~January Giveaway ~ Over $650 In Prizes! 10 Shops, 11 Winners! Just Leave a Comment to Enter!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.  ALL DISCOUNTS ARE VALID UNTIL THEIR EXPIRATION DATE.  THANKS FOR PLAYING!

We've got a fun round-up for you this month! Lots of fabulous prizes and discounts, whoo-hoo!

Let's get to the point...you can earn up to 3 entries:

1. Leave a comment. It's that simple.

2. Post our button on your blog. We're loving our new button, so if you have the old one...maybe, switch it?

3. Tell your friends about "Or so she says..." (or one of your favorite posts of ours) via Facebook, Twitter, or your blog.

You can do just one or all of them, you choose! We're just happy to have you here. :) Just let us know in your comment how many you did and make sure there is a way for us to contact you.

Here's the lineup: (be sure to check out their shops and the discounts they are offering!)

Mmmm...look at those treats! Don't you just want to stuff your face with them?? Oh, wait...don't. You'll get wax in your teeth...and it probably won't taste good. But, they sure as heck smell heavenly! Can you believe it? They're candles and tart melts...and looking as scrumptious as ever! Sugarville specializes in hand-made, one-of-a-kind, highly scented, dessert candles & tart melts. They would make a perfect Valentines gift or "any time" gift! (Sometimes, I like to give gifts to myself...) Not only will you find candles & tart melts in their shop, but they sell the most adorable aprons and tart warmers! Be sure to visit!

Sugarville is offering the winner $25 dollars of in-store credit, plus free shipping!

Wanna know a little trick of the frumpy-mom trade? When you're having a bad hair day, instead of sticking on your husbands baseball cap, grab an adorable hat...like, these from Mel's Bells, and you will fool everyone into thinking you're pulled together and stylish...our little secret. Don't you love these hats? I love that the flowers are interchangeable, colors are perfectly paired and the quality is impeccable! You can even wash them and they still look good. In their shop, you will find a huge selection of women's hats and hats for children and babies. Take advantage of their discount (listed below) while you have the chance!

Mels Bells Cloche Hats is offering the winner $30 of in-store credit, plus free shipping! Everyone else can receive a 15% discount via refund. Just mention "Or so she says..." in the checkout notes. This offer expires March 31, 2010.

Since I'm not made out of money, my house decorating techniques involve having all the big/expensive pieces in my home be neutral colors and the small accessories be colorful and fun. That way, I can change the "look" and "feel" of a room in a way that's easier and cheaper. Thus, my love for pillows. Pillows are one of the easiest (and cost effective) things to change and have your room look new and fresh. Sometimes I want darker pillows in the winter...and lighter ones in the spring and summer. And, I always like at least a couple pillows that are totally quirky and command attention. Those pillows are exactly the kind offered by Little Pink Orchard! Handmade and upcycled, I could hardly pick just one. But, I'm loving the birds on branches and the bowl of grass...which one's do you love?? Be sure to take advantage of their discount (listed below).

Little Pink Orchard is offering the winner any one pillow from their shop, plus free shipping! (a $30 value!) Everyone else can receive a 25% discount via refund. Just mention "Or so she says..." in the checkout notes to seller. This offer expires February 18, 2010.

With an actual university degree in "Jewelry & Metalwork", you can trust that GlennaCarlton knows the craft and can make an impeccable piece of jewelry. Each unique piece is hand-crafted in the studio, using only the finest quality of metal and gem stones. As a gal, born and raised in the West, I really appreciate and am drawn to jewelry with a Western/Native American flair...jewelry that echos a love of the earth and simplicity. In their shop, you will find a variety of unique jewelry, including pins and sculptures. They are also offering our readers a discount, see below.

Glenna Carlton is offering the winner $25 of in-store credit, plus free shipping! Everyone else can receive a 15% discount via refund. Just mention "Ruby Red" in the checkout notes to seller. This offer expires February 14, 2010.

As a mommy of two little girls, I really perk up when I come across unique, cute hair accessories...they're hard to come by! But, Sprinkles On Top is one of those shops that gave me butterflies when I saw their darling hair pieces! Seriously, not exaggerating. Felt-cut flowers are such a nice change from the over-used silk flowers...and, they're SO cute! I love the hydrangeas, the bright yellow carnation-like flowers, the Valentines Day bands...oh, I love them all! Any flower can be made into a hair band or a clip, and special requests are also accepted! Check out their special discount, listed below.

Sprinkles On Top is offering the winner any one flower and one flower bouquet, plus free shipping! (a $27 value!) Everyone else can receive free shipping via refund. Just mention "Or so she says..." in the checkout notes to seller. This offer expires February 1, 2010.

I love jewelry, you already know that. But, there's something extra special about the jewelry from JoypeckJoy that's hard to describe. Maybe "innocent"? Angelic? Light and Pure? Heavenly?? Yep, in heaven...I think this is what our jewelry will look like :). The jewelry in this shop is seriously beautiful, with plenty of sparkle...made by an artist (and children's art teacher) in Singapore. Many of her pieces are inspired by actual things she sees in nature, like pollen, a yucca flower, the northern lights, etc. I love that! What better inspiration for beauty than nature?

Joy Peck Joy is offering the winner the Innocent Light Necklace (pictured above), a $38 dollar value...plus, free shipping! Everyone else can receive a 20% discount, via refund by mentioning "Or so she says..." in the checkout notes to seller. This offer expires March 18, 2010.

Let's see how many of you remember this shop....raise of hands. Guess what!?! Prairie Creations was the subject of my very first blog post on this blog, crazy! I was telling y'all about a secret fantasy I had that my husband would give me one of these super cool fingerprint charms (unsolicited) with his manly fingerprint on it. It's been about a year...and I'm still waiting. Besides wanting your husbands hands (or fingerprint) on you at all times...there are so many other cool reasons to have one of these made. How about an impression of your new babies finger? One of your favorite furry friend? Maybe a parent or loved one that will soon be passing on or a collection of fingerprints for grandma's charm necklace! The possibilities are many and you will have an instant family heirloom. I love, love, love it. And, I love that this blog is finally cool enough to have shops like this! :) Besides fingerprint charms, you will also find some of the neatest jewelry in their shop. Be sure to visit and take advantage of their discount, listed below.

Prairie Creations is offering the winner a "Priceless Print Fine Silver Fingerprint Kit", valued at $69...plus, free shipping! Everyone else can receive free shipping by entering "OSTS" in the special instructions. This offer is good until February 13th, 2010.

It's not very often we have shops for the little guy, so it's a real treat to have one...especially one as darling as Baby Windsor! I've got two little boys (who were obviously once babies) and I can vouch for the fact that cute ties are hard to come by! You can only see so many silk ties with ducks or baseballs (that are far too big) before you consider skipping church all together. Okay, just kidding. But, a little dude wearing a classy tie from this shop would really be fun, adorable and would sure make your camera happy! Each tie has an adjustable neck strap to fit any baby's neck (...aren't baby necks SO yummy??) There's also a variety of fabrics to choose from...good luck choosing! Be sure to take advantage of their discount (listed below) while it's available!

Baby Windsor is offering the winner any 3 ties from their shop, plus free shipping! This is a $45 dollar value! Everyone else can enjoy a reduced price of $10 dollars per tie...prices reflected on site. This offer expires January 31, 2010.

Once upon a time, a few weeks ago...I was shopping for a new bag for my camera. I've got several lenses, chargers, and crap...so I really needed something that would fit everything. Every standard camera bag made my camera feel claustrophobic, stuffed in way too tight. I really wanted a bag that was big, roomy, with a place for everything, and of course...seriously cute. In my depressing quest, I stumbled upon Tooshie Totes and life had new meaning. My camera could finally be happy and I could easily take out and replace all of it's pieces with total ease. (This is making me sound like a pro photographer, which I'm obviously not...but, I'm learning :)) See the darling bag with the blue and orange...in the middle?? It's mine. Inside, there are pockets all the way around (similar to the other pic) and I had extra padding added. Perfecto, a place for everything! Now, I think I need one for my everyday purse...so I can find my keys, ipod, chapstick, and phone on a whim! Custom orders are accepted. Check out the shop and the discount (listed below)!

Tooshie Totes is offering the winner $100 dollars of in-store credit! Everyone else can receive 15% off and free shipping (via refund)! Just mention "Or so she says..." in the checkout notes to seller. This offer is good until April 30, 2010.

~~~~ Salon Synergy ~~~~

I'm so happy to have recruited MY salon to do this giveaway. Well, obviously...it's not MY salon...but, it's where I get my hair done (and massages) and I love it! I'm sorry that lots of you don't live close enough, but if you do...you must go. Salon Synergy is filled with a bunch of classy gals that really know their stuff, I'm devoted. It's a small salon, fairly new...but, it's reputation is quickly gaining ground! Be sure to make your appointment a couple weeks in advance, at least! Another reason I love to support them is because they support our community...frequently giving free hair services to cancer patients, homeless women, and mothers on Mother's Day. I really admire that. Salon Synergy was named because of the stylists impeccable ability to work together. They're like a family in there and you will feel right at home...and leave with some sexy-hot hair (that's right, like mine :)! See the address & phone # listed below...and the killer discount! (Be sure to let me know if you go...I would love to hear!)

Salon Synergy is offering 2 winners a free cut & color, a $130 value each! Everyone else can receive 40% off any one product and 25% off any salon service. Just mention the "Or so she says..." discount when you make your phone appointment. This offer is good for first time customers only and expires April 30, 2010. Salon Synergy can be found at 930 Chambers (Suite #6) in South Ogden, Utah. 801-475-5518.

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Ready, set, go! Be sure to tell your friends! You have until this Saturday at midnight to enter (the 23rd). Winners will be announced on the blog Sunday evening.

A special thanks to Jessica for rounding up these amazing shops!

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