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Everyday Life :: a giveaway event

March 3, 2011 By Stephanie

Everyday Life :: a giveaway event 1Remember when I used to do “Themed Weekends”?

After several years of hosting them, I laid them to rest in March 2010.

I found that giveaways attracted mass crowds of people from sweepstakes sites, but…they lowered real engagement.

All that said, I sill DO like (1) gifting you with cool things, (2) trying new products, and (3) sharing “everyday life” with you. As such, I’m combining those three elements for a little impromptu giveaway series.

Everyday Life :: a giveaway event 2I’ll be specifically focusing on our family – what we wear, how we travel, and how we keep house. The posts will be short, personal, and not at all like infomercials. Plus, you will have a chance to win some pretty sweet prizes – with only one way to enter.

As posts are published, I will add them to this post so that you can have a comprehensive spot to refer back to.

To enter the giveaways, go to each post and leave a comment. Have fun! All giveaways will close on Tuesday, March 15th.

  • What We Wear :: Le Top (winner: #45 Melinda J)
  • What We Wear :: PRVCY Premium denim (winner: #84 lisa)
  • What We Wear :: Curly Girl (winner: #32 Shannon Baas)
  • What We Wear :: Zutano (winner: #31 Becca)
  • How We Keep House :: Bon Home Heat & Dry Dish Rack (winner: #151 forreall)
  • How We Keep House :: PUR water pitcher (winner: #32 jes [a mountain bride])
  • How We Keep House :: Magic Bumpers (winner: #36 Nini Lettner)
  • How We Keep House :: Honeywell EnergySmart Heater (winner: #51 Annette D)
  • How We Travel :: Sunshine Kids Monterey Black Leather Booster (winner: #21 Michelle)
  • How We Travel :: Lightscoop (winner: #53 Noreen)
  • How We Travel :: MOO cards (winner: #4 Joy)

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Comments

  1. Christy says

    March 8, 2011 at 11:37 am

    These giveaways are amazing. Thank you.

    I love reading about your family and how everything is going on the RV.

  2. Tiffany says

    March 5, 2011 at 5:15 am

    As a review/giveaway blogger, I can tell you that you nailed the downside of having reviews and giveaways: it doesn’t build community! It’s a constant struggle on my blog to get people to talk about anything if there isn’t a chance to win attached to it.

  3. Jen Mc says

    March 4, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    What a treat for your blog!

  4. Uniquely Normal says

    March 4, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Yep, we find you through giveaways, but we stay because of your content. I can’t stand blogs that are so jumbled up in giveaways and promos that they lose their shine and make my computer lag. :-)

  5. Marina @ My Busy Children says

    March 4, 2011 at 8:02 am

    I dont think it is such a bad thing to attract people from sweeps sites – this is how I found you

    • Stephanie says

      March 18, 2011 at 12:23 pm

      Good point. Thank you for reminding me of that.

  6. Marina @ My Busy Children says

    March 4, 2011 at 8:00 am

    I love reading about products you try

  7. Lisa S says

    March 4, 2011 at 7:11 am

    I always liked your giveaways not just for the “giveaway” aspect but the fact that you reviewed only quality items that the everyday person would love and use!

  8. Katelyn says

    March 4, 2011 at 6:57 am

    I liked your giveaways because I know you put a lot of thought into the products and your review of them. With that being said, I understand the mass rush of visitors who only come for the giveaway and not to be part of the online community you’ve create here.

    I love that picture of your littlest one hanging on to the slide with her hair blown back.

  9. Jenn says

    March 4, 2011 at 6:07 am

    Sounds like a great way to have a giveaway series!

  10. kristen says

    March 4, 2011 at 5:37 am

    I always take your product recommendations very seriously!

    • Stephanie says

      March 18, 2011 at 12:21 pm

      Thank you, Kristen. I appreciate you saying so.

  11. Nini Lettner says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:17 am

    This makes me happy because it means you will be posting more often :-) Hope Austin is treating you well!

  12. Janelle - The Opinionated Mama says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:03 am

    Yea! Sounds like loads of fun! I am always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives on items so I am looking forward to this!

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