June random stuff. Blogging, Ranching, Giving Away.

Posted June 1st, 2008 by Jen in blog stuff, giveaways, the office, the ranch

Yesterday was an interesting day of firsts. The kiddos found a chirping nest full of baby birds (children, do NOT touch!) and happened upon (cued by loud barking from the dog) a nest of wild baby bunnies jackrabbits (children, do NOT touch!). As we drove home late in the evening, I came within inches of smashing a great horned owl into my windshield, as it was concentrating on the baby field mouse it had snatched off the road. And finally I pulled into our house to see a yard full of little deer. It’s spring in the Oregon high desert.

All of the childhood exploring was possible because my husband and I were busy breaking our backs trying to get the yard prepared to plant some grass. I snapped off my shovel handle just above the spade (is that a bad sign?) trying to pry up a boulder and I bent the prongs of my husband’s $50 rake. I’ll go soak my weary bones in a hot bath and try to focus on how green that grass will be in a few months.

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Well, it’s June now. I have a special giveaway for DADS (or grads). Father’s Day is June 15, just two weeks away. I’m going to let the winner choose any in-stock item under $30 from our online sports store, TeamMASCOT.com. We carry team logoed products across six leagues - NFL, NCAA, MLB, NBA, NHL, and NASCAR. If you’re not going to settle for giving another necktie on Father’s Day, consider a key chain, wallet, or even a hammer with his favorite team’s logo!

Please be sure the item is in-stock (noted after the product description), because I’ll need to get this shipped by the end of the week to guarantee arrival for Father’s Day. CONTEST CLOSES Friday, June 6. TO ENTER, leave a comment on this post, letting me know which product you would like. Open to U.S. and APO addresses. Make sure you leave a way for me to contact you, so I can notify the winner and get this shipped to the correct address.
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Marriage Monday, hosted by Chrysalis blog coming tomorrow! Submit your post after today on any aspect of your wedding here.

There are several blog carnivals that you may want to catch up on. Just topical collections of blog articles.

Christian Carnival and up again Wednesday at Ancient Hebrew Poetry.
Carnival of Homeschooling, and up again Tuesday at Tami’s Blog.
Carnival of Family Life, and coming again tomorrow at Live from Waterloo.
Homesteading Carnival, and coming again tomorrow at Lighter Side.

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16 Responses

  1. Heather Young June 1st, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    Don’t envy you one bit–an hour trimming trees was quite enough for me thank you very much.:)

  2. Gabriel - Live from Waterloo June 1st, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    Hi! Thanks for the ‘advertising’. I have just left my “Carnival” post scheduled for tomorrow exactly at 12:00 AM. See you there!

  3. Karen June 2nd, 2008 at 6:47 am

    So many choices! Wow!
    Well, my husband is not a sports nut, but his father is a big football fan. His two favorite teams are the Redskins “and whoever’s playing Dallas!” So, the Redskins is has to be and I think I like the hammer best. Too cute!
    Thanks for the chance!

  4. Colleen June 2nd, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    I would love to get my dad the Cleveland Browns Trash Can to sweep up all the broken dreams…No, seriously, he is a loyal fan and would love to have the Browns Apron and Mitt set for all his tailgating bbqs. Thanks!

  5. Andrea June 2nd, 2008 at 4:48 pm

    My husband had been a Detroit RedWings fan since he was a kid. I’d love to get him the banner! Thanks for a great giveaway.

  6. Shay June 2nd, 2008 at 6:19 pm

    I love the Georgia Bulldog hammer! Too perfect.

  7. Cindi June 2nd, 2008 at 7:54 pm

    How fun! Thanks for the opportunity to win a great Father’s Day gift. My husband is a fan of the St.
    Louis Cardinals! He would enjoy the nice looking
    MLB Can Cooler-Steel with the Cardinal’s logo. Please enter me in your delightful drawing. I appreciate it!
    Thanks,Cindi

  8. Betsy June 2nd, 2008 at 7:55 pm

    I would get a Colts banner!

  9. misty w June 2nd, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    I would get my dad the West Virginia Mountaineers Floor Mat-Football or maybe the WVU Koozie for my hubby. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

  10. Tipper June 3rd, 2008 at 10:20 am

    What a nice giveaway! My choice is Item # 22765 a Georgia Bulldog Hat.

    I wish I could have seen the baby rabbits and the deer!

  11. monkeyinabox June 5th, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    Green Bay Packers travel mug

  12. Amanda June 5th, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    Love the Steelers Travel Mug…how soon would I have to order to have something in time for FD? I love your stuff…now I just have to decide…

  13. Julie June 6th, 2008 at 10:10 am

    Happy to join the crowd hanging out at Diary of 1! We love anything Beavers. Corvallis still remains my favorite town of all times - quaint, quiet, colorful, full of bike paths and parks, no major roads through it…Either for my own dad or my hubby, Beaver gear/wear is perfect!!

  14. Josh June 6th, 2008 at 11:27 am

    I would choose the Dallas Cowboys wallet (Item # 24518). Very nice. Thanks.

  15. Cathy June 6th, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    I think the Seattle Seahawks Clear Beer Mug is very nice!

  16. Karyn June 7th, 2008 at 10:52 pm

    Jen! Hi! It seems like just yesterday we had our Bible Study at your house…and I was pregnant with Aspen. She’s 2 now!!! Anyway, hope you and your family are doing well. My hubby is a Seahawks NUT so the freezer mugs would be a nice addition to our house. :)

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