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I Love Contests!

February 2, 2007 by Janice

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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Yes girls – I am now fully addicted to giving away free stuff. So here is another contest to keep you going until the prize-filled Ultimate Blog Party gets here.

I have decided that I simply love contests and they will now be a regular part of 5 Minutes for Mom. It is just too fun to brighten someone’s day with a wonderful prize. There is something so beautiful about announcing to someone that you are sending them an unexpected gift – and this last week I got to find out how wonderful it was to be the winner!

Yes – last week really was a fantastic week for me! In addition to getting some of the best news of my life, I also won a
contest. How sweet is that! I couldn’t believe it. I opened my email to find out that I won a contest for a Norah Jones CD from Carrie at Mommy Brain.

“I can’t believe it! I never win anything!” I wrote to Carrie. I laughed as I typed it too – how many of us say that exact thing when we do finally get lucky and win something. And even if the prize isn’t a million dollars or a new house, it is such a smile-making moment to win something.

So girls – we are now in the smile-making business! 🙂

Today’s contest is sponsored by Alli’s Originals.

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The winner can choose either this beautiful Sideways Open Heart necklace (valued at $33CDN) from the Princess Charming Collection (you choose your inscription) OR a gift certificate of an equal amount to use towards a piece of your choice.

Alli’s work is gorgeous! I am in love with her site and I am so excited for this contest! Alli sent me this adorable necklace. Is it cute or what?!? Thanks Alli!

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It is the Darling Discs piece from the Princess Charming Collection with Jackson and Julia’s names engraved on the discs. (I will have to add a disc in October with my new baby’s name!)

When I looked at the site, I didn’t realize how tiny and delicate the jewelry would be. (Alli includes all the measurements, but silly me – I didn’t measure.)

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I was so thrilled when I received it and discovered how elegant the piece is. I chose the regular, 16” chain. It fits loosely around my neck and makes for a lovely, everyday charm necklace.

So to help you get the idea of the size of the pieces – I took a photo of my necklace next to a nickel. (Yes, it is a Canadian nickel – note the little beaver.)
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Alli’s Originals has so many sweet designs it is hard to choose which pieces to buy! I have spent hours looking through her site. I have quite a few others on my wish list like the Charm Bracelet with a small Swarovski heart crystal and 5 letter charms that spell out MOMMY (or whatever letters you choose.)

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And – how could I not want the cute Mini Tags necklace too! Okay – I must stop – I love so many of them I could show her entire line.

But one more thing – I wish I had bought one of these precious Kids’ Charm Bracelets for my niece Chantal’s eighth birthday. Kids_Charm_Bracelet.jpgSince I just missed her birthday – I think I might buy it for her and keep it for next Christmas. Shhh…don’t tell her…

(If you are thinking of a present for a young girl or teenager, many of Alli’s designs would be perfect to give and they are all so reasonably priced. And of course – you are supporting a fellow Mom!)

The Contest:

Now that you are in love with her cute designs and have all kinds of ideas of which ones you would like to buy for yourself or as gifts – let’s get back to how you can win one for FREE!

Let’s make it really simple – here is how we will do it:

  • First – sign the Mr. Linky with your name and URL by Sunday, February 4th at 6pm Eastern. (If you do not have a blog, but would like to participate, leave a comment asking to be entered and email me at janice at 5minutesformom dot com with your contact information.)
  • Second – on your blog, link to this contest so that your readers can get in on the fun too. Gotta spread the smiles! If you want to link to Alli’s site as well, I am sure she would appreciate it. (If you don’t have a blog – you obviously can’t post about it. No worries. But if you want, you can spread some smiles by passing on the contest info to one or two of your friends.)

We will announce the winner on Monday, February 5, 2007. Good luck!

(Don’t worry if you don’t win this time – there are more contests to come! And remember our big prize giveaway at the Ultimate Blog Party is coming up in March. Check out our Prize Page to see the huge assortment of prizes and to visit the prize hosts’ sites. More prizes are coming in everyday! We are doing our best to keep up with the listings, so if your prize isn’t listed yet, we will be adding it as soon as possible.)

Updated February 5, 2007

The Winner IS… # 51 – LOCAL GIRL of An Island Life

Congratulations Local Girl and thanks to all of you for participating!!!

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Janice is co-founder of 5 Minutes For Mom. She's been working online since 2003 and is thankful her days are full of social media, writing and photography.

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116 Comments

  1. Louella Grindle says

    June 30, 2007 at 10:39 pm

    Who Doesn’t love a great contest!

    Louella Grindle
    Enter to win a 16 oz Jar candle and bella Bar

    Reply
  2. rose marie garza says

    March 2, 2007 at 3:04 pm

    hi

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  3. rose marie garza says

    March 2, 2007 at 3:02 pm

    my name is rose your web is cool write back

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  4. kimberly says

    February 13, 2007 at 8:54 pm

    Love what you do with the site. Can’t wait for the next contest.

    Reply
  5. Dave Hill says

    February 11, 2007 at 11:14 am

    You could win $1000 here.

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  6. Woman, Wife and Mother says

    February 10, 2007 at 3:35 pm

    I’m in

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  7. eph2810 says

    February 6, 2007 at 12:42 am

    Well – I was too late for this contest…Thats what happens when you take a week off – somewhat…

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  8. Anastacia says

    February 5, 2007 at 2:55 pm

    Darn it! I was too late to join the contest! I saw it yesterday & should have entered, but I was rushing too much. Oh well!

    This is the first time I’ve been to your blog, other than yesterday. I’m not a mom, but I’ve been having fun looking around, and I may end up joining your blog party since it sure does look like fun!

    Reply
  9. Christelle says

    February 5, 2007 at 12:13 am

    Those are lovely! I didn’t put the link to my blog , I misunderstood the directions. I put it here, and I posted about you.
    Thanks!

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  10. Melanie says

    February 4, 2007 at 10:19 pm

    Those are adorable!

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  11. Michelle says

    February 4, 2007 at 8:49 pm

    Love those!
    I am going to put the link up now :o)
    Michelle

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  12. ashley says

    February 4, 2007 at 8:38 pm

    Love the charms.

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  13. Kimberly says

    February 4, 2007 at 6:25 pm

    I am smitten with all those little charms! I guess I have been “charmed” by their prettiness. 😉
    =:8

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  14. Carolynn Waldner says

    February 4, 2007 at 5:56 pm

    I would love to be included in the contest! The jewlery is beautiful:)

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  15. misslionheart says

    February 4, 2007 at 5:48 pm

    I don’t wear much jewellery, but my girls do!! 😉

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  16. Amanda Cathleen says

    February 4, 2007 at 5:02 pm

    such lovely jewelry!

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  17. problem girl says

    February 4, 2007 at 4:51 pm

    What a fun idea! The jewelry is just beautiful too.

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  18. Jen T. says

    February 4, 2007 at 1:50 pm

    I’d love to enter for this cool jewelry!

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  19. busybusymomma says

    February 4, 2007 at 12:58 pm

    Beautiful jewelry! Enjoy the Norah Jones CD. :o)

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  20. katie says

    February 4, 2007 at 12:03 pm

    How cute are those charms! I didn’t have any idea of the size, either. They’re much more delicate than I expected.

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  21. ToadyJoe says

    February 4, 2007 at 11:10 am

    Thank you! I’m very excited, and will be back many times.

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  22. Tabitha M says

    February 4, 2007 at 2:07 am

    Pretty jewelry! Thanks for the contest!

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  23. Meghan says

    February 4, 2007 at 1:15 am

    Neat jewelry. A new blog to read!!

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  24. Julie says

    February 3, 2007 at 11:09 pm

    Fun Site! I will be checking back often. Love the jewlery!

    Reply
  25. earthchick says

    February 3, 2007 at 10:44 pm

    Very cool! This is the first time I’ve seen your blog – thanks to schrondinger’s link to the contest!

    Reply
  26. Magnolia Mom says

    February 3, 2007 at 10:32 pm

    Very cute stuff.

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  27. Andi says

    February 3, 2007 at 10:28 pm

    I don’t have a blog but would love to be entered.

    Thank you!!!

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  28. Loretta says

    February 3, 2007 at 10:22 pm

    Love the custom items 🙂 Very pretty.

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  29. Schrodinger says

    February 3, 2007 at 9:59 pm

    Thanks for a great contest. That jewelry is lovely.

    Reply
  30. Donna says

    February 3, 2007 at 9:53 pm

    OOh, I love this jewelry!! Hope I win 🙂

    Reply
  31. Arleta says

    February 3, 2007 at 9:37 pm

    Wow! Those necklaces are gorgeous!

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  32. Kate says

    February 3, 2007 at 9:34 pm

    Wow I love your blog it is great thanks for the contest.

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  33. Susie J says

    February 3, 2007 at 9:23 pm

    Winning things makes us feel like kids again!

    Reply
  34. Lissete Diaz says

    February 3, 2007 at 7:50 pm

    Love Contests! The necklace with the names is just too cute. Off to post on my site.

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  35. Sunydazy says

    February 3, 2007 at 6:04 pm

    Oh how I love pretty girly stuff! Thanks for the fun game!

    Reply
  36. michelle says

    February 3, 2007 at 6:04 pm

    I added my post to the side bar – right on top!

    Reply
  37. Lisa - The Scrap Princess says

    February 3, 2007 at 5:54 pm

    Beautiful jewelry!!! And great contest!

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  38. amy says

    February 3, 2007 at 4:24 pm

    That is such cute jewelry!

    Reply
  39. Jeni Hill Ertmer says

    February 3, 2007 at 4:07 pm

    Thanks for posting about this contest. I can’t wear it due to allergies to metals but the children’s pieces look really sweet and my granddaughter doesn’t have the problems I do – plus little girls need some pretty things like this, don’t you agree?

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  40. Michelle in MX says

    February 3, 2007 at 3:26 pm

    fingers crossed 🙂

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  41. Leah says

    February 3, 2007 at 12:50 pm

    This is great. Thanks. Hope I win.

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  42. Krista says

    February 3, 2007 at 12:33 pm

    Yes, adorable and generous prize thank you. I just had a contest to name our Kitty. It was fun and we ended up the winners, with a great name for our new cat. I am glad I found your site.

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  43. Rebekah says

    February 3, 2007 at 12:24 pm

    love the contest:)

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  44. Suzanne says

    February 3, 2007 at 11:56 am

    Oooh, I love contests! Those pieces are adorable!!

    Reply
  45. Melissa's Journey says

    February 3, 2007 at 11:29 am

    This is very cool! Thank you for hosting this.

    Reply
  46. Baba says

    February 3, 2007 at 11:26 am

    Good luck to all of us!!

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  47. Overwhelmed! says

    February 3, 2007 at 11:26 am

    You’re right, winning things in something we all love! I hope to win one of Alli’s charm bracelets. 🙂

    Thanks, Janice!

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  48. Anne-Marie says

    February 3, 2007 at 10:52 am

    This looks to be lots of fun!

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  49. Faith Filled Wives says

    February 3, 2007 at 10:12 am

    How very exciting. I love a good party!

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  50. Rach says

    February 3, 2007 at 10:09 am

    This is exciting and it will be my first time to join one. Thanks for this creative and thoughtful endeavor. Keep it up.

    Reply
  51. Linda C says

    February 3, 2007 at 9:08 am

    My kids aren’t little like most of yours (teenagers), but the mom’s heart and love are the same!

    Reply
  52. Michele Miller says

    February 3, 2007 at 4:38 am

    In before the lock! Whew! soo pretty!

    Reply
  53. island jen says

    February 3, 2007 at 2:41 am

    Even if I don’t win, I’m going to buy myself some jewellery and pretend I did. :0)

    Reply
  54. Roxann says

    February 3, 2007 at 2:39 am

    Bring on the goodies! Thanks so much! Roxann

    Reply
  55. Judi says

    February 3, 2007 at 1:24 am

    OMG! I am IN LOVE with this jewelry!!

    Reply
  56. pamela says

    February 3, 2007 at 1:00 am

    Just wanted to stop back by and let you know I posted about the contest and linked! woohoo!

    Reply
  57. Cheryl says

    February 3, 2007 at 12:39 am

    What beautiful Jewlery. I am hooked now! There is so much there I want. This is a great contest.

    Reply
  58. Chrissy says

    February 3, 2007 at 12:29 am

    Pretty cool. I love contests.

    Reply
  59. Martha says

    February 2, 2007 at 11:49 pm

    can I be positive and say I’M GONNA WIN!!!hehehe

    cuuuute jewelry!!!

    Reply
  60. Lisa Renee says

    February 2, 2007 at 11:13 pm

    What a really nice idea, I visited Alli’s Originals, you were right about how beautiful everything is. While I’d love to win in a way I feel I did by finding out about the website.

    🙂

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  61. Becky says

    February 2, 2007 at 11:09 pm

    Oh, her jewelry is gorgeous! I am so in! 🙂 Thanks for this lovely opportunity!

    Reply
  62. pamela says

    February 2, 2007 at 11:06 pm

    Janice, this is such a sweetheart of a thing to do! I agree there is nothing better than hearing you won! So happy that you won the Nora Jones CD!

    Alli’s jewelry is extremely cute! I will be checking out her site soon! Thanks for the link and the chance to enter your contest! 🙂

    Reply
  63. Jennifer says

    February 2, 2007 at 10:54 pm

    I just entered and posted on my blog. COngrats you your two pink lines!!!

    Reply
  64. Elaine says

    February 2, 2007 at 10:20 pm

    I would love to be entered into the contest. No blog…yet…

    Reply
  65. Paige says

    February 2, 2007 at 9:45 pm

    Love the cute jewelry. Can I enter? Thanks!

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  66. Marisa says

    February 2, 2007 at 9:30 pm

    How fun!!! 🙂

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  67. Beckie says

    February 2, 2007 at 9:24 pm

    I love jewelry too! Count me in.

    Reply
  68. Michelle says

    February 2, 2007 at 9:02 pm

    Contests? I love contests. Jewlery? I love jewlery. How FUN!!!

    Reply
  69. Elle says

    February 2, 2007 at 8:50 pm

    I am a magpie when it comes to jewelry. Ooooh, shiny!

    Reply
  70. Bessers says

    February 2, 2007 at 8:20 pm

    Beautiful jewlery! I would love to win.

    Reply
  71. smcarney says

    February 2, 2007 at 6:56 pm

    Me, leaving comment.
    Me, hoping to win.
    Me, liking your site.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  72. YoungMommy says

    February 2, 2007 at 6:30 pm

    I’ll add a post on my blog as soon as I can… Yeah – Another contest! Currently I’m in the “never won anything before” club!!
    I love the jewelry. It’s all so pretty. I will be checking out Alli’s site for future gifts!

    Reply
  73. Kimberly Love says

    February 2, 2007 at 6:24 pm

    Loves it!

    Reply
  74. Bex says

    February 2, 2007 at 6:16 pm

    Fun contest! Awesome jewelry!!

    Reply
  75. TammyA says

    February 2, 2007 at 6:13 pm

    Aren’t contests fun?

    Reply
  76. Shane says

    February 2, 2007 at 5:43 pm

    Awww, how cute are those? Thanks for the contest, they’re such fun!

    Reply
  77. An Ordinary Mom says

    February 2, 2007 at 5:22 pm

    Who can’t pass up a good contest?!?

    Congrats on #3 due in October!?!?

    Reply
  78. Anne says

    February 2, 2007 at 5:04 pm

    What a neat idea! Good luck to everyone! (esp. me! 😉 )

    Reply
  79. Gina says

    February 2, 2007 at 4:53 pm

    I LURVE contests!!!!! Have you been entering HGTV’s dream home giveaway! It’s my favorite thing to do each year!

    Reply
  80. Jen says

    February 2, 2007 at 4:27 pm

    I love contests as well. Good luck everyone!!!

    Jen
    http://www.thesinglemommy.com

    Reply
  81. Nikki says

    February 2, 2007 at 4:12 pm

    Contests are wonderful! I just won one I didn’t know was going on. But I’d love to win this one! And, I am going to be opening a fun contest the first two weeks of March. So check back with me!

    Nikki’s surprise March contest

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  82. jen says

    February 2, 2007 at 4:04 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS to you for winning that Norah Jones CD. Enjoy it shes cool.
    🙁 wish I lived in America
    good luck to all the contestents they will certainity win some beautiful

    Reply
  83. nicole says

    February 2, 2007 at 3:58 pm

    Such cute jewelry! I hope I win!

    Reply
  84. Kim says

    February 2, 2007 at 3:53 pm

    Hooray, I love contests! I never win either, but I just couldn’t get left out!

    Reply
  85. ChupieandJsmama says

    February 2, 2007 at 2:52 pm

    The jewelery is gorgeous! Thanks for the contest:)

    Reply
  86. Adventures In Babywearing says

    February 2, 2007 at 1:57 pm

    Oooh ooh I want to win!!!

    Reply
  87. Surviving says

    February 2, 2007 at 1:39 pm

    Very Cute!!!

    Reply
  88. melody says

    February 2, 2007 at 1:38 pm

    I promise to link the contest on my blog tomorrow. I have to go pry the boys off one another and get to a Dr. appointment ASAP.

    Reply
  89. Judy Thomas says

    February 2, 2007 at 1:16 pm

    Congratulations again 🙂 And, what a great idea. I love the contest a month idea and I think I’m going to steal it, if you don’t mind. I guess I need to figure out how to get one of these little linky things… lol.

    Reply
  90. Julie D. says

    February 2, 2007 at 1:15 pm

    I would love to be included in this contest – even reading about the contest brings a smile 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
  91. palmtreefanatic says

    February 2, 2007 at 12:27 pm

    what fun! beautiful heart!!!

    Reply
  92. Heather says

    February 2, 2007 at 12:23 pm

    What a wonderful contest! Love the prize.

    Reply
  93. Jodi says

    February 2, 2007 at 11:42 am

    Off to go link! I love contests!!

    Reply
  94. Stephanie says

    February 2, 2007 at 11:35 am

    If I may promote myself here. . .
    I’m having a little contest too!

    Those lovely! I will be linking back here soon!

    Reply
  95. MamaDuck says

    February 2, 2007 at 10:57 am

    Oh, those are so cute, I want one with my little guys info now!

    Reply
  96. Karen says

    February 2, 2007 at 10:03 am

    Love the necklace with the names!! Now I have something for my wish list 🙂

    Reply
  97. Kassandra says

    February 2, 2007 at 10:01 am

    This is GREAT! Thanks for doing these fun things for us! I am linked and signed up!! Woohooo!! 🙂

    Reply
  98. Mama Lily says

    February 2, 2007 at 9:49 am

    Pick me! pick me! (hand waving!) 🙂 what fun!

    Reply
  99. Barbara H. says

    February 2, 2007 at 9:26 am

    Looks like fun! Thanks!

    Reply
  100. Toni says

    February 2, 2007 at 8:18 am

    Gotta do this! Right after I get the boys outta the house!

    Reply
  101. Kari says

    February 2, 2007 at 7:38 am

    What a pretty heart!

    Reply

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