The Ultimate Blog Party!

I'll be a party hostess for The Ultimate Blog Party 2008--it's my first blog party and looks like it will be loads of fun! The idea is to visit participating blogs and find some new favorites, leave a few comments, then comment on the main party page to be eligible to win a prize. I'm donating a prize, a fused glass pendant, and there are nearly 100 prizes available now with more being added. You can see a list of all the prizes on the 5 Minutes for Mom blog. Make sure you check back here between March 7 and 14--I'd love for my blog readers to win a ton of prizes! There's plenty room for more blogs to join the party, you can get all the details at 5 Minutes for Mom.

Just For Entertainment

I've been struggling with the flu for what seems like forever, and I just don't have the energy to put much effort here today. So watch this video and be amazed.

One Woman, Twenty-one Accents


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So and Sew Crafty

At So and Sew Crafty you can find medical scrubs, baby bibs and burp cloths, bags and totes, quilts and throws, and a nice variety of household accessories. But the three darling creatures I've included here are my favorites.


Easter Bunny Basket, $22 (eggs included!). What a terrific alternative to those cheap (and ugly) plastic ones!


Chicken Pillow, $10. Isn't there a TV show about these? All My Chickens?


Ella Funt, $30. Elephants with trunks pointing up are good luck, and what a sweet good luck symbol Ella is!


http://soandsewcrafty.etsy.com
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Free Leap Day Shipping!

As I tortured myself debating all the options for celebrating Leap Day, I finally realized that unless I want to propose marriage today there really is no good traditional celebration. I think my husband might be a bit peeved if I start flinging proposals around, so instead I'm going to offer free shipping to any U.S. address today. Orders shipped outside the U.S. will get the largest shipping discount I can manage, just let me know where you are and what items you're interested in.

Here's the details:
1. Make a purchase from either of my shops on February 29, 2008:
http://www.luckygirltrading.etsy.com
http://stores.ebay.com/Lucky-Girl-Trading-Company
2. Send me a message telling me what you purchased and asking for the Leap Day Special
3. Either wait for me to send you a revised invoice, or if you prefer to pay right away I can refund your shipping fee
4. Enjoy your extra day!

It'll be four years before this special occasion comes along again, so get busy shopping!