It’s no secret that I love Tiny Prints. I have recommended Tiny Prints baby shower invitations and birth announcements for quite a few years now. My friends and family have loved them too, and the quality and selection are just a few of the reasons why.

You can custom design your announcements and invitations, and you could literally spend hours on the site browsing the different designs. You can also create matching return address labels as well as thank-you cards.

Once the little one has arrived, parents to be can create A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E and unique birth announcements with their child’s image and birth information. Does it get more sweet than this soft pink girl birth announcement? I didn’t think so.

Tiny Prints is hosting a Pinning Party™ with @ResourcefulMom (#TinyPrintsBaby) on May 30th at 8 PM ET with lots of fun and prizes. Click the link for more details.

5 winners will receive 30 Baby Shower Invitations
5 winners will receive 30 Birth Announcements
5 winners will receive sets of 24 Address Labels
5 winners will receive sets of 24 Gift Tags
5 winners will receive 30 Thank You Cards
1 Grand Prize winner will receive a $150 Tiny Prints Gift Certificate

Can’t wait for the party? Would you like to win a $50 Gift Certificate from Tiny Prints?

Simply browse Tiny Prints birth announcements shower invitations and comment with favorite stationery item from their site (mandatory). To receive extra entries:

1) Follow me, @laurie_pooh, on Twitter.

2) Follow @TinyPrints on Twitter.

3) Send the following message on Twitter:

I entered to #win the $50 @TinyPrints giftcard #giveaway from @laurie_pooh: http://tinyurl.com/TinyPrintsGiveaway

4) Subscribe to my blog in a reader.

US only, please. The winner will be selected randomly from all valid entries on or around May 28. You must leave a comment telling me which Tiny Prints birth announcement or baby shower invitation is your favorite as well as additional comments letting me know what else you have done to earn extra entries. Please also use your real first name and leave a valid way for me to contact you should you be selected as the winner. You will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before another winner is selected. Good Luck!

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Tiny Prints. I was not paid for this post, however I will also receive a complementary gift card. The opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint.

Va-Va-Vivid!
Shine, Shine Go Away!
Bead Me Up!
S’Wipe Out!
Long Live Moisture!
BB Cream!

The products named above were sent in an amazing cardboard mirrored vanity. There was also a surprise for one of you, so be sure to check out the end of the post for a giveaway.

The full line of Olay Fresh Effects. I see you!

My favorite of the products are the S’Wipe Out! makeup remover wipes. I have never used this type of product to remove my makeup. Usually I just use cleanser and water. Since receiving these, I have been removing my eye making before cleansing. These are amazing. They smell clean and my face feels incredibly refreshed after using it. I am also amazed how easily one wipe will remove my tough to get off mascara. I will for sure be adding this product to my daily routine. There are only 20 wipes per package, but it’s also less than $5.

Gross, but awesome… right?

My other favorite products are the Va-Va-Vivid! and Shine, Shine Go Away! I have extremely oily and shiny skin, so this cleanser was perfect. I really like how it smells and how clean and tight my skin feels after using it. I also really like the battery powered Powered Cleansing Brush. I have owned a high end cleansing brush for several years, but this one from Olay is super small and light and really easy to use. Plus it is affordable at just under $13. It is easy to cleanse your hairline, around your nose, as well as your neck… all without making a mess. I’ve been using it for several weeks both morning and night and can really see the improvements in my skin. I have also been alternating the Bead Me Up! in order to also exfoliate. It is gentle and has an okay scent, but I definitely prefer the Shine, Shine Go Away!

Love my new skin care routine!

I know it’s a myth that moisturizing oily skin just makes the shine and oil problem worse, but I really did not like how Long Live Moisture! worked with my makeup. When applying it under makeup, my face was a complete oil slick after 30 minutes. No bueno. I do like that the gel-like texture, but for daytime it just didn’t work for me. I occasionally will use it after washing my face at night. It’s light and feels good on the skin. For the same reasons, I’m also not wild about the BB Cream! In addition to making my face super oily and shiny, it also has a really strong fragrance I just don’t care for.

The beauty of this line is that you can mix and match the products that work for you, so I am really happy to have some new products that really work for my skin type.

Are you interested in trying some of the new products from the Olay Fresh Effects Line? How about a $25 Walmart gift card to shop the products for yourself?

Simply browse Walmart.com and let me know which Fresh Effects product you’d buy first with your gift card (mandatory). To receive extra entries:

1) Follow me, @laurie_pooh, on Twitter.

2) Follow @FreshEffects on Twitter.

3) Send the following message on Twitter:

I entered to #win a $25 Walmart giftcard from @FreshEffects and @laurie_pooh: http://tinyurl.com/olayfresheffects

4) Subscribe to my blog in a reader.

US only, please. The winner will be selected randomly from all valid entries on or around April 27. You must leave a comment telling me which Olay Fresh Effects product you would purchase with the gift card as well as additional comments letting me know what else you have done to earn extra entries. Please also use your real first name and leave a valid way for me to contact you should you be selected as the winner. You will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before another winner is selected. Good Luck!

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Olay. I was not paid for this post, however The Olay Fresh Effects products, information, and gift card have been provided by Olay. The opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint.

I did it. I have signed up for my third 60 mile Komen 3-Day event. I can truly say this walk is one of the most amazing life experiences I have had (x2). They say the third time is a charm, so I cannot imagine how much better it will be this year. Also? 3 is my lucky number.

I’m not going to lie. Fundraising was a lot harder the second time around, and it is proving to be even tougher this year. I am very happy to report that as of Wednesday Nikki has also registered (sigh of relief), so I am confident that we will make it together.

Thank you for your continued support. Please consider donating if you can, and let me know if there is someone in your life who has been impacted by breast cancer that I can walk for: http://the3day.org/goto/laurie

I was recently introduced to Zinio. Per their website, Zinio is the world’s largest newsstand and bookstore. With its many digital products and services, Zinio creates better ways for people to discover published content. It gives customers the ability to shop for, search inside, read, share and save digital content in 23 local newsstands in any country in the world.

A few weeks ago I downloaded Nylon from Zinio’s app via my iPhone. I have been able to view my issues on both my iPhone and iPad anytime and anywhere I want. In addition to Apple products, Zinio is available on Android mobile phones and tablets as well as your laptop or desktop. It is super easy to sign up and they are even offering several promotions such as 2 year subscriptions for the price of 1 year (on select magazines) or $5 for every $10 you spend (hurry, that one ends March 31). Guess what? Zinio was generous enough to offer 9 of you free subscriptions to any of the magazines they offer! Love Glamour? How about Cosmo, Self, O, Lucky or Nylon? Choose one of over 1000 titles.

Simply browse Zinio and let me know which one you’d choose (mandatory). To receive extra entries:

1) Follow me, @laurie_pooh, on Twitter.

2) Follow @Zinio on Twitter.

3) Send the following message on Twitter:

I entered to #win a free magazine subscription from @Zinio and @laurie_pooh: http://tinyurl.com/freezinio

4) Subscribe to my blog in a reader.

Anyone can enter. The winners will be selected randomly from all valid entries on or around April 6. You must leave a comment telling me which Zinio magazine you would like to win as well as additional comments letting me know what else you have done to earn extra entries. Please also use your real first name and leave a valid way for me to contact you should you be selected as the winner. You will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before another winner is selected. Good Luck!

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Zinio. I was not paid for this post, however I will also receive a complementary subscription of my choice. The opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint.

On December 31 at 4:30 PM, Medieval Times Dallas is hosting a Family New Years Eve Extravaganza. In addition to admission to the castle, the two-hour live show and four course feast, it will also include a free action poster for each child, free face painting and best of all… free knight training!

The knight training is a super special opportunity for children age 5-12 to go down into the arena and learn techniques from the knights themselves. I would have been all about this when I was that age (forget being a princess), and I am sure your children would be absolutely thrilled to experience it too. There is limited space available for the knight training, so be sure to book your spot early.

The cost for this special New Years Eve performance and extras is $35.95 for adults and $29.95 for children which is a really good deal considering all of the extras and compared to normal prices during the year. This is going to be such a fun way to spend the night together as a family and make memories your children will absolutely remember forever.

Need more info? Call 1-888 We Joust or visit MedievalTimes.com You should also check out the Medieval Times Dallas Facebook page. They often have giveaways and fun contests for free tickets as well as codes for discount tickets throughout the year.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Medieval Times Dallas. I was not monetarily compensated, however I will receive complementary admission. The opinions expressed are my own, as always.

Don’t worry if you didn’t win because you will have 18 more chances to win a $30 gift card. Join the @LaneBryant Holiday Fashion Fun Twitter Party tomorrow afternoon (details below). Need a little fashion inspiration for an upcoming holiday party? How about tips on how to keep your look fresh this season? Sure it’s cold outside, but that doesn’t mean we can’t feel and look sassy, stylish, and maybe even a little flirty through the winter! Come one, come all, because we’re talking holiday fashion with our friends at Lane Bryant!

The Details:
What: Lane Bryant “Holiday Fashion Fun” Twitter Party
When: Mon 12/17 noon PT/3pm ET
Where: On Twitter! CleverTweets: http://clvr.li/SYaCNf
Follow: Hashtag #LBHoliday @CleverGirlsColl @LaneBryant
RSVP here: http://clvr.li/128tjBx
Prizes: 18 $30 Lane Bryant gift cards

Today is also the last day for Lane Bryant’s 12 Days of the Most Wonderful Surprises. Don’t forget to check out their Facebook page to unlock today’s offer. It’s the perfect way to get your favorite must-have fashion items for the holiday season at great prices.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

I put together an outfit from items on their website that includes a sparkle dress which would be absolutely perfect for a holiday party or date night out on the town. I am also really liking big statement rings and matching earrings, fun pattern tights, and tall boots with buckle details that add a great finishing touch to the look. You could also pair it with heels for a more romantic and flirty feel.

I was able to order the dress online and have it shipped for free to my local store. It doesn’t get easier than that! I plan on pairing it with fun tights, booties and bold jewelry for New Years Eve. It definitely makes me feel fun and sassy.

Each day December 5-16 Lane Bryant has surprise offers available both online and in store. Today tees (select styles) are $15. It’s a great time to stock up for layering under winter sweaters!

U.S. only, please. Two (2) winners will be selected randomly from all valid entries on or around December 15. You must leave a comment with the link that includes the pin of your favorite item from Lane Bryant. Please also use your real first name and leave a valid way for me to contact you should you be selected as the winner. You will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before another winner is selected. Good Luck!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

This year our house is smelling warm and cozy thanks to the Febreze Holiday Collection. Right before we left town for Thanksgiving I plugged in some NOTICEables Special Edition cozy vanilla sugar scented oil warmers. I have to admit I’m not a big fan of vanilla scents (I lean more toward sweet and fruity fragrances), but these were really nice. When we returned home it was the first thing I smelled when we opened the door! I can’t wait to light the candle next.

The Febreze Holiday Collection comes in six warm and inviting scents:
* Apple Spice & Delight: fresh-baked apples coated with sweet cinnamon
* Cozy Vanilla Sugar: Sweet notes of vanilla that comfort you like a cocoon of blankets
* Cranberries and Frost: Rich as ripe cranberries and frost on a white winter’s day
* Glistening Alpine: As soothing as a tree-lined mountainside glistening with the scent of pine
* Winter Magic & Glow: Crisp as sunshine-lit icicles in fresh, frosty air
* Holiday Bloom & Cheer: holiday aromas blended with winter blossom

Would you like to win a prize pack that includes a $10 Febreze coupon booklet and a $15 Visa gift card? Let me know which scent would you choose to set the mood for the season or which spray, NOTICEables®, or candle you would consider to be the perfect finishing touch to your holiday home (mandatory). To receive extra entries:

1) Follow me, @laurie_pooh, on Twitter.

2) Follow @Febreze_Fresh on Twitter.

3) Send the following message on Twitter:

I entered to win a @Febreze_Fresh Holiday Prize Pack from @laurie_pooh: http://tinyurl.com/febrezefresh

4) Subscribe to my blog in a reader.

U.S. only, please. The winner will be selected randomly from all valid entries on or around December 15. You must leave a comment letting me which scent or product you would you choose to set the mood for the season as well as additional comments letting me know what else you have done to earn extra entries. Please also use your real first name and leave a valid way for me to contact you should you be selected as the winner. You will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before another winner is selected. Good Luck!

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Febreze. While I was not paid for this post, I received a gift pack including the products shown in the photo above. The Febreze product, information, and gift pack for the winner have been provided by Febreze. The opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint. NOTE: Febreze® does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blogsite.

The morning was a writing workshop of sorts, in which we were asked to create a “Tell Them” message for a loved one. Afterward they took volunteers who read a humorous and/or serious sentiment for their recipient. We also were given a table full of funny and unique images and were asked to write and brainstorm card captions like the real writers in Kansas City do! It was a lot of fun to hear the writers talk about their job, and we also watched a moving video with other Hallmark employees. It’s a good thing they had Kleenex on each table!

The theme of the event was “Life is a Special Occasion” which encouraged us to pause and recognize those unplanned, perfectly imperfect moments we share with our loved ones — the moments that can take place any day and the moments that take place when we’re celebrating milestones. Each table had birthday cards we were encouraged to take to fill out for friends and family, and we were also given a goodie bag with a few items seen on the table above. Oh, and what party is complete without cake? We were served yummy cupcakes on fun personalized party plates (30% off with promo code BLOG30).

I had such a great time at the event and was inspired to head right over to my local Hallmark to buy more cards and gifts for upcoming birthdays and anniversaries! I also love sending my friends surprise friendship cards in the mail. There’s nothing better than opening your mailbox to a card in this day and age of e-mails and Facebook. Guess what? Hallmark has offered to send one of my readers a 10-pack of greeting cards and a Recordable Storybook. My husband and I just made one as a birthday gift for our nephew who lives in a different part of the state, and it was so much fun to do. Would you like to win? See below for more details.

1) Follow me, @laurie_pooh, on Twitter.

2) Follow @HallmarkPR on Twitter.

3) Send the following message on Twitter:

I entered to win a Recordable Storybook and 10-pack of greeting cards from @HallmarkPR and @laurie_pooh: http://tinyurl.com/hallmarktour #hallmarktour

4) Subscribe to my blog in a reader.

U.S. only, please. The winner will be selected randomly from all valid entries on or around October 20. You must leave a comment letting me which Recordable Storybook would be a favorite for a child in your life as well as additional comments letting me know what else you have done to earn extra entries. Please also use your real first name and leave a valid way for me to contact you should you be selected as the winner. You will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before another winner is selected. Good Luck!

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Hallmark. While I was not paid for this post, I was invited to a sponsored event and received a gift bag with Hallmark products. The opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint.