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.
Love your blog! The spoons are adorable, and I can’t wait to read the book!
Can’t wait! And those measuring spoons are too cute ~
Love the spoons- pre ordered your book already on Amazon- CANT WAIT!!!
The spoons would go so well in my kitchen! I can’t wait to see your book!
OK, you’re the second woman I’ve read mention this CC cream in two days. What is it? I feel like I may need to purchase some even though I don’t know what it’s for or if I really need it. Oh, now, that’s sad to admit. But I do want to be entered in the giveaway for the spoons and your book. I’m not sad to admit that.
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I can’t wait for your book! Would love to win a copy!
Oh, what joy those spoons would bring! Can’t wait for the book Sophie!
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Love, love these measuring spoons. So cute.
I can’t wait to read your book!! Congratulations on your day finally being so close!
Those spoons are adorable! And the book will no doubt be great!
Those spoons are adorable, and I can’t wait for the book release!
Yay for the book – I’m looking forward to reading it!
Cute spoons, cute book :) Both would look great in my house!
Cute spoons! And I’d love the book. Can’t wait to read it!
oh my heavens – those spoons. I need those in my life. I also need your book in my lap by June 15th when I leave on vacation so I have some good beach reading that can happen. We are vacationing WITHOUT our almost two year old so I will be able to read more than one paragraph at a time without having to tend to something toddler related, which will be a refreshing change to my current reading style. :)
I love the spoons but I am even more excited about your book!
I am just as sorry as can be that I’m not at Samford when you’ll be at BAM by school. :( Would love to win this though. And those spoons are just “kicky.”
I would love the measuring spoons, but I would REALLY love your book :) Can’t wait to read it!
What cute spoons! Cannot wait to read your book.
Oh, please let me not have missed this!!! Love these spoons!!! Also dying to read your book!!! If it’s anything like Mel’s I’m in for a treat. I don’t know if I have ever enjoyed a book more…but I’m betting yours is just as good!!! Yay for Sophie!!!!!!
Thanks for the opportunity and love the prizes!
Sigh. No book tour, no fancy spoons. What did Hawaii ever do to you, Zondervan?
I kid. I’m not sad because the book’s coming anyway. Because Amazon still loves us.
Those measuring spoon are indeed adorable. Sign me up to win a set!
I would love to win! I am so looking forward to reading your book, and these measuring spoons are adorable!
Love the measuring spoons and would thoroughly enjoy testing my culinary skills (or lack thereof) with them! Not to mention the free, future best seller
So excited for you and your family. Congratulations!
I can’t wait to read the book! I’d love to win it.
Those are the cutest measuring spoons!!
Can not wait until your in Tupelo!
Cayoote measuring spoons! Just in case I don’t win these can you tell me where to get some of my own? Thank you!
What’s the name of this new font on the site? It’s cute. Also, of course, so are the measuring spoons.
Those are cute measuring spoons!
need some summer reading
I would love to win the measuring spoons – very cute!
I cannot wait to read your book!!
Can’t wait to read your book!
Adorable spoons! Can’t wait to read the book!
Those measuring spoons are something else! Love them.
The book looks like a good read, and the spoons are super cute!
Congrats on the Release!
I adore those cute spoons! I would adore the book, as well!
I simply adore both of these items. Congratulations on your book!
Very cute spoons. They are plastic right??? I would love of copy of the book even more though, thank you for the chance. In God’s Love, sheila
Um, the measuring spoons are adorable, but what I really want is your book!
I really hope to win. I’m planning on taking copies of the book to my girlfriends when I go visit them this summer, so we can sit around and read and smile and laugh till we cry when we have our spend the night. So it’d really help my budget not to have to pay for one of the books. And those spoons are darling! I promise I’d smile ever time I used em! :)
Would love to win a copy of your book, and the adorable spoons would be such a bonus! Can’t wait to see what else you have up your sleeve :)
Found your blog through Pioneer Woman and I really enjoy your writing. Look forward to your book!
I simply adore your blog! Reading it gives me reasons to smile and chuckle. Your blog also makes me miss my best friend, who lives in Texas. Best girl-friends should never be parted by more than 10 miles. *sigh* Congrats on your book!
Love the adorable measuring spoons! Congratulations on the release of your book. I am so excited for you and cannot wait to read it! Would love, love, love to win both!!!
Congrats on your book release!
My big sister would LOVE those measuring spoons! They are too cute!
And of course I can’t wait to read your book and to pass it on to both of my sisters!
Been waiting very impatiently for your book release date and the end of the school year. Your book will come first which will help me survive until the last day of school. I’m a teacher, in case that wasn’t abundantly clear.
I’d be more than satisfied by the book, but if you’re going to sweeten the deal I must enter!
Those spoons are the CUTEST things ever!
Looking forward to the book. Love the colorful spoons!
Summer is right round the corner!
I’m looking forward to reading the book and the measuring spoons are super cute!
I can’t wait to read your book, and would love to win it. I’d use those sassy little measuring spoons to measure up a dose of some salty and some sweet spices, too!
Want to read that book – would be terrific beach reading!
I would dearly love your book! Those measuring spoons are flat out adorable.
Those are the cutest measuring spoons! And can’t wait to read your book!
Can’t wait to read your book and the spoons are amazing!
The spoons are too cute! And I would love to read the book!
Ooh, I wanna win!! Plus, it’s my birthday!! :-)
Love that big red spoon!
Please oh please draw my name!! Ha! How fun it would be to win something!! I read your blog everyday….does that count?? :)
Love! Can’t wait to read!
Those may be the cutest functional item ever!
Congrats on the book!
so, so cute! i’d love to win! ;-D
What a neat combo!! Plan on getting your book and the measuring spoons are just too cute.
Love the measuring spoons! Can’t wait to read your book!
I can’t wait to read your book. I have been looking forward to it for a while now. I just know I’ll love it, as will everyone else that reads it.
Those are just adorable! Love me some cute kitchen accessories!
Can’t wait to read the book!
Sweet, i would love to win both!
Sophie
Your new blog design is very fresh looking.
I love the measuring spoons, they would make me smile while cooking/baking.
Also I am anxious to read your book so “PICK ME! PICK ME!”.
Love the spoons! Looking forward to reading the book!
Love your site! I am so excited to read your book…what a bonus if I got it for free!! I also love, love the spoons and they would match my kitchen…Thanks!
Oh my goodness….those are just darling! Love from MO!
Hello! I’ve been sneaking over here from Big Mama – you are hilarious and I’m sorry it took a giveaway to get me to comment! The spoons are adorable, and I look forward to reading your book!
Cute measuring spoons! Can’t wait to read your book
I cannot wait to read the book!
Those spoons are delightful – and I would love to read your book as soon as possible! Thanks for your happy blog!
so, I’m gonna comment even though I live in Alaska, cuz Alaska is actually part of the Continental US—we’re just not Contiguous. big difference. would love the giveaway.
I’d love to win both of these! Can’t wait to read the book :)
I cannot wait to read the book. I pre-purchased it the day you announced your book. Those spoons are to die for cute.
These spoons are too cute! Can’t wait to read your book; my sister-in-law and I are anxiously counting down the days!
I can’t wait to read your book!
I’m so excited to read the book!
So excited to read your book!!
Mom has already ordered your book for me as a birthday gift, but I’d still love a set of those adorable spoons. And, I could give the book as a gift to someone else.
Yay! would love both! Can’t wait to read!
Love the spoons–too cute, Makes me want to bake something. I hope to make it to your book signing in Tupelo (and probably Starkville too–stalk much?)
Looks fun!
I love your blog and I can’t wait for your book!! So exciting and congratulations!!
I would love to have the adorable measuring spoons as well! Thanks so much.
Ashley L.
Girlfriend, measuring gadgets are my love language. These particularly speak to me. Can’t wait to read the book! When will you be in Michigan signing? I have an awesome guest room….
Looking forward to the book being released. Hurry up and get here June!
Pick me, pick me!! :) I’d love to be a winner, winner chicken dinner!
Can’t wait to read the book!
Congratulations on your book finally coming out!!!! :)
Nicole
Love the spoons and cant wait to read the book, thanks!
Congatulations on the book!