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Giveaway Time –> Happy Blogoversary to Moi!!!

By TheAngelForever | January 28, 2008

Welcome Bloggy Giveaway participants and everyone else!   (Details of my giveaway below)

February 4th marks my 1 year Blogoversary! It is hard to believe that a year has passed since I became sucked in  addicted  welcomed to the wonderful and wacky word of blogging.So much has changed during this year. I am no longer teaching, I am a stay at home Mommy to my two little boys (NHL 4 and JSL 8 months). This has changed my life the most. I am not stressed like I was a year ago (the stress is just different now). I have time to spend with my boys and I enjoy doing things that I want instead of lesson planning and correcting papers in my spare moments outside of school. I do miss the kids and my fellow teachers, but at this point in my life this is where I need to be – with my husband and two boys.

I am going to take a minute to thank some important people. Please excuse me if I forget someone, it is not intentional. Very little sleep this weekend can cloud my memory banks –> teething is EVIL I tell you!

 

 Why I am hosting a Giveaway:

While roaming around the Blogosphere I have found so many other blogs that I try to read daily (thank you Google Reader). There are too many to mention here and I am  working on a new blogroll to give everyone some linky love. One of these blogs is Rocks In My Dryer. Shannon has another blog that showcases giveaways – perfectly titled Bloggy Giveaways. This fall she helped to arrange the Fall Y’All for people. This week she is organizing a Bloggy Giveaway Carnival. The timing is perfect with my Blogoversary so I am joining in with my first giveaway!!!! 

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My Giveaway Details:

I decided to put together a cute package to help busy people to have things on hand for when they actually need to write and not e-mail someone. Yes, some of us still do that from time to time! So without further babbling, here is a photo of my goodies:

Things for my 1st Bloggy Giveaway

Included: (1) A sheet of custom made address labels. I will put whatever you would like on them – you do not have to use Blue the dog.  (2) A package of 10 blank note cards   (3) A little memo pad with a pen (perfect for keeping in a diaper bag or purse to capture bloggable moments).   (4) Magnetic Listpad  (5) Gold and Silver metallic gel pens.   (6) Valentine froggy magnet   (7) $5.00 gift card for Target to get a little something special for you.   Other surprises may get tossed in along with these, but these are definite.

 

Now for some rules/details of the giveaway (this is the teacher in me doing this):

 

With that I hope you enjoy this and look forward to meeting new friends out there in this fun filled Bloggy world that we live in.

 

 

Comments closed 2-2-2008 . . . winner announced very soon!!!

Topics: contests, family, friends, fun, interesting, looking back, me moments | 442 Comments »

442 Responses to “Giveaway Time –> Happy Blogoversary to Moi!!!”

  1. Grace Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:45 am

    Happy anniversary to you! I won’t be asking to put my name in the draw because I am not from the US. :-)

    Goodluck to all!

  2. Jenn Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:02 am

    I love this idea! Please enter me in!

  3. Deby Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:21 am

    Blog why?????
    I love meeting people….and this is a great way…

    Add my name in, please
    Deby

    yesipray at gmail dot com

  4. Ericka Wagner Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:23 am

    VERY cute!!!!!
    Thank you!
    Ericka

  5. supertiff Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:23 am

    wow, you really came up with a great prize. i only heard about this about 8 hours ago, and i really wanted to join in, but i had to find prizes from stuff that i already had on-hand. (RE-GIFT! RE-GIFT!)

    i just adore this idea…what a wonderful way to bring people together.

    so, yeah. this is me saying that i want your note cards, etc. and you’re more than welcome to stop by and toss your name in the hat for my goodies, too.

  6. Renee Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:27 am

    Happy Blogoversary! And thanks for the shout out! Why I blog? Find out here!

  7. Megan Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:33 am

    Thanks for the giveaway, not a blogger yet, but I love reading others! Happy Anniversary :-)

  8. carol Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:42 am

    What a nice giveaway!

    Yes, I blog. I got started just because I like to write but it has turned into so much more than that!

  9. Shalee Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:48 am

    I do blog, but it all started because I wanted to leave a comment at Antique Mommy and she had no anonymous commenters and before I knew it, I had a blog in order to say something to her. 2 months later I started blogging.

    I bet AM is sorry she had that “no anonymous comments” on her blog now…

  10. Michelle Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:50 am

    I love to create things. It’s my passion. Thanks for the giveaway.

  11. Jessica Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:54 am

    Great prize! I’d love it!

  12. Melissa Mashburn Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:55 am

    This is a great give away pack! Please count me in.

    Why did I start to blog? Good question…I like to write and I am also a Pastor so it seemed like a great way for me to motivate, inspire, and connect with others.

    Thanks and Take Care,
    Melissa in Mel’s World

  13. brandy w Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:16 am

    i do not blog. no time too. i have three kids. 2,1, and 1 month.

  14. Momala Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:16 am

    Great giveaway! I am a fairly new blogger, just started in November. It’s addicting!

  15. Aura Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:22 am

    I spend so much time reading other blogs when would I have time to start my own??

  16. Lesha Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:32 am

    Thanks for the giveaway

  17. Bonnie Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:54 am

    Cute prize package! Yes, I blog. I consider it a grown-up version of show and tell for my sewing and knitting efforts. I love getting inspiration from others’ blogs.

  18. Lisa Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:01 pm

    A fun collection of goodies!!

  19. qtpies7 Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:03 pm

    Oh my goodness, I love blogging! I love to talk, and my blog can’t shut me up, lol. And I love doing reviews and getting freebies to review, that is a huge bonus for me. I am opinionated!

    I was just saying how I need to carry a pad and pen to write down bloggy things when I am out becuase my memory is failing my after 7 kids! Please pick me! LOL

    (oh, watch for your giveaway on the linky, because you didn’t link directly to your giveaway post, it may be removed, its the rule.)

  20. Sara L. Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:04 pm

    Happy Blogoversary! Thanks for offering up such a generous and thoughtful giveaway…Love it all!

  21. Sara Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:15 pm

    Great giveaway. I am a new blogger and am really enjoying it. I have some giveaways on my site.

    http://bethriftylikeus.blogspot.com/

  22. Megan K Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    I do blog…but mostly pictures so that our family from all over can stay up to date on our little adventures!

  23. TheChickadeefeeder Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I started blogging not too long ago–mainly because my sons were starting and I wanted to keep my hand in and my eye on what was going on. Now, every once in a while, I have a thought that is fun to put “on paper.”

  24. Randi Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    Great giveaway. I do blog – I started as a way to keep in touch with friends and family but it’s become an addictive outlet.

  25. Geri Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:28 pm

    I LOVE THIS!!!!! Fun, Fun, Fun!!! Please count me in !
    gerijones64@hotmail.com

    I am a secret art freak

  26. Sarah Ellis Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:34 pm

    Do I blog? Yes I do, I like to show off new items from my store and I also love making people smile. Apparently, some people think I am funny. ;-)

    And I love posting photo’s of my beautiful and silly kiddo’s

    Thanks for the giveaway.

  27. Britni Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:34 pm

    I used to be an avid journal writer but found that took a little too much time every night. Now I’m an avid blog writer and find it takes away too much time, but it’s a great way to keep track of my life.

  28. Crystal B. Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:43 pm

    Happy Blogiversary. Love your giveaway.

  29. Bebemiqui Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    I blog for the support. Great giveaway!
    bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

  30. stephanie Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    New to the blogging world. Consider me a lurker…

  31. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    I blog – because I love the blogging community and because it’s a great way to stay in touch with people and also journal my thoughts and my kids’ milestones.

  32. Alaina Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 12:54 pm

    Happy 1 year blogging! I just celebrated 2 years and started as a way to keep in touch with friends but it’s become much more than that as I’ve met new people and started sharing alot about the cooking and some about adoption.

  33. melissa Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    count me in please!!

  34. Mama Luxe Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 1:03 pm

    I started blogging on my first blog because my husband was deploying and I wanted to share our story. Now I blog about motherhood and baby products.

    Cute basket–please enter me: mamaluxe at gmail dot com.

  35. ktjrdn Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 1:04 pm

    I started blogging to keep in touch with my family. I had been doing it for over a year before I realized that there are so many great communities out there for bloggers. It was then that I started doing it seriously

  36. Annabelle (Christian Momma) Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 1:13 pm

    What a great giveaway!

    I do blog…I started blogging with a few friends from a message board (years ago) just as a way to do my journaling online. (I’ve journaled for as long as I can remember)…My blog now is a lot different than when I began. When I first started, it was basically what my day was like…which moved to how my pregnancy was doing and what my children were up to…now it’s more along the lines of my Spiritual growth and of course stuff about my day and children are in there at times.

  37. Katie Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 1:19 pm

    Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

    I love stationary, and don’t really have any.

  38. Ashley Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    I would love to win this, I do blog but only a protected one for my husband to see pictures of our daughter while he is traveling. Thanks, Ashley

  39. Amanda Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 1:52 pm

    Hi there! About me…I try to blog…but I get distracted and busy and don’t have time! I am trying to be better though!

  40. Tonya Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 1:56 pm

    I blog to connect to the outside world LOL Tonya

  41. Mommy C. Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:12 pm

    Please include me too. I blog, and I blog so long distance family can keep up with us; a creative outlet for myself; a way to witness about Jesus and his finished work on calvary, and making new friends.

  42. Angie Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    I started blogging to share my papercrafting projects with the rest of the world. Thanks!

  43. Christine@AreWeThereYet Mom Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Very Sweet Giveaway! LOVE the froggy magnet he’s adorable.

    I am a blogger, and have had this blog for almost two years. And have enjoyed every minute of it. I started a blog before this one as a journal for my Type 1 Diabetic son. It’s not abandoned, I just need more time to manage more than one blog.

    Cout me in.

  44. Michelle Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:17 pm

    I originally got started blogging because we were relocated all the way across the country from our friends and are in a completely different country from our families. Blogging provides a way for people to find out what we are up to. Thanks for hosting a giveaway.

  45. Paige Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    I love the prize. I really do enjoy writing and receiving thank you notes. I blog. Oh, I love to blog. It’s like hosting my own little talk show. One with a very small viewing audience, but still a little talk show.

  46. Hannah Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    Hello!
    i blog b/c it forces me to write frequently…and it forces me to write for an audience (whether anyone is reading or not)..both are good for a former diehard writer who got distracted with motherhood

  47. Robin Smith Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    what a great goodie package! From one SAHM to another…thanks for the opportunity to enter. Please count me int!

    Oh, and I do have a blog and I first started it to keep friends and family updated on happenings in the family but then it kind of morphed into a place to record goals to better myself…sorta.

  48. kelly Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:38 pm

    love to be entered-looks like a fun package-thanks so much!

  49. Someone Being Me Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    Your giveaway is so cute. I am a blogger. I recently started my blog so I am still a little new to it all. I had been reading Mom blogs since I was pregnant with my son and finally decided that I wanted to get in on the blogging thing too.

  50. Lifesong Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:45 pm

    happy almost blogosversary!

    yes, i blog. i love to journal things about my kids, show pictures after pictures of my beauties, and express myself.

    my email is lesan@mts.net

    your giveaway is great!!

  51. Nancy Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    Happy blogaversary!

    I blog because I like to hear myself talk. And to remember all of the little things that you forget about. And to avoid working!

  52. Natalie @ Politics for Moms Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    Great giveaway.

  53. Billie Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    I blog mostly as a personal outlet. I’ve met some amazing people through blogging! I would love to be entered in your contest!

  54. denyse Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:55 pm

    Love to blog- Always looking for some writing paper too!

  55. dianne Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    I blog when I can because I love to say what I feel and to see what others think!

  56. Erica Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    Great giveaway! Pick me! And come on by to sign up for my four giveaways too.

  57. Lisa O Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    I actually have three blogs. Two to chronicle my adoption journeys and one to just write the simple thoughts in my mind…

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  58. Lorie Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    I have 3 blogs and I started to keep in contact with friends!

  59. Heidi @ GGIP Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    I would love to win. I started blogging so that I could comment on other blogs and work myself through this tough book I was reading.

    Thanks and have fun with the contests!

  60. Jeni Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    Happy blogoversary! Count me in!

  61. Betsy Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    Hi!
    I started blogging to journal our homeschool activities and to share great HS resources.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  62. Karla Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

    Yes, I blog! I’ve been blogging for over 5 years… I started blogging just for me… but I have to say it’s getting to be more fun as more people join in. Great giveaway! Thanks so much!

  63. Casey Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

    What a cute set. I started blogging about a year ago also. I was almost due with my daughter and thought it would be a great way to keep in contact with my family and friends far away. I have since started another blog. So I now manage two blogs.

  64. Scarlett Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    I’m not a blogger because I can never think of anything interesting to say, never mind that I’ve started blogs before and then forgot about them after a few weeks.

  65. Becca Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    Cute items! My husband actually wanted to start a blog so our families could stay up to date with what we were up to. I was not sold on the idea at first but now I’m addicted . . . I love updating ours and visiting our friends’!

  66. Amy Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:44 pm

    I have three blogs- my main/personal/craft blog, my cooking blog, and a meme blog for paper crafters. I started out blogging on another site after an offer to do a beta test on that site. I enjoyed getting feedback (comments) and kept writing on different topics. I later moved to Blogger because it was much easier to use.

    I love to do paper crafts & swaps. These fun little goodies you’re offering would be put to good use in my house!

  67. Sandi Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:46 pm

    Doesn’t everyone write letters? OMG I didn’t realize that there are so few of us left :o(
    Sign me up please!

  68. faith Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    cool giveaway…enter me please! =)

  69. Melinda Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    I do have a blog and absolutely love it! I started my blog to keep my family and friends that don’t live near by informed about what going on in my parts of the woods. So much fun!

  70. Amy A Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 3:54 pm

    thanks for the chance to win. I don’t blog, but you all do make it sound fun.

  71. Heather Casey Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    Hi. I began blogging when my husband and I moved 12 hours from my family. I use my blog to keep them updated, show them pictures, etc. I would love your give-away prize. I try to write to my little sister often and I love any kind of stationary! Thanks so much!

  72. Snowbird Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    What a cute giveaway. Yup, I’m a blogger. My daughter got me hooked. I’m a retired teacher show is a snowbird/sunbird living part time in Ohio and part time in Sanibel Florida. I am a volunteer wildlife rescuer and rehabber. Come visit my blog. http://snowbirdblogspotcom.blogspot.com/

  73. Laura H. Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    I don’t blog, and I dont know why! I don’t think I could make very many “interesting” posts!

    laura_licious101(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

  74. Bree Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 4:30 pm

    I wanted to show off pics of my daughter!

  75. Michelle C Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 4:31 pm

    How fun to be included.

  76. Lynn Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    Please enter me!

  77. Christina Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    No more blog – I used to share with my husband, but then he decided to close it down.

  78. crunchy domestic goddess Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    what a great giveaway. i can always use some notecards and paper.

    i’ve been blogging for almost 3 years now. my anniv. is coming up in feb. too. most days i love it.

    happy blogiversary to you!

  79. Jenn Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    I love your giveaway. It looks like a great little package. Please enter me!
    I have a blog but to tell you the truth I’m not even sure why I started it. I suppose I like the fact that years down the road it will be interesting to go back and see everything we were doing at this point in life.

  80. Laura Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:08 pm

    I started blogging almost a year ago so my family could keep track of me. I’m their first kid to move away from Scotland and I didn’t want to be forgotten.

  81. Shannon Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    Your giveaway sounds great. I do have a blog and I started it to inform other preemie blog moms of how my son is doing.
    Would love for you to enter me!
    Thanks
    palmersf@comcast.net

  82. Melissa Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:13 pm

    Count me in!

  83. Knittinchick Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:13 pm

    I started blogging recently as a way of recovering from bad burnout, to see the humor in everyday stuff and to stay connected to all my family!

  84. Awesome Mom Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    Your boys are cute! Congrats on your blogiversary.

    I know that my own two boys would go nuts over that frog magnet.

  85. Elizabeth Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    Holy cow-look at you getting 84 comments on this post! Even though the odds of my winning aren’t so good, I’d still like to try, because that writing set is awesome!

    I started blogging while on bedrest when pregnant with Kaitlyn. I had no idea I would still be at it over 2 years later!

  86. Cindi Hoppes Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    What a wonderful gift package you have put together. No, I do not blog! I am not sure why. I have considered it, though! Thanks,Cindi

  87. Romie Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:25 pm

    Great package, please count me in.

    I started blogging because keeping a written journal of my daughter just wasn’t happening and this works much better.

  88. Stephen Saunders Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    Please enter me, the frog’s a trip lol. I have a blog but haven’t really fooled with it yet, I will soon though.

  89. Nise' Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:41 pm

    I started to blog to cause some good friends were and said I had to try it. Great giveaway.

  90. Proverbs31 Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:48 pm

    Congrats on the blog-iversary! I really enjoy writing pads and pens. Thanks!

  91. Devildogwife Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    Bloggy is a great way for me to stay in touch with my hubby while he’s deployed and to keep our family in the loop.

    Happy blogiversary!!

  92. Marcia Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    I blog, but mostly I frequent other blogs that have multiple posters and comment. It’s nice to feel like other people are out there and understand what you’re going through.

  93. Miscellany Mom Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:07 pm

    i started blogging to share ideas.

  94. Amy Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:07 pm

    I started blogging because I wanted to participate in Works For Me Wednesday and share my homeschool links. Count me in please!

  95. Mary Ellen Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:08 pm

    OOh, what fun goodies! Enter me, please!
    My blog is pretty boring, I just try to document stuff about my son.

  96. Wendy Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    I initially started blogging because I was pregnant and wanted a way to keep our far away family up to date. It has become so much more than that now I love it!!! Now, I don’t even think family reads LOL!!

  97. Rachel R. Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    I blog because I am opinionated and wanted a place to sound off without my hubby constantly having to listen to me! lol

  98. Jennifer Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:14 pm

    I started blogging so family far away can keep up with my daughter!

  99. Jenna Z Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    I do blog, I mainly blog to meet new friends! And I feel bad reading everyone else’s without contributing so I occasionally write in my own!

  100. Fresh Girl Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:21 pm

    Hi! I do blog, primarily as a way to record the events of my life, but maybe a little because I like an audience. Great giveaway! Please put my name in the hat…my email address is in my profile.

  101. Brittany Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:22 pm

    Great giveaway! I do blog!! I started because I wanted a place where I could write about anything I was feeling and vent!

  102. Rhen (yestheyareallmine) Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:24 pm

    Count me in! I have been blogging for almost a year now. I love it!!

  103. Shannon Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:24 pm

    I started blogging about 6-7 months ago as a way to keep family and friends up to date with us. Also I find it a place to post useful articles, sermons, funny things, etc. It is really an outlet for me…otherwise, I might go crazy in my house!

    Great Giveaway!

  104. Jennifer S Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:29 pm

    I have 2 blogs!

  105. Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:34 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Stop by my place to win a bath set & candles or one of two copies of a book I’m giving away.

    Laura @ Laura Williams’ Musings

  106. Tyna Begley Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:34 pm

    Yup, I blog. I found that I was sending the same email to lots of friends to keep in touch, so I figured it was easier to post a blog and let them read it when they had time. I love blogging!

  107. Eden Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    Oh, I’d love to win! I blog because we live far from family and friends. Please count me in! Thank you!

    I’m doing a giveaway on both of my blogs:

    http://airforcefamily2007.blogspot.com

    http://goddessofthehome.blogspot.com

    I’ll be doing a new giveaway everyday until Friday. Thought you might want to know.

    Eden

  108. kailani Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    Why do I blog? To win free stuff. LOL! Just kidding, it’s the friendships that I’ve made along the way that keep me going.

  109. Melinda Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    I originally started blogging as a way to make some extra cash with PayPerPost. But since then I have found I really love being able to share my thoughts and experiences with other moms, share my testimony about my walk with Jesus, and have fun sharing family pictures and my digital scrapbooking!

  110. Sweetpeas Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:43 pm

    I blog to keep track of my thoughts and to share pictures & kid happenings with family & friends and just because I enjoy writing . . .

  111. Nikki Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    Happy Blogiversary!!!!

    Yres, I blog. I started blogging because my mother has been pestering me for years to write a book. I thought this would subside her naggingness. It has so far, and I actually enjoy it!! :o)

  112. Marilyn Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:45 pm

    What a great giveaway! I don’t blog yet but I have been thinking about it so I have been dipping my toes in bloggy water to test it out.

  113. Christine Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    Would love to win your giveaway! Congrats on your blogoversary!!

  114. Jennifer Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:55 pm

    I still love to write notes to people so this gift would be wonderful.

  115. sarina Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:57 pm

    please enter me!!
    thanks!

    i am a blogger who blogs to keep in touch with family and friends

    God bless

  116. Nichole Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    Count me in! I would LOVE that!!!
    Thanks so much!!!
    Nichole
    nicholejordanblog@yahoo.com

    http://blog.handmadebycole.com/

  117. Christy Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    I just started my blog today, and I did it because I have so much to share, and so much energy, and no way to make myself accountable for things I say I want to do. That’s a lot of reasons LOL!!! But I love to write, and you have a great giveaway. The paper is perfect – I’m a compulsive listmaker. Thanks!

  118. Deanne Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:02 pm

    Great giveaway package….hope I win!

    I am a blogger, and I love it. Although I must admit that I allow it to suck up too much of my time (like today with the bloggy giveaway!).

  119. Natalie Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:08 pm

    Thanks for entering my giveaway! Sign me up for yours, too. You can’t ever have enough stationary

  120. Margaret Smith Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:09 pm

    Thanks for the great giveaway!!!
    I’m just new to blogging and blog now and then. What great prizes. So cute and useful. Please enter me and thanks.

  121. Kyra Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    I blog because I’m a stay at home mom and I need something that is my own. I would LOVE to win this I SEND CARDS ALL THE TIME!

  122. Teri H Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:18 pm

    I just started blogging again… mainly to keep friends and family aware of what I’m doing! Please include me in your drawing!

  123. Reeva Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    great contest – count me in to win! I am JUST starting to blog

  124. Sara Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    I would love to win this! I love Target and note cards, good stuff! Thank you for entering me!

  125. Don H. Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    Thanks for the enntry. I cant seem to get into blogging. I fail to follow through.

  126. Keara Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    I mostly started blogging to keep in contact and share pics with family and friends. I never knew blogging was this big.

  127. Susan Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:36 pm

    I blog to update my family and friends about my kids, and just started a new blog to have total freedom to talk about whatever I want and hopefully help at least one person make their life a little easier.

  128. Amylou Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:36 pm

    Wow what a nice little package you have put together. I would be honored to win it.

  129. Elena Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    Thanks for the contest!

    My husband and I co-author a blog…..why, you ask? Uh, why not, basically. Just an outlet for us to share some things that interest us, pretty much.

  130. Anonymous Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:39 pm

    umm…I have a blog registered, but I haven’t written anything yet. I’m so boring…

  131. Flibby Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:45 pm

    Hi! I’d love to be entered in your giveaway, how fun! Thanks!

    I’m a 17 year old Stay-At-Home Daughter, and an avid blogger!

  132. The Chatty Housewife Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:53 pm

    I blog, and I began because a few of my friends had blogs and it looked like a lot of fun. I liked learning how and I love keeping it up.

  133. chrissy Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:56 pm

    Happy 1 year to you!!!
    I started blogging because I have too much to say and my family gets tired of listening to me. If I write it down, then maybe there are people out there that will want to hear my story.

  134. Melissa Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    I love to write letters on paper Thanks for the great giveaway!

  135. Jennifer Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    Yes I do blog and I enjoy it! Happy Anniversary.

  136. Carrie Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Thanks for the great give away! I still write letters and mail them, it’s becoming a lost art!

  137. Angela Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    i started my blog as a way for my close friends and family to stay in touch with me when I moved out of state.

  138. Jean Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 8:28 pm

    I blog because I need an outlet to “defrag” my brain. I also love that I’ve met some wonderful people and the giveaways are great too.

  139. Rachie S. Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    Just started blogging… Thanks for such a great giveaway!

  140. Sarah Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 8:42 pm

    I started my blog as kind of an online baby book but it has turned into something much more than that. I’ve “met” some great women and I enjoy it so much!

  141. Nancy Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:11 pm

    I HAVE a blog, but I don’t blog much. I am terrible at it! I love to read my favs but just get burned out on the comp with my ebay auctions.
    Are you buying that excuse? ;-)

    Anyways……

    Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

    Be sure to enter mine.

  142. monica Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    I do not have a blog because I spend all my time reading others! monk5@charter.net

  143. Christy Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    Cute giveaway Thanks

  144. Dan Smith Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    No I don’t Blog

  145. Kristi Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    Hi, that’s a great give-away. I am a fairly new blogger but I have found it is a great way to keep my family informed of our daily happenings and I’ve met some wonderful women.

  146. Amanda Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    I began blogging because my friend Amy was a blogger and wanted me to join her. It was a struggle to get started, but I soon became addicted and now I blog more than she does! What a great giveaway — count me in!

  147. Susan Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    I don’t have a blog but I read others.

  148. ellen Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    i have a blog, and i LOVE to read other people’s blogs!!!

  149. Tara Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    I blog. I have always wanted to be a writer (a real one, not just a wanna be), but I’ve never had the courage to give up my job and do it.

  150. Adventures In Babywearing Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    This is a great giveaway! I need to write more and type less! I do blog (too much!) and started to just get my voice and opinions out there about life! A great release!

    Steph

  151. Krista Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    Yay, writing utensils! I love sending cards and things to people so this would be lovely!
    Why do I blog… well, it started just because, and then it morphed into a pictures of my son blog, and now it’s a cross between that and my random musings (since discovering the wonders of other mom blogs and readers!)

  152. Melinda Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    Count me in! I blog because I want to give something back. I have learned so much from other bloggers, I felt it was my turn!

  153. Michelle Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    great giveaway! I started blogging because we’re a military family and I wanted to share updates on our daughter with faraway friends and family.

  154. denise Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    Yes, I’m a blogger. I like posting pictures for my family to look at. And I love looking at other people’s lives!!
    Thanks!

  155. Tara Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    I blog – I love to blog! I blog b/c I’m a horrible mother, and without my blog, my kids would have nothing to look back on when they have kids of their own. I hope this little snapshot helps them understand their own childhood…and why their children don’t sleep, either LOL

  156. PrincessLadyBug Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    I recently adopted a soldier and this would be perfect for keeping his spirits up.

  157. The Princess Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    I have just been blogging for a few months. I do it just to keep a kind of journal. Thanks!!

  158. Katie M Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    I’ve contemplated blogging…I even have a blogger account…I just haven’t ever actually blogged. I love reading other people’s blogs, but I don’t know that I have enough to say…or enough that I’d like to share with the world. But I do love the Giveaways

  159. heather hollifield Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:11 pm

    I started a blog to keep my parents and in-laws up to date on my daughter. I’m not so good at updating, though, but I like having one! This is a fun giveaway, and I DO write letters. ha! I love it. Thank you!

  160. Jenna Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    I started my blog to chronicle our move from Virginia to Colorado for family and friends… and have just enjoyed it since!

  161. picklemommy Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    Love the theme givaway! Happy anniversary-

  162. stacey moore Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    yes, i blog because it helps me save money!! if i wasn’t entering all of these contests i would be shopping on ebay!!!!! please enter us for your great giveaway!! thanks so much!!

  163. DoubleHappiness Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    I blog because it’s a way for me to connect with other moms in the blogosphere.

  164. Jamie Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    I blog because it’s a way to show off my cute kids. And occasionally vent too.

  165. Heather Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    I have a sad little neglected blog –I kindofe got stopped up.

    I would love to win thi (I have a secret sister at church to send little notes to)

  166. Tammy Darling Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:28 pm

    I don’t blog but I’m finding a lot of interesting sites tonight. Thanks for the contest!

  167. Kim Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    Hey this is s great giveaway. Thanks.

  168. Allison Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    What a fun prize! I love to blog. I keep up with it because all of our family lives far away and it’s a great way for them to see our kids!

  169. Cynthia Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    I love the items you are giving away. Thanks for entering me!

  170. Jacki Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    Thank you for this great giveaway! I blog because I love to talk!

  171. Kerri Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    Please enter me. I am a blogger and I got started through a yahoo group I joined.

    Kerri

  172. Ginny Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Great prize, thanks for the giveaway!

  173. Princess Leia Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    I initially started blogging as a way to keep my friends and family up-to-date with me while I was overseas working with a humanitarian organization. Now it’s to keep them up-to-date on the cutest baby in the world.

  174. Wendy Clark Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    I don’t blog, but I want to give it a try soon.

  175. Tabitha Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    I started blogging because I was reading other’s blog and wondered if I could do it also. I enjoy writing and this is one way to write.

    Great giveaway.

  176. krista Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    yes. i am a blogger. i started to post my scrapbook layouts and other creative creations. now it is pretty much devoted to my baby girl!

  177. carrie Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:21 pm

    I started blogging last spring and love the community and inspiration I find here!

    Love the prize package you put together. We just used our last address label, so new ones would come in handy. =)

  178. Kierra Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    I don’t have a blog because I am not diligent enough to update it regularly. .

  179. Erin Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    I’m a sometime blogger. I have a bad habit of starting & then stopping again.

    What a great prize! Thanks.

  180. Miss Heidi Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:31 pm

    Please enter me. As for right now, I do not blog. Mostly because I just graduated from school and am trying to find a job in the social work field. While working full time to pay the bills. So, that leaves me with now time, I’m afraid. Hopefully, I can start to blog sometime soon. I’ve seen so many neat blogs by entering this contest. Thanks.
    Heidi
    sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com

  181. Courtney Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    Yes, I blog. I started my blog when my son was diagnosed with Autism in 2005. It was a way or release. Now I’m so thankful that I started it, as it’s been encouraging to look back and see how far we’ve come, and especially to see how much I can handle and still remain a happy person. Blogging is so great on many levels!!!

  182. Kara Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    Cute give away! I started blogging to keep my writers brain working as I stayed at home with my Little One and sent my older two off to school. Thanks for stopping by my site!!

  183. Elaine Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:57 pm

    I blog to connect with other SAHM’s. But I still love to write letters!

  184. Kathy in WA Says:
    January 28th, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    Fun Giveaway! I’m definitely a blogger (as you know since you stopped by my giveaway – ha!). Dh started our blog years ago because his brother was blogging. Dh wanted to have a place where we could share thoughts and leave something of ourselves (as memories) for our children.

  185. Jenny Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:03 am

    I started blogging when I got married. I have kept it up because my husband deployed and it is perfect for him to see what is going on at home. I would love to win! Such cute stuff to write him letters on!!!

  186. annulla Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:05 am

    Happy blogoversary! Keep up the good work!

    Blather From Brooklyn

  187. Stephanie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:11 am

    I love to Blog and recently started! I love reading what other moms do, think, eat,etc. It is so much fun!

  188. Deborah Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:11 am

    Wonderful! Great prize!

  189. Meg Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:12 am

    Yes, I blog, and love it. It started as an online pregnancy journal when I was pregnant w/ our first…but it has grown to so much more! Thanks for the contest! ( meg.wilson@gmail.com )

  190. Sassyfrazz Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:15 am

    I am a blogger and I love it! I love journaling about my kids…entering and hosting contests, and doing super reviews of the latest and greatest!

    Please pick me!!

    Thanks for a super giveaway!
    sharvey at connections-etc dot net

  191. April Menking Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:27 am

    Great prizes!! I love blogging and reading blogs. I keep my blog private because I post lots of pics of my kids!

  192. lovedandamazed Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:48 am

    Neat! I love sending cards and you have a cute selection of things here.

    I do not blog… so far it has not been something most of my friends have taken up, so I’m content to surf rather than take it up myself. All my good friends still use boring old e-mail. :-) But I think blogs are good, so you may find me around one of these days…

  193. megan Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:54 am

    count me in too! I’m a food blogger because I wanred to share my recipes with family

  194. Tanya M. Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:11 am

    Cute giveaway! I haven’t yet jumped into blogging, no real reason, not sure what to say! :o)

    the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com

  195. Peggie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:14 am

    I blog and have two blogs. I got started when my daughter and her friend encouraged me to!

  196. Rebecca Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:30 am

    I started blogging in Sept. I LOVE it. It’s so much fun. Nice prize. Count me in.

  197. Kim Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:32 am

    I blog because I feel like I have something to say…whether anyone wants to read it or not!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  198. Cindy Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:58 am

    I originally got my mom to blog so that I could keep up with her travels. It only felt right to make my own blog then. Thanks for entering me.

  199. Tobi Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 2:03 am

    I don’t blog yet… maybe one day when I have more time.
    Great prize pack. I hope I win!

  200. Camille Wilson Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 2:05 am

    I DO blog – it started when our daughter was born, to share pictures and stories with our family and friends that live out of state. It is slowly evolving into a resource to share ideas/recipes/crafts/inspiration as I try to give back to this forum that has given me much to be grateful for!

  201. Elizabeth Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 2:10 am

    Thanks for entering my draw!
    I blog and I love it. I started so that I could keep those family and friends from afar, up on my life. I really enjoy my connections I’ve made.
    I’ve added you to my Reader
    Love your giveaway, enter me please…

  202. Mary Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 2:14 am

    I blog because my husband is active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard and so we live very far away from our family. I blog to keep them a part of our daily lives. Our family loves it and I’ve developed quite alittle following. Stop by sometime!

  203. boomeyers Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 2:16 am

    I began blogging on a great financial website so I would be accountable for my wild spending and pay off all my debt. Hahahaha. It is a lovely community of wonderfully supportive people, but I have been contemplating getting a “real” blog out here in bloggy world, to share more with my Christian mommy friends!
    Thanks for a chance to win!
    (Your kids are darling!)

  204. Striving\Tessa Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 2:17 am

    Very cool. OKAY something about me, I do blog. I started because I wanted a place to write about things that happen to me, but nothing cool ever happens, so I mainly write about little funny things my girls do, or contests I find. Thanks for the chance.

  205. Jenna Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 3:52 am

    I started blogging because… I don’t know… peer pressure, I think! All the cool kids had blogs!

  206. Virginia Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 4:13 am

    I don’t blog, mostly because I’m a student and do a lot of writing for school at this time.

  207. Linda SS Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 4:58 am

    Thanks for the chance to win this nice array of prizes!

  208. Melanie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 5:48 am

    I don’t blog yet, but reading other blogs has kept me sane this last year!

  209. Queen Mother Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 7:45 am

    No blog yet….but soon. Thanks for the chance to win.

  210. Teri Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 8:09 am

    I have a blog! See above! I just started it (well, actually I started a while ago, but just became more active this year). What a great prize! Thanks for running the contest!

  211. amyd29 Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 10:06 am

    im new to blogging,so im looking around,found this cool carnival and its awesome!! ahdrad2932@msn.com

  212. aBookworm Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 10:33 am

    I blog, started about 3 years back with just scattered postings. Then about a year back, I discovered giveaways going on in the blogosphere, entered one on a whim and WON! I was hooked. Since then one blog became two became 3!!!Whew! Now there aren’t enough hours in the day to blog

    Thanks!
    callmeabookworm at gmail dot com

  213. Shannon Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 10:34 am

    Great giveaway! I have been blogging since before there was blogging…I guess my official, technically a blog blog started in 1999. I love blogging! If I didn’t blog, where would I write?

  214. Hannah Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 10:59 am

    I blog and I started because my mom did. Very cute assortment. I love to right.

  215. Melanie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:01 am

    I just started blogging about a year ago as well. I have a lot of friends from far away and instead of writing twenty emails and attaching pics it was so much easier to blog! I love it!

  216. Maggie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:15 am

    I don’t blog but I love reading blogs. Hoping to get mine set up soon.This is a great giveaway. Please count me in.

  217. Terry Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:18 am

    Happy Blogoversary! i don’t do blogs because I am not that good at writing.

  218. Kristine Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:21 am

    What a great idea for a giveaway!

  219. Christina W. Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:30 am

    You know I’ve often thought about blogging, I really ought to just do it. Congrats on your blogiversary!

  220. Mandi Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:33 am

    I homeschool and had so many great ideas and insights to share with others – I love to exchange ideas with others! I have met so many incredible people through blogging! ( :
    Your giveaway sounds great! Sign me up please! ( :
    Thanks,
    Mandi

  221. Jamie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:35 am

    Hi. I just had a baby– fun fact about me. Thanks for the chance!

  222. Jodie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:55 am

    Love it! Please count me in. I am a fellow bloggy addict.

  223. Amy Kelley Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:57 am

    Started blogging to keep family updated on my family and our son.

  224. Sandra Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:00 pm

    I have just begun blogging and love all of the wonderful tips, ideas, and recipes!!

  225. New Diva on the Blog Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    Cute giveaway, count me in. Congrats on your anniversary.

    I do blog. I started it because I wanted something for myself that didn’t take me away from my family.

  226. jayedee Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:42 pm

    great giveaway! please throw my name in the hat! good luck everyone!

  227. Shelly Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    Why don’t I blog? Intimidated by technology, do not think I am as funny and insightful as everyone out there, not enough time….so many excuses…..

  228. Sheila Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:48 pm

    What a nice giveaway! I started blogging to keep a log of my sewing progress and to keep my long distance family updated on our family. Thanks for the opportunity to win here!

  229. Amity M Sierra Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    Writing stuff is very fun!!!

    Yes I blog because I thought it would be fun….and it is!!!

  230. Suzie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:52 pm

    I don’t blog just because I don’t have much time. With a toddler and another baby on the way, I barely have time to check my emails some days.

    suziesdeals20 @ yahoo.com

  231. vanessa Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 12:57 pm

    why I blog…well i love to read blogs so I thought I may have somethings to say that someone elsa would like to hear…

    great giveaway

  232. majellamom Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:09 pm

    I started bloging as a way to journal/vent steam during my second pregnancy. I don’t think I told anyone about my blog til after she was born! Now, it’s just a place to put all my random thoughts!

  233. Katie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:13 pm

    What a cute idea. enter me please.

  234. anita hiltz Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    What a cute giveaway! I am a mom to three darling and active kids…they definitely keep me busy! Thanks so much for doing this giveaway!
    ahiltzy@yahoo.com

  235. leona p Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    count me in

  236. CMerie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:35 pm

    I blog because I got sucked in as well. It’s a good way for me to sort my thoughts.

  237. Christine Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    Oh yeah girl, I blog ;-) I could say I do it to share pictures and stories with my far away family and friends … but I do it because I like to TALK! ;-)

  238. lindsey Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Perfect for writing all those thank you notes that I’ve been putting off from Christmas.

  239. jen Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:52 pm

    Happy Blogoversary to you……great gifts…count me in…thanks

  240. Lulu Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    Blogging satisfies the writer in me…for now. I can solicit the opinions and ideas of folks far saner than me. And someday when I actually get around to things like real life baby books, I’ll have a place to look back to so that I get the story right.

    This is a sweet giveaway. Please sign me up!

  241. Amanda Funai Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    I blog, but mostly just for my family and friends and I don’t update too much. Maybe you will inspire me – I love to read blogs. Count me in.

  242. Jack's Mommy Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    :::steps up to the podium:::

    yes, my name is lisa and ..uh.. i am a blogger. *clears throat*

    :::sits back down:::

    I’ve been online since early 1996 (i was 13!) and have been making my own websites since 1998. It was fun to watch the blogging trend evolve around me!

    Thanks for the chance to win this nifty little set!

  243. Liz Reese Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    i love to blog. my family is far, and it helps them stay connected to us. i’d give you the link, but it’s “private”. i do, however, have a blog selling felt hair clips if you’ve got a little girl who would be cute in something besides bows ; )

    http://alittlegirlie.blogspot.com/

    peek on by. i’m in this give a way too!

  244. Cindy Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    Pretty paper! Actually the labels would be exceedingly handy to slap down if they had my son’s food allergies (scary and all-over the place ones)listed when I sign him in anywhere. I am hoping to start blogging in the fall once I am through remaining school work and our kitchen is done. My husband has gently compelled me to wait for the sanity of the family unit! cbright@winford.com

  245. Emily Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    Great giveaway! I blog because it’s a great way to express myself since I don’t have daily communication with people since I’m not working any more.

    princesslimey(at)gmail(dot)com

  246. Corina Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    Happy Blogaversary!
    I blog to help keep our family and friends near and far ‘in the loop’ on our lives and goings on. And to share pictures. Much easier to do it this way so everyone can visit at their leisure.

  247. Sandy Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 3:07 pm

    I’m a new blogger, but I’m really enjoying looking at all the sites recently.

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

  248. Char Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 3:26 pm

    Love the giveaway!! I am one of the old fashioned ones who does still send letters!!

    Blessings, Char

  249. killlashandra Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    I blog in order to have a chance for a little creative me time as the rest of my life moves ahead at a frightening speed with a toddler, teenagers, and working full time. I like having a space for me to write and reflect.

    Please sign me up. I like your writing pack and still haven’t given up on the old fashioned idea of writing letters to my friends.

  250. Fizz Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 3:54 pm

    Happy Blogiversary! I DO blog – and I love it. I keep a family blog, with pics and videos of my toddler and anecdotes and updates on all three of us, for the far-flung family and friends. But the real love of my writing life is Fizzledink, where I blog semi-anonymously. I get to explore the kinds of writing I hadn’t done since college – and exercise my brain and explore tough topics – and relax and share snarky asides with my friends – and goof off and laugh about Google searches that bring people to me. I blog because I need the outlet, and I’m so thankful for it!

    This is a great giveaway – thanks for hosting!

  251. Angela Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    I started my blog to find a way to share pictures with family without emailing everyone all the time. What a cute pack of items to give away!

  252. Linda Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 4:08 pm

    Please enter me! ernestsgirl82@yahoo.com
    I blog on a private myspace profile. Someday, I would like to get a “real” blog going, but I don’t want to put more time into my computer right now.

  253. Jendi Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 4:19 pm

    I just got my own url in December! Exciting for me.
    I blog for social interaction and writing practice, and would love to make money doing it.
    Please enter me. I still mail letter through the postal system, too.

  254. BP Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    I have been blogging since this past summer. I had started reading some blogs of friends and thought it would be fun to have my own. I record memories with my son & husband, and also do book reviews and love Thankful Thursdays.

  255. Liz Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Hi! I too am a stay at home mom who use to be a teacher! What did you teach! I had an elementary license and special ed and was teaching middle school emotional disabilities before having my son! I am sooooooo glad to be home now! Come over and visit my blog some time and please sign me up for your contest!

  256. LivingforGod Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    I blog because I want to record what’s going on in my life and my family and to share God’s faithfulness…ultimately to point people to CHRIST!

  257. Adriana Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    I don’t blog. I would like to, but every time I try to start, I don’t know what to write!

    I am a blog-reader though

    Thank you for your giveaway!

  258. Laura Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    I just starting blogging last April and I have become addicted. It’s a great outlet for a stay at home like me, who has mostly little kid conversatoins.

  259. Carmen Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    Happy Anniversary! I blog alot. I have been blogging for almost three years. I started blogging when we moved to Indiana from Tennessee. I started so that our extended family most of whom live in Tennessee could keep up with what is going on with us.

  260. Liz Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    I do blog and I really enjoy it. My hubby is in the Air Force so we are away from family. I started blogging when we were in Japan and I was pregnant with my son so that all my family could keep up. Now it has grown into what it is today.

    Happy anniversary. Thanks for being so generous.

  261. Jennifer P. Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    I started blogging because my friend dared me and I never pass up a challenge. Never knew what I was getting myself into! Blogging is worse than caffeine or cigarettes !

  262. Amanda Moore Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 5:21 pm

    I love to write blogs, they are a great way to get your feelings out there for everyone to read and receive comments on how to deal with things mentioned in your blog.

  263. Tracy D Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    I blog so that I do not go crazy with 3 kids at home! LOL

    Please enter me in your contest amd feel free to stop by and say hi at my spot!

  264. Christine Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 5:40 pm

    What a great question. I started blogging because it is the easiest way to get pictures and the latest stories about my kiddos to their distant grandparents. I love being able to put up the story and not worry that I’ve skipped someone with pictures or letters. Maybe a real letter might be nice one day. Thanks

  265. Shawna Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    Holy cow! Look at your comments! Congrats on your upcoming blogoversary!

  266. Leigh @General Ramblings Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 6:30 pm

    I blog bc its cheaper than a therapist!
    I hope I win!

  267. rubia Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    I blog to have an emotional and creative outlet other than looking for the face of Mother Theresa in the poopy diapers.

  268. crystal allen Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 6:37 pm

    i have just recently discovered the world of blogging. i enjoy reading other peoples blogs but i haven’t considered writing one of my own. i am also a stay at home mom. thank you for the contest!

  269. Charity Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 6:55 pm

    Yes, I do love to blog! I like to talking to people.

  270. Gail Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 6:57 pm

    I started blogging b/c my sister was! And I thought it would be a great way for my kids to keep up with us but they don’t read it!

  271. Pastormac's Ann Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 7:01 pm

    I do blog but I’d like to be more faithful at it.
    Great giveaway.

  272. Beth Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    Great goodies! My blog started as more of a photo journal to keep track of my progress on projects I was working on. As I grew acquainted with other bloggers, I started writing more about what I was doing and how I felt.

  273. Suzanne Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    I blog, but only on myspace.

    If you’d like to check it out,

    http://www.myspace.com/suzannelynnette

  274. michelle Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    i blog at lj anyone wanna new friend its michellelynn22 i like to just let evberything out and have others read and comment

    enter me please
    mom2boys42@gmail.com

  275. Jenny-Lynn Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    Happy Blogoversary!

  276. Caroline Morin Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    I SHOULD blog, I’m sure it’s therapeutic… but I’m afraid of being honest and open. I don’t want to offend anyone or expose my deepest, darkest feelings.

  277. Joanna Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    I blog. I don’t do it very regularly yet, but I do like doing it. Why do I blog? I’m trying to be a better homemaker and I’ve noticed a lot of women like me who use their blogs as tools to help motivate themselves and others. I thought it would be a good way to motivate myself and to keep track of how I’m doing.

    Enter me in your giveaway, please. Thank you!

  278. Piseco Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    I do blog, mostly to keep a running record of our homeschool, and to keep in touch with far-off family. Thanks for the contest!

  279. val Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    I just started blogging and love it!

  280. Morning Rose Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    I love blogging, as it combines my interests in reading, writing and photography.

  281. Karen Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    I am an aide at a school. This is my second year. I started last year at my daughters’ elementary school, which was also my elementary school when I was a child. I didn’t like working in the classroom although I did adore the kids. This year I transferred to a high school for a more clerical job. Now I really like my job (most days), but I miss the students and staff at my old school. It’s just not the same and I miss seeing my babies throughout the day.

    No, I don’t blog because I think I ramble too much and it would bore people. Plus I’m kind of a flake when it comes to stuff like that. I love to write, but have the work it takes. LOL!

  282. Sue Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    Count me in.

  283. Mandy Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    I do blog, I have a private family blog and a public Cooking for Kids blog. My girls and I really bond in the kitchen so I wanted to encourage other mothers to do the same.

  284. Tesl Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 9:55 pm

    Thank you for this Give-a-way.
    I do not blog because, I am shy some-times. Do not to share life.

  285. Marly Lynk Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 10:02 pm

    I started blogging to keep my long-distance family updated on our everyday lives. I continue because it’s fun!

  286. Stephanie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    So generous of you! Please count me in! stepfh at hotmail dot com

    I tried blogging for a while about what it’s like to be the mom of an autistic child but found that I didn’t have enough to say, lol.

  287. Bailey's Leaf Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    I suppose that I lurk, because if I blog I think that the house will never be cleaned!

  288. Richelle F Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 10:48 pm

    I don’t blog… yet It may not last too much longer!

  289. Sara Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 10:54 pm

    Thanks for signing up for my magnet drawing! This is such an adorable set… thanks for posting it! Please count me in!

  290. Shay Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    Thanks for this awesome giveaway. Congrats on your anniversary.

  291. Melissa Allison Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    Please enter me! Thanks!
    Melissa
    MamasBabiesx4@gmail.com

  292. taryn Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    I would love to win this! Thanks so much for a great giveaway!

  293. Amy Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    What great prizes. My youngest daughter is crazy about frogs, so the magnet would be a nice Valentine’s surprise for her. I just started putting together my blog today, and I am hoping I can get the hang of it.

  294. Taowyn Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:23 pm

    I have a craft blog but since my room is in the process of being redesigned, I have not done much crafting. I do collect Target gift cards and that is one I do not have.

    taowyn (at) gmail (dot) com

  295. The Mom of 'Em Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    Great giveaway! I blog – started doing it to a) feel like I was doing SOMETHING other than bottles & diapers all day and b) because I wasn’t finding the time to scrapbook anymore. I’m addicted.

  296. katie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    What a GREAT giveaway!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

    Katie
    http://bimw.wordpress.com

  297. Andrea Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    Sounds great! Please count me in! And yes, I blog…why? Well, it started out as a way to keep in touch with friends and family…updates, etc. But now I’ve met so many other great bloggy friends too! I love it!

  298. Carol Ezovski Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    I just started blogging. I also like contesting and mystery shopping.

  299. Stefanie Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    Hey! I’m not a blogger, but only because the rigorous college life leaves me little time for anything but studying…and entering free give-aways of course!

  300. Angela Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    OMG i love that little frog! And the Target GC ROCKS!

  301. Smellyann Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:52 pm

    I blog because we’re military, so our family is all far away, and blogging helps them keep up with the growing kids! thanks!

  302. Meghan Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    How fun! Please enter me!
    ~Meghan
    nutmeg16@sbcglobal.net

  303. Kim Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 12:02 am

    I love the color green! That frog is too cute!

  304. abrianna Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 12:07 am

    Yes I blog. I started becuase I realized in reading other folk’s blogs that I had more to say than comments allowed for.

    Also my husband suggested I should.

  305. Trista Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 12:16 am

    I blog…. kinda…. okay, so I am not a very faithful blogger at this point. I want to be, I really do, and I think of things I should blog about. It just seems like I’m always somewhere inconvenient when I think of things to write.

  306. Tonya Williams Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 12:19 am

    I blog because it helps me share my ups and downs with other women just like me!

  307. Talitha Lee Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 12:21 am

    I don’t blog for a couple of very simple reasons. Item one, I’m very sarcastic and the universe isn’t very full of people who enjoy reading large doses of snark on even a casual basis. Item two, With 2 kids, 13 cats and a dog to deal with every single day (don’t even get me started on the housework) I never seem to have the time.
    airalynn@gmail.com

  308. april Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 12:23 am

    Happy blogaversary! I’m coming up on my one year in April. Is it appropriate to bake yourself a cake to celebrate?

  309. michelle Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 12:41 am

    That froggie magnet is SOOOOO cute! Count me in!

  310. Mommy Cracked Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 12:55 am

    Awesome giveaway!!! Please count me in!

  311. tracy Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 1:04 am

    i am not a blogger(yet) just a reader. i never new their were so many blogs out there i’ve only been reading them for about 5 months but i’m addicted!!! i am thinking about starting a blog but i need to learn alittle more first, so thats what im doing with looking at so many- getting ideas! this is a great giveaway!please sign me up!! thanks,tracy

  312. Michele Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 1:11 am

    Count me in please! Yes I have a blog and I love blogging. I started to keep family and friends in touch with what our family is up to. We are a homeschooling family and it has been a great way to keep everyone in touch.

  313. Noreen Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 1:34 am

    I just started blogging this month

  314. Carol Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 1:45 am

    I started blogging in 2001, mainly to meet people and get some things off my chest. Please enter me. Nice prize!

  315. Megan Marriott Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 1:49 am

    Just started blogging last year!

  316. Meagan Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 2:49 am

    I do blog. I started last year as a way to sort of photo journal and keep relatives up with what’s going on in our lives. Also it’s a great escape to just sit and type.

  317. seven Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 3:08 am

    I do blog, and I think it’s because when I type, I can get my thoughts out of my head and into the open so I can process them, which I can’t do when I’m talking to someone face-to-face. And it’s a lot more fun to have some feedback than to just write in my dusty ol’ journal. Your giveaway is really cute… please enter me.

  318. shell Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 3:39 am

    Love that frog prince. I started blogging to go along with my digital scrapbooking addiction. Thanks

  319. Elliemae Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:33 am

    I started blogging because I absolutely love to journal and I have a million journal books. This way all my journaling is in one place.

  320. Nicole Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:41 am

    I blog for a place to share ideas. I mostly blog about crafty stuff, but my life works it’s way in there too. I guess I just needed a place to ramble and show off the stuff I work on with out the obligatory nod you get from loved ones that have already seen the 14 quilts you are working on!!

  321. Noel Rosborough Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 9:23 am

    I don’t blog

  322. Rhonda Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 9:58 am

    I blog because sometimes I need someone else besides the dog to talk to!

  323. missy Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 11:04 am

    i started blogging last may. i love to read other people’s blog i can get lost in the blog world!

    thanks for the giveaway!

    missy

  324. Midwest Mommy Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 11:19 am

    I love address labels!
    thanks,
    midwestmommy@gmail.com

  325. Ronnica Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 11:29 am

    Fun! Happy blogoversary!

  326. ukrainiac Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 11:52 am

    I first started blogging simply to keep my family and friends informed of our life in Ukraine as missionaries. (I do have a stateside address…just in case I win!!)…

    I definitely DO still write “snail mail” so your giveaway is perfect! (If I win, I’ll drop you a note from Ukraine!)

  327. Anonymous Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 12:42 pm

    am not a blogger,but this contest has given me an opportunity to view an area of great interest to me now!

  328. Erika Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    Not a blogger yet… Very quickly getting hooked and will more than likely soon join this fun crowd!!! I am also an x-teacher SAHM! Loving every minute of it!

  329. Anastasia Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    How lovely!

    I started my first blog about ten years ago I’ve since expanded into other types of blogging

  330. Katelyn Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 12:57 pm

    Ohh, yes, I blog. I started because I was sick of handcoding my website pages every time I just wanted to make a quick update. And then I happened across a blog and fell in love.

  331. Kid Feed Mommy Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    Count me in. I love your giveaway!

    I started blogging because I am passionate about finding healthy foods for my family and I wanted to share the information I was finding with others.

  332. Shana Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    What a wonderful giveaway. Please count me in and thanks for giving us the chance to win. :o)

    Yes I blog. I love blogging. I am a SAHM of three boys and blogging has giving me a connection to the world outside of my home. I love being able to make connections with other mothers!

  333. Maggie Smith Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    Thanks! I love stationary and Target!!

  334. Harlan Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    What a great giveaway. Well, I don’t have a blog because I really don’t know how to start one. However, I’m thinking about doing a celebrity one.

    jafarhie [at] yahoo [dot] com

  335. Renee Johnson Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    I love this package, it’s chock full of good stuff. I am not a blogger. It is for fear that my life is too boring and well it is. LOL!!!
    I don’t think people would find that much interest. I live vicariously through bloggers.

    Thanks for the great contest and Good Luck Everyone!

    missreneer@excite.com

  336. tami lewis Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    i’d love to win this! mmm, something about myself- i am pg with my 7th baby (also have 6 in heaven) and i’m due in sept!

  337. Rachel Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    What a great giveaway. Something about me…I met my husband on the internet and we’ve been married for 4 1/2 years with one baby!!! Life is good!

  338. Dara Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    count me in! I love to write. I have a blog about my daughter!
    dara00@gmail.com

  339. kelly Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 2:57 pm

    I started blogging so I could show my knitted projects and it will keep me on track to finish projects.

  340. Nodeerhere Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 3:04 pm

    How exciting. Count me in!

  341. Lisa's Chaos Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    Wow you do have a lot of people signed up! Throw me i nthe hat too please.

  342. Tracee Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    I blog and have my own website – it is so much fun. This is a great giveaway

  343. Stephanie Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    Thank you so much for the giveaway. I would love to be entered for a chance to win please. Thank you

  344. Kelly Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 3:38 pm

    try to blog but only a few times…not very consistent..i am a teacher so there’s not much time left for that…
    enter me please
    thanks

  345. Mary_Freebies Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    Nice gifts! I’d love to have them.

    Yes, I am a blogger! And my mission is to find us all cool and free stuff online. Free I found, but cool is yet to be discovered. But with all those giveaways, we are all sure to have a few hundred chances into giveaways of cool stuff.

  346. Lesley Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    What a great idea!! I know there are many times I want to write someone, but do not have the things handy. Great prize!!

    BTW–Yes, I have a blog actually I have two!! :0) The reason I started blogging was because it looked fun!! :0)

  347. Tracy Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    Great giveaway

    tnayar at verizon dot net

  348. Audra Marie Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    I am a blogger with a few blogs actually and I love having a writing outlet, meeting new people, and entering fun contests, memes, etc.

    Blogging is such a fun hobby!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  349. Holly Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:16 pm

    Awesome giveaway. Thanks! I blog because I love to write and it’s been a great way to meet other people.

  350. AnneJ Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    I started blogging as a way to keep family and friends updated on our homeschooling adventures.

  351. Sarah A. Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    I blog because it helps me keep up with close friends who live far away.

  352. Damselfly Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:31 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and entering my giveaway! Your giveaway is very generous. I love the expression on that frog’s face!

  353. Courtney\ Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:35 pm

    I would love this little package. I blog. It started out as a way to keep family that live out of state up to date on my kids, but it has turned into having many of friendships and if I need any advice on my kids, I blog that too. Stop by anytime you’d like.

    Courtney

  354. Minty Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    Cool prize! Count me in! Thanks!

  355. Ashley Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 4:51 pm

    i love to write letters! great prize! I do noit blog, but would like to in the future.

  356. Crytsal Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    Hi, thanks for visiting my blog. I’d love to enter your giveaway.

    I blog because it’s a nice release for me. It’s a place to vent, be myself, and sometimes think things through. I think things through so much better when I put my thoughts in written words.

  357. maria Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    I blog because I have spent so many years trying to find out about my mother who died when I was 12. I wanted to really know her.

    I blog because I wanted to leave a legacy for my children so that they never have to wonder who I was.

  358. Karen (mommy of three) Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    I started blogging as a way to share what is going on with us with friends and family. Now I am able to make some extra income to help offset some medical expenses.

  359. ktrae Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    I have a blog but don’t currently use it. I am a graduate student with 3 1/2 months to my defense. With finishing research and writing and job hunting I’m already above my daily quota of hours I can be productive.

  360. Momto2Boys Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    I have a blog to keep in touch with friends and family. I also have my own give a way so come and check it out! Thanks!

  361. Staci Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    Why do I blog? It’s interesting how the internet can open up a whole new world of friends!

  362. Emily Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 7:08 pm

    Your bloggyversary is the same day as my son Canaan’s Birthday! Isn’t that fun? While I was moaning in labor, you were getting creative online! LOL I blog because it’s sort of like a fun way to journal but with some occasional feedback. HisKids37@sbcglobal.net

  363. Katie Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 7:28 pm

    I DO blog, thanks for asking :-) I started to as a means of keeping in touch with friends around the country and now have met more people I have come to enjoy reading their blogs and their comments on my blog as well!

  364. Sandy Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    I blog, too and to keep in touch with family and make new friends. I like reading blogs,too.

  365. jackie Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    Hi! This is a great giveaway! Please enter me in it! I blog because I wanted a place to keep my thoughts and showcase my crafts.

  366. Tanya Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    I blog because it is just an outlet at the end of a day at home with the kids. :-)

  367. NerdMom Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Can anyone who calls themselves a nerd NOT blog? What a great giveaway!

  368. Rachel Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    very infrequently!

  369. Amber G Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    Thank you for the very generous giveaway. I am not a blogger myself because I simply don’t have the time, but I do enjoy reading blogs like yours. Thanks for the giveaway & please enter me!

  370. Marci Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    I blog to keep in touch with people, to feel important, to voice my opinion, and to hone my writing skills once my life settles down I will write a book!

  371. Cassidy Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 9:32 pm

    I love to blog! Check it out if you have time. I created it as a memory journal for my family. Cassidy

    http://www.xanga.com/thankfulmommy

  372. Donna Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    I used to be a blogger, but life got in the way. I have 4 children, 3 of whom I homeschool, so free time is nonexistent. I may go back to blogging someday, but for now I use that time to spend with my children.

  373. Stephanie Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway. I don’t blog for two reasons…I am very intimidated about blogging and I am very computer illiterate.

  374. Theresa N. Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    I’d have a blog, but I love reading everyone else’s. They have such wonderful information to share. Guess that’s my problem nothing to share?!

  375. Pam Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    I am one of the few people who still enjoy actually writing letters. Would love to win the package.

    Pam

  376. JewelsHud Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    I blog (somewhat) – I find it hard to keep up with while keeping up with my other “duties”…

  377. Kellyn Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 10:57 pm

    Thanks for the super giveaway! Count me in!!

  378. Nicki Says:
    January 30th, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    Fun Stuff!

  379. Smilesandsunshine Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 12:55 am

    I blog at http://smilesandsunshine.wordpress.com. I started because I wanted to talk about my journey and adventures as I began to sell things on my etsy page http://smilesandsunshine.etsy.com. I have had a lot of fun. Oh, and I like rules because I am a teacher too.

  380. Rhonda Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 12:59 am

    Something about myself. Hmmm……I love to cook! Yes I have a blog. I got started because 1) it’s fun 2) to keep friends and family informed on our life.

  381. Leane Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 1:00 am

    Thanks for the entry. I will keep my fingers crossed.
    I actually have family that will NOT consider email, so the old fashioned mail is the only way to keep in touch.
    Happy Blogoversary!

  382. Leane Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 1:02 am

    Ok I have to post again because I forgot (duh) to tell you that I have just started blogging this week and have been fully sucked into blogging non-stop now. I just started my own blog yesterday, but I have no idea how it all works. So, slowly I am exploring the bloggy world and learning about my bloggy self.

  383. forgetfulone Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 1:10 am

    Please enter me in your awesome giveaway!

  384. kathie Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 1:26 am

    count me in

  385. RobinV Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 1:39 am

    What an adorable kit. I would love to enter my name. I am not a blogger cuz I don’t think I would have that much to write about. lol

    Thanks for the offer
    Robin
    mkvrjc@aol.com

  386. Anonymous Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 1:58 am

    this is a neat contest. I am not a blogger, I tried once but had no idea what to talk about

  387. Tammy Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 1:59 am

    These look really nice-count me in!

  388. Bethany Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 2:15 am

    I’m not a blogger yet, but love perusing other sites! Looks like everyone is having fun!

  389. Lisa G. Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 2:34 am

    I just started my own blog earlier this month. I’ve always felt a little nervous to start my own blog because everyone else’s blogs seem so fabulous and I don’t think I could keep up. I started my blog as a challenge to myself to be a little more self confident. Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!

  390. Petra Carden Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 2:42 am

    count me in.

  391. MacKenzie Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 2:47 am

    I love your little gift! I am a blogger- I got into it because I love to write and I love to hear what people have to say about my work! It also greatly helped me through my recent miscarriage- very healing! Count me in for your prize!

    chic_kenz@yahoo.com
    http://www.mamakenzstudio.blogspot.com

  392. Cherie Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 3:11 am

    I do not blog as of yet, but I have signed up and I think I will begin very soon. Please enter me and thanks so much!

  393. Lisa Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 3:44 am

    I blog because I love to write and was inspired by the amazing writing of others. And I love your prize package — what fun!

  394. Shannon Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 5:54 am

    how cool. enter me…i love to blog and i am trying to make money so we don’t lose our house!!!

  395. Katherine Frazier Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 8:34 am

    I have tried to blog, but my computer (WIN98 version) just takes too long and I don’t have the time.

  396. Kat Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 8:47 am

    No I don’t blog, but I am feeling the pressure!

  397. marci Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 9:52 am

    I want to enter for my sister Petra who needs to win – her husband is going back to Iraq again, she has 5 beautiful children and would love this.

  398. Patrick M. Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 10:31 am

    I don’t blog because I don’t have the time and really don’t have much to say.

  399. Sonia Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 11:44 am

    I started blogging because I have four kids and family who live far away. I thought they’d be the only readers. But, now I have a couple more! lol
    And it gets my brain going in the morning!

  400. Tanya Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 1:21 pm

    I blog to help remember all the milestones of my little guy.

  401. PEA Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    I started blogging almost 2 years ago because I wanted to travel the world from my computer chair:-) Congratulations on your Blogiversary!! Please enter my name in your giveaway:-) Thank you!

  402. Sarah Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    I blog so that I can document our adventures of being a home schooling family; my family out of state can keep track of us. It also allows me a place to show off my crafts.

    Sarah
    SeekingHim@gmail dot com

  403. Heather Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    I would love to start blogging, it’s just hard to find the time! Please count me in your contest! TY!

  404. Karin Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    I don’t blog–but I still write letters…. Love the stationery! Something about me… hmmmm…. love to go to garage sales! You never know what treasures you might find at them.

    Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

  405. Sara Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 3:00 pm

    I have a blog but an not very good at keeping it updated. I guess that’s why I was slow at jumping on the blog wagon. Thanks for the chance at the giveaways.
    Sara

  406. Kristi Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    Hey, we use a similar layout Anyways, I am an entertainment blogger and I do it for one reason: I LOVE talking about tv, movies, music, etc. It’s pretty much my life so why not share it with others?

  407. holly Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    I just started blogging. It is a place to organize my thoughts and life.

  408. Keren Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 3:50 pm

    those are cute! thanks!

  409. Mo (Un-Mainstream Mom) Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 4:19 pm

    I’d love to be entered. I blog because it gives me contact with the outside world

    If you haven’t already entered, I’m giving away two prizes: craft books & decorating books at my blog

    http://unmainstreammom.blogspot.com/
    2008/01/bloggy-giveaways.html

    Thanks!

  410. Jennifer Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    I am not a blogger yet. I have been reading blogs for awhile, and have been considering starting one. I just haven’t gotten to it yet. I have a new baby, and time is not something I have much of lately.

    Jennifer (dj3hill98@bellsouth.net)

  411. Sarah Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    I am a blogger…..and becoming more addicted by the day. This giveaway contest is making me even more so! ;-) Great giveaway–thanks for entering me.

  412. AA Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    I blog but on a private site. It’s mainly about my surrogacy journey and the little boy I am carrying now for friends of mine. I eventually may have a public blog, maybe this summer? I am debating on that.

    TY!!

  413. Jennifer Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    All things I would love to have! Thanks!

  414. Lydia Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 5:09 pm

    Great giveaway! Count me in!

    Check out my giveaway – Mary Kay Product!!

    http://www.thepangburns.blogspot.com

    Thank you!!

  415. LifeofFaith Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 5:38 pm

    I blog because I like writing and sharing my opinions. I use my blog to post writing assignments (I’m a 14 year old homeschooler.)

  416. Maren Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    Not a blogger yet, but keep thinking about it!

  417. tanyetta Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    i LOVE blogging. it’s the only thing that has kept me sane through TWO deployments.

    please count me in. thank you.

  418. Michelle B. Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    Yes I am a blogger and I love the people I have met doing it.
    Please enter me in this contest

  419. Ellen Lyn Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 7:40 pm

    Hiya!
    I’m a blogger and I started b/c it seemed like so much fun….I still think so too!
    Thanks,
    Ellen Lyn
    P.S. Pick me, pick me!!

  420. Josie Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 7:50 pm

    I hate bananas but love banana bread. Go figure. lol.

    jdeguzman0930 at gmail dot com

  421. Debi D Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 7:54 pm

    The reason I started blogging last year is because I had a dream (divine in nature) that I should do something that was named “The Canvas Grey” related to the internet. Very nice giveaway, thanks!

  422. Michelle Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    Great giveaway! The reason I started blogging was because I wanted a place to voice my thoughts and to meet new online friends.

  423. Lydia Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    So cute. Count me in!

  424. Janice J Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    What a great prize, thank you for the giveaway! I don’t blog, yet,
    I just started visiting different blogs about 2 months ago, and really enjoy it, so I am going to try to set myself up with a blog soon.

  425. Terri Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    yes I blog; I’m addicted. Been doing this since May 2005. please count me in. thanks!

  426. Stephanie Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    I blog…mostly to share the information I find, and get advice from others…that ends up being the case for personal finance blogs, I guess.

  427. Sherry Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    Oh how sweet! I love this little gift. Thanks so much for the chance to win it!

  428. Emily Roper Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    i go through pads and pads and pads of paper…and this is cute!

  429. Alison@This Wasn't In The Plan Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    Yes, I blog! I’ve had my family news and pictures blog for about three years and just started my other one (This Wasn’t In The Plan) three months ago. The first one is to keep family and friends updated, then I realized I loved writing for an audience and wanted to have a blog that might appeal to more people, so I started the other one.

  430. Andrea Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 12:18 am

    My husband is creating our blog as I type this! We’ve wanted to blog for awhile, just haven’t had the time yet – still don’t but at some point you just have to dive in head first! mamaredhead at gmail dot com

  431. Caryn Bailey Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 2:27 am

    I am a blogger! I started blogging when my son was born to update friends/family with pictures, etc.!

  432. Belinda Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 7:36 am

    I’m not a blogger because I stay too busy.

  433. Chantelle Sabino Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 9:58 am

    Great contest! Please enter me. Thx
    I am a blogger but im just learning. i basically started to keep my family in the loop with our daily lives

  434. Eileen Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 10:04 am

    I started blogging to document our journey to our 2nd daughter from China. I then branched out into doing a book blog, a sewing blog, and now a kniting blog. I don’t post a lot but I try to at least a few times a month.

    Thanks!

  435. gail Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 10:08 am

    This contest is so much fun, and you have a great giveaway. Even if I don’t win, it was nice to visit!

  436. kimblahg Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    Great giveaway and blog- please include me in the drawing.

  437. Heather C Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    I don’t blog. If I did, it would be infrequent, and those who read it would want to put me on some sort of medication. I don’t doubt that for a minute.
    Maybe I should. It looks like fun.

  438. Alyson Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 2:39 pm

    Well Happy Blogiversary to you!!

    And you are right…blogging is fun, addictive and theraputic. I started blogging relative to the wait with our China Adoption and I quickly found I LOVE it. Now, I know how to do things that my hubby, they computer guru doesn’t. (giggle)

    Thanks!

  439. tammie Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    i am a SAHM to three, and i blog to keep track of milestones in our lives. thanks for the entry!

  440. Becca Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    We started our blog last March when we brought our daughter home. We have family spread all over the country and it seemed like the easiest way to keep them all informed about her milestones and updates on her adoption. Now both my husband and I are addicted!

  441. Betty C Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    It would be so nice to use these to write to my mom (who still expects written letters).

  442. jennifer Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    What a treat that I could use!!! I have blogged off and on for a year and am making it a definte effort to be more consistent. I enjoy rambling and showing pics. My DH is tired of my crafty things, so my blog is an outlet
    Thanks! jennifertuttle@bellsouth.net