Nakita Grinie

Four years ago, on 08.08.08 (watching the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics), I started this blog.

I was 8 months pregnant with Claire.
Kate was only 18 months old.
And, here I am 4 years later & 9 months pregnant with Baby #3 and watching the Olympics (again!)

I had no idea how much blogging would enrich my life.
I have meet & become friends with people because of this blog.
I have been able to be a part of Project 320 because of this blog.

In honor of my 4 year blogoversary, I am doing a giveaway as a thank you for reading my blog!
It surprises me that people actually read my blog.
I am just a normal girl who loves Jesus, my husband, 2 girls & baby on the way.
I am obsessed with taking pictures and I love trying new recipes.
I am living my life the best I can & having fun while doing so!
I am thankful for a God who loves me despite my shortcomings.

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Now, onto the Giveaways!
There are 12 different things being given away & there will be 12 winners!

Giveaway #1
Vessel Handmade

Kristen is the designer and creator of Vessel Handmade, a fun shop in which her specialty is leather clutches. Kristen is a homeschooling mom of 2 who loves creating handmade items.
Kristen is giving away this leather clutch to one lucky reader!
Kristen is also offering my readers 15% off items in her shop coupon with code:
LarsonLingoLove
Find Vessel Handmade here:
Blog * Shop
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Giveaway #2
Happy Days by Wifey Singer
Hannah is Wifey Singer. I met her at Blog Sugar & she is the sweetest and has such a gift of encouragement. She is a stay at home mama to her son Elijah. She recently opened up her etsy shop full of beautiful handmade earrings. I have 2 pair & get tons of compliments every time I wear them!
Hannah is giving away 2 pairs (your choice!) of earrings to one lucky reader!
Hannah is also offering a discount code for my readers this week!
Use FANCYMEL for 20% off!
Find Happy Days by Wifey Singer here:
Blog * Shop
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Giveaway #3
Maggie Bogart
Maggie is the owner & seamstress of a shop filled with lovely handmade pieces to complete a little lady's wardrobe. The love of classic, girlish, and whimsy are combined to create styles to inspire and thrill. Ruffles, soft knits, vintage prints, and a great influence from interesting textures are a few of my favorite things. She sent Kate this adorable purple ruffly skirt & I was so impressed with the quality & how soft it is. If you have a girl, you need to check out her shop!
Maggie is giving away a $50 shop credit to one lucky reader!
Find Maggie here:
Shop * Facebook

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Giveaway #4
Shope3130
Shoppe3130's motto is, "Because Life should be fun!"
And, their shop is full of fun party items!
Jenny is the owner & she is a stay at home mommy of two (and a half).
A boy, a girl & baby #3 due in September.
Their shop name is based from Proverbs 31:30 - Jenny's favorite Scripture. "Charm is deceitful and beauty goes away but the woman that fears God should be honored"
Shoppe3130 is full of fun items to make parties more fun....and you know me, I love a fun party!
Her shop is where I bought the straws for my sister's Little Man Baby Shower.
Shoppe3130 is giving away a Party Pack to 1 lucky reader which includes a pack of straws, cupcake liners, and a set of party favor bags!

Find Shoppe3130 here:
Shop * Website
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Giveaway #5
Pen and Paint
Lindsay is the artist behind Pen and Paint.
She is the busy mama of 2 little boys. She loves to draw & paint.
In her shop you will find happy, handmade art for your walls.
I have this fun print:

 She is offering a $25 shop credit to one lucky reader!
Find Pen and Paint here:
Blog * Shop
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Giveaway #6
Heather Holden

Heather considers herself a girl whose been extremely blessed. She is Mama to 3 littles, wife to my high school sweetheart and a daughter of Jesus. She creates because it brings her joy, she creates because of the creator.
A "happy" is something you get that hopefully makes your day. She loves mail. She loves gifts. All of the handmade goodness in my shop {"happys" } are made by me and if they bring a smile to your face then i feel my mission has been accomplished.
Heather is giving away one of her awesome necklaces (your choice!) to one lucky reader!
Find Heather here:
Blog * Shop

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Giveaway #7
CM Handmade
Heather is the creator behind CM Handmade.
I am lucky to know Heather in real life & am blessed to have her as a friend.
She is one of the most creative people I know.
Heather is mom to 4 kiddos, party planner extraordinaire, excellent seamtress & creator of fun Burlap Banners you can find in her shop.
She is giving away one of her YAY banners (that were featured in this month's Pregnancy & Newborn magazine!) to one lucky reader!
Find CM Handmade here:
Shop * Blog
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Giveaway #8
The Twinery

Baker's twine for crafting, baking & more!
Look at all the beautiful colors they have available.
I have 10 spools of their twine, I just love it.
I use it for gift wrap, decorating, mason jar tags & wrapping up baked goods!

The Twinery is giving away a Sampler Pack to one lucky reader!
This Sampler Pack is made from our eco-luxe, plush 100% cotton twine in 18 colors (15 yards of each color shown) 270 yards of twine total!

COLORS INCLUDED: Maraschino, Mandarin, Marigold, Peapod, Caribbean, Lilac, Pink Sorbet, Honeydew, Blossom, Charcoal, Cappuccino, Buttercream, Stone, Denim, Shore, Orchid, Flax & Cantaloupe.
Find The Twinery here:
Blog * Shop
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Giveaway #9
Kiss the Sky
In Greek, the definition of worship is to "come toward to kiss."
Kiss the Sky offers a variety of mounted prints artfully displaying biblical scripture, hymns, and songs. Each piece is intended to prompt worship of the One True God.
Kiss the Sky was born out of Deut. 6:4-9, and a passion to landscape homes with prints which will enliven people to worship (come toward to kiss) God, daily.

Kiss the Sky is a husband and wife team, who enjoy combining their vision, love of words, resources, and talents to do just that.
Denise is the wife of the team and she is one of the funniest people I know!
I met her last year & she is just a kick in the pants. Hysterical, witty & someone who loves Jesus with her whole heart.
Many of their pieces contain thoughtfully selected words or lyrics from biblical scripture, hymns, and praise songs.
Kiss the Sky prints are available in a variety of materials, which include canvas wraps, stand outs, and Dibond.
Denise is giving away one of her 1 Corinthians 13 - Love 8x10 Stand Out Prints to a lucky reader!
Find Denise here:
Blog * Shop
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Giveaway #10
Daily Salutations
Laura is the creator of Daily Salutations, a fun shop with note cards hand sewn with fun felt creations.
As early as she can remember she loved to write; keeping thoughts in her diary, writing to a distant pen pal, & passing notes in the school hallways to friends. She continues to write and encourage everyone to share a written word with someone they care about.
At home she is a mother of three and a wife to one.
Laura is inspired by all four of them and encourages them to find their passion and do what they love. Making things by hand and being creative is my passion.
Laura is giving away a set of her 2 cards (your choice!)
Find Daily Salutations here:
Shop * Blog
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Giveaway #11
"365 Things Every New Mom Should Know" by: Linda Danis
This book guides a mother through that exciting, yet often overwhelming, first year of her baby’s life, one day at a time. It has sold more than 50,000 copies and was featured on the TV program “Friends.” Linda has written for magazines and has been interviewed on radio and TV programs across the country. It was published in 2002 & this April the book got a revamp & released with a new cover!
Linda's book was used on the TV program Friends. Monica read part of the book to Rachel to help her baby stop crying. (And, it worked!)
Linda emailed me last week letting me know she wanted to give me her book so I could read it for Baby #3. It turns out we have several mutual friends (and I used to babysit for some of her kids friends!)
Linda wants to giveaway a signed copy of her book to one of you!

Learn more about Linda Here:
Read an Interview about how the Book came to be HERE & HERE
Buy the book HERE
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Giveaway #12Mom*tog
You know who DrewB is? Right?
If you love photography, you MUST know DrewB.
She is an Amazing Photographer & Founder of Mom*Tog.
I was able to meet Drew last year and she is so incredibly sweet!

Drew now has a Mom*Tog store where you can buy her UnManual, UnPosing Guide & templates for baby books, albums, blogs & books.

Drew is giving away one of her ABC 12 x12 Album Template to one lucky reader!
Inspired by baby board books, this adorable album template features a page for every letter of the alphabet. The defining word for each letter can be changed. Your baby or child will love a personalized alphabet book just for them! I bought one for Claire's Baby Book (since she will be 4 in September and as of 2 weeks ago, I hadn't started her Baby Book. This template made it a breeze to make!)

Find DrewB here:
Blog * Momtog * Shop

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So, there you have it...my blogoversary giveaway!
Thank you to the amazing women that have donated their shop items to be a part of this giveaway.
They are doing it because they are Rad and have big hearts!
Please go check out their blogs & shops and support them.... They are awesome!

***To enter, all you need to do is be a Follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post!***

Giveaway ends at midnight on August 14th (my due date!)
But, if I am in labor or at the hospital, the giveaway will just stay open until I am home :)
{Winners will be picked via random.org}

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read my blog, listen to my ramblings, try my recipes, look at my pictures & comment.
It has been such a fun experience these past 4 years (and 660 posts later!)

Good luck & Hopefully you are one of the 12 lucky winners!

********Giveaway is now Closed!**********