Category Archives: contests

Team American Girl & Giveaway

This past weekend it happened.  I promised myself I wouldn’t ever give in to the insanity and low and behold when I least expect it — she entered our lives.  Last week while on (what I thought was a harmless) vacation Emi somehow ended up coming back with her: Sure she’s not Barbie but she’s [...]

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Picture Perfect Pregnancy

Friday, June 25 Update: This giveaway is now closed.  Congratulations to browneyes_24b, the winner of the Modern Bird print, and twihardeve915, the winner of the Apple iPad . Thanks to everyone who played along! My quest for a summer internship with a big name blogger isn’t going well.  After sending out my cover letter two [...]

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Staying Warm in the San Francisco Bay Area

For me, the absolute worst part of waking up for work is not getting Emi ready– but getting myself dressed.  I can never decide what to wear.  I’m convinced that a closet like this would fix my problem instantly.  I’d have absolutely no problem getting dressed.  Every. Single. Day.  Tyler seems to think spending $10,000 [...]

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Giveaway Link Ups That Show Your Blog Some Love

The line between bloggers and writers can sometimes get confusing.  Heck, I’ll admit that I can barely figure it out.  It seems like many of my favorite bloggers also have a hand in the publishing business somehow, either writing a tell all book about their childhood or a guide on how to dine, decorate, and/or [...]

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An Open Letter To My Pregnant Body And A Giveaway

Tuesday, May 4: OK, so maybe we lied…a little.  Our turnaround time for choosing contest winners is not so great.  BUT, the important point is that we have selected two names.  The Target gift card will go to Gina G. and the Moody Mamas gift card will be making its way to eringirl13.  Enjoy ladies! [...]

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Hello Cupcake! Giveaway

** THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS! ** I celebrated my 35th birthday on Friday. I’m not sure if I’m getting to the point when people stop admitting their age and instead say, I just turned 23!  Buy me a drink! Maybe I’ll start doing that next year. For now, 35 feels [...]

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Generation Change

Generation Change - Jacket Art

IT’S A MIRACLE!  I’m happy to report that I actually accomplished my new year’s resolution this year.  The real miracle is that I even set one in the first place – this, followed by another miracle of me taking it halfway seriously.  What was this remarkable deed you ask?  Sewing a Halloween costume for Emi.  [...]

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Free Gift Cards — Hooray!

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Every year I vow to have at least half of my Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving…and every year I fail miserably. Sadly, this year is no different.  As most of you know by now, I’m a major procrastinator.  The mere thought of aggressive holiday shoppers, traffic jams, full parking lots, and Black Friday frenzy creates [...]

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