Make new friends but keep the old

Hello! Is it just me or does the weekend go by super duper fast!? I never seem to get everything done that I need to get done but hey that's what next weekend is for, I guess! For me, the first weekend of 2013 was spent sewing... lots and lots of bows and working on my new collection... which I can't wait to get in my shop and show off! 

Well, I don't know about you, but one of my favorite things about blogging is making new "friends" (or connections) with people! I am a self proclaimed social butterfly and if I knew more than my boyfriend and his family I would probably be out living a life of intrigue. For me, I have been super lucky with the awesome people I have made friends with and today I am going to introduce you in this months sponsor spotlight -- and did I mention there are discounts and a giveaway too?! So, make sure you go check them out and let 'em know that The Sapphire Bee sent you oh yeah and enter to win some prizes! :)

I'm a twenty-something opinionated, feminist, crazy cat lady, bookworm, and all around nerd. Wife of a fellow nerd and mom to a pretty awesome toddler that we named after a sci-fi character. Some would say that I'm annoyingly inquisitive, a (wannabe) wino, artsy fartsy, an obsessive planner & list maker, Tetris master, and an olympic sleeper (if that were a sport, I'd be golden). I make and sell a little bit of everything of the artsy variety: jewelry, chalkboards, kids toys, quilts, scarves, paintings, art prints, feminist propaganda -- you name it and I've probably made it at some point.

Jennifer has a really cute Etsy shop and I am totally in love with her library cards, which are perfect for any and all book lovers!

Check her out here: Blog // Shop // Twitter // Facebook 

I'm an Electrical Engineer married to a Tech Geek so we need some creativity added to our lives. I use this blog to document my attempts in crafts, recipes, DIY home projects and life adventures in general. We live in a suburb of Seattle and are loving life with our crazy cats and dogs.

Kendra has an Etsy shop where she slings all sorts of handmade goodies! I am totally in lust with her reversible coffee cozies (and a little bird told me that she coming out with new combos :) !!) Not to mention that Kendra is offering 10% OFF with discount code BEE10, plus you can enter to win 3 months of LARGE ad space ($18 value). Whoohoo!

Check her out here: Blog // Shop // Twitter // Facebook

I'm a vertically challenged firecracker living + learning on Long Island. I am a certified Social Studies teacher + Special Education teacher. I love adventuring + learning new things.

Michele (with one "L") was one of the very first friends I made blogging. She is a total sweetheart and we have worked together a lot. She recently opened an Etsy shop and she has some pretty adorable hair ties and other creations which seem to be sold out at the moment! She is giving 10% OFF with discount code SGLI10, and she's got 1 month SAVER space up for grabs ($10 value)! 

Check her out here: Blog // Shop // Twitter // Facebook

I can't draw or even craft, I can't sing or dance, I can't cook, I don't have adorable (non-furry) children AND I don't even have any sage life advice. However, there is one thing that I can do: shop for bargains. I can also dress myself in those bargain clothing finds, so I guess there are two things I can do. I also really like taking pictures of my cats. And that's what I bring to the table with my little blog. (I promise it's only like 30% cat pictures).

Don't you just love the name of Tara's blog!? So cute! I love her blog and she co-hosts a link up every Thursday called "Look What I Got" where you can share your great beauty and fashion deals... so definitely check that out! She doesn't have a shop but she is offering 20% off all ad spaces with discount code NEW20 and she giving away one small space to a lucky reader ($5 value). Additionally, (drumroll please...) it will include the option for a group giveaway and you will get weekly social media touts!

Check her out here: Blog // Twitter // Facebook

I am a wife, mom, Pilates instructor, runner and lover of good (healthy) food. My blog is where I share workouts, recipes, wellness tips and a peek into my daily life.

Sally and I became friends when she won some ad space on my blog and we are now friends all over the interwebz. I love checking in on Instagram and seeing her fun photos! I am enjoying getting to know her and you can too, because she is giving away FREE regular size ad space with discount code SWAP -- so make sure you take advantage of free exposure and make a new friend, too! Plus she hosts Workout Wednesday where she features a guest and they share their health and fitness routine, ups and downs, and a sample workout. She is always looking for new people to feature of all ages, fitness levels so if that interests you make sure you get in touch with her! 

Check her out here: Blog // Twitter // Facebook 

My blog follows my life as a wife and mother who is trying to find her own happiness in the world. I like to talk about motherhood, marriage, and the ups & downs of life.

Megan and I have been working together for months now and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her! Her blog is cute I love reading about her family (and her son is too cute!) plus she also writes for the Stronger Marriage Blog. I have advertised many times with Megan and now is good opportunity for you too because she is giving FREE Ad Space for February with discount code FEBADSWAP. However, you better hurry because its only open to the first 10 people and starts 2/1/13 -- so mark your calendars! 

Check her out here: Blog // Twitter // Facebook 

I hope you enjoyed meeting this months lovely contributors I promise you won't be sorry to know them! And now for the giveaway.... and is if all those prizes aren't good enough, I am throwing in a mystery bag of goodies from my shop and a month of medium ad space! 

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