My blogiversary is fast approaching. I posted my first real post on March 24, 2008. In honor of this momentous occasion, I've decided to have a giveaway. The big prize up for grabs is a "box of goodies" including at least 12 of my favorite things. Some things that are included are jewelry and soap from one of my favorite Etsy shops, plus more! I promise, it will be great! I am blessed to have some wonderful loyal readers, so this is my way of saying thanks for a great year!Okay, I've had some emails telling me this is too confusing, so I've reworked it a bit.
To Enter:
*Comment on this post. Let me know about something you found helpful on Ramblings and/or something you'd like me write about more. I can't wait to hear your feedback!
*Put my button on your blog or add me to your blog roll.
*Blog about this giveaway.
*Twitter about this giveaway.
*Become a follower of my blog.
*Subscribe to my blog.
***Earn five bonus entries by heading over to Fishful Thinking, then come back here and tell me something you learned. Just be sure to leave five comments...like this -
Comment 1 - I went to Fishful Thinking and learned yada yada yada
Comment 2 - copy & paste above
Comment 3 - copy & paste above
Comment 4 - copy & paste above
Comment 5 - copy & paste above
I hope that makes sense!
That's total of 11 possible entries. Just be sure that you leave me a separate comment here for each thing you did. Also, be sure that I have a way to contact you, either via email or your blog.
There are also two smaller prizes up for grabs!
One new follower will win a prize, winner will be selected by random drawing.
The person who comments the most between now and the entry deadline will receive a prize as well.
Deadline to enter is March 24! The winner will be announced on March 27.
SAVING is good.
just one helpful thing? your recipes! ooh or your money tips, ooh or the book reviews...I could go on!
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ReplyDeletegot your button
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ReplyDeleteand i just blogged about it. oh i also mentioned it on SITS roll call too! I know, blatant sucking up!
ReplyDeleteI just enjoy reading your blog for the various posts which are often a lot of fun -- like the 911 call and shutters (which I think are cute also) and Rachel Ray (whose shows I enjoy). I read your blog because it's fun and wouldn't change anything :-)
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The Recipes! I'm always in need of new ideas for meals. :)
ReplyDeleteI love recipes too. I love trying new recipes often. Thanks for the great blog and giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI must agree! The recipes are awesome. I'm going to be making your Spanish Rice tonight. It sounds so good and easy. Both of which I like. Thank you!
ReplyDeletewow happy blogiversary to you may you have minny more and well i just found your site please add me in on this thanks
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blogiversary!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I really like the recipes. They are great!
I am a subscriber.
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I too love your recipes. I like to try something new every now and then.
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Congratulations on your blogeversary. I'm new at blogging and don't have one of my own but am thoroughly enjoying reading your comments. I like your money tips.
ReplyDeletei love the cheap and easy recipes...two words that are very important when it comes time to make dinner!!
ReplyDeleteall i can say is - keep em coming!
elkesten at yahoo dot com
Awesome Giveaways! I would love more book reviews and recipes!
ReplyDeleteI like frugal/money tips.
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I'm all about saving money, so the tips on money saving are my favorite!
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Happy Anniversary on your site,
ReplyDeleteWhat are you thinking of writing tonight?
Then Acobay info was very relevant,
I wonder if anyone else likes an elephant!
Recipes, thoughts and saving money,
Love to read about something funny!
Thanks and Irish wishes to you, Lots of luck and happiness too!
pumpkinlady430@yahoo.com
Love your recipes!
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i'd love to know how you chose the names of your children. i'm always interested in odd stuff like that. hehe
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i blogged about this here:
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your button is in my blogroll!
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pookielocks at ymail dot com
www.shebecameabutterfly.net
I always love your recipes! I don't have a kitchen in my apartment so I can rarely follow through on them, but I print stuff out so that when I have a better apartment (with a kitchen!) I can put to use some of the great recipes I find.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good blogging work! <3
suburbansweetheart(at)gmail(dot)com
i am a secret lurker but the recipes are great!
ReplyDeleteI always love to try new recipes, so more of those would be great.
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I like the fact that you have pictures of your family on the side of your blog. It's nice to put faces with names. I also like your recipes, especially the cheap and easy ones like Crock Pot Carne Guisada!
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I am new to your site and look forward to coming back more, I will pick the receipes and for my second i'll say reviews.
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i love all your yummy recipies!!
ReplyDeleteI love recipes!!
ReplyDeletei have been a lurker for awhile, but i love your recipes and anything having to do with being frugal! thanks!
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I love the recipes! I have been a lurker... OK.. gonna bite the bullet and Follow... its about time I got around to it!!!
ReplyDeleteI am new to Ramblings...just cruising around reading different things...read aloud to my four year old that a McDonald's ran out of nuggets...he thought that was a VERY GOOD reason to call 911!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
i'm new here, just came over from SITS. but i am looking forward to getting to know you + reading more!
ReplyDeleteI'm also a new reader, but your Momma Mia post totally made me smile! That song cracks me up too!
ReplyDeleteI am a new reader, but I love your recipes!
ReplyDeleteI RSS'ed you :o)!
ReplyDeleteLoving your recipes.
ReplyDeleteI am new reader and I promise to be back :D SO I am not a liar. But I can not wait to read your recipes and your book reviews. ( I am a newlywed and I need all the help I can get with cooking)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun blog!! I totally ♥ your layout and background!!!! So original!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring Fling!
Come on over to my blog to register for my pearl earring giveaway too!!
these mystery giveawasys are too tempting to pass up
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway. Very exciting to get favorite things :) I lov eyour recipes. Keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteI love the recipes - I get so bored with my own cooking.
ReplyDeleteI am following now.
ReplyDeleteLove your recipes and giveaways! Thanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteLove the recipes!
ReplyDeleteLove the recipes! Especially the soups. Yummy
ReplyDeleteI liked your laundry tips... more cleaning/housekeeping tips please :)
ReplyDeleteI know it's been said already, but I like the recipes. Also, the money saving tips are helpful.
ReplyDeleteI just found you, but I love that you have lots of links on your side bar! I love finding new places to visit!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted! http://twitter.com/JustJingle/status/1306231106
ReplyDeleteNew here. Gonna check out that tamale soup recipe.
ReplyDeleteFirst time on your site but I will definitely be back for some of those yummy sounding recipes.
ReplyDeleteOff to subscribe to ya. don't want to miss a thing
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit here but I'm a big fan of easy and frugal recipes.
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your blog, so I'm not too familiar with it yet, but I'm always looking for good recipes!
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to you with google reader
ReplyDeleteI'm new, BUT if your from TEXAS it all must be good, make that great-love your layout, add me in! Thanks SISTA!
ReplyDeleteThe recipes are great. You have a very nice informative blog. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower!
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ReplyDeleteHappy spring fling!
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
The recipes for sure. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your recipes and would like to read more about gorcery store bargains or a weekly meal plan.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com
Happy blogoversary! I'm brand new here...from SITS. Thanks for the chance to browse around and possibly win a prize! :)
ReplyDeleteJust arrived from SITS, happy anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see you drop by my place:)
12 things what fun and a surprise box coming in the mail is just what I'd love! Enter me please and happy blogisversary!
ReplyDeletenew visiter via SITS! HAve a good day!
ReplyDeleteI would have to say recipes. I love recipes. Great blog & giveaway!
ReplyDeleteRecipes are good. happy Blogiversary!
ReplyDeletelooks like I am just one of many that loves a good recipie!
ReplyDeleteI love your recipes. They are yummy and very helpful.
ReplyDeleteI would love lots and LOTS of recipes. ;) Love the denim look too!
ReplyDeleteThe recipes look like my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI'm finding all kinds of interesting blogs while flipping through SITS. I might have to quit my day job to read all of them.
ReplyDeleteThat's a sacrifice I'm willing to make
Well, I've never been here before, but I'm sure you are super duper helpful and I look forward to coming back and finding out more about you.
ReplyDeleteIn the mean time, would you tell my neighbor - down the street - to turn off his base? Thanks! ;0P
I'm following you
ReplyDeleteI twittered: http://twitter.com/MrsMeganC/status/1308053066
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, so I can't say what I found helpful, but with the short peek around that I took I can say I'll be back for more.
ReplyDeleteI am fast becoming an Etsy addict so I'm interested to see what you'd include as your "favorites." Maybe you could list your favorite shops/artisans on Etsy.
ReplyDeleteI love Etsy and love surprises!
ReplyDelete♥Stephanie
familyof4@comporium.net
Following your blog.
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familyof4@comporium.net
I would love to have my hands on those goodies! Please count me in and Happy Blogniversary! Here's to more years of blogging to come. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a FUN give away! I'm so curious as to what your favorites are :) I'd have to say recipes-I love trying new ones :)
ReplyDeleteMitz
I just came to your blog via the Spring Fling. Let's see, something you could help me with...at the moment my stubborn 20 month old daughter is screaming in her bed and refusing to go to sleep. You'd think I'd have mastered this by now, with her being my 3rd child. But girls are sooo different from boys!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun giveaway. I would love to win! I am excited to look around. It sounds like your recipes are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Jen
Love your recipes.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time here..but I too love book reviews. Help me decide what books to put in my paperbackswap queue
ReplyDeleteI'm a new reader, but I was just checking out your recipes section and the recipe for cheese straws sounds amazing! I'm gonna have to try those this weekend. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI like your recipes and can't wait to try the Pantry raid goulash! Also,this is a great giveaway!thanks jacquecurl@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteLove recipes
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ReplyDeleteHi there, found you via SITS. I just added you to my blogroll, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your blog...but I already love some of the recipes I found!
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sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com
I follow your blog on Blogger.
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sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com
I subscribed to your blog's RSS feed on Google Reader.
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sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com
I Tweeted about this giveaway on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/statuses/1319818884
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sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com
I'd like to see more traveling recomendations, places to go on a budget...maybe
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Christina - xristya@rock.com - I love the recipes, and would love to see more book reviews - thanks for the wonderful giveaway also!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. The setup is great. I'm new to your blog but will be back lots. Recipes seem yummy. Good work.
ReplyDeleteI love the money tips
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance!
barbmccrea at hotmail.com
I am a subscriber in Google reader.
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I have blogged about your contest here http://community.womansday.com/barbmccrea/blog/346/
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love the recipes
ReplyDeleteI like your recipes! I'm a lifelong-vegetarian and my boyfriend is, well... not. I'm new to cooking with meat, and I enjoy finding doable, affordable recipes that he'll like.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! Always love to see more contests and ways to save $$!
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering me! Great Contest!
Janna Johnson
jannajanna@hotmail.com
www.FeedYourPigBlog.com
I like the book reviews and your layout!
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follower.
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I tweeted!
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I come here about once per week to look at recipes. Yeah, I know, there are alot of recipe sites but I look for real food recipes. ty
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Your recipes look good, I am going to try some
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR THE CONTEST IT EXSPOSED ME TO YOU
ReplyDeleteThe money saving tips are important to everyone in these uncertain economic times.
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I love the money saving tips.
ReplyDeleteLike the recipes
ReplyDeleteLove money saving times, something we all need during these difficult times.
ReplyDeleteI'd like you to write more about asking your readers for their opinions on 'what should I do', or 'which would you pick?', things like that! Vanessa, your sense of humor is hilarious and quirky!! My cat was giving me bizarre looks as I was lol'ing while reading your story about the child asking "let me see your uterus"!!! rofl! You've got a great writing talent! Thank you for the contest!
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Sharon Harmon :)
I haven't been reading your blog very long, so don't feel that I can really comment on what needs to be changed/added, etc. I do enjoy humorous stories, and almost any family can provide a large number of them. Congratulations on you Blogoversary!
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My favorite part of your blog are the recipes. jelly15301@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteI ama follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking for ways to save (and make) money, so your frugal tips are my favorite thing -- if I have to pick one!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, and I'm impressed by your recipes - many of them have an edge that's just a little bit different (to my Yankee palate). I'd like to see more recipes like Bierocks - it seems very different to me - and, if possible, I'd love to see some pictures of the food (don't fancy them up...I like food photos to be just like you serve it at home). Hope you're not sorry you asked!
ReplyDeleteI'm now following your blog.
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ReplyDeleteI like the recipe section, especially since they are easy to follow (I am learning how to cook).
ReplyDeletethe recipes are good
ReplyDeleteI like "What's Cooking" section and recipes.
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recipes and saving tips
ReplyDeleteThe recipes are my favorite. More giveaways would be great, too.
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Happy Blogoversry! I like your recipes and money saving tips
ReplyDeleteI love your recipes!
ReplyDeleteLove the great recipes.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed looking through the recipes
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!
KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com
we tried your quiche recipe. It was good. Even the kids liked it. LOL. Maybe you could add even more recipes for slow cookers maybe.
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I am new to your site-I enjoyed reading about migraines!
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ReplyDeleteright now i need stress reliever tips.
ReplyDeleteI love your whats cooking section! I love the recipes and would love to see photos of them! :) Thanks for the awesome contest! :)
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ReplyDeleteWhat's Cookin' is great.
ReplyDeletety
jimyrug@hotmail.com
I like the Zesty Crock Pot Pork Chops recipe and plan on making them.
ReplyDeleteI love the recipes. I am always looking for new things to make. I can't wait to try the Carne Guisada in the crockpot! YUM!
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I love the What's Cooking section. There are some great recipes posted.
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1bmore @ gmail . com
Definitely the recipes, I'm always searching for new recipes!
ReplyDeleteI like the receipes and hope you add more soon
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see updated versions of classic recipes.
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I like the recipes and housecleaning tips.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time on your blog and at this point I would have to say the recipes because I love finding new things to cook for my family. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI am following you
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to your blog also!
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Happy Blogiversary! I am always looking for new receipes
ReplyDelete(Imagine me pounding on my desk and chanting) More recipes, more recipes, more recipes :)
ReplyDeleteHappy blog anniversary.
Happy Blogiversary! One Year is quite an accomplishment! May you have another fun and happy Year! I was really intrigued by your post about the Total Focus program. I too have a son with ADHD and I would love it if you keep posting on how this program is working for your family. I know you are only 1 disk into the program so I think blogging about the program and the effects it is having would be interesting to read about. I hope you make progress in handling Tristen's ADHD and thank you for sharing your initial feelings about it. All my best to you and your family!
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I twittered about this giveaway! Here is a link to my tweet:
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joannaonthelake@gmail.com
I am following your blog. My username is joannaonthelake
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I am Subscribed to your blog too!
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I am new but keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThe recipes are very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI love finding new recipes, especially spicy ones and those from other states and regions and Texas has some great ones! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThis may sound strange but reading about your son and his ADHD helps me. Not because I have a child with this but because I have a 14-year-old daughter who is causing our household a lot of grief right now. You said that you threaten grounding and he doesn't care, same here. Etc Etc. Reading how you deal with this is helping me find patience with my child. I told you that it might seem strange to you. :)
ReplyDeleteI am now following you
ReplyDeleteHelpful....the recipes!!
ReplyDeleteFun? How your site looks!!Love your denim background and all the "country" type illustrations.
I'm a newbie that just signed up for your newsletter!!! Love your site and so glad I found it!! Like your wkly menus and may have to steal a bunch of your stuff!! LOL Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love your color scheme, it matches well with your image and is easy to read. I'd really like for you to write about Autism in April, as it is Autism Awareness Month and there is never too much awareness!
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i like cheap and easy recipes
ReplyDeleteYour recipe for Crock Pot Carne Guisada was great.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see more recipes!
ReplyDeleteCheap and Easy recipes are my faves. Especially easy!!
ReplyDeleteLove those recipes!
ReplyDeleteI've found your recipe section most helpful and I'm putting the ingredients of the Zesty Crock Pot Pork Chops down on my shopping list to cook for dinner one night this week. Thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteTweeted on twitter here:
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Thanks
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I'm a blog follower! trishden
ReplyDeleteA Big congrats on your Blogversary!!! I'm new to your site, but the recipes look great (we are always looking for new recipes - I love to cook)
ReplyDeleteMary
zenrei57 (at) hotmail (dot) com
I think that you need to have more contest.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogaversary...While I have to agree just love recipes but just coping with taking care of pets and kids is enough just blog about that..thanks for cool giveaway who doesn't like surprises
ReplyDeleteWow, another 365 days about to come up and go. I really like your recipes.
ReplyDeletethe recipes and the blue jean background is sooo cute
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sallstun(at)hotmail*com
The Recipes! I'm always in need of new ideas for meals
ReplyDeleteI would like the chance to win, thanks.
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Great site! I like your blogs and definitely the recipes! Who doesn't get tired of cooking the same old things? Thanks and keep up the great work!
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I went to Fishful Thinking and learned that Optimism is a skill that can be learned.
ReplyDeleteI went to Fishful Thinking and learned that Optimism is a skill that can be learned.
ReplyDeleteI went to Fishful Thinking and learned that Optimism is a skill that can be learned.
ReplyDeleteI went to Fishful Thinking and learned that Optimism is a skill that can be learned.
ReplyDeleteI went to Fishful Thinking and learned that Optimism is a skill that can be learned.
ReplyDeleteI can't seem to stop repeating myself... ;P
The recipes is what I liked. -the Cafe baked speggetti sounds yummy! The peanut butter bars I want to make later,if i have enough peanutbutter.(cross your fingers). Thanks for the giveaway! jacquecurl@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteWhat I learned from Fishfull Thinking is only 42 percent kids believe they will achieve their goals and gold fish crackers were the first to elimanate trans fat.
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