...happens to land on my blog's birthday!
This past year I have been extremely sporadic in blogging, yet I have enjoyed sharing pictures and tidbits of my life with you in the cracks of time I've had to blog, upload pictures, and try to scribble something down. I love living life, loving Dan, learning to manage my home, try new recipes, read books, serve Christ by serving others, take pictures, and catch precious moments in time. Oh -- and have I mentioned my excitement in soon having a sweet daughter to love and cuddle?!
Thank you, readers, for taking the time to share your thoughts and encouragement with me over the years. Your comments are always delightful to read! I've been toying around with different ideas of doing a weekly themed post...or sharing more recipes that have been a huge hit in our house...or...or... [smile]
But on to the celebration!
After 6 years of random posts and blogging, I'm excited to do something I've yet to try --
A giveaway!
I wish I could give all of you presents (or at least a cupcake!) to celebrate, but since I can't, I'm excited that y'all will at least get a chance at winning a copy of Crystal's book: The Money Saving Mom's Budget.
Yes, I am giving away a book I haven't yet had the chance to read (I'm still waiting for it to arrive in the mail!) but I have read enough of Crystal's writing to know that this book is high quality and will be very insightful, encouraging, challenging, and practical -- no matter what season of life you are in.
And guys, I'm sure there are things for you to learn, too, but if you don't want to read a book with the title 'mom' in it, you can always give it away to a girl in your life! [smile]
Actually, you can skip the confetti, but do leave a comment that includes your name and something that looks like an e-mail address: yourname[at]server.com
To earn multiple entries, begin following my blog and/or share about this giveway via facebook. Make sure you leave separate comments letting me know which of the above you've done!
Blessings!
And guys, I'm sure there are things for you to learn, too, but if you don't want to read a book with the title 'mom' in it, you can always give it away to a girl in your life! [smile]
In order to be included in the party and for a chance to win, throw some confetti and leave a comment!
Actually, you can skip the confetti, but do leave a comment that includes your name and something that looks like an e-mail address: yourname[at]server.com
To earn multiple entries, begin following my blog and/or share about this giveway via facebook. Make sure you leave separate comments letting me know which of the above you've done!
The giveaway ends at midnight on Wednesday, January 18 and is open to all US residents. The winner will be notified by email and must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize or I will choose a new winner.
Blessings!
102 comments:
This would be awesome to have!
~Sveta D.
sd4god[at]gmail.com
Hi Bethany!
I would like to try for the book even though I'm not a mom =)
I am already following your blog, so I'm not sure if that counts for 2 entries. My email address is sarhrah@gmail.com
Blessings,
Sarah S
P.S. You might remember me from the Wilkes/Butler wedding in MD. That is where I first met you =)
Congratulations, Bethany! You are a stellar blogger because you are real about living the abundant life with Jesus. I love the delightful simplicity of your posts and pictures. The Christian life all boils down to loving God, His Word, and people, and your blog demonstrates your commitment to all three! Thanks for hosting this giveaway and may God bless your socks off in 2012! :)
~Kayla (kaylaehills{at}gmail{dot}com
P.S. You are going to be one terrific mom!
Hi Bethany!
I have really enjoyed reading your blog.
I don't see the "button" to follow your blog?
My email address is: jacksherry@inhishands.com
Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Jennifer
Happy Blog Birthday!! :)
I would love to have that book, I absolutely LOVE reading and have been looking for more books to add to my collection. Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway!
My email (or actually my mom's email which I use) is: blessedmomx10@yahoo.com
Oooo, I would love to have that! :)
My email address: delrittgers@yahoo.com
yay so exciting! :) you've been so constant over the years. way to go.
This looks like a great book and I would love to have a copy!
happilymarriedtohim[at]gmail dot com
I follow your blog. :)
happilymarriedtohim[at] gmail dot com
Looks interesting!
pilgrims at excite dot com
I do follow your blog, but don't see a place to "officially" sign up to do that.
pilgrims at excite dot com
What I fun giveaway. I could always use an encouraging word when it comes to budget.
~Kristal @ heartandhomemaking@yahoo.com
Just leaving a comment to also say I follow your blog.
Kristal @ heatandhomemaking@yahoo.com
Looks like a great book!
Rachel B
kannabalak@hotmail.com
I check your blog daily so does that give me a second entry?
Rachel B
kannabalak@hotmail.com
I would Love to Win this book!
Annameng621ATgmailDOTcom
Oh YAY! I've heard a lot about this book and would love to have one for myself, too.
Here's some virtual Confetti **~*~*~*~*~*~*. I reckon that kind's okay? ;)
Oops...I left off my email addy on that last comment! it is alaskawildrose at gmail dot com
And I also follow your blog via google reader. :)
Congratulations on 6 years of blogging! I still love all your pictures.
elizabeyta [at] panaminthandmade.com
We love Money Saving Mom!
Huron Sisters
huronsisters@gmail.com
I would love to win ! :)
My e-mail address is buttonsnblessings (at) gmail (dot) com
And I already follow your blog...have been for a couple years and I am always encouraged and blessed by it. :)
How fun!! Love blog-giveaways :)
And if the ratio of Baby Girl photo posts to recipes is 5 to 1, I don't think any of us will be toooo disappointed (grin)
alliedean[dot]me[at]gmail[dot]com
♥
I follow your blog through Blogger!
Happy Blog Birthday! [grin] Thank you so much for all the inspiration you have shared over the past years with us readers!
(P.S. I will opt out of the giveaway, as I am sure there are mothers here would could use the book more than me. :) )
I would love to get this book for my Mom! I bet she would love to read it! :)
Thank you so much!
God Bless,
Ashley
I think I'll leave a comment. ;-)
Me
Oh, and I already follow your blog through Blogger! :) I love your blog, I so enjoy each and every post! :)
I forgot to put my email address: Silvergatelops(at)aol.com
Thanks again!
Ashley
Hey-I'm a mom and I want to read this book!! I follow you're blog, too:)
I am a follower now. :)
I totally agree with Kayla that you are going to be one terrific mom!!
Blessings,
Jennifer
Sounds like a good book!
Blessings,
Amy
goatpod2@yahoo.com
I would love to get the book! Thanks!
Sarah
sewdutchsisters@gmail.com
Oooh...yay!! Happy bloggy birthday!
(And can I just say, the pic of you and Dan is adorable!) *smile*
dar6dubs@alliancecom.net
I love reading! And I'm sure my Mom could use some tips from this book also! I love following you and your life on your blog!
Kara Goodman
kgood2015@gmail.com
Happy blog birthday!
Love the picture :)
{I'm from Canada, so I won't be entering the giveaway...}
Lisa
I've really enjoyed following your blog! It's a blessing to see the Lord working in your life!
rubble2gold@yahoo.com
Yay! I love giveaways! My email is s.noelle94@gmail.com
Blessings Stephanie
I also follow your blog
Blessings, Stephanie
Wow, Bethany, 6 years of blogging. I know i have appreciated it a LOT! Your heart for the Lord continues to grow, no matter if you are in Husker country or not.
Amy F.
redpaint1 [at] gmail.com
Dear Bethany,
I first stumbled across your family's blog in April of 2011. It was there that I found your blog, and I have been enjoying it ever since. As I had spare time, I would go through the archives and find some amazing encouragement. You are such a wonderful example of a godly woman who lives her life for her Savior, and, being a 17-year-old young woman, I really look up to you. Thank you for sharing your scripture findings, photographs (I love photography and am hoping to take classes after I graduate), and most importantly, God's wonderful work in your life. Seeing your walk with the Lord gives me hope that waiting on God's perfect timing and trusting Him with my future is the best way to live life. Your blog has brought me nothing but joy. I wish I had the chance to meet you and your beautiful, Christ-like family. I have never seen another family like yours, and I would be so blessed if my "future family" is half as precious as yours. Thank you for the time you put into blogging, as it has been a bigger blessing than you know. Many blessings and much joy as you welcome your beautiful baby girl into this world. Your sister in Christ, Alison
aw yay! I've LOVED following your blog for years. You have really encouraged me in my journey with photography and have been a blessing and sweet example for me. So excited to watch God work in your life!
Ruth Ann
maid2praiz [at] gmail [dot] com
and, if this doesn't count, that is fine, but I have been following your blog in Google Reader for a very long time! you're one of my favorites, even if you don't post all the time! love you!
Hey, Bethany! Happy birthday to you and your blog. :) Aww. I can almost feel the cupcake on my palate. Thanks for the bite!
emdphotographystudio@gmail.com
-Esther D.
I don't see how to officially follow your blog but I check it regularly and find it inspiring! knittedhope[at]gmail[dot]com
Bethany, I love reading your blog, you are always such an encouragement to me! This is so sweet of you to have a givaway and it sounds like a great book. Here's my email address: acemrich[at]verizon[dot]net
By the way, I can't wait to watch you as a mom!!
Love,
Alyssa
I would love to be entered in the giveaway! I'm so happy to hear about the new little one, Bethany! Congrats and God bless!
daystar90 [at] gmail.com
Hi Bethany,
I love reading your blog. Your love for Jesus definitely shines through you. I love your pictures. (I love photography too!) And blessings to you and Dan as you raise your precious little girl when she arrives! I think my mom would enjoy reading this book. My e-mail address is jvyoder@frontier.com.
Joyfully in Jesus,
Katrina
oh I would love to own that book!
hannah[at]hannaheliseblog.com
Hi Miss Bethany!
I was also already following your blog through blogger.
I would LOVE to give this book to my mom as well, she's always looking for ways to save money.
My email is:
sweetpaigeypooh[at]gmail.com
God Bless!
Paige
PS: I love your blog!
I follow your blog!
Rebecca
rebecca.dummann@hotmail.com
I always enjoy reading your blog, Bethany. I check it several times a week, looking for a new post. Thank you for the recipes you have included, also. I plan on trying your yogurt recipe tomorrow. Deb My email is, aehagemn@acegroup.cc
I really want to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on 750 posts! :)
jenlschmidt[at]gmail.com
Bethany, I'd enjoy celebrating by entering in the giveaway!
Amy K.
ajknop93@yahoo.com
Yay! Would love to have a copy of this book!
Emily at tzhome@pldi.net
Congratulations on 6 years of blogging and all the readership you have!
Also (and more importantly) a belated congratulations on the little girl on the way! :-)
You mean you can't send cupcakes through the internet!! Wow, I learn something new every day, amazing how little I know about the internet. The next thing you'll be telling me is I can't make confetti fly out of your computer screen or DVD slot! Though I'll try somehow. :-)
Many blessings to you and Dan.
Not getting dumped on with snow,
David Kent
WOW!
i would love to read this book,even if i am not a mom! and i'm sure my mom would like to read it too!
~alison
alisonsauder[at]gmail[dot]com
After all I've been reading about the book, I'm getting interested in reading it. I'm a super money saver too.
Hannah W.
proverbs31vs18[at]gmail.com
P.S. I forgot to mention that I follow your blog.
Hannah
proverbs31vs18[at]gmail.com
Would love to win one of Crytal's books. I follow her blog. My 2 girls in their 20's follow your blog and I often hear about it from them. They really enjoy it.
Happy blog birthday!!! I really enjoy reading/looking at your blog. God Bless! ~Janelle Horner
I would like to enter for the book for my mom, she would really enjoy it. May the Lord bless you for giving. My email is
dancingbe4theLord@gmail.com
Blessings,
Allison Stoltzfus
I'd love to read it!
Hi that would be great. My name is Anna and email address is Proshlyak-family@hotmail.com
Hi Bethany,
That sounds like a great book! Our email is 8groves at gmail dot com
Blessings on your new baby! I can't wait to see pictures. (:
We met your family at the Bible Bee in Nashville this November. Your music has really blessed our family!
We live only about an hour from PHC, so maybe we will see you all around some time (:
Blessings in Christ,
Jessica
I have been reading about her book via her Crystals blog for days now and I am very intrigued.
lovehisname@gmail.com
Whoops, the entry that is from "CALEB" is actually from me (Caleb's sister Hannah)! I was signed in to the wrong account!! Sorry!! :-)
I would love to own this.
meganbumgardner@gmail.com
Thanks!
Hi Bethany,
It's always fun to see a little of what you're up to these days! Excited for the arrival of your new little one coming soon! harpinheidi[at]hotmail.
Heidi B
What a fun giveaway! I haven't read the book yet, but would like to get a copy sometime - I've only heard good things about it. :)
It would be awesome to read Crystal's book. I may have to order it (if I don't win)!
naomi.holter[at]gmaildotcom
Hi Bethany,
I'd love to enter!
karamhartman@gmail.com
P.S. Confetti!
Hi Bethany!
I'd love to win the this book (even though I'm not a mom :) I'm sure I could share it with my mom
Btw, I love reading your blog. The pictures you share are always awesome =) Keep up the good work!
-Megan
megan_weber@ymail.com
Stephanie A.
snefinie@aol.com
i have really enjoyed reading your blog, you are a blessing :)
Bethany I would love to have a chance to win this too!:)
Maria F.
Singer2be93@yahoo.com
I love your blog! congrats on the little one! hope the pregnancy goes well! :)
maggie@10burnetts.com
Bethany, I'd love to enter for a copy of the book... I have 5 children, 4 and under....with #6 due in September! Sounds like something I could use! :-) May the Lord bless you and your new little one and as you be a good wife to your husband!!!
~Sharia
joyfulalaskamommy@gmail.com
Really excited to read this book at some point :) And just realized I'm barely making it by midnight :) lol
Email address is njoyspontaneity89[at]yahoo[dot]com
I follow your blog and I love it. My email address is Proshlyak-family@hotmail.com
I think my mom would love to have this book! I love your blog!
Heidi
Happy blogirthday! Sounds like a great book especially as young families learning to use what we have to the max!
Yay! I love giveaways. Such a nice way to celebrate a blog anniversary. :)
Allison
princessesindisguise{at}yahoo{dot}com
I'm already following your blog. :)
Allison
princessesindisguise{at}yahoo{dot}com
That would be wonderful!
Deanna -- deannarittgers@aol.com
So fun! Thank you for everything, you are such an inspiration :) alexandra.pavkovic@gmail.com
I'd love to win!!!
rejoicinginhislove@gmail.com
Allison
I would love to have that book
Joya
joyachristine@gmail.com
I joined your blog today
Joya
joyachristine@gmail.com
I think my mom would like this! Or I would like it one day if I have my own home and family! :) I enjoy your blog Bethany!
Smiles!
Emma C.
emma(dot)c(dot)alex(at)gmail(dot)com
Happy birthday to your blog!!!!
signedp / gmail.com
I follow your blog as well!!
signedp / gmail.com
Hi Bethany,
Thank you for sharing, you have been an encouragement! I would love a chance to read this book! lewandtiff@gmail.com
Oh, thank you for hosting! Please enter me, as it looks like a fabulous book. That is something I am learning-how to help my family with couponing, saving money on groceries, etc, as a fun, useful project. :)
Thanks!!
With Joy in Christ,
Elizabeth
joyfuljewels4jesus@gmail.com
Blessings to your sweet family, Bethany. We're excited for the precious blessing on the way. Look forward to reading the book if it comes our way. You're such a diligent money saving (Prov.31) wife and mother:) Our e-mail is pollockfamily10@gmail.com.
Oh, I meant to say we follow your blog, also.
May the Lord bless you and keep you and you strive to please Him.
The Pollocks
The book would be nice to have! I am a financial counselor and I help a lot of Moms (especially ones with large families) and Dads on their finances and give them ideas on how to save money. The book could give me even more ideas.
I enjoy reading your blog!
kentonbsmith@hotmail.com
:*( Missed it by a day.
~Kristi
Happy blog birthday! I love reading all of your posts! excited about the give away... :)
ahcountrygirl@gmail.com
~ Ashley
Oh and I am following your blog! :)
ahcountrygirl@gmail.com
~Ashley
Congratulations. You look so happy.
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