Monday, October 4, 2010

My very first blog giveaway!

In honor of reaching and surpassing 100 followers on the blog, it is time for my very first blog giveaway, and I am so pleased to say that the giveaway is for one of my favorite must-have baby items: the amber necklace!  Thank you to Inspired By Finn for sponsoring the giveaway!

You've seen the photos of my Jack wearing his amber necklace:


And no doubt you've heard me talk about the benefits of baltic amber.  Baltic amber has natural analgesic properties, and many parents - myself included - have found that babies can benefit from wearing amber while teething.  Jack has had six teeth break through and I very strongly believe that teething has not been the rough ordeal it would have been without the relief that the amber necklace brings.  Plus?  It is adorable.  He looks darling in his necklace, and people comment on it all the time.  An amber teething necklace is, in my opinion, a must-have for teething babies, and they make great gifts for new moms.

So how do you get one of your own?

You can win one this week!  Inspired by Finn is offering the winner one necklace, 14" or smaller, that is in stock on their website.



To enter:

Be sure you follow my blog!  Then, check out Inspired by Finn, and come back here and leave a comment telling me which necklace you'd choose if you were the winner.  That comment will be your official entry.

Additional entries:

You overachievers can get some additional entries by doing the following things - each of these counts as one entry, but you must leave a separate comment on this blog for your entry to count.

1.  Follow Monkey Butt Junction on Twitter - @mbjunction
2.  Tweet "Enter to win an amber teething necklace from Inspired by Finn and @MBJunction! http://tinyurl.com/2uwlhhq" You can tweet this once per day for an entry throughout the duration of the contest (but remember to come back here and leave a comment so your entry can be counted!)
3.  "Like" Monkey Butt Junction on Facebook
4.  "Like" Inspired by Finn on Facebook

That's all you need to do to enter!  We'll choose a winner on Friday, October 8, 2010.

Contest Rules:  You can enter between now and 12:00 noon Central Time on Friday, October 8, 2010.  The winner will be selected randomly on Friday, October 8, 2010 and notified in a new post.  The winner will have 48 hours to respond and claim their prize; if the prize is not claimed within that time, a new winner will be selected.  The contest is open to residents of the United States only.  Good luck!


As if that isn't enough, by "liking" Inspired by Finn on Facebook, you can save money on your order with Inspired by Finn!  (Although no purchase is necessary for the contest.)

To save 20%, be sure to "like" Inspired by Finn, and enter the code "FB20" when you check out on their website.
To save 25%, be sure to "like" Inspired by Finn AND use the "Suggest to Friends" link to share the site with others.  Enter the code "FB25" when you check out on their website to get this discount.

I have recommended amber from Inspired by Finn since Jack was just a few months old, when this blog was brand new and long before I was thinking about blog giveaways.  Thank you to Inspired by Finn for sponsoring this great contest - I can't say enough positive things about these necklaces.

mbj

169 comments:

Josefine said...

I follow you nad I like the Dark Green/Black Round necklace.

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hollienoelle said...

I like all the ROUND bead necklaces- My favorite is the rainbow round, but the yellow & honey are close seconds! I've seen these advertised before, and always wondered if they actually worked. Thanks for sharing!!

Francine said...

I like Honey Round and even though it says 'great for boys', I also really like Diversity.

akalutts said...

I like the Raw amber - Cider - 14"
I never knew this about amber, but I've always loved wearing it!

akalutts said...

Oh, and I followed mbjunction on twitter.

akalutts said...

Ah, yes FB- I've liked MBJ for a while, but I added Inspired by Finn too.

CraftyJo said...

I follow you and I like the "great for boys" lemonade one.

Captain Cleavage said...

I looove the pumpkin and butter round necklace!

Captain Cleavage said...

I of course like mbj on facebook :)

Captain Cleavage said...

I also like inspired by finn :)

Laura *MrsShrek1028* said...

i follow you on twitter @mrsshrek1028

Laura *MrsShrek1028* said...
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Laura *MrsShrek1028* said...

i tweeted "Enter to win an amber teething necklace from Inspired by Finn and @MBJunction! http://tinyurl.com/2uwlhhq"

Laura *MrsShrek1028* said...

i already "like" you on FB (laura littlefield-hunt)

Laura *MrsShrek1028* said...

i "like" inspired by finn on FB (laura littlefield-hunt)

Laura *MrsShrek1028* said...

i follow your blog and like BALTIC AMBER RAW/SEMI-POLISHED OPAQUE (lemonade)

Meegs said...

I would get the pumpkin and butter round. So pretty.

sacholn said...

I like the light mix one!

Eschelle Westwood Mumfection said...

I would choose either the "cider" or "molasses" as those are the ones my little teether pointed at on screen!! lol

sacholn said...

I like Inspired by finn on fb

sacholn said...

I like Monkey Butt junctions on fb

Britni said...

I follow you! I think I'd like a chip style Baltic! mylilcupcakes@q.com

Britni said...

I like MBJ on Facebook!

Britni said...

I like Inspired by Finn on FB!

Britni said...

Follower in twitter! @alilsugarnspice

Britni said...

twitted giveaway! @alilsugarnspice

Anonymous said...

Liked IBF on Facebook!

Jesica
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Anonymous said...

Liked MonkeyButt on Facebook!

Jesica
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Anonymous said...

I love the Diversity, and the Molasses colored ones for boys!

Jesica
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Breanna said...
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Breanna said...

I would get the Light Mix. Love it!

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Jessy said...

I follow you and my choice would be either Turmeric & Cream or Earth Tones.

Jessy said...

I like you on facebook.

Jessy said...

Already a huge fan of IBF.

Breanna said...

Following Monkey Butt Junction on twitter.

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Breanna said...

Tweeted about your giveaway.

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Breanna said...

Liked Monkey Butt Junction on facebook.

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Breanna said...

Liked Inspired by Finn on facebook.

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kelli rhodes said...

I love just the regular 14" amber necklaces!

Kelli Rhodes said...

And, I liked you on Facebook

Megan said...

If I won I'd probably go with a butter round!

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Megan said...

Following on Twitter

@mommymeg1

Megan said...

Tweeted it 10/4

Megan said...

I "like" Inspired by Finn on FB

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Campanelli said...

I like you on facebook. My daughter lost her amber necklace a few months ago and I haven't ordered another one yet so this is the perfect giveaway! I love them all!

Megan said...

I like MBJ on FB as well :)

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coffee_pot said...

Following MBJ

I like the Great For Boys! Mixture.

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coffee_pot said...

Already like Inspired by Finn on FB

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c said...

Like MBJ on FB

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coffee_pot said...

Tweeted the giveaway.

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Joceyne said...

I'm a follower and I like either the round with 4 different colors or the honey round

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Jocelyne said...

I follow u on twitter!

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Jocelyne said...

I tweet! Enter to win an amber teething necklace from Inspired by Finn and @MBJunction! http://tinyurl.com/2uwlhhq

10/4

Jocelyne said...

I like Monkey Butt Junction on facebook.

justjocelyne @ gmail dot com

Jocelyne said...

I like Inspired by Finn on facebook.

justjocelyne @ gmail dot com

Jenafer said...

Following via GFC, I would pick the Honey/Cognac ROYAL RECTANGLES Oh so pretty!

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Jenafer said...

Following via twitter

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Jenafer said...

Likes you on facebook jenafer barker

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Jenafer said...

already liked inspired by finn on facebook

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surro2b said...

I'd choose the colorful pendant. Or the pumpkin & butter round! :D
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surro2b said...

From previous post- I do follow you!

I like IBF on FB! :D
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surro2b said...

I like you on FB!!
:D
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Unknown said...

Liked Inspired by Finn!

Unknown said...

Liked Monkey Butt Junction on Facebook!

Unknown said...

Following mbjunction on twitter!

Unknown said...

Tweeted about the give away!

Unknown said...

I really like the rainbow round. I also like the honey and yellow rounds. ;0)

Claire said...

I follow you on GFC. I think I would choose the turmeric and chips.

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Claire said...

I follow you on Twitter.
@claire1194

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Claire said...

Tweeted,. http://twitter.com/Claire1194/status/26388570512

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Claire said...

I like Monkey Butt Junction on Facebook.

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Claire said...

I like Monkey Butt Junction on Facebook.

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Claire said...

I like Inspired by Finn on Facebook.

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Kayla Kirby said...

I am new to this but I really like the Light brown mix. I am a follower on twitter and I enjoy reading everything you post.

Leslie said...

I follow your blog and I love the round bead necklaces. Too many great colors.
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Leslie said...

I like MBJ on FB
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Leslie said...

I like IBF on FB
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Danielle said...

I 'liked' MBJ on Face book

Danielle said...

I also liked inspired by finn... :)

Danielle said...

I love the yellow amber!!

Tara said...

I like the youth semi polished "mixture"

Tara said...

I like the youth semi polished "mixture"

Anonymous said...

Mandatory Entry:

I now follow you via GFC. I visited Inspired by Finn and I would choose the "Butter Round" youth necklace.

Jenn H

ejhamner AT hotmail DOT com

Anonymous said...

Additional Entry:

I "liked" Monkey Butt Junction on Facebook.

Jenn H

ejhamner AT hotmail DOT com

Anonymous said...

Additional Entry:

I "like" Inspired by Finn on Facebook.

Jenn H

ejhamner AT hotmail DOT com

Anonymous said...

I follow you on FB
Tiffany
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Nikki said...

I would love the greatforboys! lemonade necklace!

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Nikki said...

I like monkey butt junction on facebook.

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Nikki said...

I like inspired by finn on facebook.

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mamagonzo said...

Love the butter round

mamagonzo said...

like you on fb

mamagonzo said...

like inspired by finn on fb

mamipdx said...

i gfc follow. i like the oval light mix necklace.
thanks!
shenais
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mamipdx said...

i follow monkeybutt on twitter (@mamipdx)
thanks!
shenais
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mamipdx said...

i like monkeybutt on facebook (wren nelson)
thanks!
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Unknown said...

This is such a great give-a-way! How cool! I like the raw/semi-polished 14 inch cider necklace.

Unknown said...

I "liked" inspired by Finn on Facebook.

modposhbaby said...

LOL I am one of those overachievers I did all 5 things ;) want to bless my grandbaby with one of these

Anonymous said...

I follow you and I would choose the semi-polished diversity youth necklace
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Anonymous said...

I like finn on fb
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Anonymous said...

I like Monkey Butt Junction on fb
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Anonymous said...

I am following you and like the dark green/black or honey in 14". Thanks for sharing your blog with us and I wear MY teething necklace all the time and it's reduced the amount of prescription pain meds I need to take daily by more than 50% :), so not only does it help significantly with our teething babes, it helps us sore mamas too!

tsushikane AT shaw dot ca

Anonymous said...

I can't get my LiveID to work, but I do have you streaming into my FB page AND "I like MBJ on FB". As stated in my previous post, I like the dark green/black or honey in 14".

tsushikane AT shaw dot ca

Shannon said...

Tsushikane coming in as anonymous today, (as my previous 2 posts indicate LOL) "I like Inspired by Finn on FB" and am now officially part of your keener crew. Thanks for sharing your lovely stories with us!

tsushikane AT shaw dot ca

Delora Canette said...

Yellow Round
We have the 4 color round and LOVE it.

Kayse said...

I follow your blog, I "like" both on FB, and I would probably like the honey round in 13-13.5 inches or a little smaller

turtledove said...

Love the raw molasses 14" - my daughter and I wear Inspired by Finn amber already. Now my son is ready for his! Also love their store for leggings & tights!

Michelle said...

I like you on FB.

A Baby in Salem said...

My little girl has the honey round and loves it. My favorite for the little boy I'm expecting would be the 4 Different Round.

Barbara said...

liked monkeybutt :)

Barbara said...

Liked Finn on Facebook :)

Barbara said...

My little one would just love the dark green/black round necklace :)

Unknown said...

I like the molasses.

famousrachel said...

I twitted!

famousrachel said...

Liked Finn on facebook

famousrachel said...

Liked Monkey butt.
And by the way....I call my baby Monkey butt! Very funny

famousrachel said...

My baby would love the plain Amber necklace the best.

Angela said...

I love the 14" Fresh Water Pearl Hazelwood Necklace. Cute!

Angela said...

I follow Inspired by Finn on Facebook.

Audra said...

I love the butter round, but they are all beautiful.

Unknown said...

I love the diversity one.

Anna H. said...

I like the butter round one!

Crystal said...

I love them all! If I had to pick just one I think that it would be the "light mix".

Anonymous said...

Both my girls, and most of my friends have your mulit colored necklace with small round beads. We love them. Just purchased one for my new momma friend and she is so happy. Thanks!
Jessie
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Heather said...

Liked Inspired By Finn on FB!

Heather said...

Following you....
I have the polished amber, but would LOVE to try the raw amber and see the difference! I like the raw amber mixture color (Great for Boys!).

Hannah said...

I just followed you!! I would totally get the youth 12" pumpkin & butter round necklace for my son. He used to have a necklace from inspired by finn but sadly I lost it in our move a few months ago. He misses it. :(

misfitmama42 said...

I'm a new follower! We have a cognac necklace from Inspired by Finn and we love it. I'm amazed by the green/black necklace, it's gorgeous!

misfitmama42 said...

I have MBJ liked on FB!

misfitmama42 said...

I like Inspired by Finn on FB!

Christy W3 said...

I like Inspired by Finn on FB. We have a darker teething necklace from them but we want so bad to try the butter colored ones.

Nikki B. said...

I like Monkey Butt Junction on Facebook and I also like Inspired by Finn on Facebook. I have been wanting to get some Amber lately! My little one is teething and have wondered about this really working! I think you blog is great!

Anonymous said...

following you. I like the lemonade necklace!!

Sherry s

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Anonymous said...

I "liked" inspired by finn on face book

Sherry s

angel6662016 at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Following MBJ on facebook

Sherry S
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Lindsey said...

I'm a new blog follower via GFC!
I would choose the Pumpkin & Butter round!
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Lindsey said...

I am following you on Twitter.
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Lindsey said...

Tweet
http://twitter.com/lindseygalvez/status/26541559719
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Lindsey said...

I like you on FB.
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Lindsey said...

I like Inspired By Finn on FB.
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Sarah said...

I follow MBJ on Twitter

Sarah said...

I tweeted an entry!

http://twitter.com/#!/MamaCanon/status/26553821275

Sarah said...

I like Inspired by Finn on FB!

Linnea said...

I like the "Light Mix" one!

Linnea said...

I like Inspired By Finn on fb!

Meegs said...

I liked MBJ on facebook.

Holly said...

love the molasses one!

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Gorgeous Green Mama said...
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Gorgeous Green Mama said...

Like Inspired by Finn on Facebook!
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Gorgeous Green Mama said...

Followed your blog!
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I would choose the pumpkin and butter round

Gorgeous Green Mama said...

Like monkey butt junction on Facebook!

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Lois S said...

the Great forBoys! Mixture 14-14 1/2"
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Lois S said...

tweet http://twitter.com/ljshores/status/26712933238
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Becky said...

I follow your blog and would choose the Fresh Water Pearl Gemstone if I could choose a Hazelwood necklace, otherwise I would choose a Cognac amber necklace
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Becky said...

I follow you on twitter
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Becky said...

http://twitter.com/rhuss85/status/26722879248
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Becky said...

I like you on FB
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Becky said...

I like Inspired by Finn on FB
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Lindsey said...

Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/lindseygalvez/status/26749530094
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Love All Over the Land said...

I would love the nursing necklace

Love All Over the Land said...

I like inspired by Fin on FB

Kailey said...

I'm a follower! I'd get the Yellow Pendant necklace (http://hyenacart.com/inspiredbyfinn/index.php?c=19&p=16721) if I won :)

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Kailey said...

I like inspired by finn on FB

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caligirlangel said...

I followed your blog!

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