Pamper Pack Giveaway

Yet another giveaway coming your way!

Through Thursday, Sept 9th, just leave a comment on this post (make sure you enter your email address on the comment form - it will not be published) to enter!

You can see all the pampering products that are currently part of the giveaway - more products are added daily.  Full sized products and sample sizes are included for a minimum of $50 value!

Giveaway is open to US residents 18 and older. Giveaway closes at 8pm eastern time on Thursday, Sept 9th. Winner will be chosen using random.org. Winner has 24 hours to respond via email or a new winner will be chosen.

Diapers.Com Gift Card Giveaway - WINNERS!

We have our winners for the 3  $3 Diapers.com giveaway!

Congratulations to:

• Lynnette
• Jennifer
• Megan&Munches

Keep checking the Giveaway tab for more giveaways this weekend!

Happy Blogaversary!

One year ago today, I made the leap and started blogging on Rediscovering Domesticity.  Here is the text from my very first post:

I have spent the past 9 years teaching school. Last year was my first year as a stay at home wife and mother. I floundered in my role through the year. I have been unorganized. I have been lazy. I have not reflected much of the Proverbs 31 woman at all. Yes, we did move across the country when I was 7 months pregnant. Yes, I did have my first baby. Yes, I did struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety. Yes, I am sleep deprived. Yes, I have been making excuses all year. No, I do not want to continue!

I have had grand visions of my perfectly organized home where Hubby always has clean underwear and a packed lunch to take to work. Where the dishes are done at least every other day and the dust bunnies cower in fear. Where joy and peace reign and love abounds. Where I am a content helper suitable for my husband.

I don't know a lot about becoming the woman I want to be. I do know I need the Lord's strength and guidance. I know I need the knowledge of friends more gifted in this area. Join me in my journey to grow and rediscover domesticity.

 Wow - I have come a long way - mainly healing from the depression/anxiety and growing as a mom, however, I have SO FAR to GO!

What about you?  What road have you traveled over the past year?  Are you closer to your goals?  Have your goals changed?

I desire to continue moving toward my goals.  To help, I am working through 5 Weeks to Be a Better Housewife.  Join me!  We "meet" on Mondays here on the blog and over in the forum.  Jump in right where you are!

So - enough of the heavy stuff.  It's party time! 

What's a party without presents?  This week, the presents are for YOU!

Check out the Giveaways tab and enter a multitude of giveaways.  Entry forms are new and keep your information private.  More giveaways will be added as the day and week progress.

Peruse the Downloads tab!  Grab some FREE downloads of organizational helpers.  Again, more items will be added!

Because blogging what God puts on my heart is a Finer Thing, this post is linked at Amy's Finer Things.

Diapers.Com Gift Card Giveaway

 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for entering!

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Blogaversary and CSN Review

Woot!  Party time is a-comin!  Next week we will celebrate this blog's 1 year blogaversary!  One year ago, God put this blog on my heart and I just couldn't NOT write it.  To keep things festive, I will be offering up giveaways, free downloads,  and product reviews.  CSN stores (have I told you that I love CSN stores?) has offered me an opportunity to review one of their bazillion products (seriously, you can find everything from pet supplies to bedroom furniture sets) AND to offer a $40 gift card giveaway for PennyPinchingPenny!  Don't worry - you can enter that giveaway too!

You see, when I first heard about CSN stores and their incredible number of products and their great prices, I was skeptical about the quality.  Well, not I get to see for myself and share with you!  I am all a-twitter choosing my product to review!  What would YOU like to see me review?  What product are YOU curious about? Please let me know in the comments.

Oh Poop!

First, I want to direct your attention to a great giveaway I have going over on PennyPinchingPenguin!  You can win a 5-pack of custom hand-made greeting cards!  Low entries!  Also, snag a freebie if you order!  Giveaway courtesy of Poppies and Petals - absolutely beautiful!

Ahh.  What a day.  I have to look at the funny side of this trying day - like Buggy eating his dinner with a basket on his head.  No, we didn't put the basket there - he wouldn't go in his high chair without the basket and wouldn't eat his pizza without the basket on his head.  What a silly little guy!

So, when was the last time you had a poo facial?  A poo laundry treatment?  A poo wrestling tournament?  We had all three this evening.  I'm tired!

The evening began with the world's longest car ride.  We had just finished getting some blinds for our room at Lowes.  We knew it was time for Buggy's nap, but we weren't ready to be stuck in the house for hours.  After a quick stop at CVS for some freebies, we decided to go for a drive and let Buggy sleep in his new car seat (which he loves and will gladly sleep in - on MOST occasions).

Well, we got on the highway and drove in hopes of a sleeping toddler.  Thirty or so miles later, my bladder said we needed to stop.  I got Buggy set up with another nap bottle (since he had launched his last one) and used the rest stop.  We kept driving.  And driving.  Buggy kept crying.  And crying.  I kept contracting.  And contracting.  Many miles later, we found an exit where we could turn around and head back home.  More crying. More contracting.  More construction.  Hubby didn't quite realize how uncomfortable I was - he was asking what other places I wanted to stop - maybe to get some pizza or something.  Sorry - too busy contracting.  And listening to freaking out Buggy.

I was cautiously optimistic that this was real labor starting.  Nope.  Not this time.  We got home and put Buggy to bed an hour and a half after his normal nap time.  I rested on the couch while Hubby fetched pizza.  More screaming ensues.  Crib side was not put up (Buggy will NOT sleep if it is down) and Buggy had a very poopy diaper - both things that are great at preventing naps.   I thought a quick change and a snuggle and Buggy would go down to sleep.

I didn't anticipate the horror that was about to ensue.

Poo.  Everywhere. 

Buggy was what we call "rammy."  You know - when a child is so overtired that they become PAINFUL.  There is lots of hitting, kicking, flailing, uncontrollable laughing and screaming, pinching, biting.... the list goes on.

The diaper was FULL of poo.  Buggy got his HANDS in the poo.  Buggy tried to EAT the poo. While I am trying to wipe poo from his flailing hands before they get to his mouth, he starts to kick.  The full-but-no-longer-attached diaper.  Poo is now flying through the air.  Poo is all over his feet and hands.  Poo is all over my face, arms, and shirt.  Poo is all over the changing pad.  I am trying to keep this wiggly poo-monster on the changing pad as I try to prevent poo footprints on the white carpet.

THANKFULLY - Hubby came home just in time to hear my shrieks.  He ran upstairs and got the bath filled.  I got Buggy naked and we scrubbed him down.  Hubby brought me clean clothes for myself.

I will never look at a mud mask the same way again.

Have you ever had close encounters of the poo kind?

Giveaway Winners: 2 Hearts at Home Books, Custom Name Shirt, Coupons

It's that time!  It's time to announce the winners of the giveaways from the Ultimate Blog Party and After-Party!

Without further ado - here are out winners!  I will contact winners via email (the penguinelk at yahoo dot com email address) and winners will have 24 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner.  Thank you all for playing!  Keep checking back for more giveaways!

Coupon Arsenal!  3 Winners:

• Jennifer H who said, "4got to mention what I'd like to save on, Juicy juice! :) And I'm a new follower."
• Terri who said, "I do use coupons but there don't seem to be a lot for the things I buy. I am always looking for coupons for bread, pasta and vegetables."
• Roxanna who said, "I love coupons and would love to win!"

 Personalized Name T-Shirt by Holly Designs:

• Miller Racing Family who said, "What a fun giveaway. I love the Custom Applique Shirts for your Little One - Ladybug. This would be perfect for our new arrival next month. Thanks for the chance."

 

Growing Grateful Kids by Suzie Larson

• Jamie who said, "I love Hearts at Home, what a great resource for Christian moms. I am happy to have a place to daily scripture and resources to help me become a better mom."

 

Living With Less So Your Family Has More by Mark and Jill Savage

•  Jen who said, "I kind of wish my SIL still lived in MN -- it looks like they have a great conference!"

Quick Update and Free Download

I don't know why, but when I added the link to the free scripture memory song for the Ultimate Blog Party, the code changed and the link did not work.  I wanted to make sure I put the link out there again!

Thanks to Seeds Family Worship, all readers are able to download a free scripture memory song!  Grab yours today!

Now for a quick baby update.  I had my 34 week OB appointment today and things are looking great.  Baby is estimated to be close to 5lbs!  He is head down and has HAIR.  Buggy was only 5lbs 2oz when born at 35w6d and was 4lbs 10oz when we brought him home (he came home with us).  Still on modified bed rest.  Still have a FANTASTIC group of friends who are caring for me and Buggy and bringing meals daily!  No trips to the hospital this past week.  We're hopeful for another 2 weeks! 

Thank you for all the sweet comments and prayers!

Giveaway: Living With Less So Your Family Has More book

Update - Giveaway now closed.  Thanks for playing!  Click to see winners.

A little bit ago, I did a blog carnival post for Hearts at Home on my Penny Pinching Penguin blog.  What a fantastic organization Hearts at Home is! Check out the previous post with an overview of this new book and an interview with the authors, Jill and Mark Savage.

Well, Hearts at Home has graciously sent me a copy of this fantastic resource to give away to one lucky reader! Entering is simple! Giveaway is open to US residents only and will close at 8pm eastern time on Monday, April 12th. You may enter up to four times using the list below.

Enter:

Simply leave a comment on this post for each entry. Make sure each comment contains your email address so I can contact you should you win. I prefer to use the penguinelk at yahoo dot com method to list my email to limit spam from web crawlers.

* MANDATORY ENTRY - Visit Hearts at Home's website. Leave a comment with something you like about what they have to offer.
* Leave a comment telling me why you would like to win this book.
* Tweet about this giveaway, post on facebook, or blog about this giveaway. Leave a comment with a link to your post.
* Become a follower of this blog.

I will choose a winner using random.org. I will contact the winner via email. Winner has 24 hours after contact to respond or I will choose a new winner.


If you want this book and don't win or don't want to wait, you can purchase it through amazon for just $9.35.

Giveaway: Growing Grateful Kids Book

 

Update  - Giveaway now closed.  Thanks for playing!  Click to see who won!

A little bit ago, I did a blog carnival post for Hearts at Home.  What a fantastic organization!  Check out the previous post with an overview of this new book and an interview with the author, Suzie Larson.

Well, Hearts at Home has graciously sent me a copy of this fantastic resource to give away to one lucky reader!  Entering is simple!  Giveaway is open to US residents only and will close at 8pm eastern time on Monday, April 12th.  You may enter up to four times using the list below.

Enter:
Simply leave a comment on this post for each entry.  Make sure each comment contains your email address so I can contact you should you win.  I prefer to use the penguinelk at yahoo dot com method to list my email to limit spam from web crawlers.

• MANDATORY ENTRY - Visit Hearts at Home's website.  Leave a comment with something you like about what they have to offer.
• Leave a comment telling me why you would like to win this book.
• Tweet about this giveaway, post on facebook, or blog about this giveaway. Leave a comment with a link to your post.
• Become a follower of this blog.

I will choose a winner using random.org.  I will contact the winner via email.  Winner has 24 hours after contact to respond or I will choose a new winner.

If you want this book and don't win or don't want to wait, you can purchase it through amazon for just $9.35.

Giveaway WINNER - Karma Wilson Zonderkidz Psalms Book Pack

 

Congratulations to Deborah for winning the Zonderkidz Psalms Book Pack!  Enjoy!  I will get these books to you ASAP!

Remember, if you still want to get yours, check out these links on Amazon - I've included some of the books mentioned in comments!

•   I Will Rejoice: Celebrating Psalm 118
•    Let's Make a Joyful Noise: Celebrating Psalm 100 
•    Read with Me Bible for Toddlers
•    The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name 
•   Legend of the Christmas Tree, The
•    Precious Princess Bible
•   Stink Bug Saves the Day!: The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Bug Parables…

Giveaway - Karma Wilson Zonderkidz Psalms Book Pack

What an awesome opportunity!  Once again, Zonderkidz has been fantastic and has sent me two wonderful books to give away.  I will just say that I LOVE Zonderkidz books!  What a great resource for great stories and artwork that is geared to teaching our kids about Christ!

Today, I am offering two books by Karma Wilson (illustrated by Amy June Bates). 

  I Will Rejoice: Celebrating Psalm 118

This hardcover book is simply beautiful.  Through beautiful illustrations and artful writing, children are introduced to Psalm 118.  Wilson masterfully intertwines verse with daily life to help children learn how God's word is everywhere and in everything.  The girl in this book finds God in the cozy moments of everyday life. 

This book retails for $14.99 and can be purchased through amazon.com for $11.69 (prices subject to change).  This book is listed for ages 4-8, however my toddler has enjoyed this story as well.


  Let's Make a Joyful Noise: Celebrating Psalm 100

This hardcover book is another great way for children ages 4-8 to experience scripture in daily life.  Watch them discover many ways to praise God from nature singing His praises to worship services at church.   The illustrations beautifully capture the text.

This book retails at $14.99 and can be purchased through amazon.com for $13.19 (prices subject to change).

Rather than buying the books, why not WIN them?  I am giving away a copy of each book in a special spring book-pack giveaway. 

Giveaway Rules:

1. Giveaway open to United States only (sorry!).
2. Giveaway ends Monday, March 22nd at 8pm eastern time.
3. Enter daily for more chances to win by following the instructions below.  Make sure you include a way for me to contact you.  If I cannot contact you in the event that you win, I will need to select someone else.  You may enter as an "anonymous comment," however, you will need to include contact information.
4. Feel free to contact me by email if you have any questions: penguinelk at yahoo dot com.

Enter multiple times for a better chance to win!  Please use a separate comment for each entry.

1. Basic entry (required) (allowed daily) - visit Zonderkidz and let me know a title that you would love to have (besides these two titles).
2. Tweet this (allowed daily) - tweet about this giveaway and leave the link in the comment.
3. Post this (allowed daily) - post on facebook about this giveaway and leave link in comment.
4. Blog this (allowed daily) - post about this giveaway on your blog and leave a link to post in comment.
5. Follow (allowed once) - become a follower of this blog and leave a comment telling me so.
6. Follow on twitter (allowed once ) - become a follower on twitter and leave a comment with your twitter username.  Mine is penguinelk.
7. Grab my Button (allowed once) - grab my button for your blog and leave a comment with a link to your blog telling me you grabbed the button.

Good luck!  Remember to use separate comments for entries.  Remember to leave a way for me to contact you!  Winner will be announced Tuesday, March 23rd and will be chosen by random.org.

Thanks for entering!