1,000 Fans Giveaway Extravaganza!

Well it’s hard to believe this day has finally arrived. I have been planning this giveaway extravaganza for months now and I hope that you all enjoy the chance to win these amazing prizes. When I started out blogging I never thought that people would enjoy reading my thoughts and what I have to say, but I am so thankful for all of you and the opportunity to hear your stories and read your comments and emails. You all are a huge blessing to me.

June 1st I hit 1,000 fans on my Facebook page and I am so glad for the opportunity to encourage you all and to share a little bit of my life as well. To thank you all I wanted to give something back to you. So here is a little bit about this giveaway and how this is going to work.

One winner will win all of the first 11 giveaways. Anyone can enter as long as you are in the U.S or Canada. Once a winner is picked and announced then the winner’s info will be sent to each of these ladies who have offered their prizes and then they will each send the winner their prize. So lots of mail and packages for that one winner!

For the 12th prize I ask that only those who live in Middle Georgia or those that can travel to accept that prize enter. Yes, you can enter both contests if it applies to you. Those who have graciously given prizes for you to win are allowed to enter contests, but if they win, they are not allowed to win the prize they donated and another winner will be picked for that prize.

Thanks to the wonderful ladies who donated all these prizes. I couldn’t have done this without them! I hope that you will take a few minutes and go and visit each of them on their sites. Enjoy!

1. The Good Wife’s Guide (paperback book)
I have been following Darlene’s blog Time-Warp Wife for awhile now and have enjoyed the book she co-authored with Candace Cameron Bure – Reshaping it All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness. This week, Darlene is offering you the chance to win her most recent book in paperback.

Find Darlene:
Facebook
Twitter
Blog

More about the book:

“In The Good Wife’s Guide New York Times best-selling author Darlene Schacht encourages women to joyfully serve their families. In doing so she offers reasons for achieving a well-managed home backed by scripture and gleaned from experience. As well she provides readers with detailed cleaning and organizing schedules for practical application.

The Good Wife’s Guide inspires us to make faith and family our first priorities from a place of sacrificial love. It reminds women that they were created with a specific purpose in mind, which is that of being a help meet. In supporting our husbands and living in unity we reflect God’s blueprint for marriage.”

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 2. Small Pouch (Etsy Shop Item)

I have been a fan of April’s blog – Marine Parents and her Etsy shop for awhile now and just love the products she comes up with for her shop! Here is a little bit about what you can win from her!

“Winner may choose any small pouch currently listed in the Marine Parents shop {a $15 value!}.  Choose from a multitude of ruffled pouches in beautiful designs & military fabrics.”  The small pouches you are able to pick from are here: Small Pouches.

A little more about April and her shop:
“In March 2011, my hunky Marine of a husband taught me to sew — quite the odd start-up for a business, right?  Given my abounding entrepreneurial spirit, I quickly jumped on Etsy & began selling super simple items like ribbon snap toy savers & wipes cases.  Over the last year, my shop has grown tremendously & I have been so blessed to expand the products I offer to include my signature military make-up bags, dSLR camera strap covers, iPad & eReader sleeves & toddler backpacks.  I hope that you’ll stop by & check out my shop!!”

Find April:
Facebook   Twitter
Pinterest   Etsy
Blog

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 3. “Thank You Soldier” Mug (11oz)

Melissa Jaine is no stranger to Singing Through the Rain. She has advertised here and I have written several blog posts about her work. I am excited to have her here giving away one of her newest creations. Here is a little about about her and her giveaway:

Melissa is giving away one mug. If you are not military or prefer a different one than pictured please see Melissa’s Shop to see her other designs.

Fun fact: 25% of Melissa’s profit is donated to 25 charities!

“Hi, I’m Melissa Jaine. For the past year I have been writing, creating and photographing on my personal blog, along with hosting interviews with Milspouses. I have just launched a new website for my artwork and other lovely things called mj Home & Body. I’m posting about simple cooking, easy diy decor, comfy clothes, decor we see on screen and any yummy home-body-ish thing I see and love..”

Find Melissa:
Facebook   Twitter
Blog   MJ Home & Body
MJ Home & Body Shop

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4. Scripture Lullabies Cds (Volumes 1 & 2)

So excited to introduce a new company to you today –Scripture Lullabies. They emailed me and gave me free music downloads of these two cds and I have to say the music is absolutely wonderful! Very peaceful, both for adults and children. I really hope whoever wins these enjoy them. If you are looking to hear samples of some of the music click the link above. Here is a little about the music:

“Hidden In My Heart,” is the CD that is having a profound effect on listeners of EVERY age.  This powerfully peaceful music is helping children sleep soundly, free from nightmares, while also providing some much needed peace for mom and dad. It’s the perfect baby gift but as you listen, you’ll understand why so many adults are buying their own copy or several to give as gifts to friends and family members.

Giveaway: Winner will receive one cd of each volume of “Hidden in My Heart.” If preferred the company will send you the digital downloads so the winner can download the music straight to their computer.

Fun Facts:

• You can find their music on Amazon where Volume I has 91 reviews, ALL five stars!
• One out of every ten “Hidden In My Heart” CDs is donated to Pregnancy Resource Centers around the country.
• Promo Code: enter SLPROMO12 for a 15% discount.

Find Scripture Lullabies:
Website
Facebook
Twitter

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5. Free Ad Space (300 x 150)

Michelle from The Momma Bird is a wonderful blogger who is real and consistent in her blogging. Her blog is fresh and creative and she even does her own designs! This week, Michelle is giving away her FEATURE ad space on her blog for the months of July and August. See below for all the juicy details!

“This ad is below the SPOTLIGHT ad but above the others. Ads will rotate for maximum exposure throughout the month. This ad receives an individual mention at the end of blog post. This ad also has the option to participate in a group giveaway held the last week of the month. Multiple social media mentions are given with this space. This is a great choice for those looking to save money on ad space but still want their blog/shop highlighted.” To see more about Michelle’s advertising click here: Advertise.

“The Momma Bird is a place where I share about my real life as a SAHM, blogger and blog designer. I like to keep things real & lively over there so please pop on over and say hello to the nest! I’m a former teacher turned SAHM when the military moved our family over to England. Over the last year and a half I’ve learned how to juggle my 2 boys (3yrs & 23months) while also keeping my own sanity. I’m pregnant with our 3rd little bundle and we couldn’t be more excited! Blogging has become my outlet and a big part of my support being a SAHM – I’m so thankful for this wonderful community of women!”

Find Michelle:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Blog
• Bloglovin
• Website Design

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6. Pasta and Olive Oil Straight From Italy!

I have known Jessica from Jessica Lynn Writes for quite awhile now. We met online before either of us were married to our military men, and then several years after, she got stationed at the same base as me. I got to know her in person and found out what a sweet and wonderful person she is. She even took our family pictures and my son’s 1st birthday photos! Jessica is currently stationed in Italy and has decided to giveaway a bottle of olive oil and some pasta – fresh from Italy!

Jessica Lynn is an Albuquerque native currently living in Northern Italy with her Air Force husband. They are days away from their fourth deployment and she’s keeping positive by looking forward to snail mail, middle-of-the-night Skype dates, and eating gelato for dinner.

Her blog, Jessica Lynn Writes, is a smorgasbord about life, love, travel, food, and everything in between. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and as a contributing writer for SpouseBuzz.

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7. Scentsy Warmer (Tiara)

I have been a fan of Julie from Soldier’s Wife, Crazy Life for quite awhile now. I followed her journey from Germany back to U.S and enjoy her military posts. She is a wonderful person and military wife and I am so glad that I can follow her on her journeys. Julie also sells Scentsy and is very happy to offer the chance to win this the beautiful warmer from her catalog and a bar to go with it! The winner may choose a bar from this link: Scentsy Bars.

“My name is Julie and I have been an Army Wife for 6.5 years now.  We are from California but live in TN now after spending 4 years in Germany.  I love to blog, read, drink coffee, take pictures and sell Scentsy.  We have three little boys who are 7, 5 and 1 and have been married for almost 10 years..”

Scentsy Wickless Candles are a safe alternative to regular candles.  You plug your warmer in and the wax heats up and the room fills with the scent.  We carry 80 different scents and many different warmers as well as many other products.  We just added a bath and body and laundry line called Layers. This particular warmer – “Tiara” is a pink confection straight out of a little princess’s fantasy:  faux jewels and a swirling pattern, topped with a fairy crown.

Find Julie:
Blog   Facebook
Twitter   Scentsy

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8. Stories of Faith and Courage from The Home Front (book)
I have been reading and reviewing Jocelyn Green’s books for what seems like years! I enjoy the military books she puts together and appreciate the encouragement she is through her books and online ministry to other military wives.

More About Jocelyn:
Jocelyn Green, the wife of a former Coast Guard officer, is an award-winning author, freelance writer and editor. Along with contributing writers, she is the author of Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives (Moody 2008), and its sequel, Faith Deployed . . . Again (Moody 2011), and she is co-author of Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq/Afghanistan (AMG Publishers 2009), all three of which have won national awards. Stories of Faith and Courage from the Home Front released from AMG Publishers in May 2012, and her first novel, Wedded to War, a Civil War historical, will release from Moody Publishers in July 2012. She was the founding editor for Wives in Bloom, the online magazine of Christian Military Wives (a branch of Christian Military Fellowship) and is a contributor to the Web site Start Marriage Right.

Jocelyn is giving away one of her most recent books and here is a little about it:

“This devotional book contains 365 true stories of struggles, courage, and actions of women, children, and men involved in the home front of American wars, in chronological order, from the French Indian War through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. These stories illustrate effective prayers, heroism, volunteer efforts, and daily courage. Each story includes a coordinated Scripture and a prayer for today’s military, families, or individuals encountering struggles.”

Find Jocelyn:
Website   Home Front Courage   Twitter
Faith Deployed   Facebook – Follow Jocelyn
Facebook – Follow Faith Deployed   Pinterest

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9. Home Decor
I have been online friends with Paula from Hopeful Future way before she had her blog. I have enjoyed getting to know her and to see her grow along her journey to being a wife and mom. Paula is giving away a beautiful ceramic cross and a plaque.

“I have been married to my best friend since we were 18. I have a toddler son who likes getting into everything and another little one on the way! I stay at home to take care of wifey/mommy stuff while hubby works. I love writing/blogging, date night, playing with my son and “going places”! I can also be found writing on my blog (hopefulfuture) about parenting, marriage, faith, overcoming hardships and everything else she I am learning as a young wife and mommy!”

“In an amazing true story, two lives are inexorably interwoven. Courtney Becker, a 911 dispatcher, took a routine call on November 19th, 2004. The call for help came from a man whose young daughter was in cardiac arrest. Courtney was destined to receive that call, and that little girl became part of his spiritual journey. He Heard Hannah is an incredibly inspiring story of spiritual perseverance and life changing hope. God’s purpose is undeniably seen through the miraculous, life changing events that are told in this book, and it illuminates the biblical truth, ‘And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.'”

Find Sonya:
Blog
Twitter
Facebook
Pinterest

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11. Bath & Body Works Candles AND a $10. Starbucks Gift Card

Last, but not least I have a giveaway for you all! Just a little something to thank you all for being such loyal readers and for all your encouragement over the past -almost 3 years of my blogging here at Singing Through the Rain! I’m giving away 2 of my favorite scented mini candles from Bath & Body works (1.6 oz) and also a $10 Starbucks gift card!

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FOR THOSE LOCATED IN MIDDLE GEORGIA ONLY OR THOSE ABLE TRAVEL TO ACCEPT THIS PRIZE: 12. She’s So Pretty Photography Session (Engagement or Couple’s Session)

 

I have been Facebook friends with Amanda from She’s so Pretty Photography for awhile now. I have enjoyed following her photography journey and enjoyed seeing the beautiful pictures she posts on Facebook. I even had the opportunity to work with her once when she took a few pictures of my son. Now she has teamed up with her friend Danielle to make the business they have now. I enjoy seeing the wedding photos and creative ideas they come up with and I think you will too! This week they are giving away an engagement or couple’s session, value of $200.

“She’s So Pretty Photography is an exciting combination of two ladies who love God, love family, and love photography. We bring you Amanda Douglas, the winner of The Knot’s Best of Wedding Photography for Georgia 2010, 2011 & 2012, and the creative portraiture of Dannielle Puckett, formerly Elle Puckett Photography. We specialize in engagement and wedding photography. We absolutely adore photographing weddings. We love to capture all the details, to be in the getting ready room for all the excitement, to capture the first images as a couple begin their lives together as husband and wife. When we are behind the camera, we look for moments to capture that embody love, beauty and emotion. Our goal is to provide the same quality and service to all clients regardless of your budget. You can find out more about us and our services at ShesSoPrettyPhotography.com. Our wedding packages start at $1600.”

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