I'm Celebrating #1 Year of Blogging with a Special Giveaway!

 

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celebrate...

the30girl is 1 year old!

 

via jcrewaholics

I'm so excited to have reached my one year blog-a-versary!

 To celebrate, I'm giving away a $50 gift card to J.CREW because I love you and because I'm so grateful to have this little space to share a little piece of me. I'm looking forward to many more years of inspired goodness, craftiness, and memories.

...plus, you know you need a new feather duster...

baseball tee

 striped jersey scarf

 

and toothpicks,

 right?

to win

1. Comment on this post with the J.Crew item(s) on your list to help you get through the winter or to start a super early spring!

2. For one extra entry, become a follower of the30girl.
3. For one extra entry, become a follower of the30girl on facebook.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and your email address(just on one comment) so I can contact you if you win!

This giveaway is open until Wednesday, January 12th at 11:59pm CST.  The winner will be selected using random.org and I will contact the winner on Thursday, January 13th.  

 

Tell your friends and we'll have big, spectacular #1-year party!

Waste-Free Lunch Box Giveaway from Easylunchboxes.com!

Hello loyal readers and KMOV Channel 4 Great Day St. Louis viewers; I'm excited to announce that EasyLunchboxes.com is giving away a set of 4 containers and one insulated lunch bag here on the30girl! 

I'm thrilled about this giveaway because I really am passionate about creating waste-free, healthy, and appealing lunches!  I received my EasyLunchboxes last week and I can definitely say that they are EASY to use and their ease of use has inspired me to pack lunches for my husband, which I NEVER DO.  The fact that these are two pieces--the container and the lid--makes clean up quick, storage easy, and packing lunch a cinch!  I'm looking forward to packing our dinner in these for our trip this week to Boo at the Zoo!

Here is are some key points from Kelly Lester, the owner, creater and mom behind EasyLunchboxes.com!  

Born out of my response to unhealthy school lunch programs, EasyLunchboxes.com started from the desire to send my 3 kids to school with a nutritious meal, using little to no wasteful packaging. But the EasyLunchbox System is not just for kids. Adult size meals fit perfectly too.

The EasyLunchbox System 's design, functionality, and low price has quickly made it a top choice among green lunch box solutions since it came on the market in December, 2009. Named a 'top 5 Eco-Friendly Mommy Must Have" by Parents Ask, the EasyLunchbox System has been rated TOP CHOICE by many independent reviewers.

Supporting the waste-free lunch movement, EasyLunchboxes.com offers a reusable, superior solution at a much lower price than other companies. 

Great for large families and those on a limited budget. 

FDA approved. No BPA, phthalates, lead, vinyl, or PVC. Safe for dishwasher, freezer, and microwave.

The simple chic design and bright colors of our Cooler Bags can even be customized! 

We have included a sturdy grommet in the carrying handle so you can easily attach a pretty key ring, dietary restrictions warning tag, or your choice of any type of handcrafted or store bought “flair.” Examples HERE  

Our Cooler Bags are made of the highest quality 300D Polyester for premium durability and toughness. 

Vinyl free (PVC free) & lead free, with an FDA compliant PEVA lining.

The Giveaway

1 set of 4 lunch containers 

and 

1 cooler bag (in the color of the winner's choice)

To Win

1. Comment on this post with your favorite Neat Idea from EasyLunchBoxes.com.

2. For one extra entry, become a follower of the30girl. 

3. For one extra entry, become a fan of EasyLunchBoxes on facebook. 

This giveaway is open until Wednesday, November 3th at 11:59pm CST.  The winner will be selected using random.org and I will announce her/him on the30girl on Thursday, November 4th.  I will contact the winner via email.  Thanks for entering a giveaway on the30girl! Good luck and have fun! 

Also, this giveaway is offered to US and Canadian residents only.  Please do not enter if you have won or received free product from EasyLunchboxes within the past 3 months.

my little stinker...and a giveaway winner

Yep, he's pointing at you.  He truly is a little stinker.

This little guy would be reason numero uno regarding why I have been a little MIA lately.

Wednesday Giveaway from the Book Bound Bindery

I have to say that the best part about blogging is how it has led me to so many talented, creative and wonderful women.  

Sarah Nielsen not only has a wonderfully cool etsy shop, the Book Bound Bindery, she also has a lovely blog where she posts great tutorials, Sarah Nielsen-The Lightbulb Lab. 

To me, Sarah is keeping alive a lost art--handmade books and, in turn, hand-writing. 

I love the idea of giving a friend one of Book Bound's hardbound journals as a first baby shower gift--what a classically sentimental place to record baby's firsts and mom's thoughts. Similarly, what is a more romantic heirloom than a handmade personalized guest book for your wedding? If your answer is nothing, well, Sarah makes those too.

I also love the little paperback books--I think they are perfect place for your kiddo to keep his/her doodles and notes from their early school days.  I love the idea of treasuring my kiddo's scribbles in a "made with love" notebook.

 Which brings me to...

the giveaway

One paperback notebook (choose dino, truck, butterfly, or bird)

&

One set of coordinating stickers 

to win

1. Comment on this post with the notebook you would pick if you are the lucky winner!

2. For one extra entry, become a fan of the30girl on facebook. 

3. For one extra entry, become a follower of the30girl.
4. For three extra entries, blog about my giveaway!

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and your email address(just on one comment) so I can contact you if you win!

This giveaway is open until Tuesday, June 1st at 11:59pm CST.  The winner will be selected using random.org and I will announce her/him on the30girl on Wednesday, June 2nd.  I will contact the winner via email.  Thanks for entering a 30girl giveaway! Good luck and have fun!

The products in this giveaway were provided free of charge by the Book Bound Bindery. The above opinions are my own and not influenced by any other party.

and the winner is...

Wednesday Giveaway, one day late.

Hello readers! I'm not going to bore you with the "I'm sorry for not posting in so long post."; so, I'm just going to say I've missed you and I'm glad to be back at it.  

So, without further ado, I would like to introduce this week's giveaway.  As you know, from here, here and here, I'm a big fan of using the t-shirt yarn from Eclectic Notions to make comfy, stylish jewelry.  But, this great recycled craft material is useful for so many other projects from adorning plain t-shirts j-crew style to making fun summer scarves.  The possibilities are endless. 

Not only is recycled t-shirt yarn great working material, Bridget from Eclectic Notions provides an overall amazing customer experience.  From delicate packaging adorned with handmade bottle cap magnets to shipping cost refunds (when the cost is less than that charged), you feel like you've just ordered from a friend, which is simply swell.

 now that brings me to...

the giveaway

Eclectic Notions is generously offering...

3 balls of Recycled T-Shirt Yarn in the colors of your choice!

to win

1. Comment on this post with the colors you would pick if you are the lucky winner!

2. For one extra entry, become a fan of the30girl on facebook. 

3. For one extra entry, become a follower of the30girl.
4. For three extra entries, blog about my giveaway!

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and your email address(just on one comment) so I can contact you if you win!

This giveaway is open until Tuesday, May 18th at 11:59pm CST.  The winner will be selected using random.org and I will announce her/him on the30girl on Wednesday, May 19th.  I will contact the winner via email.  Thanks for entering a 30girl giveaway! Good luck and have fun!

The products in this giveaway were provided free of charge by Eclectic Notions. The above opinions are my own and not influenced by any other party.