Haven't Ordered Your Cards Yet?

LUCKY YOU!!

This year, I was thrilled to be asked to partner with Shutterfly for my Holiday Cards. Unfortunately, my procrastination got the better of me and I didn't notice I hadn't received the proper codes for the promotion until a few weeks ago. AFTER I had already ordered my cards. :( Woh-woh...

Then, to add insult to injury, I couldn't get my blog to work properly. If you hadn't noticed, this blog is looking a little wonky. With all the Christmas activities, I don't have another 12 hours to spend trying to get it to function properly, since that's about how much time I spent last week just trying to get my column over there ----------> back over there ----------> from clear underneath all my posts. Grrrrrr...

On to better topics!

I have these hot codes that I'd love to give to three of you for 25 FREE 5x7 flat or folded cards (standard shipping is only $5.99)! It's a little late, but don't let that stop you! Shutterfly has an AMAZING selection of New Year's Cards!! Why not distinguish yourself from all the others by sending your cards after all the hustle and bustle is done??

How about something simple and bright?


Maybe you want something more traditional?


This one's my personal favorite!


And here's a really cool idea--2011 highlights!


To enter to win a set of 25 5x7 cards (shipping is $5.99 for standard shipping and they may take up to 10 business days to receive, but if you're doing New Year's Cards--who cares??), just leave a comment on this post. Please leave me your email (in long format ie YourEmailAddress at YahooGmailorWhateverelseyouuse dot com) if your Google profile doesn't link to your email so I can get in touch with you to give you your code! Contest will end 12/21 at 12:00 a.m. EST and winners will be notified 12/22. The codes expire on 12/31/2011, so if you win, be sure to get back to me immediately!

GOOD LUCK!!

100th Post GIVEAWAY!

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!!

Holy Cow! I can't believe I've written 100 of these silly posts, but what I can't believe even more is the fact that you actually read them! According to my feedburner stats, there's SIXTY-THREE of you that subscribe to my blog! Now I know that's small potatoes to some people, but to me, that is UNBELIEVEABLE! Dear readers, I am humbled and honored that you take your precious time to read what I have to say! Thank you!

So as a thank you gesture for reading the drivel I so lovingly waste time writing (when I should be cleaning), I am happy to give away two gift cards to Target that total $25 and a cuddly quilt kit!

Check out this Target gift card loaded with $20. It's a little game and perhaps the coolest gift card I've ever seen! The second gift card (not pictured because it's so boring it would be a total letdown after the first one), I earned by reading Money Saving Mom. I found a Target coupon listed on Crystal's site, printed it, took it to Target, bought diapers and wipes (which were on sale and I needed anyway) and voila--$5 for FREE! I've saved so much money with tips listed there and at The "Cents"ible Sawyer, another great money-saving blog! Welcome MSM and TCS Readers! If you like what you see, please subscribe and come back to visit often!


The Cuddly Quilt Kit is oh so cute and perfect for beginning sewers (Sorry for the price tag faux pas, but I didn't feel like scraping it off). I've made two baby gifts (you can see them here and here) from these kits and they were my first quilts. The step by step instructions are easy to understand and the size is completely manageable. This is the Princess Pup Quilt Kit and features pink leopard print backing, tiara wearing poodles, hot pink satin, and raised dot minky! This is one spectacularly fantastic quilt!! If you don't have a daughter, it still is great practice for someone who wants to learn how to quilt! Plus, chances are that you will know someone who will have a baby girl at some point in time and this would make a show-stopping shower gift!

How to enter, you ask?? It's easy! Leave me a comment! Now I sure don't get 63 comments each post, so make my day and leave me one! If you don't have a blog, please leave your email address.

For all you bloggers out there, get an extra entry by grabbing my silly little apple button over to the right and then entering your blog name into Mr. Linky below and your blog URL. No need to link to a specific post, I'll just be looking for the little apple on your blog. If you already are sporting your Oikology 101 apple, just put your name and blog URL into Mr. Linky! If you have questions about how to post the button on your blog, email me at oikology101 at gmail dot com and I'll be happy to help!

Entries accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18th. Winner will be announced on Wednesday 11/19.

Thanks again, my friends, and good luck!

Sunshine and Lemonade Giveaway!

Kat from Sunshine and Lemonade is doing 10 weekends of bloggy giveaways! You heard me right--TEN WEEKS!

In ultimate suck-up fashion, I offered to make her a button (easy peasy directions to make your own buttons in my tutorial here) for her giveaways, hoping my chances to win would increase! *wink wink*



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So go visit Kat and see the phenominally "Wicked" first giveaway!

Leelou Launch Party

One of my favorite blog designers, Leelou Blogs, is having a super fantastic launch party with tons of giveaways! Leelou designs adorable FREE blog backgrounds, but also does custom designs at a reasonable price! Go check it out by hitting the button above!

Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to Christine and Christa, our formula checks and coupons giveaway winners! I will be sending an email shortly! Remember, responses must be received today so you can get your checks and coupons in time to use them! Readers--go check out their blogs!!

A Very Quick GIVEAWAY!!!!

I'm feeling generous today, so I'd like to give away some of my formula checks and coupons! I know many of my readers don't have little ones, but I'm posting this giveaway to Money Saving Mom and The "Cent"sible Sawyer in hopes that a few readers will be able to take advantage of these very generous money savings! For confidentially purposes, my name has been photoshopped out of these posted pictures.

I actually have TWO quick giveaways!! Yaaaaay!!!

GIVEAWAY #1

I have three Nestle Good Start checks good on any Good Start Formula, $11, $8, and $1. The $8 check expires on 11/1 and the others expire on 12/15. I also have a $3 off any 1 Natural cultures formula 24 oz. or larger Manufacturer's Coupon that can be used in conjunction with one of the checks (exp 12/7). That's a total of $23 in savings!!




GIVEAWAY #2

I have two Enfamil Next Step (specifically designed for babies & toddlers aged 9-24 months) Lipil formula checks One for $4 on any ready to use Next Step formula only and one for $5 for any Next Step Lipil formula. Both checks expire 10/31. In addition, I have two Manufacturers coupons for $5 off any 1 can, any size, of Enfamil Lipil Powder. You could use a coupon in conjunction with the $5 check and save yourself $10 off ONE can!! In many cases, you could get your can for FREE!! That's $19 of total savings!!

STOP THE PRESSES!! I just received a catalina manufacturer's coupon for Enfamil Lipil buy one can of powder (any size up to $13.85) and get one FREE!!!! I will add this to the Enfamil giveaway, bringing the total up to nearly $33 in total savings!

So how do you win??? It's simple!!!
Leave me a comment telling me whether you'd like the Nestle bundle or the Enfamil Next Step bundle by Thursday 10/16 at 11:59 p.m. I will use random.org to choose the winner and announce on Friday morning.

Please, one comment per person only and be sure to leave your email address or blog address so I can contact you on Friday morning. Due to the fast upcoming expiration dates, you will only have until midnight on Friday to respond to me with your address or I will need to have random.org choose a new winner on Saturday morning.

Good Luck! Please take a look around my blog and subscribe if you like what you see!!

I'm looking forward to meeting you all!!

And the Winner is......

Comment # 69

Camille English said...

We want to win!

August 27, 2008 11:43 AM

Congratulations Camille!! Thanks to everyone who entered! I'll be popping by your blogs in the next few days.

GIVEAWAY!!!

I had planned to have this up earlier, but my kid is so stinking cute, I had to whip out the camera to capture this...


Now that you are sufficiently midget-fixed, here is what I'm giving away!!

Nearly $150 in clipped and organized coupons, including an accordian-fold organizer, and a $5.00 Target Gift Card!!!


The Target Gift Card can be used on any item at Target (though I'm not sure about tobacco or alcohol--I don't buy booze at Target and I don't smoke) and has NO expiration date or fees!!

All coupons have expiration dates of 9/15 or later and these are not just junk coupons folks! Many are exclusive coupons not found in newspaper inserts. I'm willing to bet even non-coupon-ers will be able to find at least $15 worth of stuff they buy on a regular basis! The handy-dandy accordian fold organizer is great for beginning or occasional(lazy) coupon-ers like myself!

Here are some more details on the coupons:

--10 Baby coupons worth over $15, including a $5 off $25 at Toys R Us
--13 Pet coupons worth over $15, including a free cat treats coupon (no purchase necessary)
--34 Grocery coupons worth over $25, including a B1G1 free Special K product
--14 Miscellaneous coupons worth over $15, including a free Airwick warmer with purchase of fragrance
--16 Cleaning coupons worth over $15, including a $5 off Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner Starter Kit
--33 Health coupons worth over $40, including a $4 off Zyrtec coupon
--15 Beauty coupons worth over $15, including several $2 off coupons

To enter, simply leave a comment by 11:59 p.m. on 8/28 (one entry per person)! Random.org will choose a winner on 8/29!! Want to increase your chances?? Simply link to this giveaway on your blog and enter a second comment telling me you linked!!

I sure hope you'll leave me lots of comment crack because the wieners aren't talking to me anymore. They're mad I'm giving away all of the awesome doggie treat coupons...