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Showing posts with label August 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label August 2011. Show all posts

Thursday, August 18, 2011

IN THE MAIL TODAY - A $73 CHECK!!!





     There was a time when I loathed getting the mail. All I ever got was bills and credit card applications. But not anymore! I'm like a little kid running to the mailbox every day! Days like today are the reason why! Here's a shot of my mailbox goodies... 9 Gerber coupons (sign up on their website www.gerber.com for yours), my (almost) Free Hot Pink & Chocolate business cards from Vista Print (I paid extra for expedited shipping), my All You magazine with $68.55 of coupons inside, and the GRAND FINALE..... a check for $73 from the State of Texas!!! Ok, technically, it's made out to my husband, but you know how it goes, what's mine is mine and what's his is mine.  :)  

     I know you're probably wondering how in the world I got a check from my state at this time of the year. Well, it's simple really. I saw a commercial on Fox News for unclaimed property and did some research and found the Texas Unclaimed Property website. My husband had some unclaimed property from his college days, so I printed out the form, filled it in and he dropped it in the mail. Simple. I think we waited maybe a week and a half and ta-da! A check. A nice little check that will look even better in my pocketbook! LOL! It's actually going towards groceries, but a girl can dream, right?

     Check and see if you have unclaimed property. If nothing comes up under your name, look up your spouse, parent, or do your neighbor a favor and look their names up too. I found unclaimed stocks for my deceased Step Father (to be rewarded to my mom, his beneficiary), and $100 for my deceased Grandmother (to be rewarded to my mother in law, her beneficiary).


xoxo,
Rachel

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 Must-have kids' books. Get these on the bookshelf immediately! 
We've got Shel Silverstein, Kevin Henkes, Pinkalicious, and Beverly Cleary's The Ramona Collection.


GAGE BLAKE PHOTOGRAPHY GIVEAWAY!


GAGE BLAKE PHOTOGRAPHY
FROM THE HEART GIVEAWAY

     BéBe MiMi, my Etsy personna, is being featured as a vendor in the Gage Blake Photography Giveaway! The contest ends August 29th, so hurry on over to Gage Blake's Blog and get signed up! There are quite a few prizes to be awarded, including Photoshop Effects, Studio Props, and Personalized Christmas Cards.

     The winner will receive (among other fabulous prizes), a $30 Gift Certificate to My Etsy Shop. Custom orders are available by request, and I create items size preemie to adult. Everybody can wear BéBe MiMi!


Shop BéBe MiMi for custom made crochet hats, scarves, purses, and more!


xoxo,
Rachel


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Monday, August 15, 2011

*HOT* FREE SHIPPING AT PETUNIA PICKLE BOTTOM!!!




     I {heart} Petunia Pickle Bottom! PPB makes the most exquisite baby bags and accessories! Love, Love, Love them! Did I say L.O.V.E???


     Good news for all you PPB addicts, they are offering FREE SHIPPNG this fall! Such good news for those of us who prefer a wider selection than most local shops offer. Here's the code: WHIM. Just enter it during checkout and enjoy your free shipping!


     You will also want to check out the Petunia Outlet! Several times a year selected styles are for sale in the outlet for 40-60% off! If you sign up on the Outlet site, you'll get an email notifying you of upcoming sales!

xoxo,
Rachel

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Monday, August 1, 2011

CLOSED - $25 AMAZON GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY!

     I love Amazon.com. I buy most of my diapers and wipes there. I have also found really great deals on Aveeno baby products, Earth's Best foods, Munchkin feeding utensils, bibs and socks! My favorite feature is the Subscribe and Save option. When you select Subscribe and Save you automatically receive an additional 15% off the price, plus you get to select an automated delivery schedule ensuring you won't run out of your necessities. You can use the Subscribe and Save program on all kids of products. And, the great thing is that once you are a member, you are eligible for Prime Shipping which is FREE! So, in honor of my favorite online site and member program, this week I'm giving away a $25 Amazon.com gift card!


     It's super easy to enter this contest. Just follow the instructions below, but be sure you leave a separate comment for each step so they will count as individual entries.

  1. *REQUIRED* Subscribe to my blog via email (link on right sidebar), leave a comment stating you did.
  2. *REQUIRED* Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect (link on right sidebar), leave a comment stating you did.
  3. *REQUIRED* Follow me on Twitter: @HotPinkNChoc, leave a comment stating you did.
  4. *REQUIRED* Tweet about this giveaway using this text: *HOT* $25 Amazon giftcard #giveaway courtesy: @HotPinkNChoc www.hotpinknchocolate.com, leave a comment stating you did.
  5. *REQUIRED* Mention @HotPinkNChoc on 8/5/11 Follow Friday #FF, leave a comment stating you did.
  6. *REQUIRED* Leave a comment on one other blog post, leave a comment stating you did.
  7. EXTRA ENTRY: Place my button on your website, leave a comment stating you did.
  8. EXTRA ENTRIES: Repeat Item #4 above daily, leave a comment stating you did.
  9. EXTRA ENTRIES: Add this giveaway to other giveaway lists online, leave a comment stating you did and the website.

One winner will be chosen at midnight on 8/5/11. Winner announced on this blog and Twitter. The winner will be chosen by Random.org.

CONGRATULATIONS ANGIE (@angukena1) IS THE WINNER!
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

IKEA'S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CRAYFISH PARTY!


When IKEA throws a party, they throw a party!!! Mark you calendars, this August 19th is IKEA's annual Crayfish Party. IKEA is the Swedish furniture company many of us have grown to love. Their ideas are innovative and their design is refreshing. This August they'll be throwing a huge all-you-can-eat Crayfish boil. Many of us are familiar with the Louisianna version of a Crawfish boil, but this is the Swedish version and boy does it sounds tasty. Check it out at www.ikea.com !!!

You'll need to visit the IKEA website to locate a store near you and reserve your spot (space is limited). The all-you-can-eat Crayfish boil is $9.99 for adults and only $2.49 for children 12 and under. The menu looks great!


When you're stuffed you can walk through the huge store and find some great bargains, like their $199 Svelvik Queen Bed. Or browse through IKEA's online catalog before you go so you'll be prepared to save some serious cash!

(btw... I noticed on their website that the Dallas store is giving away FREE MASSAGES in their Restaurant July 30-31 from 4-6!)