Why it is cool to Blog!

I know that a lot of people think that it is weird that I read blogs and that I have my own blog but there are a lot of reasons I like it. First of all, when our daughter grows up she will have a record of all of the preparations we did before she came and what our life was like when she arrived. I also have family all over the country and not everyone is on Facebook so this is another way to share our lives with them. Just by reading other blogs I have gotten a lot of insight and helpful suggestions on what to expect as a new mother. I have also gotten a lot of creative ideas on decorating, fashion, and new recipes. I really enjoy being a part of the blog world and this morning added one more reason why. I won a giveaway on another awesome baby blog, Living on Love. I won this Frog Pod by Boon for Everly's tub...

I was so excited when I read the email this morning that I won that I totally woke up my husband and shined my bright iphone in his face so he could read the email. He didn't like that so much. We actually registered for a bath toy carrier and never got it so it is super exciting. Can't wait for her to be here so we can put it into use!

Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Stephanie McHugh on winning the KatieBug Creativity giveaway. I hope you love your prize as much as I have love the bedding I have from them. It is truly one of a kind. If you are in the market for new baby bedding and you haven't checked out their shop yet you must!!!

Etsy Shop Review and Giveaway!

One of the biggest decisions Justin and I made about our nursery was in regards to the bedding. Before we even got pregnant, we thought we liked some of the things in baby stores, but when it actually came to picking out something for Everly's nursery, we realized we wanted something different. We chose to go with custom bedding and began searching on Etsy to find someone to make it. There are a lot of people who make custom baby bedding on Etsy, so I spent a good amount of time doing some research and comparing prices. Baby bedding is expensive, and custom bedding can be even more! When I came across Wendi's shop KatieBug Creativity on Etsy, we knew we had found the one. First of all, she works with one of the designer fabrics we were looking to use, Joel Dewberry. Also, even if you don't see the fabric you want in her shop, you can just contact her to work that out! It doesn't get much better than that! I think the deciding factor for us choosing this shop, however, was the price. She has so many different crib bedding packages and will create a custom package for you if you don't see one that fits your needs. For what you get in these bedding sets, there are no better prices on Etsy. Trust me, I searched! Plus, you can see some of these photos of her work, it is amazing!

I think what I like best about her shop is that it is custom. You can't find this anywhere else or in stores, and what parents don't want their baby to be unique? She offers so many other items in her shop as well including changing pad covers, pillows, curtains, and boppy pillow covers. She will even work with you to create a baby registry through her shop so that your friends and family can help you purchase the bedding you really want! 

Working with Wendi from KatieBug Creativity has been so great and that is why I am even more excited to announce our first giveaway on our blog! KatieBug Creativity has offered to make a custom item for one of our readers! You get the choice of either a custom changing pad cover or a custom boppy pillow cover! 

There are several ways to enter this giveaway. For each entry, make sure you leave a comment with your email so that I can contact you if you are the winner!

 

1. Visit KatieBugCreativity then post a comment with your favorite item from the shop to earn 1 entry.

2. Follow this Blog through Google Friend Connect by clicking "Join this Site" in the upper right hand corner and leave a comment for an additional entry.

3. Add KatieBugCreativity to your favorites on Etsy and leave a comment for an additional entry.


The winner will be chosen using random.org one week from today so make sure you get your entries in! Also, Wendi is currently offering 15% off all ready to ship items in her shop so make sure you check it out! And last, we sure would appreciate your daily vote...just click below!