She Makes It Look “Breezy” Giveaway With Marybeth Whalen
Note: Due to a few glitches over the weekend when my site was unavailable, I have decided to leave this post & giveaway up until Wednesday. Also, if you still want to hop on my Facebook study on time & home organization based on my book, click here:
Ever looked at another woman and silently whispered to God, “Uh….I think I’ll take what she’s having, please”.
Yes, on the surface ‘she’ seems to have it all–good looks, a nicer-than-yours home, a solid marriage, better-behaved-than-yours kiddos and that natural knack at living life well with her canned goods alphabetized and never a dvd late fee or missed appointment.
She makes life look like a breeze while you? Well, you feel the whirl winds of life are about to knock you over and blow you completely away!
I’ve been there. I’m still there sometimes. How about you?
When will we ever learn that the grass isn’t greener on the other side? The grass is actually greener where you are careful to place the sprinkler, spread a little Miracle Grow and be intentional to pull your own weeds!
Ariel Baxter has just moved into the neighborhood of her dreams. The chaos of domestic life and the loneliness of motherhood, however, moved with her. Then she meets her neighbor, Justine Miller.
Justine ushers Ariel into a world of clutter-free houses, fresh-baked bread, homemade crafts, neighborhood playdates, and organization techniques designed to make marriage better and parenting manageable.
Soon Ariel realizes there is hope for peace, friendship, and clean kitchen counters. But when rumors start to circulate about Justine’s real home life, Ariel must choose whether to believe the best about the friend she admires or consider the possibility that “perfection” isn’t always what it seems to be.
She makes it Look Easy is the latest novel by my close friend & Proverbs 31 writer Marybeth Whalen. And you have a chance to win it, along with some other items that can make your life a bit more of a breeze! Simply leave a comment on this post. The random winner will be announced Monday. The giveaway includes:
~ A signed copy of She Makes it Look Easy
~ A mouse pad/notepad combo for you to use by your computer and make lists or doodle.:-)
~ A fun ink pen.
~ A set of sticky notes with a matching notepad for your purse or to place by the phone.
~ A $10 gift card to TJ Maxx/Marshalls– a place where I always find cool organizing & office-y stuff.
So, for your comment. Although the book is about comparisons, the lesson of the story is how to be content with your life and stop wishing you were someone else. So, no comments about what areas of your life you wish were more like someone else’s. Instead, let’s be a little goofy.
If you could have a different name, what name would you choose? We fondly refer to this our “Panera name”.
Yes— I have friends who like to leave a different name with the worker at Panera Bread for their order. That way, instead of hearing “Brenda?” when their sandwich is up. They stroll over when they hear the employee call out “Seneca?” :-)
Maybe it isn’t an exotic or regal name, but what is another name you like?
the giveaways are truly great- thanks for them. Would lobevto read the book the most, though!
My Panera Bread name would be: Velkro Raine
I always hated that Velcro was spelled with a “c” instead of a “k”, I know I’m a little weird, and Rain with an “e” because an extra vowel gives it some sauciness.
I have always loved the name Felicity, so that would be my new name!
I love the word plethora ~ so since we are being goofy that is the name I would choose. ;)
I would choose Sara, quiet but strong…
I would pick the name Anna.
I would choose Stephanie – she is the most amazing example of a patient, loving mother I have ever seen. She pops into my head when I need to find my patience! :)
Fiona, please. :)
Shelley is short for Michelle. In grade school, I tried different spellings as well as a new nickname Mickey. I always ended up with Shelley. So for now, I would keep my name and spell it Chelle instead.
The name I would use would be Charissa.
I have always loved the name Elizabeth.
I have always liked my nickname, Trudi, but hated my real name Gertrude. I guess, if I could chose,
I would like to be Alicia after my mother, Alice, instead of Gertrude after my dear grandmother.
What delightful fun! My Panera name would be Vicious Trollip. It’s a joke between me and my daughters…from days watching Gilmore Girls. Wouldn’t that just be a fun name for them to announce????
I would pick Piper, I don’t really know why. This kinda reminds me of when my hi
Husband introduces himself “Buddy Grinnell from Lubbock, Texas”. His name is Matt from Iowa.
What a marvellous idea! For a goofy name, I’d choose Esmerelda… Or Awino. For another alternative, then, Rosie…. actually, I can’t choose. The possibilities are wonderful!
Since my given name was Susan; I have always liked & wanted my name to be Suzanne…Love your website & books.. Hope you have a great summer!!!
I would choose Emily
As I watched the royal wedding I kept thinking…”Pippa – I wish I had a name like Pippa – I think I could pull it off!” But, that’s my wishful thinking…I would love to be fun, sassy, and cute! Although I wouldn’t trade my 3 boys for anything, I spend a lot more time being “mom” than I do being the “fun and sassy” person I might one day be!
Well… since I was the youngest of 11 (yes! I am serious!) My Mom said that if this baby was a girl, the doctor could name me… His wife’s name was Wilma – – ta-da!! Here I am. Never did like the name. My middle name is Marlene, which isn’t so bad. If I were changing my name, I would probably choose Elizabeth, since that was my Mom’s name. Katherine Elizabeth Ruth would be my name – after my Mom and her two sisters…
Hmmm…. If I was going to have a different name I would want something southern, and fun to say with a bit of that southern twang…… Something like “daisy mae” or caroline rae ;)
Hello my Panera name is Ima Winner.
I would go for Elle or Elise ;-)
I would choose Anne – with an e, like Anne of Greene Gables.
I would choose DELLA as my new name.
A full name of Jillian… sounds much more put together!