Wednesday Sponsor Giveaways: Studio Calico, Shabby Straps, Simplify 101, & Songbird Ave
Studio Calico • one person will take home the fabulous April kit
For more from Studio Calico be sure to check out their blog + galleries.
Shabby Straps• one person will receive a camera strap & one person a wrist strap
ShabbyStraps offers you a fun and unique way to accessorize your SLR/DSLR camera and your point & shoot camera. ShabbyStraps are all made of the highest quality to ensure the safety of your camera. Each strap is extra thick and comfortable to wear for the shutterbug hobbyist or professional. Whether you are in the mood for polka dots, paisleys or stripes, ShabbyStraps has you covered!

Simplify 101 • one person will receive a spot in the online workshop Organize Your Paper Clutter with Aby Garvey
Paper, paper everywhere! That paper mountain growing on your countertop
represents a loss of freedom, a loss of control, and a nagging feeling
in your gut that something important isn’t getting attended to. Your
paper, and the feelings it creates, makes it hard to relax, focus or
even have fun.
Here’s
the good news: there is a better way! With the right paper organizing
systems in place—those created with you, your paper, and your home in
mind—you can free yourself from paper clutter and the stress that comes
along with it. In Organize Your Paper Clutter, you’ll learn a
step-by-step process on how to decide if you need a piece of paper (and
for how long!) and how to organize it so you’ll find it again right
when you need it! Your piles (and your stress!) will be replaced by
organizing systems you love, and feelings of confidence, relief and
peace of mind!
Start date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
End date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Registration status: open!
Read more specific details for the workshop here.
Songbird Ave • 5 Bloom & Grow digital kits
This month I am excited to announce that I have teamed up with Songbird Ave and their talented team of designers to create a kit with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks in honor of Autism Awareness Month. The huge kit, including 5 exclusive layered templates, is $8 and can be purchased/downloaded here.

To be entered into today's drawing leave a comment below sharing your favorite book (or a good one you recommend). Comments will be closed at 8pm Pacific with the winner's posted shortly after.




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okay--so it might not be a book book---but I am loving the PageMaps book by Becky Fletch.... it is so inspirational and has awesome sketches to get you going
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I have enjoyed most of Mauve Binchy's books. It's been a while though.
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I am reading right now "Handle with Care" by Jodi Piccoult. It is a really enjoyable.
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Favorite book....that is so hard. I don't have a favorite book There are just sooo many good ones to pick from. "The Lace Reader" had me rereading parts because I couldn't wrap my mind around the shock of how different the ending made the entire book. Also have to agree with everyone that the "Twilight" seriers REALLY was incredible.
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Right now I'm reading Snippets by Lain Ehmann. It's hilarious!
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i LOVE reading 'trash' what they now call chick-lit. (liek Anita Shreve, James Patterson, Sidney Sheldon, Jennifer Weiner)I also love Meg Tilly's books and for humor i loved Chelsea Handler.
Lately my book-reading has been giving way to documentary film watching :)
My favorite source for books & movies is either borrowing from friends, the public library or 'Half-price books' (a great used book store).
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My favorite book of all time is My Antonia by Willa Cather. I just finished The History of Love by Nicole Krausse and loved it.
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I just finished reading Molly Wizenberg's A Homemade Life which was great! Good recipes and a relaxing read.
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Time Travellers Wife. Bet I'm not alone!!! Chronicles of Narnia, Mortal Engines, Discworld (bit of a fantasy freak!) Loving sharing books with my 2 1/2 yr old too (not the listed above ...yet !) xx
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Just purchased this one. Maybe I'll start this one tonight.
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A good read is definitely The Shack. Makes you think about things in a whole new light!
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For the Children's Sake is what I'm reading (I think the author's last name is Macauley) -- such a good read for parents and teachers.
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I just read "Three Cups of Tea" and am taking "The Friday Night Knitting Club" on a trip this weekend. Can't wait, love a good book!!!!
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I LOVED the Red Tent by Anita Diamont
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The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every story whispers his name. It's a kid's picture Bible, but it will speak to all ages.
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Thanks for the link to the Organize Your Paper Clutter online workshop, this is exactly what i'm needing!
I rarely re-read books but the two i continue to enjoy every other year or so is: The Hunger Moon by Suzanne Matson and The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
The business related book i'm currently enjoying is: The Creative Entrepreneur: A DIY Visual Guidebook for Making Business Ideas Real by Sonora Beam
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I wish I could say that I read self help or other inspirational books, but I adore books that take you another life, espeically murder mystery and scary ones! Guilty pleasures. I read it a while ago but it was so intense - Stephen King Cell!
Amanda Schurman
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I'd have to say Gone With the Wind. Very engrossing.
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Amber you would love author Pamela Kay Tracy! I particularly like the book, "Price of Redemption". All of her books are religion based. pamelakaytracy.com
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I tried to post earlier, but didn't get a text box. My favorite book is Oldie, Of Mice and Men by great James Steinbeck.
Great giveaways Ali, hope allis well wtih you and your family:)
Jess
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