Saturday's Contests & Giveaways

For a list of my current giveaways, please see the sidebar.

For Everyone

• From Melissa's Desk - $25 to Barnes & Noble (May 3rd)
  
• Mommy Cracked - $25 to Olive Garden (May 8th)
• It's My Life - Skin MD Lotion (May 15th)
  

Just for Women

• My Chic Things - Necklace from Dollie C's (May 3rd)
  
• Bloggy Giveaways - Diamond Jewelry from Helzberg Diamonds (May 7th)
• SheFinds - $500 to BethChurch.com (May 9th)
  

Just for Kids

• Boutique Cafe - The Ultimate Daycare Bag (May 7th)
• dkMommy Spot - $25 to KangarooBoo (May 8th)
• Props & Pans - "Green to the Letter" Stationary Set from Stubby Pencil (May 8th)
  
• Seven Dogs and A Baby - Friday My Radio Flyer Flew by Zachary Pullen (May 9th)
  

Baby Essentials

• Mom4Life - Tiny Tales Kit (May 6th)
• Green Mom Finds - Organic Cotton Baby Bib (May 9th)
  
• Mums the Wurd - Itzy Bitzy Collection from Zutano (May 11th)
  

Books & Movies for GrownUps

• Comedy Centric - Irked & Miffed CD & DVD (May 5th)
• Lookit! I Spy . . . - Mama Rock Rules by Rose Rock (May 7th)
  
• Seven Dogs and A Baby - Indiana Jones Adventure DVD Collection (May 13th)
  

Friday's Contests & Giveaways

For a list of my current giveaways, please see the sidebar.

For Everyone

• Seven Dogs and A Baby - Internet Password Organizer (May 8th)
  
• Entrepreneur Life - $50 cash via PayPal (May 19th)
  

Just for Women

• Fitness for Mommies - Tank Top from Run U Mother (May 5th)
  
• LilSugar - $450 Spa Day (May 8th)
• Blah - Tee from LTD Chix (May 8th)
  
• Bloggy Giveaways - Gift Basket from Aquafina Alive (May 15th)
• Style It Less - Bracelet from Twisted Silver (May 17th)
  
• mod*mom - Organic Eco-Spa Gift Basket (May 31st)
  

Just for Kids

• ohdeedoh - Flip-a-Word Books (May 5th)
  
• Seven Dogs and A Baby - Weekender in size 18-24m (May 8th)
• My Trendy Tykes - Kids Belt by Gigi Belts (May 8th)
• The Opinionated Parent - Toothbrush holder by Flippers (May 9th)
  
• Momsational - Huggies CleanTeam Products (May 15th)
  

Baby Essentials

• Bloggy Giveaways - $45 to Stowers Swaddlers & Stationery (May 6th)
• Pink with Sparkles - Gift Pack from Babycakes Art Store (May 8th)
• Chic Shopper Chick - New Baby Gift Package (May 11th)
  

Home & Kitchen

• Metropolitan Mama - Burn Gel Plus (May 6th)
• Green Mom Finds - 2 bottles of Bossa Nova Açai Juice (May 8th)
  
• Because I Must Blog - Personalized Fruit Roll Ups & Yoplait Yogurt (May 9th)
  

Thursday's Contests & Giveaways

For a list of my current giveaways, please see the sidebar.

Just for Everyone

• Virtually Organized - Internet Password Organizer (May 2nd)
  
• The Opinionated Parent - $30 to Announcements Galore (May 10th)
  

Just for Women

• subu - Carnelian earrings with fresh water pearls, swarovski crystals and sterling silver (May 1st)
  
• I Love Give-A-Ways - Pendant from Pendant Flair Jewelry (May 4th)
• sassyfrazz - A Mending At The Edge by Jane Kirkpatrick (May 4th)
  
• Traveling Mamas - LUSH Mother's Day Box (May 5th)
• Fitness for Mommies - Race hat and visor (May 5th)
  
• Laura Williams' Musings - Athena Bracelet from Twisted Silver (May 6th)
• Mom Logic - Redpoint Brush and Liner Makeup Kit (May 14th)
  
• An Ordinary Life - Leather Flap Handbag from Silverlake (May 25th)
  
• Couture in the City - Tummy Tuck Jeans (?)
  

Just for Kids

• 5 Minutes for Mom - Puppy Plays the Classics DVD (May 5th)
  
• Parenting Tips at NeenMachine.com - The Classic Caballeros Collection featuring 2 movies - Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros (May 6th)
• Seven Dogs and A Baby - Dalmation Hat (May 6th)
• Seven Dogs and A Baby - Big Plans by Bob Shea & Lane Smith (May 6th)
• Seven Dogs and A Baby - Pilot Pups by Michelle Meadows (May 7th)
  
• teensygreen - 4 Outfits from Uglyfish Organics (May 8th)
• Mama Loves Giveaways - Miss Priss Tutu (May 8th)
• sassyfrazz - A pair of shoes from Pedoodles (May 13th)
  

Baby Essentials

• Trendy Tots - Laugh and Learn DVD Set (May 2nd)
  

Home & Kitchen

• Apartment Therapy - $150 to Liza Phillips Designs (May 2nd)
  

Do You Use Candles?

Before we had children, our home was decorated with many scented candles. I loved the way it made the room smell and it also provided us with a relaxing atmosphere. The only problem was making sure we had the same scented candles placed in the same room since the mix of scents was not always pleasing to the nose.

Once the children arrived, the candles became strictly decorative for safety reasons. However, I am still able to sneak a candle in the bathroom with me on occasion. It helps me relax when all I can hear is the sound of little fists pounding on the door.

My favorite scents are lavender and vanilla either alone or together. And even when unlit, it still leaves a pleasant scent throughout the room. Candles also make great gifts, however, I usually go with the unscented candles since it's hard to know what people prefer.

If you're looking for an extensive product line of candles including, Esque Candles, for personal use or gift giving, you may want to check out Joyous Candles. They carry various scents and designs. And shipping is always free for purchases over $85.

Do you have candles in your home? What's your favorite scent?