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...but today is one of those days. I wish ALL of you could have won one of those necklaces! But there has to be a winner, and the lucky girl is HopiQ.
Merry Christmas to all of you--I'll be back after the new year with lots of fabulous giveaways! Thanks so much for playing along this year.
This is the last giveaway of the year at Bloggy Giveaways, and thanks to the people at Helzberg Diamonds, it's a doozy.
Helzberg Diamonds, as you probably know, has been around a long time. They're a family-led company and, in their own words,
We don't just sell jewelry in burgundy boxes. We produce gasps. We provoke tears of joy. We cause women to shriek "yes!" and help men wipe their brows in relief.
Our business is about celebrating, about uniting, about creating family legacies. We're honored to be part of your marriages and your milestones, and dedicated to being part of your communities.
How can you not get behind a company that aims to "produce gasps"?
Helzberg has a tried-and-true selection of jewelry at their website, but there are some sparkly new additions for the holidays, as well. This includes the spectacular item they're giving away to one lucky Bloggy Giveaways reader: the Radiant Cut Green Amethyst Pendant. This beautiful piece is 14-karat white gold, with 32 round diamonds surrounding one green amethyst.
I will confess I didn't even know there was such a thing has a green amethyst, but ohmyword, I know now. It's gorgeous (and it conveniently looks an awful lot like my birthstone, too--hi, Hubs! Are you reading this?)
This piece has a retail value of $699, and one of you will win it right here! Here's what you need to do for your chance to win:
:: Head over to the Helzberg Diamonds website and browse through their on-line catalog.
:: Come back here and leave a comment naming any item that particularly caught your eye. (That shouldn't be too hard!)
:: I'll leave the comments section open until Friday, 12/21. Then I'll randomly select a winner from all the commenters.
:: This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. No duplicate entries, please.
Note that Helzberg provides free two-day shipping on all their orders!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
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As I mentioned, this is the last giveaway of '07 at Bloggy Giveaways. I'm going on hiatus for a few weeks to celebrate the holidays with my family and re-vamp a few things for this site in the future. Thank you for such a successful year! The only reason vendors provide such great giveaways is because you faithfully stop by to read. I have gigantic file folder full of e-mails from companies eager to highlight and give away their products in 2008. Please come back by sometime after the new year, so you won't miss out on the fun!
My warmest holiday wishes to you all--
Today's giveaway is another repeat of a previously successful giveaway!
Blue Yonder Design does gorgeous and trendy blog design for bloggers like you and me. You can see from the portfolio the kind of excellent work Blue Yonder provides.
Blue Yonder's customers have great things to say about the patient attention to detail this company provides. If you're an up-and-coming blogger, maybe you could hint to family that a gift certificate here would be a great gift!
Blue Yonder Design is giving away one platinum package (value: $100) to a lucky reader here. This package includes
Here's how you can win:
:: Visit Blue Yonder Design's portfolio and look around.
:: Come back here and leave a comment saying which of the recent designs is your favorite!
:: I'll leave comments open until Wednesday, December 19. Then I'll randomly select one winner.
:: No duplicate entries, please!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
Remember Leigh Gray bags? I hosted a giveaway for her cute bags back in November, and you girls rolled out the comments! Leigh is graciously giving away another goody today.
To refresh your memory, Leigh sells her bags as a support for her speaking ministry. They are SO cute, embroidered with scripture, and really fun and girly.
Today Leigh is offering a $30 gift certificate to one lucky reader. Here's how you can win:
:: Visit Leigh Gray's blog and look around at her bags (see left sidebar for examples).
:: Come back here and leave a comment saying which one you'd buy with the gift certificate!
:: I'll leave comments open until Tuesday, 12/18. Then I'll randomly select a winner.
:: This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only. No duplicate entries, please!
One more thing--between now and Christmas, Leigh is offering FREE SHIPPING on all her bags. That's a deal!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
Iza Bella is a beautiful, mom-owned shop on-line, full of original designs for your little one. The designer creates each piece from scratch!
In addition to gorgeous clothing, Iza Bella offers unusual accessories for the fashionable mom and baby. I think this pacifier keeper is absolutely brilliant, and the diapie clutch makes me almost (almost!) wish I still had a child in diapers.
Iza Bella is offering one lucky reader a $50 gift certificate to their shop. Here's how you can win:
:: Head over to Iza Bella and look around at all the products.
:: Come back here and leave a comment saying which one caught your eye.
:: I'll leave comments open Monday, 12/17. Then I'll randomly select a winner from the comments.
:: This giveaway is open to anyone, regardless of where you live. No duplicate comments, please!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
DK Publishing has published a fantastic new book for your science-loving kids: Alive! From DK's description:
Forget heavy reference books, forget streamlined linear narratives, open your eyes and be amazed by the creativity of DK’s human body book for kids—this book quite literally comes to life off and on the page. Travel through the body’s systems using a host of novelty features, from pop-ups, flaps, sound chips, acetate, pull-tabs, and fiber optics that illustrate, inform, stimulate, and entertain. There’s something for all the family in this graphic portrayal of the human body.
DK is giving five lucky Bloggy Giveaways readers a free copy of Alive, just in time for the holidays. Here's how you can win:
:: Leave a comment on this post--that's it!
:: I'll keep comments open until Sunday, 12/16, then I'll draw five random winners from all the comments.
:: This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only. No duplicate entries, please!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
It's another adorable mom-owned shop being highlighted today!
4 Princess Bows does adorable hairbows for little girls. These are excellently priced (I'm plan to stock up for my own daughter)--you really need to go see for yourself.
They also offer these great little bracelets (hello, stocking stuffer?) and fantastic headbands.
4 Princess Bows is offering two lucky winners a $20 gift certificate each--and at these prices, that will go really far! Here's how you can win:
:: Head over to 4 Princess Bows and look around.
:: Come back here and leave a comment saying at least one of the products you'd choose if you won.
:: I'll leave comments open until Saturday, December 15th. Then I'll randomly select two winners from the comment section.
:: This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada. No duplicate entries, please!
Have fun, and remember to support mom-owned businesses whenever you can!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
I dressed sons for eight years before I ever dressed a daughter, and I did not know about the bloomer dilemma. Even prissy little girly-girls love to flip over and run around and jump from the ceiling fan kitchen table playground. When your little girl is wearing a dress, this can cause a problem.
Enter Full Bloom Girls, a mom-owned company that specialized in simply bloomers. Here's their own description:
Our cotton line is not meant to match back with any one specific outfit. We use fun and funky fabrics that compliment the fashion of today. We offer 9 different retro fabrics with lace detailing and satin bows.These bloomers are great for under skirts and dresses, over bathing suits, or with just a plain t- shirt for an adorable summer outfit! We have 2T & 3T sizes available.
Our formal line is the perfect accessory for party dresses, christening gowns & flower girls. Beautiful peau de soie with lace detailing and chiffon bows, these bloomers come in champange or baby pink. We have 0-12 months, 2T & 3T sizes available.
Full Bloom Girls is offering one lucky reader a set of one cotton bloomer and one formal bloomer, a $45 value. Here's how you can win:
:: Visit Full-Bloom Girls and look at their fabric selection.
:: Come back here and leave a comment saying which one is your favorite!
:: I'll leave comments open until Friday, December 14th. Then I'll randomly select one winner from the comment section.
:: This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only. No duplicate entries, please!
To order your own set on-line, visit one of these stores.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
Oh my word, my boys love to build stuff. I will frequently find my duct tape and spoons all missing, only to find some very odd tower-looking contraption engineered in the bedroom. Let's stick to the toys, okay boys?
Like K'NEX! What an awesome toy--not trendy and gimmicky, but something kids can just get their HANDS ON.
Today, K'NEX is giving away some of their newest products, listed below:
Double Ferris Wheel (Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Lead-Free Platinum Award): An impressive, colorful build, this Ferris wheel stands over 3 feet tall and includes a battery-powered motor to power the two gigantic wheels, spinning them side by side in opposite directions. For ages 9+ years; Price: $29.99:
Kid K’NEX: For younger builders, Kid K’NEX building sets are filled with big, chunky parts and fun character pieces like googly eyes and flexible fins. Your choice of Undersea Pals or Country Friends set available for sampling. For ages 3+ years; Price: $9.99:
15th Anniversary Tub: K'NEX celebrates 15 years in business with this jam-packed 400-piece tub. The tub which is 100% made in America, includes tons of bruilding ideas and is the perfect fit for creative young builders. For ages 5+ years; Price: $19.99.
Here's how you can win:
:: Head over there and look around at all the cool K'NEX stuff!
:: Come back here and leave a comment saying which ONE of the above three products you'd most like to win.
:: I'll leave comments open until Wednesday, Dec. 12th. Then I'll draw three random winners from the comments. NOTE: (and this makes me shudder, because I fear math might be involved), I will keep it random, but I will try to match winners with the product they want. make sense?
:: This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only. No duplicate entries, please!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
Jewelry by Jennifer Casady carries the ultimate in understate, elegant jewelry. A self-taught artisan, Jennifer believes that jewelry should be an accessory to each woman's natural beauty--allowing that beauty to shine through and be enhanced by timeless, classical jewelry.
Two distinct lines are featured on her website--the Decadence Collection and the Simplicity Collection--utilizing sterling silver, gemstones, lampwork and chainmail to create 
unique and limited edition pieces.
I personally am drooling a bit over her rings--this one (leopard skin!) is my very favorite.
Jennifer is offering one lucky reader a stunning piece, the Natural Mineral Lampwork with Gemstones Necklace. The retail value is $108, and you can see it here. Lovely. Here's how you can win:
:: Head over to Jennifer's shop and look around.
:: Come back here and leave a comment saying which piece first caught your eye.
:: I'll leave comments open until Tuesday, Dec. 11. Then I'll randomly select one winner from the comments.
:: This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada. No duplicate entries, please!
I don't normally hold giveaways on Saturday, but I'm making an exception tomorrow. Come back--you won't want to miss it!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
