"LOVE" Giveaway Winner!

Thank you to all who participated!

Before I announce the big winner, let me just explain that the comment count shown by Blogger is incorrect and not all comments are even shown (apparently a known issue with Google Blogger).  But rest assured all comments have been captured on my end and their were actually 326 of them.  Sooooo, the big winner was......

Comment #47 - Congratulations Donna!

Donna is the lucky winner of an almost $200 prize package that includes gifts and/or gift certificates from Cakes And Kids, Sassy Soirees Wedding & Event Planning, Elizabeth Alta Jewelry, Skylar Raine, Viv & Co., Maddie Bug, Party Paper Scissors, AddieKae Designs and Piggy Bank Parties.

Donna, please contact me at julie@cakesandkids.com and I will provide you with contact information for all these wonderful vendors so that you can claim your prizes.

Thank you to all of you who participated and a special shout out to all the fantastic vendors :)

{GIVEAWAY} - A Little "LOVE" For Our Fans

We finally reached 3,000 "likes" on our Facebook page - yippee! I am so appreciative of each and every fan :)

So to show you all some love in return, I'm throwing a fantastic Valentine's themed giveaway. Some wonderful sponsors have agreed to donate their products and/or services to one lucky winner - THANK YOU LADIES! Read below to find out what prizes are being offered and how to enter and you could walk away with a total prize package worth almost $200!

The Prizes

From yours truly, a Valentine party pack from Cakes And Kids Too that includes a cupcake kit, paper straws, baker's twine and mini chevron treat bags (retail value of $25.00).  "Like" Cakes And Kids on Facebook.

From Sassy Soirees Wedding & Event Planning, a dozen individually wrapped marshmallow pops customized and color dipped to match your function (retail value of $32.00 - must order before end of May due to heat). "Like" Sassy Soirees on Facebook.

From Elizabeth Alta Jewelry, a $25 gift certificate to their beautiful shop. "Like" Elizabeth Alta Jewelry on Facebook.

From Skylar Raine - accessories for YOU & your home, a $20 gift certificate (select items from their Facebook page). "Like" Skylar Raine on Facebook. Skylar Raine is a new store just launched by the fabulous Laura of Eye Candy Event Details.

From Viv & Co., a lovely Valentine's headband (retail value of $16.00). "Like" Viv & Co. on Facebook.

From Maddie Bug, a custom monogrammed Valentine's Day Onesie or T-shirt (retail value up to $21.00). Sizes come in newborn up to 6T. "Like" Maddie Bug on Facebook.

From Party Paper Scissors and AddieKae Designs, a Valentine's Day package that includes a banner, a set of three Valentine's Day Cards with heart barrettes, a Valentine's Day headband and a necklace (retail value of $37.00). "Like" Party Paper Scissors on Facebook and "Like" AddieKae Designs on Facebook.

From Piggy Bank Parties, a Love Rocks Collection or Sugar Cookie Valentines Collection. You can choose one of their printable Valentine's collections which includes everything you need for a Rockin' or Sweet Valentine's Party (retail value of $12.00). "Like" Piggy Bank Parties on Facebook.

The Rules

Here's how to enter:

1. Leave a comment sharing what your favorite thing is about Valentine's Day (1 entry).
2. Like each vendor's Facebook page (links are above) and leave a comment here when you're done (1 entry for each vendor).
3. Share this giveaway on your Facebook page and leave a comment here that you did (1 entry).
4. Become a follower of this blog and leave a comment here that you did (1 entry).
5. Blog about this giveaway and then leave a comment here with a link to your post (1 entry).

Entries must be submitted by midnight PST on Sunday January 22, 2012 and the winner will be chosen via Random.org. Please leave your email address to be notified if you win. Open to U.S. only (sorry). Thanks for participating and good luck!