Free Copy of Chicken Soup For The Soul- Giveaway
I have a confession.
As thousands of people are sinking their teeth deep within the pages of the latest vampire series, I’m not.
I have a few issues. I pick up a book, read a few pages, then suddenly it’s dinner and I have T-minus 25 minutes to whip up something the family is willing to eat, but will not result in an ER visit due to a clogged artery or malnutrition. Then there are dishes…and the laundry…and my Google Reader on the verge of explosion…and oh yea, my family to attend to.
Point is I have not been able to pick up a book and read it cover to cover in quite some time. It’s probably been over three years (when I was on bedrest and forced to sit still for 5 months). It is not for a lack of trying. In fact, I am a frequent visitor of my local library. However, they only allow checkout renewals once (yes, six entire weeks is not enough time for me to finish a book).
Thankfully, there is an alternative. Short stories provide the perfect literary escape without any long-term commitment.
One of the most inspiring series I’ve found is Chicken Soup or the Soul. So I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to giveaway a copy of their latest Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms Know Best (July, 2008).
Here is some information they’ve provided me:
Being a mom is a mind-boggling and exciting experience that’s filled with discoveries (some beautiful, and some – diapers? – not so beautiful). Three of Chicken Soup’s new parent titles embrace the ups and downs of being a mom, from bringing your first baby home to seeing your last child off to college – and all the spilled baby food, report cards, first dates, tears and giggles in between. For more information visit: www.chickensoup.com.
Get a Free Copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms Know Best:
1) Leave a comment on this post saying, “Ooh! Ooh! Pick Me! I want to enter.” Or something along those lines so I know you are interested.
2) Leave your correct email in the comment form so I can contact you if you win.
3) This is open to U.S. residents only (sorry).
4) You must be willing to provide me with your mailing address if you win (I promise, I’m not a crazed serial killer or stalker. My husband wouldn’t approve).
–> Deadline to enter is Sunday, December 21st at midnight. I’ll choose a winner using a random number generator and will announce on Monday, December 22nd.
Good luck!
PS. I promise to have a giveaway suitable for moms, dads, and the non-parental variety soon, so stay tuned.
Pick me!! I’m like you. I don’t remember the last time that I was able to read a book cover to cover without being interrupted.
Emily/Randomability’s last blog post..Sentimental Sunday (7)
December 15th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Umm, is this a trick question? You said Sunday, December 14th, today is the 15th.
But, if this isn’t a trick:
PICK ME, PICK ME!!!
Natalie’s last blog post..Caught in a Moment
December 15th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
OOOhhhhhhh…Pick me!!
Jay
ps- dont forget to get entered for our grand prize giveaway this week…this one is for the big one…
Jay @ HalftimeLessons.com
Jay @ HalftimeLessons’s last blog post..Exactly what I needed.
December 15th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
oooh oooh pick me pick me
but I’m confused about the date, too…..
Valerie Mitchell’s last blog post..FunkyMonkey Onesie Giveaway 12/21/08
December 15th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Ayi-yi-yi. My bad. I meant December 21st!
So sorry. I’ve edited the post to reflect the correct dates.
Thanks for the heads up Natalie and Valerie
December 15th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Pick me, please! Would love to have something quick to read.
Asianmommy’s last blog post..Wii Fit–Is It Worth the Money?
December 15th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I love reading, but I stay out of this one
!
Nice idea though
December 15th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Pick me! ‘ cause the typo “Chicken Soup or The Soul” totally cracks me up and then scares me because I’m not sure which of the two I’d choose on any given day. It is awfully cold today….
Lisa’s last blog post..Ham & Greens
December 15th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Perfect timing!! I’m on a Chicken Soup kick and I would LOVE to have this to add to my collection.
Pick me! Pick me!
Write From Karen’s last blog post..January: A Month Full of Prizes and Fun
December 15th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
I can relate to the challenge of reading entire books in a timely manner because I don’t have a husband or daughter seeking my time or energy and I find it difficult these days too. Methinks BLOGGING is perhaps the biggest time stealing culprit. That said … don’t put my name (or number) in the drawing because I’ve got PLENTY to read and this title is PERFECT for all those busy moms out there!
Hugs and blessings,
happily retired gal’s last blog post..Monday Morning Musings and More …
December 15th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Pick me!!! I need something to read other than Elmo’s Goes Potty.
dejoni2003@yahoo.com
December 15th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
reading – no time either – I read the twilight series but had to wait until midnight to start reading and then would stay up until 3 AM – I did that for a week – my brain died!
December 15th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
My kids are 10 and 8 and I just now have time to even TRY to read.
Undercover Princess’s last blog post..My question for you, faithful readers…
December 15th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
I am totally with you on not being able to read books. I used to devour them when I was nursing! So here’s my DON’T PICK ME comment. I would love to read this book, except that I have about 5 books that I need to review and haven’t even touched them. I’m not at all sure whether these marketers actually follow up on them because some of them have been given to me a year ago. Still gotta keep good karma and all…
Angela at mommy bytes’s last blog post..Do All Parents Spend Eight Hours on School Projects?
December 15th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
I could use some Chicken Soup – the real stuff or for my soul – either one.
wright’s last blog post..Oh, My Back
December 15th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
I am a big Chicken Soup fan! I love those books!
I wasn’t going to read Twilight simply because every one else was. And then I just became curious. I read it cover to cover in two days. It is VERY easy to read. I’m just sayin’.
Kat’s last blog post..PSF- And In This Corner…
December 15th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
oh my gosh, i used to read chicken soup for the soul. i like the very first one the best.
savvymode sg’s last blog post..I Caught a Cold Bug….
December 15th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I want to win because I want give this one to my wife.
December 15th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Do you want one of my copies of the vampire book? There is a copy near you in NH that is ready to come back south….
Anglophile Football Fanatic’s last blog post..Preschool Economics
December 15th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
I’ve recently rediscovered reading and would LOVE to have something else to devour. Pick me! Pick me!
December 15th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
So. A Giveaway. Don’t pick me, okay? Not only am I NOT a Mom, I have no plans to become one, either. No, no, wait!!! Pick me, pick me. And if I win, I’m going to give it to Janet from Planet of Janet.
lceel’s last blog post..16 days and counting
December 15th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Ooh! Ooh! Pick Me! I want to enter.
December 15th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Don’t feel bad, it takes me forever to read a book and I don’t even have a small child to tend to (unless you count the puppies). *raising hand in the air* Pick me!
Jeanne’s last blog post..Just Because I Was Hungry
December 15th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Pick me-I love to read!!!!
December 15th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
I’d love to win this! The series is awesome!
December 15th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
pick me!!
I miss reading so much!! It seems like ages since I’ve read a good book… I just never have the time
December 15th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
I love those books, big time and I also know that reading a book cover to cover is not easy. I read like 2-3 pages each day in the tub. It takes me ages to finish a book but I try.
Talina’s last blog post..Perfect pie crust and old school Nintendo.
December 15th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Pick Me Please!!!
I would love a free copy!!!!
PLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSEEE
December 15th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
These are such wonderful books. Hope I get a copy…
December 15th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Oh! One of my good friends is pregnant and I would *LOVE* to give this to her as a gift. I hope I win :~)
Cassandra {Simply Fearless}’s last blog post..My heart is cracking open ~ your advice please
December 15th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Oh the Chicken Soup Books rock!! It’s been a while since I’ve had a good cry.
And I’m not into the vampire books either.
You know where to find me toots.
Grandy’s last blog post..Random Grandy Finally Gets Video
December 16th, 2008 at 12:12 am
ME ME!!!! SEE ME!!!!!
Count me in!!
December 16th, 2008 at 12:27 am
I would really love to win this book! I’ve checked out a few at my library and I really love the series. I always get teary eyed and feel all fuzzy warm inside after reading! Thanks for the entry and have a blessed holiday season!
December 16th, 2008 at 12:37 am
You could pick me; I wouldn’t turn it down. I sympathize with your plot in life right now. I lived that life for many years. Work, school (had to have a master’s degree), kids, hubby, and all the things that go with each of them — and I had to read books the degree was in English with an emphasis on elementary education. Now I read just because I want to and I can read long books with big words, not just a million childrens books, which although very good, just don’t have quite as much meat as I like.
Patsy’s last blog post..A Little Christmas Spirit
December 16th, 2008 at 12:40 am
If you could see me, I’m jumping up and down waving frantically. Now I’m sitting with my hand held high and the other hand holding up the arm…and I’m saying…Ooooooo! I want this book! Pick Me! Plleeease!
LOL
sheila’s last blog post..Ghost of Christmas Past?
December 16th, 2008 at 9:07 am
No, don’t pick me, that’s not what I came here to say.
I can’t believe I missed so many posts these last couple of days!! Shame on me!!
I’m like you, I can never finish a book cover to cover, I keep having to start over, because I can’t remember how the story went! Too much blogging perhaps?
Jientje’s last blog post..Ruby Tuesday, Food … Glorious Food …
December 16th, 2008 at 9:15 am
I am also not reading the vampire stuff, I feel so leftout!
brittany’s last blog post..I’m feeling…poetic.
December 16th, 2008 at 9:37 am
ooooh, oooh, Pick Me, Pick Me. I completely understand about not being able to find time to read. I just said to myself I need a book to read. I use to read all the time just to keep me motivated, but since having my baby and going back to work, and starting this blog, I’ve been so focused on everything else, but my precious book time.
F.P.E.’s last blog post..I Just Got Home From Work!!!!
December 16th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
YES! I’d love a copy, so please pick me. Btw, as I type this my 2 year old daughter is using me for her jungle gym. If it’s any consolation, I, too, haven’t been able to read anything longer than a magazine article since my oldest was born (she’s now 7)…
December 16th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I’d like a copy. I, too, have the failure-to-read-non-children’s-books disease. So, please, pick me.
patois’s last blog post..Haiku: Distractions
December 16th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Ooh! Ooh! Pick Me! I want to enter! I LOVE giveaways!! And if it’s too mom for me I can just give it to my own. I know she’ll love it even tho for her, too, finishing books can take years! lol
jameil’s last blog post..I’M DONE!!!
December 16th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Durn! Why oh why do the Canadians never get to play? I am going to go and run and tell my mommy!
Christine’s last blog post..Tickled Pink
December 16th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Happy Holidays! I would like to win this book. Everyone else has used my line, pick me, pick me. So how about this: Please, please, pick me.
Thanks for considering me.
December 16th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Oh, pick me, Sandy! Pick me!
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December 16th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
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December 17th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Ok.. I confess I’m one of those vampire series mom addict! It’s the first book that I have ever finished since I have kids which is 6 years ago. It’s wise that you didn’t pick it up. It’s very addictive so you will probably ignore your dish, laundry or even screaming kids for a bit.
Anyway, now that I start reading again I would love to get this book as well.
Do I have to say ‘pick me’? Can I ask please choose me?
Amy @ The Q Family’s last blog post..Saturday Fun
December 17th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Oh do pick me!
I would love to read this! Sounds so good!
December 17th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Me Me Me – I really love Chicken Soup books and after losing both my mother and grandmother this summer in the span of 8 weeks and inspirational book seems like something I could use!!
December 17th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
“Ooh! Ooh! Pick Me! I want to enter.” LOL – but yes, I would love to win. And, I can vouch for the fact that you are definitely not serial killer, stalker or the like
Michelle’s last blog post..Comment on THE BEST Holiday Give Away… by Jenny F.
December 18th, 2008 at 10:40 am
ME! ME! PICK ME!
December 19th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
I would love to win this. It would make a great baby shower gift for my friend who is due in February. Thanks!
December 19th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Pick me! I need a little chicken soup for my soul!
December 20th, 2008 at 12:39 am
The only way I’ve been able to “read” the Twilight series is by borrowing the CD from the library. That way while I work I can listen, I usually miss big spots, but it’s better then read the book or trying to while I hide myself in the bathroom
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I love short stories and those I can read in between baths and laundry! Thank you so much, I hope I win
Alexis’s last blog post..I must have swim trunks!
December 20th, 2008 at 1:20 am
i would love to enter…this looks like a great read! thanks!
December 20th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Pick me! Pick me!
Mama Zen’s last blog post..Honest Crap
December 20th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Oh I would love to have this to read- enter me please!
thanks
December 20th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Oh I would love to read this and then give it to my daughter to read too. What fun.
Baba’s last blog post..Cool Giveaways
December 20th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
i need this. i hope you pick me!
December 21st, 2008 at 12:44 am
what can be better than a book for moms. chicken soup for the soul is a great choice for any mother, ecspeacially when your a stay at home mom, with a house filled with things-for-mom-to-do-today…..you gotta love it. every women should mend some indulgence time with your face in a book. great contest choice.
December 21st, 2008 at 12:47 am
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOSHH!!! I would certainly love to be the winner of this book! I would dance profusely around my neighborhood in a muumuu if I won!! Thanks!
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December 21st, 2008 at 1:12 am
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December 21st, 2008 at 1:27 am
I’d love to be entered, I am a huge Chicken Soup for the Soul fan! Thanks for entering me.
December 21st, 2008 at 2:27 am
Yes, yes, pick me, pick me! I need some mommy inspirational reading to remind me that I’m not alone!
Aloha Monkey’s last blog post..Mommy’s Modified Wish List
December 21st, 2008 at 2:45 am
*jumping up and down*
Pick me please, pick me! I so deserve this book… oh who am I kidding… everyone who has entered deserves it.
But pick me, please?
Lea
wisprnsoul@cox.net
Lea’s last blog post..My father and waiting…
December 21st, 2008 at 3:42 am
I would like to win! I have read several of The Chicken Soup Food for the Soul books, but I have not read this one.
December 21st, 2008 at 5:11 am
ps- “Ooh! Ooh! Pick Me! I want to enter.”
December 21st, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Ooh! Ooh! Pick Me! please enter me!!! thanks!!
December 21st, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Me Me! Pick me.! I want this so badly!
Denise’s last blog post..You Request!
December 21st, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Ooh! Pick me! Pick me! Can’t you see me jumping up and down while waving my arms! I would love to win. Thanks!
December 21st, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Pick me! this would be wonderful!
December 22nd, 2008 at 1:33 am
Ooh Ooh Pick me me me!! Thanks for the opportunity.
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December 22nd, 2008 at 2:28 pm