Wow! 411 followers, that is just awesome! Although I don't write here nearly as often as I used to, I credit this space, my little corner of the internet, as saving my life. Truly. In those dark, awful days right after Stevie died, this blog was my lifeline. I honestly don't know what I would have done without it. It gave me one tangible thing I could accomplish everyday. And most importantly, it allowed me to connect with so many other amazing people who understood where I was coming from. Thank you all for being there to lift me up and cheer me on over the last (almost) 10 months.
Alright, now onto the giveaway!
What I really want to do is share some happiness with you. So some of these 'prizes' might seem a little bit weird, but they are all things that have put a smile on my face lately, and I'm hoping they'll do the same for you. Here they are:
1. Zumba for your choice of Playstation 3, Wii, or Xbox. To read about why I totally adore Zumba, click here.
2. "The Great Salsa Book" by Mark Miller. This book has hundreds of amazing salsa recipes, including a orange-habanero one that is seriously to die for. If I could eat chips and salsa for dinner everyday, I totally would!
3. A gift certificate good for three months of Netflix Watch Instantly. There are so many great movies available to stream, and some of my favorite shows such as 'The IT Crowd,' 'The Office,' 'Bones,' 'Hoarders' and 'Law and Order: SVU.' Literally half of my life is probably spent watching crap on Netflix. :)
4. An all-natural healthy snack pack, including my new favorite, avocado oil potato chips. A word of warning: you will get addicted and they are expensive! :)
5. A Starbucks giftcard. I've never been a coffee drinker, but a few weeks ago I was really tired and decided to try to pick myself up with a caramel latte, and I've been completely hooked ever since. Seriously, how did I not get on the coffee train sooner??
6. A copy of my "Girly Girl Girlz" mix cd, including singers like Adele, Robyn, Lily Allen, old school Salt N Peppa, and more. Spring is just around the corner, and this is the perfect thing to blast and rock out to with the windows down :) There will be 5 winners chosen for this one.
SO...here's how to enter:
- Anyone and everyone is eligible (you don't need to babyloss mama)
- For each prize you'd like to be entered to win, leave a separate comment and tell me one thing that makes you smile (for example, if I wanted to win the Zumba game, I'd say, "Zumba game. Leaving the house without a jacket makes me smile!")
- You can enter to win any or all of the prizes
- If you post about this giveaway on facebook, twitter, or your own blog, leave an additional comment for each, specifying which prize you'd like the extra entry for
- If you become a new follower, that counts as an additional entry too
Thanks again everyone!
xoxo,
Kristin
176 comments:
What a great giveaway! Congrats on 411 followers!!
Zumba game - completing a workout makes mw smile!
The snack pack - My babies make me smile...the one in my arms and the one in my heart.
Zumba game. Being able to work on projects outside makes me smile.
salsa Book. Walking in the grass barefoot makes me small.
Girly Girlz Mix. Driving with my windows down makes me smile.
Sunshine makes me smile :)
Zumba game for any of the systems. :)
Waking up next to my husband. :)
All-Natural Snack Pack :) [i need healthy ideas!]
My kittens falling asleep on my lap :)
Starbucks gift card.
Zumba game
Having family in town makes me smile.
I have the Zumba game for wii and I love it!
Potato Chips -- My husband's smile makes me happy!
brandy.l.wilson(at)gmail.com
I smile when it's a sunny day, my windows are rolled down, and the perfect upbeat song comes on the radio. My definition of an awesome day! :)
Girly Girl Girlz Mix CD :)
Starbucks card -- sunshine also makes me happy.
brandy.l.wilson(at)gmail.com
Extra entry for All-Natural Snack Pack - shared this on my fb :)
Netflix
Messages from my god son make me smile
:D
Healthy snack pack
My kitten snuggled up next to me (napping) makes me smile!
Zumba Game for the PS3 - My Baby loss support group makes me smile! :) [loosing this baby weight would make me smile as well. Lol.]
Zumba Game for Wii - My dog Buddy makes me smile.
Zumba game for the PS3. My cats curling up on my lap when I'm sitting on the couch makes me smile.
healthy snack pack - Ice Cream makes me happy, which is why I need the zumba game and this snack pack. :)
Zumba game.
My babies (one here, one in heaven) make me smile.
"Girly Girl Girlz" mix cd - Music always makes me happy. I love to turn it up!
The starbucks giftcard...
My rainbow baby's laugh makes me smile :)
Zumba Game for Wii - Posted On Facebook.
Zumba workout CD - driving, singing at the top of my lungs [and getting weird looks from other cars for my dancing!] makes me happy. =]
Starbucks giftcard....
My youngest who wormed his way into bed with us this morning and each time he saw me beside him... his smile brightened my night.... (Even though it was 3 am and I was awake)
Starbucks Card - My husband makes me smile. <3
Zumba Game for Wii (again) - Twitter post.
starbucks card.
Having coffee with a friend and catching up makes me smile.
Girly girlz cd.
Mixtapes make me smile.
Starbucks gift card -
The smell of fabric softener when someone is washing clothes makes me happy. =]
Zumba for xbox. Sweating makes me smile
Snack Pack!!! A house full of friends makes me smile.
Starbucks! The other day, when I went into Starbucks before work to get a pick me up, an old man saw me walk in and I over heard him tell his friend that I was pretty. That made me smile :)
Girly Mix. Fresh strawberries make me smile.
Seeing my husbands face makes me smile.
Healthy snack pack
Starbucks gift card
Watching Star Wars with my hunny makes me happy!
Seeing as how Starbucks makes me super happy, that's what I would like to win ;)
I went to Starbucks this morning, it's perfect coffee weather right now.
healthy snack pack - Blog post!
Great Ideas for the giveaway Kristen.
zumba game. as a zumba instructor, having someone else teach me zumba for a while makes me smile...A LOT.
snack pack. eating makes me smile.
starbx gc. there's just something about a tasty fattening drink that makes me smile.
cd. listening to kristin's playlist...there are just no words. :)
Girly girl girlz mix - driving rocking out like a super star with the windows down& the warm spring air make me smile. :)
Netflix - my 3 year old telling me how much he loves me makes me smile
Zumba game! A trip to the library makes me smile.
Zumba Game
When it's snows just enough to coat everything, but you can still drive, it looks like a winter wonderland and that makes me happy :)
Netflix
Watching the dolphins play in the ocean right offshore, so care free and loving life :) That always puts a smile on my face
Girly Girl Girlz CD
When the weather finally warms up enough to drive around with my windows down and radio cranked up, rocking out in my car and seeing the odd looks on other people's faces is definitely a reason to be happy for me!
Starbucks card - Because there is a perfect starbucks drink for each season. Enjoying the season's pick with my husband and friends always makes me smile :)
The great salsa book
Because trying new foods and cooking makes me happy
Healthy Snack Pack
I live right outside of a Marine Base and no matter what kind of mood I'm in, it always puts a smile on my face to see the Welcome Home banners for the Marines & Sailors coming home
Girly Girlz CD
Because listing to new music that I normally might not makes me happy...especially if I like it
zumba for Wii!
Seeing the sun shining threw the windows makes me smile!
Amanda McC
Girly Girl Girlz cd...I know you may not want to hear this (because I know you're excited about spring), but sitting next to a fireplace and watching a snowstorm outside makes me smile.
Starbucks giftcard
Reading a new book (of my choosing - no school books!) makes me smile.
Snack pack
Belting along with a musical soundtrack makes me smile.
Salsa book
Meeting a random person for the first time who shares my interests and passions and who is just as excited to talk about those things as me makes me smile.
Zumba
Knowing that it is truly an act of God if I win this one, because God knows I'm intimidated by Zumba, makes me smile.
Salsa Book - the sound of my living daughter's belly laugh makes me smile
Healthy Snack Pack - doing karaoke with my girlfirneds on a girls night IN (not out, haha!)
Starbucks - the days when you FINALLY don't have to wear a 6 layers of clothing, a parka, hat, mits, scarf and big boots just to run to the grocery store...those days make me smile!
"Girly Girl Girlz" mix cd - talking to my daughter on the phone in the middle of a long day at work makes me smile...she is only 2 so we have the best conversations, she always makes me laugh.
zumba!!! tight abs make me smile!
mix cd - dancing makes me smile!
starbucks because having three babies makes me smile, but also makes me need coffee!
mmm....salsa book...because cold salsa with warm chips makes me smile!
Starbucks gift card. My 2 whippets and greyhound make me smile when they dig their way to the bottom of the bed covers.
Zumba Game {for Wii!!}
The one thing that makes me smile is reading your blog. I seriously love reading your blog. I would love reading your letters to Stevie, and seeing you a little bit happier now makes me smile. I also love your cooking blog!!! :)
starbucks/gc
starbucks, makes me smile!
and even though perfect days can end in rain, being alive makes me smile.
What a great give-a-way! Here we go...
Zumba-Sunny days make me smile
Salsa book
Cooking for my family makes me smile
Starbucks gift card
Completely changing my look from head to toe makes me smile
Starbucks gift card - my kitty makes me smile because she will put her paws on my shoulders and lick my face.
Starbucks giftcard-Free Coffee makes me smile
Mix CD-Spring makes me smile!
Zumba for Wii-my husband makes me smile!
Girly Girlz CD- Dancing around my house while nobody's watching (except my kid) makes me smile!
Zumba game
Singing along to music at the top of my lungs in my car with the windows down makes me smile. Even if the people next to me are laughing :)
Girly girl mix - the hint of spring in the air makes me smile
Zumba - not dying when doing push ups make me smile.
Starbucks - White chocolate mocha with double pump of caramel makes me smile
Zumba - Fitting into my old jeans makes me smile!
Salsa - Watching my husband put hot sauce on EVERYTHING he eats makes me smile.
Netflix - Snuggling up on the couch with my husband for a good movie makes me smile.
Starbucks - Hot chocolate with the mini marshmallows on top makes me smile.
Girly Girl CD - Turning the music all the way up in my car and singing along at the top of my lungs makes me smile.
Zumba- accomplishing a workout makes me smile!
Starbucks- a creamy mocha on a cool morning makes me smile :)
Snack Pack- time with my girly friends totally makes my day!
Netflix- curling up on the couch with my hubby and getting out of touch with reality for a while makes me smile too!
The Girly Girl Girlz Mix
When a little kid looks up at me hopefully as I am walking by in the hall. Then when I look at them they smile and say, "Hi Ms. Smith!" like I am their most favorite person.
Zumba game! Wanna get my butt in gear (and shape -- ha!)
I live in Maine. It's so cold. And snowy. And snowy again. The first warm day of spring after the snow is all melted makes me smile. I love to jump in the car, blast my favorite mixed cd from 100 years ago and roll the windows down and just drive around with an iced coffee for an hour. It makes me feel like the whole winter melted off me in that one hour.
New follower! ;)
Zumba for Wii - still trying to lose that baby weight before my big VEGAS trip! :)
Zumba! - Hot tea and a blanket while watching it storm outside!
P.S Congrats on so many followers!
An all-natural healthy snack pack - Dreaming about the future
I'm a follower :)
Zumba Game.
Spring makes me smile :)
Starbucks Gift Card.
Feeling a nice cool breeze during summer brings a smile to my face.
"Girly Girl Girlz" CD
Singing out loud in my car even in the shower sometimes :)
Zumba for xbox-
Seeing an elderly couple holding hands makes me smile.
- An all-natural healthy snack pack, including my new favorite, avocado oil potato chips
Singing in the shower makes me smile.
A Starbucks giftcards-
Iced Chai Tea's make me smile.
A copy of my "Girly Girl Girlz" mix cd, including singers like Adele, Robyn, Lily Allen, old school Salt N Peppa, and more-
Singing into my brush and pretending to be in junior high again makes me smile.
Zumba - fighting my man for the playstation makes me smile!
Zumba-
I tweeted about this.
Zumba-
I facebooked about it.
Zumba-
and I blogged about it.
~Zumba~ MY BOYS (FIANCE AND BABY) ALWAYS MAKE ME SMILE!
Netflix!
Because nothing makes me smile more than cuddling up with my honey and watching a movie, while I lay my head on his lap and he plays with my hair.
:D
Zumba game: Because crimping my hair and dancing around my living room to "Pump Up The Jam" makes me happy.
Netflix
Being able to say CONGRATS and mean it to 10 of my friends that have given birth after my loss; without crying afterwards... makes me happy!
Starbucks gift card. Cupcake shops make me happy!
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I am a new follower.
aubreyfick@yahoo.com
Zumba (PS3)
because dancing makes me smile... and dancing with others makes me laugh.
girly girl girlz mix...
I smile whenever I look at the moon:)
Starbucks...Relaxing on the beach makes me smile.
Snack pack...watching my husband's eyes light up when he sees our little girl after work makes me smile :)
starbucks...
because coffee makes me function...coffee with friends, makes me smile.
salsa book...every time my (almost 3 year old) daughter tells me "you are my Hero, Momma"... it makes my heart smile:)
Zumba Game.
I made a post for your giveaway on my blog. It is private, but if you'd like an invitation, just let me know your email and I'll send you one.
Zumba Game (for the Wii).
Sunshine and temperatures above freezing make me smile.
Zumba game for the Wii
Losing weight (finally) makes me smile!
Holy crap this is awesome! Kristin, you always have the BEST giveaways on your blog. :)
Salsa Book - because I could eat chips and salsa for every meal for the rest of my life and be okay with it.
I also threw this up on my Twitter - www.twitter.com/scarlettohara87
(Additional entry also for the Salsa Book)
:D
the starbucks card:
Poodles make me smile.
I would LOVE to win the ZUMBA game for Xbox 360. Being able to go out for the first time since surgery makes me smile :)
The Girly Girl Girlz mixed CC would be AWESOME to win! Seeing a smiling or even crying baby makes me smile, as does holding one. No matter what through all my loss, babies always make me smile!
I would love to win the netflix gift card. Painting, drawing, and doing art of ANY kind makes me smile!
Zumba: My husband who is always here to make me laugh!
Netflix: American Idol, The Bachelor and The Biggest Loser... okay, reality TV in general!
Snack Pack because it's healthy and I am SMILING about taking action with my new fitness/diet/weight loss plan
Mix CD: The fact that Spring is RIGHT around the corner and I can feel the energy bubbling over makes me SO very happy!
Zumba (for Wii)
Seeing my daughter play a spontaneous game of Ring Around the Rosie with 7 other little girls while waiting for preschool to start.
Zumba Game (for Wii)
Breastfeeding makes me smile :)
I'd love the Wii Zumba.
Getting a new book makes me smile!
I'd also like the Netflix one.
Watching Castle makes me smile. Well, not what's going on in the show (haha!) but knowing that it's Monday and it is on that night makes me smile. :)
And the Starbucks gift card would be awesome.
Eating a home-cooked meal from my mom makes me smile.
What a great giveaway!!!
Zumba game- Laying on the couch doing absolutely nothing all day with my hubby makes me smile!
Netflix- Watching sappy romantic movies makes me smile1
Starbucks Giftcard- Starbucks Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream makes me smile!
Girly Girl Girlz CD- Love singing super loud in the car- I smile as I laugh at myself!
Zumba for Wii - Seeing my tulips and daffodils popping up makes me smile!
Starbucks gift card - 5 quiet minutes to myself makes me smile.
Girly Girl Girlz CD
Summer makes me happy
starbucks gift card
spending the weekend w my family makes me smile
Netflix
Being a mom makes me smile
the salsa book
chips and hot sauce make me smile
Zumba game for xbox. Because my husband just got an xbox & I can't find anything that I like to play on it (except guitar hero, which would be fun, too!) Also, I've been wanting to try Zumba but am scared to try a class cuz I'm so out of shape! Love your perspective, fellow Minnesotan.
Quiet moments alone to reflect make me smile, and the possibilities of each new day.
Snack pack. Walking barefoot makes me smile (even on slush).
Starbucks giftcard. Baking bread makes me smile.
Salsa Book
Flip flops make me smile.
Zumba for Wii
Tank tops make me smile.
Zumba for Wii - a NICE, HOT bubble bath makes me SMILE!
Salsa book - Trying new, delicious foods and cooking new recipes makes me SMILE
Healthy snack pack - Grey's Anatomy makes me smile!
Starbucks - caffeine is amazing, gets me through the day, and I would NEVER smile without it! ;)
The Mix CD - Good music, with good lyrics that I feel speak to me, makes me smile
Anything on the Xbox/Wii makes me smile :) Zumba baby!
I LOOOOOOOOOVE Starbucks!! Pick me, pick me!!!
My students at school make me smile :)
Id love the girly girl mix
Netflix could make me smile on rainy/snowy days
Trying new foods can make me smile. Would love the snack pack!
new follower
Zumba - Spring makes me happy!
mix cd - Good wine makes me happy!
snacks - giveaways from my favorite blogs make me happy!
I'm willing to be that your Girly Girl Girlz would make me smile!!
Zumba would make me smile too, because it would motivate me to get back into shape!
Snacky snacks make me smile. So I NEED those Avocado Oil chips. NEED.
XO
ps You make me smile too Kristin.
Congrats on 411 followers!! Wow!
The Zumba would be awesome! The feeling of accomplishment right after a work out makes me smile! :)
Starbucks: Decaf mochas make me happy!
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Netflix: watching Rosemary's Baby for the 150th time makes me happy!
eemoody77 at gmail dot com
Zumba game (for Wii): losing 20 lbs. would make me happy!
eemoody77 at gmail dot com
Netflix: I'm a new follower!
eemoody77 at gmail dot com
Netflix: I shared on Facebook!
eemoody77 at gmail dot com
Netflix: I blogged!
http://quiltznhoez.blogspot.com/2011/03/dear-stevie-giveaway-time.html
eemoody77 at gmail dot com
Oh! And I became a new follower (I had been following you because I was a member on the Aug 2010 board, but didn't know there was an actual 'follow me' button ;))
For Starbucks gift card!! =)
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