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Giveaway: Blossoms Bridal Custom Made Baby Headbands!!

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So, I won something, and I got it in the mail today. I won a super cute banner on a giveaway on one of my favorite blogs, Emily Thomas Writes. I love her blog. You should totally check it out.

I am beyond thrilled because I seriously am one of those people that never win anything. My parents are somehow people that win things all the time. My Mom was on the Price is Right for crying out loud!! True story. I was 16, so it was kind of mortifying. My Dad had a streak for a while of winning something off the radio like every week.

But, when something good comes around, you want other people to experience the joy of winning too, right??? So, I decided what better way to do that than to host a giveaway!

Luckily, I have someone that has many MANY talents right in my own family. My sister, Paige is 8 years younger than me, so sometimes, I can’t imagine that she’s a real grown-up person, but since she had a baby last year, I kind of can’t think of her as 12 years old anymore.

At 22 years old, she bought her own hair salon in Phildelphia and her business is doing awesome. She does amazing bridal hair, and also works on photo shoots like this:

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Can you believe she did that hair and makeup? Photo by Sweet Shot Studio

So, then, she decided to start making her own custom headpieces for photo shoots. Like this one:

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And, if THAT wasn’t enough…she started a photography business this past year, and popped a baby out and became a first time mom.  It makes me tired just thinking of all of that. She is seriously someone that can do anything. And, be good at it. And, she has pink hair. Not that that means anything, I just think it’s cool.

So of course, I asked her to give you all a chance to win some free stuff.

And, who doesn’t want free stuff??

So, now you have a chance to win these two gorgeous baby headbands by Blossoms Bridal. She uses these types of headbands for photo shoots she does of precious babies, if you live in Philly, you should totally check her out! But she made these two special headbands for one lucky reader!!

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And my precious niece, Faye is going to model them for you.

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This one is a pink and brown button headband with pink pearl and rhinestone center. It is attached to a pink stretch elastic headband (elastic has a tiny bit of sparkle). This headband is 16″ and is suitable for babies 6-12 months+ (shown on 13 month old)

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And, this red and white one is perfect for Christmastime don’t you think?? I LOVE it. It’s a red rosette and white silk flower with delicate white feathers. It has a pearl and rhinestone center, and is on a white stretch lace headband. This headband is 16″ and is suitable for babies 6-12 months+ (shown on 13 month old)

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Now, if you don’t have a baby, I’m sure you know someone that does, or is about to…and Christmas is coming people!! So, enter below for your chance to win these two custom made headbands. It makes me wish I had a bald baby girl still.

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These headbands are great for every day, or especially good for photo props!

Giveaway closes at midnight on Thursday! There are lots of different ways to enter, but two mandatory entries. Like her page on FB and like MY page on FB. 🙂 But you have to let us know you did this by using the box below!! The rest of the entires just give you more chances to win. 

Good luck!!

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And, don’t forget to link up with me for Manic Mondays this week!!


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  1. Deanna @ From Casinos to Castles says

    November 26, 2013 at 7:06 am

    Wow! She is really talented! I love the hairstyle for the photo shoot!

    Reply
  2. Erin says

    November 26, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    What a busy mama! LOL! And such lovely headbands!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      November 26, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      She is busy!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rayna says

    November 26, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    You know I don’t get on the computer till nap time so count me in!!! Such cute stuff and I wish I had a quarter of your sister’s talent!

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    • Meredith says

      November 26, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      Me too!! Did you enter??

      Reply
  4. The Waiting says

    November 26, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    Seeing as THREE of my close friends told me last week that they are preggo, then I have ample people to give these adorable headbands to! Seriously, SO CUTE. You’ll sister is incredibly talented.

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    • Meredith says

      November 26, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      She really is!! Good luck!! It seems like pregnancies always come together huh?

      Reply
  5. Ben Gardner says

    November 26, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Her daughter looks like she has been modeling since she was a baby. Such a pro!

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    • Meredith says

      November 26, 2013 at 4:24 pm

      I know! She seriously needs to be getting paid! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Paige says

    November 26, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Awww I love all the sweet things you said about me, awesome sister! And you are definitely equally talented, just at different things! I hope someone wins these for their precious little girl and sends me pictures of her wearing it! 🙂 Good Luck everyone!

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  7. Lindsey says

    November 27, 2013 at 9:41 am

    I have the perfect baby for these cute little headbands. Too bad it isn’t my own. I don’t think my husband would go for me putting out baby boy in a headband. HA! Ok, maybe if I win I will try it though… Just for a minute.

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    • Meredith says

      November 27, 2013 at 9:43 am

      Do it!!

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  8. Kerry says

    November 27, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    Those are adorable, I love the one with the buttons! I’m jealous of your mom, I REALLY want to be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune. Its been on my bucket list for years! 🙂

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    • Meredith says

      November 27, 2013 at 1:22 pm

      Oh my gosh!!! ME TOOO!!! I am super awesome at it at home. 🙂

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      • Kerry says

        November 27, 2013 at 7:43 pm

        Me too, I wonder if I’d cave on the spot. I’m gonna try to sign up…you should too! How fun would that be? Lol!

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        • Meredith says

          November 27, 2013 at 7:50 pm

          Oh my gosh. I need to start watching it more before I even think about signing up. And lose 20 lbs. 😉 But, you better tell me if you go on!

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          • Kerry says

            November 27, 2013 at 7:52 pm

            I’ll be honest, I haven’t watched since my daughter was a newborn (almost 6 yrs…sorry Pat!) BUT if I brushed up for a few months on a marathon dvr-ed wheel watching, I think I could do it 😉

          • Meredith says

            November 27, 2013 at 7:55 pm

            Yeah, it’s been a while for me too…not that long, but I definitely think some practice would be in order.

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