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.
I love lots, but "The Memory Keeper's Wife" was very thought provoking.
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Hmmm. I read like crazy, so here is a list of some of the books I've been loving in the past month or so (without authors' names b/c I never remember who wrote a book): Julie and Julia, Born on a Blue Day, Complications, Elegance, Marley and Me, the Bible (I like the NAS with the Zondervan NIV study notes), and I've been on a heavy L.M. Montgomery kick lately.
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Considering that you have a newborn, my favorite baby book is Happiest Baby on the Block. Then again, maybe you're all babied out at the end of the day, in which case I like Eat, Pray, Love- such a good book! Thanks!
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I highly recommend 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' to read with your children. The moments sitting in our big comfy chair, laughing at all the fun food that the caterpillar eats are most cherished by me...and my boy as well I am sure :)
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Oh, I can't wait to read the list here! This is a great read... slowing down, listening carefully to our children - I love it as a teacher, but I also love it as a parent.
Under Pressure: Rescuing Childhood from Hyperparenting by Carl Honore
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My book of the moment it The Hobbit. I was never interested in reading it when I was younger, but now I'm enjoying it. I'm sure I'll read the rest of the series and then watch the movies. I guess I'm weird because I won't watch a movie if I haven't read the book first.
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Hard to Believe and Truth Wars both by John MacArthur
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Could today be my lucky day?
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Right now I am really enjoying mystery novels. Currently ready Jeffery Deaver. Thanks for the giveaway! :)
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I'd love the chance to win free stuff!
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The book I am currently enjoying is "Letters to my Daughter" by Maya Angelou.
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My favourite book at the moment is the NEW Jodi Picoult book Handle with Care. So sad!
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An oldie but a goodie; Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins
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oops, I didn't see where I had to post my favorite book. And you didn't specify but I like Chick Lit so anything by Lori Foster is good.
But kids books Corduroy is my fav from growing up.
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Water for Elephants has been my best read in the last 6 months
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My very favourite book right now is an oldie but a goodie, Life Artist by Ali Edwards. This book taught me to see beauty in everyday things like your regular cup of coffee in the morning or the way your children might bend down to look at a flower, it taught me that art is all around me.o
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An oldie but a goodie: Tom Robbins, Jitterbug Perfume
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A classic favorite book is "The Joy Luck Club". And right now I'm reading "Don't Make Me Count to Three!". It's a parenting book that "encourages and equips moms to reach past the outward behavior of their children an dive deeply into the issues of the heart." I'm having some issues with my 7-yr-old daughter and this book is giving me ideas how to get to her heart. It's helped me not yell so much, which is huge, and has given me new questions to ask when we need to discuss a situation.
Hope you're finding time to read a little here and there. Thanks for the opportunity to win such fabulous prizes. I'm so excited about them all and hope to win. Happy Wednesday evening to you.
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I miss reading.....no time these days :( However, I have ready every James Patterson book (except for the last two...I can't wait). All of them are so good, and they are such easy reads, a couple days only....
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I must say that my favourite books are the Shophaholic series by Sophie Kinsella. I've just finished the last one - Shopaholic and Baby and they're just great! I'm now moving into the author's other books!
Happy Reading!
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I teach AP European History and I am reading a book called (simply) The Cold War. I love it but only would recommend it to someone who really loves history : ).
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No time to read these days :( However, I have read every James Patterson book (except the last two... I can't wait), they are all excellent. The best part is they are such 'easy' reads only a couple of days !!
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My favorite book (and on I'd recommend) is The Shack. It has a really tragic beginning but follow the story and the ending is just beautiful!
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My favorite book to read over and over again is The Five People You Meet In Heaven, by Mitch Albom. I love the message that the book sends of not really understanding your live here on Earth, but having it explained and all come together when you get to the other side.
Thanks for a chance at these awesome giveaways!
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Stiff : Mary Roach
I am in healthcare, so I find this interesting. She's got great humor as well!
Thanks! Hope to win.
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