SAMPLE SALE IN COLORADO FEB. 8TH

Special and New Products!

Thank you for all the support and love in 2008. We are ready to make it mine in 2009!! :) We are offering a special discount for a limited time on all our new diaper cakes! Check out our new photos and new options for the inside of the diaper cakes! We have "Trendy Mommy", "Rub-a-dub-dub" and "Organic Mommy". More diaper cake and bath time towel cakes choices are coming! Thanks for looking! Visit http://www.sweetpeacakesetc.com/!




Happy New Year!
~Dawn

Find out more about CPSIA and how you can help!

I found a lot of blogs that have information on this new law, CPSIA- Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act, and how it will affect the handmade products made by so many stay at home moms and dads across America. Here are some great stories and links to read up on and then vote to have this law reviewed by Obama when he gets into office so that we don't see it go in affect this way on February 10, 2009. We all want to protect our children so let's keep them protected with our high quality, made in the USA, quality products from our companies!!

http://www.5minutesformom.com/5127/cpsia/

http://coolmompicks.com/savehandmade/

http://www.change.org/ideas/view/save_handmade_toys_from_the_cpsia

http://nationalbankruptcyday.com/

http://www.thesmartmama.com/bg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=195&Itemid=23

I wanted to draw your attention to this important petition that I recently signed:"Save Handmade Toys in the USA from the CPSIA "http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/handmadetoys?e I really think this is an important cause, and I'd like to encourage you to add your signature, too. It's free and takes less than a minute of your time. Thanks!

~Dawn

Black Friday Specials at Sweet Pea Cakes,etc.

This Friday marks another Black Friday filled with shopping specials across the nation! Sweet Pea Cakes, etc. is offering loads of specials just for you this Friday at 4 am til Sunday at midnight!!

** Buy one get one free manicure and pedicure travel sets! Pick from chocolate, vanilla, mocha or french vanilla travel sets to use for stock stuffers or quick gifts for teachers, babysitters, friends and family!

** Free bib set with each nursing cover up purchase! In the comment field when ordering please include which bib set you would like from our bib set page. These will be packaged and included with your order!

** Order all diaper cakes and towel cakes before December 16th to ensure Christmas delivery for all the Christmas and New Year babies!!

** All children and baby bathtime towel cakes that are Christmas gifts will also include a holiday stocking with soaps and extra bath toys- FREE!

** All Snowman towel cakes, cupcakes and any other holiday gift will come with a $10 gift card!

Don't forget to tell a friend about Sweet Pea Cakes, etc.
Dawn

A Sweet Treat

Since we are on a roll this week with contests and giveaways, I figured I better offer one from my one site and announce a few new products we have to offer. If you haven't heard about my business let me introduce you:

Sweet Pea Cakes,etc. is home of diaper cakes, organic diaper cake, towel cakes and handmade gifts. We offer a twist on the diaper cakes by hiding all the wonderful, 15 baby items, inside our diaper cakes. We hand make the swaddle blankets, and reversible bib sets, which come inside the cake. These items also match the theme of the cake! There are LOTS of themes to choose from, but you can always choose the custom cake route and get your cake to match the theme of the baby shower or the nursery! These calorie free cakes are perfect baby shower centerpieces and a practical gift for the baby to be, since every size 1 diaper, and item can be used on baby! We don't stop there, we offer organic diaper cakes, with everything inside and out (yes that's right our toppers are organic too!) for our eco-friendly moms! And if you plan on nursing, our Nursing Diaper Cakes, come with a nursing cover-up, burp cloth, bib, nursing pads, Mother's Milk tea and more!

So maybe you aren't having a baby, or your friend had hers 6 months ago and you have yet to give a gift! Well hey we have bath time towel cakes! They are for babies and children! Equipped with handmade pajamas, bath toys, soap, shampoo and either custom towels or handmade hooded towels, theses cakes make bath time and getting ready for bed so much fun! Baby bath time towel cakes come with a cute animal sponge, and you can also purchase matching slippers! Children bath time towel cakes come with a plush topping perfect to cuddle at night!

It's that time of year. WEDDING SEASON. Weddings will be popping up from now til early fall. Bridal showers and bachelorette parties will be sneaking up every other weekend. And what will you get each of these women?!?! Bachelorette towel cakes, wedding towel cakes and manicure and pedicure cupcakes of course! Our romantic wedding cakes include 2 plush bath towels, 2 plush hand towels, 2 plush wash clothes, Champagne Bubble Bath, candles, rose petals to set the mood, and 2 glass champagne glasses! All of our cakes come wrapped in mesh with a card detailing the contents and are ready to give. We love custom orders. So if you need these cakes to match the wedding colors and flowers, just let us know!

Now we don't want the men left out! Especially with Father's Day right around the corner! We can take any of our towel cakes and make them "man approved". We simply add in more masculine ribbons, add shaving kits, cologne, or coffee and chocolates and there you go! Perfect, unique gift for dad! Or simply get a Golfing Towel Cake, or a Cup of Joe cake and send it right to him!

We have lots to offer and more to come. With designer diaper bags in the works, tote bags for all your shopping needs, more towel cakes, pajamas, baby nursery decor, there is so much more coming that you better book mark us. You don't want to miss this!

So what is the GIVEAWAY?!?!?! Yes I am FINALLY getting to that! Right now we are giving away a $50 gift certificate to our store! You can spend it however you choose! All you have to do is:

1.) Visit Sweet Pea Cakes, etc. and shop around! Find your favorite product (think Vanilla Manicure Travel set instead of towel cake- looking for specific)!

2.) Come back here and leave a comment letting me know your favorite as well as a valid email address! I need to be able to get a hold of you when you win!

3.) If you are a blogger, link up to this contest! We want everyone to know about it! If you aren't a blogger, just tell all your friends to stop on by!

4.) Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter when you are at Sweet Pea Cakes, etc. There is an extra giveaway going on there!

Contest ends Monday June 9th! Winner will be announced on Tuesday June 10th! So check back to see who won! Have a wonderful week! And get out there and enjoy your summer!

~Dawn

P.S. Don't forget your Graduation Towel Cake for all graduation High School Seniors!

Inspired by Angels

Today I would like to introduce to you a company called Inspired by Angels. This company offers custom greeting cards, photo and cardstock invitations, birth announcements, business card design, and custom requests! Whether you are looking to send special family greetings, announce the arrival of your baby, get started with your own business, Inspired by Angels will have something for you.

Owner Renee, came up with the business name after losing her son. He is now the angel who inspires her. She has been in business with an ebay store for about a year but has now switched over to her own website. This is where you can be checking out her most popular items: photo birth announcements, and holiday cards.

"It is a slow process getting your business off the ground, but keep persevering!" "Customer service is so very important." No doubt that you will find excellent customer service with all the custom requests that Inspired by Angels can do for you!

Not only was I impressed by the work and design but the prices as well! And I would have to say my favorites are the birth announcements! I love seeing adorable little babies presented so beautifully! It makes it just a joy to share the news with family and friends.

Right now all readers can receive 10% off your first order as well as referral bonuses! One lucky winner will receive a free card design or 50 business cards! Your choice! So how do you win? Simply visit Inspired by Angels and take a look around! What is it you like best? Head back over here and click on the pink comments link and post your comment about your favorite design! Add a valid email address in your comment so that I may contact you when you win! Check back Thursday June 5th to find out who the winner is!

If you are a blogger, feel free to link up with this post! And if not, just tell a friend about this contest! Contest ends Wednesday June 4th!

And if you can't wait to win, start shopping now!

~Dawn

Natural and Organic

Ladies I am so excited to introduce to you a company and a giveaway especially for you! No children required, you don't have to be a mom, you just need to be a woman that desires beautiful skin!

Mainely Naturals offers quality skin care products that doesn't cost you an arm and a leg! Not only do they have Natural Skin Care but they also have Aromatherapy Products. Kris, the owner of Mainely Naturals came up with the name since it seemed only natural to have it as "Mainely" being she resides in Maine! She has been running this business for 3 years and during this time, has learned how important SEO (search engine optimization) is! "You cannot just set up a website and expect customers to find you. You have to get your products and your brand out there!" And out there she has! The most popular item from Mainly Naturals is the Face Firming Serum, with Haloxyl Under Eye Serum in a close 2nd.

What I find great about this company is there is NO animal testing- totally Cruelty Free, NO animal by-products except for Milk and Honey, NO artificial colors, only scented with pure essential oils and natural extracts-aromatherapy! But my truly favorite part is the fact that everything is made with natural and organic ingredients. With the world "going green" it seems only natural that your skin care go green as well!

You have to check out the Stay C- Vitamin C Serum! Vitamin C prevents oxidative damage (think sun spots, wrinkles, sagging) by neutralizing oxygen-free radicals before they can attack the body! Fantastic! This is great with summer coming up! Then there is the Green Tea Antioxidant Facial Cleanser! Green Tea is an amazing antioxidant helping to fight off environmental free radicals and protect the skin from further damage! It's not just for drinking anymore ladies!

Here is the good news! Right now one lucky winner will get a $20 gift certificate to spend at Mainely Naturals! All you have to do is visit Mainely Naturals and shop around! Come back here and click the pink comments link and leave a comment about your favorite product! Include a valid email address so I can let you know that you won! Check back here on Wednesday June 4th to see who the winner is! Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter! Readers get special deals and sales! All orders also include free samples! So if you can't wait to win, just start shopping now!

Don't forget to link up to this contest if you are a blogger and if you aren't, just tell a friend to stop by and enter! Contest ends Tuesday June 3rd!

And some advice for other working women: "Excellent Customer Service is just as important as having an excellent product." Well said!

~Dawn

New Products at Sweet Pea Cakes, Etc.

I am so excited to share some new products that I finally got up on the website! New diaper cakes, new towel cakes for tweens and teens, as well as all new diaper cupcakes. They look so yummy. So check out the slide show and then head over to Sweet Pea Cakes, etc. to see them up close and personal and everything that is hidden inside these cakes!! Also help yourself to 10% off with the code SPECIAL at the checkout! Have a great week! Oh and good news I start adding my personal posts to this blog tomorrow! So watch out there will be lots to read in between all the contests, photos, and memes!

~Dawn

Meet Stowers Swaddlers & Stationary

Today I am so excited to introduce you to a wonderful mother owned business. Not only are the products terrific but the family standing behind it are just as terrific! Phylana is the proud owner of Stowers Swaddlers & Stationary, which opened for business June 2004. At Stowers Swaddlers & Stationary you can find: The Stowers Swaddler, infant swaddling blanket in regular cotton and organic cotton, Baby Buddy Burp Cloths, hand decorated note cards, journals, and photo albums, we are now offering Leela Lou Designs organic baby one piece t shirts that are hand decorated. They can create gift baskets for those of you looking for a gift for someone or just want to try a little of everything for yourself.

So how did this nurse who is a mother of 5 come up with The Stowers Swaddlers?

"My sister had difficulty swaddling my nephew, so I told her I would create
a blanket that addressed all the issues I had addressed while teaching thousands
of caregivers how to swaddle while I was a labor and delivery nurse. My sister
used it and loved it and then we gave it as baby shower gifts and they wanted to
give to others. After that we entered The Stowers Swaddler into the Inpex
International Invention Convention and we won the gold medal and then I thought
we should give the gift of sleep to everyone who has a baby and has trouble
swaddling. Our business was born."

That's what makes the is boutique so unique from other stores. It is made to make swaddling easy to do and maintain from the perspective of a nurse and mother who has been there.

While you are over at Stowers Swaddlers & Stationary, make sure to check out the top 3 sellers:

Stowers Swaddler Pink, Blue and Froggy
Gift Baskets Ducky
Leela Lou Onesie - Wash your hands

I also loved the Cards for Kids that can be personalized with your child's name. My daughter is at that age where she can begin to write her own thank you cards, get well, just a little note to send to her grandparents and so forth. How sweet to have personalized cards that are just her own?? I also love the fact that the swaddlers are available in organic fabrics as well as the onesies. It's so nice that more and more companies are incorporating the "Go Green" option. I really love the Baby Girl Gift baskets too! (It's pictured below!)

Did I mention that shipping is only $3.50 on every order no matter what your total is??? How great is that! So head over and start shopping today! While you are over there though, there are a few things that I thought were really great about this terrific family that you must read! Check out their story with Oprah's Pay it Forward Challenge, and they have been on Dr. Phil, and The Big Idea.

Right now The Stowers Swaddlers & Stationary is giving away 2 swaddlers (pink, blue or yellow) for 2 of our readers! Also for the next week you can get 20% off all purchases when you put the code SweetPeaCakes in the coupon code box at checkout at http://www.stowersswaddler.com/

Here is how to enter:

1. Visit The Stowers Swaddlers & Stationary. Shop around and check out all their wonderful products!

2. Come back here, click the pink comments link and leave a comment about your favorite product! Also leave a valid email address!

3. Blog about this contest or tell friends to stop by and enter to win! Contest ends Friday May 2nd at midnight. Winner will be chosen by random.org and posted here on Saturday. I will email the winner so make sure to add sweetpeacakesetc(at)yahoo(dot)com so that our email doesn't go to spam.

A bit more about the owner:

I have been married to a wonderful man I met in the 6th grade for 11 years and I have 5 children aged 11, 8, 7 and 4 year old twins.Well taking care of my family and running The Stowers Swaddler and Stationery take up most of my time but I also love to read and roller skate.

Check out MJennings Designs for your jewelry needs!

Every woman and little girl loves jewelry (or atleast I do!) For this Mother's Day dazzle yourself, mother, sister, mother in-law or any other mom you know with handmade jewelry from MJennings Designs. You will find a unique selection of sterling silver, 14K gold filled, swarovski crystal and semi-precious gemstone beaded jewelry all handmade by Melissa!

How did MJennings Designs come about? "I began beading as a hobby three and 1/2 year's ago when my son was born (as we waited for our adoption process to be completed) and turned my hobby into a business after he came home and I left my teaching career and that is how MJennings Designs, LLC was born!"

MJennings Designs offers Mother's Bracelets and Key Chains, Custom Design, Bridal Design, Repair and Restringing Services, beaded key chains, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, watches, lanyards, rosaries, book marks, zipper pulls, children's name bracelets and beaded bracelets, necklaces and earrings. My favorite is the Swarovski Crystal Name Bracelet. I would love to have one for myself, and one for each of my little girls. What a fun Mother's Day treat for all of us.

You will love all the custom designs as well. The sky is the limit for what can be done for you! If you are getting married, Mjennings can customize jewelry for your special day!

What makes this year old business so unique? "All of my work is custom designed and personalized for you! I have reasonable prices."

The top 3 sellers right now at MJennings Designs are: Personalized Name Bracelets and Key Chains, Beaded Watches, Gifts for Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion and Christenings.

Right now all Sweet Pea Readers can head over to MJennings Designs and start shopping with a 15% discount good til May 21st! So get those Mother's day gifts now! Just enter SPC15% at the checkout!

Now if you are ready to win a bracelet from MJennings here is all you have to do:

1.) Visit MJennings Designs and find your favorite piece of jewelry!

2.) Leave a comment here about your favorite along with a valid email address. If you are a blogger please link to this contest as well! And if not please tell a friend.

3.) Contest ends Tuesday April 29th and the winner will be announced on the 30th!

Here is a bit more about the owner:

I am married to my hubby Tim (of ten years in August) and I have a precious three year old son who was born in Guatemala. Favorite interests: shopping, traveling, cooking and spending time with my friends and family.

Watch for a contest around May 22nd in celebrate of Melissa's birthday! Don't forget to check out her blog as well: http://www.mjenningsdesigns.blogspot.com/

Get involved with the Noah's Ark Workshop!

If your child is like mine then they love stuffed animals of every kind! My daughter sleeps with a different one each night so that they all get their turn. Any time she gets a chance to pick out a new little pet to bring home she is on top of the world. I was so excited when I saw Noah's Ark Workshop! I knew this would be something my daughter would just love.

Picking out a Stuff a Friend will be a great activity for your child to enjoy and make themselves a new friend. Welcome Connie, a rep of Noah's Ark Workshop. How did she get started in this business? "I joined when my daughter was turning 7 years old, I wanted to save money on my order and joining allowed me to do that. After her birthday party everyone was asking about the business and it just too off. "

What makes this company with stuff a friend animals for all ages so unique? "We come to you, rather than having to go out to have fun I bring the fun to you." How wondeful is that?! Save money on gas, save time, and save the hassle of loading everyone into the car when you can make a quality family fun day at home!

While looking through all of the many choices that Noah's Ark Workshop has to offer, I couldn't help but wonder what the best sellers are? "We offer over 45 different animals to hand stuff and honestly it seams like they all are enjoyed just as much as another. If I had to narrow it down I'd have to say the $10 stuffable purses, our New Sunshine Bear and You are my sunshine sound chip, and our gift cards because they make great gifts. "

I personally love Jimmie the Elephant, the poodle purse, and the bow tie messaging! I am looking forward to ordering some of these cute little critters for my daughter and I to enjoy!

Right now you will want to head over to Noah's Ark Workshop and start looking around to find your favorite little friend! Then come back here and leave a message about what you like and your favorite outfit! One lucky winner will receive a FREE OUTFIT! to dress up there little stuff a friend! So here's how to enter:

1.) Visit Noah's Ark Workshop and shop around!

2.) Leave a comment by clicking the pink comments link below and tell us about your favorite friend and outfit.

3.) Make sure to leave a valid email address and to add sweetpeacakesetc (at) yahoo (dot) com so our "your a winner" email doesn't go to spam

4.) Blog about it if you have a blog and if not tell your family and friends. Your children will LOVE everything Noah's Ark Workshop has to offer.

Contest ends Tuesday April 22nd. Winner will be announced on April 23rd. Winner has 3 days to claim prize!

So here are some other contests going on right now with Connie and Noah's Ark Workshop:

~ Each child that joins my FREE Mojo Birthday Club is entered into a monthly drawing for a FREE gift!

~Make a Purchase~ entered into drawing for a FREE Christmas Animal (*each order= 1 entry into drawing, no limit to # of times you can enter)

~Host a Workshop~ entered into drawing for $25 CASH (this includes birthday parties, daycares, girl scout troop, home party, and catalog party

~ No required amount of sales, host a party and you are entered. Host multiple workshops before deadline for multiple entries)

~Join my Team~ entered into drawing for $100 CASH (to be entered you must place $100 in sales before date of drawing)

A bit about the owner:

I've personally been a crew member for almost a year (May will be one year). I have three wonderful children. Shelby is my oldest and she is 7 years old. Christopher is my only son and he is 3. Elizabeth is our newest addition and she is 9 months old. I'm a single mother who enjoys spending every moment I can with my children. My interests are simple being the best mom I can be. Noah's Ark has allowed me to spend the extra time with my children that they deserve. I even bring them along to some of my events.

Connie

connie.noahsark@yahoo.com

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop Crew Member s9956
Our workshops are great for:
- Birthday Parties - Schools - Day Care Centers-

Summer Camps - Library Story Hours - Scouts- Corporate Events

- Communions - Christenings- Baby Showers - Fundraisers and More!http://www.noahsarkworkshop.com/constancecotton_s9956

It's here. The answers to all mother's shopping needs!

Selecting the Right products for you and your baby! "The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide"

When it comes to shopping for your unborn child, it can be pretty overwhelming. Walking up and down the aisles of the baby stores, excitement overwhelms you, as you see one wonderful gadet after another! Packable cribs, high chairs, swings with music, swings with toys, strollers, bibs, clothes, toys, bath tubs, diaper bags, bottles, breast pumps, and every other baby product you can think of towers over you. I thought when I went to get the items for my first born it was going to be a piece of cake. WRONG! I ended up with a stroller that lost its wheel on a walk around the lake, gadgets that didn't work, and tons of clothes at didn't even fit her when she came out. Now when my second daughter came along almost 6 years later I figured this one would be a breeze. WRONG again! I had a sling that was recalled, a breast pump I didn't need, a stroller that didn't fit in my trunk and nothing for a spit up baby! What do you do at this point????

You open up "The Baby Gizmo buying guide" by Heather Maclean with Hollie Schultz! Ladies this wonderful guide takes you "from pacifiers to potties....why, when, and what to buy for pregnancy through preschool"! Yes finally a guide that mothers put together to save you from falling into the traps of buying what everyone else has, what is "pretty" and get what works!

Every chapter goes over the age range, total usage, recommendation, when to buy as well as the types of the items. For bassinets, it is broken down into bassinets, cradles,moses baskets, carry-cots and why we love them and why we don't. Every detail you need to know to help you in making the right purchase is in each chapter. With nearly 30 chapters broken down into categories, you are sure to find any item you will be using for your child described in this book.

One of my favorite sections is on the activity centers. The book goes into detail about the seat, convertibility, height and reach, the toys, chew friendliness(I loved that!), music and lights, unnecessary extras, price, activity jumper and features to consider! With all that info this makes it so much easier to decide on the right make and model for your child. Now onto slings. Like I said before I got a sling that ended up being recalled. But I really didn't know which one to get to begin with. Which one would be the most comfortable? Which is the easiest to put on? What grows the best with baby? I don't want to get one that lasts for the first 3 months! Well "The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide" has the answers!

And now you get the chance to have the answers too! The Baby Gizmo has graciously given me 9 books to give out for this awesome giveaway! Yes thats right NINE BOOKS FOR NINE WINNERS! So to win this awesome book there are a few things to do:

1.) Check out The Baby Gizmo and take a look at their awesome website, their blogs and everything they have to offer! Then click here to check out the book!

2.) Leave a comment here by clicking the link that says comments in pink. Tell us what you liked best about their site, and why you need to win this book!

3.) Leave a valid email address so we can contact you when you win! Also add sweetpeacakes (at) yahoo (dot) com so our email doesn't go to spam!

4.) If you are a blogger, take some time to link up with this post and mention this contest. Let everyone know we have NINE books to give away. "The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide" is huge! Everyone needs a copy! So if you can't wait to win, just click here to go and buy a copy!

Here's to making shopping for baby a breeze!! Contest runs til Wednesday April 23rd! Winner will be announced and emailed on Thursday the 24th!

Have a great day!

~Dawn

Toy Contest at 5M4M

5 Minutes for Mom Toy Giveway

Did you notice the new banner on the left side with the big Toy Giveaway at 5 Minutes for Mom??? You have to head over and get entered into each toy giveaway you want to win! We already entered to win The Rose Petal Cottage, Martian Matter Giveaway, bebePOD Plus (I want the watermellon one!) and there are a whole lot more and more to come! So head over every day and check out what is up for giveaway! Make sure to visit the websites and check out these great products. Post the banner and links on your blog as well and if you don't blog, just tell your friends to check out the contests! It will be an early Christmas this year for the kids if you win! Click any of the links above to check it out or click on the banner on the left or the banner at the top!

Have a great weekend!!

~Dawn

That's Sew Cute!

When I came across Sew Petit and their adorable products, I knew I found something awesome AND functional. As a mother of a spit up baby, I know what its like to go through towel after towel and bib after bib. So enter the wonderful burp cloths from Sew Petit.

So how did Vicki, owner of Sew Petit, get started with her business? "I’ve been sewing for ten years. On becoming a stay at home mom I began to have the desire to run my own business. I’ve always loved the cute, personalized baby items that I would see and wanted to be able to do that for myself and for others. I got an embroidery machine and then Sew Petit was formed!"

What are all the wonderful products you can find at Sew Petit?

"My tag line is “personalized products for baby and beyond.” I offer burp cloths, hooded towels, beach towels, ribbon belts, pocket scarves and “change” purses for mom. All of these products can be personalized with a name, initial(s) or monogram. I also work with customers on their own unique orders, from heirloom linens to a bulk order of burp cloths for a company."

I LOVED the ribbon belts! My oldest daughter is in the stage of needing bigger jeans so they are long enough but then they are huge around the waist. So getting some ribbon belts for her would be awesome. I think I will be getting myself some too! My favorite are Cornflower!

What is so unique about this mommy-owned business is that Sew Petit’s items are cute and yet functional for mom and kids. "There is no extra charge for the personalization and I work hard to meet the customer’s intent with each order." Now that is something to get excitied about!!

What are the top three sellers at Sew Petit?

"People have really loved the burp cloth sets. The three cloths are designed differently, but they complement each other. The hooded towels are popular. They are generously sized and customers like the fact that their baby or young child won’t grow out of these for years. The fleece scarves were a big hit during the colder months. These scarves have pockets to keep your hands warm, and the fleece is awesome for keeping the cold out."

Right now you have to head over and check out each of the products and start shopping because Vicki has generously offered one winner one of any of the following (yeah for winner's choice!):a set of burp cloths, a beach towel or two ribbon belts! You can also get them personalized if you like! BONUS! All you have to do to win is: 1.) Visit Sew Petit, 2.) Leave a comment here about a specific product you like (think "The Olivia" instead of "hooded towels") so that way your comment qualifies! To leave a comment click on the pink link that says # comments (# will actually show the number of comments)

PLEASE LEAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS!

3.) Link to this post by blogging about it if you are a blogger!

Contest runs til Friday, April 18th at midnight. Winner will be announced on Saturday April 19th. Make sure to add sweetpeacakesetc (at) yahoo (dot) com to your address book so the email doesn't go to spam!

And if you are too excited to wait to win, you can start shopping and get 20% off your orders through May by using “sweetpea20” during checkout! That's over a month of discounted shopping!

A bit more about owner and store: I have been in business for seven months. I feel so blessed to be able to have my business and I enjoy being able to give back. I’ve been able to work with the local pregnancy resource center to offer personalized burp cloths to the mothers. My wonderful husband and I have been married for 12 years. We have two girls, ages 6 and 1. I am a homeschooler. We enjoy traveling all over the country to see new places.Of course I enjoy sewing. I’ve just started making clothes for myself—that’s a new challenge! I also enjoy reading, traveling, good cooking (usually not done by me) and web design. Although the web design world is growing so fast I can’t keep up. I’ve enjoyed traditional scrapbooking in the past and am getting ready to dive into digital scrapbooking.

Happy Monday Special

Good morning. I have decided today to offer everyone I know a special discount to my shop Sweet Pea Cakes, etc. The discount is 10% off your order when you enter SPECIAL at the checkout. So why did I decide to do this? Well several reasons. 1.) I have been wanting to sell my townhouse and move into a bigger home. To do so with the market as stinky as it is requires a down payment and to be able to sell my place. I either have to wait to be in business longer to qualify or show a heck of a lot more income and a 10% down payment. YIKES. So in fear of having to go to back to the "real" working world I am on crunch time to triple my sales. After being home with my kids for over a year the idea of leaving them at all , even a few hours a day, let a lone the idea of 40 hours plus all the commute time, makes me teary eyed and sad. What fun is having children if I see them two hours in the evening and for a few on the weekend in between cleaning house, running errands, going to church, and making meals???? UGH. So cross your fingers and pray that something awesome is going to happen for my family. 2.) I have launched several new products which I am stoked about. Baby bathtime towel cakes and Children bathtime towel cakes. Both cakes are made from towels (the baby cakes have handmade hooded towels too!) with handmade pajamas inside and lots of bath fun. They come in several choices with even more summer fun up ahead. So check them out and see what you think.

I also have decided to offer this special since I will soon be retiring many of my diaper cakes I am offering now to make room for all new designs. There will be a special OOAK (one of a kind) diaper cake page that will launch this week with special diaper cakes where there will be only ONE of each kind. It will be so neat! I am really excited.

Also I want to take the time to bring everyone's attention over to Make a Child Smile website. I think this is such a neat way to get involved personally with charitable giving. Here are children going through a rough time with life, with families by their side endearing all this hardship. Why not brighten their day with a card, a letter, coloring books, toys, handmade gifts, and things of that nature? Munchie Mallow sends a gift over to a different sponsored child each month. Other companies are beginning to sponsor children. And yes I am all for it. My daughter is going to be making cards to wish these children brighter days and helping to make little care packages. I encourage all of you to check out the site.

Alright this post is a lot longer than I planned. I hope you are having a fantastic start to your week. Leave a comment so I know you stopped by and I hope you come back later this week for a book giveaway (sneak preview - "The Baby Gizmo buying guide") and more!

~Dawn