AND THE WINNERS ARE....

It took a while but after going through all of the BLOGMANIA entries, including the early and bonus comments, and making sure they were all numbered properly and valid, we ended up with 3,697 entries.  Without further ado, the winners are....

For PACKAGE #1: MARVELOUS FOR MOM (valued at $578):

Comment #1095*:

From Tiny Tutus!

And for PACKAGE #2: THE WHOLE KID CABOODLE (valued at $519):

Comment #128:

From Christy G (CMW)!

Congratulations Tiny Tutus & Christy G (CMW)! To claim your prize, reply to the notification email I sent out.  If you do not respond within 48 hours of being notified, your prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected.

Thanks to everyone who entered and to all of our amazing BLOGMANIA sponsors:

Please take another moment to show them some love if you haven't already, and be sure to keep them in mind for all of your shopping needs (like those holidays coming up, hint, hint!).

*Please note: Blogger restarts the comment numbering on each page which is why the numbers chosen by Random.org may not match exactly with the numbers on the comments.  However, I personally counted each comment to make sure that the proper winner was chosen.

Giveaways Galore! {GIVEAWAYS}

BLOGMANIA is over and I have to say that I am completely and totally overwhelmed by the response.  When all of the comments from early and bonus entries were tallied, AFOMFT received more than 4,000 entries into our giveaways!  Insanity!  I'm working on consolidating everything today and will draw the two winners as soon as possible.  Keep an eye out for the big announcement - I promise it will come within the next 48 hours and will be posted here, on our Facebook page and on Twitter.  I can't wait to see who won!

And if you've still got giveaway fever, here are 22 more you're going to want to enter.  The best part?  They're for a great cause!

My friend Lani from Triplets: Who Knew?, Who Knew? Reviews and Multiples and More is holding her second annual Blog For a Cure blog party to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  Here's how it works:

Visit Who Knew? Reviews and make a donation.  Just $1 earns you an entry into all 22 giveaways (just post a comment in all of the ones you want to enter).  For every dollar you donate beyond that first one, you earn another entry into the giveaway of your choice.  So if you donate $10, you can enter all 22 giveaways once and then add 9 bonus entries toward the prizes you want the most.  And let me tell you, the prizes are fabulous!  You could score a 16 x 24 canvas wrap from iprintcanvas valued at $95.

A Dora & Diego DVD set.

A $120 gift card to CSN Stores, which can be used for toys, clothes, furniture and more.

A blog makeover from Blogaholic Designs.

And much much more, including the grand prize, sponsored by AFOMFT, filled with some of my Favorite Things for Fall.  This accessories package is valued at more than $300!

The full guidelines can be found HERE and the party ends on Monday, September 20th, so head on over to Who Knew? Reviews, make a donation and get to entering!  Don't forget to tell them AFOMFT sent you!

BLOGMANIA IS HERE! {GIVEAWAYS}

 ***PLEASE NOTE: 

THESE GIVEAWAYS ARE NOW CLOSED!***

BLOGMANIA has finally arrived!  No idea what that means?  Here's the scoop - you have two days to enter to win almost $40,000 in prizes!  Here on A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS, there are two fantabulous prize packages, both valued at more than $500, up for grabs - THE WHOLE KID CABOODLE & MARVELOUS FOR MOM.  The best part?  They're super simple to enter.  Just follow these four easy steps.

1. Take a look at the prizes in the MARVELOUS FOR MOM & THE WHOLE KID CABOODLE packages and decide which one (or both) that you want to win.
2. Leave a comment on this post telling me which prize package you want to enter to win (MARVELOUS FOR MOM, THE WHOLE KID CABOODLE or BOTH).  
3. If you earned extra entries before today, leave a second comment saying that you did and I will be sure to account for those before drawing the winner.  (If you'd like to earn extra entries, visit the BLOGMANIA Sponsor Spotlight posts to learn how.)
4. Click on the links at the bottom of this post to visit the other blogs participating in BLOGMANIA to enter their giveaways as well.

That's it!  Now let's get to those prizes!

PACKAGE #1: MARVELOUS FOR MOM 
(valued at $578)

1. Leather Cuff Bracelet from Billy Kirk
2. Set of 12 "Thank You For Giving Me a Gift I Actually Like" Cards from Simply She
3. Un Besito Beaded Bracelet from Lee Angel
4. Velvet and Satin Wrap from Alexia Crawford
5. Green Ribbon Cuff Bracelet with Vintage Charm from Lee Angel
6. Set of 12 Whimsy Family Personalized Note Cards from Inkspot Workshop
7. Set of 12 Simple Name Flat Cards from Perideau Designs
8. Bumble Bee Ring from Small Things
9. Taupe Ribbon and Pearl Convertible Necklace (can be worn as a long necklace, short necklace, bracelet or belt) from Lee Angel

PACKAGE #2: THE WHOLE KID CABOODLE 
(valued at $519)

1. 24 Personalized Calling Cards from Inkspot Workshop
   
2. King's Castle Playhouse from Joe's Toy Box
3. Play Doh Duffel Bag
4. 2-Pack of Weebles
5. Toy Story Little Quad from Fisher Price
6. Modern Initial Art Print from Perideau Designs
7. Toy Story 3 Mr. Potato Head
8. One Plush from Webkinz Jr.
9. Two Hooded Organic Towels from 3Sprout
10. $100 Store Credit to SusieCues Custom Handcrafted Bedding
11. $50 Store Credit to Lakeshore Learning Materials

MANDATORY ENTRY:

To enter, leave a comment on this post with your e-mail address and which prize package you'd like to be entered to win (#1, #2 or both).  This is REQUIRED and must de done before any bonus entries.  If you earned extra entries on our BLOGMANIA SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT posts, also include that in your comment and I will add those extra entries for you.

BONUS ENTRIES:

Once you have completed the MANDATORY ENTRY ABOVE, you can submit bonus entries by:

1. Subscribing to AFOMFT via e-mail.  You must confirm/verify your subscription by checking your e-mail in box to complete the process.
2. Follow AFOMFT via Google Friends Connect.
3. "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook.
4. Follow AFOMFT on Twitter.
5. Tweet about this giveaway.  You can tweet once an hour and must include a link to the tweet in your comment.  Copy and paste: #WIN more than $1,000 in prizes @AFOMFT during #BlogMania2010. ENDS 9/16 http://mybabyfaves.blogspot.com  #giveaway #ppro 

For each bonus entry you complete, leave a separate comment.  

THE FINE PRINT: 
These giveaways are open to residents of the US & Canada and the winners will be chosen via Random.org.  The two winners will be announced here on AFOMFT within 72 hours of the close of the giveaways.  The winners will have 48 hours to claim their prizes; if they do not e-mail within that time frame, a new winner will be chosen.  All items will be shipped directly from the sponsors so delivery time may vary.

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS is blog #3 of 169 participating in BLOGMANIA and you can find the full list of blogs below.  They are labeled with US, US/CAN, or INT based on who their giveaways are open to - US residents only, US/CAN residents only or INT (worldwide).  Each blog should have this link list - in case you are looking for specific giveaways only - at the bottom of their giveaway post.  However, you may want to bookmark this page to keep track of what number you are on.  Good Luck!!!

BLOGMANIA SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Webkinz Jr. {GIVEAWAY}

Can you believe that BLOGMANIA is just 12 hours away?  Neither can I.  I am so excited about all the fabulous goodies I'm going to have up for grabs here that when I said yesterday I was sharing my final sponsor, I was wrong.  There's one more I need to spotlight and it's one your little ones are going to go nuts for!

As part of our THE WHOLE KID CABOODLE prize package, Webkinz Jr. will be giving away one of their adorable plush toys.

Webkinz Jr. pets are the per-school versions of the beloved Webkinz.  They each come with a unique Pet Code which parents can use to access an online world for their child.  My niece and nephew ADORE Webkinz Jr. toys and whenever one of their birthdays or a holiday rolls around, I always know what to get them.  I love the versatility of the toys - recommended for ages 3-6, they really do grow with your child. Three year olds will cuddle with the cute stuffed animals, while older kids can explore the virtual world and options that Webkinz Jr. has to offer - a safe environment for your preschooler with fun and educational games designed to encourage pre-reading and math skills, stimulate creativity, and build your child’s computer skills.  Now that's what I consider getting your money's worth!

You'll be able to enter to win THE WHOLE KID CABOODLE prize packages, including the fun plush toy from Webkinz Jr., as well as the MARVELOUS FOR MOM giveaway on September 15th & 16th here on AFOMFT. To make it simple to enter all of the BLOGMANIA giveaways, there will only be one mandatory means of entry on those days but you can earn extra entries now.  You can do any of the following once and earn one entry for each that you complete.

• Like Webkinz Jr. on Facebook

You can also earn bonus entries daily by:

• Tweeting this: #Win an adorable Webkinz Jr. plush during #Blogmania2010 at @AFOMFT Sept. 15 & 16. More than $1k in goodies - don't miss out! #PPRO {NOTE: Can be done once hourly}
• Clicking here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to note one entry for each one.
• Post about the AFOMFT BLOGMANIA giveaways on your blog or Facebook.  You must include a link to AFOMFT in your post and include a link to your post in your comment.

To record your bonus entries, leave a comment for each one on this post and they will be included when I draw the BLOGMANIA giveaway winners.  Want to earn more bonus entries?  Be sure to visit our other BLOGMANIA Sponsor Spotlight Posts for additional chances.

For more information on BLOGMANIA including more sponsors and the other blogs participating, visit the Blogmania Central Website, "like" Blogmania on Facebook and follow @Blogmania2010 on Twitter. And come back tomorrow for links to more than $40,000 in giveaways galore!

Images: Webkinz Jr.

BLOGMANIA SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Perideau Designs {GIVEAWAY}

I have one final BLOGMANIA sponsor to share with you all and I've definitely saved one of the best for last!

If you follow AFOMFT on Facebook, you know that I'm a huge fan Bridget from Perideau Designs.  I love her modern and sleek sensibility and the unique and fun products in her store.  The perfect example?  These fabulous personalized muslin bags!

Sure, they're great for party favors but truth be told, I want a whole set for myself!  And I was swooning this weekend when I saw the announcement on the Perideau Designs Blog that Bridget will soon be offering personalized placemats.

Too cute!  There's no doubt that they will be my new go-to birthday gift.  And while we're talking gifts, there are plenty more I can share.  These Personalized Recipe Cards are perfect for holiday presents.

 The Apple Flat Cards are an A+ for teacher appreciation day!

  
And the charming personalized art prints make wonderful new baby gifts.

And guess what?  The two lucky winners of our two BLOGMANIA prize packs are going to score gifts of their very own from Perideau Designs!  THE WHOLE KID CABOODLE will include this fantastic Modern Initial Personalized Art Print:

I really want two of them for my girls.  Look how cute it is in pink!

And the winner of MARVELOUS FOR MOM will get a set of 12 of the Simple Name Personalized Flat Cards in the winner's choice of colors.

The color combinations are so pretty!

You'll be able to enter to win the MARVELOUS FOR MOM and THE WHOLE KID CABOODLE prize packages, including these two wonderful items from Perideau Designs, on September 15th & 16th here on AFOMFT. To make it simple to enter all of the BLOGMANIA giveaways, there will only be one mandatory means of entry on those days but you can earn extra entries now.  You can do any of the following once and earn one entry for each that you complete.

• Like Perideau Designs on Facebook
• Subscribe to the Perideau Designs Blog via e-mail or RSS (include the e-mail address you used in your comment)
• Follow @perideaudesigns on Twitter

You can also earn bonus entries daily by:

• Tweeting this: #Win 2 amazing prizes from @perideaudesigns during #Blogmania2010 at @AFOMFT Sept. 15 & 16. More than $1k in goodies - don't miss out! #PPRO {NOTE: Can be done once hourly}
• Clicking here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to note one entry for each one.
• Post about the AFOMFT BLOGMANIA giveaways on your blog or Facebook.  You must include a link to AFOMFT in your post and include a link to your post in your comment.

To record your bonus entries, leave a comment for each one on this post and they will be included when I draw the BLOGMANIA giveaway winners.  Want to earn more bonus entries?  Be sure to visit our other BLOGMANIA Sponsor Spotlight Posts for additional chances.

For more information on BLOGMANIA including more sponsors and the other blogs participating, visit the Blogmania Central Website, "like" Blogmania on Facebook and follow @Blogmania2010 on Twitter. And come back tomorrow for links to more than $40,000 in giveaways galore!

Images: Perideau Designs

BLOGMANIA SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Inkspot Workshop {GIVEAWAY}

We're just 24 hours away from BLOGMANIA, a two-day event where hundreds of blogs will be offering great giveaways, totaling more than $40,000!  AFOMFT will be hosting two giveaways during BLOGMANIA, each worth more than $500.  The first, called MARVELOUS FOR MOM, features fabulous products for mothers, and the second, THE WHOLE KID CABOODLE, is full of goodies for your little one. I have to admit that I wish I could win these giveaways myself, but that's against the rules so I'll just have to console myself with the fact that two of my wonderful readers will get to enjoy all of these wonderful treats.  And when I think of wonderful, one of my sponsors immediately comes to mind.

Stacy from Inkspot Workshop creates the most wonderfully whimsical designs around.   I've had my eye on her gorgeous Initial Folio Sets forever.

Her personalized stationery is so distinctive and classic.  How pretty is this Damask set?

The note cards would make terrific gifts for adults and kids alike.  I adore the patterned envelope liner that comes with some of the children's sets.

Besides stationery, Inkspot Workshop also sells some of the cutest party sets around!  The Big Top Birthday package is perfect for your circus-themed bash.

And the new Halloween Monster sets are so fun, it's scary!

I am so excited that Stacy has generously offered to giveaway two of my favorite products from her shop during BLOGMANIA!  The lucky winner of THE WHOLE KID CABOODLE prize will score a set of 24 Mommy Calling Cards in the winner's choice of design.  My pick would be the Pinwheel Flowers:

They come packaged in this handy tin so you can toss them in your purse and always have them ready for when your little one makes a new friend.

And the winner of MARVELOUS FOR MOM will get a set of 12 of the Whimsy Family Personalized Note Cards in the winner's choice of colors.

You'll be able to enter to win the MARVELOUS FOR MOM and THE WHOLE KID CABOODLE prize packages, including these two fantastic items from Inkspot Workshop, on September 15th & 16th here on AFOMFT. To make it simple to enter all of the BLOGMANIA giveaways, there will only be one mandatory means of entry on those days but you can earn extra entries now.  You can do any of the following once and earn one entry for each that you complete.

• Like Inkspot Workshop on Facebook
• Subscribe to the Inkspot Workshop Blog via e-mail (include the e-mail address you used in your comment)
• Follow @inkspotworkshop on Twitter

You can also earn bonus entries daily by:

• Tweeting this: #Win 2 amazing prizes from @inkspotworkshop during #Blogmania2010 at @AFOMFT Sept. 15 & 16. More than $1k in goodies - don't miss out! #PPRO {NOTE: Can be done once hourly}
• Clicking here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to note one entry for each one.
• Post about the AFOMFT BLOGMANIA giveaways on your blog or Facebook.  You must include a link to AFOMFT in your post and include a link to your post in your comment.

To record your bonus entries, leave a comment for each one on this post and they will be included when I draw the BLOGMANIA giveaway winners.  Want to earn more bonus entries?  Be sure to visit our other BLOGMANIA Sponsor Spotlight Posts for additional chances.

For more information on BLOGMANIA including more sponsors and the other blogs participating, visit the Blogmania Central Website, "like" Blogmania on Facebook and follow @Blogmania2010 on Twitter. And come back tomorrow for links to more than $40,000 in giveaways galore!

Images: Inkspot Workshop