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Trades of Hope Scarf Giveaway

August 30, 2013 2 Comments Giveaways

My friend Megan from The Boho Mama is here today sharing an awesome company that she is working with that does great work AND is giving away a beautiful Aqua Scarf today to one lucky reader. Read on and see how you can help Trades of Hope to help women around the world.

Trades of Hope is a Fair-Trade, women-owned business that works with artisans and organizations that are helping women in difficult circumstances. Some women have been rescued from sex slavery. Others are raising handicapped children alone. Some are in war torn countries and others have AIDS. These women have never had the chances we’ve had, yet they are just like us in so many ways. They love their families and hope and dream of a better life for them. We help by marketing their products so they can put food on their table, a roof over their head, get medical care and an education for their children.

The Nepali Aqua Scarf is made in Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the world with an unemployment rate of 42%. Many women are lured into the sex trade to survive, they are sold, stolen or forced into brothels. The women making these scarves are given a way to support themselves and their families, earning a fair wage, and living with hope and dignity.

I joined Trades of Hope because the mission resonated deeply with me – I have a passion for maternal and infant health, and coupled with my small business making and giving ring slings to mothers in need, through Trades of Hope I can also help more women on a larger scale. It’s something fun, doesn’t come with a lot of pressure, and the products are gorgeous and make beautiful and thoughtful gifts.

You can shop the online catalog, host a party (in your home or online!), or even join Trades of Hope and become a Compassion Entrepreneur, working to support your family and the families of our artisans.

Enter to win the Nepali Aqua Scarf from Trades of Hope below:

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Ad Space Giveaway

August 29, 2013 No Comments Blog Maintanence

So, I totally put a ring on it with Passionfruit Ads. (If you haven’t yet… the free month is up in September and the offer for getting a year for just $50 is up as well!) To celebrate my new commitment I thought I’d do a little giveaway and discount code for advertising on my site. I really want to use my site to help promote the companies and people I believe in, in addition to sharing a bit of my crazy world. So, if you would like YOUR site or business to be something that I share with readers and the world read on, read on.

The ad spaces sold for my site appear on all pages of the site and move up along the sidebar and rotate area on the sidebar depending on the page and purchased ad. That way you have the most opportunity to get seen on my site. But, in addition to an ad on my site, I include a mention within a blog post and social media mentions (more or less depending on ad space purchased.) This way you get noticed by more than just the people who are visiting the site on their personal computers. Prices for my ad spaces begin at just $15.

Wanna win a FREE ad space on A Well Crafted Party? Fill out the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win!

Prize: A Well Crafted Sponsor Ad Space worth $50—My most comprehensive package yet! Blogs/Shops purchasing this spot will receive the following: 1 Blog Post featuring a review of a product (if sent)/ Guest Post Opportunity/ or intro to their site , 1 300X300 Ad space that resides on ALL pages of the website for 30 days, a short feature in my “Sponsor Spotlight” each month, & 5 pins or tweets throughout the month! These sponsors also have the opportunity to provide a giveaway item for any giveaway worth $50 or more. (This could include ad space or product.)

Rules: This giveaway is open to anyone with a blog or business worldwide as long as the blog/business does not violate the following rules: 1. Is a SPAM site 2. Is not family friendly (promotes sex, the sale of alcohol without a splash page, or inappropriate language or content). Family members of A Well Crafted Party’s owner are not allowed to win. Giveaway winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter and notified via email. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen. Giveaway begins today, August 29 and runs through Sept. 6 at 12:00 am PST.

I’m also offering a 20% off coupon code for the remainder of the giveaway time. If you purchase an ad space and WIN the prize above you will get a full refund of your purchased ad space. Use the code GIVEAWAYWEEK for your 20% discount!

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Style Shoot: Ocean Party + Madhouse Collection Giveaway

August 26, 2013 22 Comments A Well Crafted Party

Disclaimer: I received free product to use in the pictured party and to give away to readers. No further compensation was provided. All opinions are my own.

Ocean Pop-Up Party

When MADHOUSE collection contacted me about their party goods I was over the moon because I had actually not only been eyeing their products, but had been planning on doing a pop-up party at the Oregon coast. When things like this happen it sort of just feels serendipitous, right? Unfortunately, life got in the way and the pop-up party kept getting postponed and people kept canceling due to the craziness of the Summer. Last weekend I just couldn’t wait any longer so the hubs and I loaded up the car and drove out to the beach for a fun pop-up party for two. We got some looks on the beach when we were setting up this lovely little table and eating our lunch in style. But, it was one of the nicest dates I’ve had in quite some time and one of the best beach visit’s we’ve ever had. Even better? No sand in our lunch from eating on the ground!

About MADHOUSE Collection from Michael Aram Designs:

Michael Aram is a sculpture and designer that specializes in beautiful home and dining goods. His work can be seen in stores such a Macy’s and Nordstrom. MADHOUSE is a project created to reflect the way that people are entertaining today. The collection makes an effort to allow people to entertain in an elegant style no matter the occasion. The collection includes dinnerware, service ware, and drinkware of both disposable and reusable items in gorgeous designs.

MADHOUSE Collection Ocean Paper Products Giveaway:

I’m really excited to be able to give away some of the gorgeous items that I used in the above photos. MADHOUSE provided a set for me and a set for YOU. Enter in the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win the following from A Well Crafted Party and MADHOUSE Collection. Giveaway open to US Residents of 18 years of age or older with a US mailing address. Entering the giveaway means that you have read and complied with the giveaway’s rules and regulations. The contest goes from today until the end of the day on Sept. 1 (Sept. 2nd at 12:00 am PST).

Two Sets of Translucent Twig Cutlery / 1 Set of 8 Ocean Fine Paper Dinner plates / 1 Set of 8 Ocean Fine Paper Luncheon Plates / 1 Set of Ocean Paper Luncheon Napkins / 1 Set of Ocean Paper Beverage Napkins / 1 Set of Ocean Paper Guest Towels

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