Wednesday, August 22, 2012

♥ A Fall Giveaway ♥

Fall is coming! We’ve been having some cooler temperatures here and it’s really putting me in the mood for fall! So…..I thought I’d do a little fall giveaway and since my birthday is next week, I’ll draw out the winner on my birthday, which will be just in time for the winner to decorate in September for fall! I know I’ll be pulling out my fall decorations that first weekend in September! I can’t wait!

I’ve always liked the date of my birthday, August 28th. I have fond memories of that month……..I would get new school clothes, celebrate my birthday, get to go to the Fair, and then fall would come. And we all know after that comes Christmas. So August is a pretty good month, in my opinion. :)

Okay. I know I’ve kept you waited long enough. Are you ready to see what’s going to be included in the fall giveaway?



First of all, there’s an 11 x 14 framed fall stitchery in distressed burnt orange that reads “P is for Pumpkin…..Stitched by my hand….Autumn”. Also included is a cute little gift basket that includes cinnamon-orange spice room spray, refresher oil, and rose hips. And last of all, I’m also including two soaps from Bath & Body Works......one in sweet cinnamon pumpkin and the other in warm apple cider.  (Both smell yummy)!

To enter, just leave a comment on this post letting me know your favorite thing about fall. Being a follower on Google will get you another entry. If you’d like to follow by Linky Tools also, I’ll add another entry. New followers are welcomed!  :)  And last of all, by posting about my giveaway on your blog (either in a post or on your sidebar) I'll give you another entry.  Because of shipping costs, only entries from  the U.S. can be accepted.  (I'm so sorry....wish it wasn't so expensive to ship stuff)!  

That’s it. The drawing will take place next Tuesday, August 28th, on my birthday!

And I’d like to just take this time right now to thank each and every person that visits my blog! I sure do appreciate you! I love my followers, new ones and long time ones. Thank you for the comments and for your friendship!

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Today is also my parents' anniversary, so I'd like to wish them both a Happy 53rd Anniversary!  Thanks for being a great example to me in your marriage!  I love you both!   :)




♥ Tammy ♥

81 comments:

The Rusty Thimble said...

happy Anniversary to your parents Tammy and an Early Happy Birthday to you.
Please throw my name in for your giveaway
Hugs
Brenda

Dawn said...

Tammy, Happy Birthday next week. Those days just seem to sneak up on us, dont they? Hey, I do enjoy your blog seeing post about your cute kiddos is most fun for me. Fall is also my favorite season, especially to deocrate my home in. I think its the fall colors that temp me the most, they are also the colors of my home. A cooling off from the hot days of summer! Thanks for adding me to your great giveaway!!

Simply Quaint said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Fall is one of my favorite seasons, (next to spring and summer :) I love the colors most of all, I love decorating with all the pumpkins, gourds and pip berries, it makes your home so warm and cozy... I also love the smells of warm pumpkin, apples and cinnamon.. I hope you have a wonderful blessed birthday..
Hugs
~Rhonda~

cucki said...

happy anniversary to your parents.
my birthday is on 25 august and i love this month too..so much.
happy birthday to you next week.
please count me in for the lovely giveaway.
thank you
hugs xxx

Krafty Girl said...

Happy Birthday next week! I LOVE Fall time! I love the sound of the leaves under foot, when I take a hike in the woods with my family. Please enter me into your giveaway.
God Bless,
Beth

Jeanna G. said...

Hi, Tammy! My favorite things of fall are of course, the beautiful colors, the crisp air, getting out my spiced apple, pumpkin, and gingerbread scents for my tart burner, and helping my hubby get in all of the firewood needed for winter. So many joys of fall, it has to be my favorite season. :)

Heather Lee said...

Happy Anniversary to your beautiful parents and Happy Birthday to you! My favorite thins about fall are sitting out on the porch with my girlies drinking coffee all curled up in blankets. That first pink nose in the afternoon. But mostly, all the amazing colors! God puts on quite a show! I would love to be entered in your giveaway!

jody said...

i would love to be entered in your give away! lots of fun things! i will post it on my side bar also right after this! happy aniversary to your mom and dad soo special! i hope you all enjoy your day!

Pendleton Primitives said...

I love the stitchery and it looks so nice in the frame. What a nice collection of goodies your giving away and to celebrate your birthday. I'll post on my sidebar sometime todAy and happy anniversary to your folks!
~Christina

Simply Shelley said...

First I will wish you an early Happy Birthday..a Happy Anniversary to your folks,and now a reason as to why I love the season of Autumn ....COOLER TEMPERATURES :) There are a whole lot of other reason as well,but that has to be the best reason. Our summers are so hot here in East Texas.
Its a sweet give away Tammy...whoever your winner is will be blessed to receive it.....May God bless the giver and the receiver :)

~*Sharee*~ said...

Happy Birthday hun and a Happy Anniversary to your parents..:) Fall is my favorite season; theres nothing like sitting in my "stitching chair" with the front door open and hearing the leaves russeling outside and a cool breeze blowing thru the screen door. :) Please enter me in your drawing..

Hugs, Shar

Kimberly said...

Oh Happy Birthday, Tammy! August 28th is my best girlfriend's birthday too... just a week before mine on Sept 2, but she's still older than me! My favorite thing about fall is September. Love the temps, the colors, and the feeling that we're back to routine for the year... I love it!

Jen Naus said...

Happy Anniversary to your Mom & Dad and Happy Birthday to you! I LOVE decorating for fall inside and outside the house. The wonderful smells of pumpkins & spice, the fall colors, decorating with pumpkins,gords,mums and cornstalks. It's also special to me because Sept's also my Mom's and my birthday month. And I love going to haunted houses and haunted corn fields. :) What a great give away!

Sandi @ The Primitive Skate said...

Happy Early Birthday to you Tammy! And Happy Anniversary to your parents! My Mom's Birthday is on the 28th also. What wonderful giveaway goodies...I would Love to be entered.
I Love Fall...the crisp cool nights...jeans and sweatshirts...leaves turning colors and falling from the trees...pumpkins and scarecrows...a hot cup of capuccino, and pumpkin scents melting in my tart warmer.
I added your Giveaway to my sidebar. Have a wonderful week!

sandrallen260@centurytel.net

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

Fall is apple cider with mulling spices, chai tea, cocoa, missing our wood stove, soup simmering on the stove, bread baking in the oven, the smells of pumpkin and cinnamon coming from my oven or my favorite candles.

Fall is snuggling up with a good book while I listen to the rain falling outside, thankful that my children are gathered around me.

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

Following you gfc

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

Following you on linky.

I'm also following you on pinterest now.

Blessings from Harvest Lane Cottage.

Trace4J said...

Hey Friend
Happy Anniversary to your parents.
How wonderful 53 years!!
Happy Early Birthday to you.
I love your stitchery.
I LOVE EVERYTHING about FALL.Especially pumpkins and fires.
Hugs
Trace


www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com

LynnMarie said...

Well first off Happy Anniversary to your patents. WOW 53 years. Happy Birthday to you next week.
I love the colors of fall and the smell of a fire in the fireplace. Something about sitting in front of the fire with me sock covered feet sticking out in front of it and a cup of coco in my hand makes me smile. Thanks for the giveaway.

Susannah said...

Oh that is a nice picture of your parents! I hope they have a wonderful anniversary.WOW! 53 Years. Congratulations.

Please enter me in your give away.

Becky said...

Happy Birthday next week Tammy.
My hubby just celebrated his.We went to Amish country for a few days.
Mine is September.Fall is my favorite season.
Happy anniversary to your parents.God bless them.
Please put my name in the hat for your drawing.Blessings,Becky

beckyp47@roadrunner.com

Wendi said...

My favorite thing about fall is the crispness in the air. I love to open up all the windows and as the sun sets it gets so chilly that I need to snuggle under a cozy blanket. Oh, how I am looking forward to it!

Happy Anniversary to your mom and dad!

Blessed Beyond said...

Hi Tammy! Happy Anniversary to your parents... I did several catch up posts yesterday... And will be doing more too.... I love the cooler temps for fall, the fallen leaves, the colors, pumpkin patches, the fall scents....

AubreyLaine said...

Happy birthday :)
i love the scents of fall the most- apple crisp, pumpkin! love it!
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AubreyLaine said...

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throuthehaze said...

There is so much I love about Fall...the crisp air, the smells, and the falling leaves are just a few :)

Happy early bday!

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ashley said...

I love the leaves changing colors and pumpkin flavor treats!
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ashley said...

I'm a follower on google friend connect!

Anonymous said...

Autumn is my very favorite season ♥ I love the cool days, falling leaves, crisp apples off the tree, and the smell of "pumpkin everything" baking in my oven... it's just blissful! And the best part about fall this year is our new baby is arriving:) Love to be entered in your giveaway ~ all of my favorite things. I am following you and will post this giveaway on my blog for extra entries:) Happy Birthday!

Allison said...

Tammy- Fall is my favorite time of the year too. I love everything about it except for my allergies!

Happy Anniversary to your parents and an early happy birthday to you!

Please enter me in your giveaway, your stitchery is very cute!!

*Our cats also play with the Polly Pocket clothes.

Michelle said...

I found you thru ,A sweet.n. simple life blog. I love the pumpkin picture. I am now following you on goggle and linky. I have also added you to my blog list .So others can find your blog . It will as let my follower find your giveaway

Fran. said...

Oh Tammy I would feel so blessed to win your birthday giveaway!! All of my favorites there and orange is my favorite color so I am diggin that frame! Plus you made it!! My favorite thing about Fall is the pretty leaves on the trees! It's almost like God painted the scenery. I also dig the candy corn. I love all the cute decorations that are candy corn. And you can keep them out til Thanksgiving!Plus I love to eat it too! LOL Thanks for the chance I am a new follower!! XOXO love, Fran.

Susan said...

My favorite thing about fall is our HOT summer is finally drawing to a close, also it's preparation time for my very favorite time of year, Christmas which is also my birthday. Happy Birthday to you!!! Please put my name in the drawing.

Are you on fb? If so I'd like to follow you there.

Glad we have re-connected.

marnie said...

Fall is the best for the cooler temps, the beautiful colors and being able to have my family and friends surrounding me. I loved it especially when the kids were smaller. The earlier darkness meant they were in the house longer - which meant spending more time together, reading, playing games.

Happy Anniversary to your parents.
Happy Birthday to you!!

Marnie

Marilyn said...

First of all, happy B-Day!!!
My favorite thing about Fall is PUMPKINS!!! Lots of them! :)
Marilyn

Cindi said...

Another August birthday girl, I love it! happy birthday a little early! I would love to be included in your giveaway along with so many others! I am already a google and linky follower and I will post this on my sidebar.
Happy Anniversary to your parents, such a nice picture! Have a great day!
Be blessed,
Cindi

bettyj said...

What an awesome give away! I love fall for so many reasons. The color is brilliant, the smells are delectable, and the food! Ahhh, the food. I love making apple butter, drinking cider, oh my the list goes on. Happy early birthday!

candice said...

Happy early bday Tammy! What do I love about fall...oh where to begin? One of my favorites is the colors!! I love pumpkins, bonfires on a chilly evening and roasting smores, visiting pumpkin patches with the kiddos, halloween, apple cider on a chilly evening and cooking and baking cozy foods and treats and so much more :)

candice said...

oh and burning yummy candles...how could I forget that? And sleeping on flannel sheets!

Anita said...

Hi Tammy, happy birthday,,, I am a follower and would love to win your giveaway,,, I live in GA so the nice temperatures is the best ! also I love the fall colors on everything, favorite time of year. thank you for sharing in your blog..

Leslie said...

Awe...look at your sweet parents. They look like happy, gentle people. Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday! It is hard to pick what I love best about fall...cooler temps, eating pumpkins in every imaginable way, the smell of fallish spices.....

Holly said...

Happy early birthday to you and happy anniversary to your parents! I would love to be entered in your giveaway! I love visiting pumpkin patches, the smell of pumpkin and cinnamon and the cool crisp air of fall.

Holly said...

Oh-I am also a Google follower! :)

Holly said...

I posted your giveaway on my sidebar!

Angie said...

Your parents are simply adorable. :) You are quite lucky to have them so close. My favorite thing about Fall is making a fire in our backyard and sitting as a family with mugs of hot chocolate and talking with the kids. They are growing up so fast that I relish those moments with them. :)

Happy almost birthday my sweet friend!

Hugs, Angie

Cat Nap Inn Primitives said...

what a wonderful giveaway..I have that design in machine embroidery..its one of my favorites..the soaps sound yummy..I just made a huge purchase with bath and body and ordered some pumpkin soaps and can't wait to use them starting next month..I hope you have a wonderful birthday and happy anniversary to your parents...;)

A Dusty Frame said...

I love fall because my birthday is in the fall ;).

Love your pumpkin frame:)
Lizzie
www.adustyframe.com

Sharon said...

I love fall for the changing of colors,we will not have to many colors this yr due to the hot dry summer. I like August also since hubs and I were married the 16th and my first baby boy was born in August 25th. We also have lots of other birthdays and anniversaries through this month.
Happy Anniversary to your dear folks.
Hugs

Sharon said...

Tammy I forgot to wish you a Happy Birthday and I would love to be entered in the giveaway.
Hugs

Wendy @ Ravenwood Whimzies said...

Happy early Birthday Tammy-Hope you have a great day. I'd love to be included in your giveaway and I am a faithful follower on both google and linky.
I love Fall - the colors..the crispness in the air, the smell of the leaves...and I absolutely adore pumpkins!
Oh...Happy very Happy Anniversary to your parents as well!
Blessings

Jamie said...

I love the colors of fall, wearing jeans and sweaters, and the smell of pumpkin!
Happy Birthday!
~Jamie

Jamie said...
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Jamie said...

I am also a follower! :)

Catherine said...

Dear Tammy, I hope your parents had a beautiful day for their anniversary. Congratulations to them both!

I too am looking forward to the cooler weather. It is funny that you should mention it because my daughter and I went out to the store today and they were unpacking all of their fall and Halloween decorations. Although I must admit I will not miss the summer even though it did fly by.

My favorite thing about the fall, especially this year, is all the baking! I've missed not being able to turn my oven on in this summer heat. I love fall baking especially!

I would love to enter your giveaway, and I will certainly make a note to stop by for your birthday post.

Blessings dear, your friend, Catherine xo

Debbie Kay said...

Hello Tammy,

I love Fall because it means cool weather and Pumpkin Pies......Oh how I would love to win your fall giveaway. So nice to find your blog.

Smiles,

Debbie

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary to your sweet parents. Such a great photo of them.
My birthday is Aug. 27th!
I hope you'll enjoy your special day next week.
It is so hot in summer in GA. I love Autumn because we and our little dachshund can finally enjoy walking around the yard. She's so short she gets lost in the falling leaves!

Anonymous said...

Tammy tell your parents happy anniversary from the Turners.Pray all is going well with yall. Chuck

Chenille Cottage said...

Happy Anniversary to your parents! What a wonderful example they are for you and those that know them. Blessings to them both!

Dear Tammy...You are far too generous to be giving your pretties away on YOUR birthday! They are so thoughtful and your pumpkin piece is darling!

Have a happy day...Fall will be here in the blink of an eye!

Warm wishes,
Carolynn xo

Lois Christensen said...

Oh I really want to win this! I would love to have something that you've created in my house! Happy Anniversary to your parents and almost Happy Birthday to YOU! Enjoy!

hearthkeeper said...

Happy birthday to you and happy anniversary to your parents. My favorite thing about fall is the crisp cool weather!

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Amanda Dickson said...

I Love fall...but I'm not sure what is my faviorite thing :) Probably the colors associated with fall...the warm browns, oranges, reds, and yellows. Thanks for the nice giveaway!

Ann's Page said...

Fall, Fall, Fall, I just love the word itself, pumpkin's, fires, Football games, Pumpkin Latte's, school, changing leave's,All of it~!


I'm a follower,Blessing's

fashionedforHim said...

Hey! I just came across your very interesting blog today! I love it! I am a new blogger and have sooo much to learn yet!.:) I love fall and that special way the sun sets across our land hinting of cooler weather to come....:)

M.j. said...

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M.j. said...

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M.j. said...

My favorite things about Fall is the cooler weather, the beautiful changing color of leaves, going out to pick apples and pumkins, Halloween, my daughter and husband's b-day...oh and our wedding anniversary...ciao4now64 at yahoo dot com.

Angela said...

Hi Tammy, How did I miss this Post?? So a very Belated Happy Anniversary to your parents. Such a sweet looking couple. You are so blessed to still have your parents with you. Never take that for granted. I miss mine everyday. And an early Happy BIrthday to you. Please enter me into your giveaway. I am a google follower. And what I love most about fall,the craft show is over, Mr. P doesn't work in the shop as long, darkness comes early and we have more snuggle time in the evening. I so love the slower pace that comes with fall and winter and spending time with my famuily. Have a great day
Angela

Pam the Realtor said...

Best thing about fall? The weather finally cools off! Living in Phoenix and making it thru our brutal summers every year always makes me count the days until fall. Unfortunately, fall doesn't really arrive here until late October or sometimes even into November. It's not unusual for us to still have temps over 100 the first two weeks in October.

The other thing I love about fall is I get to plant my winter flowers. My winter flowers usually consist of Geraniums, pansy, petunias etc. All of your summer flowers! They will last until May when we heat up again.

April said...

My favorite thing about fall is the cooler temps! I am a follower and love your blog, please add my name into the pot!

alltheseboys said...

Happy Anniversary to your parents! And..Happynsoon to be Birthday to you! I love everything about fall...the smells, the colors, the cooler temperatures! But most of all.. I love fall decor! Katie

Stephanie said...

Happy Anniversary to your parents and happy early birthday to you. Shuttermom77 at gmail dot com

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I would be so thrilled to win! I love Fall pretties! And Happy Anniversary to your parents! What a happy couple!

TamaraP. said...

Although I've been reading your blog for a long time, I'm a follower, now!

TamaraP. said...

I love fall because of the cooler weather. Love pumpkins, baking and the smell of cinnamon and spices! :o) Lovely giveaway!

Karen said...

My favorite things about fall are the beautiful fall leaves, the big orange pumpkins, and the crisp, cool evenings. I would love to be entered into your giveaway! Happy birthday by the way! =) Karen

Karen said...

I posted about your giveaway on my sidebar!

Heather said...

Happy Birthday!
I would like to be entered... But gee, my favorite part about Fall? Fall is my favorite season! The colors, burning leaves smell, pumpkins, crisp air, corn mazes... Ummm, is that enough? :)

Oh, I thought of some more- Thanksgiving, apple pie, anything made with pumpkins, New England, okay. I need to stop!

Blessings,
Heather

Laura Rhodes said...

I'd love to be entered in! I love the cool, crisp air and the vibrant colors of fall. The fall festivals, too! I'm a new follower and will put you on my sidebar! Love, Laura

Janet Brooks said...

Hey Friend Happy Anniversary to your parents. How wonderful 53 years!! Happy Early Birthday to you. I love your stitchery. I LOVE EVERYTHING about FALL.Especially pumpkins and fires. Hugs Trace www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com