Great Giveaways!

Win a $40 Gift Certificate to CSN Stores at Another Book Junkie!  Deadline 7/28/10!

Win a $25 Gift Certificate to Cold StoneCreamery at Little Yaya's!  4 winners!  Ends 7/23/10! 

Win a $50 Gift Card to CSNStores.com at Growing A Baby In Seattle!  Ends 7/28/10!

Win an item of your choice under $100 to Smitten NYC from Little Yaya's!  Ends 7/26/10! 

Win a set of 4 brushed bronze canisters and a set of wall hangings from Nothing but Fabulousity!  Ends 7/31/10! 

Win a Brugo mug for your hot beverages!  It's at Mom Of All Trades!  Ends 7/13/10!







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Welcome Wednesday!

I always seem to be a little late for these wonderful link-ups, if I ever make it at all!  Does that mean I'm chronically late or that I just have a life?  You decide!  'Cause I ain't sayin'! 
Nevertheless, here I am, wanting to be a part of the fun of Welcome Wednesday! If you would like to participate, please hop on over to Take It From Me and get linked up! 

Great Giveaways!

Win a $40 Gift Card at CSN at Our Crazy House!  Ends 7/9/10!

Win the entire OPI Summer Flutter collection of Nail Polish at Black Nail Polish and Lip Gloss!  Ends 7/12/10!

An ATG Stores $75 Gift Card Giveaway is going on at Bookroom Reviews!  Ends 7/13/10!

Win an Aurorae Yoga Mat at My 365 To A Size 5!  Ends  7/15/10!

Win a 1 quart jar of Tropical Traditions amazing Virgin Coconut Oil at Survey Junkie!  Ends 7/15/10!

Win your choice of jewelry item from Dreaming of Dixie!  Find out how at I Fly Like A Bird!  Ends 7/10/10!

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Exciting Upcoming Blog Event!

Smart and Trendy Moms will be hosting a Summer Carnival Event where there will be lots of great giveaways and stuff!  They claim it will be the hottest event of the year!  Well, I guess we'll find out soon enough!  Here are some of the companies that will be participating!  See ya there!

Kranichs Jewelers
Hard Candy
Reduce
Orglamix
Graffeeti
Birdy Boots
The Brag Company
Earth Divas
Conair
What's in Stork?
Mommy's Sweet Things
Linkel Designs
Hairfree
Waves of Gratitude
Costume Warehouse
Luster Premium White
Beyond Stitches

Country Time Lemonade and Pitcher Giveaway!

Congratulations to my winner, #2, Beth, who said,  Friend Country Time Lemonade and Kraft Foods on Facebook   Thanks to everyone who entered, and watch for another batch of giveaways soon!

 Summer just wouldn't be the same without lemonade!  One of my favorite childhood memories is how my mother would always have lemonade for us to drink.  I loved it so much!

"Now warm weather is here and nothing makes friends and family smile like lemonade.  Simply put, it's a classic--a staple of the season that you will always enjoy finding in the fridge.  Whether you'll be spending time entertaining in the backyard, in the park or around the kitchen table, keep Country Time Lemonade on hand.  It's available in traditional and pink, and is a delicious blend of sweet and tart that will stir memories of summers past and remind you of what warm weather is really all about!"

 Get Country Time Lemonade at Stores everywhere!
 
 One person reading this blog will win a cannister of Country Time Lemonade just in time for summer, along with a pitcher to hold it in!  This will come gifted very very nicely, with loads of yellow and pink confetti (like the lemonade)  to cushion it in, so if you like beautiful confetti, that is a bonus!  Here is what I need for you to enter and win:

Mandy:  Write a sentence using the word "lemonade" in it! (Must be done or no other entries count!)

Other Entries:
+1 Friend Country Time Lemonade and Kraft Foods on Facebook!
+1 Follow Kraft Foods on Twitter!  Leave me your link!
+2 Follow AGalNeeds...on Google Friend Connect!  Tell me if you already do!  It still counts!
+2  See what I did with my Country Time on the 4th of July!  What did you do on the 4th?  Make a comment and come back and let me know you did!
+3 Grab my button and post it on your own blog!  
+3 Subscribe to my RSS Feed!
+1 Follow me on Twitter!
+1 Tweet daily about this giveaway for an extra entry per day! 
+3 Blog about this giveaway and link it back to this post!


This giveaway is open to US bloggers and will end on Wednesday, July 21st. The winner will be selected through random.org and will be contacted through e-mail. Thanks so much for stopping by and good luck with this great giveaway!

Hugs,
Helena

Great Giveaways!

Win 2 great beauty products from Greensations at Living on Ashley's Allowance!  Ends 7/5/10!

Another great giveaway from Living on Ashley's Allowance~A Solid Silver Drop Pendant with SS Chain and Clasp from MetalRocks!  Ends 7/16/10!

Win an $80 Gift Certificate to CSN!  It's at PS Mom Reviews!  Ends 7/26/10!

Win an 8 oz. family size of Sand Gone from Our Crazy House.  Ends 7/9/10!

Win a $40 Gift Certificate to CSN!  It's at Gracious Giveaways!  Come support this newer blog!  Ends 7/16/10! 







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Our 4th of July Celebration!

My family had a great 4th of July weekend!  We combined it with the birthday of my oldest son, whose birthday always falls on the 4th every year! ;)  We had good food, good times and made some good memories.  Thank you to Laura and Chris for hosting it at their home.  Thank you to

Leland and Alicia for arranging the trip to Lagoon and thanks to all our extended family for helping and being there to enjoy!  Here I am at Lagoon enjoying one of the more tame rides and my personal favorite, the Sky Rider.  So calm and relaxing!  I also went on the Samurai, Wicked and the roller coaster!  Not so calm and relaxing. 

We had a great BBQ with T-Bone Steaks before we all walked to the park to see the fireworks!  Here are some of the fixins':

                This is the punch bowl cake that seems to be a big hit when I make it!

 Harrison, my 4-year-old nephew, was in charge of decorating this cake.  He got help from Aunt Amy!

                                  This salad was awesome!  Made by Harrison's Mom, Laura!

One of the great drinks was Country Time Lemonade, complete with sliced lemons and mint leaves!


Hugs,

Helena