Sharing the Love ~ Londyn Beanie Giveaway

Thank you all so much for sharing the love on facebook in honor of my daughter's benign biopsy results ! As you can imagine, as a parent waiting for these type of results is difficult to say the least. One would think that is gets easier considering this is not the first time we have waited for biopsy results and have cancer checkups every other month but it does not get easier and I am just as much of a nervous wreck each time around.

The following is the list of people that posted "shared" at the end of the list will be the random.org screen print with the number chosen.

1. J. Bunker
2. J. Shepherd
3. A. Whittard
4. Too Cute to Be Used Resale
5. J. Talbot
6. C. Torres
7. C. Beauparlant
8. Sarah Lewis
9. B. Simon
10. J. White Dyck
11. C. Struss
12. C. McMahon
13. D. Klassen
14. A. Lassard
15. K. Bremner
16. E. Kaczkowski
17. Lirome Creations
18. R. Cattani
19. M. Borkowska Lee
20. J. Lambert
21. Jenn Lambert Photography
22. C. Meadows
23. T. Lorencz
24. Forever Princess by Kristen
25. S. McKeage
26. K. Robertson-Poirier
27. J. Fulford
28.  J. Toulany
29. A. Johnson
30. M. Lovelee
31. Katie Ellement Photography
32. Kayla Hall
33. L. Serbinski
34. N. Gerbrandt
35. D. Swinemar
36. S. Coates-Welsh
37. Leanne Bennett
38. J. Campione
39. J. Mushaluk
40. Carson Abbie Closet
41. H. Stenberg
42. L. Malley
43. C. James
44. F. Carreiro
45. C. Thibeault
46. A. Guyot
47. N. Monkman
48. A. Swinemar
49. B. Merrill
50. D. Dalesandro
51. J. Plumer-Goldman
52. K. Kurylo
53. D. Carlotto
54. A. Honeyman

 AND THE WINNER IS....................... 

#34 N. Gerbrandt ~ Congratulations !! 

Please e-mail me at prairietots@gmail.com and let me know the size and colors you would like for your hat.

4000 FANS

Thank you all for your continued support, I have now reached 4000 fans.

Below are the list of names of the people and/or pages that shared my page to help me to get to 4000 as well as fan #4000. If you shared more than once (i.e personal page, business page, blog etc) your name with be entered according to the number of pages/sites you shared on.

1. Kendra Monk
2. Christie Anderson Meadows
3. Dayna Cote Photography and Design
4.  Sunny S-h
5. Sunny S-H Photography
6. Kaylee Kurylo
7. Michelle Hasanovic
8. Charlene Simundson
9. Corey Jonasson
10. Peggy Colon
11. Keri Scurfield
12. Stacey Coates- Welsh
13.  Holly Mahon
14. Kayla Blanchette
15. Adrienne Rudolph
16. Jamie Noordman
17. Tammy Cannon
18. Cindy Balkwill
19. Rock That Shot Baby Props
20. Christine Wheeler
21. Christine Kaplar
22. Jamie Pescitelli
23. Shannon Allen
24. Kristy Arbeau-Figler
25. Sherry Anne
26. Yesenia Tuckwiller
27. Andrea Young
28. Point of You Photography
29. Jaimie Hutlet
30. Tiffany Trump
31. Gail Iris Gillingham Wylie
32. Erica Wood
33. Becca Aubertin FB Page
34. Becca Aubertin ~ Blog
35. Dayna Cote
36. Rebecca Lopez 4000^th FAN

 AND THE WINNER IS...............

#17 Tammy Cannon ~ Congratulations and thank you for sharing !

Please e-mail me to claim your $25 gift card to be used towards your purchase in my shop.

My next milestone goal is 5000 fans. I have big plans for this one... right now it looks like and estimated $500 in items and products from me. These with be items made my me, new items I will be adding to my product line, items I have ordered just for this milestone celebration and.... it is hard to say what else I may add. More information to be posted the closer I get to 5000 fans !

Have a blessed day ~

Stacey

APRIL ~ Love, Loss and Celebration !

April ... always my favorite month ~ Spring has arrived, no snow (usually) and everything is blooming AND it is my birthday month. This month is special to as we are now home from the hospital and my daughter's surgery went well. She will be home to celebrate with me. She did so well and is so strong and never lost her smile even with a head full of staples and sutures. After surgery and once we were settled in her room, the nurser had asked her if she wanted a princess sticker. The nurse named a few princess' and Miss. L said no to them all, so the nurse asked her which one she wanted and Londyn said, "Princess Shayna". The nurse looked confused and I teared up.. Shayna is my oldest daughter, her sister. They have such an amazing and close bond. It was a very special moment.

This year I will have a fundraiser/auction and donate the monies raised to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of my Dad. All items will be made by me and each one special to my dad and I. I was hoping to do it this month but it may happen in early May. I will keep you posted. Most items will be new items, made specially for this auction !!

I was also hoping to reach 5000 fans for my birthday but not sure that will happen as I have been a little quiet, so much going on and as always, work is keeping me busy. But once I do reach the 5000 fans... we will celebrate. Off course items from me including some new creations, a few special items I have ordered just for this and... hhhmmm we shall have to wait and see what else I can come up with. My brain is always on overdrive... so it is hard to say what I may come up with at 4am. :-)

I also hope to be able to have bi-weekly RTS (ready to ship) items to offer come May. The demand for my items has continued to remain very high, which affects my lead times and sometimes waiting is not always an option. These RTS items will eliminate the lead time wait and will be sent out immediately after payment.

I hope everyone has an awesome Spring!

Have a blessed day ~
Stacey

I cannot take credit for making the below item, I thought it was neat and I had to share. (This is a great idea, I may just have to make one.. I love wood working too) My was my hero and first love.

"LOVE STORIES"

I apologize in advance for not being a very good writer.. definitely not a strong quality of mine - I had to share the following.....

The other day I sat down with my baby girl.. I wanted to read her some of the sweet messages, thoughts and prayers we have received over the last few weeks... 150+ of them. Wow... I am so touched by all the love, there are no words adequate enough to describe how you have made me feel.

We would read a few messages and then look at "Princess pictures"... she loves to look at princess pictures (this is what she calls pictures of herself - too cute) So we would read some e-mails, look at some pictures, read e-mails, look at pictures etc. We came to one e-mail and it was talking about how beautiful and strong she was, she turns and looks at me and said, "that lady just said I was beautiful.....yes I am beautiful." (she looks back at the monitor, head tilted and nodding) and says, "I know I am beautiful, thank you Lady." Oh I had to chuckle..it was so sweet. I have to agree, she is beautiful..... inside and out. She has one of the sweetest, gentlest souls I have ever come across. I am so blessed to have her as my daughter and beyond honored to be her mother !
We continue to read your kind messages and look at pictures... as we were taking a picture break.... she turns to me and says, "mom let's read more love stories for me." I paused, looked at her wee face as my eyes started welling with tears (she just interpreted the messages as love stories for her - I was left speechless - I really had to hold back the tears)..... More "Love Stories" it was and we read each and everyone of them. I was not expecting a two year old to sit there through all of them but she did and she genuinely enjoyed it.
Your kindness not only touched me but it touched her as well... her eyes sparkled at each message read and off course she made other comments but the "love stories" and thanks lady comment really stuck.

From the bottom of my heart, from my family to you... thank you so very much for all your love, support and prayers. I will hold each message close to me this week as we are at the hospital. I am praying for a successful surgery and quick recovery. I will not leave her side until I can bring my baby home ~

Remember to always take a moment to enjoy the simple things in life and to give your loved ones an extra just because hugs and kiss !

Have a blessed week ~
Stacey

MARCH MADNESS

Wow I cannot believe we are 3 months into 2012 and Spring is around the corner ! As usual I have been crazy busy and March has been no exception, if not a little busier as I prepare to take some time off at the end of the month.

I am pretty good at keeping my personal and business life very separate however as some of you know why I will be taking time off. I thought I owed it to all my fans and clients a brief explanation as to why. Not because I am being lazy or taking vacation, (oh how nice a vacation would be) etc. My 2 year old daughter will be having surgery (#2 of 16) as she continues her battle to stay cancer free, so I will be caring for her. It is quite possible she will require at least a week in the hospital post-op, so if you do not hear from me for a few days, I am at her bedside and will be there day and night until I can bring her home. I will try my best to get back to you all when I am at home and she is settled and comfortable.

I am hoping to get all orders out before her surgery and will try my best to do so as per conversations and apologize in advance if I have been a little tardy or if I am in the coming weeks. It drives me nuts but life happens and the health of my children will have to take priority and I think that would be the case for anyone, I hope you can all understand.

To those of you have already been sending me words of admiration, thoughts and prayers.. from the bottom of my heart ~ Thank You ! I have read each e-mail and may have not replied to all but appreciate each and every single word spoken.

I was hoping to release Prairie Tots new face in April and will do so as soon as I can as well as a few other things I have planned. Perhaps a little later than anticipated but will do so as soon as I am able to.

Thank you for your patronage and continued support !

Have a blessed day ~
Stacey

January 2012 Giveaway for Photographers

This month I decided I wanted to say Thank You by giving away one "Eye" Love You Monster hat. I was inspired one evening to make it as I was relaxing with my kids watching Monster's Inc. ~ we all love that movie !

It just made me smile and I had to share and hope that the smiles will be contagious~ smiles are my favorite, they are so simple yet say so much and really do go a long way.

Thank you all so much for your continued support and for sharing the smiles ~

The names have been listed below in the ordered the shared comments were received.

~ CONGRATULATIONS SUNNY S-H PHOTOGRAPHY ~

Thank you again everyone for sharing - I hope to something like this again in the near future !

1. Axsys Design - Biana
2. Sweetpea Photos by Kelly Morin
3. SicaBelle's Photography - Jessica
4. K. Tobin Video -Karina
5. Sunny S-H Photography - Sunny
6. Annie Jane Photgraphy
7. Unforgetable Memories Photography - Melissa
8. Mandy Wark Photography - Mandy
9. Michelle Hansen Photgraphy
10. A to Z Seen Photography - Alicia
11. Erin J. Leslie Photography
12. Bonnie Herschmiller Photography
13. Baby Envy Photography - Kimi
14. MD Lynch Photography
15. JAB Photgraphy
16. Creations Dial par Lori
17. Through My Eyes Photography
18. Michelle Weaver Photography
19. Simply That Photography - Erin
20. Photography by Shelley Roy
21. Southwind Photography - Tammy
22. Marsie Leighs Photography
23. Chaotic Perspectives
24. Shutterbug Photography

** NOVEMBER WINNERS **

Wow...... November came an went in a hurry !

** CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE  **

A HUGE Thank You to all the vendors whom made the November celebration possible and successful. I hope you all enjoyed visiting all the amazing shops and discovered some new items and services. Many of you even got some of your Christmas shopping done.

ALL winners will be posted below December 1. Remember the vendors will not contact you, you must contact the vendor yourself within 48 hours. Please e-mail the vendor or use the contact tab if they have one... posts on their walls can easily get missed and/or hidden. If a vendor happens to be on vacation or away for any other reason, therefore making contact in 48 hours not possible, please send me a quick message letting me know you have attempted to contact them. If contact has not been made within the above noted time, a new winner will be drawn. Vendors will not accept any late claims. If for whatever reason you decide you do not want to claim your winnings, please let me know so I can re-draw someone else.
Re-draws will be listed in red and you will have 24 hours to claim your winnings

Thank you again, I look forward to working with you all at some point in the near future !!

WINNERS (are listed below with the corresponding vendors name)

1. Baby Bum Cakes - Shannon Helistra
2. Adornwithaandm - Twyla Price
3. Prairie Tots Boutique - Sarah Michelle
4. Photo Props Floors & Backdrops - Dee Harris
5. 3 Princess Tutu's - Ann Lyte-Maille
6. Dreamy Baby Props - Dee Gooch
7. 41 West Designs - Candice Fyke
8. Abby's Attic - Tiffany Storbeck Hobson
9.  And Everything Nice - Ashley Chipman
10. Balatong Gifts - Andrea Hook
11. Beary Sweet Wrapz - Katelyn Thomspon
12. Camera Creatures - Holly Miller
13. Usborne Books - Tara Perchaluk
14. Christina Houser Photography - Brittney Brooks
15. 4everPrincess - Danielle Copetillo
16. Fabric Nerds - Meghan Joiner
17. Finders Keepers - Lesley Key Boettger
18. Funky Baby Blankets - Rosa Del Carmen Silva
19. Uppercase Living with Glenda Gauthier -Tricia Sill
20. Glorious Memory - Roxanne Gonsalves Tomkinson
21. Heather Golde Photography - Lauren Cruz
22. Flutterbye Dreams -  Sonya Elkins
23. JAB Photography - Shandy Patrick
24. Sassy Shortcake a chic boutique - Kaley Franklin-McLeod
25. Summers Sew Obsessed - Bonita Adkins
26. BrinaBabe Boutique - Ashley Mendoza
27. Blistique Boutique - Brooke Coffman
28. Ander Monroe Designs - Tania Moher
29. Kupcakes Are Yummy - Kristyn Eckert
30. Prep N' Pretty - Nadine Huberdeau
31. Scentsy with Cherish Easton - Summer McCarthy
32. Little Angels Boutique - Steph Andal
33. Sprinkles For Sprouts - Shana Lea Ische
34. EPB Designs - Kelly Lester Williams
35. Flutterby Kisses - Jenn Wittick
36. Southwind Photography - Helen Morrow
37.  Gigi's Petals - Sunny S-H
38. All Things Bling - Elyse de Jong
39. HHH Mama Boutique - Caitlyn Collins
40. Hardman Designs - Annie Bleuer
41. Small Fry Baby & Toddler Creations - Nadine Blair
42. Stuff Like That There Boutique - Ang Alford
43. Shoot Baby - Natasha Renee Reimer
44. Sew Cuddly Creations - Ashley Sharp
45. Spiral Sage - Liz Roque Sousa
46. Sparle N' Bows - Stephanie Blatz
47. Spicy Stamper - Carolyn Eickhorn
48. Chubby Baby - Christina Sada
49. The Couture Baby - Brittni Vensil
50. The Shop Around the Block - Caitlyn Collins
51. The Shopanista - Ashley 'Wightman' Alford
52. The Soap Gallery  - Rebecca Reeves
53. Twirls N' Giggles - Annie Bleuer
54. Scentsy with Renee Argen - Kristen Bremner
55. Your Picture Story - Angelynn Nicolls
56. e5 Jewlery - Brooke Coffman
57.  Allure Photographers - Alona Romanow
58. Silly Goose Boutique - Autumn Oldenhoff
59. Rochelles Craftnook - Jessica Coker
60. Lyndsey's Customer Diaper Creations - Anna Driver-Bishop
61. Cutie Bootie Boutique - Allison Menec Chapdelaine
62. Apricots and Honey - Scarlett Moeckel
63. Beautifully Captured - Erica Wood
64. Made for A Princess - Chancey Alexander
65. Rae Lee Unique Designs - Shelley Roy
66. Simply Nevaeh - Tammy Cannon
67. Tantalizing Treats - Carolyn Staples
68. AS Design'd - Roxanne Gonsalves Tomkinson
69. All the Muches - Karla Montgrand
70. Jasper Lilly - Holly Miller
71. Kylees Photo Editing - Kahleigh Brianne Olafson
72. Lauris Creations - Kelly Lester Williams
73. Lemonade Couture - Chelsea Witt
74. Libbie & Winston - Jennifer Ackley
75. Little Miss Sweet Pea Boutique - Nadine Blair
76. Imaginations - Connie Cotton
77. Maternity & Newborn Photography Prop Shop - Tammy Cannon
78. Melissa Jane Boutique - Em Hubi
79. NI Creative Studio - Amanda Egger
80. MY Baby Designs - Ang Alford
81. Oh Sew Cute Designs & Creations - Shannon Moser
82. Anna & Blue Paperie - Sunny S-H
83. Photographers Gathering Place - Sarah E. Knoke
84. Precious Baby and Maternity - Ami Marie
85. Remingotn's Rad Designs - 4everPrincessbyKristen
86. Sunny S-H Photography - Tara Elias
87. Stacia Thomson Photography & Design - Shelley Roy
88. Scentsy with Penny Kennedy - Elyse de Jong
89. Inspire Capture Create - Tania Moher
90. TMT Photography - Savannah Layland
91. TNT Custom Designs - Alana Rowe
92. If The Stars Were Mine Designs for the Home - Tracy Stewner

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN ~  Have a blessed day !