Gorgeous Sponsor Lovin'!

I have two of awesome sponsors to show off today! You are going to love what these girls offer. Stop buy there stores, find something you love...and make it yours!

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You might remember Your Charmed Life from a giveaway we did together over the summer! Kelly makes GORGEOUS hand stamped personalized jewelry. Don't believe me? It was hard to choose a favorite, but today this is it (my favorite changes about every five seconds!)

Here's a little about Kelly in her own words...

I am wife to David and mother to Caleb [4] We live in Denver Metro area, Colorado. Originally Raised in Texas. Full time stay at home mommy and full time Etsy shop keeper. I love photography, making jewelry, planting flowers and spending time outside with my son. 

Im all about rustic! Anything battered, worn, weathered and dinged. I follow this style everywhere in my own home and especially on jewelry! Its different and breakth taking to see items that are out of the norm of a new look.

Go check out her store, I guarantee you will fall in love with Your Charmed Life!

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I think little girls look so cute in tutus. So, when I saw this store...I fell in love with everything! Butter Britches offers specialized tutus, crocheted designs....and Marine Corp Couture! Look at how absolutely adorable this tutu is!

Here's Butter Britches in their own words...

Our names are Hailey and Rachel, we are mothers, students, and Marine Corps spouses. We met while our husbands were stationed in Quantico, VA in 2006 and our friendship has continued to bloom ever since. We each have two beautiful children.

After many failed attempts to find unique and appealing Marine Corps gear for our children we came up with the Marine Corps Couture line and through that ButterBritches was born. We have an incredible vision and are ecstatic to share it.

Please be sure to visit Butter Britches, their clothes are absolutely adorable...and I'm almost wishing I had someone to dress up in Marine Corps Couture!

{the little black boat.}

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Jessica from {the little black boat.} is such a sweetheart. She is a Navy wife, puppy-mommy, blogger, Tupperware lover...and she is super crafty!

{the little black boat.} is Jessica's latest project. Her signs are handmade and painted, which means no two signs are exactly the same. So you can be promised an original piece of art!

Jessica and her hubby are currently in the middle of a PCS...but you can still order from her! All you have to do is visit www.thelittleblackboat.com, Jessica will contact you when you are at the top of the waiting list and then you can submit payment!

These signs are a great addition to any military home and great for gifts! Be sure to check them out today!

Sponsor Love: Isabelle's Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Crew

I was very excited when my friend from elementary school came to me with this idea. Today's sponsor is not a store....she's not even selling anything. Candice is looking to raise money for a cause that is very important to her: GREAT STRIDES (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest and most successful national fundraising event.) She will be walking for the cause on May 21, 2011...and is asking that you donate to this wonderful cause!

Three years ago Candice met a beautiful, smart and amazing little girl, Isabelle. This is what she says about Isabelle and CF....

I have been inspired by her, yes at the age of three she inspires me to want to do great things and be a better person for her! Her parents are wonderful people, and the three of them are now family. I guess it is hard to realize the need for research, treatment and a cure for something until you've associated a face with it, for me I have associated a lot more than a face, it's my family, and I don't give up on family! So thank you for your time to read this, and consider joining our team and join us on May 21st as we walk as Isabelle's Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Crew* with pride and confidence that together we can and will make CF stand for CURE FOUND!

 

Whatever you can donate would be a huge help for Candice and Isabelle's Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Crew. Your generous gift will be used efficiently and effectively...nearly 90 cents of every dollar raised goes towards support research, care and education.

Every little bit helps! And be sure to visit the Bibbidi-Bobidi-Boo Crew's website for more information! And spread the word!

Sponsor Lovin': Scentsy Basket Party and Winner!

Yesterday I had an Avon and Scentsy Open House and Brunch! Some of my closest family and friends came over for a morning full of eating and shopping...seriously, what's not to love about that! My bestie, Katie, is my Scentsy go-to-person. Even in Massachusetts I'm showing her business some lovin'! I'm totally looking forward to my hostess rewards too...I'm just going to need to find room for all my new Scentsy! You can join the fun by visiting my Avon store here and Scentsy party here! And if you're interested in hosting your own basket party visit Live.Love.Scents on Facebook!

It was such a good time! Mom was melting Pima Cotton in her Liberty Warmer...so they were both pretty popular! I had a bunch of Avon samples in the bathroom, I think everyone really loved those! I can't wait until both shipments come in so I can make pretty bags for everyone!

Now for the winner of the Maggie's Closet giveaway! If you haven't visited the Etsy store, make you sure you don't miss it...the hats are too-damn-cute! The lucky winner of a hat of their choice is....random number 13! Mama to be Uncork and Unwined! Please e-mail me at fsc200408@yahoo.com with your choice of hat and address!! Congratulations!

Thank you to all my lovely March sponsors! Please visit all of their websites and start shopping!

Sponsor Love & Giveaway: Maggie's Closet!

Today I want to show off my very first sponsor, Nicole from Maggie's Closet!! Nicole makes the cutest hats for all ages...but personally I think her hats look the best on itty-bitty-babies! Each of the hats are handmade and customized for you! The weather is starting to get nice...but spring nights can still get chilly, get your hat today to keep those ears warm! Check out these super cute hats...

Meet Nicole!

I bet you're wondering the very first thing I learned about Nicole. Her husbands name is Danny. We are like relationship twins...except she clearly got all the talent! Here are some fun facts about Nicole and Maggie's Closet...

Nicole's grandmother taught her how to crochet when she was 12.

She's super crafty...she scrapbooks and makes jewlery too!

She learned how to read patterns on YouTube!

She started making hats to use for photography props.

Maggie is Nicole's niece!

Nicole is being very generous with this giveaway! FIRST she is offering a 25% off coupon code for all my readers! Just use the code flipflops.

Do you love these itty-bitty hats? Well now it's your chance to win a hat of your choice! For your chance to win...do one, some, or all of the following. Just be sure to leave a separate comment for each one you complete! If you do not have a blog...just leave an e-mail address.

1) Visit Maggie's Closet and tell me which hat you would choose if you won

2) Like Maggie's Closet on Facebook

3) Follow my blog via GFC

4) Friend Flip Flops and Combat Boots on Facebook...the badge is on the sidebar!

5) Be a sponsor! (3 comments) To be a future sponsor..e-mail me!

Giveaway will be open until 11:59PM on March 25th. Winner will be announced on March 26th. Good luck!

Sponsor Love: Melissa's Jewlery & Accessories!

I'm honored to be showing off today's sponsor. I fell in love with her jewelry a while ago, so when she became a sponsor I was thrilled! This is just a sneak peak of what Melissa's Jewlery and Accessories has to offer!

This is Melissa's Jewelery and Accessories in her own words:

I am a stay at home mommy to a 14 month old princess, and an Army wife, in my early 20's. I started making & selling Military & support jewelry locally just after my daughter was born. My business quickly grew into what it is today; Now I make custom jewelry for just about anything including Bridal, Military, special occasion pieces, and several different awareness pieces - including, but not limited to: Infant/Child loss, infertility, cancer, autism awareness and so much more. I pride myself in making jewelry that not only lasts, but that my customers can truly appreciate because each piece is customized for them!

Starting today all future-brides can head to Melissa's Facebook page for a chance to win over $500 worth of bridal jewelry! That's free jewelry for you and your bridal party! If you are getting married before December 2012 head over and read the Note on how to enter! This is not something you want to miss! 

While you are there be sure to check out everything Melissa offers. There is something for everyone! Make sure you tell her I sent you!

Why I Love Giveaways (& a winner!)

I love a good giveaway. And to my surprise sometimes I actually win them! Now that I think about it...I have a giveaway item in every room of the house. A CSN Stores lamp in the living room, CSN Stores kitchen gadgets, a decorative container from Mrs. Superman in my bathroom, and now...in my bedroom from A Turn for the Nurse....

She gave away a $50 gift card to Amazon...and I was in need of new bedding. It came in the mail the other day but I'm not putting it on the bed until all the spring cleaning is done! It's so springy and clean...and I love it! Thanks so much!

Now I'm crossing my fingers that I win the CSN Stores giveaway over at the Kendra Diaries!

Did you enter the Live.Love.Scents Scentsy giveaway? If you didn't you missed out on a great deal! The winner of the plug-in warmer and two scents of their choosing is....

Jessica from Learning as We Go!

(I'm e-mailing you right now!)

Thank you to everyone who entered! If you didn't enter you still need Scentsy in your home! Go shop NOW!

Lots of Sponsor Love!

I am so proud to be showing off these four amazing sponsors. There is something for everyone! Please be sure to check them all out and show them some lovin'!

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I blame Katie for my Scentsy addiction. I'm pretty sure I can blame her for my Mom's addiction too. Katie's passionate about Scentsy, it's affordable (say goodbye to high candle prices!) it's decorative, it's safe, and best of all...it smells amazing. There's a Scentsy product for everyone...including men and children! Katie believes in Scentsy so much...she'll even replace your lightbulbs! Do you want free Scentsy? Go enter her giveaway!

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If you are like me then you have tons of Americana signs around the house. Signs of Patriotism has one of the largest selections of military themed signs and each one is hand-painted by JaNae! There are more than fifteen categories of signs on JaNae's website...and she even does custom orders. It's hard to choose a favorite...but this one really speaks to me!

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Savanna is an absolute sweetheart. This is That's Sew Savanna in her words: "I started That's Sew Savanna as a way to preserve my sanity during deployments and continued it out of a love for all things old and new. My newest project Say It Like Savanna offer all kinds of fun ways to express your self from cute or romantic signs to etched casserole dishes saying HANDS OFF! I love seeing things not as they are but as they could be. Please feel free to contact me with your ideas and custom orders!"

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This is one of the cutest companies I have ever seen. {the little black boat.} is all about military pride. Jessica is a proud Navy wife so a little extra love goes into each of her military projects. She makes the cutest "Home is Where The Military Sends Us" signs..every military family needs one! With every purchase Jessica donates $1 to Operation Write Home. Be sure to visit her store to see her cute projects!

I'm Looking For Sponsors!

After over a year of obsessive blogging I have decided I would love to start showing off some fabulous people and companies through advertising and sponsors! Any money gained through blog sponsorship will go directly towards this blog (such as purchasing my own domain, bigger and better giveaways, and eventually customized layouts for anyone interested.)

Flip Flops and Combat Boots has an average of 700 page views a day and close to 16,000 page views a month. Flip Flops and Combat Boots is also active on Twitter and Facebook. If you choose to advertise on this blog you can rest assured that you will be reaching many people on a daily basis!

Sponsors
Available sizes can be found on the right column
**Spots are not guaranteed until payment has been received.**
 

Extra Large Ad - $6/month

I will only run one extra large ad per month. This ad can be found at the top of the right column all month long. On the first of the month I will write a post exclusively advertising your company or product...and throughout the month you will get plenty of link loving and mentions  on the blog, Twitter and Facebook! You can also decide to do a giveaway with this option. E-mail me soon to get on the list!

Large Ad - $4/month

I will run large ads by the number of weeks in the month (4 weeks = 4 large ads.) Large ads can be found on the right column under the "extra large ad." In order to give extra exposure to each ad the order will be rotated weekly. During the first week of the month the large ads will be advertised in a group post...there will also be lots of loving on Facebook and Twitter. You can also choose to do a giveaway with this option. E-mail me soon to get on the list!

Small - $2/month

Small ads can be found under the "extra large" and "large" ads. During the second week of the month small ads will be advertised in a group post...and be given exposure on Facebook and Twitter. An optional giveaway is included with this ad.

Ad Creation - $5

If you need an ad created I'm more than happy to do it! The ad will be used on the blog...and is also for your own use!

Giveaways

I have decided that giveaways will only be offered to people who sponsor Flip Flops and Combat Boots...or if we have worked together in the past.

Reviews

I have done reviews for CSN Stores, Life is Good, and a few other companies. If you are interested in having me review your product please contact me. I will always give my honest opinion!

If you are interested in any of these services please e-mail me at fsc200408@yahoo.com

Attractive Offers from Murano Glass Gifts Co

Hello to our avid readers. Take a plunge to this wonderful opportunity offered to us by Murano Glass Gifts Co. They’re giving a promising discount coupon for there products. Murano Glass Gifts Co, is a company that sell Murano glass related products such as vases, figurines, and jewelry. Here are some of the unique and exquisite designs of jewelry made from Murano glass.

Shimmering around your neck is the elegant strands of turquoise colored glass beads, the Cascade Turquoise necklace. A perfect match with an earring and a bracelet.



Like a pink icing sprinkle magnificently over the glass pendant is the lovely Candy Murano Necklace Pink. A genuine handmade Murano glass bead work done by the artisans of Venice.



A perfect glittering piece clasp in ones’ wrist is the Cascade Bracelet Amethyst. A beautifully strands of Amethyst colored glass beads that delights everyone’s’ eye.




An ideal match for your every Charm Necklace and Bracelet is the Charm Earring. Available delightfully in assorted colors of your like. This Murano glass bead is framed by a sterling silver with 24kt gold ring.

Let’s find out more about Murano Glass Gifts Co from an interview.

Jane: Who founded the company and what is the story?

Marina :Murano Glass Gifts Co. was founded by two friends who traveled to Venice and after touring the factories in Murano, fell in love with Murano glass and Murano glass jewelry. Our goal is to share the beauty of the Murano glass tradition with our customers.

Jane: Tell us background about the company

Marina :Murano Glass Gifts Co. is one of the largest online retailers of Murano glass specializing in Murano glass vases, figurines, and jewelry. Our murano glass jewelry line includes Murano glass pendants, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

Jane: What is murano glass?

Marina : Murano glass is considered to be one of the finest glassworks in the world. It is hand blown by artisans on the island of Murano in Venice. Different techniques, which have been passed down through centuries of trade, are utilized to craft the art works.

Jane:. Tell us about the process of making murano glass

Marina :The process of making Murano glass is rather complex. Most Murano glass art s made using the lampworking technique. The glass is made from silica which becomes liquid at high temperatures. As the glass passes from a liquid to a solid state, there is an interval when the glass is soft before it hardens completely. This is when the glass-master can shape the material.

Jane: Tell us the offer given to our readers!

Marina : Readers of your blog can place an order and receive 15% off within next 5 days. To receive 15% off they can either include this note into their comments when placing the order or call our customer service team and place an order by phone by calling us at (248) 592 - 9745.

Visits their sites to see more of their jewelry designs:

Website: http://www.muranoglassgifts.com

Thanks again Murano Glass Gift Co for being one of the sponsors for Handmade-Jewelry-Club and the discount coupons offered to our readers!

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