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.
Those measuring spoons are darling and I can’t wait to read your book!
The measuring spoons are so cute! I know you are so excited about your book coming out!
Can’t wait to read your book!!
Both the spoons and the book are so cute! I can’t wait to read it (the book that is)!
I would love to win, please!
Just discovered you blog and love it! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Such cute measuring spoons! And I can’t wait to read your book!
How fun! Can’t wait to read the book. : )
Looking forward to your book! Thank you for the laughter.
Can’t wait to read your book!!
Can’t wait to get my hands on the book! and look at the bonus gift….the little spoons…too cute!!
Can’t wait for the book!
Those are darling
I would love to win either and plan on reading the book no matter what!
I am so excited to get your book! I hope to be able to come out for your signing at Brookwood Mall.
Looking forward to reading your book! :)
I would love a chance to win those cute spoons and a copy of your book.
Can’t wait to read your book. Also…the spoons are loverly!
Spoons are cute as ever. Can’t wait to read your book!
Excited about the book!
Oh, yes, please! How fun!
I pre-oredered, because I am just awesome like that, but my little sister would love to have this giveaway copy…should the stars align and I actually win. I will be keeping the measuring spoons for myself.
Happy Summer!!!! Love your blog.
Love your blog and can’t wait to read your book.
O I would so enjoy those spoons. They make me smile looking at a picture of them. Not to mention that book – THAT I am so looking forward to reading!
cute new layout!
Love the spoons and would love to read your book.
Can’t wait to read your book!!
The spoons are so cute. I would give them to my son & future daughter-in-law as they are getting married the end of June. Would love to get a peek at the book. Have heard so much about you that I would love to “get to know you” through your writing. Thanks for the chance!
Well those are about the cutest measuring spoons ever! CAN. NOT. WAIT to read your book!!!
aack! Those spoons are just darling! And absolutely perfect for my coffee creamer in the morning! Also, CONGRATS on your book!!!!
I want to smile more when I cook!
Sophie,
While reading your blog today, I realize that I am not the only one who makes a list a mile long and tries to tackle it all in one day. Thanks for reminding me there are more of us out there. Never thought of putting a song with it but really like that idea. My 8 year old would have out up a fight even if he had his DS. Your book looks great! The spoons would really come in handy. Looking forward to tomorrow’s post.
Ginger
I love your blog, Boo Mama. I hope you’re coming to Texas for book signings. :)
Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of your book!
I really can’t wait to read your book.
I would love to win your book—just in time for our family beach trip!
Super cute spoons and can’t wait to read the book by the pool this summer!
pre-ordered what feels like eons ago…
oh, the anticipation.
sweet little spoons would be an upgrade from my geriatric aluminum ones.
of that i am certain.
Just precious! Love the spoons and cannot wait for your book!
Can’t wait to read your book. I asked for it for Mother’s day forgetting it wasn’t out yet so I didn’t get anything…just kidding
I can’t wait to read your book and the spoons are adorable!
So excited to read your book! I love the measuring spoons – you always seem to find the neatest little items to share with us :)
Happy measuring spoons, and can’t wait to read your book!
I’m looking forward to reading your book.
I love the spoons and I cannot wait to read the book. My grandmother was from Meridian, MS and we had Sunday lunch at her house. She would always eat dessert, then say “I need a little salty to cut the sweet” and would eat something else. :)……Precious memories.
Yay – congrats on the book release, and I love the spoons – cute and colorful!
What a fun giveaway! So excited to read your book!
Always love the blog…want the book….love a good sale too!
Ooh! I can’t wait to read your book- and getting those festive spoons would be icing on the cake!
I’m usually one of the 6-12 readers outside the US, but this year I’m in Illinois! Would love to win!
Love the book
Those are adorable!
Happiest spoons ever! Looking forward to reading the book.
I’m so excited to read your book!
So excited to read your book! You’re such a hoot!!
So ready to read your book! Congrats!
Would love to have both! Thanks for offering.
LOVE the measuring spoons and CAN’T WAIT to read your book!
I would LOVE to win a copy of your book (and the adorable measuring spoons), but if I don’t win I will be ordering the book from Amazon. The cute measuring spoons I will just live without. :)
Very cute spoons! And can’t wait to read the book!
these are super cute!
Love those cute little things! I have painted measuring bowls, these would go perfect with them!
As soon as I saw the word ‘Belk’ in your post, I just knew you would mention that moment when the cashier tells you how much you have saved. Makes my heart do a little flip every single time. Oh, and I would LOVE a copy of your book. Can’t wait to read it, even though the sample chapter made me cry. A lot.
How cute! This is such an awesome giveaway! Cute spoons AND a great book. Can’t go wrong there!
I can’t wait to read your book, wether I win or not- you have such a great sense of humor! Congratulations on the book!
Summer reading and baking! I am in to win!
Looking forward to reading your book (and the measuring spoons are ADORABLE!)
So happy for you! Cannot wait to read your book! Thanks for the fun and festive give-a-ways!
Can’t wait for your new book!
Can’t wait to read your book. Congratulations!!
Great giveaway!! Cannot wait to read your book!!
Love the measuring spoons and the book looks great!
Those spoons are adorable! I can’t wait to read your book this summer!
Wow! Great minds think alike – and we all think we want your book and some fabulous measuring spoons! Congratulations on making the big time and extending your readership way beyond tens of people!!
I can’t wait to read your book Sophie ! I already feel like we are best friends!
Love the spoons and so excited about the book!
Oooo, cute little spoons! Haven’t had anything new for my kitchen since my last bridal shower nearly 13 years ago! Time for some sweet and salty! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
I can’t wait to read the book and the spoons would be a nice little bonus!
I am so looking forward to this book coming out. Winning it and some really cute spoons would be so great!
So looking forward to your book! Love the spoons too. I cleaned out my kitchen drawers and found that I have a collection of measuring spoons. But none this cute!
Love reading your blog for the past 4 yrs and laughing at all your wonderful family tales. So looking forward to reading your book on vacation in a couple of weeks. The timing couldn’t be better to be at the beach enjoying a fabulous book.
I can’t wait to read your book! And if I could win it along with those darling spoons, it would be so great!!