And The Winner Is...

I'd like to quickly thank you all SO MUCH for participating in my 2 year blogoversary give-a-way. You all made this so fun and really memorable event for me. So thank you.

Unfortunately there could only be one winner. But I do encourage all of you to consider RS Designs when you need a blog makeover. I just can't say enough about their work. And their customer service is top of the line. Thank you Revka. :)

And the winner, chosen by a random number generator, is...

Jana Kelley!

I will be emailing Jana shortly. Should she not respond in 3 days, another winner will be announced.

Thanks again for all the fun. And congratulations Jana!

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Menu-Plan-Monday w/Give-A-Way!

Well, it looks like it will be yet another week of simple foods. And not much home time. A dearly beloved Great Uncle went home to the Lord Saturday night. He had been sick for several months so it was not a shock, but still so very sad. He leaves behind a wife of over 60 years. My mind won't wrap around being with someone for that length of time and then them just suddenly being gone.

We also have several things that we must get done for back to school. And many of the fall activities are starting back up now too. So it would have been a busy week anyway. The loss just adds another element to it.

Monday - Crockpot beef brisket (didn't get to it last week) with vegetables

Tuesday - Will be out at family events

Wednesday - Leftover brisket sandwiches with sweet potato fries

Thursday - Quinoa and Black Beans, salad

Friday - Pizza night! Whole grain crust and as much vegetables as I can pile on top, with homemade pesto! The basil is still going crazy in the garden.

And if you're at all interested in a new, fabulous blog design, don't forget to check out the contest I'm running!

For more menu ideas, be sure to check out Laura's Blog!

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Frugal Friday Give-A-Way!

Contest is now over. Winner will be picked and announced soon! Stay tuned. And good luck!




Tell me, what is more frugal than something free?!

I'm so happy to announce a very special give-a-way right here on my little blog.

In celebration of my 2 year blogoversary, Revka of RS Designs has very generously offered to give away a $60 credit toward any of her custom websites or blog designs. That means that if your choice is under $60, it's absolutely FREE! Anything over $60 you simply pay the difference.

I first saw Revka's work during a blog carnival. I didn't win the carnival, but decided to contract with her for the blog design you see here. Revka is very professional. She somehow manages to take care of her family and do this incredible work on the side. She is timely, polite and very helpful to those of us that may not be too computer savy.

I've gotten so many compliments on the blog since Revka got ahold of it. And I'm just thrilled that I now get to participate in one of her give-a-ways!

There is even "free for the takin" (as we say in Tennessee) buttons and badges at her site! And look how pretty!






(Ohhh, I'm keeping this one!)

They even have free templates sometimes!

Red Tape:

To enter:

1. Just go to Revka's site and look around, come back here and tell me something you love in the comment section of this post. It's that easy.

and/or

2. Sign up for her newsletter on her website (and let me know in the comment section that you have done so). That way even if you don't win, you'll be kept up on other give-a-ways and discounts. It's a win/win!

and/or

3. Write your own post about this give-a-way and link back here to this post, letting me know in the comments that you've done so.

Do one of these things for one entry. Two for two entries. Or all 3 for 3 entries in this contest! Remember, you have to mention it in the comment of this post for it to "count" toward an entry. How else will I know you've done it?

Contest open to anyone with a blogging platform that allows you to customize your template yourself. Contest runs from blog posting time (ie- now!)on August 15, 2008 thru noon EST August 29, 2008.

Winner will be chosen at random by Saturday August 30 and notified by email (so please be sure to leave a valid email address or blog address that has your email listed). Winner has 3 days to respond to email after which a new winner will be selected.

Good luck to all of you!

For more frugal fun, be sure to check out http://www.biblicalwomanhoodonline.com/blog.htm!

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Blog Carnival Winner $50 Visa Card!

I have got to start off with saying how very nice to have all the comments! You are the sweetest bunch of ladies! Almost everyone had something nice to say. It does the heart good.

I almost wish I hadn't asked what you'd buy though. It made me think of many, many things that I'd like to have as well! LOL

I wish I had 560 giftcards to give away. But I don't. I only have the one. Well, truth be told, I don't even have it in hand yet. But I will have it tomorrow. :)

And the winner is:

Tisha!

She said in her comment:

"I would use the money so my husband and I could go out on a date!! :) How fun, thanks for this great giveaway!"

I really hope you guys have fun on your night out if that's what you decide to do with the prize.

I've already emailed Tisha and if I don't hear back from her in the alloted time, I'll draw again. :)

Thank you all so much for participating. I will be visiting many of your blogs as time allows.

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Want A $50 Visa Giftcard? Give-A-Way Over!

Giveaway over! No more comments allowed. Winner to be picked soon!

Time for another blog give-a-way! What a fun way to meet new and different bloggers and maybe win a little loot in the process!

Well, the loot at this site is gonna be...a $50 Visa Giftcard!

That's right. 50 smackeroos (in plastic form) to spend how you see fit. Mailed right to your door. Maybe you've been wanting a mixer? Or something from Amazon. Or how about some nice steaks at the grocery store? Hey, you can even buy gas with it!

Whatever you little heart desires.

To enter:

Leave a comment telling what you would like to buy with the giftcard between right-this-second-now and 4pm Saturday, April 26 when comments will be turned off. I know that's an odd time, but I promise I have my scheduling reasons. :)

Winner will be chosen with a random number generator and notified no later than Monday, April 28. If you don't say what you'd like to buy, your entry is void.

This contest is open to bloggers and non bloggers alike. But please make sure if you have a blog, to have an easy to find email link. And if you don't have a blog, you must leave a valid email address (how else will I get in touch with you when you win?).

You have 3 days to respond to the winning email notification, or an alternate winner will be chosen.

This contest is open to residents of the US only.

See how easy? Come on and comment!

Want to enter more contests? This would be the place to click!

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And the Winner of the $25 B&N Giftcard Is....

Okay, I had no idea there would be so many comments. 466! Amazing! So I decided to use a random number generator instead of a daughter. I hope no one minds. :)

The random number generator picked....

#236 And this entry number (after counting many times to make sure) was...

Emily @ http://raisingmonkeys.blogspot.com/ & http://mommypracticality.blogspot.com/

Many congratulations to you Emily! I've already left a comment on her blog and sent an email. Should there be no response in the allotted time, I will draw again.

This has really be so much fun (and work!) and I want to thank you all for participating. I will be visiting each of your blogs that left a comment, though it may take me a while!

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Because What is More Fun Than Something Free?

Times up! Comments have been disabled! Winner will be announced soon!

This just looks like too much fun! So I'm joining in!

This giveaway is going to be for...

A $25 Barnes & Noble GiftCard!


To enter, just leave a comment! Comments close at noon on Saturday, February 2. (ETA-Eastern Standard Time)

Winner will be chosen by a random number pick by one of my daughters on Saturday afternoon. Winner will be notified by Saturday evening. Please don't forget to leave a link to your blog or an email address so I can notify you (and don't forget to check your spam folders)! Winner has 3 days to respond to winning notice or item will go to another commenter.

Open to residents of the US only.

Come on...you know you want to enter!

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