This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your participation.
The winner is Shannon of God Gave Me You.
Congratulations!
If you’re visiting from 5 Minutes for Mom’s Ultimate Blog Party ~ Welcome to An Island Life! Don’t forget to take off your shoes at the door and no upgrading to a better pair when it’s time to leave.
For those who don’t know me, here’s a little info about myself. My name is Kailani and I’ve been blogging for about 2 years now. It started as a way to get a free application download for my smartphone because the company wanted me to post a review of their product. At the time, I didn’t even know what a blog was! With the help of another blogger, I signed up with Blogger, published the review, got my free program, and eventually got sucked into the blogosphere, never to return to my normal life again.

You can usually find me blogging about my two amazing daughters - Girlie Girl who will be 6 next week & my two-year old Baby Bug. When they’re not providing me with amusing blog fodder, I also write about my experiences working as a flight attendant, daily life in Hawaii, my Aloha Friday Meme, or hosting weekly giveaways. In fact, I have a few great ones going on right now for a $300 gift certificate to Mommy Tags, $50 to Warm Biscuit Bedding Company, My Friends Tigger & Pooh Friendly Tails DVD & The Diaper Clutch. Please feel free to enter any of these and to subscribe to my feed for future ones!
You can also find me at An Island Review where I post product reviews, more giveaways, and a daily listing of contests and giveaways from around the internet. And if you’re looking for even more cool blogging links, stop by my weekly column called 5 Minutes Around the Blogosphere every Sunday.
Now for the giveaway part. I donated a baby set (#97) to the party which includes a diaper pouch, changing pad, bib, & personalized burp cloth from my online store, Island Baby Boutique. You can head on over to the prize page to view even more cool prizes! However, I’ve decided to give away a second set here as well. If interested, please leave a comment below. The winner will be able to select a fabric of their choice from here or here. Good luck!

As for me, I’d love to win one of these:
- #60 - $25 to Amazon.com
- #117 - $25 to Target
- #61 - Lunchbox
- #20 - $50 to Paperlicious
- #32 - LDXchix Tee
So, enough about me. Why don’t you tell me a little about yourself?
Mahalo for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon. A hui hou!


137 Comments on “The Ultimate Blog Party 2008 & A Giveaway”
3:55 am
I’ve been reading your blog for about 3 months now and really enjoy it. My second child is turning 6 next week too (March 11th)… could it be that he shares his birthday with Girlie Girl? I promise not to plan his party on the same day and then force you to withhold singing Happy Birthday to your daughter.
Have a great weekend!
5:27 am
You know I love your blog Kailani. You feel like a long time friend. You are such a busy lady, I just don’t know how you do it all!
Cathi’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday - Alcatraz
5:30 am
I have been reading you for a few months now and love your stores. I travel a bit and your stores are just so funny….I have been seated next to many of the people you write about.
Thanks for having me to your party!
kelley’s last blog post..Lets get it Started in Here!
5:32 am
Great party! I have been reading you for a few months now…I travel quite a bit and recognize some of the people you talk about. It takes all kinds….and you usually meet them on an airplane!
kelley’s last blog post..Lets get it Started in Here!
5:55 am
Great party. It’s my first time joining the blog party this year so I’m excited. Nice knowing you, Kailani.
Grace’s last blog post..Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party!
6:07 am
I enjoy your blog so much! It always makes me happy. I’m a newlywed American in Australia. My Aussie hubby and I just celebrated our first wedding anniversary this week. I enjoyed a seven hour lay-over in Honolulu last November and look forward to returning for a real vacation with my hubby sometime in the future. I have a good friend in California who is expecting her first baby. She and her husband are heading to PNG as missionaries. I would love to win this for them.
dbstout[at]juno[dot]com
Deborah’s last blog post..Aloha Friday
6:09 am
You already know me…. I wish you all kinds of success with your etsy shop. Your stuff is super cute!
Elizabeth’s last blog post..Look!
6:21 am
Aloha! Those babies are just about the cutest girls ever!
I’ll be sure to check back and read more of your blog. Please stop by my party for a cocktail when you have a few minutes.
Geggie’s last blog post..Let’s Party
6:54 am
kia ora from kate in new zealand X
kate5kiwis’s last blog post..*party* girl
7:48 am
oh I love your online store!! your girls are adorable
Amanda’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party!!
7:50 am
Thanks for stopping by for the party. I like the design of your blog and the way your comments are displayed. This is a very neat looking blog.
Nadine’s last blog post..Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party
9:09 am
i just found this blog today. it’s so cute! i’m a subscriber now. for life!
christa’s last blog post..culture thursday
9:15 am
Lisa in CA
You have been reading my blog! LOL! GG’s birthday is on the 15th but even if it was on the 11th, it would be cool to sing Happy Birthday to both of them at the same time!
9:59 am
Hah! I notice you moved the anti-spam word up…I always forgot to scroll down and type it; guess I wasn’t the only one
Anyhoo, glad to see you’re partying, I’m in too! Come visit
bleeding espresso’s last blog post..welcome to the ultimate blog party!
11:47 am
Happy Party Time! You have such an adorable blog!!! I will definitely check back! Here is mine. Aloha!
12:16 pm
Enjoy the party! I’ll stop back by later.
Karen W’s last blog post..Welcome to my Party!
12:35 pm
Hiya Kailani!
(My spam word is hugs!) You know me, in fact, you might wish you didn’t. *grin* I’ve been around since the get-go and you’re one of my favorites, GF. Thanks for keeping us entertained with your wonderful work stories and keeping us in the loop with your life. You’re the best.
I think we crashed 5 Minutes for Mom’s site! Party on!
12:41 pm
Hi Kailani!
thanks for visiting my party. I’ll have to come back and check out Aloha Friday! Your girls are so sweet. Enjoy!
1:17 pm
I am so glad you stopped by. I hadn’t visited for a while and had never seen your online store! What cute items! (Being a Floridian, I love all the tropical prints).
I’ll definitely be stopping by again.
Janne’s last blog post..Ultimate?Uh?Flu Party?
1:22 pm
Hi. I’ve been enjoying your blog. I’m partying too - I just can’t seem to get on 5 Min for Mom. They must be busy!
Kristen M.’s last blog post..Welcome To My Party
1:35 pm
Ooh, I love your blog design! Very nice.
Great party post. Your girls are adorable! Please enter me in your giveaway for the baby set.
In answer to your question about my March Pay It Forward Book Exchange! you’ve got all month to enter to win the free books listed or to host your own book giveaway. Just check out my post for the guidelines. I’d love to have you participate!
Thanks for stopping by my party post!
Overwhelmed!’s last blog post..Favorite Ingredients Friday (Mexican Food Edition)
1:43 pm
Hello and happy party!
Thanks for stopping by my Ultimate Blog Party and commenting. I see your site on BE from time to time.
You sure are a busy Mom! Do you take super vitamins to keep all this up. I am an inquiring mind and I want to know your secret!
Many Blessings to all who read this.
Jean @ Penny Lane’s last blog post..My Ultimate Blog Party Post!
1:47 pm
HI Kailani,
Lovely party - I am already a big fan of your blog - it’s so nice to be here and thank you so much for having us. 2 out of 4 of my kids are home sick, today. I’m down with some funky chest/head thing. So, an Island Life is totally what I’m needing, right now. Enjoy the rest of your week!
Liz’s last blog post..Sticky Post: Ultimate Blog Party - Get Your Blog On!
2:08 pm
i absolutely love your blog.
2:09 pm
WOOHOO! Your blog is so vibrant:)
Great getting to know you…stop by mine if you get a chance! Have fun!!!
Lori’s last blog post..It’s My Party and I’ll Dance if I Want To
2:18 pm
I just love this layout!
Pajama Mommy’s last blog post..2008 Ultimate Blog Party
2:23 pm
Happy Blog Party! I have stopped by a few times and enjoy reading your blog. Hope you get a chance to stop by and meet me!
Natalie’s last blog post..Welcome to My Party!
2:26 pm
I have been reading you for a few weeks now and really enjoy your blog. I am partying in the Bahamas too. It’s no Hawaii but at least the sun shines
Bahama Mama’s last blog post..Let’s Get This Party Started…
2:27 pm
boo. 5minutesformom.com isn’t working on my end. hope to join the party soon… i get to get away this weekend for 3 days and 2 nights! woo hoo. have a great weekend kailani!
annaliza’s last blog post..Happy Birthday Papa Alex!
2:31 pm
Yay I found you again! I was here last year at the blogging party and in all the craziness I couldn’t remember where to find your blog. So many blogs so little time. I remember how much I loved your site then. Now I’m bookmarking it. Happy partying : )
Erin’s last blog post..By: Lori
2:48 pm
Love your blog, Happy Blogging! Pick me! Pick Me!!!
Susie’s last blog post..Picture Puke
2:57 pm
Great party! Hope to see you drop by mine sometime.
Jenny’s last blog post..Welcome to the 2008 Blog Party
3:01 pm
Im SAHM mom of one expecting our second through adoption=)
3:04 pm
Wow, how interesting that such a cool, popular blog started just because you wanted free software!
What an awesome gift you are giving away. I’d love to be in the throw!
3:21 pm
Hey Kailani! I love your blog! Love hearing all the kooky airline stories too. 5minfor mom isnt working on my end over here, but I hope to join the party soon!
3:26 pm
I’ve been reading your blog for about 2 months now! I love it! I love when you write about work…it cracks me up! I also like when you post about Hawaii…what a WONDERFUL time it must be to live there!!!! =) I’ve never been BUT one day I will make it over there!!!
GREAT GIVE-AWAY! If I win I would LOVE to give it to my niece that is due with her very FIRST baby girl at the end of this month!!! =)
TGIF!!!
Jeannie’s last blog post..Senseo Coffeemaker Giveaway @ The Domestic Diva
3:58 pm
Kailani,
You somehow made your way out of my feedreader when I switched to Vista. I’m glad to have you back in there.
The baby set is adorable, I’m about to head over to your store and see what else you have.
4:05 pm
Kailani, are we supposed to put our prizes in our post? This is my first time being part of the ultimate blog party. I thought we just posted an intro and our prizes are on the prize page they have set up.
I hope they get their technical issues fixed soon. I am ready for the party to begin:)
Melissa Markham’s last blog post..Science Fair Fun
4:15 pm
hey there, i ‘ve been reading your blog since before xmas time and i’ve been hooked since! I dont know much about 5 minute moms so i’ll check over there later. I enjoy your blog very much! Keep up the great work and I love reading and catching up on whats going on in your neck of the woods
4:17 pm
nice party you have going on!
your girls are adorable.
hope you’ll stop by my party too.
Crunchy Domestic Goddess’s last blog post..Getting our green groove on!
4:44 pm
I have beeen enjoying your blog for about a month now
I’m a homeschool mother of seven (5 are girls)!
I’ve been to Hawaii twice and think it would be wonderful to live there, at least for a while. I think about it mostly when it’s freezing cold or 100 degrees here in Oklahoma!
Thanks for another great contest!
4:50 pm
I love you blog design.
Hope to see you at my party.
Bluestocking’s last blog post..Stepping Heavenward
5:05 pm
hey girl, love the giveaway so go ahead and count me in!
Shannon’s last blog post..Mommy and Tristan have been sick
5:16 pm
Your girls are soooo cute!!! I think the giveaway is very fun, your products are so cute and creative!
Well I’ve gotta chase down a baby that refuses to keep on clothing . . . or a diaper for that matter!
Blessings,
Shera
A Frog In My Soup’s last blog post..It’s Party Time!
5:17 pm
AWWW! What cute little faces! Thanks for stopping by my place. I have been saying your name over and over I really like it! Enjoy the party!
Debz’s last blog post..Welcome! Come on in and pull up a seat!
5:57 pm
Hello! Nice party!
I’m been stopping by from time to time for a couple months and really enjoy your blog!
Kim’s last blog post..It’s party time!
6:44 pm
Seems as though everyone is doing this party. I haven’t decided if I’m going to partake or not. I have been reading your blog for a month or two. Not sure exactly. =) First stopped by from a link for a contest. I’m 25, married, have two wonderful children, I’m into natural birthing, attached parenting, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, Catholisim and just being a mommy.
Love the contest you have, hope I win. =)
6:51 pm
Hi there! I really like the design of your blog - it looks like a lot of fun and I’ll be sure to come back and party with you some more!
Marissa’s last blog post..It’s Party Time!
8:10 pm
Happy blog party, Kailani! You know I already love your blog, but had to leave a quick comment to say hi anyway!
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #31 - Random thoughts
8:12 pm
Hi, I really like your blog and your store!! I’ll definately be putting in an order soon……hopefully for myself!
8:25 pm
Wow, can a whole year really have already passed?
Hugs,
Holly
8:55 pm
Cute blog! I’ll be back to party!
Andrea’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party!
8:59 pm
I’ve been here before and love your blog.
Yay for a fellow etsy-er!
Happy Blog Partying!
PamperingBeki
PamperingBeki’s last blog post..Party Time!!!
9:04 pm
I love your blog!
Hope I can win!
Richelle F’s last blog post..Potty Training a Boy?
9:19 pm
Nice party!
I love the brown and blue dots but the Reyns Spooner-looking fabric is pretty great, too!
Naomi’s last blog post..Jack in the (insulated express-delivery) Box
9:55 pm
What a fun party! I’ve been reading your blog for a little while now. I’m not a mom yet, but I have a beautiful niece and soon a nephew and I’ll be a mom relatively soon. I’m so looking forward to it that I can’t help but read blogs like yours!
Kaitlin M’s last blog post..the gals
10:02 pm
Thanks for stopping by my place earlier! Your blog looks GREAT!
Rebecca’s last blog post..Party hat, anyone?
10:13 pm
How cool, you can find out about me on my blog party post. Love your blog
Ginny’s last blog post..The Ultimate Blog Party Begins ~ 2008
11:06 pm
Great Blog! Come check out my PARTY! And crazy photo.
I love your giveaway! so cute!!!
11:42 pm
Thanks so much for stopping by. My party is now in full swing, if you would like to come by and grab a drink.
It is on at http://likedancingaboutarchitecture.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/party-post/
Riayn’s last blog post..Party Post
12:18 am
Well howdy from Tennessee! I sure wish we were having your weather right now!
I’m visiting through the blog party and I have to say, I love the way your blog looks. Plus your girls are just too cute! I’ll be back later to read more!
http://quirky-is-a-compliment.blogspot.com/
Quirky is a Compliment’s last blog post..3/7/08 Doin’ The Robot Dance
12:54 am
It’s only taken me ALL day long to get over here, but I am here! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Aren’t they funny, the circumstances which suck us into blogging?!
I’ll be back, for sure!
Lis Garrett’s last blog post..Welcome to Woolgatherings
1:08 am
Your girls are so cute! Thanks for a great party post, and greetings from snowy mountains tops!
Katja
Katja’s last blog post..Welcome to my party - you throw one too!
1:22 am
Happy Party, my friend. Don’t enter me in the contest.. who knows when I’ll have a little on in the family… but I wanted to stop by and celebrate with you.
Having a salsa party over at my place…so dance on over!
Judy’s last blog post..St. Patrick’s Day Contest (Sticky Note)
1:54 am
Great post–I would never have guessed you’ve only been blogging 2 years…you have one of the best ones I’ve seen anywhere!
Angela’s last blog post..Our Little Helper
2:28 am
Fun! I’d love a chance to win! I love your page, btw! I check it every so often and love the whole layout of it!
Happy party going!
Sarah
Sarah’s last blog post..Welcome to the Party!
2:34 am
we would love to win!! thanks so much!!
stacey moore’s last blog post..The Ultimate Blog Party!!!!!!!!!!
2:37 am
How did you know that I needed some baby stuff?? Your blog is so cute! I can’t wait to read more. Just dropping in from the UBP!
The Estrogen Files’s last blog post..The Results are in…
2:51 am
I think you have the greatest web design I’ve ever seen! And your kids are adorable!! What a great party! I’ll be back…
LL’s last blog post..Blog Party Haps!
4:35 am
I’m ready for fun in the sun after visiting your page, Kailani! You are so talented. And your lil ones are too cute! Thank you for all of your hard contest work!
5:27 am
I love how you have the little beach balls appear in your comments. HOW COOL IS THAT!!!
Carol Van Rooy’s last blog post..What’s better than a party….
7:12 am
Just stopping by to say hello!
You have a beautiful blog:) Enjoy the party!
9:44 am
I’ve forgotten!
But I am gonna throw something together . . .
watch for me in the lists!
I’ll be catching you later!
Party ON!
Michelle in Mx’s last blog post..A bit over stated . . .
9:53 am
Your blog and kiddos are so cute! Hope you have a great party and that you’ll drop by to visit me!
Laurie’s last blog post..The Ultimate Blog Party
11:07 am
I’d love to win this to give as a gift to my expectant niece.
1:01 pm
I just love your blog! It’s still my favorite around the blogosphere!!
Marcia’s last blog post..Can’t wait!
3:22 pm
What a cute set
I enjoyed reading your short biography ~ you lead a blessed life and your girls are totally adorable.
*Thanks* for the giveaway!
Cheryl Free’s last blog post..5 Minutes for Mom
4:45 pm
Hey! Great party!
Carey’s last blog post..Party Time!!
6:15 pm
Hi, thanks for the party! I’m trying to get mine going, maybe in a few hours! Love your giveaways and gorgeous site.
Jennifer in OR’s last blog post..Bone and Stones and More at the Ranch
6:17 pm
I love your blog, I’m so glad I stopped by. Enjoy the party!!
Our Happy Happenings
Livin’ With Me
Melanie’s last blog post..For Your Viewing Pleasure
6:31 pm
I’m partying, too!
Your girls are adorable!
Jamie’s last blog post..These Boots Were Made for Bloggin?
7:37 pm
Wow, I love your stuff, count me in.
8:39 pm
Happy Blog Party 2008!!! Enjoy.
Sher :)’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party ~ 2008
9:04 pm
I love your cute little blog corner! Happy bloggin!
Kysha’s last blog post..Sticky Post: It’s A Blog Party
10:17 pm
Wow! I love, love, love your design! Awesome!
We call my 2 year old Baby Bug as well. Is that a common name or is this a small world?
We live in Florida with the sun and beach thing going too, but I would trade it in a heartbeat for Hawaii. Lucky you!
Hope you’re having a good time at the party (I know I am), and if you get a chance please stop by and say “hi”.
Wendy’s last blog post..The Party Crasher
11:28 pm
Mahalo Kailani! I love your new products from your shop, you are so talented and so busy, how do you do it?
BeachMama’s last blog post..Welcome to The Beach Party
11:47 pm
You have a beautiful blog and the cutest little ones! Enjoy your weekend and have fun at the UPB!
Dominique’s last blog post..It’s time to party!
1:39 am
I love reading you blog and always enjoy reading your comments on mine.
Jacki’s last blog post..And now for an introduction
1:44 am
I’m a SAHM to 2 little girls. I live in the boonies of Colorado and use blogging as my connection to the outside world. Come visit my party if you get a minute.
Natalie’s last blog post..I’m So Excited!!!
3:33 am
I love the layout on your page! Makes me ready for summer here in the dakota’s.
3:37 am
Wow…I am already dreaming of Hawaii and very jealous! What a great blog! Your daughters are adorable! Have a great week mingling!
Beth’s last blog post..Let’s Get This Party Started!
4:09 am
your kids are cuties! happy blog partying!
5:50 am
You have very cute guests at your party! ; ) Thanks for hosting and letting us know about all your great giveaways, etc. Have fun at the party!
Elaine’s last blog post..Smarty Smartkins
5:56 am
Beautiful ♥ blog and wow on the comment boxes - awesome
you have some great prizes - i subscribe to your feed but being in Australia means we miss out on most.
It would be good if you say which ones are international.
thanks for visiting me
My Little Drummer boys
cheers
Trish
11:16 am
I live in Hawaii too..
5:48 pm
Your daughters are beautiful! Great blog! I also checked out your boutique and your products are so cute. Have fun partying! Stop by and say hello.
Kim’s last blog post..It’s Party Time!- Ultimate Blog Party 2008
7:38 pm
I don’t have a blog but I like reading them.
8:58 pm
thank you for the chance. We’ve always wanted to visit Hawaii. My daughter who will 12 in April, is insistent that before she leaves for college, she must go there. Although we have told her that she will not see Lilo or Stitch on the islands. She is convinced otherwise, even at 11 11/12. Lol!
9:31 pm
Nice to see you again! I have always loved your site design. So cute!
Hope you win something fun for the party!
sprittibee’s last blog post..Blog Party Egg-stravaganza
9:43 pm
Aloha! I love your blog layout, as I’m really missing warm weather at the moment. (I spent junior high and high school in Kailua, Oahu. Yes, I lived there during the convertible airplane incident!) Enjoyed the trip down memory lane … and, just so you know, everyone gives me a blank stare when I mention shoyu sauce.
Tonggu Momma’s last blog post..The Party That Wasn’t
10:38 pm
Hi Kailani! I’m Cher – StardustLullaby.com – nice to meet you!!
Gorgeous girls, and a gorgeous blog!! I Love the colors and the beachballs!!
MY cousin lives inHawaii and I can’;t wait to go there to visit one day! I’ll be back to read all of your adventures - sounds like fun!!
Come visit me at my Party - Music, Cartoons, Games and Party Favors! We’re giving away an Award-winning Stardust lullaby CD! http://stardustlullaby.blogspot.com/2008/03/welcome-gals-to-ultimate-blog-party-at.html
Sign up on our mailing list for a chance at our monthly giveaway! http://www.StardustLullaby.com
Happy Partying!! Cher
10:46 pm
PARTY, PARTY!!!
Vader’s Mom’s last blog post..Party, Party, Party