This here is the last Mighty Summit giveaway! Hello, trusty tote.
Large Natural Zip Top Canvas Tote Bag by Lands End
Man, these things are useful, and strong. We use ours to carry our child like an expensive, overbred dog. No, I kid. We use it on our yacht.
Yours will not say “Gifts” on the front, but it will have yellow trim. You could use it to carry around all these books:
You Lost Me There, by Rosecrans Baldwin
Hey, my friend Rosecrans is a novelist! Even better, the book he wrote is very good, and you will like it. It’s about a memory specialist who loses his wife and later finds a set of index cards covered in her writing. He comes to learn that his memories of a perfect partnership aren’t true to his wife’s feelings of isolation and disenchantment with the marriage.
No One Cares What You Had fro Lunch, by Margaret Mason
This is a signed copy of my book, which is not a novel. But! It is very green and full of good ideas for your blog.
Wiley’s Guide to California Wine
In which you will learn that California wine is delicious. Apologies for the spoiler.
This is the book Laura edited full of great writing and photography from women around the Web. Also, it is pretty.
In addition to the tote, Lands’ End also threw in a gift card. You could use yours for this. Or this. Or one of these. Whatever you want, really.
$50 Gift Card from Soma Intimates
And who doesn’t need new skivvies?
To enter, please tell us about one thing that always makes you happy. And remember that we still have a few open giveaways, so put your name in over there too if you haven’t already.
Fine print: Please only leave one comment for each giveaway, because it’s the nice thing to do, and also because multiple entries will be disqualified. I’ll use random.org to select the winner, and I’ll announce who won at the top of this post and in a separate post next Monday.
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Halloween candy.
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the smell of a crisp fall morning always makes me happy.
And sitting by a fire with a glass of wine and a friend I’m not afraid to fart in front of.
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Hearing my friend, Gwynner, call me “Babycakes”. It will always get a smile out of me. ALWAYS.
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Putting on flip flops for the first time after winter is over…
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The smell of the first rain on asphalt. Sweater weather! Walking the dog.
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No matter how grouchy I am or how horrible my day has been, cuddling with my “two old” and five-year old sons make me happy.
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Seeing my 5 year old neice play with my 17 month old daughter. She is the reason we decided to have children and they both adore each other.
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A hot cup of tea!
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Introducing my children to new and wonderful things. Like pomegranates! And the zoo! Look, glow in the dark stars! They are 2yr and 4yrs old, and they still marvel at everything. They bring me much joy.
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The smell of my daughter’s head.
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So many things make me happy, but one thing that’s especially making me happy right now are freshly painted walls in my apartment. It’s so much work, but so worth it!
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Watching my daughter on the swings!
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Listening to my son, who has trouble telling us about his day at school, filling in the blanks with songs about pirates and dinosaurs.
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snuggling my cat
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Blowing bubbles. Before I was a mother I would go blow bubbles when school, boys or life in general was out of hand. I always had a bottle in my car for emergencies.
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Hiking with my children. I love being on a trail with my two boys and see the world from their eyes. I also love when the 3 year old gets tired and I get to carry him on my back. He rarely let’s me do this anymore and I cherish the moments he is in my arms.
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Baby smiles!
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The thing that makes me the happiest is seeing my husband doing something he absolutely loves. He has this incredibly boyish charm and he smiles while sticking his tongue out a little bit. This can happen while he’s gardening, checking the car’s fluids (for the 3rd time that week), or taking apart the computer HE BUILT to lovingly clean the dust out of the insides. A ridiculous thing to love, but so sweet!
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Listening to “My Way” as done by the Sex Pistols. Preferably whilst driving at a high (yet safe) rate of speed – wearing a white top with a black bra. Oddly specific, yes, but it makes me happy.
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Going on a missions trip, which makes me step outside myself and be more grateful for all the blessings I have but really, when I go I just get blessed even more! Crazy but it’s a win win!
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Wine!
But, for realz, finishing things always makes me happy. Whether it’s the dishes, a batch of jam, or a paper for grad school, having accomplished something makes me feel like a real winner.
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A glass of lemonade, a good book, sunshine, and time to enjoy it all!
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My new Kindle makes me happy. But what REALLY makes me happy is my amazing dog Daisy Mae. Especially when we return from walks. She is one happy dog after a nice, long, walk 🙂
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When my little girl throws her arms around my neck, puts her head on my shoulder and quietly says “my mom.” Melts me everytime.
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Homemade mashed potatoes….and autumn.
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Buying flowers for myself always makes me happy.
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A cool fall day where the windows can be thrown open and I have a cup of hot tea and a new book to read!
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The instinctive reach towards my hand my husband does when we’re walking down the street. Gets me every time!
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My new husband!
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Drinking juice through a straw.
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My niece and nephew on Skype because we live in such faraway places.
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Watching re-runs of the 1974 Brit-com, “Good Neighbors.” (Was “The Good Life” when it ran in England.) Hysterical and loving.
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I know this is going to sound weird, but one thing that always makes me happy is painting my apartment. I do different colors every year, right around October. This year, the bathroom is going Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn. LOVE.IT.
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lying freshly showered, hair dry, between freshly laundered flannel sheets. hot cocoa on the side.
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That little bit of alone time I only have once in a while. I tend to want to be continuously surrounded by people, but every so often a whole day with a book and a good cup of coffee at a beautiful shop in some bustling city is just what I need.
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A strange thing that makes me happy is when we finish different foods at the same time, like running out of chips and salsa together, or last week when I managed to use up the rest of our bread, eggs, and milk at once with that batch of french toast. It’s the little things.
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my son whispering “I love you mommy” in my ear as I tuck him in each night like it’s a secret
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Only one thing? I think hearing a child’s laugh can make anyone happy. The simple pure glee of it is one of the best sounds on earth!
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puppies
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A hug, kiss, and nose rub from my son when I leave in the morning.
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Every time I see stars I feel a sense of peaceful happiness. I LOVE to get away from the lights and stare at the stars. This past summer I spent hours with a friend watching a meteor shower. It was amazing!
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Seeing the Hollywood sign in LA – or Parliament when I lived in London, or the Washington Monument when I lived in DC. Being able to see famous landmarks on a daily or weekly basis is something I never tire of!
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Cooking something made up and new and having all four family members like it!
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Creating something. Whenever I knit or sew or crochet or hammer together a project, I feel authentic and happy.
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The scent of eucalyptus trees on a misty morning.
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Sunshine! (I’m a California girl transplanted to New England. Just can’t get enough sunshine!)
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Sitting on the back porch with a cup of coffee, watching the kids play… that never fails to make me feel like all is right with the world.
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When my boyfriend wakes up in the middle of the night and kisses my cheek. Sapfest.
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Seeing my husband walk towards me through a crowd.
Oh, and pug butts.
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capturing great moments with my camera.
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