Monday, November 25, 2013

3 yr Anniversary…Time for a GIVEAWAY!!

This week marks 3 WHOLE years since Dakota’s accident. It probably sounds like a weird time to want to do a giveaway but these 3 years have been a journey that has taught me more then the almost 30 years I have been on this earth combined. So…it is a time to celebrate!!

I will post more about my feelings of this 3 year mark soon, but I wanted to start this week off celebrating YOU readers who have given me strength, courage, love, kindness, encouragement, and inspiration to keep moving forward one step at a time. I know I have said it before but this blog was never meant to be anything but a family journal to me. BUT after Dakota’s accident it became my outlet to share all of my deepest feelings both horrible and wonderful. A place wear I could be completely honest about my feelings…I could cry and type and not know who was listening. No one had to see me cry in the process of letting it all out. And when I was done I could take a deep breath and I could let it all go until my next meltdown. It has also been a way to celebrate the things we have learned and the progress Dakota has made. I am in awe at how many people have fallen in love with my sweet angel boy.

I can honestly say…this blog has meant more then I ever could have imagined it being. It has brought me friendships over miles and miles with people I have never even met but that I love and adore. It has connected me to others who have struggled on life’s difficult path with their own tragedies and has helped me see that I am not alone in this journey.

SO…this giveaway is a HUGE thank you to ALL of you who have EVER left a comment or even taken the time to read my story and let me vent to you. Thank you for listening! ;)

SO…on to the fun part!!!

IF you haven’t noticed from pictures of me on my blog I have a bit of an “OBSESSION” with headbands. I LOVE them. In fact I think I am a horder of headbands. If I walk into any store no matter what type…I seem to always find myself looking at the headbands. I just love them for the fact that on a bad hair day or a lazy hair day they can dress you up and make it a great hair day. They are a simple thing that can add SO much! I love them to workout or run in because they keep the hair off my face or even cover my ears to keep them warm on a cold day. I LOVE them!!!!

My horder drawer full will prove it to you! ;)
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There she is folks…all sizes, colors, and patterns! I need a bigger drawer!!!

One of my dear friends Sarahn must have the same obsession I do because she decided to start her own business of making headbands! I couldn’t have been more excited when I saw all of her fun fabrics on instagram. I ordered 4 right away!!!

She has most graciously allowed me to give away TWO of her AMAZING headbands to 2 of my AMAZING readers!!! This is just a tiny sample of some of the awesome styles and patterns she has available.

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Isn’t she a hottie!!! I’m dying over the new faux leather one and the half camo and green one!!!

You don’t have to be a local to win…we can ship them to you so enter, enter, enter for your chance to win!!

So…how do you win?! I know all you headband horders out there are wondering! ;)
You can have up to 3 entries:
1. Just leave a comment below that you love headbands and want to win! ;)
2. Become a follower of my blog by clicking on the join button on the right or leaving your email in the follow by email and then leave a comment that you are now a follower. If you already are a follower just leave me a comment that you are.
3. Follow my lovely friend Sarahn on Instagram @dodawraps to see all of her greatest and latest styles. Once you do this leave me a comment that you are now her follower.

I will announce the winner on Sunday December 1st so check back in to see if your a winner!

And because Sarahn is the ABSOLUTE bomb (who uses the word bomb anymore?…I do! ;)) if you can’t stand waiting any longer and need yours RIGHT NOW or you want to go check out which one you will choose when you win…she is offering 25% off to all my readers on her etsy shop. So go to www.dodawraps.etsy.com to check them out and enter coupon code: FRIEDLIFAN25 to get your discount. This coupon is good till January 1st so if you have some lovely friends or sisters to shop for, or you need to stuff your own stocking since Santa seems to always forget you ;) you have time!!

Good luck everyone!!!

39 comments:

  1. I love me some head wraps and I already follow your blog and her on insta!! Pick me pick me! ;)

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  2. O me O me:) I would LOVE to win. I submitted my email into your "follow me" section AND I have even started following dodawraps. I am so good at following instructions that I think I deserve a head wrap ;p

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  3. Me Me ME! I like a cute headband. Already a follower and now a follower of Dodawraps on Instagram. Yayy.

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  4. I am going to be totally honest, I love headbands but never wear them because my hair is pretty short and I've never figured out how to wear them so my hair doesn't stick out all weird in the back. That being said, my 11 year old daughter Mandy would love one to compliment her long blonde hair.

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  5. Love headbands and your blog! Thanks for giving me strength when life gets tough!! Congrats on your pregnancy!!

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  6. I love Sarahn and I would love to win one of her headbands.

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  7. I absolutely love these head bands. I am also now a follower of both you and Sarah. Your journey has been so inspirational. Thank you for sharing it with us!

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  8. Im now a follower of your blog and her Instagram ! I love headbands! Dakota said to pick me :)

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  9. Did all three! Love these headbands!

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  10. Followed you blog and your friend on instagram! Love your blog and hope I win!

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  11. Those headbands are adorable!!! I have been on the look out for some cute headbands, since I find my hair rarely gets done anymore, I need to dress up my daily bun ha ha ha.

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  12. I did all three! I hope I win! I love reading your blog! YOUR AMAZING!!

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  13. Oh and I am already a follower of your blog

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  14. I check your blog every day...now following you and the AWESOME headband friend. I have more than a drawer of headbands. You can never have too many. :) Hope I win!!

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  15. Headbands tend to give me a headache, but these ones look like they'd be super comfy! They might stop me from chopping off all my hair like I always do when I'm pregnant!(and then immediately regret)

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  16. I love them, I would re-gift to my beautiful daughter. Pleaes pick me.

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  17. I just signed up as a follower. Love your blog, have been reading for a while. You are often in my thoughts.

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  18. ok - i am now commenting:)
    I am a follower(twice)
    and am following Dodawraps! STINKING CUTE!!!!!

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  19. loved reading your blog, you are a strong gal :)
    saw you at Sam's club, last month and you had on a cute headband!

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  20. I don't even remember how I found your darling/inspiring blog? But I am sure am glad I have! I love headbands and would be SUPER happy to win this. Thanks but most of all thanks for blogging!!!

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  21. Ok. So...just read my last comment and I totally sound like a dweeb (do people even say that word anymore?) Ignore it or at least try and read with an open heart, LOL!! I am a follower :)

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  22. I would love to win one of these cute headbands. My mother-in-law told me about your blog. My husband went to school with Zach and we are now in your in-laws ward. I am addicted to reading about your cute family. I am also a follower of your blog.

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  23. I would love to win a striped one. SOoo cute!

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  24. Adorable...I'm in love with those headbands!

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  25. I came across your adorable blog from following the Sullengers blog. You are an inspiration to me. Congratulations on your great news. I would love some of those cute headbands. Always looking for something fun to wear.

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