1/30/11

January Sponsor Giveaway: The Missing Sponsor!

EEEK! I didn't mean to leave out another one of my lovely sponsor's, The Little Illustrator. You'll find some info about her shop and the chance to win TWO PRINTS of your choice below! Don't forget to check out the two giveaways posted below as well.

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The Little Illustrator

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My shop, The Little Illustrator, is all about making cutesy fun art for everyone to love and enjoy. My main objective with my art is to brighten people's day!!

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As noted above, this giveaway is for two prints of your choice from The Little Illustrator.

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To enter to win share your favorite free time activity in the comments below!

Giveaway open to U.S. and Canada residents only. Comments open until Monday night, January 31st. Please leave a way to contact you in case you are the lucky winner!

NOTE: There are still a few mini ad spots left in the side bar for $20 if you want to join Smile and Wave for February. Just send your info to hello(@)frecklednest.com with Advertise on SAW in the subject line.


xoxo,
Rachel

199 comments:

danielle @ take heart said...

i'm gonna have to go with hiking :) happy sunday!

garcia.sol said...

this is a tough one....sleep!! hahaha

Maestra Force said...

My favorite thing is to create something: food, knit, crochet, sew, whatever. Creating makes me happy.

czstout said...

blog stalking :] LOL

Anonymous said...

My favorite thing is to read as a free time activity.

Haley said...

I love to read in my free time.
But I always complain that I never have the time to do that. I should make that change. :)
xo Haley

Gabby Mooney said...

Bike riding! I'm starting to train for a 100 mile bike race soon!

rainboeliza said...

mmm, i would say walking along somewhere in the great out doors, making art, and meandering in my mind about the infinite possibilities of things while sipping a cup of tea.

rainboeliza.blogspot.com is where you can or could reach me.

Smiles!

With Love, Jamie said...

I REALLY wanna win this one!!
In my free time I like to simply relax & listen to music. Though I don't get much of it due to having a 3 year old!! ;)
xo, Jamie

Unknown said...

I love to spend my free time hand writing letters.

Unknown said...

I love to find new bakeries and try out their best sweets.

Kandice said...

I love to go to antique shops...with NO kids...they like to break stuff! I also like to ride my horse, or take my kids for a ride on their pony. bufordkyle(at)hotmail(dot)com

dannyandjessie said...

Crocheting while watching old period movies with my husband!

make it perfect said...

free time = make :)
love your prints!

sabrina said...

Ooh! Her art IS really cute! My favorite free time activity is probably crocheting. I've been doing a lot lately. :)

PamelaM said...

I absolutely love the prints.

I love to hunt for vintage items on my free time. Today I scored a vintage doll carrier and two polaroid cameras. I just wish I had some more free time:)

Unknown said...

cute shop!!

hmmm, hard to pick a favorite! probably creating or decorating.

Randi said...

Curling up with a good book and a hot drink on a cold night :)

Lisa said...

I sew, read and/or bake... not always at the same time though... ;o)

Ashley said...

The rare moments I have free time...read, take a bath or sleep
arockwood (at) gmail (dot) come

Little Tree Vintage said...

my favorite free time activity is to make jewelry :)

Lindsey Evans said...

spend time with friends and family.

Allison said...

i'd have to say crocheting with a cup of tea by my side.

Miss Kelley said...

Crafting!

Elena Maxfield said...

I love lounging on the sofa and catching up on my favorite tv shows and blogs online!

elenamaxfield@gmail.com

Karasyn said...

my favorite free time activity in snuggling up with my boyfriend, and watching a good movie :)

Stephanie said...

I love to read when I have some free time. So relaxing :)

Leah Dawn said...

lately it's been knitting while watching a good movie :)

brittany said...

reading, knitting, sewing, listening to music..I can't choose!

acandiedapple said...

Mine is definitely sewing.

cowilcox(at)gmail(dot)com

ManaRose said...

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Sarah M said...

my favorite free time activity is reading, knitting, or sewing...just depends on the mood!
Sarah M

Amber said...

free time is almost non existent in my house with three babies and all but when I do have, I love to lay in bed and read, in complete silence.

C-Bru said...

grabbing a coke and crocheting while watching tv :)

Carly said...

Cooking! Well, more like ice cream making :)

Allison Campbell Photography said...

In my free time....hm...depends on the weather...give me a spring day and i love to drive, go thrifting...give me a winter day, i love to snuggle with a cup of coffee and watch movies. BUT! Most of all, I love to spend time with my son....he'll be 8 this year. insane. :}

Courtney said...

I don't get a lot of free time because of the kiddos, but I love to crochet and knit during my free time.

kate said...

these are too sweet!! fave down time activity snuggling with Matt! <3

tamara said...

a tie between crocheting or escaping reality with a novel!

tamara
tamz_ck@hotmail.com

The Veda House said...

Free time is a rarity lately, but when I do get the chance, I like to plop myself down on the couch and watch a television series like Dexter or Mad Men. Good times!

Unknown said...

My favorite free time activities are sewing, and drinking tea.

Michelle said...

My favorite free time activity would be baking, decorating, and ofcourse reading my favorite Blogs!!!!!




Michelle Torres
decorater4life@aol.com

Ari said...

My favorite free time activity is thrifting! Or... wandering around Anthropologie looking at things I can't afford :)

Tish said...

My favorite thing to do is watch movies. They let me escape into another world for a couple hours.

Thanks for the giveaway!
.tish

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Unknown said...

i would have to say that my favorite free time activity is baking.. or knitting.. or crocheting.. or sewing.. or painting.. it all depends on my mood!

Anonymous said...

reading blogs, reading books, knitting, and eating mmm.

jen said...

i <3 these.

i love to escape to a coffee shop with a good book when i get some time to myself.

Holly said...

Favorite free time activity would be walking on the beach, hoping to find a treasure that washed ashore.

mamamuniz said...

Reading would have to be my all time, #1 free time activity!

freaked out 'n small said...

i love to just be working on something...baking, sewing, embroidery.... It all makes me happy. :)

freakedoutnsmall@gmail.com

Amanda said...

Blogging is good... Lifetime Movie Network is good...:)

Candace Dee said...

Designsponge usually sucks up my free time. Followed by spray painting anything I can get my hands on.

ckscribbles said...

my favorite free time activity is crocheting for sure!
-Christine
(yelloworanges[at]comcast.net)

Kodi said...

I like to crochet!

Kodi

kodibevelle at gmail dot com

Annamarie said...

My favorite past time is going to the park with my kids!

leslie said...

crocheting! for sure!

Meagan said...

I love to sew! :)

Trendymeg@msn.com

Crystal Z Roznik said...

crocheting hands down. I'm trying to finish 12 afghans in 12 months.

Cara Mason said...

Tough one for sure, but I'm gonna go with taking pictures.
-Cara Mason
www.midkid.ca

Meredith said...

up next for my free time activity is shaving my legs. sounds fun right? being a mom is so GLAMOROUS.
yoursmineoursblog@gmail.com

HollyandGary said...

Sleeping! Or reading? Or blog-stalking...or more sleeping.

janaetime said...

Watching movies!

Meagan said...

making something!!! food, crocheting, sewing, anything!

Polly @ Pieces by Polly said...

Hahaha...working on crafty projects is my favorite freetime activity :) This artwork is so cute!

Tamara said...

taking my little doggie for a walk..followed by some reading!

Unknown said...

reading and following blogs!

Eleanor said...

These are adorable!

My favorite free time activity is definitely knitting!

eleanor(at)unfamiliarceiling(dot)com

 Amy said...

hooray! these prints are just so so pretty.

my fav activity is easily sewing. i dream about it and think about it all day at work. kinda obsessed. :)

amymorby (at) gmail (dot) com

Unknown said...

I love learning new things in my free time. A year ago I taught myself to knit. Now I'm learning how to bake.

kmdexter (at) gmail (dot) com

our journey west... said...

snowshoeing in the mountains!

Holly F. said...

In my free time, I love to watch TV on DVD!

Amy G. said...

I'm gonna have to say....reading and crafting!

Sarah said...

I have a 10 month old so I don't really have free time, but in the rare moments I do have, I love painting and sewing!

Tessa said...

My favorite free time activity would definitely have to be going to the farmers market on Saturday mornings with my family.

Kelsey said...

Reading what I want! It's so hard during the semester. Anytime I have "free time" I have to use it to catch up on homework and studying.
I love when I really do have free time and can set aside the 30 textbooks I bought for this semester and read what I want to read!

Desiree said...

Free time = rare, but reading (books & blogs) and enjoying just sitting still for a change!

alissa said...

i dont get much free time but i love catching up on blogs and snacking on some trail mix!

grace said...

this time of year, it has to be crocheting while watching Friends with my sis!

twinart[at]juno[dot]com

Maggie Ann. said...

one of my favorite free time activities right now is dreaming with my husband, and making small steps toward realizing those dreams in reality ;)

CupcakeCatie said...

create! :)

Unknown said...

watch real housewives:)

HappyFroggy said...

Unfortunately I live in Europe, but, nonetheless, I love these cute illustrations =) Thank you!

Sarah said...

Free time is rare around here, but when I get a chance I like to read a book/magazine or blog.
ohtxcama{at}gmail{dot}com

talli said...

I love those prints ~
Weekreds are an opportunity to see extended family. I love when we get together outside of the daily routine.

Elyndis said...

Board games are the best for slow times! xoxo

jessankney said...

I love sipping a warm drink, knitting and listening to NPR...such a relaxing afternoon.

jessica.ankney[at]gmail[dot]com

Cheryl Birkey said...

reading, crafting, laughing...

Unknown said...

cute stuff!! free time? nap. or jog. or embroider. or make cookies ;)

emily said...

creating - sewing and food are my two favorite things to play with!

Michelle said...

I love to take pictures of the little things I do in life, hang out with family and friends, and dream. Yep! That's what I do in my free time! :)

Anne said...

My favorite free time activity is reading if I'm not papercrafting! Anne, yourmainestamper

anne.thompson@fairpoint.net

Love or Nothing said...

I love reading, knitting, and spending time with my roommate :)

Anonymous said...

Definitely reading with a cup of hot tea!
Haley

MaieDae said...

Work on design projects or decorate up my home!

Melanie Allen said...

Reading is the best!

lotstolove said...

My favorite free time activity is going to a nature preserve and photographing nature at it's finest!

LisaM said...

right now... it's sleeping...

:-) Thanks!

Stephanie C. said...

When I have free time I spend it sewing, specifically quilting is my new thing.

Heather said...

freetime activity = scrapbooking/crafting up in my studio where the sun shines and all is quiet :)

Unknown said...

I love to make things—whether I’m sewing or painting or learning a new way to create!

GinaChick said...

Shopping or crafting. Depends on my mood!

Whimsical Woodland said...

My favorite free time activity is spending time outdoors. I love to walk/hike and see what surprises nature has to offer.

Little Mockie said...

Photography and reading!

Unknown said...

On my free time I enjoy hitting up thrift stores.

shayla said...

my favorite free time activity would be brainstorming :) so many great ideas come out of brainstorming sessions (especially when you are doing it with a friend!)!!

robin said...

my favorite free time activity is to look through some new magazines like LUCKY or Rachel Rays or Allure ...I love gettting some new food beauty and fashion inspiration!

Anonymous said...

These prints are precious!!

My favorite thing to do right now with the weather cold and gray is read, read, read.

Lots of blankets in my house right now!

Shauna said...

I would say I love to cook in my free time!

Victoria said...

Free time (and geography permitting) I like going to the beach. Any season--it's always beautiful there.

amy D said...

probably crocheting or sewing :)

Becky said...

reading! sewing! baking!
xo
becky

Andy said...

reading for sure

Brooke Fortson said...

What free time?? ;)

Lily May said...

my first impulse is to say, make something! but when i really think about it, i'd rather cuddle with james and the kids than anything else in the world!

schooley said...

sigh...that print with the girl listening to records...adore it!

My favorite freetime activity is travel, whether a day trip or something longer. Just going somewhere new to make discoveries.

Caitlin said...

Spending time with my handsome hubby!

Nosy Rosy Wiggleworm said...
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Nosy Rosy Wiggleworm said...

If only I had free time! On those rare occasions I do I try to scrapbook.

Christy said...

going on a road trip with my fiance :)

Tawny said...

My favourite past time activity is playing Band Hero with my little guy. He kicks my butt every time, but it's still a lot of fun!

jaderox213 said...

her prints are SO cute! i love the "little bookworm", "je t'adore" and "truer you" prints. so perfect for my "office" area in my teeny apartment!

candice.contreras@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

pretty! my fave activity is yoga. or some other kidn of working out. but mostly yoga.
xo
sarah

Unknown said...

I love to do lots of things! So many ideas popped in my head just few seconds ago! But I have to say the one that surprised myself the most. Drawing. It's something SO frustrating... well at least it used to be.. I have to do it for my college course all the time. But I've found myself actually wanting to draw something without feeling like it's just for my studies so often recently... It's amazing what can happen in such a little time! Four months ago I was just dreaming about being able to enjoy drawing...

Betsy said...

The ideal free time situation for me is to be hanging out with my crafty friend, watching a good tv show and crafting whilst eating chocolate. That's the good life. :)

Occasional Threads said...

Reading and cooking!

Jessica said...

during my free time, i like to either sleep or read a book!

Jordan said...

crafting, reading, eating, going to the bathroom by myself! ha ha ha!!! The life of a mother! :)

jordofordo(at)yahoo(dot)com

Taylor {Sew Much Love} said...

I like to sleep or read blogs!

Those prints are so cute! I love them!

olympicsleeper(at)hotmail(dot)com

Kate said...

I like drawing in my free time, which I don't make enough time for. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

Alexandra says... said...

I have just developed a new found love for sewing. I enjoy doing that in my free time now. :]

thedapperowl[at]gmail[dot]com

Hana said...

I can't pick just one thing, so I'm gonna say read, make something, or go thrifting!

Lyndee said...

read and create.

Hanna Rae said...

Bonding over a cup of coffee with some dear friends!

Hanna

Emily said...

I love these prints! Collecting rocks on the beach with my little dog running by the waves.

Random Mom said...

I like reading with my little girls

Sara said...

Our favorite free time activity is going to the library! Ticket to Ride is a close second...just for the adults. If we have a whole day, the zoo is our first choice!

Mary said...

sitting with friends at the coffee shop enjoying lunch and coffee :)

Suzanne said...

I love love love to read! :)

Alisa said...

Redbox movie marathon with my husband and knitting needles :)

Alisahouse.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Eating something without having to share with any little moochers!

Anonymous said...

My favorite free time activity is playing with my niece, Bella!

patricia said...

On the rare occasion I have free time I love Crafting with my 12 year old son! I cherish this time because I know it wont be long before he'll be a teenager and spending time with his Mom will no longer be a priority! =(

Weazie said...

I love sewing or going on an adventure with the fam. Super cute prints!

Melany said...

My favorite free time activity is making something while watching a movie.

Sister Dow said...

I love sewing in my free time!!!

Anonymous said...

in my free time i love to work on digi photo books, play on facebook, and work on my latest craft project.

Christina R. Griffith said...

Thrifting is my fave!

cr_griffith (at) live (dot) com

Bob said...

Going on adventures with my best friend is the bees' knees!

nicky said...

wow! I love her prints.
my favorite thing to do in my free time is cuddling with my little ones and reading them books.
=nicky

Nicole said...

My new favorite free time activity is crocheting! I'm still a newbie but I'm learning!

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness so cute! I love to read. So so much.

Unknown said...

These are gorgeous! My favorite free time activity... herm... just reading a book I think- snuggling on the couch with my honey, each of us with a good book in front of the fire and the puppy. -e

jenidleman said...

A walk to the park with a sketchpad. :)

Carly said...

Thrifting for vintage kitchen gadgets and then using them to cook!

house full of jays said...

Stealing a few moments of peace and quiet whether napping, creating or reading.

Brianne said...

reading... definitely reading. Blogs, books, magazines... anything and everything

Anna said...

couch cuddling with the boyf and our pup.

Sarah said...

knitting :)
& reading.
saraholson@live.com

Anonymous said...

reading blogs!

and i am so obsessed with illustrations! crossing my fingers...

Paula said...

knitting while watching a tv series on dvd. yay multitasking!

Unknown said...

I would have to say reading Blogs.. It is fun to see what other people come up with :)

Unknown said...

one of my favorite free time activities is curling up with a good book- preferably a classic.
OR being crafty. depends on the mood and how much time I have.
<3

The Merk-ster said...
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The Merk-ster said...

play at the playground with my gorgeous girls

ang(dot)merkley(at)gmail(dot)com

Stephanie said...

Riding my bike!

Child of Possibility said...

flea marketing.... or drinking coffee

Dixie said...

My favorite free time is to read a book, or go take photography.

Natty said...

A hot drink, a sweet snack and a frivolous television show.

Amanda said...

Anything I can do by myself with quiet...mainly sewing crocheting or reading!

Sarah Jane said...

geocaching! So fun and rewarding when you find a hard one finally

Casey said...

I definitely have to say reading blogs! I can't get enough!

becca said...

knitting while watching a movie

Amanda Gibson said...

A road trip to anywhere. Even if it's just a half hour away. My very favorite thing is escaping reality with the man I love - in the car - on the road - doing whatever we want and making pit stops along the way. :o)

♥Lola said...

I like to cook or craft. Crocheting especialy. Baking is good too! :)

Anonymous said...

cross-stitching and tv-watching :)

Sara said...

In my free time I like to laugh.

Apockylypse said...

favorite free time activity? i'd had to say making anything (sewing, knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, drawing, baking, etc.) or snuggling up on the couch with my pups and fiance while we watch my fiance play a video game.

Jenelle Morrow said...

Decorate!

-Jenelle

nell_bell_87@msn.com

kirsten said...

What else - sewing!
knspears@gmail.com

Elizabeth {the Path Less Traveled} said...

free time? what's that? ;)

I'd have to say snuggling and talking with my husband. <3

Jordan Boesch said...

Drawing and crocheting!

Unknown said...

curling up with a good book!

Unknown said...

I love to swim! During the competition season I whine until it's not fun anymore...but today I swam every lap of every ridiculous set my coach commanded us to swim and I loved every minute of it...too bad the season is over on Wednesday!

But there's nothing better than clear water when you dive in at 6 in the morning for summer swim. It's gorgeous.

Erin said...

Reading followed by a good nap...and then back to more reading!

Anonymous said...

Love the cute art!!!!

My favourite activity is just be-ing.

-katie
www.TruthLoveHarmony.com

Angela Spangela said...

Such cute prints!!
My favorite thing to do in my free time is take a steaming hot bubble bath.

xoa

Ali Winter said...

what's free time???

haha i have 3 little boys, so free time sure doesn't happen too often. When it does, I usually veg out, do something crafty, or grab tea with a friend.

Sarah said...

Baking or napping!

Jamie said...

My favorite thing is reading cookbooks!
jamielynjones@gmail.com

Erin said...

i like to make things, whether they be gifts or something for our home. it always relaxes me & makes me smile.

ang :o) said...

I love to blog, both reading and writing.

Jessica E. said...

I love to bake, I love the whole process...the shopping, the creating and the eating...yum!

orca307@gmail.com
Jessica

Ellen said...

Definitely thrifting!

Jenny said...

I love to read!

jennywigdahl@gmail.com

BB said...

my favorite free time activity is and will always be blog readin'! i can't get enough of all the fashion, fun and frivolity!

nova said...

I love reading blogs and walking the dog equally. Oh, and photo walks.

Kelly K. said...

My favorite free time activity is to create things...it could be knitting, sewing or anything really. It honestly relaxes me and the times flies when I'm working on a project. :)

alyssa johns said...

reading outside in the sunshine!