Trying to Win A New Ipod

.... or what do you do to up your chances to win online?

Over at Christian Personal Finance the blogger is having an Ipod giveaway. I have been drooling over the Ipods for awhile now, even to the point of looking at refurbished ones. But how cool would it be to win one!

So in order to qualify, I submit to you one of CPF's great posts. Go check it out! It's a post of encouraging Bible verses. Good stuff.

Til next time ....

Cute Giveaway

Have you heard of Frugal Girls? Its a great frugal website that I have been visiting for a little while now. They have great giveaways, but this latest one is really exceptional. Thus my reason for posting about it. I'm not being altruistic, Cause I really don't want anyone else to win. I am getting my name entered one more time by blogging about it to you, my dear readers. Of course, if you insist, go ahead and check it out for yourself, but I'm warning you, I am going to win!

Frugal Girls is giving away what's called a Card Cubby where you can store biz cards, gift cards, even a small cell phone will fit. And the person who sells them has the cutest colors. Once you go over to Frugal Girls she has a link where you can see the Card Cubbies in all their glorious colors.

But remember, this one is mine to win!

So, what have you won lately?

What's Better than a New Purse?

i'm coming out of the closet ... with my large collection of purses. yes, its true, i LOVE purses! small purses, big purses, black purses, colorful purses, totes, satchels, clutches and all the rest. so imagine my glee when i found that momdot is hosting a contest to win a cute, raspberry colored purse. did i mention that it is cute? actually its adorable!

i dont' really NEED another purse, as my hubby would tell you, but you see i have this addiction. i dont' buy alot of clothes or shoes, but i could buy a new purse every week if i had bill gates daughters trust fund. which i dont'.

i have alot of black purses. i love black, cuz it goes with everything, i have a tapestry purse my mother in law gave me. i have a great red purse which makes me happy. i have a felted black, red and taupe purse that my dear friend made for me last Christmas.i bought 2 black and white polka dot purses this summer. and my most recent purchase was a black and white striped ditty. oh so cute!

did i mention that i change my purses out often too. i may use one purse for a week or a month, but then i need to change to a different purse. its in my blood. purses are accessories and i need change!

my passion goes so far that i've even been trying to sew purses! trying is the operative word here. the first one was a bust but that is ok, cuz i was just using scrap fabric. but the 2nd one (same pattern) is on hold, cuz i'm stuck. and i really like the black tweed-y fabric. i REALLY WANT this one to turn out. but if i win this raspberry beauty i may be passified for awhile.

now you know i'm going to win this purse, but if you want to go ahead and enter to win (all the time knowing you wont' win, cuz I'M going to win) head on over to MomDot and enter. but don't say i didn't warn you, cuz I'M GOING TO WIN!!!

Look Who Won!

and now the results:

carrie of With All that I've been Given

julie of Peapod Four

katie at Blessed Femininity

girls, email me your physical address at angelmama1919@yahoo.com and i'll be shooting off your prizes this week. thanks for playing along.

Final Day of 100th Post Contest

well, my fun contest is coming to an end. i have one last prize for you to claim to celebrate my 100th post milestone. blogging has become one of my passions and i'm so happy to celebrate with you. since so many of the blogs that i read, and commenters i get on my own blog are mom's of young children, i thot i'd pass along a great book that i have read many times to my son. its called "Ten Little Ladybugs."



its a loved on book, but i hope the winner will still be able to get many days of enjoyment out of it. i also have a mother's journal for anyone who have given birth recently, called "To My Child" and lastly i have a gently used book from dr kevin leman, called "the 6 stress points in a woman's life"



i think at times we mom's can all relate to being stressed. one thing i've realized as i've gotton older tho, is that its ok to tell myself i'm under some stress at this point in my life. when i qualify it that way, it doesn't seem to be such a death sentance! another thing i tell myself is that "this too shall pass" great words of wisdom. nothing is forever, except the Lord and His word. do i hear an Amen from my sisters?

so lets see those comments and you can also comment on the previous contest posts too. i'll pick a winner for each of the 3 giveaways this weekend with the help of my #1 son.

book giveaway: day 2

yipee!!! today is day two of my 100th post giveaway. today i have a great novel from my favorite mystery author: Agatha Christie, the queen of the genre. her novels are ones that i can read and reread and never get tired of them. i think i've read all of her works except one or two and watch most of the movies that have been made out of her books. i'm also including a couple of post it notes from mary engelbreit, one of my fav artists, i have mary engelbreit magnets, stationary, books, calendars, and even curtains in my basement. she is whimsecal and fun.

so today if you'd like to win this prize, let me know what your fav genre of books are. historical fiction? suspense? christian? mine is mysteries, and esp cozies. those are the ones that don't have any graphic details.

looking forward to seeing what you are reading these days.

100th Post Contest: Day One

And we're off! Ready to win a prize or two?

today i am giving away a cute blank journal and a bible study by Kay Arthur called "Desiring God's Own Heart" way back in 1990 i found out about kay arthur bible studies. at the time i was hungering for a deeper walk and a deeper understanding of God. studying the Word with a kay arthur bible study was like stepping into a new and fabulous world. she is excellent at leading the student into a deeper understanding of the scriptures. no fluff here. she has two series that i know of, the deeper, hardcore, lots of homework series and then the book series that is not so exacting. this study is of the latter. perfect if you haven't done a study of hers before this.

i haven't done a kay arthur study in way too long, but what i learned from the half dozen or more that i did in the last century! (doesn't that sound like a long time ago!!) has stayed with me over the years. i don't have alot of other study authors to compare her with, but for me she's the queen of studies.

so if you want to win this prize leave me a comment about your fav bible study you've done, your fav study author, or study subject. i did a daniel study with kay arthur as one of my first studies and it has remained one of my favorites. daniel is an amazing book, man and follower of God. how 'bout you?

In Honor of My 100th Post

i'm having a giveaway to commemorate my 100th post here at challenges and adventures. (i think i'm at 98 right now) for you lucky readers. last week i was pondering on what i could give away and i think what i found will do just nicely. since giving is one of my love languages this should be fun for me, and i hope for you as well.

all you have to do is come back each day or every other day and leave a comment to the question that i ask. it may have something to do with the gift being given, something i have written on my blog or something i really want input on. those that leave a comment will be chosen at random and i will announce the winners on my blog here and also email you if you leave me a blog address or email address.

anyone can play along, all you have to do is leave a comment starting tomorrow april 4th. i won't close the contest til the end of next week, so you'll have lots of time to come and leave comments. what fun!

I Won, I Won!!!

monica over at the homespun heart was giving away a wonderful Christmas garland, i put my name in the drawing, and i won!!! woohoo!!! this is my first win from the bloggy world and i'm so excited. its always nice to get a gift in the mail.

monica is a creative and thrifty gal so hop on over and check out her blog. she has 2 adorable little girls too that will steal your heart.