Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Valentine Stockings & Stuffer Ideas


Do you have Valentine Stockings? We do, and my kiddos love them! Ours are pretty simple, I just sewed two felt hearts together, turned them inside out, glued felt initials on them, attached a little ribbon loop, and hung them from wreath hangers on our bedroom doors. I live in a house of boys, and so this is as fancy as they would tolerate - but had I had girls under my roof I could see letting them decorating them with felt flowers and hearts, gems, ribbons, buttons, and lace. And, I suppose anything would work - even decorating and hanging manila envelopes. The point is to have something accessible to trade notes, cards, and small treats with. This year, I even found these cute monkeys at the dollar store to hang with the stockings for a surprise. My kids have a blast getting paper, crayons, scissors, and glue out making notes and cards to surprise everyone with. Sometimes, we leave thank yous when someone has helped us, and sometimes the mood just strikes and we want to share our love. Sometimes I sneak little treats, a sucker, or snack size candy bar in for a little sweet fun! And lately, I have found so many wonderful free printables out there, I have been using them as stuffers as well. Here are some I thought I would share with you. Make sure to say hello for me when you go visiting!


Wouldn't it be fun to print a bunch and keep them in a basket for everyone to share at will? I think that is on my agenda next!

PS - Did you notice the funtastic giveaways listed on the top of my blog? Be sure to check them out!

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Monday, January 24, 2011

Family and Friends Get Fit Challenge

I stumbled across this challenge - and I love it! It is just what I need after the holidays and new year to get back to healthier habits! There is a challenge issued every week (this week's is to eat 5 fruits and veggies a day) and PRIZES! I'm in.... are you? Click here for details, and here for the the first challenge. Hurry, you still have time to join and move towards a healthier you !
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Introducing A New Blog & Custom Blog or Button Design Giveaway

**GIVEAWAY CLOSED**
One Little Dandelion
I have been wanting to start a new blog for a while now. I wanted a place to celebrate the joy in my family's life together - everything from more simple moments, to the great big achievements. I wanted a place to put down our story, but I didn't feel like I had the time to design another blog and wouldn't settle on something plain. So when I won a giveaway for a blog design from Jessica, at So Stylilized I was thrilled! I jumped at the chance, and with her help, One Little Dandelion was born. There isn't much there, yet, and for awhile I will be working out of time, travelling backwards to capture past memories. Before long it will be filled with my family's adventures. What a treasure! I think it is so exciting! Click here to check it out! Let me know what you think!



On to the giveaway! Jessica, at So Stylilized, was wonderful to work with! Her design process runs smooth, and she works hard to make sure the end product is one you love! She has offered to give one Crazy Daisy reader a free custom design (blog or button) AND move them into her queue two to four weeks after the giveaway ends (which is pretty good because she is really busy!). The giveaway opens today and runs through February 7th, 2011. Here's how to enter:

1 - Follow So Stylilized Mandatory!!! (first entry)
2 - Follow Crazy Dasiy (2)
3 - Subscribe to So Stylilized via email (3)
4 - Grab So Stylilized button and place on your blog, with  a link (4)
5 - Like Crazy Daisy on Facebook (5)
6 - Follow Crazy Daisy on Twitter (6)
7 - Blog, tweet, or Facebook about this giveaway, inviting friends to enter, provide a link, please (2 entries each) (7-12)

That's twelve total entries!!!! 
In order to ensure your entries, make sure to leave a comment with this post for each thing that you do!
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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Just What Every Super Hero Needs (Giveaway and Discount Code)


**GIVEAWAY CLOSED**

I am so excited to introduce you to PowerCapes, an amazing company specializing in all of your superhero needs! They have everything from masks and cuffs to Tee's and capes - everything completely customizable!  With 11 cape colors, 29 emblem colors, and 8 emblem designs, you are sure to find something perfect for every super hero in your life (even for the adults). All of their products are made by moms and they have this wonderful program, Heart Heroes, where capes are sent to children with the congenital heart defects. Don't they sound like a awesome company to support? Can you see why I was thrilled when PowerCapes contacted me about hosting a giveaway? The giveaway includes a sidekick sized custom cape with matching mask!
**HOORAY!*
To enter, you need to follow Crazy Daisy (1). If you want more chances just click on the PowerCapes button below and leave a comment about what your cape would look like (2).

Custom Superhero Capes

You could also
Blog, Tweet, or FB post about this giveaway (2 for each, just leave a comment with a link)
Thats 12 total entries!!!

Please leave me a comment for each entry. If you are already a blog follower, leave me a comment so that I know you are interested in this superlicious giveaway! You have through February 4th, 2011 to enter!

AND that's not all, PowerCapes has offered Crazy Daisy readers 10% off with use of this special promo code, CRAZY10! Sounds like the perfect time to suit up your heroes! I know my kiddos adore their capes! Promotion runs through February 4th, 2011! As they say at PowerCapes, 

Happy Flying!

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Cinnamon Honey Butter


I love honey butter, so you can bet I was excited when I found this recipe! It is so easy and probably the best I have ever had. I love it with warm cornbread, but it would be wonderful on toast, bagels, pancakes, and waffles as well! I don't think you will be disappointed!

Cinnamon Honey Butter
* Adapted from Tidy Mom

1 stick of butter, soft (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup honey 
1/2 cup powder sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

In a mixing bowl, beat honey and butter together until combined. Add powder sugar and cinnamon and beat until mixed evenly. Enjoy! Store any unused portion covered in the refrigerator. Set out to soften before serving!

Now grab your favorite cornbread smear it with your new favorite Cinnamon Honey Butter, and your set!


This yummo honey butter would go perfect with
PS - Tidy Mom posted this as a gift-in-a-jar recipe. If you are interested, check this out!

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