Friday, June 4, 2010

Giveaway

We are in full birthday celebration mode!!! Sweet Tyrus turned our world right side up, nearly one year ago (official day: June 16th). Living simply, without excess, is important to us and a trait we want instilled in our little man. We want Ty to look forward to more than just gift-getting on his big day. We want his birthday to be a life celebration - full of memory and family and friends. I have been a busy bee making very special homemade-somethings for his birthday that represent the essence of what I mean. It has been so much fun thinking about traditions I want to start, this year, that will lead his whole life through.

All of that to say, as Ty learns the beauty of giving vs. getting, we'll be doing a weekend giveaway to celebrate him, but bless you!!!

CSN stores, once again, are generously sponsoring this event. Because Ty's gift choice, for you, might be slightly different than your idea of perfection (he is completely satisfied with cardboard boxes and velcro straps, these days), the winner of this giveaway will be receiving a $40.00 gift certificate, good at any CSN website. Remember the cutie Skip Hop diaper bag from March's giveaway? That was a CSN store product. I would say that you can pretty much buy anything, but the bathroom sink, from their sites...but you actually can buy a bathroom sink. They have a whole site dedicated to bathroom vanities! It is completely your choice on where and how you spend your gift certificate. For a full list of CSN stores you can go here.

If it were my choice I would probably by this fantastic wooden toaster for Ty...

or this amazing wallpaper for our guest bathroom...

or these adorable boots....for me!!

The options are limitless!

To enter this giveaway simply leave a comment below (make sure you include your email if you don't have a profile account with it listed). If you are a Heart Cries follower or become a follower you get a second entry. Make sure you comment twice for an additional entry. This giveaway will run until 12pm, Sunday. The winner will be announced soon after.


Happy shopping and Happy Birthday baby boy!!!
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57 comments:

  1. Mami2jcnJune 4, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    CSN has great stuff!

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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  2. kaseyJune 4, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    Oh my gosh, has it been a year? I smile just thinking of it. Happy Birthday to the little one, and Happy Anniversary to all of you :)
    kasey19062 AT aol DOT com

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  3. Mama2aMiracleJune 4, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Cute stuff! Gosh..a year already! Time goes by waay to fast!

    Lori from TN
    loritucker78 AT yahoo DOT com

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  4. Mama2aMiracleJune 4, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Already a follower ;-)

    Happy Birthday Ty!
    Happy 1st year of being a Mommy--by far the BEST job in the world!!

    Lori from TN
    loritucker78 AT yahoo DOT com

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  5. KathrynJune 4, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    I would like to enter. I can't believe it has been a year. I have been silently reading your blog since before I found out I was preggo in Oct of '09

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  6. KathrynJune 4, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Happy First birthday Ty. I am also a follower

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  7. MY LIFE WITH BOYS!June 4, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Happy Birthday little guy!
    mylifewithcrazyboys@yahoo.com

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  8. MY LIFE WITH BOYS!June 4, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    I'm a follower!
    mylifewithcrazyboys@yahoo.com

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  9. jennJune 4, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    csn has the best stuff..would love to get my little one some outdoor play stuff

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  10. jennJune 4, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    i am a follower and love following your story

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  11. Cookie Dough InsanityJune 4, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Happy Birthday Tyrus!!

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  12. Leah WentzelJune 4, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    can't wait for his birthday party!

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  13. KatieJune 4, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    happy birthday to the little one :)

    and i loe CSN! would love to use that towards the Heys USA XCASE World's Lightest Carry-on - DS04

    kshuttle@uoguelph.ca

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  14. KateJune 4, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    I have been silently following your blog for quite some time now. Happy Almost Birthday, little boy!

    CSN sure does have some great stuff!

    Kate

    KATEHYNES @ GMAIL DOT COM

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  15. KrissJune 4, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    I can't believe he is a year old! Happy Birthday!! -kriss
    krissriley@sbcglobal.net

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  16. JenniferJune 4, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    This sounds great! I think it is wonderful that you are instilling the ideas of gift giving, not only recieving, into your son. Very admirable!

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  17. JenniferJune 4, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    I have always read your blog...but just became and official follower.

    Happy Birthday Sweet Tyrus!

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  18. MeeghanJune 4, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    So fun!!! Hope I win :)

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  19. LauraJune 4, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Sure, who couldn't use another bathroom sink? You know I follow!

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  20. heidimetzgerJune 4, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Happy Birthday Ty!!! Time flies by to fast but I have enjoyed following along during his first year.

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  21. heidimetzgerJune 4, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    already a follower. Rebekah I love reading your blog. keep it up. your are truly inspiring.

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  22. AngelaJune 4, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    CSN really does have a lot of nice stuff. I would love to have some new dishes!

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  23. AngelaJune 4, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    I am a follower.

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  24. riespzsJune 4, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    I have been a follower way before Mr Ty arrived. Would love to win!
    Thank you.

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  25. riespzsJune 4, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Happy Birthday Sweet Little Ty. You are adorable and I have loved watching you grow. Cant wait to see what you do next:>

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  26. Chris, Renae & AnnieJune 5, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    Happy 1st Birthday, Little Ty!

    And congrats on your first full year of mamahood!

    Will be becoming a follower!

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  27. ludimJune 5, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    happy birthday ty!
    gludim@hotmail.com

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  28. Jackeline R.June 5, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    Aww happy 1st year in the world!! :)

    tink122595(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  29. SolDuckyJune 5, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    Oh that toaster is too cute. Happy birthday to your Ty!
    soluckyducky at {gmail} dot {com}

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  30. SolDuckyJune 5, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    I am a blog follower.
    soluckyducky at {gmail} dot {com}

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  31. AnonymousJune 5, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    Giveaways are so much fun!!! Count me in!

    R

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  32. 3LadiesAndALilManJune 5, 2010 at 12:52 AM

    I love the CSN stores! What a great giveaway!!

    armywlfecarson1@aol.com

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  33. 3LadiesAndALilManJune 5, 2010 at 12:53 AM

    Oh and I remember reading the post when Rebekah found you the day you posted it!! Wow has it been that long??

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  34. Definitely DealsJune 5, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Happy b-day! You are a very lucky little guy.

    Jen

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  35. Dan and TrishaJune 5, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Happy Birthday to the cutest, most loved little boy out there!!!
    Trisha

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  36. Dan and TrishaJune 5, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    I am a follower, so for my second comment I would have to say those boots are stinkin' awesome!!!
    :)

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  37. Definitely DealsJune 5, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    I am a follower..yeh.
    Love that place.

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  38. AnonymousJune 5, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Love it!!!

    asgue@aol.com

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  39. JamieJune 5, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Thank you for the opportunity to enter this giveaway!

    nymommy @ live.com

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  40. JamieJune 5, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    I follow you.

    Our babies are a few days a part, Kadie was born June 8th, 2009.

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  41. KateJune 5, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    I'm already a follower! June is a great birthday month! Mine is June 8th :)

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  42. happymomof4June 5, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one handsome dude:) Hope you all have a fabulous time celebrating an amazing year!
    madhenmom@gmail.com

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  43. happymomof4June 5, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    I was an unofficial follower:) but now I am an official follower!!!!
    Happy 1st Birthday!!!!

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  44. Jonnie (JB)June 5, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Count me in please!

    dftrew(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. Jonnie (JB)June 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    I'm a new follower

    dftrew(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. LindsayJune 5, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Cute stuff!!

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  47. LindsayJune 5, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    I am a new follower.

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  48. AnonymousJune 5, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    Happy Birthday sweet Ty!!
    Denise

    dgonzaleska at att dot net

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  49. TerriJune 6, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    I have been silently following your bolg too.

    Happy early Birthday to little Ty.

    materfamilias@eightfootstepshome dot com

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  50. AnonymousJune 6, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Congratulations on the Big 1 Year! When I read your post, I started thinking, "Give and it will come back to you, pressed down, shaken together and running over" - which is what the blessings we want for our children - and it all starts by teaching them to give.

    Have a blessed birthday!

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  51. BecJune 6, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Oh, Happy Birthday, Ty! I haven't heard too much about CSN, but it sounds pretty awesome.
    ssbanner12@yahoo.com
    Becca

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  52. NickiJune 6, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Happy Birthday Ty!!!!!!

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  53. Mommy2FourJune 6, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    Happy Birthday Ty!

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  54. Mommy2FourJune 6, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Following....

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  55. CelesteJune 7, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Just became a blog follower :)

    celeste@mail4me.com

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  56. CelesteJune 7, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    CSN is great! and, what a great prize!

    celeste@mail4me.com

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  57. ~KatieJune 7, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Just wanted to let you know that I have those boots. I got them from overstock last winter and they are like wearing cardboard. They look really cute, but are not worth 10 cents. Just giving you a heads up. :) Happy Summer!

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