Readers, do you have a spare $5 laying around? Because if so, i know how you should spend it... Amanda over at Hello Pretty Bird on Etsy makes the CUTEST burp rags around... (well, tied with mine of course, lol) I dunno HOW she does it... but she hand dyes the BRIGHTEST colors on her burps. Shes amazing... now I can say this because i have tried... and failed... 3 hours... 3 rinse cycles... black hands... and a messy kitchen later, i gave up... and now I pay Amanda to dye them for me, lol Its MUCH more fun for me this way ;) So I make the punky ones, and she does ALLLLLLLLLLLL the rest... she has some of the most fun & cutesy tutesy prints... and at just $5 a pop they are affordable on any budget. (for comparison... a plain white Gerber burp rag costs $1.40... BORING! totally worth the extra $3.60...)
Check out some of my favorites :)
for the hippie baby in your life...
Sea Animals... (im stalking this one :)
Owls... also stalking this one... lol
omg and I hadn't seen this one but now im stalking it toooooo!!! ;)
Anyways, as you can see they are ADORABLE... There is something for everyone... and a burpie that makes a statement... (more than just, HEY! Urp on me!) And if your a mama that likes to be matchy matchy... she also makes matching hand dyed onesies!
If you dont see one that matches your burpie I bet if you ask REALLY nicely she will make you one... but never fear... cuz in the mean time, she has sent ONE matching set for a lucky winner... Aymee got an adorable girlie one too! Wanna see your prize?
This burp rag above, and a matching Newborn size onesie (with the heart shaped applique) This set is a $20 value... and a lucky snag for the winning mama (&baby)...
How to win! We are going to run this one a little differently... Its a live giveaway... When we get to 300 comments a winner will be chosen... (this seems like alot buts its not. We once got to 500 comments in under 45 minutes, lol)
There are 2 mandatory entries...
YOU MUST (do both):
#1: Fan Hello Pretty Bird on FACEBOOK...
#2: Go to the Hello Pretty Bird Etsy Page... heart her shop, and heart your TWO favorite items...
AFTER THAT: Comment as many times as you want about this theme:
"Favorite things about being a parent"
As soon as we reach 300 200 entries, the comments will be closed & a winner will be chosen at random.
Extra: If you love to help us promote :)
Tweet this:
Unisex Burp Rag & Onesie giveaway from @amanda_smith during the #babybloggingbash at the @rockerbyebaby blog http://bit.ly/cqkdjy.
You can tweet this one only up to once an hour... (comment for the entry).
FB fan of hello pretty bird & I heart their shop & my 2 (heart items) favorite items are: Cupcake hand dyed Pink Burp Cloth & Ice Cream sweets hand-dyed pink burp cloth.
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(I'm not a parent yet) But my favorite thing about being an aunt is:
ReplyDeletegetting to spend quality time with them.
I love playing games with them.
ReplyDeleteI love to make them laugh :)
ReplyDeleteI love the feeling of them hugging your neck.
ReplyDeleteI love with they spontaneously come up to you & kiss your face.
ReplyDeleteTo see them brightens up my day!
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I love to see them succeed in school.
ReplyDeleteI love when they bring you their favorite toy to play with.
ReplyDeleteI love when they give you nick names, because they can't pronounce your name.
ReplyDeleteFB fan! - heatherscholten. Heart her shop and my two fav items are:
ReplyDeletePretty Pretty flowers hand-dyed newborn onesie
Polka Dots hand dyed Light Green Burp Cloth
heatherandscott030709 at gmail dot com
Not a parent yet (just found out we're expecting our first!), but I love the joy and happiness our little one has brought to our life already :)
ReplyDeleteAs an aunt, my favorite thing is hearing about their major accomplishments....first job, getting their driver's permit.
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Love watching the babies discover their toes and hands :)
ReplyDeleteLove the peacefulness on their face when they've fallen asleep.
ReplyDeleteI love the bright colours of her burp cloths and I just bought the ice-cream cone one I LOVE it and the cupcake one too :}}}}
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan on Facebook! :)
ReplyDeleteRobyn
angelwcamowings@gmail.com
♥ the etsy page and my two fav items... the Retro Flowers and Butterflies burp clothes. My little one is obsessed with her burp clothes..."rags" as we call them and I've been wanting to get her a pretty one.
ReplyDeletefavorite thing about being a parent.... everything. I'm a new mommy and even after being up all night with my little one screaming all it takes is for her to smile at me and I completely forget how exhausted I am.
ReplyDeleteI love watching my daughter discover new things. She'll look around with her eyes wide just taking everything in.
ReplyDeleteI love to listen to my baby coo and "talk" lol she's so funny and has just really gotten started with her baby talk. I can just sit and listen to her for hours, she always makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteAnother fave...watching my tough military man of a hubby turn to putty when it comes to our baby girl. Watching those tender moments...♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteanother perk to being a parent...waking up on my birthday to grins from my baby girl!! ♥
ReplyDeleteRobyn
angelwcamowings@gmail.com
just tweeted about your contest!!
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Robyn
angelwcamowings@gmail.com
I heart Hello Pretty Bird on etsy, heart A TON of the items but love vintage pink flowers hand-dyed green burp cloth and strawberry fields hand-dyed orange burp cloth, and like on facebook
ReplyDeleteI love getting a huge grin from my little girl every morning when I say, "Goodmorning, gorgeous!"
ReplyDeleteI love when my little girl snorts when she cries
ReplyDeleteI love that I can soothe my little girl with just the sound of my voice, just like my mom did with me
ReplyDeleteI love how my little one will wrap her hand around my finger while she's taking her bottle ♥
ReplyDeleteFavorite thing about being a parent...shopping for my baby girl!!! Oh yes, she is spoiled rotten lol...I can spend hours shopping for her!
ReplyDeletefinally knowing our family is complete ♥
ReplyDeleteFan Hello Pretty Bird on FB!
ReplyDeleteHearted two items from Hello Pretty Bird
ReplyDeleteI love saturday morning cuddles!
ReplyDeleteBed time stories! The reading and the cuddles!
ReplyDeleteSlobbery kisses!
ReplyDeleteThat new pink baby smell, ya know, that one!
ReplyDeleteholding my daughter...soothing her when she's upset or not feeling well. when she lays her tiny head on my shoulder and chest and lets out a tiny little sigh...then falls asleep.
ReplyDeletefalling asleep listening to my babies little snores, little sighs, little sounds she makes in her sleep.
ReplyDeletegazing into her eyes...making that special mother/daughter bond.
ReplyDeletebedtime....kisses goodnight, putting on night-night clothes, rocking her to sleep then putting her in bed.
ReplyDeletecomforting her when she wakes up crying
ReplyDeletewatching her sleep
ReplyDeletebathtime! LOL when I end up soaking wet from all her splashing !! :)
ReplyDeleteAs a preemie mom I love that kitten like purr preemies have! It was comforting during all the sucky times.
ReplyDeleteFirst birthday cakes! There's something about watching them check out cake!
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ReplyDeleteWhen they first find their own toes!
ReplyDeleteknowing you mean the world to someone...and they love you no matter what
ReplyDeleteFollowed the directions!
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just tweeted about the giveaway :)
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Robyn
angelwcamowings@gmail.com
tiny finger and tiny toes ♥
ReplyDeletekissing boo-boos and wiping away tears, making everything better in their little world again.
ReplyDeletejust tweeted about the giveaway!!
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Robyn
angelwcamowings@gmail.com
singing and reading to my baby girl
ReplyDeletehelping her learn new things every day. this week hubby taught her to stick out her tongue...so now all day long she grins and sticks her tongue out at us lol amazing how fast she picked up on it.
ReplyDeletechanging diapers, fixing bottles, changing batteries out in all her toys, constant mountains of laundry, spit up, constant cleaning, all night screaming with an ear ache, 2am alarm clock....AHHH the joys of being a parent ♥ I love every second of it ♥
ReplyDeleteprotecting my baby from all the bad in the world
ReplyDeletehaving "you know you're a mommy when..." moments!!
ReplyDeletehaving my purse become a diaper bag LOL... I left the baby at home with hubby so I could get out to do some shopping...reached in my purse for my wallet and discovered three rattles and the ducky diaper trash bag dispenser.... :)
ReplyDeletetrying to remember the words to lullabies and nursery rhymes...and at the same time knowing that my baby doesn't care if I get the words right, she just likes to hear my voice.
ReplyDeleteFB Fan and went an hearted her shop and 2 items, I think she should start doing some toddler tees! ADORABLE <3
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I love the way my hug and kiss can make anything better for my child :)
ReplyDeleteI Love how my children hang on my every word and believe everything I tell them. My daughter thought I was the coolest because I use to be a mermaid like Ariel, and wasn't even disappointed when I told her I hadn't been a mermaid. She thought it would be a cool idea.
ReplyDeleteI love watching these little beings become independent self thinkers and hearing them talking to their friends and sharing their wisdom.
ReplyDeleteI love reading to my children, their amazement and wonder makes all the books so much fun.
ReplyDeleteI love when we have read the same book over and over again that my child recites it back to me by memory, including their funny character voices. My daughter did The Giving Tree, and I only wish I could've recorded it it was fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love getting excited over the Toy's R Us Big Book all over again!
ReplyDeleteI love that Christmas morning's are filled with excitement that Santa came and ate our cookies.
ReplyDeleteI love the feeling of walking into the hospital in pain and anxiety and filled to the brim with excitement knowing that when you leave you will be bringing home a new baby.
ReplyDeleteI love while waiting for baby to arrive, going through all the little clothes over and over and organizing everything down to placing diapers in drawers so nicely.... after that they're lucky to leave the bag.
ReplyDeleteI loved the moment my daughter met her brother for the first time, it's a favorite of mine. She was just as excited and nervous as I was and did great. It was love at first sight for her and written all over her face.
ReplyDeleteI love feeling the butterflies my child doesn't seem to have on the first day of school or getting on stage to perform.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing my children in the backseat singing along with their favorite tune on the radio.
ReplyDeleteI love baby kisses and hugs, they always make me feel better and there is always time for one...or two... or ten.
ReplyDeleteBeing the best at something never mattered until my child told me I was the best mom they ever had ;)
ReplyDeleteI love watching my children conquer things that were so hard for them and seeing how proud they are of them selves.
ReplyDeleteI love the giddy laughter that comes with "Who wants Ice Cream???"
ReplyDeleteI love the workout and tan I get with my child pushing them in the park swing for hours. They never get tired of the swing!
ReplyDeleteI love playing hide n go seek with my kids and finding them in the same spot everytime.
ReplyDeleteI love that so many toys I loved as a kid are popular again with my kids. It brings a strong connection and are alot of fun to play with again.
ReplyDeleteI love being asked "Back in the olden days when you were little..." questions, yes we had TV, lol
ReplyDeleteI love seeing my parents as grandparents and how amazing they are. I get to look up to them and think that's how I want to be as a grandparent the way I did when I was a kid and wanted to be a parent like them.
ReplyDeleteI love brushing hair and doing pigtails, and curlers.
ReplyDeleteI love how no matter the length of time I was gone I hear the same enthusiastic "Mommy's home" when I walk in the door with big grins and big hugs.
ReplyDeleteI love that my living room walls are filled with my favorite pictures of my children.
ReplyDeleteI love how I get as excited as my kids when a Laurie Berkner video comes on the TV. And getting up and singing and dancing to Family with my kids. I love that I can do it and not feel silly.
ReplyDeleteI love going to Chuck E Cheese again. Man I missed skee ball, and boy my kids get excited with all those tickets :)
ReplyDeleteI love that my "me time" is spent entering giveaway for things for my children. Well that and dishes laundry and cleaning!
ReplyDeleteTweeted:
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I like her on facebook.
ReplyDeleteI heart her shop and a lot of items! So cute!!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted! @lovinmylifeblog
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ReplyDeletei love early morning cuddles.
ReplyDeletei love scorched toast breakfast in bed with over concentrated orange juice because that's what mother's day tastes like, made with love, "all by myself."
ReplyDeletei love the occasional reminder that dandelions aren't weeds, they're wish flowers.
ReplyDeletehonestly? i love washing the diapers!
ReplyDeletei love having an excuse to surround myself with bright colors.
ReplyDeletei love milky smiles
ReplyDeleteI love watching them learn and figure things out for themselves. problem solving children is so magical.
ReplyDeleteI love the way that being a parent reshapes the way you view things. It's good to care about something outside yourself so passionately.
ReplyDeleteI have HPB hearted!
ReplyDeleteI have about half3 her shop hearted! I think every baby needsone of thoseskullieonsies!!
ReplyDelete^^ See that? That is what I love about parenting. Gory "helps" type. **rolls eyes**
ReplyDeleteI twatted. I totally cannot find it, I now have sand in mykeyboard. From the "help".
ReplyDeleteYOu know what I REALLY love about parenting? Baby giggles. BEST.SOUND.EVER!
ReplyDeleteOh. And I hardcore HEART a fluffy butt!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love how I always have a little helper when trying to get things done :)
ReplyDeletehaving a little shadow...you can no longer do anything alone once you have children lol
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the creative challenge of parenting
ReplyDeleteI love picking out outfits for picture day
ReplyDeleteI love the homemade gifts I get everyday... and the REALLY special ones for Mother's Day
ReplyDeleteI love that for a short period of time I have someone who wants to help with the dishes or to vacuum the carpet.
ReplyDeleteI love experiencing all the firsts, from first smiles, first steps to the first day of school and getting to look forward to so many more.
ReplyDeleteI love counting our ages down to the quarters, who isn't excited about being 2 and 3/4 or 6 and 1/2!?!
ReplyDeleteI loved that one day my daughter realized she doesn't know my real name, and then complimented it when I told her.
ReplyDeleteI love that a great day is wearing all your favorite pieces of clothing and accessories all at once even if they don't come close to matching.
ReplyDeleteI love that even for my children a shopping trip isn't complete without a trip to the shoes section. They love shoes too :) I love seeing little pieces of me in them.
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Robyn
angelwcamowings@gmail.com
I love how my daughter loves the sound of my voice...just hearing me calms her and makes her happy.
ReplyDeleteLove a child's pure innocence about everything
ReplyDeleteseeing the world the way the little ones see it...through their eyes.
ReplyDeletespending time together as a family and creating special memories with our baby.
ReplyDeleteLove it when my Gavin helps me do stuff, even if it takes 3x longer to do it it really makes you proud when your kid helps :)
ReplyDeleteI hearted her etsy shop, fanned her fb, and my favorite 2 items are the big trucks bib and the owl bib
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Favorite things about being a parent: cheesy smiles
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: monkey hugs...when they wrap around your neck and cling
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: always having someone to cuddle up and read with
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: they think we look pretty even when we're a mess
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: family dinners!
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: knowing that there are 3 little guys that think I'm the Queen of the world
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: they never quit praising my cooking
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: my kisses make them all better
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: slobbery kisses
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: the smell of freshly bathed kiddos
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: can have so much fun without even having to leave the houe
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: they're always willing to help mommy with dishes, laundry, etc..
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: it's ok to stay in my pj's all day if we're having a lazy day
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: They love having me sing to them even though I can't carry a tune
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: all of the beautiful art work my kiddos make me
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: knowing that I made 3 awesome people!
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: eskimo kisses
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: loving them more than anything in the world
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: playing games on game night
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: always having a date to the movies
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: hearing Mommy 1000 times a day
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: teaching them things
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: getting to have a birthday 4 times a year (mine and theirs). Everytime they have a birhtday it feels like it's my birthday too. Each of their births was the greatest gift I've ever received
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: swinging on the swings with a toddler in my lap
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: There's nothing as sweet as holding a sleeping baby in your arms.
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: they love everything that I make for them
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: they think I'm such a cool crafty mom
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: The same routine things we do everyday
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: watching them sleep
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: scavenger and treasure hunts!
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: watching them play together so sweetly
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: watching their excited faces on Christmas morning
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: having warm feet when I wake up thanks to a 6 year old sneaking into my bed and curling up at the end.
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: hearing them say "I love you mommy"
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: watching them make silly faces
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: watching my boys grow
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: cooking together.
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: I love when they pick me flowers and make them into a pretty bouquet for our table.
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: they make me laugh more than I've ever laughed.
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: seeing them be kind to others and knowing that they're growing up to be great people.
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: tight bear hugs
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: They make me so happy that I am sometimes overcome with emotion because of the love I feel for them that I cry with happiness
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: when my 14 month old tickles me and says, "Ticka Ticka"
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: when my baby smacks his lips for kisses
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: creating memories
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: making each other laugh
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: being silly together
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: holding their little hands
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent: reading their favorite books so many times that even when we're away from home and don't physically have the book, I can still tell them the story
ReplyDeleteI am a FB and etsy fan of Hello Pretty Bird! The etsy store was closed, but I LOVE vintage owls, so those burp cloths would be perfect for me :) And the sea creatures go with one of my son's blankies!
ReplyDeletefavorite things about being a parent.. I'm a new mom to twins. One of my favorite things right now is watching them notice things more. Yesterday my son Dylan was amazed by a tree and kept smiling at it!
ReplyDeleteFavorite thing about being a parent:
ReplyDeletewatching them sleep. I love that.
Favorite thing about being a parent:
ReplyDeleteseeing my husband play with them :)
Favorite thing about being a parent:
ReplyDeleteknowing that there are some things only I can make better for them..
Favorite thing about being a parent:
ReplyDeletethe love I feel for them. it's completely indescribable!
Favorite thing about being a parent:
ReplyDeletebeing able to dress them however I want!
Favorite thing about being a parent:
ReplyDeleteBecause we patiently waited 8 years for our miracles, just the fact that they are here is amazing
Favorite thing about being a parent:
ReplyDeleteWatching my twins interact with eachother
Favorite thing about being a parent:
ReplyDeleteWatching the twins interact with our other baby (our lab Molly!)
Favorite thing about being a parent:
ReplyDeletelooking at their little fingers and toes and knowing I grew them inside of me!
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Favorite thing about being a mommy is snuggling up to my babies :)
ReplyDeleteFavorite thing about being a mommy is watching them change and grow every single day
ReplyDeleteFavorite thing about being a mommy - their smiles in the morning!
ReplyDeleteFavorite thing about being a mommy is the feeling of doing anything for them.
ReplyDeleteFavorite thing about being a mommy is the cute things for them that I have an excuse to buy :)
ReplyDeleteHaving the excuse to watch kids movies!
ReplyDeletemeeting my baby for the very first time after 9 long months
ReplyDeleteRobyn
angelwcamowings@gmail.com
hearing my daughter laugh for the very first time...and running to find the video camera in hopes she'll do it again :)
ReplyDeletecheering her on when she gets frustrated while trying to do something.
ReplyDeleteFavorite things about being a parent:
ReplyDeleteThe moments of silence when they're all tucked in bed. Being thankful that I was given another day with them.