GIVEAWAY CLOSED.
The winner is comment 9: Mary Gardner with
"I follow you on Twitter..."
It pays to do the extra entries! Thanks Mary!
Chocolate + Coffee + Cute Mugs (if you're really feeling generous)? Can't go wrong.
I was recently introduced to Merci chocolates. And I'm not lying when I tell you they are delicious. Each box of Merci includes a delicious selection of rich European chocolates made from the finest ingredients. Flavors range from Milk Chocolate and Hazlenut-Almond to Dark Cream and Praline-Creme. Now that they've entered my life they're not going anywhere. Indulgent? Check. Flavorful? Check. Buttery smooth? Check.
Have you attended a party where the hostess was just so impressive-- as in:
-her home felt welcoming and festive
-she was relaxed and had a good time at her own party--is it just me or does it put everyone else at ease when the hostess is having a great time?!
-the food was delicious and plentiful
-most importantly you left feeling uplifted- perhaps with a happy sigh?
It's not to late to thank her with a box of Merci. Merci's tagline "Thank you for being you" is just so sweet and perfect to thank someone for going out of her way to make sure you enjoyed yourself this holiday season.
Giveaway Time!
Now comes the fun part! You can win a box of delicious Merci, fresh roasted coffee, and 2 coffee mugs by commenting below! Just answer one of these questions:
-What makes the perfect hostess?
-If you bring a hostess gift, what do you typically bring?
For extra entries, like me on Facebook, follow me on twitter, follow me on instagram, and/or follow me on Pinterest, and leave a separate comment for each letting me know that you have.
I will choose a winner via random.org on Monday, January 6th at 11 pm EST.
Disclaimers*items pictured are examples only. Mugs and Coffee selection are at the discretion of Merci and will not be personalized.
*I was contacted by Merci and asked to review their product. I received their amazing chocolate, coffee, and mugs (no financial compensation). All opinions are my own.
Good Luck!
*GIVEAWAY CLOSED*
And the WINNER is: Anthony Richard with the comment:
"Definitely don't stress about the night time diaper. Jamison has been day trained for a looonnng time and we started stressing on when he would be out of night diapers! Sure enough, over the summer, he just started waking up and hasn't worn a diaper since. Definitely on their time :) But, of course I have Nafer!"
Congratulations Erica! I'll mail coupons for FREE Pampers and FREE wipes on 1/2!
So how do we keep it sane with a little one who's sort of potty training during the holidays? Pampers are so great that Nadia not being fully potty trained isn't really an issue. I mean, they make it easy. Whether it's Pampers easy ups, cruisers, or sensitive wipes, I can count on Pampers' innovative product line up available at CVS. I've always preferred pampers for the girls--Yes I've tried other brands and I may or may not have ended up selling them at a yard sale. But Pampers have always kept them dry and diaper rash free. Genevieve still wears them overnight because I find them to be more absorbent than other brands/alternatives
Nadia's's tiny pampers in 2009 and her not-so-tiny pampers now.
"Pampers have always kept them dry and diaper rash free."
And even better? Pampers at CVS. CVS is literally 60 seconds from my house and I promise you the item I buy there the most: Diapers. Hands down. We're running from a holiday gathering and realize we're out of wipes or diapers and what do I do? Stop at CVS. We've been out all day Christmas shopping and I realize I forgot the one thing that was crucial (i.e. diapers) and what do I do? Let Joe start the bedtime routine and run to CVS, getting back in time for bedtime stories. So quick and easy. Initially I'd made this pact with myself to be better prepared but then I realized I'm not even spending more for the sake of convenience. With CVS' fuss free savings, I spend less on my diapers purchased at CVS than I do at the biggest box store. And let's be honest. Spending money on diapers is just not so fun.
"CVS is literally 60 seconds from my house and I promise you the item I buy there the most: Diapers. Hands down."
"CVS is literally 60 seconds from my house and I promise you the item I buy there the most: Diapers. Hands down."
All I know is that during the holidays, one less thing to worry about rocks my world. Here's how I keep it sane with a little one during the holidays:
Tips for keeping it sane with a little one during the holidays:
1. I remind myself that missing a nap will not destroy them (or me). Maybe missing one 5 days in a row will but you get my point. If we're out Christmas shopping, there's no need to have a panic attack that it's 11:45 and I'm still in line at the mall.
2. I keep extra clothes, undies, and pampers in the car. I have a bag in the trunk of such extras. It's saved me a few times at least. And during the holidays, I try to throw in something I wouldn't be embarrassed for them to be seen in (vs. the usual hand me down items I don't miss having in their wardrobe).
3. I make sure to have snacks and treats on hand. Except today. When Genevieve asked for lunch and then had a complete meltdown shortly thereafter. Oops.
4. I feed the kids before the holiday party. Kids never eat when they're running around excitedly with their friends or family. If yours are anything like mine, they only realize they're "hungry," when we get home way past their bedtime. Can I get an amen?
Pampers Giveaway- EASY to enter!
Speaking of blessed- how would you like to be blessed with FREE Pampers?! This might be the easiest giveaway you've ever entered! All you have to do is comment on the blog. You can:-share a tip on keeping life sane during the hectic holidays
-share a funny diapers related story, or
-share which pampers product you'd choose if you win.
If you don't have a little one in diapers but know a mom who would love free diapers, enter anyway!
For another easy entry, follow me on Twitter and add a separate comment that you are following! That's it! Winner will be chosen randomly at midnight EST on 12/30. Good Luck!
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Taste{FULL} and Live the Fancy Life Child's Room Design Package Giveaway
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I am thrilled to announce that Live the Fancy Life and I have teamed up with
aden+anais, Lisa Barbero, Paige Simple, and each other to bring you an awesome
giveaway. Have you struggled to design your child’s nursery,
toddler
or big-kid room?
Have you ever dreamt of just making a wish list, handing it to
someone, and letting her create a design scheme and do all the shopping?
And wouldn't it be nice to also get a bunch of free stuff while
you’re at it? Um, yes please!
Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to do for one lucky
winner.
Jessica and I have designed many fabulous rooms and events
in our time as bloggers and mamas to our toddler children. From nurseries and nursery DIYs featured on blogs like Chic & Cheap Nursery and Apartment Therapy to parties featured on Hostess
with the Mostess (here and here), PopSugar Moms, Style Me Pretty Living, and Apartment Therapy, we love a good creative challenge and have an eye for great
design on a budget.
The winner of this giveaway will receive:
•
An email and/or Skype or Google Hangout consultation with Jessica and I.
•
A nursery design board created
by Jessica and I, suited to your preferences and budget. It will include paint colors, fabrics, resources including a
shopping list and links to items as well as suggestions
and tutorials for any do-it-yourself projects (see examples of our boards below).
•
One art print by Paige Simple
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Initial wall letter by Jessica
•
An awesome handmade item to coordinate with the
final room design from me (see some of my kiddo DIYs here, here, and here)
How to enter:
While the freebies included in this giveaway are lovely, we ask
that you be in the process of planning a child’s room when entering this
giveaway. We’d LOVE to be able to help with a real life room re-design so we’re
looking for someone who desperately wants help and will be engaged in the
process. This does not exclude people who may have some of the basics, but
really need some help bringing it all together.
Terms/Dates:
The prize winner will be
announced on Taste{Full} and Live the Fancy Life on August 19, 2013.
No purchase is required to
enter this giveaway. You must be a legal U.S. resident.
All entries must include an
email address in the blog comments. All entries without email addresses will
not be eligible for the contest.
The entry deadline is 12
midnight CST on Aug. 16, 2013.
The individual businesses
offering prizes will send the prize within 45 days of us receiving your full
name and mailing address. The design board and consultation will be completed
within 45 days as well assuming communication and collaboration is timely.
Winners will be selected
randomly using Rafflecopter. Winners have 48 hours to respond when notified and
accept their prizes or they will automatically forfeit their prize and an
alternate winner may be selected.
Jessica and I will choose coordinating items from the
vendors included in this giveaway. You will receive these items directly from
the companies offering the prizes.
Dates: July 29 through August 16. Winner to be announced August 19.
I'm excited! Hope you are too! Enter NOW! :)
And the winner is: ASHLEY WHEELER.
Maybe you can choose thank you notes for gifts you'll get for that sweet little...I mean, BIG girl you had! Congratulations Ashley. I'll contact you shortly with details! {updated 4/20/13. Giveaway closed}I'm so excited to host our very first giveaway! About a month ago we reached 100 likes on Taste{Full}'s Facebook page.
To celebrate, we are offering ONE lucky winner a chance to win TWO sets of personalized Note Cards from Paige Simple. I've written about these cards before and ordered a set as a gift. These would make a great add on gift to gorgeous flowers for Mother's Day--why not choose one for yourself and one for mom?! I love how high quality they are. I love the fun color combos, the preppy stitched designs, and of course the personalization!
You all know how I love party planning inspiration...and pretty things. Well The TomKat Studio has oodles of both. Every Friday they do giveaways and I wanted to share this one because A) It's awesome B) There is a coupon code to go along with it (so everyone's a winner!) and C) it's just in time for Easter!! (But hurry because it ends at midnight tomorrow!).
TomKat is giving away $100 shopping credit for Banner Boutique on etsy. If you don't know about Banner Boutique, what's wrong with you? Ok, just kidding. But if you have a little girl (or if you are one), you will love the beautiful floral headbands Banner Boutique offers. And what better way to accessorize that adorable Easter dress you're planning to don her in?! While there are tons of headbands on etsy, I have to say, Banner Boutique's are so beautiful, made with such quality, and come in such adorable packaging (what can I say? I'm a sucker for marketing), that they typically are head and shoulders above the rest. or should I say headband and shoulders above the rest. Oh my gosh. I kill me. Anyway, head over to TomKat for the details and coupon code and take a look-ie at Banner here. Here are some of my faves! and by the way, you can see the adorable Gracie wearing one in this post.
TomKat is giving away $100 shopping credit for Banner Boutique on etsy. If you don't know about Banner Boutique, what's wrong with you? Ok, just kidding. But if you have a little girl (or if you are one), you will love the beautiful floral headbands Banner Boutique offers. And what better way to accessorize that adorable Easter dress you're planning to don her in?! While there are tons of headbands on etsy, I have to say, Banner Boutique's are so beautiful, made with such quality, and come in such adorable packaging (what can I say? I'm a sucker for marketing), that they typically are head and shoulders above the rest. or should I say headband and shoulders above the rest. Oh my gosh. I kill me. Anyway, head over to TomKat for the details and coupon code and take a look-ie at Banner here. Here are some of my faves! and by the way, you can see the adorable Gracie wearing one in this post.
