Where You At?

I'm over at my soul sister Miranda's from Not Super...Just Mom guest blogging while she's kicking up her Sparklecorn heels at Blogher!





Check it out, leave some love!


Also, don't forget to enter the giveaway closing tonight!

Sail Away With Me...

****GIVEAWAY CLOSED - Congratulations Gina!  Email me your contact info at TakingItOneStep@gmail.com!***

It's GIVEAWAY time!

As many of you know I'm a Thirty-One Gifts Independent Consultant.  Thirty-One Gifts is an amazing company focused on celebrating, encouraging and rewarding women through offering quality products and an outstanding opportunity to become successful.

And did I mention how ridiculously cute?

As a kick-off of the New Fall Catalog and a soon-to-be send off of Summer, I'm giving one lucky reader this Sailboat Icon Coin Purse!  With zipper closure and lobster claw clip it is the perfect addition to any beach bag or lunch tote.

 

How do you win?  It's EASY!

Go check out our Fall Catalog and come back to tell me

what your favorite product is and how you would use it.

That's it!

Contest will be opened through Saturday August 6th at 11:59pm.  Winner will be announced Sunday!  Good luck!

Want to Win?

Head on over to Thirty-One Gifts ~ Team Jess for a chance to win an awesome Thirty-One Gifts Wristlet Wallet {pictured below}. A fantastic accessory for your soon to be out of hibernation Spring wardrobe!

Good luck!

And the Winner Is...

Thank you to all that participated in the EcoMom $15 Gift Card Giveaway!

The winner is...

{courtesy of Random.org}

True Random Number Generator
Min:1
Max: 36
Result: 23!!

Congratulations Miranda! Please contact me via e-mail at TakingItOneStep@gmail.com within 48 hours to claim your prize!

Stay tuned for more fantastic giveaways I have lined up over the coming month. Happy Tuesday!

It's Giveaway Time with EcoMom!

First off I would like to thank all of my faithful readers that have blown up my Google Friend Connect over the past couple of months. You guys are AWESOME and I really hope you are enjoying reading my drivel.

Secondly, thank you again for all of you who have "Liked" Taking It One Step over on Facebook. In just a short month we have over 100 followers - that is pretty darn awesome in my book!

So, as a thank you I am hosting a Giveaway!!

Eco-friendly Baby Products - EcoMom(R) recently sent me a Revolution Foods Sampler for Keagan (and Randy...ok and me too) to review. This Sampler included Grammy Sammy Organic Honey Graham & Strawberry Bars, Jammy Sammy Organic Strawberry Jam & Peanut Butter Bars {Keagan's personal favorite}, and several different flavors of Organic Fruit MashUps.



While Keagan looks confused here, don't be fooled. Child wolfed down those Sammy's like nobodies business. {Shocking, I know.} While he couldn't quite get the hang of the mash-ups, I think it is only a matter of time until he wolfs those down too!

EcoMom has a new program - EcoPass. The EcoPass allows you to purchase a $99 annual membership, which provides for a 15% discount on EVERY order, as well as free shipping with no minimum requirement. EcoPass pays for itself in as few as 4 orders and costs only $8.25 per month!

In addition to the fantastic Organic snacks and meals, Plum and Revolution have a full line of Organic Kids Clothing, Organic Art Supplies, and more.

And now for the really good stuff.Eco-friendly Baby Products - EcoMom(R) is giving away to one lucky reader a $15 gift card to their shop!

To enter simply go to www.ecomom.com and tell me what you would spend your gift card on!

For you overachievers, there are of course a few extra ways to win:

* Follow me {@Jessis62781} and EcoMom {@ecomomceo} on Twitter. Make sure you come back and leave a comment!

* Follow EcoMom and Taking It One Step on Facebook and come let me know!

* Tweet "I want to win a $15 Gift Card from @EcoMom & @Jessis62781! http://tinyurl.com/27jz7oh" and come back to tell me you have done so! {1 comment per day please}

* Sign Up for EcoMom's newsletter {Make sure you leave me a comment!}

Good luck and enjoy!

You can enter this giveaway until Monday, September 27th 11:59pm (EST). The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced in a new post. The winner will have 48 hours to email us and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to Taking It One Step's Disclaimer/Disclosure. You must be a resident of the US or Canada to win. Best of Luck!

{Opinions in this review are strictly my own. We have not been paid for this review. Thank You EcoMom for providing me a complimentary Revolution Foods Sampler to review}

Holy. Cuteness. Overload.

Do you guys remember my Skip Hop Penguin Back Pack giveaway last month?

Because the winner, Mrs. White? Yeah...she was kind enough to send me a picture of her little man Chase with said back pack.



I die.

Thank you for sharing Mrs. White and I hope Chase enjoys his penguin!

**Just a reminder, if you haven't already done so - go *Like* Taking It One Step on Facebook...when we get 100 followers I'll be doing another giveaway!**

Wordless Wednesday and...A New Winner!

Morning loves, this isn't a very good Wordless Wednesday as there are...errr...words. But they are necessary.

Due to the original winner of the TwentyFive Designs Giveaway not contacting me within 48 hours I have done a re-draw!

The winner of her FAVORITE headband from TwentyFive Designs is...Comment #11
Gretchen at Lil Bumpkin!

Congratulations Gretchen. Please contact me within 48 hours at TakingItOneStep@gmail.com to claim your prize.

And now for the wordless part...

And The Winner Is...

Well, it's official. We had a FANTASTIC turnout for the giveaways and I'm so happy to see so many new followers both here and on Facebook.

I'd like to thank our amazing giveaway sponsors: Lily and Bird Baking, TwentyFive Designs, TommeeTippee and CSN. Thank you so much for giving my readers the opportunity to win such great prizes. It's been a pleasure working with you.

So, without further ado I present the winners!

Giveaway #1 - The Winner of a $10 Store Credit to Lily and Bird Baking is: Comment - #17 Jenn!

Giveaway #2 - The Winner of their favorite headband courtesy of TwentyFive Designs is: Comment #26 Justine!

Giveaway #3 - The Winner of an Explora Weaning Bowl Set courtesy of TommeeTippee is: Comment #4 Rachel!

Giveaway #4 - The Winner of the SkipHop Penguin Toddler Backpack is: Comment #5 Mrs.White!

Congratulations to the lucky winners. Please email me at TakingItOneStep@gmail.com within the next 48 hours. If I do not hear from you I will draw another winner.

Thank you to everyone that participated in last weeks giveaways and for helping me celebrate the new blog reveal. I look forward to seeing you again soon!

Giveaway #4 - Skip Hop Zoo Pack Penguin (courtesy of CSN)

**Giveaway #4 is Closed - Winner will be announced Monday Morning!**

More often than I care to admit I remember the "olden days" when a trip to Target didn't entail the careful planning, constant vigilance and luggage that is now required with a toddler.

Because seriously? While I love my bags, I really don't want to have to carry around a diaper bag for much longer.

Enter the toddler backpack. Now that Keagan is more mobile than ever (and a brute to bat) we're looking into getting him a little bag that HE can carry to daycare, grandma's and yes, Target.



And how cute is this one?

One lucky winner is going to win this adorable little backpack courtesy of our friends at CSN.

Mandatory Entry: First, you must be a follower of Taking it One Step at a Time. Then, leave me a comment telling me what your favorite animal is. (+1)

For you overachievers, here are some extra ways to win:

* Tweet "Giveaway #4! Check out the SkipHop giveaway hosted by @Jessis62781 Enter to win a Penguin Toddler Backpack! http://tinyurl.com/239myab" and comment letting me know you've tweeted. (+1)

* Become a Fan of Taking It One Step At A Time and come back to let me know! (+1)

Good luck!

Small print:
This giveaway will end on Sunday, August 15th at 12pm EST. The winner be be chosen using Random.org and will be announced here on Monday, August 16th. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I was not compensated in any way for this giveaway.

Giveaway #3 - Explora from Tommee Tippee

**Giveaway #3 is Closed - Winner will be announced Monday Morning!**

For those of you out there that have a toddler (or a little one that is just starting to self-feed) you're going to love this next giveaway.

We are constantly on the look out for tableware for Keagan that is a) functional (e.g. dishwasher and microwave safe); b) usable for more than a month; and c) (of course) cute.

We found all of those things in the Tommee Tippee Explora Weaning Bowls.



First off, I'm supposed to tell you (per Randy) that he (yes HE) loves the fact that the bowls have a handle of sorts. I can't tell you how many times we have been victims of bowl burns when taking Keagan's oatmeal out of the microwave. Having that handle makes it a lot easier to transfer from microwave to freezer for cool down.

Also, just the fact that they are dishwasher and microwave safe is AWESOME. I can't believe how many products this day and age aren't. And seriously? I can't remember the last time I washed something by hand.

Tommee Tippee sent us one set of the Explora Weaning Bowls to review and I was immediately thrilled to see that THEY COME IN A SET OF TWO!! I am constantly looking out for combo packs (I think the daycare lady hoards my dishes) so this was awesome. The set also comes with a lid and an interlocking spoon.



Oh the spoon. The spoon is awesome. Keagan DEVOURED his breakfast this morning using his spoon (correctly) for 90% of the time. Usually he gets frustrated because he has to tip the spoon to get it in his mouth (with the food still on it) but not today. I'm going to be picking up some more of these.

The only thing I wish was that the set came with two lids. Other than that (small) complaint)I am very happy with this product and would definitely recommend it to anyone.

One lucky reader is going to receive their very own set of Tommee Tippee Explora Weaning Bowls in their color of choice!

Mandatory Entry: First, you must be a follower of Taking it One Step at a Time. Then go to Tommee Tippee and tell me what color set you would choose if you win!(+1)

For you overachievers, here are some extra ways to win:

* Become a Fan of Taking It One Step At A Time and Tommee Tippee on Facebook, come back and let me know!(+1)

* Tweet "Giveaway #3! @TommeeTippee_NA giveaway hosted by @Jessis62781 Enter to win Explora Tableware for your little one! http://tinyurl.com/2d6cwfa" and comment letting me know!(+1)

Good luck!

Small print:
This giveaway will end on Sunday, August 15th at 12pm EST. The winner be be chosen using Random.org and will be announced here on Monday, August 16th. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I was not compensated for this giveaway. Tommee Tippee sent us one set of Explora Tableware to review, these are my honest opinions.

Giveaway #2 - 25 Designs

**Giveaway #2 is Closed - Winner will be announced Monday Morning!**

My next giveaway is one of my personal favorites. I was introduced to TwentyFive Designs via Alysha at The Tarr Pit. Torie's ridiculously cute headbands caught my eye immediately. Her goal of providing funky, fresh and inspired accessories for adults is achieved in spades.




I instantly snatched up three headbands, a lavender, a tan and white striped and an all white one.

I'm in love.

Check out some of her other awesome creations.

How cute are those pins??

And now here's your chance to win one! TwentyFive Designs will be giving one lucky winner their FAVORITE headband of choice from her etsy shop!

Mandatory Entry: First, you must be a follower of Taking it One Step at a Time. Then go to TwentyFive Designs and tell me what your favorite headband is. (+1) (Choose carefully as this will be the headband you win!!)

For you overachievers, here are some extra ways to win:

* Follow Me, @Jessis62781and @25Design on Twitter, come back and let me know! (+1)

* Tweet "Check out the @25Design giveaway hosted by @Jessis62781 Enter to win a ridiculously cute headband http://tinyurl.com/256dmaw!" and comment letting me know you've done so. (+1)

Small print:
This giveaway will end on Sunday, August 15th at 12pm EST. The winner be be chosen using Random.org and will be announced here on Monday, August 16th. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I was not compensated for this review and giveaway. I purchased three headbands from Torie and she was gracious enough to provide one for our giveaway. These are my complete and honest opinions.

Giveaway # 1 - Lily and Bird Baking

**Giveaway #1 is Closed - Winner will be announced Monday Morning!**

Welcome to the Giveaway Extravaganza! I'm so very excited to share my blog and these wonderful people with you.

Our first giveaway is from my good friend Shannon Lily and Bird Baking. What started out as a home baking adventure has finally branched out to the public and I couldn't be more excited for her.

And boy, does she ever have some AWESOME products. Perfect for building a special gift basket (or for treating yourself!).

Large Krispy Pop with embellished chocolates, sugars, non-pareils, etc

Dipped double marshmallows on a stick. Milk, Dark, White Chocolate or Yogurt, with striping and or embellishments

Hand dipped brownie pop with striping.

In celebration of the new blog layout Shannon is offering a $10 store credit to Lily and Bird Baking! That's a whole lot of sweet goodness right there!

Mandatory Entry: First, you must be a follower of Taking it One Step at a Time. Then go to Lily and Bird Baking and tell me what treats you would get with your store credit. (+1)

For you overachievers, here are some extra ways to win:

* Follow Me and LilyandBird on Twitter, come back and let me know! (+1)

* Tweet "Check out the @LilyandBird giveaway hosted by @Jessis62781 Enter to win a $10 Shop Credit for yummy sweets! http://tinyurl.com/23wz57n" and comment with a permalink to the tweet. (+1)

Good luck!

Small print:
This giveaway will end on Sunday, August 15th at 12pm EST. The winner be be chosen using Random.org and will be announced here on Monday, August 16th. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I was not compensated for this giveaway.

What's That Saying About the Best Laid Plans?

So, yeah.

Keagan is sick.

And has been sick since Saturday.

It's been a rough couple of days juggling a screaming, feverish child hence the lack of the giveaway yesterday.

But never fear, we will power through.

I've decided to do one giveaway a day for the next four days rather than shove it all into one day, because quite frankly? I'm beat!

That being said, what do you think of the new layout? Isn't it awesome??

I'm off to post the first giveaway, but in the meantime (and because I love any excuse to post this picture of Randy) I'd like to wish a VERY Happy 31st Birthday to the love of my life. I hope you have a wonderful day baby!



Isn't he just a pretty little Princess?

Happy Friday!

Good morning my faithful readers,

So guess what?


Go ahead, guess.



My new layout is ready!!!

Thanks once again to the wonderful Alysha at The Tarr Pit hosting a FANTABULOUS Birthday Giveaway, and a HUGE GREAT BIG GIANT THANK YOU to Laura Jane Designs who provided the AMAZING prize of a Blog Makeover.

The layout is going to be installed today at some point, I can hardly contain my excitement.

Don't forget we're going to be doing some wonderful reviews and giveaways next week to celebrate so don't miss out on the fun.

Giveaways are being sponsored by:

Lily and Bird Baking

EcoMom

Tommee Tippee

TwentyFiveDesign

It's going to be great so don't miss out!

Mama Is Getting A Makeover

WOO HOO!

Ok, the makeover isn't technically for me.

It's for my blog.

Thanks to the wonderful Alysha at The Tarr Pit hosting a FANTABULOUS Birthday Giveaway, and thanks to Laura Jane Designs who provided the AMAZING prize of a Blog Makeover, and thanks to the gods being on my side when they picked the random winner, I will finally, finally have an awesome new layout that I already know I will love and love and love (in the normal, inanimate object, non-weird sort of way).

So stay tuned.

As a note, if you aren't already reading The Tarr Pit do it now. And also? Check out Laura Jane Designs...seriously talented.

And the Winner Is...

Picked at Random via www.random.org is...


TheChandlers!!

Congratulations and thank you to all those that entered and made my first giveaway such a success!

TheChandlers - please email me with your contact information and of course your selection of any piece in the Spring/Summer 2010 Catalog, up to $100! (If I don't hear from you in three days I will choose another winner)

Congratulations!!