Handmade With Heart {GIVEAWAY}

There's nothing I love more than finding a unique gift for someone.  Etsy has certainly made that task a lot easier but there are so many things for sale there that trying to narrow them down to what you're looking for can be a bit of a challenge.  So when it comes to handmade presents, I've got a new go-to site - Ashley Petite.  This adorable online boutique carries so many cute products that you may never have to shop for gifts anywhere else again!

Need something for a shower or new baby?  Why not pair their 100% cotton chenille-backed bibs:

With a cuddly coordinating blanket:

And a diaper clutch so pretty that changing dirty bottoms won't seem like such a chore!

Or go for a basket of super snuggly goodies like this hand-knit sweater:

A soft coordinating hat:

And a matching little lamb:

For a little girl's birthday, this gingham crayon apron:

Or sweet apple purse would be just perfect!

Even the practical items at Ashley Petite are still adorable.  Need a seatbelt pillow?  Might as well get a cute one!

Want to keep you kid's binkie from going missing?  You can do it with style.

As a mom whose daughter get carsick, the colorful car seat covers are a must have.

And the stroller seat cushions will help pimp your babies' ride!

I can personally vouch for the amazing quality of the products at Ashley Petite.  They generously sent me two of their Initial Hair Clip Holders to review, one for Gabrielle and one for Alaina.  I knew they looked nice from the picture on the site:

But when they arrived, they were even more darling than I expected! 

See those bows on the package?  They're hair clips!  Such a great way to wrap them.

Each initial is hand-painted so the designs will vary but the details are amazing and every holder is one-of-a-kind.

And I love how they look hanging on the wall! 

No more searching in a drawer for hair clips anymore, thanks to Ashley Petite, and now you don't have to search for somewhere to buy handmade goods made with love, either!

Ashley Petite is giving away one Initial Hair Clip Holder to a lucky AFOMFT reader! To enter, visit Ashley Petite and tell which other item from the store you love (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:

• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber
• "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook -- http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN
• Ask your friends to "like" AFOMFT on Facebook by sending them this link - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN - and post a comment here with the names of each one who does.  You'll earn one entry per new friend who "likes" our page and names will be cross-checked. 
• "Like" Ashley Petite on Facebook.
• Follow the Ashley Petite Blog. 
• Follow @ashleypetite & AFOMFT on Twitter (@AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  #Win an adorable handpainted Initial Hair Clip Holder from @ashleypetite & @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
• Grab our button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends September 9th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on September 10th. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Please note that Ashley Petite sent me two Initial Hair Clip Holders for the purpose of this review.  The opinions I've shared of this product are my own and yours may differ.

Images: Ashley Petite

One Stop Shopping {GIVEAWAY}

When it comes to one-stop shopping, there's nowhere that fits the bill like CSN Stores.  You can find anything in this collection of more than 200 specialized shopping sites from table lamps (I've had my eye on this one for weeks now):

To toys (Gabrielle and Alaina would love two of these!):

And everything in between.  Need some cute fall boots?

A housewarming gift?

Or some new curtains to brighten up your space?

CSN Stores has you covered.  With the holidays not-so-far-away (I know, I know, it's not even Labor Day yet, but they'll be here before you know it!), what could be better than doing all of your shopping at once?  I know!  Doing all of your shopping at sites that offer free shipping and hassle free returns on just about everything.  There's no arguing with that.

CSN Stores generously offered me a $60 credit to use myself or offer up as a giveaway to one of my readers and guess what?  Christmas Day is about to come early for one of you!

To enter to win the $60 CSN Stores credit, visit any of their 200+ websites and post a comment here telling me what item or items you'll put the credit toward if you win along with a link to it (this is mandatory).  PLEASE NOTE: The $60 credit CANNOT be put toward shipping costs but it can be applied to a more expensive item if you'd like to pay the difference.  For additional entries:

• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber
• "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook -- http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN
• "Like" CSN Stores on Facebook
• Ask your friends to "like" AFOMFT on Facebook by sending them this link - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN - and post a comment here with the names of each one who does.  You'll earn one entry per new friend who "likes" our page and names will be cross-checked.
• Follow CSN Stores & AFOMFT on Twitter (@csnstores & @AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  #Win a $60 credit to one of @csnstores 200+ stores @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
• Grab our button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends September 14th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on September 15th. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Images: CSN Stores

Who Wants $50 Bucks? {GIVEAWAY}

The folks over at CSN Stores offered me a $50 credit to their store that I could use one of two ways - either for myself where I'd post a review of the product I selected, or as a giveaway to AFOMFT readers.  Call me crazy, but I chose to give it to one of you!  Yup, that's how much I love you guys.

CSN Stores is made up of more than 200 different sites that sell everything from dining room furniture and home goods to toys and handbags.  And I'll be honest - after browsing their stores, there were so many fabulous things that I wanted for myself that it was really hard for me to give up that credit.  But then I thought of you, dear readers, and tried to be strong.  Or something like that....

So what did I have my eye on?  I love kitchen goodies so this Le Creuset 10-Quart Roaster was high on my list.

And it's on sale from $112 to $49 so it would have been free.  Free!

Every time I watch Rachael Ray (which I admit is almost daily), I lust after her "Bubble and Brown" cookware.  At CSN Stores, her two-piece Stoneware set is just $35. 

Buy these and you've still got another $15 to spend on something else!
I'm always a sucker for pretty bedding and the Lawrence Home Fashions Notte set would look lovely in our bedroom.

And we've got a few trips planned this summer, so a pretty carry on like the Amy Butler Graceful Traveler would come in very very handy.

But enough about things for me.  When I clicked over to the babies and kids stuff, I saw the Kidcraft Personalized Sling Bookshelf which would be a welcome addition to our living room.

Then I found the Banzoongi Kids Learning Cottage Play Tent :

Gabrielle and Alaina would go nuts for that!  And at just $55 with free shipping, it would only cost $5 after the credit. Who could turn that down?!

The truth is that after finding so many fun options for the $50 CSN Stores credit, I realized that I'd never be able to choose what I wanted so my loss is your gain!  Think you can decide on one thing to put it toward???

Then show me what it is!  To enter to win the $50 CSN Stores credit, visit any of their 200+ websites and post a comment here telling me what item or items you'll put the credit toward if you win along with a link to it (this is mandatory).  PLEASE NOTE: The $50 credit CANNOT be put toward shipping costs but it can be applied to a more expensive item if you'd like to pay the difference.  For additional entries:

• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber
• "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook -- http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN
• "Like" CSN Stores on Facebook
• Ask your friends to "like" AFOMFT on Facebook by sending them this link - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN - and post a comment here with the names of each one who does.  You'll earn one entry per new friend who "likes" our page and names will be cross-checked.
• Follow CSN Stores & AFOMFT on Twitter (@csnstores & @AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  #Win a $50 credit to one of @csnstores 200+ stores @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
• Grab our button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends June 30th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on July 1st. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Images: CSN Stores