Guilty Pleasures Swap!!

No longer taking sign ups...sorry! Next Swap in Oct/Nov!

Well, the followers of Dandelion Wishes have spoken.

The votes have been counted and I am pleased to announce our latest swap!

I am keeping my swaps small, so sign up FAST if you want to save your space...

PLEASE read EVERYTHING, I have changed the steps for signing up for these swaps to eliminate confusion and ensure communication. I have a system, it works, it is what makes my swaps so stinking awesome.

This is a Family Friendly Blog, so let's keep these packages family friendly too. OK?

So what are your Guilty Pleasures?

Something that you buy and ONLY you use, never sharing...maybe something you only take out to enjoy during nap time or once the kids are in school...let's get creative.

Late night snack? Luxurious bath salts or lotions? Yummy smelling candles? Sinfully delicious desserts? Gossip magazine?

We all have Guilty Pleasures that we HATE to share...but now we can.

And guess what?

You get a box filled with someone else's Guilty Pleasures in return...might be worth sharing just this once...no?

This swap is open to:

1. US residents only

2. Active bloggers (no less than 3 posts a month for a year)

3. You MUST have successfully swapped with me before (I am allowing a FEW newbies, so send me a message if you would like to be considered).

4. People who agree to do the following:

a. Purchase your Guilty Pleasure items and create a FABULOUS package for your partner, something you yourself would LOVE to receive. $25 min $35 max..before shipping cost.

b. Be home (not vacationing) between Sept. 13-25

c. Once your package arrives create a post, with pictures and link your partner and Dandelion Wishes.

d. Send package ON Sept. 17 or 18 (not before OR after)

5. Follow my blog (don't forget to grab my super cute NEW Dandelion Wishes button for your sidebar)

Signing Up:(important instructions)

1. Fill out Mamarazzi Swaparazzi Form found under my "Contact Me" tab

2. Once you receive a confirmation email FROM Me containing the code for the Guilty Pleasures Swap create a post using the button in the body of the post (sidebars do not count).

3. Link up THAT post here in mister linky (I will create a new code and post for sharing the week packages start arriving).

I should have everyone matched up soon leaving plenty of time for shopping!

DO NOT LINK UP...until you have confirmation from ME that I have received your Swaparazzi Form! PLEASE read all of the steps to make sure you are signing up correctly!!!

No longer accepting RSVPs Sorry!

Holy Fun Game, Y'all!

Yahoooooo!!

My Game Swap package arrived today, from the magnificent Megan of Kitschy Suburbia
Cranium? Awesome!! We have the original game and we have Played. It. To. Death. So I am super stoked to have this shiny new one...suhweeet! Add a little salty/sweetness and it's a Game Night baby!

Thanks Megan, I love it...you are a rock star.

I wish more people had joined this Game Swap, it was a lot of fun.

Here is mister linky for Game Swap Participants ONLY!! Don't forget to grab the button for your post!

Etsy Giveaway!

Winner...Raimi from

If you're Happy and you Know it!

congratulations Raimi send your shipping info and

I will get you connected with Kelly!

Do not be distracted by the adorable puppy in the following picture...

seriously, stop...I know she is stinking CUTE, but the point of posting this picture is to show you the super adorable headband I am wearing...don't you love it?

You want one of your own huh?

How about this one? Cute right? It's called The Alice Beautiful Garden Colors

It was created by Kelly from the Etsy shop The Pink Elephant Shop by kellycrunner.

So let me tell you how you can win THIS adorable headband AND choose a pair of earrings from The Pink Elephant Shop by kellycrunner. ANY pair...suhweet right?!

Mandatory Entry:

visit The Pink Elephant Shopby kellycrunner take a look around and come back and tell me what you fell in love with.

Extra Entries

(leave ONE comment for each one you do, I will do the math)

1 Follow ME

1 Follow Kelly on her blog See It and Make It!

2 become a fan of Dandelion Wishes on Facebook

2 become a fan of The Pink Elephant Shop on Facebook

2 become a follower of LDS Etsy Team

1o entries for creating a post on your blog about the giveaway

(be sure to add my cute button and link The Pink Elephant Shopby kellycrunner to your post)

So there ya go...lots of ways to build up those entries and WIN a darling headband AND a pair of cute earrings of your choosing.

I TOTALLY forgot to mention that if you start a conversation with Kelly at her Etsy Shop and mention MAMARAZZI she will give you 10% off your purchase. Awesome right?!

Contest ends Saturday July 24 Winner Announced July 29

Randomness

Today I woke up REALLY annoyed. What a strange feeling to wake up in a state of pissed. I am still kinda feeling like Crabetha, wondering when the feeling will pass.

I thought blogging might help.

I really need to post about my fun week with my brother Mark's boys. So many pictures, so much cuteness to be shared. I feel like I am always saying I need to catch up.

Last weekend, when everyone came to cheer Big Daddy on for his 10K, my nephew Tyler decided to stay for a few days. It has been a while since I have had just ONE of my sibling's offspring stay with us. It was nice. A little one on one time was kinda cool. I think with a little planning next Summer I will make the offer to my other nieces and nephews.

OH winners for July...let's take care of that.

As you know I draw EXCLUSIVELY from my list of followers every month and send a little love in the mail. Just for following, yep, I am that awesome and I truly appreciate my readers. You can earn extra entries for commenting...it is all very technical, but i do have a system...

The my follower of the month is:

Leah from The Dog's a boy, too!

I also decided to choose a fan from my Facebook each month too...sooo if you are both a fan and a follower your chances of winning DOUBLE...are you a fan of Mamarazzi Dandelion Wishes yet?

So my Facebook Fan of the month is Megan who is also a blogger from Kitschy Suburbia

Hmmm, I actually do feel a little better. Blogging. It will cure what ails ya.

I also sooooo excited because my sister Meg and her 3 little darlings landed in California last night!! I get to see them on Sunday when they come to my house for a few days...sooo fun!!

Mamarazzi's Game Swap!

It has long been a tradition in our house to play games each night after dinner.

It's not something we think about, it just happens.

As the table is cleared and the dishes are washed, someone is picking out a game.

It's family time, a time we cherish and moments like these are what brings our family closer together.

We know J loves this time and I wrote about it in this post Family Time Is Happy Time where I shared a true life narrative essay that J wrote at school.

Go ahead, take a peek. Then come back and learn about my newest swap idea!

Did you read it? Cool right?

So I have decided to host a game swap. FUN right?

If you have never participated in one of Mamarazzi's Swaps before

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!!

If you successfully complete the Game Swap you are forever invited to

ALL FUTURE SWAPS!!!

This swap is open to:

1. US residents only

2. Active bloggers (no less than 3 posts a month for a year)

3. You do NOT have to have participated in one of my previous swaps in order to play.

4. People who agree to do the following:

a. purchase a NEW game or games and anything else you want to add for a fun game night! (MUST be at least $25 and no more than $40 BEFORE shipping ) and send it to their partner ON Saturday July 24!

b. be home (not vacationing) between July 20 and July 31

c. once your game arrives create a post, with pictures and link your partner and Dandelion Wishes. It would be great to take pictures of you and your friends/family playing it together.

5. Follow my blog (don't forget to grab my super cute NEW Dandelion Wishes button for your sidebar)

Signing Up:(important instructions)

1. Fill out Mamarazzi Swaparazzi Form found under my "Contact Me" tab

2. Once you receive a confirmation email FROM Me containing the code for the Game Swap button create a post using the button in the body of the post (sidebars do not count).

3. Link up THAT post here in mister linky (I will create a new code and post for sharing the week packages start arriving).

we are talking board games and card games NOT video gaming!

Let Mamarazzi's Game Swap begin!!

Red White and Blue Goodness Has Arrived!!!

The mailman delivered my Red, White and Blue package from my awesome swap partner Janna from Happiness is a Journey. Look at how the box is bulging with goodness! AWESOME!
A quick peak inside before ripping into the packages...
Look at all that red, white and blue paper...it took a lot of control to stop and take a picture...
WOWZER...Janna truly outdid herself putting together a not only creative package but also a very thoughtful one. She even sent stuff for my Jordan and my kitties (Big Daddy grabbed one of the bags of pretzel M&Ms, "these must be for me!!).
Here is what Janna sent me:

1. 16oz double walled tumbler with a RED straw...so green!

2. RED, WHITE and BLUE crazy straws...these help add to my cool Aunt status, the kids used these with lunch today

3. ADORABLE owl necklace with a gorgeous BLUE stone...more on this later

4. Matching Life is Good teeshirts for J and I...so cute w/ the RW&B flip flops!

5. Party Mix for the Kitties RED for grillside crunch and BLUE for beachside crunch...creative way to include them.

6. Kong RED, WHITE and BLUE crinkle rings for the Kitties...SUHWEET!

7. BLUE silicone star molds...I am dying to try these!

8. Woody from Toy Story!! BLUE pez candy dispenser...my nephew already stole it with a promise to share.

9. Pretzel M&Ms...yummy, and creative since they are in a blue package!

10. A new Jane Green book...again, creative with the theme, BLUE cover! Can't wait to read it!

11. A RED pot clip for holding a spoon...I have wanted one of these for a while, love it!

12. LOOK...a RED cookie cutter shaped like Texas, the state where Janna lives!

13. Fruit Spread...I have seen this on Janna's blog and I am so excited to try it.

14. True BLUE's ultimate cleaning gloves...housework will never be the same!

15. RED strawberries on BLUE sleep shorts plus a WHITE tank...pajamas for J, she is thrilled!

I LOVE everything Janna sent but the thing that really makes me melt is this DARLING owl necklace. I do not know how Janna knew but I have been looking for owl necklaces, bracelets and other owl accessories for a while now. Y'all know I created a PINK owl themed room in the hopes of filling it with some kids. I have made a wish on this owl necklace and I am wearing it right now. Thank you Janna for such a lovely gift. So thoughtful!!
Thank you Janna!! I love ALL of the RED, WHITE and BLUE goodness that went into this very creative and thoughtful package, you rock!!

So as your Red, White and Blue Swaptasticness arrives, come and link up your posts so we can all come have a look-see!

Friends, Following, Friday and FUN!

I am linking up with some really fun bloggers today in an effort to get out there and blog jog a little more (don't worry, I will stretch first!). I love finding more bloggy goodness. For those of you visiting Dandelion Wishes for the first time today I say "Welcome!!"

There are so many fun things happening here and so many reasons to follow!

One of the biggest reasons to follow Dandelion Wishes is Mamarazzi's (that's ME) monthly drawing EXCLUSIVELY from our list of followers for fun prizes. Yep, just for following. You can increase your chances of winning by commenting. Each comment gives you an extra entry...cool right?

I know, I am awesome! (You. Are. Welcome.)

I host some seeeeriously awesome swaps. Right now I am accepting people for Mamarazzi's Red, White and Blue Swap. I do have like a million rules in order to play, but I am always willing to add a newbie...so if you think you are just shy of one of the requirements send me an email, let's talk. Please read all of the rules (and be willing to follow them) before filling out my Mamarazzi Swaparazzi form found in my "Contact Me" tab (you will need to scroll a little, but it's there).

I have a fun weekly linky party every weekend. My Happy List is a GREAT way to either END your week on a happy note or START your week on a happy note. Just list the things that are currently making you happy, grab my adorable "My Happy List" button and link up those happy lists! Mamarazzi's Happy List post and link list posts every Saturday at 12am PST, with a new button code for you to grab.

YES, this button is big, it's not for your sidebar, I realize your sidebars are precious real estate, this is for your actual Happy List post.

AND finally a few times a month I do a Bloggy Shout Out post, featuring some of the bloggy goodness I come across and NEED to share with my readers.

So does anyone want to join in the Friday FUN?! I am linking up with these fabulous bloggers, come on along...let's get our blog jog on (oooh, it almost sounds like exercise!).

5 Bloggy Shout Outs!

Scroll down to learn more about Mamarazzi's Red, White and Blue Swap!!

I have been feeling the love a little after being featured on 2 blogs for my cute ABC Wall Art. I love the feeling of knowing something I created is appreciated by someone I don't even know, thrilling!

This got me to thinking. How do I pay that feeling forward?

I decided to do a few shout outs of my own.

So I think a few times a month I will create a post based on blog posts that recently inspire me.

We all do a lot of reading and commenting, but is there ever a time when you have sent a friend over to read something that particularly inspired you? Or made you laugh? Or left you feeling crafty? Or tugged at your heart? Or made you wish you were a baker (OK, maybe that last one is just me)?

It happens to me all the time and I tend to use the little envelope button at the bottom of people's posts to SHARE via email.

These Bloggy Shouts Outs will be that idea, just on a grander scale...because often I find myself wanting everyone I love to soak up that kind of bloggy goodness.

So, let the bloggy shout outs begin.

First we need a cute button...for the people who are featured. So if you are featured grab the Bloggy Shout Out button from my sidebar...You. Are. Welcome.

My first Bloggy Shout Out goes to:

Making the World Cuter for a clever (and cute) way of getting the kids to not only help out with chores but also learn the value of money, saving, and spending. Brilliant! A must read for all cute, fun moms and dads who want their kids to grow up and be financially responsible and learn the value of work.

I have spent a lot of time thinking about ways that I can make healthier choices. Y'all know this already, since I love to share. But my bloggy friend Janna from Happiness is a Journey truly inspires me. She photographs everything the eats...everyday, and posts them on her blog. It is her way of of tracking herself and keeping it real, honest, brave...awesome!

Not Your Average Teen is a fairly new blogger who was recently featured on SITS. I came across her blog about a month ago and added her to my reader. I love the way this girl writes and I love her 18 yr old perspective on the world around her and life in general. Since J is entering High School i figured I could learn a thing or two from a teen like Brittany Ciara. OH and she is also a new blog designer, she is saving money for college tuition, and is very affordable.

Mimi from Living in France wrote an amazing post on Raising Awareness on Multiple Sclerosis she even kept it sexy in true Mimi fashion. I am really hoping you will take a minute to go read this, it's very informative and a good read.

And Lastly, (but not leastly) I love to cook, love it! Baking is not something I have ever been truly successful with. Well Joy's Hope has a recipe for Salty Caramel Cupcakes that make me droooool. I know there go the healthy choices right? Well the good thing is, I am not a baker. The bad thing? There isn't one...hello did you hear me Salty Caramel Cupcakes!!! Go get the recipe...and send me one, please.

I hope you will take a minute and stop in and see the awesomeness that I saw and tell them Mamarazzi sent ya!

So, read anything lately that you think I should know about? Click that little envelope button and send it to me mamarazziblog at yahoo dot com. I mean since I shared this awesomeness with you and everything, it's only fair right?

also...there are a few spots left for my Red White and Blue Swap!!

Mamarazzi's Red, White and Blue Swap!!

CLOSED! NO LONGER TAKING RSVPs

So who is ready for some Red, White and Blue Swapping goodness?

Time to put together a box filled with all things Red, White and/or Blue. Let's get creative. It doesn't NEED to be patriotic, but that works too, it can be anything in those 3 colors.

I always learn something new with these swaps so I have changed a few things, PLEASE make sure and read EVERYTHING before signing up.

Also I am looking for a few *Swap Angels...contact me if you are interested in learning more.

This Swaparazzi is only open to:

1. people who have *SUCCESSFULLY participated in my swaps before AND/OR are currently an *ACTIVE blogger (or have been invited by me from another blog swap, let's talk also see bottom of this post for more details).

*a successful swapper sends a thoughtfull package ON TIME.

*a successful swapper posts (w/ pictures) about the package they received as soon as it arrives.

*a successful swapper responds to Mamarazzi's email in a timely manner.

*a successful swapper visits and comments on their partner's blog.

*active bloggers post at least 5-10 times a month for the last year (new blogger? let's talk)

2. Bloggers residing in the Unites States

3. Bloggers home (not on vacation) between June 24-July 3

4. Private bloggers are welcome. (you will have to invite your partner and Mamarazzi to your blog and you will be matched with another private blogger).

5. Bloggers who have READ and AGREE to the following terms and conditions:

1. By signing up you committing to do the following:

a. Be a SUCCESSFUL swapper (read line 1, for description of successful swapper, above)

b. Your package should be thoughtful and cost no more than $40 and no less than $25 BEFORE shipping. Don't just fill it with only dollar isle items, put together a package that you would love to receive!

c. Send your insured package ON Saturday June 26. (if you must send sooner please let me know, NOW)

d. If you cannot respond to email within 24 hrs of receiving it this might not be the swap for you. The key to a successful swap is communication. Swappers not responding to my emails in a timely manner are subject to be dropped and having their partners reassigned. This is how I keep these swaps stress free for me, please understand and appreciate the work involved.

e. Follow my blog...you can grab my adorable button for your sidebar!

2. To register for the swap (lots of NEW info here):

a. Fill out my Mamarazzi's Swaparrazi Form found in my Contact Me tab (just the second form the one TITLED Mamarazzi's Swaparazzi) It's kinda wonky right now so scroll down a little...sorry. This is different than past swaps and the only way your RSVP will be accepted.

b. Once I have received your Swaparazzi Form watch for an email from me, my NEW email address is mamarazziblog@yahoo.com. This email will contain a code to add the R,W&B Swap Button to a post telling your readers about the Swap.

c. Once your post is up come back here and link THAT post up and reply to the email I sent you leaving your name and swap# in the subject line, letting me know you linked up. I will confirm your post and leave you a comment then, YAY, you are officially signed up.

3. Your Match:

a. You will SEND to the SAME person you RECEIVE from. No Secrets here.

b. Once you get your partner's info start the communication, follow their blog, comment, send an email saying hello...the whole point of these swaps are the friendships that form.

c. Once you receive your package put together a photo rich post, making sure to link up your partner and Mamarazzi. I will have Mr. Linky up the week packages start arriving, make sure you link your post!!!

The fine print:

*You know if you weren't a successful swapper in my past swaps. PLEASE don't make me say you are on my naughty list for sending your package late, being slow to communicate, or not posting about the package your received. Just don't sign up, I hate being the bad guy.

* A Swap Angel is someone willing to put together another package and send it off in a few days notice IF someone does not receive a package from their partner.

* If you SUCCESSFULLY participated in ShortMama's Spring Swap (and KNOW you are not on her naughty list) but have never swapped with me before you are on my special invite list and are welcome to play. PLEASE leave your partner's name for that swap too so I don't match you up w/ the same person again...there is a spot for this on the form.

* If you are an active but new blogger or aren't sure if you meet the requirements send me an email I am always willing to consider adding a few newbies...let's talk.

Please do NOT link up until you receive the code for the R,W&B button from me and have created your blog post. Link up THAT post. Only link once, if you mess up I will fix it...linking more than once messes up the #s. Don't leave more than your pseudo name OR first name & last initial...it junks up the links and disturbs my sense of order. Am I being bossy enough? *wink*

CLOSED! NO LONGER TAKING RSVPs

Bloggy Reveal and Giveaway!

A few of you have already seen the blog as it was/is getting installed and told me how much you love it, so I am not sure how BIG the reveal is....but Ta-DA!!

Soooo what do you think? Is it adorable or what?

I am so pleased with the way it turned out, we are still working a few kinks out and the cuteness is just gonna get cuter (can you imagine) by the minute as April works her bloggy magic, but I am in love.

April from April Showers Blog Design is the bombhizzle YO!




This is the second design she has created for me and let me tell you she is awesome. I loved my first design and our family just outgrew it. She also has an amazing new illustrator who worked her magic big time creating J, Big Daddy and a WAY cuter version of me!

Truly, the coolest thing about April is that she gives you WHATEVER you want...even when she tells you it is not gonna look good, and you insist it is exactly what you want.

Then she spends her time creating it and you go with her original design, cuz what you "thought" was gonna look good looked lame, just like she said it would.

Dude, THAT is a designer who knows how to Work. It. Out.

AND keep her client happy, and I may be her hardest to please client to date...I think she would agree.

Do yourself a favor...if you are thinking about a Bloggy Makeover, go to April. Get on her list now, she is a popular girlie...but well worth the wait! She also does incredible announcements, business cards and MORE!

So leave me a comment telling me what you like best about the new design and enter to win either a $10 Starbucks card OR a $20 Borders card...let me know which one you want!

Extra Entries? (yes, please)
5 follow me (be sure to grab my NEW button)
5 become my fan on Facebook

PLEASE only leave ONE comment for each thing you do...not FIVE. I will do the math, trust me!

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Also...I will be announcing Mamarazzi's Red, White and Blue Swap in the next few days...YAY!! Be on the lookout, these swaps fill up fast and I am keeping them smaller these days.

Swaptastic! Swaperiffic! Swaptabulous!

My box of goodness arrived from my Favorite Things Swap partner Kim from Diaries of a Coach's Wife. Look and see what she sent me...
1. Super CUTE post it notes...a darling frog and flowers. FUN!
2 Family Circle magazine..I almost sent her magazine too.
3. Soft Lips lip balm...I am wearing it as I type, vanilla mmmm.
4. Pedicure stuff...and PINK toenail polish...I sent her PINK toenail polish too!!
5. Cookie Dough Flavored Coffee...I will serve this to my in laws the next time they come for the weekend, the are the coffee drinkers in this family. BUT the cookie cutter attached to it is mine all mine.
6. Junior Mints...with instructions to freeze them. I will try that!
7. TONS of darling scrap booking stuff...I am inspired. I have always wanted to be a scrapbooker, maybe one of these days I will start!
8. A sweet note written by Kim herself...thanks Kim.

I love everything I got and I can't wait to hear if Kim enjoyed the goodies I sent her way.

If you participated in Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap grab the button below and link up so we can all blog jog and see what you got!

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Mamarazzi's Swaparazzi...yes it's happening again!

No longer taking RSVPs...

Guess what y'all? It's time for another

Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap!

Yep, you read that right, who is excited?!? ME TOO!!

My last FOUR swaps were such a HUGE success that I decided that it was time for another!

PLEASE READ ALL RULES BEFORE AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE…it is NEVER a good idea to sign up for ANYTHING without knowing what you are getting in to…AND I am also trying a few new rules for THIS swap (you know me, I learn something new each time I do these).

This Swap is only open to:

1. People who have been ACTIVELY blogging (more than 5 posts a month) for over a year or have participated in one of my swaps before (if you are a long time follower of my blog and have over 100 posts but have not been blogging for a year, talk to me).
2. People residing in the United States
3. Be home (not vacationing) between March 1-9
4. Private bloggers are welcome but you will have to open your blog to Mamarazzi and your partner who will also be a private blogger (if I can find one).
5. People who have read and agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. By signing up you are committing to do the following:
a. Be able to be in constant communication with Mamarazzi via email (if I send the group an email I need a response within a few days please, it is too stressful wondering if things got lost in cyber space, the key to a successful swap is communication with ME! To me communication IS what makes my swaps a success, so be advised: you WILL be getting email from me, it might be redundant (but never meant to be rude or condescending) and people who do not respond in a timely manner MAY be subject to being dropped and having their partners reassigned from people on my waiting list. This is the only way I know how to host a swap, so it is not going to change...ever.)
b. Follow my Blog (don’t forget to grab my cute button for your sidebar…the code is over there under my list of followers…oh speaking of following did you know I have a drawing monthly for fun prizes EXCLUSIVELY from my list of followers? Yep just for following, cool right?)
c. Put together an amazing package filled with YOUR Favorite Things, get creative. This should be a package that you yourself would LOVE to receive.
d. The contents of package should cost no more than $30 but be at least $20 total (not counting shipping).
e. Send package ON Saturday March 6. (IF you need to send sooner please let me know, the purpose for everyone sending at the same time means everyone is receiving around the same time. This makes the most sense for posting and linking up as people receive their packages).

2. IMPORTANT SIGN UP info RSVP by grabbing the super cute button and posting about the swap on your blog (sidebars do not count, this needs to be an actual post about the swap...links that do not contain the proper info and Favorite Things button will be removed) and THEN come back and link THAT post here in Mr. Linky (you can grab the actual URL by posting then clicking on the title of that post and grabbing the actual new URL from the address bar and pasting that URL in Mr. Linky, if you mess up I will fix it, please do not post more than once). This is the ONLY way I am going to accept an RSVP...I need to make sure that everyone is fully committed.

3. Get your RSVP in FAST and LEAVE a COMMENT, letting me know you linked up and are RSVPing.. I will only be accepting 50 people this time...maybe less...

4. Once you have posted on your blog about Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap please send me an email @ never2pink at yahoo dot com with the following information:
a. Real Name, Mailing Address and Mr. Linky # (this # may change but it will help me get organized)
b. Blog Address (private bloggers will only be matched with other private bloggers)
c. Email Address
d. Food or Product Allergies
e. SAHM? WAHM? Single? Student? Single Mom? Grandma? Kids? Kid's ages? Home School? (just a little info to help me match you, this part of your info is for me and will not be shared with your partner...they can read all about you on your blog! *wink*)

f. IF you have participated in a swap with me before please list past partners so I don't match you up with the same person AGAIN!

5. I will reply to your email. Once you have replied to that *RSVP* email then you are officially part of the swap ( I need to know we are communicating and that my email is getting to you and visa versa). *once all RSVPs are received I WILL MATCH YOU UP AND SEND YOU YOUR PARTNERS INFORMATION* the SAME person you SEND to is the SAME person your RECEIVE from...no secrets here, just new bloggy friends! So YES go say hello and start following each other’s blogs.

6. Once you receive your package in the mail create a post using pictures on your blog. Be sure to link your partner and Dandelion Wishes (you can just use the button again; I will create a new code to grab for your convenience). I will have a Mr. Linky for everyone to use so we can all hop around the blogosphere checking out every one's loot!

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NO LONGER TAKING RSVPs

MR. LINKY IS FOR SWAP ONLY...Seriously linking up just to get traffic to your blog is rude...and um, I am totally gonna call you out on it. (: yep. really!

PHEW...get all that? Well Roxane shares her FANTASTIC swap story HERE. Seriously folks this is why i do this and the reason for all the rules...true love and new bloggy-to-real-life-friends.

WINNER!!

Thank you to everyone who entered to win the YUMMY Spooktacular Goodness from Taija's Sweet Shoppe . I used random.org to choose the winner and I am thrilled to announce that lori from mommy's take on things won. This is actually the SECOND time Lori has won a giveaway on my blog, random.org must love her! These cookies will arrive at her home at the perfect time since her darling daughter has been in an isolation room for a few days with pneumonia...so a little sugary spookerific goodness might just be what the Dr. and Mamarazzi have ordered. Congrats Lori and Thank YOU Taija for the fun and delicious prize!

Red, White and Blue Swaptastic!!

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It seriously thrills me that there is Red, White and Blue goodness showing up on women's doorsteps all over the United States this week. Today MY package arrived from the ever so wonderful Pam of Screaming Mimi .

This is what she sent...
1. An adorable RED photo album
2. A cute little WHITE puppy (J already stole this)
3. RED Pomegranate lotion...smells divine!
4. RED, WHITE and BLUE container of Rose balm, can't wait to try this.
5. Cute BLUE purse shaped note pad...already in my purse.
6. Yummy smelling RED Tulip tart...the whole package smelled so good!
7. A darling BLUE and WHITE necklace and earring set.

Thank you Pam, I love it all! You are a doll and I hope you love your package just as much!

Mr. Linky for Mamarazzi's Red, White and Blue Swap ONLY!!!

Mamarazzi's Red, White and Blue Swap

CLOSED!! No Longer Taking RSVP....

The vote is clear; y’all are ready for it…

Mamarazzi's Red, White and Blue Swap!!
My last THREE swaps were such a HUGE success that I decided that it was time for another!

PLEASE READ ALL RULES BEFORE AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE…it is NEVER a good idea to sign up for ANYTHING without knowing what you are getting in to…AND I am also trying a few new rules for THIS swap (you know me, I learn something new each time I do these).

This Swap is only open to:

1. People who have been ACTIVELY blogging (more than 5 posts a month) for over a year or have participated in one of my swaps before (if you are a long time follower of my blog and have over 100 posts but have not been blogging for a year, talk to me).
2. People residing in the United States
3. Be home (not vacationing) between June 23 and July 3
4. Private bloggers are welcome but you will have to open your blog to Mamarazzi and your partner who will also be a private blogger.
5. People who have read and agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. By signing up you are committing to do the following:
a. Be able to be in constant communication with Mamarazzi via email (if I send the group an email I need a response within a few days please, it is too stressful wondering if things got lost in cyber space, the key to a successful swap is communication with ME! To me communication IS what makes my swaps a success, so be advised: you WILL be getting email from me, it might be redundant (but never meant to be rude or condescending) and people who do not respond in a timely manner MAY be subject to being dropped and having their partners reassigned from people on my waiting list. This is the only way I know how to host a swap, so it is not going to change...ever.)
b. Follow my Blog (don’t forget to grab my cute button for your sidebar…the code is over there under my list of followers…oh speaking of following did you know I have a drawing monthly for fun prizes EXCLUSIVELY from my list of followers? Yep just for following, cool right?)
c. Put together an amazing package filled with anything that is Red, White or Blue (or all three), it doesn’t have to be patriotic, get creative. This should be a package that you yourself would LOVE to receive.
d. The contents of package should cost no more than $30 but be at least $20 total (not counting shipping).
e. Send package ON Saturday June 27. (IF you need to send sooner please let me know, the purpose for everyone sending at the same time means everyone is receiving around the same time. This makes the most sense for posting and linking up as people receive their packages).

2. IMPORTANT SIGN UP info RSVP by grabbing the super cute button and posting about the swap on your blog (sidebars do not count, this needs to be an actual post about the swap...links that do not contain the proper info and RW&B button will be removed) and THEN come back and link THAT post here in Mr. Linky (you can grab the actual URL by posting then clicking on the title of that post and grabbing the actual new URL from the address bar and pasting that URL in Mr. Linky, if you mess up I will fix it, please do not post more than once). This is the ONLY way I am going to accept an RSVP...I need to make sure that everyone is fully committed.

3. Get your RSVP in FAST last time I reached 100 participants in less than 24 hrs...I am not sure if I am going to allow that many people this time or not. LEAVE a COMMENT, letting me know you linked up and are RSVPing..

4. Once you have posted on your blog about Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap please send me an email @ never2pink at yahoo dot com with the following information:
a. Real Name, Mailing Address and Mr. Linky # (this # may change but it will help me get organized)
b. Blog Address (private bloggers will only be matched with other private bloggers)
c. Email Address
d. Food or Product Allergies
e. SAHM? WAHM? Single? Student? Single Mom? Grandma? Kids? Kid's ages? Home School? (just a little info to help me match you, this part of your info is for me and will not be shared with your partner...they can read all about you on your blog! *wink*)

5. I will reply to your email. Once you have replied to that *RSVP* email then you are officially part of the swap ( I need to know we are communicating and that my email is getting to you and visa versa). *once all RSVPs are received I WILL MATCH YOU UP AND SEND YOU YOUR PARTNERS INFORMATION* the SAME person you SEND to is the SAME person your RECEIVE from...no secrets here, just new bloggy friends! So YES go say hello and start following each other’s blogs.

6. Once you receive your package in the mail create a post using pictures on your blog. Be sure to link your partner and Dandelion Wishes (you can just use the button again; I will create a new code to grab for your convenience). I will have a Mr. Linky for everyone to use so we can all hop around the blogosphere checking out every one's loot!

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Mister Linky is for Mamarazzi's RW&B Swap ONLY!!!

CLOSED!! No Longer Taking RSVP....

Swaptastic! Swaperiffic! Swaptabulous!

OH Happy DAY!!!

My package for Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap came today!! OH MY GOODNESS...the awesomeness that is my partner Tanielle from ThePolka-dotDaisy blog. First of all the box was adorable. She made a darling mailing label that made me want to rip the box open before I even left the front porch. THEN i opened it and EVERYTHING was wrapped and labeled with the cutest little tags. The presentation and thought that went into this package of her favorite things is FABULOUS! Thank you so much Tanielle...you are such a cute, fun, girl...I love everything you sent me and I cannot wait until you open your package of goodness I sent to you!!

(clickety to biggefy)

1. "My Favorite: thing to carry all my junk" a D-A-R-L-I-N-G patch work bag.
2. "My Favorite: saying" beautiful sentiment, adorable pillow...love it!
3. "My Favorite: color on my toes" and it's PINK!!
4. "My Favorite: summer accessory" cute cute cute toe ring and anklet.
5. "My Favorite: skin softener" and it smells sooooo good!
6. "My Favorite: list maker" I am a big list maker this little postit notebook is perfect!
7. "My Favorite: snack" mmmmm popcorn!
8. "My Favorite: place to spend an evening" a beautiful postcard of Temple Square
9. "My Favorite: holiday. I love Christmas too and I can't wait to display this!!

Fellow Swappers...please grab the new code for Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap, take pics of your packages and link up HERE....we want to see the goodness that is arriving on doorsteps all over the United States..so much fun!

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MR. Linky for Swap Participants ONLY

(Mr. Linky is working on some kinks just click to open box)

(only link once...if you make a mistake I will fix it)