set for, but I do have 2 nieces who are going to be the proud owners of a "Spot Splatter Splash" doll!

*Humanity Vintage Wrap Bracelet from Buckle

Not only are the bracelets super stylish, but 25% goes to support non-profit organizations. Its the gift that keeps on giving!

*Cradle Rock children's lullaby albums

Lincoln has been rocking out to these lullabies for the past couple of weeks, and he loves them! The soothing lullabies are based off albums from famous artist, and the MJ one is AMAZING. You can go over to www.cradlerockstore.com to listen to previews, and I promise you won't be disappointed! These would make the perfect gift for any hip new or expecting parents you might know. And to help you out, Tree Top Records is graciously going to give one of you your own copy!

How to win:

1. Be a follower

2. Check out Cradle Rock's website and listen to some sample tracks. Leave a comment letting me know which is your favorite!

3. Bonus entry: Leave a comment telling me which artist's music you would love to see remixed into soothing lullabies.

Have a great weekend! Winner will be announced next Friday (the 19th).

Fist Pump Friday

Happy Friday folks!!

I have had a fantastic week, and here are some of the things keeping me in a happy place!

seriously tried to get this picture to rotate for like an hour. It wasn't having it.

Cupcakes at work. (Don't you just wish you were my co-worker?!) Seriously, cupcakes can make the worst job SO much better!

It has been the perfect fall weather here this week, and I can't wait for it to get colder so I can rock some cozy sweaters! I'm loving this one from ModCloth.

e-mealz is my new best friend. Its a super inexpensive meal planning service, that for just $5 a month makes me weekly meal plans with grocery list included. Not only is it a huge time saver, but its budget friendly, since they strive to keep every weeks grocery budget around $75. So do yourself a favor and click the link, its amazing.

I'm in love♥

And lastly, what I know your waiting for....

the winner of the $45 gift certificate to CSN Stores is...

Rachel from The Dalai Mama!!

Congrats girl, and thanks to everyone for entering!

Have an awesome weekend, see ya on the flip side!

Giveaway time!!!**CLOSED**

Every year I say I am going to get all my Christmas shopping done early. Not only to save myself the headache of fighting the crowds at the last minute, but also so I can scour the internets for awesome deals! Usually it doesn't happen, and there I am 3 days before Christmas standing in line for 45 minutes to by a gift that no one wants, and spending twice as much on it. But this year I am gonna make it happen. The goal is to be DONE with all the shopping by Thanksgiving. And the thing that is going to help me is doing one stop shopping on awesome sites like CSN Stores! CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from stylish handbags, to great cookware, or a fabulous end table to complement your anyones décor! I think that I will be able to find something for everyone on my list, without having to hit up a dozen stores, or a million websites! 


I wanted to help one of you get a head start on your xmas shopping to(or just to get yourself something), so one lucky winner will get a $45 gift certificate to use at any of the awesome CSN Stores!


How to enter:
1. Be a follower.


2. Go check out CSN Stores, and leave a comment letting me know you want in on the action!


And thats it! I will pick a winner next Friday, October 15th!


Good Luck!!

Giveaway Tuesday #3: PurrfectPlay***CLOSED***

Even though I don't always act like it, I love my pets. I spoil them rotten, and love seeing how excited they get when they get a new toy. Bailey and Bud just got to try out some of the awesome products from PurrfectPlay, and they were NOT disappointed!

I couldn't even get any good pictures, they were going ape-shit on those toys!

Bailey got to play with one of their organic wool balls and an organic cotton tug toy. 

"Our organic wool comes from small family farms all over the U.S., but mainly from the Midwest where we live. It has taken us many months of experimentation to develop a wool ball which will be fun and durable. Our wool balls are hand formed from sustainably produced dye-free wool which has only been processed with gentle non-toxic soaps. Wool balls smell of sheep and meadow air, reminding your pets of the great outdoors.

Many dogs find these balls become their favorite toy. Organic wool balls can be quite nice for dogs who have lost teeth or have some other reason to avoid hard surfaced balls. Some low sight dogs like wool balls because of their special outdoorsy smell. Our wool balls do not have squeakers." 

Not my dog... unfortunately.

The wool ball is her favorite thing to play with now, and it's a good thing it comes with an organic cotton washing bag, because that thing gets gross! She loves the rope as well, but has managed to tear it to shreds over time!

"Made of 100% dye-free certified organic cotton! We hand braid our color grown certified cotton fleece with organic cotton from another great US company, Mortex Apparel. Mortex makes super soft certified organic t-shirts and, as is always true in clothing production, fabric scraps are left over. Through a cooperative arrangement these pieces are sent to us and we add this lovely fabric to our tug toys. What could have been waste is now a great toy!   Fun, super pet friendly, and Earth friendly- that's truly Yummy!"

Bud got one of the Happy Carrot catnip toys, and fell in love at first sniff.

" Introducing our first new catnip toy in 2 years. We think your cats will love it-- all the tester kitties have! Lined with organic cotton canvas and covered with thick organic Colorgrown fleece, our 6 inch carrot contains over 1/2 cup of the finest organic catnip. Crafted right here in Indiana, it is crowned with floppy fun hemp cord "leaves". Durable and yummy, the Happy Carrot will bring many hours of happy play to your kitties."

PurrfectPlay makes many other handcrafted, natural organic dog and cat toys that are sure to please the critters in your house. Here are a few of their other cool items:

They also carry these super cool rescue cards that alert people of how many fur babies you have in case of an emergency.

"Hang these bright distinctive 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 cards so firemen & rescue workers will know just how many pets you have and who to contact. They stick to any window or door and can be moved and reapplied a number of times before the adhesive gives out.

As a very special bonus, these individually handcrafted cards incorporate elephant dung paper which supports orphaned elephants in Sri Lanka. We love that you can potentially save your pets while actually saving the lives of elephants on another continent. It's all one green world!"

PurrfectPlay is offering one of YOU a toy for you pet!!

The winner will get to choose from either the Happy Carrot catnip toy, or the medium cotton tug.

As always, heres how to enter:

(you must be a follower to win) 

For a first entry check out PurrfectPlay's website, and tell me which other item you'd love to have.

For a second entry, follow PurrfectPlay on Twitter

(please leave your profile name in the comment)

For a third entry, visit PurrfectPlay's blog and leave a comment

Leave a separate comment for each entry, please!

Giveaway will end Wednesday June 23, at noon (central)

Good Luck!

Giveaway Tuesday #2: Ecco Bella***CLOSED***

I'm a sucker for skin care products, and have cabinets of bottles, jars and tubes to prove it! Recently I got to try out Ecco Bella, which offers skin, hair and cosmetic products that are organic and are not tested on animals. 

I tried their Natural Dark Chocolate Face Mask, which promises to clear away dead skin and reveal the luminous skin underneath.

I know it looks gross, but it delivered!

When I washed that mud off my skin felt squeaky clean and super soft.

Ecco Bella was started out of protest to the testing on animals for cosmetics, and the mission expanded to creating products from the universe of organics and nutraceuticals as well. As an activist company we source ingredients from ethical suppliers and stay away from ingredients that may cause harm to the environment. Besides speaking out for animals, and conserving the environment, our products conserve money. The reason? Every Ecco Bella skin care product is both anti-aging and anti-blemish. That means fewer products to buy. And those you do buy are special. Ecco Bella is known to be preservative-free, water-free, alcohol-free, for sensitive skin, and extra-rich in age and blemish preventative vitamins like lutein and lycopene. 

Ecco Bella offers not only great skin care products, but also lotions, mineral make-up, fragrances, room mists and hair care products as well.

Ecco Bello would like to offer one of you your very own Natural Dark Chocolate Face Mask!! ($24.95 value)

As always, heres how to enter:

(you must be a follower to win) 

For a first entry check out Ecco Bella's website, and tell me which other item you'd love to have.

For a second entry, register to get Ecco Bella's Invincible Spirit $10 instant gift certificate.

Giveaway will end Wednesday June 23, at noon (central)

Good Luck!

Giveaway Tuesday #1: Carolina Pad***CLOSED***

So...my nosy assistant is on vacation this week. Hooray!! I figure its the perfect time to squeeze in some giveaways before her eyes become glued to my computer again. So the first giveaway of the day is for Carolina Pad.

I am constantly jotting things down, as I tend to have a million thoughts running through my head at any given moment. Usually its on little scraps of paper that then end up scattered around the house, never to be seen again. I try to use notepads, but the Rich ends up hijacking them for his own use. But now I have the perfect solution!

Carolina Pad has the cutest designs for notebooks, folders and binders, so I can keep all my info in one place, and not have to worry about Richard stealing it....because let's face it, if he was carrying this around, we'd have bigger fish to fry.

It's from the Carolina Pad Chat Collection, and I got to review the whole set, which includes 1 binder, 1 notebook, and 3 2-pocket folders!

Not only do they have the cutest notebooks and folders, but they also have chic planners, laptop totes, calenders and pens!

Carolina Pad is offering one of YOU the same Chat Bundle!!

As always, heres how to enter:

(you must be a follower to win) 

For a first entry check out Carolina Pad's website, and tell me which other item you'd love to have.

For a second entry, "like" Carolina Pad on Facebook

(please leave your profile name in the comment)

For a third entry, follow Carolina Pad on Twitter

(please leave your profile name in the comment)

Leave a separate comment for each entry, please!

Giveaway will end Wednesday June 23, at noon (central)

Good Luck!

Contest open to US & Canadian residents only. (You are NOT eligible for this contest if you have won a prize package from Carolina Pad in the last 90 days)