It never fails that on one of the first “real” (read: not weekend, not holiday) days of summer vacation, I decide that I am going to run ALL THE ERRANDS. I put together a to-do list that’s approximately a quarter-mile long, and oh, I TACKLE SOME THINGS. That is precisely what Alex and I did today. We went seven or eight different places, crossed almost everything off my list, and by the end of the day, there may have been a little Bachman-Turner Overdrive running through my brain.
I was feeling so accomplished, in fact, that when we pulled in the garage around 4:00 this afternoon, I put away all the groceries and assorted items and then promptly changed into my pajamas.
You can’t possibly be surprised.
One of today’s errands was to run by Belk, which means that I let the little guy take his DS on our excursion because no 10 year-old boy can bear spending more than approximately fifteen minutes in a department store. I am normally more of a “deal with it” mama since I don’t think there’s any written or unwritten rule that states that a child must never be bored, but I was trying to put together an outfit for something on tomorrow’s to-do list, and I wasn’t sure how long the wardrobing was going to take me.
Once A. was comfortably settled in front of a big ole mirror, I started looking through racks upon racks upon racks of clothes. I ended up buying a couple of shirts, and here is what I love about Belk: when you shop their sales, the prices always end up being less than what you think they’re going to be. I had two tops from the 50% off rack – one with an original price of $65.00 and the other with an original price of $94.00 – and I ended up paying $7.99 for one and $23.49 for the other. That was delightful in and of itself, but I think the best part of all was when the cashier handed me my receipt and said, “You saved $127.52 today!”
Clearly that was a sign that I needed to do some more shopping!
Oh, I’m kidding. But I did buy some of that new CC cream (apparently the BB cream has some exciting new features), and I’m really curious to see how well it works. My only expectation is that it will make my skin look like it did when I was 19 because, you know, I’m all about being realistic.
Anyway, my errands – riveting though they must be – are not in fact the point of this post. Because today is the first in a series of happy little giveaways leading up to ye olde book release. And listen – if this next week were solely up to me, I’d be curled up in a corner and watching Notting Hill over and over again on my iPad. But the folks at Tyndale had some fun ideas for giving away copies of the book (assuming, of course, that you want to win a copy of the book, because if you’re not at all interested in the book, then I’m assuming this string of giveaways is going to be a bit of a let-down), and I am always a fan of some festive prizes.
Festive prizes make life feel more like a kicky game show, don’t you think?
Today I’m giving away a little something that I discovered back in the spring, and oh, I do enjoy this particular item.
I for one think that these are the cutest measuring spoons that the world has ever known. They’re not fancy by any stretch of the imagination, but there’s no way to use them without smiling. TRY THEM AND SEE.
I’ll leave this post open for the next 24 hours, and at the end of that time I’ll draw for five winners. Each winner will receive a set of the sassy measuring spoons as well as a copy of this little number.
So. If you’d like to enter to win the measuring spoons as well as a copy of A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet, just leave a comment on this post. I do have to make the disclaimer that Tyndale can only mail the prizes to people in the continental US, and I’m just as sorry as I can be about that, Canada. Not to mention Hawaii and Alaska and the six to twelve people who read in other parts of the world.
Happy Giveaway-ing, everybody!
This giveaway is now closed.
You wrote a book!! I LOVE those spoons And I can’t wait to get mg hands on that book! Congrats girl!!
I loved a good giveaway! Fingers crossed I’m picked :)
I can’t wait to read your book!
Love the measuring spoons and can’t wait to read the book!
I am so excited about your boom release. I love the premise, and I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Much like I need to get my hands on those darling spoons! :-)
oh such cute little measuring spoons – they are darlin’ plus!
Love the new look on your blog, love the spoons and can’t wait to read your book!
So happy for you! Can’t wait to read it!
Love the spoons, can’t wait to read the book!
Well, OF COURSE we all want to read your book! We only congregate here because we love hearing what you have to say! Also, those might be the cutest measuring spoons I’ve ever seen!
Ooooooooh! Those spoons are delightfully precious! And the book, that would be just marvelous!
Cannot wait for your book….so excited for you and your family; they must be so proud!! :)
Those spoons are so cute! I feel like my plain orange measuring spoons will be jealous if something so cute that does their job comes into the house, but I will have to put my worries about them aside because I would love to win a copy of your book!
And to Cheryl M., who just found your blog, I am SO JEALOUS! I would love to be able to read this blog all over again for the first time! Of course, if I had just discovered this blog, I would officially be unable to get anything else done today because I would have a whole lot of reading to do!
Sophie, I am looking forward to reading your book and wish you all the best as you step into certain wide acclaim for your literary skills!! I LOVED the excerpt. Everybody is in for a treat!
Awww! Cute spoons! Can’t wait to read the book!!
So excited about your book and those measuring spoons are darling!!!
Your book and those cutie spoons equals awesome!!!!
Yep, they just make me smile :) What a fun giveaway!
Would love to add those spoons to the drawer and brighten my poking days. Can’t wait or the book!
Auto correct… Cooking days. I promise not to poke anyone with the spoons. ( sigh).
Those are sweet measuring spoons! Even if I don’t win, I am getting your book anyway!
Those are precious measuring spoons! Can’t wait to read your book. No matter which way I get it in my hot little hands.
Spoons are too cute and would love to start summer with your new book!
Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on your book! Can’t wait to read it!
Glad the shopping went well, I agree that it is okay for kids to be bored once in a while…or suck it up while mom needs to get some things done! Have a great summer. A little jealous that you are done already. We have 3 days to go and they are full of finals, so my teenagers are NOT happy! Cheers!
Can’t wait to read it Sophie!!!! So happy for you!!!
Those spoons are adorable. I need them in my life! :-) Thanks for the chance.
Congrats on the book-can’t wait to read it! Love the spoons too!
Cutest measuring spoons I’ve ever seen! I know the book will be wonderful and I’m looking forward to reading it.
Congrats on the upcoming release of your book!
The spoons are adorable. :-)
Love the spoons, your blog redesign and CANNOT WAIT for the book!!!
Super excited for your book to come out!
I’m so excited to read your book!! Thanks for hosting this fun giveaway!
Would love to win! Can’t wait for your book release!
So excited about your book!
I never win these contests, but I have to try because even more than I love those spoons, I want to read your book!
Looking forward to reading your book :) Congrats!
I can’t wait for your book,and the spoons are very cute.
I Can’t Wait To Read Your Book! The Spoons Are Adorable Too!
I have anxiously been awaiting your book and now the icing on the cake would be the measuring spoons!! Congratulations!!
So excited about your book!
I have already pre-ordered your book, but would love to win a copy to give to my best friend
The measuring spoons are almost as cute as the cover of your book. I’ve pre-ordered your book from Amazon and sure hope it ships early as cannot wait to read it. Even though I don’t buy many books (use the library extensively) I bought your book just because I so enjoy your blog.
How fun!! Would love to win.
I LOVE those measuring spoons!
Can’t wait to read your book!
Love the spoons, and pre-ordered the book. More is merrier.
Can’t wait for the book!
Love the measuring spoons. I have preordered the book for my Kindle. Can’t wait!
I read the first chapter of your book yesterday with laughter and tears… What a sweet tribute to your grandmother. Can’t wait for the rest of the story!
Can’t wait to read your book!!!
Just purchased my summer pj pants from Target yesterday.
Also, did you see the bacon recipe in Southern Living this month???? Thought of you immediately!!!!!
Would love to win a copy of the book and the cute measuring spoons!!
I read the blog now I need to read the book.
Would absolutely love to read your book, and the measuring spoons would make cooking a joy….maybe.:)
CUTE measuring spoons!
You know what? I think your awkwardness over your book coming out is endearing. And humble. You must really be like that. That makes me like you.
Those are adorable! I would love to win . . . especially your book :)
Too cute! Love them!
I’m very excited about your book. I’ve started to include the phrase, “A little salty to cut the sweet” in my every day conversations.
So much fun! Can’t wait to get my hands on the new book.
I am looking forward to your book! I love your blog!
LOVE those! So cute. I already have your book pre-ordered (can’t wait!) but I would definitely pass it on as a little gift to a friend ;) Thanks for the smiles!
Love the spoons! And, I can’t wait to read your book!
Well I’ll be buying the book but oh those spoons are so cute I must try to win…Thanks so much !
I love the measuring spoons! LOVE LOVE LOVE
Going to get the book even if I don’t win!!
Excited about your book!! And those measuring spoons are beautiful!
I am so, so excited about your book! Last week, my hubby went to the kitchen and actually said “I need something salty to cut the sweet” and it made me laugh. I couldn’t be happier for you!
Thanks for the laughs this morning, as usual. Please count me in on the giveaway. The spoons are the cutest and I can’t wait to dig into your book!
Love those spoons!
Love Belk and I am sure the book is awesome!
Excited to win them both! :)
Those are some sassy measuring spoons!
I would love to win this giveaway because 1) those spoons are just adorable 2) I am so looking forward to reading your book and 3) I have a 3-year-old and a 3-week-old and getting out of my house to buy anything at all is barely possible right now.
Cute Cute Cute spoons!!!!! I am very much looking forward to reading the book! Thanks so much for the giveaway.
I cannot wait till your book comes out. It will be a fun little read this summer!
Can’t wait to read it, Sophie! I have pre-ordered it but would love to have a copy to give to a friend for her birthday. :)
Looking forward to reading your book. May need some boiled peanuts to cut the sweetness of the book. :-)
I am loving your new look but am glad you haven’t changed. You always make me smile. Can’t wait to read the book!
I love reading your blog! Can’t wait to read “A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet”!!!!
Would love those spoons and congrats on the book !!!
The spoons are as cute as they could be. Also, can’t wait to read your book!
Love those spoons! Too cute! Thanks for the give away!
Nothing says happy baking like A-DOR-ABLE spoons. We need alittle southern charm up north in MN, so I look forward to reading your book! Best of luck with the release.
I can’t wait to read your book!
Kim J
Those spoons are adorable! Best wishes as release date approaches! Can’t wait to read the book.
Can’t wait to read the book, and those measuring spoons are so cute!
Spoons are adorable! Can’t wait to read the book!
Here’s hoping I might get lucky—-but i am going to get the book one way or the other!
Those spoons are the bomb diggity! So excited to get your book; sounds like the perfect pool side read this summer.
I am just as excited as one can be about reading this book. CAN.NOT.WAIT!
So cute! I can’t wait to read your book!!!
Wow, those spoons are adorable. They would look awesome in my kitchen too.
I am a fan of Sparkly Green Earrings and your blog too, can’t wait to read your book!
I can’t wait to read the book! And the new blog design looks great.
What cute measuring spoons! And I read the first chapter of your book and am looking forward to reading the rest of it!
You never fail to put a smile on my face! I can’t wait to read your book, and those spoons are adorable.
I love those spoons! Congratulations on the book, can’t wait to read it :)
Have been waiting FOREVER for the book!
Love the measuring spoons! I have the book preordered, but I’d love to have one to give away!
Need the book! Luuurve the spoons!
Darlin’! Just darlin’! :)
I cannot wait to read your book! Please post where/when you will be in Mississippi for book signings!
This is me …trying for The spoons and a copy! :)