tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91788625210220865622024-02-21T06:04:00.070-06:00The Cottage Home ReviewsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-73712492590504849192012-03-07T20:48:00.000-06:002012-03-07T20:48:40.591-06:00March Giveaway Day WinnersAnd here are the winners of our March 2012 Giveaway Day:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Canton Village Quilt Works</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwb56JdH-LtE3e6LOVmRjmUfi16DIMlwIDXWboyVecrgHAFb0NtMFNlbbV6NVMnh-H5lN125V1IY3FWF8AdFkv4osbZhUe8equO4GaPRcQ7TpUj6uHlaxF4gwmp6f50mfXcf9QIMzKOC_/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-03-07+at+8.35.13+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="94" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwb56JdH-LtE3e6LOVmRjmUfi16DIMlwIDXWboyVecrgHAFb0NtMFNlbbV6NVMnh-H5lN125V1IY3FWF8AdFkv4osbZhUe8equO4GaPRcQ7TpUj6uHlaxF4gwmp6f50mfXcf9QIMzKOC_/s640/Screen+shot+2012-03-07+at+8.35.13+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fat Quarter Shop</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6TeSTm-LRJNM82nCtYCN5wLCUHRxx3pdoMnFQFuakvkltSx1hjNoMVveylX2RYLAxXkrdjIzBrMtXhwLsCT3zhaTcj1bBsCPLS13GRMskKL6uikyy6pg3qJKFgd-WfGlGnUCwyLs1AHB/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-03-07+at+8.36.06+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6TeSTm-LRJNM82nCtYCN5wLCUHRxx3pdoMnFQFuakvkltSx1hjNoMVveylX2RYLAxXkrdjIzBrMtXhwLsCT3zhaTcj1bBsCPLS13GRMskKL6uikyy6pg3qJKFgd-WfGlGnUCwyLs1AHB/s640/Screen+shot+2012-03-07+at+8.36.06+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Heartsong Quilts</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHi6pDzxb8_GiOLl1rTzJB6rRkMsv2n_wMtiHfYjlG8mDxXvtZSS1ayqPuhVcab3iCB4a2llCNmJ7Rw5ZZzF7UFHQBzZ_Tz3Ldrl_vCd6ZeeaFnFaoVCaBQFILHNRs0ktHZeqW-nUKsxQL/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-03-07+at+8.36.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHi6pDzxb8_GiOLl1rTzJB6rRkMsv2n_wMtiHfYjlG8mDxXvtZSS1ayqPuhVcab3iCB4a2llCNmJ7Rw5ZZzF7UFHQBzZ_Tz3Ldrl_vCd6ZeeaFnFaoVCaBQFILHNRs0ktHZeqW-nUKsxQL/s640/Screen+shot+2012-03-07+at+8.36.59+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Birdsong Bows</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCwJl6yprPv4AKMUt9Uz3pB9CYh7_L3BC84wXwFddO5Njm81Eo6LbLl-019CRJeadcR7byVOB6vi2V6948BLlbYofifqboviK9nYXbNIFW_R96C0P80pjL6wva2SiWS3Zg5xVR_v4zE0U/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-03-07+at+8.37.49+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCwJl6yprPv4AKMUt9Uz3pB9CYh7_L3BC84wXwFddO5Njm81Eo6LbLl-019CRJeadcR7byVOB6vi2V6948BLlbYofifqboviK9nYXbNIFW_R96C0P80pjL6wva2SiWS3Zg5xVR_v4zE0U/s640/Screen+shot+2012-03-07+at+8.37.49+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Hook Up</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEG6YH0f6P1HUY-IW9eV_qxbU42NCUQ2YoiK9PGH4iO4npaUVjQjQeplM2ygbzk3SGiGFl2OYDHUTFv__guiPoR22-XBUUWgCOdyyHaODAyVwGGFU-Dmhf3GgOTtg1xGRXfBshJAEcw48/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-03-07+at+8.39.36+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEG6YH0f6P1HUY-IW9eV_qxbU42NCUQ2YoiK9PGH4iO4npaUVjQjQeplM2ygbzk3SGiGFl2OYDHUTFv__guiPoR22-XBUUWgCOdyyHaODAyVwGGFU-Dmhf3GgOTtg1xGRXfBshJAEcw48/s640/Screen+shot+2012-03-07+at+8.39.36+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Modern Fabric Studio</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3pn6qn9Esx-t_YLOdt_4ja9BZNFE4EQ85iNIed2XLqVPFTFHN6VXsNJNvuREeIl_NYqiV08fsu2Queo4U-kVhprDQI75PL6uHn1WBTECtBSjStY0ZvRZugZLTixm8RlIkBf_3CkqWy3q/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-03-07+at+8.41.07+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3pn6qn9Esx-t_YLOdt_4ja9BZNFE4EQ85iNIed2XLqVPFTFHN6VXsNJNvuREeIl_NYqiV08fsu2Queo4U-kVhprDQI75PL6uHn1WBTECtBSjStY0ZvRZugZLTixm8RlIkBf_3CkqWy3q/s640/Screen+shot+2012-03-07+at+8.41.07+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to everyone who entered our March Giveaway Day. If you are one of the winners, please email me at thecottagemama[at]gmail[dot]com with your contact information and we will get you your prizes as soon as possible. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check back on April 1st for our next big giveaway day!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-49675232596822935432012-02-29T21:20:00.001-06:002012-02-29T21:33:15.834-06:00Canton Village Quilt Works Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEeebhihVrQKPyiG9tChm_KsBOeAgabGRxFCGySEaagsEAAhBqmSzJbrpwcgLGQqhbuTnkOKAV98a5dpQ2qYNk67PksQl3ABGFSFMwoIzHvUzGuhP3XFsK0PmV4cUFXNn2c0mX5w6L78dT/s1600/CVQuilt+works+button+150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEeebhihVrQKPyiG9tChm_KsBOeAgabGRxFCGySEaagsEAAhBqmSzJbrpwcgLGQqhbuTnkOKAV98a5dpQ2qYNk67PksQl3ABGFSFMwoIzHvUzGuhP3XFsK0PmV4cUFXNn2c0mX5w6L78dT/s1600/CVQuilt+works+button+150.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Giveaway: 'Modernology' by Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Bundle</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/" style="background-color: white; color: #999999; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Canton Village Quilt Works</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"> has a ton to offer in the world of quilting. Not only do they carry a fabulous array of quilting cotton fabrics, they also offer precuts, notions, as well as long arm quilting services.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jackie, owner of <a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">Canton Village Quilt Works</a>, first started quilting in 1992 and her love of this art has grown tremendously. In 2000, Jackie opening her own long arm quilting business, <a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">Canton Village Quilt Works</a>, and continues this business in her home. She is an award winning quilter and belongs to the International Machine Quilter's Association (IMQA) as well as being a member of the Farmington Valley Quilt Guild since 1997. She is also a member of the American Quilter's Society as well as a contributor to Quilting Magazine and is a quilting podcaster.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today, Jackie is giving away a hand-selected bundle of 10 fat quarters of "<a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/category/fabric/collection/modernology/">Modernology</a>" by Art Gallery fabrics to one lucky The Cottage Home Blog reader. Jackie is also offering an exclusive 15% off your entire purchase for the duration of this giveaway with the promo code: <b>leap15</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stay Connected with <b><a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/">Canton Village Quilt Works</a></b>:</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;">Shop Home: </span><a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.cvquiltworks.com/<wbr></wbr>shop/</a></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blog: <a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.cvquiltworks.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Canton-Village-Quilt-Works/355001000860" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>pages/Canton-Village-Quilt-<wbr></wbr>Works/355001000860</a></span></div><div style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Podcasts: <a href="http://cvquiltworks.podbean.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://cvquiltworks.podbean.<wbr></wbr>com/</a> and on iTunes: <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/jackies-quilting-chronicles/id322851404?ign-mpt=uo%3D4" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://itunes.apple.com/au/<wbr></wbr>podcast/jackies-quilting-<wbr></wbr>chronicles/id322851404?ign-<wbr></wbr>mpt=uo%3D4</a></span></div><div style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Newsletter: <a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/newsletter/subscribe/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.cvquiltworks.com/<wbr></wbr>newsletter/subscribe/</a></span></div><div style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/CVQuiltworks?feature=mhee" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/user/<wbr></wbr>CVQuiltworks?feature=mhee</a></span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment and tell us what you would make with this gorgeous fat quarter bundle if you should win.</span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Giveaway open until Monday, March 5, 2012 at midnight (CST).</span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com296tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-89645072480214238852012-02-29T21:09:00.001-06:002012-02-29T21:33:50.377-06:00Fat Quarter Shop Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLC1sbZX1duP-ip0N5ttswzGNR6oaQMdiT9IwQlJeFsqV2doXmC2tUNkcNbFrbMQlIgHmvVGRxAfw8jyL5_nGG0ZdIzIF53_6qNAAjCQ4l8IpVjDn_T593pZxHYOE6oeNNsF2Y9SkgvAKa/s1600/FatQuarterShop-150.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLC1sbZX1duP-ip0N5ttswzGNR6oaQMdiT9IwQlJeFsqV2doXmC2tUNkcNbFrbMQlIgHmvVGRxAfw8jyL5_nGG0ZdIzIF53_6qNAAjCQ4l8IpVjDn_T593pZxHYOE6oeNNsF2Y9SkgvAKa/s1600/FatQuarterShop-150.png" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Giveaway: 'Tweet' Fat Quarter Bundle</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">From Fat Quarter Shop:</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kimberly Jolly took a quilting class about 15 years ago, and it changed her life forever. While needlework had been her hobby of choice growing up, quilting being her everyday obsession. In 2003, frustrated by the lack of quality fabrics she could find online, she left her job in the corporate world and began <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">Fat Quarter Shop</a> out of her house, offering the best fabrics she could find with the best customer service. The business grew and is now one of the premiere quilting stores online, known for the wide variety of high-quality fabrics, precuts, kits and bundles, and world-class service. Kimberly continues to grow <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">Fat Quarter Shop</a> and recently launched a new division, It’s Sew Emma (<a href="http://www.itssewemma.com/" target="_blank">www.itssewemma.com</a>), a pattern company making patterns for the home and loved ones.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today Fat Quarter Shop is giving away a <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/Tweet-Timeless-Treasures-Fabrics.asp">'Tweet' Fat Quarter bundle</a> to one lucky The Cottage Home blog winner!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stay Connected with <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">Fat Quarter Shop</a>:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Shop: <span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">http://www.fatquartershop.com/</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blog: <a href="http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://fatquartershop.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a><u></u><u></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FatQuarterShop" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>FatQuarterShop</a><u></u><u></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/fatquartershop" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/fatquartershop</a><u></u><u></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pinterest: <a href="http://pinterest.com/fatquartershop/" target="_blank">http://pinterest.com/<wbr></wbr>fatquartershop/</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To enter the giveaway, leave a comment and please tell us what you will make with the 'Tweet' Fat Quarter bundle if you should win.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Giveaway open until Monday, March 5, 2012 at midnight (CST)</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com285tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-49153665779114610022012-02-29T20:58:00.000-06:002012-02-29T20:58:54.228-06:00Heartsong Quilts Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkEnCtr94VJEwPUfP7GvhVxJPcxxHg8VFmdy_v3T4RIwzyo0s9Yc1F3d1fYs4SKo66fGtVL9O1qOJTv7tFEjhxjnsuM15-O12vPAzs8mX2DBrkC1SjWxbBU8-li0VhUTQ9CM3SKVyYcqM/s1600/heartsong-quilts_150px.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkEnCtr94VJEwPUfP7GvhVxJPcxxHg8VFmdy_v3T4RIwzyo0s9Yc1F3d1fYs4SKo66fGtVL9O1qOJTv7tFEjhxjnsuM15-O12vPAzs8mX2DBrkC1SjWxbBU8-li0VhUTQ9CM3SKVyYcqM/s1600/heartsong-quilts_150px.gif" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Giveaway: 'Primitive Modern' by Marcia Derse Fabric Bundle</span></b></div><br />
<a href="http://www.heartsongquilts.com/">HeartSong Quilts</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;"> is one of the most unique quilt shops in America. It offers visually stunning fabrics including<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=66&parent_ids=0,1,35" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">Australian Aboriginals</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=287&parent_ids=0,1,244" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">primitive moderns</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">,</span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=244&parent_ids=0,1" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">urban and edgy fabrics</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">, and fabrics evoking<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=238&parent_ids=0,1,35" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">African mudcloth and homespun</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">. They also sell<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=1&parent_ids=0&name=Fabrics" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">traditional fabrics</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=272&parent_ids=0,1" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">panels</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=164&parent_ids=0" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">quilt kits</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=177&parent_ids=0" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">books</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=5&parent_ids=0" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">patterns</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=3&parent_ids=0" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">notions</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">. They have an extensive<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=241&parent_ids=0,1" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">clearance fabric</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">department with savings up to 50%. They provide<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://heartsongquilts.com/longarm-services.aspx" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">long arm quilting</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">service, too. When you don't want the "same old, same old", head for HeartSong in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://heartsongquilts.com/local-attractions.aspx" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">Hot Springs, SD</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">. It's definitely not Your Grandma's Quilt Shop!</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; line-height: 115%;">The bundle, pictured above, consists of 8 fat quarters from </span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=244&parent_ids=0,1"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; line-height: 115%;">HeartSong’s Marcia Derse “Primitive Modern” fabric collections</span></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=9178862521022086562" name="_GoBack"></a><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; line-height: 115%;">.. If you’ve never seen her fabrics, you’re in for a real treat. They combine bright and clear colors with visually arresting designs, and have great hand and washability. Pair these with any of the </span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=354&parent_ids=0,1,38,353"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; line-height: 115%;">Fassett Collection</span></a><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; line-height: 115%;">, </span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=348&parent_ids=0,1"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; line-height: 115%;">Jason Yenter designs</span></a><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; line-height: 115%;">, </span><a href="http://store.heartsongquilts.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=811&Page_id=17&categ_id=66&parent_ids=0,1,35"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; line-height: 115%;">Australian Aboriginal fabrics</span></a></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">, or any of the other contemporary designers using bright colors.</span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; line-height: 115%;">To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment and let us know what your favorite thing is about <a href="http://www.heartsongquilts.com/">Heartsong Quilts</a>. Click <a href="http://www.heartsongquilts.com/">HERE</a> to visit their shop.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; line-height: 115%;">Giveaway open until Monday, March 5, 2012 at midnight (CST).</span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com142tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-91979024698510241082012-02-29T20:44:00.000-06:002012-02-29T20:44:10.074-06:00Birdsong Bows Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGfajpJsrsIAUQqSp-kGLHW00t_Qg_15Q6qzzylX760KZ4xk6TeGiNFngkoa6vCol7dYsgGzlxBa5eBzaunkysQxFz6EWnMYTUSxt7shYfCNV7ZzyJEX0MlD2xBIaPjmE6wx_xr2H1yWyS/s1600/Birdsong_150x150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGfajpJsrsIAUQqSp-kGLHW00t_Qg_15Q6qzzylX760KZ4xk6TeGiNFngkoa6vCol7dYsgGzlxBa5eBzaunkysQxFz6EWnMYTUSxt7shYfCNV7ZzyJEX0MlD2xBIaPjmE6wx_xr2H1yWyS/s1600/Birdsong_150x150.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Giveaway: 5 e-books of your choice!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>From Birdsong Bows:</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdsongbows">Birdsong Bows</a> offers comprehensive patterns and tutorials for a variety of hair accessories, bows, and fabric flowers. But this year, I'm expanding into sewing patterns such as whimsical totes and bags that you and your little ones will love! My first bag pattern is a pretty ruffled tote that's perfect as a Barbie accessory case or a pretty organizer for your sewing room or nursery:</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93376704/easter-basket-instructions-pdf-fabric" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #1155cc; text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/listing/<wbr></wbr>93376704/easter-basket-<wbr></wbr>instructions-pdf-fabric</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdsongbows">Birdsong Bows</a> is giving away 5 e-books of your choice to one lucky winner. Also, they are offering 10% off your entire purchase through March 15, 2012 with the promo code: <b>cottage</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stay connected with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdsongbows">Birdsong Bows</a>:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Shop: <a href="http://www.birdsongbows.etsy.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.birdsongbows.etsy.com</a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;">Blog: <a href="http://www.birdsongbows.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.birdsongbows.blogspot.com</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To enter the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdsongbows">Birdsong Bows</a> giveaway, please visit their shop and tell us which of their e-books is your favorite. Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdsongbows">HERE</a> to visit their shop.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Giveaway open until Monday, March 5, 2012 at midnight (CST).</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com82tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-71743015085462764652012-02-29T20:31:00.000-06:002012-02-29T20:31:54.918-06:00The Hook Up Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtFS3tfR1n_pPIC8OiC37x-96XnHuFMKCHyTOnsInty7ryNU-qobumVcKBloHI5-peuapkUpMFvXfvu2ruGWE1hXNRFM_8VZNHKGzSRCEhQMHEZbjGAgmS5lBbuPu83KX48y_oqp1Qywr/s1600/hookuppix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtFS3tfR1n_pPIC8OiC37x-96XnHuFMKCHyTOnsInty7ryNU-qobumVcKBloHI5-peuapkUpMFvXfvu2ruGWE1hXNRFM_8VZNHKGzSRCEhQMHEZbjGAgmS5lBbuPu83KX48y_oqp1Qywr/s640/hookuppix.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Giveaway: $20.00 Gift Certificate</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">From The Hook Up:</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">At <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHookUp3400">The Hook Up</a>, I offer beautiful handmade accessories. From newborns to moms, there is something for everyone here! Each item is hand made to order, by me, just for you! I take pride in my work and strive to offer the very best. My best sellers are, of course, my hats, but don't forget about baby slippers, cup cozies, barefoot sandals, and now crochet patterns. For that lucky winner I am giving away a $20 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHookUp3400">The Hook Up</a>. (good towards all the items you want, even patterns, sorry just doesn't count towards shipping) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For everyone else, check out my etsy shop and please enjoy Free Shipping, on me! Just use coupon code, FREE2SHIP at check out. Don't forget to let me know you saw me on The Cottage Home!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stay Connected with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHookUp3400">The Hook Up</a>:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To enter the giveaway, please tell us what you would buy with your $20.00 gift certificate from The Hook Up. Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHookUp3400">HERE</a> to visit their shop.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Giveaway open until Monday, March 5, 2012 at midnight (CST).</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com110tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-36533242484158196402012-02-29T20:21:00.000-06:002012-02-29T20:21:56.780-06:00Modern Fabric Studio Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQ0lbL8kkg07jvXajE3fw_-xHePqbAWZDMEwQleaM1SbgtcgImXO3Au68ewiyUx_tpmEhyLSWGXBpoi-tavQtWom9f1BtwAqyxJjynH6SdckLbRrgRI2M-pldWffSawHltpooQjDbNYJw/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQ0lbL8kkg07jvXajE3fw_-xHePqbAWZDMEwQleaM1SbgtcgImXO3Au68ewiyUx_tpmEhyLSWGXBpoi-tavQtWom9f1BtwAqyxJjynH6SdckLbRrgRI2M-pldWffSawHltpooQjDbNYJw/s1600/image.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Giveaway: $30 Gift Certificate</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">From Modern Fabric Studio:</span></i></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;">I started sewing a few years back...I taught myself how to sew and the first fabrics I started sewing with were from the Designers I sell in my shop! I have always wanted to own my own business so this was a perfect combination – to own a business doing something I love! Modern Fabric Studio offers high quality fabric in rich and vibrant colors perfect for quilting, sewing and creating anything your imagination desires! :)</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;" /><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;">Currently, <a href="http://www.modernfabricstudio.com/index.php">Modern Fabric Studio</a> is having their Winter Blowout Sale with 25% - 40% off everything in the shop (including designers such as Amy Butler, Anna Maria Horner, Joel Dewberry, Echino and MORE)!</span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Additionally, Modern Fabric Studio is offering an exclusive discount of 10% off their entire purchase through the duration of this giveaway with the promo code: <b>cottagehome</b></span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;">Stay connected with <a href="http://www.modernfabricstudio.com/index.php">Modern Fabric Studio</a>:</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;">Shop: </span><a href="http://www.modernfabricstudio.com/index.php" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.modernfabricstudio.<wbr></wbr>com/index.php</a><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;">Blog: </span><a href="http://www.modernfabricstudio.com/blog" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.modernfabricstudio.<wbr></wbr>com/blog</a><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;">Facebook: </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Modern-Fabric-Studio/192809437432068" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pages/<wbr></wbr>Modern-Fabric-Studio/<wbr></wbr>192809437432068</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment and let us know what you will purchase from <a href="http://www.modernfabricstudio.com/index.php">Modern Fabric Studio</a> with your $30.00 gift certificate. Click <a href="http://www.modernfabricstudio.com/index.php">HERE</a> to visit their shop. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Giveaway open through Monday, March 5, 2012 at midnight (CST).</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com330tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-5820179480992732762011-09-08T08:35:00.001-05:002011-09-08T13:48:14.907-05:00Green Mountain Coffee and Keurig Review and Giveaway<script language="JavaScript1.1" src="http://oascentral.blogher.org/RealMedia/ads/adstream_jx.ads/blogher.org/GreenMountain_Sep11_Review_006/@x13">
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">My husband and I are huge coffee drinkers. I’m not quite sure how people, especially mom’s of young children, are able to function without it. But what I am even a bigger fan of is when an item or product that I love and consume daily is socially and environmentally conscious. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYUK5o3PycPnF_2PoRzmazjARXsLrRtcN2cFv7V3OyfTXu1hI0uagk5n1lkXK87r8XAhmEkvclwKLFyYZP6exesryzROs027TWEzMQ_60o11ntd_S5zFbpG_Mo0bdSyjR3s5Kqj-7JHyg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+6.56.27+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYUK5o3PycPnF_2PoRzmazjARXsLrRtcN2cFv7V3OyfTXu1hI0uagk5n1lkXK87r8XAhmEkvclwKLFyYZP6exesryzROs027TWEzMQ_60o11ntd_S5zFbpG_Mo0bdSyjR3s5Kqj-7JHyg/s400/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+6.56.27+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">If I am going to be spending my family’s hard earned money on a product we use daily, I want to know that I am buying a product that is focused on creating positive change in our world. Now this is not always possible or necessarily affordable, but it is definitely possible with coffee.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mYsrJNKCRCRmK3gT4_5xBsqXm4crXKkJ3SGx1YdjkEuuR5MiKMbLfyyuDdrcMaQJze0qjUMI81g6o3Qt4Gp7MTFrE9Doe23zx4-Zmqs3TzweULxE2hO18bYN4V5djqlBjnF7gdp5-pE/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+6.48.02+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mYsrJNKCRCRmK3gT4_5xBsqXm4crXKkJ3SGx1YdjkEuuR5MiKMbLfyyuDdrcMaQJze0qjUMI81g6o3Qt4Gp7MTFrE9Doe23zx4-Zmqs3TzweULxE2hO18bYN4V5djqlBjnF7gdp5-pE/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+6.48.02+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>Green Mountain Coffee is Certified Fair Trade and is committed promoting positive change around the world. Certified Fair Trade is defined as an organized <span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">social movement</span> and <span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">market</span>-based approach that aims to help producers in <span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">developing countries</span> make better trading conditions and promote <span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">sustainability</span>. The movement advocates the payment of a higher price to producers as well as higher social and environmental standards.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0f4Y25S5bBAaZiZ0-dFef2KU6yircdFkcZa4hJjHawOSsfSBGFwvu1kEXxgN4ORx_I-5K3jnoFZ9HCpBNCUTwDgFsAGA1uTx2-DVz-OVdwb9MQYFH98JEOKOXTrMCaQOwHKn-JbSnCTs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+6.57.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0f4Y25S5bBAaZiZ0-dFef2KU6yircdFkcZa4hJjHawOSsfSBGFwvu1kEXxgN4ORx_I-5K3jnoFZ9HCpBNCUTwDgFsAGA1uTx2-DVz-OVdwb9MQYFH98JEOKOXTrMCaQOwHKn-JbSnCTs/s640/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+6.57.54+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>As a company, Green Mountain has worked hard to support communities around the world by increasing their health and economic well-being. To qualify for Fair Trade certification, farmers must belong to an organized co-op. Farmers are able to adhere to the highest business and growing practices because they are paid a fair price for their coffee beans. Often farmers are forced to use cost-cutting practices when they do NOT receive a fair price for their beans, thus impacting the quality of the coffee as well as causing a harmful effect on our environment. So, not only does Fair Trade promote a better quality of life for the farmers, but it means better quality coffee overall. I believe all business owners have decisions to be made in regards to where they do their business in such things as harvesting, purchasing, sourcing as well as where they produce their ultimate end product. But overall Certified Fair Trade benefits everyone. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvKfOcChgTyDT0j3edMmcJAAYw5uw8nA5ZPKpiDhU7SmurJcMwX7m5r9jSpkDCBfmRpwK3AS9GVQ6OCk8RNfuazY_bZS3LAhS5xt5EVtF1wm_T78QTX_2o7wRJBcy8c3np6_gGcDNd4XU/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+7.00.00+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvKfOcChgTyDT0j3edMmcJAAYw5uw8nA5ZPKpiDhU7SmurJcMwX7m5r9jSpkDCBfmRpwK3AS9GVQ6OCk8RNfuazY_bZS3LAhS5xt5EVtF1wm_T78QTX_2o7wRJBcy8c3np6_gGcDNd4XU/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+7.00.00+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>Green Mountain has chosen to take a different approach than the majority of US corporations. Though it may not be the best for their financial statements in regards to profits, they believe it is what is the most socially and environmentally responsible road for their business. The company is focused on helping under privileged countries develop a vibrant work place and a sustained economic climate while reducing waste and being environmentally responsible.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Green Mountain believes that “what is good for the world is good for business”. And who couldn’t agree with that statement? I feel good about purchasing a product that is produced by a company with such high moral and social standards.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Now, let’s be honest, if it wasn’t a good product, then I wouldn’t be buying. But……….Green Mountain coffee is great and the quality is top-notch! They have a huge selection of all different types of coffee from the light blends to the bold. You can check out some of their offerings <a href="http://goo.gl/itn38"><b>HERE</b></a> on their website. I love fall and I think the pumpkin spice coffee might be next on my list.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>And I’m not saying Green Mountain is delicious without actually having tried it. I recently received a Keurig coffee machine and a large selection of Green Mountain brand coffees. And guess what? Today we are giving away a Keurig machine and a variety of Green Mountain Coffee to one very lucky The Cottage Home blog reader. You are going to love this machine and you are going to love the coffee that is coming with it!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9NATv3wpz2sbbsqcjqVJIiRpst9C6x_8Nad3MeC-krhP5-hRwXUDGOmfxxvFfL-8MwxXz-INqTnyzmFyzRrrRrCZ3So7ETTQFdQk7k8dXF-ysWMTsK6HnddVy_LXDhqLAI_3EjLz9DQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+6.56.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9NATv3wpz2sbbsqcjqVJIiRpst9C6x_8Nad3MeC-krhP5-hRwXUDGOmfxxvFfL-8MwxXz-INqTnyzmFyzRrrRrCZ3So7ETTQFdQk7k8dXF-ysWMTsK6HnddVy_LXDhqLAI_3EjLz9DQ/s400/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+6.56.17+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>So if you would like to support an environmentally and socially responsible company like <a href="http://goo.gl/itn38"><b>Green Mountain Coffee</b></a>, please enter our giveaway for a Keurig machine and a selection of Green Mountain “K-Cups” to use in their new coffee machine.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>What do you take in your coffee? Cream? Sugar? Both?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Do you go out of your way to buy environmentally friendly products?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b> </div>Please read the official rules of entry below:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><b><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 15px;">No duplicate comments.<br />
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methods:<br />
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a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post<br />
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b) Tweet about this promotion and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment<br />
on this post<br />
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c) Blog about this promotion and leave the URL to that post in a comment on<br />
this post<br />
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d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official <span>rules</span> to learn about<br />
an alternate form of entry. <div><br />
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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older<br />
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Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.<br />
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You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be<br />
selected.<br />
</div>The Official <span>Rules</span> are available <a href="http://www.blogher.com/green-mountain-coffee-sweepstakes-official-rules"><b>here</b></a>. </span></span><b> </b><o:p></o:p></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">Giveaway will be open from September 8, 2011 through September 24, 2011.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">You can also visit the <a href="http://goo.gl/I7Rrk"><b>Green Mountain Facebook</b></a> page to learn more about the product line as well as Green Mountain's Fair Trade certification and to receive free samples!<br />
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If you would like to read what other blogger's are saying about Green Mountain Coffee and have more chances to enter to win, please visit the BlogHer.com Promotions and Prize page <a href="http://goo.gl/YzR0h"><b>HERE</b></a>. <br />
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Have you heard of <a href="http://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home"><b>OnStar</b></a>? Well, if you have then you may only be familiar with it as being a product on GM vehicles and if not, you've got to check it out. <a href="http://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home"><b>OnStar</b></a> recently came out with a product that can be installed on a wide range of vehicles (does not need to be GM) that will provide the <a href="http://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home"><b>OnStar</b></a> service. The product is an after-market <a href="http://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home"><b>OnStar</b></a> rear-view mirror that is installed in place of the regular rear-view mirror that comes standard on most vehicles. The mirror contains all of the <a href="http://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home"><b>OnStar</b></a> technology needed to activate and enable all the services they provide.<br />
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I was recently sent the new <a href="http://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home"><b>OnStar FMV</b></a> mirror to try out on our Toyota Sienna mini-van and I have to admit that it is pretty darn cool! I had my mirror installed at a local car place in the area that was a certified professional in the installation of these mirrors. The installation and set-up took a total of about 2 hours. I was really impressed by the customer service I received from the <a href="http://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home"><b>OnStar</b></a> folks. It just so happened that the Director of Sales lives in my area, so because this was one of the first installs of this new product, he personally came by to make sure everything was installed properly and activated correctly.<br />
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Once the <a href="http://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home"><b>OnStar</b></a> mirror was installed into our mini-van, I could start using it as soon as I needed it. With <a href="http://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home"><b>OnStar</b></a> there are several different services that are provided. My favorite one is probably the automatic crash response (ACR) option. I like knowing that if I end up in a car accident with my children and am not able to dial 911, that<a href="http://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home"><b> OnStar </b></a>will send help our way. There is a button for you to push on the mirror to call for emergency assistance, but if you are in such a severe crash that you cannot reach the button or even speak, <a href="http://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home"><b>OnStar</b></a> can recognize that there is an issue and send help immediately. <span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat;">This feature is covered by ACR. The emergency services button gives you a priority connection to an Advisor who can direct emergency service providers to your exact location. You could essentially call for emergencies inside and outside of the vehicle.</span></span><br />
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Secondly, by having this mirror, you get roadside assistance. So it's essentially like having AAA, but even better. OnStar can send someone to unlock your vehicle (should you lock yourself out), change a flat tire or should you run out of gas, they can bring you enough gas to help you get to a nearby gas station. Pretty neat if you ask me!<br />
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My husband and I recently went out for dinner and decided to give the turn-by-turn navigation a try. Now our car does have built in navigation, but sometimes when we try to use it, it won't recognize our destination (especially if it's a brand-new place). So I find having the <a href="http://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home"><b>OnStar</b></a> folks at the touch of a button very handy in these sorts of situations.<br />
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My husband and I pressed the "blue" button on our mirror and were instantly connected to a real live person. He greeted us and then ask us what we needed. We told him the address of where we were headed and he programed the turn-by-turn directions to be sent to our car. Several times we veered off the path and the navigation asked us if we needed to update our route or cancel and this was all controlled through our voice commands. I can see this being a really handy feature if you were on a road-trip in an unfamiliar location and needed help with directions as well.<br />
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And finally, another feature is the hands-free calling and blue tooth compatibility. Personally I try not to chat too often while driving, but if you had a need to do so, this feature would allow you to do that while keeping both hands on the wheel.<br />
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Being the mom of two (almost three) young children, I find this product to be invaluable. I think this would also make a fabulous gift for a new teen driver, an elderly person, a new mom or anyone that may need the added security of roadside assistance, direction assistance or emergency assistance. The mirror is purchased and then a yearly/monthly fee is paid to keep the service active.<br />
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It's been a pleasure to have the opportunity to test out this new product and I think you will really like it too! To learn more, <a href="http://goo.gl/MQwwA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Visit the official Facebook page</a> or check out the product at your local <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/"><b>Best Buy</b></a> location. Also you can check out the other blogger's reviews of this wonderful new product through the <b><a href="http://www.blogher.com/">BlogHer</a> </b>website by visiting the <a href="http://goo.gl/wUksf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Promotions & Prizes section</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-79423685855591380282011-05-02T07:38:00.000-05:002011-05-02T07:38:41.921-05:00Spring Cleaning - $100 Visa Gift Card AND Libman Freedom Spray Mop Giveaway<script language="JavaScript1.1" src="http://oascentral.blogher.org/RealMedia/ads/adstream_jx.ads/blogher.org/Libman_May11_Review_001/@x13">
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I know this is going to sound very strange, but I actually like spring cleaning. Do I love the everyday picking up of toys, crumbs and other surprises that my girls leave around?......well, not so much. But I have to admit that a good deep cleaning around this house feels really good (while it lasts, that is).<br />
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</div>Several weeks ago, I mentioned that I cleaned all of my kitchen cabinet fronts with help from my little ladies - Miss Savannah and Miss Matilda. I just used hot soapy water with one of my favorite cleaning products, <a href="http://www.drbronner.com/"><b>Dr. Bronners</b></a> - all in one cleaner (read more about my love for this product <a href="http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com/2010/01/best-soap-cleaning-product-ever.html"><b>HERE</b></a>). I used a good, clean sponge and scrubbed each cabinet, rinsed it down and then dried them off with a micro-fiber towel. And though no one may notice the huge difference in the cabinets, I can notice and they really look great!<br />
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</div>Next, I tackled my dusting. Again, I used my microfiber cleaning cloths. I just L.O.V.E. these - what a difference they make. And what's even better is that you can just throw them in the wash and use them again and again! Now, I'm not saying my family doesn't use paper towels (we do), but you can go through some serious paper towels when cleaning and that can be rough on the budget and rough on the environment. A good micro-fiber towel will take you along way in your cleaning. I have about 3-4 of them and then a special towel used for cleaning glass.<br />
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</div>I was asked by<b> <a href="http://goo.gl/xTOLl">Libman</a></b> to test out their new "<a href="http://goo.gl/xTOLl"><b>Freedom Spray Mop</b></a>", which was just perfect because mopping the floors was next on my list of spring cleaning "to-do's". Up until this point I had been using a "Method" brand mop that I purchased at target with a re-usable microfiber cleaning pad. That mop was really great, but this new Libman mop took things to the next level.<br />
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The <a href="http://goo.gl/xTOLl"><b>Libman Spray Mop</b></a> has a machine washable cleaning pad. It can be washed up to 50 times which reduces the need to buy those expensive disposable mop pads which is great on the wallet and for the environment.<br />
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What I really thought was great was the detachable cleaning solution bottle (this was something my "method" mop did not have). You can fill this bottle up with any solution you like - maybe you like a more natural approach with just water and vinegar or perhaps you have a "go to" floor mopping solution.......whatever it may be, you can use it with this mop.<br />
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There are no batteries needed, you simply squeeze the handle and the solution sprays out of the mop onto the floor - easy peasy! I am honestly very happy with this spray mop and so happy I was asked to give it a try!<br />
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A new product I recently added to my cleaning supplies, is this one........<br />
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This is by far one of my new favorite cleaning products - <a href="http://www.mrsmeyers.com/"><b>Mrs. Meyers All Purpose Cleaner</b></a>. I don't need a ton more cleaning products other than my Dr. Bronners, but I think having great smelling, fun cleaning products makes the job a lot more enjoyable. And I like changing things up from time to time.<br />
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Mrs. Meyers comes in a bunch of great scents (Lemon Verbena, Lavender, Basil, Geranium, and Rosemary) and is great for those of you looking for a more natural cleaning product. I personally love the Lavender scent. You use this product a lot like Dr. Bronners. Just mix a small amount with water and it can be used on floors (like in the <a href="http://goo.gl/xTOLl">Libman Freedom Spray Mop</a>), on countertops, for dusting, ect...<br />
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And my final little spring cleaning tip/product, is essential oils. Again, my personal favorite is Lavender oil. I particularly love to use this in the bedrooms. I dab a little of this essential oil on a used dryer sheet and tuck these into baskets or drawers around the house. They leave the rooms smelling great and add a fresh, spring like quality to the air (without the harsh chemicals of room fresheners). I've had this little bottle for 2 years now, so while essential oil may seem a little pricey, it will last you forever.<br />
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I still have a lot more spring cleaning to get done. I'm just getting going, but I just wanted to share a few products, tips and ideas that make my life easier and help me to enjoy what could be a not so fun task.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>So, tell me.......what is your favorite cleaning tip?</i></b></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Today's exclusive giveaway is from <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/"><b>Shabby Apple</b></a>, a boutique clothing company specializing in <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/t-apparel.aspx">women's</a> and <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/c-16-shabby-baby-dresses.aspx">little girls dresses</a>. Their clothing is comfortable, modest, and super-stylish!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">When I was contacted by <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/"><b>Shabby Apple</b></a> about doing this giveaway, I was given a list of dresses to choose from and I selected the one pictured above, <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-972-spanish-steps.aspx"><b>Spanish Steps</b></a>. One lucky <b>The Cottage Home</b> reader will win this dress (in their selected size, of course). How awesome is that? This is a gorgeous piece that I think any woman would be happy to have in her wardrobe. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I absolutely love this dress and I wish I had it in my closet. It has a great vintage feel about it and can be dressed up with a pair of heels for church or dressed down with a sweet cardigan and a pair of flip-flops. I also thought the lines on this dress would be very figure flattering on many different body types. The tie around the waist will accentuate curves and the top would be flattering on all different bust sizes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's the description of the "<a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-972-spanish-steps.aspx"><b>Spanish Steps</b></a>" dress from <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple</a>:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div><i>Some things are just better together: peanut butter and chocolate, Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, Rome and Vespas. We decided to pair two things we love—the soft, cotton jersey of our favorite t-shirt, and the gorgeous sateen of the dresses of yesteryear—to create the Spanish Steps, an indispensably comfortable-yet-elegant summer frock. A luxe jersey cap sleeve top is gathered at the waist with a wide satin sash, and a veritable bouquet of appliquéd, ruched flowers and leaves adorns the full sateen skirt that swirls just below your knee. A truly inspired combination,the Spanish Steps has star potential. Dress made from Pont de Roma knit with a matte satin skirt made of a poly rayon spandex blend.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">One of my favorite features on the <b><a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple</a></b> website is the "<a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/t-FitToFlatter.aspx">shop by body type</a>" tool. They ask you a series of questions, determine your body type and then pull a group of dresses perfectly fitted for you. Shopping online can be a little tough so their style tools definitely ease the anxiety over wondering if something is going to work for you or not.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">In addition to the beautiful women's clothing, <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/"><b>Shabby Apple</b></a> also carries a line of dresses for <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/c-16-shabby-baby-dresses.aspx">little girls</a> as well as <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/c-35-mama-apple.aspx">maternity</a>. I think the dress above is just adorable. The colors are so pretty and the wrap style dress is timeless.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/"><b>Shabby Apple</b></a> is also offering The Cottage Home blog readers an exclusive <b>10% off</b> discount code to be used on any purchase in their store. Enter <b>THECOTTAGEHOME10OFF</b> at checkout. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>So here's how to enter to win the "<a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-972-spanish-steps.aspx">Spanish Steps</a>" dress:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">One entry per person - leave a comment and let us know where you might wear this dress. </div><div style="text-align: center;">**Open to US residents ONLY** </div><div style="text-align: center;">Giveaway will be open until Wednesday, April 6 at midnight (CST).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">To find out more about <b>Shabby Apple</b> and learn about exclusive sales and discounts, check them out on <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shabby-Apple/56291792791?ref=ts">FACEBOOK</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com159tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-70098114386762627502011-03-29T08:00:00.000-05:002011-03-29T08:00:00.356-05:00New Sponsor and Giveaway - Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lXqBfU_cI1I7iEBQ2gGx2tTZNYt4MZ6HqY-KJfKkPIqZ9Qw5JU2XO9u_zF9VgxwuePoBLmA1ThjfayAnpBfncm1NBaawRZs0yGVoFrDuqeddZd9tvNsGhfJLttEuKWaBu4cWZwnR6WUY/s1600/Recently+Updated93.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lXqBfU_cI1I7iEBQ2gGx2tTZNYt4MZ6HqY-KJfKkPIqZ9Qw5JU2XO9u_zF9VgxwuePoBLmA1ThjfayAnpBfncm1NBaawRZs0yGVoFrDuqeddZd9tvNsGhfJLttEuKWaBu4cWZwnR6WUY/s640/Recently+Updated93.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
When Terri, owner of <a href="http://fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/"><b>Fairytale Frocks & Lollipops</b></a>, contacted me about becoming a sponsor of <b>The Cottage Home</b> blog, there was no question in my mind - it was an absolute, yes!<br />
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<a href="http://fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/"><b>Fairytale Frocks & Lollipops</b></a> in an online store that has one of the largest selection of boutique sewing patterns around. Terri has impeccable taste and her selections of patterns, fabrics and notions are top-notch. She carries many of the fabrics and patterns that I use for my sewing projects. It's hard to believe that one shop has it all, but <a href="http://www.fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/"><b>Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops</b></a> does! <br />
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Many of you have emailed me about patterns and I am telling you this - go check out <a href="http://www.fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/"><b>Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops</b></a>! There are so many different options from children's sewing, to adults, to accessories. And while your there, pick out some fabric to use with your beautiful pattern.<br />
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Here are a few of the patterns that caught my eye while browsing Terri's shop:<br />
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I'm loving <a href="http://fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/catalog.htm?item=1734">this</a> apron skirt and embellished tank top. I think this would be adorable for Spring!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And what about <a href="http://fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/catalog.htm?item=1935">this</a> "Huck Finn" hat for a little boy? Can we say A-dorable!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvb6QpU_zvQgvoiAFCNHq7TOGkFXwJgqNF-appF_meEgkWQX7BnjSB-mZbbTZy4o7jPXXH-iWQezAKhXuQFytq68l0Bs4v93Rn2kQcn371n8fTF3AANgxkVhuUdlNNlPHJOkImwJSj5LF/s1600/Clutch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvb6QpU_zvQgvoiAFCNHq7TOGkFXwJgqNF-appF_meEgkWQX7BnjSB-mZbbTZy4o7jPXXH-iWQezAKhXuQFytq68l0Bs4v93Rn2kQcn371n8fTF3AANgxkVhuUdlNNlPHJOkImwJSj5LF/s640/Clutch.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/catalog.htm?item=2739">This</a> Amy Butler bag is just beautiful. I love the fabrics and the simple lines of this bag.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think <a href="http://fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/catalog.htm?item=1201">this</a> coat might be calling my name. I don't do a ton of sewing for myself, but I might just take the time to make myself this one.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And this, well <a href="http://fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/catalog.htm?item=2708">this</a> just had The Cottage Mama written all over it! Love the A-line top and the ruffle bloomers!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And finally, what about <a href="http://fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/catalog.htm?item=2174">this</a> amazing "sewing kit" for an Easter dress. This kit comes with the pattern AND the fabric to make the dress. It doesn't get a whole lot easier than that.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/"><b>Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops</b></a> has hundreds of patterns to choose from. Terri is giving away one pattern (of your choice) to <b>TWO</b> of The Cottage Home readers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's how to enter (leave a separate comment for each entry):</div><div style="text-align: left;">1) Visit <a href="http://www.fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops</b></span></a>, come back and leave a comment telling us what pattern you would choose if you won.</div><div style="text-align: left;">2) For a second chance to win, become a fan of <b>Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops</b> on <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fairytale-Frocks-and-Lollipops/176966501084?sk=wall">Facebook</a></span>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Giveaway will be open until Friday, April 1, 2011 at midnight (CST). Two winners will be selected. Each winner will get to choose a pattern of their choice.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com175tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-20746816868214057942011-02-24T10:00:00.000-06:002011-02-24T10:00:00.504-06:00Hair Bow Along with Me?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Bc3x6KQjeR6KOkGx8afr9g4JLuqaophIMNYyuzk1RjncerGxvPRGR9qss-78BlvdKDIumPAAryoFKMvYkI6Uh-hFMxIaT-sHNW5AtFylJYPagAccJCMI7vQ_bS4HMTwp7aK5PehEnc80/s1600/birdsong1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Bc3x6KQjeR6KOkGx8afr9g4JLuqaophIMNYyuzk1RjncerGxvPRGR9qss-78BlvdKDIumPAAryoFKMvYkI6Uh-hFMxIaT-sHNW5AtFylJYPagAccJCMI7vQ_bS4HMTwp7aK5PehEnc80/s640/birdsong1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdsongbows"><b>Birdsong Bows</b></a> is a fabulous new sponsor of The Cottage Home and I can't wait to give her patterns a try. I already have my 24+ page pattern printed out and ready to go for the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62471959/on-sale-funky-loopy-bow-instructions-how"><b>Funky Loopy Bow</b></a> (picture below). I will be reviewing this pattern next week, but I can already tell you that it looks like one of the nicest PDF patterns I have ever received!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, what about you........want to make some hair bows with me this weekend? I <i>so</i> wish that we could all get together and have a hair bow party or craft night, but alas, I don't think it's very feasible with us all living across the world. So let's just pretend! Go get your <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdsongbows"><b>Birdsong Bows</b></a> pattern and let's make some hair bows together. We can show each other what we came up with next week!!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-34506673227820770892010-12-20T07:38:00.000-06:002010-12-20T07:56:49.385-06:00Time for Me: Part 4 – Accessories and enter to win $100 Visa gift card<div style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;"><script language="javascript" src="http://ads.blogherads.com/reviews/olay/4.js" type="text/javascript">
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For the last 3-4 weeks, I have been focusing on spending a little more time on me. Being the mom of two little ones (16 months) and (2.5 years), staying at home and maintaining our home, running my own children’s clothing business and blogging doesn’t leave me a whole lot of time for me. But I think it’s important. Isn’t it true that when we look good, we feel good? I think so.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Last week I shared some of my favorite women’s fashion sewing tutorials with you. Now if you are still unsure if you want to commit to making some of your own clothing either because you don’t have the time or your still not comfortable with your current weight or shape. The next best thing is accessories! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">You can instantly breathe new life into an outfit with accessories alone. Take a plain t-shirt and jeans, add a fabulous necklace, some pretty earrings and some killer boots and you’ve got a new look in minutes. Accessories are a very inexpensive way to spruce of your wardrobe. And they are even more inexpensive if you make them yourself.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Here are some of my favorite DIY accessories tutorials:<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://thedillspiel.blogspot.com/2010/11/girdy-belt-tutorial.html">Girdy Belt</a> by Katy from <i>No Big Dill</i><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>2. <a href="http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2010/10/infinity-beyond-scarf-tutorial.html">Infinity and Beyond Scarf </a>by Shannon from <i>Luvinthemommyhood</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>3. <a href="http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2009/09/super-easy-petal-clutch.html">Petal Clutch</a> by Disney from <i>Ruffles and Stuff</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">4.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>4. <a href="http://www.aestheticnest.com/2010/10/sewing-city-cowl-tutorial.html">City Cowl</a> by Annaleise from <i>Aesthetic Nest<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">5. 5. <a href="http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2010/11/how-to-just-in-time-for-fall-flower.html">Fall Flower</a> by <i>V & Co</i></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">6.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>6. <a href="http://theboytrifecta.blogspot.com/2010/10/inspired-by-anthropologie-v10-mai-ogi.html">Anthropologie Inspired Bag</a> by <i>The Boy Trifecta</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">7.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>7. <a href="http://littlebiggirlstudio.blogspot.com/2010/10/purse-week.html">Clutch</a> by <i>Little Big Girl Studio</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">8.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>8. <a href="http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2010/10/upcycled-scarflette.html">Upcycled scarflett</a> by Cheri from <i>I Am Momma Hear Me Roar</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">9.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>9. <a href="http://lilblueboo.blogspot.com/2009/10/scrap-ribbon-camera-strap-cover.html">Ribbon Camera Strap Cover</a> by Ashley from <i>Lil Blue Boo</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Now that I’ve taken some time out for me, I am feeling good! I’ve got my new <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://goo.gl/qMtK0%20"><b>Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Mosturizing Lotion with Cooling Hydration</b></a> that has given my skin a definite boost, my new cosmetics to accentuate my clearer skin, a list of wardrobe and accessories projects that I can’t wait to get started on.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>So what will you do to take a little time out for you? Do you have any projects on your “to-do” list just for you?</b></div><br />
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As most of you know, I focus most of my sewing efforts on my children as well as my children’s clothing line. After posting my “<a href="http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com/2010/10/comfy-sews-shawl-collar-sweater.html"><b>Shawl Collar Sweater Tutorial</b></a>” I started thinking that I should take some time here and there and make something for myself.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">For the last three years, since I have been either pregnant or nursing, I feel like my wardrobe has been all over the place. I’ve got maternity clothes, just had a baby post-pregnancy clothes, sort of just had a baby post pregnancy clothes, and my “I still feel like I need to lose 5-10lbs after having a baby” clothes (which is where I currently stand). But whether or not those 5 or 10 pounds is ever going to come off is definitely a mystery. So in the meantime, I need to make sure I feel great in all of my current clothing.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I find too often that women wait until they reach their ideal body shape or weight before buying clothing that makes them feel good. Well, that’s pretty silly, isn’t it? What if we never reach that ideal? We are going to go our whole life in clothes we "so-so" like? Well, I’m not going to let myself go there. I’m going to make sure I love all of the pieces in my wardrobe and I think I will add to my current collection with some of these fabulous women’s clothing tutorials. Who’s with me?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Here are just a handful on my current “to-do” list.<br />
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<ol><li><a href="http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2010/10/billy-cardi-tutorial-with-katy-from-no.html">Billy Cardigan</a> by No Big Dill on <i>Luvinthemommyhood</i></li>
<li><a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2010/09/dress-to-skirt-revamp-tutorial/">Dress to skirt refashion</a> by Lindsey from <i>The Pleated Poppy</i></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/road-cape">Cape Pattern</a> by <i>Burda Style</i></li>
<li><a href="http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/02/not-your-grandmothers-cardigan.html">Vintage hankie cardigan refashion</a> by Disney from <i>Ruffles and Stuff</i></li>
<li><a href="http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2009/06/tutorial-table-cloth-skirt.html">Tablecloth skirt</a> by<i> V & Co.</i></li>
<li><a href="http://www.madebylex.com/2010/02/anthropologie-pratia-tank-top-tutorial.html">Tank top</a> by <i>Made by Lex</i></li>
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7. <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2010/07/creative-guest-cardigan-refashion-by.html">Cardigan refashion</a> by Make It Perfect on <i>U-create</i><br />
8. <a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2010/10/celebrating-autumn-ruffled-leaf-tee-and.html">Autumn Ruffle Leaf Tee</a> by Amy from <i>Positively Splendid</i><br />
9. <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/10/womens-shirt.html">Ruffle Shirt</a> by <i>Make It and Love It</i><br />
10. <a href="http://www.madebylex.com/2010/01/mamas-got-a-new-dress.html">Shirt to dress</a> refashion by <i>Made by Lex</i><br />
11. <a href="http://ohsohappytogether.blogspot.com/2009/06/ruffle-tube-top.html">Ruffle Tube Top</a> by <i>Happy Together</i><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>How do you feel about your wardrobe? Are you in limbo with your post-pregnancy body? What fashion sewing tutorials are on your to-do list?</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">All comments on this post will be entered to win a $100 Vista gift card. Come on – join the conversation! And if you have a moment, check out the other <a href="http://www.blogher.com/beauty-and-blogger">14 awesome bloggers</a> giving away a $100 Visa gift card today as well……enter to win them all!<br />
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Last week in my month long series, <a href="http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com/2010/11/time-for-me-part-1-skin-care-and-enter.html"><b>Time for Me (part 1)</b></a>, I was discussing how I just weaned my daughter Matilda. I nursed her for 15-months and it was finally time to call it quits. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Now that I have my body back, I have been feeling like it is time to finally focus on me. I have been using my <a href="http://goo.gl/qMtK0"><i><b>Olay 7-in-1 Mosturizer with Cooling Hydration</b></i></a> and it seems to be doing the trick. My skin has been feeling great! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">So now that I’ve got my skin care going well, I decided it was time to update my make-up collection. I have had some of my make-up for far too long (probably dangerously too long). Have you heard of the make-up brand “<a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/?"><b>Benefit</b></a>”? Well, if not you must check them out. I used to use this make-up exclusively, but ended up trying some other things out over the years. But yet again, I come back to the best (what I think is the best). I swear this make-up is a miracle cure for the too tired, stayed up all night sewing, running after two toddlers Mom. Not to mention that they have totally adorable vintage inspired packaging and the most adorable names for their products.<br />
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So, here's what's in my make-up bag........<br />
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<b>Clockwise from left to right:</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">1. Eye Shadow Brushes<br />
2. Powder Brush<br />
3. Blush Brush<br />
4. <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/Benefit-hello-flawless/dp/B001P72H9O?ie=UTF8&id=Benefit%20hello%20flawless&field_availability=-1&field_launch-date=-1y&field_browse=2357876011&searchSize=12&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=2357876011&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&searchRank=salesrank">"Hello Flawless"</a> Powder<br />
5. <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/Benefit-BADgal-lash-mascara/dp/B000FBF5BI?ie=UTF8&id=Benefit%20BADgal%20lash%20mascara&field_availability=-1&field_launch-date=-1y&field_browse=2357873011&searchSize=12&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=2357873011&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&searchRank=salesrank">"Bad Gal"</a> Mascara<br />
6. <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/Benefit-some-kind-a-gorgeous/dp/B003U8HGJC?ie=UTF8&id=Benefit%20some%20kind-a%20gorgeous&field_availability=-1&field_launch-date=-1y&field_browse=2357876011&searchSize=12&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=2357876011&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&searchRank=salesrank">"Some Kind of Gorgeous"</a> Foundation<br />
7. <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/Benefit-high-brow/dp/B0019WFWMY?ie=UTF8&id=Benefit%20high%20brow&field_availability=-1&field_launch-date=-1y&field_browse=2357879011&searchSize=12&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=2357879011&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&searchRank=salesrank">"High Brow"</a> Highlighter<br />
8. <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/Benefit-creaseless-cream-eyeshadow-liner/dp/B0044DUX42?ie=UTF8&id=Benefit%20creaseless%20cream%20eyeshadow%20liner&field_availability=-1&field_launch-date=-1y&field_browse=2357878011&searchSize=12&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=2357878011&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&searchRank=salesrank">Cream Eye Shadow</a><br />
9. <a href="http://www.marykay.com/color/eyes/marykayeyeliner/default.aspx">Eyeliner</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/Benefit-sugarbomb/dp/B002YLCHK4?ie=UTF8&id=Benefit%20sugarbomb&field_availability=-1&field_launch-date=-1y&field_browse=2357882011&searchSize=12&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=2357882011&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&searchRank=salesrank">"Sugar Bomb"</a> Blush<br />
11. Burt's Bees Lip Balm<br />
12. <a href="http://www.marykay.com/color/concealers/marykayconcealer/10023467/default.aspx">Concealer </a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
Pair this make-up line with the new <a href="http://goo.gl/qMtK0"><b><i>Olay 7-in-1 Moisturizing Lotion with Cooling Hydration</i></b></a> I have been using and I must say, I am feeling good!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>So, what's in your make-up bag? What is your beauty regime? Do you have any skin care or make-up products that you swear by? </b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>For the last almost three+ years I have either been pregnant or nursing. Yes, that’s right. I had my daughter Savannah and then when she was 7 months old I found out I was pregnant with my younger daughter Matilda. Two weeks ago I finally got my body back. After 15-months of nursing my daughter Matilda, I finally decided it was time to wean. I’d definitely say weaning was a bittersweet time for me. But all and all, I think it’s a little bit more on the sweet side.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal;">Pregnancy and nursing have definitely caused a shift in hormones, so what once felt like a fool-proof beauty regime, just hasn’t been doing the trick for me lately. With all of these changes going on, I was thrilled to be asked to test out a new beauty product for <a href="http://goo.gl/qMtK0">Olay</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal;">I have been using <b><a href="http://goo.gl/qMtK0"><i>Olay’s Total Effect 7 in 1 Anti-Aging with Cooling Hydration</i></a> </b>moisturizing lotion for several weeks and I have to say it’s a definite winner! I have used many different beauty products over the years, but Olay has been one that I have come back to time and time again.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal;">I love the lightweight feel of this moisturizer. I have been using one pump in the morning and one pump at night before bed for the last several weeks. My skin has felt more evenly toned and I have noticed definite improvement around my eyes. With two children under the age of three, I need all the help I can get around my eyes!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal;">I typically have very sensitive skin, so I was a little nervous about trying this product. But luckily I felt some reassurance in the fact that I have never had any reactions to <a href="http://goo.gl/qMtK0">Olay</a> products. <a href="http://goo.gl/qMtK0">Olay’s</a> new moisturizer kept my skin feel hydrated all day (which is hard to do in this cool Chicago fall air). </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><b>How long did you all nurse your children? Or did you go straight to formula? Did you have any skin care issues post-pregnancy? </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sweepstakes ends 5 PM PST on December 6, 2010.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span style="font-size: small;">This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span style="font-size: small;">Winners will be selected via random drawing, and will be notified by e-mail.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span style="font-size: small;">You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Official Rules are available <a href="http://www.blogher.com/beauty-and-blogger-rules-1">here</a>. </span></div></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal;">Over the next four weeks I will be focusing on posts regarding taking time out for myself. I will be giving away a total of four $100 Visa gift cards, so make sure to check back and enter to win all four!! You could win $400! And if you check out the other <a href="http://www.blogher.com/beauty-and-blogger">14 awesome bloggers</a> participating you could enter to win a total of $5,600 over four weeks – now that would be some awesome holiday spending money!</div><div style="clear: both;"></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com142tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-78612626727719779772010-09-29T13:13:00.000-05:002010-10-03T21:40:54.832-05:00New Sponsor and Giveaway - Elizabeth Victoria Fine Stationary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOX_Dc7NH7L-NbSjHgA_31Qj4-2lVzBd802IpwRH6UJlVp1d4OO878VmQVurFYpkgcy-4AB1QtLQYVsHFi4L1aNR7Puinua0F4DWOSyWiGXKTBgAkJUljMBj_m447H1esJhy4ECAoz6LKp/s1600/IMG_3805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOX_Dc7NH7L-NbSjHgA_31Qj4-2lVzBd802IpwRH6UJlVp1d4OO878VmQVurFYpkgcy-4AB1QtLQYVsHFi4L1aNR7Puinua0F4DWOSyWiGXKTBgAkJUljMBj_m447H1esJhy4ECAoz6LKp/s640/IMG_3805.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="color: black;"><i>I'm pleased to introduce the newest sponsor of <b>The Cottage Home</b> - <a href="http://elizabethvictoria.com/"><b>Elizabeth Victoria Fine Stationary</b></a>. Beth, the owner of Elizabeth Victoria is giving away a <b>$25 gift certificate</b> to one of the lucky <b>The Cottage Home</b> readers!</i></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><i>Here's a little more from Beth about <a href="http://elizabethvictoria.com/"><b>Elizabeth Victoria Fine Stationary</b></a>........</i></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: center;"><a href="http://elizabethvictoria.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjakNTler5G1PYCj14K7mOAO4HhL4H7pqs22vZOs7xPnjvK9GGi3TqiPo3aZ_nqGkhQCNLOMtvWe90ozS23WrXZdxqe-7hA1eSX4zgkyYzudg3cITowX0gMQJNJHhjzyMtZd3oLOyEPjA_W/s1600/ElizabethVictoria.jpg" /></a></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">Who doesn’t like receiving a personalized envelope when they open the mailbox? In a world full of technology and electronic communication, it’s exciting to receive something so few and far between. Here at <a href="http://elizabethvictoria.com/"><b>Elizabeth Victoria</b></a> we are committed to providing you great products and new designs to allow you to brighten up someone’s day.</div><div style="color: black;">Design at <a href="http://elizabethvictoria.com/"><b>Elizabeth Victoria</b></a> isn’t a word we throw around lightly. It’s not just a preliminary sketch or a motif or a pattern. It’s a way of life. It’s that perfect combination of every last detail that we provide in our products. We don’t stop until we feel they are perfect. Every product that you find on Elizabeth Victoria has been thoughtfully processed and completed to that last, precious detail that makes you excited to send it.<br />
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Just as passionate about design, we are about our customer service. Our goal is to not only provide a great product but to match it with great service. That is why we take the extra time to make sure you are happy. Every order is reviewed and processed by a professional graphic designer. A proof is sent to you for your approval before we send it off to the printer ultimately creating one, final, perfect product.</div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrp9X3xW1zXvc-RJ9fjYvLblIpMW9SeftGH6bGcV1L8qXUz-Ij2_-SdwQNqin-JOFmlyESMx6iUPBulTwMX-gC9UfkN5-TMoXPfDiNwoUiYhJwmxiCUJIpvqZi3A9uq62eMV-6OTfZf2C0/s1600/Recently+Updated44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrp9X3xW1zXvc-RJ9fjYvLblIpMW9SeftGH6bGcV1L8qXUz-Ij2_-SdwQNqin-JOFmlyESMx6iUPBulTwMX-gC9UfkN5-TMoXPfDiNwoUiYhJwmxiCUJIpvqZi3A9uq62eMV-6OTfZf2C0/s640/Recently+Updated44.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i>Beth designed our birth announcement for our youngest daughter, Matilda Jane and we were thrilled with the design and quality of <a href="http://elizabethvictoria.com/"><b>Elizabeth Victoria Fine Stationary</b></a>. Thanks so much for joining <b>The Cottage Home</b>, Beth! We are so glad to have you!</i><br />
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</div><div style="color: black;"><i>To enter to win the <b><a href="http://elizabethvictoria.com/">Elizabeth Victoria Fine Stationary</a></b> $25 gift certificate giveaway, please visit <a href="http://elizabethvictoria.com/"><b>Elizabeth Victoria Fine Stationary</b></a> and leave a comment here and tell us what your favorite thing is from their shop or what you might buy with your $25 gift certificate. Giveaway will be open until Tuesday October 5, 2010 (will close at midnight central standard time). Winner to be selected from <a href="http://random.org/">Random.org</a></i></div><span style="color: #333333;"><br />
</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178862521022086562.post-60095585446936347672010-09-16T20:58:00.000-05:002010-09-16T20:58:49.678-05:00New Sponsor Highlight: The Blog Guidebook<i>I'm so excited to introduce you to one of my new sponsors, <a href="http://www.blogguidebook.com/"><b>The Blog Guidebook</b></a>. Sarah and Lyndsay have done an incredible job with their new blog over the last several months and I am thrilled to be working with them. Here's a little more about these two incredibly lovely and talented ladies........</i><br />
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</div><b>The Blog Guidebook</b> is the vision of two women—Sarah Bradford and Lyndsay Johnson—who want to see the blogging community grow in friendship, creativity and beauty. That's really what blogging is all about!<br />
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Recently launched in June of 2010, <b>The Blog Guidebook</b> encompasses all bloggers, be they crafty, creative, cooks, designers, teens, moms, dads, children in need, pet lovers, home stylers, antiquers, flea marketers, homeschoolers, doctors, lawyers, in any country, and on and on. You name it, you can blog it. And the Guidebook wants to know about it!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
Blogging is a new form of journalism. It is a way to self-publish your dreams, hopes and stories of your world. <b>The Guidebook</b> offers a way for others to find you, in a friendly, happy, easy to navigate, safe environment. You'll find regular Spotlights and Features of notable blogs and bloggers, Free Listings for <i>your </i>blog, Blog Tips, Video Tutorials, and a live Help Desk. You can ask <b>The Guidebook</b> questions and get an answer. Backed by real people, not just a computer with an automatic reply, the Guidebook is here to help your blog become the best it can be. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
Click on the button below to visit the site, and list your blog for free! </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Thank you so much ladies for choosing to sponsor <b>The Cottage Home</b>! I am thrilled to be working with you two and I can't wait to see what great things are ahead for your new and fabulous blog. If you love reading blogs, you must head over to <a href="http://www.blogguidebook.com/"><b>The Blog Guidebook</b></a> and check out this gorgeous site - their blog design is top-notch and you will find a wealth of great information in <b>The Guidebook</b>. If any of you have a blog, I encourage you to head over to <a href="http://www.blogguidebook.com/"><b>The Blog Guidebook</b></a> and enter your blog for free - I'm in <b>The Guidebook</b>, are you?</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>You will find a link to <a href="http://www.blogguidebook.com/"><b>The Blog Guidebook</b></a> in the right side-bar of The Cottage Home under the "Sponsors" header. Think you would be a good fit for The Cottage Home? Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please email me (thecottagemama@gmail.com) for rates and additional information.</i></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107081837307020185noreply@blogger.com0