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.
So excited about the book release…I’d love to win a copy. And those spoons are a little bit too darlin’! :)
I cannot wait to read your book. Great giveaway!
Would love to win a copy of the book and the cute spoons.
so excited to read the book – and you’re right about those measuring spoons, they make me happy just looking at them!
So cute!! Can’t wait to read your stories!
Love the spoons and can’t wait to read your book!
Oh, those would be such a cute hostess gift! If I could get myself to give them away ;)
Cannot wait to get my hands on the book and I absolutely love those cute little measuring spoons too :)
Just looking at the picture of these spoons is making me smile. I can only imagine the grins they would bring in real life!
I have pre-ordered my book, but would love to share it with a friend. Of course, I’d keep those measuring spoons! Shhhhh!
Exciting times! Congratulations!
I am so excited for your book release! Congratulations!!!
From one Alabama resident to another – Congrats on the book!!!
Really looking forward to the book!
Cute measuring spoons! And I can’t wait to read your book!
Those spoons are so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
Congrats on the release of your book!
I love those spoons. And I’ve already pre-ordered the book from Amazon but I’d love a second copy!
Measuring stuff and reading stuff…two of my favorite things to do!
Can not wait to read YOUR book!! Congratulations!! And the measuring spoons are awww-dorable, Love them!!
I want to win the giveaway, but I also want to know what CC cream is! My skin needs HELP!
Those spoons are too cute! They would definately make for some happy baking :)
You’re right: those measuring spoons are smile-inducing! Congrats on the book! I’ve had mine on pre-order for months, but another copy would become a wonderful gift for a friend.
Can’t wait to read your book! And yes, those measuring spoons are just darlin’!
Looking forward to your book!
As one Belksale loving girl to another, the spoons are lovely. I preordered the book, so if i win will give to a friend.
So looking forward to your book!
Love those cute measuring spoons and would love the book as well!!!
Love the spoons and can’t wait for the book! :) Thanks!
Love these cute spoons and looking forward to your book :)
The spoons are adorable! And your book seems like perfect summer reading to me. Congrats and thanks!
I’m so looking forward to your book; I’ve been reading your blog for a few years and I always love hearing your fun and uplifting spin on the everyday!
Love those measuring spoons and can’t wait for your book!!
I’m looking forward to reading your book! :)
Love the spoons and would love to have a copy of your book as well.
I have not been able to justify cute measuring spoons, but I have four sets of the cheap, ugly black ones from Walmart.
Love the measuring spoons. Can’t wait to read your book… Thanks for the giveaway. .
So looking forward to reading your book!
Congrats on the book, and those spoons are adorable!
I can’t wait to read the book!!!
Thank you for the giveaway! And I agree, Belk has the most awesome sales!
I love Belk’s sales too! I love when the do their big dress sale shortly after Easter.
Love the spoons, and can’t wait for the book!
Love the spoons, and can’t wait to read the book!
Those spoons are adorable! I would love to do some serious baking with them, although I don’t know how all of the boys in my household will feel about using such flowery utensils. Who am I kidding??? These boys don’t bake, they just eat! Congratulations on the new book! It looks like a fabulously fun read.
Man, I would love to win this! The measuring spoons are super cute…but the real prize is that book!!! I am saving the end of my gift card money to buy it…..winning it would be such a special treat!
What cute little spoons! Also, I love me some Belk!! Counting the days til your book comes out!!! I am looking forward to you being on the Best Seller’s List!!! Then I will say….”I know her!! She was party whip at Girls’ State!” Ran into Daphne Saturday in Starkville at The Lodge and we had a great conversation about ye olde book!! Also, I checked Barnes and Noble on campus. Not there yet, but I was looking! I know it will be soon, and how proud we are that you are an MSU grad!! Go Dawgs!!!!!! Just so proud of you, Soph….so proud! (cue “Sunrise, Sunset” music) *tear*
Would love to win this!
The book looks amazing! Cant wait to read it. Love your blog! The measuring spoons just make me happy!
Love the spoons and hoping to win a copy of the book!
THe measuring spoons are adorable and I am dying to read the book!!
Those are darling!
So excited to read your book!
Can’t wait to read the book! :)
I can’t wait to use these measuring spoons! And I will be buying the book ASAP!!
Love your writing, the spoons look beautiful!
The measuring spoons are so cute! And I would love to win a copy of your book.
I love the measuring spoons! Can’t wait to read your book!
Love em. Love you. Bye!
Can’t wait to read the book. I just know we’d be BFF’s if our worlds collided (as I’m sure most folks who read your blog feel).
I cannot wait to read your book!! So excited :). On a similar Belk related note. I had to buy work pants for my husband on Monday and somehow five pairs equaled the price of one. I high-fived the man checking us out when he told our savings. It seemed like the appropriate thing to do.
I’d love to win your book, and the spoons!!
goody I was hoping for a book give away, not that I’ll win it or anything
If I don’t win-going to buy both!!
Love the spoons and can’t wait to read the book!
Those measuring spoons are simply adorable–I cant’ stop looking at them! Your book is definitely on my summer reading list.
I would love a copy of your book! The spoons are cute too.
Love the spoons! Can’t wait to read your book!
Love those spoons! and want to read the book already so win win for me.
love the new look on your blog!
would love to win the measuring cups and book…i know some friends who would love to read your book :-)
Those spoons are lovely, and I can’t wait to read your book!
I LOVE those measuring spoons! I almost bought something similar years ago, but then I felt they weren’t practical. I wish I could shove a sock in my brain’s mouth sometimes! Anyway, I had plastic ones and accidentally melted my Tablespoon in bacon grease…it died happy!
Love the spoons, and very excited to read your book!!
Yes, please! I can’t wait to read your book.
Love the new look and I would LOVE a copy of your book!!!
Can’t wait to read your book! (Also, I passed you at the SEC Tourney but didn’t want to be all awkward, like, “I read your blog. Go Dawgs!” Ha!)
Love this!
I can’t wait to read your book and love those spoons. I just accidentally melted my Tablespoon in bacon grease – it died happy! (So I posted this comment once, but something weird happened and now don’t see it at all. If it shows twice I am seriously not trying to cheat!)
I have been reading your blog for several years now and enjoy it very much. I have been looking forward to your book release.
Pick me! :)
Thanks for the chance! Can’t wait to read your book!
Well Ms. Sophie! More than 12 people read your blog – you have 300 plus comments! Which is alot :) I can’t wait to read your book. I loved Melanie’s and have a feeling yours is going to be oh so good.
Those spoons are darlin’! Just darlin’!!
So excited for your book! And how sweet are those spoons?!
I cannot WAIT to read your book! And maybe the measuring spoons are the kick I need to get myself in the kitchen more :)
Congrats on your book- can’t wait to read it!
Can’t wait to read your book!
Love the measuring spoons, can’t wait for the book, and I DO Love BELKS !!
I so can’t wait for my copy! If I won one, I would send it to my sweet mama :) Also, the spoons ? Darlin! :)
So excited to read your book, the spoons would be a lovely addition :D
Yay! I’d love these but would love the book even more!
Cooking and reading! My two favorite things!
What cute measuring spoons! I can’t wait to read this book!
Happy Summer!
Can’t wait to read the book!
I cannot wait to read the book… and what cute measuring spoons! So exciting :)
I can’t wait to read your book. The measuring spoons are way too cute!
I would love to win!!
Adroable spoons!
Hope you enjoy your book release week! I’m anxiously waiting! Since I have listened (and laughed) at your podcasts-I will be “hearing” you while I read it. We are also frequent visitors to Birmingham and I am always just sure I’m going to run into you at Chuy’s!
Keeping my fingers crossed!