First I would like to apologize for my long absense. I've had a number of family emergencies and Sunday night I came down with the flu which is still kicking my behind. But seeing as I have not picked winners yet I thought it best to do that right now. Winners have 48 hours to respond or new winner will be chosen
Old Navy $35 GC- ninajoleisa
Old Navy $25 GC- coriwestphal
Sports Authority GC- Kolpin
Coconutty for Earrings- Brooke
Crochetted necklace- Lucky's Luna
Lattice Scarf Pattern- Elizabeth
Pillow Pattern- Mary Lee
Paiges Pretty Bowtique- Lindsay's Lovely Candles
Twinkies Moonshadow- 1st place- Marija
2nd place-Elizabeth
3rd place-Falon H.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Review: The Body Finder- Kimberly Derting
In the book the main character Violet has a strange ability. She can find dead people. Their bodies call to her till they are properly buried. She can also see auras on people who have killed other people. Only her family and her best friend Jay know about her ability. Girls in her town have suddenly gone missing and it is up to Violet to help the police find not only the poor girls bodies but the killer.
Wow this book was just great. There are great moments of suspense and romance. The ending is not obvious like you find in some books. I really really loved this book and already have the next book in the series lined up to read. This is great for anyone who enjoys young adult mysteries with just a tinge of the paranormal. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars!
Review: Nancy Drew- The Secret of the Old Clock- Carolyn Keen
When I was a little girl I adored reading the Nancy Drew novels. I read all of the old classics when I was in the 4th grade. I devoured them like BBQ potato chips. One after the other. I was obsessed with them. I remember being in class and rather than doing math I just had to read what Nancy was doing and how she was going to solve her next mystery. She was a heroine that was a good influence on young girls. I decided to give Nancy a try again now that I'm and adult.
In this book Nancy meets a family who have hit hard times. They tell Nancy how old man Crowley had promised to put them in his will but after his death there were no signs of a new will. His old will stated that a very nasty family the Topham's were to get all of his money. After some investigation Nancy finds out that th newer will is hidden inside of an old clock. Nancy eventually is kidnapped by some burglars. (spoiler but come on really you can figure out what will happen). Of course Nancy ends up finding the clock and the Hoover sisters inherent the much needed money.
Sadly I have to admit I didn't enjoy this book. It was well very predictable and kind of hard to get through. I'm honestly surprised that younger me could so easily devour these books. Perhaps the other books are better and easier to get through. I had to struggle to get through what really is a very short book. Ah well I'm not giving up on Nancy I may just have to find a later written one. I give this book 2 out of 5 stars.
Been a While
I'm still really happy with my Literati. In fact I don't think I would survive if it dies on me. I've read a number of reviews of unsatisfied people who ended up returning theirs or them never able to get them working.As it seems you can't find them anywhere now I'm worried about it breaking down. When I was younger I always wanted to be able to read with all of the lights out but thought I was just being silly. Now I know I was just waiting for an ereader. Because I know I can read in the complete dark before I fall asleep. It is great I put it into night reading mode and it does not disturb my husband nor is it so bright that it hurts my eyes. OK well I have a few reviews to write!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
April Showers of Giveaways- $5 Giftcard to Paiges Pretties
As some of you know I have a little boy but I have a thing for little girl hair accessories. They are so darn cute that it makes me wish I had a little girl. I end up spoiling my 4 year old niece with girly things. Well a month or two back I featured an adorable hair clip from Paiges Pretty Bowtique. She recently started up her own website PaigesPretties.com. Both sites are full of little lovelies for the little girl in your life or even some of these are great for adults. Here are some of her beautiful and affordable creations.
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The Giveaway: One lucky winner will receive a $5 credit to Paiges Pretties website.
Rules: One winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be picked. This is open to US residents only. Please leave email address with each comment. Please leave a seperate comment for each entry. Giveaway will end Wednesday 4/20 at 11:59 pm.
Mandatory Entry: Visit Paige's Pretties website and tell me what you might buy with your certificate.
Bonus Entries:
Become a GFC follower (old followers count)- +2 entries
Heart Paiges Pretty Bowtique Etsy Shop-+3 entries
Tweet about giveaway (include @giveawaymommy)- can be done twice daily for an entry each time
Blog about giveaway- +5 entries
Buy anything from Paiges Pretty Bowtique etsy or Paiges Pretties Website- +10 entries
Enter any of the other giveaways (left side column)- +3 entries
April Showers of Giveaways- Eye Shadow from Twinkie Moon Boutique
I am so super excited about this giveaway. A month or two ago I featured Twinkie Moon Boutique's shop when I posted about her super sweet deal on sampler size of her eye shadows. This wonderful grandmother loves making bows and other cute creations for little girls hair. She also has some of the most affordable tutu's I've ever seen on etsy. But one of the things that has people going to her shop is the wonderful prices on her eyeshadows. She even is going to branching out in making blushes. Her newest item in her shop is unrefined Shea Butter. She has taken classes to learn how to safely make her makeup. If she doesn't have the color you want she will custom make it for you. Perfect for weddings, birthdays, and slumber party gifts. Take a look at some of the offerings in her shop.
The giveaway: First place winner A stackable eye shadow set, that would be three 5 gram jars of shadow, you pick the color!
2nd would be one 5 gram jar of eye shadow, choice of color.
3rd would be 3 samples choice of color
Rules: Three winners will be chosen randomly. The winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be picked. This is open to US residents only. Please leave email address with each comment. Please leave a seperate comment for each entry. Giveaway will end Wednesday 4/20 at 11:59 pm.
Mandatory Entry: Visit Twinkie Moon Boutique's Etsy shop and leave a comment letting me know your favorite item is.
Bonus Entries:
Become a GFC follower (old followers count)- +2 entries
Heart Twinkie Moon Boutique's Shop--3 entries
Become Twinkie Moon Boutique Facebook fan- +2 entries
Tweet about giveaway (include @giveawaymommy) can be done twice daily for one entry each time
Blog about the giveaway- +5 entries
Buy anything from Twinkie Moon Boutique - +10 entries
Enter any of my other giveaways (Left hand column)- +3 entries
April Showers of Giveaways- Crochet Necklace From Christen's Collections
A number months ago I featured Christen's Collections Auryn Pillow pattern. At that time she offered up to sponsor a giveaway of some of her patterns. I was still new to blogging and wasn't sure I was going to keep going. But now that I've been up and running for months I knew right away that I wanted to contact her. I'm so happy because not only is she offering up two of her patterns but she also custom made a necklace for the giveaway. Here are some of her wonderful creations
The Giveaway- First place winner will receive this gorgeous necklace
The Giveaway- First place winner will receive this gorgeous necklace
Second Place winner will win the PDF pattern of Auryn pillow
Third Place winner will win the PDF pattern of Lattice Scarf
BONUS! Anyone who makes a purchase in christen's shop can receive an additional 10% off just by using coupon code MOMMYWANTSTOREAD .
Rules: Three winners will be chosen randomly. The winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be picked. This is open to US residents only. Please leave email address with each comment. Please leave a seperate comment for each entry. Giveaway will end Wednesday 4/20 at 11:59 pm.
Mandatory Entry: Visit Christen's Creations Etsy shop and leave a comment letting me know your favorite item is.
Bonus Entries:
Become a GFC follower (old followers count)- +2 entries
Heart Christen's Creations Shop-+3 entries
Become GFC Follower of Christen's Creations Blog-+2 entries
Sign for email's from Christen's Blog- +2 entries
Tweet about giveaway (include @giveawaymommy)- can be done twice daily for an entry each time
Blog about giveaway- +5 entries
Buy anything from Christen's Creations Shop- +10 entries
Enter any of my other giveaways (left hand column)- +3 entries
Heart Christen's other shop A Lil' Bit Stitchy- +2 entries
April Showers of Giveaways- Sports Authority Gift Card
One lucky winner will win a $25 gift card to Sports Authority. Now that spring is here there are lots of sports that kids are going to need equipment for.
Rules: Please leave a separate comment for each entry. Please leave an email address on each comment. Winners will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be picked. Mandatory entry must be done before all other entries count. The giveaway ends Wednesday April 20'th at 11:59 PM.
Mandatory: Visit Sports Authority Website and tell me what you might buy with your giftcard.
Bonus Entries:
Become a GFC follower (old followers count)- +2 entries
Tell me your favorite book as a child- +1 entry
Sign up for emails (left hand column)- +2 entries
Make a purchase from one of my Etsy shop sponsors- +10 entries - Christen's Creations, Paige's Pretty Bowtique, Twinkie Moon Boutique, Bead Eclectic
Enter any of my other giveaways- +3 entries
Tweet about giveaway (add @giveawaymommy) can be done twice daily for 1 entry each time
Blog about giveaway- +5 entries
April Showers of Giveaways- Old Navy Gift Cards
I absolutely adore Old Navy. They have such a wide variety of clothes that fit everyone. From Plus sized women to newborns. They have just about everyone covered. They even have plus sized maternity clothes. They are always having wonderful sales and right now select clothing styles are up to 40% off.
Now on to the giveaway...I have two gift cards to giveaway. For one first place winner they get a $35 gift card. One second place winner gets a $25 gift card.
Rules: There will be two separate winners. Please leave a separate comment for each entry. Please leave an email address on each comment. Winners will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be picked. Mandatory entry must be done before all other entries count. The giveaway ends Wednesday April 20'th at 11:59 PM.
Mandatory: Visit Old Navy Website and tell me what you might buy with your giftcard.
Bonus Entries:
Become a GFC follower (old followers count)- +2 entries
Tell me your favorite book as a child- +1 entry
Sign up for emails (left hand column)- +2 entries
Make a purchase from one of my Etsy shop sponsors- +10 entries - Christen's Creations, Paige's Pretty Bowtique, Twinkie Moon Boutique, Bead Eclectic
Enter any of my other giveaways- +3 entries
Tweet about giveaway (add @giveawaymommy) can be done twice daily for 1 entry each time
Blog about giveaway- +5 entries
April Showers of Giveaways- Earrings From Bead Eclectic
I was so happy when Valerie the winner of the Bonita Bellita floral pins told me all about her Etsy shop- Bead Eclectic. She then offered to sponsor a giveaway. I immediately pounced and said YES! I love her shop! It is full of beautiful handmade jewelry. She works with stones, hemp, beads and wood. Her pieces are gorgeous and versatile. Here are some of my favorite pieces available for sale in her shop.
The Giveaway: One lucky winner will win these cute coconutty for earrings pair of earrings.
Rules: One winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be picked. This is open to US residents only. Please leave email address with each comment. Please leave a seperate comment for each entry. Giveaway will end Wednesday 4/20 at 11:59 pm.
Mandatory Entry: Visit the Bead Eclectic Etsy shop and leave a comment letting me know your favorite item is.
Bonus Entries:
Become a GFC follower (old followers count)- +2 entries
Heart Bead Eclectic's Etsy Shop-+3 entries
Become GFC Follower of Bead Eclectic's Blog-+2 entries
Become Bead Eclectic Facebook Follower- +2 entries
Tweet about giveaway (include @giveawaymommy)- can be done twice daily for an entry each time
Blog about giveaway- +5 entries
Buy anything from Bead Eclectic's Etsy Shop- +10 entries
Enter any of the other giveaways- +3 entries
April Showers of GIveaways is Here!
The Giveaways! (just click on any of the links below to get to the giveaway)
From Paiges Pretties- $5 credit to her shop
From Twinkie Moon Boutique- Eyeshadow - multiple winners!
From Christens Collections- Multiple winners- Necklace & patterns
From Bead Eclectic- Coconutty for earrings- pair of earrings
Sports Authority- $25 giftcard
Old Navy- $35 giftcard and $25 giftcard
Note: Due to a family emergency one of my etsy shop sponsor's shop is currently not available. If her shop comes back up I'll post it up and adjust the ending date for her. If not I'll hold the giveaway at another time
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