Devany's Designs Review & Giveaway

How many ways can you say "Happy Birthday"? Well, let's see... you could say it with zebra stripes and polka dots...



Or you could say it with leopard print!


Hey, what about a cow print?


All of these are FUN ways to say Happy Birthday!! Visit Devany's Designs on Etsy to see more.

As always, I'm going to be 100% honest when writing this review. When I saw these banners, I wasn't completely sold on them. The pictures are okay, but not great (though I admit when I tried to get my own "great" pictures of the one I received, I failed miserably), and they're cute but they didn't make me squeal with delight when seeing them online. However, when I got my Happy Birthday banner in the mail, I was pleasantly surprised!! These are not letters on printed paper, they are solid colored letters with hand made stripes, polka dots, etc. They are sealed (think laminated), and strung together with a satin ribbon. I only wish my little girl's birthday was coming sooner than August! She loves Minnie Mouse and these zebra stripes and polka dots (see first picture) would look GREAT with a Minnie theme!

Shipping is only $1.60, or $.40 if shipped with another item. You truly can't beat that, especially with the price of mailing supplies these days. Ugh, don't get me started!

I was browsing Devany's shop and found the CUTEST baby shower designs. Look!



And she didn't leave the boys out!


Ya know what would be super fun? A camouflage "Happy Birthday" sign for the little hunter in your life, or maybe a silver and black for your mom's 50th birthday party! The possibilities are endless here, and at these prices you really can't resist! I know some of you are thinking "I could make those myself". Why yes, yes you could.. but they're only $15 and I promise it would take you more time than it's worth! So if you are planning a party soon, be sure to stop by Devany's Designs and let her know you want her to make you a special sign!

Orrrrrrrr better yet, ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY!! :) One custom birthday sign made by Devany's is up for grabs!! You know the drill. :) Don't forget to leave your email! Giveaway ends 3/27 and winner will be announced on that day.

1 -- Let us know what your favorite item from Devany's Designs is
1 -- Follow our blog
1 -- HEART Devany's on Etsy
1 -- Follow Devany's BLOG
1 -- Tweet about this giveaway (you can do this daily for extra entries)
1 -- FB/Blog about this giveaway (same as above)
10 -Purchase an item from Devany's shop for TEN extra entries!

Fur Real Newborn Parrot - Jenelle's Review

Today I got a Fur Real Pet. I have had the bear before, and my sister had the monkey, but the parrot is definitely the cutest. It makes chirping noises and moves around when you feed it. The only bad part is when you go to turn it off or on, it's difficult to do because of where the button is located. It's in between its feet and I'm afraid I will break the feet when I'm switching it off or on.

I like that the parrot can sit on my finger or arm. You can usually pet the Fur Real pets to make them make noises, but the only way to get this one to 'talk' is by pretending to feed it.

We got ours at Wal-Mart for $10 so be sure to shop around for the best deal!

4 out of 5 stars (affordable, cute, fun, but hard to turn off/on and replace batteries).

~*Jenelle*~

Zhu Zhu Pet Rock Star Edition - Jenelle's Review

I got the Zhu Zhu pet Kingston and the Ramp & Spiral Slide for my 9th birthday this weekend. It's my first Zhu Zhu pet and I really like it, but Kingston is hard to understand. The slide is fun to play with and he rides down it really easily. You have to set it up on a hard surface or it will fall over (trust me!). Kingston fell off the kitchen table a few times and was fine, so he is very durable. That is important to me because I have two little sisters that like to break things.I like these toys and definitely want to try more!

Overall, 4 out of 5 stars (affordable, durable, cute, and fun - but hard to understand when he talks).

You can get your own Zhu Zhu Pets at Wal-Mart for only $9.

~*Jenelle*~