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8.08.2012

4 year Blogoversary + Giveaways!

Four years ago, on 08.08.08 (watching the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics), I started this blog.
I was 8 months pregnant with Claire.
Kate was only 18 months old.
And, here I am 4 years later & 9 months pregnant with Baby #3 and watching the Olympics (again!)
I had no idea how much blogging would enrich my life.
I have meet & become friends with people because of this blog.
I have been able to be a part of Project 320 because of this blog.

In honor of my 4 year blogoversary, I am doing a giveaway as a thank you for reading my blog!
It surprises me that people actually read my blog.
I am just a normal girl who loves Jesus, my husband, 2 girls & baby on the way.
I am obsessed with taking pictures and I love trying new recipes.
I am living my life the best I can & having fun while doing so!
I am thankful for a God who loves me despite my shortcomings.

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Now, onto the Giveaways!
There are 12 different things being given away & there will be 12 winners!

LinkGiveaway #1
Vessel Handmade

Kristen is the designer and creator of Vessel Handmade, a fun shop in which her specialty is leather clutches. Kristen is a homeschooling mom of 2 who loves creating handmade items.
Kristen is giving away this leather clutch to one lucky reader!
Kristen is also offering my readers 15% off items in her shop coupon with code:
LarsonLingoLove
Find Vessel Handmade here:
Blog * Shop
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Giveaway #2
Happy Days by Wifey Singer
Hannah is Wifey Singer. I met her at Blog Sugar & she is the sweetest and has such a gift of encouragement. She is a stay at home mama to her son Elijah. She recently opened up her etsy shop full of beautiful handmade earrings. I have 2 pair & get tons of compliments every time I wear them!
Hannah is giving away 2 pairs (your choice!) of earrings to one lucky reader!
LinkHannah is also offering a discount code for my readers this week!
Use FANCYMEL for 20% off!
Find Happy Days by Wifey Singer here:
Blog * Shop
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Giveaway #3
Maggie Bogart
Maggie is the owner & seamstress of a shop filled with lovely handmade pieces to complete a little lady's wardrobe. The love of classic, girlish, and whimsy are combined to create styles to inspire and thrill. Ruffles, soft knits, vintage prints, and a great influence from interesting textures are a few of my favorite things. She sent Kate this adorable purple ruffly skirt & I was so impressed with the quality & how soft it is. If you have a girl, you need to check out her shop!
Maggie is giving away a $50 shop credit to one lucky reader!
Find Maggie here:
Shop * Facebook

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Giveaway #4
Shope3130
Shoppe3130's motto is, "Because Life should be fun!"
And, their shop is full of fun party items!
Jenny is the owner & she is a stay at home mommy of two (and a half).
A boy, a girl & baby #3 due in September.
Their shop name is based from Proverbs 31:30 - Jenny's favorite Scripture. "Charm is deceitful and beauty goes away but the woman that fears God should be honored"
Shoppe3130 is full of fun items to make parties more fun....and you know me, I love a fun party!
Her shop is where I bought the straws for my sister's Little Man Baby Shower.
Shoppe3130 is giving away a Party Pack to 1 lucky reader which includes a pack of straws, cupcake liners, and a set of party favor bags!

Find Shoppe3130 here:
Shop * Website
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Giveaway #5
Pen and Paint
Lindsay is the artist behind Pen and Paint.
She is the busy mama of 2 little boys. She loves to draw & paint.
In her shop you will find happy, handmade art for your walls.
I have this fun print:

 She is offering a $25 shop credit to one lucky reader!
Find Pen and Paint here:
Blog * Shop
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Giveaway #6
Heather Holden

Heather considers herself a girl whose been extremely blessed. She is Mama to 3 littles, wife to my high school sweetheart and a daughter of Jesus. She creates because it brings her joy, she creates because of the creator.
A "happy" is something you get that hopefully makes your day. She loves mail. She loves gifts. All of the handmade goodness in my shop {"happys" } are made by me and if they bring a smile to your face then i feel my mission has been accomplished.
Heather is giving away one of her awesome necklaces (your choice!) to one lucky reader!
Find Heather here:
Blog * Shop

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Giveaway #7
CM Handmade
Heather is the creator behind CM Handmade.
I am lucky to know Heather in real life & am blessed to have her as a friend.
She is one of the most creative people I know.
Heather is mom to 4 kiddos, party planner extraordinaire, excellent seamtress & creator of fun Burlap Banners you can find in her shop.
She is giving away one of her YAY banners (that were featured in this month's Pregnancy & Newborn magazine!) to one lucky reader!
Find CM Handmade here:
Shop * Blog
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Giveaway #8
The Twinery

Baker's twine for crafting, baking & more!
Look at all the beautiful colors they have available.
I have 10 spools of their twine, I just love it.
I use it for gift wrap, decorating, mason jar tags & wrapping up baked goods!

The Twinery is giving away a Sampler Pack to one lucky reader!
This Sampler Pack is made from our eco-luxe, plush 100% cotton twine in 18 colors (15 yards of each color shown) 270 yards of twine total!

COLORS INCLUDED: Maraschino, Mandarin, Marigold, Peapod, Caribbean, Lilac, Pink Sorbet, Honeydew, Blossom, Charcoal, Cappuccino, Buttercream, Stone, Denim, Shore, Orchid, Flax & Cantaloupe.
Find The Twinery here:
Blog * Shop
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Giveaway #9
Kiss the Sky
In Greek, the definition of worship is to "come toward to kiss."
Kiss the Sky offers a variety of mounted prints artfully displaying biblical scripture, hymns, and songs. Each piece is intended to prompt worship of the One True God.
Kiss the Sky was born out of Deut. 6:4-9, and a passion to landscape homes with prints which will enliven people to worship (come toward to kiss) God, daily.

Kiss the Sky is a husband and wife team, who enjoy combining their vision, love of words, resources, and talents to do just that.
Denise is the wife of the team and she is one of the funniest people I know!
I met her last year & she is just a kick in the pants. Hysterical, witty & someone who loves Jesus with her whole heart.
Many of their pieces contain thoughtfully selected words or lyrics from biblical scripture, hymns, and praise songs.
Kiss the Sky prints are available in a variety of materials, which include canvas wraps, stand outs, and Dibond.
Denise is giving away one of her 1 Corinthians 13 - Love 8x10 Stand Out Prints to a lucky reader!
Find Denise here:
Blog * Shop
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Giveaway #10
Daily Salutations
Laura is the creator of Daily Salutations, a fun shop with note cards hand sewn with fun felt creations.
As early as she can remember she loved to write; keeping thoughts in her diary, writing to a distant pen pal, & passing notes in the school hallways to friends. She continues to write and encourage everyone to share a written word with someone they care about.
At home she is a mother of three and a wife to one.
Laura is inspired by all four of them and encourages them to find their passion and do what they love. Making things by hand and being creative is my passion.
Laura is giving away a set of her 2 cards (your choice!)
Find Daily Salutations here:
Shop * Blog
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Giveaway #11
"365 Things Every New Mom Should Know" by: Linda Danis
This book guides a mother through that exciting, yet often overwhelming, first year of her baby’s life, one day at a time. It has sold more than 50,000 copies and was featured on the TV program “Friends.” Linda has written for magazines and has been interviewed on radio and TV programs across the country. It was published in 2002 & this April the book got a revamp & released with a new cover!
Linda's book was used on the TV program Friends. Monica read part of the book to Rachel to help her baby stop crying. (And, it worked!)
Linda emailed me last week letting me know she wanted to give me her book so I could read it for Baby #3. It turns out we have several mutual friends (and I used to babysit for some of her kids friends!)
Linda wants to giveaway a signed copy of her book to one of you!

Learn more about Linda Here:
Read an Interview about how the Book came to be HERE & HERE
Buy the book HERE
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Giveaway #12Mom*tog
You know who DrewB is? Right?
If you love photography, you MUST know DrewB.
She is an Amazing Photographer & Founder of Mom*Tog.
I was able to meet Drew last year and she is so incredibly sweet!

Drew now has a Mom*Tog store where you can buy her UnManual, UnPosing Guide & templates for baby books, albums, blogs & books.

Drew is giving away one of her ABC 12 x12 Album Template to one lucky reader!
Inspired by baby board books, this adorable album template features a page for every letter of the alphabet. The defining word for each letter can be changed. Your baby or child will love a personalized alphabet book just for them! I bought one for Claire's Baby Book (since she will be 4 in September and as of 2 weeks ago, I hadn't started her Baby Book. This template made it a breeze to make!)

Find DrewB here:
Blog * Momtog * Shop

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So, there you have it...my blogoversary giveaway!
Thank you to the amazing women that have donated their shop items to be a part of this giveaway.
They are doing it because they are Rad and have big hearts!
Please go check out their blogs & shops and support them.... They are awesome!

***To enter, all you need to do is be a Follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post!***

Giveaway ends at midnight on August 14th (my due date!)
But, if I am in labor or at the hospital, the giveaway will just stay open until I am home :)
{Winners will be picked via random.org}

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read my blog, listen to my ramblings, try my recipes, look at my pictures & comment.
It has been such a fun experience these past 4 years (and 660 posts later!)

Good luck & Hopefully you are one of the 12 lucky winners!

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182 comments:

  1. what a great and generous giveaway! i just bookmarked those yay banners earlier today. i seriously love all of this stuff! thanks so much! love reading along and can't wait to see the gender and little face of baby #3!

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  2. I love your blog and always look forward to reading. Thanks for doing such an awesome giveaway :) can't wait to hear your baby news!

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  3. Awesome giveaway! I'm a long time follower. :)

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  4. Love reading your blog & especially all your fun party ideas! I'm excited to hear what baby #3 is! What a great giveaway!

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  5. Happy blogoversary! I love your blog and have followed for a long time. It's one of my favorites!

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  6. I'm a follower! Congratulations on four years!! Your blog is one of my favorites.

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  7. Happy blogoversary! I have so enjoyed reading your blog for I think 3 years or so. I seriously get so excited when I see a new post in my blog reader. Your recipes are always so yummy, your parties are inspirational, your kiddos so adorable and everything just so positive without feeling like it's something I can't achieve. I won't read blogs that make me feel like I don't live up or that make me feel like I'm not succeeding as a mom - yours is a great balance of giving me ideas & inspirational while still being realistic and achievable! So anyway, thanks for blogging and for this awesome giveaway - hope I win something!! :)

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  8. Happy 4 years! thanks for hosting the awesome giveaways! What fun prizes!!

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  9. Yay! Happy blogoversary to my blogsperiation! I hope I am a winner ; ) It will make starting school in a few weeks a little sweeter!

    devrah

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  10. I'm a follower! And I make your chicken tortilla soup recipe all the time!!

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  11. I have won your giveaway every year. I'm hoping I do again this year!

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  12. Love your blog and what a fun giveaway!!! I'm already headed over to check out the links for the shops :)

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  13. Love your blog so much. Kisses from Italy.

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  14. Happy Blogoversary! So many wonderful prizes...I'd love to win any of them!

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  15. Love reading your blog! Congrats on almost-here Baby #3...excited to see if it's a boy or girl!!!!
    Super fun giveaway...fingers crossed!

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  16. Wow! What great giveaways! I love reading your blog and can hardly wait to see pics of baby #3. Good luck :)

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  17. What an AMAZING giveaway!!! How fun would all of that be?

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  18. Happy blog-o-versary! So happy I get to keep 'in touch' with you even though I don't get to see you every day. You are an inspiration and at the same time just a normal mom, which is why your readers keep coming back! Best wishes to you and your 'coming attraction!' Wishing you a speedy and safe delivery!

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  19. I have followed your blog for awhile and love it! I can so relate to you-I teach and I have 2 girls!

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  20. I love that you have kept up with this blog for four years... it is definitely a treasure to look back on for years to come!

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  21. You are rad!!!! This giveaway is crazy cool and I really hope I win! LOves ya...xoxo

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  22. Happy blogoversary!! These are really exciting and generous prizes!! I can't wait to find out what baby #3 will be for you!!

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  23. Congrats on 4 years! Great giveaway!

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  24. Happy Blogiversary!! It's amazing what four years can bring people! We've lived in NC, AZ, and now IN in the past four years. Crzytown.

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  25. Happy Blogoversary!! I follow and can't wait to see pictures of baby #3!!

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  26. I LOVE your blog - Happy Blogoversary!!!

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  27. Can't wait to check out all of the links above! If I win, I will be putting the item in a gift basket that we are making for our baby's birthmama (due in Dec.)...we are doing a Shower of Love for her ;)

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  28. I have loved reading your blog over the last few years and can't wait to "meet" this new baby soon!

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  29. Happy Blogoversary!
    This is a giveaway!!


    joeyleeg@gmail.com

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  30. I LOVE your blog & can't wait to find out if this new babe is s boy or girl!!!

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  31. I LOVE your blog. I would read your blog and a few others everyday and always think I should start a blog. I am new at blogging but like you said it is fun and you get to "meet" some wonderful people.
    Thanks for the great giveaway right around your due date...you are amazing!!
    Kelli

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  32. Happy Birthday, Larson Lingo!

    I'm so glad I stumbled across you blog years ago. I love it!

    What a fun giveaway! Pick me, Random Number Generator! :)

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  33. What a WONDERFUL giveaway! Im IN LOVE with the clutch and so many other items! WOW

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  34. Being a working mom to 2 young kids similar in age to yours, I really enjoy reading your blog. It's excellently written and I am inspired by your ideas, parties and recipes. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. Congrats!!! love reading along as I am a working mom too.

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  36. Love reading your blog. Have used many of your recipes to share with my family and co-workers!

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  37. So many cute things!! LOVE the burlap banners :)
    Can't wait to hear the baby news... We'll be missing our August Mel photo shoot this year!

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  38. Thank you for having such a wonderful giveaway, Mel! :)

    I have followed your blog for years and it always inspires me. Thank you for sharing.

    I wish you and your lovely family all the best with your new little bundle of joy. :)

    Warmly,

    Blanca

    blancacarlson@live.com

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  39. Happy Blogiversary! :) I love keeping up with the Larsons :)

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  40. Wow, do you have a line up there!! Those are some amazing items. Count me in! Happy blogaveraary

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  41. I love that you picked giveaways that are good quality and with substance. Thank you! What an exciting month for you. And I'd say #8 has a little significance for you:o)

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  42. Happy Blogoversary! I've been following for a few months and enjoy your blog, especially the party ideas and recipes.

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  43. Congrats on 4 years of blogging! I like reading your blog. Congratulations on baby #3, too!

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  44. Happy 4 years!!! And thanks for the awesome giveaway! Love your blog : )

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  45. Happy Blogaversary! This might be the best giveaway I've ever seen! WOW!

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  46. Yay! Thanks for 4 years of great (and often yummy! posts!

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  47. Happy 4yrs! What a fun date that you started :)
    Such fun stuff to giveaway!! I'm a follower :)

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  48. Yay! Happy Blogoversary! I have been a horrible blogger since feeling sick with the pregnancy-can't believe how you stayed on track! Obviously feeling well now, I've been such a slacker ever since--gotta pick up the pace! All of those prizes sound great, hope random.org picks me! See you soon with babe in arms! xo

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  49. I'm a follower and I love your blog! Thanks for hosting this great giveaway!

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  50. I'm a follower and I love your blog! Thanks for hosting this great giveaway!

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  51. Follow your blog (with gfc)
    Great giveaway.
    Thanks.

    Email: sheepity812@yahoo.co.uk

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  52. Happy blogoversary!! I love your blog! And, super awesome giveaway. Sign me up! :)

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  53. It always amazes me what can change in our lives in as little as 4 years! Congratulations on so many things! Can't wait to see your wee babe!

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  54. What a wonderful 4 years! I just recently found your blog and am so glad. I love all your posts! So fun and inspiring! Keep on blogging! :)

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  55. I have loved following your blog and am super pumped for this giveaway! Hooray! Here's to many more years of blogging and life enrichment.

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  56. so fun! i've been following for awhile and enjoy all your posts. congratulations on the new soon-to-arrive little one.

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  57. My sister introduced me to your blog. Now I check it everyday! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  58. Happy Anniversary...love being a faithful reader of your blog.

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  59. What a generous giveaway. Congratulations on your 4 year anniversary of your blog. I'm a follower.

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  60. Congratulations on four years of blogging Mel:) Yours is a bright, happy space I love to follow along with.
    And blessings to you as you prepare to bring this new baby home:)

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  61. I am not entering but I wanted to say happy 4th blogiversary! And someone just gifted me with a Pen and Paint print within the last two weeks and I LOVE it.

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  62. I'm a follower! Congrats on 4 years. I enjoy reading your blog! :)

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  63. Congrats on 4 awesome years of blogging Mel. I love your blog and cannot wait to read about all your new adventures with baby #3.

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  64. While I "just joined," you know I've been following your blog for a couple years now! Love your writing and extraordinary adventures in marriage, motherhood, photography, etc!!! Can't wait to hear about the arrival of sweet baby #3....

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  65. Happy BloggyBirthday !!!! :) I am so happy for you and can not wait to meet your new little man :P But that is my guess lol

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  66. Congratulations! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  67. Yay!! I love your blog! Thank you so much for the fun giveaway and congratulations on four great years.
    Many more,
    Monica

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  68. So glad you started this blog! I enjoy it.

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  69. Happy Blogoversary!!! What great giveaways.:)

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  70. Happy happy day!!! I love reading your blog and enjoy all of your creations, pictures, party ideas and more!! Happy almost due date too!!

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  71. Wow! Wonderful goodies! Congrats on the anniversary - I only found you a few months ago but my family is sooo happy that I did. They LOVE the recipes that you post. Thanks for posting yumminess! Enjoy your anniversary and the last bit of pregnancy.

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  72. Sorry about coming up as unknown on my comment - that was kind of weird. I am a follower and everything :)

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  73. What a great giveaway. Happy blogaversary!!

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  74. Happy Blog Birthday! And Birth Day too...
    Crazy in just few days your sweet one will be here!!!
    I think blogs are so cool & I just somehow become attached to the stories. Your story.
    I feel like we have many things in common-although I'm not sure of age (just turned 38) I have 5 kids-youngest starts kinder in 6 days and I'm a mess over it but I love Jesus, adore my husband (18yrs!) blessed to be a momma, can't stop learning taking pics with my 50D, love to cook, love to throw a party, love Ina, and we even make the EXACT same choc chip recipe-because ever other recipe isnt quite right! And I'm seriously envious of your cool block parties!
    Keep up the blogging! And you'll be on my heart as you await the arrival of your bundle.
    -Ada
    Lifeasachefswife.blogspot.com

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  75. I stumbled on your blog a while ago, and love following along with your posts. Of the many blogs I do follow, I have to say that I have actually used more of your recipe offerings and party ideas that any other! We have crock pot salsa chicken ALL THE TIME now, and on our recent cross-country-in-a-winnebago trip to Florida, found myself needing to stop at as many Cracker Barrels as we could find (which was a lot!). I love your style! Good luck with baby #3. I've got three daughters myself, so I'm kinda keeping my fingers crossed for a girl :) (Although, truth be told, I do kinda get baby boy envy when I see my friends with their sons) It's a sweet blessing no matter what! God Bless...

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  76. I'm a blurker-love your blog. I'm a mom and a teacher too-your energy inspires me!!

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  77. Oh my goodness, what wonderful giveaways. You sure are one lucky mama to have so many great friends and supporters.

    It would be really fun to win something :) Crossing my fingers.

    Hugs,
    Trisha

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  78. Aw, both of our blogs just turned four!
    How cute! :)

    So glad you blog, my friend.
    Thinking of you this week!

    -keri

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  79. Aw, both of our blogs just turned four!
    How cute! :)

    So glad you blog, my friend.
    Thinking of you this week!

    -keri

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  80. I'm a follower and love to read your posts! What a great giveaway! Can't wait to find out who baby #3 is!

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  81. I follow via Google Reader and wow! What a giveaway! So many beautiful things and shops!
    Congrats on 4 years and sending good labour/baby vibes your way! :)
    I'm due with baby #3 in a few weeks as well! :)

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  82. Love your blog!! I am hoping to win some bakers twine! Good luck with babe #3!

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  83. Everything looks awesome! You're a really special person and an inspiration to many, Mel! I love your blog.

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  84. Happy Blogoversary! 4 years come and gone and how your family has grown, what a sweet reflection. And what cute giveaways!

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  85. What an AMAZING giveaway! I would LOVE to win any of these items and will be checking out all these shops. :)

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  86. Congrats on the newest arrival and congrats on your blogoversary.

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  87. What an awesome giveaway! I've been reading your blog for awhile, trying to go back and get caught up.

    Congrats on baby #3 and your blogoversary!

    Jennifer

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  88. Always love your giveaways! Can't wait to see what this 3rd bundle of joy is!

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  89. Love your blog - thanks for the giveaway! (And yay for your due date finally almost being here!!)

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  90. I love your blog. I am not sure how I found it, but your entries are helping me prepare. I have a 10 month old daughter and I am expecting another on in about 7 months.

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  91. Love this giveaway! Happy Blogoversary! Congratulations on expecting a new baby! Good luck! Following via GFC! There are several things that you are giving away in this giveaway that would be perfect for my wedding next year! Thank you for allowing me to enter! Good luck to everyone who has entered! Good luck with your delivery of your baby, praying for you and speedy recovery!

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  92. I love reading your blog. Your sweet girls remind me of my 2 girls. Best of luck with the new baby. So exciting!

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  93. Pick me!! I've been reading for a while. Excited for you guys and Baby #3 :)

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  94. I love reading your blog! You have a beautiful family and can't wait to see if you have a little boy or a little girl! I love seeing all of the awesome parties that you host! Thanks for the fun giveaways!

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  95. Happy Blogoversary!! Thanks for holding the give away!

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  96. Happy Blogoversary! Congrats on your BEAUTIFUL son! :) I am so excited for you and your family!

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  97. What cute things.... especially the straws and twine!

    Always enjoy yuor blog!

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  98. What cute things.... especially the straws and twine!

    Always enjoy yuor blog!

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  99. Love reading your blog. You are so positive-yet you are real in your daily adventures as mommy.wife.teacher.as you. Thank you for sharing with us. congrats on 4 yrs can't wait to see whats ahead!

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  100. Oh my goodness there are so many cute things here!!! I can't wait to her what baby #3 is, I am still guessing a little boy, those girls need a brother :) I love looking at all your recipes and party ideas. I am borrowing some of your ideas for my little guys first birthday!!!!

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  101. This is an amazing giveaway! Happy blogiversary! I'm a follower.

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  102. This is an amazing giveaway and an amazing blog! Good luck with your upcoming labor and devliery. We'll say a prayer for you and baby.

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  103. love you mel! and your kids!! <3

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  104. Love all the different giveaways!! Congrats on baby #3 soon to come....

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  105. what an amazingly generous giveaway - I particularly love the twine and the stunning colours of those straws and have had a look through pen and paint's website, oh gosh so many lovelies!

    i'm so looking forward to the arrival of your newest little one, whether it be a little miss or mister.

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  106. HOW are you doing this now that you're in the hospital with the babe???

    I can't WAIT for the Instagram pictures-- get Kevin on that!

    And... I kind of need that twine, lol. :)

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  107. Geesh! It's only been 4 years? I though for sure 6 or 7 or 8!! Congrats!
    And.....congrats on baby Luke. I love him already!
    XOXO
    Jen Foster

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  108. Love your blog... Congrats on 4 years!!

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  109. congrats on four years girlie! such amazing prizes you have got on here, fingers and toes crossed!!!

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  110. What an amazing giveaway. I would love to win. I am definitely a follower of your blog!!

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  111. WOW! So many amazing products and sponsors! I see something I would like from every vendor!

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  112. I follow your blog! :)

    I'm so excited for you and all the exciting things happening for your family right now! All the best with your new baby BOY!!

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  113. I follow your blog! You are such an inspiration!! I started following your blog 2 years ago when I was "googling" ideas for my daughters "Cowgirl" birthday party. I loved your ideas and I read a couple more of your posts and I've followed you ever since :) Congrats on the newest addition! I can't wait to see pictures of Luke with his big sisters. Enjoy your little boy!!

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  114. Happy Blogoversary! Congrats on your new baby boy who was born on my birthday...yay. I enjoy your blog, especially the party and recipe tips.

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  115. Congratulation for your baby boy! I had a boy last year after two girls and it is the best thing ever.
    I follow your blog for a year now and I enjoy all the party ideas. Hope you and baby are good and get home soon.

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  116. Happy Anniversary!! I love your blog and especially your recipes!! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!!!

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  117. There are a handful of blogs I read a few times of week after I get my little ones to bed. I've always enjoyed the photography, recipes and parties in your blog. happy blog-anniversary!

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  118. I have been following you for years and love your blog...and your style! Congrats on your baby boy...wishing you many blessings!

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  119. You're seriously one of my bloggy idols! All the best in your 5th year and always! XO

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  120. I'd love to win something fun from this post! :) Happy blogiversary!!

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  121. Wow, I'm #1300! Not sure what happened, but I know I used to be a follower of your blog. Anyhoo...what a week for you!! These are awesome prizes- thanks!

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  122. I'm a new follower of your blog and it looks really interesting. Congratulations on the new family member - he's adorable! I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts.

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  123. Happy Blogoversay and congratulations on the newest little addition!!!

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  124. I've loved watching your blog, and now your FAMILY, grow over the last few years. You're always so sweet and encourage me to be a better wife and woman. I still think of the Christmas cards you made me as some of my favorites! :)

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  125. Happy Blogoversary and congratulations on the upcoming new addition to your family!

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  126. Congrats on both your blogaversary and your handsome little boy!

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  127. love your blog Mel! happy blogoversary!!

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  128. Awesome giveaway! Thank you for hosting it, and for sharing so many great ideas on your blog. Super excited for what's to come for your family and your blog! : )

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  129. Love your giveaways! Enjoy following your blog !!!

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  130. Happy Blogoversary! I am following from a recommendation from a friend and I love your posts!

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  131. Love your blog and congratulations on your sweet baby boy!

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  132. Love it all! I won your friend's book a couple years ago (great, btw) so let's see if I have luck again!!

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  133. Congrats on your blog anniversary and your new baby boy!

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  134. Happy 4th blogoversary!! And I've said it before but I'll say it again…Congrats on your sweet baby Luke!! Yay for girls a BOY!!

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  135. Yay! I was so excited this morning to see you had a BOY!!! Such a sweet little man you have!! Congrats! And I am loving all of teh wonderful giveaways : )

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  136. Happy Blogoversary!! Such an awesome giveaway and congrats to you and your family! A sweet boy!

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  137. I have a good track record with you and prizes so . . . go ahead and pick me. I picked up something for Luke at Target yesterday. Need to drop by and deliver. And let me know when you want to drop the girls off over here to play so you can live the easy life with one kid :)

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  138. Congrats on your adorable son. Im a follower and I also have 2 little girls and just had my son 3 months ago!

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  139. Im a follower! Congrats on your sweet boy!

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  140. Happy four years! And congrats to you and your family about your new son!

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  141. What a great idea! And how generous of you and all of these lovely women!

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  142. WOW WOW! How generous! Amazing giveaways I would love to win anyone of them! Congrats on the the arrival of Luke. We two have two girls and then a boy and it is awesome.

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  143. So fun!!!
    And congratulations on your sweet boy! He is so beautiful :)

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  144. WOW what great goings on you have in your life.
    Congratulations on the baby and on your blog's anniversary.

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  145. WoW what a FANTASTIC giveaway! Congrats on your baby BOY... We have FOUR boys and they are nothing but JOY! I am a follower and have been for a while! You had me at Pazookie!

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  146. This is so awesome!!!! I love following your blog! Congrats on the birth of sweet baby Luke!

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  147. Congrats - he is adorable and you look wonderful. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Big blessings to you and your family.

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  149. I am not sure if I entered or not. So I am entering again!

    I follow your blog.

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  150. Wow what an amazing giveaway...Congrats on the blogoversary and baby Luke. Today's due date photoshoot is such a great idea.

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  151. What fun stuff!!! - and a huge congrats on the little Mr.!~he is precious!
    Thanks for the great giveaways, and Happy Blogoversary!!!

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  152. I love reading your blog and getting new ideas for things! keep it up and your baby and girls are adorable congrats

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  153. Yay for blog anniversaries, and congrats on your new little man! He's darling.

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  154. Congrats beautiful Mommy & Happy Blogoversary!

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  155. Happy Blogoversary!
    And I'm a follower :)

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  156. Such an awesome giveaway!! Thanks so much!

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  157. First of all congratulations on the birth of your new son. You will love having a son. I have a daughter ( Heather G of Glitter & Gloss)and a son and I feel so blessed to have both. I do follow your blog and have been since the start of Project 320. Enjoy being a family of 5 and I bet your girls love having a little man in the house.

    God bless,
    Teri Wendt
    ttwendt@comcast.net

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  158. Thanks so much for the generous giveaway. I absolutely love your blog, your style, your sense of humor and parenting. I know we don't even know each other but I feel like we are friends. Congratulations on the new baby. He's a lucky boy to have you as a mom!

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  159. happy blogiversary!!!! I think I snuck in with minutes to spare. I'm glad you blog. and you make cute babies. Goodnight.

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  160. Happy Blogoversary!! Phew! I think I made it with just moments to spare! I am a follower of your blog and think it would be super awesome to win any of these goodies you are giving away! Thank you for the opportunity!

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  161. I love all the things! pretty sure I missed the deadline though :)

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