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Wednesday, July 1, 2009, by Leigh Anne
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Just a reminder to head over to iLashGirls today and enter the giveaway for the last of our “Fun” themed giveaways - three chances to win!
I love all three but my favorite might be the pillow. No wait, the note cards. Or maybe it’s the trinket dish. Okay, they are all adorable - go pick a favorite and enter to win.
You have until Thursday at midnight (PST) to enter. Tell your friends!
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Monday, June 22, 2009, by Leigh Anne
I am back from Girl’s Camp and trying to catch up on my sleep.
The adult women really roughed it in our enclosed cabins with showers and toilets and then there were those three meals a day prepared by a full kitchen staff!
We had a great time - lots of fun! If you are interested, I have posted some fun pictures of what my daughter and her friend did for the girls they were counselors over - you can check it out on our family blog.
Also be sure and check out the two DARLING items we are giving away over at iLashGirls. I love the tote bag I own from Zinney Lou Totes - it is my knitting bag and my girls are drooling over the headband from Just Liv - they both want one! Be sure and click on over here to enter to win!
Watch this week for some posts on the herb class I taught for the ladies at church last week - info on how to grow herbs as well as some great herb recipes!!
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Monday, June 1, 2009, by Leigh Anne
Great giveaway opportunity over at iLashgirls. Check it out and enter!!
Two chances to win. I love them all but especially the necklace!
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009, by Leigh Anne
Thanks to all of you who have been sharing something you have learned from your mother after I shared Five Things My Mother Taught Me - it has been so fun and inspirational to read all of them! I know there are a lot more of you still out there who haven’t entered the giveaway yet.
So I went over and entered one of Pioneer Woman’s giveaways the other day and I think I was number 3,252! Seriously!! Yes she will get over 10,000 entries on one of her giveaways!!
I have set a new goal for myself or I guess for you! I would LOVE to have at least 200 entries on my Mother’s Day Giveaway - it would make me smile and make me feel so good! So….if you haven’t entered yet please do so - pretty please! What’s 200 compared to 10,000!!
If you have entered please send the link to a friend and ask them to enter, for me please! (so can you hear the little whine in my voice?)
Just click here and scroll down to the end of the post to enter a comment. The comments are working once again so you shouldn’t have any problems.
I know, I.know, telling your friends about the giveaway makes your chances of winning a little smaller but won’t you do it for me - please. Maybe we could get more than 200!!!
I know I have a few friends and family that read my blog too and you can enter too!! And yes mother - that means you!
Pretty please! You have until Friday, May 9th at midnight PST!
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Monday, May 4, 2009, by Leigh Anne
***Update***
Comments are working again. Thanks for your patience!
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Yikes - experiencing technical difficulties - you will be unable to leave a comment - so in order to enter the giveaway please use the contact button above to send me an email telling me one thing your mother has taught you and you will be entered in the giveaway - hopefully these technical issues will be resolved soon! Thanks!
Yesterday I shared with you Five Things My Mother Taught Me and promised that if you came back today and shared with me one thing your mother taught you, you would have a chance to win something beautiful!
I am excited to introduce you to my friend April of Lotus Girl Jewlery. April makes beautiful jewelry and I am the proud owner of two of her pieces. I wear my Sophia necklace almost every day! I also love my Alex necklace. In addition to being a jewelry designer April is also my yoga instructor and she is just darn cute!
When you leave a comment below, sharing something your mother has taught you, you will be entered into a drawing to win two of April’s fabulous pieces!
April is giving away two beautiful necklaces. One to keep for yourself and one to give to your mother, daughter or a special woman in your life. Both necklaces are valued at $38.00.
#1 Lava Necklace - Natural Red Jasper stone accented by a Freshwater Pearl and strung on a Sterling Silver chain
#2 Sand & Sea Necklace -Natural Amazonite stone strung on a Sterling Silver ball chain
The giveaway is open until Friday, May 9th at midnight PST.
Tell your friends too!
I love supporting women with a homebased business! Here’s a little more info on April - I am excited for you to get to know her.
Born in sunny Arizona, and raised in the Great Northwest since 8 years old … I have always had a deep appreciation for nature, and the environmental beauty that surrounds us. While growing up, I was constantly sketching, painting, and trying to express my “inner-artist” through any medium that I could get my hands on! I gravitated towards photography, appreciation of architecture, and abstract artwork … finding the world around me unique and dramatic, determined by different perspectives. I matured next into a fashion obsessed teenager, and currently as a wife, mother, yoga instructor, volunteer, and business-woman, expressive in my own natural & urban style.
Shortly after ending a 12 year career in banking, I was shopping, (a favorite past-time) and found it hard to find a style of jewelry that spoke to me, which didn’t look “too girly” but had a creative, hip, and yet feminine edge. So, I thought … why not take my bottled up artistic passion and express it in a way that brought me joy and fulfillment? I found that as I designed new pieces, my clients would try a piece on, look in the mirror at themselves, and say “I look hot!” They walked away noticeably feeling more beautiful, and confident. I love to see that look in their eye, and they are my inspiration!
I desire us all to … embrace our originality, find our flow, not sweat the small stuff … and love & live life to the fullest.
My Mantra: Be Original … Be You … Be Beautiful!
So be sure and share one thing you have learned from you mother in the comment box below for a chance to win both of these beautiful necklaces!
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009, by Leigh Anne
There are lots of Giveaway Opportunities over at iLashGirls this week!
Yesterday we had our first MAN on the BLOG!
Dave Dutton has developed an amazing process for discovering your “Given Talent” or gifts.
I have been through his process and my son Logan who is graduating from college next week has also gone through it.
This is what Logan said about the experience:
Working with Dave was a very beneficial experience for me. It helped me organize my thoughts and realize why I like to do the things I like to do. After discovering my talents, I was much more focused and determined to find a job where I could put into use my talents. I wish I could have gone through this process earlier in my college career so it could have had more help in picking a major. Maybe the most uplifting part of the process was working with Dave and his staff. They were very positive and really believed in me and my success.
Dave is giving away a Simply Irresistible Resume Package which includes everything you need to complete your irresistible resume.
Even if you don’t need a resume right now you may know someone who does. It would make a great graduation gift and it doesn’t hurt to make sure you have a current resume yourself!
I’d love for you to meet Dave and learn more about his amazing process. Visit him at iLashGirls and don’t forget to enter the giveaway!
And then there is our amazing Gifts, Gifts, Gifts Giveaway - this week we have four different gifts to giveaway - be sure and enter here!! We’ve gone Gift crazy!!
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Monday, April 6, 2009, by Leigh Anne
I am excited to announce that the winner of the Lovely Lemon Giveaway is…
#4 - Beth
Beth shared a recipe for some yummy lemon bars - she assures me that if you like lemon you are going to love her lemon bars. I can’t wait to try them.
Beth - email me your mailing info and I’ll get your lemon tools off in the mail! Congratulations and thanks to everyone who sent me a lemon recipe. I received 50 recipes so I am going to be busy for a while.
My husband, who doesn’t read my blog regularly, commented at dinner last night “You sure have been into lemons lately!” He loved the yummy lemon pasta I made though -recipe on Wednesday!!
Thought I’d take a little break from lemon recipes today to share with you my Spring Break reading list.
We spent four days in sunny Arizona laying by the pool during Spring Break and I had 8 different airplane rides so I had a bit of reading time.
Here’s what I read…
1. Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani
Very Valentine
Loved this delightful book. I have read all of Adriana Trigiani’s books and this is one of my favorites along with Lucia Lucia and Rococo.
2. Reality Check by Guy Kawasaki
Reality Check 
“The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging and Outmarketing Your Competition.” Although I skimmed the first half some great information.
3. Problogger by Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett
ProBlogger
A great book if you are looking for information on getting started blogging or improving your blog.
4. In Defense of Food by Michael Pollen
In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
Pollen’s main message is “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” He talks about the importance of eating real food (vs. processed, manufactured food), eating food that is in season and locally grown. Makes me anxious for our Farmer’s Market to start up!
5. Entre Nous - A Women’s Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl by Debra Ollivier
Entre Nous: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl
When I finished the 3 books I had brought to Arizona my friend Debbie let me borrow two of hers. This was a fun read. I agree with the French philosophy to “Find beauty everywhere!”
6. Things I Want My Daughter to Know by Alexandra Stoddard
Things I Want My Daughters To Know: A Small Book About the Big Issues in Life
I have been an Alexandra Stoddard fan ever since reading Living a Beautiful Life. My favorite chapter in Things I Want My Daughter to Know was the one on “Packing Heavy”. Anyone who has ever traveled with me would not be surprised!
And since I am making a list, I have read one book since I’ve been home that I really enjoyed. Thanks to my friend Brenda for suggesting it.
6. The Wednesday Letters by Jason F. Wright
The Wednesday Letters
A quick and enjoyable read about what being a family is all about, love, forgiveness and redemption.
For those of you who may remember my New Year’s resolution to read 50 books this year, I have read 17 - only 33 more to go!
So what did you read over Spring Break or lately?
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009, by Leigh Anne
I am home and so happy to be sleeping in my own bed. Eleven nights away from home and 8 different airplane rides is enough! I love my nice big comfortable king size bed!!
My poor husband was home all that time by himself and I think he missed us! I found a new green GlassyBaby to add to my collection waiting for me on the kitchen counter!
I came home to an inbox full of Lovely Lemon recipes and I can’t wait to try them all. I am headed to Costco today for a big bag of lovely lemons!!
If you haven’t sent me your favorite lemon recipe yet please do! You have until Friday to enter the giveaway for some of my favorite lemon kitchen tools - pictures coming I promise! Just need to catch up on my sleep first. Just email me your favorite lemon recipe through the contact link above and then leave a comment by clicking over to the giveaway post here. Don’t forget to do both - email me with recipe and leave a comment!
Also, be sure and check out the giveaway over at iLashGirls this week! Love, love both of the giveaway items and would love to have either one in my home - why can’t I enter these fun giveaways!?!?!
I’m home!
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Monday, March 30, 2009, by Leigh Anne
Spring is here! The daffodils are blooming in my garden so that means it must be Spring!
Nothing says Springtime to me more than lemon! I love lemon! In April I am hoping to overwhelm you with lots of wonderful new lemon recipes.
But I need your help.
I have a few great ones waiting to share but I’d love for you to share some of your favorite lemon recipes with me and then I can share some of them right here on the blog with everyone!
So…if you have a favorite lemon recipe please email it to me using the Contact button up above and you may see it featured right here on Your Homebased Mom!
Be sure and leave a comment below too telling me you are sending a recipe and the name of it.
Everyone who sends me a lemon recipe will be put into a giveaway for a couple of my favorite kitchen tools to use with lemons!! You’ll have to wait to see which ones until later in the week or at least until I get home from Spring Break and can take a picture of them!
But I promise you will want them!
You need to leave a comment below after you send the recipe because I will be using the Random Generator and the number of comments to pick the winner! You must submit a recipe in order to win!
Start those lemon recipes coming!!
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009, by Leigh Anne
Just a reminder to head over to iLashGirls today and enter the giveaway for the beautiful Tile Pendant Trio Necklace.
Because if you don’t - I might just keep them for myself. I love them! Click here!
You have until Thursday at midnight to enter. Tell your friends!
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