Feb
5
2009
5
2009
Sutara Banner Giveaway!
Filed under: Giveaways
Several of you have commented on my “Rejoice” banner…isn’t it fun?! Well, I have exciting news! Brenna, the mama who runs Sutara on Etsy, is going to do a free banner giveaway for one of my blog readers. You can choose from the “Hope” or “Love” banners in the photo above, or you can choose any other short word (4 letters or less) to have custom made with the fabric/colors that you prefer.
She also has so many cute things in her store…skirts, napkins, wall hangings…and there is a super cute Simplify banner in the same fabric as mine too. She of course does custom as well, you can see all of her creations here. These jeans , this skirt , and this apron are among my faves. This summer, I’m going to have her make a swirly patchy skirt for Bella.
To enter yourself in the drawing for the banner, leave a comment below telling me about your favorite thing to do when you have a day to yourself. The cut off for comments will be Friday, Feb. 13 at 12:00 p.m. CST…and I will announce the winner shortly after that. Yay for giveaways!
COMMENTS ARE CLOSED…Stay tuned for the announcement of a winner!
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6
2009
Two words. Bubble bath!
6
2009
Wow…a day to myself??? Can’t remember what that is like (not complaining though!).
I would probably make some tea and curl up in the sun with a good book. I’d go for a walk in the sunshine and take my time. And then I’d have some expensive chocolates to top it all off.
Ahhhh…..
dawn
6
2009
I haven’t had a day to myself in a very long time, but when I get an hour or two I like to curl up with some tea, dark chocolate, a book and or a notebook, or a movie online….or sometimes just catch up on sleep…maybe take a shower without people pounding downt the door and paint my toenails pink.
6
2009
If I had a day to myself, I would spend it enjoying the SILENCE… Hopefully, I could be at home alone. I would take a walk, read a book, maybe do an organizing project, and watch a movie, all while enjoying easy, healthy food that doesn’t need to be cooked or make a lot of dirty dishes!
6
2009
My favorite thing to do on a day to myself is to get a pedicure, go shopping then take a big nap.
6
2009
I like to relax in a hot bath and read a good book!
6
2009
I would learn how to make little felt creatures. I checked this book out of the library, but have only had the time to briefly look and drool.
http://www.amazon.com/Felt-Wee-Folk-Enchanting-Projects/dp/1571201939
6
2009
Think, write in my journal, and just be with Jesus.
6
2009
Hmm, a day to myself. I like to read on the porch, sipping some tea. Sometimes, I’ll cuddle up on the couch and watch one of “my movies” (that the hubby won’t watch with me) and indulge in a sweet, baked treat.
If money weren’t an issue, I’d go for a day at the spa, working out all those “Mommy Kinks”.
6
2009
ENJOY PURE QUIET TIME! Hide under my duvet in my room and read and read and read….
6
2009
What do I do when I have a day to myself? Anything creative.
6
2009
My favorite thing to do when I have a day to myself is curl up outside in the grass (if it’s nice) or by a window when it’s cold (I live in Minnesota, c’mon) and read a good book. I could do that for hours- drifiting in and out of daydreaming, reading, snoozing, drinking tea, listening to the wind, reading, reading, reading…. get the picture? It’s especially restful to do this outside with bare legs- in a skirt or shorts so that the air just whooshes over you… aaahhh.
6
2009
A day to myself would consist of sleeping in, a cup of coffee, crafting or cleaning, hiking to an overlook-then reading poetry whilst nibbling on a bit of chocolate, then home for a nap:)
I am going to have to make this come true.
The banners are great. I would choose LOVE.
6
2009
Wow… it’s been a while since I’ve had a day to myself. Some things that I like to do include reading, going for a walk or a bike ride in the summer.
6
2009
When I get a day to myself, which isn’t very often, I like to have a quiet cup ot tea in the sunny living room. Then I take a long shower, uninterupted. I head out to the beach if it’s nice, or the library if it isn’t.
Then I come home and wonder when everyone else will finally be home.
Vicki
6
2009
When I have a day to myself I like to go on a hike somewhere. I always bring a picnic lunch with me and the current book I’m reading. Unfortunately I don’t get to do this often. I have 7 year old boy/girl twins.
6
2009
hmm…a day to myself includes; a cappuccino, the public library, AT LEAST one vintage thrift store, an audrey hepburn movie, and popcorn for dinner!
6
2009
Yes, yay for giveaways, and thank you for doing it! My favorite thing to do when I get a day to myself is sew with some acoustic guitar instumentals in the background.
6
2009
A day to myself – I will have to imagine…
My absolute favorite thing to do is cook. So, I imagine I will slowly go through my recipe books in search for a yummy new recipe that I think everyone will love and I have never made before. Then, take a stroll through the grocery store to pick up all the ingredients. Then, come home to an already cleaned up home and begin my masterpiece. Then, when all returned from where ever they were, they would all sit and lovingly, without complaint, sit and savor the wonderful food their wife and mother just prepared.
This makes me hungry, but not for another peanut butter and jelly……..
6
2009
I’m late to the party. Oh well. Maybe it will turn out to be a good thing.
)
A day to myself – would depend on finances and where I was when that day presented itself.
I would love to wander and take photos if it was a warm, spring day. I would love to visit antique and thrift stores in search of treasures. Spend time in a used book store looking for favorite volumes. Or Gardening, trimming back, staking up, tilling, weeding, with the warm sun on my back. Maybe a short road trip to a nearby town for Thai food and a white mocha.
)
6
2009
put my feet up and read a book!
6
2009
My favorite thing to do alone is read, read, and read some more. I also enjoy puttering around the house, changing a few things here and there with no hurry.
6
2009
a mix of all of my favorite things – a leisurely breakfast, knitting, reading,a snowshoe adventure or a hike, a bath and a nap.
6
2009
fun giveaway!
when i have a day by myself, i read and read and read.
6
2009
My days alone – lovingly provided by my husband – include sleeping in, a long shower, eating a scrumptious meal alone while reading a book or magazine, and cleaning the house. If I have the car, I’ll do a little thrifting.
6
2009
on a day like today i would curl up by my window with a pot of tea and cookies and crochet while watching the rain!
6
2009
A day to myself would be sleeping in and laying in bed curled up under my duvet to read books and watch movie with NO ONE bothering me! Fat chance of that happening with an nursing infant, inquisitive toddler and pestering hubby. =P
6
2009
When I have a day off I like to go thrifting. It’s so nice to be able to leisurely look for treasures without hearing “Are you done yet?”
6
2009
Those banners are great! I love her etsy store!
When I have a day to myself I love to just take things slow and enjoy myself. I will usually curl up with some hot tea and a good book for a while, and go for a walk outside and just enjoy the day.
6
2009
When I ever get a day to myself, I go to a French coffee shop I love and just watch the people who sit there and invent stories about them in my my head. I can daydream and imagine what their lives are like and I always end up re-evaluating my own life and what I project to people.
BTW, I am in LOVE with the banners!!! God bless!
6
2009
When I have a day to myself I like to stay in my pajamas all day and make something for myself, family or for our home…not something to sell, just something to enjoy ourselves. A skirt, a cake, a centerpiece or a toy for my son. I can get lost in the project, hours fly by when I have no distractions.
6
2009
When I have a day to myself (which I don’t think I’ve had in years and years), I love to curl up with a good book.
6
2009
When I have a day to myself I…..I never have a day to myself
I have three under 6, and one is a baby, so I’m ALWAYS on call. But when I get an hour or two, I make a fair trade coffee with real whipping cream, sit down at the computer to check my blogs and listen to some old school Ani.
6
2009
When I have a day to myself I like to go to a cafe and study.
I love the banners! Thank you for a chance to win one.
6
2009
When I have a day to myself I like to curl up with a good book, sew, or paint. Anything creative!
6
2009
When I have a day to myself I love to wake up and just sit on my porch with a cup of coffee and just listen to the birds I then would go and work with my flowers I love dirt… I love to watch things grow…. I like a quite day Not much noise just the sound of nature. this is perfect day for me….
6
2009
Wow, so many comments already!
I haven’t had a whole day yet, but when I have my moments, I try to read or slowly sip coffee. Often I will look at Flickr or just doodle. But really enjoying a cup of coffee tends to be number 1.
6
2009
I would probably do some baking! And, assuming I had nothing to do around the house (inc dishes!) and no studying, I’d spend the rest of the time reading and sewing!
Rach
6
2009
With a day to myself, I would first and foremost thank the Almighty!!
As the spirit moves me, I would do some yoga, get outside for a walk, read the Bible, knit, talk with the lovely old ladies who are always hanging out in the common area of my Grandma’s apartment building, surprise a friend with some flowers from my yard and spend some time in mediation at Church. Delicious!!!
Then, refreshed and renewed, I would eagerly look forward to lovin’ up my kids and husband!!
6
2009
If I had a day to myself, I would read, write, run, eat chocolate, drink coffee and watch Gilmore Girls re-runs.
6
2009
Everytime I get a day to myself, I promise myself I will spend it organizing and scrapbooking, but I usually spend most of the time in bed with a book! Next time, though, I will fully organize the closet.
6
2009
Ahhh, a day to myself. I love the thought. I’d do something outdoors for a couple of hours–hike, trail run, horseback ride. Then I’d head over to Barnes and Noble and spend a couple hours sipping a Soy Chai Latte browsing through a stack of books and magazines. Then I’d come home and surf the internet to my hearts content. Then a bubble bath and bed…I’m smiling just thinking about it
6
2009
A day to myself? What is that? LOL! If I had a day to myself to do anything I wanted I would either spend it outside taking photos or inside working on my scrapbooks!
Oh–and thanks for being an enabler!!!! I collect “simplify” stuff. It’s like constant reminders to me throughout my home to simplify my life. I just may have to get me one of those banners!!!
6
2009
A day to myself…what is that? Any time alone is always spent at the bookstore, any extra time alone is spent at antique stores. What a great giveaway! Congrats also (somewhat belated) on the baby! Love the house tour, it is beautiful.
6
2009
A day to myself! How wonderful. I would love to walk around downtown in my city and take photos…I haven’t had the opportunity to do that in years. Just a nice walkabout. Maybe some shopping at our green general store…a nice smoothie or an iced tea.
And a bath with lots of LUSH bath products and a Jane Austen novel.
6
2009
A day to myself… give me an excellent, extra foamy latte, a good book, and a fireplace. After indulging in coffee goodness, I’d love to take a nice long walk along a cool, green trail. Top it off with a warm bath under loads of bubbles and a glass of wine.
6
2009
poking around the thrift stores, a nice foamy latte, maybe a flea market, a new plant to bring home, or perhaps a new cd
6
2009
If I’m @ home, knitting or a long uninterrupted shower or reading… in SILENCE.
If I’m out and about, thrift shops… with coffee in hand.
6
2009
Make an old piece of furniture beautiful again with a new coat of paint, then relax with a book and a chai latte in my garden.
7
2009
day to myself…some yoga, a bike ride, burn some incense, dance, listen to music loud! thanks for the giveaways!