Personalized Buckets for Any Occasion! {Review and Giveaway} **CLOSED**

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Congratulations to the winner, Hana!

Looking for a cute way to package your child's next birthday gift? Give a gift to someone else? A really cute storage bin? Personalized beverage tub? Then Tricia of Posh Pails has the buckets for you! I stumbled across them on Etsy (my guilty pleasure!) while searching for a personalized Easter basket for EG. These little personalized buckets were too cute, and I could think of a million and a half uses for them beyond Easter. I knew this was something that EG could use for several years, whether it be for hunting Easter eggs, storing hand towels in her bathroom, holding odds and ends in her bedroom, etc. This year, she did happen to use it for our church's Easter egg hunt, and received many compliments. For her bucket I chose pink with a purple fur boa trim and purple "e" (can be purchased without the trim). You can see how precious it is! It is the small size (yes, there are 3 different sizes!), and it was just perfect for EG to carry around. The buckets also come in a medium (10 qt., 9” tall, 10” top width, 8 ½ “ bottom width) and large (16 qt., 8 ¼ “ tall, 13” top width, 11 ½ “ bottom width) size, as well as 10, yes 10, different colors. On the larger sizes, you can personalize them with a short name or monogram (rather than a single letter), and there are also other designs that can adorn your bucket (i.e. princess crown, train, number, etc.). The large size would make an excellent storage bin for things around your house, as well as an awesome beverage bucket for parties! They are very nice metal buckets, and the decoupaged designs are completely sealed so that they will last for many years.

From the Posh Pails shop:



"These personalized buckets are ideal when needing that special gift
for a baby shower (fill it with stuff from a registy), wedding shower, anniversary, housewarming, or even party favors! The uses are endless -- fill it with towels and lotions and set in the corner of your bathroom, put the word "toys" on one and use it in your child's playroom! Let your imagination go....."


I agree that the uses are endless! They'd also be a great gift in and of themselves, without putting anything inside. With all of the size and personalization options available, Tricia can make one to meet anyone's tastes or needs (male, female, young, old, etc.).
I just love the personalized flower bucket, princess pail, and large bucket. Tricia makes these buckets on the side for fun, so you know she loves making them and takes care to make sure they are just perfect. I'm certain you'll be pleased should you decide to purchase a bucket for yourself or someone else. Go check out Posh Pails and pick out the pail you'd like to spend your $10 gift card (small buckets $13) on if you WIN (see details below)! And if you don't win, you know you'll want one anyway, so go ahead...

To enter this giveaway follow the rules below (US ONLY):

1. For your initial, required entry, visit Posh Pails and check out the awesome personalized buckets Tricia has for sale! Then come back here and tell me how you would personalize a bucket of your own.

To earn extra entries you may do one or more of the following and leave me additional comments here telling me which you have done:

2. Follow me on Twitter and leave a tweet about this contest. Leave me a link to your tweet as well as your Twitter name.
3. Blog about this contest to earn TWO extra entries and leave me a comment with the link to your post. **Be sure to leave TWO separate comments if you do this**
4. Follow my blog through Blogger.
5. Subscribe to my blog via e-mail.
6. Grab my button and place it on your site (w/ link to site in comment) for THREE extra entries. **Be sure to leave me THREE separate comments indicating that you have my button so that they will all be counted**
7. Enter another one of my giveaways. Leave me a comment(s) telling me which one(s).

**Be sure to leave me your e-mail address, if there is not a visible one in your profile, so that I can contact you if you win. Winners also submitted via PRIZEYWinners if you would prefer not to leave an e-mail address. This contest will end at 11:59 PM CST on Wednesday, April 29. The winner will be randomly chosen via Random.org and notified on or around Thursday, April 30.**

EGGcellent Easter: Organic Sweet Treats from Sweetface Bakery {Review and Giveaway}

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Congratulation to TJ and Amy, winner of these delicious treats!  Thanks to all who entered!

Every seen a cookie too cute to eat? Well...me neither! LOL If it's sweet and delicious, then it's definitely not too cute for me to eat. But, I have to say that these super adorable Chick Cookies from Sweetface Bakery did require a little admiring before they were devoured. These little cookies stood out from the crowd because they are so cute (who doesn't love a cute little chick?) and are made from organic and local ingredients. From the Sweetface Bakery's Etsy shop:

"I love all things sweet and delicious and my goal with every order is to pass that love into everything I make. Because I live in sunny California, I am so lucky to have fresh and organic ingredients available to me all year round. This has influenced my baking tremendously so here in my Etsy shop, I take full advantage of this abundance. If you're looking for delicious baked goodies using the best organic and local ingredients California has to offer, you've come to the right place!"

I totally agree! The cookies were absolutely delicious (and cute as can be!). They were baked to perfection and had a sweet, almost tangy icing that added just the right amount of extra yumminess. I loved that they were sweet, but not so sweet that they tasted like pure sugar. I never really understood the concept of eating a cookie that tastes just like sugar. It kind of just defeats the purpose of eating a cookie. I also loved having the peace of mind that all of the ingredients were of high quality...and able to be prounounced. In other words, you know what's in them! These particular cookies would bring a smile to anyone's face and they come in packs of 12 with 6 "momma" cookies and 6 "baby" cookies. I can attest that the only difference between the two is size. They are equally tasty! These would be perfect in an Easter basket (though it's getting quite close to Easter), or for any springtime occasion. I know I'd actually appreciate having these any time of year. They are sure to bring a smile to your, or your recipient's, face.

Not a huge fan of sugar cookies (I suppose I can forgive you for that :) )? Sweetface Bakery also has tons of other goodies to purchase, either from their bakery website or Etsy shop. Goodies include cake truffles (pictured), delectable cakes, beautiful cupcakes, and more. Want to try them for yourself? Enter below to win a dozen of the chick cookies (6 mommas and 6 babies)!!

To enter this giveaway follow the rules below (US ONLY):

1. For your initial, required entry, visit SweetFace Bakery and check out the delicious treats they have for sale. Then come back here and post a comment letting me know which item(s) make your mouth water!

To earn extra entries you may do one or more of the following and leave me additional comments here telling me which you have done:

2. Follow me on Twitter and leave a tweet about this contest. Leave me a link to your tweet as well as your Twitter name.
3. Blog about this contest to earn TWO extra entries and leave me a comment with the link to your post. **Be sure to leave TWO separate comments if you do this**

4. Follow my blog through Blogger.

5. Subscribe to my blog via e-mail.

6. Grab my button and place it on your site (w/ link to site in comment) for THREE extra entries. **Be sure to leave me THREE separate comments indicating that you have my button so that they will all be counted**

7. Enter another one of my giveaways. Leave me a comment(s) telling me which one(s).

**Be sure to leave me your e-mail address, if there is not a visible one in your profile, so that I can contact you if you win. Winners also submitted via PRIZEYWinners if you would prefer not to leave an e-mail address. This contest will end at 11:59 PM CST on Wednesday, April 15. The winner will be randomly chosen via Random.org and notified on or around Thursday, April 16.**

EGGcellent Easter: Beautiful Baskets for Easter or Home by Sprinkle Me Happy {Review and Giveaway}

I am so thrilled to have been able to review this GORGEOUS basket from Sprinkle Me Happy!  I'm all about anything that has multiple uses, and wanted to find an Easter basket for my little girl that didn't scream "Easter!" and could be functional throughout the year.  This basket is perfect!  It will be beautiful and functional for hunting Easter eggs next weekend, and when all the Easter excitement is over it's going to look just as beautiful on my kitchen table (it just happened to match our kitchen wonderfully!).  Most Easter baskets are pretty much used for...well...Easter and that's about it.  Little egg shaped or bunny baskets, etc. are adorable (don't get me wrong!) but I wanted something different this year.  As cute as those seasonal baskets are, you are likely going to get a different one next year anyway and this year's will sit in the closet until who knows when.  EG's bunny basket from last year has been sitting at the top of her closet since then!  

So on my quest for the "perfect" Easter baskets I stumbled across these lovely fabric baskets from Sprinkle Me Happy.  

She uses designer fabrics to construct the baskets and, might I add, the construction is superb.  A beautiful print on the outside is accompanied by a coordinating fabric on the inside.  A coordinating bow is also added for a little extra "whimsy".  There are designs to suit anyone's taste, including one with puppies that would be so cute for little boys.  A firm, but soft, stabilizer is added for support and allows the basket to retain it's shape.  The pinched corners also add a nice, finished look. 

 The handle is nice and sturdy and stays up when the basket is sitting on it's own, so that it always looks beautiful.  The size is just

 right also.  It will be the perfect size for EG to carry on her own and collect Easter eggs, and also the perfect size to use in the home.  I just love these little baskets and the only thing I wish is that they came in even more sizes so that I could use them for all of my storage needs (soon to come...right? LOL).

I can think of a GAZILLION uses for these baskets beyond Easter.  They would make great gifts on their own or filled with goodies to make a gift basket (think bridal showers, Mother's Day...).  I'm going to use mine on my kitchen table to hold napkins after 

Easter.  

I seriously thought about using it on my desk at work instead, but I'm afraid it may walk away and I would be very sad if that happened!  They would be awesome in a little girl's room to hold books

, accessories, etc.; your bathroom to hold hand towels (as pictured), lotions, or accessories; or the baby's room to hold diapers, wipes, and other changing essentials (would make them easily portable around the house!).  What can you imagine putting in one of these baskets?

Take a look around Sprinkle Me Happy and I'm sure you will find a basket that tickles your fancy!  While you're there you can check out the other great items she has for sale.  They include adorable chalk boards, towel wraps, and travel rolls.  Thanks to Sprinkle Me Happy for "sprinkling a little happiness" into our home this spring!  For details on how you can receive 20% off of your own purchase, see below.

To enter this giveaway follow the rules below (US ONLY):

To be entered to win a 20% off coupon (off of $30 purchase) for Sprinkle Me Happy, simply visit the Sprinkle Me Happy store and leave me a comment here with your favorite item they offer.  That's it!  And, by the way, you wont be disappointed with any purchase you make whether you win the coupon or not.  Good luck!

**Be sure to leave me your e-mail address, if there is not a visible one in your profile, so that I can contact you if you win. This contest will end at 11:59 PM CST on Monday, April 13. The winner will be randomly chosen via Random.org and notified on or around Tuesday, April 14.**

EGGcellent Easter: "Sew" Cute Personalized Shirts by Sew Cute Creations {Review}

If you are looking for an adorable personalized shirt or accessories for any holiday, birthday, or other special occasion then Sew Cute Creations is your one stop shop!  They sent me an adorable personalized Easter shirt for EG to try and it really could not be any cuter.  I chose the double Easter eggs design, but this is just one of the MANY they have to choose from (just for Easter!).  You can even choose the fabrics and colors for the Easter eggs (over 30 to choose from)!  They offer custom items for all children from babies to youth and have more designs and options (469 in their Kodak gallery of options!!) than any other store I have found!  They will completely customize your shirt (or bib, burp cloth, etc.) to your specifications down to the thread color, design, font, fabrics for appliques, and wording.  Everything in their store is definitely "sew" cute as their name implies!  If you can't find something you like for an occasion coming up, then you haven't looked closely enough. 

The materials they use are of very high quality.  The shirt I reviewed, and their standard for shirts, is American Apparel which is a known quality brand.  You can choose long or short sleeve, as well as selected colors.  The shirts are professionally embroidered and had no "scratchy" backing behind 

the embroidery.  Everything was cut away for maximum comfort while wearing, 

and it also doesn't show through on the white t-shirt (a pet peeve of mine!).

  

It washed well and still looks beautiful.  I am very pleased and will be ordering my birthday, Easter, and (special event here) shirts

 and accessories from Sew Cute Creations from now on.  Their items would make excellent gifts for parties and showers.  I hope you will check out their store and buy some items for yourself too!  Thanks for looking :)

EGGcellent Easter: Asher Jasper Mini Felted Wool Animals {Review and Giveaway} **CLOSED**

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Congratulations to the winner, Melanie!

These little wool balls are just too cute for words! They are the perfect Easter goody and would look so cute sitting in your little one's Easter basket! Vicky at Asher Jasper provided me with an animal of my choice to review, and we chose the little yellow chick. EG loves ducks and birds, so that was the perfect choice for us. It came packaged so nicely in its own box, wrapped in pretty green tissue paper. The box has the Asher Jasper logo and would be perfect for gift giving! The ball was so cute and was the perfect size for little hands. EG immediately recognized that it was a "duck" (close enough...) and enjoyed carrying it around the house in her hand. It was like she had something that was just her size, and she knew it. EG is funny about different textures and I thought that wool may be a little harsh for her. However, the chick was very soft and EG didn't have any trouble with the texture. Vicky makes several different kinds of wool animals, as well as other beautiful, natural handmade gifts and play sets. It is obvious that she takes a lot of time to create her wool play items, and the end result is awesome! Her egg box animal ball set (below) is one of my favorites for Easter. It comes with six animal balls nested in a little egg carton. So precious! I hope you will check out Asher Jasper for some unique, natural toys for your child's Easter basket. I guarantee no other child you know will have them! Unless, of course, you refer them to Asher Jasper as well. You also have a chance to WIN one of the animal balls of your choice right here! See details below for entering. Thanks to Vicky of Asher Jasper for such a wonderful, unique product!

To enter this giveaway follow the rules below (US ONLY):

1. For your initial, required entry, visit Asher Jasper and check out all of the beautiful handcrafted toys she has to offer. Then come back here and leave me a comment telling me your favorite item.

To earn extra entries you may do one or more of the following and leave me additional comments here telling me which you have done:

2. Follow me on Twitter and leave a tweet about this contest. Leave me a link to your tweet as well as your Twitter name.
3. Blog about this contest to earn TWO extra entries and leave me a comment with the link to your post. **Be sure to leave TWO separate comments if you do this**
4. Follow my blog through Blogger.
5. Subscribe to my blog via e-mail.
6. Grab my button and place it on your site (w/ link to site in comment) for THREE extra entries. **Be sure to leave me THREE separate comments indicating that you have my button so that they will all be counted**
7. Enter another one of my giveaways. Leave me a comment(s) telling me which one(s).

**Be sure to leave me your e-mail address, if there is not a visible one in your profile, so that I can contact you if you win. Winners also submitted via PRIZEYWinners if you would prefer not to leave an e-mail address. This contest will end at 11:59 PM CST on Saturday March 28. The winner will be randomly chosen via Random.org and notified on or around Sunday, March 29.**

EGGcellent Easter: WIN Your Own Easter Tote FULL of Goodies Courtesy of Mimi and Reese!! {Giveaway} **CLOSED**

**Congratulations to the winner, Gayla! Thank to all who entered and I hope you all had fun and will visit again soon! Thanks!**

Why buy an Easter basket full of treats when you can WIN one right here? I am partnering with Mimi and Reese to offer you a FANTASTIC Easter giveaway! This time it's for mom, and it's a personalized tote fill will all kinds of goodies that any working mom would love to have! In fact, any mom would love to have! What's included? First of all, the winner will get to choose a personalized tote from Mimi and Reese's Etsy shop in the design/colors of their choice. That's EGGcellent in and of itself! But, also included are the following:

- Coffee Bling coffee cozy (also from Mimi and Reese)
- spring m&ms
- Bible Belt Brew coffee
- a cute crayon roll for your little one
- a tin of gypsy tea
- AND a few other suprises that have yet to be named!

The rules for entering are simple and are as follows:

1. Leave a comment here answering the question "what do you want in your Easter basket this year?"
2. Follow and/or subcribe to my blog.
3. Visit the blog of Mimi and Reese and post a comment on the giveaway post there.
4. Follow Mimi and Reese.

**Please leave only ONE comment (on each blog) indicating that you have followed all of the steps. Thanks!**

Simple as that!


This giveaway will end at 12:01 A.M. CST on Monday March 30. Good luck to everyone!!

EGGcellent Easter: Kid and Kaboodle Customized Crayon Roll {Review and Giveaway} **CLOSED**

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Congratulations to the winner, lil miss' mama!  You will have 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be chosen.  Thanks to all who entered!

Now here is an Easter basket goody that any mom can appreciate! It is super cute, personalized with your child's name, contains NO sugar (lol), is useful well beyond Easter, and will look fabulous sitting in an Easter basket! Let's admit it, there aren't many things you've found for your child's Easter basket that can fulfill all of those characteristics. At least I know I haven't ever found any. If you want the perfect little gift for Easter, I think the customized crayon roll from Kid and Kaboodle is it! We received ours from Donna at Kid and Kaboodle the other day and, although I am going to put it in EG's Easter basket, we had to try it out for the review.

Before I talk about how handy this little crayon roll is to have, I want to mention how pretty it is. The fabrics used to create the roll are of nice quality and the colors and patterns are so beautiful and vibrant for spring! Also, between the fabric layers is an extra layer of padding that makes the roll not only a little softer, but adds some stability and sturdiness. It has nine crayon slots that will fit nine jumbo crayons or 18 regular size crayons (2 in each slot). It will also fit markers and colored pencils too! As you can see, we used the jumbo crayons. They fit very nicely and stayed in well! When you're finished with the crayons, simply roll it up and fasten it closed with the attached strap (you can choose a ribbon or velcro closure). When it is rolled up, it is great size to toss in your purse or diaper bag and take on the go. Perfect for the doctor's office, grandma's house, restaurant, or anywhere else you might go!

I loved the idea of this crayon roll because, as a working mom, I have EG with me all the time when I am not at work. I even keep her in the church service with me (most of the time) until she just can't sit there any more. I figured church would be a great place to test out the usefulness of this little crayon roll. Usually I can find something to entertain her for a while, but then she gets too antsy to stay (as any toddler would!). I thought that being able to color, and having a neat place to keep the crayons, might entertain her for a little longer. To my delight, it did! First of all, she loved carrying it around, all wrapped up. I guess she thought she had something special :). Then when we opened it up and she saw the crayons, she was thrilled. She immediately took some out and began coloring in the coloring book we brought. She entertained herself until nearly the end of service! Between taking the crayons in and out of their little pockets (this entertained her as much as coloring did!), rolling and unrolling it, playing with the velcro, and coloring, she loved it! Beyond the crayons being in there, she found some very imaginative ways to put the crayon roll to use. I will most certainly be taking it with us to her 18 month appointment this week! And then I'll put it in her Easter basket...

At $12.50, including personalization, they are a great price to include in your Easter baskets! She offers a few different designs for both boys and girls!

I hope you'll check out the crayon rolls and other great items, Easter and everyday, that Kid and Kaboodle has to offer. Their tagline is "everything custom for baby", and they surely live up to it! Some of my other favorites from the store are the Here Comes Peter Cottontail Dress/Bib/Shoes Set, the Cuddle Me Sleep Sack (custom sized for your baby, including older babies/toddlers! Her #1 seller!!), and her beautiful custom nursery sets. She has something there for everyone, whether you are looking for a shower gift (burp cloths, woobies, etc.) or for yourself. Check them out!

If you find something you love at Kid and Kaboodle, and I KNOW you will, enter the code "mommy" at checkout to receive a free customized crayon roll with any $75 order! This offer is just for my readers, so I'd love for you to take advantage of it. I'm certain you'll love anything you find! Kid and Kaboodle has also been generous enough to offer a crayon roll for giveaway. See details below for how to enter to win and don't forget that you can receive a free roll with your $75 purchase (code "mommy"). Thanks to Donna at Kid and Kaboodle for such a great store and for allowing me to host this review and giveaway!

To enter this giveaway follow the rules below (US ONLY):
1. For your initial, required entry, visit Kid and Kaboodle and check all of the great custom baby items she has to offer. Then come back here and leave me a comment telling me your favorite item (other than those mentioned here).

To earn extra entries you may do one or more of the following and leave me additional comments here telling me which you have done:

2. Follow me on Twitter and leave a tweet about this contest. Leave me a link to your tweet as well as your Twitter name.
3. Blog about this contest to earn TWO extra entries and leave me a comment with the link to your post. **Be sure to leave TWO separate comments if you do this**
4. Follow my blog through Blogger.

5. Subscribe to my blog via e-mail.
6. Grab my button and place it on your site (w/ link to site in comment) for THREE extra entries. **Be sure to leave me THREE separate comments indicating that you have my button so that they will all be counted**

7. Enter another one of my giveaways. Leave me a comment(s) telling me which one(s).

**Be sure to leave me your e-mail address, if there is not a visible one in your profile, so that I can contact you if you win. Winners also submitted via PRIZEYWinners if you would prefer not to leave an e-mail address. This contest will end at 11:59 PM CST on Wednesday March 25. The winner will be randomly chosen via Random.org and notified on or around Thursday, March 26.**