Giveaway Time

There are 31 subscribers on here and only two on my new a dash of sassitude. I've moved, you're gonna miss out on all the new fun stuff if you don't resubscribe over there. :) I won't be updating this site anymore.

I'm hosting a giveaway on the new a dash of sassitude. Go check it out! In fact, I'll be hosting on next week and the week after, too.

I'm Having a Giveaway...

No, not here, THERE. Check it out for your chance to win A Mother's Heart Knows. :) You only have until Tuesday, April 29th, so don't dilly dally. And there is a question you must answer to qualify. Don't worry, it isn't 'What is your bank account number?' or anything serious like that. This time. hehe

The Bloggy Giveaway Carnival

With everyone being sick here, I almost missed this. I wish I could have hosted a giveaway this time because it was such a blast last time! I'm sure there will be another and I hope to be ready for it. :)

In the meantime, there is several hundred giveaways going on right now, so head on over and have fun! (Click on the banner)

Giveaways Around the Net

Don't forget my own Ribbon Rockstar giveaway here at a dash of sassitude!



The Opinionated Parent is hosting a giveaway for a fun kid's CD called Fast and Feisty by Princess Katie & Racer Steve. The music is lively and the message is positive. I can see Little Miss Princess and Wild Dude dancing around the house to this. :) Go check it out before the deadline on March 5, 2008 at midnight MST.

Review and giveaway: Ribbon Rockstar

It's giveaway time. Stay tuned for the giveaway at the end of the review.

When Linda from Ribbon Rockstar contacted me to review her product, it took only a few minutes on her website before I eagerly agreed. Her bows are adorable and come in a various sizes, many different styles, a huge array of colors and two choices of clip types. I'm really pleased with the quality of these bows. The ribbon looks secure and she even covers part of the clip.

Her Baby Bows are about 1.5-2 inches wide. These little bows are perfect for babies and for pulling the hair back on the sides of older girls.

I received the Double Stacker in pink and white from the Basic Hair Bows section. Here's Little Miss Princess modeling this bow:




She made sure to turn, so you could see the back. She loved modeling this bow. As you can see, the Basic Bows are anything, but basic.

Next, Linda makes Boutique Hair Bows and the ribbons she uses have a lot of sassitude. These bows are fun and it would be hard to choose a favorite in this group.

The Character Hair Bows will be sure to excite your daughter. I have fallen in love with Miss Mouse myself. AND one of these character bows has been chosen for our giveaway, so stay tuned.

There are also Holiday Bows for Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, Christmas and even Patriotic Bows.

She has even made some Made to Match Bows for Gymboree. These would be adorable in any outfit that matches the colors. I have Standard Poodles and I'm thinking the Made to Match Tres Chic bows would be nice to have.

The final category is School Spirit. My second sample bow came from this group. Little Miss Princess wasn't quite in the modeling mood for this set of photos, but we managed to get some cute photos to show off the fantabulous Apple for the Teacher Bow. This one is perfect for the homeschooling mom or teacher or to match an apple outfit which we just so happen to have:




That is Little Miss Princess signing I love You (her interpretation) and starting to crumple. She became happy again when I showed her the pictures.


Here's a close up of this adorable bow.

I have one of each style of clip and they are both wonderful. If you have a little girl who loves wearing bows, either clip would be fine. However, if she doesn't like it when you take too long fixing her hair or if she decides she is done NOW, I recommend the alligator clip. It is quick to get in and out fast.

Win it: Linda has graciously offered a Hanna Montana Bowto be given away to one my readers.



Here's what you need to do to enter:

1. Visit Ribbon Rockstar and browse around.

2. Come back here to this post and leave a comment telling me which bow is your favorite and who you'd like to win the Hannah Montana bow for.

3. Extra entries:
a. Blog about this giveaway on your blog, come back here and leave a separate comment with the url directly to the blog post.
b. Subscribe to my blog (you can subscribe at the top of the sidebar), come back here and a separate comment telling me you did.
c. Add my button to your blog's sidebar, come back here and leave a separate comment with the url to your blog.

4. Make sure I have a way of contacting you or come back to see if you have won and then email me. If you haven't claimed your prize within three days, I'll have to choose another winner.

You have the chance for three extra entries, but you have to leave a separate comment for each thing you do, to make it easier for me to count the entries.

Contest ends Friday, February 29th. I'll announce the winners on Saturday, March 1st.

Giveaways Around the Net

We seem to be going around and around with colds or bugs this winter. I'm fighting a cold, have fluid in my ears, and now it's moving to my chest. Fun. My voice seems to be coming and going today much to the delight of my children. Sounds like a great day to enter contests. :)



I'm A Drama Mama is hosting a "You Know, Whatever Giveaway" to celebrate her blog turning 1. What's the prize? It's a mystery. I love a good mystery, don't you? If you do, go grab the button before February 26th.

Kristin from An Ordinary Life is hosting a giveaway for some cool Retro Style sunglasses from Baby Banz. These are so cute! Deadline is March 1st.

Pippin Party is hosting a giveaway for a cool set (8) of Happy Birthday Plates from Department 56. They have some great posts about hosting parties, too. Check it out before the deadline on Saturday, March 1st.

Want your little one to learn sign language? Sassyfrazz is having a giveaway for a Baby Signing Time gift set or a Signing Time gift set. You can find out more about the DVDs from the Signing Time website. The deadline to enter is March 2 at 11:59 PM CST.


MommyKnows and www.thebabymarketplace.com (a great place to shop and learn about cloth diapers) are hosting the bumGenius 3.0 One-Size Cloth Diaper Give Away. Go on over and comment and be entered to Win one of two bumGenius 3.0 One-Size Cloth Diapers. Contest is over on February 27th, 2008 (@ 9:59 pm MT)

Giveaways Around the Net

Christine from Diapers to Diapers, and beyond! is holding two giveaways. First, you can win a $20 gift certificate to Announcements Galore. The deadline is 9pm (PST) Feb. 25th.

Her other giveaway is for a $25 gift certificate to Ribbon Rock Star. Let me tell you, these bows are so darn cute! (Look for my own review and giveaway coming soon!) Deadline to enter is 9pm (PST) Feb. 27th.

Need a blog makeover? Jen from Trendy Mommy Blog Design is giving away not one, but FIVE blog makeovers! Go check it out before the deadline on Tuesday, February 26th at midnight.

Blessed Arrows is having a giveaway where you can win the chance to choose one item from their store. She has some cute things on there. The deadline is 2/24/08.

Momviews Giveaway - Pediped Shoes

Momviews has another fun giveaway for the cutest shoes by Pediped! These would be adorable on Little Miss Princess. The soft soles and comfortable cushion makes these perfect for little feet. Hurry because the contest ends tomorrow, February 11th.

Momviews Giveaway - magazine subscription

Momviews is hosting a giveaway. You can win a 2 year subscription to a new magazine for moms called Hybrid Mom. It's by moms about issues relevant to moms. Deadline to enter is February 13th.

Giveaways Around the Net

I know I've been quiet. We've had a tummy bug going through the family this week. It's been a mess (literally and we had the laundry to prove it), but we seem to be almost over it. Just Little Miss Princess (almost 2) and mama.

Now on to the fun stuff:

Kailani is hosting a jewelry giveaway on An Island Life. You can win a beautiful necklace from Hazelnut Cottage. I especially love the meaning behind it which she mentions in her post. Check it out before the deadline on February 14th.

Kat is giving away a shirt from LTDchix. These shirts capture life as a mom with sassitude. My favorite design is this Fitness one, although I can relate to a couple of them for sure. Deadline is February 14th.

Teresa is holding a new contest over at her personal blog. Those entering have a chance at winning a beautiful floral necklace created by Lori Jaclyn. She’s willing to ship the prize anywhere, so anyone is eligible to participate! Deadline is February 17th.

Giveaways Around the Net

As always, I'll add giveaways to this post as I come across them today. :)

Angela and Connor are giving away a Yoga Mommies DVD over on their Seven Dogs and A Baby blog. Check out the review and then enter to win before Feb. 6th at midnight.

Popular Baby Products is having a giveaway for a $35 gift certificate to Attitude Pie. They have some cute clothes! Deadline to enter is Thursday, February 7th.

Giveaway Marathon

I think I wore my fingers down to nubs entering all of those giveaways. I've had a blast both entering and holding my own giveaways this week. Mine end later today, so hurry if you haven't entered yet:

http://adashofsassitude.blogspot.com/2008/01/giveaway-with-sassitude.html
http://www.audrasilva.com/blog/?p=39
http://fff.thesilvas.com/?p=44
http://writingmom.bravejournal.com/entry/30041
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/sixshortofadozen/470732/

I'm glad there is a break between the big Bloggy Giveaway Carnivals, but I'm already planning what to give away next time. :)

Stay tuned for the winners to be announced tomorrow!

A Giveaway with Sassitude

Contest open to those with a US mailing address only. I'm sorry, I can't afford the extra shipping at this time.

Have you heard the buzz? The Bloggy Giveaways Carnival is in full swing. As of this posting, there are almost 700 giveaways linked to the Carnival (and I haven't added my five yet!). There are guidelines on that post if you want to host your own, too. Lots of fun to be had this week.

Now on to my own giveaway with sassitude! You can win a beautiful plant...check it out:



Oh wait...looks like I forgot to water it. Hmmmm, I've got it. You can win something delicious for the chocoholic in you:



Much better. How do you win this yummy gift? Just leave a comment on this post. I prefer comments with sassitude, but any comment will do as long as it is family friendly. Maybe you could tell me something interesting about you! Contest ends Saturday, February 2nd and the winner will be announced Sunday, February 3rd.

PLEASE make sure I can get in touch with you or make sure you check back Sunday. If I can't get your mailing information, I'll have to select another winner.

Contest open to those with a US mailing address only. I'm sorry, I can't afford the extra shipping at this time.

Giveaways Around the Net

Ready for some more chances to win something? Read on...

Christine is hosting a sassy giveaway over on From Dates to Diapers, and Beyond! You could win a pair of Love Notes Earrings by Cherry Creek Designs- perfect for Valentine's Day. All you have to do is leave a comment on Christine's post with your favorite item from Cherry Creek Designs before 9pm, February 4th.

Giveaways Around the Net

An Island Life is hosting a giveaway! You can win a onesie/shirt from Uncommonly Cute. Check them out and make sure you enter by January 29th.

A Cowboy’s Wife is having a contest on her food blog! You can win a Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer and she’ll ship anywhere so everyone is eligible! You have until January 31st, 2008.

A Cowboy's Wife has another giveaway for a cute purse with Turquoise stones on it. Contest ends January 27th.

Review and giveaway: SkinMD

I have another wonderful lotion for you guys. Skin MD Natural is a shielding lotion designed to protect your skin and hold in its natural moisture (which means you should be drinking plenty of water!). Everyday our skin is bombarded by chemicals and harsh elements which dry out your skin leaving it dry and irritated.

Skin MD Natural is fragrance and color free - two common irritants. It's lightweight, feels silky smooth and has a pleasant scent. You only need a little bit to cover a lot of skin (I made the mistake of squeezing too much out and thankfully, my kids helped by taking the extra off my hands - literally).

There isn't an SPF that I can see on it (I didn't see one on the Gloves in a Bottle lotion either), so be sure to add something with a good SPF if you're heading outside even in the winter.

If you suffer from dry, irritated skin, eczema, or other skin problems, you might want to give this stuff a go and see if it helps. To find out more, check out the Skin MD Natural website.

Want to win it? Skin MD Natural sent an extra 4 oz. bottle for one of my lucky readers! Go to their website and read about this lotion. Leave a comment on this post telling me one interesting thing you learned from their site. You have until Friday, January 18th to enter. Saturday, I'll randomly select the winner via random.org and announce it here on a dash of sassitude.

Want a second entry? You have three ways to gain a second entry:
1. Subscribe to a dash of sassitude
2. Place my button on your blog
3. Blog about this giveaway

Come back here and leave a SECOND comment telling me which option you chose including the url (directly to the post if applicable) or email address you used. Already subscribed or have my button? Leave that SECOND comment letting me know.

FINE PRINT: Please leave a way for me to contact you or I'll have to select another winner. The winner has one week to respond with their shipping address, or, you guessed it, I'll have to choose another winner.

Now - enter away!

Review and giveaway: Gloves in a Bottle

I wanted to post this yesterday, but the day got away from me much like today. Both days, I've had to leave the house for some errand or appointment THREE times. I was barely home in between. In fact, I'm heading out for the third time today soon. But not before I post this review and giveaway. :)

Gloves in a Bottle
Winter is the season for dry, irritated, itchy skin. Add in the kind of wind that howls through our town (think tumbleweeds blowing down the road - I kid you not), and chaps has a whole 'nother meanin' (I live out west, indulge me).

To add to the mix, I have sensitive skin, and I'm allergic to many scents. I approach skin care items with caution - including lotions. I couldn't resist trying a new one, especially with a name like Gloves in a Bottle. It sounds warm, comfortable, inviting (I love a nice pair of gloves!).

I wasn't disappointed and neither were my kids (they all wanted to try it of course). It goes on nice and absorbs quick making your hands feel moist, but not greasy. The bottle will last quite a while because you only need a little dab to cover your hands (it would also be great for knees, elbows, heels - you know those places that like to crack in the winter?) and it lasts for hours even if you wash your hands.

My favorite feature? It's unscented! I can wear it without my nose itching and a headache forming. I plan on adding a drop or two of essential oil to mine for a light scent.

It really is a great lotion especially for those in a profession where their hands are submerged in water more often than not (hint: it would make a nice gift for a hairdresser and ensure your continued good looks). My daughter, the artist, was surprised to find it in one of her art supply catalogs. She thought it would provide good protection where the paint brush rubs against her hand.

If you want to find out more, check out the Gloves in a Bottle website.

Want to win it? Gloves in a Bottle sent an extra 8 oz. bottle for one of my lucky readers! Go to their website and click on notable customers. Leave a comment on this post telling me which one of their notable customers you think is the coolest. Me? Totally NASCAR! You have until Friday, January 11th to enter. Saturday, I'll randomly select the winner via random.org and announce it here on a dash of sassitude.

Want a second entry? You have three ways to gain a second entry:
1. Subscribe to a dash of sassitude
2. Place my button on your blog
3. Blog about this giveaway

Come back here and leave a SECOND comment telling me which option you chose including the url (directly to the post if applicable) or email address you used. Already subscribed or have my button? Leave that SECOND comment letting me know.

FINE PRINT: Please leave a way for me to contact you or I'll have to select another winner. The winner has one week to respond with their shipping address, or, you guessed it, I'll have to choose another winner.

Now - let the giveaway begin!

Giveaways Around the Net

Ready to go out and win something fun? Check these giveaways out:

Mamanista is holding a giveaway for a $150 gift certificate to Nature's Child - a brand new store from the owner of Along for the Ride. Deadline is 8pm EST on January 5.


superdumb supervillain is hosting a giveaway for some cute jewelry from i love blocks. What a neat idea for jewelry. These are especially great for people with metal allergies. Giveaway ends January 6th.

Giveaways Around the Net

Don't forget I have my own giveaway for a Starbucks gift card. Here are some other fun giveaways:

An Island Life is holding a giveaway for a $25 gift certificate to mymommysbracelets.com. I'd love to win the sassy Sweetheart necklace for my daughter. Giveaway ends midnight December 24th.

Made in the USA has a giveaway for a gorgeous Whittemore Chamberstick from Hampshire Pewter. They have a School Bell I could totally use for our homeschooling.

5 Minutes For Mom has a yummy giveaway. you could win a year's worth of Orville popcorn and Netflix movies. Fun stuff! Winner announced January, 1st 2008.

Amanda is giving away lounge set by Amanda and a cute embroidered t-shirt from Creations By Lisa McGrath. Adorable! Deadline is January 1st, 2008.

Starbucks Giveaway!

I wanted to get this posted early this morning, but my day had other plans. I think you will agree this one is worth waiting for. By the way, this is my FIRST giveaway!

When the January blahs hit and the weather is cold and dreary, you can warm up with a $10 Starbucks gift card! Actually, the gift card won't warm you much after the initial excitement of winning, but once you head out to your local Starbucks and grab yourself something steamy, you will be warmed by the drink as well as the thought that this one was free. Wonderful, right?

Want to see the pretty card you could win? I thought you might.



Isn't it cute? Now, what do you have to do to win? Follow these two easy steps to enter my giveaway:

1. See that Subscribe me! button right above my oh so sassy sassitude button? (Hint: It's in the top right sidebar.) Enter your email so you can be notified about giveaways, reviews or things of sassitude. If you are already a subscriber, you are already entered to win.

2. After you subscribe, leave a comment letting me know what you love about Starbucks. This second step is purely optional, but I'd love to hear from you.

Want a double entry? Snag my sassitude button and add it to your sidebar or blog about this giveaway. Include a link so your readers can easily find their way here. Then email me with a link directly to your post about my giveaway. I'll verify you either have the button or posted and then you will have a second entry. My email address is over in the top left sidebar.

When does this yummy giveaway end? December 31st. I'll announce the winner January 1st. Now that's a fun way to begin the New Year, don't you think?

I have to be able to draw the winner, so please don't subscribe as anonymous. I will have no way of knowing how to contact you. I say this because there is one person on there already as anonymous. I can't include you in the giveaway because your email address isn't showing. I'm sorry. I simply have no way of identifying you. Thanks.