Friday Organizing Giveaway–Times Two!!!!
Published September 23, 2010Hi all–
Not a lot of time to post today. I have one of those jam-packed weekends. All good—-but full of activity.
~My boys are having four friends from Detroit over for the weekend.
~My hubby and daughter are headed here from NC. (She’s coming home for a month.Yippee!!)
~I leave for a speaking event at the wonderful Lake Ann Camp Saturday morning (being put on by the fablous gals at Growing Women ministries.)
~Mitch has a double-header Saturday morning.
~The annual Davis Harvest party is Saturday night—hundreds of folks for an old-fashioned-hay-riding-donuts-and-cider eating-bonfire-and-square-dancing grand ole’ time. (My kids love this day almost as much as Christmas!) Todd will be taking the troops there for a fun-filled outing.
~More teens join us (Kenz’s friends) Saturday evening for an overnight, bringing the total count of people in our home to over 17!
~More of the Weekend Magazine radio spots I’ve recorded will run on Focus on the Family this weekend. If your local radio station doesn’t carry this program, click here to listen in!
~I will return home Sunday, hopefully in time for church, but very tuckered out!!
So today’s post is a simple giveaway. Hop on over to my P31 sister Renee Swope’s site where she’s featuring an interview with me about my book The Complete Guide to Getting and Staying Organized. She is giving away a signed copy along with a $10 Target gift card to buy some fun and functional organizing stuff and a box of chocolates. 
I am doing the same exact thing! (Mine includes some dark chocolate!) Sooooo…….two chances to win! Simply leave a comment on either (or both!) sites. Your name will be entered.
In the mean time, enjoy your busy–or not-so-busy– weekend.
I’m totally gonna have me one of those next weekend!
In the mean time, please comment telling me what YOUR plans are for this weekend! Your name will be entered in the giveaway. Winner announced Monday.
See you next week. Got some topics to tackle you won’t want to miss! Happy Weekend.
Comment away………
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My plans include working, relaxing at home with my son and husband, church on Sunday, and maybe something fun on Sunday! And hopefully some sleep and early morning alone time while the boys are sleeping in. God bless! vwilson7@gmail.com
Chores on Saturday and church on Sunday. See what else is a possibility. Thank for the giveaway. Your book sounds great!
My weekend plans include a lot of working (more than usual since I am covering for someone who is in the hospital). I’m also recovering from a cold that started last weekend, so I hope to get in some time to rest. My goal is to encourage my little ones to engage in some quiet activities with/near me to make that possible! And church on Sunday morning and evening.
Karen, I’ll be praying for you this weekend and the women who will hear your message.
I can’t wait to read your book. I get chills thinking of the ideas!!
Hi Karen. What a blessing your husband is to your family! 17 Teenagers overnight? That is nothing short of AWESOME.
My hubby is a blessing to ours as well. Always going above and beyond to lend support any way he can.
Our weekend involves a football game tonight for the littlest man. Bright and early Sat begins with:two hour one way trip to take our daughter to soccer, a funeral service (1hr opposite direction), picking up in laws at airport,a football game early evening for the “middle” man,and worship practice for mom . Sunday is another travel soccer game, church services, mom’s birthday,choir practice,and special music for worship. Blessed beyond measure to be “able” to do it all.
This weekend our 8 yr old has a Cub Scout outing and birthday party to go to. My husband and I will be meeting with our lifegroup from church Sunday afternoon and then helping at the church for a lifegroup link event designed to connect those not in a group to a lifegroup. It will be a busy but fun weekend.
Our weekend will most likely consist of working on putting more siding on our house and garage and hopefully stopping off at Andy T’s Great Pumpkin Weigh Off on the way to the Davis Harvest Party. Then worshiping our Lord on Sunday.
I’m so excited! Today is my birthday! AND I’m leaving for retreat with the wonderful ladies at my church. I’m so looking forward to getting to know my Sisters in Christ better, worshiping together, listening to a great speaker as well as some down time. Which as a mother of 2 very active girls, doesn’t come often.
I could so use this, been trying to get the house organized, but I guess I’m just an organized messy and can’t get motivated – overwhelmed…..with boxes to unpack….
Thanks for the entry!
Just purchased the totes for the big barn organization project to begin later today. Our pole barn has become an accumulation of way too much stuff. So wish us luck as we start this project for the weekend!
I sure hope you get some rest. But have a great weekend.
This weekend I am spending time with my family, cleaning like a crazy woman, and going to church.
Hey Karen sounds like a busy but fun weekend for you… I’m going to a women’s retreat this weekend and hoping for a little rest and relaxation while I’m there. God bless!
Heading to mother-in-law’s house two hours north to celebrate her 86th birthday on Saturday, church and then making lunch for a new member’s class immediately following the church service, and then football-go Redskins!
I am cleaning a friends house, going on a date with my hubby, cleaning out the garage, watching some college football and worshipping with my amazing church family. I would love to work in a nap at some point.
Sounds like you do have a jam packed weekend…and a houseful. Good thing you are organized.
Bringing 5 yo to my mom’s for an overnight with her cousin on Saturday, maybe do some shopping (we live two hours away from the nearest mall!) And then I really need to get organizing! Would love new inspiration
(Plus I have two of your books and this would be a great addition!)
My plans include finishing up school with the kids, canning some peach jam, hopefully canning some tomatoes, time with a friend, church, and . . . I think that’s all that’s definite. I may come up with more later though.
We are walking in the Alzheimer’s Memory walk in memory of my father-in-law and then celebrating my daughter’s birthday with family.
I love your Organizing book, Karen! In fact, I have a copy, but would be delighted to donate a copy to our church library if I win. We have a Mommy’s group that would love to have this on their check-out cart! Blessings for your ministry, Karen! Julie
Oops, didn’t answer your question … my plans for the weekend … FAMILY TIME!! I just arrived home late last night from traveling on business for 2 days, so am looking forward to family game night tonight after a typically-crazy family dinner … then will probably help hubby stain our wood deck tomorrow, and take a Sabbath rest on Sunday. God is good, all the time! Julie
I will be at my sons football game on Saturday, Other than that it will be a nice relaxing weekend. Actually I am doing major organizing. I will be moving soon, so I decided to really be honest with myself and start purging as I am packing.
This will be a regular weekend of chores, errands, organizing on Saturday & the blessing of worshiping God in His House on Sunday. Getting together with some friends on Sunday afternoon. Next weekend is full so I’m taking it easy this weekend. Thanks for the opportunity to win your book. Hope your FULL weekend goes well.
A football game, a trip with lots of family for a zip line canopy tour among the trees (hoep I don’t chicken out!) and church are the highlights for our weekend plans! No time for organizing this weekend…love your books!
My plans include finishing up the homework for the business finance class I’m in. It all has to be in by 6am on Sunday, I hope to finish before midnight Saturday. That will be my Friday evening and all day Saturday event and I’ll be so grateful when I finish. Sunday I look forward to enjoying Sunday School and Worship and a Ladies Fall Luncheon. Sunday afternoon/evening is open and I hope to just relax. Taking a five week break from classes and getting a little more organized is in the plans, so your book would be welcome. Have a blessed weekend!
My plans include RESTING
and packing for a trip next week, making sure laundry is ready for my husband and kids while I’m gone, getting groceries….
hey! I thought I was gonna be resting!
Melanie
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Your book looks interesting to me knowing I am not the best organized and really need to work on how to organize more better! Hopefully I get laundry and put away the clothes today before tomorrow knowing the boys will sleep over at Grandma’s house, my husband and I will be going to our marriage counselor in morning then after this his dad will be in town to help fix his truck while I clean around in the house and after this we will be out on date which I couldn’t wait!!!
Thank you for this giveaway! Your book sounds WONDERFUL! Getting and STAYING organized!!! And I love what you said over at Renee’s, that your book doesn’t offer just one way to do it, but that you help each gal find a way that will work for her personality and preferences.
My weekend involves dinner with my mom tonight, a Bible Fellowship party tomorrow night, celebrating my father-in-law’s birthday, and helping my fourth grader finish making a Cherokee summer house for school!
Have a wonderful weekend!
My husband and I are going camping this weekend in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Have a great weekend.
We are staying around the house and relaxing.
Preparing my Sunday School lesson on Friday, ironing, cleaning out the car, church, cooking, football -lots of football. I would love to win a copy of your book (and of course, chocolates).
On Saturday we will be attending a going away cook out for a sweet lady in our Church. Sunday will be Church for us and then a time to enjoy family.
I’m going to a Sweet Life Cafe women’s retreat tomorrow. And this time I get to bring my two wonderful 20-something daughters. I’m so excited cause they don’t get to come to these things very often because of their little ones. But this one provides childcare. YooHoo.
I have a busy, full weekend too. My quilt club is tonight, walking club tomorrow morning, a quilt class after that, cleaning house stuff somewhere in there too. Sunday, going to Great America with friends.
Thanks for the chance to win your book!
Kim
Football, football and more football, and a wedding on Saturday. Sunday will be church and then relaxing, hopefully! I would love a copy of your book! Thanks.
We are going to the Notre Dame football game tomorrow. Lots of college friends in from out of town so it will be great fun. Sunday will be spent at church-services, Sunday school and church board meeting. Hoping to see a movie with my youngest and his classmates late afternoon. Have a wonderful weekend! It sounds busy but fun!
My weekend will consist of doing things that moms do: arranging playdates, finding something for the other child to do while the other one is gone, soccer games and a visit to the apple orchard/pumpkin farms with the family!! Would love your book – had one from a Hearts at Home conference and it is falling apart!!! Its my second bible! Thanks for wonderful words of encouragement!
O what a wonderful WEEK—–END!!!
I love all these post you all have such wonderful ideas….
I will be going to my Senior Daughters Varsity Football game tonight….can’t tell you a thing about Fball but I’m so blessed to be able to sit and take in my baby girl Cheering!!!
Then, like you all I’ll be cleaning Sat. and wonderful Church on Sunday and Lunch at my wonderful Godly parents home.
Hope you all have the best weekend EVER!!! Love to you all!
Going to see my grandkids…!!!Have a great weekend…
My weekend plans include my son’s football game on Sat, which is 3 hours from home, so that will pretty much take up all of Sat.
On Sun, we have Church and Sunday school, followed by breakfast at our local diner. Then, there’s football on tv & the nascar race. To wrap up the weekend, we will go 4-wheeling for about 2 hours. Hmmm, my kind of weekend-filled with fun and the people I love!
Taking my daughter to Goodwill to try to find a costume for her upcoming play. Helping with a garage sale. Dropping off my daughter and her boyfriend at Homecoming. Handing out tshirts and books at church. ‘Manning’ our small group table at church. Paying bills, cleaning house (which is in DESPERATE need of attention)….I’m definitely too disorganized for all the things I have going on. I think I definitely need to get my hands on your book. Have a great weekend everyone!
Having a stay at home weekend. Life group tonight with some of my favorite people in the world. Starting a new study called Chase the Lion – can’t wait. Saturday will be soccer in the morning and then continuing on our mission to de-clutter and organize our home. We are trying to be more purposeful about simplifying our lives (removing physical stuff and calming a busy schedule). Finding that my family functions better this way with down time and breathing room. Sunday morning worship and a 4-H banquet in the afternoon. Enjoying this beautiful summer weather in Michigan before the sun goes away for the winter!
We are taking the kids to visit their cousins, my husband will have some “manly” time in the woods, I will have some sister time with my two sisters, and then we will all crash on Sunday night!
We are going apple picking and of course having cider and donuts. I need to fit in my 11 mile run before the weekend is over. It’s my last run before my first half marathon. Church and AWANA on Sunday. These are full weekends for everyone.
My hubby is having a tooth pulled today, so I’m pretty sure I’ll be using my nursing skills this weekend! Hopefully, I’ll get a little gardening cleanup in, and all the usual household chores. Oh, yes, my low fat zucchini bread is on the menu!
Thank you for your blog, I love it!
What a busy weekend you will be having!! But also know what a blessing it will be.
I would sure like to win your book. I need help, help, help with organization.
Hugs and Prayers to you.
God Bless
Our weekend, too, is filled with activity–optional baseball practice tonight (hubby is coach, 8-year-old plays), game tomorrow. Sevey-year-old daughter’s gymnastics team practice today after school from 3:30-5:30. Previously mentioned b-ball practice starts at 5:30 . . . we are down to one car, so must try to find a ride for daughter. Did I mention that both kids were at the doc yesterday and have just started Allegra for major allergies? Son has been home from school for two days b/c of low-grade fever, swollen glands and genreal yuckiness. All running on fumes, but still running. Have a great weekend!!!
would love to be more organized
Another book to add to my wish list.
I work weekends. This Sunday I am going to church with my daughter and her family before work.
I hope to get some housework done on Saturday, church on Sunday and then Sunday afternoon, we are helping friends move to a new house.
Wow! What a busy weekend you have planned. Will pray for you. Mine is calm with empty nest, grandkids nearby and more ids and grands moving close by shortly. Housework Saturday (and hopefully organizing stuff), church Sunday and planning for the week ahead on Sunday afternoon. Blessings!
AAAHHH>..the weekend……soccer games, church, errands, family time, and trying to get my house Organized…….(which will take more than a w/e, unfortunately!) Love your blog!!!
I have two of my sister and their husbands visiting from NC and we are thrilled to just be breathing the same air, rejoicing in the Lord’s blessings.
chocolate is always wonderful… and I am really TRYING to get organized. Started out by selling a few things on Ebay. take care
Wow, you have quite the weekend!! Thought mine was bad. I love your organizational tips and your blog. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
My weekend: I am starting early by taking Friday afternoon off from work, and my plan is to get a Starbucks pumpkin latte and a good book or magazine and just sit somewhere for an hour or more and relax. Not at home though because I will just end up doing housework. I need some time to just sit. Tomorrow morning I am going to a leadership seminar at my church, and Sat afternoon a funeral for my best friend from grade school’s mother, who passed away last Sunday from leukemia complications. She was 79. Sunday I am going to church. That’s as much as I know so far for the weekend.
Thanking God for His love and grace and mercy today!
Kelly
Cleaning, football, and Church:)
Saturday morning – community yard sales
Saturday afternoon – clean, read, and try to relax during naptime
Saturday evening – picnic at the park
Sunday morning – get chili started for the cook-off, nursery, and church
Sunday evening – teach piano lesson, special church service, chili cook-off and church fellowship
Sunday night – football
All with two toddlers! Life is never dull!
My sister in law comes into town on Sunday for a week, to say we’re excited around here would be an understatement
I’d love to get organized …
Boy do I need this book!!! It caught my eye on your facebook post.
cosying up at home tonight as autumn finally sets in; friends to prayer lunch tomorrow; an engagement party; church; and making crab apple chutney!
It’s good to know that all of us Momma’s are super busy
I’m taking stuff to a mommy consignment sale later this afternoon and have been tagging like crazy all week. Tomorrow I can just hang out with my kids andmaybe get some yard work done, but then Sunday afternoon I have to pick up whatever doesn’t sell – hopefully, it won’t be much!
This weekend’s an easy one (always subject to change). Football, grocery and errands, church and a delightful singer doing a program at church Sunday evening.
I’m in for a busy weekend– Running a 5k, 2 birthday parties back to back on Saturday and going to church on Sunday.
My favorite things to do are to be out of doors and worship. We’re putting the two together this weekend and Saturday night we’ll have a small worship team at a park to watch the sunset. Then Sunday I will probably have lunch and spend some time with my 2 brothers and their families. My niece is getting married next weekend so the excitement is building!
Hi, Karen –
Thank you for this opportunity! I just found this particular book of yours a couple of weeks ago online and was looking at the table of contents and first pages on Amazon. It looks very useful!
This weekend, we’re actually planning on doing some cleaning and organizing! (The organizing is wayyy over due after having my son many months ago.) We’ll also enjoy the hopefully cooler weather coming along and spend some time together as a family (a commodity that is lacking during the week).
Hope your busy weekend goes well and is joyful!
In Christ,
Caroline
Celebrating my birthday!!! Giving much thanks!!
Your weekend sounds like my life! My husband has a gift of hospitality – which means we always are either having guests or are going somewhere as guests.
I (on the other hand) am a slow plodder – doing things well, but slowly. Needless to say, there are parts of my house that just don’t get touched (particularly the closets!)
Which is why I need your book!
Boy, could I use some help organizing my life. More importantly, I could use some direction in saying no, decluttering our house, and learning to sit with God for a while. Thanks for having this contest! I enjoyed visiting your site.
ConnieH
Karen, what a relief to have found you! I am so very ready to finally have my home (and life) but it’s been difficult to figure out how on my own. My husband is gifted in that way, but he’s been working 50+ weeks and just doesn’t have the time or energy to do it. My heart’s desire is to make our home a place of peace and rest for him and others.
Oops… I meant “my home (and life) in order”.
Would love to win!! Enjoyed your other books but don’t have this one! Please enter me!
I just returned from having a garage sale with my daughter. We could BOTH use help with organizing……..LOL
Thanks for the chance
Brenda Schiesser
I am hoping to get all three of my girls’ clothes switched out for the appropriate season and size. This always takes MUCH longer than I want, but I’d love to get it all done in a weekend.
I could SO use this book (and the chocolate!)!
I am going to take my girls (4 & 6 yrs) to our churches Fall Festival tomorrow. We will eat breakfast there and then shop some crafts and then the kids will bounce themselves into oblivion in the rented bounce houses.
Hi Karen,
Wow, 2 chances to win! How “sweet”! This weekend is a relaxing one for me, little bit of housework, little bit of laundry, little bit of reading, little bit of blogging, and alot of watching Alabama and Auburn play on TV! Sunday of course will be Church, lunch with friends, then home for more relaxation! Haven’t had one of these in a while!! Bring it on!
I have looked at this book at every Hearts-At-Home National convention, but never bought it. This must be destiny!
My biggest challenge is all the mail and junk that clutter my table and window seal. It stacks up so fast and I have not been able to conquer this issue. Any help you can give is a blessing. Thank you this chance for a copy of your book and chocolate. What a great combination!
84 and sunny in Maryland, out for a fall festival with the kids, a scroll book report to finish, and football Sunday. Have a wonderful weekend.
Oh yes, time to start that pot of chili!
karen
If I win this book I will be giving it away to either my daughter or daughter-in-law. They have very busy lives!
Going to spend the day knitting with our youngest daughter. She and I are just learning to knit. Then Sundays are Church, Choir practice, and Church.
I know you must be excited to have your daughter come home for an nice visit and fall is so beautiful. I will be praying you hvae many special moments together. I would love to win your prize…I can’t tell you how badly I need to work on my organization of our home. Blessings to you, Caroline
Karen…thanks for this op, my house could use your help! To the average eye, I likely look as if I have it all together, but oh boy-don’t go in my basement or garage!
I will be celebrating a birthday of a friends later today, then tomorrow church, right now, I’m in bed trying to keep a cold coming on any stronger! Enjoy your time w/ your daughter! See you soon.
Oh, how I wish my life was organized! I’m past the children-at-home stage, and STILL my life is disorganized! It’s just me and my husband, and I don’t have a “regular” job, but my life is still a mess. How do I do it??! I certainly hope I win the book, because I can’t afford to buy it (another area of organization challenges?). Thanks for the opportunity!
Oh my gosh!! I need to get organized this has been on my mind for awhile now, that’s why I took a week off in October to get organized ecspecially the closets in the house, I really need to de-cluuter. I can really use this book. God help me de-clutter my home! I know I can do all things thru Christ who gives me strength! Thank you for posting Proverbs 31 is the best! Karen is too.
Blessings, always.
My weekend is busy as well!! Today, I baked 2 cakes and then spent the afternoon at an indoor fleamarket, getting rid of some of our “baby” stuff. Tomorrow, my daughters track event, a birthday party, a “potato fest”, and then a song release party…oh yeah and before all that I have to bake another cake. I think I will be glad when Monday gets here.
And this is my vacation!!
I could so use some organizing and planning tips…sounds like a great book!!
Today is my anniversary- my husband and I are celebrating 6 years. We were able to go out for dinner last night and today are just spending time with the kids, running errands, and enjoying time together. Tomorrow is my mom’s birthday so we will go over after church for cake and presents!
This weekend I’m working on a baby blanket for my new niece!
Karen,
I am so thrilled you get to spend a month with sweet Kenz!! ENJOY every minute.
Praying God uses you mightily this weekend as you speak and minister to His flock.
Blessings,
Wendy
Love dark chocolate….it’s my favorite! What a great gift to go along with a great sounding book!
Amy
i will finally be home this weekend so my plans include spending time with my hubby. mostly we will be working around the house on various projects but will take time out for some fun too!
Yes, I could use some help with organizing. Hope your weekend was wonderful
It is hard to find time to organize when you are trying keep up with kids and their busy schedules! hockey, soccer, friends. I would love to read the book! (and chocolate is awesome)
I love to simplify my busy life!
My weekend was spent with my mother who was in town visitng us for a few days. Also so much needed quality time with my husband celebrating my birthday Saturday night.
So excited to find your blog. I am bookmarking it!
Thanks for contributing. It’s helped me udnersntad the issues.
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I need a copy of your book big time! I’m a piler not a filer. My unorganization is driving my family crazy! HELP!!!
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I am hoping that our house will stay dry and avoid the flood that we are experiencing in Southern MN. We live on a river and have received 12 inches of rain in 24 hours as have most of the other surrounding communities. There are nearby towns in complete wreckage and almost every home inhabitable. I am spending my weekend close to my family and praying for those who have not fared so well.