I’m taking a moment to peek out from behind a stack of paperwork to post this week’s giveaway! All our medical reimbursements are due today and let’s just say it’s been a part time job to put them together. I’ve been living between the dining room table and the fax machine for the past 3 days. Thankfully, this has been the view out our window so I’m not missing much:
The rain didn’t keep visitors away, though.
Anyways, sorry for the delay in getting this posted. Here is something special I picked up for one lucky Making Lemonade follower! I love the colors and the pattern, and couldn’t resist it. It’s a Vera Bradley Hannah bag in the Yellow Bird pattern. Perfect size for a day out with girlfriends, or a night on the town. The black, gray, and yellow colors make my heart skip a beat, too. All apologies for the photos– needless to say, they don’t do the bag justice:
How do you enter? It’s so easy! This is giveaway is for FOLLOWERS ONLY, as a celebration of reaching 350 (actually, it was supposed to be for reaching 200, but I’m a little late).
INITIAL ENTRY: If you are a follower (old or new), just comment below telling me that. See? So easy!
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: Comment with something you’d like to see on my blog, things you like or dislike about it, a question for me, or a post that stuck in your mind. You can post up four comments for additional entries– just make sure they have substance (not just “have a nice day!”)
Giveaway will end on Monday, April 12th at 11:59 PM. Rules can be found here. GOOD LUCK!
I am the first! I am a follower!
I think you do a great job and share some really wonderful ideas. You speak from the heart and that is so refreshing!
Lovely bag–I come to your blog regularly but just became a follower.
I really liked the guest post you had on appliqued baby clothes. I will have several baby showers to attend this year nad this was a great idea.
I am a follower!!
I am a follower and very grateful for the chance to win!! This bag is DARLING!!!
As a speech pathologist, I GREATLY appreciate your raw emotion and honesty when relaying your journey with Noodle’s feeding issues.
I believe your honesty and openess serve as an encouragement to other parents facing the same issue!!
I am a follower and LOVE that purse! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
I am a new follower and would love this bag since I have carried a diaper bag forever now! thanks for the chance!
I follow on google reader. Does that count? If not, I still need to tell you how IN LOVE I am with this bag!!!!
thank you for letting me follow!
i i like what you are doing on your blog. i always love new party ideas. i rarely throw a party, but i love the dream…
I am following already!! what a cute bag.
-Lauren
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Question: What made you start blogging?
-Lauren
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I’m a follower. 🙂 I love your blog.
Question-where do you find the time to keep up this blog with all the other responsibilites you have? I’m a stay-at-home-mom and have a really hard time doing all the basics let alone have a successful blog!
Some blogs that really stand out with me are the ones when you talk about the challenges you face with your little noodle. Very inspirational. Thank you for that.
I’d love more posts about photography. I’m always trying to learn more. 🙂
I follow you and I WANT THAT BAG! ; )
I love the posts you do about decorating. You have such a great sense of style. I especially loved seeing Noodle’s nursery!
I love all your giveaways!! They are so fun and I always look forward to them! Thanks for a chance to win that beautiful bag!!
I am a follower!!! 🙂 What an absolutely FANTASTIC giveaway!!! Thank you for the chance! 🙂
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I love the theme for your blog…I truly do. After reading your “about me” and how you are “making lemonade” with the circumstances you have be given….it gives me encouragement! We are a one income family as well….and it’s not always easy…..but we are making it too!
I follow your blog and subscribe with google reader, I would love that purse!
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i’m a follower!
i’d like to hear more about your pregnancy.
I’ve been a follower for a while now 🙂
I would like to hear more about your pregnancy and plans for when your next little Noodle arrives 🙂
I would also like to hear a little more about your daily life, your schedule, activities and things you do with Noodle, etc. I just think it’s interesting to hear about other moms’ lives and the things they do with their kids 🙂
I like that you frequently feature vendors of handmade crafty stuff, and show some of your own.
I am a follower and so glad I found you!!!
I like it when your give-a-ways feature other ladies gifts of crafts…You do a fab job of finding them!!!
Im a follower!
I really love your give-a-ways!! Always really nice, high quality things!
I really love hearing about your Noodle and the baby on the way! Its really makes me feel blessed and uplifted to hear your story.
Id like to see more crafty things! I love crafts!
I’m a (new) follower! I do love a Vera Bradley bag! They are having their warehouse sale at the end of the month in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It’s a must see!
Visiting from SITS!
I’ve been visiting for a few weeks, but just signed up as a follower. Thanks for a fun giveaway! (and you have fab taste in purses!)
OMG, I L-O-V-E Vera Bradley bags & you know that we have a mutual obsession with birdies, so this would be awesome! I am an oldie (but goodie) ML follower!
Hmmm, I <3 your blog so much that I'm not sure there is much I'd want to see - maybe more DIY projects for baby stuff (if you did any)?!
Hi
I’m a new follower. Your blog is so sweet! I love it and I love Vera Bradley!
The weirdest thing is….I’m on a SPEND FAST and am not buying anything that isn’t on the budget need list.
Yesterday….I caught myself on ebay surfing through the Vera stuff!
I never shop on ebay is the really wacky part.
So, anyway…I got off there and focused on my goal of honoring God with my money!
gfc follower
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i read your post on mothers day gifts and i even went to the website for the ring you loved, they have some beautiful stuff. thanks for pointing it out, and hopefully you’ll get something on your list
I am a follower on GFConnect. The Vera bag is sweet.
I like when you search blogland and find wonderful ideas we can recreate for our homes, kids or as gifts.
Hi there
I AM a follower 🙂
Cheers
Catie
Hi again
I love your creativity – and ability to stay so sane and actually make lemonade 🙂
You are terrific love noddle pictures too.
Think of you daily
Cheers
Catie
The pattern on the bag is just adorable! My mom loves Vera Bradley and her birthday is coming up. I am planning on getting her a purse for her birthday! I’m so happy to follow your blog.
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I would love to see reviews on affordable products and good deals! I also like articles on cooking! Thank you!
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I’m a follower and gotta say this bag is the cutest! Thanks for the chance 🙂
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I love your thrifty shopping tips and DIY projects.
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Also, who doesn’t like to read about somebody’s pregnancy? I do, especially if I’m not pregnant 🙂 That way I can read about it and remember how painful pregnancy was, but not have to feel it!
I’d love to hear more about your baby name process – that’s stressful isn’t it?!? Not an easy job…
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That is so cute! I follow 🙂
I just started following. Great blog!!
Google follower! Jenprincess88 at aol dot com
You are an open blogger which is nice to see! Keep up the great work. 🙂
My fav thing about your blog is the awesome giveaways of course! 🙂 Jenprincess88 at aol dot com
Beautiful give away! I have been reading a while and just signed up to follow…
SheilaC
I am a follower.
Dee
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I am a new follower!
I would recommend making the comment box to be a pop-up box, to make it easier to look at what you are commenting about!
I am a new follower! Thanks.
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i’m a new follow ! great giveaway
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I like your post in case hubby is reading bargainfun1 at yahoo
Hi! I’m a new follower! I couldn’t pass up a Vera Bradley Giveaway!
Tara E.
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I’m a follower.
Theresa N
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I am a follower.
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I really enjoy your posts about decorating. The rooms you have done are beautiful!!
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I would love to know what was your inspiration to start your blog. I love that it’s so ecletic.
I’m a follower of your blog! 🙂
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I love reading all your shopping tips and your reviews! 🙂
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I love all your baby themed giveaways! I just had our first baby girl, so baby giveaways are the best right now. 🙂
I also love reading about all the good deals you find! I love Bargains 🙂
Oh…you know I am a loyal follower!!!
I am a HUGE Vera fan! I love this color because it is our county’s school colors. I don’t know why I haven’t gotten one in this pattern yet…maybe this one was just waiting for me!!!
You always have good tips and ideas…and AWESOME giveways!!!
Keep posting decorating and crafty tips! I love them!
Oh…and I grabbed your button! I hope you might want to return the favor and maybe even follow! I have a few pretty sweet giveaways going on right now…drop on by to enter!!!
I have followed for quite some time and love the posts about your coupon tips.
The bag is awesome,love the colors.
Cheers
I’m a follower! I so very much want to win that bag, its so pretty!
I have been eyeing this bag for a while. The print is so sweet. I am a new blogger and I love your ideas!
I am definitely a follower. I love your blog & I would love to win the bag!!!
Following Making Lemonade with Google Friend Connect [Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug}] — *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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I follow your blog as jelaws5
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What I like is that you are a very down to earth person 🙂
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happy blog follower! what a fab give away!!!!
I would like to see guest features!!! It’s nice to learn about new blogs you have not seen before!
ohhh another idea could be guest bloggers, thats always fun!
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posts about geat baby deals are awesome!
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I love the colors of this bag! It’s amazing! I am a follower and would love a chance to win it!
just found your blog through rhoda’s!
I am a follower now…enjoy your blog but had not signed up til now!