We've Elf'd Ourselves!!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Blog Candy!!

OK, here goes!!

Feisty, Frugal and Fabulous is host a giveaway for see kai run. Enter for your chance to win your very own pair of childrens footwear. Ends Dec 2nd.

Feisty, Frugal and Fabulous is also hosting a giveaway for LTDchix. Enter for your chance to win your very own Laundry Mom T-shirt. Ends Dec 3rd.

Feisty, Frugal and Fabulous is also hosting a giveaway for Angel Guard. Enter for your chance to win a pair of seatbelt guards to help keep your little ones safely buckled in. Ends Dec 4th.

A Bargain Hunting Mommy on the go is hosting a giveaway for ZuZu's Petals Creations. Enter for your chance to win a pair of earrings. Ends Dec 9th.

Everything Up Close is hosting a giveaway for EDUN. Enter for your chance to win a $75 Gift Certificate for their shop. Ends Dec 3rd.

Everything Up Close is also hosting a giveaway for Docia Lynn Jewelry. Enter for your chance to win a Silver-tone textured metal cuff bracelet. Ends Dec 2nd.

Everything Up Close is also hosting a giveaway for a $25 Gift Card to The Greater Green. Ends Dec 3rd.

Everything Up Close is also hosting a giveaway for The Polka Dot Tot Spot. Enter for your chance to win a Froggy Fun Large Cloth Jingle Ball. Ends Dec 2nd.

Everything Up Close is also hosting a giveaway for Tom Binh. Enter for your chance to win one of two prizes. One winner will receive a Utility Tote and the second a medium cafe bag from Tom Bihn in their choice of color. Ends Dec 1st.

Winner of the Cooking FUNdamentals Giveaway

Congratulations to Greeneginger. You should be receiving an email from me shortly.

Here are your random numbers:

16

Timestamp: 2008-11-26 06:57:16 UTC

16

Greeneginger!!!

I left a comment about how great the Golden Potato Gratin w/Onions and Goat Cheese sounds for the upcoming season:)

http://littledibles.blogspot.com/2008/11/golden-potato-gratin-w-caramelized.html

cyclona66@aol.com

A Busy Mommy is on the hunt

Being the Busy Mommy that I am, I am always on the hunt for a few extra minutes here or there, just to spend on myself. As a focus for 2009, with the prospects of my life getting much busier, I am now hunting for some great "Time Saving" products for all members of the family to review and promote here, on the A Busy Mommy On The Go blog.

Do you know of a great product, or have one of your own you would like to see featured, please, email me at abusymommyonthego[@]gmail[dot]com. I am looking forward to spending the new year with a few extra minutes for me.

On The Ninth Day Of Christmas Giveaway Closed

A Busy Mommy Gave To Me

An awesome Parking Pal Magnet from Parking Pal.



I know that all the busy mommies out there are petrified of the dangers that can happen in parking lots with small children. I know it's one of my biggest worries when Ben and I are out and about. Your trying to unload your children and items from your car, and sometimes there just isn't an extra hand to hold. Well, when a good friend of mine pointed me in the direction of this product I was so excited. Not only because it will help reinforce a rule already in place in my family, but because it is such an awesome idea.

The Parking Pal Magnet is a fun way to help keep you kids in one place. Just place the magnet on your car and your children are to put their hands in the hand print.

Now, the rule for Ben when we're getting out of the car is...he must have one hand on the car until we're ready to proceed into the store. And he usually follows this rule. I can't wait for Ben to get this. He will love knowing that he has a "Safe Spot".
Here is a little info directly from the Parking Pal Website.

MISSION:

• Help reduce injuries to children in parking lots
• Heighten awareness of the dangers in parking lots.

WHY IS IT NEEDED:
Parents, grandparents, day-care providers, aunts, uncles, friends, or whoever is caring for a child can be easily distracted in parking lots. Loading or unloading packages, rifling for keys, tending to the baby, or helping elderly parents can take precious attention away from our children, leaving them vulnerable to a number of dangerous situations. Other drivers can't see when they back up because the car next to them is too large or they're distracted by their cell phones, or blind spots make it easy for them to overlook small children who may be behind them. And children, well, they don't always do what they're told or stay where they should. It only takes one second for tragedy to strike.

HOW IT WORKS:
Place the Parking Pal on the side of your vehicle, where it will remain safely attached at all times. It was specifically designed with bright colors, playful illustrations, and a small palm children love to place their hands on. After a couple learning sessions, your child will discover that the Parking Pal is their safe spot, and they will know where to go the second they are outside the car. It also helps teach them that parking lots are no place to play.

HOW IT CAME ABOUT:
One mother residing in Virginia began to think of ways to keep her kids focused so the chance of them bolting or wondering in parking lots would be eliminated. She created the Parking Pal and IT WORKED. Austin, her 5-year old, and Aiden, her 3-year old, love the Parking Pal. When getting out of or coming back to the vehicle they go directly to it, put their hand on it, fiddle around with it and chat with each other while she gets her youngest into his stroller or back into his car seat. Until all vehicles are equipped with back-up cameras and all until all drivers remember to pay careful attention in parking lots, this is a great aid in keeping your child safer.

So, here is your chance to win your very own Parking Pal. Head on over to the Parking Pal website and choose the design you would like if your chosen as the winner. Come back here tell us what your choice was in the comment section. Easy right!! (This step must be completed in order for any extra entries to qualify)

Looking for some extra entries??

Earn 1 extra entry when you blog about this giveaway
Earn 1 extra entry when you follow my blog
Earn 1 extra entry when you follow me on twitter
Earn 1 extra entry when you add my button to your blog
Earn 1 extra entry when you add the Parking Pal button to your blog


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Earn 2 extra entries when you purchase your very own Parking Pal Magnet.


Please leave a different comment for each entry as all comments are numbered. I will choose a winner via random.com

Contest Closes on Dec 4th at 11:59 pm atlantic time. Good Luck To All

Monday Blog Candy!!!

I've been slacking on reporting all they great holiday blog candy out in the blogoverse, so I half expect this to be one heck of a long post. I will update it all evening with great giveaways so please check back often.

Here we go!!

A Bargain Hunting Mommy On The Go is hosting a giveaway for...ME!!... Simple&Classy. Enter for your chance to win 1 of 3 prizes. Winner gets to choose anything from my etsy shop!! Ends December 2nd.

A Bargain Hunting Mommy On The Go is also hosting a giveaway for Room Threads. Enter for your chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate towards anything in her shop. Ends December 1st.

A Bargain Hunting Mommy On The Go is also hosting a giveaway for Helene's Dreams. Enter for your chance to win Oregon Rustic Rose Bouquet earrings. Ends November 30th.

Feisty,Frugal and Fabulous is hosting their first of many giveaways in her Kick Off To Christmas Event. Head on over for your chance to win a $100.00 Gift Certificate to T-ShirtMonster. Ends December 1st.

Blessings Abound is Current hosting their Blessing Extravaganza and have 5 giveaways going on right now.

Blessings Abound is hosting a giveaway for Giggle Bugs. Enter for your chance to win a childs adjustable apron. Ends Decemvber 1st.

Blessings Abound is also hosting a giveaway The Apple Of My Eye. Enter for your chance to win your very own diaper clutch. Ends November 30th.

Hey Guess What...

My Simple & Classy Etsy store is hosting a giveaway on one of my favorite blogs. Go check out ABargainHuntingMommyOnTheGo and enter to win!!!

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? I cry every day, commercials make me cry
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Yup, but it changes every time I write something.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Chicken or Turkey
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes, son.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Nope, I don't have a lot of "Friends"
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? No
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS. Yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Nope, but I will Sky Dive when my kids are grown
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? No favs
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Sometimes
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Coffee
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? How well they speak. "Proper english"
15. RED OR PINK? Red.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My lack of wanting to do housework
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My Sister, she just moved away
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Yes :)
19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Barefoot
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Pot of Gold Rum and Butter Caramel Chocolate with Hot Chocolate and Kahlua. YUM!!!
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? My mom talking on the phone mixed with tree house
22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Red
23. FAVORITE SMELLS? Apple Cinnamon
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My mom, right now
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes!
26.FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?Hockey
27. HAIR COLOR? Blond
28. EYE COLOR? Blue
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No.
30. FAVORITE FOOD? Real Food, Meat and Potatoes
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy ending.
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Not Sure, It was something with Mariya Carey on Peach Tree TV Last Night
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Red
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Winter
35. HUGS OR KISSES? Depends on who their coming from
36. FAVORITE DESSERT? Apple Crisp
.37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Not Sure
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND. Not Sure
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? The Perks of Being a Wallflower Stephen Chbosky
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? I don’t have mouse pad
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? Again, the movie with Mariya Carey
42. FAVORITE SOUND. Silence
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? BC
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I don't know, You tell me??
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Kentville, NS
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK? Everyones!!!!

I have turned into my grandmother...

and I am only 28.

I shouldn't say that completely, but there are so many of her habits that I have picked up it just has to be mentioned. (Actually, my Mom pointed it out to me)

My brother, sister and I were all raised by my Mother and my Grandmother. Mom had to work and Green Nan took care of us while she worked.

First of all, I'll explain "Green Nan". We grew up with 3 Grandmothers and no Grandfathers. All of our Grandfathers had passed on quite young. My 2 Grandfathers passed in their 40's and my Great Grandfather passed in his 60's, all happened in the 70's. ( I was born in 80 and I am the oldest)

My Mom's Mom, and her Mother In Law lived next door to each other, and they were both called Nan. So, for us kids to be able to seperate them, they were assigned a color. The easiest was the color of their house, so my Nan was Green Nan, and my Great Grandmother was Blue Nan. A little silly, but it worked for us. They have both passed away now, and I remember them often, I know they're with me always.

So, back to why I've turned into my grandmother. My "Green Nan" was wonderful in our eyes. She loved to do laundry, made sure it was done everyday. (I didn't receive this trait, I love doing laundry, but I don't put it at the top of my list of things to do, It's a little closer to the bottom, hence my huge laundry monster sitting at home waiting for me.) She always had lunch and supper made, worked on it all day, it was always a healthy, real food, meal. (I strive to do this, but I don't have the time she did. The biggest idiosyncrasy was that she always had to have all her things that she "might" need with her. While she lived on her own, when we picked her up to come over, she always had at least 3 or 4 bags of stuff with her (and I'm talking large canvas shopping bags). Sometimes she never touched the bags the whole time she was at our house, but she had to have them. When we drove her home at night, the bags went home with her. This is the trait that I got from her. When I go to work every day, I bring at least 2-3 bags of stuff with me, and they go home with me when I leave. (Understand that my job basically resembles the Matag Repair Man) I can't stand to just sit and do nothing, and there is only a little cleaning that can be done here, so I spend most of my days organizing my coupons, or making earrings, paper crafts or blogging as I am right now (and I get paid for the time too!).

DH can get a little annoyed with me, as it's him that ends up doing most of the lugging, I hear quite often, "can't they just stay in the car, you'll take them again in the morning" but no, dear, I can't leave them in the car, paper crafts and damp weather don't stand up well, and what if someone broke in and took it all. Yes, I am a little silly, but I feel like I need them.

Even today, the first snow storm of the year, shoveling for an hour, and the chance that I may have to walk up the road to my work, I still lug all my things with me, because what would I do If I was bored and didn't have it?

Another way my habits resemble my Green Nan are cooking. My Grandmother made stew at least once a week in the winter, (we called it stew, but I've come to learn most call it Boiled Dinner) I do this as well, and it's the same as hers. It's actually the only thing I learned to make that actually tastes like it did when she made it. I make a HUGE roasting pot full of it and eat it all week!! It is my absolute favorite meal in the world!! I'm still trying to figure out how to make her hamburg and gravy (my Mom can't do it either)

Well, I have a few customers now, so I should sign off. I leave you with a pic of my "Green Nan"

Winner Announced for Lovable Labels Giveaway!

Here are your random numbers:

29

Timestamp: 2008-11-22 14:27:13 UTC

Congratulations!!!!

Lisa C is the winner!!!

Beautiful Nursing Bras by Condessa

White or beige. Those were the color choices when I went shopping for nursing bras. Ugly and plain, resembles my Grandmothers bras. I would have loved to have the opportunity to come home from the hospital wearing a beautiful mauve, or pink nursing bra or panty set. Such a perfect way to make me feel better about my post baby body. Well, now the opportunity has arrived with Condessa Beautiful Nursing Bras. When baby #2 finally comes along, this busy mommy will be sporting a brand new Condessa Veronica Set. Just a little way to make me feel myself again.

OH, and for all the hubby's out there looking for a great Christmas Present for their expecting wives, a Condessa Bra and Panty set would put a smile on just about any womans face!


This post was sponsored by: Condessainc

On The Eighth Day Of Christmas

A Busy Mommy gave to me...

The very cutest holiday apron from Bambino Amore!!!

Omgosh, I fell in love with this apron when I came acrossed it on Etsy. It is the very cutest!!!

With the holidays literally upon us now, we're all starting to dress up, host parties and get togethers, cooking and cleaning! Bambino Amore has the perfect holiday style aprons to dress us up and keep our clothes safe.

Just a little note from Robbie, the owner and creator for Bambino Amore

I sell three special kinds of aprons: The ELEGANT ELOISE -- which is named after my mother (an AMAZING seamstress who taught me everything I know -- including how to make my own patterns!) and features a square neck line so it's classic and clean looking...

AUNT JESSIE'S Vintage Apron -- which is named after my great-aunt (an AMAZING cook whose aprons were always cool looking!) and features a sweetheart neck line for a fun flirty look...

AUNT FLORA'S Vintage Apron -- which is named after another one of my great-aunts (who was also an AMAZING cook and seamstress) and features a V-Neck for even more fun in the kitchen!!

But Robbie doesn't only sell aprons. Are you looking for something for your little Bambino? You'll findest the cutest items at Bambino Amore! The cutest booties, bibs, and baking wear for your little ones are all available at Bambino Amore!

Here is a small selection of my fav's.


You can also check out Robbie's blog where she features all her great products!

All right, I know your all wondering what you can win!! Well, here is your chance to win your very own ELEGANT ELOISE Vintage Inspired Pink Ornaments Fashionista Full Apron. You guys are soooo lucky!!

So, here's what you have to do. Head over to Bambino Amore and check out Robbie's wares. Come back here and tell us all what your favorite item is. This step must be completed for entry into the giveaway. All extra entries do not count if this step isn't taken. Easy right!!

Want some extra entries??

1. Get 1 extra entry when you blog about this giveaway. You must link back to this contest.

2. Get 1 extra entry when you add my button to your sidebar, please provide a link.

3. Get 1 extra entry when you add the Bambino Amore button to your sidebar, please provide a link.





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4. Get 1 extra entry when you follow my blog.

5. Get 1 extra entry when you fav me in Technorati

6. Get 1 extra entry when you follow me in twitter.

7. Get 2 extra entries when you purchase something from the Bambino Amore Website. Please let me know that you made a purchase in the comment form.

Good Luck to everyone!!! And don't forget to spread the word.
A winner will be chosen with using random.org. Contest ends Nov 29th at 11.59pm Atlantic Time. Contest is open to Canada and the US only.

I'm Confused.

It's probably just a case of mistaken identity, but earlier today, while I was sending out my earrings to be reviewed, the Lady working at the Canada Post Booth, said she recognized me. She asked if I ever went by the name "Jena." And I have, but mostly online and all in the last five years. She said that she used to call me to make sure that I was "OK", and that she had a lot of love for me. Now, she says she remembers me from about 12 years ago, which would make me 16, which was about the same time that I dated someone that she knew. He has since taken his own life, but that was years ofter our involvement.

I'm really confused, some of the details line up, and just a few don't. I've been trying to find out the name of the girl who my "friend" was seeing when he took his life. But I'm having trouble finding that info, and besides, I really don't want to stir up those memories for his family.

I hope it is mistaken Identity, as I don't want to make her feel bad by my not being able to remember her...but I'm just unsure at to what to do now. We all need a little extra love in our lives!!

Monday Blog Candy!

Since I didn't get a chance to finish blog candy yesterday...I thought I'd start a new one today.
(big rain and wind storm and the power went out. :-()

OK Here is some great Blog Candy that I've found around the blogoverse today!

At The Posh Parent Social Network you'll find a giveaway for a Sarah Pinto 2009 Day Planner. A Great Planner and for such a great cause!! Contest Ends Nov 30th.

Blessings Abound is hosting a giveaway for a $25 gift certificate for Bably Spare Wear. These clothes look very comfy!! Contest Ends Nov 22nd.

Blessings Abound is also hosting a giveaway for Laundry Tree, enter for your chance to win a Laundry Nuts starter kit. Contest Ends Nov 19th.
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A Bargain Hunting Mommy On The Go is hosting a giveaway for Amber's Ambry. Head on over for your chance to win your very own Mr. Pillow!! Contest Ends Nov 27th.

A Bargain Hunting Mommy On The Go is also hosting a giveaway for both Hildeguards Lair and Critters Habitat. Enter for your chance to win a $15 Gift Certificate. Contest Ends November 24th.

An Ordinary Life is hosting a giveaway for a Hello Kitty MP3 Player. Check it out for your chance to win. Contest Ends Dec 5th.

An Ordinary Life is also hosting g giveaway for one of 3 copies of Kung Fu Panda and The Secrets of the Furious Five! Contest Ends Dec 5th.

SimplySentimental The Blog is hosting a contest for 2 Monkeys, enter for your chance to win a $15 Gift Certificate to be spent at 2 Monkeys! Contest Ends Nov 22nd.

A Busy Mommy On The Go Is Planning a New Years Day Party

And Your All Invited!!!

Location: Mommies On the Go Social Network & Here, A Busy Mommy On The Go
Time: All Day - January 1st 2009
Event: New Years Day Party

The New Years Day Party is still in the planning stages. But I'll give you all an overview of my "Big Plans".

Contestants!!
The contests will be scavenger hunt style, where participants must go hunting for clues to find the correct answer. The first person back and comments with the correct answer is the winner!! There will be many contests through out the day, so, if you don't win the first time around, please Keep trying!!
If your not already a member of Mommies On The Go Social Network, sign up before Nov 30th for your chance to win a Starbucks Coffee Gift Card!!

Advertisers/Sponsors!!
To all the potential sponsors out there, this is what I have to offer to you for sponsoring my New Years Day Party!!
First of all, when you sponsor any event on my blog or social network, you get a custom made button or banner (with your designs or mine) that is yours to keep.
For sponsors of the New Years Party Event, that button will be placed on both my blog, and my social network starting from the date you sign up to be a sponsor until January 31st 2009. That means if you sign up today (Nov 17th) you would have 2.5 months of advertising on two websites!!
Do you have a service or product that you would like to see included in the New Years Day Party event? Please contact me at abusymommyonthego@gmail.com, I would love to hear from you.

There will be more details to come, as the event closes in!!

Winner of the Home Studio Giveaway!!

Here are your random numbers:

69

Timestamp: 2008-11-17 14:13:51 UTC

Congratulations!!

prairie mom of 2 girls said... 69

I have your button on my sidebar

November 12, 2008 11:30 PM

It's Sunday!! Blog Candy!!

Ok folks, I"m going to be posting blog giveaways all day, so please, check back throughout the day!
Oh, and don't forget to enter the giveaways here, at A Busy Mommy On The Go. You can find them here and here. And the coffee contest at Mommies On The Go Social Network.

Two of a Kind Working on a Full House is hosting a giveaway for a beautiful hand painted Christmas Ornament from The Painted Palmetto. Contest Ends Nov 21st!

On The Seventh Day Of Christmas

A Busy Mommy Gave To Me

A Great New Cookbook From Cooking FUNdamentals!!

To Be Quite Specific, It's Terrific!!

Exciting. Every woman out there loves a good cookbook.

Faith from Cooking FUNdamentals and Little Edibles and generously offered a copy of her great new cookbook to one of A Busy Mommies lucky readers!!

"My cookbook is the perfect gift for anyone who likes to cook, wants to learn how to cook, or needs to get cooking... it’s kid-friendly, adult-friendly, and vegetarian-friendly!"

With 72 Quick recipes, measurement conversions, cooking terms, food substitution guides, and a chapter on entertaining, this would be the perfect gift for everyone from Grams to your teen on her way to university. And for only $8 this makes the perfect (and economical) gift for friends and family.

As a Special Holiday Treat, Cooking FUNdamentals is currently offering FREE SHIPPING on orders of 2 or more cookbooks!! Applies to Canadian and US orders!!

Would you like to be the lucky winner of this "Terrific" Cookbook. To enter, you must go to the Little Edibles blog and check out some of Faith's recipes. Leave a comment on the recipe you 'd like to try out. Then come back here and leave a comment with the link to your recipe of choice. Easy as pie!!!

Looking for extra entries?

Here ya go!!

1. Get 1 extra entry when you blog about this giveaway. You must link back to this contest.

2. Get 1 extra entry when you add my button to your sidebar, please provide a link.

3. Get 1 extra entry when you add the Cooking FUNdamentals button to your sidebar, please provide a link.





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4. Get 1 extra entry when you follow my blog.

5. Get 1 extra entry when you fav me in Technorati

6. Get 1 extra entry when you follow me in twitter.

7. Get 2 extra entries when you purchase something from the Cooking FUNdamentals Website. Please let me know that you made a purchase in the comment form.

Good Luck to everyone!!! And don't forget to spread the word.
A winner will be chosen with using random.org. Contest ends Nov 25th at 11.59pm Atlantic Time. Contest is open to Canada and the US only.

More Pics from Simple&Classy and my new Model

I wanted to introduce everyone to Laurie. She is one of my Bff's and has agreed to be my earring model as I am so not photogenic. Here are some of Laurie's pics featuring earring from yours truly!!



Also, I've decided to unite my paper crafting and my jewelry into one etsy store. So here are some of my latest paper crafts. Though not quite complete, I thought I'd give you a taste of my Holiday Creations.

Lama Works Winners!!

Congratulations to both of you, you'll receive an email in a few minutes.

Here are your random numbers:

70
71

Timestamp: 2008-11-13 15:57:05 UTC

Treasuresofjoy said... 70

Fall Collection 4 Dish Cloths
Really I love any of them. I really would love to get into using these. I hate sponges...

November 11, 2008 8:30 AM

sara said... 71

I also love the Striped Cotton Baby Sweater!! So adorable!

November 11, 2008 10:02 AM

Blog Peace

Now come on all you blogging queens let's join together and let everyone know we won't stand for drama, we won't stand for blocking people from our sites, we won't stand for being immature, we won't stand for bashing other blogs...because we stand for BLOG PEACE!

We come here to have fun, to win stuff, to learn about others and thank God that someone else's child is not ours when we see him/her doing something naughty! It's a place to be yourself and share who you are with tons of people and brighten other peoples day.

Who's with me, who out there in bloggy land is tired of the blog bullies?
Who out there is tired of the mean girls in the blog world?
~And I will be the first to admit I was a mean girl to one blogger in the past and I am so very sorry for what I did~

Who wants to stand up and say
"We want blogging to be fun again",
"We want blogging to be about friendships?",
"We want to not have to look over our shoulder and wonder if we are going to be blogged about".

Let's stand together today and say to everyone out there in blog land "We Promote Blog Peace" and we want everyone to just get along.

NOW HEAD OVER TO TONI'S POST AND SIGN MR. LINKEY! OH AND RETWEET WITH #blogpeace!!!

On The Sixth Day Of Christmas

A Busy Mommy Gave To Me

Some Great Labels from Lovable Lables.

Thats right. Today giveaway is sponsored by Lovable Labels. Don't you just love labels. Perfect for the upcoming winter season for mitts and coats, hats and scarves. I know when your fishing through the coat racks for your childs classroom, labels come in very hands. There is always at least one other kid there with the same (or similar to) outdoor wear.

At lovable labels you'll find a label for just about anything. From stickers to iron on, slimline to bagtags, all your labeling needs can be filled with one stop.

Sylvia has offered one lucky A Busy Mommy On The Go reader their choice of either Spice It Up labels, or Home Office labels.






So, here is the scoop on how to win some great labels from Lovable Labels!

To enter, head on over to Lovable Labels and check out the great products. Come back here and let me know what your favorite product is. Easy!!

Lookin' for extra entries? Here ya go.

(please leave a seperate comment for each extra entry)

Earn 1 extra entry when you Blog about this giveaway, please provide a link.
Earn 1 extra entry when you add my button to your sidebar, again, please provide a link.
Earn 1 extra entry when you add the Lovable Labels Button to your side bar, link please.


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Earn 1 extra entry when you follow my blog
Earn 1 extra entry when you follow me in twitter. (please leave your twitter name)
Earn 2 extra entries when you make a purchase from Lovable Labels.

Good Luck to everyone!!! And don't forget to spread the word.
A winner will be chosen with using random.org. Contest ends Nov 21th at 11.59pm Atlantic Time. Contest is open to Canada and the US only.

Lest We Forget

Who keeps calling me???

I am so tired of running to grab the phone. It only rings when I'm up to my elbows in laundry, or half way through a sink full of dishes. And so, I get to the phone and say. "Hello" just to hear empty space...then a recording. GRRRRR!!!! I've recently found a way to find out who is calling me, and a way to report those annoying phonecalls. Check it out.www.reportphonenumbers.com

I found this site to be very helpful in attaining the information for those annoying calls.

This Post was Sponsored By Report Phone Numbers

Simple and Classy

Simple & Classy!!



I just wanted to let everyone in on a little secret. I have been making jewelry for a while now, and I am launching my very own etsy store. Keep a close eye on the blogoverse as a few of my new blogger friends will be featuring my items in late November. Here are some pics of my favs.

The Scrapbooking Oasis Winner is...

Here are your random numbers:

12

Timestamp: 2008-11-09 21:23:30 UTC
Congratulations Ginny!! I've emailed you

It's Sunday!! Blog Candy

Lots of great giveaways to report, and a few of my own. Dont forget to check out the LamaWorks and HomeStudio Giveaways right here at A Busy Mommy On The Go!!

A Bargain Hunting Mommy On The Go has a crazy amount of giveaways going on. The following are her latest ones. If you haven't already, go check out all her giveaway. Some are ending very soon!!

A Bargain Hunting Mommy is hosting a giveaway for Edesse Designs. Enter for your chance to win any item from their shop! Check Out My Fav
Giveaway Ends November 14
A Bargain Hunting Mommy is also hosting a giveaway for Mabel's Labels. Check it out for a chance to win 4-1-1 wristbands.
Giveaway Ends November 15
A Bargain Hunting Mommy is also hosting a giveaway for Magic Hands Workshop. Enter for your chance to win.
Giveaway Ends November 16
A Bargain Hunting Mommy is also hosting a giveaway for Caitijo. Go check it out for your chance to win a pair of Bashful in Black Fingerless Gloves.
Giveaway Ends November 17

Simply Sentimental The Blog is hosting a giveaway for Sew Much Detail. Enter for your chance to win one of two writlets!
Giveaway Ends November November 15

And the winner of the Tiny Prints Giveaway is...

Jennai!!

Dashing through the snow
So I won't be too late
To wish you all the best
For Christmas 2008.

Congrats!! You should receive an email shortly with instructions on how to claim your prize.

On The Fifth Day Of Christmas

A Busy Mommy gave to me

A Scrabble Tile Pendant From Home Studio!!

Wow, I was so excited when the Mark and Stef over at Home Studio agreed to host a giveaway. I love their pendants. I currently own 3 Scrabble Tile pendants, including "The Giving Tree", "Be Green", and "Dandylion Trio". And I wear them all the time. Some of you may remember my previous post about HomeStudio. If not, you can check it out here.

While I was checking out their site today, I noticed a bunch of new holiday style pendants as well. My new favorite is a toss up between "Noel" and "Retro Ornaments"

So, what are you able to win today?

HomeStudio has generously offered up the "Red Sakura" Scrabble Tile Pendant and Snake Chain to one of A Busy Mommies lucky readers.

So, how do you enter? It's easy. Go over to Home Studio and check out their etsy shop. Come back here and let us know, what your favorite design is. Easy huh~

Please Leave A Separate Comment For Every Entry. (makes it much easier for me)

1. Get 1 extra entry when you blog about this giveaway. You must link back to this contest.

2. Get 1 extra entry when you add my button to your sidebar, please provide a link.

3. Get 1 extra entry when you add the Home Studio button to your sidebar, please provide a link.





<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16785635" target="_blank"><center><img src="http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr68/abusymommy/il_430xN43135836.jpg" border="0" height="125" width="125" alt="Red Sakura" /></center></a>

4. Get 1 extra entry when you follow my blog.

5. Get 1 extra entry when you fav me in Technorati

6. Get 1 extra entry when you follow me in twitter.

7. Get 2 extra entries when you purchase something from the Home Studio Website. Please let me know that you made a purchase in the comment form.

Good Luck to everyone!!! And don't forget to spread the word.
A winner will be chosen with using random.org. Contest ends Nov 16th at 11.59pm Atlantic Time. Contest is open to Canada and the US only.

What would you do with your minute?

A lot can happen in One Minute? What would you do?

That is the challenge that McDonalds is asking all families. The Mom Salon and McDonalds are sponsoring a giveaway for the first 35 people to post what they would do with their 1 minute. After Checking out happymeal.com I've decided to change my original answer from Dancing to "Plant It" I believe in a greener way of life, and If I took just one minute a day, a week, or a month to spend some time with Ben, and plant a seed, plant, tree... It would help to instill a greener way of life in Ben, and help our environment today.

So, What would you do with your minute?

Dont forget to check out happymeal.com

I won!! I won!!

I love winning!! And I don't normally win too much, but today I received an email that I was chosen as the winner for a Short and Sassy TUTU from Tinder Boutique. The giveaway was hosted by Feisty, Frugal and Fabulous!! Yay!!

Picture me doing the happy dance!

What we do in one minute.

I am entering a very cool contest sponsored by McDonalds and In that I am telling you something than Ben and I do in One Minute. Ben loves music, and very often we will turn the music up and dance up a storm. We love it. It keeps us happy and smiling!

It's Wednesday...Blog Candy!!!

I think this may become a ritual...Blog Candy on Wednesdays and Sundays. It's seems this is about the only time I get to go through and enter contests. Thanks goodness for tabbed browsing, I am a multitasking momma!!

Ok, Some Great Contests in the Blogoverse this week- Here's just a few of the ones that I've found.

A Bargain Hunting Mommy On The Go! is hosting a contest for HomeStudio. One lucky winner will be receiving The Red Sakura Pendant and snake chain. Contest Ends November 13th

A Bargain Hunting Mommy On The Go! is also hosting a contest for Ladybugs & Lullabies. One lucky winner will receive a headband in a design of your choice. Contest Ends November 12th

A Bargain Hunting Mommy On The Go! is also hosting a contest for Impedimenta. One lucky winner will receive her duct tape checkbook style wallet. Contest Ends November 11th

Everything Up Close is hosting a contest for Nurture My Body. One lucky winner will receive a $50 Gift Basket! Contest Ends November 14th.

Posh Point Of View is hosting a contest for Dreem. Enter for your chance to win a Dreem "Not So Desperate Housewife" Tee Shirt. Contest Ends November 8th.

Cool Moms Rule! is hosting a contest for LTDChix. Enter for your chance to win the perfect MOM Tee. Contest Ends November 10th

Adventures In Mommyland is hosting a giveaway for a great book. Enter for your chance to win a copy of "The House That Faux Built" Contest Ends November 11th.

The Big Job Arrives!!!

With Christmas fast approaching, it's time to start cleaning up and cleaning out. I have a huge job ahead of me. We live in a very small space right now, which happens to be cram packed full, and I need to make room for a Christmas Tree and a Drum Set. So, the inevitable task of changing my living room around is weighing over my head like a huge rain cloud.

First of all, I need to clean out Ben's toys, as he has enough to run a small daycare. I also need to get some cable wire, so I can move my TV. Corey's Weight Bench needs to come down, and get stored away. (He doesn't use it, so it's of no loss) The futon, chair and all the wall hangings need to be moved down a couple feet. The computer desk needs to be moved to the opposite wall and organized. Leaving me one large corner for the tree, and eventually the drum set.

Since we are planning to move in early spring, most things that we just don't use will be packed away until then. I have one bookshelf that needs to come out as well. It houses a lot of the things that we don't use, and some toys. Once they're packed away, the shelf will be of no use, so hopefully my inlaws can use it upstairs.

I'm totally not looking forward to this job, as it is a huge one. For right now, I need boxes and cable wire. I'll keep you posted and probably with pictures of the finished product.

My Beautiful Earrings By Kimberly Monaco Designs

Recently I entered a Blog Giveaway from Designs By Vanessa for a pair of Monaco earrings. And Yay!! I won second place!!! I was so happy to win these as I had been admiring Kimberly's work for a while. There are quite a few things in her etsy shop that I would love to have in my jewelery box.

I was excited to receive these. They showed up in no time, and were presented beautifully. They came in a box wrapped in a large green ribbon. I loved them as soon as I saw them. Their unique design has gotten compliments since I put them in, and the beautiful vintage glass beads are stunning.



These are a few of my other favs from Kimberly Monaco Designs. I would definitely suggest checking this shop out while your holiday shopping this year!

Thanks again for the great earrings Kim, I wear them all the time!