the good news girl
So, which do you want first? The good news or bad news?
Let’s get the bad news over with … there are a lot of perfectly fabulous, smart people being bossed around by their Strong Willed Appetites. (You must read the comments. Some are such a hoot!)
The good news is … the book is only $4.99! That’s about the price of a value meal at your SWA’s favorite fast food restaurant or a gallon of your SWA’s favorite ice cream. [Read more...]
Endorphins. That’s what this giveaway’s about …
It’s all about the very thing that creates those feel-good chemicals that stampede through your brain wild and free like a herd of happy mustangs.
Think exercise.* Think chocolate (just One Bite please) ** Think both.
Because that’s what you get if you are one of THREE lucky winners! :)
The winners will receive a free download of our brand new book: The 21 Day Fast Diet and one full month of customized workouts/training online from Tatum Maguire, of Total Mommy Fitness.* (That’s a $55 value!) [Read more...]
I love you guys. When I am in a bind, you jump into action.
Whether it’s weight loss tips or my vintage plank … you’re all in!
But now, the big announcement. The name of the person that won a ‘family’ hand painted canvas from See to Believe Studios.
Introducing …
I met Kelly Ann Timmins of See to Believe Studios via my blog. She made some delightful, witty comment on a post I wrote ~ I clicked through ~ and found out that this funny chick is from Austin! Not only that, she’s a gifted artist. Pure joy! [Read more...]
No doubt, you’ve met Kate. Photographer. Designer. I am so thankful for her.
She shares loads of pretty Austin photos. Check them out here.
She also took this one …
Isn’t it wonderful? You know what’s doubly wonderful? I have 3 packs (8 cards in each) of Kate’s postcards I’m giving away!! [Read more...]
My family loves these little BBQ chicken drumettes. I’ve been making them about once a week since discovering the recipe at Williams Sonoma this summer.
Serve them up with Avocado Cucumber Chutney and Cheese Grits ~ and you’ve got a delicious supper to share with friends and family. I usually make a few extras to eat for lunch the next day.
What’s the secret to these crispy, tender drumettes? [Read more...]
My husband slept on the floor last night.
No, it’s not at all what you’re thinking. It’s actually completely romantic. And endearing.
Goes something like this: I fall asleep. He falls asleep. He thrashes his legs about (because weekends are a bear) and wakes me up. I tug on his arm and suggest Advil. I notice a faint light flicker in the bathroom and then I fall into a deep slumber.
I wake in the morning to find that man cocooned in a comforter … on the floor.
God love him.
Gracious me, oh my … what a thoughtful man.
A good marriage is hard work. (Especially for my husband!) But marriage is worth the hard work.
You’ll want to stop by here and here to read what wives had to say about their husbands. We need more of that in the world today.
Meanwhile, the winner in the Good Marriage Giveaway was Jamie Rannila who said:
My husband has sacrificed so much for me and my kids. We struggled with infertility for years and then were blessed with triplets. They were so much work when they were born that my husband agreed to pack us up and move us across the country (in January!) just so that I could be near my family for help and support. He had to find a new job and start literally a new life with us thousands of miles from home. He’s an amazing husband and I’m thankful for your week of marriage posts to remind me how much he means to me!
I put out a bird feeder about 3 weeks ago. A finch feeder to be exact. And I’ve been waiting around for a finch to show up.
I did what I needed to do. I bought the special feeder. Put in the appropriate seed. And now I’m waiting.
I’m hoping some of those sweet little songbirds will show up. But I’ve done all I can do. So I just wait.
This week, I’ve been talking about marriage. I talked about how to ‘sexy your marriage.’ And I even had the ‘sexiest man alive’ post about misplaced affection in marriage.
Because the truth is, as unromantic as it sounds … marriage is hard work. Every day. Day in and day out. Hard work.There is no such thing as sitting around waiting for a good marriage.
A good marriage is not at all like feeding the finches.
Will and I know this from experience. So, to help you and yours along … a good marriage giveaway.
Simply tell me one nice thing about your spouse and you’re entered to win all this:
$50. gift certificate to PF Changs (date night!)
And a copy of each of these Davis books: Pray Big for Your Marriage *Loving Your Man without Losing Your Mind *Uncovered: Revealing the Secrets to a Sexy Marriage
Enter by commenting here. Or comment on Facebook. Or tweet this post (and stop back by and let me know) and you’re entered to win! I’ll email the winner and announce on Monday, June 6th.
PS … Need a vacation giveaway winners are: Erin, Darlene, and Amy. Yippie!
Ok, everybody … raise your hand if you need a vacation. Yep. That’s pretty much what I thought.
I’m feeling it too. Looking back, it’s been a crazy year.
Eek, this is starting to sound like one of those Christmas letters. Not my intention. My intention was to point out that we all probably need a vacation. And to show you Essie’s summery pink shade called …
Essie, that’s so clever!
If you need a vacation – and you like this Essie shade – then I’ve got good news! Just tell me where you’ll go or what you’ll do this summer and you’re entered to win this super-summery-pink bottle of fabulous. (Sorry, guys. Not a very manly giveaway …)
Winners (I’ll choose 3) will be announced & emailed this weekend.
Just post a comment (here or on my FB page) and you’re entered to win.
And now … what you may or may not have been waiting for … the winner of the Happy New Year Giveaway which is a $50 gift card to The Container Store! The place where you can buy lovelies like this:
Guess what Jenny? You’re the lucky winner!
That I’m not too good at changing gears. If I’m at work, I’m good to be there. It’s hard to make the switch, pick up the kiddies and head home. Even worse is the switch at getting out the door in the morning. No wonder why I’m not a multi-tasker.
Congrats and Happy New Year!
sd ~ the good news girl
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