Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Sweet November

It's official! I have put my shop on vacation for the Holiday season and I am excited to spend some extra time with my family! Sure, they drive me nuts, but isn't that what the Holidays are for?!?!

I will be trying to keep my blog and page somewhat active with my favorite recipes and activities with my kiddos! I don't know about you, but I love seeing new food and activity ideas!

My current obsession is with pumpkin rolls. I LOVE them! They look so very pretty and I always just thought they were hard to make. Guess what! THEY AREN'T!! I keep meaning to take a photo when I make them, but they are devoured before I can get to it. If you are taking one to a Thanksgiving, Christmas or Chanukah dinner, put it on a pretty plate and sprinkle a little extra powdered sugar to make it pretty! Here is my favorite recipe:

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • confectioners' sugar for dusting
  •  
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 15x10x1 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper. Grease and flour the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high for five minutes. Gradually add white sugar and pumpkin. Add flour, cinnamon, and baking soda. Spread batter evenly in pan. Sprinkle walnuts evenly on top.
  3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately turn out onto a linen towel dusted with confectioners sugar. Peel off paper and roll cake up in the towel, starting with the short end. Cool.
  4. To Make Filling: Mix confectioners sugar, vanilla, butter or margarine, and cream cheese together till smooth.
Carefully unroll the cake. Spread filling over cake to within 1 inch of edges. Roll up again. Cover and chill until serving. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar, if desired. 

Voila! Beautiful AND Delicious!

Sunday, September 25, 2011

FINAL DAY! GIVEAWAY #7!

 
Day 6 of giveaways is now Closed!


A big "THANK YOU" to our vendors: JaCo Design, Inner Hooker, SweeTea's Baby Boutique, and T Boutique for sponsoring today's prizes. 
If you didn't win you can definitely shop!

I'm sure you won't be disappointed with what these gals have to offer!



In case you forgot, here are the prizes!
 
Owl Skirt by JaCo
3 Patterns of your choice from Inner Hooker
12m Shirt and Clips from SweeTea's
XXS Turkey Shirt from T Boutique

And the winner is.......

chris said... 
liked and thanked all vendors
chris polson
Congrats!!! Please email me at TheSwankyP@gmail.com to claim your prizes!
Now, if you didn't win in this giveaway, don't be angry with me! Take it up with the random.org gods and then go buy yourself something so you feel better!
Thanks to everyone for playing!!

Saturday, September 24, 2011

DAY 6 WINNER!

Day 6 of giveaways is now Closed!


A big "THANK YOU" to our vendors: Emily's Block Party, Kristen Hallmark Photography, Joyce's 31 Gifts, and Shannon's Cupcakes for sponsoring today's prizes. 
If you didn't win you can definitely shop!

I'm sure you won't be disappointed with what these gals have to offer!



In case you forgot, here are the prizes!





Corner Book Marker

Photo Session and 8x10 Print
 
Utility Tote

2 dozen Butterfly and Flower Fondant Toppers


and the winner is.......



Kristin said...
I posted the contest and tagged each vendor with the @ on my page!


Congrats!!! Please email me at TheSwankyP@gmail.com to claim your prizes!


Now, if you didn't win this time, don't be angry with me! Take it up with the random.org gods and then go buy yourself something so you feel better!



Thanks to everyone for playing!!

Friday, September 23, 2011

Winner Day#5 :)

Day 5 of giveaways is now Closed!


A big "THANK YOU" to our vendors: Emmaginations Creations, Super Stitchery, and Diva Delightz for sponsoring today's prizes. If you didn't win you can definitely shop!

I'm sure you won't be disappointed with what these gals have to offer!



In case you forgot, here are the prizes!



Crafty Apron from Emmaginations Creations

Knit Cupcake hat from Super Stitchery
 
 
Travel Wipes Case & Set of Clippies from Diva Delightz



and the winner is.......

Krockford!!


Congrats!!! Please email me at TheSwankyP@gmail.com to claim your prizes!


Now, if you didn't win this time, don't be angry with me! Take it up with the random.org gods and then go buy yourself something so you feel better!



Thanks to everyone for playing!!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Day 4 Winner!!!

Posting from my phone today, so it will be short, sweet and to the point!

Today's winner is comment #21, Britney Hill!

Congrats! Please email me at TheSwankyp@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Winner Day #3!

Day 3 of giveaways is now Closed!

A big "THANK YOU" to our vendors Beloved: Inner Hooker, Memories by J & M Photography, Echo's Toy Box and Chubby Baby for sponsoring today's prizes.  If you didn't win you can definitely shop!  
I'm sure you won't be disappointed with what these gals have to offer!

In case you forgot, here are the prizes!

3 Patterns from Inner Hooker
Photo Session from J & M Photography
Newborn Size Frankenstein Hat
Your choice of Baby Item from Chubby Baby
 
 
and the winner is.......
 
Michelle M said... 
 
Liked each vendor :)
~Michelle M~ baby_luvs_roses@sbcglobal.net

Congrats!!! Please email me at TheSwankyP@gmail.com to claim your prizes!
 
  Now, if you didn't win this time, don't be angry with me! Take it up with the random.org gods and then go buy yourself something so you feel better!

Thanks to everyone for playing!!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Winner! Day #2

Day 2 of giveaways is now Closed!

A big "THANK YOU" to our vendors Beloved: A Baby Booty-tique, J. Pogo Designs, Loopty Loop Boutique and Sweet Stuff Baby Boutique for sponsoring today's prizes.  If you didn't win you can definitely shop!  
I'm sure you won't be disappointed with what these gals have to offer!

In case you forgot, here are the prizes!

Halloween Tie/Clippie set by BeLoved: A Baby Booty-tique
Handpainted Puzzle Block by J.Pogo Designs
 A $5 Loopty Loop Giftcard
Necktie from Sweet Stuff Baby Boutique
 
 
and the winner is.......
 

Kristen Hallmark said... 
 
 
I thanked each vendor today :)Thanks! Kristen Hallmark!

Congrats!!! Kristin, please email me at TheSwankyP@gmail.com to claim your prizes!
 
  Now, if you didn't win this time, don't be angry with me! Take it up with the random.org gods and then go buy yourself something so you feel better!

Thanks to everyone for playing!!

xoxo,
P

Monday, September 19, 2011

WINNER DAY 1

Day 1 of the giveaway is closed!  
 
A big "THANK YOU" to our vendors Inner Hooker, Pretty Prissy Baby and Starry Nite Bowtique for sponsoring today's prizes.  If you didn't win you can definitely shop!  
From personal experience with all three vendors I can guarantee you'll not be disappointed!

In case you forgot, here are the prizes!

3 Patterns of your Choice from Inner Hooker (Etsy, Facebook, website)
Newborn Peacock Hat from Pretty Prissy Baby Boutique (Facebook)
Custom Bottle Cap Bow from Starry Nite Bowtique (Facebook)
 
 
and the winner is.......
 
Jessica Gowdy said... 

I liked each vendor! except Starry Nite Bowtique could not find them
Congrats!!!  Now, if you didn't win this time, don't be angry with me! Take it up with the random.org gods and then go buy yourself something so you feel better!

Thanks to everyone for playing!!

xoxo,
P

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Giveaway Day #7!

Check out today's giveaway items!!!



 
3 MORE patterns from the FABULOUS Inner Hooker!
You can find her on Etsy, Facebook, or her website 
 

Whooo's Cute? Skirt 12-24months
Retail $20
Shipping is FREE
By JaCo Designs! Find her on Facebook



12 Month Gingerbread Shirt & Matching Clippie Set
Personalized for Winner
Retail is $26 + shipping
$3 Shipping applies to this item
Find her on Facebook!



One XXS (size 4) black appliqued turkey Alpha t-shirt with embroidered text.
Personalized for your letter and your text.
Retail: $24.50 plus shipping.
Shipping to be covered by winner $4.00
Check out T-Boutique on Facebook!



To enter:
Mandatory entry
You must ‘like’ each vendor’s page, leave them a quick comment saying hello or thanking them for their gift to us! Please do not spam your business all over their wall. It's not nice!
– leave just ONE comment here telling me you did so

Extra entries (leave a separate comment for each 2 additional comments max)
Post on facebook about the contest. Please be sure to tag @The Swanky Peacock and each vendor when doing so. Your entry MUST appear on my wall to be counted. Be sure you remember the ‘@’ and choose/highlight the correct page, be sure your settings are set to ‘everyone’ and the little lock is unlocked.
–leave one comment here telling me you posted

Post on Twitter tagging @SwankyPeacock. Again, it must be tagged to count.
–leave one comment telling me you tweeted/twittered/twitted?!? haha 
That gives you up to 3 possible entries. Contest will run for 1 week. 
Winner will be posted next Sunday!
Get busy !!!

XOXO, 
P

Giveaway Day #6!

Today's giveaway items include:

Monster Themed Corner Bookmark
Retail Value : 1 for $6 or 2 for $10
S&H for this freebie is $1.50
From Emily's Block Party
Check her out on Facebook!




Photo Session and an 8x10 Print of your choice!!
Offered for those within 30 Miles of Springdale, AR
Find her on Facebook!
If winner for today is not in the Sprindale, AR area, a new winner for this item will be drawn



Organizing Utility Tote From Joyce's 31!
Your choice of fabrics on the right
Retail is $32
Shipping is $4
Check out her website to choose your personalization
Have questions? You can also find Joyce on Facebook!




24 Fondant Cake Toppers in Flowers and Butterflies 
Your choice of TWO colors!
Check out Shannon's Fabulous work on Facebook!



To enter:
Mandatory entry
You must ‘like’ each vendor’s page, leave them a quick comment saying hello or thanking them for their gift to us! Please do not spam your business all over their wall. It's not nice! Joyce's 31 does not have a page, so please use the link to find her, friend her if you like, but at least send her a 'Thank YOU' message for her generous gift!
– leave just ONE comment here telling me you did so

Extra entries (leave a separate comment for each 2 additional comments max)
Post on facebook about the contest. Please be sure to tag @The Swanky Peacock and each vendor when doing so. Your entry MUST appear on my wall to be counted. Be sure you remember the ‘@’ and choose/highlight the correct page, be sure your settings are set to ‘everyone’ and the little lock is unlocked.
–leave one comment here telling me you posted

Post on Twitter tagging @SwankyPeacock. Again, it must be tagged to count.
–leave one comment telling me you tweeted/twittered/twitted?!? haha
That gives you up to 3 possible entries. Contest will run for 1 week. 
Winner will be posted next Saturday!
Get busy !!!

XOXO, 
P

Friday, September 16, 2011

TGIF!! Giveaway, Day #5

Good Morning Lovelies!

Today's giveaway items are.....


From Emmaginations Creations
Crafty Apron
Retail $25
Shipping Required $3
Find her on Facebook!

Knit Cupcake hat from Super Stitchery!
Knit Cupcake Hat
Your choice of colors and size
Find her on Facebook!

Travel Wipes Case & Set of Clippies
Show some Swanky L.O.V.E to Diva Delightz on Facebook!

To enter:
Mandatory entry
You must ‘like’ each vendor’s page, leave them a quick comment saying hello or thanking them for their gift to us! Please do not spam your business all over their wall. It's not nice!
– leave just ONE comment telling me you did so

Extra entries (leave a separate comment for each 2 additional comments max)
Post on facebook about the contest. Please be sure to tag @The Swanky Peacock and each vendor when doing so. Your entry MUST appear on my wall to be counted. Be sure you remember the ‘@’ and choose/highlight the correct page, be sure your settings are set to ‘everyone’ and the little lock is unlocked.
–leave one comment telling me you posted

Post on Twitter tagging @SwankyPeacock. Again, it must be tagged to count.
–leave one comment telling me you tweeted/twittered/twitted?!? haha
That gives you up to 3 possible entries. Contest will run for 1 week. 
Winner will be posted next Friday!
Get to IT !!!

XOXO, 
P


Thursday, September 15, 2011

Day #4 of Giveaways!!

Happy Thursday! :)
Here are the giveaways for today!

FREE Logo Design from Jelly Bean Portraits
Yes, she did mine, and I know you think its amazing! :o)


From Jujubeads Jewelry:
Espresso Eyeshadow
3oz jar Packed not sifted
Find her on Facebook, Etsy, or at her website: http://jujubeadsjewelry.com/


YOUR CHOICE for a CUSTOM skein of Thick and Thin yarn
From Hogg Wild Fibers!
 (Retail $24)
You can find her on Facebook or Etsy!



And last, but not least!!
A $25 gift certificate for the Swanky Peacock!
(to be redeemed after 11.1.11)



To enter:
Mandatory entry
You must ‘like’ each vendor’s page, leave them a quick comment saying hello or thanking them for their gift to us! Please do not spam your business all over their wall. It's not nice!
– leave just ONE comment telling me you did so

Extra entries (leave a separate comment for each 2 additional comments max)
Post on facebook about the contest. Please be sure to tag @The Swanky Peacock and each vendor when doing so. Your entry MUST appear on my wall to be counted. Be sure you remember the ‘@’ and choose/highlight the correct page, be sure your settings are set to ‘everyone’ and the little lock is unlocked.
–leave one comment telling me you posted

Post on Twitter tagging @SwankyPeacock. Again, it must be tagged to count.
–leave one comment telling me you tweeted/twittered/twitted?!? haha
That gives you up to 3 possible entries. Contest will run for 1 week. 
Winner will be posted next Wednesday!
Get Busy!!!
xoxo,
P

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Day #3 of Giveaways!

Happy Wednesday! Check out the Giveaways for today!!!!


 

Your choice of ONE of the above pictured items from Chubby Baby!
Seriously cute stuff on Etsy and Facebook!

From Echo's Toy Box!
ADORABLE Newborn Size Frankenstein Hat!
Ready to ship! ($3 shipping)
Find her on Facebook, or at www.echostoybox.com



J & M Photography Session
For those of you in the Katy, TX area!
If winner for today is not in the Katy, TX area, a new winner for this item will be drawn
Find her on Facebook!

Inner Hooker is giving you 3 patterns of your choice!   
You can find her on Etsy, Facebook, Or her website is: http://www.innerhooker.bigcartel.com/
 
To enter:

Mandatory entry
You must ‘like’ each vendor’s page, leave them a quick comment saying hello or thanking them for their gift to us!  Please do not spam your business all over their wall. It's not nice!
– leave just ONE comment telling me you did so

Extra entries (leave a separate comment for each 2 additional comments max)
Post on facebook about the contest.  Please be sure to tag @The Swanky Peacock and each vendor when doing so.  Your entry MUST appear on my wall to be counted.  Be sure you remember the ‘@’ and choose/highlight the correct page, be sure your settings are set to ‘everyone’ and the little lock is unlocked. 
–leave one comment telling me you posted

Post on Twitter tagging @SwankyPeacock.  Again, it must be tagged to count. 
–leave one comment telling me you tweeted/twittered/twitted?!? haha
  
That gives you up to 3 possible entries.  Contest will run for 1 week.  
Winner will be posted next Wednesday!
Get Busy!!!
 
xoxo,
P
 

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Giveaway Day #2!!

BeLoved: A Baby Booty-tique
Set of your choice. Either Ties or Clips
shipping is $3 on this
Find her on Facebook!


Hand Painted Boy Puzzle Block
Blocks are 2"x2"
Ready to ship
Offered by J. Pogo Designs
Find her on Facebook or Etsy!

Loopty Loop Boutique
Cute Crocheted Items!
$5 Giftcard
Find her on Facebook!

Sweet Stuff Baby Boutique
0-12month Necktie
Find her on Facebook

I am going to keep the entering pretty simple with up to 3 entries per person.  Of course you are always welcome and encouraged to spread the love on whatever social networks you may be a part of.  

To enter:

Mandatory entry
You must ‘like’ each vendor’s page, leave them a quick comment saying hello or thanking them for their gift to us!  Please do not spam your business all over their wall. It's just not nice!
– leave just ONE comment telling me you did so

Extra entries (leave a separate comment for each 2 additional comments max)
Post on facebook about the contest.  Please be sure to tag @The Swanky Peacock and each vendor when doing so.  Your entry MUST appear on my wall to be counted.  Be sure you remember the ‘@’ and choose/highlight the correct page, be sure your settings are set to ‘everyone’ and the little lock is unlocked. 
–leave one comment telling me you posted

Post on Twitter tagging @SwankyPeacock.  Again, it must be tagged to count. 
–leave one comment telling me you posted
  
That gives you up to 3 possible entries.  Contest will run for 1 week.  
Winner will be posted next Tuesday!
Good Luck!

XOXO,
P
 

Monday, September 12, 2011

Giveaway Day #1

Good Monday Morning! Here are today's fantastic Giveaway Items!!!






Inner Hooker is giving you 3 patterns of your choice!   
You can find her on Etsy, Facebook, Or her website is: http://www.innerhooker.bigcartel.com/



Pretty Prissy Baby Boutique has given this ADORABLE newborn size Peacock Hat!
You can find her items for purchase on Facebook.

AND Today's winner will receive a Custom Bottlecap Bow from Starry Nite Bowtique
Winner chooses image from her bottlecap album and style/colors of bow
Find her on Facebook!



To Enter:
Mandatory entry
You must ‘like’ each vendor’s page, leave them a quick comment saying hello or thanking them for their gift to us!  Please do not spam your business all over their wall.
– leave just ONE comment telling me you did so

Extra entries (leave a separate comment for each 2 additional comments max)
Post on facebook about the contest.  Please be sure to tag @TheSwankyPeacock and each vendor when doing so.  Your entry MUST appear on my wall to be counted.  Be sure you remember the ‘@’ and choose/highlight the correct page, be sure your settings are set to ‘everyone’ and the little lock is unlocked. 
–leave one comment telling me you posted

Post on Twitter tagging @Swankypeacock.  Again it must be tagged to count. 
–leave one comment telling me you posted
  
That gives you up to 3 possible entries.  Contest will run for 1 week.  
Winner will be posted next Monday!
Get to entering!
**hint: do not post comments anonymously.  Please leave your name at the end of your comment, so I know who you are! 
xoxo, 
P
TheSwankyP@gmail.com

Thursday, September 8, 2011

1000 Fan Bash Giveaway!

WOWZA! I can not believe I have gone from 200-1000 fans in a week! THANK YOU! I wish that I could hug and kiss every single one of you! I feel so blessed!

Since that may be inappropriate (haha), how about I gather my friends and find some fabulous prizes to give to you!

Here is how the 1000 Fan Bash will work:


First, I have added a Giveaway Album on my page, so you can drool over all the fabulous-ness that is up for grabs!

The 1000 Fan Bash will last for an ENTIRE week, so there will be different prizes to win each day. Sounds pretty great, yeah? Each day will feature ONE winner. Contest will run for 1 week for each day's giveaway.

TO CLARIFY: The Giveaway will begin Monday, September 12th and the Featured Prizes/Shops will be announced that day. The FIRST winner will be announced the following Monday. This allows everyone ample time to complete the required entries!

I plan to keep the entering as simple as possible, however, I encourage you to share all of this with your friends!

MANDATORY ENTRY: You MUST *like* each vendor's page and leave a simple note or 'thank you' for sponsoring. DO NOT SPAM YOUR BUSINESS ON THEIR WALL. That's just not nice.... Leave ONE comment here, letting me know that you have done so.

There are two giveaways for Free Photo Sessions. Please comment under those photos in the Giveaway Album if you meet the geographic criteria specified. I will choose the winners for photo shoots using Random.org based only on the comments of those photos.

EXTRA ENTRIES(everyone loves these, right?!?)
---Post on facebook about the contest.  Please be sure to tag @The Swanky Peacock and each vendor when you do so.  Your entry MUST appear on my wall to be counted.  Be sure you remember the ‘@’ and choose/highlight the correct page, be sure your settings are set to ‘everyone’ and the little lock is unlocked.
–leave one comment telling me you have posted this


Post on Twitter tagging @SwankyPeacock.  Again, it must be tagged to count.
–leave one comment here telling me you have done so.

DO NOT COMMENT ANONYMOUSLY. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TELL WHO YOU ARE. You must choose something other than *Anonymous* in the *Comment As* box


That gives you up to 3 possible entries. Refer your friends and let's get this show on the road!!

Feel Free to Email me if you have any questions regarding the Giveaway! TheSwankyP@gmail.com