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The Big Blog Giveaway

And before you get all excited, no, I am not giving my blog away. Just sayin’.

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So about the blogosphere I have been seeing these little buttons. Isn’t it pretty? Click on it, and it will take you to a pretty awesome blog.

Okay the whole point to this is that I offer something to give away.

Now bear in mind that I live in Australia which ups my postage costs quite a bit and I am a complete cheapskate thrifty person, so I want to make this easier on everyone involved.

I was going to offer you a crossstitch that I stitched with my very own hands, but then I discovered that Nathan had packed the study and I couldn’t find it. And no one wants to win a cross stitch that they haven’t seen and may possibly be horribly lost by now.
THEN I was going to offer a crocheted baby blanket, but I don’t think the shop sells the wool I like anymore. Plus, then we come back to that whole postage debacle.

So then I was going to offer a book. But again with the postage. (Postage should really be free to blog friends. Lets all tell the post offices that okay?)

So now I have had a good long think and I am offering 2 choices. IF you live in Australia I will offer you a $25 Coles Myer gift card (is the Myer bit still in the name? I mean, after they sold Myer?).

Gift Card

IF you live outside of Australia (Yes, I know that is 99% of my readers) I will be offering $25 via Paypal. If you have some great objection to Paypal then if you win, you and I can work out something that suits us both. Maybe a Starbucks card or something?

Come what may I WILL be offering $25AU worth of something to someone.

TO ENTER: simply comment on this post and tell me what your favourite hot drink is. This is open to bloggers and non-bloggers alike. All you need is a valid email address.

Prizes will be drawn 8pm Sunday night, MY time zone. So that is Saturday evening/Sunday morning for US readers.

Subscribe to my feed to get yourself a second entry. Just mention in your comment that you have subscribed and I will enter you twice.  (Hey, you can always delete me at the end of the competition if you don’t like my writing!)

(To my regular readers, I won’t be emailing in reply to these comments. I still love you though, K? PLEASE don’t think that I have abandoned you! It isn’t true!)

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  1. Becky says

    Happy Blog carnivalling!
    I’d love to enter. Sweet of you to have the US/Austrailia option. : )
    Blessings,
    Becky

  2. Beth_C says

    My favorite hot drink is coffee! Thanks for the generous give away!

    Beth_C’s last blog post..My Celebrity Look Alike?

  3. Alana says

    Isn’t the Internet an incredible thing! I love hot chocolate with lots of marshmallows! Take care.

    Alana’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaway – Real Simple Magazine

  4. aubrey says

    I love chai. And hot tea.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    aubrey’s last blog post..Speaking of good ideas

  5. Elizabeth says

    I would love to be entered. My favorite hot drink is a nice, relaxing cup of hot tea!!

    Elizabeth’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaway!!!!

  6. Deborah says

    hot chocolate with whipped cream! please enter me!

    Deborah’s last blog post..This Week’s Book Giveaway

  7. Jessica says

    I am a hot chocolate girl! Thanks for your giveaway.

    Jessica’s last blog post..Giveaway — Stockpile items

  8. Bettina says

    Hot milo of course………… cos my mum gave me milo to go and go and go………. lol

    enter me!! me!!

    Bettina’s last blog post..A Hard Truth

  9. julie says

    A caramel macciato. Caramel and milk and espresso. Yum!

    julie’s last blog post..Bald Eagles in Eagle River, Alaska.

  10. Pam Romero says

    Starbucks Decaf Peppermint Mocha!

  11. Jenni says

    Wow! What a nice giveaway! I’d take paypal or starbucks — caramel apple cider…yummy!!

    budandjenni @ yahoo.com

    Jenni’s last blog post..Soy Candle Giveaway!

  12. Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah says

    I’m an American, but I wouldn’t say no to PayPal money.

    Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah’s last blog post..Two Birds, One Stone

  13. Tara says

    Who the heck is going to turn down $25??

    Veronica, you rock my world (well, you and my husband…)

    Tara’s last blog post..It’s Give-Away time!!

  14. Christy says

    My favorite hot drink is Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte.

  15. Heather says

    Hmmm. Hot chocolate I guess. I don’t usually drink hot drinks I guess!

    Heather’s last blog post..The Sound of Silence

  16. Amanda says

    My favorite hot drink is a Mocha from Starbucks. Really, I’m a fan of anything chocolate. What a great giveaway — count me in!

    (Also, love your header and sorry for your struggle. I understand that long, hard road.)

    Amanda’s last blog post..Walk Like a Murderer

  17. Naomi (Urban Mummy) says

    Free money? Cool. What about Tim Tams (is that what they are called? Those yummy Aussie cookies?)

    Naomi (Urban Mummy)’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaways! Free Stuff!

  18. Dawn says

    I’d love a chance to win! Thanks! Dawn :)

    (contact info – dawn at kaiseralex.com)

    Dawn’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaway Carnival

  19. Shannon says

    Please enter me! I’m a hot chocolate lover. Bonus if it has whipped cream.

  20. Amity says

    I am a coffee addict for sure!!! Please enter me :-)

    Amity’s last blog post..Burrrrr

  21. Brandi says

    Homemade hot cocoa is my favorite hot drink, oh, and so is Hot Caramel Apple Cider from Starbucks!!! I appreciate you offering to we US folks. Wish I could do the same–hopefully someday!

  22. Jes says

    Chai Tea latte please!

  23. lceel says

    Wow. 25 bucks. Cool. My favorite hot drink is Irish Coffee. Obviously, I can’t drink it ALL the time, so mostly I just drink black coffee, but my fave is the aforementioned Irish.

    BTW .. sorry about that ponderous breast thing earlier .. I got carried away with myself.

    xoxoxoxo

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  24. janethesane says

    How fun! I’d love to enter. My favorite hot drink is Stephens Gourmet Hot Cocoa in Mint Truffle. Mmmmm :)

    janethesane’s last blog post..Old Memories

  25. chelsea says

    I love hot apple cider and its cousin, Wassail. Do they have that down yonder?

    chelsea’s last blog post..Giveaway!

  26. Ali says

    i love chai

  27. Kim says

    Wow, I have no objections at all to paypal! :) Oh, and i’m subscribing to your feeds :)

  28. C Gibbs says

    My favorite hot dreak is Chai Latte….preferably topped with whipped cream! Thanks for the great giveaway!

  29. Erin says

    My favorite hot drink is hot chocolate! :)

  30. TT says

    Starbucks rock Mocha Frapachino!!

  31. Mona says

    Coffee!

    Mona’s last blog post..Shopping My Own “Private Collection”

  32. serina says

    i love coffee!

    serina’s last blog post..The Worse Five Minutes of Her Life

  33. Kathy in WA says

    Coffee – Starbucks Americano with 2 inches steamed milk. :)

    Thanks!

  34. Taz says

    hot chocolate with whipped cream.. yummo

  35. Geri says

    Great Giveaway!!! Thanks
    Gerijones64@hotmail.com

    hot chocolate

    Geri’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaway Day!

  36. alejna says

    How I can choose among my many loves? A nice steamy latte, a hot chocolate with infinite piles of cool whipped cream, a cup of orange pekoe tea with a bit of milk…You cannot make me choose!

    alejna’s last blog post..no damn cat, no damn hat

  37. Karen (Misc Mum) says

    I’ll enter – but if I win could I ask if you could pay via paypal and I can donate the money to my 2008 charity?

    Oh – and hot mocha with marshamallows

    Karen (Misc Mum)’s last blog post..Trying out the ‘Charlie and Lola’ diet

  38. Kristi says

    Thanks! :)

    Kristi’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaways Carnival

  39. wendy says

    hot apple cider! yummy!

  40. Rachel says

    Sign me up!!

  41. irma says

    Starbucks is a winner at
    my house. I would have to share it.
    Who doesn’t like starbucks.

    irma’s last blog post..Chevrolet’s Project Driveway Program

  42. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    Hot chocolate! Yum! :)

    Deb – Mom of 3 Girls’s last blog post..Heads or Tails #20 – Who would you like to meet and why?

  43. Cindi Hoppes says

    Hello, I don’t want to be a pain. I live in the US and I can’t do paypal because of identity theft. Anything your would choose otherwise, would make me a happy camper! Thanks very much, Cindi

  44. Wendy says

    oooh, Stephen’s Gourmet Hot Chocolate with Mint! yummmmmmy! :o )

  45. Inna says

    Tea! :)

  46. Rachel says

    Hot Chocolate! With oreo cookies to dip in it :)
    I’m subscribing to your blog!!!

    Rachel’s last blog post..Rachel Cooks….Peanut Sesame Noodles!

  47. Sharon says

    I added you to my reader. I don’t have any Australian blogs yet! And I love most anything hot (tea, chocolate, mocha)

    Sharon’s last blog post..Two quick thoughts

  48. witchypoo says

    Strong coffee. Black. No sugar. Plenty of it.
    No Starbucks card, eh?
    Money’s good.

    witchypoo’s last blog post..You can see your farts

  49. witchypoo says

    I’m already subscribed to your feed. It nourishes me almost as well as coffee does.

    witchypoo’s last blog post..You can see your farts

  50. Aimee Fontenot says

    I love dark hot chocolate filled with marshmallows…and Paypal is awesome too. LOL

  51. stacey says

    i am enjoying the new skinny mochas!

    stacey’s last blog post..Old School

  52. The Chatty Housewife says

    My favorite hot drink is a seasonal latte at starbucks (gingerbread, eggnog etc) and when they don’t have those, I order vanilla.

    A starbucks gift card would rock!

    nw_wife(at)hotmail(com)

    The Chatty Housewife’s last blog post..Aspiring Concert Pianist

  53. Deborah says

    My favorite hot drink is French Vanilla Coffee…I also love Starbuck’s Peppermint Mocha it brings out at Christmas. I love flavored coffees.

    Deborah’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaways

  54. Samantha Rawson says

    Please enter me. My favourite hot drink is tea, but hot chocolate comes close.
    Samantha
    http://sam-is-mad.blogspot.com/

    Samantha Rawson’s last blog post..Clear Out

  55. Sileena says

    Hot raspberry tea or soy peppermint mocha are my FAVORITE hot drinks! I would totally like the paypal credit! Awesome!

    Sileena’s last blog post..Bloggy giveaway carnival III

  56. river says

    Who knew there were so many hot chocolate with marshmallows fans out there?
    My favourite drink is water.

  57. Breeze says

    I love cappucino!

  58. sandy says

    wc mocha

  59. Michelle C says

    very neat idea.

  60. Lisa O says

    Fave hot drink is a Caffe Mocha.

    Thanks!

    Lisa O’s last blog post..Thankful Thursday

  61. Burgh Baby's Mom says

    Have you not been paying attention? Grande Nonfat Caramel Macchiatto, please! They make the world go round, I swear.

    Oh, and I subscribed to your feed eons ago. I’m cool like that.

    Burgh Baby’s Mom’s last blog post..Keeping it on the Down Low

  62. Cindy says

    Hot chocolate with cinnamon or peppermint! Please enter me in your drawing! Thanks so much!

    Cindy’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaway Carnival

  63. Christina says

    Yeah, baby!!! PLease enter me…

    Christina’s last blog post..Thought for Today…

  64. Koryn Hutchison says

    What a beautiful child you have! Yes, please enter ME! I can think of a gaziollion things to do with Paypal money!
    Oh, yes, and I too am in on the giveaway train! Find mine at http://motherspreciousgems.blogspot.com to enter!

  65. Hjordi says

    caramel macchiato… yum!

    Hjordi’s last blog post..warmer days…

  66. Michelle says

    My current favourite hot drink is the Milky Way hot chocolate at Dunkin Donuts. Mmmmmm! I would love to be entered in your giveaway.

  67. Crystal B. says

    Cappaccino is my favorite hot drink.

  68. ktjrdn says

    Thanks.

    ktjrdn’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaway #4

  69. Narelle says

    G’day! I am an Aussie, but I live in Texas! Always like to stumble across someone from home! Please enter me in your giveaway as well! Nice stopping by!

    Narelle’s last blog post..And Last but not Least….

  70. Tyna Begley says

    Hmmm…favorite hot drink would be Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte!

    Tyna Begley’s last blog post..Giveaway Carnival!

  71. Tia says

    My favourite hot drink is Coffee Direct Fairtrade coffee for cafetieres
    Tia

    Tia’s last blog post..Giveaway 2 – Dora the Explorer

  72. Ashley says

    Raspberry hot chocolate for sure!!! Enter me please!

  73. Harlan says

    Great contest. My favorite hot drink is Carmel Frappacino.

    (jafarhie[at]yahoo[dot]com)

  74. Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings says

    fave hot drink is coffee

    Count me in please.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Stop by my place to win a bath set & candles or one of two copies of a book I’m giving away.

    Laura @ Laura Williams’ Musings

    Laura @ Laura Williams’ Musings’s last blog post..Tuesday Edition of Contests Galore

  75. Maddy says

    Don’t need any prizes but my favourite drink would be tea – no surprise there.
    Cheers

    Maddy’s last blog post..I love California

  76. Cynthia Arguelles says

    Please count me in!!!
    My favorite drink is chai latte with vanilla.

  77. nicole says

    I love the name of your blog. My favorite hot drink is coffee with Kahlua. I’ve no doubt I can find something to spend 25 dollars of paypal money on. Thanks!

    nicole’s last blog post..35 Weeks

  78. Rachel R. says

    Definitely hot chocolate!

    Rachel R.’s last blog post..Little Things

  79. Someone Being Me says

    $25.00 on PayPal could get me some great stuff on eBay. Please sign me up. I love Cafe Mochas from Starbucks.

    Someone Being Me’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaways Carnival

  80. teeni says

    Hi! I found you through Witchypoo and have to say that my favorite hot drink is hot chocolate! Any kind of milk will do – dairy, rice, nut milk – basically everything but soy (for health reasons) and since it is winter and cold where I am now – I am certainly enjoying my share. I just posted about it as a matter of fact! :) Anyway, thanks for the contest and an opportunity to win a little bit of money. That’s always fun.

    teeni’s last blog post..‘Tis the Season

  81. Kelly Gates says

    Enter me in this one!

  82. cookiebitch says

    Coffee with some Baileys Irish Cream added. Warms you up inside and out. If only they had Bailey’s Irish Cream at work.

    cookiebitch’s last blog post..THE GREAT INTERVIEW EXPERIMENT

  83. kate 5405 says

    My favorite hot drink is chai tea.

    ktfern@comcast.net

  84. Debbie Piper says

    My favorite hot drink is Gluhwein. It is a hot, spiced red wine drink that I used to have when I lived in Germany. It is a festive, fun beverage that is great to drink when it is cold outside!

    Thank you for having such a great giveaway.

    Debbie Piper’s last blog post..Pan Am Flight 103

  85. Heidi says

    My favorite hot drink is hot tea during this time of the year, although I really like most of them.

    Thanks very much! Have a good time with the contest!

    Heidi’s last blog post..Trash Talk from the Mouths of Babes

  86. Erin says

    My favorite hot drink is hot chocolate! Generous giveaway – thanks!

    Erin’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaways

  87. Sandy (Momisodes) says

    What a sweet event! You’re awesome :)

    My favorite hot drink is Mango Green Tea…yum :P

    Sandy (Momisodes)’s last blog post..So What If I’m Late?

  88. jessica hekman says

    I’d have to say caramel machiattos are my favorite hot drink :)

    jessica hekman’s last blog post..A nice rainy weekend

  89. amyd29 says

    i love hot coco with whipped cream! ahdrad2932@msn.com

  90. Lissete says

    What a great giveaway. Nice of you to include everyone! For my next giveaway I will definitely do an internet GC as well so that I don’t have to exclude anyone!

    I’m adding you to my Bloglines as well!

    Lissete’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaways!!

  91. Leone says

    My favorite hot drink is apple cider. I drink it year round! Thanks for the entry!

  92. robin says

    my fav hot drink would have to be hot chocolate

  93. Denise says

    How thoughtful for you to include everyone. That is so neat! I love paypal – - I’m always needing money for my eBay purchases. LOL My favorite hot drink is a Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha. MmmmM!

    I love your blogging title….yes, eventually you WILL get to sleep all night again. :)

  94. Old Knudsen says

    My favourite hot drink is vinegar, goat’s blood with some dill and onion added.

    Can I have the money in used untraceable small bills please?

    Old Knudsen’s last blog post..Tarzan Star To Tell All

  95. Shannon says

    I don’t really like hot drinks…I can do a latte every now and then….but I much prefer the iced coffees and teas!

    Shannon’s last blog post..Let the weeping and gnashing of teeth begin!

  96. Melanie says

    Coffee. Strong. Black. Early. Often.

  97. Christine says

    My fav hot drink is currently a chai latte… hot chocolate is always yummy, too!

    Christine’s last blog post..Mission: My Bedroom Entry

  98. Sara says

    Please sign me up! I’m in the US!

    Sara’s last blog post..Starlightcreationsdotblogspotdotcom!

  99. frogpondsrock says

    wow .. I like coffee.. black and strong…

    cheers kim

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  100. frogpondsrock says

    and another comment just to bring you up to the magical 100.. cause I am nice like that xxx

    :)

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