Ornaments with love GIVEAWAY & Review

Every year I look for a new Christmas Ornament for my daughter this year I received one from Ornaments with Love who sent me one of their Personalized Fairy Christmas Ornament with Purple Skirt On one leg it has the shortened version of my daughters name & on the other is the year.

The ornament arrived much faster than I had expected I was excited to get our tree up so I could place it along with my daughters other ornaments in the photo above you can see if hanging in our Christmas tree.My favorite thing about this ornament besides how cute it looks, is the fact the ornament is only $11 pretty good for being customizable. I think that the ornament looks better in person than it does in the picture featured on the website, I think this website has a great selection of ornaments that are high quality & would purchase from them again along with pass their site info on to my family & friends. Their website is easy to navigate because they have all of the ornaments sorted into categories such as 'Families','Kids','Music' & Much more they have hundreds of ornaments to choose from. Ornaments with love does ship world wide so you can order from anywhere & still receive your ornament before Christmas. My family & I love to collect Christmas Ornaments so we will be back next year to order another from their site.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Ornaments with Love for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****

PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will receive ONE ornament of their choice.

GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED WINNER IS #183 MilitaryBrat10

Nici's Art & Jewelry Feature

Today I wanted to share one of my Sponsors with you. I would like to introduce you to a little Etsy shop called Nici's Art & Jewelry who offers a range of very unique jewelry items. Here is a little bit about the owner Nici Laskin "I am a Silver & Goldsmith based out of Tucson,AZ at the moment everything I make is truly handmade, I do not cast & I do not make many pieces over again and again, I think the most is I have made is ten of the same item, I use mostly sterling silver & copper, everything is hypoallergenic & nickle free.Due to the fact that everything is handmade you will see some tool marks,pieces are not always perfect, but i think that just adds more character to them" I love the fact that her jewelry isn't something you will see on another person while out shopping,I have seen jewelry I own on numerous people because it was bought at a regular retail store but when I buy Handmade jewelry I love getting compliments & having people ask me where I bought it from happily knowing I just may be the only person with that specific piece of Jewelry.

Picture above is one of my favorite pieces from her shop called "Pua Aloalo (Yellow Hibiscus) Sea Turtle Pendant" The pendant is hand cut from 18 Gauge sterling silver. The pendant represents a peaceful harmony between land and sea. The Yellow Hibiscus flower is the state flower of Hawaii and has been a symbol of peace for native cultures throughout the South Pacific for centuries. Along with the Sea turtle pendant you can find a large assortment of other Pendants,Earrings,Bracelets & more by visiting her Etsy shop by clicking Nici's Art & Jewelry or by clicking one of the photos on this post.

If your looking for a Unique Christmas gift for a special loved one this year please head over & check out what Nici's Art & Jewelry has to offer you for the upcoming Holiday season.Handmade items often mean more than store bought items & usually last for many more years to come.Now that you know my favorite item from her shop,I would love to hear your opinions on what your favorite item is from her shop [You can leave it in the comment section below], All three photos above are my three top choices from her store you can visit each one by clicking the link which will take you right to that products page.Thank you for reading I hope you have enjoyed this Handmade feature.

PJ Greetings GIVEAWAY & Review

An important part of sending snail mail as a blogger & an etsy shop owner is Presentation of the letter. I have been looking for a letter head or letter closer for a while but haven't been able to find one I liked enough until I ran across PJ Greetings who has a wonderful selection of Custom stamps,Holiday cards,Stationery & more.

For my review I was recently sent a Swirly Border Square custom stamp for my shop that says 'From the desk of Burning Moon' & I can honestly say I love it everything turned out perfect as you can see from the photo above.This stamp is a little larger than I had expected but it works out perfectly because I know I will not lose it in the disaster zone I all my desk [Note it isn't always a mess just most of the time] when I have to snail mail a company I like to stamp the bottom of my letter with this stamp & then write my signature next to it to make everything look more professional. My favorite thing about this stamp beside the design is that it is self inking so I do not have to buy a separate pad. I love my stamp so much I am definitely thinking about getting more stamps from them in the future to fit my needs. Their customer service is friendly,shipping was fast & the stamp looks amazing. The PJ Greeting stamps can be used for Return addresses,Letter openers,& More Head over and have a look at everything they have to offer you.

PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will win One stamp of their choice from PJ Greetings. [Value: $40]

GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED WINNER IS - #49 Tara

Vamplets Review

I am always on the look out for toys that aren't your 'Ordinary' toy so when I came across a toy called Vamplets I fell in love.If Vamplets would have been around when I was a child I would have wanted to own the whole collection.

A Vamplet is a small Stuffed Vampire baby doll each are adorable in their own way for my review I received is named Count Vlad Von Gloom.Here is a description of the Vamplets from their website "Are you brave enough to become the parent of a vampire baby, like Bella and Edward in Twilight: Breaking Dawn? We are looking for suitable human parents who would DARE to adopt one of our precious Vamplets! Our "human-friendly" shop is located here at shop.vamplets.com ready for you to browse (with caution) and become familiar with all the Undead creatures that dwell in this delightfully frightful world. If you think you have what it takes to care for your own immortal infant (and show the Cullens how it's done) then we encourage you to explore the Realm of Gloomvania at www.vamplets.com! You can stop by the Town Hall and print your Vamplet's Undead Certificate, then head to the Nursery where you can MEET each of the Vamplets up-close!"

Each baby Vamplet arrives in a Small coffin box along with a Thank you note with a free Pin. I think that this baby vampire is beyond adorable,I also received a Disappearing Bottle of Blood "If your vamplet gets hungry, you’ll want the Vamplets Disappearing Bottle of Blood to settle her tummy. Filled with red “blood” and capped with a black baby bottle nipple, this mysterious snack disappears as you feed it to your Vamplet! When it’s tipped back upright, the “blood” returns." I think both the baby bottle & vamplet would make a great gift for a child who likes things out of the Ordinary I know many rocker mamas who love this product & plan on looking into it more for the Holidays. The Vamplets are well constructed I have looked this doll over & think that everything is well put together,well thought out & over all a great product. Along with Count Vlad Von Gloom there are Five other vamplets to adopt. Each vamplet cost $19.95 which I think is a great price for these fantastic babies These vamplets aren't just for Kids they are also for geeky adults! This site is worth checking out for the Holidays. I also wanted everyone to know they are having a Large giveaway on their facebook page they are giving away Lots of little Vamplets to new loving homes head over to check out their Giveaway on facebook.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Vamplets for the Review free of charge****

My Mega Bloks MommyParty

Today was a fun & exciting day I hosted my first MommyParty at my home. I was recently selected to host a MommyParty sponsored by Mega Bloks aimed at ages 1+ I received a party kit that included a Large Tubtown Farm for the children to play with along with 10 small back packs filled with Mega bloks for each child to take home there were five Jungle friends Bloks & five Garden friends bloks which can be seen below.

For the party I spent the morning baking cupcakes & getting the party ready we also had juice boxes & pizza for the children, I can tell you it was tough trying to get my toddler to stay away from all the lego packs. While the children ate before they began playing the mothers & I made a decision on how we would let each child play with their pack of bloks without getting bloks messed up & to prevent fighting so we all agreed each child would sit in different spots in the living room & my daughters room so that they could play with their bloks & so we could get pictures some of the bloks did end up in the bigger bloks container but we sorted everything out before the children left. Each mother was asked if it was okay to photograph their child for pictures to provide for the blog post & to the sponsor company some mothers agreed others would like to stay anonymous so respecting their wishes only photos of the Approved mothers children will be shown.My daughters cousin arrived late to the party for a sleep over so she was wearing her Pj's while playing with the bloks it was quite cute.

All of the children who attended the party were 5 years of age & Under all of the children played well together did a great job at sharing and over all seemed to be really enjoying their time playing.The children spent a good deal of the party playing with the bloks then decided to play else where with toys so the bloks were put away until the children decided to play with the bloks again,All of the children were very happy to learn that they got to take their Mega Blok back packs home. The party was a blast none of the children have owned Mega Bloks previous to this party & many of the mothers enjoyed watching their children build various creations with the bloks they will be looking into more of these bloks for their children for Christmas. I had a great time hosting this party & loved seeing all of the toddlers having such a great time towards the end some of the children got a little cranky because they were tired but we had a lot of fun playing with the bloks so the children were exhausted. We played some fun games with the bloks such as asking the children what sound the Animals on the jungle bloks made. The children had just as much fun knocking down their creations as they did building them. I wanted to personally thank Mega Bloks & MommyParties for allowing me to host this party it was nice to see the children playing & having a great time interacting many of my friends who attended haven't meet my other friends with children so everyone got to meet someone new.I think that Mega Bloks are perfect for small children it helps build imagination,Helps engage them into activity & they never get boring because you can always add more mega bloks or build something completely new.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Mega Bloks & MommyParties for the Review free of charge****

My Embroidered Gifts GIVEAWAY & Review

One of my personal favorite gifts to give & receive are personalized gifts,When I was a child I always wanted something with my name on it from the store but since I have a very unique name I always knew my name would never be on anything in the store so on rare occasion when my mother got something that used a laser I was very happy & I want to do the same for my daughter.

I recently worked with a company named 'My Embroidered Gifts' who have a Large selection of customizable items I choose the "Need A Hug" Bear The sweet "Need A Hug" bear is 12 inches tall and has a cute knit red sweater. The sweater can be personalized with a first name. The bear is soft,Lovable & looks great I love the way it turned out & can't wait to give this to my daughter on Christmas. The shipping was fast the bear was properly packed & marked so it wouldn't get smashed during shipping,The bear is high quality & there isn't a stitch out of placed with the embroidery. Along with bears 'My Embroidered Gifts' also sells towels,Pillow pets,Makeup bags,clothing & more you get to pick the font & color you would like you can also decide if you want a full name or a monogram. If this is your daughter or sons first Christmas they have a great selection of 'Baby's first Christmas' items I think all of their products would make great Christmas & Birthday presents. Some of my personal favorite items from the site are the Sesame Street Photo Albums,Abby Cadabby Baby Doll by Gund,& Essential Toiletry Kit the site is worth looking through for all of your Christmas needs. ****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by 'My Embroidered Gifts' for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****

PRIZE ALERT:
'My Embroidered Gifts' is offering one lucky winner a $25 gift certificate code.

HOW TO WIN:
RULES : To be eligible for this giveaway contest you MUST do the MANDATORY entry below. You only need 1 Mandatory entry to enter, but you could also have Additional entries to maximize your chances, please remember to leave each entry in a separate comment box or it won't be counted). Please remember to leave your email so that I am able to contact you if you win.You do not have to be a blog follower but I would love if you would become one it will help you keep updated on All of my giveaways.

MANDATORY ENTRY: Please visit 'My Embroidered Gifts' & let me know ONE item you like the most.

GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED WINNER IS - #8 Linda Kish

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Luna's $130 Kids Basket GIVEAWAY

I have been talking about my Kid's gift basket giveaway for the last week so I know many of you are excited for the giveaway post so prepare yourselves it is Finally here! I brought you four of last years reader favorites for a gift basket giveaway bash 2011. One lucky winner will win EVERYTHING included in this gift basket to give to their child on Christmas [Or Another celebrated Holiday],Most of the prizes are gift certificates giving you the chance to hand pick the items you think your child will enjoy the most.

What are the prizes? The following is included in the Gift basket.
A $10 LittleOneBooks Gift certificate
A $25 Fairy Wonderful Gift certificate
A $20 Luna B. Tee Gift certificate
2 Stuffed Animals from This place is a zoo [$14.95 Or under animals only]
A $30 Paper Coterie merchandise credit
StoryLand Kids Yoga DVD

TOTAL VALUE: $130

There are many ways to enter into this giveaway, Since there are so many ways to enter I wanted to test out Rafflecopter with this giveaway it will keep track of how many entries each person has & keep everything under control for me. If you would like to know more about each product please click on the company name to read the review,As a way to enter you can Post a comment on Each review giving you 3 Entries PER review you leave a comment for. The Paper Coterie & Yoga DVD are being provided by ME so there are no reviews to comment on for them.There are some really amazing companies included in this gift basket that are worth checking out they each offer something Unique.Make your Holiday special this year by giving your child unforgettable gifts such as a Custom T-shirt,Their favorite type of animal as a stuffed animal,Gorgeous fairy wings or a new book set.

This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used on each review.The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Little One Books,Fairy Wonderful,Luna B. Tee & This Place is a Zoo for the Review & Giveaway free of charge.You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway

Fairy Wonderful Review

When I find a companies product that I like I tend to keep going back to that company so I wanted to share some of My favorite companies from last years Shopping guide along with some Reader favorites from last year. I am excited to share with you again this year a magical company called Fairy Wonderful. Fairy Wonderful sells Handmade tutus,fairy & butterfly wings,bloomers,bottoms & More.

For a recent review I received a pair of Large pink butterfly fairy wings,Now I have to admit my daughter has not tried these on Why? Simply because I don't want them getting destroyed these butterfly wings are gorgeous so instead of getting beat up by my toddler they hang happily on her bedroom wall among small butterflies & a Fairy escape reading corner [She has a Fairy circle canopy] the butterfly wings add the perfect touch to her room. Fairy Wonderful always has amazing shipping they are speedy & pack the wings so they won't get crushed they arrive in perfect condition each time they are sent out. These wings are every little girls dream dress up wings, They are hand made,durable,& Super cute they come in a variety of sizes & colors. Head over to the Fairy Wonderful website to see what they have to offer you they offer many gorgeous items including their Tutu's. Want to give your little boy something special as well? Fairy Wonderful carries ties & vests for little boys.My favorite part of the Fairy Wonderful website is their prices I believe everything is marked accordingly compared to other sites I have seen Fairy Wonderful is my number one choice for Tutus & Fairy wings.The hardest part of ordering is deciding which one to get because you will want to buy them all for example the Snow white Tutu dress featured below is so adorable its to die for I love the flower ring around the top & how perfect the colors flow together.

Keep your eye out for the upcoming Kids Gift Basket giveaway Fairy Wonderful is donating a Gift card into the gift basket! ****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Fairy Wonderful for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****

Uncommongoods GIVEAWAY & Review

I know recent posts have been mainly review posts & I know many of you are waiting for a giveaway so I have a new giveaway for you today! I recently found a website called Uncommongoods which they really live up too.

For a recent review I was sent A Pita Pocket Lunch set & A Grillasaurus BBQ kids apron.The pita pocket lunch is a made from felt & wood as the description states Your little one will learn how to "pack" their own lunch by mixing, matching and making their own pita pocket stuffed with soft slices of tomato, cucumber, onion, carrots and cheese! & the Kids apron is a cute little kids cooking apron. My personal favorite of the two is the Pita pocket lunch set it is such a simple & fun toy that doesn't make a huge mess I thought it would go perfect with my daughters kitchen she has in her bedroom she has lots of pots & pans but not many fake food items to play House with. I also like the apron it is a little big for my daughter but she doesn't mind & doesn't really notice because when she has it on she is too busy 'cooking' food for her stuffed animals. They have a large selection of items for the Home,You can head over and find some wonderful items for Teens by visiting here & they have Adult products that are worth checking out if you like looking for Original items you can't find in stores. They have fast shipping,good packing & fast customer service I would buy from them in the future for holiday gifts. If your looking for a gift for a certain age group or a specific item their website such as Unique Jewelry which can be seen by clicking here it is easy to navigate & items are easy to find. I have enjoyed working with this company & hope to have the chance to work with them again in the future.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Uncommongoods for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****

PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to Uncommongoods
GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED LUCKY WINNER IS BCHSMAMA2010

NeatoShop.com Review

If your looking for neat & interesting products you won't find anywhere else then NeatoShop.com is your one place stop. They offer products for everything from the Kitchen,Bathroom & even clothing they offer something for everyone.

For a recent review I received two Wine Bottle Stoppers,Though I don't drink wine I thought the Bottle stoppers were adorable & well made each stopper is tough urethane resin and natural cork they are also Unique: no two are exactly alike - paint details may vary as it is handpainted. If your wondering what I did with the corks since I do not drink wine,I used them for two of my 'Halloween' bottles I bought last year the original corks I had for them were lost during a move so these fit perfectly. I don't know what normal prices are for wine stoppers since these are Handmade I can see them being a little more expensive but to me the price is a little high right now they are currently on sale for $10 each plus shipping. If your not much of a wine drinker either they offer products for everyone including Bobble heads,Toys,Shirts,Tools,Gadgets & more at a variety of prices. If I could I would buy about half of the things on this website & be very happy, I do plan on buying a few Christmas gifts from this website for my loved ones. NeatoShop.com has fast customer service,fast shipping & great packaging I have enjoyed working with them & hope you will head over to their website to check out all the fun & interesting products they have to offer you they have a great Halloween section & they offer a large Zombie selection for all those zombie fans out there.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by NeatoShop.com for the Review free of charge****

EdenFantasys Review

The Holidays are fast approaching many couples have been thinking about what to buy for their children,Siblings kids,Friends & more but have you planned out what your buying for your Significant other or as a gift for both of you? Edenfantasys carries a variety of Sex toys to spice up the love life,add an extra little flare or make for a great Honey moon gift.Please keep in mind that this is an Adult sex shop so if your not 18 or over please do not click on the links. I run a family friendly blog but I do support couples in their decisions to spice up their love life & want to help by letting them know about this Safe & great website.

Some of their couples toys include Love games such as the "Do it game: spinner game",Love notes" & "Erotic roulette" which all cost under $20 perfect for the couples on a tight budget. My personal favorites from their website is their Sexy Lingerie selection they have a wide range of Sizes,Colors,Patterns,Styles & Fabrics I like being able to look for exciting outfits so EdenFantasys is always a place I head to when I want to look for a sexy new pair of Undies or find a great bra.I enjoy the fact that they offer Plus Sized lingerie I have a larger bust size so I often have to order a larger size other wise tops won't fit. I often try to find sites that have outfits that are sexy but still cover up a little bit I am not fully comfortable with my body so I like the outfits that offer a little more,which EdenFantasys caters to perfectly. I have personally received Lingerie & a Costume from EdenFantasys so I know they have great customer service,Fast shipping,Perfect prices,& I have never had any issues using the site,receiving shipments or had any issues with replies from their customer service,They also offer a low flat rate shipping price. ****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.A Gift card was Provided by EdenFantasys for the Review free of charge****

Advantage Bridal GIVEAWAY & Review

Along with the Holidays coming up this time of year is also a very popular time to plan wedding dates. All brides love buying & looking at customizable items but how do you know who you can trust to order from? I recently worked with a great company called Advantage Bridal who sells a variety of Wedding items from Invitations to Lingerie.

For a recent review I was sent a Mini Chiffon Jacket in white.The jacket is very soft & breathable to wear the fabric is soft & feels great against the skin as an added bonus there is no annoying tag rubbing against your neck.I love this jacket but do wish I could have got a size bigger my chest is a little too large to fit properly but I still have worn it anyways. The jacket is soft,comfortable & a simple bedroom statement that makes a big impact,I can normally be found in a black band or TV show t shirt,along with Black yoga pants or jeans so its no surprise I usually buy black lingerie but it was fun to surprise my husband with a White lingerie set to match this jacket. They are constantly receiving new lingerie items so their selection changes daily.Another of my favorites from Advantage Bridal I would love to try out is their monogrammed beach towels.Along with wedding items,honey moon items,& Party gifts they also carry Baby & Baby shower gifts.As soon as we decide on our actual wedding date I look forward to ordering many more items from their website.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Advantage Bridal for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****

PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will receive a "Thankful" T-shirt in their choice of size,As shown above.

GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED WINNER IS - #125 tina reynolds

Luna B. Tee Review

Every year I like having a Personal Tee made for my daughter & I love picking out a Christmas dress for her to wear in Christmas photos & on Christmas day. This year I choose a personal favorite of mine to get her shirt from,that company is Luna B. Tee who sells personalized T-shirts & more.

For my review I received a very cute white long sleeve shirt with a Red & Green Christmas tree Decal which had been customized with my daughters name[Note photo above is a sample from the Luna B. Tee website not the actual name I had added]. I do not have any photos of her in it yet because I am saving it for when it gets closer to Christmas other wise I know it will end up with a stain or two,But I know it will be a huge hit when she wears it this winter. The thing I enjoy most about the Luna B. Tee website is that ordering a custom shirt is simple & easy everything is set up perfectly. The shipping process is also very simple & ships fast my daughters shirt arrived within a matter of days. I have enjoyed working with Luna B. Tee & look forward to spreading the word about their website to my family & friends this Holiday season.

Keep your eyes open for Next weeks Kids Holiday gift basket,Luna B. Tee has agreed to provide a $20 Gift certificate to their website which will be included in the gift basket.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Luna B. Tee for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****