{Sponsored} AboutOne

While at BlogHer12, I had the opportunity to chat with the ladies from AboutOne. This appealed to me on so many levels that as soon as I got home, I was online signing up for their service!

What is AboutOne?

It's an online organization site with bank-level security. Being a renter, our important documents are scattered between our home in boxes, parents' homes, and some have been thrown out over the years (by accident). With AboutOne, we can scan important documents (birth certificates, wedding certificates, lease documents, taxes, etc). If we need to show them, we can just print them out!

And this scanning feature works for us in another way. With Paige in daycare, she's constantly bringing home  art. With limited space, we can scan her works of art into AboutOne and share it with our family and friends.

Another great feature of AboutOne is the Health entry. We can make note of upcoming doctor's appointments, any allergies/medication/health documents we may need to remember. What's even better? You can create profiles for every member of your family and organize all of the health information into individual profiles.

AboutOne also has a smartphone app which means that you can scan/document health insurance information and not worry about carrying that information with you while you're on vacation!

If you're interested in reading about founder Joanne Lang's story (and other awesome information about AboutOne), click here.

I was compensated by AboutOne to review their online organizer. All opinions and text are my own

{Sponsored} Operation Smiles

A couple of years ago, in the few months after Paige was born, I worked as dental assistant with my friend, Dr. H. She gave me a crash course in dentistry and off I went!

I started off by asking questions from the chart and recording answers while Dr. H did her exam. As I learned more and became confident, I assisted in simple procedures - cavities, x-rays, custom mouth guards, etc. I learned which tools were needed at what point, how to switch out instruments without disrupting the dentist, and I got to work with a friend :)

While it was a fun experience, it's not my career path but I definitely have a great respect for everything dental.

Image: Operation Smile

Meet Maria. She is one of the over 200,000 children who are born with cleft lip or cleft palate defects every year. This defect can be so severe that some kids are unable to eat, speak, socialize, or even smile. This is where Operation Smile comes in! They provide free, life-changing surgery to kids in need through the hard work of 5,000 medical volunteers and donations from you, me, and companies like Campus Book Rentals. Campus Book Rentals provides a donation to Operation Smile every time you rent textbooks from them (and if you're a college student, that's a lot of books!)

If you're interested in donating or becoming a volunteer, every little bit counts! Check out Operation Smile's website here for information on how you can contribute and give another child a change to smile :)

And thank you to Campus Book Rentals for bringing a great charity like Operation Smile to my attention! 

FTC disclosure: I was compensated by Campus Book Rentals for this post. All thoughts expressed within are my own.

Post-BlogHer12: Sweet Stella's

Wow.
BlogHer12 was a whirlwind. From the moment I stepped on the train to NYC (at 9:30 Thursday night) to the moment I got home from picking up my kiddo. It felt like it didn't slow done but I remember every second.

And there are definitely some people to thank for making this happen.

Shannon from Sweet Stella's. Lady, I do not know how to thank you. You persuaded me to go to NYC (specifically BlogHer). You offered to let me room with you. You provided me with a beautiful journal (which is filled with notes from BlogHer and slowly becoming a Prayer Journal (more on that later)). You provided amazing support while I was losing my mind and emailing other business owners to support me. You were my cheerleader.

Thank you.

Want to see how amazing Shannon was in creating stuff for me?

You might remember these beauties? A hair clip and journal.

WAIT! You gotta meet the amazing Shan! We're in the elevator heading to breakfast :)

Not the best picture, but you can see the side of the hair clip that I wore to Sparklecorn...and yes, I'm hugging Edward Cullen.

Listening to Mandy from Harper's Happenings talk about professional blogging (and covering so many pages with notes)!

Shannon, once again...THANK YOU! 

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Etsy

Twitter

Facebook

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Ostlund Custom Works and G2G Jewelry

Sondra Merrill, Avon Representative

Thank you for helping BlogHer12 come true. I am so very excited, and honored, to be representing your brands to my fellow bloggers. It has been a great relationship and one I hope we can continue for a long time!

BlogHer12: Mama Mahoney Creations

Another icky wonderfully hot day in New Hampshire, another sponsor to introduce you to!

Meet Janice of Mama Mahoney Creations. She is a mom first, business owner second. She creates beautiful quilted bags from the studio of her Colorado home! Each piece is handmade using the finest quality fabric that is practical for a mom. Each bag can be washed and dryed right at home - perfect if you're a mom like me and your bag becomes the dumping ground for all things toddler while you're out!

Mama Mahoney has seen her bags in the hands of Terri Polo and at the Oscar gift suite, courtesy of GBK! And, if you're going to BlogHer12 in NYC, you'll see it on me too!

My new day tote bag, Kindle case, and matching coin purse...here I come NYC...in style!

 Janice had me fill out a simple form - discussing my favorite colors, patterns, and going over general options for my bag!

 Each bag is lined and tagged :)

 

My Kindle case. This will be great while enroute to NYC!

This is the coin purse...don't let the picture deceive you, it's pretty decent size! It will be perfect to carry my ID, cards and cash while out!

A huge THANK YOU to Janice for sponsoring me and my trip to NYC! Please make sure to come see me and check out the great products from Mama Mahoney, Camilee Designs, and G2G Jewelry!

BlogHer12: Camilee Designs

With the countdown to BlogHer12 quickly winding down, I would like to introduce you to another sponsor of mine: Camilee Designs.

Camilee Designs has been around since 2002 when Cami left her job as a Technology Analyst to pursue her dream of creating and designing jewelry. She offer boutique-style designs made from semi-precious and precious gemstones and metals. She'll create almost anything you want - gifts for bridesmaids, mom's necklaces. She's even gifted her creations to celebrities like Jenny McCarthy, Jessica Alba, and Zooey Deschanel.


She took a break in 2007 after the birth of her daughter and now contributes 5% of her Etsy sales to Cookies for Kids' Cancer.

Cami has created a fabulous necklace for me to wear to BlogHer - she took my love of stars and moon (my first tattoo and Paige's bedroom theme) and made it work into something perfect!


The moon is filled with various green stones (sorry I don't know the names) and the star hanging from the moon features Paige's name :)

And? Just for fun...Bedtime Bear was the first stuffed bear I ever got. I actually still have it and it's currently sleeping with Paige. Check out it's stomach ;)

BlogHer12: Sweet Stella's

You must know Shannon from Sweet Stella's. I've talked about her creativity and her amazing help with decorating our home for Paige's parties (and decorating our Christmas tree, making an awesome door sign, and a special book for our Peanut).

I'm lucky enough to call her a BlogHer12 sponsor! She has been so amazing in reading pitches, providing contacts, and just being a huge cheerleader/support person. How did I get this lucky?

Thanks to Shannon, I'll be rocking the blue and orange of my blog at BlogHer in a beautiful hair clip (hello Sparklecorn) and with my journal

Sweet Stella's came to light while Shannon was battling PPD after the birth of her (handsome) son, Owen. This creative outlet, a perfect fit for Shannon who graduated from college with her degree in Fine Arts. Her work has been in the hands of numerous celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Ashley Greene, Rachel Zoe, and so many more.

Shannon is a huge fan of custom orders and helping add those personal touches to your party or decor. She currently has a great coupon for 20% off your order with Blogher12 AND she's offering free delivery to NYC during BlogHer!

Check out her out, (buy something cute!), and tell her I sent you ;)

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GIVEAWAY: 250 UPrinting Business Cards!

Tis seems to be the season....the blogging conference season that is! And if you're like me and in need of some business cards to hand out, you are in luck!

UPrinting is currently offering one of my readers 250 FREE business cards of their choice!

This year, with my first blogging conference looming ahead, I'm looking at handing out those lovely 2x3.5" half circle sides on 14pt Matte Cardstock!! And I'm sure I'll be receiving some fantastic ones as well! And if you're in need of some design inspiration, UPrinting's website can help jump start that creativity for you!

One lucky winner will receive 250 Die Cut business cards (your choice of 2x3.5" Rounded Corners, 2x2" Rounded Corners, 1.75x3.5" Rounded Corners, 2x3.5' Leaf, 2x3.5" Rounded one corner, 2x3.5" Half-Circle Side, 2x3.5" Oval, or 2.5" Circle) printed on the paper quality of your choosing (14pt Cardstock Gloss/Matte/High Gloss (UV), or 13pt Cardstock Uncoated) within 6 days of your order and FREE shipping.

You're probably wondering...Hey Shaun, I wanna win! Well, I want you to win too! So what do you have to do?

Easy-Peasy.

Follow the Rafflecopter entry form below:

1. Go to UPrinting's website (linked above) and tell me which card you would choose!

2. Like UPrinting on Facebook

3. Follow UPrinting on Twitter

For additional entries, you can add UPrinting to your Google+ Circle, tweet about the giveaway, Like Living with Peanut on Facebook, and follow Living with Peanut via GFC!

For the fine print:

This giveaway will begin on Thursday, April 26th at 12:01 AM and end on Thursday, May 3 at 11:59 PM. Winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter and has 24 hours to claim their prize before a new winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years or older. No prize substitutions allowed. Winners are only allowed to win once over a six-month period. Only the email address used for the giveaway will be eligible to claim the prize.

DISCLAIMER: You should assume that I will receive free print products in exchange for the post. Any and all reviews are based solely on my own experience and may be atypical. Please practice due diligence in making any related purchased decisions. Interested to hold a giveaway like this? Please sign up here.

Please click READ MORE to use the Rafflecopter entry form!

BlogHer12: Meet the Sponsors!

Every Monday, I'll be sharing my wonderful BlogHer12 sponsors who are helping make this trip happen and helping me look fabulous along the way!


First up is Camilee Designs

Camilee Designs is the brainchild of Cami, created in 2002. She creates beautiful jewelry that can be customized to your wants! She has sponsored me with a BEAUTIFUL custom-made Mom's necklace that I cannot WAIT to share with you guys. I gave her my ideas, thoughts, and requests for colors and she made it perfect :)

Cami's daughter was diagnosed with a Wilms' Tumor at birth (and is now CANCER FREE!!!). Because of this, Cami donates 5% of her sales to Cookies for Kids.

Find her online, Facebook, and Twitter.


Also sponsoring me is Mama Mahoney Creations

Janice Mahoney is the owner/designed behind Mama Mahoney Creations. The name says it all - a work-at-home mom who creates high quality totes that are easy to care for! She works with you to pick out the fabric that bests reflects their individual needs. It goes beyond just picking fabric! Janice works with you in the style, closure, number of pockets and any embroidery you want.

Check her out online, on Facebook, and Twitter. Her pre-made shop is here!


Lastly, for this post, is Sweet Stella's


Named after her grandmother, Shannon created Sweet Stella's as a creative outlet shortly after the birth of her handsome son, Owen. With a background in Fine Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University, she slowly started by making photo boxes for her mom and mom in-law then moved onto paint, ornaments, ink, and stamps. Now? A year and a half after the birth of Sweet Stella's, Shannon is seeing her work being gifted to celebrities like Zooey Deschanel, Lauren Conrad and so many more to be announced! She's also seen her work included with GBK Productions Primetime Emmy Gifting Suite and photographed with Jeff Probst (Survivor host) and Annie Ilonzeh (Charlie's Angels).

I personally, have used Sweet Stella's for Paige's 1st (and now 2nd) birthday parties. She's created a beautiful sign that hangs on our front door, ornaments for each member of my little family, a journal to go to BlogHer, necklace, hair stuff, and a piggy bank to match Paige's birthday theme! I guess you can say I have an addiction to her work...lol.

Visit Shannon online, Facebook, and Twitter.



Thank YOU to all my fabulous BlogHer12 sponsors and I look forward to representing you guys in NYC!



Interested in sponsoring Living with Peanut in NYC at BlogHer12? Check out my packages here and email me at apnuttymama@gmail.com

Birthday Palooza!

Paige's birthday is fast approaching....HHHAAAIII May 29th!

In honor of the Peanut turning 2, I am giving away 3 AWESOME prizes. If you're interested in donating a product/service to Peanut's 2nd Birthday Palooza, just email me at apnuttymama@gmail.com to get things started!

The giveaways start on April 29th!

BlogHer12

You may have heard of BlogHer if you're a dork like me...if not, well here's the rundown:

BlogHer12 is a conference held for anyone who considers themselves to be part of the blogosphere; the conference is particularly focused on highlighting the skills and talents of women who blog. Two days of conferences with workshops that focus on how to expand your blog/brand, become a better writer, social media use, etc.

The wonderful Shannon (North) of Sweet Stella's, Shannon (South) of Baby Shmizz, and Melissa of Never A Dull Moment were in need of a roommate for the hotel where BlogHer is being held.

Since the cost became affordable and NYC isn't that far away, I said yes to Shannon North (after looking at the schedule and talked to the hubbs).

I'm so very excited to be visiting NYC for the first time, attending this conference with TONS of other bloggers like me, and of course getting to meet some extraordinary ladies who've become friends without having met them IRL.

Keep your eyes open because there will be some posts about my AWESOME sponsors who are helping the journey to NYC happen!


If you're interested in sponsoring my little blog on the way to NYC, I'll be updating my PR page soon with details/pricing.

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Sweet Stella's Winner!

Congrats Kristin!

Please email me at apnuttymama@gmail.com so that we can arrange your prize!!


And a HUGE thank you to Sweet Stella's for working with me on this FANTASTIC prize for my blog!!

Sweet Stella's Giveaway!

Shannon of Sweet Stella's featured me on her blog on Monday!

You can check out my feature here! (Thanks Shannon!!)

Some of you may know I absolutely ADORE Shannon and her work. She stamped and embellished the banner for Paige's first birthday and then she just finished our wonderful door sign that will go up as soon as we get a door hanger :)

Now, with Christmas on it's way (less then 60 days people!), I'm giving away TWO custom painted Christmas ornaments from Sweet Stella's

You will work directly with Shannon to choose how your two ornaments will work! And they can include an initial, if you so desire!


Ready to win?

Surprise!

I am working on a Christmas give-away with the amazing Shannon of Sweet Stella's!!! She is amazing and I cannot wait to see what she's has up her sleeve for this Christmas!