Giveaway: Shabby Apple

I am SO excited for our last giveaway! Shabby Apple!

Do you know about Shabby Apple? It is one of my favorite dress shops! Modest, stylish and flattering. I own a few of their dresses myself and I really love them! They are excellent quality and breathtaking.

Shabby Apple is generously giving one Sherbet Blossom reader a beautiful Baja Dress!

Please comment on this post by Thursday, May 6th to enter.

For extra entries: (A new comment for each entry must be left for these extras to count.)
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The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats Celeste!

Just Because

Ingredients: Cardstock: Stampin Up!, American Crafts, Neenah; Stamps: Papertrey Ink, Stampin' Up; Ribbon: craft supply; Punch: Stampin Up!; Markers: Copic

Giveaway: EK Success

Tomorrow will be our last giveaway for this series. Thanks to all who participated and to the wonderful companies who sponsored.

Another giveaway for all you crafters!

I love punches. The perfectionist in me gets a thrill out of seeing the perfect scalloped circle pop out. I was over-the-moon excited when EK Success wanted to sponsor a giveaway here on Sherbet Blossom because their punches are some of my favorites! I had so much fun playing around with the product they sent. Below is a card I made. (My goal was so make a card with subdued colors, but, per usual, the brighter blue was calling to me. ha! I wonder if I will ever make a truly pastel card. Probably not.)

EK Success is generously giving one Sherbet Blossom reader a huge package of fun paper-crafting supplies including: 2 EK Success slimline punches, Martha Stewart dimensional stickers and frames, Kazoo Glittered Frame Kit, a mat pad from the new Tim Coffey Blossomwood line, clear stamp set by Inkadinkado, and a few dimensional stickers by Jolee's.

Please comment on this post by Wednesday, May 5th to enter.

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The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats Jodie M.

Giveaway: Hero Arts

Calling all crafters! This is a giveaway for YOU!

I am so thrilled to introduce you all to one of my favorite stamp companies: Hero Arts. They make fabulous, high quality stamps with great designs. You do not need to be a scrapbooker to love this company. I don't scrapbook! I use their stamps to make cards, wrapping paper, gift bags, labels. Really, there are so many things you can do with stamps!

My favorite Hero Arts stamps are Clings. You get the rubber stamped-quality image, but the storing is so much easier.

Hero Arts sent me two sets of their cling stamps and I've been having a blast with them. I made this one with the Clings Butterflies:

The also send me their Clings Blossoms! It is one of my new favorite stamp sets.

Hero Arts is generously giving one Sherbet Blossom reader their own stamps!

Please comment on this post by Monday, May 3rd to enter. Tell me your favorite craft.

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The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats Nancy!

Service Soapbox: The Baby Shower

Last Saturday was the first event for the Service Soapbox, and I was so proud to be on the committee. We collected over $2000 in baby items for the March of Dimes Teddy Bear Den! A huge success. We are so grateful to all who donated their time and made donations.

Here we are on Studio 5:

Please be sure to check out the Service Soapbox's blog tomorrow morning for the virtual baby shower.

*It took me all day to post this clip. I was terrified to see myself on the video and still haven't watched it. I hear that I am at the very beginning saying my blog's name in an overly chipper voice.  I am posting it today to give this great cause more publicity. I'm trying to remember that this event is bigger than my too-large nose and stick-straight hair.

Our service project supported the March of Dimes' Teddy Bear Den. We threw a baby shower for needy moms. It was really fun for us and the March of Dimes were so grateful.

We had so many wonderful treats donated. Those chocolate cupcakes from Sweet Tooth Fairy were to-die-for!

The decor was so cute. I especially loved the tissue-paper topiaries from House of Smith's and the floral arrangements from Garden House Floral. (I won one  of these floral arrangements in a drawing! It is sitting on my table and those lilies smell heavenly!)

And a special thanks to everyone who donated! The blog-o-sphere is so generous! I was shocked at how many presents were piled up on the table when the event was over. It was inspiring!

Giveaway: Downeast Basics SWIM

Summer is fast approaching and so is swimsuit season! I am so excited to introduce you to the new swim line at Downeast Basics!

Downeast Basics sent me the Sausalito Halter and I love it! The fabric is great quality and it is adorable!

Downeast Basics is generously giving one Sherbet Blossom reader an item of their choice from the swim line!

Please comment on this post by Friday, April 30th to enter. Tell me what swimsuit you'd love to own.

For extra entries: Tweet, Facebook or Blog about and link back to this giveaway.

The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats Laurel!

***This giveaway is open to anyone who hasn't won something from DownEast in the last 90 days.


They are also offering a great deal for everyone! Here’s the skinny: downeastbasics.com is offering a special “Buy 3 – SAVE $15” promotion. Buy any three mix-and-match swim pieces and save $15 on the entire order now through May 2. Enter promo code SWIM3 at checkout.

Earth Day Giveaway: Seventh Generation

To celebrate Earth Day, today's giveaway is totally GREEN. Spring cleaning season is right around the corner. This year while you’re freshening up your home and sorting through the clutter, you should definitely consider using Seventh Generation. They offer non-toxic cleaning supplies and I really like the fresh smell!

Seventh Generation and Blogspark are giving away a HUGE Disinfecting Cleaning Kit! It is full of all the things you will need to keep your home clean. My favorite item in the kit was the all-purpose cleaner. I also liked the book that is included in the kit: The Conscious Kitchen.

Leave a comment to enter by Monday, April 26th.

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The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats to ~kelly marie~!

Giveaway: The Vintage Pearl

The Vintage Pearl is full of Mother's Day gift ideas. You really can't go wrong sending your mom one of their lovely items. I adore the come fly with me necklace and hope bracelet!

The Vintage Pearl will be awarding a lucky reader a $25 gift certificate!  Please comment on this post by Saturday, April 24th to enter. Let me know how you'd spend the $25 if you win.

For extra entries: (A new comment for each entry must be left for these extras to count.)
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The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats to Lygia!

Weekend Wrap-Up.

I have a post-vacation hangover. I'm too exhausted to clean, so we are still living out of our suitcases. We've been in Idaho visiting J's parents. I'm not sure what it is about that place, but it relaxes us all.  It is so peaceful in the country.

I met Miranda while I was there. We shared trade secrets with each other. She taught me the purl-stitch and I taught her to use Adobe Illustrator. She is just as I imagined her: totally darling!

Cardstock: Neenah, Papertrey Ink, American Crafts; Patterned Paper: American Crafts; Stamps: Papertrey Ink; Punch: Stampin' Up!, We R Memory Keepers; Markers: Copic

All I could get my hung-over brain to do today was craft, so I pulled out my magnificent, new markers. I never grew out of my love to color, and was totally thrilled when I discovered that coloring can be a grown up thing too! Copics are amazing. I am just beginning to use them, but I'm totally hooked on shading and blending.

My sister came over today and we colored and stamped. I think I sold her on copics as well. I overheard her telling her husband that she "needs them."

I made a couple mother's day cards. I copic-ed up that cute Dahlia from Papertrey Ink for my Dahlia-loving mother. Can't wait to send it on.

OH! And all you paper/stamping lovers should stay tuned! I have some giveaways very soon just for you!

Giveaway: SweetPea Baby

Have you seen these darling, ruffly scarves from SweetPea Baby? I have added one to my Mother's Day wish list! (I especially love the mustard color, but I am partial to anything yellow.)


Sweet Pea Baby will be awarding TWO winners this giveaway! One will win a women's scarf, the other will win a kid's scarf. Please comment on this post by Friday, April 23rd to enter. Tell us your favorite scarf color.

For extra entries: (A new comment for each entry must be left for these extras to count.)
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04. Become a fan of SweetPea Baby on Facebook.
05. Follow SweetPea Baby on Twitter.

The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats Glenna: you win the women's scarf! Congrats to michelle: you win the kid's scarf.

Giveaway: Leedle Deedle Designs

There is something extra-beautiful about a handmade piece of jewelry. My most frequently worn pieces are from small-businesses and etsy shops. Leedle Deedle Designs, an etsy shop that I've had my eye on for a while, offers a line of unique and feminine jewelry.  I own two of her earrings, the tiny garnet stacks and the apricot pearl clusters. The apricot are my favorite earrings. I've worn them almost every day since I received them. The color is gorgeous.

The quality of her pieces is excellent. Her earrings don't irritate my sensitive ears and they are the perfect weight. I have just ordered a couple necklaces from her and can't wait for them to arrive! These pieces are pretty online, but they are breathtaking in person!

And, just in time for Mother's Day, Leedle Deedle Designs is offering 20% off of all orders. This sale only lasts ONE week, so act quickly! Adding that sale on top of her already amazing prices makes this jewelry a steal! (This will happen after you check out,. You will get 20% reimbursed.)


Leedle Deedle Designs is offering one reader their choice of a pair of earrings! Please comment on this post by Monday, April 19th to enter. Tell us your favorite item from the Leedle Deedle Designs shop.

For extra entries: (A new comment for each entry must be left for these extras to count.)
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The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats Brandon and Kristen!

Giveaway: Farmhouse Wares

I fell in love with Farmhouse Wares upon discovery. It is full of beautiful, striking simplicity. They supply us with down-to-earth quality! Their products are truly timeless and gorgeous. My siblings gave me a beautiful cake-stand from Farmhouse Wares a couple years ago. I get compliments on it every time I pull it out.

Farmhouse Wares is offering one reader a set of their fabulous Zinc Place Cards! (How fabulous are these?? I'd love to recieve a set on Mother's Day!) Please comment on this post by Saturday, April 17th to enter.

For extra entries: (A new comment for each entry must be left for these extras to count.)
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The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats Sarah!

Sloppy Joes.

As a newlywed, the kitchen was a daunting place. I didn't know a pot from a pan. I coerced my husband into splitting the cooking responsibility with me, and he introduced me to the joy of simple meals. Tacos and spaghetti were almost every night. My mom received frequent phone calls from me needing to know how to boil and egg or bake a potato. (Googling wasn't a concept I'd mastered at the time.)

Now, 8 years later, I am the queen of my kitchen (and google obsessed...). Although I love to whip up a fancy meal now and again, we still embrace simple and quick meals.

Sloppy Joes are a new favorite at our house and I believe this is the recipe we will be eating in heaven. It is really that good. Truly. It is everything the name claims and will not stay in the bun. Serve with a napkin...or maybe a wet wipe. And don't wear white clothes.

SLOPPY JOES
1 lbs extra-lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño pepper*, seeded and minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 - 15.5 oz can pinto beans
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp molasses
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dry mustard
3/4 tsp salt
pepper to taste
hamburger buns

Brown the meat and onion in a large pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Pour the drippings out of the pan and discard. Add the garlic, jalapeño and red pepper and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve on buns.

*My husband doesn't like spicy food, but the jalapeño really adds flavor to the dish so we still use it. If you are worried about heat, remove the veins of the jalapeño along with the seeds.

So simple. I like to serve it with some sort of fresh fruit or salad. Mmmm...I'm dreaming of eating this with a big helping of watermelon.

Giveaway: Jandee Jones Photography

Good photos are priceless. I firmly believe in getting annual family pictures taken. I was so excited when Jandee contacted me to sponsor a giveaway. Her portfolio is stunning! Check it out:
 www.jandeejones.com AND www.jandeejones.blogspot.com.

Jandee is offering one reader a family, child, baby, maternity, or couple photo session! (The location would have to be in either Utah County or Salt Lake County.) Please comment on this post by Friday, April 16th to enter.

For extra entries: (A new comment for each entry must be left for these extras to count.)
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The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats jessica!

Giveaway: Naturally Meg

I'd like to introduce you to my good friend, Meg, owner of the beautiful shop Naturally Meg! She is giving away one of her gorgeous custom creations.

When Meg first posted about these fabric trees she designed, I immediately fell in love. They are sweet and sentimental. They come in two perfect sizes: 5x7 and 8x10. 

Meg made this darling 8x10 family tree for my family. I keep it right next to my computer desk and I love it so much. It is a beautiful decoration that I will really cherish.

Meg is giving one Sherbet Blossom reader a tree of their choice. (I promise...you want to win this one!) Please comment on this post by Thursday, April 15th to enter. Tell me what item in Meg's Shop, Naturally Meg, you'd like to win!

For extra entries: (A new comment for each entry must be left for these extras to count.)
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04. Subscribe to Meg's Blog.

The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats j,d and little b!


***Meg and I met when I lived in Hawaii and I've been amazed by her ever since. She is the epitome of the woman I'd like to become: beautiful, creative, strong and kind. She has gone through some incredibly hard trials this past year and yet her blog remains uplifting and inspiring. Her blog is one of my favorites.

Giveaway: Downeast Basics

I was thrilled when Downeast Basics asked me to do a review for them. I had a really hard time choosing what I'd review because their new line is amazing! After much indecision, I finally chose the Smell the Roses top, and was so happy I did. 

This top defines spring. It is the most beautiful pink and the fabric is comfortable. It is sheer, so I wear one of my favorite undershirts with it. (I was introduced to Downeast's Wonder Tee by my sister-in-law and am hooked.) The Smell the Roses top is a perfect addition to my being-revamped-wardrobe. It makes me feel beautiful.

I decided that I needed to create an outfit with the top, and easily found it all (except the shoes) at DownEast Basics. Their clothes are great quality, breathtaking AND affordable! Perfect for my "Outfitting on a Budget" series.

Smell the Roses Top

Satin Covered Bead Necklace

Denim ($10??? Wow!)

Metallic-Flower T-Strap Sandals

Downeast Basics is generously giving one Sherbet Blossom reader an item of their choice from the new line!

Please comment on this post by Monday, April 12th to enter. Tell me what item at DownEast Basics you'd love to own.

For extra entries: (A new comment for each entry must be left for these extras to count.)
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The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats Doug and Bethany!

***This giveaway is open to anyone who hasn't won something from DownEast in the last 90 days.

Formspring FAQs.

I'm having so much fun answering all your questions over on Formspring. Please keep them coming. I'm loving it!

I seem to be getting questions every 3-4 days about my hair and makeup, so instead of answering them over there...I decided to bring it to my blog. I am no hair and makeup expert, but I have found some products that I truly love. Others, I buy because they are a bargain.

When it comes to make-up, I am pretty boring. My entire stash is from only 2 companies: M·A·C and Mary Kay. A family member of mine sells Mary Kay, so I get it for a great price. I really like Mary Kay, but I couldn't give up my M·A·C eyeshadow, eyeliner or lipstick - even for a great discount. I really tried to, but I ended up going back.

I have a few make-up items that I can't live without.
01. M·A·C fluidline gel eyeliner. This is amazing stuff! It lasts ALL day and goes on easily with a brush. I have it in Blacktrack.
02. M·A·C eyeshadow. I love the colors they offer and the way it stays on all day. I usually stick to coppers and plum colors. My ALL time favorite color is Woodwinked. I think it looks good on everyone.
03. M·A·C lipstick. I use Viva Glam V the most, but I like the blue-pink color of my Viva Glam VI as well. I adore my Mary Kay Lip Gloss! I actually have three colors that I alternate between. The one shown is Gold Rush, but I think my favorite is Fancy Nancy.
04. Good Brushes. Someday, I'd like to own the M·A·C brushes, but they aren't in the budget. In the meantime, I found these Sonia Kashuk Brushes from Target work pretty great.

When it comes to make-up, Mary Kay is barely above average. However, when it comes to skincare, I think their products are amazing!! I use their entire Timewise line, including their microdermabrasion. I really, really love it. The little blue bottle is their Cooling Eye Gel. It helps with bags under the eyes from staying up too late too many nights in a row.

I adore hair products! I alternate between different shampoos and conditioners. I really like Nexxus, which I am using now, but I also love Biologe and Nioxin. (I bought my ginormous Nexxus bottles at Costco. I think they were around $25 each.)

I am passionately in love with my straight iron. My hair stylist, Julie, recommended it to me and it was well worth the money spent. It is this one by Infrashine. It is normally $120, but you can sometimes find it for $85-90.

The three products I use and could.not.live.without are:
Nioxin Thickening Spray
Aquage Uplifting Foam and
Modern Elixers Styling Cream

I am still on the lookout for the perfect hair spray. Let me know if you have one you love.

I hope I answered everyone's questions!

Giveaway: JJ Cole Collections

I have a thing for purses. An obsession, really. I ADORE them. Becoming a mom, however, introduced me to the frumpy bag. I learned that affordable and cute diaper bags are hard to come by!

Enter JJ Cole Collections!

Oh, how excited I was when I found this wonderful store. Beautiful, chic designs...with function! They have the look and feel of a designer bag, but have a much more affordable price tag. These bags are so beautiful that I really don't think you need to be a diaper-toting women to use them!

When it comes to functionality, JJ Cole thought of everything. They so kindly sent me a System 180 bag and I have been loving the conviences included like the grips stoller attachments. I own a stoller with no storage, so this bag was heaven sent. It holds everything I need when I am out on a walk. It also comes with a pacifier pod and a matching changing pad that are so helpful. The bag has the perfect number of pockets and compartments to keep me and my babe organized. And not only that, it has a super comfy shoulder strap. I really love my bag.

They also have other darling diaper bags that I'd love to get my hands on. Some of my favorites are: the swag bag, the theory bag in red flower, and the mode tote bag.


JJ Cole Collections is generously giving one Sherbet Blossom reader a System 180 Diaper Bag! (A $69.95 value!)

Please comment on this post by Friday, April 9th to enter. Tell me about your favorite bag/purse.

For extra entries: (A new comment for each entry must be left for these extras to count.)
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The winner will be announced on this post. Congrats to Samye!!

BLT Chicken Salad.

I am a bit of a tomato snob. I can barely stand to eat a fast-food tomato and am usually disappointed by the ones I purchase at the store. Last week, however, I had some great luck.  I was meandering through the produce aisles of my favorite local grocery store and spotted these red beauties. Tomatoes like these are hard to find here in March. I couldn't pass them up. When I brought them home, J and I decided these babies deserved to be in one of our favorite meals: The BLT Salad.

This is a salad any man would approve of. Full of protein and a BBQ salad dressing. (It's pretty dang good to us women-folk, too.) 

BLT Chicken Salad
1/2 c. mayonnaise*
1/4 c. bbq sauce (honey dijon)
2 tbsp. grated onion
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 lg. tomatoes, chopped
8 c. leafy lettuce, torn
3 c. chopped, cooked chicken (grilled is nice)
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled*
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

Combine mayonnaise, bbq sauce, onion, lemon juice and pepper for dressing. Cover and chill thoroughly. Press chopped tomatoes in paper towels to remove excess moisture. Arrange lettuce on serving plates, top with chicken and tomatoes. Spoon dressing mixture over and top with bacon and sliced eggs. Serve immediately.

*We used lowfat mayo and "Real Bacon" pieces to cut out some of the fat and calories. It was still seriously delicious.

Giveaway: momAgenda

I'm ultra-thrilled about our second sponsor! Any of you who know me well can attest that I have a planner fetish. I have been dying to try out a momAgenda for a while and was over-the-moon excited when they sent me one. (In turquoise! It is one of their new colors this year and I love it.)

The momAgenda is perfect for any busy woman. The weekly planner has room for mom and up to four children. Since my kids don't really have plans, I actually use this space for my daily to-dos in different categories. (Work to-dos, Home to-dos, Design to-dos...you get the idea.) It works so great for me!

The planner runs for 17 months, lasting until December 2011, so it really is a fantastic value for the price. It also includes a momEssentials pamphlet!

The cover is beautiful, soft-but-sturdy, stain resistant and vibrant. I LOVE the turquoise they sent me, but all the colors are so beautiful!

MomAgenda is generously giving one Sherbet Blossom reader a momAgenda of their own! (A $43 value!)

Please comment on this post by Thursday, April 8th to enter. Tell me your favorite momAgenda color.


For extra entries: (A new comment for each entry must be left for these extras to count.)
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The winner will be announced on this post. CONGRATS to ..::Paulina::..!

Giveaway: Lisa Leonard Designs

So glad you are here today! I've planned a pretty exciting giveaway series this month full of gift ideas for Mother's Day. (It's only a month away. Time to start the gift planning!) Am totally excited to have so many excellent sponsors on board!

Here to kick off our month-long Celebrating Motherhood Series is Lisa, from Lisa Leonard Designs. I'm sure you are all familiar with this lovely lady and her beautiful jewelry. Lisa is generously giving one lucky reader a $75 gift certificate to spend in her shop!



Please comment on this post by Wednesday, April 7th to enter.

For extra entries: (A new comment for each entry must be left for these extras to count.)
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The winner will be announced on this post.  Congratulations to Melonie!

Thank you,  Lisa!

Merci.

10 years ago, when I was in college, I taught a class at my church once a month. At the end of the year, one of the class members wrote me a note thanking me for the time I put into my classes and telling me how much she enjoyed them. I was so grateful for that letter. I was never sure if my classes were any good or if anyone was getting anything out of them. The letter was from an almost-stranger, but it meant so much to me that I couldn't throw it away. It is still sitting in my keepsake box.

Since then, I made a goal to write thank-yous more often. On the first (or there-abouts) of every month, I write 4-5 thank yous or thinking of you letters and mail them out. I send out the obvious ones, thanking for gifts or service, but I also try to pick a few unsuspecting recipients. Last month, I sent letters to an old college professor, 2 long-lost high school besties, and a few bloggers that have inspired me. I am sure a lot of them don't think twice of the little notes in the mail, but I hope that I give a little cheer every once in a while.

I don't always make my cards, but this month I did. These girly, frenchy cards were so fun to make.  (Supplies: Cardstock: Papertry Ink, Neenah, American Crafts; Patterned Paper: Basic Grey; Ribbon: Papertry Ink; Border Punch: Stampin' Up!; Stamps: Stampin' Up!; Ink: Memento; Markers: Copic); Embossing plate: Fiskars)

Oh, and whenever I craft, my daughter is by my side. She pulled this bird cage stamp out of the same stamp set and made her own card. I think she has a real eye for color, don't you think? (hehe.) She also took this picture of her card after seeing me take a picture of mine. She's my shadow.

April Fools.

It's already April! I seriously can't believe it. (Especially because it is snowing outside RIGHT now. Utah weather is so weird.) Here is this month's installment of the goal calendar (click, save and print it out.) I am still trying to decide on my 5 goals for the month. One of them will be to continue my training for the 5k in June. A 5k may seem like a small fete for some of you, but I am a non-runner. It will be a huge accomplishment for me.

A few items of business:
-I am hosting a HUGE Mother's Day Giveaway Event here on Sherbet Blossom that will last for a whole month starting next week. Be excited and ready to enter! We have some fabulous companies participating.

-Baby D is doing MUCH better. Thanks again for all your concern, emails, notes, calls, tweets and prayers. It meant a lot.

-Downeast, one of the Giveaway sponsors, is having a major spring sidewalk SALE – where you can find Big Star denim, True Religion jeans, MEK denim, American Eagle denim, tops, bottoms, outerwear and famous catalog brands of furniture at 40-90% below national retail prices! The deets:
Where:
DownEast Home & Clothing - Layton
411 West 1425 North
Layton, Ut 84341
Store Phone 801-544-1692
When:
Preview sale Thursday, April 1; Sale runs all day starting at 10AM on Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3 (Closed Sunday, April 4).