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This week's giveaway is coming to you a day early and I couldn't be more excited about this one!  It is quite the GRAND event!  Think of it as a great way to reward all of your hard work this past month with the clean home challenge.  Or, just think of it as AH-MAZING!  Because it is!!

I have partnered up with the most darling blog pals to bring to you an over-the-top incredible giveaway!

Did you see that?!  A $1000 gift card to NORDSTROM!?  I can think of at least 1000 grand ways I could use such an amazing gift {but I can't enter, so YOU must take advantage of this for me}!   Time to purge your closet because you are going shopping!  Handbags, accessories, summer dresses and shoes?  Oh yes!

So what is the catch?  Well, once you stop giggling, happy dancing and pick your jaw up off of the floor, you just take a second to get to know each of these lovely ladies a little bit more, and then you get a chance to win!


Shay at Mix and Match Family is a mom of two (and adopting a third!) lifestyle blogger who shares her daily life with her readers along with her fun world travels, organization tips, shopping and fashion and easy, yummy recipes.

Sheaffer from Pinterest Told Me To is a wife and mom trying to look cute when she heads out the door, and she's using Pinterest to help her do it.

Jen at IHeart Organizing is an organizing lovin' gal who is trying to simplify and beautify her fun-filled life as a mom of three boys {but you all know that already right?!}.

Chris at Just a Girl is a wife, mom, a professional, a student, a friend, and on and on and on.  Essentially however, she's just a girl who loves to create, decorate, and inspire-ate.

Cassie at Hi Sugarplum is a design-obsessed Texas girl, and lover of DIY, travel, fashion, sarcasm, Mexican food, & shiny, ruffly things.


I am so happy to introduce you to each one of them, as they all fill my blog reading time with enjoyment.  Now, enter away my friends!!


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IHeart Organizing official giveaway entry rules can always be found here.

If you are a color loving fanatic like I am, then this week's giveaway is for YOU!  I am excited to introduce you to Emily Ley!


Emily Ley is a sweet as pie gal who runs a shop full of happiness.  Everything from stationary to prints to iPhone cases and trays.... this girl has got it goin' on!

{ tray / notepad / print / iPhone case / stationary / plate }

Emily shares the same passion as I, and loves to offer bold and beautiful items to help you organize your life, kitchen and home, all while smiling along the way!

{photo credit: Shay Cochrane Photography}

And you know how I fall fast and hard for anything with vibrant patterns and colors, so you can imagine my excitement about partnering up this week to offer one lucky IHeart Organizing reader a $50 credit to EmilyLey.com!


Who is excited?!


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From now through Tuesday, August 6th, Emily Ley is offering IHeart Organizing readers 10% off any order with code IHEARTORG.  Wahooooo!

Good luck my friends and...


IHeart Organizing official giveaway entry rules can always be found here.

If you don't already have the painterly app Brushstroke, keep reading to find out how you can win one of ten FREE copies I have to give away. If you already have Brushstroke, be sure to update it to take advantage of all the new features.  Here's what's been added:

• New painting styles, color palettes, and canvases
• Swipe to adjust painting detail and color
• Optimized for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
• iOS 8 and 64-bit support
• Ship and share previously saved paintings
• Ship framed prints and posters
• Details and price breakdowns for shipped products
• Manual exposure and camera improvements
• Visual quality improvements
• New adjustments
• Crop your paintings
• Undo, redo, and reset
• Landscape support on iPad
• Move and scale your signature
• Bug fixes and other improvements







To create a painterly image load your image and select a brushstroke style found by tapping the paintbrush icon. Slide your finger from left to right across your device's screen to adjust the color or detail of the style. Next on to the color style (indicated by the painter's palette). Tapping the easel icon will bring up a selection of canvas styles. The slider icon reveals editing tools to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Density, Vibrance, Exposure, Shadows, Highlights, Temperature, Thickness (of the Brushstroke) and Sharpness. Tap the "a" icon on the far right to add your signature to the piece. Brushstroke even connects you with direct access for ordering prints of your artwork directly from the app.

There are so many unique styles to choose from with this new release and the addition of the ability to make adjustments within a style increases the possible combinations. If you check out my app recipes on Instagram, you'll find that I use Brushstroke a lot on my painterly edits. Think outside the box and combine your images rendered with Brushstroke with the results from other apps for a really original creation!

Here are two quick pieces I created using only Brushstroke's latest version. 

St. Louis in the Fall

Luna

This week's giveaway is another one of those that are especially near and dear to my heart.  Not only is the company sponsoring this week's giveaway locally grown {to me that is}, the start up story is especially inspirational for a small business gal like myself.  Introducing madesmart!


Madesmart is based in St. Paul, Minnesota and they work hard at creating organizational items that encompass style, function, quality and affordability.  Um, yes please!

And they also believe that if they can create beautifully designed and useful products, that they can in turn make the act of getting organized enjoyable and fun.  I can fist pump to that!


Bonus points that madesmart actually rhymes with iheart.

In 1990, Devee dreamed up “the Junk Drawer Organizer®” and it was the first of its kind that lucky for us, became very successful. That success moved Devee into an amazing career and super cool new category of storage and organization. Today, her company now has over 300 unique products that are offered in most major retailers (like Target and The Container Store!).  See, inspiring!  I couldn't be happier for her success!

So, now that you have some information as to why I personally heart madesmart, here is what they will be giving away to one lucky iHeart Organizing reader this week!  A complete kitchen storage pack!




2-Tier Organizers: A stacking system that works in all areas of the home. This system makes the most out of the vertical space we have throughout the abode. Each basket slides easily on each tray and their handles allow for easy transport.








Clear Stackable Cabinet Shelves: These stackable shelves help maximize your vertical space. They feature rubber feet to keep things in place and they fold flat when not in use.








Fridge/Pantry Collection: These versatile bins store items efficiently in the fridge or pantry. Features include durable, high-quality plastic; rounded corners for easy cleaning; non-slip handles for moving and dry erase labeling area. Its nonslip lining rubber feet keeps things in place. BPA free and food safe.




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Good luck everyone!  IHeart Organizing official giveaway entry rules can always be found here.

This week's giveaway holds a special place in my heart.  Fellow blog friend and organizing/cleaning enthusiast, Clean Mama, just released the most fantastic book!
I always feel like the proudest mom on the block when a fellow blogger has a book published.  It is so much fun to see their daily ideas and passions come together in the form of print.  I really couldn't be more excited for Becky and the release of The Organically Clean Home!

And really the timing of her book release couldn't be better!  I have been in full spring cleaning mode for the past few months and you all know that I love the idea of making my own cleaners for the benefit of my family, our home and our pocketbook.  Becky's book just arrived at my doorstep and I am ready to dive in for even more green recipes to use around our abode.


Forget about chemical cleaners and pricey "green" products, all you need are a few simple kitchen staples to make your whole house sparkle!  The Organically Clean Home features 150 easy-to-make recipes for cleaning products filled with all-natural ingredients you can trust {and actually pronounce!}.  From dishwasher detergent to antibacterial wipes, Becky Rapinchuk guides you through the steps needed to make these everyday necessities, without spending a fortune.

Today I am honored to be giving away a copy of Becky's new book to two lucky iHeart Organizing Cleaning readers!



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Good luck to you all!  Happy cleaning and...

Hey friends!  I hope you are having a lovely week and enjoying the final days of summer lovin'.  And although I can't even begin to imagine how another month has come and gone, it is already that time to reflect and say THANK YOU to those that have supported this happy space of mine in the big wide www world.


My sponsors keep this blog alive and I am forever grateful that they support my ability to write daily posts, work on projects and cover my blog expenses and time.  Today I am giving them my gratitude and thanks for keeping this little ol' dream of mine alive.

They are each amazing for endless reasons and many are offering up special promos and discounts to you lovely friends as well, so enjoy!

• Kiwi Crate offers fun and engaging arts, crafts, and science projects for kids
• Designed by parents, approved by child experts, and, most importantly, tested by kids!
• Receive a crate filled with projects and activities every month

• Yes, we are busy but we can still have fun and we can still express our individuality. That is why See Jane Work was born.
• See Jane Work appreciates your business, so much so that they have created Jane's Rewards; a way for you to earn points doing what you love... shopping at seejanework.com.
• The new See Jane Work line is now available at Office Depot.

All current Wishy Washi Tape promotions can be found on their website here.

• Check out Stylebook's tips on how to give your closet a makeover on a budget.
• Transform your closet into a 21st-century closet management hub with Stylebook, the closet app for iPhone and iPad.
• Wear a cute outfit every day by planning what to wear in advance with the Stylebook calendar feature

• Teal & Lime Decorating School is now enrolling!
• Uncover your personal decorating style and build up your decorating confidence with Define Your Style, a 5-week e-Course starting September 16th.
• Learn how to avoid buyers remorse when shopping for home decor with the FREE Finding the Right Fit lesson available now!

  

• Enjoy free premEAR concierge service!
• Mousetales Travel does all the work, you have all the fun!
• If Disney announces a promotion for your dates after you've booked your vacation with Mouse Tales Travel, they will apply the promotion to your reservation without you doing anything!

 

 

• If you regularly read organizing books, newsletters and blogs but still struggle to create the organization you are after, simplify 101 has the perfect solution for you - their online class, The FUNdamentals of Getting Organized!
• The FUNdamentals of Getting Organized gives you simple, step-by-step plans so you can discover - and put into action - the organizing solutions that are just right for you without getting overwhelmed.
• The FUNdamentals of Getting Organized gives you a complete system for organizing your entire home using simple yet effective principles presented in bite-sized action steps, so it's simple to put ideas into practice without feeling overwhelmed.

• SugarSNAP designs smart, stylish solutions to help parents get and stay organized.  They were formed by mom's of twins, so they know from personal experience the endless stuff that goes along with being a parent can be overwhelming, so they set out to create a truly innovative way to organize your diaper bag and your car!
• Hey sugar, sugarSNAP is thrilled to announce their diaper bag organizers now come in two new colors!  Their super popular black and white pattern is back {The Wyatt} due to popular demand, and not only is it perfect for boy or a girl, it also matches any diaper bag!  They also launched a beautiful pink set, called The Lily.

• Fridge Coasters are super absorbent "liners" {made of wood pulp board} that come in different sizes to fit all high traffic areas of your refrigerator = no more scrubbing!
• Place under produce in the crisper bins to keep your veggies fresh longer, or under milk and salad dressing in the door bins to absorb drips.
• Made 100% in the USA of 30% {or more} post-consumer product.  Please recycle when finished!

• It's time to get stylish and sassy with Sassy Aprons!
• Whether being used for gardening, in the kitchen, at the salon or at a restaurant, you will be sure to find one that fits your personality and needs.
•  Sassy Aprons are original designs, handmade, unique, created to flatter the body and the ties are long and adjustable to fit almost any figure.  A win win for all!

• Uppercase Living allows you to express your unique style with adorable, customizable vinyl decals.

• The new Fall/Winter catalog is LIVE!
• Now featuring Uppercase INK, which has the capability to create multi-colored subway-style art at a fraction of the cost of traditional custom vinyl.
• Until the end of July, the cost to sign up as a new demonstrator is only $49.95.

• Buttoned Up has launched a gorgeous new online store, which will not only feature boot camps, but an entirely new line of organizational products {notebooks, agendas, journals} that can be personalized with photos, designs, monograms, etc...
• There are a number of Back To School items to help you get your students buttoned up for the new school year.  These products are here just in time to get schedules back to normal!

• Did you know that will the help of Michelle over at 5 Dinners in 1 Hour, you can have a week's worth of meals prepared for your family, within only ONE hour!?
•  All the menu plans offered have family friendly meals that feed 4-6 people and no, they are not all casseroles and they are fresh, not frozen. 
• Michelle is launching a new custom menu building tool on September 1st, which will allow subscribers to select their menu from a database of recipes, while providing a custom grocery list which can be sent right to your smart phone!  And you will still be able to make 5 dinners-in-1 hour!

Right now Michelle is offering IHeart Organizing readers 40% off an annual subscription!  To receive this great deal check out her site and enter takephotoplus at checkout!


My appreciation spreads wide from my sponsors to you sweet readers!  Thank you for bringing me joy each and every day!

And for those of you who have been waiting.... and waiting.... the 2014 planner printables are now available in my Etsy shop!


The new pages were given a facelift and I listened to your feedback and provided more space for writing and a two page monthly calendar spread!  Wahoo!  It feels incredible to have these out!  And because it was my birthday this week and I am in the giving mood, I am offering all you sweet friends 15% off all items in my shop with code iheartseptember from now through the end of September!  Oh, and I am giving away 15 free 2014 planner printables too!


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Please note, if you have already purchased the 2014 planner instant download file {thank you again!}, I would be happy to reimburse you if you enter this giveaway and win!  So make sure you enter! 

THANK YOU endlessly for your incredible support and for being the very best readers a gal could ask for. 


Pssssst!  More to come shortly!  Newbie Contributor Palak is stopping in next!  I can't wait for y'all to meet her!

IHeart Organizing official giveaway entry rules can always be found here.