Happy 4th of July!!

Cute patriotic graphics compliments of The Cutest Blog On The Block

Adding on to the Summer Faves ...

Is anyone watching Hawthorne on TNT on Tuesday nights at 9pm? The series just premiered on June 16th, and I added it to my series recording list. So good! Loving Jada Pinkett Smith!

Also, Season 2 of The Secret Life of the American Teenager is running, abc Family, Mondays at 8pm. The baby is here, the grandma is preggo, oh the drama - ha, ha!! A very entertaining show!

Sweet Summer Swap!

I participated in Sweet Tea Diaries Summertime Swap, and was paired up with CAC Muffin over at Shortbread. Take a look at the fun little goodies I received in the mail ... oh.so.fun!!

A big beach towel, note pads (which I will use all the time - I am always writing notes to myself!), ball catch game and sidewalk chalk (she must know that my boys are loving these!), a cute pair of sunglasses, flip flops (and they fit, too!!), pool air mattress in my current fave aqua color, and a book that I can't wait to dive into - all wrapped up in a plastic pink bucket!! Thanks so much ... it was fun swapping goodies!!
Wanna know what I sent? I had so much fun shopping for summertime stuff! It was so hard for me not to buy for myself in the process! Ha, ha!!

A fun tote bag, journal notebook, OPI nail polish, cute nail files, SoftLips Strawberry lip balm, oh-so-yummy smelling (pineapple, and strawberry sangria scents) shimmer lotions, coconut-lime body wash and loofah, a water bottle, mango flavored gum, and the latest issue of Glamour magazine. I hope CAC Muffin enjoyed her gifts!! :o)

Happy Summer!!

Lucky Girls!!

Thank you SO VERY MUCH for all the love shown during my big blogiversary event!! I had so much fun picking out goodies that you would all enjoy, and believe it or not, I am on the hunt for more fun giveaways for the upcoming months!! Another BIG thank you to HotMama Glassware, Wire Wrapped Designs, and Angie Warren Designs for generously donating to my event!! Their links will be posted soon in my sidebar!!

Here are the winners ... picked by good ol' random.org ...

Giveaway One - Ed Hardy Perfume Set

Krissa from Randomness

Giveaway Two - Coach key ring

Sassy Cass from Sassy and the Boys

Giveaway Three - Hot Mama Martini Glasses

Lucy Marie from Lucy's Life

Giveaway Four - Twilight book

printersdevil from Playing Dishes

Giveaway Five - Wire Wrapped Designs Earrings

Kelly from Carty Party of Three

Giveaway Six - Hot Mama Signature Coffee Cup

Am from It's Not Gossip. It's My Life.

Giveaway Seven - Angie Warren Designs Mommy Cards

Brandi from The Life of a Small Town Girl

Giveaway Eight - Juicy Couture Coin Purse

Katrina from Katrina Is A Princess

Yay!! Congrats, girls!!! Please email me your shipping address to aprilbaker23 @ yahoo.com - Kelly and Brandi, please also include your final design choice.

And now back to my regularly scheduled blogging!! Thanks again!!

xoxo ♥ xoxo

Be sure to check this out, too!

My sister-in-law is celebrating her 1 year blogiversary, too! Enter her giveaway to win some Starbucks goodies!!

IT'S MY BLOGIVERSARY!!!!! **closed**

*** I'll be closing the giveaways on Tuesday night ... winners will be announced Wednesday morning!! Extra points given to those who re-post ... just let me know you gave me a shout-out on your blog or facebook!! Thanks so much for all the love - you girls are great!!! ***

One year ago I started my blog, and here I am today ... 300 posts later!! I have met some awesome friends in this year, and have loved getting to know each of you through our blogs, emails, and Facebook. I thank you all so much for the time you take to check in each day and for all the sweet comments!

LET'S CELEBRATE!!!
I have some incredible giveaways, so be sure to re-post on your blog and tell all your friends!! You do not have to have a blog to enter!! Just be sure to leave your email address in your comment (post under name/url), so I can contact you if you win!! If you do have a blog, please follow me in my sidebar gadget! I love meeting new friends, so don't be shy!! Good Luck!!

Giveaway #1

Back in April, I went to a Nordstrom Fragrance Event and fell in love with Ed Hardy's Eternal Love scent. It reminds me of vanilla pudding and sweet strawberries. Oh.So.Yummy!! My first giveaway is for the 3 oz shower gel, 3 oz shimmering body lotion and cute little travel spray. This is sure to be your new favorite!!

Simply leave a comment to enter ... yep, it's that easy! Now go check out my other giveaways!!

Giveaway #2 **closed**

A fun little Coach key ring in my absolute fave color, purple!! Every girl should have a Coach, even if it is on her keys! This cutie opens to hold 2 pictures.
Leave a comment to enter ... giveaway #3 is right below!!

Giveaway #3 **closed**

We all know I am a vodka girl ... classy, I know. But hey! If you are going to drink, you might as well not wake up with a hangover, right? Earlier this year, I participated in a martini glass swap. I must say that now I am starting my own little collection of cute glasses. When I was in search for the perfect glass to send my partner, I came across Hot Mama Glassware on Etsy. Not only did she custom make 2 glasses for me then, but she is currently working on 3 more for me! I just love her polka dotted glasses! The very sweet and talented Beth Anne from Hot Mama is generously giving away to one lucky reader a set (yes, 2!) of martini glasses - one pink (for the ladies) and one blue (for the guys), with the recipes Black and Blue and Woo Woo on the bottoms. If you ever need some fun gifts, check out her store!!
Cheers!

Leave a comment to enter ... on to #4!!

Number 4 **closed**

I don't even need to explain myself on this one. I am so in lust with this vampire love story that I added a countdown to New Moon in my sidebar! Here is the first book in the series ... Twilight!!

You know what to do ... leave your comment!!

Numero Cinco!! **closed**

This next giveaway is from another cute little handmade store on Etsy, Wire Wrapped Designs. I absolutely love the adorable pendants and crafted jewelry they offer. One lucky reader will win a pair of wire wrapped earrings of her choice!! To enter, please click on the store's link, browse the beautiful earrings, and come back here to comment on which pair you would love to win! These ones are my fave ... how gorgeous is that color!?!