Buzz on by Thursday Blog Hop & Giveaway!!

Welcome to "Buzz on by Thursday" blog hop hosted by Fashionably Organized, The Two Savvy Sisters, Emmy's Closet, and Sunny Bug!

Buzz on By Thursday is a great way to meet new bloggers and increase your Google followers!

So join us, we promise you will have a blast...plus we have some pretty sweet giveaways too!

If you want to be a part of Buzz on by Thursday, just follow these few rules:

1. Follow ALL of the Hostesses

2. If you're a new follower make sure to leave us a comment so we can follow you back! WE DO FOLLOW BACK!

3.Put your name and URL in the linky below. If you don't see your link after a few minutes (yes, it says it may take a few minutes) you should re-enter it.

This week Nicole of Two Savvy Sisters has offered us a wonderful giveaway! Just in time for Easter... she is giving one lucky winner a set of 12 Easter/spring cupcake toppers!

We've made it even easier for you to enter our giveaway!

The winner will be picked by ADDING ALL OF THE COMMENTS FROM EACH SITE TOGETHER. Just one comment gets you entered, but feel free to leave a comment on all the hostesses' blogs for a total of 4 entries! If you are already a follower that's OK, leave a comment on one or all of the sites letting us know. We love you for following us and want you to have a chance to win too.

This giveaway is for US residents only. All comments must be placed by Monday, April 4th-- 6 PM EST. Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected.

GOOD LUCK and thanks for BEEING a part of Buzz on by Thursday fun!!!

NEW felt clips!!

Introducing my BRAND NEW Felt Clips!!

You can find them in my Etsy Shop here!

WINNER!!

Thanks to random.org we have our winner for the Headchefs Giveaway!!

#57 laura20v

Congratulations!!

Thanks so much to all who entered :)

Buzz on by Thursday Blog Hop & Giveaway!!

Welcome to "Buzz on by Thursday" blog hop hosted by

Fashionably Organized, The Two Savvy Sisters, Emmy's Closet, and Sunny Bug!

Buzz on By Thursday is a great way to meet new bloggers and increase your Google followers!
So join us, we promise you will have a blast...plus we have some pretty sweet giveaways too!

If you want to be a part of Buzz on by Thursday, just follow these few rules:

1. Follow ALL of the Hostesses

2. If you're a new follower make sure to leave us a comment so we can follow you back! WE DO FOLLOW BACK!

3.Put your name and URL in the linky below. If you don't see your link after a few minutes (yes, it says it may take a few minutes) you should re-enter it.

This week Sara of Emmy's Closet has offered us a wonderful giveaway she is giving one lucky winner an adorable Easter hair bow and a frayed fabric flower clip.

We've made it even easier for you to enter our giveaway!

The winner will be picked by ADDING ALL OF THE COMMENTS FROM EACH SITE TOGETHER. Just one comment gets you entered, but feel free to leave a comment on all the hostesses' blogs for a total of 4 entries! If you are already a follower that's OK, leave a comment on one or all of the sites letting us know. We love you for following us and want you to have a chance to win too.

This giveaway is for US residents only. All comments must be placed by Monday, March 28-- 6 PM EST. Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected.

GOOD LUCK and thanks for BEEING a part of Buzz on by Thursday fun!!!

welcome spring!!

Well, not exactly SPRING when I woke up this morning to SNOW--UGH!! What a bummer! I'm *hoping* this is the last week of crummy weather. I'm ready for warm temps, leaves on trees, birds singing, flowers and daily trips to the park...how 'bout you?!

In honor of spring, thought I'd share some of my favorite Etsy spring finds from my favorite Etsians :)

I love the color of this necklace from Tubby Tabby... check out her Etsy Shop to see more pics, PLUS it's on sale right now for only $12!!

Everyone loves a nice, big bag...right? I know I do! This Van Gogh City Bag by Bluepie Designs is so perfect for spring. Check out more pics here, I love the fabric she has on the inside!

How about a fun game of Hopscotch from Kid-n-Around Creations?! Your kids will LOVE this one. Great Easter basket stuffer, too! (ps: on sale right now!!)

What's more "spring-y" than ladybugs?! These ladybug address labels are soo stinkin' cute! Chickabug has a bunch of other ladybug items that match too, even a Bug Garden Party set. (was Emmy's first birthday theme!)

I just stumbled across this next Etsy shop (thanks to Heather of Chickabug--she always finds THEE best shops-follow her on facebook to keep up!)

Cookie Creations --The Art of Cookies has to have some of the most fabulous cookies I have ever seen. She is so incredibly talented...I don't even think I could bring myself to eat them. (ok who am I kidding...I could!) Say HI on her brand new facebook page.

Mama Runs With Scissors has always been one of my favorite shops, she has the neatest little outfits for babies and kids. Plus she's an absolute doll! I am soo excited that she made Emmy's party outfit for her 2nd birthday...sneak peek coming soon ;)

Love to bake or hosting a party? Bakers Bling has everything you need! I love all of their cupcake kits--so clever! You've got the liners and toppers, all you need to do is bake the cupcakes! Hurry...10% off right now using code "Springbling"!!

Ok, Mother Nature, we're ready now...bring on SPRING! :)

Buzz on by Thursday!

Welcome to "Buzz on by Thursday" blog hop hosted by Fashionably Organized, The Two Savvy Sisters, Emmy's Closet, and Sunny Bug!

Buzz on By Thursday is a great way to meet new bloggers and increase your Google followers!

So join us, we promise you will have a blast...plus we have some pretty sweet giveaways too!

If you want to be a part of Buzz on by Thursday, just follow these few rules:

1. Follow ALL of the Hostesses

2. If you're a new follower make sure to leave us a comment so we can follow you back! WE DO FOLLOW BACK!

3.Put your name and URL in the linky below. If you don't see your link after a few minutes (yes, it says it may take a few minutes) you should re-enter it.

The winner of the Pink Little Cake prize from last week 's Buzz on By Thursday was Amanda of Mommy's Peanut Gallery.

GOOD LUCK and thanks for BEEING a part of Buzz on by Thursday fun!!!

Headchefs Review & Giveaway!!

I absolutely love to cook with my kids, and I think they love it more! Even though something that would normally take me 5 minutes turns into a huge ordeal with them helping, I still love it. So when I head about Headchefs, I was ecstatic! I knew my kids would flip over these adorable cooking tools and I am so excited to share them with you!

Well, I was right, they DID flip! When the box arrived my 3 1/2 year old son couldn't get them out quick enough. My 22 month old loved them too but more to play with their soft arms & legs. :)

I think that cooking with your kids is so incredibly important, it teaches them all about nutrition and healthy eating habits. Both of my kids used to be fantastic eaters and would eat whatever I put in front of them. Now, as they are getting older and voicing their opinions more (ugh!), they are starting to know what they "like", "don't like" and "want". Hands down -- if my son helps me cook dinner, he eats it better...every single time!

Headchefs® are “Cool Tools” for kids and parents. Headchefs lines of utensils are designed to make kitchen time fun for chefs of all ages. Healthy eating habits develop early, by providing your youngsters with Headchefs kids products, suggested cooking tips and recipes you can help to start them off on a lifelong love of cooking healthy, nutritious and fun dishes.

Ry now asks if he can help ALL the time, but only with his "special" tools, of course! We've made scrambled eggs, brownies, scooped ice cream, you name it! (I had to beg him not to actually EAT his ice cream with the SCOOP!) I couldn't be happier with the quality of our Headchefs. I love all of the cute little features and think it's so clever that the feet are suction cups so they can stand up and stick to the counter!! I already have our next few Headchefs picked out. I think Em would love her own little table set and Ry has informed me he wants a rolling pin and a bowl for his cereal! (How he even knew they HAD these things is beyond me-ha!)

There are 18 awesome utensils for you to collect

and the wonderful people

at Headchefs want to get you started!!

They are offering an amazing giveaway! One of my lucky readers will receive a stirring spoon, measuring cup, whisk, pastry brush and spatula!

HOW TO ENTER:
Please leave a separate comment for each entry and

don't forget to include your email in one entry!

Mandatory Entry: Please visit Headchefs and tell me what other item you love!

Extra Entries:

1. Fan Headchefs on Facebook-- 2 entries

2. Follow Headchefs on Twitter--2 entries

3. Follow my blog-- 1 entry

4. Fan me on Facebook-- 1 entry

5. Follow me on twitter-- 1 entry

6. Tweet the following-- 1 tweet per day-- 1 entry per tweet (or use tweet share button)

"#Win a set of Headchefs cooking utensils for kids! http://ow.ly/4dDfj @emmyscloset #giveaway ends 3/23"

7. Share on Facebook or Blog (share buttons on bottom of post)-- 3 entries

Giveaway is open to the US and ends on Wednesday, March 23rd--midnight EST. Winner will be chose via Random.org, notified by email and will have 48 to respond.

GOOD LUCK!!

Disclaimer: I received these Headchefs in exchange for this review & giveaway. This is my honest opinion, however it may differ from yours. Your Headchefs will be shipped directly from them so I can not be held responsible for lost or non received items.

Buzz on by Thursday Blog Hop & Giveaway!!

Welcome to "Buzz on by Thursday" blog hop hosted by

Fashionably Organized, The Two Savvy Sisters, Emmy's Closet, and Sunny Bug!

Buzz on By Thursday is a great way to meet new bloggers and increase your Google followers!

So join us, we promise you will have a blast...plus we have some pretty sweet giveaways too!

If you want to be a part of Buzz on by Thursday, just follow these few rules:

1. Follow ALL of the Hostesses

2. If you're a new follower make sure to leave us a comment so we can follow you back! WE DO FOLLOW BACK!

3.Put your name and URL in the linky below. If you don't see your link after a few minutes (yes, it says it may take a few minutes) you should re-enter it.

This week we have an extra SWEET giveaway thanks to Pink Little Cake! Her sugar cookies are baked from scratch using only the finest organic ingredients. These unique cookies are great as party favors or as a special gift for a loved one.

One lucky BOBT entrant will win One Dozen Custom Cookies!!

(including shipping!)

Want to see more of Pink Little Cake's creations?! Go check out her website & Etsy shop, and we'd love for you to show her some bloggy love too :)

We've made it even easier for you to enter our giveaway!

The winner will be picked by ADDING ALL OF THE COMMENTS FROM EACH SITE TOGETHER. Just one comment gets you entered, but feel free to leave a comment on all the hostesses' blogs for a total of 4 entries! If you are already a follower that's OK, leave a comment on one or all of the sites letting us know. We love you for following us and want you to have a chance to win too.

This giveaway is for US residents only. All comments must be placed by Monday, March 14-- 6 PM EST. Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected.

GOOD LUCK and thanks for BEEING a part of Buzz on by Thursday fun!!!

wordless wednesday-- the circus!

WINNER!!

Thanks to random.org we have our winner for the BabyCakes Design Co Giveaway!!

#10 Jennifer

Congratulations Jennifer!!

Thanks to all who entered :)

Buzz on by Thursday Blog Hop & Tubby Tabby Giveaway!!

Welcome to "Buzz on by Thursday" blog hop hosted by Fashionably Organized, The Two Savvy Sisters, Emmy's Closet, and Sunny Bug

Buzz on By Thursday is a great way to meet new bloggers and increase your Google followers! So join us, we promise you will have a blast...plus we have some pretty sweet giveaways too!

If you want to be a part of Buzz on by Thursday, just follow these few rules:

1. Follow ALL of the Hostesses

2. If you're a new follower make sure to leave us a comment so we can follow you back! WE DO FOLLOW BACK!

3.Put your name and URL in the linky below. If you don't see your link after a few minutes (yes it says it may take a few minutes) you should re-enter it.

This week we have an awesome giveaway! Jodi from Tubby Tabby is giving away a BEAUTIFUL handcrafted bracelet to one lucky BOBT entrant. Be sure to visit Tubby Tabby and send Jodi some love!!

This bracelet is made from deep orange acrylic vintage beads from a 1940's necklace, turquoise blue Swarovski pearls, silver metal spacers and a pretty antique silver plated flower toggle clasp. This years fashion trends are contrasting colors, so Jodi thought these would work well for that theme and summer colors. Check out more of Jodi's creations in her Etsy Shop!

We've made it even easier for you to enter our giveaway!

The winner will be picked by ADDING ALL OF THE COMMENTS FROM EACH SITE TOGETHER. Make sure you are leaving a comment on each sites BOBT post FOR TODAY. The more comments you leave the more chances you get to win. YES that means you have 4 times the chances if you enter comments on each site. If you are already a follower that's OK leave a comment on one or all of the sites letting us know you are already a follower. We love you for following us and want you to have a chance to win too.

This giveaway is for US residents only. All comments must be placed by Monday, March 7 -- 6 PM EST. The winner will be picked at random by adding all of the comments from your hostesses and using random.org to generate a random number. The winner will have 48 hours to respond before the prize will be offered to the another entrant.

GOOD LUCK and thanks for BEEING a part of Buzz on by Thursday fun!!!

etsy updates...

I LOVE when Etsy makes a GREAT update!! A while back they added "coupon codes" which I was overly excited about. It's so much fun to run a promotion and actually have a "code"! In the past, I had to make up a code (for no real reason other than it was fun) have the buyer enter it in notes BUT still pay full price. Then I would have to issue a refund of the difference back to their paypal account. BORING! Plus it seemed a little shady to some folks ;) can't really blame them.

Now, however, I can announce a particular "code" and once it's entered into Etsy it automatically comes off...fun! fun!

Just today I realized that NOW you can have free shipping codes also, instead of just the percentage off. YAY!! I'd like to think this was my doing since I DID send an email to Etsy suggesting this exact thing :) but something tells me I wasn't the only one!

So in honor of the new "free shipping" codes over at Etsy, I am offering FREE SHIPPING off all orders in my shop today!! Use code "FREESHIP" during checkout.

Thank you Etsy!! (it's obviously the little things that get me excited!!)