Fingerprints on the Fridge Giveaway: Feb. 12- 16

Hey Bloggie friends.

Today I'm hoping that Fingerprints on the Fridge is not a new term to you, but just in case it is, we're gonna fix that little problem-o, k?

This just so happens to be one of my favorite craft blogs. She posts some fabulous ideas and has a wonderful weekly link party.

And I was thrilled to learn that she has an Etsy shop . . .

and I think you'll understand why this caught my eye:

And this two too:

And I think these are super cute:

And this incredibly creative blogger has recently added these little cuties to her shop:

And she would love to offer a choice of one of these pins to one of you.

Here's how you can enter to win:

MANDATORY ENTRY:

Visit "Fingerprints on the Fridge" on Etsy and let me know which of pin you will choose if you win. 

OPTIONAL ENTRIES:

*Visit the Fingerprints on the Fridge blog and leave a comment, join her linky party, or become a follower of her blog.

*Like Fingerprints on the Fridge on Facebook

*Become a follower of my blog or remind me that you already are one.

*Post about this giveaway on your facebook, blog or twitter and leave a link if possible.

*Post about the Africa shirts we're selling on your facebook, blog, or twitter.

PLEASE LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH THING YOU DO, mkay?

The winner will chosen via random.org on the morning of Feb. 17th.

Hope your weekend was less hectic than mine...more details on this to come.

Daisy Mae's Giveaway: Feb. 11-15

If you look on my sidebar, you will find one of these:

It's a button link to my the website belonging to my newest sponsor!

Bloggers, I'd like you to meet Penny, the owner of Daisymaes.

Penny is a friend and social club sister from college, and she is undoubtedly one of the most talented people I have ever met. And I'm proud to say that over the past few years, I have watched her business grow and blossom into something FABULOUS!

And I LOVE the variety she offers.

Seriously, she has something not only for everyONE but for every OCCASION as well.

Get ready for the oober cuteness.

Penny offers LOTS of custom items, which I just love.

Wouldn't these key chains be awesome happies or teachers' gifts? I'm thinkin' so.

And I do believe my girls each need one of these:

Penny happens to be able to work magic with a paint pen. Don't believe me? Maybe this will help change your mind.

And I LOVE these new signs she's offering:

I just LOVE this little fella:

And I think this is so beautiful!

And all you Bachelor fans out there, Michelle might be crazy, but I LOVE her big, chunky monogram necklace. You too? Well, you can order yours from Penny.

And I mean it when I saw this is only a little bitty sneak peek of all the items Penny offers....Daisymaes may just become your new favorite place to shop.

Well, in addition to becoming my newest sponsor, Penny would like to offer one of these to one of you:

That's right; the winner will select any one of Penny's custom, hand stamped disks. And I'm kinda glad I can't possibly win this, because choosing one would be tough stuff for me.

To enter:

MANDATORY ENTRY:

Visit Daisymaes, drool over all the goodies, then come back here and leave a comment with the name of your favorite item or items. (I think asking you to choose just one might be criminal...)

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

*Like Daisymaes on facebook.

*Join the Daisymaes e-mail mailing list.

*Place an order with Penny and leave a comment telling me what you ordered.

*Become a follower of my blog or remind me that you already are one.

*Post about this giveaway on your facebook, blog or twitter and leave a link if possible.

*Post about the Africa shirts we're selling on your facebook, blog, or twitter.

PLEASE LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH THING YOU DO, mkay?

The winner will chosen via random.org on the morning of Feb. 16th.

And, if you'd like to know more about you can become a sponsor of Lee, Me, and the Girls and how all the proceeds will go to help an orphanage in Africa, let me know. I'll be happy to talk details with you.

mccallald@yahoo.com

Here's hoping you and yours have a  wonderful, snow-free weekend.

I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for....

...raising funds for Africa!

Just thought you all might enjoy a shot of Kristen in her Africa shirt.

And wanted to update you on sales.....

...our shirts have now found homes in TEN states!

And we could not be more excited.

Don't forget-- we're placing our shirt order on March 1st,

so if you plan to order one, you still have time.

And thanks again to all who have placed your orders already-- each time I check my paypal account and see a new order, it makes my day...and kinda makes my back feel better, even if only for a moment.

So, you feel free to keep those back meds. comin' my way, you hear?

Desperate Time, Desperate Measures

The past three weeks have been kinda rough, what with the hurt back and whatnot. And this past weekend, we'd just about all had we could take of cold weather and a grumpy mom. So, we did the only logical thing TO do when in such a state: we got dressed and went to the nearest mall....which happens to be over an hour away, but that's neither here nor there.

Note: If you're on the hunt for mall celebrity status, all you need to do is hold hands with your one-year-old and go for a stroll--instant fame. Seriously, I thought we might need a bodyguard to keep all the adoring fans at bay.

And malls have apparently come a long way since I was a child, seeing as how they now come stocked with mini-carousels.

And now, looking back, I am so glad we made a break for it and got out of town while we could, especially considering that this is what we woke up to this morning:

The Libster was thrilled; the Mom...not so much.

But no worries, it's nothing that our ample supply of hot chocolate can't cure.

Oh, and if you have a minute today, you should check out my friend Emily Anderson's blog and her embrace the camera segment.....

  Happy Thursday to you and you and you.

Those Two Dirty Words

Before things get ugly around here, I want to announce to winner of the Milkfly Giveaway. Congrats to comment #8, Brooke Anna. :) If you can e-mail me your mailing info., that would be great.

And now for the bad news.

After three long weeks of chronic pain, I finally caved yesterday and went to the back doctor, where he said those two dirty words to me:

bulging disk.

Trust me, it's even less fun than it sounds....and I'm sure the four to six weeks of therapy I'm about to endure will be equally as fun. However, all of this is still probably less fun than surgery, which was my other option. And don't even get me started on the limitations for the next month, with the number one most traumatizing limitation being NO PICKING UP THE BABY. Seriously, how are Hollyn and I supposed to function? Ugh. So not fun.

However, at least I have this to make me feel better:

I like to call this 'The Day Doc Wore Clothes'.

It goes without saying that he was thrilled by this notion.

But when a friend gives your dog a Valentine, it's only polite to give it a shot, right?

Thanks Erin Emily for the good laugh. Doc, however, would like to have word with you. Hopefully it won't be as ugly as 'bulging disk' was to me.

Good luck with that.

Lookie What I Got This Weekend

Happy Monday!

Let's hope it's sunnier where you are than it is where I am.

Let's start this week off with a winner, shall we?

CONGRATS to comment #13, SARAH B. GOLDEN, on winning the GracieMaeKids giveaway!

And if you didn't win this one, don't be discouraged-- you can always enter to win this one.

Moving on.

Check out what I got this weekend.

The lady printing our shirts was kind enough to print a few samples for us....

...and please excuse the awkward nature of this photo and instead focus on this super cute shirt.

And you know that whenever someone is trying on clothes, a certain Little Miss has to get in on the action.

Let's just say we are thrilled with how they turned out...I can't wait to see you all wearing yours!

Speaking of which, have you ordered YOUR shirt yet?

If not, you might want to get on that...they're selling like hotcakes.

Thanks to those of you who have already placed your order,

and thanks so much to those of you who have recently blogged

about Kristen's trip and our fundraising efforts.

If you get a minute, check out their posts: Mary, E-Beth, Edi, and Abbi.

Also, if you have a sec., you might want to check out this blog...it's one of my newest discoveries...and I think I just might love it.

This Momma Likey, Take 2

If you know me, then you know I'm not much of a shopper...in real life.

However, give me some uninterrupted computer time, and I'll fill a virtual buggy up in the blink of an eye.

And here are some things I wouldn't hesitate to bring home if the money tree in our yard was in fact real:

I would love to have one of these for each of my girls. I just think they are so very sweet.

You can find one here.

And I think the reasons I love this go without saying. I seriously think Libby needs it, seeing as how she's as into Africa as any six-year-old can be.

It currently resides in this cute Etsy shop.

I'm not much on jewelery (meaning I tend to wear the same. exact. pieces. every day), but I love this simple piece that I found here.

I also think I need one of these...in honor of our newest addition, of course.

 You can find one here, if you're interested.

I think this reversible purse is too cute for words. Love this color scheme right now.

Isn't this beautiful? And wouldn't it look precious on H-town? I'm thinking yes. And you can check them out here...but be warned--- some super cute stuff awaits.

And I think this cross wall needs this new addition.

And you know I'm gonna ask-- what are YOU loving right now????