Designs by Vanessa: April 2010

Friday, April 30, 2010

Sampler Villiage Box Video Review & Giveaway - ENDED

Sampler Village is a gathering of crafters and artisans (villagers) who send in samples to be in the Sampler Village sample boxes. You might remember a previous review I did on Sampler Village, well they recently asked me to do a video review for their Mother's Day Sampler Box and I happily agreed! I absolutely love receiving sample boxes from Sampler Village, it always feels like I'm opening lots of little birthday gifts. This would be such a fun treat to send to your mom for Mother's Day! So, I give you my first ever video review (please remember that the camera adds 10 pounds and please forgive my annoying voice lol):

Buy It:

Visit Sampler Village to purchase a sampler box. A purchase is not necessary to enter the giveaway.

Win It:

Sampler Village is giving away a gift card for a free Simply Samplicious Box ($22.00 value) to 1 lucky winner! This giveaway is open to US residents. For a chance to win, you must do the following:

Required:

1. Visit Sampler Village and tell me what you love most about these sample boxes. Make sure to leave your email address or a way for me to contact you in your comment.

Optional/Additional Entries: (Please leave a separate comment for each entry)

2. Subscribe to or follow my blog. Current subscribers/followers count!

3. Follow the Sampler Village Blog. Current followers count!

4. Blog about this giveaway.

5. "Like" Designs by Vanessa on Facebook. Current fans count!

6. "Like" Sampler Village on Facebook. Current fans count!

7. Follow Designs by Vanessa on Twitter. Current followers count!

8. Tweet the following (can be tweeted daily): Sampler Village Giveaway @designsvanessa - http://designsbyvanessa.blogspot.com/2010/04/sampler-villiage-box-video-review.html

9. Post my button on your blog or site (just copy and paste the code you see in my sidebar).

10. Enter another giveaway on this blog.

11. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post on this blog.

12. Tell me how fabulous my video review was (haha only kidding but you can if you want another entry)!

13. Join Designs by Vanessa's mailing list.

Do this by May 21st (now extended to May 24th)and you are in! 1 winner will be picked randomly. Please make sure that you leave a way for us to contact you or we won't be able to get this fabulous prize to you. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Crosscreek Country Candles Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Crosscreek Country Candles Giveaway! The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate from Crosscreek Country Candles.

I randomly picked the winner via the random integer generator at random.org...

Here are your random numbers:
212 
Timestamp: 2010-04-30 12:57:39 UTC

Congratulations to Cathz ! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so Crosscreek Country Candles can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

WellnessMats Review

WellnessMats offers anti-fatigue mats designed to provide maximum comfort, safety, relief and well-being while you stand. They come in many different colors and sizes for use in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, home gym, or even shop or garage use. WellnessMats recently sent me a brown 3' x 2' mat to review and I'm now an official believer in this awesome mat! I like that it blends right in with our decor and that it doesn't look out of place in our kitchen. When using this mat, I found myself able to stand for longer periods of time without back pain while preparing dinner. Every pregnant women with backaches should have this in their kitchen! We have a you cook/I clean policy in our household and Mr. Designs by Vanessa hasn't complained once about having to wash dishes since we got this mat - this alone makes me highly recommend this product! If I could figure out a way to carpet our entire house with these mats, I totally would!

Information from WellnessMats: "WellnessMats dramatically reduces the fatigue and discomfort associated with long term or stationary standing. The unique one piece construction has a soft inner design structure that serves as a preventative approach against potential back, leg, and foot problems. Our revolutionary concept interacts with the body by suspending your body weight thus reducing impact on the joints. Your weight will frequently shift and rebalance itself, reducing the stress and strain of many daily activities. The Wellness Mat promotes better posture, proper circulation, muscle conditioning and a sense of well being."

Buy It:

Visit WellnessMats to purchase these products.
WellnessMats Twitter Page: http://twitter.com/wellnessmats

WellnessMats Facebook Page: http://tinyurl.com/26qnouh

Fabulous Finds: Skunks

Yes, I'm calling skunks fabulous! This whole mom-to-be of a boy thing has really changed my idea of fabulous but check out how cute these little guys are...

Mel the Skunk Card by Cuore
Skunkcup Card by Stacey Winters
Skunk Pillow by 4 Hands

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Sun, Sun, Go Away!

Dear Summer,

It's only April, which means it is technically still SPRING so I'm not really sure why you are already showing your face here in Arizona. You were once my favorite season but after experiencing non-stop 115 degree weather for the first time last summer, I have now switched my devotion to winter. Please go away until at least June or you will have to deal with a really grumpy pregnant woman! Thank you.

My Sunshine Large Print by Nella Design Studio

Sew Tweet Nursing Cover Review & Giveaway - ENDED

Sew Tweet is teaming up with Designs by Vanessa to offer my readers a chance at winning a nursing cover. In addition to beautiful handmade nursing covers, Sew Tweet also offers blankets, car seat canopies, changing pads, bibs, burp cloths and more. You can even have Sew Tweet set up a gift registry for an upcoming baby shower!

Sew Tweet recently sent me a reversible nursing cover in Amy Butler's temple garland fabric to review and I of course had to try it on the minute I received it! Not only is this cover beautiful but it is also incredibly functional. I like that the neckline has a rigid arch sewn in so I can keep an eye on my baby and it allows for ventilation. The strap is adjustable to provide a comfortable fit for these one size fits all nursing covers. I'm looking forward to sticking this stylish cover in my diaper bag and nursing on the go.

Buy It:

Visit Sew Tweet to purchase these products. Sew Tweet is offering free shipping through 5/12 when you use the promo code "designsvanessa" in the notes to seller at checkout for a refund through paypal. A purchase is not necessary to enter the giveaway.

Win It:

Sew Tweet is giving away a $30 nursing cover (or $30 off a more expensive nursing cover) to 1 lucky winner! This giveaway is open to US residents. For a chance to win, you must do the following:

Required:

1. Visit Sew Tweet and tell me which nursing cover you would pick if you won. Make sure to leave your email address or a way for me to contact you in your comment.

Optional/Additional Entries: (Please leave a separate comment for each entry)

2. Subscribe to or follow my blog. Current subscribers/followers count!

3. Blog about this giveaway.

4. Favorite Sew Tweet on Etsy if you have an Etsy account.

5. "Like" Designs by Vanessa on Facebook. Current fans count!

6. Follow Designs by Vanessa on Twitter. Current followers count!

7. Tweet the following (can be tweeted daily): Nursing Cover Giveaway @designsvanessa - http://designsbyvanessa.blogspot.com/2010/04/sew-tweet-nursing-cover-review-giveaway.html

8. Post my button on your blog or site (just copy and paste the code you see in my sidebar).

9. Enter another giveaway on this blog.

10. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post on this blog.

11. Join Designs by Vanessa's mailing list.

Do this by May 19th and you are in! 1 winner will be picked randomly. Please make sure that you leave a way for us to contact you or we won't be able to get this fabulous prize to you. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Cate & Levi Hand Puppet Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Cate & Levi Hand Puppet Giveaway! The winner will receive a hand puppet of their choice from Cate & Levi.

I randomly picked the winner via the random integer generator at random.org...

Here are your random numbers:
247 
Timestamp: 2010-04-27 19:57:01 UTC

Congratulations to Tina Reynolds! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so Cate & Levi can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Bellybar Review & Giveaway - ENDED

Bellybar is teaming up with Designs by Vanessa to offer my readers a chance at winning a prize pack of prenatal goodness. Bellybar offers snack bars, shakes and chews packed full of key prenatal vitamins and minerals (including Omega-3 DHA) women need before, during and after pregnancy. Bellybar recently sent me some of their products to review and my favorites were the Baby Needs Chocolate Bellybar and Due For Chocolate Shake. I can indulge my chocolate cravings and get in some extra vitamins for my baby at the same time. The bars are a super convenient and healthy snack to just toss in my purse and go, I'll definitely be picking up more!

Buy It:

Visit Bellybar to purchase these products. A purchase is not necessary to enter the giveaway.

Win It:

Bellybar is giving away the following prize pack to 3 lucky winners: Mellow Oat Bellybar, Berry Nutty Cravings Bellybar, Baby Needs Chocolate Bellybar, Due for Chocolate Shake, Vanilla Dreams Shake and a pouch of Citrus on Board Bellybar Chews. This giveaway is open to US residents. For a chance to win, you must do the following:

Required:

1. Visit Bellybar and comment with something new you learned. Make sure to leave your email address or a way for me to contact you in your comment.

Optional/Additional Entries: (Please leave a separate comment for each entry)

2. Subscribe to or follow my blog. Current subscribers/followers count!

3. Blog about this giveaway.

4. "Like" Designs by Vanessa on Facebook. Current fans count!

5. "Like" Bellybar on Facebook. Current fans count!

6. Follow Designs by Vanessa on Twitter. Current followers count!

7. Follow Bellybar on Twitter. Current followers count!

8. Tweet the following (can be tweeted daily): Bellybar Giveaway @bellybar & @designsvanessa - http://designsbyvanessa.blogspot.com/2010/04/bellybar-review-giveaway.html

9. Post my button on your blog or site (just copy and paste the code you see in my sidebar).

10. Enter another giveaway on this blog.

11. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post on this blog.

12. Join Designs by Vanessa's mailing list.

Do this by May 18th and you are in! 3 winners will be picked randomly. Please make sure that you leave a way for us to contact you or we won't be able to get this fabulous prize to you. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Gift Guide: Mother's Day

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Crane Humidifier Review & Giveaway - ENDED

Crane is teaming up with Designs by Vanessa to offer my readers a chance at winning a humidifier. Humidifiers are a great way to relieve nasal congestion during the flu and cold season. Humidifiers also help protect from dry skin, chapped lips, and nose bleeds. So many Arizona moms have told me that they can't live without their cool mist humidifier in the dry summer months for their children. Crane offers many different styles of humidifiers, including: Adorable Animal s Humidifiers, Cartoon Licensed Style Humidifiers, Sports Series Humidifiers, Traditional Humidifiers and Nursery Style Humidifiers. Crane also offers air purifiers, tower fans, heaters and more.

Crane recently sent me a Drop Shape Cool Mist Humidifier to review. The first thing I noticed was the the modern, dare I say, stylish design. Yes, I just called a humidifier stylish...I'm definitely a mom-to-be! I love the fact that this humidifier is energy efficient and uses less energy than a regular household light bulb, a major plus when we will have this going non-stop during flu and cold season. I'm a very light sleeper and I like how quiet this humidifier is, if it wasn't for the small light indicator in the front I wouldn't have known it was even on. I'm looking forward to using this to help my baby get a good night's rest (because that means I get a good night's rest as well)!

Buy It:

Visit Crane to purchase these products. A purchase is not necessary to enter the giveaway.

Win It:

Crane is giving away a humidifier to 1 lucky winner, winner's choice of humidifier! This giveaway is open to US residents (not including Alaska & Hawaii). For a chance to win, you must do the following:

Required:

1. Visit Crane and tell me which humidifier you would pick if you won. Make sure to leave your email address or a way for me to contact you in your comment.

Optional/Additional Entries: (Please leave a separate comment for each entry)

2. Subscribe to or follow my blog. Current subscribers/followers count!

3. Visit the Crane You Tube Chanel, watch a video and comment on what you learned.

4. Blog about this giveaway.

5. Fan Designs by Vanessa on Facebook. Current fans count!

6. Follow Designs by Vanessa on Twitter. Current followers count!

7. Tweet the following (can be tweeted daily): Crane Humidifier Giveaway @designsvanessa - http://designsbyvanessa.blogspot.com/2010/04/crane-humidifier-review-giveaway.html

8. Post my button on your blog or site (just copy and paste the code you see in my sidebar).

9. Enter another giveaway on this blog.

10. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post on this blog.

11. Join Designs by Vanessa's mailing list.

Do this by May 18th and you are in! 1 winner will be picked randomly. Please make sure that you leave a way for us to contact you or we won't be able to get this fabulous prize to you. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Monday, April 26, 2010

The Body Shop's Mother Day Giveaway - ENDED

Mother's Day is quickly approaching and I can't think of a better gift than something to help pamper and spoil your mom. The Body Shop seeks out natural ingredients and offers bath, body, skin care, cosmetics and many more products designed to do just that - to rejuvenate any mom (or mom-to-be). I'm excited to announce that The Body Shop is teaming up with Designs by Vanessa to offer my readers a chance at winning a Mother's Day prize pack:

Lime & Coconut Shower Gel - $18
Lotus & Frangipani Flower Body Puree - $20
Lotus & Frangipani Flower Bathing Milk - $18
Monoi Moisture Balm - $24
Monoi Miracle Oil - $20

Buy It:

Visit The Body Shop or find a store near you to purchase these products. A purchase is not necessary to enter the giveaway.

Win It:

The Body Shop is giving away a Mother's Day prize pack worth $100. This giveaway is open worldwide. For a chance to win, you must do the following:

Required:

1. Take the Body Shop's What's Your Mom The Queen Of Quiz and tell me the answer. My mom is the Queen of Glamour! Make sure to leave your email address or a way for me to contact you in your comment.

Optional/Additional Entries: (Please leave a separate comment for each entry)

2. Subscribe to or follow my blog. Current subscribers/followers count!

3. Subscribe to The Body Shop Blog. Current subscribers count!

4. Blog about this giveaway.

5. "Like" Designs by Vanessa on Facebook. Current fans count!

6. "Like" The Body Shop on Facebook. Current fans count!

7. Follow Designs by Vanessa on Twitter. Current followers count!

8. Follow The Body Shop on Twitter. Current followers count!

9. Tweet the following (can be tweeted daily): The Body Shop Giveaway @thebodyshopusa & @designsvanessa - http://designsbyvanessa.blogspot.com/2010/04/body-shops-mother-day-giveaway.html

10. Post my button on your blog or site (just copy and paste the code you see in my sidebar).

11. Enter another giveaway on this blog.

12. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post on this blog.

13. Join Designs by Vanessa's mailing list.

Do this by May 17th and you are in! 1 winner will be picked randomly. Please make sure that you leave a way for us to contact you or we won't be able to get this fabulous prize to you. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Bath Luvē Fish Review & Giveaway - ENDED

Bath Luvē was invented by a mom after needing a better bath time solution for her baby. You submerge the super cute Bath Luvē in water and then drape it over your infant, helping them feel warm and secure. The Bath Luvē comes in 3 different designs (fish, frog, duck) and is made from 100% cotton. You can also purchase a matching Bath Luvē Buddy, a soft fabric sponge, as a way to continue to add warm bath water to the Bath Luvē without removing it. New from Bath Luvē are super-soft hooded towels and matching washcloths.

Bath Bath Luvē recently sent me a Bath Luvē Fish and Fish Buddy to review. Not only are these products super cute, but I love that they will keep my little guy nice and toasty during bath time. As a mom-to-be of a boy, I can't tell you enough how excited I am about a product that will also act as a squirt-shield! So many of my mom friends have raved about this product and I can see why, definitely a must have on any baby registry.

Buy It:

Visit Bath Luvē and click on "buy now" to purchase these products. These products are also available at Kohl’s stores nationwide as well as other retailers such as Babies R Us, select Baby Depots, Toys R Us Australia and Wal-Mart.com. The frog Bath Luvē with a matching Bath Luvē Buddy is available from “One Step Ahead” catalogue. Buy Buy Baby offers the entire Bath Luvē line. A purchase is not necessary to enter the giveaway.

Win It:

Bath Luvē is giving away a Bath Luvē Fish to 1 lucky winner! This giveaway is open to US residents. For a chance to win, you must do the following:

Required:

1. Visit Bath Luvē and tell me what you like about these products. Make sure to leave your email address or a way for me to contact you in your comment.

Optional/Additional Entries: (Please leave a separate comment for each entry)

2. Subscribe to or follow my blog. Current subscribers/followers count!

3. Follow the Bath Luvē blog. Current followers count!

4. Blog about this giveaway.

5. Fan Designs by Vanessa on Facebook. Current fans count!

6. Follow Designs by Vanessa on Twitter. Current followers count!

7. Follow Bath Luvē on Twitter. Current followers count!

8. Tweet the following (can be tweeted daily): Bath Luvē Fish Giveaway @designsvanessa - http://designsbyvanessa.blogspot.com/2010/04/bath-luve-fish-review-giveaway.html

9. Post my button on your blog or site (just copy and paste the code you see in my sidebar).

10. Enter another giveaway on this blog.

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Friday, April 30, 2010

Sampler Villiage Box Video Review & Giveaway - ENDED

Crosscreek Country Candles Giveaway Winner

Thursday, April 29, 2010

WellnessMats Review

Fabulous Finds: Skunks

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Sun, Sun, Go Away!

Sew Tweet Nursing Cover Review & Giveaway - ENDED

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Cate & Levi Hand Puppet Giveaway Winner

Bellybar Review & Giveaway - ENDED

Gift Guide: Mother's Day

Crane Humidifier Review & Giveaway - ENDED

Monday, April 26, 2010

The Body Shop's Mother Day Giveaway - ENDED

Bath Luvē Fish Review & Giveaway - ENDED

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