Giveaways around the blogosphere -Oct. 28

Here are the ones I think you should check out for today:

Note Card set by Nuvonova - Just help her by voting for your favourite pack you would like to see come to life, and then you can win that set!!  In cas you are wondering - C is my favourite!  This has low entries!

Giveaways around the blogosphere

I have found some awesome giveaways lately, and thought that maybe I should be sharing them with all of you!  So here are the ones I am entering today:

Green Ostrich Mixing Bowls Giveaway at Blissful Reviews - Recycled Mixing bowl set, that are super cute!

Fall is in the air note cards at Sliver Light Pics - I love these adorable little note cards.  I like to save these kinds of things to write a little note for someone, or in case I need a quick card for an occassion.

Craft Kit at This Crazy Life - 2 winners will get a super cute girly craft kit, where the little princess can make a mini wedding dress!

Speech Therapy update

Recently Jack started school, and our newest session of speech therapy started up.

In the last 2 weeks, I have seen such great improvement in Jack's speech.  He even corrects himself if he says something incorrectly such as: I eating, then he will say "Oops!  I AM eating, Mommy!!"

We even have found that he is getting better at explaining the steps that happens, or things we didn't think he knew.  Last night, Wesley's Iggle Piggle that he sleeps with (he sleeps with 2) was in the washing machine, but I told the boys it is in the bath.  It would be back soon.  Jack said "Maybe when the laundry comes back".  Without seeing the toy go into the washing machine, he knew that Mommy put it in there and that when I finished the laundry Iggle would be clean.

I am so proud of the progress he is making!

Blog and Etsy shop goals

So I am currently making a list of goals I would like to accomplish for my blog and etsy shop.  Do you have a set of goals?  If you have some ideas I would love to hear them for some inspiration, and if you have them on your blog you can share it here so we can check it out!

Thanks, and stayed tune to see my goals list!

Creations by Doodlebug Review and Giveaway

I am a huge facebook fanatic.  I seriously believe that it is a great way to market your company, and yourself.  I also think that I can find great companies to purchase from via my friends and their suggestions.  If my friends like it, there is a chance I will.  So I check it out. 

Well one of my friends had fanned a group called "Creations by Doodlebug".  I noticed it was a very small group, and that she is located in my hometown.  I love supporting Canadian companies, and local artisans especially.  I have been away from my hometown for a while, but still have tons of family and friends there and visit often.  It holds a special place in my heart, and always will. 

I then started checking out her stuff, and realized it is super cute!  She is just starting out and trying to get her name out there!  I knew that I could help!

So I fanned her right away, and sent her an email.  She was very eager to work together!  I got to pick out anything I wanted to try, and I chose a snack bag, as I usually use disposible ones.  I always feel guilty about that, but haven't thought of another option. 

When I received my package I was surprised, and delighted, that she included 2 snack bags, in different sizes. As most of you are aware I have 3 boys, the 2 older ones like having everything the same, b/c then they can each have one. It makes life easier for me too b/c I just ensure they each have 1 of the same thing and there are no fights.

 

She has 3 sizes, I tried small and medium, which I thought was perfect for my boys hands.  The 2 year old got the small one and the 4 year old tried out the medium.  It worked perfectly for each of them.  They both loved having a special bag for their snacks, and I love saving the money on disposable bags, and also not generating so much waste.

Here are some of the other super cute things she has:

She makes sandwich bag/placemats!  I love this, so you can use it as a sandwich bag, then open it up and not have to put your sandwich on some nasty surface!  It comes in all kinds of fabric.

She makes other things too, such as: Marker and Crayon carriers, and 2 sizes of bibs!  All of her things are super cute, you really have to check it out!

BUY IT:

Head over to Creations by Doodlebug, to purchase just call her at the number on the page, or leave a message under the picture and she will contact you!  What great stocking stuffers these items are!!

WIN IT: One lucky reader of mine will win 3 different sizes of snack bags!

MANDATORY ENTRY: This must be done for any other entries to count. Please leave your email address with each entry so I can easily contact you.

Become a fan of Creations by Doodlebug on Facebook, and tell her I sent you!
BONUS ENTRIES: To qualify for extra entries you MUST complete the MANDATORY entry and please leave a separate comment for each entry.

1 Entry - Tell me your favourite item that she sells.
1 Entry per day- Tweet about this giveaway from Creations by Doodlebug and The Knit Wit by Shair and a link to this giveaway or use this tweet:

I entered to win snackbags from Creations by Doodlebug! @knitwitshair: http://bit.ly/aawnle

1 Entry per day - Blog about this giveaway from Creations by doodlebug and My Site on your blog with a link to this giveaway
1 Entry: Follow Me on Networked Blogs on the sidebar.
1 Entry: "Like" The Knit Wit on Facebook on the sidebar (please leave me you FB name to verify your entry).
1 Entry: Follow Me on Twitter on sidebar
3 Entries: Update your Facebook status notifying your conncections of this giveaway (link @the knit wit @creations by doodlebug)
3 Entries: Post my button on your blog (let me know where I can find it).

Good Luck! This giveaway is open to Canada & USA only. Giveaway ends on October 31 2010, 11:55pm.

Disclaimer: Please note that I received 2 reusable snack bags, and no payment was received. The opinons are my own.

Dale Jr Knex Giveaway

I am so jealous I don't have this myself, so I am desperate to win it!  If you enter and don't want it you can always give it to me as a Christmas gift LOL:

http://www.autismlearningfelt.com/2010/09/knex-nascar-gift-pack-giveaway.html/comment-page-4#comment-16872

Super Boobie Fairies

The Super Boobie Fairies are hard at work planning the 5th Annual 24 Hour Crop for the Cure .   So here is some important info they want me to share with you:

This year the wonderful people at Scrapbook Queens have invited us to hold our crop in thier brand new store and studio. The Crop will be held at 2900 Argentia Road, Unit 8, Mississauga on Friday November 5th at 6pm until Saturday November 6th at 6pm.

Come join us for a fun filled 24 hours of cropping, relax and winning. Tickets are $100 and are going fast. All proceeds from the event will be going to the Princess Margaret Hospital for Cancer Research.

Email irena@scrapbookqueens.ca or deneenca@rogers.com

You can visit our website at http://www.digitalfairydesigns.com/

Surfin Saturday Blog Hop

 

Welcome to all Surfin' Saturday blog hoppers!  I haven't hooked up to a blog hop for a while, but I love this one as it has so much variety!  Each week they do a different link up :) 

Please register for my awesome SmartKnitKids sock giveaway!  These socks are great for everyone from your littlest ones, to adults.  I am giving some to my Mom who is a diabetic too, as they are seamless socks!  The link is on the right in the sidebar!

Playful Threads Winner!

Congrats Jane!  I will be forwarding your email address to the sponsor!

SmartKnitKids Review and Giveaway

I have a confession to make, I am very very particular about my socks. Very.  Here are the rules:

1. They must not get wet, they will come off if they are wet.  I would rather walk around with no socks than have wet ones.
2. The toe seam has to be in such a way that I do not have to step on it.
3. They must NOT move all around so that the heel goes on the top!
4. They must have a cuff so that they stay up, if they fall down, they will come off, or be folded down.
5. I hate holey socks too - they get thrown out!

This is way summer is so nice to me, I don't have to wear socks LOL!  I like wearing socks, but they really do have to fit in a tight box.  And just to reinforce the point, my poor hubby has had to stop me on numerous occassions from fixing his socks.  My 4 yr old knows to fix it, or Mommy will!! LOL I have started buying only certain kinds for them, as I will have to fix them for them.

So, I read a review on Two Children and a Migraine about SmartKnitKids socks, and with all do respect to Ms Jayda, I doubted I would like them as much as her.  I am seriously picky, and have to wear sports socks with dress pants because I can't stand the feel of dress socks.  As an avid knitter, people often ask me why I don't knit my own socks, it's because I can't stand wearing knitted socks most of the time.  The feel of the knit usually bugs my feet (I have sensitive skin thus the reason it makes me so crazy).

Ok so you are starting to get a sense of my insanity towards socks! hee hee

I tried out socks for me, as I really am the most sensitive about socks, and the most critical.

The first thing I noticed when I opened them was....no elastic cuff at the top. Uh oh!  I searched them and there was no seem, so I was happy about that.  I put them on and I couldn't feel the knit stitch when I walked!  YAY! I was afraid my feet would sweat and then the socks would get damp...which would mean no good.

Well they are quite breathable, and even though there was no cuff, and it started rolling a bit at the top, I didn't notice it at all.  The socks stayed up too!  I don't think they turned around, but I don't know b/c they really are tube socks.  Although my hubby has tube socks, I can always tell when his flip around, so I was really impressed that I don't know!

I really do love these socks!   That is huge coming from me, really!
I hate holey socks too - they get thrown out!

So here is the low-down on these socks from the company!!

SmartKnitKIDS® patented seamless socks are perfect for children experiencing sensory processing differences, hypersensitivity or who simply can’t stand annoying seams! These super soft socks for sensitive little feet will not wrinkle or bunch and are proven to reduce irritation.

No Seams to Bug Ya!

Completely free of seams, the patented kids' socks are designed to provide comfort and relief to children who struggle with “bumps & lumps” in their socks.

Reduces annoying wrinkling and bunching in the shoe

Corespun yarns using Lycra and form-fitting design result in children's socks that “hug” the foot reducing wrinkling and bunching. The form fitting design also helps to keep socks on the wiggliest of toes.

UNIQUE NO HEEL DESIGN

“No heel” design allows children to put on socks with confidence and keeps little feet from outgrowing their socks so quickly.

Comfortable Non-Binding Top

Our non-binding Halo Top™ fits comfortably without slipping down the leg.Regular socks often have elastic bands at the tops of the sock that can often pinch, bind or be a source of irritation.

Keeps Feet Dry & Healthy

SmartKnitKIDS™ Socks are made with high-tech fibers that wick moisture away helping control odor or "stinky feet".

All these claims are true!  I love that they have made these for adults too, because my boys don't seem to be bothered by it too much, but I really am with other socks.  Also, my mom is a diabetic, and I know her feet are really sensitive to seams and such, and she needs a thicker sock to protect her feet.  These are thicker, but don't feel too thick!!

They make different styles and colours too!

 

BUY IT:
Head over to SmartKnitKIDS and pick up some pairs.  What a great stocking stuffer, or a gift for Christmas (we all know that Mom's give socks for Christmas!!)  They are having a 20% off sale right now, so be sure to take advantage!

WIN IT: One VERY lucky reader of mine will win 3 pairs of SmartKnitKIDS socks, your choice of colour and sizes!!

MANDATORY ENTRY: This must be done for any other entries to count.  Please leave your email address with each entry so I can easily contact you.

Visit SmartKnitKIDS website and tell me what their bug mascots name is!

BONUS ENTRIES: To qualify for extra entries you MUST complete the MANDATORY entry and please leave a separate comment for each entry.

1 Entry - Follow SmartKnitKids on Facebook
1 Entry - Follow SmartKnitKids on Twitter
1 Entry per day- Tweet about this giveaway from SmartKnitKids and a link to this giveaway or use this tweet:

I entered to win socks from SmartKnitKids with no seams to bug ya from @knitwitshair @smartknitkids #giveaway #win: http://bit.ly/cucPiH

1 Entry per day - Blog about this giveaway from SmartKnitKids and My Site on your blog with a link to this giveaway
1 Entry: Follow Me on Networked Blogs on the sidebar.
1 Entry: "Like" The Knit Wit on Facebook on the sidebar (please leave me you FB name to verify your entry).
1 Entry: Follow Me on Twitter on sidebar
1 Entry: Enter my other giveaways and tell me which ones (1 comment per giveaway).
3 Entries: Update your Facebook status notifying your conncections of this giveaway (link @the knit wit @SmartKnitKids)
3 Entries: Post my button on your blog (let me know where I can find it).



Good Luck! This giveaway is open to Canada & USA only. Giveaway ends on October 15 2010, 11:55pm.

Disclaimer: Please note that I received 2 pairs of socks to review, and no payment was received. The opinons are my own.