Little Ones Apron Giveaway

{ GIVEAWAY }
As a child, aprons made me think of Cinderella, Spring Cleaning, and my fantastical adventures pretending to be a poor worker girl for a mean boss. (For whatever reason this was one of our favorite pretend games growing up.)

Aprons were a valuable tool in playing "House," cooking exciting new dishes with Mommy, gardening and making amazingly fun crafts.

When there was a mess to be found or an exploration to be had, Aprons were part of it. That is why I am so excited to be hosting a giveaway for Lots of Ladybugs Little Ones aprons.

LotsofLadyBugs Little Ones aprons inspire imagination in their colors, beautiful design and handcrafted beginnings. According to the Lots of Lady Bugs homepage, they are for kids who like to "play hard and look stylish."

These hand stitched beauties are made from 150 year old French weavers, Les Toiles du Soleil. They are 100% cotton, machine washable and made with a canvas material which is perfect for wear and tear.

This family owned enterprise is named after a line from the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun."

Katherine is tired of seeing Frances look so sad, so one day she tells her a story…
“When I was a little girl, I used to spend hours looking for ladybugs. Finally, I’d just give up and fall asleep in the grass. When I woke up, they were crawling all over me.”
When Frances returns from Rome where she has met Marcello, she seeks out Katherine to tell her:
“Ladybugs, Katherine. Lots and lots of ladybugs.”

Lots of Lady Bugs is a family owned business that is motivated by a mother's love for her children. Heidi Wellington says it this way, "At the depth of my determination is my long-held desire to be an example to my daughters Chloe and Annabel. I want to show them that they can achieve anything their heart desires and not to fight life’s challenges but to accept life with all its surprises. "

{ REVIEW }
Heidi and Nathan Wellington sent me one of their Little Ones Aprons to review and I have to say, I can recommend it with full confidence. Here were my observations.

{ THUMBS DOWN }
- I actually could not find a thumbs down for this rich and unique garment. My mother said its only downfall is that it might be too nice for a child. She wanted one for herself.

{ THUMBS UP }
- Deep pockets to hold stones, flowers or craft supplies.
- Adjustable neck to fit a variety of sizes and ages, it is supposed to fit ages 3-9.
- Machine Washable - woo hoo!
- Excellent craftmanship in the adorable polka dot lining.
- Fun muted, but beautiful colors. Serious style for your messy little one. He/She will love the diversity of colors and polka dots.
- 15 different color patterns to choose from.
- Luxe is a great word for these aprons. Your child will stand out in a positive way. These just feel very special and somehow hand tailored to your child.

{ BUY IT }
- Purchase from Lots of Lady Bugs, here.

**At $34.00 per apron, these make the perfect gift for the child of a loved one. Both functional and fashionable, makes their kiddo look like a million bucks. It is also a perfect purchase for the million dollar kiddo in YOUR life!! What a fun accessory to explore with!

{ WIN IT }
One lucky reader will win one Little Ones Apron of their choice!!!

~ GIVEAWAY RULES ~
Contest is open Internationally! All entries must be received by 11:59pm pacific time on April 19, 2010. Please include your email address in each entry. A winner will be chosen at random. I will notify the winner on April 20, 2010 via email (please respond within 48 hours). I will also announce the winner on this blog. If you do not respond within 48 hours, I will pick another winner. I have received a sample item for this review. This review reflects my unbiased opinion.

**Good luck everyone!

~ HOW TO ENTER ~
Visit Lots of Ladybugs and peruse the adorable aprons. Write me a comment stating what design you would choose and what your favorite apron wearing activity is.

~ EXTRA ENTRIES ~
You must do the "how to enter" entry first. Leave a comment for each extra entry and tell me which one you did. Remember to write your email address as well, so I can contact you if you win.
1. Follow JOT Giveaways through Google Friends Connect (current followers qualify)
2. Follow LotsofLadybugs Blog and leave a comment on one of her posts letting her know you were sent over by JOT Giveaways!
3. Follow JOT Giveaways on Twitter (leave Twitter ID)
4. Tweet about this giveaway (post URL of tweet) (one entry per day)

"Play hard and look stylish - Win a Little Ones Apron worth $34 NOW!!! http://bit.ly/cxb0yT High Quality, functional fun! Ends 4/19"

5. Put my button on your blog (tell me where to find it!)
6. Blog about this giveaway on a personal blog for THREE extra entries. Include links to both JOT Giveaways and LotsofLadyBugs. Write a comment for each entry.
7. Purchase an apron from LotsofLadyBugs for FIVE extra entries. Write a comment for each entry. (leave Etsy ID)

~ WINNERS ~
Congratulations to Lace!!


" I like the Candy 1 apron. We love to bake when we were aprons."