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Want to win a
Name Bubbles Camp Pack?
(Camp Pack: 108 labels in various shapes and sizes)
Here's how to enter!

1 Entry -  Visit Name Bubbles and comment here about one cool feature of the labels or what you'll use them for.

1 Entry - 'Like' BOTH MaltaMama and Name Bubbles on Facebook and leave an additional comment here that you do. 

1 Entry - Follow BOTH ColleenPierre and NameBubbles on Twitter and comment here that you do.

Enter by Tuesday, May 24th at 8pmEST.  Good luck!

Enter until Thursday, May 5th at 8pmEST.  The lucky mama can pick up their prize at the Winery and enjoy a tasting!   

Here's how to Enter
1 Entry:
- Visit The Saratoga Winery and leave a comment here with the name of one of their wines, red or white.
 1 Entry:
- 'Like' The Saratoga Winery & MaltaMama on Facebook and comment here that you've done so.

Winner will be chosen on Thursday, May 5th!   
Come back tomorrow for the fifth Mama-Giveaway-A-Day! 

Enter until Wednesday, May 4th at 8pmEST.  Open to all US residents.  The lucky mama will get the oil delivered right to her door!  How easy is that?   

Here's how to Enter (2 chances to win):

1 Entry:
- Visit  Earthly Remedies By Erin and leave a comment here and tell us what product you'd love to try or what product you've tried and loved!  
 1 Entry:
- 'Like' Earthly Remedies By Erin & MaltaMama on Facebook and comment here that you've done so.

Winner will be chosen on Wednesday, May 4th! 
Come back tomorrow for the fourth Mama-Giveaway-A-Day! 

Enter until Tuesday, May 3rd at 8pmEST.  Open to all US residents.  The lucky mama will receive the headband in the mail just in time for Mother's Day! 

Here's how to Enter (2 chances to win):

1 Entry:
- Visit Foxy Baby Designs  Etsy Store and leave a comment here with what your favorite 'Foxy' item is! 

 1 Entry:
- 'Like' Foxy Baby Designs & MaltaMama on Facebook and comment here that you've done so.

Winner will be chosen on Tuesday, May 3rd! 

Come back tomorrow for the third Mama-Giveaway-A-Day! 

I'm kicking off the Mama-Giveaway-A-Day with a beautiful piece of jewelry from an amazing local artisan.  I met Bonnie Lee from The FamiLee Jewels while doing a story for Our Towne Malta.  I saw her beautiful pieces of jewelry, all unique and created from salvaged pieces of history, and I knew I had to convince her to do a giveaway! 
Lucky for you she agreed!  

The first Mama-Giveaway-A-Day is a Saratoga Lucky Penny Bracelet from The FamiLee Jewels ($36 value)  Enter until Monday, May 2nd at 8pmEST.  Open to all US residents.
The bracelet band is made from recycled electrical wire and the penny is a pressed souvenir penny from Saratoga Springs!  A cool, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. 

Here's how to Enter:

1 Entry:
- Visit The FamiLee Jewels Etsy site and comment here about what piece of jewelry you'd love to wear.

 1 Entry:
- 'Like' The FamiLee Jewels & MaltaMama on Facebook and comment here that you've done so.

Winner will be chosen and Monday, May 2nd and will recieve the bracelet just in time for Mother's Day!  

Come back tomorrow for the second Mama-Giveaway-A-Day! 

Julie is a reader of MaltaMama and recently sent me a link to her website Flower Bands by Julie .  I really liked her stuff and lucky for me AND you, she agreed to do a giveaway!  Julie provided me with a sample 'flower band' shown here.  As you can see, it's very delicate and feminine (but keep reading, VERY sturdy too!)  I wanted to wear it around during my normal routine to see how it would hold up.  The bracelet has a magnetic clasp that is SO strong, I don't think it will ever fall off.  It feels weightless on my wrist and does not interfere with anything; like computer keyboard, clothes, etc.  
I have to say, I'm not really a bracelet wearer, partly because they tend to get in my way.  This is definitely an exception.  I haven't taken it off since i got it in the mail!  A perfect Easter accessory. 

You may have seen this awesome logo floating around and wondered what it was for?  Well, Binx is a soon-to-be modern baby store in the Capital Region!  Think trendy, high quality, modern, fun/funky/functional stuff.  Unique items you can't find in any big box baby store. 

Though the store isn't open yet, Binx is currently offering Baby Concierge Services.  Now you’re probably wondering what Baby Concierge is?

Binx Baby Concierge Services Include
-- Baby Shower Planning
-- Nursery Design, Set-Up, and Prep
-- Babyproofing Assessment
-- Birth Announcements
-- Gear Consultations
-- Childcare Sourcing
-- Greening Your Home for Baby
-- Finding a Pediatrician
-- Adoption Nursery Planning and more!

I'm excited to announce an awesome giveaway that I know you will love from Peacock's Crafty Heart.  I had received and reviewed some of this mama's stuff last week and we are absolutely loving our blankets!  Now I am happy to announce your chance to win...
Giveaway!
In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, Peacock's Crafty Heart is giving away a large blanket (baby-to-toddler) with Dr. Seuss modern designer fabric (100% cotton) in Black & White, backed with ultra soft cuddly minky in Red (unisex design). Perfect for snuggling up with your favorite Dr. Seuss book. The blanket will come with a complimentary matching BB (blanket bag) so you can take your blanket anywhere!

Here's how to enter! (3 chances in total)

1.  Visit Peacock's Crafty Heart on Etsy and leave a comment with your favorite pattern  - 1 Entry

2.  'Like' both MaltaMama and Peacock's Crafty Heart on Facebook and leave another comment here - 1 Entry

3.  A bonus entry for adding Peacock's Crafty Heart as a favorite seller on Etsy and leave a comment here that you have done so - 1 Entry 

Enter until 8pm EST on Sunday, March 20th.   Winner will be chosen using Random.org.  Good luck!

I had the pleasure to work with Jennifer Pondillo Photography recently.  Jennifer allowed me to 'review' her services and had me and the kids come to her in-home studio for a session.  I was a little nervous because we hadn't really done professional pictures  before.  Jennifer and I spoke on the phone prior to the session and she completely put my mind at ease.  While we could have done our photos at any location, our home, park, etc, I chose her home studio and was glad that we did.  She has a beautiful finished basement/playroom/studio which is perfect. 

Here is what I really liked:
- Jennifer is super easy to work with, flexible, professional, patient, and great with kids
- It was a completely relaxed session (with the exception of my crazy toddler)
- Jennifer has ideas and suggested the 'ruffle' pictures of Angie which ended up being my favorites!  (not something I would have ever thought to do)
- The sitting was a full hour so you're guaranteed to get nice shots, and have time for wardrobe changes!
- In her studio, Jennifer has tons of props to keep the pictures interesting and unique
- She puts 'sneak peak' shots on Facebook and her blog; ideal for sharing with family! 
- Her pricing is very reasonable and can be found here on her site. 

I highly recommend Jennifer for photography services; in studio, on location, birthday parties and anything! Visit her website for more info and to see more samples!

Now for the Giveaway! 
Jennifer Pondillo Photography is graciously giving one lucky MaltaMama reader a Short & Sweet mini print package ($75 value)!
This package includes a 30-45min. session at location of your choice and ten edited images ready to be reviewed for selection of your print package (prints sold separately).  The winner can also choose to upgrade to another package.
 
Here's how to enter:
1.  Visit Jennifer Pondillo's blog and mention something about it here in the comments field - 1 Entry
(Ex: I like how she describes recent sessions on the blog)

2.  'Like' BOTH MaltaMama and Jennifer Pondillo Photography on Facebook and comment here that you do - 1 Entry
Enter until 8pm EST on Wednesday, February2nd.   Winner will be chosen on Thursday, February 3rd. using Random.org.  Good luck!