I hosted a Flourish giveaway last week, and the winner has been chosen.
DRUMROLL PLEASE....
And
the
winner
is.....
Lacie!!!
Lacie will receive a package full of Flourish products worth over $25 total!
Congratulations, my friend!
If you didn't win, you can still go online and shop anytime.
My personal website is: www.momsflourish.net/Nicole
The online store is open 24-7. Check out my facebook page to see if there are any special deals going on right now. You could also schedule a party with me, so that you can see some fun Flourish products in person and watch how they work. If you don't live in NC, I can organize an online party for you - just ask!
The best thing you can do for me? It's simple: Tell your friends about Flourish! It's a new company with awesome, innovative products, but so many parents don't know about it yet. Be the trendsetter, and spread the word.
Thank you for your support :)
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Flourish Giveaway!
Have you heard of Flourish? No, you haven't? Well, I'll tell you a little bit about it.
Flourish is a unique small-business-based company that sells products invented by moms, for moms, to make moms jobs easier! It's a brand-new company that got started with three moms in October 2012.
They have products to help keep kids safe, like this Parking Pal magnet. Simply stick it on the side of your vehicle. Kids place their hand onto the magnets hand, and they stay put. No more running loose in parking lots! It gives them a little bit of independence in the parking lot and keeps them safe so that you can load/unload the car. We have one on our van and it's worked really well for my 2 and 4 year old.
Check out the Monkey Gripster that kids can hold on to. It will attach to your purse, diaper bag, stroller or belt. There are so many different ways to use it! It also comes with it's own drawstring carrying bag, and a board book all about how to stay safe with the Monkey Gripster in different places and situations. No more wandering preschoolers at the mall :)
Another great product is this chalk mat set.
It comes in several different prints and includes a small chalk holder (no more broken chalk sticks!). The "butter chalk" is dust-free - no sneezing or smeary messes from the chalk dust. It also comes in a table runner size - perfect for playdates, parties, or coloring time. Plus it makes it super-easy to label your food during holiday meals.
Another one of my favorite products is the Aqueduck. It comes in 3 different colors (blue, pink, and gray). It also comes with a ducky temporary tattoo! It's a nifty little invention that helps kids reach the water - no more lifting heavy toddlers or squishing their little tummies on the edge of the sink. Now that we use Aqueduck, my kids actually LOVE to wash their hands!
You can read more about the Aqueduck's creator, Susanna Lee, on her webpage: http://www.peachyco.com/about.html
Ok... It's GIVEAWAY TIME!
Want to win something from Flourish?
Well, here is your chance!
Just enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below...
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The Flourish Giveaway ends at midnight on Friday April 19th, so you have a few days to share this giveaway with family and friends. (Also, don't forget to do your taxes. :)
Flourish is a unique small-business-based company that sells products invented by moms, for moms, to make moms jobs easier! It's a brand-new company that got started with three moms in October 2012.
Another great product is this chalk mat set.
Another one of my favorite products is the Aqueduck. It comes in 3 different colors (blue, pink, and gray). It also comes with a ducky temporary tattoo! It's a nifty little invention that helps kids reach the water - no more lifting heavy toddlers or squishing their little tummies on the edge of the sink. Now that we use Aqueduck, my kids actually LOVE to wash their hands!
Ok... It's GIVEAWAY TIME!
Want to win something from Flourish?
Well, here is your chance!
Just enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below...
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The Flourish Giveaway ends at midnight on Friday April 19th, so you have a few days to share this giveaway with family and friends. (Also, don't forget to do your taxes. :)
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Sick / Homeschool giveaway
I have been battling a nasty version of the flu this weekend. Yesterday afternoon, I was so weak and dehydrated that I actually fainted. I'd been sitting on the porch, watching the kids run around in the front yard, waiting for a friend to take them to the playground. Just sitting there in the sunshine was all I could manage to do at that point. I waved goodbye to the kids, stood up to go inside, and just collapsed.
It was really only for a few moments, but I was really disoriented. I am SO THANKFUL that my friend Emily was there to help me get back into the house, thankful that I didn't get hurt when I fell down on the wooden deck, and thankful that my kids didn't see this little episode.
Thank the Lord for close friends who can help out in my time of need!!!
Another mom-blogger homeschooling friend of mine is running two different giveaways here: http://gracefilledhomeschooling.blogspot.com/search/label/giveaway One is for Draw and Write through History, the other is from Draw Write Now. Go enter quickly, they end at midnight tonight!
It was really only for a few moments, but I was really disoriented. I am SO THANKFUL that my friend Emily was there to help me get back into the house, thankful that I didn't get hurt when I fell down on the wooden deck, and thankful that my kids didn't see this little episode.
Thank the Lord for close friends who can help out in my time of need!!!
Another mom-blogger homeschooling friend of mine is running two different giveaways here: http://gracefilledhomeschooling.blogspot.com/search/label/giveaway One is for Draw and Write through History, the other is from Draw Write Now. Go enter quickly, they end at midnight tonight!
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Crochet, our new favorite hobby. Free pattern included!
My oldest is sick, so we are spending a lazy Saturday at home in our
pj's, watching movies and playing board games - which is a rare treat
for my kids.
Around Christmastime, the 8yo and I began to teach ourselves how to crochet. At first we watched youtube videos to figure out what we were doing. Then we graduated to borrowing crochet books from the library. Now we are finding new patterns online. In February, I found my newest favorite crochet website, www.ravelry.com They have so many good resources, patterns, and fun ideas there!
It is still somewhat difficult for the 8yo to read and understand patterns, so most of the time when she wants to make something, I still have to preview and decipher it for her. I made up this simple six-petal flower pattern because I had a hard time finding a flower pattern that doesn't include the triple crochet stitch - something that is still difficult for her.
So here it is:
Simple six-petal flower pattern
Row 1. Chain 6. ss to join in ring. (6 stitches total)
Row 2. 2sc in ea st. (12 total)
Row 3. (2sc, 3dc) rep. 6x. ss.
Row 4. (sc, ch4, sk 4, sc) rep. 6x. ss to join.
Congrats, you've made a flower!
You can use any hook size and any yarn.
Experimenting with shape, size, and fabric is half the fun! Enjoy :)
Around Christmastime, the 8yo and I began to teach ourselves how to crochet. At first we watched youtube videos to figure out what we were doing. Then we graduated to borrowing crochet books from the library. Now we are finding new patterns online. In February, I found my newest favorite crochet website, www.ravelry.com They have so many good resources, patterns, and fun ideas there!
It is still somewhat difficult for the 8yo to read and understand patterns, so most of the time when she wants to make something, I still have to preview and decipher it for her. I made up this simple six-petal flower pattern because I had a hard time finding a flower pattern that doesn't include the triple crochet stitch - something that is still difficult for her.
So here it is:
Simple six-petal flower pattern
Row 1. Chain 6. ss to join in ring. (6 stitches total)
Row 2. 2sc in ea st. (12 total)
Row 3. (2sc, 3dc) rep. 6x. ss.
Row 4. (sc, ch4, sk 4, sc) rep. 6x. ss to join.
Congrats, you've made a flower!
You can use any hook size and any yarn.
Experimenting with shape, size, and fabric is half the fun! Enjoy :)
Friday, February 22, 2013
March for Babies!
This morning I saw a random link online for March of Dimes. I realized that their annual Walk for Babies is in April, about two months away. Without giving it much thought, I clicked "join now!" and signed up to walk and raise money for premature infants (of which I was one). Here is my personal fundraising page: http://www.marchforbabies.org/nicolehmom
I set my individual goal at $50. In less than an hour, one of my favorite aunts pledged $100 for me!!! My goal is surpassed. I was so excited that I created a team, and one friend has already joined me. I don't know how many friends will walk with me in April or how many dollars we will raise, but I do know that every dollar helps. Just as no life is too small, no donation is too small. It's easy to help.
To learn more about how you can help end prematurity, please go to http://www.marchforbabies.org
I set my individual goal at $50. In less than an hour, one of my favorite aunts pledged $100 for me!!! My goal is surpassed. I was so excited that I created a team, and one friend has already joined me. I don't know how many friends will walk with me in April or how many dollars we will raise, but I do know that every dollar helps. Just as no life is too small, no donation is too small. It's easy to help.
To learn more about how you can help end prematurity, please go to http://www.marchforbabies.org
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