Totsy $15 off Coupon Code!

Hi All! I recently just signed up to Totsy. I found it through a blog and love it! I just bought some great baby gear for my friend who's baby shower is in a month! Woo Hoo!

Best part?  I only paid $1.00.

Go Totsy by Clicking HERE. You can use this code: VIPMOM to get $15 off your $16 or more purchase. And for first time buyers, you get FREE SHIPPING! So I got a ton of stuff and only paid $1.00.

They have great baby clothes, candles, everything! Check them out. It's free to sign up!

I'm Obsessed with Weddings

I absolutely love weddings. I have always loved weddings. Which is weird, since I have only been to 2 weddings in my life- my aunt's backyard wedding, and recenetly my fiance's brothers wedding.

I know most women love weddings- I think it's in our blood. I love seeing what people come up with and how they design it. How they have unique little things placed around.

Well, since I am in the process of planning my very own wedding- well, kind of in the process. I'm getting married in 2-3 years but I'm planning now. I know that sounds crazy- having it be so far away, but I love planning. I love finding new things. So I'll take the full 2 years to plan.

One of my favorite blogs on the web is the Bridal Gown Blog. I love going to this blog and browsing around. Kerrie finds the best stuff here! One of my absolute favorite things she has shown is something I plan on looking into for my wedding. A button bouquet.

Please go and take a look at her post about the button bouquets (link above). The pics she has showcasing the bouquets are stunning! Since seeing this post, I have seen more and more button bouquets popping up everywhere! Normally, I like being different and unique- so the fact that these are popping up everywhere and I STILL want to use this idea, is something!

From searching the web, I found some AMAZING looking button bouquets! You have got to check them out...

Item: From Button Eyed Bride on Etsy

Item from: Miss Jennifer Rae on Etsy

Item From: G. Mize Designs on Etsy

I am in love with all of these! I think each button bouquet in the world is different for each specific bride. The possibilities are endless! That's what I just fell in love with. Every bride deserves to feel special on their wedding day- these bouquets can really make you feel that way!

Oh, the choices! Thank God I have 2 years to decide! haha



Yes, We're Famous.

I hope you all had a great 4th of July! We had gorgeous (hot) weather here in Connecticut! And, this weekend was actually a biggie for myself and my mother! We were on TV! Yes, you read that correctly. I still can't believe it happened! We were interviewed by WTNH Channel 8 News- Good Morning Connecticut. The video is not online yet- but once it becomes available I'll definitly post it here.

I was such a mess that morning (Saturday). I woke up at 4:15 to get ready. We left the house at 5:45. We were scheduled to go on at 7:23. It all happened so fast! I have some great pics here of us discussing the jewelry and what not.

We were interviewed by Kristen Cusato! She is so nice. She made me feel so relaxed while on air. Well, as relaxed as I could be ha ha. Here are some shots of us:

We recorded the show and came back and watched it immediately. I look... okay. haha. I am just thrilled that the jewelry got such a public recognition! Big things are happening people, big things! Stay tuned for the video. And, don't laugh when I post it here. haha

Goin to the Chapel Giveaway Winner!

Hello All! I am pleased that the Going to the Chapel giveaway went so well! Thank you all for entering!

Now, What you have been waiting for... The Winner!

Unfortunately, I am on a different computer right now- and cannot get the Random Generator widget to come up. But I promise, I used Random.org to find the winner :)


Drum Roll.....

The Winner is # 66!

Cheryl!

Who wrote:

I follow you by email. 1st entry Cheryl cjabdelnour@hotmail.com

Thank you to everyone who entered!!!!!!

Going to the Chapel Giveaway Blog Hop!

Hi All! The "Going to the Chapel Giveaway Blog Hop" has officially started!!! You will find 25 blogs participating in this event, and you can go from blog to blog and enter to win all of the amazing prizes! Are you ready to get started? I know I am!





My package is a bit different then normal. I am sponsoring this package this time- no extra sponsors. So all of the entries are geared to help Jewels for Hope, as well as my family/friends social network pages (because I love to help my peeps out ha ha)

This giveaway will run from June 30th at 12:01AM to July 2nd at 11:59PM

I hope you all like this package! Some of it is still a bit of a surprise!

This is all one prize package for one lucky winner (U.S. Only, sorry folks!)

Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Gold Pendant

Retail Value: $80

Mystery Package!

Well, this package isn't a total mystery since I plan on telling you some info on this...

1. This is a woman's mystery package

2. There are some full size products as well as sample products included

3. This is a grouping of items I have won or bought- all new never been used

4. This all comes in a handmade yellow clutch!

5. Retail Value: Roughly $60

Igo Wall Max Adapter
**For those of you who do not know what this is, please click HERE**
*No tips are included*
Retail Value: $60
**Igo is NOT sponsoring this giveaway and is no way affiliated**

In Total, this package is worth roughly $200!

***Please leave your email address if it is set to private in your profile!***

**** Please leave a SEPARATE COMMENT for each entry! ****

MANDATORY ENTRY!

1. Visit Jewels for Hope and tell me what your favorite item is! (1 Entry)

EXTRA ENTRIES!!

1. Follow me on GFC (right sidebar) (1 Entry)

2. "Like" Jewels for Hope on Facebook (1 Entry) (Leave FB name)

3. "Follow" Jewels for Hope on Twitter (1 Entry) (Leave twitter name)

4. Follow me on Network Blogs (Right Sidebar)( 2 Entries)

5. "Heart" Jewels for Hope on Etsy (1 Entry)

6. "Heart" Hooked on Yarn CT on Etsy ( 1 Entry)

7. "Like" Bliss Bridal on Facebook (1 Entry)

8. "Like" Fashion House of Urbanite Design on Facebook (1 Entry)

9. Tweet about this! Can be done 3x daily, at least 1 hour apart (1 Entry, per tweet. Leave Link)

10. Share this on Facebook! Can be done 1x daily (2 Entries) (Leave Link)

11. Subscribe to my emails! (found right sidebar) (3 Entries!)

Again, this is only open to the U.S.

Now go hop along to all of the other amazing blogs! Keep checking back throughout the event to make sure you don't miss out on all the blogs being added to the Linky below!
 Good Luck!!!!

$200 Woman's Prize Package ENDS TONIGHT!

Don't forget to enter the "Goin to the Chapel" prize package I have lined up for you! $200 worth of great items! It ends tonight so please come and enter!!!

Click HERE to enter!

Want to see one of the prizes included in this package?

Perfect for your wedding- or any other event really!

Shabby Apple Discount Code!

Beginning July 1st Shabby Apple will be having their Summer Sale!  Use coupon code
SUMMER20 to save 20% off Site Wide! 
The only exclusion is Amalfi Coast Swim Wear. 

This discount lasts ALL of July! Woo Hoo! 

I personally love Shabby Apple dresses. They have such a 40's style to them, I could wear them all the time! Definitely go check them out. Besides, 20% off is 20% off. And you all know how I feel about deals and steals. This is a good one! 

If you decide to buy anything let me know! I would love to see! Since we all know I'm unemployed- I won't be buying anything this time around.... well. probably not? haha. 

Yankee's Suite Experience!

If you didn't know... I won my father and myself two Yankee's Suite Tickets through Lord and Taylor! It was absolutely amazing. Something I have never experienced before. The game was this past Tuesday.

We left at 3:45 for a 7:05 game. We hit NO traffic the whole way down. I was shocked. We got great parking, directly across from the stadium. Everything was going perfect. We started walking into the stadium, and then...

BAM.

I got hit by a kid on a bike.

I'm not kiddig. Dead on. He wasn't looking and I was trying to get out of the way and it just didn't work. My body stopped the bike from moving.

I swear, I thought my father was going to pass out from laughing so much. It actually was really funny. I was okay- nothing broken or hurt- just some scratches. Nothiing was stopping me from getting into that stadium, so I didn't really care. It was funny.

We get into the stadium- free t-shirt day! I love free stuff. We got our shirts and started towards the suite entrance. It was like a fairytale. Gorgeous. There was stadium employees at every corner to make sure we were okay and asked if we needed anything.

We get to the suite. I have no other words to describe it other then AMAZING. I am never going to a game again unless it's in a suite. This has ruined me. IT HAD IT'S OWN PRIVATE BATHROOM. Yes, private bathroom. That is what sold me on it. Yes- I'm so classy it hurts.

They had a fully stocked kitchen waiting for us- all the food, drinks, alcohol we could ever want! It was perfect. and AIR CONDITIONED! My father and I had SUCH a good time. We were in shock the whole time. For that one second, we understood what it was like for the wealthy.

It was really nice, but it was different. You looked across all of the suites and saw all of these business men and women- all classy - coming straight from work. In our suite- it was all the fathers/daughters decked out in our Yankee's shirts and jeans. I like that better. I may love the air conditioning and the private bathroom- but I love more being a regular fan. It was comforting to sit with all of the people in our suite.

I am so fortunate to have won this prize. I am so happy I was able to experience everything with my father. We had such a good time! Ah, just perfect!

Kolohe Gurl Jewelry- July 4th Giveaway Event!

We all know I love Kolohe Gurl Jewelry! Renee, the creator, has such a unique display of jewelry that is perfect for anyone, any age. I personally love her ankle jewelry- as I have mentioned many times before <3

Well, now, you have the chance to win a gorgeous Sterling Silver Flower Necklace from Kolohe Gurl Jewelry!

She is having a giveaway on her facebook page! Click HERE to see details. That link is for the event directly. You must "like" Kolohe Gurl's Facebook page in order to get to the event (in her event's tab under her profile picture).

So what are you waiting for? Go to her facebook page and check it out! Free stuff is always fun to get!

While your there, browsing through her great items- please check out her ankle jewelry! I seriously love this stuff!



We're Going to be on TV TOMORROW!

Hey Everyone!

Jewels for Hope will be on WTNH News Channel 8 Tomorrow Morning!!! Yes, you read that correctly. We will be on at 7:22 tomorrow morning! It's going to be a 4 minute segment, so be sure to catch us!

I'm super nervous about this. I hope I don't freeze up or stutter too much. We are setting up a nice table of all of our creations and we will be standing behind them talking. So no walking around. Which makes me smile since I am known to trip over my own feet.

This is big for us. I can't believe this is all actually happening! First the newspaper article. Then the meeting in NY. Now News Channel 8! Woo Hoo! This is great for us. I am still in shock over this. It really hasn't hit me yet- I know later on tonight I probably won't get any sleep at all. Fingers crossed I don't have huge bags under my eyes tomorrow morning!

So Wish Us Luck!!!!!!!