Northridge Media Goes Digital!

I posted a few months ago about Northridge Media, the publishing company behind the fabulous craft books Simply Handmade, Cards, Bead Trends, and Scrapbook Trends. You used to be able to buy these jam-packed idea books for around $7 per book, depending on which series, which isn’t a bad price considering how each book has … Read more

Toddler Sleep Trick That Works!

After our baby was born, our toddler went from sleeping peacefully and easily at nap and night time to being a total terror! He wouldn’t take naps, would stay awake until well after midnight, and it was just awful. I did some reading on toddler sleep habits and came up with a brilliant plan that … Read more

Win A Cricut Golden Ticket!

I’m sure you’ve all heard about the Cricut Golden Ticket Scrapbook Cruise giveaway…  Twenty Golden Tickets are hidden inside Cricut’s 4 new cartridges (Jubilee, Stand & Salute, Simply Sweet, and Home Decor Solutions), and if you find one, you’ll enjoy a seven-day Eastern Caribbean “Craft” Cruise for two, plus a $600 airfare credit! The contest … Read more

Baby Giveaway #13 — Prince Lionheart Bundle

{We have our winners! They are

washPOD Winner – Julia Chandler
bebePOD Plus Winner – Sarah Johnson
Silicone Bottles Winner – Jen Christensen

Congratulations to you three! Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. Thanks Prince Lionheart!}

THE PRIZE

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One reader will win a package of 3 8-oz. Prince Lionheart silicone bottles ($28), a second reader will win the Prince Lionheart washPOD ($25), and a third reader will win the Prince Lionheart bebePOD Plus ($60)!

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Laundry Tip

Having a newborn again means we’re back to doing lots of laundry. With all the burp cloths (my baby’s a spitter), soiled onesies, blankets, and sheets, we’re doing at least a load a day. That’s a lot for only a 4 person family! To make our laundry sorting and folding easier, I’ve started putting baby … Read more

Soap Dish Containers

I love finding new uses for household items. We love to use plastic travel soap dishes for containers for all sorts of things. They are the perfect size for crayons, chalk, playing cards, magnets, little craft supplies, snacks, and much more. The best part about soap dish containers is that you can throw them in … Read more

Make a Credit Card Toy Mailbox

My toddler LOVES getting the mail. He also loves pretending and putting stuff into holes/slots/crevices etc. To satisfy both of these hobbies, we made a little kids credit card mailbox! Children’s Toy Mailbox Supplies: plastic peanut butter jar box/craft knife old gift cards, other plastic cards, etc. All you do is cut a little slot in … Read more

ThinkFun Game Giveaway

{The 6 ThinkFun winners are

  • Andi – I like Bilingual Zingo – Spanish.
  • Bridget3420 – Rush Hour Jr. is my favorite.
  • Julie B – Hoppers looks like a lot of fun and very cute.
  • Jennifer B. – Rush Hour Jr. looks really fun!
  • Jenny – My kids’ favorite ThinkFun game isZzingo. They would love some new games to play.
  • Gina Loggins – I love the Think Gnu game- great to help with spelling.

Email your address and which game you would like to receive (Clever Castle or Hoppers Jr.) to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com. Thanks, ThinkFun!}

THE PRIZE

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6 lucky Vanilla Joy readers will win either Clever Castle or Hoppers Junior from ThinkFun (winners’ choice of game).

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Baby Giveaway #12 – Kokopax Blakely Ring Tote

{The winner of the Blakely Ring Tote from Kokopax is Summer Braxton! She said, “I love the bubbles and garden fabric…. so fun. Love the look of this tote.”

Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize, and CONGRATULATIONS!}

THE PRIZE

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Kokopax is giving a Blakely Ring Tote to one lucky Vanilla Joy reader and offering a 10% discount on any order to Vanilla Joy readers! (coupon code – vanilla2009)

The Blakely Ring Tote…

  • includes an attachable mini-tote
  • made of 100% cotton canvas
  • durable nylon lining
  • three deep convenient pockets
  • separate zipper pocket
  • key fob
  • bottle/beverage compartment
  • dimensions:  18” x 4 ½” x 18”

and comes in all of the following fabrics:

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