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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Although everyone and their brother has read the Twilight series....I highlyyyyy recommend that.
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Wonderful giveaway! Thanks for hosting, Ali.
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I think everyone should read Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert... even if you're not religious. It is so inspiring.
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I thought My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult was a great book. It's been a little while since I read it but I had to go back a reread the ending because it wasn't what I expected!!
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twilight vampire werewolf oh my
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I always enjoy a good classic.. Wuthering Heights, Catcher in the Rye... but my favorite are children's books... as an educator I have hundreds! My favorite authors are Eric Carle (who can resist?), Jan Brett and Karma Wilson...
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My favorite book these days is Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi Really made me think and be thankful for what we have--but realize women are women everywhere!
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anything by Nicholas Sparks...I love all his books
peace
Kim
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Not sure if my first post went through. I thought My Sister's Keeper, by Jodi Picoult was a great book. Had to reread the ending because it really surprised me!!
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One of my favorite books is an oldy but a goody... Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. It is a very moving story of a young girl who is murdered, then watches over her family as they (and her) deal with her death. It's guaranteed to make you cry but a very good story and there is going to be a movie based on the book coming out later this year. Happy reading!
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Current Favorite Book: Little Pea by Amy Krouse Rosenthal.
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everything Nicholas Sparks wrote...
kim
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I just finished "The Art of Racing in the Rain" for a book club. It was about a dog and told mostly from the dogs perspective. It brought laughs and tears but overall a good read.
Stephanie B
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my favorite book would be Griffin & Sabine, Nick Bantock. I like all his books.
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One of my favorite books is one my daughter gave me called Why A Daughter Needs a Mom.
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Reading You, the Owners Manual. Very helpful- especially the menopause section. Is it hot in here?
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My favorite book of all time is Anne of Green Gables and I'm so excited to be naming my third girl (due in Aug 09) "Sarah Anne" partially after her.
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My most favorite book ever is Pride and Prejudice! I love it so much and think everyone must read it!
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"The Art of Racing in the Rain" A story told mostly from a dogs perspective. It brought both laughs and tears but overall was a good read.
Stephanie B
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While probably a boring answer, I will always find the Bible my favorite all time book. I still find myself reading it everyday 12 years after I read it the first time. That's a good book!
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