It’s not too late! Submit your comment by midnight tonight (pst) to enter the Simply A Boy Pedal Sportscar Giveaway. Just leave a comment on that post. The winner will be announced tomorrow morning.
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From the monthly archives:
July 2007
Did anyone else pick up a copy of Good Things for Kids – Summer Edition? It’s one of the mini-mags that Martha Stewart puts out from time to time. I’m still looking for something to fill the hole that Martha Stewart Kids left when they shut down, so I was happily suprised to see this magazine. And it’s especially timely because it’s all about parties, and August is a double-birthday month at my house. My kids are enjoying the magazine as much as I am.
My favorite ideas after my first read:
Paper-wrapped tea sandwiches. A more sophisticated version of these would be darling at a bridal/baby shower as well.
Butterfly straws. Lovely.
Mini-balloon garland. I love this.
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Cookie’s Nesting blog featured a mini home tour of crafter Courtney Russell’s home. I love some of her great very-doable ideas.
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If you’re not already addicted to True Mom Confessions, prepare yourself. I was introduced to this site at BlogHer and the whole idea is so brilliant I can hardly stand it. Some confessions are funny, some are sincere, many are down right heart-wrenching. Reading it makes me want to hand out hugs right and left.
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I know. It’s been all about BlogHer and sk*rt posts for days on end. So here’s a little change of pace. How about a Giveaway featuring the coolest kid vehicle around? Remember that fab online shop I just blogged about — the one with the fantastic collection of stuff especially for boys? Called Simply A Boy?
Well. They’re putting up one of their fantastic PlayToys Sports Cars up for grabs — worth $140!
And what a car. Fine workmanship. Excellent design. Great colors. You know any kid would take pause if a toy like this entered their view. It’s one of those toys that inspires foreheads to be pressed against shop windows. Your child — or godchild or nephew/niece/neighbor — would love this car!
And you’ll feel good about it too, because PlanToys figured out how to use recycled rubberwood to make it. It’s like a toy version of a hybrid.
You know the drill, just leave your comment on this post to enter. And then be sure to explore the well-thought-out collection at Simply A Boy. I’ll leave you with some of my favorites from their shop:
Kirby Crib Collection
Transport Rug
Liam Shoes
Thank you Simply A Boy!!
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-You have until midnight PST on Tuesday, July 31st to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-The winner will be randomly picked and announced Wednesday morning.
-What are Random Giveaways? Read about them here.
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Okay. The Up and Running Contest has been announced. You can check out the sk*rt blog for the full details, but here’s the basic 411:
There are 20 Pairs of Ryka Shoes up for grabs! The 20 winners get to pick their favorite pair. There are 3 ways to enter and you can enter 3 times. Just show us your a true sk*rt by:
a) voting on at least 10 items in either the up-and-coming section or the popular section of sk*rt every day this week (M-F)
or
b) submitting a link to sk*rt everyday this week (M-F)
or
c) leaving comments on at least 2 sk*rt items everyday this week (M-F)
Email sharethelove@sk*rt.com by Sunday, August 5th and let us know if you did A, B or C and you’re entered! Want to enter more than once? Do option A, B and C, and you’ll be entered 3 times. The winners will be announced Tuesday, August 7th.
20 pairs means really good odds of winning — don’t miss your chance to get your feet into a pair of these awesome shoes!
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I’m still going through my millions of business cards from BlogHer and checking out blogs and remembering who was especially happy or charming or funny or kind or smart or beautiful or friendly or visionary or outgoing or enthusiastic or inspired. The photo above is a picture of a few of the most colorful and creative cards I collected at the conference.
My very most favorite cards belonged to Birdie, who made each card one at a time with the help of her son. She used reclaimed paper and rubber stamps. Each card was it’s own little bit of art. A project within anyone’s budget. Here’s a glimpse of 5 Birdie cards, front and back:
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Well, I’m back from BlogHer and sk*rt is officially launched! The sk*rt buzz at the conference was all over the place. It was so great to see so many people excited about it.
We gave out little white tins filled with little white mints. We gave out the most adorable cards. We gave out books and bags and prizes, prizes, prizes. You can find the prize winners announced on the sk*rt blog — check to see if you made the list.
We were interviewed. We were videoed. And the best part, the sk*rt founders finally got to hang out.
Girl con Queso and Design Mom
Upside Up and Design Mom
If you’re feeling like you missed out, take heart. I’m about to announce a huge contest to celebrate the official sk*rt launch. And that’s not all. There are fun contests planned all week. Stay tuned. . .
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Suitcase packed. Check.
Ferris Bueller reviewed (the first Chicago movie I could think of). Check.
Cherry red pedicure procured. Check.
It’s looks like it’s time to head out!
While I’m 100% looking forward to the possibility of sleeping in, and while I know it’s a short trip, I haven’t quite made it out the door and I already miss my wee family. Ridiculous.
polish photo via Getty
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I’ve got a long list of BlogHer/sk*rt launch preparations, so posting will be spotty for the next couple of days. . .
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