Friday, September 25, 2015

Birthday Post: 31 Favorite Things + a $31 Amazon GIVEAWAY!


Today I turn


Ooh- that last one hurts.

Since I'm not a huge fan of odd numbers, and since 31 seems like a generally uneventful age (I felt the same way about 29 and 26... although at least 26 was even and still "mid-twenties"), I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite things with y'all and do a little giveaway- because who doesn't love winning things?!

This list of favorites spans a lot of years- 31 to be exact.

Some of them are all-time favorites, and some are more recent.

If you're new around here, consider this a getting-to-know-me list... a little peek into the quirkiness that is- me.

And maybe you'll even find a thing or two that you need to try for yourself!




1. Book- Same Kind of Different as Me (although For the Love may beat this by the time I’m through!)
2. Movie- Dirty Dancing or Pretty Woman
3. Song- Bryan Adams’ "Summer of ‘69"
4. TV Series- Friday Night Lights & Parenthood
5. Adult Beverage- Red wine or a margarita on the rocks
6. Kid Beverage- Yoo-Hoo
7. Face Product- Clarisonic Mia 2
8. Cleaning Product- Roomba for Pets
9. Baby Product- Solly Baby Wrap
10. Place to Buy Clothes- Loft, BR Factory, J.Crew Factory
11. Candle- Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint
12. Me-Time Activity: Bath & a book or Cooking with a glass of wine & pandora
13. Date Night- Cooking class or exploring a new place
14. Family Time Activity- Playing in the backyard or hiking
15. Music- Country or 80s-90s
16. Food- Pasta anything
17. City- London (I need to share this post one day!)
18. Flying Vacation- Our Honeymoon & Turks and Caicos Trip
19. Driving Vacation- The Inn at Palmetto Bluff
21. Starbucks Coffee- Cinnamon Dolce Latte
22. Form of Exercise- Pilates
23. Ice-cream- Mayfield Moosetracks
24. Board Game- Scrabble
25. Game Show- Wheel of Fortune
26. Piece of Jewelry- My “R” Necklace from here
27. Season- Fall
28. Holiday- Christmas
29. Sport to Watch- Football & Tennis
30. Sport to Play- Tennis
31. Verse- Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.”

And now for the giveaway!


I didn't work this into my list, but I buy just about everything on Amazon these days. Why drive to a store when what I need can be at my doorstep in two days or less?!

So in honor of the big 3-1, today I'm giving away a $31 gift card to Amazon.

To enter, just complete the Rafflecopter below:

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Good luck!

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31 comments:

  1. My favorite city is definitely Boston. So many special memories for Jarred and I there! And game show...no doubt Family Feud! We need to come back to ATL for another taping, so fun! Happy Birthday!!

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  2. My favorite kid beverage is orange hi-c!

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  3. My favorite baby item is the baby bjorn bouncer! Happy birthday!

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  4. happy birthday! ice cream is on my mind right now, since I'm trying to get back into shape before baby #2, and my favorite is the classic chocolate chip cookie dough. gah now I want some!

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  5. omg.... I'm reading this and I'm like me too, me too, me too haha so cheers to #'s 2, 6, 7, 11, 15, 16, 24, 25, 27 & 28
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I hope you have a wonderful birthday :)
    ~Tiffany

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  6. What?!? Not Publix brownie moose tracks?!? My favorite is TALENTI double dark chocolate with a small spoonful of Mediterranean Mint on top. And I'm going to feel guilty if I win this for YOUR birthday... Not that that means you shouldn't pick me. ;)
    Can't wait to celebrate you when you get back!

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  7. HAPPY BIRTHDAY friend! I loved this post!!!

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  8. happy birthday! xx,kenz
    http://sincerelykenz.com

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  9. My favorite ice cream is chocolate chip cookie dough.

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  10. Happy Bday - Coffeee - Starbucks Mach

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  11. Happy birthday!! I choose candle - and my new fave is Nest's Ocean Mist & Sea Salt!

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  12. My favorite form of exercise is weightlifting.

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  13. My favorite city is Positano in Italy. It's absolutely beautiful!

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  14. Happy Birthday. Have a great vacation week.

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  15. Happy birthday!! 31 is a good age! I pick food - my favorite is pizza - any kind!! esp homemade on the grill!

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  16. Happy birthday!! 31 is a good age! I pick food - my favorite is pizza - any kind!! esp homemade on the grill!

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  17. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!...you made a really nice list! i was thinking what would write in my list like this. well for sure i would have to think a lot. one of the things i am sure about is my favorite holiday - Christmas too :)

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  18. My favorite TV series is definitely Scandal!!

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  19. My favorite sports to watch are poker and football.

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  20. I'm not sure if my last comment worked but Happy Birthday! I love reading your blog!

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  21. I would have to say number sixteen - pecan pie - shaunie

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  22. Movie - I prefer Dirty Dancing. Love the soundtrack.
    Jennifer Rote

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  23. Happy birthday! Hope your 30s continue to be filled with fun.

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  25. My favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla. I know it's so plain, but toppings can easily be added.

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  26. I liked your 10 vegetable recipes under the "Last Week's meals section. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win. BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com Bernie W

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