I first saw this story on MomLogic and since I'm a young mother wanted to have my say in this story too. If you take a look at the comments, most are naturally putting this little girl down. I call her a little girl because she is. She's had children, many for her young age, and has no idea what the real world is like. I'm not much older and am certainly not claiming that I do. I feel sorry for her in a way.
When I was young, I did some obviously stupid things that I shouldn't have been doing. I had my first child just before my 15th birthday. I was in no way ready for a baby, but I prepared myself for what was to come, and read every "pregnancy manual" I could get my hands on. I was nervous, scared, excited all at the same time. Being at the age I was, I wanted to get an abortion, to not have the baby and never let my parent's find out. Thankfully, those plans never happened and I get to hug and kiss my now 6 year old son everyday.
I've learned from those events in my early life. I will never call them mistakes, they were in no way planned, but I can't bring myself to calling my children mistakes. Mistakes you regret. My son made me grow up, grow up very fast. I wanted to graduate. I was entering the 9th grade with a newborn! I attended classes that I could work at my own pace, and within a year and a half, received my high school diploma.
Years passed, and I had two other children. All "Whoops!" babies, to which I contribute my birth control methods gone wrong. But, they are all a blessing. I've finally found a birth control method that will work now and in the future. I want to finish college and become an elementary school teacher. If you know me personally, you know I have a unique bond with any child I meet. I feel it's my calling.
I know many young mothers out there are not good mothers at all. Some will never even help in raising that child. They'll live the party life-style, adding drugs and alcohol to their life, which is no place for a mother to be in. Most moms my age that I know personally are just that. But a select few will be great mothers. Better than those who were 35 when they had their first baby. I think each and everyone of us is different, and should not be judged based on stereo-types alone.
I have a young daughter (just 2), but will one day have "that talk" with her. I want her to be able to talk to me, and I will put her on birth control if the need arises. Kids are going to have sex, there is no doubt about that. Just telling them not to more than likely will not do the job. My boys will also learn about safe sex, and to always use protection no matter what. I will push abstinence, but I will always assume the worst. During this day and age, I think you have to.
She's 18...with 4 Kids!
Suck On This - The Great Paci Debate
My oldest son, Caleb, never had a security blanket or stuffed animal to carry with him everywhere. Those were just materialistic things to my first born. His love was his pacifier. From birth until his 3rd birthday, I daily had to clean and hunt for them. If something went wrong, he needed it. If he was bored, you bet he enlisted me to help him search.
I eventually had to make a rule on the binky. It was only allowed in the bedroom. For babies, it's cute. But not for a rowdy, playful toddling little boy. I tried my best to wean the habit, but nothing seemed to work. Until one day I came across an article in a parenting magazine in the doctor's office.
Getting rid of a child's beloved pacifier can be hard. It gives them security and comfort, just like a favorite teddy bear or snuggly blanket. But, it's rumored that it can cause unsightly damage to your child's teeth among other problems. I believe it caused the small cavities my son had in his front two teeth, but it's not proven. My other two kids never used a paci, and have perfect pearlies.
If your trying to lose that binky for good with no luck, you might want to try what worked for my family. We tried numerous attempts before the "Paci Fairy" came to our rescue. One day at nap time, I explained to my son that he was getting to be a big boy and that a special fairy would be giving him a visit. He had to put his paci under the pillow, just like you do with the tooth fairy in later years to come. :) The fairy left a few cool little small items for him when he woke up.(I picked up from the dollar store. One was an actual tiny fairy, which he(okay, I) still has!)
Be sure to not leave any pacifier within reach. Your child will be sure to find it and take back up the habit. It actually worked, he did ask a few times, but I never went out to buy another one again!
Be sure to watch the Great Pacifier Debate courtesy of JuiceBox Jungle! READ MORE
Giveaway Winners This Week!
This week I had a lot of giveaways to end, so I decided to wait until they were all over to post the winners. I will also email you, but if you notice your name here, I'd love it for you to contact me with your information first if you can. Congratulations!
Tomorrow will start the back to school carnival with several of my best blog buds. Come back tomorrow to get ready to win some awesome giveaways! You can check out these blogs who will also be participating as well! You will gain extra entries here for entering in their giveaways as well.
Angie @ My Four Monkeys
Tricia @ 5 Little Monkeys
Melissa @ Frugal Creativity
Lindsey @ My Household Junk
Nichol @ Kiddie's Corner Deals
Kristie @ This Side of Eternity
Erin @ Pour Some Sugar on Me
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy
Margaret @ Pickles & Lollipops
Laugh and Learn DVD Winner
Comment #14-Throuthehaze
Skin MD Lotion Winner
Comment #58-Lee
Poken Winner
Comment #113-Donna
If Your Kid Eats This Book Winner
Comment #42-Kristy
Creative Clips by Colleen Winner
Comment #38-Shell
The Infamous PR Backout
If your a blogger, I'm sure you've heard of what I'm talking about. On August 10-16, many bloggers who have joined the bandwagon in working with companies and posting about them will for this one week, will just say NO. They'll take back their blogs. No reviews. No giveaways. Trisha of MomDot originally started this when conversation arose on this topic with several bloggers who are just overwhelmed with all surrounding PR.
Trisha has done a lot of work with the MomDot community, as well as Blogger's Give and Pitch Bloggers. She's a very busy lady. So are the ladies who are actively involved in that community. But to totally abandon the relationship with the people who give you articles to try out, write about, and often give to your readers just because everyone else is seems quite pointless to me.
If you want to get into working with PR, you will at some point get overwhelmed in all the work you put into it. It takes work to promote an item or article, get all your facts together, as well as linking to specific items and gathering photos and other references. But, I enjoy it for the most part. I'm a stay home mom with nothing other than my children to keep me company throughout the day. I started writing here and there, never even knowing how huge moms in the online communit, specifically blogging, had become. I didn't even know about writing reviews and giveaways and the like until about 2 months ago.
I wanted to get involved too. It seemed like fun, like something I could do in my spare time. As a mother of three children, I have experience with products that relate to family and wanted to do something with my free time, besides cleaning the house. I quickly learned how much work these ladies have put into their blog, just in that area alone. I have much respect for these ladies and what they have accomplished.
This blackout has nothing to do with hating PR. I know the ladies who are participating love to work with companies and what goes with that. But, I think you should take a break when you NEED it, not just do it because everyone else is. You should be able to say "Hey, I need a time out, I'll write about what I WANT for a few days." Actually putting all that's needed into each and every review, giveaway, etc. is like a job. Sometimes you have a deadline to meet, especially when you know you have 6 other posts like it this week. And, most often, you don't get paid for all the work you put into that post. Yes, you sometimes get a product for free, but with all the work you put into it, it's really not free.
I don't think people should bash on this whole thing. I think it's great for those ladies who are burnt out. I don't think it's good that they couldn't call this out on their own time though. I think this event should make you think more about the blog you started out as, and sometimes take a break from the PR and post more on what you were in the beginning. Whether that be a foodie blog, kids activities, family, or scrapbook blog. You should always make time for YOU.
I myself will not be participating in the blackout. One, I don't want to do it just because everyone else is, and quite frankly I'm not welcome in that community anyways. Two, I'm having a back to school bash that week. And, I like being busy. PR has given me the opportunity to learn of new and cool gadgets and technology that I would have never known about if not for them.
Barney Book Fair DVD & Book Collection
It’s A Book Fair Of Fun And Learning In
Barney™: Book Fair DVD + Book Collection
Available July 14, 2009
From Lionsgate And HIT Entertainment
I grew up watching Barney, and every one of my kids have been a fan at some point during their young life. Before my son was old enough to watch television, I said I'd never have him watch Barney. But back then, at 8 am you could bet you'd find us planted on the couch singing the infamous "I Love You" song. My daughter, Allie, loves Barney now, and loves the YouTube videos of him. Never should have showed her that! :)
Every time the kids in the park open a book, a new tale begins in Barney’s Book Fair DVD. Reading helps their imaginations grow and inspires the kids to build a make-believe rocket, put on a circus and create their own books.
Using bright, bold colors and a simple story line for young eyes, Barney’s Count to 10 storybook will excite even the youngest readers to count to 10 again and again!
Rock of Ages Original Broadway Recording CD
New Line Records recently released the Rock of Ages Original Broadway Cast Recording on July 7 and is now available in stores. The five time Tony Award nominated Rock of Ages is the new hip Broadway musical starring American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis. Set in 1987-the year I was born by the way :) , in a legendary Sunset Strip club, a small town girl meets a big city dreamer and they fall in love to the top Metal songs of that era.
This musical features mind blowing hits from Journey, Pat Benatar, Bon Jovi, and Twisted Sister, just to name a few. The CD features 22 rocking songs from the Broadway show. You can see the making of the Soundtrack below.
Tracklisting
Just Like Paradise / Nothin' But A Good Time
Sister Christian
We Built This City / Too Much Time On My Hands
I Wanna Rock
We're Not Gonna Take It
Heaven/More Than Words / To Be With You
Waiting For A Girl Like You
Wanted Dead Or Alive
I Want To Know What Love Is
Cum On Feel The Noize / We're Not Gonna Take It (Reprise)
Harden My Heart / Shadows Of The Night
Here I Go Again
The Final Countdown
Any Way You Want It / I Wanna Rock (Reprise)
High Enough
I Hate Myself For Loving You / Heat Of The Moment
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Can't Fight This Feeling
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Oh Sherrie
The Search Is Over
Don't Stop Believin
To purchase the Rock of Ages Original Broadway Cast Recording CD online, go here. You can also opt for the MP3 download for $10.99. This CD is not the typical Broadway songs your thinking about. If your a fan of the 80's heavy metal and rock hits, I would recommend this to you. It rocks!
I was sent this cd to review as part of the One2One Network. Thanks so much! READ MORE
Wordless Wednesday-Our Trip to Chicago
Me and my hubby, Brandon, headed to the BlogHer conference in Chicago last week. I was amazed at how beautiful the city is. The flowers are gorgeous and everywhere! I don't see that in Texas.
Bake Me a Wish Gourmet Brownie Cake Giveaway
Bake Me a Wish is the premium nationwide service for delivering the most delicious gourmet cakes. Each cake is baked in the award winning New York bakery, and can be sent overnight, nationwide, and are guaranteed to arrive on the day of your liking, or you'll get full money back.
Bake Me A Wish has been featured on Good Morning America, Ellen, Anderson Cooper 360, People, and CBS News. 5% of any cake order goes to Bake Me A Wish!’s Operation: Birthday Cake, which, together with their partner Soldiers’ Angels donates birthday cakes each month to soldiers overseas who are having a birthday. As you can imagine it is a great morale booster to a soldier to be remembered on their birthday. Click here to see more on this sweet cause (I suggest grabbing some tissues.)
Bake Me a Wish has a variety of cakes to choose from. Here's some of the cakes they offer:
Boston Cream Cake
Red Velvet Chocolate Cake
Tiramisu Classico Cake
Viennese Coffee Cake with Raspberry Filling
I got to try the Cake of the Month, which is the Triple Chocolate Enrobed Brownie Cake. This cake is to die for! I tried mine cold. My hubby heated his up, and made me try it. It tasted so fresh. This is one of the best cakes I've ever eaten! You can't eat too much, it's so rich! If you've got a brownie, or a chocolate lover in your life, this one will take the cake!
This cake "goes through three chocolate "passes" before it's "done": first it's enrobed in rich chocolate, then it gets completely blanketed with a shower of dark chocolate shaves; last, the cake is finished with milk and dark chocolate glazes drizzled all over and the Belgian chocolate plaque of your choice; for a brownie dessert that's over-the-top-triple-delicious!"
GIVEAWAY
That's right, one of you will get to try this utterly amazing creation as well. One winner will get the Triple Chocolate Enrobed Brownie Cake. Here's how you can enter to win.
Required Entry
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Extra Entries
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3. Stumble my blog here.
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5. Blog about this giveaway(5 entries)
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7. Add my back to school button to your blog. (10 entries!)
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I wish you all luck! This giveaway will end Tuesday, August 18.
BlogHer '09 Conference Friday Day Two
I sleep through my alarm, my hubby has to wake me up. It's like 6am, I'm hurrying to get in the shower, make-up on, and get dressed. Being the early morning person that I'm not, I'm finally out the door, with hubby, to grab my conference pass.
I sign in and get a cool swag bag, loaded with goodies. My favorite is my new Mr. Potato Head, of course! I'm starving and decide to go ahead and grab some breakfast at a great restaurant a few blocks from the hotel, the name I haven't a clue. I have the gourmet pancakes, which are too die for. And, it's in our budget, so it's all good. I have to hurry back to get to the newbie breakfast and Speed dating. I met around 15 bloggers during this time, all of which I myself have never heard of. The location of BlogHer '10 was also announced, it'll be in New York! I'm kinda iffy on this one...
I head on down to the Expo hall, just to browse around by myself. Well, really, to wake up. My hubby calls and tells me what a great time he's having, and blah, blah, blah. I've been in the Expo booth for almost an hour, and am dying for a cigarette. I meet up with my hubby and he convinces me to come join him. Definitely not what I planned!
I can't wait to show you all the awesome pics of Chicago. If you've never been, I'm telling you it is one of the most beautiful places to go for a summer vacation. I'll show you when this dang camera decides to load on my slow computer.
One word of advice if you plan to go to BlogHer and are thinking are bringing your hubby along. DONT! I missed everything that happened during the conference time just visiting the beautiful places around town. Am I dissapointed? No, not really. I probably will never go to Chicago again. I know there will be a BlogHer every year. If I do happen to go to the conference in New York next year, I will go alone. I was so bummed that my husband was enjoying the city, that I just had to go with him.
We went to the Navy Pier for a while that evening and then went to Chicago's Big Bar. We'd heard a lot about the big fishbowl drinks, and decided we'd try one since we were away from the kiddos. By the time I got to the hotel, I can't remember anything that happened! I know we went to the Type a Mom conference and I think it was the Mommy Needs a Cocktail Party. I actually got to talk to @typeamom which was really cool. For some reason, I always feel like the big bloggers like her are "too good" to talk to me. Not the case at all! She is the sweetest thing!
I met many other cool people too. I'll tell you more about them in a later post. Me and my hubby got a little bit tipsy that night and went on upstairs and past out. Not like me at all! Hubby, yes. Me, no.
BlogHer '09 Conference Thursday Day One
BlogHer was awesome. Chicago is breath taking. I had made a plan before I left last Thursday, but nothing went the way I thought it would! My flight was supposed to get in around 4:00 pm, and it did. Due to lightning, I had to wait an hour on my luggage! That put me at around 5:30-ish. I actually flew with 2 ladies that I met pre-BlogHer, how cool? We all pitched in to ride the shuttle to our hotel. To our luck, Obama gets in the same time, so we are actually in this little van for like 2 hours! Not the best idea...
I get into the hotel at 8PM. This means I have missed the parties I had so wanted to go to at that time, especially the Johnson party. Ohh, well! Couldn't do anything about it. Me and hubby head up to our room, on the 8th floor. It is absolutely beautiful. We are facing the river, and also the hotel where Obama is staying. We have pics of all his secret service. I'm trying to get the pics of my camera, but the dang thing is taking sooo long!
We're supposed to meet Chelsea, from JVC, who actually made my whole trip possible(THANKS SO MUCH!!) at 8:10 in the lobby. Thank god I wore my nice clothes on the plane! I have my hubby to thank for persuading me to do that.
Dinner was at Harey Carey's. It was great! While we are eating, an older man sits down at the next table. Everyone starts going over to his table and taking pics, getting autographs, and the like. I have no clue who this guy is. I feel silly asking, but I do. None of the other 5 ladies at the JVC dinner know who he is either. Upon asking the waiter, we discover this man is a famous baseball player from years back. Very famous in Chicago, naturally he played there. Have you ever heard of Ernie Banks? I had to go over and meet him, and get an autograph for my son. He'll cherish this years from now.
We have around a ten minute conversation. All great, until he asks me did I breastfeed. I was flabergasted to say the least. He's an older man, in his 70's I'd guess, so I don't take it personally. All I can say is No, I'm sorry I didn't.
Anyways, we leave and get to the hotel at around 11pm. I'm tired, we all are. I want see some of the parties, but most are already over. I convince everyone to head over to the 704 party. We're late, and all we see is a lady "auctioning" off sex toys. I feel totally out of place, especially with the JVC ladies with me, so we all decide to call it a night.
So far, nothing has gone as planned, it's now like 1am. I've got to get up extra early b/c I didn't get to pick up my pass that night. So, I set the alarm for 5:30am. I enjoyed my night with the JVC ladies (they are so sweet!) and the other ladies who won the BlogHer sponsorship from them.
I'll post more pics when my camera decides to work with me!
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ConAgra and Simple and Delicious Back to School Savings
Get ready for back to school with ConAgra and Simple and Delicious savings. You can print these coupons at this link:
$1 off 1 Chef Boyardee 15-oz can
$1 off any 4 Snack Pack 4-packs
$.50 off any 1 Peter Pan Peanut Butter
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Thanks My Dallas Mommy!
WINNER-Tutu Girlz Giveaway
Monday Madness- List Your Giveaways
Thanks for stopping by. Please list your giveaways at Mission Mommy ever Monday. And, while your here, be sure to enter my giveaways. There's a Dora the Explorer tricycle up for grabs!
I see the linky is not working. I'm tired of Mr. Linky. I don't think it's right to have payed for something and now it doesn't work. I'm switching to MckLinky, and it's free to use. They've got the codes working right, why can't Mr. Linky, who is getting money from many people?
We Craft for You
I'm leaving for Chicago Thursday morning to go BlogHer '09. This will be my first year attending, so I'm a little nervous. Well, I lie, I am VERY nervous. I wanted to talk a little about a company that has graciously given me gift cards to pass out when I'm there.
We Craft For You is a mom run business that specializes in turning your favorite family pictures into a customized video montage for any and every occasion. Montages are great for anything you can think of-
Weddings
Birthdays
Graduation
Holidays
Baby Events
Anniversaries
and many more!
We Craft for You can also create photo books for any occasion, and can turn any of your old family VHS tapes into DVD. And recently, they have expanded their services to now offer invitations, save the dates, announcements, favors, etc. from Carlson Craft.
All pricing is very affordable and there is a variety of packages to choose from. Best of all, you can purchase We Craft For You Gift Certificates! They are available in any denomination and are great gifts for new parents, the newly engaged, and newlyweds in your life. I'll be handing out some at BlogHer, so be sure to meet up with me!
For further information, you may contact Cinde at info (at) wecraftforyou (dot) com. You can view the We Craft for You website here. Also, you can find an interview with Cinde at MyMochaMoney.com to know more about Cinde and We Craft for You.
Send Cool Cards with Got Free ECards
Sending cards online is fun. You can send them to friends, family, and your online pals for free at Got-Free-ECards.com. I love this site the most because you can personalize a number of these. You can also upload your own images and sounds. It's often hard to find just the right card to fit that special someone. It can be done on this site.
One cute Free Birthday eCard I came across here, lets you change the background, cake, shoes, even the little girl's hair! But birthday cards are not all you can send. Got Free ECards also offers online as well as printable cards for every major holiday and every cards like Get Well Wishes, Congratulations, or Just to Say "I Love You."On the Free Printable Card section, you can even print out blank cards for your kids to color and give.
What's so great about Got Free ECards? It's not a slow loading side like many animated graphics sites I've come across. No annoying pop-ups or ads. Just create & send! You can even send it on Twitter! Now, find another online greeting card site that'll do that!
SHinDigz One Penny Banners-One Day Only!
ShindigZ, a party supply company owned and operated out of South Whitley, IN, would like to offer $0.01 vinyl banners to up to 1,000 of you for one day only. ShindigZ vinyl banners are a popular, high-quality item great for weddings, birthday parties, and soldier homecoming parties.
To get your Presonalized 18x54 inch One Penny Banner, use coupon code SZ4WH4 when you checkout. The average value is $14.78. This offer applies to Item B1118 only, no minimum order to redeem, shipping charges apply.
Honey Kix Prize Pack Giveaway{CLOSED}
My Blog Spark recently sent me the new Honey Kix to try out. It came with this cool gift set, which includes bowls, spoon, and a honey jar. My daughter had a great time playing kitchen with our new cereal kit.
I never liked the original Kix growing up. But, the new Kix with a hint of honey are pretty good. They kind of remind me of Reese's cereal, but with a mild honey taste instead of peanut butter and chocolate.
Giveaway
My Blog Spark has also given one of you to win this cool gift set from Honey Kix. Here's how to enter:
Required Entry: Leave me a comment with your favorite kid's cereal. That's it!
Extra Entries: Be sure to leave a comment for each!
1. Follow this blog.
2. Subscribe to my emails.
3. Add me as a friend on Facebook and comment about this giveaway.
4. Blog about this giveaway. (5 entries)
5. Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway
RT @bkkihega Honey Kix Prize Pack Giveaway at http://www.mission-mommy.com
6. Add either of my buttons to your blog. (3 entries each)
7. Fave me on Technorati.
This giveaway will end August 2. Thank you My Blog Spark!
Anniversary Giveaway Event 15 Years in 15 Days
Yep, that's when we're having our carnival too. Alisha and Annette from Fairy Blog Mother will be giving away awesome prizes too, such as 2 Casio Cameras and loads of jewelry. Please head on over to Confessions of a Moody Mommy and wish her a Happy Anniversary and be sure to mark your calenders for both of these cool giveaway events-August 1-15!
Big Eye Dummies Milton the Cat
Big Eye Dummies are designer plush toys with interchangeable mouths and eyes. Each doll comes with 2 sets of eyes and mouths, along with its own story and comic. Big Eye Dummies are approved for all ages, but recommended for children over 2.
My daughter loves her kitty cat. I myself think they are one of the weirdest looking things, but my daughter loves matching the pieces to where they are supposed to go, so I give it two thumbs up! The eyes and mouth are gently sewn on, and you'll have to cut them the first time you open. Milton the Kitty is extremely soft!
Big Eye Dummies are designed and created in New York City by David Lipson, a professional Animation Producer and director who has worked on TV shows such as Word World and Sesame Street on PBS and Lizzie McGuire and Schoolhouse Rock on the Disney channel.
Big Eye Dummies have also received the Creative Child Magazine's Preferred Choice Award. They also comply with the European and American Toy Safety Standards.
The dolls can be purchased at BigEyeDummies.com for $19.99. You also have an opportunity to win one of these cool, wacky dolls every month! If you want to enter their contests, become a fan of Big Eye Dummies on Facebook. You'll find further instructions there.
Winner of the Hip-T Giveaway
The winner of the Hip-T giveaway is...
joannaonthelake who said...
#1 - Have your Back to School button on my blog
http://breezylake.blogspot.com/
Congratulations! I will email you to get your information. Please respond by this Saturday!
Dora the Explorer Tricycle Giveaway{CLOSED}
I just got the opportunity to either write a review or host a giveaway for All Children's Furniture, a division of CSN Stores.I've been working with Khara over the past week trying to pick an item to give away to one of my reader's, and hope you like what I've chosen.
I was really torn between getting my daughter one of the adorable but inexpensive toddler beds and giving away this cool trike. CSN Stores All Children's Furniture has a huge array items from toddler beds to toys, with many of the beds for less than $100 that are in my opinion, just too cute. I love the toddler beds with a canopy!
Anyways, I know you want the chance to win this! One winner will win this cool Dora the Explorer tricycle for their little one! Contest will end August 3. Here's how to enter:
Required Entry: Just leave me a comment on who you'd pick this tricycle for.
Extra Entries:
1. Blog about this giveaway. (5 entries)
1. Follow my blog/subscribe to emails. (1 entry for each)
2. Fave me on Technorati.
3. Add me as a friend on Facebook and write about this giveaway.
4. Stumble my blog.
5. Follow @bkkihega on twitter and tweet about this giveaway
6. Add either of my buttons to your blog. (3 entries each)
Creative Clips by Colleen Giveaway {CLOSED}
Creative Clips by Colleen was created by a mom of two after many attempts to find adorable clips for her daughter's fine hair. She began making clips that were cute and stylish, with a little "bling" to make every little girl feel pretty. The handmade stylish hair clips feature a strip of Velcro to prevent the clip from slipping in fine hair.
I received an adorable cupcake clip, I didn't get to choose the style, but it matched my daughter perfectly! She was and still is so proud of her cupcake bow, as we call it. I was really amazed at how unique and pretty these bows are compared to other bows I've ever bought for my daughter. I really like the skulls, apple, and bear bows. Take a look at the cute designs here.
Colleen has given me the opportunity to give away 2 clippies away to one of you guys! You'll get to pick any one. It'll be hard to decide! Also, if you happen to buy any of these clippies now through August 1, use this link to get 15% any purchase! Contest will end July 30 Now for the giveaway...
Required Entry: Go to Creative Clips by Colleen and pick the two clippies you would choose if you won. Come back and leave a comment!
Extra Entries: Leave a comment for each one
1. Follow my blog/subscribe to emails. (1 entry for each)
2. Fave me on Technorati.
3. Add me as a friend on Facebook and write about this giveaway.
4. Stumble my blog.
5. Follow @creativeclips on twitter and tweet about this giveaway
6. Add either of my buttons to your blog. (3 entries each)
7. Blog about this giveaway. ( 5 entries)
8. Make a purchase of any clip and gain 10 entries!
Walgreen's $5/$25 Coupon 7/16-7/17
I don't know how I overlooked this, but Walgreen's is offering a $5 of a $25 purchase printable coupon. Click here to print. Thanks to the great Coupon Mommie! You can use it Thursday or Friday only.
