Dead Man Rising

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Karen writes: “Can you smell it? The crisp, clean air of Fall? Show us some pictures of the kids jumping in a pile of leaves. Do you have any pictures of the family carving a Jack ‘O Lantern? What about simply being outside and enjoying the cooler weather? Do you go to craft fairs? Let’s see a picture of the goodies you bought! Do you have a Fall family tradition? Share it with us!”

Those who read my blog know that to me, fall means pretty much one thing, Halloween. Four years ago and two years after I had started teaching myself to cake decorate, I started a Fall tradition of sorts. That of making a fun Halloween cake. So I present for the photo contest, my favorite Halloween cake that I’ve made (idea from a Wilton yearbook):

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You can view other cakes I’ve made by clicking on the gallery at the bottom of this page.

By the way, have you entered my Infant Snap Clips Giveaway yet?

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October 17, 2007 | Filed Under Contests and Giveaways | 17 Comments 

Simply sweet style from the Simply Sweet Bowtique

*This giveaway has now ended*

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I was recently asked to try and honestly review a certain product from the Simply Sweet Bowtique. Amanda, the creator of Simply Sweet Bowtique also runs a contest and review site and stays at home with her two little girls. Talk about a busy woman! I don’t know how she finds the time to make the adorable products she offers in her online store.

I received two white Infant Snap Clips to try. The clips came and not only were they adorable, the paper holder they came with was cute too. But I was still skeptical of the product claim:

“These clips are perfect for the baby with little to no hair.”

Angel Girl, now 6 months old, still has very little hair (as regular readers have seen), and what she has got is very fine. So I was surprised but very pleased when the clips stayed in place. I have tried putting clips of many sizes in Angel Girl’s hair, but none of them stayed as well as Amanda’s Infant Snap Clips. I am definitely planning to buy some more pairs. And Amanda offers an amazing array of ribbon to choose from.

Now, here’s the best part. You have a chance to win the adorable Infant Snap Clips shown below.

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Whether you have a baby or toddler of your own, or want to win these for a friend, here’s how to enter. Take a look at the ribbon options here, then come back and leave a comment saying which one you like best. The giveaway ends Sunday Oct. 21, 2007 at 10 p.m. Eastern. A winner will be drawn at random and announced on Monday. Good luck to everyone!

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October 17, 2007 | Filed Under Contests and Giveaways | 18 Comments 

I won!

I wish I could say that it was because of my perfect grammar, my amazing ability to move people to tears and my exceptional story telling skills that won me the prize for the October Group Writing Project. But I guess luck isn’t bad either!
Here are all the wonderful entries from MamaBlogga’s October group writing project.

October Group Writing Project Finale

  1. Terrible Schmerrible by Ursula Zamora
  2. An age old question… by Tiffany (Three Ring Circus)
  3. What is the best age?? by Jennifer Hitchcock
  4. Emerging by Tracey
  5. Don’t grow up too fast my darling by Summer
  6. 3 yrs. + 1 yr, + 2 yrs? Are you crazy? by Brandi @ Home, Hope and Future
  7. Day of Poo and Stinkor Looming by Maria C.
  8. The best things about this age. . . by Summer M.
  9. Like watching water boil by Shawn
  10. The best thing about Abbie being 3!! by Jessica
  11. Tomorrow, One Day Older by Phyllis
  12. These are a few of my favorite things by boogiemum
  13. Today, while the blossoms by Jordan (MamaBlogga)
  14. The best thing about this age by Urban Mummy
  15. When He Comes Running Back by Mommy Zabs
  16. the best things about this age by melissa
  17. Be 4 by Mama Zen
  18. My favorite age by Deb - Mom of 3 Girls
  19. The Blessing of Four by Jill
  20. The Best Things About this Age… by Andrea
  21. There is always something wonderful about this age by MomOnTheGo
  22. Terrific Two’s by Candace
  23. Rock-a-Bye Big Boy by Elaine

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October 17, 2007 | Filed Under Group Writing Projects | 3 Comments