Happy Birthday to ME and a Group Giveaway!!

Welcome to my Birthday Post!!

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My birthday was on Saturday, October 29th.


I woke up to a knock on the door, this lovely iced chai latte and a very loud and quick birthday song from my oldest daughter and her husband then as fast as they came, they had to rush off.  I had to fight off my little girls from drinking it all.

My father-in-law took us out to lunch for Dim Sum in Chinatown.  I'm not really into Chinese food but there are a few favorites that I always get.  This time I stuck to the char siu manapua and chow fun noodles.

I spent my birthday feeling less than fab with no makeup, grey roots showing, and hair just pulled up into a clip.  But hey, we're all real here and I thought, what the heck... I'll share these pics anyway.


I finally remembered to wear the earrings and ring I won from two different giveaways.


Earrings - Brittany Chavers Studio
Ring - Miss Mommy

Here is a rare shot with my husband who surprisingly cooperated without me twisting his arm and making faces at him to take the photo.  Yes, that is tape on my sad glasses.  Dakota broke them in the first week I got them, this is going on the 3rd year.  Saving money to get new ones.  Still being real with you.  :)

Posing by the dragon boat.

The girls were cute, they picked flowers from the nearby bushes and told me it was my birthday flowers.  I had to wear it and they told me to keep it and take it home.  They are so thoughtful.

We spent the evening at the mall with my son and my two grandsons.  Went to visit my daughter and son's girlfriend who work there and just hung out walking around till the mall closed.

On our way home we stopped by my mom's house to a lovely birthday surprise.  Flowers, a lovely card, and m&m brownies that my nephew helped to make.  It was yummy.

Now, on to the Birthday Celebration!!!  

A few of my dear blogger friends and I have gathered to bring you a group giveaway, yay!! 

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Naluana Creations by Salena Lee - Wooden Flower Necklace and 40% off for the duration of this giveaway with code 2011BIRTHDAY

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Andi from PidgApeg - "Brenna" Mint Green Peony Cabochon Ring

This ring is a "Brenna"  mint green peony cabochon ring {37mm} on a silver plated wide band. 

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Amber Smith from Sneakers Over Stilettos - Hair Pin

I am giving away one hair pin accessories from Affinity Accessories. This felt and ribbon hair pin is attached to a bobby pin was made by a local woman here in Vancouver, B.C. She makes adorable pieces for little girls and adults at great prices!  I purchased one for myself as well and it stayed in place the whole time I was out.

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Em from And Nothing Else Matters - Simply Nothing Else $20 shop credit


Hi! I'm Em and I blog over at And Nothing Else Matters and I have a fun little Etsy shop called Simply Nothing Else. I create handmade fabric delights made with love. From ruffled camera straps, gorgeous sunglasses cases, and fabric flower brooches to ruffled pillow covers and totes, my creations are designed to delight. And you can win a $20 credit to use on anything you like!

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Nicole from Miss Mommy - One Necklace of your choice

Hello everyone!Firstly, I need to say a BIG Happy Birthday to Salena!.  Happy Birthday to a wonderful girl and wonderful bloggy friend.  I am so grateful to be here today on your blog :)I am Nicole from Miss Mommy.  You might recall a Q&A post I did here a little while ago?.  Well that's me and on my blog you get the good, bad and the ugly.  I'd love it if you stopped by and said hello :)Today as a special Happy Birthday to Salena, I'm offering a lucky reader a necklace from my shop.  The winner gets to choose which one they would like.  Here are some of the goodies you will find in my shop:

Hope to see you all around :)  Thanks Salena for having me here.  
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Are you excited?!  I am!  =)
Here's how to win...
Birthday Giveaway Rules

** your lovely comments are welcome
and may be placed into any of your entries **  =)


Mandatory
must follow all blogs

(click on the link below and look for the follow box in the side column)

A Little Piece of Me = 1 entry

PidgApeg = 1 entry

Sneakers Over Stilettos = 1 entry

And Nothing Else Matters = 1 entry

Miss Mommy = 1 entry

Mandatory

must visit all shops

AND note which is your favorite item in the shop

Naluana Creations by Salena Lee= 1 entry

PidgApeg Jewelry = 1 entry

PidgApeg Out Loud = 1 entry

PidgApeg Cottage = 1 entry

Simply Nothing Else = 1 entry

Miss Mommy = 1 entry

optional for extra entries
Share this giveaway on facebook = 1 entry
Share this giveaway on twitter = 1 entry

This gives you a total of 13 entries.  To claim all 13 entries you must leave a separate comment below for each thing  you do.

Winner will be randomly chosen on Friday, November 4, 2011 using random.org.

One winner takes ALL!!


Good Luck!!


Thank you to all these lovely ladies for participating!!
xoxoxo

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