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Cross posted here and on my main, WordPress blog...

You know how I was talking about the haiku contest yesterday? It was one of my things I had to do. I wrote the haiku shortly after I posted the list? I said, it would really help a girl out if you went over and voted? I didn't know how she was going to do the contest....she musta had 70 or more submissions....no, holy cow, she got nearly 200 submissions!!!! And guess what?

I MADE THE TOP 5!!!!!!!!!!

(I know what I'll hear now....those who have read my stuff will tell me "I'm not surprised, blah blah blah".)

But, that means, you can go over and VOTE for me!!!!

So, PLEASE DO!!!!

NOW!!!!

DUDE, WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE?????

GO!

NOW!

If you are at all confused---all these blue words are portals to get you there. Otherwise, put this link in your browser:

http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/2009/01/now-im-thinking-in-haikus.html

Mommy's First Contest

UPDATE, May 8, 2008 - 12:01am --> The Contest is now over! Thank you to all the contestants!



Yes, babies, Mommy's having her VERY FIRST contest. And it's going to be an easy one (for the participants at least). Unfortunately it's going to be a QUICK one too, so I can have the prize out for the winner before or as close to Mother's Day as possible!

This contest is in honor of Mother's day. If you are a regular enough reader, you might know that my mom is one of my absolute best friends, and she's been on a long hard road since August 2004. I want to honor her with this contest.

Here's the requirements:

1. On or before May 7th, 2008, email me (angelgal2876 at gmail dot com) your favorite memory of your mom. This is where it can get interesting---your story doesn't have to be about your birth mom. If you are adopted, make it about your adopted mom. If your mom is gone, but your dad filled in the space wonderfully, tell me about him. If someone stepped in at some point during your adult life and filled in the role of mother for you, let me know about them.

2. In order to keep your contact information secure and give you another chance at winning a jar candle, please go to my candle biz site and fill in the contest drawing form. It's not a must, but it's HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Your information will be kept confidential. Feel free to browse my site some too

The only people ineligible for this contest are those directly related to the judges or myself.

Now, as for what you will win...



1st prize - one 16oz jar candle from my stash (I will email you with the choices)

2nd and 3rd prizes - 6 votives from my stash

The judges:

The great Lou, over on LouCeel.

My WONDERFUL sponsor for the candle biz, Mary Leedy at Success By Candlelight Coach.

Now, hurry up and get your submissions in! I can't wait to hear about YOUR mom!!!

P.S. There will be one for dad starting just after Mother's Day, too! That one will run much longer!!! Promise!

If you want to advertise my contest on your site, please feel free to take this: