Giveaway: The Blue Top Hat

May 17, 2008

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your participation.
The winner is Suzanne of Crunchy Green Mom!
Congratulations!

When I was first introduced to The Blue Top Hat, I was amazed at the innovative gift giving idea they’ve come up with.

Imagine giving a present that continually gives throughout the year. How it works is that you purchase a themed gift package such as for a new baby, wedding, new home, spa, etc. and the recipient will receive a basket of 12 individually wrapped gifts to be opened during a designated month for the next year. How cool is that?

From the site: “Each gift offers the recipient a full year of celebrations with chances for reflection, photos, and new memories to be created. Our gifts will be enjoyed once a month for an entire year. This promotes the true meaning of gift giving by actually celebrating the occasion and relationships that are critical to the occasion. At the end of the year, recipients will have a lasting memory book that will be a record of their year to enjoy for years to come. Giving a Blue Top Hat® gift signifies belief and investment in a relationship or an individual and offers opportunities to enhance individual enjoyment in life.”

There are various priced gift baskets available to fit all budgets and you’ll be able to discuss your ideas with one of their gift experts. Using your ideas, they’ll come up with 3 options for you to choose from and will continue to help you until you’re 100% satisfied with your gift.

The Blue Top Hat has generously donated a New Baby Celebration Book and an Embroidered Baby Blanket for one lucky winner. To enter, just stop by The Blue Top Hat before May 23rd and take a look around. Then come back and mention which themed basket is your favorite. That’s it! A random winner will be selected and notified on May 24th. The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn extra entries, just subscribe to my feed and/or mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to The Blue Top Hat. Please let me know if you’re doing/did the extra credit so I can make sure you’re entered properly.

This giveaway is open to US addresses only. Good luck!



 
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179 Comments on “Giveaway: The Blue Top Hat”

1
May 17, 2008
12:47 pm

Kari said:

What a lovely idea!! Count me in! I am subscribed to your feed, thanks Kailani! :) Have a great weekend!

2
May 17, 2008
1:04 pm

hi…just found your site–it’s lovely! i peeked in on blue top hat and think the spa basket is my favorite. :) thanks for hosting this contest.

curlywurlygurly’s last blog post..Doodle Day Contest Prize: ENVIROSAX! Hey, cool!

3
May 17, 2008
1:18 pm

Lili said:

What a great idea! I loved their baby gift package and the fact that they have gifts for mom, dad, and siblings so that everyone feels included.
I’m subscribed to your feed!

4
May 17, 2008
1:45 pm

Alyson said:

I really liked the new home basket as the newness seems to wear off sooner than a wedding or baby! Celebrating the success of purchasing a home (especially in this market) would be fun! Thanks for giving us anther great gift prize!

Alyson LID 01/27/06

Alyson’s last blog post..We’ll Soon Have New Neighbors (Show & Tell)

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May 17, 2008
1:45 pm

Hillary said:

I’m subscribed to your feed and I think the Wedding Basket is a great idea. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Hillary’s last blog post..Baby Boom

they’re all neat, but the new home basket is very original! great idea :)
stampedwithgrace’s last blog post..Win on the Web!

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May 17, 2008
2:01 pm

tami lewis said:

since i am expecting i chose the baby basket!!
i;m subbed to yourfeed and i’ll blog about ya too!!

tami lewis’s last blog post..Because I Stay at Home

8
May 17, 2008
2:12 pm

K. Cleaver said:

I also like the Celebrating A Year In The Life Of A Home themed baskets. Isn’t that a cute idea?

9
May 17, 2008
2:43 pm

Susan said:

I especially like the new home basket. What a wonderful idea, especially since so many of our friends seem to be purchasing homes these days. I will keep it in mind for the next time I need a “new home” gift.

10
May 17, 2008
3:07 pm

Karye said:

I like the baby basket the best. The new home one is great too! This is a great site- thanks for introducing me! I also subscribe to your feed.

11
May 17, 2008
3:10 pm

susan varney said:

love the new home basket

12
May 17, 2008
3:14 pm

jan koontz said:

they are all just to cool

13
May 17, 2008
3:15 pm

nicole barr said:

the baby gift basket is perfect thanks :)

14
May 17, 2008
4:12 pm

Tanya Moyer said:

Cool gift-giving idea! Since I just moved into a new home, all the gifts in the new home basket are such great ideas! I am also a subscriber to your feed! Thanks for offering this!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com

15
May 17, 2008
5:02 pm

Teri Meairs said:

Love the New Home concept. Fun, quality products.

16
May 17, 2008
5:25 pm

michelle rosborough said:

I like the Premier SpaGift Basket

17
May 17, 2008
6:23 pm

Carolyn said:

Spa basket either one would be nice but hope to win this giveaway for my friends who had a baby boy. ;-) Thanks.

18
May 17, 2008
7:40 pm

Louise Brouillette said:

The baby gift package is cute

19
May 17, 2008
7:46 pm

Casey H said:

Im partial to the baby gift basket since Im preggo with #2- I’d love to have especially the blanket, gripper socks and sippy cups!!

20
May 17, 2008
8:06 pm

Shannon Baas said:

spa basket

21
May 17, 2008
8:43 pm

Cindi said:

Fantastic site with delightful gift ideas. I really like the “Spa” theme baskets! Thanks, Cindi

22
May 17, 2008
8:44 pm

Linda Moeller said:

The new home basket is nice.

23
May 17, 2008
9:00 pm

Debbie said:

I liked the wedding classic gift package.

24
May 17, 2008
9:06 pm

Christi said:

That is a really cool gift idea! I think I love the spa gift the best….I’d love to be the recipient!

Christi’s last blog post..Just watched The Memory Keeper’s Daughter

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May 17, 2008
9:45 pm

Deborah said:

The new home basket is so great!

Deborah’s last blog post..Meme for Treasure (Chocolate Gold)

26
May 17, 2008
11:53 pm

the spa basket would be a great gift for my mom or some of my girlfriends!!
great site ~ thanks for sharing!!
moore.g at insideconnect.net

stacey moore’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

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May 18, 2008
12:15 am

Kam A said:

I like the new home gift basket!

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May 18, 2008
12:41 am

Tara Braun said:

I like the spa gift basket. Great idea.

29
May 18, 2008
12:44 am

Margaret Smith said:

I love the Classic Gift Basket, Celebrating baby’s first year basket. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. What a great idea these themed baskets are.

30
May 18, 2008
1:13 am

Elizabeth M. said:

The New Home theme is my favorite!

31
May 18, 2008
1:28 am

Reba Jones said:

This is an excellent idea. I like the new home basket. I have a couple of baby showers and a wedding coming up this month so this gives me a good idea of that perfect gift!

32
May 18, 2008
1:34 am

Juanita Motika said:

I love the hand embroidered look. They are really beautiful. Gives it a personal touch.

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Neat idea they have. I like the baby package.
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A Contest Blog by valmg’s last blog post..An Island Life The Blue Top Hat Giveaway

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May 18, 2008
3:19 am

Belinda A. said:

I think the “Celebrating Baby’s First Year’ basket is a neat. How great getting a package every month!

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May 18, 2008
3:35 am

Erica G said:

I would pick the baby on because I will be delivering next month. If I had to pick another I would pick the spa one!

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May 18, 2008
3:53 am

Jessica said:

I love the baby gift basket,my friend is going to have a baby and it would make a great gift!!

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39
May 18, 2008
4:06 am

Terra Heck said:

I like the “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” basket for baby.

40
May 18, 2008
4:55 am

Noreen said:

I like the spa gift basket

Noreen’s last blog post..Guess what is in the box

41
May 18, 2008
5:08 am

Shari Klyn said:

What a neat idea. The New Home Basket seems like a wonderful choice.

42
May 18, 2008
5:39 am

Ken said:

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43
May 18, 2008
5:56 am

connie said:

I love the baby gift basket!!!

44
May 18, 2008
6:41 am

Janet F said:

I like the Spa Basket, thanks!

45
May 18, 2008
6:45 am

Marilyn Wons said:

The Classic Gift Basket for a new home is my favorite. Thank you for the Blue Top Hat Giveaway

46
May 18, 2008
9:28 am

LINDA BEERS said:

wanna win!!!

47
May 18, 2008
9:29 am

LINDA BEERS said:

i am the winner!!

48
May 18, 2008
9:34 am

Kari Follett said:

thank you!!

49
May 18, 2008
10:10 am

Marie Fink said:

I liked the spa basket!

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May 18, 2008
1:16 pm

Michelle said:

The wedding basket sounds wonderful…in fact, I would love to get one for my husband for our anniversary.

51
May 18, 2008
1:54 pm

Amy said:

I like the baby basket!

52
May 18, 2008
2:02 pm

jane jakins said:

SWEET BLANKET

53
May 18, 2008
2:38 pm

desi said:

the new home basket is nice

desi’s last blog post..HELP DAVID WIN!

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May 18, 2008
2:44 pm

Shakeia Rieux said:

i like the baby basket

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May 18, 2008
3:23 pm

Jennifer s. said:

The Baby themed basket is beautiful and keeps on giving for a year!!! Awesome gift idea!

56
May 18, 2008
3:58 pm

Kristinia said:

I like the idea of the baby gift package since we are expecting!

Kristinia’s last blog post..My Wooden Spoon

57
May 18, 2008
3:59 pm

Kristinia said:

Your listed for a 2nd entry on my bloggy sidebar, we love your reviews and cool finds!“`

Kristinia’s last blog post..My Wooden Spoon

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May 18, 2008
4:21 pm

Olga J said:

thanks for contest

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May 18, 2008
4:52 pm

charline s said:

I like them all But I pick the Celebrating A Year Of Pampering-Body & Soul gift baskets.

60
May 18, 2008
5:10 pm

Laura said:

I like the baby and new home basket. Thanks!

61
May 18, 2008
5:28 pm

Linda Lansford said:

liked the new home basket

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May 18, 2008
5:49 pm

Janice J said:

I really liked the Baby Basket the best, especially since my daughter is expecting in 3 weeks, so I am always thinking “Baby”.

63
May 18, 2008
6:40 pm

Millie Perez said:

I would love to win this beautiful prize.

64
May 18, 2008
7:39 pm

Deanne S said:

I like the spa gift basket the best.

65
May 18, 2008
8:10 pm

Carey said:

My favorite is the spa package. Sure sounds like a great gift idea.

Carey’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

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May 18, 2008
8:11 pm

sryan said:

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68
May 18, 2008
8:41 pm

ALISON said:

What a great idea! I love the “new house” basket.

69
May 18, 2008
9:19 pm

Kristi Blackstone said:

Baby basket…tummy time

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May 18, 2008
10:18 pm

Sylvia Belle said:

I like the spa package the best

71
May 18, 2008
10:31 pm

jenna said:

Wow, the baby gift basket is so nice! I would really really love to win this prize!

72
May 18, 2008
11:01 pm

Vickie Couturier said:

Ive got two new grandbabies coming so I could use this,The baby basket was the pick for me ,thanks so much

73
May 18, 2008
11:58 pm

Deb said:

I think the baby gift is wonderful. A new Mother can be overwhelmed and a gift each month would be a “pick-me-up”.

74
May 19, 2008
12:51 am

Kelly said:

I have babies on the brain so I’d chose the baby basket.

I am also a subscriber.

Kelly’s last blog post..Is It Possible That Dropping a Boiling Pot of Potatoes Is a Good Thing?

75
May 19, 2008
1:41 am

Vicky Boackle said:

the spa gift package.

76
May 19, 2008
2:09 am

Donna Ashley said:

This is so beautiful — any parent would appreciate for a new little one!

77
May 19, 2008
2:13 am

Donna Ashley said:

The baby gift basket is my favorite!

78
May 19, 2008
3:35 am

Jen D. said:

What a clever idea! I like the new home basket idea. I think I am so focused on our home right now the thought of a special gift each month for the house is appealing.

79
May 19, 2008
3:37 am

Tracy said:

The baby basket is wonderful. Your story is great. This is a wonderful way for you both to stay connected though you are so far away from each. I wish you much success.

80
May 19, 2008
3:49 am

Jill Myrick said:

What a wonderful site !!
I think that my favorite would have to be the Spa Basket. This to me is the perfect gift for someone with or without children. But to me anyone with children would deeply appreciate receiving a gift that is meant especially for them.
Thank you so much for the wonderful contest.
I would LOVE to win !!

81
May 19, 2008
5:06 am

Jenna said:

I loved the “Celebrating a Baby’s First Year” I have another little one on the way and little things once a month like that are just awesome!

Jenna’s last blog post..Peanut Butter Peanut Butter!

I like the spa baskets. Blogged ya:
http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/05/win-baby-book-and-blanket.html
Great giveaway, thanks!

Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland’s last blog post..DVD/VHS Giveaway

83
May 19, 2008
12:21 pm

cheryl kelly said:

I like the Tiptoe through the Tulips theme with the silver candleholder. What a lovely thing to pass on.

84
May 19, 2008
1:41 pm

Douglas W. said:

Talk about being the cats’ meow in this.

85
May 19, 2008
2:30 pm

Jen said:

I can’t believe what a cool idea this is! I may even try to make one of my own next time I do a gift basket! I am two months pregnant so this would be a really big treat, its my first baby and I would love to be the winner!

Jen’s last blog post..Birthday bash!

86
May 19, 2008
3:15 pm

Karen said:

I love the baby gift basket, and just having a baby myself this would come in handy.

87
May 19, 2008
3:21 pm

sarah said:

definitely the spa basket

88
May 19, 2008
5:18 pm

Evelyn said:

my favorite is the baby gift basket how cute!

89
May 19, 2008
5:26 pm

angela said:

The baby basket since I just found out that I’m going to be aunt in about 26 weeks!!!!!!

90
May 19, 2008
5:50 pm

Shelly said:

The New Home basket is a great idea! Moving is tough and just how tough tends to get forgotten after the first weeks.

91
May 19, 2008
8:06 pm

Carissa D. said:

The wedding gift basket would be a great gift. I’m a subscriber.

92
May 19, 2008
9:16 pm

Vicki Wurgler said:

I think the Wedding basket is great

93
May 19, 2008
10:48 pm

valerie mabrey said:

new home basket is a good idea

94
May 19, 2008
11:05 pm

jeanette malan said:

would love the spa basket

95
May 19, 2008
11:55 pm

sharon said:

I like baby’s first year, very nice!!

96
May 20, 2008
12:37 am

Beverly M said:

baby basket is great

97
May 20, 2008
12:40 am

Betty N said:

All of the baskets are really nice! I would choose the baby basket right now because I am looking for baby gits.

98
May 20, 2008
1:00 am

Kirsten said:

Probably the spa or new home. I am stuck between the two…

99
May 20, 2008
2:13 am

Kathy LaFrenier said:

The Baby Gift Basket is just the cutest!

100
May 20, 2008
2:49 am

Burton Bathrick said:

great new home

101
May 20, 2008
4:04 am

Kathy D said:

New Home Basket….. Would love to win maybe than I will find a new job and be able to move LOL

102
May 20, 2008
6:11 am

Yes… the spa basket wins!! I want that just for me! I need it :)
Suzanne Bastien’s last blog post..My Business.. Part II *Update*

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May 20, 2008
6:53 am

Esperanza Dodge said:

massage or spa facial

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May 20, 2008
7:46 am

d said:

This is the most original idea I’ve seen in a long time. But I am in Canada.

d’s last blog post..Random thoughts

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May 20, 2008
12:06 pm

Mary Casper said:

what a great idea, love the spa gift baskets

106
May 20, 2008
12:39 pm

Kathy Scott said:

I love the new home basket. My nephew just bought a fixer upper.

107
May 20, 2008
12:55 pm

Marci said:

I love the spa package - it would be a great gift for a birthday or a new mom who need to take the time to pamper herself a little! I also subscribed to your feed! Thanks :-)!

Marci’s last blog post..Maybe I’ll Win Someday!

108
May 20, 2008
4:22 pm

Melanie said:

I wish I had thought of this — what a great idea!!! I especially love the wedding and spa baskets.

Melanie’s last blog post..WIN!!!

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May 20, 2008
4:27 pm

Melanie said:

I blogged about you complete with links. Gotta love extra credit!

Melanie’s last blog post..WIN!!!

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May 20, 2008
6:25 pm

Kristyn Martin said:

I love the spa baskets!

111
May 20, 2008
8:12 pm

sandra kao said:

the baby baskets

112
May 20, 2008
8:32 pm

Kathy Conley said:

The Premier Spa Gift Basket sound fantabulous!

113
May 20, 2008
11:29 pm

Bhavana said:

I really like this concept!! I always have trouble giving the perfect housewarming gift so I love the new home basket!

114
May 21, 2008
12:10 am

Sally Baldwin said:

Love the home basket if I can only pick one, but saw many things I loved.

115
May 21, 2008
12:31 am

Aimee said:

What a wonderful concept! Can’t help it, with a new baby of my own, the baby theme is my favorite. However, i can also absolutely anticipate using the wedding theme in the future as well as the new home themed basket for one of my sisters. Such fun!

116
May 21, 2008
1:54 am

vicki lorenz said:

Awesome idea and beautiful basket. Perfect for my soon to be born grandson!

117
May 21, 2008
4:51 am

Chrysa said:

I like the New Home basket

Chrysa’s last blog post..Delicious & Easy No-Knead Bread Recipe

118
May 21, 2008
5:04 am

Tammy Kennedy said:

I like the Celebrating Baby’s First Year.
It would be perfect for my new grandson due in Sept.
Thank you for giving me a chance to give a special gift.

119
May 21, 2008
6:46 am

Joyce Morris said:

Nice idea!

120
May 21, 2008
11:06 am

shelley M. said:

What a cute basket!! I would love this for my best friend - please enter me -
thanks!

121
May 21, 2008
1:34 pm

Janine Brotzman said:

The Premier Gift Basket is my favorite. I just had a baby and would LOVE that!

122
May 21, 2008
1:51 pm

Great blanket giveaway. hope i can win it for my granddaughter.

Roger Deming’s last blog post..WW: The End of a Perfect Day

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May 21, 2008
2:16 pm

Paula S said:

I like the spa basket.

124
May 21, 2008
3:03 pm

Jack Fritz, III said:

these look great!

125
May 21, 2008
4:09 pm

Courtney said:

I like the spa basket

126
May 21, 2008
5:52 pm

Leslie said:

My favorite is the wedding basket.

127
May 21, 2008
7:19 pm

amira said:

I like the new home basket

128
May 21, 2008
8:11 pm

Ed Nemmers said:

Spa Basket

129
May 21, 2008
8:18 pm

Danielle S said:

The Wedding basket would be a great gift for my bff’s upcoming wedding!

130
May 21, 2008
8:19 pm

Danielle S said:

subscriber!

131
May 21, 2008
11:15 pm

Eileen Burke said:

I love the baby gift package! Thanks!

132
May 21, 2008
11:26 pm

Samantha D. said:

I love the baby gift basket!

133
May 22, 2008
1:00 am

Kathy S said:

I would choose the Classic Wedding gift basket because my son is getting married next March in the Islands! This is a lovely gift.

134
May 22, 2008
1:07 am

Susan White said:

I love the Spa Basket. All of them are great though and it was hard to just select one.
Thanks

135
May 22, 2008
1:07 am

Susan White said:

I also subscribed to the RSS feed.

136
May 22, 2008
1:13 am

Mary J said:

I hope I see a shooting star tonight. I would wish for the baby basket for my beloved, expectant sister. It would be the best gift she’s ever gotten.
http://nowenteringmomville.blogspot.com/2008/05/in-my-dream-world.html

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May 22, 2008
2:42 am

Emilie Pianfetti said:

I like the new baby best but the idea of the new home is really cool, too.

138
May 22, 2008
2:43 am

kiyana said:

I like the New Home Basket!