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    Happy Home Giveaway!

    January 23, 2012 |

    This giveaway is now closed.

    I’m excited to announce that I’ll be participating in A Blogtastic Extravaganza this week!

    A Blogtastic Extravaganza, or ABE3, is a huge giveaway event involving 60 blogs. Each blog is hosting a giveaway package (worth $100 or more!) for you to win. Each blog will have a linky at the bottom of their post so that you can hop from blog to blog entering each one! It will be super easy to enter!

    Here at white house, black shutters, we’ll be offering a:

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    so what’s in your bag of swag?

    a $35 store credit, plus free shipping to HappyMagnet!

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    HappyMagnet was started by Stephanie, a mom of two, who says:

    “After seeing how much my toddler loved magnets I decided I needed to design some especially for her. I'm always thinking up new magnets & designing them from scratch- I love the creative process. With these magnets I hope to spark imaginative play & throw in a little educational benefit when possible. I hope that the little people in your life like them as much as mine do!”

    They offer magnet sets, as well as upcycled magnets – love them!

    Are your walls crying?
    Do you need a little typography, subway art, and customized prints in your life?

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    Don’t be sad, Megan from Balancing Home(love her blog!!) is offering
    a $100 store credit to Balancing Home Print Shop!

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    you can also win two Coffee Cozies
    (a $24 value)

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    from Owl About You!

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    Isn’t that awesome? I’m so excited and almost a little bummed that I can’t win myself! 😉
    Good luck!

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    Comments

    1. Chelsey

      January 29, 2012 at 4:31 am

      I would buy the Bathroom RUles or the Grandparents Irish Blessing from Balancing Home.

    2. Chelsey

      January 29, 2012 at 4:28 am

      I would buy the Create-A-Face set from Happy Magnet.

    3. Gretchen Gerth

      January 29, 2012 at 4:19 am

      We play a lot of games.

    4. BeckyB

      January 29, 2012 at 4:04 am

      From Owl about you - I'd either get a cute hat for the boys - orrrr pending the upcoming ultrasound a couple cute bows 😉

    5. BeckyB

      January 29, 2012 at 4:02 am

      My boys would LOVE the create-a-face magnets!!

    6. Jessica Peeling

      January 29, 2012 at 4:00 am

      I love the glitter clip set!

    7. Jessica Peeling

      January 29, 2012 at 3:58 am

      I would get this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/89717377/bathroom-rules-85x11-fits-in-8x10

    8. Jessica Peeling

      January 29, 2012 at 3:56 am

      I would get this for starters: http://www.etsy.com/listing/90444858/upcycled-hello-kitty-fall-leaf-magnet

    9. Jessica Peeling

      January 29, 2012 at 3:56 am

      We try to have movie and tv nights a lot!

    10. Liz Terek

      January 29, 2012 at 12:25 am

      http://pinterest.com/lterek/

    11. Carrie M

      January 28, 2012 at 10:57 pm

      I'd get alphabet and aninmal magnets for my toddler. She'd love them!

    12. Mona

      January 28, 2012 at 9:36 pm

      I would get a bunch of hair accessories for my daughter.

    13. Mona

      January 28, 2012 at 9:32 pm

      From Balancing Home:
      . I Loved You Before I Knew You
      . What I Love Most About My Home Is Who I Share It With

    14. Mona

      January 28, 2012 at 9:28 pm

      I would get the Animal Print Alphabet Magnet Set and some magnets of:
      . Peanuts
      . Blues Clues

    15. Mona

      January 28, 2012 at 9:19 pm

      Spending time with hubby and daughter and yet we all take time for ourselves. It provides for a nice and happy balance.

    16. amy

      January 28, 2012 at 6:31 pm

      To make our house a happy home.. My son and i just do things together... Like play games or bake or do homework... Just spending time with him makes him happy - which makes for a happy home.

    17. scottsgal

      January 28, 2012 at 5:02 pm

      owl hat

    18. scottsgal

      January 28, 2012 at 5:01 pm

      what I love most about my home
      msboatgal at aol.com

    19. scottsgal

      January 28, 2012 at 5:00 pm

      snoopy baseball magnet
      msboatgal at aol.com

    20. Vicki Vix (JR Pickett)

      January 28, 2012 at 12:10 pm

      Follow you as "From Furrin" on G+, as "fromFurrin" on twitter and as "Vicki Vix" on Pinterest.

    21. Vicki Vix (JR Pickett)

      January 28, 2012 at 12:05 pm

      I have no kids so perhaps the question about making a fun home is kind of moot. My mum lives with though and I try and keep things light and fun by playing games and playing with the dogs. Also by taking her out and about. Nice giveaway. Thanks.

    22. Robyn Galloway

      January 28, 2012 at 6:25 am

      I love the crocheted ear warmer head bands at owl, especially the pink one!

    23. Robyn Galloway

      January 28, 2012 at 6:22 am

      I would get the boys will be boys sign for my son's room!

    24. Robyn Galloway

      January 28, 2012 at 6:06 am

      I like the create-a-face magnets!

    25. Robyn Galloway

      January 28, 2012 at 6:01 am

      Cooking healthy balanced meals and yummy dessert for my family, and having date night, Child-parent date night, and family night all on a regular bases! Oh and chores for everyone! Balance is the key!

    26. Brooke Anna @ Mommy Does

      January 28, 2012 at 5:48 am

      I would like the pink rosette posh dress if I could have a shopping spree.

    27. Brooke Anna @ Mommy Does

      January 28, 2012 at 5:46 am

      I would like the I want to grow old with you print, I loved you and the Irish blessing for marriage.

    28. Brooke Anna @ Mommy Does

      January 28, 2012 at 5:44 am

      I would get the alphabet magnet and some characters like George and Dora.

    29. Brooke Anna @ Mommy Does

      January 28, 2012 at 5:43 am

      I try to bake with my little ones, and to read to them with free times.

    30. Maya BZ

      January 28, 2012 at 4:07 am

      i'd get an i loved you before i knew you board for my son's room and the forever board for my brother, who is getting married this spring!

    31. Maya BZ

      January 28, 2012 at 4:04 am

      i can't link to balancing home on pinterest...your link takes it to your pinterest page. just fyi. :-/

    32. Kasee Johnson

      January 28, 2012 at 12:23 am

      I would get the Boys Will Be Boys print! It belongs on the wall in the room my 2 youngest boys share.

    33. Kasee Johnson

      January 28, 2012 at 12:21 am

      I collect magnets! And I would love to add the Dr. Seuss magnets and the Animal sets to my collection!

    34. Kasee Johnson

      January 27, 2012 at 11:58 pm

      We have Family Game Night every week ... well, almost every week. And we camp often, riding our 4-wheelers together! I ride, my 17, 10, & 7 year olds have their own quads, and my 4 year old rides with Daddy in the Polaris Ranger. We take off across the desert or head into the sand dunes! Our toy hauler RV has a sticker across the back that says, "The Family That Plays Together, Stays Together!"

    35. Candace

      January 27, 2012 at 9:57 pm

      I love the frog coffee cozi!!

    36. Candace

      January 27, 2012 at 9:57 pm

      I am in love with the bathroom rules!!

    37. Candace

      January 27, 2012 at 9:56 pm

      I would get the create-a-face magnet set! The boys would adore that!!

    38. Candace

      January 27, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      We love to bake together! The kids LOVE cookie cutters and decorating cupcakes!

    39. Jessica Cox

      January 27, 2012 at 7:23 pm

      I love the Double Pom Pom Jester Beanie

    40. Jessica Cox

      January 27, 2012 at 7:18 pm

      I like the Bathroom Rules 8.5x11 and What I Love Most About My Home print

    41. Jessica Cox

      January 27, 2012 at 7:15 pm

      My kids would love the Create-A-Face: Eyes, Noses, Mouths & Extras Magnet Set

    42. Jessica Cox

      January 27, 2012 at 7:08 pm

      We decorate for all the holidays and play games all the time

    43. Jill

      January 27, 2012 at 12:08 pm

      I love the Create-A-Face: Eyes, Noses, Mouths & Extras Magnet Set

    44. Mary Baker

      January 27, 2012 at 6:40 am

      My favorite is the Baby Pink Rinestone Cluster flower Headband.

    45. Mary Baker

      January 27, 2012 at 6:36 am

      If I won, Bathroom rules would be one of the things I would get!

    46. Mary Baker

      January 27, 2012 at 6:31 am

      Probably Create a face if I won.

    47. Mary Baker

      January 27, 2012 at 6:23 am

      I just keep it fun for the grandkids doing family activities.

    48. Kathy Davis

      January 27, 2012 at 6:07 am

      My FB name: Kathy Newsom Davis

    49. heather smith

      January 27, 2012 at 4:50 am

      arts crafts and a movie nights

    50. Judy Cox

      January 27, 2012 at 1:43 am

      I am a grandmother now, so I do the same as I did with my children when they were smile. We always have fun baking, playing games, laughing at all kinds of crazy fun things.

    51. Courtney Joyner

      January 26, 2012 at 6:30 pm

      We play balls and trucks and babies and rock and play with friends a lot.

    52. christine jessamine

      January 26, 2012 at 5:53 pm

      we play alot of games together as a family

    53. Rebecca Xavier

      January 26, 2012 at 5:37 pm

      The Rust Rosette Travel Wipe Case is cute.

    54. Rebecca Xavier

      January 26, 2012 at 5:34 pm

      I would love the Custom Silhouette Art 18x24.

    55. Rebecca Xavier

      January 26, 2012 at 5:32 pm

      I would get the Animal Print Alphabet Magnet Set.

    56. Kristen Jeffery

      January 26, 2012 at 2:54 pm

      I'd get Create a face, pettiskirts and a custom print of some kind....
      We do lots of baking together and lots of family games!

    57. Sarah Hull

      January 26, 2012 at 8:30 am

      I love the sock monkey hat from Owl About You

    58. Sarah Hull

      January 26, 2012 at 8:28 am

      I like the Custom I Loved You Before I Knew You Print 8.5x11 from the BalancingHome etsy shop

    59. Sarah Hull

      January 26, 2012 at 8:25 am

      I like the Upcycled Classic Sesame Street Ernie Magnet from the HappyMagnet etsy shop

    60. Sarah Hull

      January 26, 2012 at 8:18 am

      To make our home a happy home, we love cooking together! My son loves helping in the kitchen - cutting (with help), stirring, pouring and of course, my hubby, son and I all enjoy the eating part!

    61. Erinn Arena S

      January 26, 2012 at 4:47 am

      I LOVE "Loved you before I knew you" Elephant Print!!

    62. Erinn Arena S

      January 26, 2012 at 4:47 am

      I like Upcycled Eyore!

    63. Erinn Arena S

      January 26, 2012 at 4:45 am

      We have silly time beofre bed--stories, games-One on one with Mom first, then it' s Dad's turn!

    64. Regina P

      January 26, 2012 at 4:11 am

      To make our home happy, we carve out a bit of time for each kid. It makes them feel special. We are expecting baby #5 so it can be challenging, but it's worth it. That's how I know my 6 year old thinks zebras are white with black stripes, not black with white stripes.

    65. Cassie

      January 25, 2012 at 7:37 pm

      To make our house a happy home, we try to make at least one special time of the day to cuddle as a family, either in the am in bed, or all together on the couch. We started doing this when we adopted our dog last year, and now that we've added our 2.5 month old little girl, we do it all as a family!! It's very special to us and everyone seems to want it more!:) Especially our German Shepard Kahuna!! Thanks for the awesome give a way!

    66. Jess

      January 25, 2012 at 3:30 am

      http://www.etsy.com/listing/90650586/rainbow-sleepy-owl-crochet-earflap-hat LOVE this!

    67. Jess

      January 25, 2012 at 3:28 am

      I need this lol http://www.etsy.com/listing/89717377/bathroom-rules-85x11-fits-in-8x10

    68. Jess

      January 25, 2012 at 3:27 am

      My boys would LOVE these: http://www.etsy.com/listing/87782229/create-a-face-eyes-noses-mouths-extras

    69. Tanaya Syx

      January 25, 2012 at 9:25 am

      The Owl About You lalaloopsy inspired crochet hat and the valentine hat, heck I'd get them all if I had a Spree!

    70. Tanaya Syx

      January 25, 2012 at 9:18 am

      I'd get the custom silouette Art 18 x 24 from BalancingHome.

    71. Tanaya Syx

      January 25, 2012 at 9:13 am

      I'd get the animal print alphabet magnet set.

    72. Tanaya Syx

      January 25, 2012 at 9:08 am

      We spend lots of time together and love Jesus who fills us with more love and happiness we can contain!

    73. abbi

      January 25, 2012 at 5:31 am

      we play a lot of games and that makes our home happy

    74. abbi

      January 25, 2012 at 5:29 am

      LaLaLoopsy Inspired Crochet Beanie Hat Misty Mysterious is freaking awesome and now I think I'm going to have to buy it

    75. abbi

      January 25, 2012 at 5:26 am

      Custom Silhouette Art 18x24 with my girls pictures

    76. abbi

      January 25, 2012 at 5:24 am

      Create-A-Face: Eyes, Noses, Mouths & Extras Magnet Set are really cute

    77. Brandy Nelson

      January 25, 2012 at 4:13 am

      Hugs, Kisses, and TONS of patience! Thanks for the chance!

    78. Brittany C

      January 25, 2012 at 4:13 am

      From Owl I'd love to own The LaLaLoopsy Inspired Crochet Beanie Hat because my daughter own that very doll! Gorgeous! Thanks!

    79. Brittany C

      January 25, 2012 at 4:12 am

      From BalancingHome I would love to get a Custom Silhouette Art picture done! Thanks!

    80. Brittany C

      January 25, 2012 at 4:10 am

      I'd love to own Happy Magnet's Farm Magnet Set! Thanks!

    81. Brittany C

      January 25, 2012 at 4:07 am

      We open windows and let in fresh air.. its been nice here this winter, feels more like early fall, so it been great! Thanks!

    82. Laura Andry

      January 24, 2012 at 10:43 pm

      We have toys organized according to floors and we will pick a floor to hand out on and take out the toys for that floor. I also have my sons artowrk all over my fridge!

    83. Jennifer Reda

      January 24, 2012 at 9:24 pm

      to make my home a happy home i keep it clean! nobody likes clutter 🙂

    84. Janelle Prentice

      January 24, 2012 at 9:11 pm

      At owl about you i'd love to get a sage rosette travel wipes case

    85. Janelle Prentice

      January 24, 2012 at 9:09 pm

      From balancing home I think i'd get a 18x24 Custom Superhero Print and a irish marriage blessing print

    86. Janelle Prentice

      January 24, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      At Happy Magnet I'd get the animal print alphabet magnet set - super cute!

    87. Janelle Prentice

      January 24, 2012 at 6:34 am

      I try to make tasty food my family likes

    88. Chelsey

      January 24, 2012 at 4:45 am

      I try to add color so that it's not too dark and depressing.

    89. [email protected] Life in the Moment

      January 24, 2012 at 1:16 am

      I love to have friends over and cook for them! Laughter and good food=Happy home!

    90. Mechele Johnson

      January 24, 2012 at 12:50 am

      I would get all the Pettiskirts at Owl About You if I could!

    91. Mechele Johnson

      January 24, 2012 at 12:49 am

      I would get "I loved you before I knew you", and "I want To Grow Old With You" prints at Balancing Home.

    92. Mechele Johnson

      January 24, 2012 at 12:47 am

      I would get all the Peanuts magnets from Happy Magnet! Love them!

    93. Catie

      January 23, 2012 at 8:38 pm

      Owl About You has the cutest leg huggers! Especially the sock monkeys.

    94. Catie

      January 23, 2012 at 8:35 pm

      From Balancing Home, I love the Bathroom Rules! I also really like the Custom Subway Art Print - what a unique conversation starter.

    95. Catie

      January 23, 2012 at 8:31 pm

      I love the Create-a-Face magnet set! I'd definitely get that.

    96. Cindi

      January 23, 2012 at 7:55 pm

      The Animal Print Alphabet Set and the Create A Face Set...
      Thanks, Cindi

    97. Cindi

      January 23, 2012 at 7:53 pm

      The Grandparents Irish Blessing and the Large Irish Blessing!
      Merci, Cindi

    98. Jess

      January 23, 2012 at 7:52 pm

      My boyfriend's daughter would LOVE a pettiskirt from Owl About You and I would enjoy a (tea) cup cozie for myself

    99. Cindi

      January 23, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      The "Huggalugs Leg Huggers" are adorable...
      Again, many thanks to you!
      Cindi

    100. Jess

      January 23, 2012 at 7:50 pm

      I absolutely adore the Custom Superhero print from Balancing Home's etsy shop as well as the Grandparent's Irish blessing!

    101. Cindi

      January 23, 2012 at 7:48 pm

      I feel that our home is a welcoming and pleasant place
      to be...Our home is lived in and our children say our
      home is the place to be for their friends...
      Thanks, Cindi

    102. Jess

      January 23, 2012 at 7:42 pm

      If I won the $35 credit to Happy Magnet I would definitely be purchasing the Create-A-Face set. My son (and me) would get such a kick out of making silly faces and since we have a steel entry door, he could make faces to great our guests 🙂

    103. Erin Lawrence

      January 23, 2012 at 6:43 pm

      I love the pettiskirts from Owl About You so that's probably what I would get!

    104. Erin Lawrence

      January 23, 2012 at 6:40 pm

      I would love to get the elephant print for my daughters room from BalancingHome!

    105. Erin Lawrence

      January 23, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      I would get a set of animal magnets and alphabet magnets from Happy Magnet!

    106. Erin Lawrence

      January 23, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      We always take time to just spend a whole day together at home, as a family. Weeks can get so busy so we try to have a relaxing day together as often as possible!

    107. Jess

      January 23, 2012 at 6:20 pm

      we love doing various holiday crafts to decorate our house. We also have a "creativity center" where all of our paper, stamps, stickers, crayons, markers etc. are stored so that my son can access them any time the mood strikes.

    108. Rebecca Xavier

      January 23, 2012 at 6:01 pm

      Spend lots of time with my baby and husband.

    109. Alicia B.

      January 23, 2012 at 4:13 pm

      One of the things that we do that my kids love is to make special treats together. Homemade treats always taste better and are better for you and so much fun to prepare as a family.

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