Happy HUUUUUMP Day, ya’ll!
Preston and I have had a VERY busy…month, actually, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon! Phew! Lots of work and things to do!
This is a VERY exciting Wednesday, if you didn’t know it!
My 27th birthday is next Thursday, May 23rd! And I am excited and a little nervous!
So I’ve teamed up to giveaway over $1,000 of giveaways with some of my favorite places to shop, my most requested items, and more! We’ve got Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, ModCloth, Unique Vintage, and more!
However, this is a SUPER exciting week (starting today!) with you all!
Let’s talk about the ruuuules!
Let me just sneak the boring stuff so we can get to the goods! Check me out on Instagram here! I also have a selling Instagram page where I sell some of my old clothes/styles so that I don’t drown in my own wardrobe. I just listed a few new things – so check that out!
HOW TO ENTER:
All giveaways will take place on Instagram between 5/16 and 5/22.
Winners will be randomly selected & all be announced on 5/24.
You follow me, like the pic, & tag two besties to enter EACH post!
Each Instagram post is a DIFFERENT giveaway and will be listed in the description!
Follow the company who is sponsoring the giveaway! (they will be tagged!)
EXTRA ENTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
Throughout the week there will be LOTS of opportunities for extra entries! Keep posted to my Instagram stories, blog posts, and Facebook for announcing opportunities!
For extra entries ANY day, like & follow All-In-One Company on Instagram and comment your fave animal emoji!
For double entries ANY day, like & follow the shops listed at the bottom of this page!
I’m kicking off this birthday week with a totally gorgeous tea party, hosted by Bigelow Tea!
Ya’ll know how much ya girl loves tea. I love it hot, iced, and spilled! Ha! So obvi, I knew I wanted to have a birthday tea party with Bigelow! I love to put peppermint tea bags in my water bottles for a refreshing twist, sleepytime tea for relaxing, or even sharing English Breakfast (Preston’s fave!) with him!
Check out Bigelow Tea on Social Media! You can check them out on Facebook here, and you can sip on over to the ‘gram to follow Bigelow here!
Bonus:
This skirt was CUSTOM designed by the INCREDIBLE Rachel Gray of Wishes & Wardrobes to look like the style icon: MINNIE MOUSE for the Surprise Celebration in Disney! Rachel makes totally custom and Disney Inspired garments!
Check Wishes & Wardrobes out on social media! Instagram & Etsy (double bonus: her Insta is TOTALLY adorable!)
Giveaway #1: The All-in-One Company
The All-in-One Company is a wonderful company & is our sponsor of the week! They make custom onesies for ALL bodies & EVERY body. One of their motto’s is that no one is different, but everyone is unique!
They prove their commitment to that motto with everything from custom fabric type (I’m more of a jersey than a fleece gal), patterns, pockets, ears, tails, and a million other perfect details! The All-in-One Company utilizes custom sizing, suggested sizing (from newborn to 5XL). Preston & I already have PERFECT onesies (that we look adorable in, BTW!).
These onesies are the most Snuggletastic delight to grace the Darling household since Charlie! They’re handmade by the The All-in-One Company team in the UK! Find out more about their story here!
FOLLOW THE ALL-IN-ONE COMPANY ON SOCIAL MEDIA
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER
YOUTUBE
WEBSITE
Giveaway #2: Harvey’s of California
For this giveaway, I’ll be gifting one of these adorable Toy Story bags featuring the Pizza Planet aliens! This Harvey’s of California signature seat belt bag is a total exclusive!
These little alien guys were my favorite characters in Toy Story growing up (and my mom’s too!), so when I saw that Harvey’s had a new line inspired by Disney’s Toy Story, I knew I HAD to have one (and Harvey’s gifted me a second one to giveaway!). Shop the rest of this line here, partner!
Check out Harvey’s on Social Media
Giveaway #3: $200 ModCloth Gift Card
Ya’ll know that ModCloth are MY PEOPLE! ModCloth is actually what started my fashion obsession about five years ago! If I were Citizen Kane, ModCloth would be my rosebud. Ha!
ModCloth is a size inclusive, retro-inspired, & quirky clothing company is a total gem for finding about half my wardrobe! The total unique prints (both made in house & stockists of smaller boutique labels!) has something for every body from XXS-4X (or 0-30 approx.).
Check out ModCloth on social media here:
Giveaway #4: $150 Curvy Couture Intimates Gift Card
So I wear a 44G cup. (is that TMI? I don’t care). It’s a big freaking bra. it has provided a never-ending amount of stress in my life. My bras are ALWAYS expensive, ALWAYS in boring colors, ALWAYS marketed to ‘slim’ me, and always a little uncomfortable somewhere.
When I found Curvy Couture – all of their bras WERE UNDER $60 (a thing that has literally never once happened to me). with some even being under $50, available in a millions colors and fabric types, and with an EXTENSIVELY awesome size selection!
Bonus: I have a promo code: ABBY20 for 20% your whole order! Baller. (so theoretically you could get a new bra for like $35) Shop my dusty rose set here!
Check out Curvy Couture on Social Media:
Giveaway #5: $150 Unique Vintage Giveaway
This vintage inspired & size inclusive site is a RETRO dream! Unique Vintage has sizes XS-5x (with new size charts, if you haven’t checked it out!).
Unique Vintage has their site divided into ERA! How cool is that? They go from 1920’s-1970’s inspired clothing! I have pieces from almost every era-inspired line! Bonus: not only does Unique Vintage have adorable pieces & an exclusive label, but they also have exclusive collabs with brands like Disney, Barbie, & Pantone!
Check out Unique Vintage on Social Media
Giveaway #6: Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Hunka Love
Ya’ll know how much I lovelovelove The Professor….aka, my SIX FOOT TEDDY BEAR! He’s such a cute and spoopy addition to our home and he came all the way from the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory to live with us!He’s so soft, comfy, and cute and definitely a conversation starter!
Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, in Burlington, Vermont, is a place that makes handcrafted bears with love and care in every stitch!
For this giveaway, I’ll be giving away a 4′ Big Hunka Love® Bear from the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. Your new friend will be a liiiiiiittle smaller than my bear, but equally as cuddly and fun!
Check out VTB on Social Media!
Giveaway #7: $150 Avenue Gift Card
Avenue is, as ya’ll know, one of my FAVE places to shop…because I like everything! I have work out gear, shoes, bras, panties, dresses, skirts, swimsuits, blouses, faux leather jackets, graphic tees and sweatshirts, jammies, and anything else you can think of!
This plus sized company has a varied selection for all different body types! Avenue goes from size 14-32 or 14-32 and is a big range for plus sized bodies!
Bonus: I wear Avenue undies literally every single day. 10/10 would recommend for a friend!
Check out Avenue on Social Media!
Extra Entries!
Follow any of these AMAZING shops who sent me some awesome and lovely birthday gifts from 5/16-5/23 for extra entries for any post!
Parks & Recs Candle Set by C & E Craft Co.
Ya’ll know how much your girl is totally a Leslie Knope type. I identify with approximately 99% of her quirks, lines, and plots! So these AMAZING-Knope-approved candles set (like Little Sebastian, JJ’s Diner, & Treat Yo’ Self) are richly scented and long burning!
I got this set from C & E Craft Company out of Pennsylvania! Check them out on Etsy here, and follow them on their socials here: Facebook & Instagram
Recreational Pipes from MudHedz
These totally gorgeous, hand crafted, and adorable ceramic pipes from MudHedz are AMAZING. They are so perfect for some recreational needs and they are totally a show stopper! I got one for a friend a few years ago for Christmas and I’ve been obsessed ever since!
Check out MudHez here! Check out the pickle pipe here & the conch pipe here!
Follow MudHedz on Facebook & Etsy & Instagram
Go-Go Gryffindor Glitter Candle
I fought it for years, pretending to be a Ravenclaw, but I’m totally a Gryffindor. This House Pride Candle from Geeky Girl Scents. This candle has a hazelnut coffee scent, is speckled with gold glitter, and is long lasting and delightful!
I got this set from Geeky Girl Scents! Check them out on Etsy here, Facebook, & Twitter, & Instagram!
Check out these games from PlayMonster!
Preston & I lovelovelove board games and I was gifted a bunch of board games and now we can’t stop competing! Ha! (spoiler alert! I’m up!). Check out where to shop these here!
My faves are Utter Nonsense & The Game of Things! I am always laughing like a lunatic when I play these with our game group!
May the odds be ever in your favor!
Thank you to all of the wonderful sponsors, companies, friends, and family that are making this possible! Be sure to check out the rules, how to get extra entries, and be following me & checking me out on social media!
*This post is sponsored by the above listed companies with generous gifting as well! Thank you to all! However, all thoughts & opinions are my own!
SO HERE’S THE “END OF BLOG” SPIEL!
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How Very,
Abby
Penny Darling 
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