Monday, November 22, 2010

Simply a Giveaway!

In the spirit of the season, as well as recently reaching 100 Google followers, I've decided to host my very first giveaway!  I wanted to take the time out to thank every one of those that frequent my little blog here...it truly means a lot to me.  This blog is a little window into my life here in the Pacific Northwest and honestly, it's probably one of the best things I've decided to do.  I never thought I'd keep it up for this long.  But needless to say, it's been a great journey, and I'm looking forward to many more to come. 

So...here's the details of the giveaway:

1.  You have the choice of picking TWO of the Anthropologie alphabet monogram mugs in any letter you want.  You do not have to leave them in the comments.  Once the giveaway is over, I will contact you directly on which one you'd like.

2. For one submission, you can be a follower, but you do not need to follow to participate in this blog.  Just leave me your email address in the comments.

3. For an additional submission, in the comments section, tell me whether you're participating in Black Friday this year and what you're looking to score.

4. For a final submission, blog about this giveaway on your blog and let me know in the comments once you've done so. 

I will be taking entries from now till December 3rd.  I will also be contacting the winner to see whether they drink coffee or tea...or other hot beverages for an additional surprise I'd like to include in the mailing.  :)

It's Monday and outside looks like this:


I'm SO ready for the holidays!  Have a great Monday, everyone! 

72 comments:

  1. Hi Cindi! I wasn't sure if I should leave two separate comments for following and the black Friday question.
    I will be up bright and early Friday morning. I'm planning to hit Target, Kohls, and Walmart. I'm trying to score good buys on toys and such for the kiddies.

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  2. hi cindi! thanks for hosting this amazing giveaway. I have been eyeing those mugs for awhile now and think they would be perfect size for a nice cup of hot chocolate during the winter! I am a follower!

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  3. I will actually not be participating in Black Friday this year after a particularly traumatic experience a few years ago. I wish everyone the best of luck in finding their treasures!

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  4. I'm a follower (of course).

    And I won't be getting up super early for Black Friday sales, but I usually end up at the mall at some point during the day. That'll also probably be the day that I go see Harry Potter with the fam.

    Great giveaway idea BTW!

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  5. I subscribe on Google Reader and for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, my boyfriend and I are stalking places for our new camera! It's either going to be the Canon 5D, 60D, or T2i (: Thanks for the giveaway opportunity, the mugs are absolutely gorgeous, and congratulations on 100+ followers!!

    --Cindy (cindy at cindyhsu.net)

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  6. I am a follower of the blog.

    I'm not sure if I'll be making any purchases on Black Friday, but I am in the market for a few more Christmas gifts, so you never know!! I hope J.Crew has a nice sale since I'd like to get a pea coat too.

    Thanks for hosting the giveaway!!

    My email address is lasitera (at) yahoo dot com

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  7. Omg! You have snow and we have temps in the 60's today and now have a tornado watch!! Craziness!

    I'm a follower and am so glad I found your blog!
    Congrats on reaching 100+ followers!

    Pamela
    www.gingergirl4242.blogspot.com
    red_head4242(at)msn(dot)com

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  8. And I am so participating in Black Friday! I'll be at Target at 4am with my sister and neice. I'm looking for the iTouch for Mr.M for Christmas. Plus, I live to see all the unadvertised markdowns in the store. Its always a fun day!

    Pamela
    www.gingergirl4242.blogspot.com
    red_head4242(at)msn(dot)com

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  9. Hi! I am a follower (through google reader). I am not participating in black Friday this year. I get too frustrated with all of the crowds/chaos:) Thanks for a great giveaway!

    Kristin
    kristinfmilner(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. I'm a follower via google reader. Congratulations on the milestone!

    The only thing on my list for Black Friday is a super cheap microwave for my office. Lame.

    poolestephaniem at gmail

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  11. What a great giveaway!

    I'm not planning on participating in Black Friday. Usually I spend that day doing other things with family. If Anthro created some amazing offer though, you'd bet I'd be there! :)

    theanthropologieconnoisseur@gmail.com

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  12. Fantastic giveaway! I'm a follower via google reader.

    We two of these mugs with our last name initial but it would be great to get our first initial as well.

    I don't usually do the whole black friday thing but we are looking for a new tv so I may let hubby drag me out at some ungodly hour;)

    my email is quirkybride(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. congratulations and what pretty mugs! I am a follower.

    Well...we don't have black friday here, but I will be hoping anthro does something online so I can take part with my favourite store :)

    whatjesslikes@live.ca

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  14. ohhh... is that snow i see??
    I am a very loyal follower and would love to win those gorgeous mugs :-)
    Congrats on reaching 100 followers!! that is a great achievement in blogging land.hehe
    cheers
    jen
    vintageglamm123@gmail.com

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  15. I'll check out black friday sales online, but won't be venturing out into the crowded stores this year.

    hugzeke@gmail.com

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  16. I'm a gfc follower.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  17. I am only going to the drug stores on Black Friday.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  18. How Fun! I'm a follower :)
    The only Black Friday shopping I ever do is online. I won't step foot in stores!
    berlyb33(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. And I blogged: http://ashleygettingdressed.blogspot.com/2010/11/111910.html

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  20. and I do not do crazy people black friday shopping - sometimes my mom and I head out around noon to buy ourselves gifts, though!

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  21. Thanks for the lovely giveaway, Cindi - you know I follow!

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  22. As for Black Friday - not looking for any particular big scores, but I am on the hunt for a gorgeous and extremely comfy pair of black ballet flats! And I'll plan on virtually perusing the wares of my usual fave shops (Anthro, JCrew, etc.) to see if there are any particular good deals to be had!

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  23. Thanks for the giveaway Cindi!

    I am a follower.

    I will NOT be participating in Black Friday this year. I am always sorely disappointed and crowds stress me out....I'd actually rather pay MORE money to 1)Get a pristine product 2)Shop from the comfort of my own home :-)

    Gina
    gina.h.hoffman@gmail.com

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  24. Im a follower on GFC!
    marloweopat at gmail dot com

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  25. I will not be partaking in the Black Friday celebration because I hate crowds!
    marloweopat at gmail dot com

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  26. I am a follower via Google.

    I LOVE these mugs at anthropologie. I've had them in my wishlist for a month.

    Crossing my fingers that I win. ;)

    livelaughlove2011 at gmail dot com

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  27. I will NOT be doing black friday this year. I am not a big crowd person. So I'll just have to wait til cyber monday to get the things I want!!!
    Hopefully anthropologie will have a good sale in honor of it.

    livelaughlove2011 at gmail dot com

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  28. I am a follower!

    alicia.fedell@gmail.com

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  29. I have two small boys at home and hubby who has to work that day... so probably will not do any BF shopping. We DO need a christmas tree...so IF i go out... that is what I will be getting.

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  30. 1st Entry:
    I'm your newest follower! Yippee! Thanks to "ashley getting dressed"

    2nd Entry:
    I'm in Vancouver {BC} so I can't enjoy in the LINE-UP'S for Black-Friday but I can shop online ;) - I've got my eyes peeled for a New Years Dress..and maybe a clutch.... oh yeah and some shoes...oh and dont forget a pair of Navy Polka Dot Tights.... okay - thats it :)

    Happy 100 followers... Ive got a "goal" for 100 followers as well - my fingers are crossed I get there before the new year! Stop by if you'd like :)

    XOXO
    Your Truly

    read me: lahteadah.blogspot.com
    email me: lahteadahxoxo@gmail.com
    follow me: twitter.com/QueenEarlGrey
    stalk me: facebook.com/Tairalyn.Ciulla

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  31. I've been following your blog through google reader for a while!

    nataliya.sh(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. I don't think I'll be participating in black Friday shopping this year. But I'll be checking my email in case a really good deal on something I want comes along :)

    nataliya.sh(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. Oh what a FUN giveaway Cindi! Congrats on 100+!!! Of course I'm a follower!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
    diamondsandtulle[at]gmail[dot]com

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  34. I'm definitely going to do some Black Friday shopping! I'm hoping to score a fridge, some TV's, and/or washer/dryer for the new house. And basically anything home-related. You know how it is.


    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
    diamondsandtulle[at]gmail[dot]com

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  35. Just blogged about your giveaway Cindy! Check out my post today! You got a double mention/link! ;)

    http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com/2010/11/anthro-sale-scores.html


    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
    diamondsandtulle[at]gmail[dot]com

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  36. I'm a new follower! My email also in hannahecherry!

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  37. I'm a follower through Google reader!

    I'm avoiding stores on Black Friday because I hate the crowds and standing in line for hours but I'll be shopping online. I'm hoping to get a good deal on a Wii and finish all my Christmas shopping.

    kalfiepsu@gmail.com

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  38. I'm a follower through google reader!

    overcaffeinated [dot] mail [at] gmail [dot] com

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  39. Despite my shopaholism, I'm not a dedicated enough shopper to brave Black Friday crowds. I *may* be checking it out online though...

    Thanks for the giveaway! LOVE those mugs.
    overcaffeinated [dot] mail [at] gmail [dot] com

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  40. I just found your blog today so I don't feel right entering but I want to say Congratulations! Love your blog!

    Xox

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  41. I am terrified of shopping on Black Friday after having worked retail.

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  42. Hey hey! I'm a new reader, annnd I'm at kev should drive at hot mail dot com.

    nat // juxta-posing.tumblr.com

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  43. Also, Black Friday isn't really a thing up in Canada, considering we've got a different Thanksgiving. But I AM playing a little bit of chicken with the holiday sales, hoping to score some sweet sneakers or some kind of obscure designer awesome for my bandmate, and a pair of "bar appropriate" black shoes for my kid sister. :D

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  44. I am a follower and I plan on participating in Black Friday via the Internet. :)

    I love your blog and what a thoughtful giveaway!
    lorainedana(at)cox(dot)net

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  45. i love black friday! this year i'll be lining up early at target for a TV!

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  46. Thank you for hosting the giveaway :).

    I have been a loyal follower.

    petiteandgorgeous@gmail.com

    I hope you will get a chance to enter my holiday giveaway worth $200 in prizes.
    Visit Petite Gorgeous for more details.

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  47. Thank you for doing this cute giveaway, Cindi!!

    I'm a follower, of course! :) We're still making our Black Friday game plan, but it will include DVD seasons of shows and maybe (hopefully) a camera!

    designermee[at]gmail[dot]com

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  48. Congratulations Cindi on your 100+ followers. Thank you for hosting this wonderful giveaway. Here are my entries: (1st Entry) I am a follower of your blog through Google Reader. (2nd Entry) I plan on going to Wal-Mart at 4am to score a laptop for my mom and a TV for my bedroom. (3rd Entry) I’ve also posted about this giveaway on my blog: http://anthrobsessed.blogspot.com/2010/11/simply-giveaway-by-simply-cindi.html
    Thanks again! nmmoodie45[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  49. I'm a follower and love reading your blog!
    mkt386 at gmail dot com

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  50. For black friday i won't be participating since I'll be traveling. Maybe next year!

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  51. I'm a subscriber on google reader!

    email is on my blog!

    Lorispeak

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  52. thank you for the giveaway opportunity! i've seen these mugs in store and also as kathryn & carol's wedding gifts, they're lovely! i'm following via google :)

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  53. I follow as bridgestranslation
    bridgestranslation at yahoo dot com

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  54. I don't participate in the BF excitement, but my husband does...bridgestranslation at yahoo dot com

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  55. fingers crossed!
    boon1211 at gmail dot com

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  56. I participated in Black Friday online...does that count? I got something from Kiehl's! I'm a follower too. :)

    ritabook (at) gmail (dot) com

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  57. And I blogged about your great giveaway here: http://respecttheshoes.blogspot.com/2010/11/other-peoples-blogs.html

    Thanks again!

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  58. I'm a follower and really enjoy your blog!

    Black Friday was great! Picked up some new sweaters from j. crew. :)

    hoops(dot)yoyo(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  59. Hi Cindi! I'm a follower :)

    lovealice22(at)gmail(dot)com

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  60. As for Black Friday, I definitely didn't wait in the freezing cold at 5 am for anything but I did do (way too much) online Anthro shopping!

    lovealice22(at)gmail(dot)com

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  62. I am a follower! my email is whittie101 (at) excite (dot) com.

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  63. I am a follower. : )
    jessycow.blog [at] gmail [dot] com

    xx The Little Dust Princess

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  64. I didn't participate in Black Friday or Cyber Monday because I'm saving money. :P

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  65. Thanks so so much for this giveaway... The mugs are super cute especially to use on a snowy morning :o)
    I am a follower! AND I did participate in Black Friday... I LOVE Black Friday it's like an early holiday for me. Scored some Christmas presents and of course lil presents for myself. I couldn't resist!

    Thanks again!
    bezegk(at)aol(dot)com

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  66. I follow your blog!

    I did participate in black friday and I scored a TV, a game for my BF's nephew, a pyrex set, DVDs, and more!! It was tons of fun :)

    jillnoren (at) gmail (dot) com

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  67. Of course I'm a follower :) I was one of the crazies out on Black Friday, but I mostly just got stuff for my husband/family. We just stayed up until midnight and then hit up Walmart and the mall :)

    aras1221@yahoo.com

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