Freebie Friday: Amazing Giveaways from Around the Web - a few days like

Sorry this post is a little late. I was behind due to Birthday festivities, Wedding planning, and major home decluttering. But alas, here you are:


~Wedding Related~
Ends Today, win a custom parasol from Weddings by Kristin via Happy House with a Housewife.  There are several ways to enter, but you should enter right away as this giveaway ends tonight.  


Perfect for showers or parties, win $100 gift certificate from amazing plus size fashion line IGIGI from Live, Love, Laugh with Leslie. Giveaway ends July 9.


Get stunning pearly whites from Born 2 Impress if you are the lucky winner of  Go Smile's Go All Out Whitening System.  Giveaway ends on July 18.

Another chance to win $100 gift certificate from amazing plus size fashion line IGIGI from Mom to Bed by 8. Giveaway ends July 8. 


Get Honeymoon ready by winning a Lime Ricki swimsuit from Just for Me and You 2.  This giveaway ends on July 4. 


You can never have too many suits, another giveaway for a Lime Rikki swimsuit from Thanks, Mail Carrier.  This giveaway ends on July 1.

You can never have too many of their amazing dresses, another chance to win $100 gift certificate from IGIGI via Country Mouse, City Mouse. Giveaway ends July 10. 


For the honeymoon, Survey Junkie is also hosting a giveaway for a $96 gift certificate for Hapari.  These awesome suits will get you read for the summer. Many methods of entry and giveaway ends on June 30.*

Win some adorable shoes for the honeymoon from Thanks Mail Carrier. Many ways to enter to win these awesome shoes from ZooShoo.  Giveaway ends on July 1. 

Win a pair of oh-so-cute flats from ZooShoo thanks to Classy Covet. Many ways to enter to win these awesome shoes.  Giveaway ends on June 30. 

Send a gift to your future mother-in-law if you win this $50 gift certificate for 1-800-Flowers.Com from Thanks, Mail Carrier.  This giveaway ends on July 15.

~Beauty, Health, and Clothes~
Followers of Sogni e Sorrisi  are lucky. She is giving away a Summer Survival Kit from Perricone MD.  Many ways to enter, giveaway ends on July 4. 


Win a $100 gift certificate to LuLu's Clothing awesome online store from Born 2 Impress.  There are many ways to enter this great giveaway, and it ends on July 20.


I love shoes, when an awesome pair of shoes from Alegria Shoes thanks to Born 2 Impress. This giveaway ends on July 8 and there will be two winners!


Who doesn't want Lia Sophia jewelry?!?!? Thanks to Born 2 Impress you could win a piece. This giveaway ends on July 5 and there will be two winners!


Win your choice of shoes by Sanuk via Take It From Me.  Many ways to get extra entries; giveaway will end on July 2. 


~Housewares~
Mom's Focus on Cyber World is giving away a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This is an amazing product for soda lovers like myself. I'm itching to try it. This giveaway ends on June 30. *


Smart and Trendy Mom is giving away a 10 piece stainless steal cookware set from CSN Stores.  Giveaway ends on July 2.

Sunday Sweets

sweet musings

 When I was a kid, I said to my father one afternoon, 'Daddy, will you take me to the zoo?'

 He answered, 'If the zoo wants you, let them come and get you.'

 -- Jerry Lewis

sweets treats
Cake for me, Cake for my dad.

it's my birthday weekend and father's day- So it is time for cake!

sweet dreams

this picture is from my dad's first father's day, aka the day I was born.  I've always loved that my birthday was also on or about father's day.  It is fun to celebrate together. I do have the best dad! 

Freebie Friday: Amazing Giveaways from Around the Web

~Wedding Related~
Win a $75 gift certificate to Clutch That,  perfect for you or a beloved bridesmaid. This awesome giveaway is hosted by Mint Green with Envy and ends on June 25.


Win 25 Happy Tears Tissue Boxes from Scraps of Life.  This giveaway ends on June 25. 


Enter this giveaway for you luscious locks, win a Corioliss Classic Pro in Black along with a bottle of Shine Shield from Bella So Savvy and Misikko. This giveaway ends on July 1. 


Another opportunity to win a Corioliss classic Pro along with a bottle of Shine Shield from Young, Free, & Frugal and Misikko. This giveaway ends on June 23.


~Housewares~
The Eco-Cheap Mom is giving away a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This is an amazing product for soda lovers like myself. I'm itching to try it. This giveaway ends on June 21.


One lucky guy or gal will win a Senseo Coffee Maker from Survey Junkie Gift Guide. This giveaway ends on July 1.


Bella So Savvy is giving away a $60 Gift Certificate for CSN Stores.  Yup, the possibilities are endless with that. Giveaway ends on July 13.

Another chance to win $40 Gift Certificate for CSN Stores thanks to StarImpulse. Giveaway ends on June 28.

Go Green Street is giving away a $70 Gift Certificate for CSN Stores.  Yup, the possibilities are endless with that. Giveaway ends on July 8.


The B Keeps Up Honest is giving away a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This is an amazing product for soda lovers like myself. I'm itching to try it. This giveaway ends on June 21.


The Eco-Cheap Mom is giving away Yoreganics Natural Organic Laundry Products.  You could win a Laundry Trio Sampler and a Simplemint Lip Balm. This giveaway ends June 28. 


~ Apparel & Accessories~
Ending Today, This Free Bird is giving away a beautiful Pyramid Spike Bangle from Melinda Marie. This giveaway will end tonight, so get over there quick!

Ending today, followers of Sogni e Sorrisi  are lucky. She is giving away a Yellow Wallpaper Daylite SortieOff Clutch (in white). Many ways to enter. 


Win the item of your choice from DownEast Basics via Real Mom Real Views. This giveaway ends on June 21. 


In case you don't win the above, enter to win the item of your choice from DownEast Basics via Review Retreat. This giveaway ends on June 25. 


Another chance, to win the item of your choice from DownEast Basics via Bella So Savvy. This giveaway ends on June 21. 

Win a Fantasy Jewelry Box item of choice up to a value of $35 from StarImpluse.  This awesome giveaway ends on June 21. 


Win a Twisted Orchid's Mad by Design bag of choice up to a value of $75 from StarImpluse.  This awesome giveaway ends on June 21. 


Two lucky readers of Smart and Trendy Moms will win $20 gift certificates for Sunglass Warehouse. This giveaway ends on Today, June 18.


Jessica over at Style Obsession is hosting an amazing giveaway. Enter to win a Wendy Mink Jewelry Necklace. This giveaway will end on June 21.  


Mint Green with Envy is giving away a beautiful Midnight Garden Necklace from Realisation Creations. This giveaway closes on June 27.


~Furry Family Members~
Pamper your pooch by winning an Organic Pet Bed for either your kitty or pup via Evoluchun's Misc. Many ways to enter, giveaway ends on June 21. 

Thursday Things...places I love in Charlotte

Here are some of my favorite places to spend time (& money for some of them)

yay...the Swedish have come to CLT

Freedom Park

Amelie's --best sweet treats ever

the lakes, norman and wylie

the mint museum (hey that's where we are having our party)

Freebie Friday: Amazing Giveaways from Around the Web

~Wedding Related~

Everything Up Close is hosting a giveaway from Make It Special Gifts.  Winner will get to choose from either a pair of personalized toasting glasses or a personalize sports mug. Many ways to enter including daily tweets. Giveaway ends on June 16.


The Green Hanger is giving away a $40 gift certificate to CSN Stores. You can use this certificate to help purchase a much needed cake cutter or champagne flutes.  This giveaway has many extra entries and ends on June 15. Good Luck!


Ladybug Mama of Two is hosting a giveaway for an $85 gift certificate for Hapari.  These awesome suits will get you read for the summer. Many methods of entry and giveaway ends on June 19.

Smart and Trendy Mom is hosting a giveaway for a $96 gift certificate for Hapari.  These awesome suits will get you read for the summer. Many methods of entry and giveaway ends on June 24.


Survey Junkie is also hosting a giveaway for a $96 gift certificate for Hapari.  These awesome suits will get you read for the summer. Many methods of entry and giveaway ends on June 30.


Nashville Brides (and other ladies) win The Bludge treatment from Corroboree via The Thirty-Something Bride. This awesome giveaway ends on Friday.

Get radiant skin for the big day with the latest amazing giveaway from Natural Mommie.  Win a Clarisonic skin cleansing system.  This giveaway has may ways to enter including daily tweets.  Giveaway closed on June 15 at 8pm MST.


Get honeymoon ready with Essential Swimwear giveaway from Just for Me and You Two.   This giveaway has many ways to enter including daily tweets. Giveaway ends on June 13. 

Win another  Essential Swimwear suit from Take It From Me.   This giveaway has many ways to enter including daily tweets. Giveaway ends on June 16. 

~Other Amazing Giveaways~

Go Green Street has an amazing giveaway for your four-legged friend. Go Green Street is giving away 2 Greener Pup eco-friendly dog beds.  These bed look oh so cute and comfy. There are many ways to enter including tweets! Giveaway ends on June 18. 

Mom's Focus on Cyber World is giving away a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This is an amazing product for soda lovers like myself. I'm itching to try it. This giveaway ends on June 30.

Survey Junkie is giving away a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This is an amazing product for soda lovers like myself. I'm itching to try it. This giveaway ends on June 17.

Newest amazing giveaway from Natural Mommie,  win a eco-friendly KALYX Yoga Bra.  This giveaway has may ways to enter including daily tweets.  Giveaway closes on June 19 at 8pm MST.


The Mom Reviews is giving away a Tassimo T20! Many ways to enter. This giveaway ends on June 23. 


Pamper your pooch by winning an All Organic Pet Bed from Pet Super Store via Go Green Street. Many ways to enter, giveaway ends on June 24. 

Thursday Things...flowers

In honor with the appointment I had with our florist yesterday. Here are some of my favorite pretty blooms.

calla lily - these don't give me migraines. yay!

hydrangeas-there are the pom-poms of flowers

Black-Eyed Susans

orchids - they are the most regal flower

wild flowers - nature sometimes does it best.

Sunday Sweets

~Sunday Sweets~

Nature says to a woman: 'Be beautiful if you can, wise if you want to, but be respected, that is essential.' 

~Pierre Beaumachais

Today, I will be in a room of the woman who have taught be to be beautiful inside and out, that wisdom and the pursuit of knowledge is important is vital, and that respect from and for others is most essential. These women, all from different parts of my life whose impact is profound will all in the same house.  I've never been this excited, honored and humbled.

~sweet treats~

I know it is summer. I'm craving lemon tarts.

~sweet dreams~

"We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained." 

~Marie Curie

Freebie Friday: Amazing Giveaways from Around the Web

~Wedding Related~


Win a small get away in Miami care of Biltmore Hotels and one of my favorite blogs Weddings Unveiled.  Giveaway ends today at Noon. So go there now. 


Win a Champagne Clutch from Bride on a Budget care of DesignerApparel.com. This giveaway ends on TODAY at 5pm. 


Oh Beautiful Pager has a beautiful giveaway! Win 100 Save the Dates or Invitations from Hello Lucky. I am obsessed with Hello!Lucky.  This giveaway ends tonight at midnight! 


Brides Buddy is giving away 2 dozen of the wedding ring style cupcake toppers from Pink Polka Dotties. This giveaway ends June 4 at 9pm.


First 100 commenters get a code for a free custom Bridal Party Tee t-shirt from The One Blog.  There still seems to be some tees left, although I found out you do have to pay a pretty steep shipping/handling. So it's only kind of free, but if you are going to order some of these it's perfect for you. 


Everything Upclose has extended their Wonderful Wedding Wishes giveaway event, winner will receive a personalized tote bag in choice for Lady Linen & Company. Giveaway ends June 15 at 11:59pm.  


Win a series of free workout sessions with Personal Trainer Corey Klein from Southern Weddings Magazine's blog. Submissions accepted until June 7 at midnight. 


Thanks to the generosity of Ocean Pearl Beaded Jewelery.Indie Bride is able to offer one lucky bride to be a set of two beautiful baroque pearl bracelets in the bride's choice of colors. One bracelet for the bride and one for the Maid of Honor.  There are many ways to enter. The giveaway ends on June 11.


Get radiant skin for the big day with the latest amazing giveaway from Natural Mommie.  Win a Clarisonic skin cleansing system.  This giveaway has may ways to enter including daily tweets.  Giveaway closed on June 15 at 8pm MST.


~Other Amazing Finds~
Go Green Street has an amazing giveaway for your four-legged friend. Go Green Street is giving away 2 Greener Pup eco-friendly dog beds.  These bed look oh so cute and comfy. There are many ways to enter including tweets! Giveaway ends on June 18. 


Mint Green with Envy is giving away a beautiful Peshtemal Towel from Turkish Bath's etsy shop.  This awesome giveaway has lots of ways to enter and is open until June 13.


Win a Summer Tea Towel from Claudia Pearson Illustration.  This giveaway will end on June 7.


Win one for dad (or your Groom), The Candid Reviewer is giving away a tie from ABC Necktie. This giveaway ends on June 12, just in time for Fathers Day.


Mom's Focus on Cyber World is giving away a Tribest Single Serving Blender/Grinder.  This giveaway ends on June 7.

Thursday Things...my secret love

I love a well done musical.  I love the old school musicals, movie musicals and the newest gems. Here are my Thursday things, 5 of my favorite musicals. These are in no particular order:

South Pacific

Cabaret

Fasettoland

My Fair Lady

Wicked