Spotlight Saturday Blog Hop

It's Spotlight Saturday Hosted By

Between the Lines and Survey Junkie

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Welcome to our fun blog hop with a twist!  Every week swing by to link up your blog and one you want to spotlight!  Did you find a new blog you liked this week?  Is there one you visit on a daily basis?  Well, simply link up your Spotlighted blog right under yours.  We will Spotlight our favorite blogs of the week in spots 4, 5, and 6.  

This week is I'm Spotlighting Jodi from I Spot You Tees!

How it Works

1) Link up your own blog.
2)Link up a blog you want to spotlight for the week.(ex. Spotlight: Roslyn's Closet)
3) Follow your three hosts.
4) Grab our button and post it on your sidebar or in a Spotlight Saturday Post.
5) Follow as many blogs from the list as you like and leave a comment so they know you stopped by.
6) Return the favor by following blogs that followed you.
(Be aware that URL's cannot be duplicated so please have a second spotlight choice in mind. If your blog's URL has already been spotlighted, just add one you'd like to spotlight. And don't forget to leave a comment with the blog you spotlighted so they can come and join the blog hopping fun! )

Don't Miss Spotlight Saturday!

Don't forget tomorrow is Spotlight Saturday!  Hope you all come back in the morning to join us, along with Survey Junkie for our fun little Blog Hop with a twist!!!  Link up your own blog and another that you would love to share with the rest of us!  Linky opens at midnight!

A Huge Online Event Starts Tomorrow!

Tomorrow will start our first ever Relay For Life Online Auction!  Thanks to the generosity of over 20 sponsors, the Auction should be a huge success!!  Please remember to stop by and check out the wonderful items up for bid.  The Auction will be opened until May 26th at 10 pm.  All bidding will go onto a Google Document that only I can see, but I will keep you updated on the highest bids through Facebook.  If you want a sneak peak at the sponsors and items they've donated, click on the Relay Sponsor links over on my right sidebar.   

Join Between the Lines and Our Other Fabulous sponsors in supporting Relay For Life!  Let's help the world Celebrate More Birthdays!    I HOPE to see you there!

Relay For Life Sponsor: Personalized Sketches

Please help me welcome my friend Maria, the artist behind Personalized Sketches.  Maria is an excellent artist and her pieces have an extra special something that makes them unique and personal.  All the work she sell is hand-drawn entirely out of an individual's name.  It can't get any personalized than that!  ANY image using ANY name can be drawn. (From people's portraits to their homes, pets, hobbies, career, school logos, favorite team mascots/logos...).   She has perfecting her talent since 1985.  If you are still unclear, let me share some wonderful examples below.

Aren't those sketches AMAZING?!?   I can tell you from personal experience that they look even more magnificent framed and hung on the wall.  If you are interested in purchasing one of these sketches, you can visit Maria at her Etsy shop or at her blog, Personalized Sketches and Sentiments.    

Maria has graciously donated a 8x10 Monogram to our Relay For Life Auction.   Relay For Life is a very important cause to her and her family. Not only did several family members on her husband lose their brave battle to this horrific disease, but her son (at the age of 14) was diagnosed with Burkitt's-like B Cell Lymphoma. Thankfully with the help of a trial protocol, provided through Cancer research, her son was back on his feet and back on track when his sophomore year of high school began.  Without this newest research, her son would have had to undergo 2 years of chemotherapy, rather than the intense 5 months.  Despite this intense protocol, he remained "very involved in school, church and cancer support events... and complete high school with his peers, finishing in the top 5% of his class with his IQ testing 135+ and ACT score of 33. It took about a year to regain his full stamina, but he did and was on high school varsity soccer, wrestling and lacrosse. I say all this to say that in spite of that challenging part of his life, we are blessed and give God the glory for these accomplishments."

Join Personalized Sketches and Our Other Fabulous sponsors in supporting Relay For Life!  Let's help the world Celebrate More Birthdays!  The Online  Auction will run from May 20th - May 26th.  All proceeds will go directly to the Relay For Life site and products will be shipped from our sponsors.  I HOPE to see you there!

Relay For Life Sponsor: Charm Factory

Charm bracelets are a good way to help remember important events or trips in our lives. They are also a good way to display something that is important to you. I have never owned a charm bracelet before I received one from the Charm Factory.  It was a beautiful Awareness Bracelet that I now wear all the time.

My friends and I are currently raising money to support Relay for Life. This bracelet it a great reminder of how hard we have worked for this very important cause and a reminder of how much more work there is left to do. My bracelet is not only beautiful, but it is also lightweight, sturdy, and made in the U.S. All Charm Factory silver bracelets and charms are .925 sterling silver and free of nickel and lead.

The Charm Factory offers a great variety in jewelry. You can purchase a beautiful bracelet that has already been made or you can create your own. The Charm factory offers 28 different themes, so you are sure to find one that suits your personality and needs. My girls have been looking at all the different choices and can’t wait to build their own charm bracelet for their birthdays. Along with charms and bracelets you can also find affirmation rings, beads, cell phone straps, engraved jewelry tags, pendants, and so much more!

The lovely people at the Charm Factory have joined us in the fight against Cancer.  They have graciously donated an Awareness Bracelet to our Relay For Life Online Auction.  If you love charmed bracelets, you can bid on it starting May 20th.  I would like to encourage you to visit their site to see what other great products they have to offer.   Click Here to see all the fabulous choices!

Join the Charm Factory and Our Other Fabulous sponsors in supporting Relay For Life!  Let's help the world Celebrate More Birthdays!  The Online  Auction will run from May 20th - May 26th.  All proceeds will go directly to the Relay For Life site and products will be shipped from our sponsors.  I HOPE to see you there!

Kidorable Review and Giveaway (With Discount Code)

“In 1997, Kidorable sprung from the minds, hearts and efficiency apartment of Liping and Jonathan Domsky. They proclaimed, "The world needs someone to create children's apparel and accessories that are both functional and fun. We can do that."”   And they did just that.  Kidorable is a fun company that sells umbrellas, raincoats, rain boots, backpacks, towels, scarves, and much more!  All of their items are designed in fun themes for both boys and girls.

Kidorable is currently offering a great deal on their adorable backpacks.  With the code Summer33, you can receive 20% off any backpack style.  My nephews birthday is coming up soon and the pirate backpack, shown above, caught my eye immediately.  He just moved to a new house that has almost 5 acres of land to explore.    He is going to absolutely love this new backpack that is just the right size for him.   He can use it to store his pirate gear while exploring or use it to pack a snack and towel when he goes to the pool.   And his parents won't have to worry about him getting it dirty because it is easy to wash.  

If you don't have a pirate lover at home, don't worry.  Kidorable has 11 other styles of packpacks to choose from.   My girls love the mermaid and butterfly style backpack. 

Buy it: Buy your own Kidorable items today!  Prices range from around $11.50 - $45.00.

Win it:  Thanks to the generous people from Kidorable, one lucky reader of Between the Lines will win their very own backpack.  Simply visit Kidorable and let me know your child's favorite theme. This is a mandatory entry .  All other entries will be deleted if this is not completed.  Please leave your email address so that I can contact you if you win!

Extras: (Remember each entry must have a separate comment and an email address is needed to contact winner.)

~ Follow Kidorable in Facebook (3)

~ Sign up for Kidorable Newsletter (3)

~ Follow Kidorable on Twitter (3)

~Follow Between the Lines (3)         

~ Subscribe to my email (3)

~ Grab my button and leave a link of where it’s displayed (3)

~Add me to your Blogroll and leave a link (3)

~ Follow me on Facebook (3)

~Follow me on Twitter (2)

~Tweet this giveaway leaving me your link. (3x a day not back to back) (1 entry each)

~ Leave a comment on a Relay For Life post (1 each)

~Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link (10)

~ Make a purchase from Kidorable (must be purchases no earlier than May 16th) (10 entries)

This giveaway will end on May 29th @10p.m Eastern

Giveaway open to US only.  Winner will be chosen randomly. An email notification will be sent to the email address provided by the winner. The winner must respond within 48 hours. Failure to do so will result in being disqualified and a new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: I received complimentary backpack in exchange for my honest review. The opinions & thoughts expressed are my own. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review. Prizes are mailed out by the distributor and Between the Lines cannot be held accountable for prizes not sent.

Relay For Life Sponsor: Illumenature

Please help me welcome Illumenature, as a 2011 Relay For Life Sponsor.  Illumenature is a candle company that offers eco-friendly , hand poured soy candles. All of their lovely smelling candles are made right here in the U.S.

I personally have used their candles. My favorite scent is the Banana Nut Bread. I honestly can say that the scent smells like fresh bread baking in the oven. And what’s even better is that their candles burn slowly and evenly. This makes your candle last even longer!

Banana Nutbread offers a flavorful blend of ripe bananas, freshly ground walnuts, and a hint of vanilla and brown sugar. Banana Nutbread is sure to be a family favorite, and for that, it is available to you year-round.
Illumenature candles are hand poured using 100% soy wax, as well as premium scented oils & color. Our glass jars are made in the USA.
We also offer a recycling program for used illumenature candles. Each used illumenature candle can be returned to us for $1 credit towards the purchase of a new illumenature candle.

 

As an awesome Relay For Life sponsor, Illumenature will be donating two sets of candles for two separate bidders.  Each set will include 2 - 8 oz candles and 1 - 20 oz candle.  The winning bidder will be allowed to choose their own scents.  Swing on over to Illumenature and check out all their wonderful scent choices.  You will not be disappointed.  

Join Illumenature and Our Other Fabulous sponsors in supporting Relay For Life!  Let's help the world Celebrate More Birthdays!  The Online Silent Auction will run from May 20th - May 26th.  All proceeds will go directly to the Relay For Life site and products will be shipped from our sponsors.  I HOPE to see you there!

Father's Day Giveaway From Executive Gift Shoppe!

I am so excited to share a great online store that I discovered a few months back.  The Executive Gift Shoppe “started as a small personalized gift store in Nanuet, NY in 1999 catering to the wedding & corporate gift industry. We built our reputation by providing unique, engraved & personalized gifts at affordable prices. Over the years, [they] have added thousands of new products, many personalized and many that aren't. One thing that hasn't changed is [their] commitment to quality and, more importantly, [their] commitment to customer service."

The Executive Gift Shoppe offers a huge variety of items from leather business card holders, personalized flasks, and even top of the line watches. Browsing through their website, I found so many great gift ideas for Father's Day.  I have three very important men in my life to buy for and Executive Gift Shoppe had something for them all.   For my review item, I chose a personalized 8ounce Satin Finished Stainless Steel  Flask.  I'm not going to share the inscription with you all, just in case a certain Father reads this, but I will let you know that it was perfectly worded and center on the flask.  The quality of the flask was exceptional and will be around for many years of "golf".

I love the great quality and fast shipping guarantee from Executive Gift Shoppe.  With Father's Day quickly approaching, I know where I will be looking for unique gifts for the men in my family.  And thanks to Pete, the generous owner of Executive Gift Shoppe, one of you lucky readers  will have an opportunity to win a Father's Day Gift for that special man in your life. The winner will be awarded a $25 gift certificate. Thanks to the Executive Gift Shoppe for this wonderful opportunity!

Mandatory Entry:  “Like” Executive Gift Shoppe on Facebook and come back here telling me you did.  Winner will have to give their Facebook name for verification.

Extras: (Remember each entry must have a separate comment and an email address is needed to contact winner.)
~ Leave a comment on Executive Gift Shoppe's Facebook Page (3)

~ Sign up for Executive Gift Shoppe’s Newsletter (3)

~ Follow Executive Gift Shoppe on Twitter (3)

~Follow Between the Lines (3)         

~ Subscribe to my email (3)

~ Grab my button and leave a link of where it’s displayed (3)

~Add me to your Blogroll and leave a link (3)

~ Follow me on Facebook (5)

~Follow me on Twitter (2)

~Tweet this giveaway leaving me your link. (3x a day not back to back) (1 entry each)

~Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link (10)

This giveaway will end on May 31st @10p.m Eastern

Giveaway open to US and Canada only.  Winner will be chosen randomly. An email notification will be sent to the email address provided by the winner. The winner must respond within 48 hours. Failure to do so will result in being disqualified and a new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: I received a flask in exchange for my honest review. The opinions & thoughts expressed are my own. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Relay For Life Sponsor: Softlips

Please help me welcome Softlips, as a 2011 Relay For Life Sponsor.   Softlips has generously donated two of my favorite lip balm sets for two lucky Auction Bidders.   With Softlips, chapped and cracked lips are a thing of the past.  Softlips keeps your lips soft while protecting them from the sun.  

The limited edition Winter 5-Pack of lip conditioners contains- Sugar & Spice, Winter Mint, Sugar Cookie, Sugar Plum Berry, and Mint with a Hint of Vanilla.  My favorites so far are the Winter Mint and the Sugar Plum Berry.  I love how Softlips lip conditioners glide on smoothly and don't leave behind that greasy feeling that other lip balms do.  Softlips smell good, feel good, and look good!

Softlips® offers a complete line of lip care products with a perfect blend of style and function to keep lips soft, moisturized, beautiful and healthy. Known for its unique slim stick design, the brand has an array of flavored lip balms with SPF 20 and a new line of natural lip care products made with 100% natural ingredients - including a certified organic lip balm line. Softlips® now adds a touch of color, with tinted balms and light glosses that go with every skin tone.

I love the Softlips Tinted Lip Balms.  They provide moisture and protection with just a hint of color.  The Tinted Lip Balms come in three different colors: Shell Pink, Natural Honesty, and Coral Charm.  I love that I now always have a shade to match any outfit or mood.  The Tinted Lip Balms go on smooth and provide a light shimmer.  They do not feel heavy or greasy. If you are looking to add a little extra shine, you are going to love Softlips’ Tinted Lip Gloss.  The Tinted Lip Gloss is offered in the same shades as the Tinted Lip Balm, but with a beautiful glossy shine.   I love that the Lip Gloss feels smooth and doesn’t leave you with a sticky feeling.  I also like the design of the applicator.  Often lip gloss wand applicators can get funky and old.  The plastic applicator allows you to have a fresh, clean use every time.  

Join Softlips and Our Other Fabulous sponsors in supporting Relay For Life!  Let's help the world Celebrate More Birthdays!  The Online Silent Auction will run from May 20th - May 26th.  All proceeds will go directly to the Relay For Life site and products will be shipped from our sponsors.  I HOPE to see you there!

Pink Dandy Blog Hop

Welcome to the PinK Dandy Blog Hop!

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This blog hop will be up for 3 days! From Sunday the 24th-Wednesday the 27th.

I will start a new blog hop every Sunday.

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How does this blog hop work?


1. Make sure to follow Pink Dandy Chatter and Between The Lines so that we can follow you back!!

2. To ensure that Pink Dandy Chatter will follow you back, you need to make sure and leave a comment (below on this post) saying that you are a new follower and also leave a link to your blog.

3. Add your blog name and the URL to one of your favorite posts on the Linky below.

4. Please follow at-least 2 blogs on the list that appeal to you

5. Your blog must be family friendly ONLY. Explicit sites will be removed from the list.

 HAPPY EASTER...From my family to yours!