Several weeks ago, I cooked up a delightful giveaway plan on Twitter with a reader and friend, Jessica Zalkin.
You see, Jessica is the fantastically talented bow and hair accessory designer behind Sweet Emmie Bowtique. And I am the mom of a little girl with long, wavy hair, just begging to be accessorized.
So not only did Jessica offer to custom-make a bow for my little girl, but she also wanted to give my readers the opportunity to WIN a $15 gift certificate to Sweet Emmie Bowtique.
(Jessica’s prices are so reasonable that $15 will more than cover the cost of two larger bows – or several smaller clippies or hair accessories of your choice.)
But before we get to the giveaway, I *must* tell you about Jessica’s incredible handiwork.
And generosity. Jessica sent me not just one adorable hair clip, but three! And she sent me a funky orange headband, which lets me mix and match the whole ensemble to a level of cuteness that could make you weep.
When the package arrived – just days after we had hatched this plan (yes, Jessica works FAST!) – I was first impressed with the adorable wrapping. Sure it was functional, but it was also fun. I’m so sorry I didn’t have the foresight to take pictures.
But allow me to describe: Jessica did this amazingly cool thing where she wove the bows themselves into the packaging. And of course she tucked in a few copies of her Sweet Emmie Bowtique business card, which I’ve already handed out to several moms I know!
Inside this darling packaging, there were three beautiful, color coordinated, completely original hair accessories.
First, there was a sweet little orange clippie, with white contrast stitching, which is perfect for baby’s fine wispy bangs (but a little too small for my two year-old’s hair).
Then there was the large, multi-knot blow, in striking orange and white with contrast stitching. I love this one – it’s great to adorn a pony tail, but it’s also eye-catching when sitting atop the orange head-band.
And finally, there is this super cool and funky rosette clip, with buttons.
I love this one most of all, as it’s completely unique and doesn’t scream “I’m a girl! I’m wearing a pink bow!” (Of course, if you win this giveaway and you want an “I’m a girl! I’m wearing a pink bow!” bow, feel more than free to go for it! I know Jessica can do that, too!)
- All Sweet Emmie Bowtique bows and clips are made from non-toxic ribbons and adhesives, which comply with CPSIA standards.
- Jessica hand-ties and then glues everything with double strength adhesive to make sure it will really hold.
- Embellishments are also double attached, but of course children under the age of three should be supervised when wearing bows with small parts.
- Ribbon is pre-treated to make it virtually crush-resistant, even after it has been eaten (non-toxic, but still not recommended), stepped on, or otherwise mauled by a kiddo.
So now that you are all dying to win, let me tell you one more great piece of news: You don’t have to wait…
Through Thursday, August 4, you can save 10% on any order from Sweet Emmie Bowtique when you use the promo code KOAB10. And since Jessica knows how much us KOABers love FREE shipping, she’s thrown that in, too!
Of course, don’t let that stop you from entering to win a $15 voucher to Sweet Emmie Bowtique. You have several chances to win:
#1. Leave a comment on this post telling me who you want to win a Sweet Emmie Bowtique gift certificate for – eg. “I want to get a Sweet Emmie hair bow for my granddaughter.” This is the mandatory entry – you must do this one to be entered; the other entries are optional (of course, options = more chances to get picked).
#2. Go “like” Sweet Emmie Bowtique on Facebook, and then tell me you’ve done so in a separate comment.
#3. “Like” Kosher on a Budget on Facebook, then update your status to read: I just entered to win a $15 voucher to Sweet Emmie Bowtique from Kosher on a Budget. You can too. http://kosheronabudget.com/?p=10682. Then leave me a separate comment telling me you’ve done so.
Entries on this giveaway will be closed next Thursday night, August 4. The winner will be selected randomly and notified on Friday, August 5. If you can still enter, you can still win.
Disclaimer: Jessica provided me with three custom-made bows and one hair band, and she will provide the winner of this giveaway with a $15 credit to Sweet Emmie Bowtique. However, all my opinions about Jessica’s talent and generosity, as well as pink hair bows for girls, are my own.
My six year old loves fun things for her hair! These would be great additions 🙂
I updated my status too! (entry 2)
I want a Sweet Emmie bow for my daughter!
I want a Sweet Emmie Bowtique bow for my daughter Iris.
She’ll look so cute!!
I want one for each of my adorable nieces!
I liked Sweet Emmie Bowtique on fb.
updated my status.
I liked Sweet Emmie on facebook! (entry 3)
My daughter would love a Sweet Emmie bow! They’re gorgeous!
Thanks so much!
I’ll take a hair accessory for any of my three girls! I’ll let them fight it out!
$15 is enough for something for all three of them! 🙂
Aw. Thanks for the amazing review! I look forward to meeting all of my fellow KOAB groupies!
I want to get a Sweet Emmie hair bow for my two daughters, ages 6 and 2.5
I want to get Sweet Emmie bows and clips for my daughter. She’s just now getting enough hair to wear them.
I would like to win for my 4 yr old daughter
OMG I’m so excited to see this amazing publicity for my friend JZ!!! Kol Hakavod!! Her creativity is really beautiful, and I wish I could say I have one for my own daughter but my daughter doesn’t like ANYTHING in her hair…
And she is just as cute… Thanks!
I would like to win for a little girl that I babysit for. She is such a girly-girl, I know she’ll love it!
{Thanks for posting this for me, Mara. (I can’t figure out how to make the commenting work for some reason on my new computer).}
The bows are really adorable – thanks for the chance to win!
I want to get Sweet Emmie bows for my two daughters.
I updated my status on facebook
I liked Sweet Emmie Bowtique on Facebook, the bows are absolutely gorgeous.
Thanks, Michelle!
I would love to win for my 3 daughters!
My youngest girl has almost no hair and is often mistaken for a boy. I’d love a hairbow for her hair!
I would win for my daughter. It would be sooo cute! 🙂
like Sweet Emmie Bowtique on facebook
updated my status on facebook
I’d love to win her handstitched yo-yo hairclips. Thanks for the chance
Her bows are GORGEOUS!!! And so unique. My daughter would love one 🙂
Thanks, Tali!
I have two little girls who love hair accessories, I’d love to win some for them.
I want to get a Sweet Emmie hair bow for my daughter! Her hair is finally long enough to start holding bows!
I “liked” Sweet Emmie’s facebook page.
I would buy them for my neice.
I would love to win this for my two daughters, ages 2 and almost 4. Always happy to support a great business.
I would buy them for my 2 daughters 🙂
I’d love a sweet emmie hair bow for my 3 year old. Thanks!
I would love to win a bow for my 2 beautiful daughters, daughter-in-law and grand daughter….Wait a second!!! Jessica is my daughter and her Sweet Emmie bows are gorgeous!!! Every little girl should have at least 10 to complete their wardrobe. Love You Jess, Mom
Oy. Mom! Stop it!
I love Jessica’s bows and Sweet Emmy Boutique – not only is Jessica one of my favorite fellow alums from our sem days, but the bows are GORGEOUS and I would love to get some for my little toddler who has not so much hair but is a real girly girl 🙂
Thanks, Chavi! Girly girls unite!
I liked Sweet Emmy Boutique on facebook!
updated status and joined KoaB on facebook.
I liked her
I think my Rozie needs to win she is all about the accessories
I liked sweet Emmy boutique on FB. What a fabulous giveaway! Jessica is super talented, and I love her bows. Definitely need some for my girls…
I can make them princess themed OR mermaid themed! Thanks, Lisa!
I want to get Sweet Emmie bows and clips for my daughter. 🙂
I “liked” Sweet Emmie Bowtique on Facebook
I want to win for my girls- curls are extra cute wwith girly ribbons among them!
I liked Sweet Emmie on fb 🙂
posted to my facebook feed re KOAB and sweet emmie bowtique (i “liked” both also)
Oh how would my 3 girls love these. A bow really dresses up an outfit. These speak to their fun personality. Love the bows. Thanks for the shoutout. Off to shop…
Liked Sweet Emmie Bowtique on FB. couldn’t be happier to do so.
Updated my status too. Hope someone else buys the bows now. Thanks for the contest.
Thanks for the support, Liat!
Well, I only have boys, but I *do* have five little nieces! Count me in!
I liked Sweetie Emmie on Facebook