Goodbye to Little Window Shoppe
May 18, 2009 by Emily · 62 Comments
My Dearest Window Shoppe Readers and Friends,
This post has taken me over a month to write - partly because this is my last post on this blog. I am so sad to announce that as of today, Little Window Shoppe is closing for good.
The decision was not taken lightly and was really hard to make, but a combination of factors came together that brought me to this post…very much wanting to spend more time with my family (I have a very busy two year old who needs more mommy-time), 
getting ready for baby #2 in November (I’ve been out sick for two months! But it’s totally worth it as we’re so excited to have a new baby come to our family), and finally getting ready for a move to a new state with my family this Summer (my hubby is starting a new job).
{Photo source: Wilson Library Reserve}
I have learned so much from blogging at Little Window Shoppe and will be forever grateful for the kind friends I have made and the amazing experiences that I have had here!! Thank you so much for taking time to make Little Window shoppe a part of your lives and for being such a fantastic community. And also, thank you for all of the nice emails and inquiries about how we are doing.
Before I say goodbye for good, I want to thank a few people who helped me along the way:
First and foremost, my husband Scott. He is an incredibly supportive husband and friend and was the first person to listen to my every idea and concern throughout my blogging adventures. He has also been Superman at my house and has cooked, cleaned, taken care of our two year old and helped me out while I was sick over the last seven weeks! I couldn’t ask for a better man in my life and I love him so much!!
I also wanted to thank Holly of Tutus and Turtles. She is so cool and listened and talked to me for hours on the phone as I worked out how I would end my Window Shoppe blogging days. Her blog has been an inspiration to me from the beginning and I think that her blog ideas rock!!
Finally, I wanted to thank each of the writers and contributors for Little Window Shoppe. Each of them had creative and beautiful ideas to share and I’m so grateful and honored that they wanted to be part of this blog with me. They have become some of my dearest friends and were the best group of writers a blog ever had! They even sent me tulips when I was sick (just about made me cry, I felt so loved).
Please visit each of their blogs to keep up with their cool ideas!
- Vanessa - her blog: I Never Grew Up
- Lauren - her blog: Supermom Central
- Michelle - her shoppe: Sweet Mady’s Paper
- Michaelle - her blog: Monkeys Momma
- Cassie - her shoppe: Madison Envy
- Kelly - her blog: Albany Mommy
Also, I wanted to leave you with a few additional recommendations of blogs I love - in case you are looking for new places to subscribe:
- www.simplemom.net - this is my absolute favorite blog to follow…it has the best family tips and ideas that make sense, the ideas are easy to follow and I just can’t get enough of its coolness.
- www.howaboutorange.blogspot.com - artsy, tons of crafts, diy ideas, printouts, and the best time-wasters ever.
- www.thepioneerwoman.com - recipes, photoshop tutorials, photography 101, down-to-earth life.
- www.makeandtakes.com - the coolest (and most creative) kids crafts ever!
- www.metropolitanmama.net - and for all you contest lovers, this Metro Mama has excellent giveaways all of the time - and she writes helpful articles with tips for parents. Love it.
There are so many more…but I think this is a great start.
If you want to stay in touch with me, you can follow me at a few sites:
- www.emilyjune.com (I’ll still be designing blogs and websites - starting again this fall).
- I’m also going to be checking in and updating my facebook page and my family blog regularly. They will have weekly updates of my family life and the cool fun things we are doing.
**If you want to stay in touch with me at my family blog or on facebook, just email me or leave a comment letting me know and I’ll send you the links.**
Thank you again for making this the best blogging experience I have ever had!!
Always,
Emily
Win Three LemonHead Kidz Headbands!
November 25, 2008 by Emily · 148 Comments
Contest Update:
*We have a winner!! The randomly chosen winner for this contest is: Laurie H. Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated, please stop by again as there are new contests each week.*
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the awesome non-slip headbands from LemonHead Kidz and today we are back with a giveaway! These are so much fun to have at home and I’m sure you’ll like these headbands.
Featuring non-slip headbands and clips that really stay on!! Really, they do. The headbands have a velcro lining underneath the band that helps it to stays firmly in place (Think of a really pretty ribbon with velcro on the inside). You and/or your children can even participate in sports and activities with a LemonHead band and it won’t come off! (It’s true, I’ve tried it).
Many of their bands have an adjustable button in the back so that you can slip it on and off quickly without having to tie it. (Just be careful your hair doesn’t get caught in it when putting it on or taking it off…) Finally, (can you tell I love these?) you can mix and match their stylish clippies and bows as an accessory for your band.
Win It:
One lucky Window Shoppe reader will win three headbands (one from each category - 5/8, 7/8 and 1 1/2) of your choice from LemonHead Kidz! You will also win the matching hair clippies that come with each band.
- To enter, post a comment telling us which headbands you would like (from each category) if you win. (You just need to choose from the bands, the clippies will automatically come along with the bands you pick).
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Earn an extra entry for each of these options:
- Earn an extra entry if you are a Subscriber. Just let us know you’re subscribed to Little Window Shoppe in a separate comment.
- Stumble our main web page (www.littlewindowshoppe.com) and leave us your Stumble Upon name in a separate comment.
- Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/emilysday - then come back and leave a comment letting me know.
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That’s it! This giveaway ends on Thursday, December 4th at midnight PST. The winner will be chosen randomly and will be announced here Friday, December 5th. Good luck, everyone!!
(Please feel free to read our contest rules for additional details)
Saturday Sweet Shoppes and a Giveaway
November 8, 2008 by Emily · 75 Comments
Contest Update:
*We have a winner!! The randomly chosen winner for this contest is: Pat C. Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated, please stop by again as there are new contests each week.*
I don’t usually post on a Saturday, but we have so many outstanding shoppes and giveaways to share, I couldn’t miss this opportunity (plus my husband is hanging out with our toddler this morning, so it gives me time to write).
Saturday Sweet Shoppes
*Let’s start with sweet shoppe, Pineapple Hill:
With a plethora of delightful gifts and must-have accessories, Pineapple Hill drew me in like a bug to a light. (Don’t you love my Saturday morning creativity?). I love “green” and was happy to see so much of it in their items…maybe that was it.
Here’s their story: Pineapple Hill Designs began with a desire to find uncommon items displaying quality and style at reasonable prices. They have spent countless hours searching to find home accessories, jewelry, baby items and artwork so that you could have chic and unique things for your home that make every day just a little more special for yourself and those you love.
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*The next place we are window shopping today: LemonHead Kidz.
Featuring non-slip headbands and clips that really stay on!! Really, they do. The headbands have a velcro lining underneath the band that helps it to stays firmly in place. You and/or your children can even participate in sports and activities with a LemonHead band and it won’t come off!
Many of their bands have an adjustable button in the back so that you can slip it on and off quickly without having to tie it. Finally, (can you tell I love these?) you can mix and match their stylish clippies and bows as an accessory for your band.
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The Giveaway
And now a giveaway from The Gift Closet:
The Gift Closet is a blogtique run by creative designer, Heather. She makes her own Soy Whipped Body Butter, Soy Linen & Body Spray, Scrabble pendants, & Scrabble magnets. She also has a blog theme called “Make It Monday” where she features recipes, how to make scrabble pendants and more.
Discount:
Take 15% off your order from The Gift Closet (just mention you are a LWS reader).
Win It:
One lucky Window Shoppe reader will win a bottle of Soy Linen & Body Spray from The Gift Closet (winner chooses the scent)! All you have to do is leave a quick comment or send an email to contest@littlewindowshoppe.com (with “linen” as the subject of your email) letting us know which scent you would choose if you win (just click to the “Soy Linen” link and scroll to the bottom, all of the scents are listed there).
The winner will be chosen at random on Monday, Nov. 17th and will be announced here, so be sure to check back to see if you’re the winner. Please feel free to read our contest rules for additional details.
Fun Halloween Features
October 20, 2008 by Emily · 2 Comments
Over the weekend, my family and I went to a witch-palooza event at a little boutique village near our house. It was so much fun to see all of the shoppes and boutiques decorated for Halloween with treats and funny-looking witches. Likewise, many of the online shoppes I have come across lately are also ready for Halloween and I wanted to display some of their work today.
My first feature is from Panjo Kids “Super Capes for Super Kids!” Now what would Halloween be like without a few good capes to play with?
These spooky soaps from Twin Birch Bath and Body are so adorable. I love the rubber ducky pumpkin and witch. There are even more to choose from…Franken~duck, Mummy~duck, Ghostly~duck, & Dracu~duck. Wouldn’t they make perfect party favors? You can even customize the labels.
Tutus are perfect for all occasions and Halloween is no exception. At FaBOWlous, you can create the prettiest costume ensemble complete with poofy clips, bows and a custom made tutu for your little girl.
You can’t go wrong with this sassy little feature from Dainty Couture. Sturdy and personalized with your initial, this little black bag is all ready for to go for trick or treating.
And finally, FALL in love with these cute Trick or Treat and Boo Signs from My Lil’ Doodlebugs.
Fabulous Flabuless Giveaway
October 17, 2008 by Emily · 166 Comments
Contest Update:
*We have a winner!! The randomly chosen winner for this contest is: Therese D. Congratulations Therese! Thank you to everyone who participated, please stop by again as there are new contests each week.*
Do you want to have sleek and slender arms? If so, you have come to the right place today! Bid farewell to that unwanted arm sagging with Flabuless. Flabuless arm sleeves are like spandex for your arm and help you to achieve instant smoothing and sufficient compression and a toned look! Woo! Just look at this picture…need I say more?
Win It:
One lucky Window Shoppe reader will win your choice of a long sleeve or short sleeve Flabuless product! All you have to do is check out Flabuless and leave a quick comment or send an email to contest@littlewindowshoppe.com (with “flabuless” as the subject of your email) letting us know whether you prefer the long or short sleeve. The winner will be chosen at random on Monday October 27th and will be announced here, so be sure to check back to see if you’re the winner.
P.S. If you haven’t seen all of our other giveaways we have going on at LWS, check out our Current Giveaways link…we have quite a few you can still enter and we are adding even more to it throughout this week!!
Brush Up for Fall Giveaway!
September 23, 2008 by Emily · 171 Comments
Creating the “flawless” makeup look can be achieved with just the right brush and A Design Brushes are helping to bring that “flawless look” to the world of makeup artistry.
Do you use a make up brush? I didn’t used to, but since having a few helpful tips from the experts, I have added a few of them to my daily routine and really am happy with the results! For me, they really do add just the right touch, without “over-doing” it.
Win It:
One lucky Window Shoppe reader will win this brush travel set by A Design Brushes, which includes 6 essential mini handle brushes with full size brushes. The set includes the following brush styles: Powder, Foundation, Baby Buki, Shadow, Angled Liner and Brow brush. ($45 value).
To win, leave a quick comment or send an email to contest@littlewindowshoppe.com. The winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday October 1st and will be announced here, so be sure to check back to see if you’re the winner.
Two extra entries for each option:
1. Blog about and link back to this giveaway.
And/Or
2. Subscribe to LWS (see our 8 reasons to subscribe ~ just in case you’re trying to decide).
Contest Closed *CONGRATULATIONS TO Pamela V. SHE IS THE RANDOMLY CHOSEN WINNER FOR THIS CONTEST! CONGRATS Pamela! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED - PLEASE STOP BY AGAIN AS THERE ARE NEW CONTESTS EACH WEEK!*
Kelly Ripa’s 10 Secrets to Happiness
September 12, 2008 by Emily · 2 Comments
I don’t really have a favorite celebrity, but if I did I would probably be a HUGE fan of Kelly Ripa (OK, maybe a few actors from The Office would rank high on my list too). In addition to being an incredible TV Host, she’s also a wife and mom of three. Even though she’s super-woman in many aspects, she’s also down to earth about her daily life and comes across as very relate-able.
You may have caught a glimpse of her on the cover of First Magazine this month at the grocery store, but just in case you didn’t, she opens up about parenthood, happiness and how she manages it all. Here are a few quotes from her featured interview:
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On her traditional family life: “Marriage and having kids really agrees with us. Mark helps with homework, while I’ll do a baking project for school. We look at each other and think, if our friends could see us now, they wouldn’t believe what we’ve become! We really enjoy what our life has developed into. I try to do it all, and I don’t do any of it particularly well. But at least I try. Sometimes the cookies get burnt, but what are you going to do?”
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Her favorite rainy day activities with her kids: “With my daughter, we’re really into fairy house. They’re lots of fun. You gather sticks, weeds, toothpicks, seashells and any other materials you have lying around, and you build a house for a fairy. People actually build them and leave them in the woods. You can stumble upon them if you know where to look. The boys aren’t so much into organized rainy-day activities. They’re more into bartering for video game time—I’ll take out the trash if you let me have 10 minutes of video game time. We also do a lot of tie-dye outside in the garage.”
Birch Bark Happy Customers
September 8, 2008 by Emily · 10 Comments
Not only is this handmade soap gorgeous and yummy-looking, it smells heavenly too! We have a few bars of Birch Bark Soap and when I first put it out, my husband came into the room and said: “Wow, it smells so good in here, where is it coming from?” I couldn’t believe he noticed it that much and that he loved the smell too, thanks Birch Bark! Needless to say, we are very happy customers indeed.
Get your own Birch Bark Soap HERE. And if you want to see the latest of Birch Bark happenings (and view stunning soap photos too), check out their blog - www.birchbarksoap.com.
Free Shipping:
Little Window Shoppe readers can receive free shipping to anywhere in North America on Birch Bark Soap orders of $25 or more until September 30. Simply order items through the Etsy shop, and enter LWSSept08 in ‘Notes to the Seller’. Skip the payment, and Birch Bark will send you a PayPal invoice. Happy lathering!
Sweet Shoppe: Live Beautiful
September 4, 2008 by Emily · 5 Comments
So we all want to look beautiful right? But what about living Beautiful….I was really intrigued by this Etsy shoppetique “Live Beautiful“ and its simple message. I want to live beautiful!!
Live Beautiful products focus on ways to help you to clear your mind and relax so that you can be inspired to Live Beautiful in your own way. One of their products that I want for myself is the Perfectly Plush Heat Relaxer ($16.50).
These are much like “rice socks” or “heat wraps” although there are a few ways that set them apart from your typical heat wrap. They are specially designed with an inside pouch that evenly distributes rice to keep it from bunching at one end and their plush minky dot liners are also unique - and look super soft.
Not only can these help you relax and relieve stress, but they are great “heating pads” for back and neck pain, muscle cramps, muscle fatigue and arthritic pain.
Sweet Shoppe: Joyful Abode
September 3, 2008 by Emily · 2 Comments
Joyful Abode has simply delightful goodies to adorn your happy household, including hand-appliquéd baby blankets (note the cozy squirrel baby blankey above), hand-painted napkins, illustrated recipe cards, hand-embroidered towels, vintage aprons, and more.
I really got a kick out of the monster wallets too. They are the perfect size to eat carry your wallet basics such as your ID, credit cards, library cards, and punch cards wherever you go! And since Halloween is the next holiday on our minds, many of you may be planning for a Halloween party…wouldn’t these make perfect little door prizes? Priced at $9.
Discount:
And to make this even more exciting, Joyful Abode is offering a discount for 20% off through September! Just use this code when you check out: WINDOW20
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