The Pay it Forward giveaway, brought to you with the smallest photos possible
Okay, so it’s day two over here at the new digs and I’ve hit a few glitches. I cannot figure out how to post pictures.
Well, I can post the pictures, but they are either as small as a thumbnail, or so big they are overlapping my ad. Really. I am embarrassed to admit that I have been trying to figure it out all day. How in the world do you post normal size pictures over here? And get them in the center of the post? Is there anybody that could help me out? Preferably with a step by step tutorial with screen shots? Or at least a very detailed email? Because I am feeling a little weird without the ability to throw in a pic for y’all every now and then. Especially when I don’t have a lot to say and I need space fillers.
(Oh come on now, you know you’ve done it too.)
(You’ve got nothin’ and so out comes the good old Wordless Wednesday post. I’ve been there, I understand.)
(I had a blog breakdown, remember?)
I had planned to announce my Pay It Forward giveaway today with a pictorial essay of me opening the Pay It Forward package I received from Jen. It really was a fantastic photo post. In my mind.
And then the reality that I could not get any photos posted hit. So you must use your imagination.
Or better yet, squint really hard and take a look at these teeny tiny thumbnails.
Here’s my hand, discreetly covering up mine and Jen’s addresses. Or really, here’s my arm, with a box under it. See my manicure?
And then I opened the box, and oh the cuteness. Look at the cow tissue paper! And the red ribbon with cows on it. I was grinning like a kid on Christmas morning.
Now look real close, and you will see my goodies. Some gourmet chocolate, a bag of local peanuts, some awesome lotion that is almost gone, and a couple of Etsy goodies. I loved everything! Thank you Jen!
And the best part about it? The winner of the Pay it Forward giveaway gets to…you got it…pay it forward! Since I won Jen’s giveaway, the only thing required of me is to keep the giveaways going.
And who knows what you will win? But I’ll come up with something and send it out to you from here in the frozen Midwest. It will definitely be things that I like, I can tell you that for sure.
And, I happen to have very good taste.
So, if you would like to be entered to be one of 3 winners who receives a box of goodies from me, and you are willing to Pay it Forward to 3 other bloggers if you win, leave me a comment!
I’ll draw a winner on Friday. Or Saturday. I’m not good with time commitments.
Or posting photos, yet.
But, I’m a great shopper. And since I’m sending you a package, that’s really all that matters, right?
Right.
Posted: February 11th, 2008 under Giveaways.
Comments: 25
Comments
Comment from Queen B
Time: February 11, 2008, 11:33 pm
Like number one ever wins.
Great idea. I love the Pay It Forward.
I like your new digs better each time I see them…the swirls make me smile!
I’ve got the same picture issues. But I’m gonna email you what a smart blogging person told me to do earlier…
Comment from Heidi
Time: February 12, 2008, 1:32 am
I’m squinting, but I’m still having a hard time seeing the lovely gifts. Maybe I need to glasses? However, yummy chocolate and peanuts - say no more. (Though I have to say, I knew Jen would get the chocolate part right :).
Heidi
Comment from JanMary, N Ireland
Time: February 12, 2008, 4:22 am
I probably live too far away, but I would love to enter, and I promise I will Pay It Forward to anywhere in the world.
Comment from Sister Honey Bunch
Time: February 12, 2008, 7:58 am
I’m ready to pay it forward.
Comment from Ellen
Time: February 12, 2008, 8:11 am
Sign me up, sister!
Comment from nottryingforaboy
Time: February 12, 2008, 8:27 am
Please sign me up!
Comment from Jess
Time: February 12, 2008, 8:47 am
I don’t have a blog of my own, so is it ok for me to still enter? I love the idea of paying it forward, and I would definitely return the favor.
Jess
Comment from Jen M
Time: February 12, 2008, 9:07 am
I love the idea of paying it forward! Thanks for hosting it!
Comment from Kelly @ Love Well
Time: February 12, 2008, 10:02 am
I would play, but I’m afraid all I would have to Pay It Forward is a box filled with dirty diapers, half-eaten Yogo Rollers and a plea for help.
Oh, I kid. My life isn’t that bad. But it is busy right now. Which is why I’m going to decline to enter this wonderful contest of wonderfulness. (But I couldn’t not leave a comment. I’m all twitchy like that.)
Comment from Chrissy
Time: February 12, 2008, 10:36 am
What a great idea. I’m thinking of doing a giveaway next week anyway because I have too many boxes of Girl Scout cookies, so I would definitely do it.
Comment from Shelia
Time: February 12, 2008, 10:50 am
How fun! I’ve never done a giveaway before. Thanks for doing this.
Comment from Becky @ Boys Rule My Life
Time: February 12, 2008, 12:49 pm
Right. I know you’re a good shopper. I’ve seen your past giveaways and I’m always so sad that I don’t win. 
But, I’m still here… still trying… still jumping up and down over here waving my hand to tell you I’m still here. (I got that little line from a sassy blogger I know… maybe you know her , too? HA!)
Anyway, please pick me this time. My husband will kill me for doing another giveaway, but we just won’t tell him will we?!
So glad I popped in today! 
Comment from stacey moore
Time: February 12, 2008, 12:57 pm
i would love to play along!! thanks so much!!
Comment from Darcy
Time: February 12, 2008, 1:49 pm
What a cool idea! Sign me up please.
The new blog is nice!
Comment from Leslie (snaphappyinkymomma)
Time: February 12, 2008, 3:18 pm
What an awesome idea! I would love to “pay it forward.” So — pick me!
Comment from Brandie
Time: February 12, 2008, 3:49 pm
Love it! Count me in, I’d love to do it!
Comment from New Diva on the Blog
Time: February 12, 2008, 4:04 pm
What the heck, count me in! Good luck on the picture thing.
Comment from chickadee
Time: February 12, 2008, 5:53 pm
Here You Are!!
looking all big shotty.
love it.
Comment from Jen on the Edge
Time: February 12, 2008, 6:02 pm
Lisa, as the Jen who sent the box, I’m not in the next round, but I’m glad you liked the goodies!
Comment from Nicole@On The Run
Time: February 12, 2008, 11:02 pm
Love the gifty goodie bloggy pay it forward.
Do NOT love the recipe exchange pay it forward.
Count me in!
Comment from Suzy
Time: February 12, 2008, 11:07 pm
I think me and the girl from Ireland should win. We both have nice accents, right? And that’s really fun?????? And special??????
Comment from Kelley
Time: February 13, 2008, 6:22 pm
Great idea…count me in.
Isnt squinting good for your eyes or something…you know, keeps out all those UV rays or something. I know I read it somewhere. ;D
Comment from Tiffany
Time: February 14, 2008, 9:44 am
Oh! Sign me up! Good luck with figuring out the pictures. Thanks for hosting!
Comment from ElleBee
Time: February 14, 2008, 10:48 am
I love the “Pay It Forward” idea. Count me in! Love your new home, too.
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