There's good new and bad news...

hey, why's this goofy looking lady so happy?? oh wait, that's me.. And I'm happy because out of 616 people that entered Accidental Mommies 's Cookie By Design contest, I was the one chosen! The cookie bouquet is going to make one heckuva gift!! Anyone would love to be presented with a giant bouquet of cookies; I just have to figure out who to give it to.. oh the pressure!


I can't say the same for myself, but did you notice my blog is prettier? The google blogger templates weren't doing it for me. Your average soccer moms were even rocking out nice designs on their blogs. But have you seen the price tags on blog designs? A little research led me to AquaPoppy Designs, where I found a plethora of very cool free back grounds! I had to get the header and button to go with it!!!..Like it? I love it!!!! Chelsea at AquaPoppy is a new and fresh web designer,and while she's establishing herself, her prices are ridiculously low! The package I have, Lil' Poppy, is only $12! You get a complete custom design for only $25! She'll probably realize that she is terribly underpricing her work before long so get it while its hot! Chelsea even installed it for me since I'm a numbskull! Thank you Aquapoppy for making me look a little more professional!

Let me go ahead and tell you the bad news part before I get to listing giveaways.. My sister, who is 8 months pregnant, is going to have to have a c-section soon. She is having high blood pressure and sugar. It's all going to be okay, but she's nervous and feels ill-prepared to have her baby just yet. Go on over, and give her a few words of support. She'd like that. http://allthewayfrombloggycreek.blogspot.com/2008/07/so-baby-will-be-here-early.html

Friday Giveaways!
*Green Your Day is celebrating a 100th post with a giveaway of an organic, handmade snail rattle http://recycleyourday.com/?p=122
*What's On Mommy's Mind's first ever giveaway is a doozy, for a soda machine! Think of all the flavor experimenting you could do!! http://whatsonmommysmind.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-first-giveaway.html
*Fstop Memories has a box of mystery scrap booking goodies to give to one commenter! http://jenalonso.typepad.com/fstop_memories/2008/07/give-away.html
*Decor 8 will turn turn some winners into crafters with their inspiration boxes . Magical, fanciful things http://decor8.blogspot.com/2008/07/inspire-me-giveaway-enter-to-win.html
*A Little of This and That has a ragdoll to gift to the 28th commenter! http://kateskountrykottage.blogspot.com/2008/07/giveaway-friday_18.html
*Handmade goods from Fieldy http://fieldy.typepad.com/fieldy/2008/07/blogiversary.html
*Alternative Consumer has dog bath stuff. tell them which fragrance you like:park, beach or woods http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/07/18/eco-bath-products-great-green-giveaway-lani-dig-your-dog/
*what the hale? has your choice of photo frame http://therexburghalefamily.blogspot.com/2008/07/give-away.html
* Palm gifts is giving away a monogrammed cosmetic purse- you get to pick color, name, font, thread..everything! http://www.thepalmgifts.com/view.php?id=1131 Pick one out and e-mail info@thepalmgifts.com. mention me or my blog and i'll get a bag, too if you win! its viral marketing at its best! (original post here http://magnoliasmarriageandmanhattan.blogspot.com/2008/07/giveaway-create-your-own-costmetic-bag.html)
* Robin @ Robin's Online world has a $50 Amazon Gift code to give away to me.. oh, I mean a lucky reader..tee hee.. http://robynsonlineworld.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-1st-giveaway-50-amazoncom-gift.html
* Sweet Life in the Valley is giving a whole box of sumptuous Sweet Tooth Fairy treats to a very fortunate person..cookies and cake bites.yum! http://www.sweetlifeinthevalley.com/2008/07/fun-free-fridays-giveaway-sweet-tooth.html
* I Never Grew Up has a terrific contest for a girls/boys handmade hat and a mom and daughter set of headbands. These are sooo cute people. Go here http://inevergrewup.net/ and be prepared to say "awww!
* Elizabeth at Thoughts of An Evil Overlord is having A Charlie Brown Christmas (in July)http://ebogie.blogspot.com/2008/07/christmas-in-july.html. She is also gearing up for a blogworld-wide beach party so contact her if you are interested in participating. She is always in the center of all the fun so go check out her blog!
*Baby Tea Leaves is having a necklace giveaway in celebration of her new etsy shop opening. These are inspirational workout necklaces. So drop the bag of Cheetos and get over there!http://babytealeaves.blogspot.com/2008/07/little-bit-of-etsy-in-my-life-giveaway.html
more to come...
*Clementine NW is giving away a pair of Robeez, the baby shoes that every mom is trying to win for their child. Robeez are more comfortable and will fit a child for a longer time than a conventional hard-soled shoe. But you probably knew that already. So go see Clementine for a shot at winning the cute little buggers http://www.clementinenw.com/blog/?p=126
* Seven Dogs and a Baby are giving us moms a chance to win a great new HP printer which was made to handle photo and project printing! Sounds perfect for me! http://www.sevendogsandababy.com/2008/07/who-needs-to-send-their-pictures-off-to.html