AWESOME announcement- and Giveaway!!

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Does your family like to get together to sing, eat, and play games? Do you set aside a night just for the family?

I have a friend named Sara ...

(here she is)...

who makes the most amazing Family Home Evening Wheel's. She is brilliant! I love them so much that I kept bugging her to make me one because I HAD TO HAVE IT! (yea, I'm a bossy friend like that)

So, best news EVER...she is gonna sell them right HERE at The Dress-up Drawer!!

Let me tell you a little about them.

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I have 6 members in my family so she custom made mine with all of our names on the wheel. The whole thing is made out of wood and can be mounted on a wall or placed in an easel. My kids take turns each week turning the wheel giving each person a chance to be in charge of a new job for family night. The names in the middle spin and everything else stays put. She is able to custom make these wheels for all different sizes of families. I have never seen anything like it and love how it works.

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So before we start to fill the shop with them Sara is giving one of you a chance to test one out! She will custom make one for the winner so hurry and enter.

Here's how to enter:

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First, (mandatory) leave me a comment letting me know what your family's favorite game to play for family night is.

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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 4 different extra comments/4 extra ways to enter.

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Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Wednesday the 21st.

coming up...

We have some great giveaways coming your way and something I am so excited about!!

A new item is being added to The Dress-up Drawer products. You'll have to wait and see...but I will tell you it will be up for grabs in an up coming giveaway so stay tuned.

Soda Stream Review!!

This is such a fun product!!

I got to review a Soda Stream and boy oh boy... is it the main attraction in my home right now!!

I'll admit I was a little nervous when I first opened the box, because it looked a little complicated. But after looking at all the pieces I realized it was SO EASY to put together and to operate.

Want a quick demonstration?This is the little carbonation tank, and the Soda Stream machine.First push the black release button which tilts the bottle so you can turn, and remove it . I rinsed mine out and set it aside. All you have to do to put in the carbonation tank is turn the machine around and open up the back with a push of a button.Screw the tank into place and replace back of machine. Easy! You never have to touch the tank again until it is empty! Now on to the soda!

Fill the bottle up to the "fill line" with cold water. (I was so excited I forgot to take pictures of the next few steps) Push the black tilt button again and screw the filled bottle back into the machine. Make sure it is on tight.

There is a grey little button on the very top of the machine and all you have to do is push it 3 times, making sure you hear a buzz after each push.

That's it!! So easy.

Now push the tilt button again, unscrew slowly and now it is time to add the flavor.Look at all these flavors! How do you even choose?? We picked the orange mango. You next, fill up the lid with the flavor. See how I am pouring it into the bottle? Don't do it like this!!! You have to make SURE that the bottle is tilted a little and pour SLOWLY!! I made the mistake of not tilting the bottle or going slowly. Big mess!Now put on the black cap, don't shake... but turn bottle upside down a few times real slowly to mix the flavor in and....WHALLA!

Amazing soda you got to make at home in 5 minutes. Did it pass the Hubby taste test?Why YES it did!!

This Soda Stream will now accompany me to my Bunko group and possibly Book Club. It is so fun to let my guests pick out their favorite flavor and have a nice cold drink for them in no time at all. I am a huge fan of the Soda Stream and so is my whole family.

Another Awesome Review Coming!

Ok, so you all know I got to do a review from CSN not to long ago and because I fell in love with their online stores...guess who they made a CSN Stores Preferred Blogger ... ME!! WHooohoo!

So I have another great review coming your way from CSN who has such great products like LED lighting, Bedding, and Kids shoes, and You really need to head on over to this store it is so fun to shop through!!

Winner!!!

Thanks for playing ladies! The winner of the Picture Presenter is:

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Scattered Brain

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Congratulations!! Check your email and get back to me within 48 hours or I will have to choose another winner!

Picture Presenter review and Giveaway!!

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I have a GREAT new Giveaway for anyone who might fall under these categories:

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Primary Chorister

School Teacher

Homeschool Teacher

Music Teacher

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And honestly I can add Mother to that list because I got to test out one of these Picture Presenters:

I used it for a Family Home Evening at my house and I love it! The Picture Presenter is a turned-edge easel binder that holds 12" x 12" pages, 8 1/2" x 11" pictures or chart pages horizontally or vertically and is a wonderful teaching aid - enhancing your lessons and keeping you organized! Instead of holding all of the pictures I used in my lesson I got to stick them in the sheet protectors and flip them when I needed to. It stands up on its own so I could set it down on the table at my kiddo's eye level. I am the Primary President in my church and I knew I had to get this to my Music leader PRONTO to use at Singing Time. And I am excited to use it for my Sharing Time's and for the Sacrament Meeting Program at the end of the year. (p.s. it comes with an awesome book that helps you out with tips for the Program)

I think it is very versatile and I have a large number of teachers in my family (including my hubby) that could also benefit from the Picture Presenter.

And it comes with lots of extra items.

Today, I get to give one away to one of you to try out!!!

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Here's how to enter:
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First, (mandatory) head on over to Picture Presenter's site and come back and let me know what you would use this for if you won.
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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 4 different ways to enter.
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Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Wednesday the 21st.

Giveaway Winner!!

**Updated and new winner chosen**

Thanks so much for entering! The winner of the $40.00 Cap Creations GIVEAWAY is...

monapete

Congrats!! Please contact me within 3 days or I will have to pick another winner!

**I have not heard from monapet,(sorry) so I have chosen a new winner:

Midwestern Gone Idahoan

Cap Creations GIVEAWAY!!

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Today I am so excited to introduce you to Cap Creations!

Cathy is the creative lady behind this great shop and she is incredibly talented. Cap Creations is proud of the fact that they have something for the entire family, such as:

-Personalized Jewelry
-Christian Inspired Jewelry
-Handmade Jewelry
-Custom Jewelry
-Hand Stamped Jewelry

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I got to review a piece of her beautiful jewelry and I can't say enough good about it, it is my favorite piece of jewelry and it's fun because it has a personal message between my daughter and I. That's what is so fun about her shop, she can personalize anything. It is very well made and I get people asking me where I got it every time I wear it.

Today, Cap Creations is giving away a $40.00 gift certificate toward anything in her shop!!

Thanks so much Cathy!!

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Here's how to enter:

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First, (mandatory) head on over to Cap Creations and come back and let me know what you would choose if you won. Make sure you leave a way to contact you.

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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 4 different ways to enter.

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Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Wednesday the 16th. Open to U.S. only.

2 things

#1:

This sweet boy is finally here!!!

#2:

There will be a fun new GIVEAWAY for all of YOU here on Thursday!! See you then!

CSN Stores Review!

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I have a new favorite place to online shop!!

I had seen CSN Stores talked about all over the Internet and never thought much about it until I actually went to their site and took a look for myself.
I could not believe the variety of products they have. It's like they pulled all the stores that I could ever need anything from and put them all together in one spot. One stop shop!!
CSN let me review something from their site and I have to say it was hard to choose what I wanted. I ended up in the kids section and ordered my kiddo's one of these:

I love it!!

It was so easily ordered, did you know that you can even shop by amount. If you are on a budget you can just select the range you want to stay in.
It was sent to me very quickly and they kept me posted as to when everything would arrive.
I was very impressed with how simple it was to use this site and I appreciate how well made the product is. I will for sure use CSN Stores again!

WINNER, WINNER!!!

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Who is the winner of the Amazing Seventh Generation Healthy Home Kit???

It is.........Helpful Housewife

Congratulations!! Thanks to all for playing.

I've got a bunch of fun new giveaways on the way, stay tuned!

*Helpful Housewife please contact me within 48 hours or I will have to pick another winner.

WINNER and a Seventh Generation Review and Giveaway!!!

*WINNER*
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We have a lot to cover today, I have a winner and a review and a new GIVEAWAY to get to, so....

Let's get to the WINNER for the Creation Addiction necklace and it is:

Melissa

Congrats Melissa, please contact me by Friday or I will have to choose another winner.

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So if you haven't heard of Seventh Generation yet, you might be living under a rock.

I was lucky enough to have all of this show up on my doorstep for me to review.

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This is the Healthy Home Starter Kit.

It includes:

Disinfecting Multi-Surface
Disinfecting Bathroom
Disinfecting Wipes - 35 ct.
All-Purpose - F&C
Glass - F&C
Shower - GM&L
Toilet - EC&F
Tub & Tile - EC&F
Natural Paper Towels
Seventh Gen Recycled Bag

I truly can not say enough good about this product. From the fact that they are a Green based company that helps protect the planet to how well they make their product.

I was a little sceptical at first, thinking that because their products didn't contain the hard core chemicals that I am used to in cleaning products, that it might not work as well.

I WAS WRONG!!

I was very impressed at how well all the products worked. I started in the dirtiest part of my house..my kids bathroom. The toilet cleaner took off a stain that had been there for a month now. I loved that the glass cleaner did not streak and the paper towels were tough and lasted the whole job.

I was a huge fan of the disinfectant wipes and used them ALL over the house. The Multi-Surface cleaner has no filmy residue and I now keep the shower cleaner in the shower and spray it after each use.

I loved this company's product. It was honest, safe for my family and really did it's job!!

And thanks to Seventh Generation, one lucky winner will get to test out the ENTIRE Healthy Home Starter kit as well!!

Here's how to enter:

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First, (mandatory) head on over to Seventh Generation and come back and let me know what else you would love to try. Make sure you leave a way to contact you.
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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 4 different ways to enter.
Good luck, winner will be chosen 7 days from now. And announced on Wednesday the 19th. Open to U.S. only.

Creation Addiction review and Giveaway!

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I was contacted by the sweetest person. Andrea, from Creation Addiction just wanted to offer myself and one lucky reader of mine a necklace from her shop. Just for fun, cause she's that kind of a sweet heart.

The piece I choose, I have to say is an awesome statement piece, and I have worn it with so many different outfits.

Her jewelry is very well made and heavy quality pieces. She takes alot of time and puts attention to detail in all of her work.

Today she is, like I said, generously giving someone their choice of ANY necklace in her shop. Thanks Andrea!!

So here's how to enter:

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First, (mandatory) head on over to her Etsy shop and come back and let me know what you would choose if you won. Make sure you leave a way to contact you.

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For an 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 4 different ways to enter.

Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Wednesday the 12th.

Upcoming giveaway and review.

So as I mentioned in my last post I am doing a review for such a great site. Have you all heard of CSN Stores yet? Well you should, they have over 200 online stores where you can find everything from tv stands to briefcases, cookware to cribs, and so much more!

Don't want to miss that review.

Also, I have a great giveaway coming up on Friday for all you ladies/ moms/ grandmas/ and aunties!

So be sure to check back Friday!!

An Update and an Announcement!

This is my big ol' belly!

I am super close to adding another little boy to our family,(weeks away) and that means that I am starting my "Maternity Leave" here in the shop starting in May. But, I should be back up and running in June!

But just because I am taking a break from sewing doesn't mean I won't be around. I have some awesome giveaways and reviews coming your way.

One in particular that I am SUPER excited about..... I'll just say that it involves

THIS

amazing company!

So if you have a great product that you want reviewed or if you would like to spoil my readers with a giveaway, just shoot me an e-mail! I will still have things going on the whole month I am loving and cuddling with my new sweet baby!

Thanks!

Giveaway Winner!!

Thanks for playing everyone!

The winner for The English Pea is......

#9!

Who is it???

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Cap Creations

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Congratulations!!

Please contact me within 4 days, Sunday, by midnight or another winner will be chosen.

Friday Giveaway....

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I am so excited to introduce you to

The English Pea!

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When I was contacted to review and giveaway some of the amazing stationary on this site, I honestly had THE hardest time picking out what I wanted. Alison is amazingly talented. All of her designs are original and are copyrighted. She has an eye for graphic design and uses such high quality items.

Her packs are full of color and so sweet. She has everything, from the best note cards to baby announcements to calling cards and more.

I am just itching to send out my new note cards, that I think I will use as thank you cards. I am now a huge fan of her Etsy shop!

And today, for one lucky winner, she is nice enough to give away any one of the following:

* A single graphic personalized folded note card set

* set of birthday/shower invitations

*or a multi pack

How awesome is that. Seriously, they are so dang ADORABLE!!

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Here is how to enter:

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~First entry (mandatory)- head on over to The English Pea and look around. Then come back and let me know what you would choose if you won.

~Second entry- become a follower of The Dress-up Drawer and let me know you follow in a separate comment.

~Third entry- Blog or Tweet about this giveaway and let me know you did in a separate comment.

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Good luck and have fun. This giveaway will end on Tuesday the 20th at midnight and the winner will be announced Wednesday!

Mark your Calender!!

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Don't forget to mark your calender, we have another awesome review and GIVEAWAY coming this Friday here at The Dress-up Drawer!!!

Want a tiny sneak peak?????

See you FRIDAY!!

Winners!!!

Our 5

Trotter Sweet Pea's Winners are......

#46- Rebecca

#27- Tiff @ Making The World Cuter

#37- Suzanne

#41- jellaan

#29- Beatrix from Kindershop

#9- Jenni

Congrats!! You have till Friday at midnight to contact me or I will choose another winner. Thanks for playing!!

Friday Giveaway....

Friday April 2nd

5 Winner- Trotter Sweet Pea's

Giveaway!!!!

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I dream of the day that I am a talented enough seamstress to be able to make up my own patterns. Melinda, over at Trotter Sweet Pea's is just that kind of a talented girl!

Her Etsy shop has such great PDF tutorials for so many adorable children's boutique clothing items.

She sent me 2 of her great tutorial patterns and I whipped up 2 summer outfits for my girls in no time.

Her tutorials are detailed and are full of pictures (that part I love). She makes every step easy to read and to accomplish.

And today she is sweet enough to be giving away a PDF tutorial/pattern of your choice to not one, but FIVE winners!!!

Your chances are GREAT, all you have to do is head on over to her Etsy shop and look around. (Mandatory) Then come back and leave me a comment on what you would choose if you won. Easy peasy!

Good Luck!!

Want some extra ways to win?

Extra entry #1: Become a follower of The Dress-up Drawer and tell me you follow in a separate comment.

Extra entry #2: Blog or Tweet about this giveaway and tell me you did in a separate comment.

(Giveaway ends Tuesday April 6th at midnight.)


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Whewww!!

I am back from Spring Break and up and running again! Stay tuned, I have some MORE great giveaways lined up and coming soon!!

Thank you to all who have sent me your awesome products and items for me to review and/or giveaway!

(For those of you who would like to do a giveaway or would like me to review YOUR awesome stuff.... I am a lover of testing things out!!

You can email me HERE!!)

Winner!!!

So, who is our lucky winner of the fabulous Mikarose Dress????

None other than ...

# 33

That's you Jess :)

Please contact me before Wednesday (St. Patty's Day) or a new winner will be chosen.

Congrats!! And a big thank you to all who entered!!!

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Monday is finally here! I have such a great giveaway for you all today.

So here it is... I would like to to introduce to you..

Mikarose

Most of you have already heard about Mikarose clothing company and that it specializes in modest, elegant and fashionable dresses. Their company's idea evolved when the owners realized how difficult it was to find modest dresses in today's market. After many frustrating outings, they formed Mikarose.

Their goal is to provide an extensive line of modest dresses, without having to sacrifice style. Mikarose hopes to not only meet the needs of women looking for modest wear, but all those who are seeking elegant dresses.

So, who wants one?

Winners choice!!!

Mikarose is giving one lucky lady a gift certificate for $60 dollars which would allow the winner to order any dress including shipping.

But, they are also giving everyone else a 15% OFF COUPON when you use the code "Dress Up" at checkout.

Here's how to enter:

*First head on over to Mikarose and then come back and in a comment let me know which fabulous dress you would choose if you won. Remember to leave me your email or a way to contact you.

Want some extra entries:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry)

*For a second entry, become a follower of The Dress-up Drawer and let me know you follow in the comment.

*For a third entry, blog about this giveaway and let me know you did in the comment.

*For a fourth entry, become a friend of Mikarose on facebook and let me know you did in the comment.

You have a week from today to enter, (till the 15th) at midnight, and 4 different ways to enter.

I will randomly choose and announce the winner Tuesday morning!

GOOD LUCK!!!

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GIVEAWAY HUNGRY??

Ok everyone.....get ready..... this coming Monday I get the opportunity to giveaway something AWESOME!!!

~want a little hint?

The item will be winners choice and is trendy and modest!!

So go spread the word.... and don't forget to come back on Monday!

You won't be disappointed!!!!!

Review~ Basa Body

Adorable Marna over at Basa Body sent me a huge package of goodies to try out and review.

If you don't know about Basa Body, you should! Their all-natural products are infused with organic virgin coconut oil to nourish, hydrate and rejuvenate your skin. They strive to keep their coconut body products 100% natural with no artificial ingredients- this means no alcohol, no petroleum products, no artificial colors or parabens.

I love their soaps, and so does my husband. Not only do they smell so good you could eat them, they make you feel refreshed and clean.

I will have to say my favorite product is probably the Basa Stick! It is made from 100% natural coconut oil and has so much functionality. I use it for so many things: One, I am almost 7 months preggo and this Basa Stick was perfect to whip out when my belly got itchy. It goes on smooth, not sticky and rubs right in.

Two, my son has eczema and this has turned out to be such a great product to combat that.

Third, it is convenient and the perfect size to throw in your purse or travel bag for a trip.

Besides being a great natural skin care company, they are helping around the world.

Every item sold helps rural Kenyans work their way out of poverty.

Thanks so much Marna for introducing me to this great company, I suggest you all check them out!!