"We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love." Dr. Seuss
As I bake my Christmas cookies this year, I am continually reminded how much I hate my refrigerator. There just isn't enough room in either the refrigerator part or the freezer part - hence the reason I haven't started baking sooner.
I don't know how many of you are in a similar situation, or have other appliances that you just cannot stand... I recently was able to replace my washer/dryer - thank heavens. Appliances are a necessary evil in our homes... we have to have them, they get a major work-out, especially those in our kitchens, and they can be expensive!
Well, have I got news for you that you are going to LOVE!!!
The fabulous people over at Sears are offering up to 30% off our favorite appliance brands. Plus, you’ll get an extra 5% off when you use your Sears Card.
Now what are you waiting for, go give your Kitchen some much-needed
love. This offer is available online and in Stores through January 5, 2012 (can you believe that year).
Head over to their website to look at all the fantastic products:http://bit.ly/ZPtqlN
Here's the fridge I picked out and now have to save money for, since I have until Jan. 5th:
Many of you know that I had the ULTIMATE privilege of attending Brandcation in November 2010 with 32 of the MOST fabulous women I have ever met. I learned so much from those ladies, had so much fun, and made some of the best friends I have ever had, and still have.
This October Momdot and Brandfluential is holding another Brandcation, this time in Gatlinburg, Tennessee in this absolutely gorgeous Log Cabin.....
When I heard about this trip, I was SO excited because I really wanted to go... so Bill and I talked about it and said we were going to save up some money and buy my ticket in a few weeks... WELL, that was NOT to be had! The tickets sold out in a day and a half... my heart broke, there went my chance to see those wonderful women who are so special to me. Maybe next time Bill and I said to each other. =(
BUT GUESS WHAT???? I have one more chance at going to Brandcation!! How is that you say?
Well, there is a special giveaway over at Momdot... Yippee!! (pick me... pick me.... pick me). It is an amazing giveaway also... the always fabulous Momdot is sponsoring the ticket, the outstanding Minnesota blogger Life with Levi is sponsoring the lodging, AND to help with travel and/or incidental expenses, the spectacular Toni from Just Stop Screaming will be throwing in $100 cash stipend. That is just incredible for whoever wins... even if it's not me. (pick me... pick me... pick me.)
The only thing you need to do to enter the giveaway is answer one of the two following questions:
1) WHY you want to attend and what it would mean to you
or
2) WHY you want to go to Pigeon Forge and the place you are most excited to visitlisted on our iten up there.
So, if you can't tell by know that I have already answered WHY I want to go, I'll tell you again. The group of women who attend Brandcation events are the most friendly, smart, loving, and most important to me, supportive women I have ever met. I still talk to several of the women I met and roomed with every day via email, Facebook, and even texting. We are there for each other during the good times and the bad times. We are there to laugh, cry, and support each other no matter what we or our families are going through. I know there are some things that I could never have gotten through without these ladies and I cannot wait to see them again to give them each a great big hug!
So even if I am not the lucky one who gets to go to TN, THANK YOU so much to the three wonderful bloggers offering this terrific giveaway to an outstanding event. And good luck to all the ladies who enter!
**UPDATE: My absolutely darling of a husband has just picked up two weeks of work at the Dry Cleaners he used to work at to help defray any costs that may come up JUST IN CASE I am the VERY LUCKY woman who wins this MOST AWESOME ticket...... Do you not just love this man?
As most, if not all, of you know, I am obsessed with all things Disney!
Bill and I will take every opportunity to go to Disney World that we can, we use our annual passes that we purchase every year.
We love going to the Flower and Garden Show in the Spring and the Food and Wine Fest in the Fall. We also just love eating at the restaurants - my favorite breakfast is still the Mickey Mouse Belgian Waffles. =)
Of course we also really enjoy the attractions, the shows and the parades at all the parks.
We are very fortunate that with our annual passes we get a slight discount at some of the stores in the park and at Downtown Disney..... HOWEVER, there is one thing that I have always wanted to have, and that is a D23 Membership!! D23 is the world’s only official Disney fan club which was named for the year 1923, when Walt left Kansas City and headed for LaLa Land, you know, Hollywood! Where he founded what would eventually become Disney Studios ~ a place I LOVE!!
D23 celebrates all the wonder and excitement that started in that fateful year and has only gotten SO much better over the decades as Disney’s stories, characters, songs and experiences have captured imaginations of the young AND young at heart - like ME - all over the world.
D23 offers its members a glimpse behind the magic with its stunning publication, unique events, complimentary gifts, robust website, special discounts and much more. There are so many exclusive benefits to your membership:
Disney twenty-three magazine – our stunning, oversized, quarterly publication that is available with all D23 Gold memberships
Member-exclusive gifts – Four times a year, Gold-level D23 Members receive a free gift with each issue of Disney twenty-three… and each one is a collectible surprise that celebrates Disney Annual Member gift – Plus, each new and renewing D23 Member receives a special collectible gift, compliments of D23 from The Walt Disney Archives Collection D23 Special Benefits and Offers – D23 Members can save hundreds of dollars online and by presenting their D23 Membership cards at select retailers throughout the country (details can be found at Disney.com/D23Discounts). D23 Website – In-depth features and exclusive articles about Disney’s past, present and future, plus breaking news and special features from the Walt Disney Archives are highlights of http://bit.ly/disneyd23 Special Member-Only events – From tours of the Walt Disney Studios Lot and Archives to a signatures event at Walt Disney World, special film screenings, and many other events throughout the year, only D23 Members have the opportunity to enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences created just for them! D23 Expo – The D23 Expo brings the entire world of Disney under one roof and is the “ultimate Disney fan event” – and D23 Members can purchase special ticket discounts and receive exclusive access to this amazing event
Remember, the holidays are coming, so how about giving the gift of MAGIC!!
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club provides exclusive access to Disney fans around the world—and makes the perfect holiday gift! (Don't forget to check out the fan club site and the gift member site to see all the detailed information... you will be AMAZED!!)
The D23 Expo is something that I have ALWAYS wanted to go to and I am still holding out hope for one year!!
**I have super news for one of you, my dear readers.... one of you will have the chance to win a Silver membership to the Disney Fan Club!!**
With your membership, you will receive everything listed above PLUS...
Membership Card and Certificate both personalized, the suitable-for-framing member certificate features Donald Duck hand drawn by Disney Legend-and the voice of Donald!-Tony Anselmo.
Our 2011 Annual Membership Gift, D23 Mickey Mouse Watch: Features charming Bandleader Mickey art and the numbers 2 and 3 highlighted (of course!) plus a leather band. (You know I want this for my collection!)
Here is what you need to do to enter.....
~ Mandatory Entry: If this Membership is NOT for you, tell me WHO the Disney fan is that has never grown up that it is going to be for.
After the mandatory entry is done, you may submit the following entries:
(PLEASE enter one comment per entry and include your email address if it is not visible in your profile. If I cannot get in touch with you... I will have to pick another winner. Winner will be chosen via Random.org. Giveaway ends Wednesday, December 7th [my birthday] - 10pm CT)
~ Follow me on Twitter @LorieShewbridge (1 entry) ~ Follow D23 on Twitter @DisneyD23 (1 entry) ~ Tweet the following (can be done once per day for 1 entry per day):
"Enter to win a #D23 Silver Membership from @DisneyD23 and @LorieShewbridge http://bit.ly/smyqBJ ENDS 12/7"
~ Follow me on GFC (right side bar - 1 entry)
~ Subscribe via email or RSS (1 entry)
~ Share on your Facebook Page (2 entries)
~ Blog about the giveaway using the links provided in the post. (5 entries)
Reminder... giveaway ends 12/7/11 (my birthday) at 10pm (CT) and winner will be chosen via Random.org.... Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving!!
{Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign for DisneyD23 through Brandfluential, however all opinions expressed are clearly and 100% mine as anyone who knows me can attest to. I love all things Disney and wanted to share this with my readers as I thought it would be a wonderful holiday gift for someone who loves Disney as much as I do.}
