500th Post Giveaway!

I am just back from the beach. A full week of sun, fun, turkey dinner, beach time and limited computer usage. Glorious~



Thanksgiving Day which also was Mike's 37th birthday.

This post marks a milestone for this little blog ~ #500. I remember sitting down over 5 years ago to write my first blog post. Canaan was 3 years old and Ezra was 4 months old. We lived in an 80 year old rented duplex that was blazing hot in the summer and frigid cold in the winter. Alot has changed in 5 years, yet much remains the same. I love the opportunity blogging has given me and continues to give me to record the events of our lives here at The Smith Homestead. Thanks for coming along on the ride with me~


Cradle Will Rock, one of our sponsors, is helping me celebrate this milestone by offering an amazing giveaway this week.

 One lucky reader will win this gorgeous girls pillowcase dress~
(any size newborn-7 years)
This dress is super versatile and can be worn as a dress or a top.
Perfect for all seasons layered with a long-sleeved shirt and leggings
so your little girl will be able to wear it for seasons to come.

You can enter up to 3 times to win. Here's how:

1. Head over there to the right hand bar and become a friend of The Art of Homemaking with Google Friend Connect. When you do this, let me know in the comment section.

2. Follow The Art of Homemaking Facebook Page and let me know in a separate comment when you do.

3. Follow Cradle Will Rock's Facebook Page and let me know in yet another separate comment when you do.

There you go...3 chances to enter!

**The contest runs through Sunday night at 9pm. A winner will be selected at random and announced here on Monday morning. This contest is open to everyone...so start spreading the word! Even if you don't have a little girl, this would make a fantastic Christmas gift~

Also, Cradle Will Rock is offering a 35% discount until Friday to all readers. Use the code CYBER35.  This company has some amazing handmade clothes and have been rocking out the industry in California for a long time now. We are lucky to have a store front here in Lexington~ and if you don't live here you can still buy their amazing clothes online....35% off....this week only.....so head on over now (after entering, of course!)

Good Luck!