Aug 31, 2010

These Are a Few of
My Favorite Things ...

I like giveaways. Why do I like giveaways? Because I get to hand cool stuff over to cool people. Usually, my giveaways involve products like coupon codes emailed to winners or products sent from companies. Sometimes, however, I get the pleasure of sending a giveaway item to an individual myself, which, for me, is all sorts of fun. It creates a sort of "hey, people on the internet are real" atmosphere. And who doesn't like real mail?

I'm currently hosting a Gluten-Free giveaway over on www.kosher-critic.com, so be sure to check that one out. I think that everyone -- gluten free or not -- should keep some gluten-free treats in their freezer in case friends or kids come over who have an allergy or sensitivity. And, to be honest, Katz Gluten-Free stuff tastes like normal food (I put some icing on their cinnamon rugelach, and I was floating ...).

But again, the winner gets stuff direct from the company -- not me. I don't get a say in the packaging or the contents or the sentiment behind the winnings. Sure, it's nice getting free stuff, but who wants something packaged without love?

So, inspired by the lovely Baker Girl, who is behind An Extended Vacation (who, by the way, was inspired by Brown Eyed Belle), I'm doing a Favorite Things Giveaway! You see, I won Baker Girl's giveaway and the package came today, and I'm just oozing with good feelings for not only having received real mail, but for the great things she included (which, as it turns out, are my favorite things, too!).


How do you win a cool box like this with my favorite things? Simply make sure you're following me here on the blog (there's a button over there in the right column) and then post a comment that you are, indeed, following me! Easy as pie. 


What will come in the package? Well, Unlike Brown Eyed Belle, and more in the vein of An Extended Vacation, it'll be a surprise. Those of you who have been reading my blog for a long time might have some idea of what kind of goodies will come inside, but hopefully I can surprise you. 


This giveaway will close on Tuesday at 11:30 p.m.! 
(Just in time for me to get the package to the post office before the holiday, hah). 

26 comments:

Sophia said...

I'm following you! :)

(And I'm also the first person to leave a comment, yay :)

Unknown said...

Following you. And now posting about it. :)

Leah Sarah said...

I'm following as well. Well, I have been following for a while, but now it's officially on my google reader! ;)

Sophia said...

Hey Chavi, I know this is unrelated, but when are you going to do another vlog? :/ I miss your vlogs.

Anonymous said...

I am following you on my RSS. But I don't need anything. Just wanted to let you know that I enjoy following you.

PinkDevora said...

I'm following you on my Bloglines account. Intriguing giveaway!

JENNIFER said...

You ever get that weird feeling someone is following you...well its me. :)

Suburban Sweetheart said...

Duh, I follow you. Also, I LOVE THIS IDEA!

ChocolateandWoolens said...

Following you!

Aliza Hausman suggested you to me as a facebook friend, but I was too shy to add you, and I don't have an account any more.

Unknown said...

^_^ Love the blog, just been very quiet about it. Now I'm following you. ^_-

All my best!

-- Dwan aka EdaMommy

Mama H said...

not only am I following you, I am stalking you!

Great giveaway. Give it to someone more deserving....and who isn't married to a clutterphobe ;)

TMC said...

Following! (I'm not sure how I wasn't following before. ??)

Skylar said...

::Insert creepy stalker comment here::

I'm most definitely following! Brilliant idea too!

Anonymous said...

Following you!!! -Marissa

Hadass Eviatar said...

I follow you on Free RSS ... but I don't expect you to mail anything to Canada!

Nati said...

Following! :)

Anonymous said...

I'm following, but I don't expect you to mail anyhting to the UK either! So if I'm picked, choose someone else! :)

xoxo

Anonymous said...

Following you...and loving your favorite things :)

Anonymous said...

Girl, I'd follow you ANYWHERE! Now respond to my "family" request on FB :) And then send me your address and then send me your favourite stuff. In that order :) GO!

Heather Winkel said...

I'm following you! I'd love to have your favorite things. I'd also like to see you!

G 6 said...

I'm following you!
I can't wait to see what your favorite things are :D

ginny said...

been reading you for a while, but i just made it official!

Lucky said...

I'm following you :)

Chaviva Gordon-Bennett said...

WOW! What a turnout of folks. I love lurkers, especially when they crawl out and say HELLO! even if ever-so briefly :)

BTW: Sorry it took me so long to respond ... we're having some SERIOUS interwebs issues over here.

Trip'n Mommy said...

I'm following and also would follow you anywhere! Well, maybe not to Teaneck... ;)

Ilana J said...

I follow you and always find your posting interesting. thanks for writing!

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