Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Oh, spring...? And a GIVEAWAY!

Right about this time every year, I begin to realize how far away spring still is. Although I love being in a cozy sweatshirt and warm socks, curling up with a good book and drinking hot chocolate, I long for spring.

Spring.

My favorite time of year.

Fresh air.

Tulips.

Thunderstorms. 

Pushing my kids on their swing sets.

Gardening.

Mud.

Oh, yeah. Mud.

You know what? I don't even mind the mud.

But, there's still a long wait until even a hint of spring. So, to help you through these last few weeks of winter, I thought a GIVEAWAY would cheer you up! It cheered me! :-)

CSN Stores has offered to give one of my readers a $65 gift certificate to be spent at any of their 200+ stores! Wahoo for YOU!

GIVEAWAY ALERT!
Want to WIN IT? One person will win a $65 gift certificate to CSN Stores. To enter, tell me what's your favorite way to beat the winter blues! For additional entries (must do above to qualify for extra entries!),
  • Follow my blog publicly via Google Friend Connect (sidebar) or a feed reader or subscribe by email (must confirm subscription). Comment and let me know! If you're already a follower/subscriber, comment and let me know! (1 entry)
  • Blog about my giveaway and leave me a link to your post! (1 entry) 
  • Follow The Creative Side of Me via Networked Blogs. Comment and let me know! (1 entry)
  • Enter my giveaway URL into another blog's giveaway McLinky and send me the link so I can see it! (1 entry)
  • Snag my blog button (in the far right column) and leave a comment with the link! (1 entry)
  • Fan The Creative Side of Me on facebook and leave me a comment saying so! (1 entry)
  • Sign up for Swagbucks using my referral link! Comment and give me your Swag Name! (10 entries!)
Entries that do not fulfill guidelines will be deleted, so read carefully!
Entries accepted until Monday, January 31, 11:59 PM (EST).Winner(s) will be chosen by random.org and winner(s) will be notified by email. Winner(s) must confirm prize email within 48 hours or another winner(s) will be chosen.

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**Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any way for this post. Giveaway is hosted by me and provided by CSN Stores.**
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94 comments:

  1. Rebecca OrrJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    My favorite way to beat the winter blues is to clean! I make a big to-do about spring {well, winter!}cleaning...and getting rid of junk! I love that I can look forward to a clean, organized, and clutter free home in the spring when I have worked at it a little each day during the winter. I usually start with one small task, like drawers. Then I work my way up to full rooms.

    Thanks for the chance! CSN has great stuff!
    bekki1820cb at gmail dot com

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  2. Rebecca OrrJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I am already a follower {via email, google reader, and GFC: Rebecca O}!

    bekki1820cb at gmail dot com

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  3. Rebecca OrrJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I am already a follower via Networked Blogs:
    Bekki Orr

    bekki1820cb at gmail dot com

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  4. Rebecca OrrJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I am a Facebook fan: Bekki Orr

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  5. MelissaJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I can always use more ways to beat the winter blues! I like to listen to music--loud!--while I bake. :)

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  6. MelissaJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I now follow you on Networked Blogs (as Frugal Creativity).

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  7. MelissaJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I 'Like' you on Facebook (as Frugal Creativity).

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  8. VidishaJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Music is always number one for me

    GFC follower

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  9. AshleyJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I like drinking hot cocoa by my fireplace.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  10. AshleyJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:44 PM

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  11. DeeJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I love having movie nights with friends and each of us baking our favorite dessert! :)

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  12. DeeJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:06 AM

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  13. DeeJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:07 AM

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  14. DeeJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:08 AM

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I love to go ice skating to beat the winter blues. Exercise always helps!
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  16. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I follow your blog publicly via Google Friend Connect.
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  17. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I follow you on Networked Blogs (FB name: Maddie Brubaker).
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  18. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I fan The Creative Side of Me on facebook (FB name: Maddie Brubaker).
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  19. Jonnie (JB)January 19, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I beat the winter blues by paying a visit to a local indoor water park. It always feels like the middle of summer there

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  20. Jonnie (JB)January 19, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I follow with GFC

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  21. Mami2jcnJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I take a bubble bath to beat the winter blues.

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  22. Mami2jcnJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I subscribe to your emails.

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  23. tristatecruisersJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    i like to go to the movies and bowling to beat the winter blues :)

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  24. Mami2jcnJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I'm a Facebook fan of yours (Mary Happymommy)

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  25. tristatecruisersJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    subscribe via e-mail :)

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  26. tristatecruisersJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    follow via Networked Blogs :)

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  27. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I like to beat the winter blues by sewing a nice brightly colored project!!

    Melissa V

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  28. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I subscribe via email

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  29. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I subscribe via facebook!!

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  30. KatrinaJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Lots of walks on the beach for us even though it is cold it reminds us that warm weather is right around the corner.

    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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  31. phxbneJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    to read novels that 'take me away'!

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  32. phxbneJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    follower

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  33. april vJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I love getting some pretty plants to place around the house!
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  34. april vJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I'm an email subscriber!
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  35. april vJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    FB fan!
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  36. SugarSweetBabyJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I beat the winter blues by staying as busy as possible with my kids!
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  37. Domestic DivaJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I beat off the winter blues by getting together with good friends.

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  38. Domestic DivaJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I follow on gfc

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Beating the winter blues for me is to take the children to museums where they can explore and get hands on experience or just curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee :)

    Sarah
    SeekingHim at gmail dot com

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  40. Sarah BaileyJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I follow you pub. on GFC and also through an email reader.
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    www.homeschoolblogger.com
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  41. Sarah BaileyJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I now follow your blog on Networked Blogs.

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  42. Sarah BaileyJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Your button is on my blog's left column under "More Blogs!"

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  43. Sarah BaileyJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I like you on FB - my name is Sarah Bailey

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  44. LaraJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    dancing around with my kids and keep busy!
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  45. LaraJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    sub via email
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  46. LaraJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:57 PM

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    i like to wear bright colours :)

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  48. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    I am subscribed via bloglines. stephfrbs at gmail dot com

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  49. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    To beat the winter blues I try to get out each day even if it just to go get the mail. stephfrbs at gmail dot com

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  50. DesiJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I beat the winter blues with chili and comforting foods :) vickdn@live.com

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  51. DebbieJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    By baking and cooking far too much!
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  52. DebbieJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Liked you on fb - suburbsanity.
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  53. Chief Family OfficerJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I live in Los Angeles, so not too many winter blues here, but I always enjoy curling up with a mug of hot chocolate and a good book! Thank you for the giveaway!

    Cathy
    cfoblog-at-gmail-dot-com

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  54. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    i beat the winter blues by dreaming of spring!
    tattgiff at centurytel dot net

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    networked blogs!
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  56. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    fb

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  57. aceIN photographyJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    beat the blue - make smores indoors!

    aceandfriendsco{at}gmail{dot}com

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  58. aceIN photographyJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    new GFC follower. would love a follow back. you can find me at:

    www.aceandfriendsco.com

    lots of fun giveaways!

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  59. Giveaway LadyJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I like to spray a room spray with spring scents:) Roses and such. It really helps to make me feel upbeat and happy. Please enter me in this giveaway. Thanks!

    esterried[at]yahoo[dot]com
    kingsdaughter1611 on PBS.

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  60. Giveaway LadyJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    GFC Follower as Charity.

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  61. HopeJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Beat the winter blues? Go SHOPPING of course!! I love creating a new wardrobe in the last few weeks of winter...it gets me excited about the warmer weather coming, and gives me something fun to do!
    onepilgrim86[at]yahoo.com

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  62. HopeJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Blog follower via GFC!
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  63. KatieJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Exercise seems to work the best for me.
    katiekarr at gmail dot com

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  64. AmesJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    A hot drink and a cozy blanket with a great movie (and the blinds shut so you can ignore the dark or clouds or snow or whatever)

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  65. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I love going to the tanning booth. It gives me a sunny feeling.

    gmissycat at yahoo dot com

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  66. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Following you on GFC too

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  67. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Following you on Networkedblogs too

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  68. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Fanned you on Facebook too

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  69. @nola727January 31, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    ANIMALS! Baby chicks or ducks will make the devil sing a tune.

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  86. LoJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    My favorite way to beat the winter blues is a good steam room.

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  87. JulieJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    One of my favorite ways to be beat the blues is to hang out with my friends and do things together..if I didn't I get depressed
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  88. JulieJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:01 PM

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  89. AnneJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    My favorite way to beat the winter blues is to watch a tropical movie. Like South Pacific.
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    I follow on google friend connect
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    I am a facebook fan (Anne Jolly)
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  93. Hippie4everJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Nothing seems capable of chasing the winter blahs right now, with -7 degrees this morning. But hot coffee helps and even getting out in the frigid temps with my family all bundled-when the sun is out :) silenttributary at yahoo dot com

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  94. Hippie4everJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I follow with GFC :) silenttributary at yahoo dot com

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