July Giveaway

It's giveaway time again and I'm so excited about all of the great prizes my sponsors have offered to my amazing readers.

So, what can you win this month?

Month Long Ad Spaces from That Girl... Jennee Thompson & Happily Rambling!

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 There will be 4 winners!!

So, what are you waiting for?

Go enter!
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Starbucks E-Gift Card Giveaway

It's day 2 of giveaways here at Happily Rambling! 

Today myself and the beautiful Miss Angie are giving away a $15usd Starbucks E-Gift Card to one of our gorgeous readers.

Now you know who I am, but what about the other gift card contributor, Angie?

She is a genius blogger, designer, and creator. She designed my blog and has opened up a world of opportunities online for me and my business.  I couldn't be more grateful that I stumbled across her blog a few months ago and I have a hunch that many others feel the same way.  So I am beyond thrilled she is joining in a giveaway with me♡

In the last few months she has opened a shop through Storenvy with nothing but awesome unique items.  She, ever so sweetly, describes it best...
"Chaotic Creations by My So-Called Chaos is a place that came about as a creative outlet.  I love to create things, but keeping all of those things (even giving them away) can be a problem, so why not sell them and help support my habit of creating!  I love when the things I make find a happy home that will love them!"

Enjoy a latte on us while browsing through Chaotic Creations by MSCC.
 Use code MAYFLOWERS for 25% off any flower hair clips until May 31.

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 Worldwide Giveaway
The winner will be contacted via email and will be sent an E-Gift Card after the first initial email.
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What's your favorite coffee or espresso drink?  For years I have sworn by a Venti 6-shot Iced Americano with White Mocha & Peppermint syrups but lately I have fallen in love with the Iced Hazelnut Macchiato with extra hazelnut drizzle, YUM!

Don't forget to enter my other giveaway for FREE Ad Space and a FREE Blog Design!

Starting Back Up//Ad Space Giveaway

I dropped off the face of the earth while things were going downhill with my grandmother. I am not complaining, though; I loved the time I got to spend with her. I did, however, neglect my blog and my Etsy Shop.  In order to bring back all of my wonderful readers and followers I am holding a giveaway for some Ad Space for the month of May, in place of Tutorial Tuesday.

A lot will be happening in the upcoming weeks with my blog, including a 2 week long recycling/reusing thoughts, ideas, features, and tutorials honoring Earth Week (my continuation of Earth Day) and spring.

If you'd like to be part of my "renewal" and blog growth then go ahead and enter my giveaway.
You can see all of my growing stats here.

I promote all of my sponsors in blog posts and throughout various social media outlets mentioned on the Rafflecopter form. 

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Here's a gorgeous treasury featuring some wonderful & unique small businesses on Etsy

'Turqoise passion' by MUSTERLADEN

Mint Fish decorativ... AKUGI $14.9	Purple paisley, Pol... CloverPower $17	decorative pillow c... sandraarduinip... $37	Lifestyle Necklace ... FeelingWild $22
Vegan Vanilla Chai ... StellaKenton $5.5	Hawaiian Breeze Sce... FisherCreekCan... $4	2 Alfama Paper Stri... Alfamarama $13	Lightweight Matisse... WendyFergusonD... $22
Funny Let's Hit... DogAsPony $2.5	Baby blanket, Blue ... Lilbeautique $35	Personalised Honeym... NoRegretsDesig... $29.99	I want to ride my b... n0meo $10
45x45cm Square Cute... SnowLittleShop $16	Linen Yarn, set of... YarnStories $21	Children Room Lette... MerrybellDecor $49	bird silhouette in... bialakura $45

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Starbucks Gift Card Giveaway

Needless to say, I have a Starbucks obsession. I drink way too much coffee and after I write this post I'm probably going to drive there and get my usual Venti White Mocha Peppermint Americano. Although I must say, the new Hazelnut Macchiato with a little extra hazelnut is just perfect.

What is your favorite Starbucks drink? Are you an iced or a hot coffee drinker? Personally, I do both, but it depends on the weather. This lovely and snowy (yuck!) 3rd day of spring calls for a hot drink for me today. How about you?

In honor of my obsessions, Beth from E. Lizard Breath Speaks and I, backed up by my Shop, are going to be giving away two $10usd Starbucks Gift Cards, one each for two very lucky people.

This contest is open to US Residents only. Winners will be notified by email. Contest has no affiliation with Starbucks; opinions, loves, and gift cards are provided/offered by Beth and myself.

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Stella Kenton Lip Scrub Giveaway

Today is Day 3 of our Giveaways!

Today I'm offering one reader 2 Lip Scrubs from Stella Kenton, any flavors you'd like!!

Naturally scrub dead and dry skin away from your lips with these scrubs.
Your lips will be amazingly soft and kissable after just one use.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS FOR THE LIP SCRUBS ONLY.
You can see the lip scrubs individually here.

Giveaway is open to US Residents only.

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Have you seen my other giveaways?

Ad-Space Giveaway - 2 Winners

Ad-Space Giveaway - 3 Winners 

New Year, New Hair Giveaway

Can you believe it's already the 4th day of the new year? Have you stuck to your resolutions? I'm proud to say that I've stuck to mine.

The New Year brings many people a whole new attitude and outlook on life. I can't say how many stick with that positive feeling but, for me, this year will be different. Let me explain..
I am a stay at home mom and have been for a year and a half now; my daughter is 2.5. At first I enjoyed it, but soon found myself hating the person that I had become. I was boring! I fell into a funk. However, over the last year, I have successfully overcome all of the negativity from myself and others(nothing mean or malicious, just trying to find my correct happy place and where I fit in). My life is finally where I want it to be and this year is my fresh "beginning," back to being the positive, fun, loving, happy person I always was.
To make sure I stay positive, I need to make myself feel good on a daily basis (it could be something little.) I put makeup on every morning and make sure my hair looks cute, even if I am staying in and typing a blog post. Something as small as a little bit of blush and some mascara can make a huge impact on anyone's mood/attitude. Maybe it isn't makeup for you.. What about a morning yoga session? A mini spa exfoliation treatment before bed? A long warm shower? It could be anything.

Sticking to my positive attitude, I am going to share some my favorite feel good products with you over the month of January.

I will holding a Giveaway every Friday this month!

Today's giveaway features some of my favorite hair products.

Organix Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Shampoo & Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Conditioner, valued at $15.98

Not only do these products smell amazing, but they are highly effective at softening and rejuvenating dry, coarse hair. They are made from natural ingredients and use eco-friendly packaging, definitely a plus! 
Contest is open to US and Canadian residents

 

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Salt Dough Tutorial // Giveaway Preview

I've got the holiday itch. I want to start decorating for Christmas but I must wait until Saturday. I think I want to start decorating so early because Olivia is making Christmas exciting again. That's a pretty good reason to be early, ya?

However, instead of full on decorating, I decided to give Olivia and myself a few fun pre-holiday craft projects.

Yesterday's project was Salt Dough Ornaments.

You will need:

2 cups flour

1cup salt

1 cup warm water

A bit of extra flour to roll dough on

*This dough can be saved for a few days in the fridge*

Heat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mix the dry ingredients together. Once mixed, slowly add the water while stirring. Lightly whisk the mixture until a soft, non sticky, dough forms.

Now it's time to knead! Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes then roll it out on a clean, lightly floured surface. Grab your favorite cookie cutters or shot glasses (makes cute little circles) and cut out your desired number of shapes. Put your dough ornaments on a nonstick baking pan, or a pan covered with parchment paper and bake for 100-135 minutes (time depends on thickness of dough) at 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking the ornaments a bit longer will give them a light tan color/rustic look.

**Don't forget to cut a small hole for ribbon or an ornament hook BEFORE baking, straws work really well for this**

Once the ornaments have cooled it's time to paint.

We used watercolors, but acrylics work really well, too.

 

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GIVEAWAY PREVIEW

 The giveaway begins tonight at Midnight EST.

One winner will receive a 2oz Organic Honey Cocoa (Beeswax and Cocoa Butter) Lotion Bar, a 2oz Natural Coffee Scrub, and a Vanilla Lip Butter tube ~ valued at $13.50

Contest is open to US and Canada residents.

Holiday Prepping & Things to Come

It's that time again.

I heard Christmas music on the radio, blah.

However, this means that it's time for egg nog, winter hats, sparkly lights, hot cocoa, family gatherings, holiday treats, and snow. 

I can't wait to make new traditions this year with my little family.  Olivia is older and can finally join in on all of the holiday fun. There's something about little kids and holidays, they make them feel magical again.

I have a lot planned for the upcoming season; things that I can't wait to share with all of my readers.

Things to look forward to:

(including a Giveaway!)

Salt Dough / Handmade Ornaments Tutorial

Amazingly Delicious Cookie and Pie Recipes

An Ultimate Shopping Guide

 A Giveaway featuring items from my Etsy Shop

'Coffee Time #1' by LittleWoodyDuck

COFFEE SCOOP Qualit... Beadz2Pleaz $49.99	Knitted mug cozy, t... shumshu $10.90	Coffee Stained Natu... PattisAnnex $18.00	Coffee Jewelry - Co... BeautifulByCha... $9.00
BOGO SALE, Food ph... Raceytay $15.00	Live Edge Walnut Ca... brandmojointer... $700.00	Natural Coffee Soa... SummerfieldSoa... $5.50	Coffee Art Print MacGregorArt $25.00
Natural Vegan Coffe... StellaKenton $14.00	Crochet coasters, S... DecoZoneStudio $22.00	Coffee Heart Orname... YanArt $45.00	Little Moons - Croc... Febystan $17.00
Vintage Brass Sugar... VirginiaVintag... $18.00	Cross stitch patter... CrossStitchFor... $4.00	Quilted Zipper Pouc... EweniqueEssent... $12.00	Ice Cream Cozy Pint... AllThingsGrann... $15.00

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