Shop Hop Monday 1/30

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[Sweetheart’s Stroll] Sponsor Spotlight for A Little Blush

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  As I’m trying to think of something small to get my mini-valentines, I glance at the pile of candy they still have left over (and may never eat) from Christmas.  I want to get them something they can use and hold on to for a little while.  So, where do I go?  Etsy, of course!

[Review] Smiley Cookie Heart Shaped Cookies

Thanks to The Smiley Cookie, I have found a great sweet treat for my lil’ Valentines!  The package arrived very quickly after my order was placed and the packaging was so fun - which caught the attention of my 3 year old twins right away.  But, they had to wait until after lunch!

[All for Love] Sponsor Spotlight for jYOUlry

Looking for something different than the traditional flowers and candy to give this year?  This Valentine’s Day, go for Timeless, Functional, YOUnique!  The personalized gifts from jYOUlry are just that.

For My Valentine on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Taryn L. on Pinterest

I had to share my favorite handmade gifts for Valentine's Day.  You can follow me and all of my gift guides on Pinterest.  Enjoy!

If you still aren't on Pinterest, leave me your email address and I'll send you an invite. 

A Sad Day at the office

After nearly 5 years, my laser engraver has engraved it’s last piece.  Today, I was finally able to open up the back and confirm my worst fears. The glass tube (the heart of the machine) was busted.  The reason why this happened is, and will always, remain unknown.  I turned it on to run an order yesterday, I heard a pop noise and lots of fluid running out of the back (that was my antifreeze leaking).

I’ve got orders pending and so many more things I had planned for this season.  Now, we are looking at all of the different options of getting a new machine in here.  I hope to be up and running again very soon.

Until then, I am still running orders for photo engraved pendants and vinyl decals.  So, if you see my shops becoming bare over the next few days, that is why.  

Shop Hop Monday 1/23

Nothing is mandatory but, it is greatly appreciated if you stop by my shop, PictureIt Creations and check out our new items and current specials.

1. Use the link up below to add your shop.  It can be any shop, selling any {family-friendly} items.  All Etsy, Artfire, Zibbet, websites, and even Facebook shop pages are welcome.  As long as you have an online product catalog to browse through.

2.  After you're linked up, hop around to other shops to see what is out there.  Discover new things you haven't seen before.

3. Use this opportunity to:

• Favorite or Heart Etsy Shops, and Add Friends to your circles
• Favorite or Heart Etsy Items
• Build your Etsy Treasuries and Artfire Collections
• Share items on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken

Source: forkinit.blogspot.com via Taryn L. on Pinterest

I found this recipe on Pinterest last week and I tried it last night.  It was just as easy as it sounds and very good!  It's not often I find a recipe that I file in the back of my mind, and realize I have everything in the house for it.

Claim your 75 Bonus Points Here!

I have another invite code for those that missed out on the 50 Bonus Points.  Here is one with 75 Bonus Points!  Claim it now before someone else does.

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[Review & Giveaway] Piczzle Photo Puzzle CLOSED

Sponsored by Tomoson.com

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I have pleasure of solving your gift giving woes this Hallmark holiday season to keep you out of the drug store on February 13th.   With just a great photo, you can create a custom photo puzzle for you spouse, the kids, or even for your parents.

You're invited!

I'm getting closer to that iPad every day!  I have you to thank for it!  Each time a referral signs up and earns credits on SuperPoints, I do too!

Wordless Wednesday

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Lesson for my kids this weekend: Girls can do anything boys can do!

2012 Monster Jam, Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

I'm trying to win and iPad, please help!

I am clicking my way to get an iPad for my husband.  I joined SuperPoints a couple of months ago and I'm already up to $50.  But, I want to get moving on this and earn as much as I can towards this iPad.  His birthday is in a couple of weeks and he is working out of town and I'd love to surprise him with this for a birthday/coming home gift from the kids and I.

Wacky Wednesday Facebook Hop

The Freebie Junkie is hosting their weekly Wacky Wednesday Facebook Hop...and my blog is being featured!!


Hop on over there and add your link, and find other great blogs to follow on facebook.

$125 Cash Giveaway CLOSED

Hostessed by Mama to 4 Blessings and Home Grown Families with the help of several other fantastic group of bloggers we bring you Social Media Sportlight "Facebook"! This giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on Monday 1/16 and will run until Monday, 1/22 at 11:59 PM (all Eastern times). One winner will receive $125.00 Cash into their paypal!

Shop Hop Monday 1/16

Nothing is mandatory but, it is greatly appreciated if you stop by my shop, PictureIt Creations and check out our new items and current specials.

1. Use the link up below to add your shop.  It can be any shop, selling any {family-friendly} items.  All Etsy, Artfire, Zibbet, websites, and even Facebook shop pages are welcome.  As long as you have an online product catalog to browse through.

2.  After you're linked up, hop around to other shops to see what is out there.  Discover new things you haven't seen before.

3. Use this opportunity to:

• Favorite or Heart Etsy Shops, and Add Friends to your circles
• Favorite or Heart Etsy Items
• Build your Etsy Treasuries and Artfire Collections
• Share items on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

$100 Amazon Gift Card #Giveaway for January CLOSED

Welcome to our January $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!

After a busy holiday season, wouldn't it be nice to do some shopping at Amazon on us? 10 Bloggers have teamed up to offer you the chance to win this fabulous prize!

Amazon Facebook Blast Event: Blogger Sign Up

Sason and Pobi is hosting a Facebook Amazon Blast to help you gain more facebook followers.  One lucky winner will receive a $100 Amazon.com code.

Sign up here!

Wordless Wednesday

We had to lower the crib yesterday.  Where does time go?

Happy Wednesday!

Blue Ivy's Big Entrance

I’m sure you’ve heard by now Beyonce and Jay Z have welcomed their new baby girl, Blue Ivy, into their world.

I am normally a big fan of Beyonce, I love her music and I’ve seen interviews where she seems pretty grounded despite her fame and fortune.  Jay Z, I don’t know too much about.

According to a New York Post, Beyonce’s room windows were taped to give her absolute privacy AND they put the whole floor on lock down.  Families who wanted to get in to see their newborns and preemies in the NICU at the Lenox Hill Hospital were forced to wait out Beyonce’s labor.  They even installed bulletproof glass and reportedly spent over $1M to rent out an entire floor for the recovery process.  When I read this, I was completely floored.  Seriously?  We’re talking about Beyonce here, not the royal family. 

I understand Beyonce and Jay Z are big superstars, I get that.  But why couldn’t they just use their own security for the occasion?  Can you imagine if something were to happen to those babies needing their families in the NICU?  One man had preemie twin daughters in the NICU and his family drove 4.5 hours to see them and were told to have a seat downstairs.  I don’t know who I’m more disgusted with, the “I’m-famous-and-get-anything-I-want” attitudes of the new parents, or the hospital that let this happen.

One of the reasons why I am a fan of certain celebrities is how down to earth they are and act more like the rest of the human species.  This way, I can relate to them on some level.   I give them a big thumbs down for this.  Perhaps next time, a home birth with close doctor supervision would be a better option for them.

What are your thoughts?

25 Bonus Points, Anyone?

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[Review & Giveaway] StickersPlus Monthly Onsie Stickers CLOSED

Just 8 months ago, I had my 4th child, Noah.  While browsing Etsy one day for unique and handmade baby items, I stumbled across these adorable onsie stickers from StickersPlus.  I just knew I had to have them!

Wordless Wednesday

New Years Goals, Rev:1

So, it's the 3rd day into the new year, and I'm already revising my 2012 goals.  We are getting off to a good start already!

First Come, First Serve - 25 Bonus Points

I am working up for a Gift Card to the Apple store on SuperPoints.  

Lucky Day Sweepstakes - Blogger Sign Up

Sason and Pobi would like to invite you to A Lucky Day Sweepstakes Event. Sign Up here.

Friendly Debates: Nursing in Public

This week, the friendly debate is Nursing in public.  Most parenting issues, I stay out of.  I take more of a "to each their own" kind of approach to it.  

Mother's Day Giveaway Event - Blogger Sign Up

It is a perfect time to find what gifts you would like to give to your mother.

Cupids Cash Giveaway - Blogger Sign Up

MamaNYC will be hosting a giveaway event! Interested and want to participate? Keep reading for additional details.

All For Love Valentine's Event - Blogger Sign Up

 

Real Mom Reviews and Mama Chocolate are looking for bloggers to sign up for the All For Love Valentine's Event.