A Little Giveaway... Awkward Family Photos Board Game {Closed}

The Winner is GOJENGO!  Congratulations!  email alittlegreat@gmail.com to claim your prize.

A giveaway just in time for Christmas!  We all know and love Awkward Family Photos.  And now there is a board game!  And one lucky reader will own it.  $48 Value!

So here's how to win...
1. Leave a comment on this post.
2. For an additional entry "Like" A Little Great on Facebook.
3. Share this link on Facebook or Twitter.
4. Leave a comment about which of the above you things you did.

The winner will be announced Monday the 19th at 8am MST and I will send it just in time for you to play it around the fire with your own awkward loved ones.

Oh, and please enjoy this little video :)

A Little Winner!... Handful Sports Bra

And the winner is...

Cynthia Conley...

clc408 said...
Like you on fb (Cynthia Conley)

Contact us at alittlegreat.com and we will put you in touch with the company!

Thanks everyone for entering!!!

A Little Giveaway... You are a Handful!

Alright Ladies, let's talk sports bras. Was that a groan? Now, just hear me out. just imagine, no more uni-boob (totally a real phrase), no more flatter-than-a-pancake, and no more unsightly ummm, undesired, ummm, protrusions under your tee shirt. Allow me to introduce you to HANDFUL Bras. Their slogan, "You're active. You're versatile. You're one of a kind. You're a handful." Amen.

"Designed to flatter not flatten," Handful bras are not only super functional but super cute.  They were so kind as to send me one to review.  After trying it on I said to my husband, and I quote, "Babe, check out my cute sports bra."  He replied with a snicker, and I quote, "No such thing."  Then he turned around to see me showing of my new Handful and he said the following: "huh, cute."

Mine looks like this:

Here is my dear friend Leslie modeling her Handful ( I seriously love the name).  You can find Leslie at her blog: Triathlon Mom.  You may notice that Leslie is ridiculously ripped.  Don't feel bad, she's an Ironman Triathlete.  Hence, I asked if I could use photos of her rather than of my had-a-baby-five-months-ago self.  Not that I'm afraid... ok, so I'm afraid.

Do you just love the gather in the front and the cris-cross straps in the back.  I just wish they would make fitness swim suits.  I would so sport that swimming laps, training for my next race.

So what makes Handful Bras better than your average sports bra?  So glad you asked.  Besides being super cute they are amazingly flattering thanks to the ingenius removable pads.

They aren't bulky your annoying.  They offer just the right amount of coverage to ensure that you are not a human temperature gauge.  "The Handful bra provides shape, lift and coverage for active women of all shapes, sizes and ages.  It contours and conceals breast rather than squish them down."

Ok, so now that you totally want one!  The best news yet... You could win one!  Here are the contest rules:

• First, BECOME A FAN OF OURS ON FACEBOOK, subscribe to our RSS feed, our twitter feed, tweet about our giveaway and/or facebook about our giveaway and put our blog button on your blog (extra entries!)
• make sure for each extra entry, you leave an extra comment and tell us what you did  (i.e. i put my button on your blog)
  
• Next, visit Handful Inc. and check out your favorite items
  
• Leave a comment in the post about the prize up for grabs, include what items you especially enjoy on their site or what you would like to win.

The contest ends one week from today, Nov. 11, at noon.  Good Luck!

A Little Giveaway... Winner!

 

Congrats to the winners of the Photo By Emilie
Halloween Contest...

Karen Reid

Neeley Niel

Char Coester

Jinii Boren

Brenda Fisher

Sara Joyner

For more information or to sign up for the Halloween Event visit Emilie's Blog.

A Little Giveaway... Halloween Photo Session

Boo!  Looks like it's your lucky day!  Time for a giveaway!  Enter to win a Halloween photo session with Emilie.  Who is Emilie?  I'm glad you asked... only one the most super talented photographers in the SLC area, that's who!  She also is a regular guest contributor here on A Little Great.

Photo By Emilie is giving away a Halloween
session fee to be used on either Friday, Oct 29th or Saturday, Oct 30th.  

All you need to do is enter your name and email address.

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Contest closes on Friday, Oct 8th @midnight.
Winner announced on Monday, Oct 11th.

{THE DETAILS}

Session Fees

1st Child - $20

Additional children - $10 each

(pay for additional children at the
event)

Then Choose a Package

Pkg #1 - One 5x7 ($15.00 for the 1st
child)

Pkg #2 - CD w/ 5-10 images ($30.00 for the
1st child)

(pkgs are 1/2 off for any additional child)

Please pay for the pkg of your choice at theevent.  

For example if you have 2 children, you pay $20 for the first child now to reserve your session.  You'll then pay $10 at the event for your 2nd child.  If you decide to purchase the CD at the event you would pay $30 for the first CD and $15 for the additional child's images.  If you have any ?'s please don't hesitate to drop me a line.  emilie@photobyemilie.com 


VISIT PHOTO BY EMILIE'S BLOG FOR
MORE INFO

Here are some of my favorite images from last years Halloween Event.
Enjoy!!

A Little Giveaway for Mother's Day... Piano Portraits Lullaby CD

Need a Great Mother's Day Gift?  Want a Great Mother's Day Gift? 

Uber-talented Michael Hicks has graciously offered to gift one lucky "A Little Great" reader a Piano Portraits Lullabies CD!  Mike has worked with other piano celebrities Jon Schmidt, Paul Cardall, and David Tolk to produce this unique lullaby album.  Mike's wife (who happens to be a dear friend of mine) urged Mike to collaborate with his buddies to write a contemporary piano lullaby album that she could enjoy for herself, and use to put her children down to sleep.  What a beautiful idea, and what gorgeous music... not to mention a fantastic Mother's Day gift, or a unique and thoughtful baby gift.  I love nothing more than beautiful piano music.  These tracks will soothe and lift your spirits (and your children's too!) 

Here's a little about Mike (from his website):

Michael R. Hicks has uplifted audiences all over the world - from the Middle East to California, from Calgary, Canada to Kenya, Africa. He has spoken on many topics and has performed with many artists. His music has won awards and many have performed his arrangements, from small church choirs to national country stars.

Michael's most recent CD is a compilation of original and traditional solo piano lullabies called Piano Portraits Lullabies featuring Jon Schmidt, Paul Cardall, David Tolk, and himself.

Even if you don't win, you still can get yourself this beautiful music!  Mike's CD is available at Deseret Book, on itunes, and Amazon, and at local (Utah) baby boutique stores  (Babinski's, Four & Twenty Sailors, Sundays Child, etc...)

Mike's beautiful music has been featured in our local news !

Listen to a sample of the beautiful lullaby music on this video:


Piano Portraits Lullaby CD promo 1 from Michael R. Hicks on Vimeo.

To enter to win this fabulous Mother's Day gift, leave a comment below.  The winner will be announced on Friday so you'll have time to get your gift before Mother's Day!  Blog, tweet, facebook, follow, or become a fan for extra entries (make sure to leave an extra comment for each extra entry!)

Happy Mother's Day to all the Little Great Mom's.
XO!

Corinne

(below are some links to buy the CD or the mp3 album)



one more link if you click here

A Little Giveaway... Childbirth Education

So you read the post about the childbirth education... if not... see below.  Birthology is giving away a 5-week online course to one lucky gal ($75 VALUE).  Here's how to enter...

1. Browse the Birthologie Website.
2.  Leave a comment and tell us what what you learned or why you want to participate.

3.  Become a fan of "a little great" on facebook, twitter, put our button on your blog, subscribe to our RSS feed, subscribe to our twitter feed, tweet about our giveaway and/or facebook about our giveaway (each an extra entry - MAKE SURE YOU MAKE AN EXTRA COMMENT TO TELL US WHICH OF EACH OF THESE YOU HAVE DONE FOR YOUR EXTRA ENTRIES).
4.  Check back next TOMORROW to see if you are our lucky winner (chosen randomly).
5.  We love you and think you are a little great!

A Little Giveaway... Kate Holland Design

I am honored to present to you:

Kate Holland.
Jewelry Queen.
Ridiculously Talented Person.
and one of my Best Friends!
(and the sponsor of this giveaway!!!)

Kate making Jewelry

 photo:  www.umlf.com

A few bits of info about Kate: 
She loves shoes.  She hates sauces, and she collects children's books.  She likes yoga, hiking, water skiing, boating, anything outside, and tries to like running.  She loves movies, spending time with friends, and is always up for an international adventure (in fact, this girl has been just about everywhere) hates snakes and sharks.  editor's sidenote: Kate is such a baby about snakes she could barely stand being in the house with my son's rubber snake.  And even though she hates sharks, she and I have gone scuba diving of the Florida Keys together, and snorkeling in the Red Sea.  Go figure!

Why Kate would make you want to puke with envy if you didn't know how lovable she is:  This girl can do everything!  A few of her hobbies/ jobs:  custom framing, making furniture and reupholstering furniture, fine art (painting, drawing, murals for bedrooms, etc., photography), quilting, color and design consultation for home decor.  Ridiculous, huh?  Yep.

Kate has worked in the film industry for many years now as a costumer and production coordinator, associate producer, working on feature films, commercials and small projects for the sundance channel.  She worked at the oscars, has met many big names in the movie business and many of them have bought her lovely jewelry.

Kate began making jewelry as a hobby, and then moved to LA for a film and next thing you know, Cameron Diaz wore her necklace to the Oscars in 2003 (that is a Kate original in the photo below).

photo:  www.zimbio.com     

 

Seriously?  Seriously.   Some celebrities that have worn Kate's necklaces on magazine covers include:  Eliza Duschku, Jennifer Garner, Heather Graham,  and Cristina Applegate.
Her necklaces have been seen on Everwood, Tru Calling, Josh & Drake, Army Wives, and High School Musical 2.

Kate has been featured in Fred Siegel and a handful of small galleries in California, Salt Lake City, and Park City, UT.  Most of her jewelry is unique and one of a kind, hand cut precious and semi precious stones on solid sterling silver and solid 14 and 18 carat gold.  Right now her beauties are available online, but she also has shows and boutiques if you get on her mailing list.

Kate gave us a darling necklace for this giveaway.
This necklace retails at $100 and is made from pure 14 carat gold and solid sterling silver.  I love how it is simple and small enough to wear everyday, with everything, and since it is gold AND silver, will really match everything in your wardrobe!!!

To enter to win Kate's beautiful necklace:

1. Browse the Kate Holland Design Website.
2.  Leave a comment and tell us what is your absolute favorite piece of her jewelry. (P.S. she is soon going to be updating her website with all new inventory, so stay tuned!)

3.  Become a fan of "a little great" on facebook, twitter, put our button on your blog, subscribe to our RSS feed, subscribe to our twitter feed, tweet about our giveaway and/or facebook about our giveaway (each an extra entry - MAKE SURE YOU MAKE AN EXTRA COMMENT TO TELL US WHICH OF EACH OF THESE YOU HAVE DONE FOR YOUR EXTRA ENTRIES).
4.  Check back next Tuesday to see if you are our lucky winner (chosen randomly).
5.  We love you and think you are a little great!

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A Little Giveaway... Ally Brynn Designs

Thanks for enter to win, this giveaway is now closed!
This could be yours:

 

 Ally Brynn Designs is giving away this adorable piece to one lucky winner. 

How much do I love her work?  Umm, lots.

Each Ally Brynn Design is made with a combination of paint and paper and is a handmade original piece of art. The pieces are provided on a stretched canvas over a wood frame.  After completion, the artwork is sprayed with a clear coating which seals the work but will not prevent it from damage from liquid or other substances. Each piece should be handled with care.  Because each design is made by hand, customization is possible and is encouraged. Contact Ally Brynn with ideas and she is happy to make something unique and special for your little ones.

Ally does lots of great custom work.  Look at this and this (I dare you not to get a little weepy).  Or you can get something just for fun too!

Here's how to enter:

1. Browse the Ally Brynn Designs Website.
2.  Leave a comment and tell us what is your absolute favorite!  (Good luck, it is hard to do with so much great stuff!)

3.  Become a fan of "a little great" on facebook, twitter, put our button on your blog, subscribe to our RSS feed, subscribe to our twitter feed, tweet about our giveaway and/or facebook about our giveaway (each an extra entry - MAKE SURE YOU MAKE AN EXTRA COMMENT TO TELL US WHICH OF EACH OF THESE YOU HAVE DONE FOR YOUR EXTRA ENTRIES).
4.  Check back next Thursday to see if you are our lucky winner (chosen randomly).
5.  We love you and think you are a little great!

A Little GIVEAWAY... The Vintage Pearl

I am SO excited about this giveaway!!!

Erin, of The Vintage Pearl, has graciously offered to give one of our lucky readers a $50 gift certificate to her beautiful, personal, unique, handmade store of treasures.  I have been salivating over Erin's creations for months and months now.  In complete and utter honesty, the hardest thing for me about The Vintage Pearl, is that I CANNOT decide what I love the most.  So many of her creations are so beautiful and make me so happy.  I am still deciding what I want... I plan to wear whichever creation I finally pick close to my heart because I will have my children's names stamped on it.  So meaningful, and so gorgeous!

A little background on the talented Erin:
"Basically I'm just a stay at home mom of 4 kids that needed an outlet while raising our kids. I started playing around with making jewelry after my first daughter was born (who is now 5) and I just loved it! I've self taught different techniques and hand stamping and soldering are my favorites. God has blessed this business more than I ever dreamed! I have friends that help me now and I love getting to make treasures for other Moms to cherish!"

Thank you so much Erin!  We love your work.  

To enter our RAWKIN' giveaway:

1. Browse The Vintage Pearl's Shop
2.  Leave a comment and tell us what is your absolute favorite!  (Good luck, it is hard to do with so much great stuff!)
3.  Become a fan of "a little great" on facebook, twitter, put our button on your blog, subscribe to our RSS feed, subscribe to our twitter feed, tweet about our giveaway and/or facebook about our giveaway (each an extra entry - MAKE SURE YOU MAKE AN EXTRA COMMENT TO TELL US WHICH OF EACH OF THESE YOU HAVE DONE FOR YOUR EXTRA ENTRIES).
4.  Check back next Tuesday to see if you are our lucky winner (chosen randomly).
5.  We love you and think you are a little great!

A Little Winner(s)... By Kali Jewelry!

Congratulations to our THREE WINNERS!

photo:  www.designmom.com

the necklace goes to...
Hall of Fame  who  said...
Did she resin her leaf? Amazing! Very unique and beautiful. I have a button on my blog and am a fan on FB.

the ring goes to...
Chris and Jen who said...
I also subscribe to your RSS feed.

and the belt buckle goes to...
jenny who said...i also added you to my blog reader when i first heard about your blog. yay!

Congrats winners, and thank you byKALI!!!  Email us at alittlegreat@gmail.com and we will hook you up with your prize.  We love you and think you are a little great!

A Little Winners... Photo by Emilie!

Lucky day!  Photo by Emilie selected TWO winners for their free mini sitting!
The winners are...
Melissa Marti 
&
Sonja (no last name) w/ the email address of amessonja@gmail.com
Emilie will be emailing you... congrats!
P.S. We would so love to see the photos!

A Little Winner.... Haircut by Britt!

Drumroll please... our (local) winner for the Haircut by Britt giveaway is...

 

image:  thebuttercompartment.com

CaSsAnDuH who said...
I twittered about this giveaway!

Congratulations Cassanduh!  Email us at alittlegreat@gmail.com and we will get you in touch with Britt.  Thanks Britt for a great giveaway prize.  We love you all!

A Little Winner... Creairtive!

Thank you to Creairtive for being a part of our major giveaway launch!  Your jewelry is beautiful and unique and flattering with all styles.

And the randomly picked winner is.... (drumroll please!!!)

Stacie  said...
and i'm a fan on fb! :) Congrats Stacie!  Email us at alittlegreat@gmail.com and we will get you in touch with our sponsor, Senja!  From your previous comment, you have won the grey rosebud earrings.  Congrats!

A LITTLE GIVEAWAY... by Kali

I discovered Kali's designs at a local boutique and was smitten by her unique handmade jewelry utilitizing hardware, resin, and organic materials.  I bought 3 of her necklaces on the spot.

mine

 mine

 & mine!

I know you are jealous, but no fear... I am here to give all my "A Little Great" ladies a chance to have jewelry as rockin' as mine!

You can all thank me later (unless you already know and love her).

Kali has graciously donated THREE gorgeous, original, handmade pieces.  That means I will randomly pick THREE very lucky winners! (sorry about my not-so-great photography).

Prize 1:  A beautiful necklace

  

gorgeous leaf detail through the resin!

"bykali" detail on the back

Prize 2:  

a unique and lovely ring (this would go with just about everything)

Prize 3:

an ultra cool, ultra hip belt buckle.  Look at that detail! 

To enter to win:
1. Browse by Kali's etsy shop

2.  Leave a comment and tell us what of hers you love.
3.  Become a fan of "a little great" on facebook and twitter, put our button on your blog, subscribe to our RSS feed and our twitter feed, tweet about our giveaway and/or facebook about our giveaway (each an extra entry - MAKE SURE YOU MAKE AN EXTRA COMMENT TO TELL US WHICH OF EACH OF THESE YOU HAVE DONE FOR YOUR EXTRA ENTRIES).
4.  Check back next Tuesday to see if you are our lucky winner (chosen randomly).
5.  Check back this Wednesday for the next giveaway!
6.  We love you and think you are a little great!


contest rules here

P.S. Today is your last day to enter to win the giveaway for the gorgeous and beautiful Creairtive jewelry!  Winner announced tomorrow!

A Little Winner... Green Lily Designs

The winner of the Green Lily Designs Calendar is...
Genny who said...
Following on Twitter (genny315)

Congratulations!  email us at alittlegreat@gmail.com and we will get you in touch with Green Lily so you can claim your prize!

A Little Giveaway... Photo by Emilie

Emilie is an amazing life-style photographer in SLC.  She is giving away a FREE Mini Session!  Simply enter to win using the form below!  The winner will be announced Thursday, February 4th.

{Enter to WIN

then give me a BIG grin

I'll PROMISE to make you look thin

with NO double chin

bring you ALL your kin

come on, JUMP RIGHT IN!!}

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Enter to win a Mini Session.
Mini Session includes a 20 minute session.

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A Little Tip... Taking Great Photos

by Guest Contributor... Emilie (of Photo by Emilie)

{Emilie is an amazing lifestyle photographer based in SLC (also available in Southern Utah sometimes).  She is so generously giving away a free mini session!  She also teaches photography workshops.  Here is a little tip on lighting...}

One of my favorite topics during my workshop is lighting.  I teach you how I look at light, how I determine where I will place my subject according to my available light.  Then how I enhance my available light to get warm gorgeous soft light on my subject.

One trick to creating a great photo with warm light is knowing how to use Fill Light to eliminate shadow & illuminate eyes.  In this photo I used a reflector. I placed the reflector at his waist & pointed it up into his face, this eliminated the shadow cased by his cap illuminated his eyes.

One of my favorite photography tools is my reflector.  I use the 32" Soft Gold/White.

For more information on Emilie's workshop & workbooks visit http://photobyemilieimprove.blogspot.com/

A Little Giveaway... FREE Haircut by Britt

Stop!  I know you need a trim, but please don't do it yourself.  Instead, enter to win a free cut with my all-time fave hairdresser, Britt!  She's been doing hair for nine years.  She loves to give her clients WHAT THEY WANT.  She specializes in giving you the cut that best suits your hair type.  Cuz hair just looks better when it gets to do what it does best... let's not force it ladies.

Britt works at Salon MC [1952 s. 1100 e. SLC, UT].  Sorry, but you need to be a local to win (unless you want to fly into town!)

Here's how to enter:
2.  Leave a comment and tell just how much you need a new do!
3.  Become a fan of "a little great" on facebook and twitter, put our button on your blog, subscribe to our RSS feed and our twitter feed, tweet about our giveaway and/or facebook about our giveaway (each an extra entry - MAKE SURE YOU MAKE AN EXTRA COMMENT TO TELL US WHICH OF EACH OF THESE YOU HAVE DONE FOR YOUR EXTRA ENTRIES).
4.  Check back next Thursday to see if you are our lucky winner (chosen randomly).
5.  We love you and think you are a little great!
contest rules here

A LITTLE GIVEAWAY... Creairtive

Introducing... Senja of Creairtive

I became acquainted with Senja online through some mutual friends a couple years ago, and this girl's personality just about jumped through the keyboard at me!  She is just a darling.  I get to meet her in person in a few months as she is coming to visit the US of A, and I can't wait!  That's right, Senja currently lives on the beautiful southwest coast of Sweden with her husband, Mikael.  Between the two of them, they share 3 nationalities (Swedish, Finnish and German) and five languages (English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Russian). How about that?  Pretty impressive.  Senja lives about 10 minutes away from the beach by car.  She loves where she lives (and I am jealous!)  Shipping her beautiful creations all over the world is a piece of cake!


Here are a few tidbits about Senja and her lovely jewelry, (by Senja of course!):

"I love bright, happy colors and warm shapes. Being creative has always been important to me and making jewelry has become my new passion.

By day I work as a project manager in a big travel agency and on the evenings, I design jewelry on the couch! :)

This is my first pair of earrings and it all started because I had lost my favourite pair of black wood bead earrings and couldn't find the same ones anymore. So I went to the craft store and tried to create my own pair. Along the way, seeing all the different kinds of beads, ear hooks, and metals inspired me.  I got compliments from others and the more earrings I made, the more I wanted to share them!  I like to make jewelry for all kinds of styles that one can wear everyday, and with everything."

Not only are her designs beautiful and versatile, she is a talented and kind person that I can't wait to meet!  She has graciously offered to be a giveaway contributor on a little great.  We couldn't be more pleased (nor could you, I would venture!)  I especially love how you can wear her creations with formal or casual outfits alike.  Perfect!

So here's the coolest part... the lucky giveaway winner gets to pick whatever they want to win!  Thank you Senja!  Very, very cool.

To enter to win:
1. Browse Creairtive's Etsy Shop
2.  Leave a comment and tell us what you want to win!  If you win, that is what you get!  So just pick one!
3.  Become a fan of "a little great" on facebook and twitter, put our button on your blog, subscribe to our RSS feed and our twitter feed, tweet about our giveaway and/or facebook about our giveaway (each an extra entry - MAKE SURE YOU MAKE AN EXTRA COMMENT TO TELL US WHICH OF EACH OF THESE YOU HAVE DONE FOR YOUR EXTRA ENTRIES).
4.  Check back next Tuesday to see if you are our lucky winner (chosen randomly).
5.  Check back this Wednesday for the next giveaway!
6.  We love you and think you are a little great!


contest rules here

Our first giveaway winner, for Snapdragon jewelry, will be announced tomorrow!