Friday, July 31, 2009

What more is there?

Remember this?
I try to live by it.
Some days I do a bit better than others.


I just made version 2.0, but before it hits the shop,
I am giving one away.

Would you like a little reminder in your home?
Four simple words.
Simple in meaning, but not as simple to actually live out.

How can you win?
This week you are going to have to work for it.
{Remember, leave a new comment for each entry.}
1. Post my button on your blog.
You can grab the code on the left sidebar.
2. Do something nice for someone.
For no reason.
3. Write someone a sweet note.
4. Call someone just to encourage them.
5. Visit Lu Bird Baby and leave Kristin some congrats
comment love. Baby Wesley was born last night.

Comments will close at noon on Friday August 5th.

Now go love God and love others.


114 comments:

Gail :) said...

I LOVE the sign :) If I don't win I may have to make one myself. I just sent a sweet encouraging note to a dear old friend! Thank you for the reminder, it is hard sometimes to follow those 4 words.

Team Sherman said...

I really like the sign and I'd love to win it in the giveaway.

Team Sherman said...

I visited Lu Bird Baby and saw her cute items.

Team Sherman said...

I just wrote my sweet friend from college a note and actually mailed it.

Michelle Sybert said...

visiting my mom tonight bringing her flowers!

Michelle Sybert said...

stopped by Lu Bird and wished her congrats!

Jacky said...

Baby Wesley is sooooo cute! I love new babies...=)

Sarah said...

I love this sign and the saying. It's wonderful. And very hard to carry out...Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Sarah said...

I'm adding your button to my blog, as well!

Cris said...

Posted your button here: http://sanhuezatravelblog.blogspot.com/

Cris said...

2. Made my hubby his favorite enchiladas, a Pioneer Woman recipe found here http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/09/simple-perfect-enchiladas/

Cris said...

3. Sent thank you note to my sweet abuelita

Cris said...

4. Now phoning my BFF. . .to encourage her (re: her upcoming grad school applications!)

Jamie Lynn said...

I LOVE this sign!!!!! I am currently making children's clothing for an auction to earn money to help support needy Moms and "Army wives/Moms". I am going to start making "glamour" hospital gowns for children in hospitals also! So good to help those in need! What a wonderful giveaway! You are special!

Cris said...

5. Left love for Lu Bird Baby!

Cris said...

I love your blog. You are so inspiring. I am a religious follower of Happy Sunday!

Amy said...

I've been wanting to make myself a sign like this... winning one from you would be much easier. :)

Rebecca said...

i adore that sign! i posted your button on my blog. i've been reading your blog for a few weeks now and really enjoy everything about it!

Catherine said...

I love that sign! I know exactly where I would want it too. ;) Added your button.

Angie Mae said...

Got your button @ Lilangelsbowtique.blospot.com

~ Lisa @ AbidingThere~ said...

:)

MamáChanga said...

Thank you, seriously! I LOVE that sign, I love what has to be done to win it! I've had your button on my blog for awhile (scroll down---its a photography blog). I'd love to win it & put it in Da'Gorgeouses room!

Hugs & Blessings!

Jamie said...

Had a man who is away from his family studing with the navy over for dinner.

MamáChanga said...

5. Lu Bird Baby's Wesley is just DARLING, and her work is fabulous! Left a comment on her cute blog!

Hugs & Blessings!

Jodi said...

I've had your button on my blog for a while and I'd love to be the proud winner of that simple yet true saying...

MamáChanga said...

2. We're headed off tomorrow to drop off gifts and visit some friends we haven't seen in over 3 years!

Hugs & Blessings!

Sherryl said...

I have your button on my blog Julie!

www.skylarsclips.blogspot.com

After all, YOU encouraged me to make one!

Sherryl said...

I've been on etsy forums lately and have been leaving encouraging words for sellers who are down. There seems to be a lot out there right now.

Sara said...

I like the sign! This is actually our church's "slogan"/mantra/oh you know what I mean (sorry, brain dead tonight) Love God, Love People, Serve the World

Sara said...

Tomorrow I'm teaching a coupon class to the ladies at church for FREE...even though I really should charge for my knowledge and copies I made

Catherine said...

Went and gave some baby congrats to Kristin. He's adorable and she looks great! Jealous! haha

MCH PHOTOGRAPHY said...

I luv the sign, great words to live by! HOpe I win!
Thanks! I have your button on my blog & follow lu bird baby & lft her a congrats!

Cathy said...

Phoned a good friend and encouraged her to take a coaching job she was unsure of. Hope she does.

Cathy said...

Thanks for sharing the link to Lulu. Left her congrats and found lots of cute ideas on there.

T Flake said...

I love the sign and it would be such a great reminder for my family to see each day!

T Flake said...

I just sent a note to a sweet friend who is going back to work this week after having her first baby. Thanks!

Heather Fretz said...

I love the sign, pick me!!
Your site is beautiful.

Lori said...

I happily stopped by to offer congrats about baby Wesley. Cute name!

Lori said...

I sent a friend a note on Facebook - does that count? ;)

Lori said...

Grabbin' your button!

Lori said...

I just gave my 2 year-old grace after she spit out her yogurt. Does that count for "doing something nice?" ;)

Lori said...

I had a great chat with my dad on the phone last night. It was one of those talks that I'll always remember...

Mommafo said...

Your logo is on my blog, http://mommafo.blogspot.com.

Mommafo said...

lEFT kRISTIN A COMMENT!

whoops

Terri said...

it's beautiful,I love it.

Annie said...

Seriously LOVE that sign. And it is a reminder that could be used in this house... we're not horrible people, just sometimes need to remember that. ;0)
-Grabbed that cute button of yours for my blog,
-Checked out the new fam,
-Gonna go call my own Mama now!
Thanks for reminding us that we should just do things 'cuz we want to -- not 'cuz we have to!
Be blessed! (oops - you already are!)

Kelly O. said...

Gave a neighbour a strawberry banana loaf that I baked this morning because she's so sweet to my kids.

Kelly O. said...

I have your button on my blog

Kelly O. said...

said hi to Kristen

p.s. thanks for not making me put in that special code word each time I leave a comment ;)

D2the4thPower said...

I love the sign! Everyone needs these little reminders now and then!

I added your button on my blog.

http://d2the4thpower.blogspot.com/

♥Andrea♥ said...

Hi! Your button was already on my blog- because I'm addicted to your blog!

♥Andrea♥ said...

I taught someone how to sew, just for no reason other than she wanted to learn.

♥Andrea♥ said...

I wrote my darling hubby a note and tucked it under his pillow. :)

D2the4thPower said...

I also left a comment for baby Wesley!

♥Andrea♥ said...

Called my friend Sandra to tell her to hang in there- she's 36 weeks pregnant and her tiny little body keeps trying to go into labor.

♥Andrea♥ said...

Visited Lubirdbaby already today- will be heading back over to welcome her new little guy to the world!

♥Andrea♥ said...

Ok, left a little love for Wesley.

Jingle said...

I have your button on my blog already!

Jingle said...

I made a card for someone!

Heather said...

I love this sign - wonderful words to live by. Oh and I posted your button on my blog!

Heather said...

The other day when I was waiting for my pizza order to come through, some lady came in to grab just two slices of pizza - she didn't have the right amount of change and was going to use her bankcard to pay for the pizza but she would have had to pay an extra 1.50 surcharge because her order was under 5 dollars. She was scrounging in her purse looking for change, having an aweful time - so I kindly just paid for her pizza, she seemed a little surprised - but I told her it was a random act of kindness and that one day she could pass it on.

Heather said...

I visited Lu Bird and wished her congratulations on her little wee babe - too cute for words.

Lisa said...

I love love love this sign! It is so true!
:)Lisa
kssnnikkel.blogspot.com

BuddyBoosmama said...

#5..left a comment on LuBird Baby...

Ashley said...

1.
I posted your button

ashlomb at yahoo dot com

Ashley said...

2.
I did something nice for my mother!

Ashley said...

3.
Wrote one of my high school firneds a sweet note on facebook :)

Ashley said...

4.
I encouraged my best friend to do well at her job interviews this week!

Pattie Cordova said...

beautiful sign. thanks for the giveaway!

Celeste said...

I've got your button :)

torinem said...

I've got you button. I love your blog. I love the sign. I love the message.

tornem(at)yahoo.com

***LIZ*** said...

I have your button!

Denissa said...

Love the sign. Definitely try to live that way, some days are much better than others!

Denissa said...

Left a comment for baby Wesley!

Denissa said...

have your button!
http://www.sweetandsimplecreations.blogspot.com/

Mandy said...

I just wrote a note to my high school volleyball coach.

Mandy said...

I have your button! I love it!

Mandy said...

Just got off the phone with one of my dearest friends from college. We live thousands of miles apart but we can always catch up right where we left off!

Julie said...

Visited Lu Bird Baby & saw her new bundle of joy! (& left a comment!)

Julie said...

Love the sign. simple & great to live by! =)

I leave my 3 girls notes in lunches everyday! Cannot miss a day either!

Julie said...

Your button has been added to my blog! =)
I so need one of those headbands for me!!

mrsrfair said...

The sign is awesome! It is great. I posted your button too! Have a great day!

Kyndal said...

Just stopped by Kristin's blog and wished her congrats on her new baby boy.

Kyndal said...

I heart that sign. :) Just posted your button on my blog.

Kyndal said...

I just wrote a long "I've-missed-you-can-we-be-in-touch-again" email (I don't have her home address, so does that count?) to my Big Sister from college, who I haven't seen or talked to in years.

Kyndal said...

I called a friend of mine who moved to China and is really having a hard time adjusting to life there.

Kyndal said...

My husband forgot his dinner and is on call overnight, so I drove up to his work to bring him some food.

Erika said...

I have loved the sign since you put it up the first time and have desperately wanted one for my home.

My husband was in a wedding and I helped out all I could, since I was there. Thanks for the chance to win!

Erika said...

Visited Baby Wesley! New babies are so snuggly and sweet!

Tasha said...

I really love this sign. It is kind of my motto in some ways. I did something kind for someone. I love that you are getting us out there serving and loving others.

Tasha said...

Visited Lu Bird Baby and left her a comment. That is one cute baby!

Melissa Abby said...

Love this sign and I have your button on my blog too :)

Ariel said...

I love God, and try to love others...this sign may help me!

Vindiciti said...

Love the blog, love the sign. I'm a new follower! Happy to be here.

Vindiciti said...

Just stopped over to visit Lu Bird Baby. Wow, does she look great with just having delivered an adorable baby!

Vindiciti said...

I was at the hospital and decided to grab a drink for my wait at the pharmacy. The guy in front of me had forgotten his military ID, and couldn't buy his drink using his credit card without it. I paid for it, and he seemed a little flustered but grateful. I love helping out in little ways like that!

Brad, Brooke, Abigayle, Rebekah and Indy said...

I posted your button on my blog!

emtdlb said...

I wrote a note to a wonderful lady at church whose daughter and new granddaughter are leaving for New York soon. And I baked a loaf of bread for a sweet lady at church. It is so much fun to do something for others. Thanks for the encouragement and chance.

jodi @ back40life said...

just left Kristin some comment love - so fun!

Brooke said...

What a sweet sign I would be honored to display this in our family room!

I have your button!!

Thanks for the sweetness!

heartnmaui(at)gmail.com

Brooke said...

I always right my sweet husband a note in his lunch! Just a little reminder how much he is loved and to drive safe!
;-)
Thanks!

heartnmaui(at)gmail.com

Brooke said...

I stopped by Lu Bird Baby and said congrats on her sweet little Wesley!

;-)

mrstolli said...

I made our pastor and his family dinner. No reason other than we love and appreciate them.

Erika said...

Wrote a note today to a new friend:)

Kelly O. said...

note written :)

Kelly O. said...

call made

jodi @ back40life said...

added your button to my blog! thanks

ellen said...

I just wrote a note.

Misty said...

I wrote my niece a sweet not because she is so sweet!

Misty said...

I helped my nephew out with a favor this weekend!

Erica said...

It's perfect. I sent some words of encouragement to some dear friends who are facing a tough decision right now.

Cathy said...

Today at the grocery store there was a mom with 2 younger kids in tow. The kids were talking about wanting things and mom was kind of shushing them-given todays economy I think I understand. I happened to have 2 free candy bar coupons in my purse. I turned and gave them to the kids (with moms permission). They spent the entire time my order was being rung up deciding what to get. It was so cute.

Theresa said...

What a fabulous daily reminder that sign would be in my home...it is not so easy to act that out on a daily basis so a reminder is valuable. I wrote the saying on my chalk board after reading your orginal post, but since grocery lists and to do list have crowded it out. Thanks for the giveaway!

Jennifer F. said...

I'm trying to find out if this sign is ready to be sold. I'm so wanting one!!