Giveaway Time!!

UPDATE:
The giveaway has been extended through Saturday, October 6th, at 11:59 PM Pacific.  Details below!

For those of you who don't already know, I recently opened an Etsy shop!  It's something I'd been considering for a little while, and I finally decided to go for it after encouragement from Mr. W and some friends.  I plan to add more items to my shop, but right now I'm only selling ear pins.  And what are ear pins, you ask?  They're earrings which travel up your earlobe, like this:

Not quite sure I should start an ear-modeling career, but you get the idea. :)

These cute little babies are made with my own two hands.  I have a few different styles available and I can make custom orders, too!  You only need one piercing in your ear to wear these.

To celebrate my shop's grand opening, I'm sponsoring a giveaway for our loyal She Said readers!  One of you lucky ducks will get a free pair of the ear pins of your choosing.

Here's how to enter:

*Visit NanBug Shop on Etsy.  Leave a comment on this blog post telling me which ear pin style you like best. (Required)

*Add NanBug Shop to your Etsy favorites.

*Share a link to the shop on your Facebook page.

*Become a follower of She Said.

*Become friends with She Said on Facebook.

Make sure you leave a comment for each one that you do!!!  If you're already a follower or one of our FB friends, just leave us a comment to let us know.

The giveaway starts now and will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Sunday, September 30.

Winner will be announced on the blog on Monday, October 1.

Extended through 11:59 PM Pacific on Saturday, October 6!

Additionally, I am offering a discount code to She Said readers!!  Enter the coupon code SHESAID at checkout to receive free shipping.

If you have any questions about the giveaway or shop items, you can contact me at nanbugshop@gmail.com.

Good luck!!

We Have a WINNER!!

A big thanks to Hope and all those who entered our Mom All Day...Hook All Nite giveaway!!!  According to random.org, our lucky winner is...

Congratulations, Jill!!

We'll forward your information to Hope right away.  We failed to mention earlier that Hope is expecting baby #3 any day now, so it was *extra* generous of her to take the time to this. :)

Thanks again, Hope!!

It's Time for a GIVEAWAY!!

We are so excited to announce another giveaway!!  Today's giveaway is brought to you by Nan's friend Hope.

Seriously cute family, right?!

Hope is the crocheting wiz behind the blog and Etsy shop Mom All Day...Hook All Night.  Along with crocheting items to sell, Hope is also a pattern designer!  She recently released this fun crochet loop throw pillow for purchase and she's also selling the pattern.

Because Hope is so awesome, she is offering a FREE PDF PATTERN for the pillow to a lucky She Said reader!!  Want to win it?  Here's how:

Mandatory:

* Check out Hope's blog and Etsy shop, then tell us in a comment what your favorite item is.

Optional Extra Entries:

(Leave a comment for each one that you do!)

* Become a follower of She Said

* Become a follower of Mom All Day...Hook All Nite

* "Like" or "Favorite" Mom All Day...Hook All Nite on Etsy

* Become friends with She Said on Facebook

* Share this giveaway on Facebook or your blog

Whew!  That gives you up to six entries for the giveaway.

The giveaway starts today, June 15th, and will end Monday, June 18th, at midnight Pacific time.

The winner will be announced here on Tuesday the 19th.  Now go forth and enter!!

I was lucky enough to be a pattern tester, and let me tell you: this throw pillow is so cool!!  It has such a fun texture and works up pretty quickly.  Hope does a great job explaining how to do create the loop stitch.

Good luck!!!

Bring on the Summer Giveaway!

I know that it's summer when: I can wear flip flops!!I get chilly easily and when I can have warm summer sun on my tootsies then I know that it's here!
Speaking of tootsies...how  long has it been since they've seen the sun? and better yet....will you allow them to be in the sun?
I am a nailpolish girl. Always have been and always will be. I love the look of well manicured hands and feet - it's so...feminene, beautiful & GIRLY!! From my first days with Tinkerbell peel off nailpolish to my two-coat "arsnic"-smelling (according to Mr. S.) adult nailpolish I LOVE it all. If OPI, Sally Hansen....Wet & Wild are hearing me I would LOVE to be a nailpolish tester!!
....okay enough about my affinity for nailpolish, back to the topic on hand...
So, your toes...are they cold? Do they look like winter?
Break 'em out of those socks, pull out the polish and let's get them ready for summer!!

You Will Need:
Nail polish remover
cottonballs  & Q-tips
Nailpolish (this summer bright colors are in!)
Flip flops
the Telephone
a Book/remote control.....if you are questioning the last three items on your list they are of necessary convienience. If someone comes to the door, calls & to pass the time while your toes are drying you have everything you need at your fingertips...walking needs to be at a minimum!
Remove your old, chipped, nailpolish - be sure to get every bit of Carribean Sea (or whatever color you have) off those toe nails. Next, do a quick wash (soap & water) of those feet and a complete Dry.

Once you are ready (everything is at reaching distance and you have at least and hour to yourself) get yourself as close to your toes as you can. I tend to bend myself in a yoga-looking position, today we will call it "Polish of the Toe". Sit on the floor with knees bent at the chest. Take your right foot and place it on top of your left knee. Take a deep breath in and a slow exhale. You should be able to hold your foot with one hand while polishing with the other.

Pull out the Polish and let's go to town! In this picture I am currently using Tangerine Dream - oh yeah. I usually do two coats of a color. Depending on how - cheap - the  nailpolish is you may need to do more than two to get your desired color (cheaper nailpolish is "watered" down). If you really, really want to you can do a top coat of clear, but I find that my pedicure lasts just fine without it - a manicure is another story! You can use toe seperators if you have them. I usually don't. You can use cottonballs if you need to (I usually use it for my pinky toe b/c it bends in a bit)

 Then let them Dry. Give yourself some time. Read a book. Watch a movie. Chat with an old friend. Give your polish at least 20 minutes (unless you are using fancy "express" finish polish) before you move around too much. I like to give myself an hour and here is why:
1. It will be DRY. I can walk, put my feet in socks and or slip into the covers without fear of smudging
2. An hour to do whatever I want!!
You can correct any mistakes with a Q-tip dipped in nailpolish remover or you can create some pretty fun designs with the tip of your nailpolish brush. Be creative.

There ya go! Don't they look pretty? Don't ya just want to put them in some sandals and walk around? I do!

Score some polish of your own and get ready to rock them in flip flops this summer (because it's gonna come eventually)

Here is how! **make sure to leave a SEPERATE comment for each entry that you make**

1. Mandatory Entry: Become a  Follower!! We love our readers and we hope that you love us back by following our blog! (already a follower? Just let us know!)
2. Become a Fan on Facebook - we love getting more friends!
3. Repost this giveaway on your Facebook or Blog (leave a link so we can see it!)
4. Finish this sentance: I know that it's summer when ______________

The contest closes on Friday June 17th. There will be TWO winners. Each will get a bottle of

NYC Long Wearing Nail Enamel in Pink Promenade Creme

Mocha Mish Mash  gave a pretty sweet review on this polish and she knows her stuff!

A Lovely Giveaway (closed)

We are sure your are going to Loe

this giveaway!

My friend Beth from Paramore Art Works is giving away one of her adorable hand crafted banners!! And in the spirit of Valentine's Day this one is sure to set your heart a flutter! And you can keep it up ALL month long!

 Are you already making plans on where to put up this lovely little thing?

First, I want to introduce you to my friend Beth. She is a stay at home mother of Six! (and you can't tell either) who is high on my list of "The Most Amazing Women I Know". She's got a great personality and great taste in home decor....her house is truly awesome! But that's enough rambling from me. I asked a few questions to Beth and here are her answers:

Favorite item you've made on etsy?  "MY WAND." It's in the potion bottle set, but I can see unlimited possibilities with the little twig.  Just think....Shiny clean car in Feb? POOF!  Squeaky clean.   5 out of 6 kids so far need glasses? POOF! Not so...... The list is endless!

 Favorite room in your home?  It would have the be the front porch. Not necessarily a 'room," but definitely my favorite place to be when it is not winter (which is about 10 months out of the year lately!) The porch swing and me are great buddies.

 Your New Years Resolution?    Did you mean this years or last? Because looking at them they seem about the same. I will be more specific on a few things though.  Instead of stating I would have a garden, I will rephrase it to say something like "Enjoy at least one cherry tomato from my garden that I will grow that the deer will not eat."

 Describe your most perfect day?     I have been blessed to have quite a few perfect days, but if I could choose another, I would wake up in a cute little European town with my family, a whole bunch of Euros in my backpack, and a day of exploring and adventure ahead. Oh, and I would be able to speak the language wherever I was. And not just phrases like "How much is this?" and "Where's the restroom?"

 I know that your Mom is another crafter in Paramore Art Works. In what ways are you the same?    Our blood races and we get sweaty palms when we see a great yard sale or thrift store.

 In what ways are you different?   I can throw things away....Is it just because I know I can go to her house and restock?

If you could invite one person to dinner (dead or alive) who would it be?    A little rephraseing of the question again. I am not cooking.  I could give you a long list of people like Abe Lincoln, Princess Diana,  Ben Franklin, Steven Spielberg, and Napoleon, but then I would have to add Michael Jackson just to mix it up.   Really though, I just like to go to dinner with my sweet hubby.

Biggest pet peeve?  People talking to me...and texting.... at the same time.

Are you ready to win??

Leave a comment below with your answer the following question:

What are you getting your hubby for Valentines Day?

Additional Entries (REMEMBER leave a seperate comment for each entry!)

• Become a public follower of She Said (or let us know that you already are)
• Become a Friend of She Said on Facebook (or let us know if you already are)
• Re-post this giveaway on Facebook or your Blog
• Go to Paramore Art Works etsy Shop and tell us what you LOVE

The Giveaway ENDS on Wednesday February 9th at Noon (PST)
This giveaway is over. Be sure to check back for more giveaways!

Winner!!!!

Wow!  A huge thanks to everyone for your entries in our giveaway, and another huge thanks to Tara of Winsor Photogrpahy for donating our photo shoot!  We also want to extend a sincere welcome to all of our new followers and friends. :)

And now...the big moment...drum roll please...

Our lucky winner, according to random.org, is:

CONGRATULATIONS, MATT AND CAROLYN!!

To everyone else that entered, thanks again!  Even though you didn't win, we hope you will still be our friends. :)

We also thought it would be fun to include a little bit of information about our fabulous friend and photographer, Tara.  She is an incredible photographer and a wonderful friend that I've known for over four years.  Read on to learn more!

Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Tara Winsor, I grew up in Kaysville Utah, moved to Logan to go to school and met my sweetheart. :) We were married less than a year later, and have been married for almost 9 years. We have 1 little boy (bubba)  who we adopted at birth in 2008. He is the light of our lives, and we are SO glad he's with us. We currently live in Layton Utah where I have two full time jobs. Mother and Photographer. :) And I wouldn't change it.

When did you realize you wanted to be a photographer? I realized I wanted to be a photographer when I picked up a camera back in my Freshman year of High School 12 years ago. :) I always wanted to turn it into a business, and finally did about a year before we got Bubba. :) And have been running a business since.

What is your favorite photo you've ever taken? I have a few, but if I had to narrow it down, they are of my brother who is serving in the Army. It is a silhouette of him lifting his son into the air. And another one was when he came home for his 2 week break, I took photos of him coming in at the airport, and his wife and son with their arms wrapped around him. I wouldn't trade that experience for the world. But I usually have at least one photo from every session that I absolutely adore and am emotionally attached to. :)

Any photo shoot horror stories to share? Luckily I haven't really had any horror stories. That's one of the things that I like to do, is just roll with whatever is handed to me in a photoshoot. We can always make something work. :)

 

Where is the coolest place you've ever traveled, either for a photo shoot or just a vacation? New York. I went there this last year with my friend Stacy to shoot a wedding, and a few different things, and there is SO much history and just goodness there! I loved being able to get around without a car, and living how they commonly live there. It was SO much fun, and just breathtaking there.

What is the food that you cook the best? Enchiladas. :) That or Chicken Alfredo. Sam says I can completely dominate those two meals. :) Too bad I don't make them that often. Haha. I think I make a mean bowl of cereal as well. But that's just me. 

Favorite book/movie? My favorite book that I have read over and over again is "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry". AMAZING book, and one that emotionally moves me. I could read that one over, and over, and over again. Favorite movie is "Pride and Prejudice" The l.o.n.g. one. Absolutely love it. The emotion, the videography, everything. Love. 

Favorite quote? "All you can do, is all you can do; and all you can do is enough" Can't remember who it's by, but it hung on my grandmother's fridge, and I would read it every time I saw it. :)

Something that makes you smile? Bubba snuggling into me to watch a movie and repeating "I luw you momma" :) melts my heart every.single.time.

 

Pet peeve? People not following through on commitments. I admit I'm sometimes guilty of it, but it drives me crazy.

What is something you want to accomplish before you die? I would like to visit Europe. There is SO much over there that I would love to see and experience. I want to definitely make it there before I die. :)

Thanks, Tara!!  Be sure to keep checking back as we have some more exciting things coming up, including a recipe for my favorite one-pan chocolate cake and some guest posts!!

GIVEAWAY Time!!

Michelle and I are so excited to feature this giveaway!!  We really have been on pins and needles about this!  Our fantastic giveaway is courtesy of the amazing Tara of Winsor Photography.  Tara is an incredible photographer and she also happens to be one of my greatest friends.  Check out some of her awesome skills:

For today's giveaway, Tara has kindly offered to give one of YOU a photo shoot!  Here is what you will get:

1-2 hour photo session with up to 8 people

Online viewing gallery of photos

Images on a disc with a print release

The fine print: The photo session must take place in 2011 in Utah between Utah and Cache counties (so if you don't live in that area, make arrangements to visit!).  Sorry, no weddings.

So, how do you enter?

Leave us a comment with your name, email address, and a description of how you'd use your photo shoot (family pics, photos of your newborn, graduation pictures, etc.).

Don't worry -- you can change your mind about how you want to use your photo shoot. :)

It's that easy!

If you want to increase your chances of winning, leave us an additional comment for each of the following:

Become a follower of She Said

Become our friend on Facebook
Post about our giveaway on your Facebook

Become a friend of Winsor Photography on Facebook

Please make sure that your comments include some way for us to contact you.

The giveaway is open through 12 PM PST on Monday, January 31.

The winner will be announced on Tuesday, February 1.

If you win, we hope you will make sure to become a follower.

If you don't win, we still hope you'll be our friend anyway.

GOOD LUCK!

A SPOOK-tacular Giveaway! WINNER

CONGRATS LEAH! You are the lucky winner of the Witch Spit bottle

e-mail or message us your contact info.

Thanks to all that entered. More giveaways will be happening!!

Me and Nan have been excited for this for WEEKS!  I have an ultra-super-talented (and gorgeous to boot) crafty friend here that created this AdOrAbLe bottle. She loves Halloween and loves creating decor for it. The minute I saw it I knew that I wanted one and could bet that you would want one too. So, I made you one.

Witch Spit...don't leave home without it!

 This bottle actually contains spit from a witch...or at least looks like it

 Goes along elegantly with Halloween decor

And adds a bit of whimsy for your trick-or-treaters!

The prime spot to put your bottle is front and center. Where all your friends can look, comment (be a bit jealous that they don't have one) and ask "where did you get this aDORable Halloween decoration? and you can say,

"I won it off of She Said!"

How To Win This: There are 5 chances to enter!! Leave a seperate entry for EACH thing you do!

1. Become a Follower. If you are already a Follower - good. Leave a comment that you are or have just joined us (* If your name is drawn and you aren't a follower it will be discarded*)

2.  Become a Friend of She Said on Facebook and come back and tell us! (sorry Tweeters)

3.  Share this giveaway on Facebook & come back and tell us!

4  Share this giveaway on your blog (and leave me a link so I can see too!)

5. Tell us what you like about She Said, tell us what you want to see on She Said or Ask us a question (it might become a post!)

GOOD LUCK!

Giveaway ends SUNDAY OCT. 17th at midnight PST

Winner announced Monday morning!

*Sorry the Trick-or-Treat basket full of candy is not part of the giveaway*