Chelsea Baby Winner!~

I think I am going to put a minimum on the next giveaway for the number of entries.
But anyways, the winner is Janelle! Hope your neice rocks the shoes!
Email me to claim your prize :)

Chelsea Baby Review & Giveaway

I had the privilege of receiving these shoes last week in the mail from Chelsea Baby. Chelsea Baby is a small (for now, probably won't last long) company based out of MN. (Even better, I love the midwest) Before I even got them I was super excited about them.

Each shoe is HANDCRAFTED! They are made out of "Sensuede" which is a luxury suede made completely out of recycled material. So heres to 100% green shoes! Not only are they are so darn cute, but also so very original. I love the use of different colors and ribbons. And the ribbons are inter-changable! For girls, they have tulle/ribbon bouquets, and for boys, snap-on ribbon bow ties. {Not going to lie, I really  really like the little boy shoes.} Not only are the shoes coordinating, but you can switch out ribbons to match out fits! (can it get any better?) Once I recieved the shoes I was highly impressed with the quality and workmanship of the shoe itself. They seem to be incredibly durable and able to withstand the wear of bitty feet. These shoes are currently available in 0-6months and 6-12months. I was able to put the 0-6month shoes on Bitty #2, but they were a tad bit on the small side. I would say you would probably have a month or two on either side of this.

SO, Chelsea Baby has graciously offered to giveaway one pair of shoes to my readers, YOU ALL! (They will be size 0-6months, so keep that in mind)

It only takes ONE comment TO ENTER: (Include that you have done all of these in your comment)

1. Become a public follower of The Bri Hive
2. Visit Chelsea Baby and tell me your favorite shoes
3. Specify if you would like boy/girl shoes
4. Become a fan of The Bri Hive on FB
~*Bonus*~
Vote for me on TMB! You can earn one bonus entry per day until the contest ends. Just add an additional comment for each time you vote.

Giveaway will end 3/30 @ Midnight MST. I recieved shoes from Chelsea Baby but was not compensated in any other way for writing this review. All opinions and thoughts are solely my own and based on my personal review of the shoes :)

Just a tip....

Life can be cut short. Please wear your seat belt!
This morning on my way to swimming with the bittys I came across a rollover accident minutes after it happened. Minutes can be a long time for someone trapped in a vehicle. The car was resting on its axle tipped in the air and was ready to fall either direction. This prevented us from getting to the woman inside until the firetrucks arrived. I think she is going to survive, but it was just a scary reminder of what can happen in a split-second. Please be safe, do NOT text and drive, and WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT!!!! (she was not)

I am exhausted from the week....I actually worked all of my scheduled shifts and so I am really lacking in the sleep department. I work from 3-11:30pm with an hour commute on both ends, and the past couple of nights I have worked overtime. I usually crawl into be around 1:30-1:45 after getting home and pumping. My brain takes a little while to slow down and I would say I fall asleep sometime shortly after 2am. Then I am up with the bittys at around 7:30am give or take a half hour! This week we have also had swimming 3/5 of the days which is really great but wearing me out!! I am excited that it is finally Friday and the weekend is upon us :)
I haven't seen my hubbee since Monday night either unless you count me getting into bed at 2, and him getting out at 4:15. I was totally looking forward to relaxing and doing nothing tonight, but we got a call for a showing tomorrow am and now I have to work on the Mt. Everest pile of laundry and dishes that have accumulated over the week. Yippee!!!

Sidenote:
Bitty #2 is 9 mos old today. She has her check up on Monday so I am going to do her monthday post then. I cannot believe how fast time is flying and that it is almost February! I will turn a quarter-century old next month! (still young, I know)...


I am wondering if you all have any requests for the next giveaway from my shop. Everyone who comments and suggests something on this post will get a special discount code e-mailed to them and then at the next giveaway will count as an extra entry!!! {please put e-mail in comment}

Grand Opening!

So, you may or may not know that I have a love/hate relationship with my sewing machine, and together the two of us are sometimes able to succesfully create a few practical and or adorable creations. Thus the birth of my little side gig....Queen Bri Boutique!

You can visit me here.

To celebrate, I am giving away a custom cup cozy to one lucky winner!

Take a peek...

Back center is a regular fabric cozy

Front left is a monogrammed w/coordinating ruffle

Front right is ruffle only

I dedicate this creation to my love of coffee and the unmentionable coffee chain...

To Enter: {all comments must contain email address}

1. Must be a public follower of The Bri Hive

2. Pick which cozy your little heart desires +1 comment

3. Suggest a fabric or color +1 comment

4. Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link +2 comments

5. Comment about this giveaway on FB and leave me the link where I can see your comment +1 comment

6. Heart me on etsy +1 comment

7. Like me on FB +1 comment

This giveaway is open now until 11/23/10 at 1200 am MST. Winner will be chosen via random.org and emailed. Winner must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen :(



Smartypants Review and Ecomom Giveaway

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So the lovely ladies over at Ecomom {Eco-Friendly Baby Products- EcoMom} recently sent me some Smartypants gummy vitamins to review and rate...rather, chew and rate :)

Note that I may insert here....I popped flinstone vitamins during my pregnancy, so this is a perfect product for me to review. Wait, they wanted bitty's opinion? Good thing i've been sharing!

First of all, Smartypants is a childrens {er, adults?} multivitamin and mineral supplement. They are made with and eco-friendly non-tuna sourced DHA Omega 3's and meet 100% of the US RDI of Vitamin D and includes 13 other nutrients. They are also GMP-Certified, Gluten and Casein free, and contain NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP. They are made from all natural flavors and colors from natural sources.
Along with being gluten free, they are also free of yeast, wheat, milk, eggs, soy, peanuts, shellfish, artificial colors, artificial flavors, and salicylates.
Now to the ultimate taste teste.....they are better then the sunkist gels candy! Have you ever had those? I personally like them, but pretty sure they have no nutritional value. Smartypants are great tasting with NO icky vitamin aftertaste. Me and the bitty take them regularly at dinner. We have no chance of forgetting to take them because bitty reminds me about 20 times a day.

Ecomom carries a variety of products ranging from baby food to eco clothing and are all eco-mom approved, meaning they've done the research so I don't have to. I can buy from them knowing I am getting a healthy, safe, and environmentally friendly product.
                                                                     
                                                                      DISCOUNTS:
Ecomom also has this great program called the EcoPass. For a $99 annual membership, you will always get a 15% discount on every order, as well as free shipping! (no minimum requirement). EcoPass pays for itself in as little as 4 orders and is only $8.25 per month.

In addition, Ecomom has offered to give you all a 15% discount on your first order! Just enter the discount code SBBL601 at the checkout. (offer will expire Oct. 31, 2010)

GIVEAWAY:

One lucky duck reader is going to score a $15 gift card to use at Ecomom!

ENTRIES:

[email address must be present in at least one comment]

 MANDATORY:

1.Visit Ecomom and tell me what you would purchase if you win (must also be a public follower)

BONUS: {Make sure and enter a comment for each entry you are eligible, for example +2 = 2 comments}

1. Become a fan of Ecomom on facebook. +1

2. Become a fan of The Bri Hive on facebook. +1

3. Follow Ecomom on Twitter. +1

4. Grab my button and put it on your page or blog, then leave me the link. +2

5. Sign up for the Ecomom newsletter. +2

 ***Dont forget to use the discount code SBBL601 if you purchase from Ecomom!***

**This giveaway is open to US & Canada residents only. This giveaway will end on October 5, 2010 at 11:59 pm MST. Winner will randomly be selected using random.org. Winner will be contacted via e-mail and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will have to be chosen.

DISCLAIMER: While I recieved this product from Ecomom I was not compensated for reviewing it. All opinions are 100%honest and 100% my own.

Sticky Bellies Giveaway

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So notice the cutie pahtutie sticker bitty is wearing in the previous post? I found these and thought they were such an incredible idea. I ordered them asap. Slap em on a cute onesie and snap away all your monthday pics! (Please don't slap em on the onesie with babes inside :) )

Check them out here! Sticky Bellies

And one of you lucky readers is going to score a set of your own sticky bellies!

Mandatory Entry: (All comments must have e-mail addresses)
Be a public follower of The Bri Hive

Extra Entries:
-Visit Sticky Bellies and tell me what accessory you would grab

-Facebook or blog about this giveaway. Leave your link in the comment

*This giveaway will end 9/9 at 11:59 PM MST. The winner will be chosen via random.org and announced following. The winner has 48 hrs to contact me or a new winner will be chosen.