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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Flirty Aprons Review & Giveaway


I've always loved aprons!  When I was a child, I remember baking, wearing my grandma's apron, and feeling like a REAL grown-up!  Since then, times have changed - I still love aprons but the aprons that are available today are much different than they were in the past.  Today's aprons are filled with personality; made from fun designs and stylish fabrics, and with pockets that are great for keeping you organized in the kitchen!  Flirty Aprons is a great company that offers stylish aprons that are priced with your budget in mind.  And...if you have an apron loving family, Flirty Aprons is definitely your place to shop!  Flirty Aprons sells stylish aprons for women, men, and children (even matching sets for mother and child)!

Review
Flirty Aprons contacted me awhile back and offered to send me my choice of apron to review and share with all of you!  Since I love the contrast of black and white and anything 'swirly' (which my fiancé happened to point out the other day), the Original Sassy Black Apron was a clear choice for me!  This apron is made from soft 100% cotton and is constructed with 2-ply fabric to ensure durability no matter what activity you plan to do while wearing it (e.g. baking, crafts, gardening, etc.).  Flirty Apron states that their sizes are one-size-fits-all and they guarantee that they will not fade or tear.  Plus, Flirty Apron is so confident that you'll love their product that they provide all their customers with a 30-day guarantee!  This Flirty Apron (Original Sassy Black Apron - Women's) sells for $31.95 and includes same-day shipping (when you order by 2 p.m. EST).

So, what did I think?  Honestly, I love it!  There are a couple aspects of the apron that made it perfect for me!  First of all, I love the long tie backs.  The tie backs are great because they allow you to change the style easily by tying them in the front, the back, or on the side.  Plus, the long tie backs make Flirty Aprons perfect for people of any size and you can even wear it comfortably throughout your pregnancy!

Another part of the apron that I loved was the style.  As I mentioned above, I love black, white and swirls, so, I knew I would love the style of fabric.  Another part of the style that I love is the pleating along the very bottom of the apron.  It is super cute, a little $e)(y (if that is something you look for in an apron), and completely stylish!  This apron can easily be worn when you are home alone or when you are entertaining guests.  As you look through the Flirty Aprons website, you will notice that all their aprons are very versatile.

Finally, I really enjoy the 2-ply construction of Flirty Aprons' Aprons.  This type of construction makes them very strong and durable, plus it provides you will an extra layer of protection!

Usually I like to include one negative aspect of the products I review, or at least one thing that could be improved.  Throughout the review process, I had a difficult time coming up with something since this is now my favorite apron in my closet!  After thinking, thinking, and thinking some more, I decided that if I had to pick one aspect to improve, it would be the pockets on the front.  While I love that the pockets provided needed storage, they could be a bit bigger.  Also, the way the apron is right now, the pocket stitching is white.  Personally, I think I'd prefer it to be black - specifically on the back of the apron, possibly on both the front and the back.

My Final Verdict
I was very impressed with this product and I would definitely consider ordering another apron from Flirty Aprons in the future.  I'd happily purchase one for myself and I'd be proud to give one as a gift.  This makes the perfect birthday, mother's day, host, or housewarming gift!  The next Flirty Aprons' apron on my wishlist is the Woman's Apron Original Cocoa Lime - very cute!

What can you win?
One winner will receive an apron of their choice from Flirty Aprons!

To enter,
go to Flirty Aprons.  Then, come back here and tell me the name of the apron that you'd choose if you won and why. Both parts of this question must be answered to gain an entry in the giveaway.


*BONUS ENTRIES*

Each of the following will give you one extra entry in the giveaway (unless stated otherwise). Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:

- Tell me how you'd use this apron (e.g. cooking, gardening, etc.)

- Becoming a Fan of Flirty Aprons on Facebook.  Please make sure to tell me your first name and last initial that shows up on your Facebook Profile so I can validate your entry.

- Following Flirty Aprons on Twitter.  Please leave your Twitter name.

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Subscribing to my blog via email or RSS feed (Maximum of 1 entry - please tell me how you subscribe in your comment).

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Adding my button to your blog sidebar.

- Checking out my Etsy Shop and telling me the name of item you like best, OR telling me something you'd like to see me add in the future.

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Following me on Twitter (@ihchicky). Please leave your Twitter name.

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Following me on Blogger / Google Friends Connect (publicly).

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Tweeting about this giveaway (with a link to this page) on Twitter. Please leave a link to your tweet or your twitter name. You can do this once a day.

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Blogging about this giveaway on your blog. Please leave a link to your blog post in your comment. 2 ENTRIES! Please leave 2 separate comments if you blog about this giveaway.

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Talking about and linking to this giveaway in any public forum or on Facebook. If you do this, please leave your user-name and a link to the post. 2 ENTRIES! Please leave 2 separate comments if you blog about this giveaway.

Important Entry Details: The above entries (main and bonus) can only be submitted once per person per giveaway (except for the tweet entry, which can be completed once daily). Please do not use more than one blogger account or add additional anonymous comments to gain extra entries. This is not fair to everyone else and this practice is strictly prohibited. If a person is found to be using more than one account to enter the same giveaway, they will be disqualified from that particular giveaway, as well as all future giveaways.

This giveaway will end on Sunday, March 21st at 11:59pm (Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. EMAIL RULES: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email only. Please make sure your blog profile includes your email address and make sure that it is visible. If you do not have a blogger account, please make sure you have included your email address in your post. If there is no email address provided, to contact the winner, another person will be chosen. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification with their complete mailing address (I will be forwarding all this information to the sponsor), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.  

This giveaway is open to EVERYONE worldwide!


Good Luck!
**Disclaimer** To complete this review and post this giveaway, I was sent a review apron from Flirty Aprons.  Receiving this item did not in anyway alter the information which I discussed in this article; this review is 100% my own opinion.  I did not receive any other type of compensation for this review/giveaway.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Giveaway List - 3/7

Here's today's giveaway list!  Enjoy and Good Luck!

Worldwide
Simply Stacie is giving away an eBook. - Ends March 9th

ArtTales is giving away Plush Tribal LEFTZ Made From Upcycled, Recycled, & Eco Friendly Materials. - Ends March 10th

The Giveaway Diva is giving away a Toosis Turquoise Bracelet. - Ends March 14th

(of)matter is giving away a "perpetual" necklace is an upcycled necklace made from the numbers of disassembled vintage flip clocks. Winner will get to choose number of their choice.. - Ends March 15th

Melinda Joy is giving away a $20 Domino's Pizza Gift Card. - Ends March 20th @ noon EST


Canada and US only

Simply Stacie is giving away a copy of the book Jordan by Susan Kearney to 5 winners. - Ends March 8th

Simply Stacie is giving away a BabyBjorn Soft Bib. - Ends March 8th

Simply Stacie is giving away Rockin Green Laundry Soap. - Ends March 8th

Simply Stacie is giving away Claire Slippers. - Ends March 9th

Simply Stacie is giving away a Ban T-Shirt. - Ends March 9th

Simply Stacie is giving away a Skinfood Skincare Starter Kit. - Ends March 9th

Simply Stacie is giving away a No Touch Hand Soap System from Lysol. - Ends March 12th

Mom's Green Shopping List is giving away a copy of the book: Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth (and Get Rich Trying) by David Bach. - Ends March 14th @ 9pm EST

Mommy Niri is hosting an Autographed Book Giveaway: "Linchpin - Are You Indispensable?" by Seth Godin. - Ends March 14th

Melinda Joy is giving away a Blush Topless Undershirt. - Ends March 15th @ noon EST

Mommy Kat and Kids is giving away a Glow Baby Product of the Winner's Choice. - Ends March 15th @ 11:59pm CST



US only

Mommy Enterprises is giving away a $40 gift certificate to The Joy Of Soap. - Ends March 8th

My Four Monkeys is giving away a Caught'ya! Grammar: Giggles in the Middle Book and CD. - Ends March 8th @ 11:59pm EST

My Four Monkeys is giving away a Vinyl Wall Graphic from Old Barn Rescue Company. - Ends March 8th @ 11:59pm EST

My Four Monkeys is giving away a Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Go for Gold DVD. - Ends March 8th @ 11:59pm EST

Melinda Joy is giving away a pair of Hi Tec St Moritz Luxe Boots. - Ends March 13th @ noon EST

Melinda Joy is giving away a mixed case of Zevia as the "grand prize" to one lucky winner, and a mixed six pack of Zevia to five runners up. - Ends March 18th @ noon EST

Healthy Moms is giving away a copy of Heather Manley's new workbook and audio CD The Human Body Detectives: Battle With the Bugs and a youth HBD t-shirt. - Ends March 21st @ midnight PST

Healthy Moms is giving away Tyson Grilled and Ready Chicken coupons for free product (3 winners). - Ends March 28th @ midnight PST

Office1000 Blog is giving away a Safco Reversible Top Office Desk. - Ends March 31st @ midnight EST

Healthy Moms is giving away a set of Breathable Baby Crib Bumper Pads. - Ends April 1st @ midnight PST


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Melinda Joy is giving away a Rubbermaid Drawer Organizer. - Ends March 8th @ noon EST

Melinda Joy is giving away a Scarf of the winner's choice from Affordable Scarves (2 winners). - Ends March 10th @ noon EST

SassyScoops is giving away a Cherish Bound Family Yearbook/Scrapbook/Journal Giveaway Kit. - Ends March 12th

Melinda Joy is giving away a pair of microfiber tights. - Ends March 18th @ noon EST