Join the Street Team!

If you enjoy the giveaways here at Notes From My Nest and would like to increase your own chances of winning, join the Notes From My Nest Street Team! At some point I will limit the number of team members so sign up now if you are interested! Street Team Members must be US residents!

THE PERKS:
1. Earn additional entries in each of the giveaways that you promote, thus increasing your own chances of winning.

2. A link to your blog or Twitter account in the sidebar under the Street Team Members header. If you are blogging and Twittering about the giveaways, only your blog address will be listed.

3. Backlinks to your blog. To see an example, click here and scroll to the bottom of the post. The backlinks are listed under "Links to this post". If you aren't familiar with backlinks and have questions about them, you may find answers to your questions here.

There are a couple of ways that you can participate.

1. Twitter - I'm looking for some faithful Tweets to help spread the word each time a new giveaway is posted. In return, you will receive additional entries in each giveaway. To participate, you must have a minimum of 25 followers on Twitter. If you meet this requirement and would like to participate in this manner, email notesfrommynest@gmail.com, [subject: "I Twitter"] and I'll contact you with the details.

2. Blog - I'm on the lookout for some well-established bloggers who are interested in giving a "shout out" about the giveaways. In return, you will receive additional entries in each giveaway. If you would like to participate in this manner, email notesfrommynest@gmail.com, [subject: "I Blog"] and I'll contact you with the details. There are different levels of participation. All blogs are subject to approval.

Mother's Day Blog Bash Winners!

Following is the list of winners from the Mother's Day Blog Bash. An independent drawing was held for each prize and the winners were selected using Random.org. Quite a few of you won more than one prize!

Each winner has until noon (Eastern Standard Time) on Friday, May 23rd to claim her prize. Prizes unclaimed by the deadline will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected by Random.org. Out of fairness to the other participants, late claims will not be accepted. No exceptions.

If you are listed below, please claim your prize(s) by sending your full name and shipping address to notesfrommynest@gmail.com [subject: "prize claim"] along with any other information that was specifically requested (size, color, style, etc.).

And the winners are...

GIFT CERTIFICATES


1. Genny won the $50 gift certificate to Everything But the Princess.


2. Katie won the $25 gift certificate to Georgia Grace Designs.
(katie_mmartin at yahoo dot com)


3. Heather won the $30 gift certificate to Hand Picked Pumpkin.


4. Crystal won the $25 gift certificate to Knitstyle.


5. Gina won the $20 gift certificate to My Pink Zebra Boutique.


6. Janel won the $30 gift certificate to Pure & Honest Kids.


7. Janci won the $25 gift certificate to Starlooks Boutique.


8. Can can won the $25 gift certificate to Stroke of JeanYus.


9. stevenbrycesmom won the $20 gift certificate to Sweet Dreams Designs.


10. Heather won the $30 gift certificate to Uniquely U Boutique.


FOR THE LITTLE ONES...


11. Jenny won the Sugar Baby Onesie from Baby Candy Store.
Please specify the size when you claim your prize!


12. Helene won the Pink Choco Fun Dots Paci Clip from Blue Zoo Boutique.


13. Jenny won the Bebop Brim Hat from Cite' Fuzz.


14. Christie won the Artist Collection Pocket Pet from Gifts Define.


15. Heather won the Girl's Surfboard Lounge Set from Kait Emerson Designs.
Please specify the size when you claim your prize.


16. Tanya won the Infant Cardigan (size 12 months) from Lucy Sykes.


17. Leslie won the Orange Meringue Dress (size 4T) from Mamma Made Designs.



There are five winners of a pair of leg warmers from Melontree.

Please visit http://www.melontreebaby.com/ and specify which pair you prefer when you claim your prize. The five winners are:


18. Cindi


19. Kristin

20. Tara


21. Joanna


22. And Now We're A Family


23. Stevenbrycesmom won the Infant Tutu from Miss Priss Tutus.

Please visit www.missprisstutus.com and specify the color when you claim your prize.


24. Jenny won the Grabby Taggy Pillow from Nico & Zoe.


25. Laura won the Button Bobby from Oopsie Dazie.
Please visit http://www.oopsiedazie.com and specify which Button Bobby you would prefer when you claim your prize.


26. Melisa won the child's bedding set from Serena & Lily.
Please visit http://www.serenaandlily.com and specify one duvet, one sheet set, one letter pillow and one euro when you claim your prize.


27. Shannon won the Tooth Fairy Pillow from Silly Jilly Bean.
Please visit http://www.sillyjillybean.com/ and specify which pillow you would prefer when you claim your prize.

28. Heather won the hat from The Little Hat Company.
Please visit http://www.thelittlehatcompany.com/ and specify which hat you would prefer when you claim your prize.

29. Julie won the Froggy Fun Ball from The Polka Dot Tot Spot.


30. Cindi won the Spring Chicken Burp Cloth Set from Threads By Heather.


31. Heather won the ABC Animal Blocks from Tree Hollow Toys.



FOR MOM...

32. Janci won the Daily Home Planner Software.


33. lilmomthatcould won the Peanut Shell Nursing Cover from Duck Duck Goose.
Please visit http://www.duckduckgooseboutique/ and specify your color preference when you claim your prize.


34. Sher won the Sterling Silver Mommy Bracelet from Ju Ju Beane Boutique. (Specify how you would like it personalized.)


35. Diane won the Wishes for My Baby Keepsake Tin from Keepsakes & Such.
Please visit http://www.keepsakesandsuch.com/ and specify your color preference when you claim your prize.


36. Jeni won the Lovebirds Necklace from Kenarie's.


37. Wendy won the Blue Strawberry Deluxe Splat Mat from Modern June.


38. Crystal won the Vanilla Infused Sugars and the Recipe Cards from Pear & Peony.
Please visit www.pearandpeony.com and specify which recipe card design you prefer when you claim your prize.


39. Sher won the Chocolate Trellis Pink Tote from Pink Lemonade Boutique Bags.


40. Brandy won the Truly Crew Microsatin Planner from Truly Mom.

WHO WON THE
PEAS & CARROTS
GIFT CARDS?
CLICK HERE!

Don't forget to
enter this week's
giveaways from
Pineapple Hill Designs.
Click the logo below
for more details.

and coming soon...

Fabulous Father Friday

Before I dive into today's post, I want to let you know about a new feature...The Message Board. If you're a blogger, this is another place to advertise (for free!) your contests, giveaways, carnivals, special events, etc. Click on the memo board below for all the details and to see what is currently posted.

As a child, I was blessed with one of those rare dads who was never too busy to skip around the block with me in his best suit or play Little House on the Prairie, converting my canopy bed to a covered wagon. As an adult, the Lord has blessed me with a wonderful godly husband and my daughter with an adoring father who daily showers her with God's love. He often goes the extra mile to lighten my load by taking over the "parental duties" that a six-month old requires as soon as he walks in from another long day at work. I can not tell you how much this means to me and how sharing the joys of parenting have deepened my love and appreciation for him. I can honestly say that I am a better mother because of him and the way that he cares for me. (I love you, honey!)


On that theme, I've decided to take the plunge and start a carnival of sorts here at Notes From My Nest. One Friday a month, beginning today, will be declared Fabulous Father Friday, and just for fun, I'm tying it in with today's giveaway from Pineapple Hill Designs. As a new mom, I've discovered that balancing the roles of wife and mother can be tricky. When he walks in the door, drops his briefcase and jacket in the CLEAN living room, and proceeds to juggle the child who has just consumed half her body weight in pureed carrots over the white sofa, it's easy to suffer a momentary memory lapse and forget that he is not the enemy. For those of you with a fabulous hubby (or father) like mine, this is your chance to tell him everything he's doing right for a change! So here's how it works...

1. Write your own post (or comment to this post) with your own FFF musings. You may write about the father of your children, your own father, or any other beloved father figure in your life, past or present. Your post may take the form of a random assortment of thoughts, an appropriate photo, a poem, a letter to the person (your husband for example), a funny story, or a unique tradition that you (or your kids) have with this person.

2. If you are writing a post on your own blog, please mention Fabulous Father Friday in your post and post a link back here to my FFF post (you're welcome to use this banner if you like) and then enter your link into Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post.

3. Only sign Mr. Linky if you have written your own FFF post.

4. Link ONLY to your FFF post...NOT to the front page of your blog, as this makes browsing more difficult for all of the participants.

5. If you like, send a copy of your post to that person, letting him know how much he is loved. It might make his day!

6. After you link, feel free to leave a comment to this post too and tell me what you think about FFF.

7. If you have time, tag some friends to participate in FFF as well!

Today's sweet shoppe...

Save 20% on your order
at Pineapple Hill Designs!
The code is "NEST". Valid
until Mother's Day, 5.11.08!

~ my picks ~

{Teal Flower Dress}

{Monogrammed Photo Album}

Pineapple Hill Designs is

giving away this beautiful

Rosette Wall Hook.

To enter the drawing, just create
your own Fabulous Father Friday
post and sign Mr. Linky (linking
directly to your post). If you're
not a blogger, you can leave your
"FFF" post in the comment section.
Just be sure to include your first
name or screen name, your state
and a valid email address. You may
also enter by email, {subject: FFF}.
Email notesfrommynest@gmail.com.
Contest ends at noon, EST 4.24.08.
Winner will be chosen by random
drawing.

Lesser things...

We witnessed a funny thing on the way to the pediatrician's office yesterday...a flock of Canadian geese splashing in a drainage ditch while just across the road, a whole pond was there for the taking. "Stupid birds...," I thought, but then I was reminded how many times I've settled for lesser things, myself. I could have "peace that passes all understanding," but spend the day fretting. I could rest in His forgiveness but instead I allow condemnation to steal my joy.

What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. (Romans 8:31-34)

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Today's sweet shoppe...

Your comment must include a
valid email address, your first name
or screen name and your state. If you

would prefer not to post your email

address here, you may enter by

sending an email to

notesfrommynest@gmail.com
subject "peascarrots" and including
the same information. Contest is
open to U.S. residents only.
Winners will be notified by email.

Contest ends 4.22.08 at noon, (EST).

~ my picks~

{Burpies}

{Taggies}

The "April Give Away"!

All the details of the "April Give Away" are coming! The winner will be chosen by a random drawing. Contest registration begins this week so stay tuned!