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You are here: Home / Giveaways / 2011 Ultimate Blog Party Plus a GIVEAWAY

2011 Ultimate Blog Party Plus a GIVEAWAY

April 1, 2011 Lana

Giveaway Closed:  Winner announced at bottom of post!   Congrats!

Greetings from the HOT part of TEXAS!

I’m so glad you came by my blog today!
Let me introduce myself (if you are coming over from 5 minutes for Mom!)  I know you have a lot of blogs to visit so let me just list a few…plus a lil’ giveaway at the bottom!
My name is Lana.  My hubby is David and we have 5 beautiful, energetic, crazy kids!
We are in the biggest remodel project of our lives and we are doing it ourselves.
We educate our children at home, love EASY RECIPES and like to travel to the World’s Largest everything!
We live in the tropics and my kids have no clue what is a Snow Day (sniff sniff) but we can garden year round!
We also live in a city but we have fish, a precious dog (Brighton Joy), and we are getting chickens. 
Did I mention we are in the Biggest Remodel of our lives?  
Our life is crazy!  We know it!   We don’t always appreciate it!  But, we really love it!
Feel free to like my blog by becoming a Follower, becoming a Fan on Facebook, or following me on Twitter.  You can also sign up for my emails or Feeds.
Blessings to you!  You are loved!
Oh, wait…I have a GIVEAWAY!
A GIVEAWAY:
Since I’m a Tommy Mommy, I’d love to giveaway a Max Lucado’s You are Special Book Set to someone who leaves a comment on this post!  One entry per family please!  
Please leave a way for me to get hold of you…or I’ll have to pick another winner!
A Children’s Treasury Box Set:  Max Lucado’s You are Special
Hermie
Just in Case You Ever Wonder
The Tallest of Smalls

You are Special
Seriously, I love the theme presented in each of these books!  They truly make me feel special as an adult!  These books are precious to me as a Mommy!
Feel free to like my blog by becoming a Follower, becoming a Fan on Facebook, or following me on Twitter.  You can also sign up for my emails or Feeds. 
Blessings to you!  You are loved! 

Little Details:
The books were provided to me (free) for being a Tommy Mommy!  I was not compensated in any way for providing a “good” review.  I truly like the books!

 
The WINNER is…
That would be:
ani hearts japan said… 16 I would LOVE to win these. Just In Case You Ever Wonder is one of the best children’s books out there. It makes me tear up every time I read it to my kids….one of my favorites!!
I’m sending you an email please respond in 48 hours or I’ll pick another winner!  
Thanks to all who entered!


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Comments

  1. Jinxy and Me says

    April 9, 2011 at 3:56 am

    I’m hitting the tail end of the UBP11! I’m your newest follower. Thanks for the giveaway and have a great weekend!

    Chrysa
    Thrifty Jinxy

  2. Lisa says

    April 8, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    I’m a new follower from UBP11. I just wanted to say hello. Please stop by to visit my blog and check out my giveaways while you’re there.

    Lisa
    http://www.LisaBlogs.com

  3. What's in a name.. says

    April 7, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    New follower via UBP11. Hope you will follow me too @ http://masalabowl.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-298-ultimate-blog-party.html

  4. carma says

    April 7, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    please sign me up. this would make a great gift for my nieces who have small children

  5. Kristina @ A Home Made by Kiki says

    April 7, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    I love Max Lucado, but I haven’t looked into any of the kids books! What a great giveaway…and I loved reading your experience about the butterfly habitat. We have been thinking about getting one for our girls. Thanks for the giveaway!

  6. Carla Gade says

    April 4, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    Popping over from the blog party! Nice to meet you. Great site you have here. I love blogging about my own adventures, too! I’m also an author and webmaster.
    Blessings,
    Carla

    Writing to Distraction
    http://writingtodistraction.blogspot.com

  7. Annie says

    April 4, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    I love reading Max Lucado books to my kids. What a nice giveaway!

    anabidia @ yahoo dot com

  8. ani hearts japan says

    April 4, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    I would LOVE to win these. Just In Case You Ever Wonder is one of the best children’s books out there. It makes me tear up every time I read it to my kids….one of my favorites!!

    aniwilsonintx at hotmail dot com

  9. Tara Gunn says

    April 4, 2011 at 3:34 am

    I love you Lana and I enjoy reading your blogs. One day we are going to have cake, skip lunch and go straight for the chocolate

  10. lovinmybaseballbabies says

    April 3, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    What an awesome book set!! I love you are Special!! It is one of my most fav children’s books 😉 Keep up the good work!! Salina

  11. Kelly & Jim says

    April 3, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    i love reading your blog!!! these look like great books, would love to win.

    kylittleton@hotmail.com

  12. GLENDA CHILDERS says

    April 3, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Lovely to meet you, Lana, the Banana, through UBP. I love a mom with a sense of humor . . . which I am sure is helping during your remodel.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

    Gg – Notes on the Journey #269

  13. Mrs. White says

    April 3, 2011 at 2:08 am

    Thanks for this great giveaway! I am following you from the UBP. I’d love to have you visit!

    I am delighted to meet you!

    Blessings
    Mrs. White

  14. SavannahsSmiles says

    April 2, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    Your Blog will always be one of my favorites, dear friend!
    christinaburrell at hotmail dot com

  15. Caroline says

    April 2, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    We have a Hermie book and my son loved it!
    c_guf at yahoo dot com
    http://theletterdrawer.wordpress.com

  16. The Real Me! says

    April 2, 2011 at 10:45 am

    My kids would love that! Especially the one who is just learning to read. FUN!
    Kim

  17. Jamie says

    April 2, 2011 at 3:38 am

    Hello!
    Followed you here from the UBP11. This is my first time joining in, and I’m so exited to read some other Christian mom’s blogs. Looks like your life is full of so many wonderful adventures! I’d love for you to visit me, too at http://creative-joy.blogspot.com
    Many blessings,
    Jamie

  18. cateetee says

    April 1, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    So nice to meet you, we to have 5 children ranging from 19yrs – 6yrs…We love Max Lucado and would love to be apart of this give a way!
    This is my 1st UBP and I am so blessed to come across so many like-minded bloggers!
    my email agape777x7@yahoo.com or twitter cateetee1

  19. Shooting Stars Mag says

    April 1, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    what a cute set of books. thanks for the shot to win.

    -Lauren
    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

  20. Kevin and Tonny says

    April 1, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    We love the Max Lucado animated movies…such good lessons. Would love to have the books…hope we win!

    tonny w.
    villafue@yahoo.com

  21. LaVonne @ Long Wait says

    April 1, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    Very nice to “meet” you. I think those books look great. Thanks for the chance to win them. My preschooler will be happy if we won! 🙂

    I am hopping by from UBP11 and glad I found your cute blog. Stop by my post anytime and say hi! Have a great and blessed weekend!

    Long Wait For Isabella

  22. Jennifer says

    April 1, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    what a special giveaway. God bless you and your family.

  23. Becky @ From Ministry to Motherhood says

    April 1, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    Your life sounds crazy fun! I love that you’re getting chickens. 🙂

    Just visiting from the Ultimate Blog Party! Nice to meet you.

May the LORD bless you and keep you; May the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; May He turn His face toward you and give you peace. Feel free to leave a comment - we LOVE to hear your thoughts! ~Blessings to you!~ ~You are so loved!~ ~Lana (Like Banana)~

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