401st blog post--now with 100% more giveaways!

This is my 401st blog post--a number I would have surely reached some time ago if I had actually blogged regularly since starting this blog some three years ago. But sometimes it takes a while for the muses to fan the flame of inspiration and for me, it was an especially slow burn. Fortunately Sammy came along and all of a sudden I had this crazy urge to document our day-to-day comings and goings and so I've been blogging every weekday ever since (because even a stay-at-home-mom needs the weekends off).

I still find it somewhat hard to believe that there are people out there who enjoy reading my blog--you know, that aren't actually related to me (Hi mom!)--and believe me when I say that this past year would have been so much more difficult had it not been for all of your loving support and kind words of encouragement.  To thank all of you, I am going to be giving away something awesome every day this week!  Today's winner will receive a $5 gift certificate to each of the following etsy shops (for a total of two $5 gift certificates):

Do you have a soft spot for vintage clothing?  Then you are going to love a bit of something sweet!  This shop carries the cutest vintage dresses as well as some seriously awesome sewing patterns from the 60s through the 90s for those of you who are talented with a needle and thread (i. e. not me).  A bit of something sweet is my friend, Lindsey's, shop (she's the talented gal who made Sammy this owl) and she's offering free shipping to all of my readers--just use the coupon code "Ltothethird." 

Do you like all-natural beauty products? Then you really need to check out Sarah's Soak Shoppe! Each item in Sarah's shop is made by hand using only the finest natural ingredients and she plans to add a baby-care line soon (once she's finished unpacking from her cross-country move to Alaska).  Speaking of that move to Alaska, you can read all about her amazing journey by clicking here.  (FYI: her shop is currently on vacation mode, but it will be up and running tomorrow.)

Okay, so here's the nitty gritty on how to enter:

Mandatory entry: You must be a follower of my blog. Just leave me a comment telling me you are.

{Optional entries--please leave a separate comment for each entry}
1. Like my blog on Facebook.
2. Like bit of something sweet on Facebook.
3. Follow Lindsey's blog.
4. Follow Sarah's blog.

This giveaway will end Sunday, July 31st at 11:59 PM EST and the winner will be contacted via email, so please make sure that I have a way of contacting you.  Good luck everyone!

Limited to US residents. This giveaway is sponsored by bit of something sweet and Sarah's Soak Shoppe; no monetary compensation was given.