Birthday Palooza Winner #2

Congratulations to...

Kimmi!

You have won the custom chevron lazy susan!
Please let us know what color(s) you choose.

You should receive an e-mail from me shortly {skinniepiggie @ gmail.com} with information regarding contacting April for your prize!

Thanks to everyone that entered!

Birthday Giveaway Palooza - $10 Credit to STAMPED!

Welcome to the final day of my birthday palooza... day #5!
Today's item is not specific to military families, everyone (with a U.S. or APO/FPO address) is welcome to enter.

This item has been donated by: Elizabeth
Her blog: The Young Retiree
Her shop: The Young Retiree, STAMPED!
Her facebook(s): The Young Retiree & The Young Retiree, STAMPED!
Her twitter: @TheYoungRetiree

Today I have quite a treat for you.... The Young Retiree recently opened her new shop "STAMPED!" and man does she have some cute items up for sale. The winner of this giveaway will receive $10.00 credit towards anything in the shop. Gift tags or note cards, whatever combination you decide adding up to $10.00. Here are some extremely cute samples... seriously, is that giraffe not the most adorable thing you've seen? Plus, the Christmas gift tags will be perfect in just a few short months!

20% of purchases from the wounded warrior collection will be donated.

Special note: For the duration of this giveaway (Fri-Sun) all of you lucky readers can get 10% off your purchases with the discount code: "SKINNIE10" ...so why not go shopping?

The "rules" (aka: ways to win!):

1. Follow my blog.
2. Follow Elizabeth's blog.
3. Go to her etsy shop and leave a comment here with your favorite item.
4. Like her on facebook. (here or here)
5. Follow her on twitter.
6. Post about the giveaway on your blog, make sure to add the button below {also add the url in your comment}:

<br><center><a href="http://skinniepiggie.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZlR1GmjodjeYhe30CNz9WDeIVy8lnlyO9ZBxbVg9F8hLWycrqu-EuQn5ncCoat6xRxDZuxzQ23nMIRd6Bz3y7oHzbl0cm3gZFEiff7DFCUb1yeLlwey30ZvJdOcrpWPDGT2PK-FUo-_d/s400/spbdaypalooza.png" /></a></center>

That's SIX possible entries!

Please leave a comment for each item above that you participate in... it's mandatory that one of your comments has an e-mail address included so I can contact you if you are the winner.

This giveaway will close:

Sunday October 2nd at 6pm Hawaii time (9pm PST, 11:59pm EST).

The winner will be announced:

Monday October 3rd.

*Don't forget today is the last day to enter to win the custom military sign,

you have 2 more days to enter to win the candle & tee.

Good luck!

 

Birthday Palooza Winner #1

Congratulations to...

You have won the beautiful handmade clutch!

 
You should receive an e-mail from me shortly {skinniepiggie @ gmail.com} with information regarding contacting Ines for your prize!

Thanks to everyone that entered!

Birthday Giveaway Palooza - Soy Candle & American Pride Tee

Welcome to Day #4!
Today's item is not specific to military families, anyone (with a U.S. or APO/FPO address) may enter.

The items have been donated by: Tay
Her website: Our Military Home
Her online stores: The Candle Shop & The Lovely Lady Shop
Her facebook: Our Military Home
Her twitter: @OurMilitaryHome 
Her pinterest: Our Military Home

Today we have an extra special treat... TWO items at once!

The FIRST item up for grabs is a 12 Oz. Amish Friendship Bread Candle from The Candle Shop.  Our most popular blend this season scented in a blend of french vanilla, clove and cinnamon on a warm creamy background. Sounds delicious!

The SECOND item up for grabs is a 100% PIMA Cotton, American Pride T-Shirt (S, M, L, or XL) in Pink or Chocolate. I personally own a USMC shirt in this same style- it's so comfortable!

Tay would also like for you to note that: The Candle Shop at Our Military Home is a proud vendor of All Fired Up Candles, a company created by military spouses. These candles are made with 100% natural soot free soy wax. They burn clean with no soot or carbon build-up and last 30% longer than their Paraffin candle counter-parts and each candle is hand poured by military spouses in the USA. The Candle Shop and the Lovely Lady Shop offer $5 flat rate shipping to anywhere in the U.S. This means that shipping will always be only $5 per transaction no matter how many candles, clothing, and handbags are in your cart!
 

The "rules" (aka: ways to win!):

1. Follow my blog.
2. Follow Our Military Home via Google Friend Connect.
3. Follow Our Military Home on facebook.
4. Post about the giveaway on your facebook wall (via OMH's Facebook)
5. Follow Our Military Home on twitter {@OurMilitaryHome}
6. Tweet about the giveaway (via OMH's Twitter Account)
7. Follow Our Military Home on Pinterest
8. Follow Our Military Home via E-mail [found in the sidebar of OMH]
9. Place the Our Military Home button on your blog/website:
   <br><center><a href="http://skinniepiggie.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><img src="http://www.ourmilitaryhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Taylor_Logo_noTAG_gray4.png" /></a></center>
10. Post about the giveaway on your blog, make sure to add the button below {also add the url in your comment}:

<br><center><a href="http://skinniepiggie.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZlR1GmjodjeYhe30CNz9WDeIVy8lnlyO9ZBxbVg9F8hLWycrqu-EuQn5ncCoat6xRxDZuxzQ23nMIRd6Bz3y7oHzbl0cm3gZFEiff7DFCUb1yeLlwey30ZvJdOcrpWPDGT2PK-FUo-_d/s400/spbdaypalooza.png" /></a></center>

That's TEN possible entries!

Please leave a comment for each item above that you participate in... it's mandatory that one of your comments has an e-mail address included so I can contact you if you are the winner.

This giveaway will close:

Saturday October 1st at 6pm Hawaii time (9pm PST, 11:59pm EST).

The winner will be announced:

Sunday October 2nd.

*Don't forget today is the last day to enter to win the custom lazy susan,

you still have 2 days left for the custom military sign.

Good luck!

 

Birthday Giveaway Palooza - Custom Military Sign

Welcome to Day #3!
Today's item is specific to military families only... sorry to any non-mil followers that I have, open to those with U.S. and APO/FPO addresses.

This item has been donated by: Staci
Her blog: The Crafty Military Wife
Her online store: Country Scents 'N Signs
Her facebook: Country Scents 'N Signs, Etc.
Her twitter: @USAFwife2008

The item up for grabs is a custom handmade "Home is where the {military branch} sends us" sign, complete with your duty stations up to your current location! Oh my goodness I seriously wish I could enter my own giveaway... haha... but now, onto the important part...

The "rules" (aka: ways to win!):

1. Follow my blog.
2. Follow Staci's blog.
3. Leave her a blog comment regarding the giveaway.
4. Follow Staci on facebook.
5. Follow Staci on twitter {@USAFwife2008}
6. Post about the giveaway on your blog, make sure to add the button code below {also add the url in your comment}:

<br><center><a href="http://skinniepiggie.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZlR1GmjodjeYhe30CNz9WDeIVy8lnlyO9ZBxbVg9F8hLWycrqu-EuQn5ncCoat6xRxDZuxzQ23nMIRd6Bz3y7oHzbl0cm3gZFEiff7DFCUb1yeLlwey30ZvJdOcrpWPDGT2PK-FUo-_d/s400/spbdaypalooza.png" /></a></center>

That's SIX possible entries!

Please leave a comment for each item above that you participate in... it's mandatory that one of your comments has an e-mail address included so I can contact you if you are the winner.

This giveaway will close:

Friday September 30th at 6pm Hawaii time (9pm PST, 11:59pm EST).

The winner will be announced:

Saturday October 1st.

*Don't forget this is the last day to enter to win the handmade clutch,

you have two days left for the custom chevron lazy susan!

Good luck!

 

Birthday Giveaway Palooza - Custom Chevron Lazy Susan

Welcome to Day #2!
Today's item is not specific to military families, everyone (with a U.S. or APO/FPO address) is welcome to enter.

This item has been donated by: April
Her blog: A Kitchen Table for Two

The item up for grabs is a custom handmade lazy susan to adorn your kitchen table, coffee table, become your spice rack, or any other creative use you can think of. How unique and amazing is this lazy susan?! I would love to have one in a maroon color for our dining table...

Lime green not really your thing? Your personal lazy susan will be colors you choose via e-mail discussion with April after you have won.

The "rules" (aka: ways to win!):

1. Follow my blog.
2. Follow April's blog.
3. Post about the giveaway on your blog, make sure to add the button code below {also add the url in your comment}:

<br><center><a href="http://skinniepiggie.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZlR1GmjodjeYhe30CNz9WDeIVy8lnlyO9ZBxbVg9F8hLWycrqu-EuQn5ncCoat6xRxDZuxzQ23nMIRd6Bz3y7oHzbl0cm3gZFEiff7DFCUb1yeLlwey30ZvJdOcrpWPDGT2PK-FUo-_d/s400/spbdaypalooza.png" /></a></center>

That's THREE possible entries!

Please leave a comment for each item above that you participate in... it's mandatory that one of your comments has an e-mail address included so I can contact you if you are the winner.

This giveaway will close:

Thursday September 29th at 6pm Hawaii time (9pm PST, 11:59pm EST).

The winner will be announced:

Friday September 30th.

*Don't forget you can still enter to win the handmade clutch.

Good luck!

 

Birthday Giveaway Palooza - Handmade Clutch

Welcome to Day #1!
Today's item is not specific to military families, everyone (with a U.S. or APO/FPO address) is welcome to enter.

This item has been donated by: Ines
Her blog: The Few, The Proud, The Wife

The item up for grabs is a handmade clutch, this lady hasn't been sewing very long, but I can tell you she's 100x better than I'd ever be! Talk about beautiful, fun, and flirty! Plus, ball season is just around the corner... this would be perfect with a black, white, silver, or purple gown!

 

To see more of her work... follow this link.

Don't you think she should open an etsy shop?

The "rules" (aka: ways to win!):

1. Follow my blog.
2. Follow Ines' blog.
3. Post about the giveaway on your blog, make sure to add the button code below {also add the url in your comment}:

<br><center><a href="http://skinniepiggie.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZlR1GmjodjeYhe30CNz9WDeIVy8lnlyO9ZBxbVg9F8hLWycrqu-EuQn5ncCoat6xRxDZuxzQ23nMIRd6Bz3y7oHzbl0cm3gZFEiff7DFCUb1yeLlwey30ZvJdOcrpWPDGT2PK-FUo-_d/s400/spbdaypalooza.png" /></a></center>

That's THREE possible entries!

Please leave a comment for each item above that you participate in... it's mandatory that one of your comments has an e-mail address included so I can contact you if you are the winner.

This giveaway will close:

Wednesday September 28th at 6pm Hawaii time (9pm PST, 11:59pm EST).

The winner will be announced:

Thursday September 29th.

Good luck!

 

25th Birthday Giveaway Palooza Run-down

Alright everyone... it's almost here! Tomorrow the five day giveaway marathon begins... be sure to check back daily to enter the next giveaway, I promise you won't want to miss out on any of these items.

The main things to remember:

1. Each giveaway will open at 4am Hawaii time (7am PST, 10am EST)
2. Each giveaway will run for 3 days and 3 days only.
   For example- Monday's giveaway will open at 4am Hawaii time and close Wednesday at 6pm (9pm PST, 11:59pm EST) The winner will be posted the following morning.
   
3. Read the rules carefully... there are many different ways to earn entries depending on the different blogger and what they have... storefront, twitter, facebook, etc. Obviously the more things you do the better the chances of winning the giveaway!
4. You can enter all five of the giveaways if you want too!!!

See you tomorrow with giveaway #1 ...want a sneak peak?

 You're going to love it!

CREDO Marriage Enrichment Retreat

 
I'm SO excited for this weekend... hubby and I got a call last week saying as long as we could fill in the paperwork by this past Monday we could attend the marriage retreat due to a cancellation. I feel bad that someone cancelled, but this is coming at such a perfect time... with my anxiety issues, the crazy training hours he's been working, upcoming time in the field, and ultimately the looming deployment.

I need this.

We need this.

The best part is... because it's military sponsored and funded my husband gets a half day on Friday so we can arrive there on time for the opening registration and dinner. I miss hanging out with him... he's had the craziest hours, so even though he's here... he's really not. I see his muddy boots, clean his uniforms, and make sure there is food in the pantry/fridge so he can eat when he needs too. But seeing his face hasn't really been happening unless I glance over and his head happens to be on the pillow next to mine. Take Tuesday for example, he woke up at 3:45am, started work at 4:30am and didn't get home until 1:15am (Wednesday), then turned around and was right back at work on Wednesday at 6:30am.

*If your husband is in the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard be sure to check out your MWR/MCCS for information on CREDO... all  retreats are free, there are marriage and personal enrichment classes depending on the month and availability. This is not a sponsored post, I am just excited we get to attend.

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I have everything set-up for my 25th Birthday Giveaway Palooza. Please check in on Sunday for the overview of the entire giveaway week. I'll have to talk about the retreat the following week because the giveaway is going to completely take over the blog... I really hope you'll visit everyday to see the great prizes you can win!

Pops of Color

I am not a morning person... I tend to stumble out of bed, use the potty, wash my face, slowly make the bed, and "trudge" down the stairs to head for the kitchen. Sunny days help my mornings infinitely... because the first thing I see when I walk into the kitchen is my "bottle window:"

I love bright pops of color, honestly if my husband would allow it... these colors would be all over the house! The "inspire" rock was given to my by the ladies of my Bible study, evidently I inspire them to follow their dreams (how cool is that?!), the cross was a gift from my mom.

This little windowsill makes me smile.

What place(s) in your house "inspire" you?

Bring a smile to your face?

Make you happy?