Giveaway! A $50 gift card to Beana Baby Boutique

All those party pictures don’t lie – I know y’all love a good tutu! ; ) They’re great outfits for invitation photoshoots, and they’re also totally sweet for a birthday girl to wear to her party. Every little girl should get to be frilly and feel like a princess on her birthday! If you’re looking for personalized tutu sets and first birthday outfits, Amber from Beana Baby Boutique has loads ...
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How to host a party for $150 or less: Blog readers’ best tips!

Earlier this month, I asked for your best advice: How do you throw a fabulous party without going over budget? I was delighted (and practically overwhelmed!) with the number of tips and tricks that everyone had to share! (Thank you!!) I compiled everyone’s ideas together to make one big bargain-hunting, smart-planning, thrifty-DIY guide. Here’s what I learned from all of you! Save on food Whenever someone asks if they can ...
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How to host a party for $150 or less {Win a $50 Target gift card!}

Savvy blog readers and fabulous party planners, I need your advice! I’d like to know: how do you host a party without breaking the bank? What super shortcuts and cost-saving secrets have you learned from your last big shindig? What cost you only a few bucks but made a big impact in your decor? Where did you score the best deals? I want details! : ) I’ll be compiling your ...
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Giveaway! A personalized birthday shirt from personaliTEE shop

Shown above: Golf tee / Dinosaur tee / Lavender birthday cupcake tee Now this is a giveaway that I know you’ll love, because it’s all about the birthday themes around here! Colleen from personaliTEE shop specializes in personalized birthday shirts, creating her own original designs and custom printing each shirt to order. Not only are Colleen’s designs super-adorable, but they just so happen to coordinate with a ton of my ...
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Giveaway! $100 gift certificate to New Arrivals, Inc.

I’m so thrilled to announce that New Arrivals, Inc. is giving one lucky blog reader a $100 gift certificate to spend in their online shoppe! Have you heard of New Arrivals yet?! Let me give you a quick list of people who have: Julia Roberts, Christina Aguilera, Brooke Burke, Jennie Garth, Ali Landry, and Trista Sutter, just to name a few of New Arrivals’ celebrity fans. (Seriously, how cool is ...
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Giveaway! $50 in goodies from Pick Your Plum

Do I have a treat for you crafty ladies today! One of my favorite sites, Pick Your Plum, is giving away a $50 Plum Box full of surprise goodies. You’ve heard of Pick Your Plum, right?! If you haven’t, you’re missing out – every day, they post a deal for craft supplies, home decor, or fashion accessories. The daily deal is at an amazing price, but the catch is, there’s ...
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Giveaway! A sterling silver and crystal birthstone necklace by Megan D’Arienzo

Is anybody else an Etsy jewelry addict besides me?! I’ll admit it – I’ve bought loads of sparkly goodies for myself, and I’ve searched from one end of Etsy to the other in search of the perfect gift, too. That’s how I knew I was onto something when I lucked into finding Megan D’Arienzo. Her handmade necklaces are gorgeous, sparkly, and meaningful, which I love. Most of Megan’s designs start with ...
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