Blogmania 2010 $700+ ~~Giveaway~~

WELCOME To BLOGMANIA !

My Blog is #119 out of 162 Blogs

You’ve arrived at exactly the right time to explore lots of new blogs, all of which, ARE HOSTING A VERY SPECIAL BLOGMANIA GIVEAWAY (For Two Days Only – September 15th and 16th)

We’ve done all the work for you. No hunting or surfing. Each blog will have a number and a Master List Posted at the Bottom of their giveaway.

These numbers will allow you to keep track of which blogs you’ve visited and how many are left to visit. Why not take a moment to make a list of numbers 1-169, and check off the blogs as you go.

I know you’ll want to visit as many blogs today as you can!!!

CLICK! CLICK! CLICK!

MY GIVEAWAY and RULES:

I have had many AWESOME Sponsors add items to this giveaway, along with myself throwing in some fun stuff!!

There is a grand total of over $700 worth of prizes here, and over $38,000 worth of prizes total thanks to all of the hard working Blogmania Blogs!!

I am having one big giveaway open worldwide. Everyone can enter!!

So I guess you want to know whats in the Giveaway huh??

Well here we go-







1. A Beautiful Leaf handmade Necklace from Odalisca Jewelry ($21)

2. A $53 Gift Certificate to make your own handmade Planner from Much Ado About You.

3. A Beautiful Pocket Bunny Mirror from Dusty Stepper ($4)

4. A $25 Gift Certificate to Scentsy from Autumn Janet

5. A $50 Gift Certificate to Aroma Energie Candles

6. A Beautiful pair of Black and Green Pearl Earrings from Paradise Purls ($14)

7. Nine Bars of Handmade Soap in a Beautiful Gift Basket from Castle Company Soaps ($36)

8. A Beautiful small Nic Nac Shelf from Andrews Reclaimed. ($43)

9. Six Bars of Handmade Creative Scents Soaps from Sheri's Soap Opera ($27)

10. Three Gift Certificates for Gourmet Dog Treats from Shorty's Gourmet Treats. ($15+)

11. Four Beautiful Flower Hair Clips and Pins from AYA Wedding ($55)

12. A Beautiful Handmade Purse from Kreated by Karen ($35)

13. Eight Coupons good for a Variety of Cedar's Mediterranean Foods ($30+)

14. A Pomegranate and Mango Gift Set from Erin Mansfield at Avon, including Body Spray, Lotion, and Shower Gel. Plus a Bonus Bottle of Soft Lotion ($30)

15. Now all the stuff I am donating!! Here we go-

-Scentsy Plug In Warmer ($15)

-Two Scentsy Bricks ($10)

-Two Bath and Body Works Shower Gel ($21)

-One Essence of Beauty Body Cream ($8)

-One Cream Perfume Body Lotion ($7)

-One Body Shop Body Butter ($5)

-One Kathy's Family Body Lotion ($6)

-One Yankee Candle Lip Balm ($5)

-One Spa Naturals Gift Pack ($45)

-Three Glade Soy Candles ($10)

-One Travel Tin Candle ($5)

-One Yankee Candle ($10)

-Two $25 Restaurant.com Gift Certs ($50)

-Five Books (Mom's Ultimate Book of Lists, Ash, Living the Vida Lola, Saint Patrick, The Noticer) ($86)


Entering this giveaway is very easy.

Mandatory Entry-

1. Be a Follower of my Blog.

That's it, and you are entered into the giveaway!!

Now you know that I can't just end there. So I have MANY extra entries, none of which are required, but will give you better odds.

Here is the list of ways to get entries. Each one counts as ONE Entry unless otherwise stated.

1. Grab my BRAND NEW button and tell me where it is (+1 entry)

2. Be an email subscriber of my blog (+1 entry)

5. Follow me on Twitter (+1 entry)

6. Tweet about this giveaway (+1 entry every hour)

Example- Blogmania is under way @SarahsBlogOfFun @Blogmania2010

7. Enter my other giveaways, and comment which one(s) you entered. (+1 entry for each)

8. Blog about this giveaway and leave link in your comments. (+10 entries)

9. Heart Odalisca Jewelry on Etsy (+1 entry)

10. Heart Much Ado About You on Etsy (+1 entry)

11. Heart Dusty Stepper on Etsy (+1 entry)

12. Visit Autumn Janet Scentsy and pick one item you would love (+1 entry)

13. Visit Aroma Energie and sign their guestbook (+1 entry)

14. Heart Paradise Purls on Etsy (+1 entry)

15. Heart Castle Company Soaps on Etsy (+1 entry)

16. Heart Andrews Reclaimed on Etsy (+1 entry)

17. Heart Sheri's Soap Opera on Etsy (+1 entry)

18. Heart Shorty's Gourmet Treats on Etsy (+1 entry)

19. Heart AYA Wedding on Etsy (+1 entry)

20. Heart Kreated by Karen on Etsy (+1 entry)

21. Visit Cedars Mediterranean and tell me one food you would love (+1 entry)

22. Visit it Erin Mansfield Avon and tell me one item you would like (+1 entry)

23. Purchase anything from anyone of my sponsors and tell me what you bought (+25 entries for each store you buy from)

24. Purchase anything from Spa Naturals and tell me what you bought. (+25 entries) You can use promo code STPCNCR_SNPP201006 to get 15% off!!

That's over 70+ entries!!!!

Please make sure that an email address is in ALL comments. I need to be able to tell you that you won!!

This giveaway is open until 11:59pm September 16th.

The winner has 48 hrs to respond, or a new winner is picked.

I always use Random.org to pick winners!!

Best of luck here, and in all the other great giveaways.

Here is a list of all the other blogs participating in Blogmania!!

Last Call For Bonus Entries For Blogmania!!

Click here to see the extra entries into Blogmania!! You have until 11:59pm tonight to get them in!!

Don't forget that Blogmania starts at 12:01 am Tomorrow!!!

BLOGMANIA SPONSOR POST #10- SHORTYS GOURMET TREATS

I love The Sam!!! She is my 6 lb, 10 Year Old Yorkshire Terrier!!!

The Sam loves human food!! Her favorite thing is Wendy's Chicken Nuggets!!

The Sam is soooooooooooo pampered that she will not sleep anywhere except on a pillow or blanket on top of a couch or bed.

She also will not eat just plain dog food!!

So of course when I was doing my daily Etsy shopping, I came across Shorty's Gourmet Treats, and immediately thought of The Sam!!!

Check out some of the awesome treats that Elizabeth makes for our favorite furry friends!!


Pampered Pooch Pretzels-

Description
Our dogs only eat organic! Do yours?!

Your dogs will love these healthy and delicious and wholesome and organic and locally grown sweet potato and molasses dog treats!

My mom is a gourmet chef and has been whipping these treats (as well as several others) for several years for our dogs.

These pampered pooch pretzels are all natural and made with human grade ORGANIC ingredients.
((If the mood should strike you, you could eat them as snacks, yourself!!))

Big Top Pupcakes-

Description
Our dogs only eat organic! Do yours?!

Your dogs will love biting into these little banana "Big Top" pupcakes and their owners will love giving them to them! :)

My mom is a gourmet chef and has been whipping these treats (as well as several others) for several years for our dogs.

These banana pupcakes are all natural and made with human grade ORGANIC ingredients.
((If the mood should strike you, you could eat them as snacks, yourself!!))

These treats are made with a much more "cake-like" consistency! As well as topped with a all natural yogurt icing!!
((I have an older dog and he loves these soft treats!))

Spooky Lolipups-

Description
Our dogs only eat organic! Do yours?!

Perfect for Halloween, are our spooky lollipups! Held up to the same high standards as the regular lollipups, these lollipups are Frankenstein infused.

These lollipups are a light green color and covered with orange and black sprinkles.

Your dogs will love biting into these adorable and unique "lollipups", and their owners will love giving them to them! :)

My mom is a gourmet chef and has been whipping these treats (as well as several others) for several years for our dogs.

These lollipups are all natural and made with human grade ORGANIC ingredients.
((If the mood should strike you, you could eat them as snacks, yourself!!))

These treats are so adorable and still all natural! All the frosting is a yogurt with an all natural handmade (by my mom) veggie food coloring! :)

These treats are made with a much more "cupcake-like" consistency! As well as topped with colorful round sprinkles! :)

Double Chocolate Bunnies-

Description
Our dogs only eat organic! Do yours?!

Your dogs will love chomping their teeth into these little double chocolate bunnies! :)

My mom is a gourmet chef and has been whipping these treats (as well as several others) for several years for our dogs.

These bunnies are made with an all natural carob infused cookie and covered with an ooey-gooey carob coating with all natural sprinkles... these will DEFINITELY have your pets begging for more! :)

One of my dogs has a huge sweet tooth and this safely and healthfully satisfies his cravings.

Carob is an all natural substitute for chocolate sold in health food stores that is the only alternative for chocolate that is edible by dogs.

These bunnies are all natural and made with human grade ORGANIC ingredients.
((If the mood should strike you, you could eat them as snacks, yourself!!))

So indulge your best friend with a decadent carob-y treat!

These treats make me hungry!!! Check out Shorty's Gourmet Treats for all sorts of fun yummies!!

BONUS ENTRIES INTO MY BLOGMANIA GIVEAWAY

OK guys, I have noticed that some of the Blogs involved with Blogmania have given loyal followers extra entries into Blogmania ahead of time.

Now I understand why they are doing it, and in some ways I see the benefits for both readers and blog owners.

I personally think it is easier to keep all entries together (for the most part) for all involved.

But, I want to make sure that before the masses hit on Wednesday (we are predicting many, many people to enter Blogmania giveaways) that I give my loyal followers a leg up per Se, and give them some extra love!!

So, to thank all of you who have followed me and have enjoyed my craziness, I am awarding you extra entries.

Here are how you get them-

1. If you are already a follower of my blog (or even become one today before Blogmania) just comment below. That will be 1 extra entry into the giveaway.

2. If you have my button on your blog, comment below. 1 extra entry.

3. If you are an email subscriber of my blog, comment below. 1 extra entry.

4. If you are a Twitter follower of my blog, comment below. 1 extra entry.

Now here is some even better news. I am giving you all the chance to earn these 4 extra entries now, but when the giveaway comes out on Wednesday, you will get to get these entries again!!!

Pretty cool huh. You are being rewarded twice for loving me!!! lol

These entries will be included in the big giveaway, but they are only available until 11:59 pm est tomorrow night (9/14)

I know I haven't told you what you are getting yet, but you have to trust me that it will be AWESOME!!!

Thank you all again.

BLOGMANIA SPONSOR POST #9-SHERIS SOAP OPERA

"Hi, my name is Sheri and have always loved arts and crafts. Now that most of my kids are in college I have more time to "perfect" my craft.

I have taken classes at Kendall College of Art and Design, including watercolors and drawing.

I live in Grand Rapids, MI and continue to create and expand.

I love making lip balms with nourishing natural ingredients, no scent if requested since my son went through chemo and nothing helped heal his chapped lips, except my balm!! It is because most lip balm , chap stick etc. even the so called "natural" ones have alcohol in them, so you keep having to buy their product!

I also love making natural soaps,drawing, painting,paper making, music, gardening and generally being outdoors since Michigan summers seem to be our shortest season!

My before mentioned son Daniel really is the one that got me into art again. We learned to not take life for granted when he was diagnosed with Leukemia at age 12. He is now 15and in remission! He has found his talent in art, thanks to a great art teacher that saw his potential and entered him into the Scholastic Competition which he won. He just started his site on ETSY :

msudan.etsy.com

where he sells original paintings and photography ( which he won honorable mention in black and white digital).

PLUS our new joint venture in making snowboarding, wool and other warm "up-cycled" hats that don't cost and arm and a leg!

Our new new shop is called:

DansMadHatter.etsy.com

Why buy homemade soap and not store bought synthetic "detergent?"

Not many people even know what soap really is. Several of the cleansing bars that you buy at the store, for example, are detergents, and not soaps at all. They are called syndet bars, or synthetic detergent bars. They are made from synthesized chemicals and are usually much harsher than soap. Detergents contain petroleum distillates rather than oil. On the other hand, true soap is made from natural oils (such as olive, coconut and palm) and is a gentle cleansing product more appropriate for use on skin than detergent and much more mild than detergents. Hand made soap retains extra glycerin, known to soften the skin naturally. Glycerin is one of the best known humecants (attracts moisture to the skin). It is often extracted during the process of manufacturing commercially made soap, then sold as a valuable by-product."

Sheri is extremely creative with her soap scents. Who ever wins my giveaway is going to love their prizes from Sheri's Soap Opera!!!

Here are some of her awesome soaps.


Brown Sugar and Fig Goat milk Soap-



Description
I call this 100% goat milk soap "pure luxury" because it is made of organic goats milk, no water added, just pure creamy milk. It makes a great facial as well as body soap and has a rich luxurious lather.

I think you will also love the "brown sugar fig" fragrance which is similar to "Bath and Body Works." It goes great with this soap, not too perfumy, more natural, just like the soap.

Try handmade soap once and you will never go back to store bought "beauty bars" ( made of detergent) again.
Beautifully wrapped in organic wildflower paper, great for gift giving or to keep all to yourself. Enjoy!

Comes in a nice sized 4.5-5 oz. bar, wrapped and labeled.



Strawberry Lemonade-

Description
My cold process handmade Strawberry Lemonade Soap is made of all vegetable ingredients and retains all the skin softening glycerin that is taken out of so many store brands and sold as an expensive by-product.

This is a fun soap too, the top is all vegetable glycerin with a nice strawberry scent and the rest of the soap is cold processed with a yummy lemony scent. Mmmmm so nice. Great lather with nice big bubbles too.

Makes a great gift, nicely wrapped and labeled. You get a nice big full sized bar 5-5.5 oz. And as always my products are IN STOCK, and will be shipped out the day OF or the day AFTER you place your order. Enjoy!

Minty Tea Tree and Lavender Soap-

Description
I just love my cold process Minty Tea Tree and Lavender Soap and I think you will too. A great old-fashioned "wake up" soap with a clean, fresh smell and luxurious lather.

Lavender and Tea Tree essential oils have long been reputed to have tremendous healing and soothing properties. Lavender essential oil has been known to be soothing to dry, itchy skin; calms the mind and eases stress. Lavender eo has been used to treat various skin disorders because of it’s antiseptic and anti-fungal properties. Tea Tree Oil has been used to treat acne, oily skin, rashes. It is used as an antiseptic as well as a general disinfectant.

Made with all vegetable ingredients in small batches to assure freshness. Comes in a nice 4.5 or larger size, wrapped and labeled, great for gift giving.

White Lavender Vanilla Handmade Soap Vegan-

Description
My White Lavender Vanilla Soap has to be my favorite of scents so far. The blend makes it not too strong but lightly scented so you can smell both the lavender and the vanilla.

Made with pure vegetable ingredients, this soap does not use any animal products such as tallow or lard. I use the creamy combination of olive and coconut oils to make this a great lathering soap.

Try handmade soap today, you will never go back to store bought "beauty (detergent) bars" again!

Comes beautifully wrapped in organic wildflower paper.

Made in small batches to assure freshness plus super FAST SHIPPING! I pride myself in great products as well as customer service, it's the way I'd like to be treated.

Sheri's soaps are not only great smelling, but are soooo pretty to look at!! Head over and take a look at Sheri's Soap Opera.

Right now Sheri is offering a free soap saver with every soap purchase.

You will love this store!!

BLOGMANIA SPONSOR POST #8- ANDREWS RECLAIMED

"This shop is operated by husband-and-wife team Andrew and Melissa. My wife and I have enjoyed using many of these products. We hope you will too. We back everything, including custom orders, with a 100% 30 day money-back guarantee.

Andrew does much of the woodworking, while Melissa handles administration, advertising, and such. Whenever possible, Melissa has stepped in to assist with woodworking, and has picked up a great volume of experience, and has opened her own shop, strictly for supplies, vintage, and findings. Please pay her a visit at rabbitsreclaimed.

Here you'll find a growing assortment of eco-friendly goods for the home and garden.

We build almost everything here using woods we source by dismantling and re-milling ages-old piers, fences, barns, and other structures slated for demolition.

We enjoy what we do, and strive to make that show in every piece we sell.

CONTACT: Some items available wholesale. To request a complete line sheet of available work, contact me through etsy converations.

Quality And Value

Prized by boat builders and other artists for centuries, clear Western Red Cedar is the very best lumber for outdoor use. Its properties of stiffness, straightness of grain, high strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to decay, beautiful color, and enchanting scent are even greater when sawn from old-growth trees.

Unfortunately, there are so few old-growth cedar trees left, that with a steadily growing demand, the cost of this material is rising at such a rate that it’s becoming difficult for we as consumers to justify its use over cheap-looking shiny alternatives. The good news is, the lower prices we pay for this higher quality lumber gives us room to spend the time to carefully craft into each piece properties of unusual strength, and higher overall quality than normally found in cedar garden structures, and to sell the finished piece at a fair price.

Originality

Every piece is unique, as all have been crafted from woods full of different clues to its history, in decades-old fastener holes, tool marks, embedded mineral stains, and other minor inclusions. Although we saw and plane most stock to uniform thicknesses, we like these imperfections to remain as evidence of its antiquity.

Environmentally Friendly Goals

Thank you for considering recycled cedar. You may be contributing to a healthier future for your children and theirs, by playing the most important role in the preservation of our forests, and encouraging the further use of sustainable forestry practices throughout the Pacific Northwest and all over the world. You are actively contributing to the conservation of some of our most beautiful and beneficial resources, while finding the perfect addition to your garden."

Andrew and Melissa have some of the most beautiful pieces in their shop, Andrews Reclaimed.

Here are just a few of my favorite pieces


Soap Dish, Natural Old Growth Cedar, Fine Finish-




Description
Nicely finished cedar soap holder with cross grooves will make your hand-made soap last longer. Moisture will wick away from your bar soap, and keep the bottom from becoming soggy. Makes a great gift!

These wooden soap dishes also help protect our natural resources. I re-saw blocks of the finest mill end surplus that would end up being used for firewood.

2 3/4" wide
3 3/4" long
3/4" tall



Business Card Holder, Eames Era Inspired-

Description
It doesn't get more "businesslike" than an Eames-era inspired plywood laminate business card holder.

Tied up with a simple ribbon, makes a great inexpensive but unusual gift.

Smooth to the touch, unfinished upcycled plywood cabinet scrap laminated under pressure, cut, finely sanded.

The cutout where the cards lay I designed so the very first card will always sit a bit higher than the rest.

Also available by custom order with woodburnt initials.




Herb Gardening Planter, Recycled Cedar Wood-

Description
Herb planter made from durable western red cedar wood.

I use mill end waste cut cedar for these, a step that reduces demands on our natural resources. Beautiful cedar trees can be found all over Washington State and the Pacific Northwest.

Simple durable style herb pot with smooth hand-rounded edges, and soft wooden texture and wonderful cedar scent.

Old-growth cedar planter boxes hold up to repeated use, and stay beautiful for years.

Can be used indoors or out for flowers as well as herbs. Also would make a nice cactus for smaller varieties.

Available with or without holes drilled for drainage. Please specify upon checkout.

Solidly built with precise joints and waterproof food safe wood glue.

3" x 4" x 11", perfect for three or four plants.

Head over and check out all the beautiful pieces at Andrews Reclaimed. When you are done, head over and check out Melissa's shop, Rabbits Reclaimed.

BLOGMANIA SPONSOR POST #7- CASTLE COMPANY SOAPS

OK guys I have a confession to make.

I am a soapaholic!!! (Is that a word??)

I love, love, love homemade soaps.

They lather soooo much better then big name brand soaps, and they smell soooo much better too!!

My new friend Beth from Castle Company Soaps is a sponsor for Blogmania (I bet you cant guess what she is donating!!!)

Besides the donation to one lucky reader, Beth sent me some soap to try.

It came in a very professional looking box, and boy did it smell great!!!

Ben and I used it right away. Each bar lasted for quite awhile and lathered very well.

Check out a couple of the great scents from Castle Company Soaps.


Natural Wholesome Oatmeal and Honey Soap-

Description
Created with wholesome basic ingredients, this exfoliating bar made with oatmeal and honey will help show the world your fresher, younger, healthy skin. Oatmeal well-known as a natural scrub and honey to help retain moisture. What a beautiful radiant glow!

This handmade goat milk soap is made using the time-honored cold-process method and includes the following ingredients:

* GOAT’S MILK has long been known for its moisturizing properties.

* OLIVE OIL is noted to help the skin maintain it’s natural moisture levels, both protecting the skin and letting it breathe, as well as for its cleansing qualities.

* COCONUT OIL is chosen by many soap makers since it is known help harden the bar and for its lathering qualities (bubbles!).

* OATMEAL is noted to gently cleanse the skin as well as help sooth itching due to dry skin.

* HONEY is known to attract and retain moisture.

Each bar weighs 3-3.5 oz.

I love making handmade soap. My family and friends know me to be organized, analytical and hard working. They’re now also seeing the creative, crafty side of me when they use my handcrafted soaps. One friend, whose husband will now use only the soap I make, told me I would have made a great pioneer woman. I don’t know about that, but I feel like one for a moment when I make these basic soaps


Hearty Spicy Lavender Goat Milk Soap-

Description
Hearty and calming, the earthy floral scented oils is not your typical lavender scent since it is mild but with a spicy kick. Color and scent are natural and taken directly from plants. Confident and natural, just as you are!



Mellow Lemon Ginger Goat Milk Soap-

Description
A mellow blend of lemon and ginger, the mildly-scented oils in this soap is an innocent pleasure since this citrus-y ginger is not overpowering. Color and scent are natural and taken directly from plants. Perfect for bringing out your healthy serenity!



Deliciously Nutty Honey Almond Goat Milk Soap-

Description
Delicious and nutty, the decadently-scented oils in this soft and gentle soap is pure pleasure! Color and scent are natural and taken directly from plants. This is another treat that you can allow yourself to enjoy!

Castle Company has a great variety of soaps. Head over and take a look!!!

LUMINOUS SCENTSATIONS NO LONGER A SPONSOR

I hate to do this to everyone, especially this close to Blogmania, but my sponsor Luminous Scentsations has gone out of business.

I have tried contacting the owner numerous times to no response, and now the site is completely gone.

I am very sorry to everyone for this.

To make up for it, I am throwing in some extra fun goodies in the giveaway!!

Thank you all for understanding.

Don't worry, all my other AWESOME sponsors are still very much in business and have already sent me the greatest items for the giveaway.

Only 3 more days!!!

BLOGMANIA SPONSOR POST #6-PARADISE PURLS

I love to search through Etsy shops. There are soooo many great stores and owners.

When I was on one of my many travels through Etsy Land, I came across Paradise Purls.

Elizabeth has some of the most beautiful hats, scarfs, earrings and necklaces.

Here are a couple of my favorites.

Yellow, Pink, Orange Scarf- Creamsicle-

Description
One of my favorite treats as a child was a creamsicle. This light orange color in this scarf reminds me of a creamsicle. Mmmmm! Hand knit with cotton and novelty yarn, this scarf is a colorful expression of self. It features yellow, light orange and pink hues throughout.

Length: 56"
Width: 3"

Care Instructions: As with most hand knits, you should hand wash this with mild detergent in cold water. Rinse, pat dry in a towel, reshape and hang to dry.


Simple Pearl Earrings-

Description
Classic and elegant with a modern hint of color, these earrings will add class to any outfit. I made them with beautiful Champagne colored glass pearls and silver plated findings. Wear these simple but beautiful earrings and be the toast of the town!


Little Girl Hat Tutti Frutti-

Description
Bright, bright green, yellow, orange and hot pink swirl around this cute, cozy girl's hat! Fits girls ages 3-6. For the smaller sizes, you can just roll the brim a little higher and then let it down bit by bit as she grows.

I made one of these for my daughter (my model in the pics), and it was adorable. I thought what a perfect addition to the shop.

Care: The yarn is acrylic and is machine washable - cold water, delicate cycle and low heat in the dryer. Since it is a hand knit, you may choose to play it safe and hand wash it. Up to you!


Check out Paradise Purls for all sorts of wonderful handmade items!!

ANOTHER GREAT BLOGMANIA SPONSOR!!

I am sooooo excited!!! We have one more great sponsor!!

I would like to introduce you to Erin from Avon!!

Avon has a wide assortment of bath and body products, clothes, jewelry, toys and gifts. Something for everyone!!

In 5 days, Blogmania will be here. Be ready to enter over 175 giveaways for all sorts of fun prizes!!

I will post the link for the next stop on your giveaway tour!! I will post my giveaway at 12:01 am est on the 15th.

Start here and let the winning begin!!

I have been paying close attention to all the other blogs involved in Blogmania. This is going to be a HUGE event that you are not going to want to miss!!

I wanted to list a couple of my favorite blogs participating, so you can check them out now and see what they have planned for September 15th and 16th!!!

Remember, these are just a few of the blogs participating that I know well. There are many, many others!!

Amundsen House Of Chaos

Kelly's Lucky You

Mommy Has To Work

Nine More Months

Review Retreat

Simple Stacie

I want to make sure that everyone realizes how BIG this event is.

I am still getting more sponsors to contribute, and I am throwing in some of my own favorites.

I don't want to give too much away, but so far the prize total on my blog is $250+ and still growing.

Please set September 15th and 16th aside to have some great fun meeting new blogs, visiting old favorites (mine I hope!!) and entering more giveaways then you ever imagined!!!!

Just a quick update- SOME OF THE BLOGS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF BLOGMANIA HAVE GIVEAWAYS OF PRIZES VALUED AT OVER $1000 DOLLARS!!!!!!!!

This event keeps getting BIGGER AND BIGGER!!!

I am getting really excited about Blogmania!! I have got some of the greatest sponsors contributing to my giveaway. Plus I plan on throwing in some of my own fun things!!!
Alot of people are doing themes for their giveaways. I don't have a specific theme per Se, so I am just going to call my theme "LOADS OF FUN"

As with this blog, you never know what you are going to get!!!!

Please take a moment to check out the current sponsors for this event. Don't worry there will be more too!!

I want this to be the biggest giveaway ever on this blog!!! You wont want to miss it!!!

In case you don't know what Blogmania is, here is alittle more information.

WOW! Aren’t you the lucky one! You’ve arrived at exactly the right time to explore lots of new blogs, all of which, ARE GIVING AWAY A VERY SPECIAL BLOGMANIA GIVEAWAY (For Two Days Only) .

You literally have the chance to win hundreds of prizes. We’ve done all the work for you. No hunting or surfing for just the right blogs. Every blog you visit will have more links for you to follow, all of them with a special BLOGMANIA giveaway and just waiting for you to drop by.

Each blog will have a number similar to this (25 of 175) and each new blog link will have a number. These numbers will allow you to keep track of which blogs you’ve visited and how many are left to visit. Now really, isn’t this the easiest thing ever! AND SO MUCH FUN…

I know you’ll want to visit as many blogs as you can. So, if you see something that interests you on any of our participating blogs, why not bookmark that site or become a blog follower. Later, when you have more time, you can discover all its fabulous treasures.


Remember! The special Blogmania prizes are available for two days, September 15th and 16th only. The number of prizes you could win is only limited by the NUMBER of blogs you visit.


1. Odalisca Jewelry

2. Much Ado About You

3. DustyStepper

4. Autumn Janet Scentsy

5. Aroma Energie

6. Paradise Purls

7. Castle Company Soaps

8. Andrews Reclaimed

9. Sheri's Soap Opera

10. Shortys Gourmet Treats

11. AYA Wedding

12. Kreated by Karen

13. Cedars Mediterranean Foods

14. Erin Mansfield Avon

BLOGMANIA SPONSOR POST #5- AROMA ENERGIE

"Welcome to Aroma Energie Candles. We invite you to relax and enjoy the ambiance as you shop for invigorating aromas. Each Aroma Energie candle contains a special surprise. We place a gemstone inside every one of our candles. Why Use Gemstones? Gemstones have been used throughout history by ancient rulers, in architecture, amulets and healing. The use of gemstones is found among many cultures. We admire gemstones for their natural beauty and appreciate their healing properties.

"Light Your Life with Energy""

I found Aroma Energie through The Out Of The Box Sampler a couple months ago.

I loved the soy candles, and was extremely happy to have Gwendolyn become a sponsor for Blogmania.

Take a look at some of the great things you can get in her store.


Lavender & Chamomile Herbal Pillow-



"Surround yourself with pure botanical bliss. Each organic cotton pillow is filled with dried, high grade lavender and chamomile. These florals are both relaxing and calming. Pillows may be placed in the refrigerator for a cool herbal treat. Place on your forehead for relaxation at the end of the day or before bedtime. (Pillow measures 8 in x 5.3 in), Makes a great gift"


Sunlit Sand Soy Pillar Candle-

"Picture yourself at a spa in the tropics. Aromas of tropical fruit and exotic Jasmine revitalize. This is the experience you will have with our Sunlit Sand Soy Pillar Candle. The candle is naturally colored by the floral wax of the Jasmine flower. Long Burning, 20 oz Lead Free, natural cotton wick Decorated with a real Florida Sand dollar and beach glass. Candle measures a little over 4" tall. Beautifully packaged in a natural heart shaped gift box with acquamarine and ivory ribbon."

Chocolate Journey Soy Massage Candle with Rose Quartz Gemstone-

"Embark on your own delightful chocolate journey. As the candle burns and melts as smooth chocolate, a nourishing oil develops. We use pure, cosmetic grade soy wax, 0rganic Manuka Honey and nourishing body butters. Your skin and soul will smile from the enchanting chocolate experience. Candle is all natural and does not contain parabens or pththalates. Each candle is 2 oz NOTE: Do not use if you have allergies to nuts or soy. For external use only. Do not ingest. Chocolate Crème Massage Candle Ingredients: Organic coconut oil, Organic Cocoa Butter, Jojoba oil, Cosmetic grade soy wax, Organic Manuka Honey, orange essential oil, Coffee Arabica seed oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable oil , proprietary blend of essential oils This candle includes a Rose Quartz gemstone, known as the romance stone. It is known to bring all types of love to its bearer. Great gift for; Chocolate lovers, Birthdays, Anniversary, Just Because"

Botanical Beauties Gift Set-

"A great set for sampling our best sellers. This set includes a heart shaped soy floating candle sprinkled with lavender buds and three tealight candles. Soy Floating Candle is scented with pure Lavender essential oil, Tealights are scented with Lavender and Lemon, Sweet orange and Geranium essential oils. Set is packaged in a heart shaped gift box."

Head over and check out Aroma Energie. There is something for everyone!!

BLOGMANIA NEW SPONSORS!!!!!

I am sooooo excited!!! We have two more awesome sponsors!!!

I would like to re-introduce you to Karen from Kreated By Karen, and Cedar's Mediterranean Foods!!!!

Head over and check out Karen's beautiful hand bags, and Cedars awesome selection of foods!!

I have been introducing you to all the great sponsors. Blogmania is so close, I can taste it!!! lol

Stay tuned!!

I am keeping a running post going, so you can check out some of the other blogs involved too, and all the information I have written up to date!!

I have been paying close attention to all the other blogs involved in Blogmania. This is going to be a HUGE event that you are not going to want to miss!!

I wanted to list a couple of my favorite blogs participating, so you can check them out now and see what they have planned for September 15th and 16th!!!

Remember, these are just a few of the blogs participating that I know well. There are many, many others!!

Amundsen House Of Chaos

Kelly's Lucky You

Mommy Has To Work

Nine More Months

Review Retreat

Simple Stacie

I want to make sure that everyone realizes how BIG this event is.

I am still getting more sponsors to contribute, and I am throwing in some of my own favorites.

I don't want to give too much away, but so far the prize total on my blog is $250+ and still growing.

Please set September 15th and 16th aside to have some great fun meeting new blogs, visiting old favorites (mine I hope!!) and entering more giveaways then you ever imagined!!!!

Just a quick update- SOME OF THE BLOGS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF BLOGMANIA HAVE GIVEAWAYS OF PRIZES VALUED AT OVER $1000 DOLLARS!!!!!!!!

This event keeps getting BIGGER AND BIGGER!!!

I am getting really excited about Blogmania!! I have got some of the greatest sponsors contributing to my giveaway. Plus I plan on throwing in some of my own fun things!!!
Alot of people are doing themes for their giveaways. I don't have a specific theme per Se, so I am just going to call my theme "LOADS OF FUN"

As with this blog, you never know what you are going to get!!!!

Please take a moment to check out the current sponsors for this event. Don't worry there will be more too!!

I want this to be the biggest giveaway ever on this blog!!! You wont want to miss it!!!

In case you don't know what Blogmania is, here is alittle more information.

WOW! Aren’t you the lucky one! You’ve arrived at exactly the right time to explore lots of new blogs, all of which, ARE GIVING AWAY A VERY SPECIAL BLOGMANIA GIVEAWAY (For Two Days Only) .

You literally have the chance to win hundreds of prizes. We’ve done all the work for you. No hunting or surfing for just the right blogs. Every blog you visit will have more links for you to follow, all of them with a special BLOGMANIA giveaway and just waiting for you to drop by.

Each blog will have a number similar to this (25 of 175) and each new blog link will have a number. These numbers will allow you to keep track of which blogs you’ve visited and how many are left to visit. Now really, isn’t this the easiest thing ever! AND SO MUCH FUN…

I know you’ll want to visit as many blogs as you can. So, if you see something that interests you on any of our participating blogs, why not bookmark that site or become a blog follower. Later, when you have more time, you can discover all its fabulous treasures.


Remember! The special Blogmania prizes are available for two days, September 15th and 16th only. The number of prizes you could win is only limited by the NUMBER of blogs you visit.


1. Odalisca Jewelry

2. Much Ado About You

3. DustyStepper

4. Autumn Janet Scentsy

5. Aroma Energie

6. Luminous Scentsations

7. Paradise Purls

8. Castle Company Soaps

9. Andrews Reclaimed

10. Sheri's Soap Opera

11. Shortys Gourmet Treats

12. AYA Wedding

13. Kreated by Karen

14. Cedars Mediterranean Foods

BLOGMANIA SPONSOR POST #4-AUTUMN JANET SCENTSY

Up until a couple months ago, I had never heard of Scentsy.

When I found Autumn, I decided to host a basket party to find out more information about the products.

Sense then, I have become hooked!!

Scentsy is not like any other candle. The warmers use a light bulb to melt the wax.

There us no open flame (perfect for people with kids!!) and no black smoke marks on the wall.

The wax comes in these easy to separate bars. One little square lasts for hours of use.

I have had the same square in for 6 days of constant use!!!

The warmers come in three variety's: Mid Size, Full Size and Plug In.

I have a couple of each. I love them all.

This is the warmer of the month

Montpelier Full Size Warmer

This is one of the Mid Size Warmers I have.

Canary Mid Size Warmer

Head over and check out all the great products Scentsy has to offer.

Once you try it, you will be hooked for life!!!