Surprise Giveaway!

I just really enjoy spring. I love the new flowers popping up everywhere and the trees finally in full green. The best part about spring is I know that summer is right around the corner. Don't you just love spring?

A few other reasons I love spring is there are those few days of 80 degrees and sunshine of tease where we can dig out our summer clothes. Yet it cools off and we can still lightly bundle up in our warm sweatshirts for bonfires. Mmm smores! I just love the thought of roasting a s'more over a fire with my family. 

Speaking of family and flowers popping up spring also reminds me of new babies being born or soon to be Mothers announcing their soon to be new arrival! With that being said I am doing a fun SURPRISE GIVEAWAY!! You read that right! 

The surprise giveaway is a holiday sticker set for boys OR girls from STICKY BELLIES! These are removals stickers to help you as a parent help document your baby boy OR girls first important holidays. Super cute and simple! 12 stickers included.

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Hand Knitted Boot Cuff's GIVEAWAY from Katie's Knits

Happy Monday! I am excited to start this week off with a wonderful giveaway.  A chance for you to win a pair of fabulous boot cuffs from the shop, Katie's Knits! They are perfect to style with your fashion boots.

You may find Katie's Knits on Facebook. Be kind and give her a big LIKE. Her shop is based out of her home here in Grand Rapids, MI. I have been blessed to get talk with Katie and get to know her. I am so excited to host this giveaway on the blog this week.

Enter for your chance to win a pair of hand knitted boot cuffs. (pictured bellow)

1. Must be 18 years or older. 

2. Giveaway runs from Monday-Sunday

3. You may enter more than once! 

Get to know Katie from Katie's Knits:

Hi! My name is Katie and I live in Alto, MI with my husband and 3 wonderful children. We have a teenage foster daughter and 2 boys, ages 6 and 4. We also have 3 small dogs. I started knitting about a year and a half ago and fell in love with it! Knitting has become a great way for me to relax and decompress. As I began to knit more and more, I developed a stash of everything I had made. What was I going to do with it all? I donated several items to one of the local adoption agencies, but as friends saw my work, they began to encourage me to look into selling it. So, that’s what I’m doing! I’m just starting out, but I’m so excited about it! Thanks for taking the time to get to know me!

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20 Family Four Pack Movie Passes GIVEAWAY!!!

Does your family enjoy going to the movies? We do but they sure can be a little on the pricey side these days. And are you located in the West Michigan/Grand Rapids area? Okay..this is where you can start to get excited!

Three Sisters and Us has partnered up to offer 20... 20 four family passes to an advanced movie screening to the NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE THOMB. Who wouldn't want to go see a new movie in advance for the price of $0 and have that special family time?!

When: December 13 at 11:00AM

http://www.nightatthemuseummovie.com/

All you have to do is head over and LIKE Three Sisters And Us's Facebook Page on Facebook.

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Old Factory Candle Gift Set GIVEAWAY!

Thanksgiving has passed and our stomachs are stuffed. Christmas trees are starting to go up in the windows of homes. Christmas music is playing on the radio stations. It sure is starting to feel a lot like Christmas around here. 

What is a better way to decoraite the holiday season with a touch of  holiday candles. I sure enjoy the aroma of a holiday candle. Pictured below you have a chance to win a gift set of Old Factory Candle Gift Set just in time for this holiday season. They sure do smell wonderful and exceed their standards. I personally love a good candle I can actually smell. Don't you? If so, you better enter to win your FREE gift set below. Who wouldn't want a free well deserved gift after all your shopping for others this time of year. 

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The Great Blog Train- A Link-Up & Giveaway!

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If you link up that means your blog will be seen on 6 different blogs!!!

Please meet our Destination Co-host:
Camille from "Colorado Springs Tours & Reviews"

This month we will be travelling to Colorado Springs, COLORADO
Also, remember to visit the DINING CAR on one of the Engineer's blogs!

If you are interested in being a Co-host for the Great Blog Train then please click HERE and fill out the form (THANK YOU!!)

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The Great Blog Train's 15th Great Giveaway!!!

1 Lucky winner will win the following:

- 2 Handmade Bars of Lye Soap by Marci
- 1 Texas Sized Bath Bomb (1/2 Rose & 1/2 Jasmine or 1 whole of a single scent - You choose) from Laura
- 1 Handmade Zippered Pouch from Marci
- 1 Ad Space on Stone Cottage Adventures
(Except for the Ad space you must live in the lower 48 of the U.S.A. to win the soap, bath bomb & pouch - otherwise they become a second place prize)

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September's Caboose and featured blog happens to be:

"Traveling Cats" Congratulations!
This is such a cool blog!!  - So original!  This is how Vanessa describes her blog:

For over ten years, I've been snapping pictures of every cat I meet during my travels around the world. Traveling Cats is the collection of those cat pictures.  It's an interesting project on many levels. The pictures are not just about the cats, but they also give a good impression of the cities and countries in which those pictures were taken. Also, whereas in some parts of the world cats look like little divas, in others they are unkempt, poor creatures. I currently have over 500 cat pictures, and that collection is still growing.

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Magnificent Baby GIVEAWAY!!

This summer I did a very fun summer themed TV segment with my Daughters. Magnificent Baby was one of the products that were shown on the TV segment.

I respect their way of thinking. Instead of button they use small magnetic fasteners. They make it extremely easy for parents of squirmy newborns and growing babies during diaper changing and simple as just trying to get them dressed. I sure remember those days...they aren't too far off. The magnetic fasteners are also great for those tiny little fingers learning to dress themselves.

A couple key factors I'd personally like to point out that put my Mommy mind to ease when my Daughter wear their clothes are: 1) They are lead free and 2) they are phthalate free.

They have baby and toddler clothing and that's not all, they even have cute accessories on their website! Hence all that I have stated above Three Sisters and Us is hosting a GIVEAWAY along with
Gods Growing Garden
Just A Touch Of Crazy
My Silly Little Gang
complete-bliss

GIVEAWAY INCLUDES:
 One Magnificent Baby outfit pictured below.

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Calling All Pregnant Mamas & Infant Mamas: Sticky Bellies GIVEAWAY!!

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Last Monday I had the fun honor of doing a LIVE TV segment for children's summer kick off at one of our news stations TV shows. Read about it here. One of my favorite products...okay all the products were my favorite but still...I absolutely love the Sticky Bellies. I have to admit I feel like a Mom in the dinosaur ages even though my youngest Daughter is only going on three. But I swear these fun things didn't come out till after. Now I figured out the super neat idea of the monthly milestone pictures. 

What are Sticky Bellies? They are the most perfect milestone markers for you and your baby. They have a wide variety on their website, from baby to pregnancy. What is a more fun way than prepping your little cuties for a milestone photo with a Sticky Bellie. 

What makes Stick Bellies unique? 

1. The stickers are reusable. Once you take the sticker off just place it back onto the wax paper.
2. Yes they are safe for your baby and you. If your a Mom like me I like to make sure of things like that. Sticky Bellies are CPSIA compliant. Their is no lead, phthalates, and BPA or any other harmful stuff you do not want near your or your baby. 
3. Their is a section on their website that will give you ideas for your baby's milestone photos. 
4. Guess what?! They even ship outside the United States! 

   

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The best part is I'm hosting a Sticky Bellies GIVEAWAY!!

Enter for your chance to win the first years onsies milestone from Sticky Bellies.
Go start entering!

Photo Credit: Sticky Bellies.com

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Top Four Toddler and Baby Tooth Brushing Tips!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
When your baby's first tooth starts to pop through their gums it's a very exciting mile stone as a parents. Once they start getting a couple teeth in you may even venture out to buy their first toothbrush right away. I know as a first time parent you may be wondering when should I even buy my baby's first toothbrush? It's never to early to start.

 Baby Teeth Brushing Tips

• It is never to early to start. You may start off by cleaning their gums.
• Once their first tooth starts to poke out of their gums, start brushing their gums and teeth gently.
• Clean your baby's teeth each day by using a small toothbrush. 
• Tooth brushes come in stages by numbers. Smallest to largest. It is pretty self explanatory, but make sure you read each package. 
• Make sure when your buying toothpaste for your infant your doing homework and reading the package. Again it usually is labeled in stages by numbers. 
• Allow them to get use to the toothbrush and chew on it once in a while. It's okay trust me as long as you are watching. Great for teething.

As they your baby grows older and all his or her teeth have popped in place you now have a set routine, or at least you should bye now. My Daughters are now old enough to walk themselves into the bathroom and prepare their own toothbrushes. I then go in and turn the water on because the faucet is a little tricky. I cannot wait to replace that thing. I still help our two youngest to make sure they are cleaning their pretty white teeth well enough. After brushing and rinsing their pretty whites they floss. Once in a while we will do a mouth wash, only if it's organic.  

Toddler Teeth Brushing Tips

• Set a routine early. I set a daily routine with all three of my Daughter's before they could even walk, seriously. Children need routine. It is very important and key.
• Brush with your kids. Who would of thunk? If you want your kids to start a good habit they have to see you do it sometimes right? So start brushing your teeth with them whenever you are able to. I brush my teeth with my Daughters every morning when we are all getting ready for school. Set that good example. 
• Allow independent. I know this may be tricky if their just learning to brush their teeth or not that good at brushing their teeth. Though we still have to give them that independence sometimes. I'm not saying all the time, but sometimes. Allow them feel to feel some sort of confidence. 
• Use the correct supplies. Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash and timer. We use a timer just like pictured. I stress this because my oldest had to have this toothbrush a while ago that I knew was too big for her mouth. Yet she still needed it. I caved. She then figured out it was too big for her and went back to her old toothbrush. Hence why I state above the stages of toothbrushes and toothpaste. Our Daughters love picking our toothbrushes and toothpaste. It makes brushing their teeth so much more fun. Therefore next time you run out allow your child to help pick it out. 

Also as a Mother I am picky about what goes in my child's mouth. I am a huge Tom's fan when it comes to toothpaste and so are my Daughters. They even have non-fluoride toothpaste now. Yay! Above I made a collage of a few tooth brushing items we use. My Daughters and I are huge fans now of the Woobamboo toothbrushes. I had the honor of doing a review for their company. Okay my Daughters did, and I get to write. Ha ha. They are light weight and perfect size for their mouths. I love as a Mother when your kids find that favorite toothbrush and they cannot wait to brush their teeth. I honestly was sketchy how the bamboo would hold up. Honestly it works out great and I feel so at ease knowing my kids are using an Eco friendly chemical free toothbrush. 

Why you should choose Woobamboo!

1. Organic, biodegradable bamboo handle
2. Coated in natural wax for durability
3. Non-toxic, BPA-free, and Antimicrobial 
4. Panda- friendly
5. Come in different sizes. Standard, slim and sprout

Enter for a chance to win your own pair of children's Eco friendly Woobamboo toothbrushes. Feel at ease while your child is brushing their teeth. 

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Freshly Picked Moccs GIVEAWAY!!

This week have been a big week for our family. Helen's second pair of eye glasses came in. She was actually full of excitement as we drove to the pediatric eye Doctors to pick the eye glasses up. I, myself as Helen's Mom was a little of all the above in the emotions department. Mainly because I didn't know how long the initial excitement would last.

With that being said, when Pamela contacted me around the same time about this amazing giveaway I knew I just had to be apart of it with her. Not only because we have grown that blogging friend bond, But I have seen these moccs around and adore them! And whats not a better way than to kick off a brand new fresh start for Helen with her new pretties (eye glasses).

I've teamed up with Pamela from Macdonald's Playland and 15 other amazing bloggers to bring you this awesome giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a pair of adorable Freshly Picked moccasins in the size and color of choice as well as $145 in PayPal cash! Be sure to enter in the rafflecopter below! Giveaway runs for two weeks and ends Monday, June 9th. Be sure to give these wonderful ladies some love at their blogs & social media as well! Best of luck!

| Freshly Picked | Macdonald's Playland | 

| Pig & Dac | Hello Copeland | Sounds of My Pitter Patter | Life of Faith | 

| Before, During, & After | Mommy Like Whoa | Lane & Alley | Epic Mommy Adventures | 

| Sew Crafty Angel | The Foley Fam {unedited} | Dolen Diaries | Foxy's Domestic Side | 

| Three Sisters & Us | A Sorta Fairytale | Ooh La Lovely Blog | Paper Bag Styling |

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The Great Blog Train HOP & GIVEAWAY!!

It's hard for me to even think another month has passed by. Yet slightly excited in hopes for the weather to warm up around here. And of course we have to be excited for the Great Blog Train Hop! Don't forget about the giveaway going on below too. Make sure you enter to win my personal handmade dishcloths.

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The Great Blog Train

A monthly blog hop departing from your online train station on the first Wednesday of every month!

This month it is a bitter-sweet ride - we will be saying farewell to Lynn from Turnips2Tangerines and welcoming Angel from Sew Crafty Angel.
 
We will miss you Lynn and wish you the best!
&
Welcome to the Conductor Crew Angel!

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If you link up that means your blog will be seen on 6 different blogs!!! (7 blogs this month!)

Please meet our Destination Co-host:

Debbie from Heartbeats~Soul Stains 

This month we will be travelling to HAWAII.
Also, remember to visit the DINING CAR on one of the Engineer's blogs!

If you are interested in being a Co-host for the Great Blog Train then please click HERE and fill out the form (THANK YOU!!)

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The Great Blog Train's tenth Great Giveaway!!!

1 Lucky winner will win the following:

-2 Handmade Crocheted DishCloths from Kaitlyn

-  1 Sidebar Ad Space from Angie 

- "One Summer in Arkansas" a novel by Marcia Kemp Sterling from Marci (this book has only been read once!)

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There are many ways to enter & then don't forget to link up to the train below!!

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March's Caboose and featured blog happens to be:

 "True Blue Baking" Congratulations!

"Raven" is the owner and writer of this wonderful blog.  She loves to bake and blog and is the mother of the cutest little fur-baby named "Coco".  Checkout this delicious "Passover Honey Almond Cake" Recipe!

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Cato Review & $25 GIVEAWAY!!

This past Friday I had an awesome opportunity to attend the grand opening of one of the new stores of Cato. While I was attending, part of my assignment was to review Cato. They are also kind enough to  offer my followers a $25 dollar gift card to their stores. Let me just inform you right now, $25 dollars at Cato can actually buy you quit a few items if you choose to shop wisely.

When I walked into the fashion store Cato, I was impressed by the stores design and set up. The store was clean and crisp. I really enjoyed the large mirrors that gave the store an overall feel of glamour.

Their clothing meet all ages from juniors and up. They also sell from hair accessories, jewelry to shoes and clothing. Not to mention super cute and non expensive hair accessories and jewelery. I couldn't make up my mind. Please do me the honors and ENTER into the Cato GIVEAWAY!!

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I ended up walking out of Cato with the ...

                                          Lace Stud Textured Top (now on clearance for $9.99)
                                          

Cross bracelet bundle $3

                                          

 Necklace and ear ring combo $6.99

I am very pleased with all the products that I was able to choose to review. They quality is great for the price. The price is right. I will be visiting again.

                    

The Great Blog Train: Blog Hop!

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The Great Blog Train has 5 Engineers!!

If you link up that means your blog will be seen on 5 different blogs!!!
Remember to visit the DINING CAR on one of the Engineer's blogs!

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The Great Blog Train's seventh Great Giveaway!!!

1 Lucky winner will win the following:

$10 Starbucks Card
- Large Ad Space on Laura's blog 
-Ad Space on Kaitlyn's blog
-Sidebar Ad Space on Angie's blog

There are many ways to enter & then don't forget to link up to the train below!!



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January's Caboose and featured blog happens to be:

Lady Blogger Congratulations!

Bonnie is the owner and writer of "Lady Blogger" - which is a fantastic blog about "parenting, education, kids and the business of blogging."  Bonnie is a former school teacher and college professor with a Master's degree - she is overflowing with helpful knowledge and experience!  Please visit her blog today - I guarantee that you will  learn something wonderful!

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