Feature Friday!! {linky party favorites}

Hey there bloggers! I know I've been a bit behind on this, but my recent schedule has kept me insanely busy. I hope you can forgive me, and I'll be catching up and sharing your links to make it up to you. :)

Last week's linky party was a HUGE success!! There were 78 link ups, which is more than we've ever had on one day. Yay!! I think everyone must have food on the brain because most of the links were recipes. Not that I'm complaining... I've actually been to the grocery store 3 times in the last week for ingredients to try out some of your awesome links!

As for the numbers, this was our Top View last week:

{slow cooker Apple crisp by Kitty @ A Law Student's Journey}

And we had a 3 way TIE for the 2nd most viewed links:

{Skinny Chicken Parmesan by Allison @ Feeding My Temple}

{Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Biscuits with Gravy @ Tim 2 Eat Yall!}


{Enchilada Casserole from Laura @ Laugh, Love, & Craft}

Sinfully delicious, no? There were SO many great links last week, and so many new recipes that I'm filling my recipe book with. You guys are some incredible chefs, there must be some seriously happy people in your houses! haha! :)

If you were featured, feel free to grab a button saying so to display on your blog or website! 

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ALSO! Don't forget to enter this month's giveaways if you haven't already!

We've got Erica from Bows & Caps by princESS on Etsy giving away 

a custom pack of bottle cap magnets, clips, or push pins. 

Giveaway ends Sunday, so get your entries in soon!

We've also got Mary from Organo Gold coffee giving away an ENTIRE box 

of gourmet, all-natural coffee in your choice of flavor! 

This giveaway ends Sunday 10/23, so spread the word and don't forget to get your entries in, too!

Thanks for such an amazing turnout at the linky party last week! 

Have a great weekend!!

XOXO

Linky Party Features!!

What a fun week of link-ups! Everything is coming up Spring around here, and as much I was resisting the end of winter, I am in full-on spring mode now! I'm sure instead of being here reading blogs, most of you are out working in your gardens, playing at the park, and sending the kids out in the yard to play. :)

{Actually, I've heard some of you up north are having blizzards right now, but it's 82 here in Texas and I busted out the shorts today- despite my better judgement due to pasty leg syndrome, haha!}

Once again, it was tough to choose just 5, but here are my favorites this week:

Coconut Cake, by Brittany @ Mike & Brittany Ericksen

1. I love Coconut
2. It's soooooo easy!
2. My kitchen is too messy to bake in right now, so I'm living vicariously through the internet, haha!

Surprise Candy Eggs by Rachel @ Sun Scholars

1. Um, chocolate? Yes, please!
2. Super cute, and fun idea you can do with the kids! Score 2 for 2!
3. She also has an awesome tutorial for the cute Easter bag/bucket you see in the background!

Chick-sicles by Suzanne @ Just Another Hang-Up

1. How cute are these little chickies?? That's some Springtime fun if I ever saw it.
2. Cute AND functional! {freezable cold packs for little boo-boos}
3. Can I just say "cute" one more time? They're just so stinkin' cute!

Altered Journal by Andrea @ Rambling Reed

1. LOVE the paper choices, I'm a sucker for paisley.
2. I'm also a sucker for journals... I have like fiftymillion, most of which are empty, haha!
3. Mod Podge makes everything prettier, and easier, right? :)

Aaaaaaaaand.... 

Our Duck Tape Queen is BACK with another adorable creation made from... you guessed it!

{is there anything she can't do with duck tape??}

Duck Tape Lunch Box by Sarah Marie @ Braids and Brown Boots

1. It's made from duck tape.
2. It's made from PRETTY duck tape!
3. A much better alternative to the ol' brown bag, yes?

Alright! You 5 that were featured, grab yourself a button if you'd like, 

and we'll see everyone back here on Tuesday for more linky party fun!

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Don't forget to hop over and enter The Taffy Box Giveaway if you haven't already!! 

I'll be announcing our winner in this week's Merchandise Monday post! {3/28}

Have a great weekend!!

XOXO

So exciting!! I'm "babbling", haha!

Good morning all my lovely bloggy friends! I hope you are doing well today! 

I have a very special request for you...

My etsy shop, Little Birdie Baby Shop has been nominated to be one of the Top 50 Baby Shops on Etsy!! Holy crap, I can hardly catch my breath because I've been jumping up and down!!

Would you pretty pretty please with a cherry on top pop over and vote 

for "Little Birdie Baby Shop" on The Babble Top 50? 

All you have to do is click the link and find "Little Birdie Baby Shop" and give us a thumbs up!!

I will be forever in your debt!! Well, I really probably already am, but still! :)

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Also!

Don't forget to go enter The Taffy Box GIVEAWAY to win 

a beautiful, custom, sterling silver washer necklace just like this!

Don't wait! Winner will be announced Monday morning {3/28}!

XOXO

The Taffy Box: Product Review & Giveaway!! {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}

{GIVEAWAY CLOSED}

Good morning and happy Monday to you all!! 

I am so excited about the lovely shop I have to share with you today!

Meet The Taffy Box...

The Taffy Box is a beautiful shop full of custom, hand stamped jewelry.

All made-to-order!

This is not your typical stamped jewelry shop though ladies, there's something here for everyone!

I'm sure you know how difficult it is to shop for that man in your life! Not anymore!

She's even got Fido covered!

I just love these Mr. & Mrs. wedding cake forks, there's even a matching cake server!

Koryn, the incredibly talented designer behind The Taffy Box was so sweet to send me 

one of her washer necklaces to review for you guys. 

Check it out, it is absolutely beautiful and customized with my sweet baby's name 

so I can wear her close to my heart forever!

Oh yeah, AND it's sterling silver so no rashes on my neck. YAY!!  

. . .

I could tell immediately that this was a fantastic piece, it was even wrapped 

up perfectly inside a velvet bag to keep the silver perfectly pristine during shipping. 

As a shop owner myself, I always notice packaging... 

especially when someone takes such great care with your purchase.

 I would like to tell you a little bit about Koryn, the designer and creator behind these lovely designs...

 Koryn is the wife to her military husband of 24 years and mother to 4 kids. {Rockstar, I know!} She's been making jewelry for years, and her cute shop name comes from the actual taffy box she used to carry her creations around in to sell to her friends. So cute! In 2008 Koryn was diagnosed with breast cancer and ran the gamut of cancer treatments and surgeries to become a survivor and patient advocate!! Talk about amazing! I am always to honored to know someone who has made that fight and not only lived to tell about it, but is out in the world using her gift and experiences to help others. 

Ok, so as if you didn't already think that she was totally amazing, Koryn is so excited to share her shop with you guys that she's offering YOU guys a chance to win a sterling washer necklace just like mine! 

{with your own personalization of course!}

Here's how you can win! {Leave a separate comment for each entry letting me know what you did}

Mandatory entry:

1. Go visit The Taffy Box, come back and tell me what your favorite piece is!

Want extra entries?

2. Be or become a fan of The Taffy Box Facebook Page
     {Bonus! When you're a fan you get special coupon codes for The Taffy Box Shop! Yay!}

3. Be or become a follower of The Little Birdie {I'll just pretend you already are, hee hee!}

4. Be or become a fan of The Little Birdie on Facebook

5. Be or become a follower of The Little Birdie on Twitter {@lilbirdielady}

6. Heart The Taffy Box on etsy

7. Heart The Little Birdie Baby Shop on etsy

8. Blog about this giveaway

9. Facebook about this giveaway

10. Tweet about this giveaway

WOW! 10 ways to win! Good luck! 

We'll announce the winner on next week's edition of Merchandise Monday!

I hope you have projects ready for Tutorial Tuesday tomorrow! 

I can't wait to see what you've been working on!

XOXO

P.S. Want me to do a review and giveaway for your shop or blog? Email me!

Facebook Giveaway!

~ GIVEAWAY ALERT!! ~

For any of you who are followers of The Little Birdie, but not a "fan" on Facebook: I'm here to fill you in!

We hit 200 followers last week, {YAY!} so I'm holding a giveaway for a $25 credit to my etsy shop, ONLY winnable if you're a Facebook fan. :) Giveaway is going on now through Friday {3/18} at noon!

So, head on over to the Little Birdie Facebook Page 

and check it out now for your chance to win!

XOXO

Just a Reminder!

Just a little reminder that today is the last day to enter 

the Baby Gift Set Giveaway! 

I will be doing the drawing at 5pm central time this evening, so don't wait! :)

Click HERE for details, and to enter!

XOXO

Surprise Giveaway!! {the perfect little baby shower set!}

~ GIVEAWAY CLOSED ~

I have gotten an amazing number of emails and comments on sweet little Eli the Elephant and his matching gift set this week!! Have you checked out Tuesday's tutorial post?

I sorta got the feeling you guys liked him! 

Especially with the whole matching set!

So....

I've decided to give them away to one lucky reader!

{YAY!!}

Here's what you have to do:

1. Be a follower of The Little Birdie Blog! Easy, huh? :)

Extra entries:

2. "Like" Little Birdie Baby Shop on Facebook

3. Share this giveaway on Facebook

4. Tweet about this giveaway

5. Blog about this giveaway

6. Follow me on Twitter @lilbirdielady

Please leave a separate comment for each entry so they all get counted. There's LOTS of chances to win!! Winner will be randomly selected on Friday, March 11th at 5pm Central time, so don't wait! :) 

Have a great weekend!!

XOXO

It's about YOU!

I know we've been having tons of fun playing dress up in my shop lately, but I don't want this to be "all about me" day. How boring is that? {pretty boring if you ask me...} So I'm turning Merchandise Monday over to you!

Starting um, now, I will be taking submissions to feature YOUR shop/blog/website on future editions of Merchandise Monday! Exciting huh?

I want to see your etsy shops, websites, blogs, and whatever you've got going for you that I can write a review/feature post about and help you promote your business. After all, sharing the love is what it's all about, right? Right!

Reviews will need to send me an item from your shop to review, and you will also have the option of doing a giveaway for my readers. Who doesn't love to win something, right? :)

I'll still spotlight the occasional item from my shop, or at least new items as they are listed so you don't always have to trudge all the way over to my store to check things out, but we're gearing towards getting exposure for everyone, so get ready!

Shoot me an email, or send me a convo on etsy and we'll get things worked out. I already have two reviews coming up on the calendar, and future spots will be first come first serve, etc. Don't wait, spots tend to fill up fast when your series only runs once a week, haha!

Until next time...

XOXO

Little Birdie Giveaway at Flamingo Toes!

It's GIVEAWAY TIME!

The super sweet and fabulous Bev, 

over at Flamingo Toes is hosting a giveaway for 

ANY TWO onesies of your choice from my shop! 

 

 

Don't miss out! GO! GO NOW! :)

Flamingo Toes - Little Birdie Baby Shop Giveaway!

XOXO