Thursday, March 25, 2010

Let Me Celebrate Your Favorite Blogs, and Another Different Kind of Giveaway

I am having a bit of a BLOCK...First off...thanks for asking about my husband ...He is fine...He has gone to work out right now, then leaving on a trip tomorrow. Realizing that it was a combination of several different things going on that were causing some strange symptoms, finally got us to the right meds...ALL IS GOOD!

There are several posts in my heart but not ready to make it to the blog yet. In the next few days, I am planning to post on my holiday blog, A Baby Changes Everything. I am not posting regularly there right now, but have a few spring goodies I want to show you and think I will do a GIVEAWAY....I just love SHIPPING a GIVEAWAY,(really my husband ships all of them) knowing it is going to MAKE SOMEONES DAY. So be watching for a post on the holiday blog.
Just to keep myself accountable...My walking buddy is on a trip this week, but I am doing Leslie Sansone's in home walking tapes this week. She has such an encouraging voice, kind of like Terri's. I have a LIBRARY of her tapes.
THAT'S a GREAT GIVEAWAY...Saturday night I will have Parker draw for one of her tapes. If you would like one, just leave it in the comments of this post and I will put your name in the pot.
BUT HERE IS THE MAIN REASON FOR THIS POST....
If you have a FAVORITE BLOG, hopefully one that I have never talked about, that others would LOVE, send it to me or leave it in the comments. I will post as many as I can..I would love to send new blogs some traffic. I would love to send older blogs MORE traffic. I LOVE finding a new blog, a gem, a new friend.
Blog hopping will DO THAT EVERY TIME. Then next week, I will do a post with some great ETSY shops. So if you have a favorite, leave it in the comments. Do not miss these pictures....have I told you I love babies? Never miss a post that she writes. They make my heart
happy. Leave me some blog names and treat me to some new reading. I love a good READ.

We are still working on my new blog design. I am not the type customer any designer wants. Trust me on this one. There are TOO many things I like, too MANY designs that are my favorites, a FONT junkie, and really have a hard time conveying all those aspects to anyone...even myself. It's very frustrating to me. If it were possible I would change my design once a week, but you would never know where you were.

REMEMBER I AM GIVING AWAY 2 MORE CARD PACKAGES on Saturday Night. I won't see Parker until Saturday night, so that will give you an extra day. WE WILL DRAW FOR BOTH GIVEAWAY'S ON SATURDAY NIGHT. A comment is all it takes and you can enter the next three days and have multiple chances. If you do not have a blog, just leave your email.
I think I WANT TO TWITTER. I said think. FIRST I NEED TO KNOW HOW. If any of you can send me an email (annah99@aol.com) with some basic information, and walk me through it, I will REWARD you with a SURPRISE. Remember I hate to read directions, always have and probably always will.
AND just for my enjoyment, if you are an American Idol lover like me, who is your FAVORITE so far? That's an extra entry for you.
CAN YOU SAY RANDOM? Sorry!

47 comments:

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Eating raw honey, one teaspoon a day, prior to allergy season helps some people build immunity to their allergy symptoms. Just in case ya want to try it!

I would like to throw my name in for the tape. Woohoo! It might perk up my inside days.

You have to go visit Maggie at Just Between You and Me http://grandmayellowhair.blogspot.com/. She is not only a police officer and has an alter personality, she's hilarious.

Have a fun day full of God's blessings!!

Bama Belle said...

This post made me happy! I chuckled the entire time! Send me an email on the twitter thing I can talk you through that one too!You will love it! Thrilled to hear we are up and working out!! Praise God!!

Stacey said...

I have to tell you, in my Bible study class last night we were talking about sending cards. We always have the best of intentions but don't always follow through. We all made a pact with each other to send at least one card this week. :) I thought of you.

Nancy's Notes said...

Teresa, you are just so sweet to drop in and see me, I love, love comments and since I am a newbie, the comments sure mean so much to me. Come back!
Oh I bet your Grayson,Parker Jack and Austin are so very handsome!!

Love your blog!

grammy said...

an exercise tape sounds like just the ticket...
to what I am not sure??
Oh being healthy (o:
Glad your hubby is better.
I always enjoy checking out the new blogs you highlight
I have been making some cards...
and I just sent some thank yous for my BD presents
cards are fun

billypandnikkysmom said...

well now isn't that funny....i have the leslie sansone DVDs too, I ordered mine from QVC (a bit of a QVC nut :) ~ I love her voice to , makes you want to WALK!!!! Enjoyed your blog! God Bless

Terra said...

One blog I recommend is http://wethreecats.blogspot.com
Oh yes, I love cats, and these are three gingers.
Terra

Jess :) said...

I've always wanted to try one of those walking tapes!!! How fun!!! I'd love to be included in that! :)

I will gladly talk to you through twitter! It's super easy! :)

SusanD said...

I joined "dailymile.com" to keep track of my workouts and walks. It been great incentive for me. Thanks so much for the giveaways. Blessings, SusanD

Tootsie said...

you are so sweet to give a boost to other bloggers out there! I have done that too. I love to make new friends!

Melanie said...

I love, love, love wearethatfamily.com -- it's a great blog -- sometimes it makes me cry, sometimes laugh hysterically ;) I highly recommend it!

God Bless!
Melanie
~ melscoffeebreak.blogspot.com ~

Andrea said...

Lots going on at your house and in your head..hahaha. Are you sure you aren't bouncing around in my head...cause I got a lot of stuff giggling about..hahaha.
The sign up for twitter is VERY basic. I am like you. I hate reading directions, but it was soooo easy...basically just go to twitter.com and click..click...click and you are up and running. I am on twitter. I don't post all day long, but enjoy it. I post a couple of times per day. If you join, I am listed as: andreaperdue

Hugs, andrea

Hillary (Mrs. Einstein) said...

LOL! That WAS random! Love it! Can't wait to see your blog list!

Heidi said...

You are so funny, I am chuckling right now. I won't ever twitter, but good luck to you!I know someone will volunteer to set you up!
I'd love for you to mention my blog, thanks for asking! And I will remind you about Wednesday Gratitude on Monday, okay?
Have a good weekend.
XO
Heidi - Heart and Home

Sunny Sue said...

Must thank you for sending Nezzy my way. She stopped by my blog and left a comment. So sweet. Warmed this newbie's heart.

I will be the first to comment on IDOL. Crystal has the best gift but big Mike is my favorite. Like his personality and to see that big man with his tiny newborn warms my heart.

Rebecca said...

I need, Need, NEED one of those Leslie Sansone videos. 10 years ago I did the 2 mile indoor walk faithfully Then I loan out the video and never got it back. This winter, I just do everything I can remember, walking in place to whatever is on TV or radio that I want to hear. I think I keep up the intensitiy and do most of the moves...

I enjoyed this post! I'll hop back again soon and check out your holiday blog later.

Love Being A Nonny said...

I just want to say I love how you care so much for others!

I am having a give away today too!

Carole Burant said...

Good morning dear Teresa:-)

It feels so good to get back into bloggy visits...with going away the last two weekends for 4 days each time, it really messed up my regular routine! lol Now I'm trying to catch up with everyone.

Such wonderful news that your hubby is doing well...getting the right meds is so important.

I've never heard of Leslie Sansone but I love to walk! lol I really need to get back into exercising!!!

As for one of my favourite blogs...you should check out Pat's blog at Mille Fiori Favoriti (http://millefiorifavoriti.blogspot.com/)! She posts gorgeous pictures in and around New York City and I've just learned so much from her.

I have a Twitter account but I never use it! lol I have enough problems keeping up with blogs and Facebook...OY!!!

Have a wonderful weekend dear friend. xoxo

Jess :) said...

Sorry, I missed the extra IDOL entry. I am watching, but I have to be honest and say that this is the WORST season, by far. AHHHHH, it's horrible. The show dynamics just aren't the same and the talent isn't what it used to. However, I'm LOVING "Big" Mike because his personality is amazing. I, as well as Sunny Sue, love watching him with his brand new baby girl. It's just precious.

I also like DiDi and Aaron...but not even close to how much I LOVED and ADORED (still do actually) Carrie Underwood! Now there is TALENT!!!!! ;) Just my opinion, though!

Justabeachkat said...

Oh sweet friend, I'm so happy to read that Jack is okay! I've been praying. See....prayers are powerful. I was just about to email you and thought I would check your blog one more time to see if you had posted an update. Yeah, you did.

Hugs!
Kat

Anonymous said...

Thanks for visiting my blog! As for Twitter, I recommend using a program like Tweetdeck or Twitscoop to help sort out messages. Both of those show you at a glance what Tweets have mentioned your name, and also direct messages (DM) to you...much easier to navigate than the Twitter.com page itself. Good luck!

Gram said...

I have one of her tapes - would love another. Glad your hubby is better.

jules said...

Wow that was a lot of info.....

I have so many favorite blogs that I read but here is one of my favorites...

http://lifeonthecircletranch.blogspot.com/

Linda said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm a newbie so appreciate any advice or help. I love your blog! One of my favorite blogs is pioneer woman.

Renee Swope said...

Thanks for your sweet note on my blog the other day. I see that you are from Shreveport, LA. I am originally from Metairie, just outsede New Orleans. And I just got booked to speak at a women's conference in November in Lake Charles. So looking forward to heading back to my home state. It's been so long!

Sweet blessings!
Renee

Kelli said...

Teresa,
Thanks for visiting my blog. Love the baby in your pic :)

Kelli

Just a little something from Judy said...

I just want to tell you my friend, that your blog is so encouraging, inspiring, and you are a generous lady. As I read down through is random post I had to smile to myself. I smiled because I thought, here is a post that leads me to remember others, to send cards, and to want to share little gifts with others. That is such a blessing and so are you! This is from one grandma to another.

WhiteStone said...

I'm another grandmother blog and would love to have visitors...I just comment on a lot of things...sometimes I rant...sometimes I muse...sometimes I post a photo of my latest whatever.

My blog is http://revel217.blogspot.com/

And, yes, please enter me in your giveaway...I love having cards on hand to send to any and all.

Dion said...

Thanks for stopping by my simple blog! I love meeting new friends. I plan to add you in my favorites list.

Kristen said...

Thanks for inviting me over to your blog! It's great. Happy weekend!

Grandma Cyndi said...

Crystal and Michael are my favorites this season. So glad Jack is ok, that was quite a scare. Enjoy your spring.

Lori said...

Thank you for your sweet comment!!
I would love to be entered into your giveaway, if it's not too late:)
Happy Saturday to you too!!

Liz {Learning To Juggle} said...

Thanks for stopping by!! This was a great post - I can't wait to read more!!
Hope you are having a lovely weekend!!

Beth E. said...

Thank you for stopping by and commenting, and thanks for telling me about your giveaways! I would definitely love to have some walking tapes....how neat!

I have so many favorite blogs...many bloggers have become precious friends of mine. Check out my blog roll for a list of some favorites!

Beth E. said...

P.S. Regarding Twitter...I don't tweet, so I can't help! I don't have unlimited texting on my phone. ;-)

Clean Mama said...

What a fun blog, thanks for commenting on my blog. What a fun giveaway - I love snail mail!

ps - Jeremiah 29:11-13 is one of my favorite verses.

Debra Kaye said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your post was precious :) One of my favorite blogs is Lisa Shaw's "Sharing Life with Lisa" and another is Debbie Petras "Heart Choices".

Blessings to you!

Java said...

Hi!

Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the wonderful comment! I appreciate it! Thanks for the letting me know about your giveaways! I will also bookmark your blog as well and I'm a new follower! You have a lovely family! Take care!

Java

Traci Michele said...

I have yet to twitter, I don't know if I want to.

Pollen is killing me as well! UGG

Yes, we are American Idol fans... I think I like Big Mike :-)

Ellen aka Ellie said...

No pollen where I live, yet. It was still cold today...(near Chicago).

My son has applied to LSU for grad school, so it's sweet you stumbled across my blog today--as we're wondering where he will be attending school in August.

Thanks for your encouragement in my blog comment, I only walked 30 minutes, but I got off the couch (I work a lot of 12 hour days, so my couch is my best friend, and the fact that my husband sits on it with me...well...)

My favorites on Idol are Crystal and Lee.

My favorite blog is my classroom blog. I'm a teacher, so I hope it's okay to give our little blog a plug:
www.fabulousworldof4s.blogspot.com

Thena said...

I love walking with Leslie Sansone.
As far as a favorite blog. Looked through your list of blogging friends. You have several of the same ones I have. But several that stands out that you don't have Just Breath, Heavenly Humor and Quilly's Pacific....Paradise.

wendy said...

You are very generous how you like to leave a "shout out" about other people's blogs and invite readers to their site. so thoughtful.

I have never had allergies...LUCKY ME.

I don't twitter...hey, I don't even text...and I don't even have a cell phone. I am backwoods for sure.

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Thank you for your kind note on my blog. I've enjoyed reading through some of your posts. Loved your "date night" with your grandson. Grands are just soooo much fun! This is the first year I haven't gotten into the American Idol show. Don't know why. I enjoyed being here tonight. laurie

purejoy said...

thanks for dropping by today! always fun to have a new visitor! i think i'm a fan of didi, since she's from knoxville (and she's talented, too!) i think crystal has the best raw talent.
and casey is pure eye candy. not gonna lie. he's hot!

Nina Diane said...

I am very happy to hear that your hubby is doing well now...
and yes, we have the awful allergies hitting now too! Such a beautiful time of the year but you have to have the sneezing along with it...oh well

ethelmaepotter! said...

Just stopped by to say thanks for your well wishes for me.

Do try the honey...but make sure you're using LOCAL HONEY. The theory is that the bees in your area gather the pollen from the things in your area that are making you miserable...and that pollen is in the honey. Taking a small dose every day builds your immunity! I was skeptical for a long time, but it actually works for me!

ethelmaepotter! said...

Forgot to add one of my favorite blogs...
http://www.mother2mother.net/

Sara, at Mother2Mother, has just had a baby, and may not be posting regularly, but when she something to say, it's beautiful!