The end of May is one of my favorite times of year. The flowers are blooming, the trees are green, and the subtle signs of summer are starting to appear. I love being able to step outside without shoes, throw on t-shirts and shorts or dresses without tights, grill veggie burgers for dinner, work in the garden, see music outdoors, and sip on sangria with friends at my favorite outside wine bar - all without the weather being unbearably hot. In honor of this amazing time of year, we've gathered some pretty fantastic prizes from seven of our May
sponsors for a
very special giveaway. In fact, it's officially
our biggest giveaway ever - valued at
over $250! And one lucky Bubby and Bean reader will win it all!
This giveaway is open to all Bubby and Bean followers/subscribers. If you're a new reader, just make sure to subscribe first using GFC (
click here, or click on the blue "Join This Site" button under "FOLLOW" in the right side bar), or with one of these
readers.
Then just leave a comment telling us your favorite thing about this time of year. That's it!
Once you've completed the mandatory entry above, you can also gain one additional entry for each of the following. (*Please put each extra entry in a SEPARATE comment in order for it to count).
This giveaway is open through
May 28th. The winner's name will be chosen randomly and announced soon after. Thanks again to our rockstar May sponsors for donating such great prizes! BEST OF LUCK!
UPDATE >> This giveaway is now closed. Check back soon to see if you won!
I love that itś sunny and warm outside :) It makes me smile! :)
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I have to agree with some of your favorite things about this time of year! I love being able to go outside in just shorts and a t-shirt! I'm just now getting my garden ready and planting flowers, which I'm loving so much. And of course I love hitting the road for a summer show, there's nothing like seeing your favorite band outside!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love to open my windows in the morning and let the cool spring air in...actually I just love that I can have my windows open this time of year!
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ReplyDeleteFavorite thing about this time of year is easily making the garden grow! Fresh produce is amazing!!!
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follow on twitter!
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i'm also a follower on instagram - it's safe to say i follow you all over the internets!!
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I recently became a follower of Little Tree blog as I found her here! really enjoying her, so thanks for the intro!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing giveaway! My favortie thing is being able to leave the windows open before it gets too hot!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE roots and feathers and I think my favorite thing has to be the nielle earrings. I would swoon over pretty much anything though!
ReplyDeleteI already follow Violet Bella. Off to check out more!
ReplyDeleteI follow on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI also follow on FB!
ReplyDeleteI follow on bloglovin too
ReplyDeletemy favorite thing about this time of year is the sunshine. :)
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ReplyDeletemy favorite thing at lolita rose is this
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I love the earrings at Lolita Rose! The Leilani. Wooden folk earrings, bright turquoise filigree wood drops, long wooden dangle earring, green and blue, flower dangle are my favorite!
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ReplyDeleteI tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/RUaDSarah/status/204577740316360705
ReplyDeletemy favorite thing at jigsaw is
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my favorite thing at oh nostalgia designs is
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my favorite thing at grrfeisty is
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My favorite thing about this time of year would have to be sleeping outside under the stars. I live in the desert so it gets very hot. I love pull out my futon, play some music and fall asleep as the stars twinkle above.
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my favorite thing at Ciera Design is
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I live on the west coast of Canada and it's rainy like ten months of the year, so I love when suddenly there's THE SUN, in the sky! It completely burns away any dreary feelings.
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ReplyDeleteAnd I love love the summer freedom!! :)
I follow B+B on bloglovin! :)
ReplyDeletemy favorite thing at blisoma is
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I love love Lolita Rose's " Leilani. Wooden folk earrings" in blue!! (:
ReplyDeleteI am following you on twitter, I'm @novaisawesome! :)
ReplyDeleteI adore adore Jigsaw London's "KNITTED BEANIE HAT"!! its so cute!!
ReplyDeletemy favorite thing at roots and feathers is
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Oh Nostaligia's "Sea Monster Necklace" is my dreaaamm!!!!
ReplyDeleteGrrFiesty's "Snap a Photo Camera Headband"!! is lovely. <3
ReplyDeletemy favorite item from Ciera Designs' is their "Chevron Thank You Round Sticker Designs"!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try Blissoma's "Stress Relief Serum" sometime!! that's my favorite from them!!
ReplyDeletemy favorite item from Roots & Feathers' is their "bellarosa. a long feminine peach and brown feather necklace."
ReplyDeleteI follow GrrFiesty!!
ReplyDeleteI follow Little Tree!!
ReplyDeleteI follow Sincerely, Kinsey!!
ReplyDeleteI follow Violet Bella!!
ReplyDeleteI follow Little Nostalgia!!
ReplyDeleteI follow Bubby & Bean on Bloglovin!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI dont know if this counts.. but I posted about it on my blog!! (:
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful sunsets in this time of the year - also the sunny weather :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item from Roots and Feathers is the boho doily vest. So cute
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I subscribe to Violet Bella's blog
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Also followed littletreevintage through GFC :)
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Followed violetbellasworld through GFC :)
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Melissa, you're going to bankrupt me by posting all these beautiful works of art that I WANT so bad :) I am already in love with Roots and Feathers and Jigsaw London....now to check out these other glorious boutiques! By the way, I follow you on facebook, pinterest, and bloglovin'...and once I figure out what my username/password is on twitter I'll follow you there too! Oh my god...I sound like a groupie! haha
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I follow you and my favorite thing is soaking up the sunshine :)
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also to add another favorite thing about this time of year. Outdoor concerts in the park, and my summertime drinking playlist :)
I like bubby & bean on facebook!
ReplyDeletefavorite thing of this time of the year would be to see the trees getting green and creating such beautiful leaves. In combination with the little birdies building their nests and singing their songs everyday- all day long! It makes me wanna dance...
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Love & Peace, Betty ♥
My favorite thing about this time of year is the Spring storms. I love them.
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My favorite item is from "Irie Star: From the Bathtub":
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I like Bubby & Bean on Facebook.
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my favorite thing about this time of year is eating outside, well anything outside for that matter after the cold and harsh canadian winter !
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Following on twitter (@aprettynest)
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I'm following Sincerly Kinsey on GFC
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I follow on bloglovin
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In this period I love walk, and walk and walk! :)
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And I tweeted
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I also follow you on bloglovin
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I follow you on twitter: @samanthatedesco
ReplyDeleteI follow you on pinterest: sammina
ReplyDeleteI follow you on FB: Samantha Tedesco
ReplyDeleteRoots & Feathers - how do I pick a favorite?? Here are some of the things I love - of course the Baswell necklace, Mira earrings, Nicollete earrings, and the Augusta earrings.
ReplyDeleteBlissoma - I remember Irie Star...wasn't she on the Stitchin' Bitches list? Anyway, I love the spray lotion, Amend.
ReplyDeleteHere's another one! I love the Pleat Jersey dress from Jigsaw London.
ReplyDeleteLolita Rose - love the prairie necklace :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite things about this time of year is getting into my gardens! I wait all winter long to see those gorgeous green sprouts poke out of the ground. I LOVE to dig in the dirt and smell the earth...makes me feel calm and connected to nature.
ReplyDeleteFavorite thing about this time of year, well there's a bunch! Field trips and adventures, strawberry picking, mornings and evenings in my garden, bike rides, and picnics.... so many more too! :)
ReplyDeleteI like you on Facebook - Julie Longyear / Blissoma
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Twitter @Blissomagirl
ReplyDeleteI tweeted the giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteFrom Lolita Rose I like the Leilani. Wooden folk earrings, bright turquoise filigree wood drops
ReplyDeleteand from Roots and Feathers I like the aspen. a beaded brass arrow necklace in black and white. Pretty!
I follow you on Bloglovin'. <3 <3
ReplyDeletei love the warm weather, riding my bike to the farmers markets and drinking a hefeweizen beer on a warm patio. Summer is the best. (and I follow you on bloglovin)
ReplyDeleteI love margaritas on the rocks
ReplyDeleteLove this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/100238002/khiera-a-colorful-tribal-arrow-necklace from Roots and feathers
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about this time of year is getting a break from the rain in Seattle!
ReplyDeleteLove http://www.etsy.com/listing/99558437/kolbie-filigree-brass-necklace
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Love the multi-way dress from Jigsaw london!
ReplyDeleteLove the sea monster necklasce from Oh, Nostalgia!
ReplyDeleteThe custom love your state buttons from Grrfiesty!
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ReplyDeleteI love this time of the year as it is always shorts,tank tops and flipflops in Florida.
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about this time of year is basking in the sunshine with friends and family.
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ReplyDeleteI love the Leilani earrings from Lolita Rose
ReplyDeleteI love the St Tropez Maxi Dress from Jigsaw
ReplyDeleteI love the Sea Monster necklace from Oh , Nostalgia
ReplyDeleteGrrfeisty- fancy fox keychain
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about this time of year is the BEACH!!!
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I follow with bloglovin!
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ReplyDeleteI am following you using GFC
ReplyDeleteMy birthday falls at this time of the year, which is definitely what I am most looking forward to.
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I follow via GFC as Wasabi and my favorite thing about this time of year is that i can go to the pool
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I love the Pigwidgeon. Owl charm necklace, pink and gold owl necklace, antique brass necklace at Lolita Rose
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I love the Stripe Knit Dress from Jigsaw.
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I love the Silver Skeleton Key Necklace - crystal, pearl, vintage inspired, pastel, light from Oh Nostalgia Designs
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I love that we can keep the windows open all the time!
ReplyDeleteI love the Mustachasaurus KeyChain from Grr Fiesty.
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I love the Falling in Florals Dress from Little Tree Vintage
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I love the Scrapbook, Sketchbook Art Journal Kit - Vacation Themed from Ciera Design
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I love the Energize Soy Candle from Irie Star.
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I love the aspen. a beaded brass arrow necklace in black and white. from Roots and Feathers.
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I am following on Twiter
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My favorite thing about this time of year is making strawberry shortcake. Fresh strawberries, warm shortcake and a little cream drizzled on top...a delectable dessert to end any summer day : )
ReplyDeleteSo many favorites this time of year, but I have to say one of my all time favorites is walking barefoot in the grass. Reminds me of when I was a kid and would go shoeless the whole summer. Yay for fresh air and green grass!
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I love the Leilani. Wooden folk earring
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ReplyDeleteMy fave thing about this time of year... the patchwork fields of yellow oil seed :)
ReplyDeleteI'm following on pinterest (as twobecomefour)
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ReplyDeletei've tweeted the giveaway here: https://twitter.com/#!/twobecomefour/status/204680667102068737
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about this time of year is eating dinner outside in the evenings.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite part of this time of year is being able to swim finally! I've been in the pool the last couple days, and I'm loving it!
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-Nicole
Knit, Nicole, Knit!
this time of year, I love the outdoor seating at some of my favorite restaurants downtown! oh, and people/pet watching :)
ReplyDeletethe tano petit larceny handbag from jigsaw is divine!!
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ReplyDeletemy username is sofiamaria :)
DeleteI'm following via GFC! My favorite thing about this time of year is the amazing colors! Every time I step outside it's so pretty!
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I LOVE the wooden folk earrings from Lolita Rose! They're so pretty!
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following you on instagram!
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ReplyDeleteI'm following Grrfeisty on Bloglovin!
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I'm following you on bloglovin too!
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I'm also following your Pinterest!
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I'm following on twitter as @peaceluvbooks
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Following on Instagram!
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I love that restaurants have all of their outdoor seating out!
ReplyDeleteHome Grown Tomatoes!!!! Are the best thing about this time of the year!!
ReplyDeleteI like the Marie. Brass floral locket necklace, blue flower, antiqued gold locket necklace. from Lolita Rose shop
ReplyDeleteI love the Campomaggi Leather Tote Bag with Tattoo Print from Jigsaw London
ReplyDeleteI like the kyali. a pair of green wooden leaf earrings from roots & feathers
ReplyDeleteFollowing you on twitter as magspie0
ReplyDeleteI dig the Facebook Page Timeline Cover - Photo Circles and textured background Ciera design
ReplyDeleteI love summer time! A break from school and a chance to sit back, unwind, and hit the beach!
ReplyDeleteI follow Little Tree Vintage!
ReplyDeleteI follow Sincerly, Kinsey!
ReplyDeleteI love that everyone is out and about , I live in the city , and its so alive in the summer :) belensmama at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLovethe camera headband from grrrr feisty belensmama at gmail dot com
ReplyDeletelove the rose pouch from Lolitarose belensmama at gmail dot com
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ReplyDeletelov e the little Chevron stickers at Ciera design, belensmama at gmail dot com
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ReplyDeleteI love watching baseball and being outside...barefoot! :)
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ReplyDeleteI love the silver skeleton key necklace from OhNostalgiaDesigns.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about this year is going out for ice cream cones!
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My favorite item from Lolita Rose is the Mia Feather Filigree Necklace
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My favorite item from Jigsaw London is the Provence Embellishment Tunic
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My favorite item from Oh, Nostalgia! is the Estate Style Blue Rhinestone Earrings
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My favorite item from GrrFeisty is the Feisty Coin Pouch
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My favorite item from Ciera Design is the Peacock Party Printable Invites
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