Week of Giveaways!

If you love giveaways {really, who doesn't}, then you will not want to miss the week long of giveaways that Home a la mode is doing to celebrate their 5 year anniversary.  5 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!

TODAY, they are giving away a $100 Gift Certificate to use on anything in their shop.  {100 buck a roos!}They have some really cute things too! You will want to be sure to follow them on Facebook and their blog so you don't miss out on all the great deals and product they sell.

TOMORROW, they will be giving away a three of my patterns PLUS a signed copy of my new released book, Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!  So be sure to visit their blog again tomorrow to comment and win.

Not sure what else they are doing the rest of the week, but I bet it is good! This is one week you won't want to miss out on!

What keeps you going?

For almost 2 years now, we have stopped buying the soft drinks and we only keep water, milk, juice and FRS in the house. FRS is a healthy energy drink that is made of all natural ingredients. Most of the other brands that I have tried give a quick burst of energy and then you hit a wall and sometimes feel worse than where you started because they are filled with sugar and chemicals. FRS is actually made from a natural antioxidant called Quercetin which comes from fruits and vegatables. They are all natural and packed full of vitamins with very little sugar. For all you calorie counters, there are only 90 calories in 1 can.

Being a wife, mom of 3, full-time web developer, pattern designer and sewing book author, my days and weekends are super busy from morning until the late hours in the night. My husband actually got me to try the FRS drinks after seeing them on the Dan Patrick show and now we have them on auto-ship so we don't run out.

They have several different flavors and types of drinks and chews so you can decide on which one you like the best.  My favorite is the Healthy Energy Ready-to-Drink Cans in Citrus Pomegranate. I have tried the other flavors which also taste good and are true to what the label says... Apricot Nectarine tastes just like an apricot and nectarine. I have also tried the Orange Powder you mix in your water, which is not bad... tastes kind of like Tang.... but a healthy tang. We also buy the Healthy Defense during the winter months to help keep our immune systems healthy so we don't catch all the colds and flu that get spread so easily.

I swear by these drinks... it is what keeps me going everyday and stay focused on the task at hand. It makes my body and mind feel good and I am able to accomplish way more than I expected. Their customer service is awesome and is very helpful! If you are looking for that extra burst of energy to get you through your day or simply looking for a drink to give you the vitamins you need to stay healthy, I strongly recommend you try FRS. I am a huge fan and would not be able to get everything done if it were not for these drinks. 

What keeps you going?

Roman Numeral 7

Roman turned 7 months old in July! Can someone please tell me where the time goes? 

Even after having 3 kids, I am still amazed at how quickly babies grow up. In just 7 months this kid has learned how to eat, sleep, crawl, giggle, and is now pulling up on everything!

He has even learned how to do the "blue steel" pose {LOL! That one was for you Aunt Sarah!}.

Lucky Number 7

I am late! Sorry I did not announce the winning prize winner yesterday.  I am sure you are all waiting anxiously on my blog to find out who won this fabulous prize. {Don't lie... I know you are checking your emails every second to see if you won. *wink*}

Since Paige wrote the special note card to go with the giveaway, I asked her to pick a number 1-104 for our random prize winner.

LUCKY NUMBER 7!

Cara said...

I just popped over after reading your post in Moda Bake Shop -- I am totally in need of placemats to go for my toddler, and I *love* your Sock Monkey Applique tutorial! Thanks for sharing these :)!

July 15, 2012

Congratulations, Cara of Handful of Treasures!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone for leaving me such wonderful comments about my tutorials!  I loved reading every single one.

For those of you that are looking for the Chalk Cloth to make your own placemats, you can purchase it by the yard here... http://www.homealamode.com/chalkcloth-black.aspx

Placemats To-Go and Giveaway!

I am so excited to be sharing another tutorial on the Moda Bake Shop that I am giving away a few of my favorite things to one lucky reader.

First, check out my new tutorial posted... Placemats To-Go

Also, be sure to check out all my other free tutorials on my website.

Then come back and leave me a comment. I would love to hear your thoughts!

On Friday, July 20, I will pick a random winner to receive this lovely package of sewing goodness...

- Layer Cake and Mini Charm of Eden by Lila Tueller for Moda Fabrics... <3 this collection - my daughters room is done in this fabric.
- 3 Sewing Patterns by ME - Great for beginners and advanced sewers and quilters.
- My Favorite Tape Measure by Dritz... Flip It Tape Measure goes up to 288"
- 2 tools I can't live without... Classic Crystal Press and Point Turner by Lee
- Fun and Inspiring creativity cards from C&T Publishing

Now if that does not want you to leave a comment, maybe this will. :)
Paige (7 yrs old) wrote a special card just for the winner of this package. Priceless!

Get inspired and sew something fun! GOOD LUCK!

Book Launch and Signing

Come help me celebrate the launch of my new book, Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!

August 4, 2012 at 4-6 pm

Stomping Grounds Coffee House and Boutique

610 N. 8th Street, Suite 1, Gunter, TX 75058

Be sure to join the event on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/events/449235595097040/

Let me know if you are coming and I will be sure to look out for you. If you are unable to come but would like to purchase a signed copy of you very own, you can get one here. I would love to hear what you think, so please leave me a comment!