Pictures!
November 28, 2009
The move has been great…
We are so happy and feel extremely blessed!
So, the tour…
Here is the living room…
The dining room…
The out-of-control playroom…
and the soon-to-be family room!
The babes seem to be entertaining themselves while we unpack…
After Nester and Kimba give me some decorating tips, I’ll post more pics! :)
Save the Date!
November 11, 2009
Bookmark the site and mark your calendars!
October 21-24, 2010 | Harrisburg, PA
Winners and an Ad Network – Need Your Thoughts
November 3, 2009
First things first…winners…
The 2nd winner of the Shade clothing $25 gift card is…
The winner of the Vintage Pearl $50 gift certificate is...Christie, from Divine Calling!
Email me please with “winner” in the subject line. :)
Now, I need your advice/thoughts…
I am thinking about joining a new ad network, but I want your thoughts as my readers. The ad would be one of those big long ones on the sidebar – it would be the first thing you see…the welcome would go below it.
I am having a hard time deciding. I like the idea of some extra bucks, plus the ad network is going to be very exclusive, which does give my blog more credibility when it comes to leveraging more opportunities. Those are the upsides…the downsides are that it is a big ad that takes away some of the pretty on my blog. Big ads can also be kind of obnoxious looking.
Even though I would still write whether I had a significant readership or not, I know I wouldn’t have the ability to make any money on ads if it weren’t for your continued support, so your thoughts matter to me.
Yay or nay on the ad network?
(More Titus tomorrow)
It Feels So…Weird
October 22, 2009
I had 7 1/2 hours of uninterrupted sleep last night.
Whoa.
7 1/2!!!!
I can’t remember the last time that happened.
I feel so…weird…refreshed…surprisingly non-grumpy.
{I think I hear angels singing somewhere}
And yes, I think making you privy to this glorious news is post worthy.
Hello!
7 1/2 hours!
I don’t even feel like I need coffee.
But I’m going to have some, because that’s how I roll.
Have an eyes wide open day! (I think I actually might!)
Ooh, on another note, my friend Amber is hosting a sister party today with a link-up – check it out!
Vintage. Pearl. Cuteness.
October 21, 2009
You wanna see some cuteness?
Check these out…
You want one, don’t you? Or perhaps you’d like one for someone you know…maybe a Christmas gift?
Erin, one of my coffee supporting sponsors and the maker of these lovely charms, has offered a $50 gift certificate to her boutique, The Vintage Pearl, to one of my readers (you all are so special!).
You know why I like The Vintage Pearl so much? Besides the fact that her jewelry is just plain classy and endearing, it’s because Erin is a stay-at-home mom of four who makes these simple and beautiful handstamped jewelry pieces right out of her home. Let’s support her cottage industry.
Now on to the giveaway…
To enter, you must:
- Visit The Vintage Pearl and then leave a comment here and tell me what you would get with your $50
Additional Entries (leave a separate comment for each)
- Tweet, Post and/or Facebook this giveaway
- Subscribe to Like a Warm Cup of Coffee
Contest open until next Tuesday, open to U.S. residents only.
I Miss Pumpkin Pie
October 16, 2009
I have gotten so caught up in social media that I have neglected the important things in life, such as…
Pumpkin pie
Bubble baths
Reading a good book
Long reading times with my children
A rested mind
A rested body
Significant time in the Word
Praying
Being a keeper at home in the full sense, not just the “I’m here” sense
Engaging in the little details of life
Home educating
Self-discipline
The list could go on and on, sad to say.
Some things are going to have to change…going to have to give.
Because I think I’m addicted to my computer. Blech.
Red Letter Words Giveaway! (My Kind of Artsy Fartsy)
October 14, 2009
*This giveaway is now closed. The winner is Stephanie!
“RedLetterWords. I love our red letter edition of the bible. All the words that Jesus spoke are written in red.
Words that are full of life and love and grace and mercy and peace and joy and forgiveness and healing. And how all those promises are available to all of us everyday we choose them.” -Dee, the artist behind the faith inspired art found at Red Letter Words.
It’s beautiful, isn’t it?
And inspiring (my favorite)…
and very cool…
Want one?
Because you can get one…for free…a 12×12 gallery wrap canvas of your choice.
To enter this giveaway, you must:
- Visit Red Letter Words and then leave a comment back here letting me know which print you would choose to adorn your walls.
Extra Entries:
- Follow them on Twitter @redletterart (2 extra entries!!)
- Post/Tweet/and or Facebook this giveaway
- Leave a sweet comment on their brand new blog
Leave a comment for each entry.
Open to U.S. residents only. Giveaway ends Tuesday October 20th at 8pm EST.
Dee also makes custom designs, so if you have a favorite scripture, poem, travel destination or something that really speaks to your heart, she would Love to create something special for you!
If you want to order something and support this lovely artist (Christmas presents/housewarming gifts, self splurge,etc.), you can take 15% off by letting them know in the order notes that you came from Like a Warm Cup of Coffee and she will refund the money. *15% off is available on full priced, non-custom items only.
If you like what you read and you enjoy the giveaways, please Subscribe to my blog and you’ll never miss a thing! It’s free!
My FTC Disclosure (And How To Make Your Own)
October 6, 2009
Here is my FTC disclosure…ready?
I will never write a review or take money for an ad from a company that I do not sincerely like. If I do accept compensation, it is because, and only because, I would have written about them anyway (shhh…don’t tell my sponsors that!). :)
Oh, and if someone sends me something to review and I don’t like it, instead of writing a bad review, I send the product back and don’t post it at all.
There you have it, my disclosure.
The FTC probably wants something more clear though, so very soon you will see in my header a new “disclosure” link. That one will be all official.
If you want a disclosure policy for your blog, check out Disclosurepolicy.org – you answer around four questions and they make it for you in about 5 seconds – for free! Easy!
Behind The Scenes – Want To Write For Like a Warm Cup of Coffee?
October 6, 2009
It’s kind of like maternity leave.
Except I’m not pregnant.
There is much going on behind the scenes lately, such as…WE ARE SELLING OUR HOUSE! Oh yes my friends, we have spur-of-the-moment decided to put our house on the market…this week. We are busy busy busy getting it ready. The other “behind-the-scenes” happening is that I, along with Jessica and Dana, are working very hard at bringing you a unique blogging conference that we are simply over the moon excited about and can’t wait until we can share more. Oh, and my husband and I are launching a media company to be the umbrella company over the conference. So yea, that too.
You might say I’m kind of busy {ahem}.
Which leads me to the whole “maternity leave” thing. I don’t want to leave my sweet blog in the dust during this crazy time, so I was wondering if any of you fine readers would like a stab at writing for my blog?
If you’re interested, please email me with your topic idea and favorite dessert.
I think I’m craving something sweet.
But no, I’m not pregnant.
Giveaway! Slammin’ Outfit From DownEast Basics!
September 30, 2009
I have recently been blessed to wear one of the most chic happy outfits that I think I have ever worn. Really. I like it that much.
DownEast Basics hooked me up with this lovely ensemble for the Type-A Mom conference…
Turning Colors Skirt with the Bleaker Street Blazer, Wonder Tee, and an amazingly beautiful necklace that seems to be missing from the website (sniff sniff).
Incidentally, they also threw in this very hip Metro Messenger Bag, that I happen to use for my laptop (I got it in green)…
Ya’ll, this giveaway is just so fantastic I can hardly stand it!!!
The same slammin’ outfit that I wore can be yours!
(in your own size, of course!)
I know – incredible, right? Here’s what you have to do to enter:
- Visit DownEast Basics and tell me your favorite item from their store (it’s going to be very hard to choose!)
- Extra entry #1: Leave a comment telling me what you would like to learn from a blogging conference (not random – I’m planning a Christian one!)
- Extra entry #2: Post, Tweet, Facebook this giveaway
Contest will be open until Wednesday, October 14 at 9pm EST.
If you are inclined to purchase something from DownEast Basics (you should, you really really should, because, I heart them), get free shipping by using promo code: sarahmae (good through 10/8)
Hope you win! :)
(DownEast Basics Works for Me!)
