I am super excited to share some of my friends shops with you! What better way to shop this holiday season but from HANDMADE with love small businesses? We even have a giveaway for a few goodies {I am insanely envious! I wish I could win!}! I gathered a few of my friends together and they are offering you SMOKING great deals for your holiday shopping extravaganza! A warm ::{HUG}:: and wholehearted thank you to each one for taking part! Oh how I adore these girls!

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Hello friends! I'm Aleks, from Aleks Handmade (and A Slocum Story). We are a small handmade business located in central Indiana. What started as a hobby of sewing turned into a love for all things fabric (and poly-fil)! Although we don't have children of our own, yet, we love to create treasures for tiny hands. Whether it is for imaginative play using aprons and softies or dress up in our ruffle skirts, we custom create every item. We offer custom orders in any color or pattern. We also carry a line of super soft hand-knit cowls (knit by me, of course) for girls and women of any age!


I am offering a 35% off coupon for my entire shop with the code JINGLEBELLS. I will be giving away a hand knit cowl with bow (look for it in the giveaway!), AND I will be offering a buy any two cowls get the third one FREE deal with the code CHRISTMASTREE.

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Hi my name is Kendra! Simply {Darr}ling opened in the summer of 2012, it began with Fold Over Elastic Hairties and has now grown to include items such as scarves, tutus, baby items, table runners and coffee cozies. I love picking out the perfect fabric for each item and seeing it come to life. Visit me HERE and use the code BOOTS for free domestic shipping with a $20 purchase!



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Hi everyone, my name is Sharon and I'm the creative force behind Artisticsoul Designs. I create uniquely handmade accessories for your family and home. From apron sets to tooth fairy pillows to superhero capes, I offer a little something for everyone!   



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Hi! I'm Kelli. Pastor's wife, homeschooling mama of four. If that doesn't scare you off, let's be friends! I'm normal (ish), I promise! I just reopened my Etsy store ---> you can find it here! I love creating prints using scripture and inspirational quotes. Let me know if you have a particular quote or scripture you'd like designed, and we'll work together! Use the coupon code BOOTS for 10% off your order through December 31, 2013 - Social Media: Pinterest E-mail subscribe Twitter    

 

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Stuff a stocking and encourage pen-to-paper communication with this {not sent from my iPhone} stationery set of five cards from Red Letter Paper Company. RLPCo makes Christian cards with a modern edge, and each card they make has a verse on the back. These say, "Here am I. Send me." Isaiah 6:8. RLPCo was started in 2010 by Stephanie after she and her husband wanted simple, modern-looking Christmas cards that still shared the message of Christ's birth. Now RLPCo has expanded into cards for every occasion and art prints for your walls, too. Whether you're looking for a gift or still need your Christmas cards, use the code SHIPFREE for free shipping through Dec. 7!

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Lastly is my little shop Bliss Baby Designs. I am a one mom shop and my items are handmade individually with love. I tediously look over each item and make sure its up to snuff before packaging up, praying over it and sending it off to its new home. What a blessing my customers are to me as they are the heart of my business. I love posting discount codes randomly on my Facebook page so be sure to keep watch! My motto is to put 'A little bliss in every memory'! I make jewelry, hairpieces and so much more!

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Wanna hear something pretty neat-o?!  A few of these ladies you just read about...well...they decided they would love 1 lucky reader to win some pretty awesome stuff just in time for the Holiday's! Its very simple! One winner takes all. Each individual shop will be mailing your prizes. This contest is open to U.S. residents only due to shipping cost. Winner will be drawn on Wednesday December 4th, 2013. Prize package includes:

• Scarf color of your choice by Simply {Darr}ling
•  Bacon ornament by Artisicsoul Designs
• Hand knit cowl with bow by Aleks Handmade
• 8x10 print of choice by EatPrayReadLove
• {Not sent from my iPhone} gift set by Red Letter Paper Company
• Boho Headband color of choice by Bliss Baby Designs

a Rafflecopter giveaway

In celebration of this fine festive season...use the code SLEIGHBELLSRING for 40% off of orders of $20 or more, HOLLYJOLLY for 30% off of orders $10+ or FROSTYTOES for 20% off your order now till December 2nd on my website Bliss Baby Designs. Don't let my business name deceive you as I offer so much more than stuff just for babies! Have a blessed day!

In honor of my sweet Ava Faith turning 2 THIS Thursday...I am offering 20% off at my shop Bliss Baby Designs (not just for babies or kids lots for moms too!) through Friday 10/26! I am loving this photo taken by my very talented bestie Michelle of Chelletography! Thanks Michelle!

Goodness where has this day gone? I attempted to take my kids to see Yogi Bear at the Regal Summer Family day and failed miserably! I made it there...early. BUT by the time we got inside it was sold out! Bummer deal dude!

So instead this is what I worked on:


While sitting next to this cutie:



My big ones were busy watching Fraggle Rock (Yep! Bad mom alert...I am ousted! I let my kids watch t.v.!)

Anyhow I am getting ready for my stuff to be at a festival and have been working like crazy! Plus I am working on re-vamping my whole business line! Oh, you didn't know I own a business? By golly go to Bliss Baby Designs and you can see what it's all about!

I am now 45 minutes from leaving to teach a class! I **GASP** teach on couponing! My class is called Frugal Farm Girl (fitting eh?!). I get to sit and have dinner with some amazing women from my church and then we get dismissed into our own classrooms where I have a class of almost 20 people!