Review Extravaganza 2012: The Rules

I am so excited for this year's Review Extravaganza!  This is the third year I have hosted this and every year it is getting even better and bigger.

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What is the Review Extravaganza
  -It is your way to look back over the year and each week recap three months at a time of what happened in your life, your favorite blog posts, favorite pictures- whatever you would like to share. (Here is an example of one of EmmyMom's recaps from last year)

I am happy to have 5 wonderful bloggers whom I love assist me this year.  Introducing the hosts.

Emmy Mom

Lourie- CA Girl

MiMi- Living in France

Nicole- Life's a Beach

Mrs. Match- Date Girl Diaries

Janette-Johanson Journey
How to Play - Each Friday** in December link with your recap of 3 months at a time     December 7th: Recap January, Feb, and March     December 14th: Recap April, May and June     December 21st: Recap July, August and September     December 29th: Recap October, November and December and 5 goals for upcoming year ** Posts do not have to be posted on Friday but MUST be posted by the following Wednesday to count.  So, the first week you can post Dec 7th through Dec 12th, etc. The Rules - Must link up a recap, not just a general blog post- please link to your actual post - Must include the Review Extravaganza button in your post for your entry to count towards the prizes - Must link up at least one week in to be eligible to enter - You will receive TONS of bonus points (literally) for linking up all four weeks - Anyone can recap with us-but you must live in the Continental US to be eligible to win the prizes - We will be using Rafflecopter to keep track of entries and must use that form to get your bonus points Last year after the Extravaganza was done we added up the points and one lucky person won a little prize from each of the hosts.  This year- we have several awesome sponsors who have generously donated a gift for the winner.   The Prizes Sur Le Feu- Vintage Inspired Hand Bag

Sur Le Feu offers simple, stylish, and functional clutch purses, shoulder bags, handbags, and more for the vintage-loving girl. Each item is unique and never duplicated - perfect for anyone looking to stand out! Winner will receive a clutch or purse of their choice placed $35 or less.    I (Emmy mom) have one of these- they are so awesome and well made!  The Cursing Crafter- Handmade Scarf

This incredibly soft 48" handmade scarf by our very own MiMi Perfect for the upcoming cold or a beautiful fashion statement. A $15 Value Enviro-Cakes A Slice of Life

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This Enviro-Cake kit comes with everything you need to turn your cake plate into a terrarium. Step-by-step instructions are included to help you build your "Slice of Life". Each kit comes with your choice of three plants.  A $47.99 value
Shadow Rogue Original

This new up and coming Etsy shopped features beautiful handmade jewelry. The winner will receive this beautiful bracelet a $30 value.  This bracelet is made of stainless steel wire, using 20 gage wire at a 4mm ring size. The bracelet is 7 1/2 inches long but I can make it longer or shorter, depending on the winner's wrist size.

Thirty-One Tote  

From totes or purses you can wear while you're out and about, thermals to help you transport food and drinks to a party, organizational items to help keep your house neat and tidy, Thirty-One has a solution! Jessica McCoy a Thirty-One Consultant has generously offered a beautiful Medium Red Damask Tote. A $30 Value Beautiful Black Scarf

Our very own Nicole's mother, who may soon be opening her own etsy shop, has generously offered this beautiful handmade scarf for the lucky winner.  A $25 value.  $25 Pick Your Plum Gift Card

PYP offers new daily discounts on amazing crafts and accessories. Our own Janette is offering this gift card PYP is not sponsoring this prize. Sew Charlene Women's Apron 

Charlene is new to Etsy and sells beautiful handmade aprons and draw-string bags. She makes adult and kid size aprons and is willing to make custom orders. The winner will receive this adorable chocolate cupcake apron. My (Emmymom's) daughter has one of her aprons and she insists on wearing it every time she helps me cook.  A $22  Value
Power of Moms-MOM Organizational System

Mind Organization for Moms (M.O.M.) is a mom-specific online program, we’ll show you how to clear your counter of “the pile,” organize projects without the stress, set up an effective Weekly Review system, and keep up with the never-ending stream of emails, phone calls, and papers (yes, it’s possible!). 

 A $75 value.

That is over $304 in prizes!!  I am actually quite disappointed that I am ineligible to win being the host and all. Please feel free to visit all of our great sponsors by clicking the name above the pictures.   So one lucky participant will be the winner of all of these amazing prizes.   The more you participate (hint recap all four weeks) the more chances you will receive to be the lucky winner.  But even if you don't win it is so much fun looking back and remembering the year, meeting new bloggers and reading other bloggers recaps.  Totally looking forward to reading them all!   If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment and ask.