Tuesday

I received the Stiletto Award!! Yay, Yay me!!!

Jill over at The Husailey Bunch gave me the Stiletto Award! I know I always say it, but I LOVE getting these awards since they are from other bloggers who really know what's going on with all this blogging stuff, you know? I really appreciate this award and will proudly post it in my side bar and pass it on to some other peoples blogs that I think are amazing. Thank you so much! Here is the story behind this award:

What is a Stiletto Award???


There are thousands of blogs, and there are hundreds of awards. The Stiletto Award is a little different than most!
First, to understand, let us understand the Stiletto… some words that describe it…

Classy – Strong -Exotic – Demure – Extreme – Ultra – Sexy - Bold – Funky

“Walking in extremely high heels is not something that the average woman (or man) will need to do in their everyday life.

However, there are times when this skill may be required.”

AND… what is a “blogger”? According to Dictionary.com the official definition is:

Blogger: One who writes entries in, adds material to, or maintains a weblog

However, I think there is a LOT more to it than that. My definition of a blogger…

Blogger: A strong, confident woman who has a full life. Because of the nature of her existence, she seeks connection and companionship with others who understand and wish to support her. She gains strength and courage from the experiences of these woman and shares her story in return. Through the “blog world” she develops relationships with women she would otherwise never meet and builds a community of cherished friends with whom she shares her life, experiences, challenges, failures, triumphs, goals, family and so much more! She IS Classy, Strong, Exotic, Demure, Extreme, Ultra, Sexy, Bold and Funky!

“To walk gracefully in high heels, take short steps, as opposed to long strides, and come down in a heel-toe, heel-toe motion.”

Hence, the Stiletto Award…For Excellence in Blogging!

I want to salute the women who balance life, family & relationships with style & class! Those women who share their experiences with us…who encourage us, inspire us, teach us, make us laugh and basically keep us going! You know who they are! While you read this blog, your family is looking at you wondering what the heck you are laughing about so hard…or why the tissue is necessary for internet browsing. It’s the one that the kids are excited about cuz a new post means a new craft project or family outing. The one that inspires you to be a better mom, friend, person in general. The one that reminds you that we are all “in this life together” and you’re not the only one going through the hard stuff. The one that you secretly wish your blog was like…

“It is good to get into the habit of doing the warm-up and cool-down exercises every time you wear them.”

If you’ve received this award, someone out there thinks you deserve it! Be proud! Display the badge with honor! You earned it…after all it means that you brought something special to at least one other person, and really, isn’t that what life’s all about????

“Under no circumstances drive a car with your heels on. Not only do you have less control over the car, but it will damage your shoes – and they aren’t cheap at this height. Keep spare shoes in the car for driving, or have someone drive you.”

THE RULES!

This award is meant to be shared, to be given out, to be bestowed upon any and ALL women who exemplify what the stiletto represents. If you’ve received this award, here’s what you do:

1. Display your Stiletto Badge of Honor on your sidebar! Wear it with pride…

“Heels this high are not meant for clubbing or walking long distances in. They are mainly used for getting from the living room to the bedroom, from the car to the restaurant, or for a short stroll along the catwalk.”


2. BRAG ABOUT IT! -write a post about your award. Include the link to this page so everyone will understand what it’s all about! http://bit.ly/thestilettoaward

3. SAY THANKS! - include a link to the friend who nominated you for the award.

4. SHARE THE LOVE! -nominate 5-10 blogs that you feel deserve the award. Include links to them in your post -and- leave them a comment to let them know they are nominated.

 5. DO WHAT YOU DO! -keep at it. Keep inspiring and encouraging and sharing your life! We love it and we thank you!!!

I'd like to pass this award on to...

Joe at 20 to Life
Mimi at Woven by Words
Amy at Just Another Manic Mom Day
Donna at But I had a Coupon
Angela at Angela's Bits


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I Received the Sunshine Award! YAY!

Ana at I'm a Hodge Podge passed on the Sunshine Award to me and some other great bloggers too so go check them all out. I appreciate this award too just like the others and I really am thankful that you guys think of me when you're giving out these awards. Thank you so much Ana! I know that someone else passed this award onto me too but I can't find it - when I do I will thank that person also and pass the award on to some more bloggers.

The rules for accepting this award are:


Put the logo on your blog or within your post,

Pass the award onto 12 bloggers,

Link the nominees within your post,

Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog,

Link to the person from whom you received this award.
 
Richele at Under the Golden Apple Tree
Robin at Simply Delightful
"Deal" ightfully Frugal
Laurie at Guessing All the Way
Mary at Mommy's Money Cents
Amy at Housewife Hacks
Shay at Wonderfully Chaotic
April at Crazy Little Thing Called Life
Stephanie at Coupon Clippin Mommy
Jennifer at Eighty MPH Mom
Jen at Mommys Online Garage Sale
Stacie at Simply Stacie
 
There's my list - take the time to check them all out because they are all great blogs that I know you will love just as much as I do.

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Friday

Valentine's Gift Guide - Snorg Tees Tee-Shirt Giveaway

To enter to win the SnorgTee of your choice, visit the site, http://www.snorgtees.com/ and leave me a comment telling me which shirt you would like. As always you can do any or all of the options below for additional entries. This contest will end on Feb. 14 and is only available in the US.


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Wednesday

Old Navy Item of the Week and Coupon Giveaway - ONLY ONE DAY TO ENTER

YOU CAN ONLY ENTER NOW THROUGH MIDNIGHT TOMORROW - TEN LUCKY WINNERS WILL EACH RECEIVE $50 OFF OF $100 PRINTABLE COUPONS - GOOD FEBRUARY 5-11

Check out OldNavyWeekly.com -- It's Old Navy’s new weekly coupon hunting site. Click on the link and see what it's all about.

You don’t have to be a SuperModelquin to feel like one in the new Old Navy Item of the Week: Women’s Natural Lace-Trim Camis. They’re $2 (Reg. $12.50) and come in daring colors. Get one or two to layer with a long sleeve top or cropped jacket. Say g’bye to chocolate this Valentine’s Day and stock up on this sweet deal. Get ‘em in store and online 2/5 – 2/11.With romance around the corner what should the single SuperModelquins wear with their Cami for V-Day?

Just answer the question above to be entered to win one of ten one-time-use coupons for $50 off of $100, the coupons will expire on Feb. 11 so act fast!




For bonus entries into the giveaway you may complete any or all of the options below. Please leave a comment for each item you complete. If you get bonus entries for an item you complete, leave that many comments, like this: I linked back to you #1, (new comment), I linked back to you #2, (new comment) I linked back to you #3...

follow me on Google Friend Connect (bottom of the page)


•subscribe by email (right sidebar)

•follow on Networked Blogs (bottom of page)

•add a link back to me in your blog roll (5 bonus entries)

•grab my button, leave me a link in your comment (5bonus entries)

•follow me on Twitter, leave your Twitter id in your comment (right sidebar)

•add me on Face Book, leave your name in a comment (right sidebar)

•write about this giveaway on your own site with a link back to me, leave link in your comment (ten bonus entries)

•Stumble this post (right sidebar)

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