Olive Kids- Review and Giveaway!

I am sure that you have seen other reviews of Olive Kids. I know that I had. Olive Kids was actually the inspiration for me to try to get the word out about my tutus through mom review blogs.



So of course I was super excited about the idea that I was going to get to review one of their items. I was sent 4 Flowerland Butterfly Knob. They are super cute!

From the website:

"This ceramic butterfly drawer knob matches our colorful Flowerland kids bedding line. Makes for a fast, easy and inexpensive way to "fun up" your child`s room. Comes in a set of two.

One and one half inch diameter drawer knob. Comes with a one inch screw that fits most drawers."

It was super easy to install and they are so very cute!



The inspiration behind Olive Kids was simple. Anita and Russell were looking for cute, coordinated, affordable bedding for their kids, that were not tied to a TV show or movie. They couldn't find them anywhere, so they created Olive Kids. How cool is that?

When you go to the website, you will find affordable, fun and colorful kids bedding and coordinating room decor.



And guess what! They are giving away a set of drawer knobs to one of our lucky readers.

To enter:
Head over to Olive Kids and look around, then come on back here and leave me a comment letting me know what your favorite design is. Please make sure that there is a way for me to get in touch with you in the comment.

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* Blog about this giveaway, come back here and post the link in the comment section.

Giveaway ends on November 11, 2008.





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Your Couture Kid- Tu Tu Cute Couture Footstool Review and Giveaway

Have you ever seen a cute footstool? Well, I never had until I saw Tu Tu Cute Couture Footstools. Oh my goodness! The cuteness is almost more than I can handle.
Seriously, take a look!



Lee is the owner of Your Couture Kid an online boutique. She makes each Tu Tu Cute Couture Footstool. Each one is made to order, one of a kind. Each one takes about 3 days to make and they are just spectacular.


She made a fluffy feather footstool for her daughter and of course her son then wanted one, so she had to come up with a boy design. How amazing would this be in your cowboy room?



Lee has generously offered to giveaway a Tu Tu Cute Couture Footstools to one of our readers. (Winner pays shipping, around $20 in the US)

To enter:
Head over to Your Couture Kid and look around, then come on back here and leave me a comment letting me know what your favorite item is. Please make sure that there is a way for me to get in touch with you in the comment.

Additional ways to get entries (you must leave me a comment for each extra entry, letting me know about it)
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* Blog about this giveaway, come back here and post the link in the comment section.

Giveaway ends on November 10, 2008.






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Etsy Crest Sale Monday October 27- Monday November 3

The Capital Region Etsy Street Team, CREST, is holding its first group sale this week, starting today, Monday, October 27, 2008. All of us live and create in the Washington, DC area. We have many talented artists and crafters offering you special deals to get your holiday shopping started right.

Please visit the following etsy shops and read their shop announcements for further sale details. You can also run a search on etsy for the tag "etsycrestsale" to view just some of the items being offered.

If you have any questions, please contact the individual shops.

Happy shopping!

AlmondWorks
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off all items in my shop and a Thank you gift will be sent with each order. Attn Buyer: please mention "Crest" or "EtsyCrestSale" in "note to seller" and please wait for a revised invoice.


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anaramon
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
Most items will reflect 20-50% discounts!
Free pair of hair pins on orders over $25 when you write "CREST" in the notes to seller section!


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AngiesOthers
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off all week, wait for invoice.


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atelierdesigns
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off all Holiday Cards, Tags, and Stickers


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babus
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
20% off all items


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bodil0331
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off all items. Sale prices are already marked in each listing.


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BrigaBauble
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off select items. Free shipping on two or more items.


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DebbyAremDesigns
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
In honor of my 1st year anniversary in DebbyAremDesigns (October 30th) I'll be giving away 1 free bookmark for all orders $15 and above (one offer only per customer).
10% off total sale -not including shipping.
Please leave "etsycrestsale" in note to seller and wait for a revised invoice as prices in shop do not reflect the discount.


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donnapool
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
25% off all puzzle balls and photographs in my shop. Buyer's should wait for a revised invoice before paying.


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dottyral
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
20% off Cotton Emery Pincushions and Pincushion Rings.
Sale prices are not marked. Please put "CREST" in note to seller and wait for a revised invoice.


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DragonRags
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
20% off everything. Refund or wait for adjusted invoice.


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erzulimojo
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off plus free shipping for two or more items.


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EurekaEureka
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off total sale -not including shipping.
Please leave "etsycrestsale" in note to seller and wait for a revised invoice as prices in shop do not reflect the discount.


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frenchroast
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off items in a special Sale section.


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generationsmomnbaby
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off everything.


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GenerationsTieDye
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off everything.


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GlowNGlass
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
In addition to a 15% discount for purchases over $20, I will throw in a set of "wine glass jewelry" for any purchase over $50.00. The wine glass tags are a set of fused-glass baubles to help your guests keep track of their wine stem at your party.
Please put "CREST" in note to seller and wait for a revised invoice.


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herbanlifestyle
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
20% off everything


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JellybugArtworks
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off all week. Revised invoices will be sent.


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katiejean
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off all items. Please leave "crestsale" in note to seller.
Items are not discounted, please wait for an updated invoice.


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laurenmc18
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off all purchases for the entire week! To redeem the discount, just add your LMNOProducts purchase(s) to your cart, begin the checkout process, and choose "Other" as your payment method. In the Buyer's Note box, mention that you would like to take advantage of the EtsyCREST Sale discount. I will then send a revised PayPal invoice reflecting the 15% discount.


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LincolnParkStudio
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
During the sale period, FREE additional painting! With every custom painting order receive an additional painting at no additional charge ($90 value)


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maggiesuedesigns
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
25% off all items.
Type "CREST" in the message to seller section and wait for a revised invoice.


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MagpieCollections
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
20% off all items(free shipping on purchase of more than $50)!!!
Please leave note to seller on message box.


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maryellendoran
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
Enjoy 20% off my entire collection of hand crafted sterling silver chain and gemstone jewelry.


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NovemberAir
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off sale on everything.
Prices will be adjusted in the listings, so there will be no waiting.


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Organidog
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
Purchase any variety our our organic dog treats through our Etsy shop and receive a dozen Fleas Navidad treats free. Just mention "CREST" in the "message to seller" section.


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OhSewUnique
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off select items. Free shipping on two or more items.


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penelopedesign
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off all items. Prices already adjusted in the listings, so no need to wait for a revised invoice.


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sararosetutus
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off of most items. Items will be tagged EtsycrestSale. The item prices reflect the sale prices for the duration of the sale. Sale items labeled EtsyCrest Sale.


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SudsNSuch
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off. Wait for a revised invoice.


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tarabu
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% any purchase and free shipping on two or more items, including custom orders.


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undefinedvillage
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off entire inventory. ATC free gift with the purchase of a photographic print.


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UnusualFelineObjects
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
Along with 20% off everything, I offer the following to those who mention etsycrestsale in notes to seller:
- Above the $10 level, *International customers* will be given an additional 5% off. Please wait for a revised invoice and request shipping to your location before you pay and I will revise the listing for you.
- *U.S. customers* will be offered a choice of free items from my shop starting at the $10 level.
- Above the $20 level my U.S. vintage buyers will be given free insurance and delivery confirmation to go with my actual shipping. Overages will be refunded.


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WildHoneysuckle
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10-15% off of most items. Items will be tagged EtsycrestSale. The item prices refelct the sale prices for the duration of the sale. Item descriptions also indicate price reduction.


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I've Been Tagged!

I have been tagged by Proud Mommy. Thanks! I feel so loved!
Here are the rules:
1. Link to the person or persons who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.
5. Let each person know they’ve been tagged and leave a comment on their blog
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

So, 6 Random things about me:
*I have a bachelors degree in Psychology
*I have lived in Maryland my entire life
*My hubby was my prom date
*I always have to be working on a million different things at once.
*My hubby is 1 foot taller than I am
*I am a pack rat (But working on getting rid of stuff)

Ok, here are my 6 (make sure you check out their blogs):
1. Kelly at The Neurotic Mom
2. Jen at The Story of Us
3. Rebecca at Mommyhood is Thankless
4. Merissa at Snakes, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
5. Jamie at Simply Jamie
6. Kellie at Ladybug Soup
Hope you enjoyed our game!!!





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Simple Salutations- Review and Giveaway

Kris from Simple Salutations contacted me about doing a review of her online invitation/card shop. She opened it together with her sister (I love that she works with her sister!)

Kris (the designer) used to work for Disney Animation for years and is now a stay at home mom and part-time graphic designer.

Shea (the organizer) has a background in human resources and is now a stay at home mom and part-time business owner.



One of the things that I love the most about this site is that you can customize everything exactly how you want it. With no extra fees. Want to change the background, no problem. Want a different color flower, no problem. I love that. You know that your invitation/announcement/card will be exactly how you want it and will be a total original. I love it!

In addition to holiday cards, they have invitations to baby shower, baptism, kids birthday, new homes, save the date cards, thank you cards, and more!



Simple Salutations has generously offered a $20 gift card to their holiday card line. How about that? I wish I could win!

To enter:
Head over to Simple Salutations and take a look at their holiday card line, then come on back here and leave me a comment letting me know what your favorite design is. Please make sure that there is a way for me to get in touch with you in the comment.

Additional ways to get entries (you must leave me a comment for each extra entry, letting me know about it)
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* Blog about this giveaway, come back here and post the link in the comment section.

Giveaway ends on November 7, 2008.





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Winners of the Recent Giveaways!

Ok, I have a lot going on right now. I am starting a new business along with getting the last of my Halloween tutus out and I apologize that this blog has been neglected. I actually have a TON of great things to review and will hopefully have time soon. I also need to mail out a few prizes and I apologize for that too. You will get them, I promise!

Winner of a gift certificate from Red Thread Confections is:
Gianna said...

I love the Creamy Caramel Turtle :)
October 13, 2008 6:49 AM

Winner of a piece of jewelry from Beaded Pathways is:
blueviolet said...

I love the Tree of Life earrings!
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
Elizabeth

Please email me at stacyandgreg@hotmail.com so we can get your prize to you!





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EcoBrain- Green Books for Green Living

I have posted before about how we are trying to be more "green"- cloth diapers, etc. I have also posted about how at our house we LOVE to read. Well when I was given the opportunity to review a site about ecofriendly books that you can actually read electronically, I was intrigued.


EcoBrainoffers a top-quality selection of eBooks and mp3 audio about the environment and environmentally-friendly living. Now I will say that when I first heard this, I was not terribly excited because it did not seem to be what I am interested in reading for leisure. And I really like to sit down with a book and relax. So I went into this review, hoping for the best but not really planning on finding anything of interest.

And then I actually checked out the site. There are some really cool looking reads: Big Green Purse which helps answer the question that many women ask- "What can I do to help the environment?"; Nature's Wonder which is an anti-coloring book that lets kids be creative however they want.

They are easy to order, you just find the book you want to purchase, add it to your cart and check-out. After you way, you can download your book and read it right then, that minute! I do love that aspect of it. I think I may need to buy a couple when I get some free time.

And guess what! They are giving our readers a chance to win a copy of an eBook: Radical Simplicity: Small Footprints on a Finite Earth!

To enter:
Head over to EcoBrain and then come on back here and leave me a comment letting me know what you think of it. Please make sure that there is a way for me to get in touch with you in the comment.

Additional ways to get entries (you must leave me a comment for each extra entry, letting me know about it)
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* Blog about this giveaway, come back here and post the link in the comment section.

Giveaway ends on October 25, 2008.





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Spin Master- Bath Blizzard and Aquadoodle Draw 'N Doodle

We recently received both the Bath Blizzard and the Aquadoodle Draw 'N Doodle mat from Spin Master.

The Bath Blizzard is part of Spin Master's new line called Kid Kleen. It is a line of bath activities toys that are going to make bath time a party for any kid. All Kid Kleen products are safe, non-toxic, wheat-free, tear-free and hypoallergenic.

The Bath Blizzard is amazing! It is a little machine that you put on the side of your tub with suction cups and you turn the little knob and then it is bubble bath time! Seriously, you are going to want this in whatever bathroom you are using because you just might want to use it yourself (seriously, you are going to want to use it). And unlike other bubble baths where the bubbles eventually fade away, with this you can keep turning the knob and getting more bubbles! Endless bubble-baths!

The Aquadoodle Draw 'N Doodle mat is also super cool. Why, you ask? Because it is a mess-free doodle mat! Yep, that's right- mess-free. You just fill the re-usable Aqua Pen with water to create all sorts of fun pictures, and it disappears when it dries out. Sara had a good time just pressing the pen to the mat. And pressing the pen to the mat. And pressing the pen to the mat. I must say that with all the stuff that I have to clean up after her, having something that I did not have to scrub clean was REALLY nice.

Thanks to Team Mom for giving me the chance to try out these cool items!

Bath Blizzard:

Rating
Appearance- 5
Customer Service-5
Cost- 5
Quality- 5
Functionality-5
Overall-5


Aquadoodle Draw 'N Doodle mat:

Rating
Appearance- 5
Customer Service-5
Cost- 5
Quality- 5
Functionality-5
Overall-5





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Lincoln Park Studio: Fine Art, Custom and Off The Shelf

I love being able to promote local businesses, and have been lucky enough to be in contact with Dare from Lincoln Park Studio. Lincoln Park Studio is Dare (painter) & Mark (photographer) Wenzler. They are a husband and wife team and live with their young daughter in Washington DC’s historic Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Here is a family portrait that she did.


Dare creates custom paintings from people's family snapshots. How cool is that! It is a great opportunity for "regular" people to commission a painted portrait without spending a fortune. The portraits are normally large, 2' x 3' and up, and make quite showstopping paintings for just a few hundred dollars.

Not surprisingly, the paintings are very popular with parents to make children's portraits. They also make a great grandparent or family gift. Also popular are pets, houses, and weddings.

Head on over to her site now to see what she can do for you.





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Winners and Email updates!

I know I am so behind on posting about winners, I am so sorry! I have a bunch of great reviews and giveaways that should be posting very soon and also will be talking about the great holiday giveaway that we are working on.

Here we go:
Winner of $50 gift certificate from Tiny Prints:
Jenn S. said...

I like the Darling Decorations
Flat Holiday Photo Cards. Love the color scheme and the hint of whimsy. http://www.tinyprints.com/products/ProductView_4217.htm
September 21, 2008 7:50 PM

Winner of a minky blanket from The Trendy Baby:
Bunny B said...

I'd love to win the blue mod dot minky luxe blanket! Gorgeous! Thanks!

bunnybx at gmail . com
September 17, 2008 6:09 AM

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Sesame Street Knex- Elmo

We LOVE elmo in our house. Sara has tons of Elmo toys, stuffed animals, books, an Elmo nightlight. So we were thrilled when we recieved a KNEX Elmo building set from Team Mom to review.



We got Elmo and his piano building set.

At first I was worried that Sara was a little too young since it says 2+ and she is 17 months old. But she LOVED it. We took it out to play the first day and I would build Elmo and his piano and she would pull it apart and laugh hysterically. Like it was the funniest thing. Ever.

We did that for a couple days and she started to try to put the pieces together herself. It was really cool to be able to see her figure out how to connect things. She can't connect Elmo like she wants to, so we are working on that. But she is able to stack the blocks for the piano. She likes it so much that we brought it to my mom's (my mom watches her during the day while we work). It has been a few weeks and she is still playing with it all the time.



The package includes 47 pieces that you can use to build Elmo, his piano, Dorothy (his goldfish), or anything else you want. It also came with some "Play & Learn" activity cards that have fun interactive ideas for parents and kids. One side has alternate building ideas and the other is fun facts and activity suggestions.

In addition to Elmo, there is also Cookie Monster, Ernie, Bert, Oscar, Grover, and Abby Cadabby. I am pretty sure we are getting Sara the Abby Cadabby Knex set for the holidays.

Thanks to Team Mom for the opportunity to review this awesome toy.

Rating
Appearance- 5
Customer Service-5
Cost- 5
Quality- 5
Functionality-5
Overall-5






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