A Christmas Gift

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I took Emily Christmas shopping this afternoon so she could finish getting some gifts for her friends.  I'm glad I did because I felt the excitement for Christmas begin to sweep over me.  I've been so busy with outside distractions lately, that I haven't really been in the Christmas mood. 

However, each year I try to do a give away on my blog and I don't think I've done it at all this year.  So I'm giving you a Christmas gift!  I can't guarantee that it'll be there before Christmas day, but it's my gift to my blog readers.  It will be a package of a number of different items and obviously, a surprise!

All you have to do to be entered is leave a comment on my blog or under this post on facebook. And if you are doing it on Facebook, you have to leave a comment.  No just clicking "like".  :-)  I will enter your name into a drawing which I'll do on Saturday morning.  And yes, for those of you overseas, you can participate too!

Thank you to those of you who have faithfully read and commented throughout the years.  Some of you have been with me since the beginning when I started this in December of 2008.  Wow!  I just realized I've been blogging for 7 years.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Comments

  1. AngelaDecember 16, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    Oh you sweetie! Please put me in. Thank you, Angela

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  2. AnonymousDecember 16, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    I would love to be entered in your Christmas give-away, Terri! I'm glad you're in the Christmas spirit!
    God bless, Kathy in Illinois

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  3. DonnaDecember 16, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    Please enter my name in the give away...I have been reading you for many years. You have been an inspiration to me...

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  4. ElizabethdDecember 17, 2014 at 4:28 AM

    Thank you Terri. I think we have been blogging about the same amount of years!

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  5. Kathi DDecember 17, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Terri, please enter me in your Christmas surprise giveaway. I have been reading your blog for a couple of years and always enjoy what you share.
    Christmas blessings to you and your family.
    Kathi in Florida

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  6. Cammie CaterDecember 17, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Terri, I would love to be entered in your drawing. I love reading your blog. Especially the Wednesday post.

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  7. JanDecember 17, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Please enter my name-your blog has been a real blessing for me!

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  8. Rebekah ArnoldDecember 18, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    How did I miss this! I love reading your blog.

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  9. Elaine W. MillerDecember 18, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    I love your blog dear Terri! And your crafts are fabulous. Merry Christmas!!!

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  10. JodyDecember 18, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    I left a comment on your FB page, but will wish you a Merry Christmas and love your blog, cards, soaps, aprons...well everything!!

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  11. Willow Woolie'sDecember 18, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    please enter me in the draw. merry Christmas to you and your family x

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  12. AnonymousDecember 18, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Hi Terri,

    I would love to enter your surprise giveaway! Glad to hear you are getting into the Christmas spirit...not many days left to try and get into it!

    Sandy

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  13. Kim @ Him, Him MeDecember 18, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    Hi Terri,
    I would love to be in the draw. Really enjoying your advent book. Merry Christmas

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