Katygirl Designs giveaway. Yay!

So I know this girl named Katy.  I think she is pretty rad.
She had me at hello when I read this post.
It changed everything for me in this weird world of blogging.  Everything.  Turned it all upside down in the best possible way.
I am thankful that I can call her a friend. 
She is a gracious hostess.  Makes a mean salad.  Agrees with me that paper straws are only good for looking pretty in a jar.  Loves her husband well.  Is a phenomenal mother.  Is crazy for Justin Bieber.  Possesses no love for cats.  Is hilarious.  Has a giant heart.  Makes really, really, really, pretty things.

Here are some of the said pretty things.
Pretty Christmas cards to be exact.
One of which is going to be our Christmas card.
Yessssss.
God bless the USPS.




Remember that big, giant, beautiful heart part?
Two of her designs are benefiting two of my favorite causes.
Did I mention they were super pretty too?
Love.
So perfect.

She even loves to make custom holiday cards.  You know, in case you are dying for a Justin Bieber card.  She can totally make that happen.  Unless it is a Justin Bieber card showcasing photos of your cat.  That is where she draws the line.

Katy has graciously offered one winner their choice of premade card designs.

She also is offering you sweet readers a supercool 10% off orders with the code
JOYSHOPE10
Merry Christmas to you.

To enter:
Peek around.
Visit Katy's blog.  
Stay a while.
It's a lovely place to visit.


Then come back here and leave a comment.
About anything.
Nothing complicated.
One entry per person.

Giveaway closes at midnight PST on Friday November 9th & the winner will be announced at the bottom of this post, so come back and check.

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Don't be sad if you didn't win.
There is still time to use the code JOYSHOPE10 for 10% off orders.
Go.
Merry Christmas Carding.



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Wendy Hagen is rad.
And real.
And funny.
And encouraging.
AND FUNNY.

Plus, I'm taller than she is, and I am shorter than everyone.

If you don't read her blog, you should.  Her post about Pinterest? Go. Right now.
If you haven't met her, you should.  I have.  Nanny nanny billy goat.
If you don't have a copy of her book, YOU NEED ONE.


It is my top recommendation for new mamas.  For struggling mamas.  For doing awesome at everything mamas (even if I sort of think that they are lying liars that lie).

It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it will make you feel normal when you feel crazy, it will encourage you, it will help you know that you aren't alone, it will make you a better wife, mama, friend, and human.

For reals.

I have three copies to share with you.
Because you need to read it, like whoa.

You need to know what a MBD is, and what to do about it.
I have me quite a few MBDs.  In fact I just had a whole weekend of them.  Not my fave.  But trying to laugh through them is how I deal.

All you need to do is tell me something.  Anything.  Happy or sad.  Funny or mundane. Tell me how your kid tracked poop ALL OVER THE UPSTAIRS right before a party (oh wait, that was mine and I have never HATED THE GUTS OUT OF CARPET MORE!!!!)

I will draw three names tomorrow and send the happy books on their way.

(entries are now closed, but you can always order Wendy's book here.)
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edited to add...

I loved, loved, loved reading the comments on this post.  I feel so much more normal in my crazy.
Thank you for sharing the wonderful, horrible, unbelieveable, things that happen to all of us.

When I am having a bad day, I am coming back here to find some sunshine in the shared stories.

The three winners are:
Sarah- who had for sure the worst day.
Kate B.- who made me laugh (sorry.)
Angie- I think the teenage years start at three.


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A Lisa Leonard Designs Giveaway. YAYYYYY!

When I think of Lisa Leonard Designs, I think of Lisa Leonard, herself.
Classic.  Feminine.  Timeless.  Charming.  Joyful.  Meaningful.  Unique.

She is just as wonderful and lovely in person as she is on her blog.
Her life shines hope, happiness, and beauty.

Each of her pieces are so lovingly designed.  Each one more stunning than the next.
They are perfect gifts, heirlooms, and treats for life's milestones and memories.









(How dreamy are all of these images?  All are from lisaleonardonline.com All are splendid.)

I love that with the out of control rising cost of silver (and everything else in the world...) Lisa came up with a way to keep the beauty and integrity of her pieces, yet enable them continue to remain affordable with the new pewter line.
To me pewter takes me back to early American History, and to the blacksmith shop of Paul Revere.  It is one of my favorite metals for it's history and for it's understated simplicity.  Plus, you can't argue with sticking it to the man, while still having something pretty.

How would you like to win a $50 gift card to Lisa Leonard Designs?
HELLO!!!!

All you need to do is sign up for her newsletter here.
Then come back and leave me a happy little comment.

(Pssssst!  Guess what?  She is going to give away TWO gift cards.  Boom.)

While you are clicking around, you simply must visit Lisa Leonard Designs on FB.  Because how could you not?  Likey like it, obviously.

Plus, I know that you are super exited to treat yo'self.  So here my friend is a handy coupon code to help you out.
Save 20% off anything in the shop with the code shopping20
Now go.

(Entries close at 10pm PST on Sunday March 25rd.  Winner will be announced Monday.)


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57%

Thank all of your for your heart and your donations to the 

Project 320 Well.

As of right now, the well is 57% funded.
But how much better would it be to see it 100% funded.

There are literally hundreds of prizes to be had, equalling thousands of dollars.

Let's make this happen together!!!
Giveaways are open until midnight tomorrow.

I would love to wake up Monday morning with an email from charity:water congratulating us on changing the world for one community.

Then I will excitedly celebrate with all of the donors and winners of the phenomenal prizes.



Mwah!!!!!!

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