Ultimate Blog Party 2008
5 Minutes for Mom.com is throwing another “Ultimate Blog Party” and Happy Panda is helping to coordinate the prize pages! Please click here for entry details. This prize page is intended to help contestants choose their favorite choices. The categorization was created to sort all the wonderful prizes. This has been such a fabulous turn out!
**Blog Party Is Up & Running**
Accessories & More
Autumn Daisy Studio is giving away a fun and lively (approximately) 24″ orange and blue necklace. The focal piece of this necklace is a circular millefiori pendant, which is just a hair over 1-inch in diameter. This necklace was strung on 0.19 softflex wire. The design employs a variety of shapes of glass beads, as well as blue and orange czech spacer beads. (Prize #87)
BeadyQueen would love to donate two $15 gift certificates to be used towards any beaded jewelry, beaded lanyards, beaded gifts or hair bow purchase at http://www.BeadyQueen.com. (Prize #3)
Chesapeakeribbons.com is donating two $20 gift certificates to our online boutique. Chesapeake Ribbons is owned and operated by a stay-at-home mom, & Baltimore-native, selling classic handmade ribbon accessories for the entire family…with a cause! (Prize #77)
Claudia’s Imagination Handcrafted Jewelry is giving away a $10 gift certificate! Hard working ladies, you deserve a lovely pair of handcrafted sterling silver beaded earrings for your girls night out. Claudia’s Imagination is donating a $10 gift certificate to be used at her online store. (Prize #149)
Dandelion Dayz will be giving away your choice of either the heart or cross necklace with a genuine Swarovski crystal. They are made by my friend, Lisa, who is a very talented jewelry designer that hand makes these necklaces along with many other designs. The retail value of these necklaces is $32. You can email Lisa directly at lisa-presence@n.rr.com if you would like to see more of her designs. (Prize #135)
Kelly is offering a $20 gift certificate to her online store. She has fabulous jewelry for all occasions at awesome prices. The winner can use their $20 gift certificate on any product in her current on-line catalog. (Prize #46)
Lily Cait is offering a $25 gift certificate to be used at our online shop. We plant the seed that blooms into a lifelong love of fashion and magic. Little girls and girls at heart love our selection of couture tutus and hair accessories. (Prize #76)
Lucky Girl Trading Co. is giving away a fused glass pendant ready to wear with your favorite chain or cord. Perfect for dressing for an evening out or a casual afternoon, you’ll love the way the light changes the look and color of fused glass! Lucky Girl Trading offers a large selection of fused glass jewelry, sterling silver chains, and handcrafted kumihimo necklaces. (Prize #90)
Make Some Noise: Unique Jewelry for You is offering a $20 gift certificate to their online store. Turn heads and make some noise. (Prize #98)
MommyMandy.com is donating 12 of her basic boutique bows in these colors (red, white, pink, navy, black, dark purple, brown, yellow, light purple, green, light blue, maroon) retail value is $42.00 USD U.S. addresses only. ONE WINNER gets all 12 bows. (Prize #50)
Nissa’s Niceties is offering a beautiful boutique ballerina barrette hairclip holder, customized for the winner. Nissa is a mommy blogger who also has an Etsy store, Luscious Little Treasures where she sells her handmade princess gear. (Prize #142)
PameringBeki is giving away a pair of pearl earrings. “Lonely Pearls” are the number one seller in the PamperingBeki jewlry line and are made of sterling silver and huge freshwater pearls. (Prize #92)
Sherswares.com creates customized baby bracelets. You can win a $30.00 gift certificate to their online shop. (Prize #51)
2 Belles & a Bead are offering this brand new pair of mixed metal earrings! A $22 value, they are handcrafted from sterling silver, solid copper, and solid brass discs hung on your choice of either sterling silver hoops (as shown) or regular sterling silver ear wires. Each disc has been textured by hand, given a patina, and polished for an extra special, unique look! (Prize #147)
Vanessa Younts is the owner/designer of mymommysbracelets.com and Baby Girl Bracelets. She is offering a $25 gift card to either store. The jewelry you will find at mymommysbracelets.com are designed with “girls” of all ages in mind whereas Baby Girl Bracelets is tailored more for babies, girls, and teenagers. Vanessa designs each and every item “made to order” paying close attention to detail using only the finest materials available. Shipping is always FREE and custom orders are welcomed. (Prize #29)
Baby/Toddler Clothing
Gliding through Motherhood is giving away a $25 gift certificate to Apples’n’
Baby Candy is offering one of their popular Customized Candy “Property Of†shirts (as featured in Us Weekly Magazine on Trista Sutter’s son). All shirts are wrapped like candy and sealed with a “nutrition†label. Shipping is available to U.S. residents only. (Prize #2)
Dekoposh, Inc. is giving away one of their BFF onesies. It’s just one of their many products from their Got Text??Shirts Line of tees. Text Messaging and chatting have become the norm for all of us, why not have your favorite Text Message on your Shirt. Dekoposh, Inc. has introduced two fun characters deko and posh who have become BFFs and love to use technology today to get ahead. You can read more about deko and posh on their blog at <http://www.dekoposh.blogspot
FireMom from Stop, Drop and Blog is offering a pair of Flame Babylegs! In honor of her new domain which features the fact that she is part of a Fire Department family. (Babylegs will be new, in package) (Prize #47)
Happy Panda is donating three $50 gift cards to their online store. Find a better fit for the baby in your life! We carry tagless baby clothing and you can save 15% off from now until March 15th using coupon code UBP08. If you would like more special offers be sure to sign up for our monthly newsletter here. (Prize #12)
Regionz Kid is offering a Designer Multi-Cultural Infant/Toddler or Mom Tee! Our boutique infant and toddler clothing selection allows you to find the Regionz Kid that suits your child. From our 104 designs, to our regional selections, to our multi-cultural babies, there is something that is sure to be a fit for you and your baby! We have infant and toddler boys’ and girls’ designs, along with multi-cultural babies in our prints & we offer 4 tee sizes and 4 color selections. We can print your customized t-shirt on any of the 4 colors! See http://www.regionzkidz.com to choose your design, tee, size, color & character! (Prize #75)
Stephanie from Twist and Shout Creations will be giving away a Custom Tie Dyed Layette Set. Includes: Newborn Long-Sleeve Onesie, Newborn Hat and Receiving Blanket (30inx40in). Photo is only a sample not the actual prize. (Prize #27)
Uncommonly Cute is offering the winners choice of any t-shirt or onesie. These baby clothes are all the buzz in hollywood. (Prize #28)
Blog Design Prizes
Lady In Waiting Blog Design is offering a Blog Makeover (Blogger Blogs Only). You send me pics/graphics/colors you would like in your header and I’ll create it for you! Then I’ll add the backgrounds and change your font/border colors and you are good to go!!! Again – only Blogger Blogs are eligible. (Prize #123)
RS Designs offers custom and pre-made products to personalize your website or blog design. Revka & Linda are offering two $40 store credits to be used toward any RS Designs’ purchase totaling $40 or more. (Prize #71)
Shauna from See My Designs is giving away a FREE Blog Makeover for your Blog. This includes a new header, custom background and signature to match! (Prize #67)
Summer is offering a free custom blog design for a blogger in need! Prize available to users of blogger/blogspot only. (Prize #45)
Sweet ‘n Simple Design would like to offer a free blog design as a prize for this year’s Ultimate Blog Party! It will be a Custom Blog Design available for Blogger OR WordPress blogs! (Prize #24)
Books/E-Books
Abundant Living and Gift is about nutrition / health / recipes / family resources / anything that will help you and your family to live your lives abundantly! Created to be His Help Meet is a hard hitting book that will transform your marriage! The Parable of the Two Builders was my granddaughter’s favorite book when she was a tad younger! I love both of these books and can’t wait to share them with the winner! Retail value: $22.00. (Prize #150)
Amy Wyatt at Signs, Miracles and Wonders is donating an autographed copy of True Believer by Nicholas Sparks and a $5 Starbucks Gift Card. Who doesn’t love a good book with a great cup of coffee. Nick is a personal friend of our family. If you haven’t read any of his books, you are in for a treat. (Prize #116)
Andi Carter, the 12-year-old heroine of Susan K. Marlow’s Circle C Adventure series for kids, gives you a chance to win one of her nail-biting adventures from 1880s California. Andi and her palomino mare, Taffy, get in and out of scrapes in the Old West, while discovering important, life-changing character qualities along the way. Ages 9 and up. (3 winners–choose the book you want) (Prize #73)
Becoming His is donating Joanna Weaver books. A copy of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World (An invitation for every woman who’s ever felt she isn’t godly enough, isn’t loving enough, isn’t doing enough.The life of a woman today isn’t really all that different from that of Mary and Martha in the New Testament) and Having a Mary Spirit (An invitation for every woman who’s ever felt she isn’t godly enough, isn’t loving enough, isn’t doing enough. The life of a woman today isn’t really all that different from that of Mary and Martha in the New Testament) (Prize #132)
Bobbie Howard from Encouragement Along the Way is offering her e-book Adventures Along the Way as a prize. Everyone knows that homeschooling is an adventure everyday. In this devotional Bobbie Howard shares some of the adventures in homeschooling brought to her and her family that she was not expecting to be a part of their journey. Natural disasters have a way of catching you off guard. Won’t you join her as you adventure on the path homeschooling is taking you? (Prize INTL - #5)
Christelle at belovedmama.blogspot.com is donating a $10 gift certificate to Christian Book Distributors. (Prize #49)
Cindy Lynn Speer and Zumaya Other Worlds is offering a Blue Moon a trade paperback book, signed by the author. Cindy is a secretary by day, a writer when I can find the time. I wrote my first novel to be a magical escape from the mundane…and what mom doesn’t need that from time to time? It is a fantasy romance, for more information please visit my website. (Prize #144)
Double Happiness is offering Moby Dick for your child from Usborne Books, a distributor of over 1,300 bright, colorful and fun titles covering activities, puzzles and a wide range of subjects for children of all ages. Best resource for families and homeschoolers!(Value $10). (Prize #43)
Elaine Hopper is donating two downloads of her romance books, “Enchanted Holidays”, an anthology of paranormal holiday romances by five romance authors (she is one of them) and also a copy of “Wishcraft”, one of her paranormal romance novels. (Prize INTL - #7)
Essential Family Living is a website featuring tips, suggestions, and ideas for family fun nights and family games. This site is offering a great book called “50 Nights of Family Fun!” by Mark Whitlock which includes 50 creative ways to have a simple, cheap, and fun family night. (Prize #8)
Jill Norwood from Who Could Ask for Anything More is giving away three cooking and entertaining books bundled together in a fun striped tote bag, perfect for taking on an overnight stay or to the pool or beach. I’ll also be filling the bag with some goodies geared especially toward the winner’s taste (coffee lover, tennis player, scrapbooker, etc.) Jill’s Book Bag is a regular feature on my blog, so, if you don’t win this time, I hope you visit me regularly to enter another time. (Prize #100)
Jubilee on Earth is giving away an all-new devotional Bible for women. This gorgeous green, Italian leather New Women’s Devotional Bible will help any Christian (or want-to-be Christian) woman apply God’s Word to her life. It includes a full year of all-new devotions by women of God. Added features from its bestselling predecessor make this Bible more engaging, practical, and versatile. (Prize #101)
Kali Shirah is offering A Dieting Diva’s Diary is a 31-day inspirational weight loss companion for tracking your fitness progress, with tips for managing cravings, high blood pressure and diabetes. Its compact size makes it convenient to carry in your purse or tote bag for quick logging of: Weight Watchers(tm) food points, water consumption, exercise, weigh-ins, etc. A Dieting Diva’s Diary also features daily Bible verses to uplift and encourage you on your weight loss journey. (Prize #108)
Kat at My La Blog is reaching into her own personal stash of goodies to offer up a little bloggie reading fun for the party. Best enjoyed with cheetos and a bottle of wine (or so Crazy Aunt Purl would have us believe) An Autographed copy of Crazy Aunt Purl’s Drunk, Divorced and Covered in Cat Hair: The True-Life Misadverntures of a 30-Something Who Learned to Knit After He Split. (Prize # 115)
Kathleen Marie is giving away a book and dvd. Yoga For Christians, by Susan Bordenkircher, is a full-length instructional workout with DVD included! It is a Christ-centered approach to physical and spiritual health. This instructional booklet and dvd are perfect for mom and includes a chapter on involving your children. (Prize #128)
Kirstin at Loving Life is giving away Rachel Rays 2,4,6,8 Great meals for couples or crowds. No longer is there an excuse not to cook. Rachel Ray’s 30 minute meals give any mom the ability to cook a YUM-O dinner. (Prize #124)
MacKenzie over at Mama Kenz Studio is offering a copy of her Chic & Savvy Mamas Guide to Natural Mothering along with unlimited natural parenting consulting. Learn how to take care of your family naturally without sacrificing your personal style or identity! (Prize INTL - #12)
Marianne Arkins is an author and would love to donate a copy of her eBook “One Love For Liv.” (Prize INTL - #8)
Mary DeMuth is offering 150 Conversation Starters for families around the dinner table and a nonfiction proposal tutorial (50 pages) that helps aspiring writers write their first proposal. Both products are sold at www.marydemuth.com and available for all prize winners. (Prize INTL - #1 & INTL - #2)
Melanie Ellis from Notebook Learning is offering one free package of reproducible notebooking pages designed for homeschool work or independent work. This 110+ page e-format set covers the Spring season, with everything from general Spring to Flag Day. Our pages are usable by all members of the family, featuring three sizes of primary lines as well as standard writing lines. The winner will receive their prize by email. (Prize INTL - 10)
Melissa O. Markham would like to offer three animal ebooks for one prize package. This package will include “The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird“, “The Komodo Dragon” and “The Bison.” You can read more details by visiting this blog and viewing the sidebar. Melissa is a homeschooling mom of two, ages 11 and 7 and has two grown up stepsons. She lives in the foothills of Virginia and her passion is writing. (Prize INTL - 3)
Mel’s World with Melissa Mashburn is donating “Confessions of a Prayer Wimp” book by Mary Pierce, a pretty pink journal with “This is the Day that the Lord has Made” on the front, a pretty gel pen, and a packet of cappuccino to enjoy while reading your book. (Prize #104)
Mel’s World with Melissa Mashburn is donating “Living in Love with Jesus” book by Dee Brestin & Kathy Troccoli, a pretty blue journal with “Delight yourself in the Lord” on the front, a pretty gel pen, and a packet of hot cocoa to enjoy while reading your book. (Prize #105)
Monkey Barrel Press is offering 3 autographed copies of “My Name is Not Isabella.†Winners will receive their prizes in May/June when the book is released. (Prize #110)
Pearl Girls is offering A Mother’s Heart Knows by Margaret McSweeney .What better way to tell Mom how much you appreciate her on Mother’s Day than with this lovely reminder of thoughts about the loving, selfless attitudes that fill a mother’s heart? The text and original four-color illustrations will be a beautiful and touching reminder to Mom that her love is never forgotten. The text is a reminder of those things that only a mother’s heart knows, with some special emphasis on a Christian mother. Appropriate Scripture verses will be incorporated into the design element. (Prize #133)
Portrait of a Writer…Interrupted is offering Inspirational Novels. Gina is giving away a box of contemporary and historical books for your reading pleasure. If you’re a book lover, then you’ll enjoy the selected titles from her over stuffed bookshelf. Included books will be detailed in her party post. (Prize #143)
Robin Bielman is offering a basket of books. Robin is a mother of 2 and aspiring romance author. Indulge in some “me” time with a good romance plus a Mommy-Track mystery book. Six romance novels are included along with some Godiva chocolate and a book mark. Novels by best selling authors Janet Evanovich, Janelle Denison and Lisa Jackson are included. Robin Bielman blogs daily about writing, romance, what’s on her mind and the (mis)adventures of being a mom. (Prize #81)
Southern Hospitality will give away a copy of Ethan Allen’s Style book. It’s a beautifully illustrated hardback book of Ethan Allen furniture, along with how-to’s on getting certain looks in your home, from traditional to contemporary. Lots of beautiful full-color pictures and ideas are shown and anyone who loves decorating will enjoy having this book for their decorating library. (Prize #88)
Sprightly-Amy Anne is offering a Basket of Books. A month of reading: A Valley of Betrayal by Tricia Goyer, Having A Mary Heart in Martha World by Joanna Weaver, Reclaiming Nick by Susan May Warren, and more… (Prize #146)
The PMS club - Praising my Savior with humor and a whole lotta grace! is donating printable downloads. Come by the PMS club and check out our downloads throughout the week of the UBP! There will be printable charts, bookmarks, cards and other things!! Something for everyone! (Prize INTL - #4)
CDs/DVDs/Electronics
Audible Chocolate Productions is offering it’s award winning 2-disc Stardust lullaby collection for all ages, by award winning musicians, Cher & Gene Klosner. Stardust is a recent winner of “iParenting Media Awards - 2008 Best Products - Audio” and features rich, lilting vocals intertwined with authentic instrumentation performed by symphony and jazz musicians. Stardust features over 2-1/2 hours of music, with vocal and instrumental versions of each song and a 24 page booklet to help parents sing to and with their children. Hear soundclips at www.StardustLullaby.com ($24.95 value) (Prize #66)
Egghead Learning Systems is donating this groundbreaking pediatrician created 6-stage developmental DVD series which is based on the latest research in the fields of learning and child brain development from birth to 18 months. (Prize #139)
The Boca Beth Program is giving away one Boca Beth Bilingual Beginner Set. Being bilingual is no longer an option, it’s a necessity, and Boca Beth makes it fun and easy! You will win this set consisting of a Spanish and English music CD titled My First Songs in Spanish that introduces more than 100 words and 40 phrases, the company’s first DVD titled Mi casa/My House, BOCA the hand puppet & language amigo/friend along with a bilingual coloring/activity book. You don’t need to speak a 2nd language to give your child the gift of a 2nd language! (Prize #62)
The Geeky Housewife is giving away a Pirates of the Caribbean portable CD player, retail value $24.99. The CD player is made to look like Jack Sparrow’s compass and features a two headphone jack and plays CDs, CDRs, and CD-RWs. (Prize #64)
Liz at This Full House is giving away a Logitech QuickCam Pro 2000 webcam, she received on her review blog, courtesy of the promoters for Skype.com - a video instant messaging service. The prize is valued at $100. (Prize#72)
Mom Reviews is giving away three Jump Start World 1st Grade computer software games. (Prize #44)
Custom/Scrapbooking Prizes
Amy at Signs, Miracles and Wonders is giving away an assortment of scrapbooking supplies valued at $25. It includes a hot pink, 20 page, 8×8 canvas covered, post bound album, some 8×8 paper, and a variety of stickers and embellishments. I love scrapbooking and I have a weakness for buying scrapbooking supplies. I often find myself buying duplicates without realizing it. This package consists of someof those duplicate purchases. I promise… they are good stickers and embellishments… why else would I have bought them twice. (Prize #122)
Announcements Galore offers announcement photo cards for every occasion! The winner will receive a $20 gift certificate on any product at their online store. (Prize #31)
Brenners from Time and Season is giving away a custom designed digital layout using the lucky winner’s photo(s) to design a layout that they can either add to their scrapbook or frame and hang on their wall.(Prize #69)
Cherish Bound is offering a story package that will include: 1 Family Yearbook Story Starter, 1 Deck of Family Chat Cards, a coupon for a $68 hardbound 8.5 x 11 Family Yearbook and personal services and assistance to walk you through the process. A retail value of $90. (Prize #48)
Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near You is offering a limited edition 8×10 framed photo from her collection. (Prize #134)
FeeFiFoto.com is happy to contribute a $20 gift certificate to their online store. For this amount the winner can design a photo mug, mousepad, calendar or any number of other personalized gifts. Available to ship to U.S. residents only. (Prize #9)
JanMary who is a Christian mother of 3 from Northern Ireland would like to share her love for digital scrap booking and photography! One winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to JanMary’s favorite digital scrap booking store Weeds & Wildflowers. (Prize INTL - 6)
Jill Caren of Expressions Photo Store is giving away a fun and colorful Photo Insert Tote valued at $45. The lucky winner will be able to choose the color of this popular tote. Expressions Photo is a specialty boutique featuring unique art, gift and display ideas all created from your memories. All products and services are either created by mom-owned businesses or small US based businesses. (Prize #145)
JustBeingNotesy.com is offering a prize of one free set of their standard greeting cards. For non-winners, take 10% off your order placed between March 7th-21st by entering the code “5 Minutes” when you check out. JustBeingNotesy.com allows you to personally design your own set of greeting cards. Priced at under $8 for an entire set, these cards make a perfect little gift for a friend or yourself! (Prize #41)
Lis Garrett is offering a prize for entrepreneurs who are looking for someone to endorse their business, whether it is a part-time hobby or a full-fledged career. She will write an endorsement for the business website and include it on her personal blog www.MelissaGarrett.wordpress.com and her business blog www.LisGarrett.com. She will also include a linkable graphic on her business blog and display it for 30 days. In addition, she will place their business link and brief bio on the “Support Entrepreneurs” page on her personal blog FREE for 3 months. The business must be family-friendly. The prize is worth $30. (Prize #36)
Little Ladybug Designs is donating a set of 4×6 photo baby announcements, or baby shower invitations, or birthday invitations. (Retail value of $35) Little Ladybug Designs offers unique and modern custom photo adoption and birth announcements, baby shower & birthday invitations, thank you cards, video montages, & more to make memories last a lifetime. (Prize #57)
Making Scrapbooks is giving away a gift certificate of the winners choice. Choose from one of the following: a $10 gift certificate to use for paper or digital scrapbooking products or a $20 gift certificate to purchase paper or digital scrapbooking products as a hobbyist consultant with the company. In addition to $20 in free products, the winner their consultant discount on future purchases with No sales requirements. (Prize #56)
My Little Monkey Boutique is donating a set of 20 Custom Made Teacher Notecards. Their custom teacher notecards are perfect to give to a teacher or daycare worker as a gift for their birthday, teacher appreciation day, end of the school year or Christmas! Teachers love using our custom 5.5″ x 4.25′ notecards when sending notes to parents, other teachers or their friends! Also included in the set is a personalized No. 2 pencil that says “Teacher - You’re No. 1!” (Prize #38)
Pink Paper Peppermints is offering Paper Goodies & Baker’s Twine. This prize is a collection of pretty paper goodies for scrapbooking & paper crafting and a birdie-shaped book of baker’s twine! (Prize #74)
Paperlicious will give away 2 gift certificates at $50 each good for anything in their online store, like Momager Calling Cards and social stationery or custom printed party invitations; good for 1 year from date of issue. (Prize #20)
Polka Dot Bumblebee - Custom Photo Cards & Personalized Stationery is offering 50 Custom Photo Cards for Any Occasion. Choose from any of our 500+ designs or we will work to create a custom photo announcement for any style and occasion. Custom birth announcements, photo birthday party invitations, photo holiday cards and much more! Bee original…never cookie cutter! (Retail Value $50) (Prize #78)
Rebecca’s Originals is happy to contribute a 5×7 print of the winner’s choice. Available prints have been uploaded for viewing. Visit http://rebeccasoriginals
Stampin-Mami Creations is giving one winner a set of handmade handstamped cards. The winner can choose what occasion they would like and the colors of the cards. (Prize #120)
Sweet Peas and Polka Dots is donating a $20 gift card to their online store. This unique baby stationary boutique offers hip, modern birth announcements, baby thank you cards and baby note cards. Pamper yourself with the dreamy Lux Baby line which showcases plush lamb and teddy bear appliqués. Delight friends and family with Sweet Peas designs that offer two skin tones for baby and option for twins! (Prize#40)
TBO Designs will offer the prize winner a free Postcard design and two free product edits if they own an online business. If the winner is not an online business owner the prize will be a free photo remastering job from the TBO Designs, Inc. Digital Photo Studio! (Prize #25)
The Stuff I Live For is contributing an extra large pail valued at $22 from Good Pails to Have to 3 winners. Good Pails provides stylish storage, party favor pails and gift containers. An extra large pail in the print choice of the winner is perfect for fun storage or as an alternative to a gift bag. (Prize #96)
Victoria P. Zurcher Designs is happy to offer a personalized lunchbox in the design style of your choice. “The Very Cool Lunchbox” makes a great gift and holds lots of Matchbox cars and Barbie clothes! Personalization is included. This prize is valued at $25.00. (Prize #61)
Fun Stuff
After a Cup of Coffee…or Two is donating a $20 gift certificate to Lush. Pamper yourself with a gift from my favorite natural bath and body store. (Prize #114)
Alyson from Proud to be Country is donating tea and tea accessories and handmade napkins. (Prize - CDN #3)
Angela with Mommy Bytes is offering a $25 gift certificate to Target. (Prize #117)
Be Thrifty Like Us is donating a birthday memories collage frame that holds twelve 1.5″ X 1.5″ photos. Visit “Be Thrifty Like Us” to find the best deals at Target, CVS & the grocery store, as well as money saving coupons and financial advice. (Prize #89)
Cherrye from my-bella-vita.blogspot.com is offering a free two night stay for two. She owns a Bed and Breakfast in Catanzaro, Italy. Winner will be responsible for travel costs getting to and from Catanzaro. The prize value is 120 Euro ($184 USD). (INTL - 11)
Cindy Posey, Go Workout Mom is offering one lucky lady a personalized plan for your lifestyle. Upon completing the initial consultation via an email questionnaire, she will fold your current lifestyle, fitness level, needs, goals, and desires into a Fitness Journey just for YOU. The program will walk you through everyday of the first 6 weeks. Designed to push you slightly above and beyond your current fitness level, it will cover your cardiovascular, muscular and dietary needs. Through daily email contact and motivational cheering, she will be available to answer your questions and concerns. (Prize #58)
Craftymom would like to give a knitting goody bag with the following included: yarn, needles, Stitch N *itch Nation and hand made stitch markers. This is valued at 40.00. (Prize #136)
Forgetfulone is donating a 3″x7″ PartyLite pillar candle in Ginger Apple fragrance. Candle has a pretty sage green color. Retail value $20. (Prize #138)
Geggie from So, What Else? What Else? What Else? is donating Burt’s Bees Naturally Ageless skin care line includes full size product of Line Diminishing Day Lotion, Skin Firming Night Crème, Line Smoothing Eye Crème and Intensive Repairing Serum valued at $100. (Prize #91)
Girl, That’s Cute is offering 2 gift certificates. One is for a lunch box and the other is for a wipe case. (Prize #118 & Prize #119)
Jane from WhatAboutMomblog.com is donating a Fortune Cookie Kit. The kit includes a unique recipe, 3-inch cookie template, folding instructions, and 10 pages of fortunes. It also now includes a fantastic instructional DVD with more great ideas. Personalized fortune cookies are great favors for baby showers, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and work parties. Make your own fortune today! (Prize #102)
Judy at “Welcome to My World of Dreams” will be donating a $25 gift certificate from Amazon.com. (Prize #60)
KN Karen Neuburger Lifestyle Brand is offering 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear, our new intimates collection made with a pima cotton elastane blend that helps keep away moisture and keeps the skin cool and dry. Each set includes a camisole and matching panties. (Prize #109)
Kristin of An Ordinary Life is giveaway a $23 cash prize in honor of her birthday! Her blog is currently going through many changes stop by and see. (Prize #55)
Liza from Liza’s Eyeview would like to donate a $60 gift certificate to Mikarose.com. Mikarose is an on-line store of elegant modest dresses at affordable pricing. (Prize #54)
Lori from A Cowboy’s Wife is giving away $25 cash via pay pal to one winner. (Prize #59)
Many Little Blessings is offering a $25 gift certificate. The winner of the prize can choose any (non-reserved) items from the Autumn Daisy Studio and get $25.00 of their total. (Prize expires on
Mel’s World Travel Biz is giving away a One on One Consultation on starting your own Home Based Travel Business. Learn how to travel more & spend less! * Learn how to write off your vacations ethically and morally! * Learn how to be your own boss! Receive a Fun & Travel Vacation Guide Magazine, a Success from Home Magazine (all about starting your own Home Based Business) and a DVD explaining the entire travel business plan package valued at “The sky is the limit.” (Prize #106)
Mel’s World Travel Biz is giving away a $15 Starbucks gift card, a Fun/Travel Vacation Guide Magazine and Success from Home Magazine. (Prize #107)
Mocha with Linda is offering a $5 Starbucks gift card. Enjoy the Starbucks treat of your choice! (Prize #112)
Mommy Cracked works in a bookstore and she wants YOU to have some new reading material for Spring. One lucky winner will receive a $15 Amazon gift card. (Prize #129)
MommyDaddy blog is giving away one $20 gift certificate to Amazon.com. (Prize #140)
My Kidney Blog is donating a “Donate Life
Nature Moms is donating two Wrap-N-Mat reusable lunch wraps and one Chico shopping bag. Both help promote a more eco friendly life. (Prize #18)
Non Toxic Tots would like to donate a Klean Kanteen sippy cup as a prize.(Features a safe, non-leaching, BPA free, stainless steel bottle, adapter with 2 sippy spouts. Valued at $17.95). Available to ship to U.S. residents only. (Prize #19)
PMKU is offering ten of their favorite t-shirts! Shipping is available to U.S. residents only. (Prize #23)
Rebecca is an Independant Consultant for Arbonne - Pure Swiss Skin Care. Arbonne uses only the best herbal and botanical extracts, oils, fragrances and vitamins. Arbonne’s Herbal Diaper Rash Cream is excellent for sensitive skin. Key Ingredients: Zinc oxide, avocado and peach. (Retail Value- $14.00) (Prize # 111)
Sudz N Bubbles is giving away four 4 ounce jars of 100% African Shea Butter in different fragrances to one winner. African Shea butter has many great qualities and uses. Just a few include: helps with eczema, blemishes, burns and dry itchy skin. (Prize #152)
Sprittibee if offering a Full Box of Pysanka Easter Egg Decorative Sleeves (8 packets/56 sleeves). These sleeves are fun to use with the kids when decorating Easter Eggs. They come in 8 different styles: Traditional, Fantasia, Ukranian, Easter, Petricovca, and Churches Collections. They make your eggs too pretty to eat… artistic masterpieces in minutes flat. (Prize #121)
Tanyetta at Days like These is offering a $5 Starbucks Gift Card. Leave a comment with your favorite Starbucks drink. (Prize #130)
The Chocolistas is offering a chocolate prize which will include: 1/4 lb. chocolate covered almonds, 1/4 lb. chocolate covered raisins, 1/4 lb. chocolate covered peanuts, 1/4 lb. chocolate covered cashews, and 1/4 lb. dark chocolate covered pecans. (Prize #70)
The Downtown Boutique would like to offer a $20 gift certificate to Ambrosia Delights at www.ambrosiadelights.etsy.com. The winner can use their gift certificate to purchase handmade jewelry, boutique children’s clothing, and handmade baby gifts. (Prize #125)
The Soft Landing is offering an exclusive Sippy Sampler Kit - a unique grouping of the best non-toxic sippy cups on the market today. Your choice of boy or girl colors. Value: $43 (Prize #137)
The Organized Knitting Club would like to give away a $20 gift certificate to Amazon.com. (Prize #39)
The PMS club - Praising my Savior with humor and a whole lotta grace! is donating a Photo Album. The DaySpring “Chapters of Life†Display photo album is valued at $10.00. (Prize CDN - 2)
The Sassy Sisters want to help to Sass up your next Yard Sale! This prize includes 6 designer yard sale or garage sale signs. Are you tired of the old black and white boring sign, the reality is that if your signs don’t stay up or you can’t see them, then what’s the point? You can choose between Garage Sale or Yard Sale signs! Check out our fun, chic, funky, sassy yard signs! Our winter special – buy 6 signs, get 3 FREE! Or Buy 4 signs, get 2 FREE! (value $34.99) (Prize #126)
Sassy Signs is offering two winners 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice – Designer Yard Signs. Sassy Signs makes fun, creative, bright Designer Yard Signs. Everything you need for your event is conveniently shipped to you (each kit comes with your sign, frame and fun pinwheel)! Our NEW Blank DeZine a Sign is our twist on scrapbooking for signs. You use our blank sign with one of our 7 sticker packs to create your own, fun, ‘DeZiner’ Sign! Check out our Winter special – buy 6 signs, get 3 FREE! Or Buy 4 signs, get 2 FREE! (value $14.48) (Prize #127)
The Truest Thing is offering an Arbonne Pampering Basket. Get ready to enjoy a Mommy-version Easter basket filled with lots of pampering goodies from Arbonne International! You will enjoy samples from several of the skin care lines, a Luxurious Almond Body Buff and a Luxurious Almond Body Butter, a lipstick and a Prep and Plump for your lips in the colors of your choice! Arbonne’s products are made from the purest botanical ingredients and range from skin care to nutritional! (Prize #113)
Thrifty Jinxy, your info source for living “on the cheap”, is offering a handy book light. Prize is valued at $19.95. (Prize #94)
Great Ideas For Moms To Be
Crunchy Domestic Goddess is donating one women’s short-sleeve I make milk. What’s your superpower? t-shirt from her online store Attached At The Hip. Retail value is $20-$28. Growing a healthy baby on mama’s milk is an amazing and empowering thing! The winner can show off her superpower with our super cute shirt! (Prize #141)
Cushie Pushie is offering two prizes. A breast support pillow ($15 value) and a Pro-breastfeeding onesie ($12.99 value). Shipping is available to U.S. residents only. (Prize #4 & #5)
Diaper Cakewalk will be donation a 3-tier diaper cake from their Diaper-Only category. Shipping is available to U.S. residents only. (Prize #6)
From Dates to Diapers is offering a Moby Wrap. Babywearing is a must when you have a new little one, especially when this little one has older siblings! Christine is offering an original Moby Wrap, the most comfortable baby carrier on the market today, in Sienna (a beautiful burnt orange). Value: $39.95. (Prize #37)
Good For The Kids is donating a $40 gift certificate to their online store. As a second prize Angie is offering a personalized stamp of the winners choice a $50 value! Click here to see the different designs. Good for the Kids is owned and operated by a stay-at-home mom who started her website offering products to nurture babies, engage children, and decorate women. (Prize #11)
Goodies for Mom will be giving away 10 New Mom Goody Bags that include product samples, coupons, safety tips, brochures on innovative new products, Mothering Magazine, and helpful tools for new moms. In addition, anyone visiting Goodies for Mom and leaving a comment with a valid e-mail address will receive a virtual goody bag containing coupons, product information and helpful articles to be e-mailed at the end of the party. (Prize #83)
Hick Chicks Soap Barn will offer a free soap deck set, lip butter, and large lotion bar of the winner’s choice of scents available from their website - Hick Chicks Soap Barn ~ Homespun Raw Goat Milk Soaps ‘n More. They are a family on a ranch, making a little extra income to help support our natural, healthy lifestyle. Mom and kids, making natural goodies in our country kitchen. They support buying local, homemade and homegrown! They make natural, dye free, soaps with raw goat milk and natural lip butters, belly butters, and relaxing bath salts. (Prize #79)
Island Baby Boutique is offering one winner a diaper pouch, changing pad, printed bib, & personalized burp cloth. At Island Baby Boutique, we know how special every baby is. That’s why we offer personalized baby items as well as unique Hawaiian print fabrics. (Prize #97)
Johnson’s Baby is donating their new products Johnson’s Bedtime Toddler Wash and Johnson’s Bedtime Easy-Grip Toddler Sudzing Bars. These products are valued at $14 and shipping is available to U.S. residents. (Prize #13)
JuJu Beane Boutique will be donating a 12X12 custom wall canvas by Hip Kid Art. You can see more in their product catalog. Shipping is available for U.S. residents. (Prize #14)
Kids Magical Wonder is a Baby and Children’s Boutique, they are offering a $50 gift card to their online store. Use it for your baby, kids or enjoy it yourself. Available to ship to U.S. residents only. (Prize #15)
Little Piddles is offering a $25 gift certificate to their online store. Little Piddles carries items for babies, kids as well as moms and dads. They carry bibs, blankets, clothing, diaper cakes, jewelry, purses, personalized items, and so much more. Style your STAR Today! (Prize #151)
LTD Chix is offering one winner their favorite “Living the Dream Mom” design on a t-shirt. There are 8 to choose from! (Prize #32)
MomSpit is donating a spit kit! This product is valued at $25. MomSpit no-rinse cleansers add quality, convenience and sheer enjoyment to life’s daily activities. They are all about good, clean fun. (Prize #16)
My Baby Can Talk is providing a set of their award winning My Baby Can Talk DVD series that includes three DVDs. They are inspiring early language development from simple gestures to first spoken words. (Prize #17)
ORNA is offering their amazing skincare foot revitalizer that has magazine editors in heaven! This prize is valued at $35 and will be shipped to U.S. residents. (Prize #21)
Peekaboobaby is donating one nursing cover in the fabric of your choice, valued at $32.00. Everyone knows that breast is best, but it’s not always the easiest when you’re out and about in public. With your new Peekaboobaby nursing cover, you no longer have to worry! Just grab your Peekaboobaby, slide it over your head, and it’s mealtime … easy as that! See www.peekbaby.com for fabric choices. Shipping is available to U.S. residents only. (Prize #22)
Sarah from SazzyFrazz is donating a ModMum baby sling of the winners choice! (Prize #84)
Imagine a blanket that didn’t wind up on the ground! Secure2Me Blankets feature luxurious fabrics and a baby-safe clip on each corner so you can attach the blanket to any baby gear! Secure2Me is offering an ultrasoft clip-on baby blanket of your choice valued at $42! (Prize #99)
SkinCareGirl is giving away a $25 gift certificate to her online store. Visit her store to select quality skin care, anti-aging supplements, color cosmetics, fragrances, bath and body and more! You can also view her online catalog. You Glow Girl! (Prize #53)
Snuggy Bugz would like to offer a winner their choice of either a Micro Cozie Security Blanket, a Sweet Animal Micro Cozie Blanket or either the Pink or Blue Minky Brocade Blankets! (Prize #30)
Sweet Pea Cakes, etc. is giving away one Spoiled Rotten Baby Food Gift set. Find handmade gifts such as diaper cakes (filled inside with 15 baby items), swaddle blankets, bib sets, nursing cover ups, wedding towel cakes, towel cakes, towel cupcakes, Sweet Pea Js’ (pajama gift sets) and Sweet Pea Baby Food Jars at Sweet Pea Cakes, etc. (Prize#42)
The 160 Acre Woods Blog - somewhere in the prairies is offering one Lamb Photo Frame. This prize is from the Avon gift collection “lamb” photo frame. Perfect for those cute baby photo’s! This product is valued at $10.00. (Prize CDN - 1)
The Pitter Patter Boutique would love to offer one of their Nursing Covers as a prize and with over 160 different fabric choices the winner can pick their favorite. Available to ship to U.S. residents only. Sarah Ellis is bringing you a way to comfortably and discreetly nurse in public while still showing off your style and sophistication. (Prize #26)
Hand Crafted Prizes
A Virtual Hobby Store and Coffee Shop is offering a signed print by Richard of Archaic Design. Winner will be able to choose from one of two designs. (Prize #95)
Comfort Joy Designs is offering a custom pocket place mat. The winner will get their choice of one handmade pocket place mat.(Prize INTL - 9)
Elemental Memories: Prize details: BeadDangle Photo Tile Necklace with heart charm (value $144). Keep your kiddies close to you heart without sacrificing your “cookie cutter free” sense of style. We take your favorite photo bake it onto a piece of hand pressed clay and finish it with hand wire wrapped semi-precious stone beads, sterling silver, and more to create hip and sassy custom photo jewelry. Available to ship to U.S. residents only. (Prize #7)
For Such A Time As Now is giving away a hand painted porcelain Easter egg from The China Painter valued at $25. See her work here(Prize #33)
Jendi Jean Bags is giving one winner one of their creative bags. The winner will have 3 options! 1.)They can choose to send a pair of jeans to make into a bag. 2.) They can specify colors/design they would like to use. 3.) They could win a bag that is already posted for sale. (Prize #52)
Jus Shar Designs is giving away a $25 gift certificate to their online store. Heirlooms for today and tomorrow. Visit Jus Shar Designs to see custom crochet products. (Prize #35)
Live~Love~Dance Boutique would like to donate a custom tutu. The winner can design their own children’s tutu size newborn to size 6. (Prize #34)
Pillowcasegram is donating one free custom-made pillowcase of your choice, up to $30. Choose a pillowcase to send to someone or one for yourself for any holiday or special occasion. Pillowcasegram will also embroider any name or message on it. Visit their web site at www.pillowcasegram.com to choose which beautiful custom-made pillowcase you would like to win. (Prize #82)
Sheila at encouragHer has started a new little homemade card company and is giving away, as one prize, 2 packs (10 cards in each pack for a total of 20 in the prize pack) of her first lines of cards for wives and moms at the Ultimate Blog Party. The simple yet classy little cards are great for sending that quick encouraging note to uplift your sisters! We wives and moms need to stick together and encourage each other in the, often times, exhausting, day to day relationships with our kids and husbands. (Prize #148)
“We are THAT Family” would like to offer $25 in product from Tag It! Bag It! Gotta Have It! This cute store offers fun and original, handmade gift tags, bags and cards! (Prize #68)
Toys
A Rocking Horse To Love is offering a black and white rocking horse that is perfect for children aged 2 to 4. As well as running 5 Minutes for Mom, Janice and Susan also own two online stores A Rocking Horse To Love and Pedal Cars and Retro Collectibles. (Prize #1)
Emily Rose is offering a $50 gift certificate to their online store. Emily Rose is the only choice for unique and affordable doll clothes and furniture to fit your American Girl Doll or other 18 inch doll. We have over 600 outfits, furniture, trunks and accessories for a fun and satisfying shopping experience. But don’t take our word for it - read what over 200 customers have to say on our Customer Testimonials page. (Prize #63)
Fun On The Ark is donating a $25 gift card to their online store.Use your gift card to purchase a great Noah-to-Goah kit for someone you love - or purchase outfits and accessories for the stuffed animals you already have living at your house. Great for Children of all ages - our Make Your Own stuffed animal kits make perfect gifts for birthdays, holidays, graduations, special events and more. Visit our online shop for more details at http://www.funontheark.com. (Prize #10)
Jill at livelaughblog.com is offering a scripture doll, courtesy of Tina Thompson. This doll is homemade with a scripture sewn onto its chest. A perfect Easter gift for any little boy or girl. (Prize #80)
LEGO will give away 7 Pink Brick Box play sets, in honor of the 7 day long Ultimate Blog Party! LEGO® Creative Building sets offer open-ended creativity and endless play possibilities for children of all ages. With the new Pink Brick Box moms and their daughters (and sons!) can build together with classic iconic LEGO bricks in a new color splash! Little builders can practice being creative with this new tub featuring a multi-colored assortment of bricks, perfect for building a cute ice cream parlor, animals, flowers, people, cars and more. Set includes building instructions for 3 models and photo inspiration for 15 more. New storage case allows for quick and fun clean-up. Ages 4+. (Prize #103)
Sarah from SazzyFrazz is donating a set of Noah’s ABC Stacking Blocks from Alphabet Alley. (Prize #85)
