Toms Giveaway!

Yall know we love Toms.  I have a pair.  Carter has some.  Even Lainey does.  (Jack thinks they're dorky, but what does he know?!)

What's the best thing about them?  Their "one for one" program.  Every time you buy a pair of their shoes, they give a pair to a child in need.  It's really that easy.

So, I entered the Books for Bloggers contest and won!  And, I'm happy to share the bounty with one lucky winner.

Here is how my package arrived.  LOVE that they took the time to hand stick the famous Toms sticker on the outside.

And, here is the deal.  I get one to read, keep and review.

I also get one to giveaway.

Leave me a comment for one entry.

Repost (blog or facebook) for 3 entries.

Easy peasy!

Giveaway expires Saturday, December 3, 2011 at midnight.  Winner announced next week!

Good luck!

Scoop - We're Busy!

Caroline arrived on Saturday.  We were late getting to the airport due to traffic, so I don't have the beloved airport photo.  Damn.

Kids made her feel welcome, regardless.

Carter's birthday party was that evening.  Holy mess of a house.

Caroline and I tortured the birthday boy by wearing matching pjs upon their arrival back from playing at the sports complex nearby.

Doesn't he look happy?

The crew.

Sweet little brother Jack slept in the living room with the big boys.  It was a big step!

We girls hid out in our bedroom and snoozed by 9pm that evening.  Lainey Caroline had to have a hand on Caroline at all times.

With all the cursing and animosity he could muster, Blake retrieved the Christmas tree from the attic storage.  This looks normal, right?

And, our biggest piece of news........not to replace the best cat ever (RIP Batman).......but to share our love of the kittehs with someone new......we adopted a pet from the SPCA.

Jack would have been just as happy with the toys provided to the cats.

Meet Finn McMissle.  She's 11 weeks old and just about the cutest thing ever.  She wears makeup.  See?

Can you pick out which one is real? 

She's so tiny........so, so tiny.

And, she loves Caroline the most. 


Ignore the red eye.  I don't have the time.

Been super busy with Subway art and Christmas card design.  Orders coming soon, peeps!

Off to Disneyland today to celebrate 37 years on this great green earth.  Staying overnight and then treating the kids to a harbor cruise looking at Christmas lights from the boat. 

We know how to party.

Miss yall!  I promise I'll get my head screwed on straight soon enough and get back to blogging. 

Oh, and if you're not connected to me on Facebook, don't miss this story:

She'll kill me for posting this, but I know it will warm your heart. Upon gathering kitty supplies, Caroline and I walked by what appeared to be 2 Marines, one in a wheel chair and his friend pushing a cart filled to the brim with daily essentials. We assumed he had returned from active duty, perhaps injured from it. My sweet sister bought him a $100 gift card and anonymously gave it to them as they paid. THAT, people, is the Christmas spirit!!!!! So proud to call her my sister.

My sister is a total bad ass. 

 

Yes, I can say that.

 

Later!

Pearl Earring Giveaway Winner!



Congratulations to Dee! 

You're the lucky winner of the gorgeous pearl earrings compliments of Holly's fantastic jewelry lines that were just added to Facebook.

More give-aways coming.......check back soon!

Subway Artist

OK, so technically, I'm not an artist and I don't work in a Subway, but I can create some pretty cute Subway Art a la Photoshop.

Who knew I had such skills?

I can make you your very own version.....for a mere $20.

How it works:

Send me an email with:

1.  words you'd like to use

2.  colors you'd like included

3. any other special instructions

If you're not up to creating the content, let me know and I'll do it for you.  Every piece is different and yours will be unique.

These are great for:

*revolving artwork for your home (I have a frame above my fireplace that changes with the seasons)

*teacher gifts

*baby gifts

*birthdays

*anniversaries

*sports teams (I see an LSU one in my future!)

*baptisms or christenings

*holidays in general

The possibilities truly are endless.

For $10, I will create your piece and email it to you for you to print at home.  Want me to print it and frame it for you?  I can do that, too.  Inquire further for details.

Find more gift ideas and a collection of my mad skillz on my Facebook page here.  "Like" me if you want to stay in touch and learn more!

Giveaway Time - Earrings valued at $125!

Please note:

*****Giveaway entries MUST leave a comment to be entered in the contest.  Many people are liking Holly's pages (which thrills me!) and I won't be able to distinguish you from the others if you don't comment.  Comments are open to everyone.  You don't have to have a blog!*****

My friend, Holly, has opened up her business to the Facebook world. 

In celebration, she's giving away this beautiful pair of Cultured Akoya pearl earrings in 14kt yellow gold; 7-7.75mm.

To qualify, simply 'like' the three Facebook pages here:

Holly Davidge Jewelry

includes:  platinum, gold, white gold.....bridal, mother's rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc.

HMD Designs

includes:  money clips, bracelets, cuff links, keychains and more

Classic Couture

includes:  Tiffany-inspired classic jewelry

All of Holly's pieces are custom designed to your exact taste and preference. 

The details:

For one entry, like all 3 Facebook pages.

For 5 entries, re-post this giveaway on your blog or Facebook page.

Leave me a comment letting me know how you entered! 

Winner will be chosen using Random.org and announced Thursday, November 17, 2011.

Giveaway entries end at midnight, Wednesday, November 16, 2011.

Good luck!