Well…..I feel like a who today!   I feel like I want to shout “it is here, it is here, it is here!!!”  This is a project that I am honored to be a part of and I think it is an amazing thing for families.  An uplifiting publication full of real stories, real people…just inspiring us all.  The first issue debuts today and I am SO excited!!!

You know how I love beautiful photography, well this magazine is chalk full of it.  It is amazing.  Here’s a little more about the sandbucket from it’s founder and publisher Sandi…

Join us for the debut issue of The Sandbucket.  This issue is chalked full of fun articles.  Come be inspired to get reading with your children.  Gather new recipes that you’ll want to try out for yourself.  Throw a fun Valentine Party with ideas from Tammy Mitchell.  Get to know Denise Demarchis of Matilda Jane a bit better.  Read of the giving adventures of families in Atlanta as they went out to feed the homeless.  All this and many more articles that touch upon raising and teaching our children.  There is even a fun teen section where we meet some real teens and talk about their talents as well as some fun DIY projects.  Each page of the magazine is filled with beautiful and useful content, never being interrupted with ads.  Only useful content that can strengthen you and your families. 

The Sandbucket is available as both a digital download and a printed copy.  (bonus…if you buy the printed copy you receive a free digital copy too!!!)  Would you like to win your very own digital copy of the Sandbucket???  I have ONE to giveaway to a lucky reader.  Please leave a comment in the comments section for your chance to win.  The winner will be randomly selected and drawn on Wednesday….good luck!!!

Here’s more information on where to grab your own copy….

The Sandbucket

Have a great day!
tammy

It seems like I’ve been on a baby shower throwing streak lately.  With each one I’ve been creating custom invitations and party supplies (tags, favor ideas, placecards, thank you cards etc.) to go with each party.  I realized today as I was planning the next shower…theme: VINTAGE CIRCUS, that maybe you might like to use these too!   I’m going to start making these available through my etsy store at some time in the future, but for now I’ll take orders through the blog as I release each one.   Each set will include:

-a personalized printable invitation

-2″ circle tags to make cupcake toppers, tags, labels etc. (2 different designs)

-thank you tags

-placecards/blank food label tags

Here’s a little sneak at the VINTAGE CIRCUS line.  Let me know what you think and I’ll pick a winner to send the files to so you can use them for your next party!

All you need is a printer and a 2″ circle or scallop punch and you have yourself a fun, custom party!!

If you’re interested in purchasing, the cost for this set is $20.  You can print as many of each as you’d like.  Send me an email with the invitation info you would like printed and I’ll create your custom invite for you and send you a preview with your paypal invoice. 

Have a great day!

-t

I think it’s about time we give away some gorgeous accessories…what do you think?  When I found Florabond needless to say I was stunned.  These pieces are knock-your-socks-off gorgeous.  The first thing that came to mind was anthropologie.  I am a lover of all things anthro.  These however, are even better.  Custom, handmade and for a better price.  Can you beat that???  Floral bib necklaces that make a statement.  Think silk handmade florals, vintage buttons, lace, antique sequins…YUM.

Be prepared to be blown away…(and not just by the gorgeous model)

Nicole has graciously offered one of her stunning vintage statement headbands to the lucky winner of this giveaway.  So, who’s it going to be??  Head on over to Florabond, pick your favorite item and let us all know about it here in the comments.   If you blog, FB or tweet about it let us know in a separate comment for extra entries. 

As always, winner must contact me within 48 hours of winner announcement or another winner will be chosen.  Winner will be announced on Tuesday. 

and the Mellon Monkeys winner is…congrats to Leilani!!  It’s your lucky day!!  Send me your contact info and which ties/sizes you would like and I will send them off to the cute girls at Mellon Monkeys to get them in the mail for you!

Good Luck!!!

-t

(john hates that I gave him a faux hawk for these pics by the way…he keeps asking why he has a fin on his head. I LOVE it!)

Aren’t those the cutest???  You can have them custom made in a milion different fabrics and colors.  FINALLY something fun and different for boys!

But wait!  It gets even better!!  If you have a little girl you can get MATCHING dresses to go with the ties!!  How cute is that??? 

The lucky winner of this giveaway will receive TWO yes, you read that right, 2 ties in any size and style of you choosing.  Just in time for the holidays your little guy can look too cute.   You know the drill…head on over to mellonmonkeys and pick your two favorites.  Let me know here in the comments which ones are your favorites.  Winner will be announced MONDAY.  If you FB, blog, or Tweet about the giveaway let me know for some extra entries. 

Winner must contact me at tammylmitchell@cox.net within 48 hours of announcement otherwise a new winner will be chosen. 

Good luck!
have a great day!
-t

I know that I’ve been a bad blogger when I start getting phone calls…”are you ok?  i haven’t seen you post anything in a few days…” then I know I’m loved!

So, I thought I better get ths 10 days of giveaways started with one of my favorite things…eekleberries

when I first stumbled across this…my heart fluttered a bit…

Isn’t it adorable???  It is made of the softest fine courduroy.  Simply adorable.  Ash couldn’t wait to put it on…

absolutely darling!!  and SO well made.  Fully lined and everything.  I just spotted it in this cute color combo too…

You know we will soon own this version too.

Micaiah is an absolute doll to work with and she has volunteered a Jemma dress to the very lucky winner of this giveaway!!!  Are you SO excited???? I am!!  I wish I could win so i could get it in the next size up for next year!! lol!! 

Here’s how to enter:

visit Eekleberries and check out all the cool goodies and leave Micaiah some love in the comments here.  She is SO talented!!

If you FB, tweet or blog about it, stop back by here and let me know for some additional entries.  Winner will be announced on FRIDAY, so check back here to see if you’re a winner.  Winner must email me at tammylmitchell@cox.net to claim your prize within 48 hours of announcement otherwise another winner will be chosen.  Good luck!!!

have a great day!

-t

This one caught my eye it’s called the “hoot hat” SO cute!

and how cute is this modern green hat with circles and a cute little brim??

As you can see, they work well for girls or boys.   And can I tell you again how SOFT they are???!!

Guess what?  The modern green hat with circles and adorable brim can be yours!   Simply visit BMOS, leave a comment and let me know which hat is your fave and you’ll be entered to win! Wouldn’t this make a snuggly gift for someone on your list this year??

Have a happy Friday!

-t

When this arrived on my doorstep…

I wanted Christmas to be here NOW!! 

All the little attention to detail is what makes these shirts extra special.  The hand stitching, the little heart on the tree…SO cute!  These are extra soft tees too so your little ones will LOVE wearing them.  Ash loves hers!  This would be a great way to support handmade for the holidays!

Here are a few of my other favorites from the shop…

So, would you like to win your very own shirt from Planet Pudge??  Here’s your chance…

visit the Planet Pudge Shop, let me know which adorable tee is your favorite.

FB and/or blog about the gievaway for an extra 5 entries per post.  If you FB or blog, come back here and leave me another comment letting me know you did with a link to your blog.  FB, add me as  friend so I can check it out!

Winner will be announced on Tues or Wed of next week.  Winner must contact me within 48 hours of announcement or a new winner will be chosen. 

Good luck and have a great day!!

-t

I LOVE the tee pees.  How cute would that be at each place setting on the kids table??  Ice Cream cones turned upside down and frosted with royal icing and other decor –SO cute!!

A simple styrofoam ball cut in half, painted brown and stuck with colorful pens turns into a super cute and crafty turkey.

Let your kids imaginations run wild with a new spin on a “turkey sandwich”.  Adding more veggies is NEVER a bad idea, right?

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Indian Corn napkin rings.  Cut a piece of felt to wrap around a napkin, line popsicle sticks up and stick them to the felt and line them with the buttons. 

Take Rice Crispy treats to the next level.  Make them with a mix of cereals and dried fruits instead.  Shape them around a popsicle stick and cut pieces of fruit roll ups to stick around the outside like the wrapping for an ear of corn. 

Fudge Stripe cookies and chocolate covered marshmellows are transformed into pilgrim hat cookies in a matter of minutes.

Hope these cute and easy ideas inspire you to have a little fun this month!!!

And now a drumroll please…Mr. Random Number Gererator has picked comment #18 Karen Kirshon as the winner of the Bobbity Boo skirt.  Email me and let me know which skirt you would like and I’ll let Bobbi know!   Congrats!!

Stay tuned for another great giveaway on Friday!

Have a great day!

-t

When I ran across this cute little shop I just KNEW I had to share it with those of you that have little girls.  These are the CUTEST skirts!!  BobbityBoo (LOVE that name!!) is the vision of sweet Bobbi.  In our conversations over email I can just tell that if she lived nearby we would totally hang out!   She is SUPER great to work with and just makes SUCH fun stuff…she is defnintely doing her best to live up to her slogan…”do your part to make this world a cuter place to live!”  See what I’m talking about…

seriously, wht little girl doesn’t want a twirly skirt like this???  and check out some of these other cuties..

I want to plan a hoedown just so I can have an excuse to buy that black skirt…who am I kidding, why do I need an excuse??  Something I absolutely LOVE about Bobbi is she keeps her prices EXTREMELY reasonable!!  She has fun sharing her talents and recognizes that times are tough.  It is amazing to me that you can get a CUSTOM HANDMADE item for less than stuff in the stores!! 

I just can’t tell you HOW fun these are on!!  They make for GREAT pictures!  Wouldn’t they make for fun gifts.  She is more than happy to make custom creation for any need you may have. 

So, do you want to win a handmade creation from Bobbi??  The lucky winner will get to pick ANY SKIRT FROM HER STORE!!!!   Yes, you read that right…any one you choose!!!   You know the drill…visit her store and leave a comment telling me which one of the skirts you would choose.

If you FaceBook or blog about the giveaway, leave another comment letting me know you did for an additional 5 entries per blog/FB post.

Winner will be announced Tuesday.  Winner must contact me with their shipping info to claim their prize no later than the following Friday, or another winner will be chosen!

Have a great weekend!

-t

This ring in particular caught my eye…

It is SO fun!!  A cool vintage earring transformed into a ring set on a thin adjustable band.  Just perfect for a night out on the town when you want a little something fun!

A little sneak at a few of the other gorgeous items available…these make great christmas gifts, hostess gifts, etc.  And they are VERY reasonably priced!

Lucky YOU!!  Tiffany has offered up this beautiful necklace to the lucky reader who wins this giveaway…

“This necklace features a vintage style blue rose cabochon which I have attached onto a brass filigree setting and connected to a brass bow and to a brass chain, lobster clasp as closure.
The chain including the setting measures 23 1/2″

Simply visit ShabbyLaRose, tell me which piece is YOUR favorite and leave a comment here. 

FB or blog about it and you get 5 extra entries.

Winner will be announced Tuesday night. 

Have a great weekend!! 

Happy Halloween!

-t