Are you sleeping? It's my one year BLOGiversary!

On October 30th, I celebrated my first year BLOGiversary.


Holy Moly.  A WHOLE year.   

When I first started this blog, I wasn't sure I was going to be able to keep it up. What on earth was I going to write about?  


Then I realized. 


Writing all my thoughts down here (for you to read), could save my poor Husband from listening to my useless thoughts at  11 p.m. when he is trying to sleep.


Good thought, right?  No. Not really, because truthfully I still pester him when he's trying to sleep at night.  I can't help it.  Night-time is when all my thoughts come to me.  


It usually goes something like this... 

     Me: "Hey Mike, are you sleeping?"

     Mike: "Huh?  Trying to."

     Me: "I just thought of something.. blah, blah, blah"

     Mike: "uh huh"

     Me:"Okay, Goodnight!"  "Oh wait, I just thought of something else. blah, 
           blah, blah"

     Mike: "uh"

     Me:"Okay, Goodnight!"  "Oh, one more thing, I promise.  Blah, blah."

     Mike: No answer.

     Me:"Okay, I swear, this is the last thing.  blah, blah, Wait.  Are you sleeping?
           Mike!  Are you sleeping??"

     Mike: "Why don't you write it down and we'll talk about it in the morning."

     Me: "Uh, cause I'm going to be too tired in the morning, silly!"

That's usually how it goes.
  
So, the other night, I was thinking about my a blogiversary and how I was in need of a giveaway. At midnight (of course) I asked my Husband:


     Me:  "Pssst, you sleeping?  Mike, are you sleeping?  Can I give away 
             a Kitchenaid for my one year blogiversary?"


     Mike: "I guess, If you want to give away your Kitchenaid, you can.  But 
              I can't imagine anyone would want a used one"...
 
     Me: "Umm, Does that mean you aren't going to sponsor my giveaway?"


     Mike: "Good night, Jennifer"


     Me:  "Should I write it down and we'll discuss it in the morning?"


Crumb.  That wasn't the answer I was looking for.  By changing ONE single word... a simple "a" to "your", he managed to completely ruin my giveaway.


So I had two options.
  
1) Give you my used and very much loved KitchenAid (since my Husband wasn't going to sponsor my giveaway with a new one) 


or 


2) Sponsor my own giveaway with something I could afford. 


So I had to turn to option B.  I know.  It stinks.


And, I'm so sorry guys.  I love you, but there is no way I could give away my beloved Kitchenaid... even though she is nearly 10 years old, I simply love her too much!  And truthfully, I know you wouldn't want it.  Alright, if we are being honest, I am afraid you would.

After so much time preparing this dessert table, I didn't even get a decent photo.
(I could have at least removed the saran wrap, right?)

Before I get to the giveaway though, I would like to thank all of you so much for visiting my blog over the past year.  For reading my ramblings, leaving comments,  and inspiring me. I never imagined I would meet so many wonderful people and enjoy blogging as much as I have, so thank you!

Okay, back to the contest.  Since a new appliance was out of the question, I figured I would give back to the those who have helped me make it through my Red Eye flights since returning to work.  

Click on picture to take you to starbucks.ca

Plus, I thought you could use a latte or two for all the late night baking parties you will be having in preparation for Christmas, right.  Think of all the latte's you can have with this 

$50 Starbucks gift card 
Contest now closed.  Thanks to everyone who entered!

Okay, down to the Nitty-Gritty.


To enter this contest:


1) Leave me a comment.  For fun, tell me what you will order at Starbucks if you win this contest.


2) For an extra entry "Like" me on facebook, and come back here to tell me you did.  If you already "like" my facebook page, leave me a comment on this blog post telling me.  


3)  For an extra entry, share this giveaway with your friends on Facebook (with a link back to this post) and come back here to let me know you did.


4)  For an extra entry Tweet about this giveaway including a link back to this page and @bedielsAndCo and leave me a comment here to let me know you did.


Please note, that only comments on this blog post will qualify for the contest.  :)


Contest will close at midnight on Monday November 14th and the winner will be chosen using Random.org. 


That's it.  4 chances to win!  


Please note:  This gift card will be provided by me (or my Husband if I ask him when he's sleepy enough).  Starbucks does not in anyway sponsor this post. 


Contest open to Canadian and US Residents.


Good luck!
:)


Thank you to everyone who entered the Starbucks gift card giveaway.  The winner, chosen by Random.org was #3 (my Mom).  My Mom graciously gave her prize up for another lucky winner. 


The official winner is 
theBrainrunner 

theBrainrunner said...

Venti soy Caramel Machiato extra shot of expresso

November 7, 2011 9:18 PM 

Congratulations, Mike!  Enjoy your Venti soy Caramel Machiato extra shot of espresso (or two)!  :)

Please email me your address so that I can send out your prize.