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Bathing suit season is upon us and I am happy to introduce you to Lime Ricki. When they first emailed me, I was instantly smitten with their stuff. They were cute, colorful, and modest. I will admit I have never been a bikini wearer. I just feel too exposed and when I was a teenager and did wear a two-piece, I probably had a tankini on top of that and then I felt better. The only time I have ever worn a bikini was on my honeymoon in far off Fiji, where I was sure not to be seen by anyone except my husband, and a few other strangers on the beach. Now that I have popped out four girls, I for sure won't ever wear a bikini again because I really have tons of stretch marks on my belly. My tattoo of fire as I like to call it, so stylish suits that cover me up are just my cup of tea.

Lime Ricki not only has things for gals, but dudes too. I think that's nice. I really like this dotted one and this madras one. These are adorably cute and Lime Ricki were so kind to send me one and I wore it under my shorts for Foam Fest and they felt nice and were cute (no one could see them though). This one piece looks fantastic and will hide my mom pooch. As much as I work out, that little pooch just won't disappear. I am very thankful for spanx. If you take a lookie around the site, I am sure you will find some cute styles and patterns that will catch your eye! 

One of you will get lucky and win the bathing suit of your choice from Lime Ricki! Also, if you just can't wait, Cakies readers get 15% off using the coupon code mycakies (deal on for two weeks). Great, right?! Here are some things you can do to enter:

1. Tell me what your eyeing from Lime Ricki.

2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave separate comments to the links here.

Now, if you do all of the things mentioned above, you might even be able to up your chances by getting your name in 4 times! Fantastic, right? Open to U.S. residents only.

The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Sunday, June 10th and the winner will be announced via twitter (follow me on twitter here) on Monday. Good luck! 

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Hello Homako! If you follow this blog, then you probably know that in most of my style posts, I am wearing this necklace. It's my fave and it goes with everything. I loved it so much that I even got this and this one and those are just as gorgeous. Though the wood one is still my fave. It is just so unexpected to have a gold wooden jewel. Yoko the mastermind behind Homako makes the most beautiful pieces. Her attention to detail is so amazing and everything is just so one of a kind. I loved her necklace so much that  I had to gift one to my BFF and Danni. I am sure if you perused through the shop, you'll be clamoring for one of her creations too! 

I am happy to giveaway one wood jewel necklace from Homako to one of you! If you can't wait to try to win, use coupon code SHOKA10 to get 10% off your order. Here are some things you can do to enter the giveaway:

1. Like Homako on facebook and tell me you did so by leaving a comment.

2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave separate comments to the links here.

Now, if you do all of the things mentioned above, you might even be able to up your chances by getting your name in 4 times! Fantastic, right? US residents only. 

 The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, May 16th and the winner will be announced via twitter (follow me on twitter here) on Friday. Good luck!

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Meet Crystal Lewis. This sponsor comes with a bit of a story. See one night as I was reading through my instagram comments (@rubyellenbratcher), I noticed one name that stood out to me. Crystal Lewis. I thought that was interesting considering that growing up I have always loved famed christian artist Crystal Lewis. I thought it was a funny coincidence. I did more snooping to find out about this commenter and lo and behold it was the real Crystal Lewis. In the local church I grew up in, her songs were probably the most often sung as a special number and every girl wanted to sing like her. Once I realized that it was the Crystal Lewis who left the comment, then I went to her blog and saw that I was one of the blogs she read, I pretty much peed in my pants. I still remember being in the nosebleed section of Angel's stadium and watching her sing. Mind you it was 12:30 in the morning when I made this discovery and Ben was asleep, so I called my parents' house to tell them of my news. I knew they'd be awake. They're party animals. They were just as pee in your pants excited about it as I was. What did I do after that?! Well you betcha I twittered her and emailed her some crazed fan email! Seriously. I love Crystal Lewis!

Crystal Lewis is an amazing singer and godly woman. I love her blog for its encouragement and honesty and how she constantly points me to Christ. She is also a homeschooling mama of two (well, only one now), raise two godly children (this one sings too), and she obviously has much more wisdom than me, so I definitely look up to her. In this time of a gazillion and bazillion blogs about a gazillion and bazillion things, I am happy to have hers as one that has a good mix of life, love, and encouragement. Take a gander through the Crystal Lewis blog and I am sure you will agree...

Anyone else grow up listening to Crystal Lewis?

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I love Darlybird. I have been a long time fan of the shop and so I am so glad to have them here on Cakies. I have ordered several of their rings, play things, and crafting items and love all of it. There is a just a nice mix of goods for home, for kids, for play, and for wearing. We have the cuckoo clock from there, but ours is black and we got it a few years ago, but they still have pink and silver. So cute! My current favorite items are the lanterns, this geo necklace, and this fringe one. No doubt you can find a few things from Darlybird to add to your wishlist! 

One of you  will get lucky and win a $50 gift certificate to Darlybird! Not only that, but 3 others can win an earring grab bag! Also, if you just can't wait, Cakies readers get 15% off using the coupon code cakies. Great, right?! Here are some things you can do to enter:

1. Tell me what you must have from Darlybird.

2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave separate comments to the links here.

Now, if you do all of the things mentioned above, you might even be able to up your chances by getting your name in 4 times! Fantastic, right? Overseas are welcomed to join!

 The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, May 23rd and the winner will be announced via twitter (follow me on twitter here) on Friday. Good luck! Go visit Darlybird now...

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Sweet Threads is really sweet! Their etsy shop has been around, but now there's a web shop full of lots of things that has me wishing that it were part of my girls' wardrobe. This shop stems from two best friends who share they love for motherhood and fashion together. Sweet Threads believes in providing the market with a unique offering of mini vintage & modern fashion styles inspired by the catwalk & celeb minis. They enjoy being able to give their customers a nostalgic shopping experience while being able to recycle. What better way to GO GREEN & be stylish! I want this, this, this for me, oh, I mean my girls! Want does Sweet Threads leave you craving for?

One of you lucky ducks can win a $50 gift certificate to Sweet Threads! Here are some things you can do to enter:

1. Tell me what you must have from Sweet Threads.

2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave separate comments to the links here.

Now, if you do all of the things mentioned above, you might even be able to up your chances by getting your name in 4 times! Fantastic, right? Overseas are welcomed to join!

 The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, May 16th and the winner will be announced via twitter (follow me on twitter here) on Friday. Good luck! Go visit Sweet Threads now...

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Meet Vintage Rhino. A full vintage collection full of goodies for the home and your wardrobe all curated by Brad and Anne. Anne is an artist, art teacher, and mom. Brad is a photographer and film maker. Vintage Rhino was born out of our mutual love for vintage goods. Anne has a huge collection of vintage things she's amassed over the years, and Brad could spend an entire week in a flea market! Creating an online shop to sell vintage goods was like a light bulb going off in their heads- this was what they both loved to do! They are excited to start passing on great finds to other vintage lovers! What's their favorite part of having an online shop? Making customers happy! This tooled bag, globe, and goblets make me happy and I'm sure you could find something to make you happy too! 

Cakies readers can get 20% off purchase using the coupon code mycakies and one of you will be lucky enough to score a $50 gift certificate to this lovely shop! Here are some things you can do to enter:

1. Tell me something you must have from Vintage Rhino.

2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave the link here.

Now, if you do all of the things mentioned above, you might even be able to up your chances by getting your name in 4 times! Fantastic, right? Overseas welcomed to join in! 

The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, May 16th and the winner will be announced via twitter (follow me on twitter here) on Friday. Good luck! Go visit Vintage Rhino now...

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Meet Lovenell. The story behind Lovenell is a husband and wife team,who is expecting their baby this Autumn, and they wanted to created an "honest boutique" that offered a curated collection of pretty clothes for fair prices. The name of the shop is a combination of something sweet and their last name Hartnell and so is born Lovenell. There is always a deal of the week going on in this shop and this week's deal is really good (I'd grab one if I were you) and the rest of the shop is filled with a chock full of pretty things. This top, this clutch, and this dress are among some of my faves. What's your favorite from the Lovenell shop?

For one Cakies reader, Lovenell is giving away one $50 gift certificate toward their shop. Here are some things you can do:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite item from Lovenell.

2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave the link here.

Now, if you do all of the things mentioned above, you might even be able to up your chances by getting your name in 4 times! Fantastic, right? U.S. residents only.

The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, May 16th and the winner will be announced via twitter (follow me on twitter here) on Friday. Good luck! Go visit Lovenell now...

More giveaways coming!

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A big hello to Vintage Urban Renewal...

A well-stocked shop full of lots of vintage goodies. Those pictured above are some of my fall favorites from the shop (so wish I was a size 7 to fit those camel boots!). The shop not only has shoes and accessories, but also a wide range of clothes from a variety of eras. This poncho is great, this shirtdress amazing, and these gauchos are cool. I am sure you could easily find a few favorites for yourself!

And for you my friends, we are giving away a $50 gift certificate to the Vintage Urban Renewal shop. To win, here are some things you can do:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me about your favorite item in the shop.

2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave each separate links here.

Now, if you do all of the things mentioned above, you might even be able to up your chances by getting your name in 4 times! Fantastic, right? Even if you are overseas, please feel welcomed to join in on the fun!

The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, October 5th. Good luck! Many thanks to The Vintage Urban Renewal!!!

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