Tuesday, June 17, 2008

We've Hit Our 100th Post!!!!!

This giveaway is now closed.
Please raise your hand if you are raising a toddler and a teen and are exhausted!!! (This is me raising my hand...!) Who knew it would be so challenging and fun and exhausting and fun and frustrating and fun? Hubby and I sure love our boys, but we haven't been on a date since April, if even then! I know it's only a matter of our friends getting finger-printed so that they can watch the little guy, but we need some us time really SOON!

Ok, on to something different and possibly cool and maybe fun and a little apologetic and definitely long. We are celebrating 100 posts here on The Downtown Boutique!!!!!! YAY!!!!! Thank you to all of you who have visited our blog over the past 6 months.

My apologies to my 100th post giveaway sponsors. I originally said I'd do this post over the weekend, then I changed it to yesterday, but alas, it did not get done, so I am working diligently at it today (in between refereeing, feeding babies, doing dishes, refereeing, putting babies down for naps, putting myself down for a nap---NOT happening probably!, refereeing.....).

First things first. I will no longer be doing a "Tots on Tuesdays" feature. I have tried to get a co-author for it, and have been a tad unsuccessful. No worries! We will still have our Friday Features, with a giveaway each Friday. We will still have our Wordless Wednesday, where my co-author Sydnei will be featuring an EtsyMini each Wednesday. And we have now begun to get some "corporate" sponsorship, who have agreed to give away some GREAT gifts! If you are a "corporation" and would like to sponsor an awesome giveaway, please let us know, because we would love to give you a month of free advertising in exchange!!

Our giveaways will be random, and not always on Mondays, so be sure to watch for them. You might even want to subscribe to our blogfeed so that you can be tuned in when we give something away. No hints in the title either! Ha ha ha ha ha (that's my semi-maniacal laugh).

We will also be doing some product reviews, where people send me their product, and I review it here on the blog. I may or may not decide to give it away, so be sure to check out the blog each day! If you have a product that you would like us to review, please email us and let us know.

Alrighty then, we have TEN things to give away to celebrate our 100th post. We will be giving away four items to our grand prize winner, three items to our second winner, and two items to our third winner. The cool part is that the grand prize winner gets to CHOOSE their four prizes!!!! Then the second gets to choose, and the third gets the "leftovers"...but I'm sure you'll love them all!!! How awesome is that???!!! Are you ready? Here we go!!!

In no particular order, here are the prizes:


1. Walk in The Park Duck Pull Toy from Cookie Dough.
(We actually have one of her giraffes, so I can attest to just how cute they are! We were her first customer, having bought the giraffe for our new little guy we are adopting.)



2. Paris Journal from A Bushel and a Peck.


3. Set of Three Mini Faux Cupcakes from Jenni B. Originals, who was a guest on the Martha Stewart show, earlier in the year.

4. A Link Listing Ad Spot for one month, here on The Downtown Boutique.
(You can find it on the right hand side of the blog, under "Go Shopping".)

5. Topaz Colored Earrings from Wyred on Wire.



6. A Pair of "French Country/Shabby Chic" Pillows from Glory Gifts.


7. "Vintage Lion Tamer" Earrings from Jamie Noel.



8. Any item up to $25 from Moondog Cottage.
Here's an example of what you can find at Moondog Cottage:


9. A 125x125 Ad Spot for one month on The Downtown Boutique Blog.
(Your shop must comply with the policies of The Downtown Boutique.)


10. And last but certainly not least, a Cupcake Courier from CupcakeCourier.com! These Cupcake Couriers mean no more smooshed cupcakes going to the bake sale, the PTA meeting (do they still have those?), the church potluck, or the kid's classroom! Your Cupcake Courier will hold up to thirty-six cupcakes.
(They're actually sending me two of these for myself! I will be able to use one and give one to someone I love. Look for a review further down the line.)



So there you have it! I would love for you to visit each of these shops, and if you really like them, please be sure to let them know you found them on The Downtown Boutique!

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Please leave a comment telling me where you are visiting from (no specific towns please, for your own safety, unless it's like LA or NY), and how you found The Downtown Boutique. ONLY ONE COMMENT PER PERSON PLEASE. Please make sure we have a VALID email address for you. If I have to go searching for you, I will just go and search for another winner.

*BONUS:

2. For an additional entry, please refer someone to The Downtown Boutique, and make sure that they mention that you referred them, when they leave their comment. If there are three comments from "jenny", please make sure they know which "jenny". If you refer several people, you will receive more entries. Refer 1-10 people, get one extra entry. Refer 11-20 people, get two extra entries. Refer more than 20 people, and you can be my new best friend. Either that or my new co-author! Just kidding (well, not about the co-author thing!). Seriously though, if you refer more than 20 people, you will get three extra entries.

Deadline to enter is Wednesday, June 25th at Midnight PST, so you have a little over a week.

Have fun! Oh! And I'd love to hear what you love (or hate) about The Downtown Boutique.

Angie

44 comments:

Katie McClellan said...

Wow! Looks like I am first to post.

Hi Everyone! I am Kate from Central California and I was referred to this blog by Angie. *Waving* Hi Angie!

My email addy is digiscrap@katiemaccreative.com

Annette said...

Hi! I am Annette from Houston. I found a link to this blog on the Etsy forums. My e-mail addy is awphotograph@yahoo.com.

I hope I win! :)

AprilDawn said...

Where have you been all my blog-reading life?? This is my first time reading!
Great contest! I'm impressed!
Hope you have a great week.
April
aprildcurry@gmail.com

Alicia said...

Wait am I allowed to participate even though I'm contributing? What an amazing line up of gifts!

Zwei Baby said...

Wow Angie.....Great Blog! Now I've got one more daily read to squeeze in before the kids get up :)
I found your blog through a post in the Etsy forums! You can reach me at zwei_baby@yahoo.com.

Hope I win!

Heather
http://twinmommy.etsy.com

pinkeareddog said...

Wow, what a big fun promo! :) Thanks for hosting this.

Oh, I'm visiting from Daegu, South Korea, but I have an APO address - so domestic US shipping rates.

pinkeareddog@gmail.com

julie king said...

happy 100th post!!!! i am in the dayton, ohio area. i enjoy your featured artist series and the little projects. and of cource seeing the things you place in your etsy shop!!!

Taleri said...

I found the downtown Boutique though etsy posts. I've been here bfore, but this time around mypinkeareddog sent me.
This sounds fun.
:)

www.adorn-jewelry.blogspot.com said...

Hello. I'm Emily from Las Vegas! I saw a post you made on PickyPalate and was curious about your site! It looks great.

I also wanted to say that I am raising a teenager, a toddler, a preschooler, and a first grader! ALL BOYS! I am so worn out it is ridiculous! But they are so much fun too.

www.adorn-jewelry.blogspot.com said...

oh shoot. my email is adornmail@gmail.com so sorry.

dolls123 said...

Happy 100 posts !!!!!!
I'm from California & I found your site from google
dolls123[at]gmail[dot]com

windycindy said...

"What a milestone you have reached!"
Congratulations on your 100th post.
I wish you many more happy and healthy (more naps), posts!!!!!
What isn't there to love about your site?! I learn and enjoy every day of it. Sydnei does a great job with you and has a wonderful site. I love seeing all of the wonderful Etsy artists and their creations. Your prizes are fabulous. Thanks for having such a delightful and fun blog site! Cindi from IL.
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

misty said...

Congrats in 100. I am Misty from West Virginia. I found you through Etsy. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win.

planetmisty@gmail.com

sweetsue said...

Hi, I am Susan from Oregon. I am embarrassed to say I can't remember how I found you. I have you on my favorites list and come check your blog every week. Please enter me in your contest for one of these terrific prizes.

cpullum said...

Congrats on the 100 post!!!
From California!!!!!
Friend sent me here!! I am raising a teenage daughter and an elementary daughter tiring!!! Love it!!
cpullum@yahoo.com

sbonetsue said...

First of all Congrats on 100 posts!
This is Sue from Western NY. I found your blog by just poking around lots of blogs, I have too much time on my hands, after an accident, and have been having a blast just discovering all sorts of wonderful blogs.

(sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)

PamperingBeki said...

Ohh I want one of everything!

I'm in Kansas, and how did I find you? Well I'm a regular stalker of yours. Haha!

Bunny B said...

Woohoo!!! Congrats on your 100th post!!
I'm from KL.

bunnybox9 at gmail. com

Ann said...

The header picture of the store looks wonderful! (Can I come and live there?)
Congratulations on your 100th post.
Such a great site.
Ann from the Pacific Northwest.

annharrison@comcast.net

Whimsical Creations said...

Congrats on your 100th post! Such a great blog. I found this from FAM. I just joined. My name is Melanie and I am from Buffalo, NY.

melanieadey@hotmail.com

blueviolet said...

I visit your blog every day! I love it as I have found out about the neatest things, blogs, etsy stores, etc. It's really fun to see what's new all the time. I'm in Michigan by the way. Congrats on the 100th post!
doot65[at]comcast[dot]net

Wes said...

Congrats on your 100th post - great stuff.

I was referred by Annette (awphotograph@yahoo.com.)

BlueScarab said...

Hi Angie! It's Amber from Blue Scarab Jewelry in Indy :) Lovin' the blog-fun, hip content, always something interesting here! Congrats on 100 posts and counting!!!

bluescarabjwlry@aol.com

Ethereal Rhapsody said...
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Ethereal Rhapsody said...

Congratulations, thanks for holding this giveaway. I am from the capital of California. I saw the link to this post from my Fabulous Artistic Moms networking Ning/ blog thing...sorry not good with the technical verbage. Here's to your next 100!
My email is reveria@cheerful.com
Rachel

Kim @ What's That Smell? said...

Beautiful site and great giveaways!

Normally I would say I'm "lost in translation" but since you insist...I'm from Indiana!

Thanks for entering me!

Koryn said...

I found you at Fabulous Artistic Moms! The front page photo of a cute French like neighborhood boutique is what I loved at first. Cute! Then, and of course, more importantly, the fun and friendly chatter on postings. I feel right at home!

Terri Fisher said...

I'm checking in from northern Lebanon county in Pennsylvania. I found you from bloggiveaway.com. I, too, am an adoptive mom, and enjoy reading about that part of your life, too. All of the introductions to Etsyians are great...Etsy is one of my favorite places to shop!

tfisher83 AT myexcel DOT com

Robin Honig Willens said...

Hi!
Great site! Lots of fun and creative stuff here.
I'm Robin, and I'm in the NYC area. Found you on IndiePublic.
I'm also happy to share blog links. Please let me know if you're interested.
You can reach me at rchonig at yahoo dot com.
:) Robin

Amy-Razz Pizazz Boutique said...

Oh my Gosh! The most fantabulous give-away ever!!!!! Oh pick me, pick me! You know where you know me from!
blessings,
Amy

Angela said...

Wow! What a great lineup of gifts. I was referred to your blog by AWPhotography on Etsy. Here's where you can find me: adionne27@yahoo.com

jessilynn said...

Hi Angie, I am in North Florida, it is hot and very humid here..yuk! I am used to it though since I have lived here my whole life. I just recently started reading blogs and to be honest, I don't know how I intially got here..am thinking it was from going from blog link to blog link on sites that looked interesting...anyhow, I bookmarked your site and here I am again! ~smile~ Thank you for your giveaway!

woolies said...

Hi, I am Sara from southern Arizona where it is extremely HOT. Forget about the dry heat excuse, it doesn't work when it's 109.
I actually found your blog awhile ago, can't remember how. I think tonight I linked to you from Pampering Beki's blog.
I am keeping fingers and toes crossed cause I really want to advertise on your blog.....
:0)

Sean said...

I'm Sean visiting from northern california! I think I found your blog via technorati, but I can't be sure.
oewiz@yahoo.com

kacey@doodlebugspaper.com said...

Happy 100th!!!!!!!!!!

I'm Kacey from Mississippi :o)

You commented on my blog- on my last contest :o)

Michele P. said...

Hello, I am Michele visiting from Central Maine. I found you all by myself while googling boutique..how bout that? I'm new to blogging as well, and enjoying seeing so many talented people out there! micaela6955@msn.com

Simply Sentimental said...

I came to your blog from mine..LOL....You know where to find me..

Anja said...

Hi, I'm from Slovenia. I was following the Arte y Pico blogger award and found you. I started at Bunny Chic Boutique.
Great Giveaway.
Anja

CB said...

Cassi from MN, I can't remember how I found this site. But stayed for the features. I also love the wordless Wed. shop feature.

Walk in the Woods said...

::waves:: Hi from CT! I found you today from a post in an Etsy forum I started about blogs!

Thanks for posting there!

thebeadedlily said...

From savannah GA area! Found you via the Etsy forums:)

Doreen said...

Love your blog! It brings such goodies to view! :) I'm from Maryland!

signsoftimensuch said...

Congratulations on your 100th blog..I love blogging,flickr, and etsy...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegoinggreenboutique/
http://signsoftimensuch.blogspot.com/


also etsy TheGoinggreenboutique..I found you on Ruebee from one of the members...Illinois by Chicago..hugs, cheryl

Lisa said...

Happy 100th! I'm Lisa from Akron, Ohio and I've followed your blog for awhile now.I would love to win the bag of hand-picked cotton! I'll make a spot on the shelf in my bathroom now for it (hehe). Please enter me in your give-away drawing. Here's to 100 more!