What do Terminix, Ladies Home Journal and Purina Cat Chow Have In Common

I've been so grateful for all the rain we've had this summer. Unfortunately along with the rain comes the mosquito's.

That's why Neil was so happy when I won a Terminix All Clear Mosquito Mister Lantern Edition. 

Keeping late hours does have it's benefits sometimes.  I was just going to bed and caught the local WTEV CBS47-WAWS FOX30 Action News program and learned they have a daily facebook giveaway.  I'm so glad I got back up and entered.  Can you believe my first time and I won!  YIPPEE!!!

Next I got an email from the Purex Team saying I was one of the winners of the Purex Sweepstakes.  I won a FREE years subscription to the Ladies Home Journal magazine.  Goodie a win just for me!

I've always been a big fan of magazines. Even with the Internet and Pinterest being like my own personal magazine, there's still nothing quite like sitting or laying down and turning the fresh pages of a new magazine. Aaahhh....so relaxing.   It just makes me smile when I go to the mail box and find LHJ waiting there for me.

Have you picked up a copy of LHJ lately.  Let me tell you, it isn't your mothers old Ladies Home Journal.  It's a new magazine with a new attitude.  After asking thousands of women what they really need in a magazine, they have rebuilt the Journal to revolve around you: your hopes, needs, health, happiness, and personal growth.

Where do you find your inspiration? I find mine in magazines and on Pinterest. Blogs have been a huge part of my life for the last 3 years. It opens up the world to me. I love being able to see what's trending across the country or across the world.

If you'd like your own 1 years subscription for the low price of ONLY $5.99 you can click here to subscribe.  Thank you Purex Team for my wonderful new subscription!

Even the kitties got a surprise.  I think they were pretty happy when the FREE sample of new Purina Cat Chow Healthy Weight arrived.

Our Kitty's are keeping me busy and happy, so I want to keep them healthy.  I think they like it don't you.

They play hard, eat a lot and then pass out.  I bet they're still dreaming of their day of antics.

They spread out but always close together.

By the way, did I tell you we ended up keeping 3 of the 5 kittens.  I told Neil we'd only keep 1 - the little Siamese looking one that I named Izzy but as time went on and the other 2 didn't find homes...we named them too.  The black ones look so much alike.  The little girl has a white spot on her belly.  The boy is solid black.  Their names are Pearl and CB (said more like seabe - 1 word) which is short for Crow Bar.  Can you guess which one my sister named and which one Neil named? lol.

They're so precious and have provided us a lot of entertainment.  It didn't take long for them to become family.  Each one of them is so loving.

Thanks for stopping and visiting.  If you haven't entered my giveaways yet be sure to check out the right sidebar where I have 3 listed.  Just click on the photo to go to the post and enter.

 

Good Luck Ya'll!!!

More of My Giveaway Wins From This Year

I was thrilled to win this Easeamine skin care set from Jen @ The Mom Reviews.  Boy, anti-aging skin care products are just what I need.  Jen loves to share her penchant for Travel, Food, Wine, Family and Fun.  She shares lots of reviews and giveaways.  If you like giveaways Jen has a must see blog.  A big thank you to Jen and Easeamine.

 

I had really been wanting a study Bible when  Jenni @ My Corner of the Universe contacted me to say that I'd won her giveaway for a gift certificate for the Life Application Bible from Tyndale.  Thank you Jenni and Tyndale!

I just love this StickyStock Calendar from PaperSpring I won from Mimi @ Marvelous Mom Reviews.
You can place your calendar anywhere that is convenient, without the use of magnets, tape or thumbtacks. It just sticks! And it doesn't stick like a sticker; you can easily slide it into a new position or remove it and place it elsewhere. I love mine.  Thanks Mimi and PaperSpring!

I love this Maltese brooch I won from Michelle John @ Stella & Dot.  When I was younger I not only wore brooches with my dresses and suits to work but I also loved to pin vintage ones on my jeans.  This one reminds me of those.  I love it.  Thanks Michelle and Stella & Dot!

 

This was the perfect win for me to give my grandson Zack. I won the Mattel WWE World Heavyweight Championship Belt Giveaway on Gina's blog  A Wrestling Addicted Mommy!  Stop by A Wrestling Addicted Mommy for the newest giveaways.  Thank you Gina and Mattel.

I couldn't believe I won this fabulous Delta Raincan Shower Head from Monique @ Show Me Mama.  Monique's blog is all about craft tutorials, cooking, educational activities and kid/family friendly reviews and giveaways.  I know you'll like her blog.  Thanks again Monique and Delta.

Well there you go a few more of my wins for the year.  I hope you enjoy seeing them.  If you have any sweepstakes or giveaway stories you'd like to share please let me know.  It really is a fun hobby.  

There are several other giveaways that I have already posted somewhere in my blog so I'm not repeating them here.  I really love sweepstaking and entering giveaways.  It's so much fun.

Some of the Giveaways that I've Won this Year

First I'd like to thank all my friends for their kind words and many prayers.  I could feel the calmness increasing each time I called my sister yesterday.  We are still waiting on the Vascular Surgeon to come in with the latest results and tell her how he wants to proceed.  Please continue to keep her in your prayers.  They mean so much and each and everyone is so important.  I started the post below the other night and seeing how I can barely think straight enough to put 2 words together, I thought I'd wrap it up and use it for today's post.

This is a post I've been wanting to share with you for awhile but just haven't managed to get to it before now.  It seems that I've been pretty lucky this year with blog giveaways.  I haven't been spending much time on them lately but I'm wanting to change that too.

In February I was lucky enough to win the M Design Boutique  giveaway  from Andrea's Thoughts. Well Melissa is just the sweetest thing.  She has a large selection of unique items for you and your home in her Etsy boutique M Design Boutique.  I chose this cute orange bags.  I thought they'd be perfect for upcoming swaps this fall. Her boutique is the perfect place to go to get custom items for an upcoming wedding or party.  And she's such a lovely person. Thank you Andrea and Melissa!

I won a great book from Cindi over at Little Yaya's Reviews and Giveaways.  It's the Chicken Soup for the Soul - Shaping the New You book below.  I love reading inspirational stories and this is full of them.  Stop by Little Yaya's and say hi.  She has a great blog with lots of reviews and giveaways that you might win.  Thank you Cindi!

I received this subscription  to Sandra Lee's Semi-Homemade magazine after attending her twitter party.  I love all the great recipes and ideas she has.

I was so happy to win the giveaway from Annette @ Mimi Loves All Eight .  She was giving away a Aroma Home Animal Warmer of the winners choice.  The reason I was so excited was because I'd bought one very similar to this one years ago and loved it.  But this one is even better because the lavender scent pack is removable so you can replenish the aroma with a few drops of pure essential oil.  You can remove the inner cushion from the Cozy Bear cover and place it in the microwave to heat.  This is great for kids with sick stomachs or if your like me you love the soft calming sent when you hold the bear close.  I'll tell you a little secret.  I had Neil bring me my old bear when I was in the hospital.  It helped me relax.  Thanks again Annette!

Back in April Heidi from Show Me Some Decor contacted me and said I was the winner from her facebook 100 Likes Giveaway.  I won a $40.00 gift certificate to use at her Willow House website.  There are so many gorgeous items, it took me forever to decide but Heidi was the sweetest thing like always and was so patient with me.  I chose this elegant old world Orleans Hurricane.  I can't wait to get it.  You should really stop over and take a peek at all the beautiful home decor that Willow House has to offer.  Just click here.

I quickly added this to the list this morning.  I just received a message from Samia from  Burrs and Berries
last night that I was the winner of her vieta fashion handbag. Thanks Samia!

 

I have more wins to share and as soon as things calm down here I'll get them posted.  I'd love to hear about your wins too.


Hugs....Tracy :)