A Major Award

Back in the year of our Lord 2013, in the month on December on the day of the 16th, I attended a late doctors appointment with KT.  On our way home at 5:45 Ladybug was texting us that she was hungry, and anything I could make wouldn't be ready until at least 7:30.  We decided on that day and in that hour of our hunger needs to stop at McDonalds.  We NEVER eat at McDonald's...well rarely anyway.    I ordered my Big Mac and fries in a moment of weakness.  When we got home we realized there were game tickets to pull.  As I pulled my ticket off my fries, I realized the printing was too small, that I either needed my glasses or to squint.  As I squinted, I made out the words that said I had won and Xbox One and a game.  I couldn't believe it!  People really do win these things!!

I really don't play many games, however when Miguel gets home from his mission he will be thrilled to have it.  It was a Christmas miracle, a Major Award, and that is the end of my story.

A Giveaway! Woot!

I'm so excited to share with you a giveaway.  I thought this would be fun because who doesn't like free stuff, ya know?  I was recently contacted by My Memories about hosting this here shindig.  Ironically, I won a similar giveaway recently on Every Day Mom Ideas.  It's my turn to give back.  So My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software is pretty easy to use.  The thing I like best is the fact that they have so many tutorials on their website.  If you are scrapbook software inept like me, then this is the one for you.  They are so helpful!

Here is an introduction Tutorial to their software found on youtube.  It is 30 minutes long...

Without further ado....this is how you enter.

1. One mandatory entry for visiting My Memories Suite and telling me which paper packet is your favorite.
2. One additional entry for being a That's What She Said...follower

3. One additional entry for putting my button on your blog

4. One additional entry for becoming a follower of the My Memories Suite Blog

5. One additional entry for becoming a My Memories Suite follower on Facebook.

6. One additional entry for blogging about this giveaway and linking back to me.   

Just post a comment on my blog post for each entry you are participating in, and I will verify your entry.  Deadline for entry is Friday, November 11th at midnight.  Winner will be selected randomly on Saturday morning and you will be notified by e-mail.  Please make sure to leave me your e-mail address if you don't have it hooked up with your blogger.  Obviously, non reply comment bloggers will be ineligible if I don't have an e-mail address to contact you.

Good Luck!

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner

I'm a winner! Don't you just love words of affirmation? Well, I am a winner in the literal sense. Being the contest junkie that I am, I was bound to win something sooner or later. I actually have won a bunch in the past, just not the lotto. Bummer!

I wanted to give some props to a couple of websites that drew my name for prizes over the past year...Thanks!

 Better Homes & Gardens Pots & Pans

From Our Best Bites

a custom basket weave pillow made by Marie's Cozy Corner

From Everyday Mom Ideas

Pocket Full of Posies Meal Planning from

Fabulessly Frugal

Soap made by Messes and Mud Pies 

Kristina at Pulsipher Predilections

A Give Away!!

Every one loves free stuff!

I am going to have a giveaway that is sure to please.  Included in your prize will be several items that I love.  These will be items that I have mentioned on my blog in previous posts. It should be a fun package to receive, well I know I would like it...

Okay,  here are the rules for entry. 

1.  Leave a comment on this post= one entry
2.  Become a new follower instead of a lurker along with your comment = one entry
3.  Post about my giveaway on your blog, linking back to mine. 
     You will also have to return and comment and let me know you have done this  = one entry

Potentially you could get three entries into my giveaway.  The drawing will be conducted by a third party, meaning not myself, maybe I'll employ Ladybug.  My contest will end two weeks from today on October 19th when I reveal the winner and the contents of the package.

On your mark, get set GO!

Confessions of an Addict

Confessions of an addict. I am a sweepstakes/contest junkie. I have a sickness that I need to feed everyday. Well, almost everyday. I am addicted to the thrill of the what if, the maybe I cans and the today could be my lucky day. The "what if" has been fueled by several minor wins that stoke the fire of enthusiasm and drive. Some wins have been more extraordinary than others. It doesn't cost me anything but my time. Here is a list of some of my wins:
1. Baby car seat
2. Old fashioned looking radio/tape player
3. One month mortgage payment
4. Ipod Shuffle
5. luggage and car safety kit
6. gas gift card
7. Blockbuster gift cards
8. free candy coupons
9. Scrapbooking punching tool
10. Large beach/tote bag
+ several more smaller ones that I can't recall at this time. I'm still waiting for a big win, like a trip or car or something like that. A girl can dream! In the meantime, I will enter on...