We have a monthly family party to celebrate all the birthdays that month. They’re always great fun with lots of good food and games. For our October/Halloween party, we played some old fashioned games that were really fun. The first gave was bobbing for apples, which is an old standard. If you haven’t done that … Read more
Our two winners for this giveaway are as follows: Lulubug Jewelry – Elizabeth who said, “I love that oak tree necklace… all her jewelry is amazing. To think it’s made out of clay! It really looks like sterling. The beanies are cute too, especially the visor ones. I can see wearing one!” Noggins Beanies – … Read more
This is our last week of independent artist giveaways. It’s been fun seeing all the beautiful and creative stuff hasn’t it? Today should be no exception – well, Pillsbury isn’t really an Etsy artist, but that prize should be fun to win anyway! Two lucky winners will each win one of the following prizes. 1. … Read more
Wow, these watches are really popular, judging from the number of entries! They are pretty cool… The one lucky winner is Sue P who said, “Hard to pick they are all great, but the ROSE one rings my chimes.” Email me at kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com and I’ll put you in contact with Which Watch. Thanks!
Today’s giveaway will have 2 winners who will each win one of the following products: 1. $24 to spend at Lulubug Jewelry Our first prize is a $24 gift card to spend in Lulubug Jewelry’s Etsy store. I was lucky enough to happen upon this store filled with beautiful metal jewelry. Lulubug makes fine silver … Read more
I know this is not a food blog, but my sister has been sending me yummy recipes lately so I just have to share them! This is perfect for Fall and Thanksgiving. Penne with Pumpkin Cream Sauce 1 lb. penne 2 T. butter 1 onion, chopped salt and pepper 15 oz. pumpkin puree 1 c. … Read more
I’ve finally figured out what to do above my bed. I love the idea of fabric covered canvas because of the lightweight factor. If it falls on us in the middle of the night, we’ll live with no lasting brain damage. Plus, they’re super easy to do. Here’s how. With any size canvas and your … Read more
The winner of the $75 gift card to spend in Single Stone Studios Etsy store is Kari, who said, “I love all the nature vinyl. I need something big to go above my bed in my freshly painted room.” I’ll let them know you’re the winner, so you convo Single Stone and work out the … Read more
To start off our second week of giveaways is Which Watch Designs, who will be giving away an interchangeable watch (including any one watch face and watch band). The winner will get to choose a complete watch set from Which Watch Designs! I first saw these watches at the Oh Sweet Sadie Art & Gift … Read more
I am feeling very sheepish. Sometimes I post things ahead, and last week I wrote this to remind me of what I wanted to focus on in the spotlight of my new Canon camera: “had for 2 months and only charged battery once.” That was not a completed post, I just forgot to finish it … Read more