Friday, March 1, 2013

Sparkly Green Earrings-GIVEAWAY

If you are an avid blog reader like I am, you've probably heard of Big Mama. She, her husband, and daughter live in Texas. She's a "regular" stay at home mom who happens to be on the New York Times best seller list at the moment. She's written the book Sparkly Green Earrings. Even though we've never met (which I dream of doing one day), I'm incredibly proud of and for her. When I found out she had wrote a book, I immediately put it on my wish list for my Nook. I'm so excited that I did.

Y'all, I read the book in just a few short hours. It's that good. Melanie is able to convey the true aspects of motherhood through out the book. Although I haven't given birth to any children, I found myself through the pages. As a nanny, I found myself laughing out loud at some truths she shares, because it's a "been there, done that" situation. Melanie offers a delightful and completely relateable glimpse into the pleasure of raising a child. Full of many laughs and moments of tears, this book is by far one of favorites. One sentence that stuck out with me the most is "Sometimes the best families are the one God builds using unexpected pieces of our hearts." There is such wisdom and truth in that one statement for me.

I love and enjoy this book so much that I'm giving away two copies along with some fabulous green earrings to two of you readers. Just leave a comment under this post and on March 10th I will announce the winners. I would love to hear a memorable moment in motherhood or dealing with children in your life.
Also if you would like added entries, follow this blog and/or tweet about it. Make sure to mention my username @cyndiautrey in your tweets in order to count them.

15 comments:

  1. I'm a mum of 4...toddler to tweens! I'm really trying to spend some special moments with my kids one-on-one because we are often all together. Even just going to mcdonald's and taking a subway ride are fun and help make special memories for the kids!

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  2. I just finished it last night and was literally laughing one minute, crying the next!

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  3. I would love to read this book! I've heard lots of good things about it

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  4. I can't wait to read Melanie's book! Also just added your blog to my google reader :)

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  5. I would love the book also =) Looks amazing!

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  6. Can't wait to read this book!

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  7. The most recent memorable moment in motherhood was finding out I was expecting again! We had been told we would never be able to have more children, but this little boy is due in June!

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  8. I would love to win a copy of the book and some sparkly green earrings.

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  9. Well you know I follow and I am so going to tweet you! I have been thinking if making the purchase on my kindle also. I jut haven't gotten around to it just yet. I have herd great things about her book!! I hope I'm the luck gal who wins!!

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  10. Girl, I read an excerpt from the book online and so bad want to finish it.. but haven't gotten a copy yet! I would love to be the lucky one!! :)

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  11. When my eldest son was little and just beginning to talk, he called baby shampoo "baby ashoom". He would say other shampoos "burn babies eyes"!
    I love to think about that little boy as I look at my nearly 21 year old son!!
    Would love to win. I have been a follower for a long time and I will definitely tweet about the giveaway.

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  12. I am not a mother but I would love to read this book!
    By the way, you and I have the same birthday!! I was so tickled when I saw that. I am however quite a bit older than you. (35!)

    Shannon

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    1. Hey Shannon. I would love to connect somehow with you. After all, we share the same birthday. If you have a blog or email or twitter, can you send me your info. Thanks.

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  13. I would love to read this book! My little girl has been a little slow talking because she is pretty quiet and shy but she gave me my most favorite mommy moment just a few weeks ago when she said "Love loo (you) Mama!" Made everything worth it!

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