***Virtual Baby Shower Week***
Posted on February 23, 2009

KC is throwing me a virtual baby shower in honor of Miss Ava’s upcoming arrival!
Several businesses have sent me shower gifts. I will be featuring all gifts on this blog, and you will have a chance to win something from each of them.
This post will be updated all week with the presents and giveaways. Check back daily, leave a comment, and invite all of your friends!!!!
**********MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITH YOUR COMMENT!!!!!***********
LAST GIFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday’s Gift: From KELLY PEROTTI!
Kelly sent me her book called Crib Notes~ a candid look at conception, pregnancy, and parenthood!
Monday’s Gift: From ME to you!
Sunday’s Gift: THE DIAPER BAG WRANGLER
KC sent me TWO nursing covers (one is shown) complete with their own matching pouch!
Saturday’s Gift: WINTERWOOD PRESS
Devon created adorable favors for Ava’s shower last Saturday! She also made Ava a name-meaning print, and baby’s first picture print!!


(My print has Ava’s actual ultrasound on it!)
Friday’s Gift: SIMPLE BANGLES!!!
Erin sent Ava a gorgeous pearl bracelet, complete with a breast cancer charm in honor of Ava’s late mom mom (my mama).
Wednesday’s Gift: MAD AMY DESIGNS!
Amy sent Ava a beautiful felt collage that MATCHES her room decor!!! 
Monday’s Gift: ‘Lina Bean
Caroline sent Ava an amazingly soft blanket!
PRIZES!!!!!!!
First Prize:
*FREE copy of Crib Notes!!!!!
*FREE Mini Session from Photography by Caitlin Domanico! This includes a fully edited CD of images and location up to 20mi from 19454. Can be upgraded to a full session. Must be booked within 1 month of winning.
*$40 gift certificate to www.diaperbagwrangler.com
*FREE PRINT from Winterwood Press~ name meaning, ultrasound print, baby’s hands, etc
*Beautiful Earrings from Simple Bangles
*50% off any size order from Lina Bean
*50% discount on a personalized felt collage from MadAmy.Designs
Second Prize:
*TWO free 8×10 prints from your session. May be used on a past session or on a future session and expires on March 1, 2010.
*1 Diaper and Wipes Organizer (of winner’s choice)from The Diaper Bag Wrangler
*FREE PRINT from Winterwood Press~ name meaning, ultrasound print, baby’s hands, etc
*FREE BIB from ‘Lina Bean
DISCOUNTS to our READERS:
WINTERWOOD PRESS: Mention “baby shower” at checkout and receive a second print (of Devon’s choice) for FREE.
www.diaperbagwrangler.com:
Coupon code- BABY – save 15% off all purchases through 4/30/09
Free shipping on all orders over $40 everyday, no coupon code required.
All Diaper and Wipes Organizers on sale for $10 through 3/8/09
www.diaperbagwrangler.etsy.com
All Diaper and Wipes Organizers on sale for $10 through 3/8/09
The S u P E r C r A Z y SALE starts on 3/20/09!!!! Save up to 75% off discontinued items and fabric patterns.
WANT TO WIN?
Leave your NAME and EMAIL in the comment section.
Enter as many times as you want.
The contest will close Thursday, March 5th at midnight (EST)
TWO winners will be announced in a new post on March 6th and will be contacted by email.
Winners will be chosen randomly by using the random number generator at Random.org from the eligible entries received.
Vendor Info/Links:
KELLY PEROTTI~ Crib Notes
Am I ready to be a mom (and will I be good at it)? How do I make that happen (Sex Ed. was so long ago)? When does morning sickness end (and why does it last all day)? Why is everyone touching my belly (and how do I make them stop)? Are contractions supposed to hurt this bad (or am I being a sissy)? Is this kid supposed to eat so often (and will my shirts ever button again)? Where is the old me (and do I even want her back)? The frank humor and refreshing honesty with which Crib Notes approaches conception, pregnancy, and parenthood will not only provide a welcome distraction from all those questions in your pretty little head, but will offer some explanations along the way as well. True Confessions of real moms at various stages of motherhood, and a mini Daddy Dictionary are added bonus features!
You can read more about the book at http://www.xlibris.com/CribNotes.html
Also available at:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Crib-Notes/Kelly-Perotti/e/9781436387491/?itm=1
http://www.borders.com/online/store/TitleDetail?sku=1436387485
http://www.amazon.com/Crib-Notes-Kelly-Perotti/dp/1436387485/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234887616&sr=1-8
THE DIAPER BAG WRANGLER:
The Diaper Bag Wrangler is a unique line of handmade accessories designed for practical mommies (and their little ones). E-mail: kc (at) diaperbagwrangler (dot) com
WINTERWOOD PRESS!
Here at Winterwood Press, we specialize in custom candy bar wrappers for all special occasions from birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and anniversaries to custom wrappers with your own photo on them. We offer two different sizes of wrappers- those that will fit Hershey Bars (1.5 oz) and those that will fit Hershey Nuggets. Your personalized candy will serve as both memorable favors and fun decor sprinkled around the tables. We also make other party items, such as personalized Save the Date Cards, Bridal Shower Bingo Cards, Baby Shower Bingo Cards. One of our other popular items are baby poems- footprint, handprint, and ultrasound versions, as well as name meaning poems. These poems can be personalized with baby’s name and birthdate- they make wonderful baby shower gifts! Please email us at devon9118@verizon.net with any questions.
SIMPLE BANGLES!
Simple Bangles believes that unique style can be budget friendly and fun. Specializing in customized orders and designs, Simple Bangles has created jewelry for brides, bridal parties, mothers, daughters, babies, and friends. Please contact Erin at simplebangles@yahoo.com or visit her website at simplebangles.wordpress.com.
‘LINA BEAN!
‘Lina Bean is designed by an award winning designer turned mom. It has a modern polished look, but it is also functional. ‘Lina Bean products are designed for the busy mom that wants to have pieces that look and work great effortlessly. ‘Lina Bean uses the cuddliest of fabrics to match the softness of your baby’s skin…it’s baby (and toddler)-approved. ‘Lina Bean’s prints are fresh and modern – they look great with baby and mom. ‘Lina Bean is hand-made in the USA with only the highest quality fabrics available. All of this goes into offering you ‘Lina Bean…the best for your little sprout.
MAD AMY DESIGNS!
MadAmy.Designs is a unique shop full of impressions of a life surrounded by creativity, spirituality, and little people. Flowers and far away places may be captured on a canvas and transformed to make your life a little more beautiful. Or perhaps the winds will be blown by the little people and little shapes become bigger pictures in a felt collage. MadAmy.Designs is always willing to rise the challenge of your custom order and will work with you closely to recreate your vision.






I love the gwen chocolate blanket from Lina Bean!
Michelle
yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net
Michelle M. yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net
The Lina Bean blankets are adorable and I hear they are very soft!
The Caitlin Domanico phots are beautiful, great work!
yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net
What a fantastic idea….I love a virtual baby shower, even better when you share with us readers!
yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net
How exciting! Congrats on your impending arrival =)
simplyandreah@gmail.com
I want it ALL!!
Awesome prizes!!!! Thanks for the opportunity!!!
So many great prizes!!
Michelle bernstm1@gmail.com
I love the idea of a virtual baby shower! All of the products that you are giving away are too freaking cute!
Jennifer Parke
jenniferparkephotography@gmail.com
I hope I win I hope I win!!!! a photo session with the talented Caitlin Domanico would just be perfect when baby rooney arrives! As well as all the other prizes!
What a cool idea! Love all the different prizes!
Jennie
jennie.colt@gmail.com
wow, lots of great goodies!! Throwing my name into the mix!
Nancy
nsabulsky@yahoo.com
you really had a great idea here!
Erynn
dan_erynn@verizon.net
congrats on your little ava, and what a fun contest giveaway!
I love the print and the blanket!
~Kristine
Sirkfeb1@gmail.com
I love the print and the blanket!
~Kristine
Sirkfeb1@gmail.com
Wow, everything is just so beautiful!
LaKay
lakaywalker@yahoo.com
i am jealous of everything, but am a bit behind in my posting!
Melissa Chrastina
melissa@chrastina.com
I am a HUGE Diaper Bag Wrangler fan
The biggest I think!
Joy
bundlesbyjoy@verizon.net
Oh, I just loved the beautiful things from Devon. The candies were delicious and the covers are so cute! Katie and I have been enjoying them for days.
The name prints are just awesome…
What a lucky niece to be.
tishyngrexa@yahoo.com
Tish (:
I am in love with the diaper wrangler stuff! I almost wish Katie was not being potty trained ..but the are so many uses for the stuff! I use my special bag to carry hair bows, chapstick and wipes for our special walks.
Tish
tishyngrexa@yahoo.com
What great gifts! I would love to be entered! Thanks and CONGRATS!!
What great gifts! I would love to be entered! Thanks and CONGRATS!!
I will definitely have you photograph my kiddos someday! You take beautiful pics!
Meriann
meriannllee@gmail.com
Those favors are AMAZING!!!!!
Joy
bundlesbyjoy@verizon.net
hi Caitlin!
Robin Radel
robin@radelpro.com
Love this idea!
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Joy Dunn
bundlesbyjoy@verizon.net
Love this idea!
Joy Dunn
bundlesbyjoy@verizon.net
Jennifer Martin
mommytogirls@verizon.net
thanks for letting me enter a few times, I can’t stop looking at your gorgeous pictures and my daughter Charlotte loves seeing the pictures of the babies!
Everything is so cute! Congrats! I look forward to seeing pictures of your little girl. I am hoping to finally get my girl now that I am expecting again!
Meriann (Lee)
meriannllee@gmail.com
Um, did I enter? Can I enter?
I am so happy I could be a part of this fun idea!
The pink bracelet for Ava is absolutely beautiful!!!
That will be gorgeous to use during one of her many, many anticipated photo shoots!!!
Jennifer Martin
mommytogirls@verizon.net
ohhhh….I love contests!!!
hafferyn at yahoo dot com
This whole idea is fabulous! so fun!
I really love that Ava will be able to look back at this and realize how much she is loved!
Tish
tishyngrexa@yahoo.com
I’d love to win!
Allie
msallie@gmail.com
I can’t help but enter the drawing!!!
kc@diaperbagwrangler.com
Nik and I love the bracelet. I think Danny liked the blanket.
My Linus boy.
Hope you are feeling well!
Erynn
dan_erynn@verizon.net
Awesome blog, and really cool that you’re doing giveaways!! I’m one of your sister’s Vegas girls.
Thanks!
Courtney V
criche@hotmail.com
Caitlin,
It was so nice to meet you last night. Thank you for your card and we definitely need to book some time with you. I love the photos on your site.
and what an awesome contest. so throw my name in the hat
email – courtney.mommieblogs@gmail.com
Best of luck with your up & coming delivery!
The bracelet is priceless ! I am in love! What beautiful gifts!
Tish
tishyngrexa@yahoo.com
That bangle is so precious. Breast Cancer Awareness is something dear to our hearts as well…we lost an aunt to it 6 yrs ago. Now I work hard to help the cousins & sil raise money for their 3 day. My proudest moment was when the commercials started appearing this month & Maia saw it & said "I was there!" and Noelle asked how old she had to be to participate.
you’re photography is gorgeous! I wish you the best with your new arrival! here is my info
Jennifer Martin
mommytogirls@verizon.net
I love the felt pictures. They are so sweet.
How fun is this!? What a great idea. Ok..so my email..jinkseemail@Yahoo.com
Have fun with the shower!
Gorgeous Stuff for a Gorgeous Girl!
Bethany
bgrace2426@hotmail.com
The lina bean products are so beautiful…would love to get my hands on some of her stuff!!!
kmoran118@hotmail.com
So fun! The blanket is so nice. Love the color.
Michelle M. (you know the email address)
I just love this blanket! The pattern is great and it looks so soft!
Tish
tishyngrexa@yahoo.com
I just love this blanket! The pattern is great and it looks so soft!
Tish
tishyngrexa@yahoo.com