Coffee or Tea?

Some people use fancy methods of drawing winners for giveaways. There are some online applications like random.org. Not me. Here's my humble drawing.

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Rooliegirl! What'll it be...coffee or tea? Thanks to all for participating!

Did you feel your boobs??

The drawing for this giveaway is tomorrow at noon(ish). Last chance to do your monthly self-exam!

Be Aware.

I'm sure you're aware that it's Breast Cancer Awareness month. Because early detection is so important, I'm doing an Amy's Blend giveaway.

All you have to do is tell me that you've done your monthly self-exam and I'll enter you in the drawing for a bag of Amy's Blend coffee or tea (and if you drink neither, there are some cool water bottles available). And if you're a man, and you read my blog, then tell me you've reminded your wife, or your mom, or another important woman in your life to do hers. Actually, it's a good idea for you to do it, too! I saw this story in the news this week. Breast cancer can affect anyone.

Drawing will be held next Friday, October 30 at noon.

*Note: I am aware that if my coffee hadn't dripped all over, this photo would have been a lot better. It was really full. And it was raining.

Mindi's Giveaway

My friend Mindi is pretty smart. In the past year, she's gotten her finances in order. Big time. She's a follower of Dave Ramsey. She has a private blog, but since she feels so strongly about the benefits of his program, she wants to extend the giveaway to the readers of my blog. If you follow hers, feel free to enter there. If you're interested in winning an online session or an in-person class, feel free to sign up here.

Please know that I already entered. I kind of want to win, but getting serious about our finances scares me. I know that's ridiculous, but no question I'm the spender in this family, and I'll have some habits to change. And change can be scary, but it can be GOOD.

Here is her information:

So I took Dave Ramsey's FPU and L.O.V.E.D. it. Have I ever told you that? And I've always wanted to give his class away to someone who really needs and/or wants it. It's invaluable information and I want to share. I want you to love it like I love it. (Remember: his class can benefit everyone. From someone severely in debt, to someone who just needs to learn about insurance, real estate, investing, etc. Basically, everyone.)

After browsing his website and seeing that it is on special, I decided now is the time. I even called Dave Ramsey's office and secured the special price until the end of this month, to make sure I am covered. You'll learn things like that in his course. I giggled and told the customer service rep that I wouldn't pay full price because I took the course and I'm smarter than that.So, (ahhhhh! I'm letting out a scream. I'm a little nervous and a little giddy. It's a big deal to me.) that's what I'm going to do. I'm offering a drawing for either an online class or (better yet) an actual class. If it's offered in your area. The lucky winner can pick which one they want.

And I'm drawing the name on Saturday, September 19th at 11:59 a.m., MST.To enter, you need to solemnly swear that you will follow through and take FPU. Please. Because I know that there are some of you who won't win that truly will invest their time into it. So, please, do that for me? It's a big deal to me. Thanks.

Good luck! May the biggest spender win. Hehe.

Sister's Blog

My sister is doing a really cool giveaway. It ends tonight (I think) so please enter right away if you're interested. (My apologies to Laura for being so slow on the draw...)

Click here for details.

Peterson Giveaway!

(No. I'm not giving away a Peterson.)

I am going to start a collection of all things Peterson. It's a common name, so I thought it would be a fun collage idea. Here's entry #1. Anyone know where it is?

GIVEAWAY!

Submit a picture of a business in your area with the name Peterson in it. I'll pick randomly from the submitters next Friday, May 1. Winner will receive a $15 amazon.com gift certificate. (Catch: you must be the photographer).

You can email me your submissions at leannepeterson@comcast.net.

Recipe Contest WINNER

Next time I'll be doing this drawing by myself, minus any children. In an effort to make things fair for my draw-ers this time, however, there is a winner and a runner-up. :)

He drew the winner...

And then she got to draw...

So there will be a great consolation prize in it for you, Peg. Congratulations, Karen, and thanks for the recipe. Thanks to everyone for the recipes...I can't wait to try them!

Happy Happy Holidays!

A Christmas Giveaway!

I'm doing a Christmas Giveaway! Since it turns out I'm a bit of a holiday foodie, and always looking for new recipes, share yours and I'll do a drawing for this great Chicken Soup book. Who doesn't love a little Chicken Soup, right? Contest ends next Wednesday morning, December 17. If you've already shared, you're already included (Mindi, Libby...?). I know some of my aunties reading have fantastic recipes... :)

Jen - you just won coffee!

Thanks to everyone who has participated on my blog! The de-lurking effort wasn't as successful as I'd like it to have been...although Laura didn't think I gave it enough time! At any rate, Jen, Cory randomly chose your number and if you email me your address, your Caribou Coffee will be in the mail! Yummy...as the weather turns cooler, nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee (ooh, and baked goods if you have them on hand!). You did post earlier, but I'm glad you did again...please feel free to anytime!

FWIW, I made a list of 26 people who have commented here. Thanks for being my bits and pieces. God bless you all...

TGFM

Thank goodness for Mindi! Okay, out with it. How many people are lurking here through Mindi's blog?? Glad to have you! I absolutely love finding people who I've known in my life here...thanks for de-lurking (anyone know if that's the correct internet term?). Anyway, if you're hanging around, now's a good time to come forward. In fact, there's a bag of Amy's Blend Caribou coffee in it for you...in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Remember, the key to beating breast cancer is early detection!

(Those who have already de-lurked will be in the running for this delicious coffee!) I'll do the drawing on Sunday!