The Dress-up Drawer

Review and Giveaway~ Julie Ann Art

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I have a friend who is a card person. I am super jealous of her awesomeness. Whether it's to thank me for something or a "thinking of you today"...she always thinks of sending me a card and I LOVE that. I want to be like that. And I have discovered a shop that can help me be like that plus it has my style written all over it!

Introducing Julie Ann Art.

Julie is crazy talented! She takes her original hand-drawn illustrations and prints them out on nice thick folded card stock.

I love her humor and simple designs.

You just have to look through her shop and see how cute everything is because she has cards, cards sets and prints for every occasion.

I was sent some super cute cards to review and I have to say that this one is still my all time fav:

Love it!

Julie Ann Designs is so awesome that she is going to offer one of my readers four cards of the winner's choice!

Let's keep it simple today shall we.... to enter you just have to:

First, (mandatory) head on over to Julie Ann Art and take a look see. Then come on back and leave me a comment letting me know some of your favorites.

To get 5 more extra entries you can leave me the names of 5 people who you might be sending these cute cards to. ONE NAME PER COMMENT.

Good luck and winner will be announced on Tuesday July 5th!

Winner!!!

Winner, winner chicken dinner....

Congrats to Lisa !

You get to try out some awesome make-up. Please contact me within 48 hours or I'll have to choose another winner.

Check back tomorrow for another great giveaway!

Review and Giveaway~ Pure Fusion Mineral Make-up

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When I have a new outfit on I feel good, and it gives me a boost of confidence. Same goes for my face. When I have fun, clean make-up on I feel so much better about my skin.

Pure Fusion Mineral Make-up is a shop who's products are made of minerals that are made with cosmetic grade ingredients. No fillers, no talc, no junk. Just PURE natural minerals from the earth!

There are so many Pure Fusion categories to choose from. You've got your Pure Mineral Eyes, Face, Blush, Bronzer, Body, Lips and even a non toxic Nail Polish.

They are gorgeous! They have a light, clean feeling and a beautiful sparkle.

I got to test out 2 eyeshadows and they sent me one of their amazing Lip balm Gloss. It is always in my purse and I have used it so much this summer on my dry lips.

Today Pure Fusion is offering one lucky winner a Gift Certificate to their shop to try out some of these fun items. Your gonna LOVE it!

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Here's how to enter:

First, (mandatory) head on over to Pure Fusion Mineral Make-up look around, then come back and leave me a comment letting me which item is your favorite!

For extra entries:

(Follow The Dress-up Drawer, blog about this giveaway, tweet, or put my button on your blog).

Make sure you do all of the extra entries in a separate comment.That's up to 5 different extra comments/5 extra ways to enter.

Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Tuesday the 28th.

Review~ Kemby Sidekick

I have the BEST review for you mama's today, but before I do..

** I just wanted to remind you that I'm still in need of help with my Summer Project if you have ANY old, used, damaged, strapless, sleeveless, big, small, formal....ANY dresses you have laying around that could be donated to a fabulous cause please email me or leave me a comment!!! **

Your all the best -you know that right?

Moving on. Do any of you know of an amazing company called Kemby?

They are the geniuses behind a product called The Sidekick.

Where do I begin? The Sidekick is basically two on the go essentials all in one convenient design.

The Sidekick is so simple to use and in just a few easy steps you can create a safe, reliable nest for your baby of up to 35 pounds.

It is genius because you can use it as a baby bag or simultaneously as a baby bag and a hands free child carrier.

I love it for many reasons. First being that it is a great diaper bag. It's cute, it has a pocket for everything I would need, it is easy to clean and it comes with a great insulated snack bag and changing pad.

Now let's talk about the smartest part... Turning itself into a baby carrier!! Oh how I love this.

I have had many a carrier in my day with 4 kiddo's and this has to be the easiest one ever to put on and take off.

No crazy straps, or multiple bulky buckles. It is easy to transform and easy to put back away.

It has come in especially helpful for me this month because of my son's hospital stay because he is on 3 weeks of IV antibiotics and requires a pump during the day. I just plop that pump in the Sidekick bag and the tube is all stored inside and runs right up to his arm while he is in the carrier without any tangling.

I truly love this Sidekick. A must have for the mom on the go.

Oh, and I was sent one of there Hug T's that you must check out because they are just about the cutest things. You get one free with every bag purchase through the end of June.

If your in the market for some great high quality baby gear... Kemby has you covered!

Wanna win one?

One is up for grabs over at Leelou's Big Baby Shower event right now!!

Check them out on Facebook or their blog as well.

Winner!!!

Well it is your lucky day.....

Kara

YOUR the winner of the Barberry and Lace shopping spree!!

Contact me within 48 hours or I'll have to choose another winner. Another awesome giveaway Thursday!!

Review and Giveaway~ Barberry & Lace

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I have this other blog called her hobby filled with all my sewing projects and I call it -her hobby- because sewing has become my favorite thing to do in my spare time. So when I saw this fantastic piece of jewelry...

I new I was going to love this shop:

I kid you not, Barberry & Lace is filled with page after page of beautiful handmade jewelry. I was sent the Silver Stitches necklace and I love that it is just very fitting and personal. Their items range from soft and delicate to bright, bold vintage.

I LOVE this shop.

I want this headband in every color

Or this detailed turquoise ring

And these two are my newest items on my wish list!

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Are you swooning!

Well hold your horses because today one lucky winner will get a $25.00 gift certificate to Barberry & Lace to go shopping!

Here's how to enter, let's make it easy today:

First (Mandatory) head on over to Barberry & Lace and look around, then come back and leave me a comment letting me know what you LOVED!

For 5 extra entries (leave a separate comment for each) let me know what your getting your hubby, your dad or your father in law for Fathers Day!!

Good luck, you have until Tuesday the 21st at midnight to enter.

Recovering....

My sweet little one year old has been in the hospital for almost a week with a bacterial infection from a little cut on his foot.

We are now home but are in for the long haul as far as recovery goes.

This is the reason behind the lack in posts and fun giveaways.

Please bare with us as we try to get back on a schedule.

Winner!!!

The winner for the Vintage Rose Headwraps is...............

The Clayburn Family

Hope you have some girls in this Clayburn Family! Please email me within 48 hours or I'll have to choose another winner. Your gonna love em'!

Review and Giveaway~Vintage Rose Wraps

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I love hair accessories and I especially love when I find a hair accessory that my girls will keep in their hair. One that doesn't hurt or scratch their heads.

I have found both in these adorable Vintage Rose Wraps.

OOHHHHH I love them. I was sent 3 super cute Wraps in bright fun summer colors to try out.

These shabby and chic wraps come in any color combination you would ever need, and they add just the right flair to any outfit.

What's great is that I wear them too because they will fit my head and my girls. The best part about them is you hardly know it's there when wearing one.

The cotton fabrics they come in are so fun. They are soft, easy to tie and YES, they actually stay in! My girls wore them to church and not once did I have to adjust them or put them back in place. (Huge points in my book)

Today Vintage Rose Wraps is gonna make someones day and giveaway

a $35 Gift Certificate to their shop!!

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Here's how to enter:

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First, (mandatory) head on over to Vintage Rose Wraps look around, then come back and leave me a comment letting me which one is your favorite!
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For extra entries:
(Follow The Dress-up Drawer, blog about this giveaway, tweet, or put my button on your blog)
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Make sure you do all of the extra entries in a separate comment.That's up to 5 different extra comments/5 extra ways to enter.
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Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Thursday the 2nd.

Review~ Neera Designs

I don't know about you but my hubby is a teacher. And because of some sad and ridiculous reason teachers are crazy underpaid. So when I shop, I have to stay within a major budget.

I have such a great shop to introduce you all to today.

Neera Designs is packed full of beautiful and unique handmade jewelry. And the best part....everything is so AFFORDABLE!!

I was sent this lil' beauty to review and I just might not ever take it off:

I love the detail. I love the clasp and the sturdy chain. I love the bird!

I also love this pea pod:

And these would be divine paired with a new summer dress:

If your into bargains on great quality jewelry you have to go take a peek over at Neera Designs. Aaaand if your patient, we have a Neera Designs giveaway coming up next month. Sit tight.

Winner!!!

Lucky lady Liz has won our TrendyGirlz Couture giveaway!!

Halla at me Liz to claim your prize. You have 48 hours, after that I'll have to pick a new winner.

Another awesome giveaway coming up. And I have requests for others so if you would like to submit your shop or site for a review or giveaway get on it!! My schedule is filling fast for next month.

Thanks!!

my summer project

***Don't forget, there is still time to enter the TrendyGirlz Couture giveaway!***

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Has anyone seen this video:

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Well I was totally inspired and I put it up on my family blog. Since then, I have had a few women who have contacted me and said that they have old prom/formal dresses of their girls that are all grown and don't use them anymore.

It got me thinking that I myself have several prom/formal dresses have been hanging in my old bedroom closet at my parents house for 10 years.

Now that I am in Young Womens program for our church, I was really touched by the idea this young girl had and I know how hard it is for our Young Women to find and or afford a nice dress, let alone a modest one.

So I have decided to go for it!! I'm echoing this fabulous girl and I am going to see if I can provide the youth in my tiny town a place to go to browse through cute, non skanky formal dresses.

If any of you out there have any dresses (be they modest or not, any and all sizes) and you would like to help these girls out by donating, PLEASE contact me and spread the word for me. I would love to have an entire closet full by the end of summer and even to be able to gather a dress for each and every girl who this would be able to benefit. Now and for years to follow. :)

JloMamaJama@aol.com

Giveaway~TrendyGirlz Couture

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OH Mama! I found a fantastic new shop called TrendyGirlz Couture and I have so many things marked as a favorite already.

I NEED this for my girls to go with some bright summer skirts:

And this for my youngest daughter who is starting ballet:

The detail on this twirl dress is amazing, especially at the bottom. Love it!

And for 2 of the 3 birthdays I have in June, this is for sure on my wish list...

And because TrendyGirlz Couture is so great, they are offering one of my readers their choice of either a custom shirt or a leotard.

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Here's how to enter:
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First, (mandatory) head on over to TrendyGirlz Couture and look around, then come back and leave me a comment letting me what you would want if you won.

For extra entries:

(Follow The Dress-up Drawer, blog about this giveaway, tweet, or put my button on your blog)

Make sure you do all of the extra entries in a separate comment.That's up to 5 different extra comments/5 extra ways to enter.

Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Wednesday the 1st

I have a beautiful sister in law who just so happens to have a fun blog about being a natural mama, tips on living healthy, great recipes and she does an awesome segment where she interviews the Real Housewives of the fantastic women in her county. Plus her hubby is an award winning photographer so her blog is just as beautiful to look at as it is to read.

And today she is having a her first giveaway!! Please head on over to Peas and Happiness and enter to win, or at least say hello. She is so awesome!!

Silhouette deals!

Raise your hand if you have a Silhouette!

If your hand is not raised right now you have NO idea what your missing!!
Seriously!
This month's promo over at Silhouette is on their Heat Transfer, which is freaking amazing!
A whole world of possibilities. I was sent a bunch to try out and it was perfect timing because I needed to make a flag for a girls camp.

Could not have been any easier. I just set my Silhouette to cut it out and from there I just ironed everything on.
Done and done!

Silhouette's promotion starts today, May 17th, and runs through May 25th.
Here's what it all includes:
* Silhouette SD machine
* One roll teal heat transfer
* One roll dark pink heat transfer
**One roll flocked white heat transfer
Plus you can get all of this for only $219 - that's over $125 in savings! Just use the code LEELOU!
You can order right over here!
And even if you already have a Silhouette you can still get 25% off all heat transfer material with the same LEELOU code.

What are you waiting for....go, go.

Summer Want List

I have some fantastic Reviews and Giveaway's set up for you all, but for the last 2 weeks I have been more busy than I have been all spring. Lot's of capes, lot's of church stuff and a whole lot of mommy stuff!

But before I get back on the regular schedule I just had to post some of my favorites right now. My list of summer wants, if you will.

First, for me: A girl can never have to many swim suits for summer. I am loving the anthropologie swim line this season.

For the Kiddo's: Can't even stand how awesome the Spring/Summer line for kids is over at Crewcuts

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For my Mr. : My hubby is the greatest, but to be honest he isn't the best at being careful with nice things. So, he is needing one of these leather Beyzacases for his iTouch.

For my taste buds: Yum! These just make me drool.

And for the family: We are gearing up to take a trip to this lovely land

And yea... I am that mom that wants to dress up her kids to wander through the park like we are one of the characters and I fell in love with these CUTE hair clips

Can you even believe those! My fav is the Rupenzel.

You can get them HERE.

There you have it. A small glimpse into my wish list. I guess at the top of this list is

more sunshine!!

Review~ Boon

I am a lucky lady and get sent all kinds of fun things to test out and review. Today's review is a little different.

I wasn't sent anything from Boon, I just have loved it so much in my own home I wanted to make sure my readers knew all about this great company.
So I am just going to give you a quick run down of my Boon favorites:

The Squirt- this is a baby food dispensing spoon! GENIUS!! I wish so bad I had would have had one of these sooner for all of my older kids. My son uses this daily and it is so mess free that my big kids get to feed him all by them selves. Fabulous for car trips also!

The Fluid- The coolest sippy cup I have ever owned. So easy to hold and to clean. Also, spill resistant.

The Bug Pod- I think every kids tub should have one of these. We love our bug pod because it holds all the bath toys and lets them drain and dry. It also has a great built in shelf for my kids shampoo.

The Flair- This last one I do not own, but I want to. My current highchair is broken and this is on my list of have to have. It has no cracks or crevasses for food to hid in and best part..the tray is dishwasher safe and fits right in.

There you go, all you mama's out there. I give Boon 2 thumbs up!!