Corral Boots and Country Outfitter Boot Giveaway

Recently in my post that told the stories of my favorite boots that I mentioned a new pair of black Corral cowboys boots that came from Country Outiffters. Country Outfitters approached me about doing a review on a pair of boots from their amazing selection. Trust me that is my own opinion. They are constantly posting pictures on Facebook all tempting us with their beautiful boots.

Originally, I picked the Luccheese Chelsea Boots. They were amazing and, too slender my foot, so they went back. My second pick was the Corral Vintage Black Python Boots. I am SO happy that these were the boots I ended up with.

Quite a few of my girlfriends own Corral boots, but this was my first pair. I am pretty sure the heifers approve of them too. 

I love the textured inlay on the boots, and although I got the more of a slender square toe, they also have a very similar pair in a pointed toe, the Corral Distressed Lizard Inlay Boot. 

But, beyond the boots being pretty, they are really comfortable. This picture was before we headed off to the National Western Stock Show. For six days I was on cement, and I still thought they were comfortable. It was also nice to wear a cute, but practical pair of boots in the barn, and then be able to wear that the same stylish pair of boots out to supper. 

Now here is the really good news. Country Outfitter is giving me a $150 gift certificate to give away! I am going to use Rafflecopter again for the contest. You've got a couple different ways to enter. Can't wait to see who wins, and what they pick. 

p.s. For those of you that are stopping by that are wondering why in the world there are cows in my pictures, my husband and I are farmers and we raise purebred cattle. Although, I love fashion and turquoise, cows are truly my number one passion.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

And the winner is... Annie Culbertson! I'll be in touch soon with your gift card information.

CountryOutfitter, a retailer of Corral boots sent me these Corral Python Inlay boots to review.

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Giveaway: Boot Barn Holiday Shopping Spree

Who wants to play Santa

I hope all your Christmas shopping is going great. I am getting really close to getting mine all done. Don't give me that evil eye!

Now the big question is who has boots on their Christmas list? Thanks to the Boot Barn they are going to make it a little easier for you to make either your or someone else's Christmas dreams come true with a Holiday Shopping Spree. Sounds like a pretty good way to spread some Christmas cheer.

Shyanne Daisy MayBoots

I am still loving my Shyanne boots that I got this summer however this would be another pair I would love to have in my closet. You really can't beat the price on these boots and they are really comfortable. 

I have always been a fan of Justin boots. I have two pairs that I have had for 5 plus years that I still wear multiple times a week. Plus, I love the turquoise tops on these boots. 

And you can't go wrong with Old Gringo Boots. I think this pair called Sora are beautiful. It also comes in a black version. I got a pair of Old Gringos last year for Christmas and then wore them with my wedding dress. 

Boot Barn Holiday Shopping Spree

Up for Grabs: $150 gift card to BootBarn.com

This contest is now closed. The winner is announced here.

How to enter: You must visit BootBarn.com and comment with what you would spend your gift certificate on. It doesn't have to be boots. 

For additional entries: (Please leave a comment here for each thing you have done)

Follow Crystal Cattle on Facebook 

Follow Boot Barn on Facebook 

Tweet about this giveaway (my Twitter name is @CrystalCattle)

Follow @BootBarn on twitter

Contest closes Dec. 19, and I will draw for the winner on Dec. 20. 

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Pumpkin Cheese Cake Muffins and winners announced!

Pinterest wins again.

Last night I went on a bit of a cooking binge. Made supper, pumpkin muffins and raspberry cookies. I took most of it over to the grain elevator so the guys doing harvest could have a treat. One of them asked the Boy how do you get your wife to get start cooking as soon as she gets home from these trips. The Boys response was it just happens! She likes cooking and since she can't when she is on the road she makes up for it when she gets home.

Pumpkin cupcakes are delicious. That is a fact.

The recipe I want to first share with you is a pumpkin muffin/cupcake. I have really been craving pumpkin and since this recipe only had two, I repeat two ingredients I thought they would perfect.

Ingredients needed:
1 Box of yellow cake
1 Can of Pumpkin (15 oz).

Instructions:
Blend two ingredients. Put into muffin wraps and back for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees. I felt like my muffins definitely needed the full 25 minutes.

As an added touch I topped my muffins with some cream cheese icing. I'll admit it, I bought store ready made icing. And it was delicious I might add. I guess this is a pretty popular Weight Watchers recipe. That means healthy right? And it was no big deal that I had two?

Now onto announcing the winners of the Boot Barn Cody James contest and the Cowgirl Crush Earrings.

Emily Writer you won yourself a pair of Cody James or Shyanne Cowboy Boots from the Boot Barn and Sara Wall you are the winner of the Cowgirl Crush earrings! Please find my email under the About tab and email me with your contact information.

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Another Boot Barn Cowboy Boot Giveaway

Love these boots. 

Remember this summer when the Boot Barn graciously gave me a pair of Shyanne Boots to try out, and then we gave a pair away to the Crystal Cattle readers. Well the Boy also got a pair of cowboy boots in the deal. Meet Shyanne's brother Cody James. 

These were the Cody James Boots the Boy picked. 

As you can see the Boy went with something a little more conservative compared to my black and red flowered boots, however they have been a great pair of boots for him. The benefits the Boy tells me: 1. he likes that the square toe isn't too wide. You know how some men's boots it looks like there is a big old box on the end of their foot. This boot has slimmer square-toe. 2. Comfort - these boots were made for walking. The Boy has worn his mostly around the farm, and I have wore my Shyanne Boots on the farm, in the city and everywhere in-between. The Booy Barn has comfort figured out!

Always got to get a little dirt on your boots before they are truly broken in. 

My own Shyanne cowboy boots, the sister boot to Cody James. Got the family tree down? 

Now here is your very own chance to win a pair of Cody James or Shyanne Boots. I am trying something a little new with this Rafflecopter gadget. I did it on a friends blog and it worked pretty slick. If it crashes (it really shouldn't) I'll figure out plan B. 

OK first glitch - when it asks for your favorite boots leave that comment in my comment section. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Crystal Cattle: Shyanne Cowboy Boot Giveaway

These boots are made for walking. 

I was so excited when the Boot Barn contacted me earlier this summer about their Shyanne Cowboy Boots. Not only were the styles beautiful, but they arrived just in time for them to travel across the country on my five week summer work trip.

My new boots on day one. 

I decided that I would pick something a little out of the box, and went with this black pair with the red embroidery. The Boy I think I was shocked that I didn't choose the turquoise pair. They are definitely attention getters, but would they hold up to all the time I would be spending in the barn and on concrete in our trade show booth? 

Absolutely! As you can see from the wear on my heel caps I put some miles on these boots. Hanging out in the barn and standing the majority of the day can do a number on your feet and legs. However, my Shyanne Boots held up just as well to my Justin AQHA boots, and they are considerably less money. Yes, pretty boots are important to me, but so is comfort. 

My boots almost a month and a half later. 

Now where do you fit in? Well the Boot Barn is giving me a pair of boots to giveaway! And guys feel free to enter as well because the Cody James is Shyanne's brother boot and they have those available for any of the men that win. (Did you follow that family tree of boots?)

The contest is now closed. 

To enter please leave a comment for each entry.

1. Follow Crystal Cattle and leave a comment on which boots you would select! You can see the full line of Shyanne Boots here

Extra entries

2. Follow the Boot Barn on Facebook, and then come back here and leave a comment

3. Follow Crystal Cattle on Facebook, and then come back here and leave a comment

4. Tweet about the giveaway and make sure you tag @crystalcattle, and then come back here and leave a comment

I will announce the winner on Monday, August 6, 2012

Finally just one word of caution from the Boot Barn - If for any reason the winner’s first style choice and/or size is not available at the time of this giveaway, there may be a delay in prize shipment until new stock arrives or we may ask the winner to select another style.

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And the winner is!

We must really love jewelry. 

Holy cow, there were more than 100 entries in the Valentine's giveaway! I am sure you are all very anxious to find out who's Friday just got a lot better.

After quickly figuring out all the entries, and using Random.org to pick a winner, lucky #22 it was.

Hallie you are our big winner!

If you love music, fashion and Texas Hallie's blog is a great one to check out.

Can't wait to hear which of the necklaces you will be selecting. 

And this really doesn't have anything to do with the giveaway, but I was able to do a little shopping in Kansas City this week. I ran out of powder awhile ago, and have definitely noticed that my foundation isn't lasting as long throughout the day. So glad to have this MAC powder bag in my bag. It gives nice coverage, and makes you face look so smooth. Happy Friday!

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Giveaway: Turquoise Statement Necklaces

That is a lot of turquoise, and I like it. 

Don't you just love finding absolutely wonderful turquoise jewelry to ooh and ahh over, or am I the only one? Etsy once again proves to be a perfect place to find amazing turquoise statement pieces. I mean just look at these necklaces from Noble House Designs.

I first saw this necklace on The Atlantic Pacific blog. This is a double layer necklace of pink spikes and blue green tear drops. Remember this Turquoise Thursday post from a couple of weeks ago - spikes are in.

Let's all say woah at the same time. This is the Turquoise Vintage II necklace. 

Now for the really good news. Noble House Designs wants to do a Valentine's Giveaway. Below are the three necklaces you will have to choose from. Which one would you pick?

They call this the TC necklace. I call this fabulous. 

And these are Noble House Design's two Valentine's Day inspired necklaces. 

Red and Pink Vintage

Magenta Necklace. The perfect way to add a pop of color. 

How to enter. 

1. You must follow the Crystal Cattle Blog and Noble House Design Blog to enter, and leave a comment on this blog saying you have. Along with who is your Valentine?

Added entries.

2. Blog about this giveaway, and leave me a comment on this post saying you have. 

3. Follow Noble House Designs on Facebook, and leave me a comment on this post saying you have. 

4. Follow Crystal Cattle on Facebook, leave me a comment on this post saying you have. 

The contest will close Friday, February 10, at 10 a.m CST. Good luck!

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An Award and a Winner

Drumroll please. 

I hope you have all had a great weekend. The Boy and I have spent a ton of time at the barn working on the two Hereford heifers and bull that we will be selling at the Iowa Beef Expo next week. You can view the videos that I took of them on the JJB Cattle Co. blog.

Anyhoo, it is time to announce the winner from my Turquoise Thursday Notecard giveaway and I was nominated for a Versatile Blogger Award by Farm Chic Logic because of this post, so I have to complete a few questions.

First the winner is...

Sarah from The House that Ag Built! Be sure to check out Sarah's blog. She recently posted these delicious Mason Jar Pies! Sarah, under my About Me is my email. Shoot me your address and I'll get these in the mail for you. 

Now onto the Versatile Blogger Award Questions. Thanks you Farm Chic Logic for thinking of me!

7 Tidbits about Me

1. I love pickles, and you can find the best fried pickles at So Long's Saloon in Manhattan, KS.

2. I am a Nikon camera girl, but am now learning how to use a Canon because that is what I have for work. My goal is to be proficient with both brands.  

3. I am getting married to my best friend in 62 days and I can't wait. 

4. I get addicted to saving money. I'll still go out shopping, but I get a high from getting a deal or watching my savings account rise. 

5. I'm horrible at finishing books. I don't know how many I have started and have yet to finish. 

6. I am crazy about make-up like other girls are crazy about shoes. MAC is my favorite brand.

7. I can't stand the noise of other people clipping their nails. I can do my own just fine. 

Enjoy the last part of your weekend. And get excited about the next because I have another giveaway in store for you! 

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