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    Giveaway Day 18

    ByHeather Bailey

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    We went out for my birthday on Friday night for Thai food and a movie
    with my siblings and their spouses, and my dad. It was
    great to get together after we were all scattered this way and that for
    the summer. And just the kind of birthday party I like—easy and low-key.
    I'm so glad they all could come along. If you ever visit Tempe, AZ, Yupha's Thai Kitchen is the place to eat.

    Of course, this year wasn't a 'big-deal' birthday. When the next one of those
    comes along, I'd like a Disco Dance Party with wigs required—nothing
    mellow.

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    This giveaway circus is keeping me plenty anesthetized from any potential
    birthday blues. It's quite a project behind the scenes to make sure
    everything is reported accurately and the winners are chosen fairly.
    (Random number generator, after duplicates and late entries are
    subtracted.)

    I hope you're having as much fun as I am. I feel like
    a game show host at this point, "Step on down, take a spin, survey says
    — you win." I need fine, feathered 70's hair and a sparkly dress.

    As soon as today's giveaway post goes up, I'll get to work drawing
    winners for the last few giveaways. Expect those updates by midday
    tomorrow.

    And remember that our Day 16 giveaway for a Cricut Expressions 2 electronic cutting machine ends at 11:59pm PST tonight. So, there's still time to enter.

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    Without further ado, today's giveaway prize is a sewn book tote from FamLee Treasures, made with fabrics from my Garden District collection, as well as a Heather Bailey planner, a chevron note pad and a pack of personal stationery. A $73 value.

    FamLee Treasures
    is my office manager Karen's Etsy business. Her adorable totes also
    make perfect craft totes or church bags. Karen was excited to get
    involved with our giveaway party—and it's her birthday this next week
    too. That's another vote for Birthday Month. Happy Birthday, Karen!

    Comment to enter. One entry per household. Be sure to include your email
    address
    so we can contact you if you win. You don't have to type your email
    address into the body of the comment if you entered it in the email-address
    field on the comment form. Today's giveaway will close at NOON PST on Monday 8/19/13. Watch for the winner to
    be announced early next week at the bottom
    of the post.

    For more info on these August HELLO Giveaways, click here. Please
    share the word. Good luck!

    xo—Heather


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    I’ll Get You, My Pretty.

    ByHeather Bailey
    In the spirit of summer picnics, I've added three colors of gingham to the variety show, in long and standard lengths:

    She's No Picnic – Red Gingham
    My Pretty – Blue Gingham
    Check Please – Pink Gingham

    And a pack of Red, White & Blue ties with a bonus 6th tie. 

    As
    far as patriotism goes, this new multi-pack not only covers the USA,
    but also Australia, Great Britain, France, Iceland, and a number of
    other countries;  (did you know there are at least 11 countries with
    red, white, & blue flags?)  A great pack for back-to-school as
    well, especially if your kids wear school uniforms and are limited in
    their color choices for hair doo-dahs.  The Red White Blue multi-pack is only available through Labor Day though (Sept. 7th). The ginghams are available while supplies last.

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    I'm almost done typing up a new ice cream recipe
    too — just in time for the outrageously-hot weather that rolled in
    this week.  If you're suffering through summer, definitely get an
    ice-cream maker.  They're great.  Of course, you might have to exercise
    extra, which may not be the best way to stay cool. Hm.