Monday, May 17, 2010

Celebrating Change with a Give Away!


Ever since I started this blog, I've been having a blog identity crisis. Well, no more. I'm deciding (kind of with a heavy heart) to combine my two blogs. Eeeekkk. I know, I need therapy.

I've been posting over at A Resting Place for several years, now, and part of me feels like I'm quitting on her. But, really, I just want the two to become one. Now, I sound like I'm coaching one of my newly engaged couples.

This morning, as I was trying to sit and write a post that would be meaningful and encouraging, I kept being interrupted. The three year olds kept needing something, the kitchen was a disaster, and I had a meeting in an hour. After about 10 interruptions, I frustratingly hit the quit button. It made me realize that trying to keep up 2 blogs just isn't possible right now.

As is my custom, I can't incur a transition without celebrating it. So, I'm going to throw my first party over here. I'm giving away one of my super cute and BRAND NEW mini market totes. See and drool...
If you haven't noticed these amazing market totes, they are the best things ever. I use my big ones all the time, and this new size is just so cute. Perfect for picnics, graduation gifts, bridesmaids gifts, or just leaving in your car to bring all your junk to and from your house. Not only that, but I'm gonna throw in a funky charm bracelet just to make it a little more enticing.

Now, to make this transition fun for me (because you know it has to be fun for me, too!) I'm asking that you "follow" this blog and then leave a comment letting me know which mini market you would want! If you're super competitive and want an extra entry, link back to this post from your blog, and then comment to let me know you did the "extra credit". (And if you are already a follower, just leave a comment, and I'll still enter you!) You have til' midnight on Thursday the 20th to link up. I'll announce the winner on Friday!

Change isn't always easy, but I know that with your help, even this little change in my life could be a really great way to celebrate everyday life. Now go check out all the other great ways to celebrate the gifts of the everyday over at Emily's! Tuesdays (Unwrapped) have become one of my favorite days of the week.

Oh, and I can't wait to tell you about the graduation party I designed last weekend!!

23 comments:

  1. FUN! I think it's a great idea for you to combine. Great, great idea.

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  2. i love this idea! can't wait to see more on this blog! i wish those totes came in plaid, but brown is adorable!! <3

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  3. I am a major sucker for polka dots so I'd choose that one! I'm becoming a follower as soon as I hit the "Post Comment" button.

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  4. I love the new blog and design. Wanna design one for me? ;) I'm a follower now.

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  5. I am now following your blog and love the title of your blog! Rejoice- this is the day that the Lord has made =)

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  6. I am all about making life simpler...the 2-in-1 thing sounds like a great idea. As for that cute tote, I'll take lime green please. And I LOVE the funky charm bracelet. How generous. I'm a follower (you had me at "funky" and "bracelet" and "tote.")

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  7. I admire your ability to recognize the need to make life a little easier on yourself in this season. I am now a follower of your blog and look forward to future posts. I love the polka dot market tote! If I'm not mistaken, I was at the Beth Moore simulcast last month where they gave door prizes from rekoncile design...has to be the same one, right?

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  8. I'll follow you! I had to get up at 5:30 just to get a few moments of peace and quiet to finish my own post. Anything to help another mama find her voice...

    I LOVE THAT TOTE! I especially love this idea: "or just leaving in your car to bring all your junk to and from your house." BRILL-ant!

    Stopping by (and so glad to find you, I'll be back) from Tuesdays Unwrapped!

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  9. I stopped by after seeing your cute tote link on Tuesdays Unwrapped, and I love it here! Good luck on the new transition, and I look forward to seeing how it goes now that I'm following!

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  10. girl, you gotta make this post fit with tuesdays unwrapped. (cheater ;)

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  11. I subscibe in reader...does that count?! Brown or black swirl are my favs!

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  12. love the flowered one, or is the other tote? cute idea about the new blog...

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  13. I'm so glad you left a comment on my post for Tuesdays Unwrapped and am looking so forward to "learning" more about you through your blog! I'm a follower now!

    The giveaway is fun too...I'm partial to the lime...it's fun and bright!

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  14. Alright...so not to be EXACTLY like Millie but I am following you as well in Reader. Does that count?! And I like the brown and black swirl as well. Too cute!

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  15. hey girls! this is super fun!!! keep em coming!

    and yes, reader counts! ;)

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  16. What a cute market tote. I found you over at Chatting at the sky. I just became a follower. Your blog is cute.

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  17. Girl, I'm following you! I've never "followed" anyone's blog before...how exciting. :) I love the swirl tote or the hot pink one. AND I love you!!

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  18. I absolutely love your blog and I think it's a wonderful idea to combine the two. I have a huge amount of respect for you that you are able to even keep up with two. I am really trying to get my blog off the ground and you and Paige @ Simple Thoughts have been a HUGE inspiration. Thank you so much for the blessing!! PS...Love the market tote also!! April @ Two Sisters

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  19. i'm following and i hope it's not too late to enter. it's 11:15 pm here in arkansas.

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  20. beautiful blog! thank you for stopping by mine. bless you.

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  21. So happy to have found your writing... I used to design events too... And interiors. I feel like we r kindred spirits! I'm trying to keep up with 4 blogs! Yikes!

    The mini market tote is fabulous!

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  22. Okay, I missed the deadline...but that's okay, just wanted to let you know I'm following! And I think combining your two blogs is a GREAT idea. I can't imagine doing two...I find it nearly impossible to just do one!

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