This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Rebecca Olson! Thanks to all for entering. As part of my 2012 focus word to “connect” more with others, I have decided to shoo away my Reluctant Entertainer and open up my home to others more often. Occasions big and small, I’m happier and my home is a [...]
Connect in 2012 {Giveaway: The Rusted Chain Bracelet}
I am sitting here, at 4pm, stuck in bed with the flu. Not quite the start to 2012 I was hoping for! Flu aside, I am really excited for the start of a new year. Every new year I select one word to help guide my year. 2011 my word was “happiness”. I read and [...]
Alouette and The Adventures of Tintin Giveaway – CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winner, Deb Bishop, has been notified. Thanks for entering! Every year during holiday break, the kids and I try to get in as many movies as we can. There is something about heading to the movie theater during the middle of the day which is just fun. We recently [...]
A Le Creuset French Oven Giveaway! CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winner was Ashley Curcio. Thanks to all who entered! Before I had my first Le Creuset I just didn’t get it. What was it about these colorful pots that warranted all the attention they received from culinary enthusiasts. Sure, they were beautiful, but there had to be more to [...]
Snap. Crackle. Poppers Rice Krispies® Treats {$100 Giftcard Giveaway} CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winner was Brooke from twolittlekittles.blogspot.com. Congrats to Brooke and thanks to everyone who entered. 2012? What?? It’s hard to believe that 2012 is just a few short weeks away, isn’t it? The start of a new year means the end of an incredibly fun year of Rice Krispies® Treats [...]
Connect, Multitask & Get Stuff Done {Giveaway: VTech Multi-Tasking Phone} CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winner, chosen by Random.org, is Caroline Mellis. Thank you so much to all who entered! My hands are always busy. I’m brushing little girls hair, putting away dishes, cooking dinner, changing diapers, giving hugs, typing, turning book pages, washing mirrors, vacuuming… you get the picture. This week, my hands [...]
Holiday Giving {Giveaway – T-Mobile myTouch and myTouch Q Phones} CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winners were Shari from Tickled Red and Joshua. Congrats to you both! It’s the time of year when Dear Santa letters start to stuff the mailboxes of neighborhoods everywhere. Dolls, toy trains, clothes and more show up on many lists. I’m glad that Santa takes care of all of [...]
NeatDesk High Speed Scanner & Digital Filing System Giveaway – CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winner was Jeremiah from jeremiahlee.com. Home office organization – one thing I want so badly to attain, but struggle with considerably. There used to be a time in my life where “there was a place for everything and everything in its place”, but as my family grew, my life [...]
Acts of Kindness & Topsy’s Popcorn Giveaway
I remember the moments well… our family squashed in among the crowds of people anxiously awaiting the Kansas City Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony. I was young, so could usually be found either hiding behind the backs of strangers, desperately trying to peek my head around them for a view or precariously sitting atop my [...]

















