The winner of the $45 gift card to spend in the Studio JK store is Rebecca Couick, who said, “I would love to win!” Stick around for the rest of the month’s giveaways! Also, Tip Junkie, a fellow blogger, is hosting a “Mom-Preneur Shop-a-Thon.” The purpose of this Mom-prenuer Shop-a-thon is to feature unique, fun, … Read more
All of the giveaways this month are just pretty things that I like, and I do like vinyl wall art. I’m not so much into the sayings as the graphics, which is why I love Single Stone Studios. They have 8 pages of beautiful vinyl wall graphics to choose from, and there is definitely something … Read more
Muffins are my weakness, especially blueberry ones. YUM. And with lemon? DOUBLE YUM. I know I’ve been posting a lot about food lately, I’m in the mood, I guess. My cooking/baking preoccupations come in spurts, and it’s happening to me now. When I get in the mood, I’m constantly trying new recipes and thinking about … Read more
This weekend I canned fruit for the first time ever. Because I have never canned before, I was a bit nervous to give it a go all on my own. I had my mother-in-law to ask questions over the phone, but I pretty much just jumped in and hoped for the best. It was thrilling. … Read more
To kick off this giveaway celebrating the 1 year blogiversary of Vanilla Joy is some vinyl wall art by Studio JK. Just like the Halloween giveaway, my favorite Etsy sellers will be sponsoring most of the prizes for this giveaway, so you can look forward to some creative and original stuff. Studio JK does some … Read more
We had our first snow over the weekend (just in the mountains, THANK GOODNESS) so colder weather has definitely arrived and Fall is well under way. Good thing we have some giveaway winners to announce to celebrate! Here are the winners and what they won. Email me at kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com and I’ll put you in contact … Read more
I’m really getting into making cards lately. I even considered totally giving up scrapbooking and sticking with card making. Do you know why? Because a card is a one time, finite project. Finite is pretty appealing to me right now with all the scrapbooking I’m not doing. With cardmaking, you can never feel behind! And … Read more
The Halloween giveaway is still going on, and 2 of our Etsy sponsors are offering discounts for Vanilla Joy readers. Anniepoo.Etsy.com is offering 30% off her beautiful soaps when you mention Vanilla Joy. And Snazziedrawers.Etsy.com is offering 10% off her onesies, tutus, and other children’s clothing when you mention Vanilla Joy. Also, I had many … Read more
Don’t forget about the Halloween giveaway, going on now through Saturday at midnight! Five people will win 5 fun Halloween/fall prizes, so don’t forget to enter by leaving a comment on this post. I just bought some peaches at Allred’s Orchards in Provo – two whole box (about 40 lbs) for $12. I think that’s … Read more
It is still October 1st, at least in Utah. I’m SO sorry it’s taken me all day to pick a winner, but it was really difficult reading all your essays and having to only choose one person. I feel like the rest of you are going to hate me. Please don’t. It’s not my fault. … Read more