Showing posts with label Giveaway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Giveaway. Show all posts

Sunday, January 1, 2012

A Lens Giveaway

You read that right. Crave Photography is giving away a lens. Isn't that a fabulous way to start out 2012?

Go check it out....CRAVE photography’s AWESOME giveaway! Win a Nikon 85mm 1.4 lens OR a Canon 85 mm 1.2 lens. YOU CHOOSE. Or you might win one of the other prizes being given away. Go here for details: 25,000 FANS { GIVEAWAY } OVER $3,000 in prizes Crave Photography.

I'm sharing this valuable information cause I'm that kind of girl. Don't wait. Get signed up to win!

Peace and Joy,
Susan

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Shabby Apple Winner!

This morning I found this subject line in my inbox:


You won the Shabby Apple giveaway on The Blog Guidebook!

Followed by:

Congrats, Susan! You won the Shabby Apple Giveaway on The Blog Guidebook. We will be sending your info along to Shabby Apple, and they should be contacting you directly. Please let us know if you have any problems at all. And thanks for being a loyal follower of the Guidebook! Enjoy your dress. :)
~Lyndsay 

So, I went to the Blog Guidebook blog and saw this:


And, which dress did I win? I'm so glad you asked. I won this dress:

Isn't it gorgeous? And so flattering. Perfect!

If you are not familiar with Shabby Apple, hop on over to their site and take a look around. They carry beautiful dresses, swim wear, active wear.....you will not be disappointed. One of my favorite lines is Tinseltown. Be sure to have a look.

Thank you, Lyndsay, Sarah, and Shabby Apple.

Peace and Joy,
Susan

Colossians 3:15 (NKJV) And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Spilling the Beans....

......on an awesome giveaway. Honestly, I kinda don't want to tell you about it because I'd like to win it myself. But that would be just plain selfish. So hop on over to Mamarazzi's at Dandelion Wishes to check out the giveaway.

Hope you win. Truly. Cause it would be totally awesome if one of my blog peeps won.

Peace and Joy,
Susan

Hebrews 6:14 (NKJV) saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.”

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Pay It Forward 2011

Tuesday, Jennifer at A Beautiful Life posted the following message:

I promise to send something handmade

to the first 3 people who leave a comment here.

To be eligible, you must also post this in your blog,

offering the same thing to 3 other people.

The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it

must be sent to your 3 people *sometime* in 2011. 

How great an idea is this? I'm so excited to participate. I'm hopeful that you will all join in and share the love. Honestly, I have absolutely no idea what I will be sending out. Because if you have followed me for any length of time, you know that I don't have a crafty bone in my body. Not one! But I believe God will honor this and give me a fabulous idea.

After I see who *wins* I will give you a deadline of when to expect this beautifully handcrafted item. If I don't set a "due date," I'm afraid I'll procrastinate and forget to do it. I think this is awesome, and I don't want to mess it up.

I think this will be fun, and I hope you join in. Ready. Set. GO!

Peace and Joy,
Susan

Romans 15:2 (NKJV) Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Catching Up on the Way Behind

How's that for a catchy title? I need to back up a few days. ANNOUNCEMENT!!! My great blog friend, Kurt aka KrippledWarrior at Some Things I Have Learned is the winner of my giveaway. Congratulations Kurt. So glad you won. He was notified last week, I just hadn't posted it yet.

My daughter and I baked about 15 dozen cookies. Yes, you read that right. 15 dozen. Why so many? My annual cookie exchange was Saturday. I needed six dozen for the exchange. A couple people had to back out at the last minute so I wanted to contribute an extra six dozen. We made Snickerdoodles and Walnut-Maple Drops for the exchange. We also made chocolate chip to eat. Yeah. We're crazy like that.

The cookie exchange was a great success. Seven of my closest friends came over. We shared laughs. Played Christmas trivia. Answered Christmas song questions. They won gift baskets. One lucky person won the cookie jar. We ate appetizers. We drank mulled apple cider. We played the Dirty Santa Gift Exchange. It was a lot of fun.

I was so busy hosting, I didn't take a single picture. Not one! Ugh.

Today was to be cookie baking day with the grand-boy. He wants to make chocolate crinkle cookies. But the weather turned crazy. Yesterday it was in the mid-40s and raining. Today it barely reached 20. It snowed. And snowed. Then it snowed some more. On top of that the wind was kicking. Not a very pleasant day. Definitely a day for staying indoors. Baking cookies with the grand-boy is rescheduled for next weekend.

Now my way behind is caught up with the rest of me. Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting. Have a fabulous week.

Peace and Joy,
Susan

Galatians 4:4-5 (NKJV) 4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Last Day to Enter My Blogiversary Giveaway

I'm celebrating two years of blogging!!! I never dreamed I would still be posting or that so many of you would return regularly. Each of you is so precious to me. Thank you for your friendship, encouragement, and edification.

To celebrate you, CSN Stores is sponsoring a $35 gift code giveaway, and I'm throwing in a little something extra. All you have to do is be a follower and comment at this post before midnight CST.

Peace and Joy,
Susan

John 8:12 (NKJV) Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

Monday, November 29, 2010

Two Year Blogiversary Giveaway

I can not believe that I have been blogging for two years. That just seems crazy to me. As I look back to some of my first posts compared to those of the past few months, my writing style has definitely changed. Improved. I'm more myself. Though I still find times when I sit at the key board, type out random and disjointed thoughts, delete them, and wonder why anyone would find interesting what I have to say or current events in my life. Yet, you continue to stop by and visit. You leave me encouraging comments. You hang with me. You are my friends.

So to thank you for hanging with me, I am holding a $35 CSN Gift Code giveaway plus another surprise. If you're not familiar with CSN Stores, they have tons of items from coffee tables to lighting, cookware to luggage. I mean, who wouldn't love some new luggage to travel with during the holidays; or anytime for that matter.

GIVEAWAY: Entering is simple. One, you have to be a follower. Once you are a follower just leave me a comment on this post. That's it. You're officially entered to win.

This contest ends Sunday, December 5 at midnight (CST) and is open to US entrants only. Sorry. All entries must be in by then. The winner will be announced shortly after that.

Thank you so much for sticking with me these past two years. I'm excited to see where God takes me in the future.

Peace and Joy,
SusanD

Psalm 136:1 (NIV)  Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Stirring the Pot - Cookbook Winner!



Back in October, I entered to win a book from my awesome blog peep Pam at Sidewalk Shoes. Pam and I have a history. Sort of. She reviews cookbooks, recipes, and wine. I try, buy, and taste many of her recommendations. For instance, last year she posted a review on The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg. Shortly after that, I went to the local bookstore to take a look at it. Let me just say, I was not disappointed. I purchased it and refer to it frequently.

Another book that Pam recommended provided me with several new canning recipes, infused oils, and herb vinegars. I'll be writing about those in another post.

All that to say.....I WON! I WON! I was so excited when Pam announced that I was the winner of What to Drink with What You Eat by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page. When it came to my door, oh my. It's a beautiful book, chocked full of pairings. Pairings of food and beverage. Whether your beverage of choice is wine or beer, tea or water, coffee or spirits. Whatever you have on hand. The first half of the book is by food. The second half of the book is by beverage. So if you had a bottle of Sangiovese that you wanted to drink or even a root beer, you could look up what would go good with it.

Here's what the cover looks like:



Thank you, Pam, for the book, your generosity, your reviews, and your recommendations. I have not once been disappointed with anything I have tried. Looking for the perfect pairing of beverage and food for your holiday gathering? Try this book.

Peace and Joy,
Susan

Ecclesiastes 5:18 (NIV) This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

We Have a Winner!!!

I owe you an apology. I'm sorry the winner wasn't posted yesterday. It was just a little crazy yesterday.

Anywhoo, the winner of the $40 CSN Gift Code is.......(drum roll)...... THENA of Patiently Waiting! Congratulations Thena.  Let me introduce Thena to those of you who don't know her. This godly woman is the mother of six. SIX!!! Whew! Bless your heart, gal. Besides six beautiful children, Thena is also grandma. If you have a special need, Thena has a prayer request blog: Prayers and Praises. How do you find the time? Please stop by and visit her. You will be encouraged and uplifted.


I want to thank each one of you who entered the CSN Gift Code giveaway. Who knows....there may be another giveaway soon. Stay tuned.

Peace and Joy,
Susan

Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)  Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Last Day to Enter the Giveaway!

That's right. You have until midnight tonight, September 16 to enter my giveaway. What??? You don't know about the giveaway? CSN is sponsoring a $40 gift code for one of my followers. Would you like to know how to enter? Go HERE and comply with the entry qualifications.


Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting.


Peace and Joy,
Susan

1 Timothy 6:6 (NIV)  But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Monday, September 13, 2010

How to Clean the House and Giveaway Reminder



1.  Open a new file in your PC.. 
 

2.  Name it 'Housework.'

3.  Send it to the RECYCLE BIN.

4.  Empty the RECYCLE BIN.

5.  Your 
PC will ask you,  'Are you sure you want to delete Housework permanently?'

6.  Calmly answer, 'Yes' and press mouse button firmly...

7.  Feel better? I sure do!

                Works for me!
  
Don't forget about my giveaway of a $40 gift code from CSN stores. Enter by commenting HERE. 

Peace and Joy,
Susan

1 Peter 3:8 (NIV)  Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Another CSN Giveaway!!!

The wonderful people at CSN Stores are offering a $40 gift certificate to my readers! I'm so excited for you. CSN Stores is comprised of over 200 specialized online stores that offer a wide variety of home goods. You can find anything from luggage to kitchen tables, cookware to baby cribs, tools to office furniture. You name it - they have it!

The season is rapidly changing from summer to fall. Can you smell it in the air??? I sure can. Fall festivals abound in small rural communities. Mine is no different. Apple Festival. BBQ cook-offs.  Football games. Bonfires. Here is a fire pit or fire ring you can add to your own back yard for those get togethers.


Maybe you're in need of some seating for those gatherings. Here is a nice bench.



But there are so many options.You can choose anything from their many site selections. Home decorations. Children's furniture. Strollers. Housewares. Treadmills. (yes. I said the "T" word. lol)

Here's how you get in on this fabulous giveaway. FIRST! You must be a follower of my blog. THEN-Visit CSN Stores and leave me a comment telling me what you would be interested in ordering. You don't have to be specific, and you can change your mind.

For this giveaway, I'm giving you extra chances to win. You are allowed to leave one comment on this post each day the giveaway is open. Also, if you post about the giveaway on your blog, you'll get an extra entry (please provide a link to that post). It's that simple! The giveaway will be open through midnight (central time), September 16. So you have several chances to win. The winner will be announced Saturday, September 18.

Peace and Joy,
Susan

Colossians 1:28 (NIV) We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Monday, August 2, 2010

The Winner!!!!

I had every intention of posting this first thing this morning. But you know....life happens. My SIL needed someone to watch her daughter for the day, so.....me and hubby answered the call. It was tough. Swimming. Reading. Snacking. Napping. Tough I tell you! lol. The one drawback.....no internet. Hence the delay. And now.....

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for entering. Thank you CSN Stores for sponsoring.

....and the winner is:


Congratulations Candace!!! Please send me an email so I can send you the $40 gift code from CSN Stores.

Candace is a new follower who left this comment: "Hi! I'm a new follower of your blog. If I won, I think I would use it to purchase some sort of yoga/pilates equipment or maybe a kettlebell. I seriously need to get in shape. I look forward to getting to know you! Candace"

I'm looking forward to learning more about Candace too. One thing we already have in common is the desire to get in shape. Let me see a show of hands of everyone who wants to be more active. Yep. Just as I suspected. Pretty much all of us. If you don't know Candace, please hope over to her blog: Mi Chiamo Candace and say "hello" and "congratulations."

Thank you again for joining in the fun.

Peace and Joy,
Susan

James 1:22 (NKJV) But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Last Chance to Enter Giveaway!

Just hopping On to remind everyone of my fantastic giveaway from CSN Stores. You have until midnight tonight to comment on this post.

Right now....I'm off to split the wind on my scooter with my awesome husband.



Hope you're having a fabulous weekend.

Peace and Joy,
Susan

Psalm 119:114 (NKJV)  You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

It's Giveaway Day!!!!

The wonderful people at CSN Stores are offering $40 gift certificate to my readers! I'm so excited for you. CSN Stores is comprised of over 250 specialized online stores that offer a wide variety of home goods. You can find anything from luggage to dining room sets, cookware to baby cribs, tools to office furniture. You name it - they have it!

Many of you who visit this blog have an interest in cooking, I thought I would show you some things they have available for use in the kitchen along with a couple of their beautiful dining sets. So whether you are entertaining indoors:

or outdoors, they have something that will suit your needs and meet your personal style.

I'm partial to this great island butcher block.


If you're looking to add to your kitchen accessory collection with a nice piece of bake ware or cook ware, here's your perfect opportunity. Just look at this All Clad 20 QT Stock Pot or:


these Shun knives. I can tell you either of these items would be like having your own sous chef. lol


Here's how you get in on this fabulous giveaway. Visit CSN Stores and tell me what you would be interested in ordering. You don't have to be specific, and you can change your mind. You don't have to be a follower (tho I'd love it if you were), tweet about it, post it on Facebook, or post it on your blog. Just leave me a comment on this post and you are automatically entered. It's that simple! The giveaway will be open through midnight (central time), August 1. The winner will be announced Monday, August 2.

Peace and Joy,
Susan

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)  Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

Friday, February 5, 2010

I'm Prolific!!! and a Giveaway

Really? What is a prolific blogger? I'm so glad you asked. By blogosphere definition, a prolific blogger is one who is intellectually productive… keeping up an active blog that is filled with enjoyable content.


I received this prestigious award from my dear blog friend, Christy at The Secret Life of an American Wife and Mom. Thank you, Christy. I am so honored you chose me! Thank you, precious friend. For those of you who do not know Christy, please hop over and check out her blog. She truly is a prolific blogger.

The responsibilities of the recipient:
1. Every winner of the prolific blogger award has to pass on this award to at least seven other deserving prolific bloggers. Spread some love!
2. Each prolific blogger must link to the blog from which he/she has received the award.
3. Every prolific blogger must link back to this post, which explains the origins and motivation for the award.
4. Every prolific blogger must visit this post and add his/her name in the Mr. Linky, so that we all can get to know the other winners. (Click here for the Mr. Linky page.)

I have come to know so many prolific bloggers that it was extremely difficult to narrow the field to only seven. Knowing them through their blog has enriched my life. I encourage each of you to stop by and meet them. I believe that they will enrich your life as they have mine with their prolific blogging skills.

1. Kat @ Heart2Heart
2. Debbie @ Heart Choices
3. Kim @ Just a Southern Girl
4. Mari @ My Little Corner of the World
5. Deb @ Sweet Tea
6. Yolanda @ Higher Grounds
7. Beth @ An Instrument for His Glory

Someone thinks you are a prolific blogger too! ME! :) That's right! Every single one of you who stops by blesses me at your own blogs. Well, this is a good start to promoting some great prolific bloggers. Please, go meet them all today, This Day! You will not be disappointed, I promise!

Oh yes.....the giveaway. Today is your last chance to enter my very first giveaway. What am I giving away? I'm so glad you asked. lol. You could win Gary Chapman's The 5 Love Languages and learn to speak love in your spouse's primary language, plus a fabulous array of Valentine goodies. To find out how to enter go here and follow the instructions. Good luck everyone.

Peace and Joy,
Susan

Psalm 18:1-2 (NKJV)1 I will love You, O LORD, my strength.  2The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Random Dozen - 02/03/10 and a Giveaway!

That's right. I'm having my first giveaway. You could win Gary Chapman's The 5 Love Languages and learn to speak love in your spouse's primary language, plus a fabulous array of Valentine goodies. To find out how to enter go here and follow the instructions. Now, on to today's main event:






The first 6 come from Kelley at I Didn’t Know That! Thanks so much, Kelley! And can you please help us out with #4???

1. Do you use the labels various charities send you as “free gifts?” Of course. Why waste them and throw them away?

2. What is your favorite time of day (or night) for skywatching? Lying on the ground, on a warm sunny afternoon, watching the clouds roll by and figuring out what the shapes resemble.

3. What is the most adventurous you've ever been with trying a new food? (Keep it G-rated please) snails and frog legs. Not a fan of either.

4. Have you ever heard a rock sing? (Trust me, there's a reason for this one!) Nope, but there's still time. (Note: I think that a rock singing is totally different that rocks crying out in praise to Jesus because no one else praises Him.)

5. If you could learn a language you don't presently speak, what would it be? Spanish.

6. Al Capone's tombstone read, “My Jesus, Mercy.” If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say? 
As you are now, so I once was.
As I am now, so you will be.
Prepare yourself to follow me.
Believe on Him to life everlasting. 
1 Timothy 1:16

7. If you were a famous musician who was known by one name, like “Cher,” “Sting,” or “Jewel,” what would it be? It doesn’t have to be your first name, but it can be, if you’d like. WindRydr.

8. Have you ever been inordinately “into” a television show? Who hasn't?

9. When you sneeze, do you go big, or do you do that weird “heenh!” sound that makes people think you’re going to blow your brains out? Any other variation we should know about? I just sneeze, the say, "whew! God bless me."

10. Do you still read an actual newspaper that you hold in your hands, or do you get your news elsewhere? I read the campus rag occasionally, but generally read the local newspaper's online edition.

11. Are you a good speller? Generally.

12. At what time each day do you start thinking about Lost lunch? The night before as I'm making next day's lunch. lol 


If you'd like to join in, post your own answers then hop on over to Lids at 2nd Cup of Coffee to link up. Thanks for stopping by today.

Peace and Joy,
Susan

1 Timothy 1:16 (NKJV) However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

My First Giveaway

This is something that I have been contemplating since I first began blogging. There are some milestones in blogging that others seem to celebrate with a giveaway. Whether it's a blogiversary or reaching a certain number of posts, bloggers have giveaways.

First, I had to decide what milestone to celebrate. The anniversary of blogging came and went. I haven't quite reached my 200th post. Yet, I have felt led to do a giveaway. So.....

We're going to celebrate L.O.V.E.! That's right. I'm honoring my wonderful husband and with Valentine's Day quickly approaching what better way to celebrate amore than giving away this:

 
Are you familiar with this book? I was introduced to this book by my now husband when we were dating. He purchased a copy for both of us. He insisted we read and discuss it together. I'm so thankful we did that. It has truly blessed us. This book taught me about my needs, but more importantly about his needs. The things that are most important to him. I'm also going to add some Valentine's Day goodies that will be a surprise. 

How to enter:

For one entry: Leave me a comment that you are or have become a follower of my blog.

For two entries: Leave me a separate comment that you blogged about this giveaway.

For three entries: Leave me another comment telling me your most memorable Valentine's Day.

That's it! How simple is that?! So hurry up and enter. The giveaway ends February 5. The winner will be announced next Sunday, February 7. That's right....Superbowl Sunday!!! Go Colts. 
Thanks to all of you loyal readers out there and all the support that you have been sending my way. You are more than a blessing and I’m so grateful. This is just a small token to show my appreciation toward you. You are all a source of encouragement for me. It’s been amazing getting to know so many of you. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck to all!

Peace and Joy,
Susan

Ephesians 4:2 (NIV) Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Friday, September 11, 2009

 
They’re talking layoffs at work, slowdowns in the economy, flare-ups in the Middle East, turnovers at headquarters, downturns in the housing market, upswings in global warming…Imagine your life, wholly untouched by angst. What if faith, not fear, was your default reaction to threats? (text taken from Max Lucado’s website)


To find out more about the book itself, please visit our very own Lori from Lori’s Reflection. She read the book so she can share her thoughts with us: Fearless by Max Lucado.


Now to the nitty-gritty part of the giveaway (LWG writers are not eligible to enter – sorry, girls :wink: ). The package includes: Fearless – Hard Cover, Fearless – DVD Study, and the Fear Not Promise Book. You have four chances to enter your name into the drawing. Wondering how to get your name four times into the drawing — pretty simple…
Please leave a comment at Laced with Grace for every entry you make. The giveaway will end next Tuesday, September 15th (midnight – EST) with the winner to be announced on Saturday, September 19th.

Remember, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7) Thank you for stopping by and be sure to share this awesome give away with your family and friends today, This Day.

Peace and Joy,
Susan


Hebrews 13:5 (NKJV) Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”