Thursday, January 27, 2011

MY FIRST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Yes, you read that right...I'm hosting a GIVEAWAY!  And best of all, it's a giveaway of my handmade soaps. Awww, and you thought it was going to be the sheep! 


It's hard to believe that as of today, it's been a whole year (a whole year???) since I sat down at the computer to write out my first blog post, 'Tiptoeing Into the Blogosphere.'

Yep, that's me

I've enjoyed getting to meet so many new people, fun fellow bloggers, and of course I've loved your support with your comments on my ramblings. So, to celebrate you, my dear Cranberry Morning readers, I am hosting my very first giveway - five bars of my handcrafted soap.  You may have noticed this button (below) on my sidebar?  Click on it to view all my luscious soaps. Yeah, I suppose that does sound like bragging, doesn't it. But seriously, they're amazing!!




So what do you have to do to enter?? It's really quite easy.

1. Check out my handcrafted soaps on SoapnSuch. (That's where you'll be directed when you click on that pic link above. If for some reason it doesn't work, just go to http://www.soapnsuch.com)

2. Leave a comment on my Cranberry Morning blog, telling me which soap you think would be your Number 1 favorite. (Although I'll be sending the winner a surprise assortment.)


This giveaway ends at midnight February 2, and the winner will be chosen by random.org.  I will announce the winner on this blog, Cranberry Morning, on February 3.

Be sure to let all your friends know about this great giveaway! :-)
Sorry, Giveaway open to U.S. residents, only.

P.S. The winner will have three days after the announcement to notify me by e-mail with their mailing address.

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43 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I already know the answer to that questions: Raspberry Cheesecake!!!

    Congratulations on 1 year, Judy! I, for one, am glad you started the blog... heck, I've taken many trips to England and I haven't even had to leave my living room!! Thanks for the hard work you put into your blog....it's appreciated!!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Happy Blogoversary! and cheers to many more.

    The Chocolate Almond Delight sounds absolutely yummy!

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  3. Caution/LisaJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I am also so glad you are a blogger and that our paths crossed! What a joy you are :)

    Your giveaway is lovely and I don't know if I could ever choose. Maybe the lemon? Maybe the lavender? Maybe the chocolate raspberry?

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  4. JohnnieJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I want all of them. I just can't get down to one. Can't do it. Coffee, peppermint, patchouli, lavendar, lemon, vanilla... Come on, Judy.
    Thank you for blogging. I love knowing you!

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  5. MichelleJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I would LOVE to win some of your soaps! I love the fruit scents so apple, peach or lemon would be my pick. Probably lemon. I love citrus scents the best. Congrats on your Blogoversary! I'm so glad you started blogging and that I've gotten to meet you. Looking forward to following along for many years to come!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Happy anniversary my friend!

    Your soaps were a big hit when everyone found a bar in his/her Christmas stocking!

    I think I would end up wanting to eat all the yummy-sounding ones!

    I'm a lavender girl with the cucumber/aloe or lemon coming in a close second. Depends on if I want to relax or wake up! ;-)


    Have fun with this!
    Hugs!

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  7. Linda...January 27, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    CONGRATS! When my daughter got me started on blogging, I wasn't quite sure "it was me" but I have really enjoyed it and you're one of the reasons why.
    As for your soaps, they all sound so yummy. Tough choice between the Morning Brew and Close Shave Vanilla! BUT, they all sound pretty good to me.

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  8. Yenta MaryJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Are you serious -- do you really expect me to be able to make that kind of decision??? I not only want to smell the soaps, I practically want to eat them! But since I have to follow the rules to have a chance at winning, I suppose I'll pick lavender and imagine that I'm in the south of France!

    Happy, happy anniversary! I truly consider it a blessing to have found you, my friend ... :)

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  9. Aliesha Caldwell | Feathers in Our NestJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Your soaps look amazing! I think my favorite one would be the raspberry cheesecake, but the morning brew is a close second! Congrars on your blogiversary!

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  10. Suburban prepJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    What an amazing assortment of soaps. I was lost among all the differing scents and aromas. I would love so many but the Lemon Verbena really caught my eye.

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  11. Empty NesterJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    This is hard! But I guess the cucumber peel and aloe...but I wouldn't turn any of them down! Oh and Tucker votes for the Doggy Shampoo Bar..WAIT! Maybe I like the Chocolate Raspberry...no, I might try to eat that one... the peach...wait a minute...the Morning Brew...no, Hubs would want to be too close...Dang it! I'll have one of each please! LOL

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  12. HeideJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Happy 1 Year Anniversary!! It has already been that long?!

    It has been really fun getting to know you. You have re-awakened my Anglophile-ness!!

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  13. Made By GenJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    A new follower from Thrifty Thursday blog hop... See you.

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  14. Cranberry MorningJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Thanks for entering my blog giveaway!! Don't forget to list a soap so that your comment will be in the running. :-)

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  15. RobinJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Congratulations on your 1st year.

    My favorite would be Field of Dreams of Lavender...the smell would make me think of our Beloved England.

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  16. CandaceJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Congratulations! I had no idea that you had been blogging for only a year! I'm so happy that our paths have crossed. It has been such a pleasure getting to know you. I love soap that smells like food! Vanilla is my most favorite scent and what I normally use; however, after looking at your website, I think I would love to try your Peppermint soap. Thanks for hosting the giveaway! love, Candace

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  17. Under Her WingsJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Happy anniversary, Judy. I'm so glad that I've had the privilege of "meeting" you. I feel that you are an old friend. All of the soaps sound delicious, but I'm guessing my favorites would be lemon verbena and peppermint. I've enjoyed looking at them before. Thanks for having a fun giveaway! Gloria

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  18. RachelJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    What a lovely idea!! I love your soaps, they all look awesome, I almost can't choose a favorite! But if I did, I think my favorite is the peppermint tea one!! :)

    Thanks for hosting the giveaway!! And as much as I would love sheep, I don't see it working in my apartment, so I'm glad you are going with the soaps. :) Congrats on your anniversary!!

    :)
    Rach

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  19. NatalyaJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    OOOH! :) I like the new one. The Woods one. :) It looks so nice, and...maybe dad would let me wear it when we go deer hunting, because it would fit right in in a forest...no...that probably wouldn't work. I shouldn't smell of anything when I'm in a deer stand... ;)

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  20. TiffaneeJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Congratulations. You have such a wonderful blog. Looking forward to the next year. There are lots of great scents to love. The pumpkin spice and close shave vanilla.

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  21. Judy S.January 28, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I enjoy your blog and your soaps! Don't know which "flavor" is my favorite though; I guess it'd be a tough choice between lavender and lemon verbena. It's been fun sharing knitting patterns and recipes with a fellow Wisconsinite! (even though I've lived in WA much longer...)

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  22. DeborahJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Happy Anniversary my friend! You stuck with it unlike your friend that is on a 'sabbatical.' (of sorts) Any way my favorites are lavender, chocolate almond and lemon verbena...but I would be happy with any scent because ALL of your soaps are so lovingly created. Have a wonderful day. :)

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  23. the country cookJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    What a great giveaway! I've been wanting to try your raspberry cheesecake for some time. I'm just wondering if I'd keep myself from actually tasting it! :-)

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  24. J_on_tourJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Congratulations on your your blog being a year old. I'm pleased that I found you (on the Yorkshire profile page) because this is the ultimate variety blog full of warmth (even when there is deep snow !!), that feeds body, soul and spirit. Have a great weekend, J

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  25. TamiJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Of my...I have smelled all your soaps. They are wonderful! Hmmm I would have to say the Lavender. The smell of lavender lotion has softened my hand after a hard day at work and has helped me sleep when I spray it on my pillowcase at night and then to wash my hands with it through out the day? Love the smell. Thank you for a wonderful blog and sharing your life with us over the past year.

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  26. Mama HenJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I love the peppermint! But I think I would like to try the peachy! Have a great night!

    Mama Hen

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  27. EllenJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Raspberry Cheesecake! Oh..all the yum without the guilt! ♥
    Your soaps look amazing!What a wonderful giveaway.

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  28. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    i think it is hilarious i had to go get a snack after browsing!
    lavender or lemon but my daughter thinks our doggies need their own doggie soap!
    thank you!
    tattgiff at centurytel dot net

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  29. Sherry @ Lamp Unto My FeetJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    ooh, I don't know! Raspberry Cheesecake, but they all sound yummy! Great giveaway!

    lampuntomyfeetemail(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. Diana FergusonJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Grandma's Kitchen and the vanilla one are my favs. I have this idea though that we couldn't go wrong with any of them! Thanks for your generosity!
    BTW, February 3 is my son's birthday!

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  31. DeniseJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Bless you for having such a great giveaway.

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  32. H.RachelJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Morning Brew! Oh, please, if I win, let me have a morning brew ;) These look really nice. I hope I win (:

    hanstan12 at gmail dot com.

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  33. Lorraine EricksonJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Strangely enough I was just using the rasphberry cheesecake one - it's GORGEOUS - so that has to be my favorite :)

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I would have to say "Grandma's Kitchen" would be my favorite. It makes me think of fond memories of baking with Grandma in the kitchen. I also recall making gingerbread men with the red hots. What a grand name for a great soap.

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  35. David StaggsJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Close Shave Vanilla would be my favorite, because I go crazy for anything vanilla.

    I hope I win!

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  36. Dan LadigJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Close Shave Vanilla sounds awesome! Congrats on one year of blogging!

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  37. Cat LynchJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Congrats on the blog-o-versery!
    Ooo, close call on what sounds best; patchouli. Or Lavender. or lemon. Or coffee.....

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  38. Jen CrissJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I don't know how I'd ever choose. The coffee one sounds awesome because I am a fanatic over anything coffee, but then peach because it's danikas favorite. Then there's the lemon or the cucumber...I just can't choose just one. They all look amazing, Congratulations on one year of blogging,

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  39. partialemptynesterFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Mmmm, best giveaway ever! I absolutely LOVE your soaps...and as wonderful as they all are, I do have a favorite, Field of Dreams!! However, I'm thrilled for the assorted surprise as there's not a bad soap in your batch! Happy bloggaversary! I'll have to check out your first post!!

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  40. ElaineFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Raspberry Cheesecake sounds wonderful.

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  41. Susan E.February 1, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Oh, your soaps look so amazing - it's hard to choose! But I think I'll the Field of Dreams Lavender would probably be my favorite.

    rogsdock [at] gmail [dot] com

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  42. Andrea the Kitchen WitchFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    What wonderful soaps! My 1st choice would have to be INCENSE PLEASURE PATCHOULI followed close behind by the dog one :) I've got 2 stinky dogs here LOL

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  43. SomeGirFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    oh, I missed it... bummer!! The peach and Raspberry Cheesecake sound need, btw. :) If you ever want to do a giveaway somewhere else, let me know! :)

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