Melissa Ross Photography Photo Charm Giveaway! - CLOSED!

Closed!  Congratulations Tracey!  Comment #2

So we all have our precious angels that we love more than anything.  Whether it's our kids, our husbands, our pets, or (who knows) your favorite professional ping-pong player - it could be, don't knock it.  I don't know about you, but I like being able to look at my little angels' faces whenever I want and I especially like showing their precious-ness off to anyone who is willing to look at them.  Of course, I never have any pictures available and the ones on my phone are not only poor quality, they're old.  Besides, my phone is either not with me or not charged, sometimes both.

What I really need?  Something that is always going to be with me.  Something that will be pretty to look at.  Something with a little bit of bling.  Something like this:

Pretty, isn't it?  How perfect!  It can be for yourself or for a gift.  Christmas is quickly approaching (too quickly in my opinion) and this would be a wonderful gift.

Melissa of Melissa Ross Photography is giving away this adorable picture charm, perfect for your bag or purse and readily available to ooh and aah over. 

Melissa Ross Photography is a full service portrait provider located in southern California.  She will go on site for weddings and family portraits.  She also offers an array of extras, including birth announcements, ornaments, and Christmas cards.  Best of all?  Melissa is a wonderful woman who enjoys her job and it shows in her pictures.

Rules, because there have to be rules: you will have 48 hours to respond and claim your prize.  I will choose the winner via random.org.  The giveaway will end on Friday, September 14 at 8:00 CST.  Please leave your email in the comment field so I have a way of contacting you.  This charm retails at $38.

There are 4 ways to enter:

1. Leave a comment!  That's all, just leave a comment saying who your own special angel is you would place in the charm if you win. Don't forget to put your email in!

2. Head over and visit Melissa's  website.  Come back here and comment about something you liked.  (You may also want to check out the giveaway she's doing on her site!).

3. Tweet about the giveaway!  Leave the link back here.  You can do this once a day.

4.  Leave a post on Facebook, leave a link back here.

Good luck to you all!

Vicky
Thank you Melissa Ross Photography for your generosity.  All opinions are mine and mine alone.

The Silver Liner - 10% off discount -ENDED

I've been getting greener lately.  There are a ton of different ways that a person can "go green" too.  I enjoy supporting local and homemade items in my quest for a greener lifestyle.  Many work at homes support a variety of levels of green, which I think is wonderful.  People recognize that many people don't want to or aren't always ready to do an all-or-nothing change.

I've recently had the opportunity to use my newest green endeavor from The Silver Liner with my choice to change to cloth menstrual pads.  I've also used her swipers, a cover for my Swiffer that eliminates the need to purchase the disposable covers/pads.  Cloth wipes, they're great for baby bottoms, wiping off make-up, family cloth (a much greener solution to toilet paper), and anything else you might want a wipe for.  Wet bags and kitchen wet bags, now I've used wet bags, since I use cloth diapers it's kind of a necessity to have something to put the "wet" diapers in but kitchen wet bags are something new that I had never heard of until recently.  They hang from the stove and collect your wet rags and towels that you've used.

Super soft, minky, topped pads.  They are amazing and (honest) don't stain.

Swipers

Hanging wet bag.

The owner of the store is very sweet and has a large selection of everything she sells, you can even pick out your own material, (and I love picking out the material).

Whether a light pastel "green" or a dark forest "green", she has a nice variety for all.  I highly recommend checking out The Silver Liner, she has both an Etsy store and a Hyenacart store.  Don't forget to use your 10% discount code though!  This code is for all visitors of my blog and is good from May 23rd through June 6th!

Code: windowtomyworld

Happy shopping and enjoy.

Vicky

Thanks so much to The Silver Liner for their generosity.  All opinions are mine and mine alone.

I saw him! I Caught Santa Giveaway! ENDED

Just imagine... waking up... Christmas morning... and there he is... SANTA CLAUS!  Well if it doesn't happen maybe you can at least get a picture of him; at least to show your kids.  iCaughtSanta can make this dream come true!


A perfect tradition and a fun picture you can proudly display to let everyone know that YOU SAW HIM!  After all, there he is, in a frame in your house, caught in the act!  Of course, next year it may be harder to catch him when he realizes that you are fast and smart enough to snap that picture.  ;)

Santa getting caught eating his cookies and milk.

Santa checking his list.

With 20 Santa "poses" to choose from, one is bound to look awesome in your picture.  Pose him in your house, on your roof, by your front door... the list is as endless as your imagination.

Three easy steps: 

Downloading your picture 

Choose "your" Santa and customizing him to fit your picture 

Print your picture from your own printer.

That's it!  No waiting for shipping or going to a store to pick it up.

Buy it!

You can download and print your own picture from iCaughtsanta.com for $9.99 or you can buy a bundle of 4 for $20 and be able to print pictures with the Tooth Fairy, Easter bunny, and Cupid. 

Win it!

Win a picture of your own!  I have FIVE codes to giveaway before December 25th.  Make sure you have your picture ready for Christmas morning.  It's not very convincing if you show your "proof" in January.

One mandatory entry - Follow my blog!  That's it.  Easy peasy!  Follow via Google Friends Connect on the right toolbar and leave a comment with your email address in the form of janedoe at gmail dot com.  All FIVE winners will be announced and contacted by 9:00 pm CST on December 23.  Good luck to you all and have a happy holiday.

Vicky


I was provided with the above mentioned product free of charge in order to form my honest opinion. I was not compensated in any way. All opinions are mine and mine alone and yours may differ. Thank you to iCaughtSanta for providing the product for review and giveaway!

Rollover Leatherworks Review and Giveaway ENDED

I, or should I say Lily, received a beautiful collar from Rollover Leatherworks.  A company that specializes in making beautiful dog and cat collars and leashes.  With hundreds of choices, it's not a matter of can you find one that you love, it's really more deciding which you love the most.


The leather is dyed with 100% eco friendly vegetable dye in natural leather colors as well as fun, bright colors.  Your dog's name can be added in a font of your choice.  Nine different gem colors can be added.  Different styles of collars, buckles, and leashes are all available for your choosing.  That was the other thing!  The types of collars!  There were martingales, Roman ring, buckle; the possibilities truly are endless.


Because they are leather, they do require a bit more care than your typical nylon collar.  Conditioning may be needed and they do need to be dried off if they get drenched.  Not to worry, a card is included with your beautiful new collar that will explain how to properly keep the leather.

We received a Roman ring collar with a majestic mahogany stain and stamped with Lily's name.

For those who don't understand how a Roman ring works (as I didn't), the heavy duty, industrial strength snaps are adjustable on the inside leaving a clean, polished look for any pooch.  If you prefer a buckle collar, Rollover Leatherworks offers 9 different beautiful styles to choose from.

 A sweet little extra adorns Lily's new collar.

Lily, modeling her Rollover Leatherworks collar.

The owner, Lana, is wonderful.  Rest assured, your order will be double checked and your product will show up exactly how you ordered it.  Visit Rollover Leatherworks on Etsy to purchase your very own collar or leash.

GIVEAWAY!

Congratulations csironkat!

You and your dog also have the opportunity to win a collar of your own!  Rollover Leatherworks has graciously donated a one of a kind collar to one lucky reader.  This collar is hand made to fit a medium to large dog with a 16-20" neck, it is dyed their desert sunset and is 1.5" wide.

Roses have been stamped onto the collar.

A heavy duty buckle and Chicago screws make the collar sturdy and secure.

The ins and outs of the giveaway!  The giveaway will end on December 23rd at 10:00pm CST.  Be sure to put your email in your entries in order to contact you.  The winner will be picked via random.org.  Good luck to you all!

The following TWO are mandatory:

1. Follow my blog via google friends connect

2. Visit Rollover Leatherworks and post your favorite product in the comments.

You can get one extra entry for each of the following:

1. Tweet about this giveaway.  Feel free to tweet as many times as you want, but you only get one extra entry per day.  Post the URL back so I can find it.

2. Blog about this giveaway, post the URL.

3. Post it on facebook or other social media site and enter the URL.

Vicky


I was provided with the above mentioned product free of charge in order to form my honest opinion. I was not compensated in any way. All opinions are mine and mine alone and yours may differ. Thank you to Rollover Leatherworks for providing the product for review and giveaway!

Inspired by Finn coupon

Ends today at 2:18 EST! 40% off at Inspired by Finn, use coupon code HAPPYHOLIDAYS at check out... and happy holidays everyone.

Vicky

Snak Saks Review and Discount ENDED!

ENDED!

I received a beautiful reusable sandwich bag from SnakSaks.  If you're like many people, you may have never heard of a reusable snack or sandwich bag.  The are exactly what they sound like but cuter!   A reusable bag that you can use for lunch, snacks, school, work, picnics or any other time.  I have already used it for our Cheerios and Hubby has said that yes he would even bring it to work.

A sandwich size 7x7 Sak has ample space to hold breads larger than a classic white bread sandwich.  Smaller snack sizes are 4x7.

 The inner is a waterproof nylon that will keep even the messiest of sandwiches from squishing out.   You can see how roomy the bag is, the 2 pieces of bread don't even fill the bag 1/2 way.  (I couldn't bear to put my stinky salami sandwich in there the first day).

Velcro is stitched through both layers of fabric for extra reinforcement.

 Adorable prints show off your own personality.

To wash your SnakSak, you can either wipe it out by hand or toss it in the washing machine.  

Visit SnakSaks on Etsy for your very own.
For 10% off the entire purchase enter coupon code blog2011 (coupon does not include shipping)
Coupon code is good until the end of the year.
Enjoy and happy Snak-ing.


Vicky

I received this product to review, however, all opinions are my own.

Winter pet safety

Designs by Shay is having a giveaway to help keep you and your pets safe this winter.

Vicky

Tea for 3

Here's a fun giveaway from a fellow blogger.

Vicky

Green Apply Supply

Check out this giveaway for natural beeswax crayons.

Vicky

Self-control

Me: Monkey, Sunshine was playing with that.
Monkey: I want it! (he is only 3)
Me: Leave her alone and wait your turn.
Monkey: Humph (followed by a foot stomp and his angry face)
Me: Don't stomp your foot at me.
Monkey: Sunshine hit me and I domp my feet and day humph. (S's are not an easy sound for him)
I suppose it's good that he didn't haul back and hit her and only stomped his foot.  Of course Sunshine didn't hit him.

It's not easy to fake an "angry face" but this is pretty close to it.

Vicky

"The Hook Up" Giveaway!!!

"If you can dream it, I can crochet it for you!"

Giveaway is closed!  Congratulations Bethany!

Her motto is true, I've seen all sorts of items that she can crochet and I own one of her diaper soakers.  Babies and adults, beanies and hats, scarves, blankets, booties and little bitty baby sandals, she makes it all!  All of her items are hand crocheted not just with love, but with skill.  

I have been given the awesome privilege to host a giveaway for "The Hook Up".  This adorable size 2T Sunburst beret is yours for free including free shipping!

The Hook Up's owner, Heather, is a wonderful lady.  She will respond to any question you may have in a very timely manner and is open to crocheting anything.  Check out her Facebook page.  I've never felt more welcome and checked a business's facebook page as frequently as hers.  Games galore and overall fun!


The giveaway will be open October 24th and last until November 11, 2011 at 8pm cst.


To enter this giveaway you need to follow the first two steps.  Enter your email address in the comment box in a [jane] at [doe] dot [com] format:


1. Like "The Hook Up" on facebook and tell her thank you for the giveaway.
2. Follow The Window to My World via GFC.


You can have 1 additional entry for each of the following:
3. Tweet the giveaway and post it in the comment box.
4. Post it on any other major social network and link back.
5. Follow me on Twitter
6. Follow The Hook Up on Twitter


Good luck to everyone!


Congratulations Bethany!  The Hook Up toddler beret is yours!


The opinions and comments are my own.  I have not been paid or compensated in any form.

Vicky

Chicago Toy and Game Fair Giveaway!!!

ATTENTION ALL CHICAGOLAND FAMILIES!!!

I've been given the awesome opportunity to go to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair at Navy Pier.  I'll admit, I've never gotten to go but it is supposed to be so much fun for kids and parents of all ages.  They have all sorts of new and upcoming toys from popular well-known brands and others that I probably haven't been exposed to with Sunshine only being 5.



I plan on going, letting the kids play and have a wonderful time.  Yes, you read that!  The kids can play with the toys, it's the ultimate toy store!  Christmas and birthdays are coming up, I can see every type of toy out there in one place, under one roof.  I may be more excited than the kids.


From Star Wars Breakfasts to a Young Inventor's Challenge, there's something for everyone.

The Fair is November 19th and 20th at Navy Pier.  Tickets would run $5 for kids ages 3-13 and $10 ages 14 and up.  I have FIVE FAMILY PASSES to give away from now until the fair (parking is NOT included).  One pass will be given away on every Tuesday from now until the fair.  The first drawing will be on Tuesday the 18th at 8pm cst.

But Vicky, how do I get these tickets?  Simple!  Leave a comment for each entry with your email in a [name at this place dot com] so I know who you are.

Mandatory entry (sorry, there's gotta be a mandatory entry right?).
1. Follow my blog and post why you'd like to go
Each of the following is one extra entry, be sure to make each entry in a new comment.
1. Go to ChiTAG and tell me what you'd like to look at while there.  ChiTAG's blog
2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Tweet about this and post the link back here
4. Post on facebook, your blog, or some other social media site that I probably don't know about and post the link

Good luck to you!

Week 1 Winner: tragicoptimist - congratulations!
Week 2 Winner: Kelly - Congratulations!
Week 3 Winner: Katie - Congratulations!
Week 4 Winner: Lori - Congratulations!
Week 5 Winner: Brandi - Congratulations!

Vicky

Fuzzibunz or Rumparooz giveaway!

AMRC is having a great giveaway!  Check it out!


http://amrcgiveaways.blogspot.com/2011/09/changing-diapers-review-with-giveaway.html

Vicky

Zookies Giveaway

Ends June 26th
http://amrcgiveaways.blogspot.com/ 



Vicky

Comfy Bummy Giveaway

Comfy Bummy is having a giveaway for a Bummis Bamboozle 
fitted.


http://blog.comfybummy.com/comfy-contest/weve-been-bamboozled-and-you-can-be-too/#comment-49


End June 6 at 11pm CST
Vicky

Candy Wrapper Cloth Works

KAMsnaps is having a giveaway for a Candy Wrapper Cloth Works diaper.

http://kamsnaps.blogspot.com/2011/05/candy-wrapper-cloth-works-spotlight.html

Pouchee purse giveaway

Pouchee purse giveaway from the bragging mommy

http://www.thebraggingmommy.com/2011/05/13/pouchee-purse-organizer-review-and-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-171333

Sustainablebabyish wool cover giveaway

http://knockedupandnursing.blogspot.com/2011/04/sloomb-sustainablebabyish-review-and.html

Ends April 30th!