Wednesday, October 6, 2010

100 Posts = Giveaway!

I'm jumping on the bandwagon of giveaways. Seems like lately everyone is doing a giveaway on their blog, so I figured why not join in on the fun. Plus this is my 100 th post! Pretty bad though when I've been doing this for exactly 2 years, which averages to 50 posts a year. Lame. I love documenting the kids this way, and when Jake went back to school, I wondered to myself what the heck did I do when it was just Tyler and I last year with Jake in kindergarten and Collin not even thought of yet? What did we fill our days with? I've given myself a goal of 2 blog posts per week. I have no lack of posts, just lack of time. When November comes around, and it's National Blog whatever, I'm going to try to do the once a day post. I need to be better at documenting the boys. The days go by so fast and it's a blur unless you take the time to remember these days. I wish I had a sign hanging on the wall in my house that says: they only this little once, or something like that to remind me to that no matter how crazy, busy, or messy, I need to take time to enjoy the moment. O.K. I got off the subject- back to the giveaway! I'm being really generic, but I LOVE Target! So you are getting a gift card. But there is one rule you have to follow. It's only going to be for $10.00, but the rule is you have to spend it on yourself. Not your kids, husband or food- well unless it's chocolate. It has to be something maybe you don't buy yourself like a magazine, book, candle, nail polish, DVD, bottle of wine- indulge yourself, but don't go too crazy, after all it's only $10.00. I know how Target works- you don't leave without spending $100.00.

So, leave me a comment, you can say what you want- I can't think of anything creative for you to comment about. I would like my faithful commenter's to of course join in, but I am also curious to know who reads my lame blog and maybe hasn't left a comment before. I have been think lately of going private, only because this my blog is mostly about my kids and I would like to be able to share information more freely without wondering who's reading. So there ya go- comment away- don't be shy.

I will do the drawing on Friday at 5:00pm. Just in time for cocktail hour :)

Oh, I just thought of a comment idea- if you want, comment on what your favorite blog is to read. I know there are tons of blogs, but which one is the one you look most foward to reading? It can be a craft, decorating, or just a regular family blog. Aren't there a lot of cool blogs out there? I wish I had the talent of some of those people!

11 comments:

Stephanie said...

I'd probably buy some sort of clothing item for myself. I'd probably scan the clearance rack because I am cheap like that. I read so many blogs, I can't pick a favorite. I do enjoy this one blog called 86'n-it about a girl and her husband who fixed up a crack house and made it a really awesome place.

Nicole said...

Girl... you know how I loooove Target!

I'm so glad you're going to try to commit to 2 posts a week. Time goes by so fast and memory is weak. I hear you on the time thing... which is why I'm usually up until midnight/1am and then back up in the morning at 6am. Sleep is overrated. :)

As for blogs... I love the Lettered Cottage. And Tiffany Ruda.

Leslie Collins said...

I would definitely buy something to wear. I love shopping for myself now that I am not preggo, but do not end up buying myself stuff often enough.

I love a blog called from the daisy patch. It's a scrap website where I can always get great ideas.

Chrystal said...

Your blog isn't lame! I love reading it and the adventures you and your boys have. You have such fun ideas (which I am tucking away for when we have kids! :-)))

Anonymous said...

I would use this towards printer ink and paper! tracietrump@yahoo.com

Nicole said...

I too love reading when you write... just post when you can... don't make it a chore! But, they do grow up to fast... your comment about letting go and enjoying them reminded me of a poem my aunt had hanging in my cousin's room when she was a baby... and I babysat her a lot, and read it all the time while rocking her to sleep.

Cooking and cleaning can wait til tomorrow
For babies grow up, I've learned to my sorrow
So, settle down cobwebs, dust go to sleep
I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep.

So, there may be toys all over your house... and pizza for dinner... but your kids will remember the moments... and they don't care about the mess...

Look forward to next Friday!

LeeAnn | {froggyleggs} said...

Yay for giveaways!! LOVE Target. ;)

A new blog that I have found and love is 'the anderson crew'. Just spent the last 3 hours there! lol!

ann said...

It's me. I read your blog all the time. Thanks for always keeping us posted.

Mami2jcn said...

I read shescribes.com. Thanks for the giveaway!

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Sara said...

Are people without a picture allowed to comment? If so, pick me! Pick me! I LOVE Target. I don't know what I'd buy, but I'd have fun just wandering the aisles for hours (by myself) looking for something fun and unexpected.

The Tomasoski Family said...

Your blog always makes me laugh! You have such a gift for writing (my mom agrees!!). Another blog that I like is "Babycheapskate". Every Monday they post a summary of where the cheapest diapers are for the week and what coupons you should use! Thanks for doing the giveaway! How fun!