Dreams, Wishes and a Special Giveaway for Expectant Moms
Driving with my small dude tonight - he was sharing the dream he plans to have when he goes to sleep…
It involves him, a soccer ball, a break away, a BIG KICK and, naturally, a goal.
The small girl, of course, wanted to chime in with her big dream too….though, she claimed, she was a bit frustrated, because this dream is one she has been thinking about for A LONG TIME.
A BABY SISTER.
(Cue screeching tires.)
And to combat my attempts to reason with her…. ie: Mommy and Daddy are happy with our little family of four, she responds: BUT ALL OF MY FRIENDS HAVE LITTLE SISTERS.
While this effects my desire to have another child NOT AT ALL, she is right about one thing - there are lots of babies and soon-to-be-babies in our world - and, I will admit, it is just a little slice of heaven.
I simply adore anything that celebrates the joy of this time.
Not that long ago I received an email from an old friend - sharing news about a woman who was doing just that - finding the fun and celebrating the joy in pregnancy…. AND doing good in the world.
Sign of Labor is the brain child of Ingrid Moriarty - a photographer and mother. As an expectant mother, she wanted other drivers to know she was on the road with them. Her special touch behind the lens was to encourage women to see the beauty in this time. And when she was in labor, she most definitely was hoping she could get where she needed to be (and in time!)
The Sign of Labor decals and car flags are the result. The decals and car flags let other drivers know there is extra-precious cargo on board. Darling as a shower gift….perfect to remind women of the celebration of their pregnancy as an active time.
Naturally, the decals are not safety devices and are not intended to promote driving while in labor.
As if I wasn’t already drawn to Ingrid, as part of her company’s mission, she donates 5% of all proceeds to a non-political, non-profit organization that supports the awareness and improvement of pregnancy in the U.S. and around the world. Their June donation was made to the March of Dimes.
Giveaway
Now, here is the fun part…. I have SIX - that’s right - SIX Sign Of Labor Bundles of these decals and car flags to give away!
- Two Blue - Boy
- Two Pink - Girl
- Two Green - Surprise
In order to enter, leave a comment here - share your favorite labor story, or (if you don’t have one) tell us who you would give this to if you could (and we have to know if you would like blue, pink or green!)
For extra entries
- You can become a fan on Facebook, or
- Follow Sign of Labor on twitter
Contest runs through Labor Day week - until Sunday, September 12th at 11:59 CST.
ExtraordinaryMommy.com is not responsible for prizes that are shipped from outside vendors or sponsors. All entries will be pooled together and six(6) winners will be selected. The winner will have two calendar days to reply via email. Unclaimed prizes will be placed for availability to newly chosen winners after that time. Giveaway is open to all U.S. residents only, must be at least 18 years old to enter. One entry per person, entries accepted through September 12, 2010 ending at exactly 11:59 CDT.Lisa Leonard Designs Giveaway - $100 Gift Certificate
I reach behind my neck and adjust the clasp.
There is something so delicate about this piece of jewelry…I sparkle because IT DOES.
This necklace is the one that always garners the oooohhhs, the ahhhhhhs….the ‘where did you get thats??”‘
Mine looks just like this……except the stamp says, ‘bliss’. It is divine.
Have you visited my friend, the lovely and incredibly talented, Lisa Leonard?
Lisa’s work is extraordinary…..not simply because her jewelry is gorgeous, clearly it is….but because you can feel the heart she puts into each piece. When you wear her work, you are walking around wrapped in a piece of art. Lisa’s art.
Because I love you, because I love Lisa……I thought it would be fun to bring you all together.
I am giving away a $100 gift certificate to Lisa Leonard Designs. Did you catch that? ONE-HUNDRED-DOLLARS…..for you to spend as you wish on any of her amazing pieces.
Whatever will you choose?
Ohhhh….and there is so much more.
Here’s how to Enter to Win $100 Gift Certificate to Lisa Leonard Designs:
- Visit her site…stay a while, get comfy, look around and choose: what is your favorite?
- Come back here and put what you love in the comments. Feel free to tell me more than one.
For additional entires:
- Follow Lisa on Twitter
- Tweet this Giveaway
- Come back here to tell us what you’ve done.
This Giveaway will run until June 30th. At that time ONE winner will be chosen. Thank you so much for entering! Good luck!
ExtraordinaryMommy.com is not responsible for prizes that are shipped from outside vendors or sponsors. All entries will be pooled together and one (1) winner will be selected to win a $100 Gift Certificate from Lisa Leonard Designs. The winner will have two calendar days to reply via email. Unclaimed prizes will be placed for availability to newly chosen winners after that time. Giveaway is open to all U.S. residents only, must be at least 18 years old to enter. One entry per person, entries accepted through June 30, 2010 ending at exactly 11:59 CDT.Say ‘Thanks Mom” with Flowers- FlowerSpot.com Giveaway
Now some women don’t love getting flowers because they, quite simply, don’t last forever.
I am NOT one of those women.
There is something about seeing fresh flowers in my home that puts an instant smile on my face. What are my favorites? You name it….tulips, peonies, lilies, orchids, roses….
Naturally, because I like to receive flowers (hint, hint…Mother’s Day is right around the corner), I also like to GIVE them.
And I am GIVING you flowers (you choose) up to a $50 value from FlowerSpot.
These are the flowers I chose to receive after being asked to do this giveaway - lavender roses. I have never been given any of this color and they were simply so pretty, I couldn’t resist.
And it was so easy…..they arrive fresh in box and are (minus the water) ready to go…..vase and all.
Gorgeous, right?
You want to win right? So you can surprise someone you love on Mother’s Day? Your mom? Your grandmother? Your sister? Your best friend?
It is easy…..
Head to FlowerSpot, pick the bouquet you love the most and come back here to tell me….(and I would love to know who you would love to shower with flowers.
For additional entries:
- Follow FlowerSpotTweets on Twitter
- Tweet about this contest or about FlowerSpot
Valentine’s Day Hershey’s Chocolate Giveaway
One hundred years ago….one man decided to make a difference.
Milton Hershey was a candy man….but he never forgot where he came from, or just how much he valued what little education he received. It was shorty after 4th grade that he had to leave school in order to help support his family. After tasting failure not once, but twice - Hershey succeeded with the special concoctions we now know as Hershey’s candy.
With success finally realized, he founded the Hershey Industrial School - which was later renamed for its namesake in 1951 - the Milton Hershey School. This school, according to its website, is “the nation’s largest cost-free, private, coeducational home and school for children of families of low-income, limited resources and social need.”
More than 1800 students, from Kindergarten to 12th grade call the Milton Hershey School their educational home. And these students don’t forget the gift they have been given - they are choosing to make a difference in their own communities - a recent poll of alumni indicated that 80% volunteer and collectively, they donate more than $10 million annually to local charities.
Little did you know, that you are helping these students every single time you buy a Hershey’s Chocolate bar. In honor of the 100 year anniversary of the school - you can now note a ‘thank you’ on the back of the traditional Hershey’s bar.
Hershey’s chocolate is a weakness of mine.
I keep the traditional Hershey’s chocolate bars hidden around my home so I always have a little available at a moment’s notice - because sometime…..I just need a little. (Don’t tell my family)
If you would like us to send you a Hershey’s Chocolate bar - enter a comment below - telling us at least ONE thing you have done lately to make a difference for someone else.
How fun to combine a Make a Difference Monday post with a Hershey’s Giveaway!
The giveaway will run until February 28th….Three Winners will be chosen at random.
ExtraordinaryMommy.com is not responsible for prizes that are shipped from outside vendors or sponsors. All entries will be pooled together and one (3) winners will be drawn. The winner will have two calendar days to reply via email. Unclaimed prizes will be placed for availability to newly chosen winners after that time. Giveaway is open to all U.S. residents only, must be at least 18 years old to enter. One entry per person, entries accepted through February 28, 2010 ending at exactly 11:59 CDT. This contest is sponsored by Hershey’s - as they will be providing the chocolate for the giveaways!
Hallmark Goes Interactive + Giveaway
The countdown is on. Valentine’s Day is officially less than two weeks away and you just might be tired of sending simple cards to the ones you love.
Why go simple when you can go INTERACTIVE with Augmented Reality? And just what is Augmented Reality? (Think amazing, and magical animation) Take a look.
Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Show in St. Louis - Giveaway
Can’t make it to DisneyWorld this year? This is the next best thing - Mickey and the gang are coming to St. Louis and you can join them for their newest, interactive show. They will be in the city at Chaifetz Arena on February 20th and 21st.
Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Show.
How much fun is this?
Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy are on a crazy road trip to find the very best acts in town. On their talent show search adventure, they exchange songs and laughter with Cinderella, Tigger, Woody and Buzz Lightyear. You and your family can get in on the fun as this is an INTERACTIVE show.
The good news: you can get tickets for only $18 - simply head to MetroTix and enter the code MBlog to secure your discount. (FYI - tickets typically START at $18 and go up to $26 and $31, but for you?? with the code?? $18 for ALL SEATS at ALL SHOWS, *sigh* - amazing, yes?)
The GREAT news: I have a family four-pack of tickets to give away for the 6:30pm Sunday show - that is the 21st.
Enter by commenting below - simply tell me who in your family would most love to go and why!
This contest runs through January 31st, so enter now!
Show times are Saturday, Februrary 20th - 12:30pm, 3:30pm, and 6:30pm and on Sunday, February 21st at 1:oopm, in case you would like to go on your own.
Good luck!!
ExtraordinaryMommy.com is not responsible for prizes that are shipped from outside vendors or sponsors. All entries will be pooled together and one (1) winner will be drawn. The winner will have two calendar days to reply via email. Unclaimed prizes will be placed for availability to newly chosen winners after that time. Giveaway is open to all U.S. residents only, must be at least 18 years old to enter. One entry per person, entries accepted through January 31, 2010 ending at exactly 11:59 CDT. This contest is sponsored. My family was given the opportunity to attend this event as well.
Mark Your Holidays - With a Sharpie (Giveaway too!)
If you read my blog, you likely know a few things about me:
1) My husband is F-U-N-N-Y.
2) I call my children ’small people’ - because they are. They drive me absolutely batty. And I adore them.
3) I live in the Midwest, but still believe California and all things beach-related are my true ‘home’.
4) I like video, um….a lot.
5) I love to eat, drink wine, play with my small people, work until 3am (it is so quiet!), give gifts and talk to my friends.
However - as much as it pains me - I cannot sing. And I am not crafty.
EXCEPT. EXCEPT when I have a Sharpie in my hands. You think I am silly? Or maybe exaggerating a touch?
Perception is reality my friends. And the small people will tell you the same thing.
I dangled this beauty in front of them - with the promise of decorating some Christmas ornaments and the following hour went a little something like this:
3:45 (Moments after the wide eyed squeal of joy that accompanied the first viewing of said Sharpie Ornament) “Mommy, can we decorate the ornaments now?”
“we’ll do it in just a little while, honey.”
3:48 “Mommy, are you ready now?” ”Sweetheart, I need you to hang on a bit.”
3:51 “Moooooommmmyyyyy….can we puuuhhhhlllleeeezzzeee decorate the ornaments now? And can I choose my favorite marker?”
Ok - I won’t punish you with the rest of our dialogue - it was painful enough the first time.
But….all the pain evaporated as we refocused our energies on the holiday task in front of us.
We chose reds and greens…..browns and yellows…..and we colored. And colored. And colored.
Pure crafty bliss - even for the traditionally un-crafty.
And the result….impressive. To us.
If you would like the opportunity to win a craft-inspiring super Sharpie Ornament, enter here….I’m excited to be giving one away. In the comments - tell me a) about your love-affair with Sharpies OR b) what type of craft you might be inspired to concoct with this Sharpie collection.
This contest will run until December 14, 2009.
Want to Win $250?:
Blissfully Domestic is hosting a fun contest where readers can enter to win a $250 gift card. We are grateful to Sharpies for donating our fun prizes this year.
Blissfully Domestic readers will get to show off their Sharpie inspired creations to win. Metallic sharpies and paper turned to beautiful snowflake decorations, white wrapping paper decorated with love from the kids, and organized labeling bliss will all be on display.
Blissfully Domestic readers can upload a picture of, or write a post about, how they use Sharpies to enter to win the $250 giftcard. We will post ideas for Sharpie uses on the contest page on Monday. The winner will be drawn by random number, but the masses of Sharpie fans will finally get to prove their Sharpie skills!
ExtraordinaryMommy.com is not responsible for prizes that are shipped from outside vendors or sponsors. All entries will be pooled together and one (1) winner will be drawn. The winner will have two calendar days to reply via email. Unclaimed prizes will be placed for availability to newly chosen winners after that time. Giveaway is open to United States residents only, must be at least 18 years old to enter. One entry per person, entries accepted through December 14, 2009 ending at exactly 11:59 CDT.
