Doodlebag Winner

Congratulations to Keri from The Redhead in the Corner!

She has won a personalized Doodlebag from Princess Linens!

Thanks to all who entered and thanks to Princess Linens for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway.

Remember, even if you didn't win, you can save 15% off your ENTIRE purchase at Princess Linens! Simply enter the code "Blonde" (without the quotes) when checking out to receive your discount. Enjoy!

Office Supermarket

In need of Home Office Furniture? Office Supermarket is the UK's leading Office Furniture store, with quality products, fast service, and a wide variety of furniture to choose from.

From classic to contemporary to executive, you're bound to find something that suits your style and needs. They offer traditional desks, computer desks, bookcases, drawers and pedestals, filing cabinets, meeting tables, conference tables, cupboards, printer storage and more.

You'll be amazed at how much their is to choose from. For instance, are you in the market for a new office chair? There are executive, operator, visitor, cantilever, reception, conference, big & tall, bistro, folding, stacking, designer and ergonomic chairs galore! And if you need it fast, click on "48hr Delivery Chairs" to have it shipped to you as soon as possible.

Not sure which chair is right for you? There's a handy step-by-step guide on the site to help you make the right decision. Their explanations of the key features and aspects of their office chairs should help you make your decision, ensuring maximum comfort and maximum productivity in your daily working life.

The guide explains the benefits of each style of chair and even tells you about the materials: fabric, leather, mesh, laminate and wicker. There are important icons that explain the features a chair may have including chair adjustment, tilting mechanism and the length of time for which you can safely use the chairs.

There's also a guide for buying Office Desks. The guide explains how the importance of measuring space properly, and explains the benefits of each type of desk: glass, wooden, computer, hideaways, corner, wave, and ergonomic desks.

It also covers desk features such as cable management, cd storage, cpu storage, integrated drawers, keyboard shelf, monitor shelf, printer/fax storage, stationery shelf, and tambour doors.

You can order online or, if you'd rather see and feel the furniture up close and in person, you can visit one of their showrooms in London, Liverpool or Lutterworth. There is over 2,000 square foot of furniture on display so you won't be disappointed! It's advisable to call the showroom you wish to visit to ensure the furniture you're interested in is available, though, since each showroom only features select desk, office furniture, and chair ranges. Visits are by appointment only, as well, so be sure to set up an appointment before you arrive.

If you prefer to shop online and have any questions that aren't covered on the site, you can get expert advice over the phone. Live help is available Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (UK time).

Office Supermarket offers amazing deals on all of their furniture. Their furniture is up to 60% off RRP. With easy payment options too, it shouldn't put too much of a pinch in your budget to get the office of your dreams. And if you order in bulk, you can receive further discounts.

ALL of their furniture comes with a five-year guarantee, so you know that you can trust that what you buy will last.

Quality AND quantity makes for a good combination! Especially when it's so affordable. Head over to Office Supermarket today and check it out.

Poised for Triumph

I've blogged before about my many problems with bladder control. If my daughter and I are out somewhere, it's bound to happen because she always makes me laugh so hard.

But even though one in four moms suffer from light bladder leakage, it's still considered a taboo topic. Recent research found that 80% of women who suffer from light bladder leakage are hesitant to talk to their peers about this sensitive issue for fear of embarrassment.

Kimberly-Clark's Poise brand has teamed with the Women's Health Foundation (WHF) to help break the silence on this important topic and to create awareness.

The Foundation held a "Below the Belt" benefit for the cause. At the event, Poise presented the first-ever Passion Award to Linda Michael of Portage, Indiana whose courage and willingness to share her story of triumph over pelvic pain and bladder control issues has been an inspiration to women and doctors alike. Because she has spoken out, others feel more comfortable to share their stories as well.

Click here for Linda's Story.



(Passion Award Recipient Linda Michael with the Indigo Girls)

Head over to Poise to learn more about this important topic, enter two different sweepstakes (including a Dream Destination Shopping Trip!), and sign up for valuable coupon offers.

Then go spread the word and help break the silence on this issue by talking among your friends!

Princess Linens Doodlebag Giveaway and Discount

My little girl Natalie recently had the privilege of reviewing an adorable, personalized Doodlebag from Princess Linens. Princess Linens is now officially a licensee of Crayola, so Doodlebagz include fine Crayola crayons and chalks.





As soon as Natalie's Doodlebag arrived, personalized at that, she was beyond excited. She went to the chalkboard section first (yes, the bag has a chalkboard!), and after drawing on the board, she then stored each piece of chalk into the individual slots and the eraser into its holder:



Then, she tried out the doodle pad in the crayon section and loved it just as much. She stored each of her crayons in their individual slots, zipped up her bag, and ran outside to show all her friends:



This bag is SO adorable! Even the front (where her name is) is a pocket with Velcro that can store items and opens and closes easily with Velcro:



Natalie now has a trendy bag to carry with her wherever we go. Long wait at the doctor's office? She has all she needs to keep her occupied, all in one bag.

Crayons? Check. Paper? Check. Chalk? Check. Chalkboard? Check. She brings it along with her everywhere now and loves to create her own "masterpieces."



I myself have fallen in love with Princess Linens. The company designs and manufactures clothing and art accessories for children. In addition to the Doodlebag, they have a line of personalized Crayon Keepers that are just as adorable:



As for their clothing, well you need only take KATIE HOLMES word for how good it is. Here she is featured in People magazine with her daughter Suri wearing Princess Linen's Camelia Pink and Baby's Breath Trim Garden Princess Dress.



The photo also appeared in OK Magazine. And that's not all. Click here to see the numerous press attention Princess Linens has received (including Parents Magazine and Parenting.com).

Take a look at a close-up of this gorgeous dress:



You can even order a diaper cover to match:



Is it any wonder there's such a buzz with such adorable clothing? My favorite is their line of personalized scrubs:



Your child can play doctor in style with the "Dr. (your child's name) on the shirt. I love it!

And there's so much more! Like luxury baby clothes, big brother gifts, big sister gifts, personalized bibs, personalized burp pads, crayon aprons, and chalkboard placemats.

Thanks to the generosity of Princess Linens, readers of So a Blonde Walks Into a Review can save 15% off their entire purchase! Simply enter the code "Blonde" (without the quotes) when checking out to receive your discount.

Princess Linens is also giving away a personalized Doodlebag to one lucky reader!!

To enter, simply visit Princess Linens, then leave a comment here letting me know what your favorite product is and why. For a bonus entry, blog about this contest on your site and leave a separate comment here with your link.

Deadline to enter is Monday, July 28 at 11:59 EST. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Winner has two weeks from the time of notification to claim prize, or the prize will be forfeited.

Good luck!

Fresh Air Fund In Need of Host Families

The Fresh Air Fund has provided free summer vacations to New York City children from disadvantaged communities since 1877. The end of July is growing closer and they still have 200 children who need to be placed with host families for this August.

Unless all prospective host families are screened and vetted by the end of July these 200 children may miss out on an invaluable experience. They are really in need of families who want to extend an invitation to a 9-12 year old, especially boys.

To host a child or help get the word out, click here, call 1-800-367-0003, or email the addresses found on the website.