Monday, February 17, 2014

A Year Of Bloggity Bloggin -- CASH GIVEAWAY!

Hello hello!!

Today is it!!!

A year ago today I started this lil' ole bloggity blog. So I declare today in my world, Blogaversary day!!

But first a quick detour to the weekend...

We had a great Valentines Day with the hubs, we ate, we hung out, we watched a movie and had fun relaxing. He works 10-12 hours a day in a Farm Equipment Factory so he enjoys a nice relaxing bath. I picked him up his favorite Dr. Teel's epson salt, foaming bath, a new bathroom candle, water color tablets, his favorite peace tea and this super funny card:


At first I was going to get a super mush filled lovey-dove card, but then I saw this. I knew the hubs would laugh hard at it so I just wrote a long not to stick in with it, with my own words, not hallmarks.

I told him I didn't want or need anything but like almost all guys, he doesn't take no for an answer.

He nailed it. 
What girl doesn't love jewelry and Victorias Secret?

I've always known he was a keeper, I'm glad he still thinks the same of me :)

So back to the blog-land....

When I started this blog I did it for me. I way to keep myself accountable, connect with others with similar goals and help support others reach those goals. Never did I expect anyone more than just my mom to read this.

I'm so so happy to have all the readers that I do have. The support they provide is and has been amazing. I'm also thrilled with the new friends I've met (real life and just online). 
You guys just are so awesome.

My first goal when I was starting out was to lose weight. Over the last year, I've lost 70 pounds. So today I'm giving away $70 cash to a lucky reader. $1 for every pound. 

Who doesn't want some easy breezy cash?!



Giveaway ends Thursday night, winner announced Friday!

Here are some of my favorite/most popular posts from the last year. Bounce around and enter away!!!











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Have a GREAT Day ladies!!!!!

Did you have a good Valentines?
What's your favorite post?

-J

81 comments:

  1. I would save some of the money and then spend some on a few gifts! :)

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  2. I just recently found your blog and I think it's great! Not only are you inspiring, I think you're hilarious!!!

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  3. Congrats on the anniversary! And on the loss! I'd use the cash on more monthly boxes for Resolution Revolution and on healthy snacks!

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  4. I've been reading your blog for a couple months. I have lost 70 pounds myself since June 2012! You have an amazing transformation and are ao inspiring! Keep up the good work girl!

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  5. I started about the same time you did and finally reached 50 pounds lost last Friday! Congrats on your awesome achievement!!!! Keep it up!!!!

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  6. I would spend it on house stuff. We're getting ready to sell and we're sprucing things up :)

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  7. You look amazing! I'd spend half on my son and half on workout gear for myself. :)

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  8. I would blow it all on cute new workout clothes!!!! April theruppes@yahoo.com

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  9. Hmmm.. I'd either spend mine on some new yoga pants & sports bras ... or new blinds for my living room. Tough decision! lol!

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  10. I'd probably get my hair cut & colored! It's look rough, haha.

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  11. Congrats on your weight loss! I'd probably spend the money on boring bills, ha.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Target Giveaway!

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  12. Congrats on the weight loss! That is amazing!

    & you are right, what gal wouldn't want VS & jewelry!

    :)

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  13. congrats on 70 pounds - that's awesome!! i'd spend the money on a new gym outfit... or tops at least. i've bought a lot of cute gym pants and shorts lately but I'm lacking in the tops.

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  14. LOOOOOVE your blog. I'm new around here but looking forward to catching up on your story! I think I'd spend it on some fun things for my sister's baby shower coming up :)

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  15. You look amazing!! I would spend it on getting my hair done.

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  16. Happy belated Valentine's day!! I'd spend it on a new dress for an upcoming wedding I'm attending.

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  17. I'd love to buy the H7 bluetooth heart rate monitor from Polar!

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  18. I would spend it on workout clothes to be honest :)

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  19. Congrats to you :) I would spend the $70 on a massage. My body is just sooo sore lol

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  20. Way to go! I love following your journey and you always motivate!

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  21. Congratulations on your healthy weight loss, and on your blogiversary! I would use the money for some puppy supplies, as we are planning to adopt soon! :)

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  22. I came here through "Where we can live like jack and sally"!

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  23. Congratulations on your weight loss and blog anniversary! I would use the money for new workout clothes!

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  24. Happy Blogiversary! Congrats on the weight loss - I personally know how difficult that is and I'm trying to lose it again! I would probably buy some new clothes. :)

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  25. Congrats on your blogiversary! You are such a strong person, and that is so awesome! I would definitely buy some new workout shoes :)

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  26. I'm all over some new boots on EBay!! Of course they are $100 so this would put them in my budget! wooohhhooooooooooooooo!!!!

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  27. Hi! I'm a new follower! Congrats on a year of blogging and all of the great work you've done!

    I would spend the money on a heart rate monitor!

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  28. Yay for the weight loss, congratulations! I would put it towards a new parka!

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  29. i would put it towards new sunglasses!

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  30. Need some new running pants. I would use it for that.

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  31. I have to say that I love your blog!! You are so inspiring :) I would use the money for some new workout shoes mine have been killing lately :(

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  32. I'd love to buy a new pair of shoes!

    stephanie ann

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  33. I'd love new shoes ..but a couple cases of Quest would be yummy too!

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  34. I'd love to get a pair or two of new skinny jeans :)

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  35. Congratulations on you weight loss success ! If I won I would use the money to buy some new kitchenware since I have really got into cooking healthy, homemade meals (I think the Kitchen Aid mini chopper Target sells would be great for dicing veggies for soup and salads).

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  36. Congrats on 70pds, im getting their slow and steady! I would save the money to spend on my trip to myrtle beach where i will be running my 1st half marathon!!

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  37. I'd save it! For something special.. I just don't know what.. =)

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  38. Congratulations!! It's always fun reading your blog. I would spend it on my son's football gear. He's ten and just starting- I'm a nervous mom!!

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  39. Happy one year!! You are such an inspiration. I would put the money towards some new work out clothes.

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  40. Yay, Jess!!! Happy anniversary pretty girl :)

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  41. 70 pounds is amazing!!!! Congrats on such a big year.

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  42. Hey!! I'm a new follower from Val! The no shits about Angel Soft pic got me. lol. And that necklace is awesome!!! What a great gift!

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  43. A desk for my barren apartment. I want this cheap, but nice, one from ikea and then I'm going to paint it =)

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  44. I would buy some cool running leggings!! Happy Anniversary!

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  45. Happy Anniversary! I'd probably spend it at Target...maybe some new sandals for spring. :)

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  46. Id use the money to get my roots touched up.....they are looking bad!

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  47. I would do my hair or buy some C4, that I have been wanting to try for a while.

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  48. Congrats on a great year!. You have been a big inspiration for me!

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  49. You look amazing! I would probably spend the money on food (lol, I am 4 months pregnant) or makeup :)

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  50. Thanks for all the inspiration you provide! I would buy cute workout clothes ;-)

    Jen
    Jen.amileamemory@gmail.com

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  51. huge inspiration!!!
    id spend the money at albion, or somewhere for some cute work out clothes.
    i need motivation to get dressed in the morning AND to get active!

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  52. I am currently pregnant (hopefully not for long my due date is Thursday!) but we could really use a double stroller so I would use this toward purchasing one!

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  53. New sports bras. Yes I know I'm boring but I need them. Lol

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  54. I love this blog! I think about how far you have come and your accomplishments when I am having a rough day on my journey to health. Thank you for what you do!!! <3 I would get an outfit and/or a cute dress (of course in a size smaller than I am now for more motivation)!

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  55. That card you got your hub cracked me up! lol.
    Congrats on all your hard work this year!

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  56. I'd buy something for my mom as a "Just Because I love you" gift :)

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  57. I would buy tons of Quest Bars! Those little suckers are spendy! :)

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  58. Pay bills and also take my kids out for frozen yogurt!

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  59. Yayyyy! Congratulations!! You're so inspiring :)

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  60. I would use it to put towards our Spring gardening plans. We want to grow most of our own non-GMO veggies, but are finding ourselves short on seed cash. Thanks!

    Holly Storm-Burge

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  61. I would use it to buy some super cute new workout tanks!!!! =)

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  62. On my kids or some new workout shirts.

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  63. I would put it toward my half marathon costs :)

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  64. wow congrats to you. 70.00 to spend on.... Target the new line in awesome

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  65. Congrats on the 70 lbs....I def have you an aide high give ����

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  66. Honestly, it would be going towards paying down my CC debt, so that at some point in my life, I will have money to spend. Ha!

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  67. Now that my workouts are an awesome daily habit since July I'm totally going to snag more workout clothes!! I'm tired of doing laundry! Two workouts daily is exhausting more so when you add in the laundry. Ha!

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  68. I'd put it towards some birthday gifts for birthdays we have coming up

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  69. I would buy myself a nice pedicure...my feet look horrible after all this running! :)

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