Baby Banz ***ENDED***

Summer is still over a month away, but the sun is definitely shining!  Are you all prepared for the long summer days?  Prepared as in with the right kind of gear for the kiddos?  Got the sunscreen?  Check.  Got the swimwear that protects from those harmful UV rays?  Silence.  How about sunglasses that your child will have a hard time taking off?  More silence.  Well, fortunately Baby Banz is the place to get all prepared for the summer sun.  Recently Baby Banz sent me a pair of sunglasses for my little boy.  They are cute and camo print.  Sooooo very adorable!

At Baby Banz you will find many different styles and colors of sunglasses for bigger kids:

And sunglasses that the little ones will have a hard time pulling off of the face!  :)

Isn't that a great band to keep the glasses on?  It's soft, too...which would be comfortable!

Remember how I asked about swimwear that also protects?

Well, Baby Banz has got it!

The winner of this giveaway is going to receive a pair of Baby Banz sunglasses! 

***This giveaway is open to U.S. entries only***

There are 5 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 5 chances then leave 5 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of the Dandy Giveaway blog in the sidebar or if you are already a follower.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= dandy blog follower

Entry #3: Tell people about this giveaway and then tell and then tell us how you told!
Comment example, Dandy Smith=emailed, called, texted

Entry #4: Become a fan of Baby Banz on Facebook or if you are already a fan there.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= facebook fan

Entry #5: Go to Baby Banz and tell us your favorite style and color of sunglasses
Comment example, Dandy Smith= Love those Baby Banz in camo!

This giveaway will end tonight (5/12) at 11:30pm EST.  Be sure and check back tomorrow (5/13) to see if you won!

Nicki's Diapers ***ENDED***

If you love cloth diapering then you are going to love this next feature and online store!  If you haven't tried cloth diapering then feel to try it out, because you might just love it, too!  Many of you know that I started using cloth diapers several months back when our son was around 20 months old.  Better late than never I guess!  Many of you also know how much I love cloth diapers.  Then it's a given that I love, love, love the online shop found at Nicki's Diapers!  A little while ago Nicki's Diapers sent me one of their Planet Wise Wet/Dry Bags:

  It's a staple for the cloth diaper mommy!

I use it all the time.  So much so that I really need to get another one.  It's the perfect way to transport diapers when we are on the go and keeps the dirty diapers away from the clean ones!

Planet Wise Wet/Dry Bags have two separate pockets.  The inside pocket is waterproof, so I think this would even be a fabulous swimsuit bag!

Of course at Nicki's Diapers you will find a huge selection of cloth diapers...

But you will also find other non-diaper related items at Nicki's Diapers!  Like:

Car Seats

Baby Carriers

Diaper Bags

Even the CUTEST giraffe teether you ever did see!

And what is being given away from Nicki's Diapers?  Well, that would be a Planet Wise Wet/Dry Bag!  This giveaway is for a regular size ($21 value) Planet Wise Wet/Dry Bag in winner's choice of fabric.

***This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada entries only***

There are 6 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 6 chances then leave 6 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of the Dandy Giveaway blog in the sidebar or if you are already a follower.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= dandy blog follower

Entry #3: Tell people about this giveaway and then tell us how you told!
Comment example, Dandy Smith=emailed, called, texted

Entry #4: Become a fan of Nicki's Diapers on Facebook or if you are already a fan there.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= facebook

Entry #5: Become a follower of the Nicki's Diapers Blog or if you are already a follower there.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= diaper blog

Entry #5: Go to Nicki's Diapers and then tell us your favorite item!
Comment example, Dandy Smith= BumGenius

This giveaway will end tonight (5/11) at 11:30pm EST.  Be sure and check back tomorrow (5/12) to see if you won!

Shelf Reliance ***ENDED***

I buy in bulk.  Bulk toilet paper.  Bulk paper towels.  Bulk vitamins.  Bulk soap.  Bulk everything!  But mostly I buy canned goods in bulk.  How can I not?  This way we always have food in our house...in the canned form!  Who doesn't love canned goods?  I mean they are they perfect items for emergency prepardness.  They last forever and they are so easy to store, right?  Wrong!  I'm going to tell you all a little secret.  It's only just a little embarrassing.  I'm obsessive compulsive when it comes to expiration dates.  If it's a day past the expiration then it's gone.  In this house we DO NOT eat expired food!  So maybe I do carry it a little to the extreme, but it's my obsession and my husband has learned to live with it.  :)     Back to the canned goods.  Can you imagine how many I have just thrown out over the years, because they and their expiration dates get pushed to the back of the pantry?  Well, now I won't have that problem since Shelf Reliance sent me their awesome Cansolidator Pantry! 

This system holds 40 cans and literally rotates the cans for you!  When you go to use a can just pull from the bottom and add the new cans to the top.  It just half circles down and keep them all in order...by expiration date!  Is that fabulous, or what?  It fits perfectly in our pantry and if we want we can add onto the ends of the system for even more storage capacity.  I'm in bulk canned good heaven here in St. Louis!

Shelf Reliance also carries some of the yummiest looking Food Storage with 10 years of shelf life...perfect for emergency preparedness!

Fruits:

Entrees

Vegetables

DESSERT!

Now I'm quite happy with my Cansolidator Pantry, but can you imagine if I had a Free Standing System from Shelf Reliance?

Must talk to my husband!

Shelf Reliance has some excellent resources for additional information that can be found on their blog, YouTube, and Twitter.
I'll bet you saw so many things at Shelf Reliance that you need.  Especially some great items to stock your emergency kits!  Ready for the giveaway item?

The winner of this giveaway is going to receive... their very own Cansolidator Pantry from Shelf Reliance!  That's a $33 value!

***This giveaway is open worldwide...however, anyone living outside of the Continental U.S. will need to pay shipping for the prize***

There are 6 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 6 chances then leave 6 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of the Dandy Giveaway blog in the sidebar or if you are already a follower.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= dandy blog follower

Entry #3: Tell people about this food storage giveaway and then tell us how you told!
Comment example, Dandy Smith=emailed, called, texted

Entry #4: Become a fan of Shelf Reliance on Facebook or if you are already a fan there.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= facebook

Entry #5: Go to Shelf Reliance and tell us what you need to own.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= Any of The Harvest Freestanding Systems!

Entry #6:  Sign-up for the Shelf Reliance Newsletter (found at top and bottom of the webpage) or if you already have.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= newsletter

This giveaway will end tonight (5/10) at 11:30pm EST.  Be sure and check back tomorrow (5/11) to see if you won so you can claim your prize!

Art-LDS.com ***ENDED***

I'm so excited to feature Art-LDS.com again, because it's the place to find great LDS gifts!  Also, it means that another Salt Lake Temple oil painting will be given away!  

Isn't it spectacular looking?

LOVE it!

That Salt Lake Temple oil painting is spectacular, but are you in the market for a commissioned painting of your favorite LDS Temple?  After all, I think that it would be perfectly perfect to own a custom piece of Mormon art!  :)   Well, at Art-LDS.com you can get that painting!  Another great thing about Art-LDS.com is you can actually order a custom painting from a photograph of any LDS Temple!  So, Art-LDS.com is a great resource for adding some beautiful LDS art into your home.  Now that's fabulous!

                        

One very lucky winner is going to receive a 36"x24" gallery wrapped canvas oil painting of the Salt Lake Temple from Art-LDS.com!! That's a $199 value, so this is an awesome giveaway


***This giveaway is open to U.S. entries only***
There are 5 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 5 chances then leave 5 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of the Dandy Giveaway blog in the sidebar or if you are already a follower.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= dandy blog follower

Entry #3: Tell people that another Salt Lake Temple oil painting is being given away and then tell us how you told!
Comment example, Dandy Smith=emailed, called, texted

Entry #4: Become a follower of Dandy Giveaway on Twitter or if you already follow there.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= dandy on twitter

Entry #5: Tell us which LDS Temple you would want commissioned!
Comment example, Dandy Smith= St. Louis, of course!  But Nauvoo would be pretty great, too.

This giveaway will be open for entries all week and will end on Sunday, May 9th (Mother's Day) at 11:30pm EST. Be sure and check back on Monday, May 10th to see if you won!

Britax Blink ***ENDED***

We bought this car seat a year and a half ago...

... and it is single-handedly the best purchase we made for our son.

After all, it carries precious cargo!

We LOVE our Britax Marathon!

Britax is well known for their great car seats, but did you know that they also have great strollers?  Recently Britax sent me their Blink stroller: 

Yep, it matches our car seat!

Now I'm now going to use a term that I heard recently from one of my friends... I am indeed a STROLLER SNOB. Yes, it is true.

The Britax Blink fits my criteria perfectly:

• Upscale umbrella stroller, so excellent quality, but still folds great to conserve space.
• Has double handles! 
• Storage underneath.
• Nice size canopy.
• Even a carrying case!

And CUTE fabric options!

                                                       

Ready for the giveaway?  The winner is going to receive a Blink stroller from Britax!  That's a $150 value!  And it's winner's choice on the fabric option!  :)

***This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada only***

There are 5 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 5 chances then leave 5 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of Dandy Giveaway Blog in the sidebar or if you are already a follower.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= blog follower

Entry #3: Increase your chances of winning!  Tell EVERYONE you know to enter to win for you!  Then tell us how you told them.
Comment example, Dandy Smith=emailed, texted, called, stopped people on the street...  ;)

Entry #4: Become a fan of Britax on Facebook or if you are already a fan there.
Comment example, Dandy Smith=fan of Britax

Entry #5: Tell us your favorite fabric option for the Britax Blink.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= Cowmooflage!

This giveaway will be open for entries all week and will end on Sunday, May 9th (Mother's Day) at 11:30pm EST. Be sure and check back on Monday, May 10th to see if you won!

Little Tikes ***ENDED***

The weather is fabulous outside, so it's time for some backyard fun!  Little Tikes makes toys and products that are so fun for kids.  You know what I'm talking about.  Ones that they love to play with and even allow you to interact together.  Also, ones that at the same time give you a little bit of breathing room!  We all need that from time to time believe me.  I've been feeling that the last few weeks around here!  :)   Recently Little Tikes sent us the Anchors Away Pirate Ship. 

Can I just tell you that my son is in backyard play heaven?  And so am I!  When we introduced him to it he refused to leave its side.  We had people over that day for a barbeque.  When it came time for our guests to go home, grandparents and aunts/uncles were leaving and our son didn't even acknowledge them.  When we would tell him to say goodbye he would just say, "Water"!

Little Tikes also has plenty of other great items perfect for summer outdoor fun.  Like...

The Backyard Barbeque Get Out 'n' Grill:

and

The Spray & Rescue Fire Truck:

This really cute Classic Turtle Sandbox:

It's classic, because can you believe it?  I had the exact one as a kid in the early 80's!


Little Tikes also has:

Swing Sets

and Sandboxes for outdoor fun!

Does this Classic Turtle Sandbox look familiar?  I know that I had one in the early 80's!

Remember that Anchors Away Pirate Ship?  Here...have a look at it again:

Well, one super lucky winner is going to win one!  How fabulous is that?  It's an $80 value!!!

***This giveaway is open to Continental U.S. only***

There are 5 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 5 chances then leave 5 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of the Dandy Giveaway blog in the sidebar or if you are already a follower.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= blog follower

Entry #3: Tell everyone you know about this giveaway and then tell us how you told.
Comment example, Dandy Smith=emailed, texted, called, blogged

Entry #4: Become a fan of Dandy Giveaway on Facebook or if you are already a fan there.
Comment example, Dandy Smith=fan of dandy

Entry #5: Go to Little Tikes and tell us your favorite item.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= Definitely that pirate ship!

This giveaway will be open for entries all week and will end on Sunday, May 9th (Mother's Day) at 11:30pm EST. Be sure and check back on Monday, May 10th to see if you won!

SpiceStack ***ENDED***

Where do you keep your spices?  You are probably thinking, "In the kitchen, duh."  Well, I know in the kitchen!  :)   But where in the kitchen?  If you are like most people you probably have them in one of your cabinets...just strewn about in there.  Am I right?  Wouldn't it be great to have something to organize your spices and still be able to keep it in your cabinet?  Well, recently this great company SpiceStack sent me their Super SpiceStack and it's the perfect way to get your spice cabinet organized! 

The drawers of the system actually pull out and down, so you can view the bottles easier.  I think that's a great thing for when you are busy cooking.  Plus, it's compact to fit perfectly in your cabinet, but still holds so many spices!

The Original SpiceStack holds 18 full size bottles, the Super SpiceStack holds 27 full size bottles, and the Exact SpiceStack holds 18 full size bottles...plus measuring cups and spoons!

All of the SpiceStacks are stackable, so if you have more room then use it!  Wouldn't a SpiceStack be the perfect addition to your kitchen?  Well, the readers of this blog will receive 10% off at SpiceStack with the discount code 'DANDY10'.  This great offer is valid until 5/31/10.

But one lucky winner is actually going to receive a Super SpiceStack!  A $40 value!

***This giveaway is open to U.S. entries only***

There are 5 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 5 chances then leave 5 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of the Dandy Giveaway blog in the sidebar or if you are already a follower.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= blog follower

Entry #3: Blog about this giveaway so your blogging buddies can enter to win!
Comment example, Dandy Smith=blogged

Entry #4: Become a follower of Dandy Giveaway on Twitter or if you are already a follower there.
Comment example, Dandy Smith=Twitter

Entry #5: Tell us why you need a SpiceStack.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= Well, if my spices are organized then I will actually know what I have and won't buy duplicates when I'm at the store!

This giveaway will be open for entries all week and will end on Sunday, May 9th (Mother's Day) at 11:30pm EST. Be sure and check back on Monday, May 10th to see if you won!

The Ready Store ***ENDED***

In my opinion being prepared for an emergency is super important.  Let me just share with you for a moment why I know this to be true.  We actually lived in San Antonio when Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast.  Granted we experienced nothing inland that was experienced on the coast, but the days prior the hurricane making landfall were very worrisome.  The San Antonio grocery stores were overrun with people trying to stock up on food and essentials in case they were stuck in their homes.  It was complete chaos!  I remember being at work as we prepared for impending patients to be transferred out of the affected areas and my husband calling to say he wasn't able to buy any bottled water.  The stores were sold out!  Sure enough it was even being broadcast on the local news that there was a shortage of bottled water and food that wasn't perishable.  Now wouldn't it have made sense to already have these necessary items on hand in case of an emergency?  Like stored in our own home?  Definitely! 

The Ready Store has everything that will help you to be prepared and get ready in case of an emergency.  This way you have more than just a few days to prepare!  The Ready Store recently sent me some of their freeze dried food and other emergency preparedness items.   I'm so glad to be able to start stocking our food storage with it!  At The Ready Store you will find...

So many varieties of Freeze Dried and Dehydrated foods:

MRE's:

72 Hour Kits:

Even water storage containers:

Which my husband and I should have owned back in San Antonio!

The Ready Store literally has everything to get you ready for an emergency.

The winner of this giveaway is going to receive a fabulous prize package from The Ready Store!  This package consists of:

A Freeze Dried #10 can of Beef Stroganoff with Noodles- A $26 value!

An Individual MRE Meal consisting of vegetable lasagna, pears, drink, etc.- A $7 value!

A one person Ready BOTTLE Emergency Kit- A $27 value!

Plus...a Ready Store apron & t-shirt!

There are 5 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 5 chances then leave 5 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of the Dandy Giveaway blog or if you are already a follower.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= blog follower

Entry #3: Place a Dandy Giveaway button on your blog or if it's already there.
Comment example, Dandy Smith=blog button

Entry #4: Tell us what you need from The Ready Store and why.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= Some dehydrated food, because of the shelf life is 10-20 years!

Entry #5: Subscribe to The Ready Store newsletter (right side of website) and also be entered to win a year's supply of freeze dried food!
Comment example, Dandy Smith= newsletter

This giveaway will be open for entries all week and will end on Sunday, May 9th (Mother's Day) at 11:30pm EST. Be sure and check back on Monday, May 10th to see if you won!

Jade Heart at Chicago Dramatists ***ENDED***

I LOVE Chicago!  I LOVE the theater!  So if you team the two things together then I'm one very happy girl!  Over the weekend my husband and I had the opportunity to travel up to the Windy City.  We were invited up to view the world premiere of "Jade Heart" at Chicago Dramatists.

 This theater has existed in Chicago for over 30 years now and very recently received acclaim when an original play from its stage opened on Broadway in NYC; "A Steady Rain".  Chicago Dramatists is a charming theater.  It's a smaller venue with less than 100 seats, but I loved the atmosphere.  In celebration of Chicago Dramatist's 31st season a campaign has been launched to raise funding from those who are willing to donate just $31 each.  This is a great way to support the Arts!

"Jade Heart" is a new production from Playwright Will Cooper and is the story of a girl who questions who she truly is.  Jade was born in China, but adopted into an American family.  It depicts the struggles between a single mother, her (at times) challenging daughter, and a life seemingly placed in the middle of two worlds.  I think that it's the perfect time of the year for this new play to debut, because it shows the relationship between a mother and child...where the mother states that "A family isn't who births you."  Through "Jade Heart" one can be reminded that regardless of cultural differences, a love between a woman and her adoptive child can grow strong.  I was particularly impressed by the feeling and emotion that the actors displayed.  They truly care about what they are bringing across to the audience.  "Jade Heart" is running at Chicago Dramatists now through May 30th.

One lucky winner is going to receive 2 tickets to see the production of "Jade Heart" at Chicago Dramatists!  If you aren't living close enough to attend this production...please feel free to tell those you know who are.   Or enter to win for them!   :)

***This giveaway is open worldwide***

There are 5 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 5 chances then leave 5 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of the Dandy Giveaway blog in the sidebar or if you are already a follower.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= dandy follower

Entry #3: Tell people about this giveaway and then tell us how you told!
Comment example, Dandy Smith=called my Midwest friends
Entry #4: Become a follower of Dandy Giveaway on Twitter or if you already follow there.
Comment example, Dandy Smith=Dandy on Twitter

Entry #5: Tell us if you have ever been to Chicago.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= Yes I have!

This giveaway will be open for entries all week and will end on Sunday, May 9th (Mother's Day) at 11:30pm EST. Be sure and check back on Monday, May 10th to see if you won!