Sharing a Giveaway: Altra Torin Giveaway!

Sometimes a blog is for recording memories and sometimes it's for shamelessly hoping you'll win a giveaway.

Today it's THIS giveaway that I really want to win!

Free Altra Torins?! Yes! Oh yes!

This girl could always use some new running shoes, especially Altras, which I've heard soooo many good things about.

I've got my fingers crossed!

Now to go get my 12 miles in for today in my old, worn out shoes. (C'mon new shoes!)

Getting Back my Groove with a Giveaway!

I'm trying to get back into my blogging groove again. It hasn't been easy; I still feel like I'm recouping from the cowgirl birthday party we just had for my (brand new) four year old Elle this past weekend. It was a fantastic party, but I have vowed to never do that again. I've realized that I am turning into one of those Pinterest Moms that I despise. You know the kind...The mom that turns their kid into a brat because of loads of overdone parties (as well as lots of other overdone stuff too I imagine).

I didn't used to be like this. We used to just to do cake and a few presents with our little immediate family. I'm not exactly sure what sparked the party planning passion this year. Remember the Super Mario Bros. Party I did earlier this year for my son? And then there was the Rainbow Party for the youngest, Cee, when she turned one (I'm not sure I ever posted pictures for that one).

Now this Cowgirl Party has pushed it too far. At least that's what my husband says. I hate to say it, but...he's right. It's time to tame it down. We can't afford the time or money to do this every year for all four of our children. And if each party has to be bigger and better than the last...where will it end? (Bankruptcy, juvenile detention, or a psychologist's office, that's where.)

I know there's a happy medium in this somewhere...

But look at me. I have wandered far from the post I had intended to write. Ahem. Pardon me.

What I meant to say here is...

Yeah! for blogging! And to celebrate a (hopefully dedicated) return to blogging I wanted to host a giveaway! The Party Works, a website that offers a multitude of party supplies, stumbled upon my Super Mario Bros. party post and has offered to give a Super Mario Bros. Party Pack for 8 to one of my readers! Pretty cool, huh?

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below telling me just why you like to read Hanging by a Silver Lining or what one of your favorite posts of mine were. Shameless I know, but we could all use a little ego boost every now and then, right?

For extra entries, share this giveaway on Facebook or your own blog. Make sure to leave a new comment along with a blog link and your email address for each thing that you do.

The giveaway will close Monday the 16th at midnight and the winner will be announced on Tuesday the 17th.

P.S. Sorry to any international friends but this prize can only be shipped within the United States.

A Gift Not Even a Mother Could Love {A Giveaway!}

***Giveaway is now closed.***


My first reaction when I saw the neatly lined up boxes sitting on the table at the store was to smirk, roll my eyes a bit, and laugh...maybe even a tad "out loud".

Snuggies. What a joke. It's a blanket...with sleeves. How ridiculous.

But then I started thinking about it.

My parents keep their house at a rather low temperature. My mom likes to work on various projects on her laptop. Cold...Mom...Cold...Mom...Snuggie???

It could work.

I picked up one of the boxes and looked beyond the bright blazing red "As Seen on TV" sticker.

Sure, it looked dorky. And it might be a gift only an octogenarian would include on their Wish List. But it could be practical. And my mom does so love a practical gift.

Ten minutes later...

The Snuggie was mine. Blue. Snuggly. Practical. My smirk had changed into a smirk of pride; I had found the perfect gift for my mom.

Then I made the mistake of texting my sister: "I got Mom a Snuggie for Christmas. Do you think she'll love it?"

The answer was immediate. "No. She won't."

Well, sheesh! Don't even think about it or anything.

My Christmas cheer crushed, I called to see if this was one of those joking sister texts or save-yourself-before-you-get-too-deep texts.

She said "hello". I skipped the pleasantries and said, "You really don't think she'll like it?"

"Nope."

"Well how do you know?"

"She's sitting right next to me. I asked her. She says she wouldn't like it."

Snuggie. A gift not even a mother could love.

Hating the idea of returning later to a store I rarely shop at anyway, nearly 9 months pregnant, and with three unruly children in tow returning such an AWESOME gift... I began to wonder who else I could begift with the Snuggie.

The only person I could think of is a family member who is above a certain unspoken age and still not married. But I just can't. I can't give it to her. I might as well stick a cat or two in the pockets of the thing and label her as forever lost to singlehood. I can't be responsible for that.


Who else could use a Snuggie???

At 2:30 am this morning, it came to me.

A blogger! A blogger could use a Snuggie. Not only to keep their arms warm, but their wit as well. I can just hear the creative posts spouting forth from the blogger who dons a blanket...with sleeves.

Here it is. I am hosting a giveaway. For one brand-new, in the box, color blue Snuggie. No strings attached. Only sleeves.

To enter my Snugalicious Giveaway:

1- simply be a Hanging by a Silver Lining follower

and

2- leave a comment telling me WHY or WHY NOT a Snuggie is a gift not even a mother could love.

Giveaway closes Wednesday, December 15th at midnight so that I can get it out of the way as soon as possible mailed to you before Christmas so you can regift it to some poor unsuspecting victim enjoy it as you blog about your holiday happenings.

Merry Christmas Bloggy Buddies!

Happy Happy! Joy Joy!

Once upon a time, long ago, in a galaxy far, far away... I used to be a blogger or a writer or some kind of online social butterfly... I think. I can't quite remember... Maybe it's the new elevation.

I don't know... Boy! Am I in need of a happy list today. Something sweet and simple. Something to put the wind beneath my wings on a no-energy day like this month week day.

Evelyn's Happy List on a No-Energy Thursday:

*Newsies showed up in my mail box last night. Thank you Netflix!

*Jeigh is totally on board with my brilliant Get-a-Penny-Every-Time-I-Catch-You-NOT-Sucking-Your-Thumb idea.

*I got the dishes done yesterday. That means I can skip today, right?

*Hearing that an ultra-cool package is in the works for me from my ultra-cool swap partner, Sami! Can't wait!!

*SYTYCD was on last night! And it's on again tonight! Just can't get enough.

*I woke at 4 am to a gentle hug and kiss goodbye from my hard workin' hunka' hunka' burnin' love. What a good guy!

*PAYDAY!

*The upcoming Fourth of July holiday! The fireworks! The food! The family!

*My kids could happily eat apples all day.

*I don't have a car; therefore I don't have to feel guilty about not getting the grocery shopping done. Ha!

*Watching my little son playing intently with his plethora of cars. What is going through his mind as he parks and pushes them around??

*Laughing about my mom answering her phone while she is at Girls' Camp and chatting with me for awhile before reminding me that was where she was. Coverage all the way out there? I just think that is hilarious!

*Plans to go see Toy Story 3 on Monday with the family. Anyone seen it yet?

How's that for trying to find the silver lining today, eh? Oh and thanks to Mamarazzi for the happy list inspiration!

OH! Aaaaannd! Speaking of Mamarazzi...go check out her game giveaway! I figure if I keep entering, I'm bound to win someday...

So, what is wrinkling your face with smiles today?

If you GIVEAWAY it, they will come

***Giveaway is now closed!***

In an attempt to shake off my blog funk, why not host a GIVEAWAY, eh?

CSN Stores contacted me again about sponsoring another giveaway. This time it's a $20 gift certificate to any of their 200 plus stores! Have you checked out CSN Stores yet? You should! They have everything INCLUDING the kitchen sink...or at least those of the bathroom vanity sort. Wait! I just checked. Yep. They've got kitchen sinks too. Wander over there yourself and get lost in the possibilities of what CSN Stores offers.

So, you want in on a chance to win a $20 gift certificate for any of the 200 plus stores of CSN Stores???

*For one giveaway entry, follow my blog (see the side bar on the right) and make sure to leave a comment so I know you want in on this giveaway goodness.

*For two additional giveaway entries, share this giveaway and my blog address (http://hangingbyasilverlining.blogspot.com/) on your Facebook page.

*For three additional giveaway entries, blog about the giveaway on your own blog, linking back to this post. Make sure to include the link to your post in your comment.

That's six possible entries! Only leave one comment for each thing you did. I'll do the math and let random.org take care of randomly and fairly selecting a winner.

You have one week to enter. Giveaway will close Thursday, June 17, 2010 at midnight PT. I will announce the winner on Friday, June 18th.

Good luck and let the giveaway goodness begin!