And the winner is......

No, I'm not talking about the Saints, as gloriously as they played last night.  I'm talking about something bigger! Eh, maybe not bigger than winning Super Bowl 44, as I think the Saints were well deserving and played a terrific game.... Don't get me started on the commercials though.... I was not too impressed this year with most of them.  Not sure if people just didn't want to pay the money for the big time commercials, or maybe it was just me...

Anyway, back to the point of this post!  I used Random.Org to find a winner for my latest giveaway! I'm none to fancy when it comes to this here website..... (Please note the poor grammar was intended) I don't know how to copy and show you the actual number, but trust me? Mmmk?

The lucky winner of a small coupon organizer from GlowGirl is.......... #3

Taryn from The Colorado Desert!!

Taryn said...

Caddy Green and Blue Leaves Fabric is so cute. I loved the black one with swirls the most- but it is the mega sized one. = ) thanks so much!

I follow you in google reader!

So, Taryn, please e-mail me with your address and I will forward it on to Deb at Glowgirl!  

Don't forget, you still get free shipping on your orders with Glowgirl Until February 14th, 2010!  

Thanks for entering!  Have a great Monday!!!

**P.S.  Does anyone know how to do a screen shot of the winning number with random.org?  

Don't forget!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway!!  It ends tomorrow at 5:00 CST! 

Also, don't forget that you can still get free shipping by heading on over to Glowgirl's Etsy site!  There is lots of fun stuff, so don't miss out!

Hope you're having a terrific weekend! :-)

What are you waiting for?

Yesterday I promised ya'll (no, I'm not from the South, but I threw that out there anyway!) a surprise and I'm finally ready to reveal that surprise.

Without further ado..... Check out the amazing giveaway I have in-store for you!  

Deb at one my favorite Etsy stores is graciously giving one lucky winner from Livin' the Great Life their very own Coupon holder, courtesy of Glowgirl- Eco--friendly coupon organizers, sandwich baggies & Carry-all totes.  The lucky winner will get to choose any one of the small size coupon organizer from her store! She has a ton of amazing cute styles of coupon bags to choose from! (Plus a lot of other cute things as well!)

 

 

How cute are these things??  I bought mine last year and I use it all the time! 

I know a lot of you love using coupons and I've found that using this amazing bag helps me keep them organized so that I can go right to the coupon I want to use.  I also keep important receipts in here towards the back and other punch cards that I may need for some stores.

Glowgirl is also giving Livin' the Great Life followers Free shipping when you buy from her store!  So, if you are not the lucky winner, please head on over to her shop and pick something up for yourself anyway!  Just mention the blog: www.jesseandkaylacrane.blogspot.com or Livin' the Great Life in the comments section and she will credit the shipping right back to you!  It's that easy! (Hurry, offer only lasts until Valentines day! 2/14/2010!)

How to enter?

1 entry- Head on over to Glowgirl's shop and tell me which small size organizer is your favorite!
1 additional entry's- Become a follower of Livin' the Great Life or tell me you already are one
1 additional entry's- Become a Facebook fan of Glowgirl and/or sign up for her quarterly newsletter
1 additional entry's- Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment telling me where to go to read about it
2 additional entry's- Buy something from Glowgirl's shop, come back here and tell me what you bought. (I'll verify this from Deb at Glowgirl)

That means you can have a total of 6 entries!  So, what are you waiting for!  Enter the giveaway to win one of these uber cute coupon organizers! 

Giveaway will end at 5:00pm CST Sunday February 7th, 2010.

A lovely surprise!

Last week I came home to a package on my doorstep!  Taryn from The Colorado Desert sent me a homemade grocery bag!  I just love it.  It's big and sturdy and will be so much  nicer than getting all of those darn plastic bags!  I told her to open an ETSY shop because I, for one, cannot sew for the life of me!  I would love to have a place to go and buy these bags!

 

So, I'm terrible at taking pictures of things.... You don't have to tell me twice! :-)  Anyway, I hope I gave you a great idea of just how cool this bag is!  I've already put it to use and I love it!

Random Thoughts

So, this post will be very random, try to stick with me!

Does a certain smell or season ever trigger memories?

Today, its very chilly, very fall like.  Fall reminds me of the day my husband too me on our first date.  It was back in October of 06' and it was a chilly fall day.  For some reason, when it gets just a bit chilly, the smell of the cool, crisp air reminds me of that day so well.  It brings back memories of a first true love and of happiness.  I suppose maybe it's because this is a good memory that my senses always remind me of it around this time of year.  It's lovely.

It is my favorite season, mostly because it means the holidays are right around the corner, I can look forward to good food, family time and laying in front of the fireplace at my parents.  It also reminds me of apples, pumpkins, beautiful leaves and great fall TV.

Anyway, just wanted to share that with all of you, since I know you have nothing better to do than listen to me ramble on.

Tonight Grey's & Private Practice are back on!  I'm pretty excited.

Have any of you started Christmas shopping?  I've found a few things on ETSY that will be perfect for Christmas gifts!  Other than that, I really haven't started.

I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year, for the 3rd time.  Last year the meal was even better than the year before.  I'm hoping the trend continues!  I probably basted my turkey 75 times to make sure that it didn't dry out on me.  How embarrassing when I have people traveling up to 240 miles to be with us for the holiday!  I'm excited, it's my favorite holiday and I get to host it for my family and for my in-laws.  That is, if everyone can make it.

In other news, I'm feeling pretty blah about my job right now.... I think it's the fact that somethings aren't going just the way I like and the fact that I'm soooooo close to being able to have my license as a Professional School Counselor. I cannot wait until the day that I'm doing what I want to be doing.  I.Just.Cannot.Wait.

I also have baby fever, but that's a story for another day :-)  No, we aren't pregnant, but hopefully we'll have a baby within the next year or so.  Only God and Time will tell.

Have a wonderul Thursday and remember, Tomorrow's FRIDAY!! :-)

A Perfect gift

I am the proud new owner of this from A Simple Impression on ETSY
It was blogged about by another blogger that I follow, but unfortunately I cannot find the post! Please let me know if it was you! I want to give you credit for it!

Anyway, I think this is a great item to purchase for a wedding shower or wedding gift! I love it and obviously ours has our name on it, but ours is in burgundy red to match the decor in our living room.

ETSY Purchases

I am the proud new owner of this beauty!


It is a jewelry pouch from Allison B @ JewelrybyAllisonB She has a TON of cute things at her store! Head on over and check her out!!!