A "Hoppy" Giveaway from Faithworks 4 U Handmade Designs and Sweetharts Shoppe

April 4, 2011

Congratulations to Mia of Dolce Vita Mia for being selected as the winner of the Faithworks and Sweetharts Giveaway. Please email us with your contact info at thesavvymomsguide@yahoo.com

We are so excited to share this weeks Giveaway.

Our "Hoppy" Easter Bunny Hop" Play Party was last week. What a fun time the kiddos had (we can't wait to share the day with you). Our girls were dressed in adorable stylings by Faithworks 4 U Handmade Designs and Sweetharts Shoppe.

Seriously they could not have been cuter, the perfect Stylings for our Spring Day.

The Faithworks Dresses were from the "Jewel" Collection. These Adorable dresses are Back buttoned, A-lined dresses with cut-away armholes. They Have jewel neckline in front and V-shaped in back. Self bow in front. The Yellow and Green were the perfect Pop of Spring Color.

Faithworks for you 1960's style is so simple, yet detailed. You will find so many different styles in her store. Look around, and you will find something you have to have!

The girls wore Fun and Frilly Flowers from Sweetharts Shop in their hair. We adored the layers and button detail of these hair pieces. The girls did too.

Bows, to flowers, Nikki's obsession with hair accessories took off and so Sweetharts Shoppe was born. Inspired by vintage style and Nikki incorporates a vintage look into her hair pieces. Sweetharts is also known for their fabulous Rosettes, which are the ultimate in accessories, not only can you use them in your hair on headbands and clips you can use the to dress up your everyday tank top or simple dress. Even wear them in a bib necklace, they are definitely a show piece to be worn at some point in your life :) They add a little something to your look that makes people look twice and makes you feel great. Nothing is better then walking out into the world looking good and that makes you feel good. Sweetharts is a Shoppe that will allow you to dress up any outfit with the perfect Hair piece, clutch, jewelry or even dress your camera and baby.

Look at those Faces.....

They want to make you smile like that too!

And so do we....

So we are giving away a Faithworks "Jewel" Dress in the color of your choice. And a Fabulous Hair Piece and Clutch of your choice from Sweetharts.

Are you smiling??? We hope so.

5 ways to enter to win

1. "Like" faithworks4u.etsy.com and Sweetharts Shoppe on facebook. And come back and share that you did here.

2. Visit Faithworks 4U and Sweetharts shops and tell us your favorite items here.

3. Follow Sweetharts Blog. And let us know you are following her.

4. "Like" The Savvy Moms Guide on Facebook.

5. Follow The Savvy Moms Guide on Twitter.

Winner will be chosen on Sunday April 10, 2011 at 8:00pm (PST). Any entries received after this time will not be considered. Open to US only. Winner will be chosen using random.org. This is a sponsored post for The Savvy Moms Guide.

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

Savvy Spring Wreaths

March 25, 2011

Spring is here! Time to start the season fresh with some Savvy Spring Wreaths that can easily be replicated! We hope you are inspired!

Image courtesy GoodHouseKeeping.com

This twig wreath is simple and classic. Add some colored eggs with vinyl lettering or scrapbook stickers and glue on. You can change out the wreath each season by adding real or fake summer citrus fruits, or fall leaves for some color!


Image courtesey A Diamond in the Stuff

This moss wreath is naturally beautiful! Your local dollar stores right now are a great resource when stocking up on items such as bagged moss, styrofoam rings, and other Spring decor/materials that you may need to create this look.

Image courtesey A Diamond in the Stuff

This square grass framed wreath is one of our favorites! The cost of materials on this one is next to nothing and makes the biggest statement!

Image Courtesey of A Soft Place to Land

We couldn't believe when we saw this one, that we were looking at a beautiful wreath made up of....Ping Pong balls!! Who knew ping pong balls could be so pretty?

Image Courtesey of Mary Janes and Galoshes

And finally, the simplicity of this one is what makes it so pretty! Brown paper bags, a scalloped paper punch and a styrofoam wreath lets you create this look!

Which one will you make?

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

SITS Bloggy Boot Camp....What an Inspirational Day

March 24, 2011

We survived Boot Camp!!!!

SITS Bloggy Boot Camp that is.

And what a great time we had (Thanks Tiffany, Francesca and Team).

We heard from some amazing and inspirational Business Women.

Little Miss Momma (Ashley) shared Ten Ways to Build Traffic to your Blog. She was Adorable!

And Lisa Leonard made starting a business seem easy. We adore her and all she stands for.



It was so great meeting the "Party Girls" and creating new friendships!! Here we are with Jillian of Catch My Party, The Superchick herself, Genevieve, JoAnne of Oh Goodie Designs, Rebecca of A Blissful Nest and Noelle and Kerry of Sweet Craft Cakes.

The conference ended on a good note.....FREE wine from Mirassou Winery! The California Moscato was our favorite!

Our Red Carpet moment......

And no Bloggy Boot Camp would be complete without Starbucks Cakeballs and coffee....Yes, for breakfast!

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

sarah + abraham Olliegraphic Pillow Giveaway

February 23, 2011

Congratulations Sarah Corrigan. You are the winner of the sarah & abraham Pillow.

Please be sure to email us within 7 days with your contact information.

We would love to see the Pillow once you get it!!!

Have you heard of sarah + abraham .....

If not we are thrilled to share this Delightful Shop with you.

We have loved all things sarah + abraham for quite some time.

Actually we really can't remember when we didn't fall for their Designs and Creations.

sarah + abraham is an online shop specializing in personalized children's stationery and art prints. Incorporating illustrations from several talented artists, our unique products feature a clean and simple style, combining vintage with modern to evoke an innocent, nostalgic feeling.

Whether you are shopping for a gift, planning a party, or stocking up for your own stationary and correspondence needs sarah + abraham will have what you need. And really want.

The possibilities are endless! These versatile silhouettes can be mixed and matched in just about any way you can think of. Choose the silhouettes that best portray your family, and sarah + abraham create personalized stationery for you!

Sarah started the business in 2007 and has continued to grow her collections based on her customers feedback. Sarah says "I love helping customers create the perfect paper goods for their parties, gifts, and social correspondence. It's such a treat to be part of welcoming a new baby, decorating a nursery, planning a child's birthday party, or teaching children the value of a hand-written thank you note".

Every piece from sarah + abraham has that attention to detail and love Sarah speaks of.

We are so Excited that sarah + abraham is now offering personalized pillows! These ADORABLE custom pillows feature hand-sewn interpretations of the popular olliegraphic line and are completely handmade starting with an upholstery weight fabric for the pillow cover and finished with muslin, felt, and hand-embroidered details.

Picture by C. Davis Photography

They're sure to be a big hit with any little girl or boy while adding a truly unique finishing touch to their bedroom or nursery. They come in seven beautiful fabric colors to choose from and of course all of the olliegraphic options to make this custom item look just like your little one!

And because we LOVE you!

Because we think sarah + abraham are FABULOUS

And because we know you will too.....

We are giving away a "New" sarah + abraham Olliegraphic Pillow.

Enter to Win By~

1) Following sarah + abraham on facebook, and come back to let us know you are a fan!

2) Visit sarah + abraham and tell us your favorite product (it will be hard to choose)

2) Subscribe to Follow our Blog (on the left hand side)!


3) Become a fan of The Savvy Moms Guide on Facebook, and come back to let us know you are a fan here!


4) Follow The Savvy Moms Guide on Twitter, come back and let us know your following our tweets here!

5) Share this Giveaway with your friends and family. Share where you did your Shout-out here!


Winner will be chosen on Wednesday March 2, 2011 at 8:00pm (PST). Any entries received after this time will not be considered. Open to US only. Winner needs to contact with their shipping address and the personalization details
within one week of the end of the giveaway. Winner will be chosen using random.org. This is a sponsored post for The Savvy Moms Guide.

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

A Giveaway that is Swoon Worthy from Beloved Trinkets

LOVE

Congratulations Brandy Miller, you are the winner of The Beloved Trinket. Please contact us with your email as soon as possible!

Oh how we Love L.O.V.E.

The way it makes you feel.

The Way it Smells.

The SMILES it brings.

Since today is the day of LOVE we decided what better way to show you how much we LOVE YOU then to share with you a Fabulous Find that we have fallen head over heels for!

Aren't they so Super Cute....

The Charms.

And OUR KIDDOS of Course.

Because we do LOVE You.

Because we have fallen Head Over Heels for these Beloved Trinkets.

Because we get lost looking at all of the Beloved Trinket Designs we want our BELOVED Husbands to buy us.

Because our Kiddos fill our hearts with so much LOVE

Our Cup runneth over.....

We are Giving away a Beloved Trinket Purse Charm.

We KNOW this is Swoon Worthy.

You Can THANK US LATER

To enter to Win.

1) Follow Beloved Trinkets on facebook, and come back to let us know you are a fan!

2) Visit Beloved Trinkets Site and tell us your favorite product (it will be hard to choose)

2) Subscribe to Follow our Blog (on the left hand side)!


3) Become a fan of The Savvy Moms Guide on Facebook, and come back to let us know you are a fan here!


4) Follow The Savvy Moms Guide on Twitter, come back and let us know your following our tweets here!

5) Share this Giveaway with your friends and family. Show us the Shout-out here!


Winner will be chosen on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 8:00pm (PST). Any entries received after this time will not be considered. Open to US and Canadian residents only. Winner will be chosen using random.org. This is a sponsored post for The Savvy Moms Guide.

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

CSN Giveaway.......200 reasons to LOVE this!

February 8, 2011

Congratulations Jenny from Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line!!! You are our CSN winner! Please contact us with your info at www.thesavvymomsguide@yahoo.com as soon as possible!

We are so thrilled to share with you our Newest Giveaway.

Have you ever heard of CSN?

If not you are going to love it.

CSN is comprised of over of over 200 websites to help you find whatever you might need, whether it's an Eames lounge Chair , Le Creuset Cookware, Adorable Pillows, stuff for your kiddos and so much more.

So if there's something on your "Wish" list, check out CSN Stores. Chances are they have your "wished" item and at a GREAT Price.

We adore this "Hide Out" Trampoline tent.

Isn't it fun for the kids.

So what are we GIVING AWAY?

A $35 shopping spree to CSN.

There are 3 ways you can enter to win.

1) Subscribe to Follow our Blog (on the left hand side)!

2) Become a fan of The Savvy Moms Guide on Facebook, and come back to let us know you are a fan here!

3) Follow The Savvy Moms Guide on Twitter, come back and let us know your following our tweets here!

Winner will be chosen on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 8:00pm (PST). Any entries received after this time will not be considered. Open to US and Canadian residents only. Winner will be chosen using random.org. This is a sponsored post for The Savvy Moms Guide.

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

Savvy Smiles and Thanks to our Community Helpers {Free Printables}

February 9, 2011

The 3 Amigos have been learning about Community Helpers in school.

They met a Doctor, Dentist, Police Officer and his Police Dog "Nero", Firefighter, and a Soldier.

This got us thinking.

Do we encourage and recognize those who serve us?

Do we teach our children of the importance of thankful hearts to those who give and serve our communities needs and wants?

The answer is....we think we do.

We hope we do.

But truthfully we probably don't.

We are diligent and mindful of "Thank You's".

But do we foster the discussion of why we need to be so thankful for ALL Community Helpers?

No.....

We are committed to showing those who do so much for our Community how 'Thankful' we are.

You can too.

Join our Savvy Smiles and Thanks Project.
Bake Some Goodies, Pick up some Snacks or Refreshments, Or Get Creative.

Spread some Community "LOVE"

Download this "Thanks" for a Teacher.

Download these PERFECT Community Helper Tags from The Two Savvy Sisters as Thank You's for your local firefighters, Police Officers, Soldiers, Doctors, Dentists and Postal Workers.

Download and Print this Military Coloring Page from Illustrator Tricia- Rennea and Mail it to a Soldier Overseas. Visit A Million Thanks.org and see how you can bring a smile to a soldiers face.

We can all make a difference in our Community by Showing our Community Helpers Just how 'Thankful' we are for them.

Adorable Tags & Photo from The TomKat Studios. Email toni@thetomkatstudio.com to get this Printable Tag

Gratitude is the memory of the heart. ~Jean Baptiste Massieu, translated from French

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

Rock of Love Play Party!

February 1, 2011

Are you ready for a 'Rockin' good time? A day filled with Savvy Stylings that we hope 'Makes your heart Sing'. Everything is this play party was created for the EveryDay Mom. We are thrilled to share with you our "Rock of Love" Play Party.

For this Play Party we wanted to take the traditional Valentine's colors and theme and incorporate a bit of edgy rock and funky fashion from The Tiny Hiney and Sweet Things Kids. We were able to use records that we had from home and accent with leopard scrapbook paper to create that Rock of Love look we were going for.

We have been seeing glass bottles used in many photo shoots, parties and dessert tables lately. We love the look. So we had no problem buying a case of Starbucks Frappucinos and using the re-purposed bottles for the kids Strawberry milk. We added some leopard scrapbook paper from Jo-Anns and glitter heart stickers from the Target Dollar bins to create a sweet treat for the kids to enjoy. And the best part is we will use these bottles again and again!

We like to always include some sort of healthy snack for the kids that is fun and compliments the theme. So we cut up fruit and used a heart shape cookie cutter and placed them in fun plastic cups we found at the Dollar Tree and accented them with leopard ribbon.

Another Signature 'Savvy Moms' idea are Place mats. We think it is a great way for the kids to get excited about what they are doing if they have something in front of them that is personalized and themed. To create these place mats, and usually all of our Play Party place mats, we use 12x12 sheets of scrapbook paper, usually found in the Target Dollar bins or what we may have laying around. We used our Silhouette to cut out each kiddos initials, place onto a doilie and covered with contact paper.

We found these Valentine Trees at Jo-Anns and used them as our Rock Candy Tree, hanging Ring Pops off of them.

Our cupcake topper printables were created for us by our talented photographer Donella, of Ella B Photography

These were a 'rockin' touch to our yummy cupcakes made by our good friend Jamie of Kolby Kakes .

Kolby Kakes also made 'Rock Of Love Records' or Ding Dongs and fun and funky hot pink microphone cookies that the kids really enjoyed.

The cupcake stand was also a DIY idea inspired by Skip to My Lou. We followed the tutorial on how to make a cupcake stand, replaced the plates with records and added a touch of leopard and glitter heart stickers from the Target Dollar bins creating one Savvy cupcake stand.

We also used records and turned them into serving trays for the cookies, clever and creative!

The kids craft for the day were these adorable wooden guitars and hearts also found at Jo-Anns in the Dollar Bins.

No Valentine's Celebration is complete without a Valentine exchange. When we saw these Adorable Heart Pockets on One Charming Party we knew they were perfect. Savvy and Simple just the way we like it!

Happy Valentine's Day......'I pick you'.

Each of our Play Parties also includes a coordinating story. So we read 'The Night Before Valentine's Day' while they ate their Valentine treats.

We found a great recipe over at Parenting.com for Cupcake Microphones that fit the theme perfectly!! Some serious faces, but they truly made their 'Hearts Sing'!

The kids got to rock out with their Conversation Heart microphones that were also a great DIY idea we shared as a sneak peek earlier in the month. These microphones can also be turned into Valentine topiaries. Just get yourself a metal bucket (found in Target Dollar bins most of the time) or a planters pot and stick into foam, rocks or sand and use for decor for your home or next party.

Rock On Friends........

And keep Making the EveryDay Savvy!

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

Total Cost of this Play Party: $65 (for 6 kids)

Funky Fashions by:

The Tiny Hiney

Sweet Things Kids

2,000 Friends 'Thank You' Giveaway.....

WOW......Is all we can say.

2,000 Facebook Friends in 5 months.

We are Thrilled and THANKFUL.

So Humbled.

To say 'Thanks' we asked some of our Favorite Ladies if they would help us show our Gratitude.

And they said YES!

So without further Ado we present our 2,000 'Thank You's' Giveaway!!!!!

Dolce Vita Mia is your one stop shop for all things pretty! Featuring custom made hair blooms for little girls and big girls too! You will find one of a kind CHIC headbands, tutu and pettiskirt sets! Perfect for birthdays, weddings or photography props! Supporting the handmade movement one beautiful baby at a time!

Dolce Vita Mia is giving a $25 store credit.

AND a 20% off discount code to your fans: SAVVY20.

Anders Ruff Custom Designs are 2 graphic designers and stylists who hope to change the face of celebration style one printable graphic at a time....

Anders Ruff is giving away their I Heart Valentine's Day Collection.

Finley & Oliver Modern apparel for children. All of the appliques are hand or machine stitched on to high quality, made in the USA (sweatshop free) American Apparel garments. And Eco-fi felt which is a wonderful felt made out of 100% post consumer recycled plastic bottles. How cool is that?

Finley & Oliver is offering a $25 store credit.

AND a 20% discount with the code SAVVYMOMS.

Frog Prince Paperie where it all starts with a kiss of magic...weaving imagination, whimsy and flair together to create unique printables that sets the perfect tone for your event. Frog Prince Paperie creates high quality customized printable invitations and party accessories sure to get the party started!

Get a $30 Frog Prince Paperie Store Credit.

3 Little Birds Boutique creates Quality custom Hand Stamped Silver Jewelry.

Get a $25 store credit to 3 little birds.

AND save 20% in the store using discount code: Savvy20.

Pink Bow Bath Boutique specializes in handmade luxury bath and body products all wrapped up with a pink bow and a fun girly-girl twist! We offer delicious, top-quality, made to order, custom fragranced everyday pampering products

Giveaway includes a 4 oz Beautiful Body Butter, you choose the scent.

AND Get 15% off your purchase at Pink Bow Bath Boutique with the discount code savvymoms (valid through Valentine's Day).

Sew Chatty is a place for all things pretty. For Home. For Baby. For Fun.

Get a $25 shop credit to Sew Chatty.

And 20% savings using discount code SAVVYMOM.

Aren't you DYING to ENTER this FABULOUS Giveaway......

Here's what you need to do.

1) Follow your favorite Shops on Facebook and leave a comment with our Savvy Smiles. Then tell us your favorite shops and items in the giveaway here (each shop is an entry)!

2) Become a fan of The Savvy Moms Guide on Facebook, and come back to let us know you are a fan here!

3) Follow The Savvy Moms Guide on Twitter, come back and let us know your following our tweets here!

******CONGRATULATIONS......Rachel Irish you are our lucky winner!!! Please contact us at www.thesavvymomsguide@yahoo.com with your information!

Winner will be chosen on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 8:00pm (PST). Any entries received after this time will not be considered. Open to US residents only. Winner will be chosen using random.org. This is a sponsored post for The Savvy Moms Guide.

Smiles~

Amy & Bri