I enter A TON of giveaways every month. I like entering giveaways even though I have only actually won one. I thought that would sooth my desire to win free stuff but it did not. I only want to win more free stuff.
Can't find giveaways you want to enter? Here are my top three websites for finding giveaways:
Giveaways, Sweepstakes, etc
Etsy Giveaways
Blog Giveaways
A few tips for when you start entering giveaways:
1) Only enter giveaways for items you LOVE. It takes the frustration out of entering tons of giveaways for stuff you really don't want.
2) Giveaways with entries completed through a Rafflecopter are the best! It's the EASIEST way to enter any giveaway. I've gotten to the point where if the host doesn't use a Raffle I just don't enter. The Raffle takes a lot of the work out of your hands. Also, wait for the Raffle to completely load before moving on to the next step. I didn't know how the Raffle works the first couple giveaways I entered and actually didn't complete steps that I said I completed because I didn't know what I was doing. If you have questions ask in the comments and I'll do my best to answer!
3) Most giveaways require you to like or follow several blogs on Facebook or Twitter. Great news! On FB after you like those blogs, you can then HIDE them from your newsfeed. This is what I do so I can still see family and friends in my newsfeed. I rarely look at my newsfeed on Twitter so you're kinda on your own there. :-P
4) This is a great way to find new blogs you really like. I've found several crafting blogs that are super cute. And how awesome that your new friends want to give you free stuff?!
5) The smaller the blog the higher your chances are for actually winning! Keep in mind that most of the blog giveaways for the 1st and 3rd link HUNDREDS of people enter those giveaways. Don't expect to win the first time you enter (if you do I'll be super jealous!). But the fewer followers, the smaller the blog, the more likely you are to win.... The Etsy giveaways are usually smaller.
6) Giveaways are not just for women! :) there are tons out there for the guys too.
7) Make sure the giveaway you enter is open to whatever area of the world you live in! I've actually entered a couple that were only open to Canada... I didn't win....obviously!
If you have any giveaway tips please add them in the comments! Happy Giveaway Hunting and Entering!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
I Suppose Some Would Call It....
I suppose some would call it "Going Green". For almost 3 weeks I haven't washed my hair with regular shampoo. I have washed it twice a week with baking soda and then on Saturday evenings (or Sunday mornings whenever I take my shower for church) I've used a spray-in dry shampoo.
My hair is definitely more curly than it was two and half weeks ago. It's much fuller. It is also a little coarse/greasy to MY touch (Adam has said nothing about it; could be a good or bad thing). From the blogs I've read it should take about 4 weeks for my hair to "adjust" to its natural state.
Also, I've constructed a clothes line in my basement. I have maybe used the dryer twice in the last month. I have folded 100 times more clothing doing laundry this way. It cracks Adam up because it's twice as much work. Now he thinks we need to line-dry dishes so I'll want to wash them too.... not the same thing for sure.....
My hair is definitely more curly than it was two and half weeks ago. It's much fuller. It is also a little coarse/greasy to MY touch (Adam has said nothing about it; could be a good or bad thing). From the blogs I've read it should take about 4 weeks for my hair to "adjust" to its natural state.
Also, I've constructed a clothes line in my basement. I have maybe used the dryer twice in the last month. I have folded 100 times more clothing doing laundry this way. It cracks Adam up because it's twice as much work. Now he thinks we need to line-dry dishes so I'll want to wash them too.... not the same thing for sure.....
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Living Room Rearranged
We recorded this last night to show the in-laws what we've done with the living room. But on top of rearranging the living room we've also suspended our cable to encourage more creativity (from both of us!). We're excited to see what happens for both of us during the next six months without cable!
Sunday, July 29, 2012
InstLife July 15-28th
I'm a little behind on showing pictures of my life. The last two weeks have been pretty busy!
1. Adam wrote a letter to the Western Recorder and it got published!
2. I love free samples in the mail! And, heavens, are these good samples! P&G has a wonderful customer appreciation program.
3. I've really slacked on my Photo A Day July project. But this is day 20 which I actually took on day 19 (I didn't realize it was the 19th)...
4. Friday we took a day trip to see Adam's parents. The church my father-in-law is a pastor at has just built a huge gym/family center. I forgot to take pictures of it. Sad.
5. While we were at the church a terrible accident happened and if you look closely you can see the down motorcycle. My FIL found out that CSI was investigating the scene! Super exciting about CSI being within blocks of me but sad about the person who died from the accident.
6. Two samples within two weeks! Life is good! These are brew over ice k-cups from Green Mountain Coffee. I love their coffee so I was super excited about some freebies!
7. I think it was the following day when I tried it....and it needed some cream and sugar for sure!
8. One night I decided I wanted something sweet so I made peach cobbler with 1 can of peaches and about a cup of pancake mix. It was pretty good for being a "Poor Man's Cobbler"!
9. I am in the process of re-arranging the house. Yes, the entire house. For starters, most of our musical instruments are now in the living room to promote more playing of said instruments. (it's working because every time Adam walks past the djembe he has to play it just a little bit!).
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1. Adam wrote a letter to the Western Recorder and it got published!
2. I love free samples in the mail! And, heavens, are these good samples! P&G has a wonderful customer appreciation program.
3. I've really slacked on my Photo A Day July project. But this is day 20 which I actually took on day 19 (I didn't realize it was the 19th)...
4. Friday we took a day trip to see Adam's parents. The church my father-in-law is a pastor at has just built a huge gym/family center. I forgot to take pictures of it. Sad.
5. While we were at the church a terrible accident happened and if you look closely you can see the down motorcycle. My FIL found out that CSI was investigating the scene! Super exciting about CSI being within blocks of me but sad about the person who died from the accident.
6. Two samples within two weeks! Life is good! These are brew over ice k-cups from Green Mountain Coffee. I love their coffee so I was super excited about some freebies!
7. I think it was the following day when I tried it....and it needed some cream and sugar for sure!
8. One night I decided I wanted something sweet so I made peach cobbler with 1 can of peaches and about a cup of pancake mix. It was pretty good for being a "Poor Man's Cobbler"!
9. I am in the process of re-arranging the house. Yes, the entire house. For starters, most of our musical instruments are now in the living room to promote more playing of said instruments. (it's working because every time Adam walks past the djembe he has to play it just a little bit!).
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Favorite Pinterest Ideas: Wedding of Mars
Pinterest has allowed me to "plan" my baby sister's wedding! She is not dating, she is not engaged, nothing! I just want to plan her wedding! Hahaha! Here are some of my favorite wedding ideas (yes, a lot are clothes, but she's a fashionista! what do you expect me to do?!)!
For the Bride:
For the Bridemaids:
Wedding Decor:
Photography:
For the Bride:
For the Bridemaids:
Wedding Decor:
Photography:
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Kat's Eye Photography
My running partner, Katie, is a pretty amazing photographer. She does weddings, senior pictures, family sessions, etc, but I know newborns are her favorites. And when she has a newborn session I get to help!
Check out Baby Landon. He is the first newborn session I helped with and he is soo precious!
Here is her website and Facebook.
Check out Baby Landon. He is the first newborn session I helped with and he is soo precious!
Here is her website and Facebook.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The Mentalist
I have become obsessed with this show. It's got all my favs: murder, mystery, enough humor to make it funny, and little to no gory stuff. If you need a little preview: http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_mentalist/
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