Holiday gift guide 2013!

I'll be hosting my 2013 Holiday Gift Guide this October through December, and I am looking for some great companies to feature in this Blog Event.  My event is all about helping my readers find the perfect gift for everyone on their Holiday Shopping List - from Children to Adults! Right now I am looking for companies that would like to partner with me for this event.  

Here's How -  If you would like your product or service featured in my gift guide, I will require a full size non-returnable sample to be considered for inclusion.

If you would like to sponsor a giveaway for my readers as well, I would love to discuss that with you.  Just let me know in the initial email what you are willing to do for the giveaway.

In return for partnering with me for this event, your company will receive it's own sponsor spotlight post, facebook and twitter mentions.  I will also be putting up free 125x125 buttons in my guide to give  sponsor companies a little bit more exposure during the Christmas Season. Just send me the graphic and link codes!

Contact Me if Interested @ 

catokayyou21@gmail.com 

Thanks!

Barts cookies

I got a yummy review for you all today! Cookies from BartsCookies.com I received his fresh chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chip peanut butter.The first thing I noticed was their cute little round shapes. It looks like he used a ice cream scooper. There so cute!

Bartman packaged these in a zip lock baggie. They stayed fresh!These cookies have great texture. There a little smooth and a lil' crunchy. These little baby's are packed full of chocolate chips! The chocolate was oozing out of them once I bit into it! The chocolate was very smooth and sweet. The peanut butter chocolate chip was my fav!It had real chucks of peanuts baked right into it! Mmm...I'm making myself hungry!I think I'm going to eat another one right now!

The different types of cookies that he makes are pretty simple. Dark Chocolate Chip, Milk Chocolate Chip, Dark + Milk Chocolate Chip Combo, Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Chip + Macadamia Nuts. Pretty much all of your classic cookies. They also have a gluten free option for all of the cookies.

Another thing I loved about Barts Cookies is that he makes them with simple ingredients!

Fun Fact: Bart Smith owes his success in business to his cookies. Whenever he has an interested client, rather than give them a business card, he would offer to send them a dozen of his cookies.

Easy Canvas Prints GIVEAWAY

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As promised, I have a fun giveaway for you all from Easy Canvas Prints, (Approximately $45 value).

What mom doesn’t want tons of pictures of their kids hanging up? The problem that I have with having so many pictures (I’m probably considered a picture hoarder) is that I don’t have much wall space. I LOVE pictures!

Here's YOUR chance to win a free 8""x10"" canvas print!

 

LaurAnneArt

I love to decorate my house. I like to think I'm some what good at it ;D I recently got a new canvas to put up on my wall. It's a inspirational piece. It's from a shop on Etsy called LaurAnneArt. The canvas it's self is small. I think it would look great in a accent wall! Here is a picture of a similar one I got the chance to review:  Give more. more love more compassion more grace

Give more. more love more compassion more grace

*This is a one of a kind, original piece of art and not a print
-Canvas reads "Give more, more love, more compassion, more grace"
-Dimensions 8x8 inches, 1 inch deep, done on sturdy wooden canvas board and layered with paper, paint, textures, and stamps
-Light coat of protective matte varnish has been applied
-Can stand upright on a shelf or other flat surface or can be directly hung on a wall
-(Please remember that colors may vary due to different computer color settings)
-This canvas will be wrapped in a thick kraft wrap paper and shipped in a water resistant and tear-proof bubble mailer, sent First Class mail

A picture of the back of it

 

Laura can even make you a custom canvas! Any size, color and quote!

 

In her shop you will find original mixed media canvases with inspirational quotes. Each wooden canvas is unique and handmade with layers of paper, paint, textures, and hand stamping.
You will also find antique wooden knob racks.She antique for salvaged wood from old buildings or houses and repurpose them by altering the wood and adding decorative knobs or hooks. Each piece of architectural wood is different and has a story behind it. They are great for necklaces, bracelets, keys, scarves, towels, leashes, or even aprons!

Lil' Monkey Embroidery and My Emmy's Closet

I'm thrilled for the chance to introduce you all to the lovely Lil'Monkey Embroidery and My Emmy's Closet.

 You won't find the fancy shmancy clothing all decked out in ribbons, beads and bows - but, rather darling little skirts that are versitile and functional - allowing your child to run and play in comfort and style

 

   

The shirt is made by Lil'Monkey Emboridery and the skirt is made by My Emmy's Closet

This adorable

 2 piece outfit which includes the shirt with appliqued initial or number of your choice and the 3 tiered twirl skirt. A name can be added for no additional charge.  I adore the multi fabric skirts - just LOVE 'em!!  You will also find some coordinating tops for the skirts and some outfits - all equally adorable. We are giving them an A+ for twirl factor.

Each skirt is so versitile - and can be worn at any given time during the season.  They can be work with a simple t-shirt or tank or paired with a pair of cute leggings or tights.  Change up the look with a sandals or boots and even a cute little sweater. It's spring time, so I paired her outfit with her pink cow girl boots!  Anything goes! :)

She also offer custom embroidery and appliqued items from newborns to toddlers. Her ultimate goal is to give you great quality and super cute items at an affordable price.

 Lil' Monkey Embroidery turnaround time right now for your order is 7-10 business days plus shipping time. She ships USPS Priority Mail and provide you with tracking info.

Kid Kovers review and GIVEAWAY

It's officially SUMMER TIME! Time for swimming! You know when you get out off the pool and only have a "normal house hold towel" it just doesn't keep your child warm? Well, I have found the place to buy hooded towels! Kid Kovers.

To begin with, its ADORABLE!!!  I mean, come on!  I love how incredibly soft this towel is.  I have washed it a couple of times and it just gets better and better and the bright colors do not fade.

This hooded towel is made with a full-sized 30"x52" bath towel.

Perfect to snuggle an infant, and large enough for a toddler or 10 year old.

This gentle and sweet Princess pattern is perfect for you princess especially when complimented by a hot pink towel!

Can be used after bath time, at the pool or beach.

They put Charlotte's name in a bold purple color.

It not only kept her warm after her bath, it dried her off fast. It's amazingly absorbent.

I've seen hooded towels run any where from $30-48, Here at Kid Kovers the hooded towel seen above is only $28! Great deal!

The owner at Kid Kover is offering 1 lucky follower a personalized towel like the one I got to review! You can choose the design, color and put a name on it!

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Appliques by Granjan

I love finding cute lil' stores on Etsy! Here's another one! Appliques by Granjan, where she specialize in appliqued and monogrammed clothing and accessories.Granjan love to create burp cloths, bibs, t shirts, birthday shirts and many other one of a kind gifts for her customers.   Her current turnaround time is 3-5 Business days plus shipping time. That's quick if you ask me!Please let me know if you need your items by a specific time and I will do my best to accommodate you. I do offer custom clothing designs.  The owner is very sweet and kind and loves to do special personalization's too.

 I was excited that she let me review one her shirts from her shop. It is similar to this one.

Prewashed cotton tshirt .  A coordinating fabric ruffle has been added to the hem.

Now isn't that beautiful? I love it so much and I am proud when my daughter wears it too. She has gotten a lot of compliments already. The shirt is super comfy and very well made. Not a stitch out of place.

 

Appliques by Granjan also makes cute cloth bibs for your little ones. Just look at this cute one!

 

So if your in need of a baby shower gift, no need to look any further for a store!