WINNER!!!!!!

Well.....it's about that time!!!!!

Time to announce who is hosting the next SUGAR BOLUS!!!!!

The Sugar Bolus is made up of consecutive GIVE AWAYS that are being hosted by awesome and amazing bloggers in the DOC (Diabetes Online Community).

Right now, there's a bunch of D Mamas who are lined up to host a new give away EVERY Friday from now through NOVEMBER....and there's more to come after that!

If you're a DOC blogger and would like to host a Sugar Bolus, just send me an e-mail.

It's that simple!

I'll be happy to sign you up.

candyheartsblog@gmail.com

The winner of the 

TigTagz Personalized Wrist Bands AND the Talleygear Tummietote

is.....

 LUCKY NUMBER 41!!!!!!!

Hi!

Count us in! My 4 yr old daughter, Ellery, could really use both of these great prizes! Katherine Lino Lakes, MN

Katherine,

Please contact me within 48 hours to claim your prizes!

candyheartsblog@gmail.com

 

 

Now get ready....

HEIDI over at D-Tales is the next Sugar Bolus hostess!  

Get over there and sign yourself up!

GOOD LUCK :)

 

PS -- While your visiting Heidi, make sure you remember to submit the URL to one of your posts for the next edition of Blogger Basal!  

Heidi will be accepting your submissions until Friday, 9/17/10, via e-mail.

diabetestales@gmail.com

Another Give Away -- The Holiday Weekend SUGAR BOLUS!

**THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED**

This week's SUGAR BOLUS offers TWO prizes

for ONE lucky Candy Hearts Reader!

And guess what else?

ANYONE can use this stuff!

Better get yourself entered and share it with your friends today!

Sugar needs a new medical ID bracelet.

I have one in mind that I'd like to order for her, 

but I'm still procrastinating in that department.

You see, I'm hung up on the engraving.

I need to include both Type 1 Diabetes AND Celiac AND the fact that she wears an Insulin pump AND requires a gluten free diet AND then there's still the need to include some basic contact information.

....sigh....

That's alot of engraving.

It add$ up.

So much info to fit into one cute little bracelet, yet it must remain easy enough to read so as not to defeat the purpose wearing a medical ID in the first place.

Round and round and round I go....where I stop, nobody knows....

And then Steph, from Tig Tagz Personalized Wristbands for Kids, contacted me with a solution I was very pleased to try!

 

 

   They're tear proof, water resistant, and disposable! 

And, by the way, you don't need to have a medical condition 

for these babies to come in handy!

TigTagz would be perfect for a large gathering to keep track of all the kids.

Or, perhaps, a way to keep your contact information and/or child's allergy information easily accessible when they're with a babysitter, at a playdate, 

or otherwise not in your care!

TigTagz is offering one Candy Hearts reader a set of their very own to personalize however they choose!

Next up, I'd like to introduce you to Tallygear's Tummietote.

I first heard of the Tummietote after Reyna of Beta Buddies blogged rave reviews, followed by songs of praise from Laura over at Houston We Have A Problem.

So imagine my excitement when Donna, the Tummietote creator herself, 

contacted me to see if Candy Hearts would like to give one a try.

WELL OF COURSE!!!!

We ordered one with the see through panel -- I love it!  

It's nice to make pump setting changes 

without actually pulling the pump out of it's pack.  

(On a side note, that's a pretty SAWEET Candy Hearts pattern, don't you think?)

We also ordered this little cutie so I could show you both styles.

Along the front panel, there are three secure expandable pockets.  In addition to her pump, we could easily stow some other diabetes gear, such as a CGM reciever, her meter, strips, clicker, and something portable to treat low blood sugars.

BUT WAIT!  There's more....

Check out the matching headbands!

A girl need to accessorize, you know!

Tallygear is generously offering one lucky Candy Hearts reader 

any Tummietote pattern/size of their choice!

I was going to end it here, but....

There's just one more thing I wanted to mention.

I've been going to the gym EVERY morning after dropping Sugar off at school.

Thanks for the encouragement...but it gets a little complicated.

The problem is that I need to have my phone on me AT ALL TIMES.

Then there's the keys and the childcare wristbands...blah, blah, blah...

The only solution I've been able to come up with is to carry my purse with me 

from one machine to the next.

I could get a locker -- but I NEED my phone WITH me.  

I don't have the luxury of putting it away for an hour.  

I must be accessible to the school every minute that Sugar is not in my care.

After seeing how versatile the Tummietote can be, I decided to try one for myself!

PURSE DILEMMA SOLVED!

Come on....

You have to give a mom credit for putting her waistline out there

for all of Blogville to see.

Now read the rules and get yourself entered!

It'll make me feel better.

Contest details and entry rules:
**THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED**

·         To enter: Leave me a comment before MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY, 9/9/10.

·         Please include your first name.  Comments left without a name will be eliminated.  Providing a way to contact you is appreciated.

·         No duplicate comments are allowed. Duplicate comments will be eliminated.

·         Winner will be selected via random draw at www.random.org. 

·         Winner’s name will be posted here on this blog.

·         After winner’s name is posted, winner will have 48 hours to contact me (candyheartsblog@gmail.com). Otherwise, a new winner will be selected. If I have the winner’s contact information, I will contact you directly and will wait 48 hours after posting the winner before a new winner is selected.

·         Entries will be accepted until Thursday (9/9/10) at midnight. Winner will announced on Friday (9/10/10).

·         To earn extra entries: 

·         Become a follower of this blog.

·         Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter. Then, leave me an additional comment containing a link to your tweet. 

·         Post a link to this giveaway on Facebook. Then, leave me an additional comment to let me know.

·         Blog about this contest. Then, leave me an additional comment containing the link to your blog. 

Remember that you can always access the products featured on Candy Hearts by clicking the FEATURED BUSINESSES tab at the top of the page!

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Candy Hearts is happy to feature new products and services to readers worldwide. Please e-mail me at candyheartsblog@gmail.com if you have something you'd like us to try. Please take a moment to view the FEATURED BUSINESSES tab above for more information.

Blogger Basal and the BLOGWARMING WINNER!

I HAVE A WINNER!!!!  Yes, yes, yes I do!  And I know you're excited to find out who the LUCKY CANDY HEARTS WINNER is going to be!!!!!!!!

Ah, it's been a quite a week!

The Superhero had a great week in preschool...even if he did end up with a pair of High School Musical undies unexpectedly!!!  Reyna was sporting some amazing biceps when she encountered Zeus getting his tatoos - ehum - massaged.  Heidi reminded me that silver linings give us hope....and....made me cry in the process (THANKS ALOT, btw!!!!)  Kris reminds us the diabetes has a name.  Nicole really stepped up and showed Canada how much needs to be changed to support children with diabetes in the school system.  On the opposite end of the spectrum, Laura talked about the bitter reality of Nate NOT having a first day of school this week.  Misty gave a great explanation and overview about Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems.  We celebrated BIG VICTORIES with Donna and her Sugar Family. Jen hates the number 362.  Meri's brain went back to school with her boys, and....I'm still trying to get a nap so I can keep up with their first day of school!  Lora put all of our mind's at ease when she announced that Justin's heart is strong and healthy.  Hallie inspired school paralyzed D'rents across the globe with her Beanstock analogy.  Jo brought up the discussion of whether or not she should bank her new baby-to-be's cord blood.  Meanwhile, Alix talked about their families insurance struggles for CGM approval.  Then my heart broke once again as I read Danielle's account of their T1 family who can't afford health insurance.  By the way, we're praying for S to get swift insurance approval for her new pump.  April Ann talked about life BD/AD at T's 6 month mark.  Shannon had the kind of day that makes everyone want to go back to bed, and Pam reminded us to put crap where it belongs....behind you.  Speaking of crap, the word of the day is WITBBITA, brought to you by Penny!  Bekah's pumping days have shown signs of improvement.  Brittany's team participated in their first JDRF Walk To Cure Diabetes.  Lily started the firstgrade! I'm still starving after Lorraine's photomontage.  The New Normal Life Gang went to the zoo....and spent alot of time hanging with the giraffes.  The boys turned into ducks over at this show! Addison's kidneys are PERFECT!!!!  Em is feeling better about school this year.  Jill has a thing or two to say to Busch Gardens.  Shamae offered some tips from her T1 home to yours :)  Courtney got herself a trial pump....but.....take note -- NO PINK!  Heather jumped on the makeover bandwagon (have you noticed???)  Leighann discussed the new Freestyle test strips. Jessica related to many of us as we wonder what is wrong with some people.  Jonathon's Journey reminded us that Diabetes doesn't play by any rules.   Ronda told us about the Diabetes Dude!  Kelly had a freaking ridiculous day.  The other Kelly made me pause for a moment to imagine what Sugar will be when she grows up.  Karen pointed out that we're all liars.  Ninjabetic introduced a very cool project that I can't wait to participate in called Waiting With Diabetes.  Kerri reminded all of us that HOPE is the best motivator.  Shannon switched pumps for some of the same reasons we chose the Ping as well.  Get ready to DANCE OUT DIABETES!  Michael is approaching the end...of his pump vacation, that is.  I was excited when Scott shared this awesome book review!!! Bernard found some new friends.  Mrs Harer and I share a passion for this guy.  Speaking of which, Phonelady needs some prayers over HERE.  Be sure to mark you calendar for SEPTEMBER 1st -- don't want to miss out on DIABETES ART DAY!  I keep wondering if THIS BABY has arrived yet :)  Speaking of good things, Rach talks about how they all must come to an end.  And all along, we were encouraged by a JDRF staff member with her description of what makes our families equivalent to that of Superheroes.

Yes, my friends....it HAS been quite a week!

Did you like that???  I'm calling it the Blogger Basal :) 

And....it's for everyone in the DOC!!!!!

I'm officially declaring the last Friday of the month 

BLOGGER BASAL DAY!!!

Check the tab at the top of my blog to see who is authoring each month's edition.  Submit the post-specific URL of your choice (ehum, from YOUR blog) to the e-mail address provided by the 3rd Friday of the month.  Each month, the Blogger Basal will post on the 4th Friday (yes...even if there are 5 Fridays.) 

Rules for URL submissions:
1)  Must be (mostly) family friendly.  Rants are welcome.  Porn is not.  Get it?
2)  URLs are due on the 3rd Friday of the month.  PERIOD.  If you want your post to get linked, please submit it on time.
3)  Only one URL per author per month please.

HEIDI over at D-Tales is ready and waiting to begin accepting your submissions for September....get clicking....diabetestales@gmail.com.

OH YEAH!!!!!!!  There's supposed to be a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT here today...silly me was so excited to launch the Blogger Basal that I almost forgot!

I know, I know.....YOU'RE HERE TO FIND OUT IF **YOU** WON THE AMAZING CANDY HEARTS BLOGWARMING PARTY PRIZE PACK!!!!!

You know....speaking of prizes....consider this to be the first Sugar Bolus!  

Sugar Bolus, you ask???  

OH YEAH!  Let's get some freebies rolling up in this joint!!!!!  

Do you have something to give away?  

Let me know -- candyheartsblog@gmail.com

I'll put you on the calendar (check it under the same tab).

Rules for hosting a SUGAR BOLUS:
1)  You are responsible for obtaining prizes and organizing shipping.
2)  Remember to thank your kind vendors for their participation by providing links to their sites.
3)  Prizes can be of any nature -- they do not have to relate to diabetes, but should remain family friendly.  No XXX props, PLEASE!
4)  When you announce your winner, be sure to link to the next Sugar Bolus host!

ALRIGHT!!!!!  You've waited long enough.

THE WINNER OF THE CANDY HEARTS MEGA GIVE AWAY IS....

(I ended up with 127 total entries, by the way)

ENTRY #18 ...

***DENISE from MY SWEETEST BOY***

(who also happens to be a new kid on my blogging block -- nice to meet you, Denise!)

Congratulations, Denise!

I'll need to get some information from you, so please e-mail me at your earliest convenience.

candyheartsblog@gmail.com

Thank you, EVERYONE, for helping to make my BLOGWARMING PARTY a screaming success!

OH, and to the 126 chances that didn't win....

DON'T FRET!

HALLIE is hosting another SUGAR BOLUS next week....better get over there to check it out, and get yourself entered!

It feels good to be home.
From my Candy Heart to yours,