*CLOSED* Book Giveaway: Making Work at Home Work by Mary Byers

AND THE WINNER IS:
Commenter #10.

Jennifer on Wed, 30th Sep 2009 2:53 pm

I blogged about the giveaway. http://virtualassistancebyjen.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/making-work-at-home-work/

Congratulations, Jennifer.  I’ll contact you for your mailing info and get this out to you.

To everyone else:  if you want to buy this book, it is available at Amazon.com.

I am more excited about this giveaway that I can express!  This book has literally revolutionized the way I run Berries and Cream Blog Design and has eased the stress and tension inherent in being a WAHM.

In Making Work at Home Work, author Mary Byers shows moms how to develop an entrepreneurial mind-set without sacrificing their families. This book covers important topics such as developing a successful business philosophy, balancing time between work and family, setting realistic goals, and handling the challenges of being both “Mommy” and “CEO” while running a profitable home-based business.

Honestly, when I was given the opportunity to receive this book in order to review it at my personal blog, I didn’t hesitate for even a split second before accepting.  At that time, I was drowning under the responsibilities and demands in my life, and my family was suffering as a result.  My husband was not at all happy with how much time I spent working, my children were literally begging me for attention, and I was short-tempered with everyone because I was so overwhelmed.

When I received my book, I immediately began reading, and what I read left me alternating between laughter and tears.  Mary’s story was mine – we shared the same problems, the same character traits (that often create our problems), and the same philosophy of business (make as much as you can).  As Mary shared the solutions that worked for her, I felt hope for the first time in several months.  If she found a better way, perhaps I could, too.

In the end, three steps were what revolutionized my business and my life.

1. Quit pretending that because I’m a WAHM my work somehow is less important or takes less of my time
2. Sit down with my husband to work out with him the goals and boundaries for my business
3. Instead of trying to make as much as possible make each month, set a specific monthly sales goal (once that goal is met, any additional income is an added blessing, but I can also pass on work if I want)

Mary recently interviewed me regarding the effect her book had on my life.  In the interview, I share more specific details about the changes I made. She has split that interview into three parts, which are being published at the book’s blog this week.  (I’ll link to the posts as they go live. Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3)

I was given two copies of the book – one to keep and one to giveaway.  I have decided to give away that second copy here at Berries and Cream Blog Design.  Here are the details:

• This contest will be open for 7 days (September 26, 2009 – October 6, 2009)
• This contest is open to everyone. Yes, I will even ship internationally.  This book is that good.
• You can enter in multiple ways, but please only enter one time per method:
  • Leave a comment on this post – I would be interested to hear why you would like to win this book
  • Write a blog post about this giveaway; please leave the post URL in a comment here so I can verify this step
  • Follow @revkastearns on Twitter; let me know your Twitter username in the comments so I can verify this step
  • Tweet the following message: RT @revkastearns: Juggling a family AND a business? Enter to win Making Work at Home Work by @marybyers. http://cli.gs/ybpsm9
  • Subscribe to our newsletter; let me know in the comments that you have subscribed or that you are already a subscriber

If you don’t win this giveaway and want to buy this book, it is available at Amazon.com.

*CLOSED* Giveaway: 2 Children’s Books from CPA Mom

Today’s giveaway (our last launch party giveaway – can you believe it?) is open to anyone with a US mailing address.

CPA Mom from Did You See That? has a little of everything at her blog: “This blog is where you’ll find reviews of books, products, websites and whatever else catches my eye. Where I’ll discuss ideas sparked by current events.”  She always has something interesting to read.

Did You See That is giving away 2 new children’s books

- Night’s Nice written by Barbara Emberley; illustrated by Ed EmberleyList Price: $12.99 Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers;Library Binding edition (November 1, 2008) Language: English

“Hop into bed,Turn over thrice, And whisper this softly: Night’s nice, night’s nice, night’s nice…Good Night.”

- The Beginner’s Guide to Bears written by Gillian Shields illustrated by Sebastien Braun List Price: $14.99 Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: L,B Kids (December 1, 2008) Language: English Everyone loves a big bear hug, Soft and cozy, warm and snug.

To be entered in this giveaway, leave a comment at this post no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, Saturday, March 7, 2009.  The winner will be chosen using random.org.

If you really want to win these great books, you can earn up to six additional entries by completing the following tasks. (Please leave a separate comment for each task.)

1. Sign up for our newsletter. The sign up box is located at the top of our sidebar. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment letting us know that.
2. Add our Berries and Cream Blog Design button to your site. Grab the code from the bottom of our sidebar.
3. Blog about and link to this giveaway.
4. Blog about our launch party and make sure you include a link to this blog (http://berriesandcreamblogdesign.com).
5. Follow Revka on Twitter: @RS_Designs or click on the little Twitter icon next to my picture in our sidebar.
6. Follow Linda on Twitter: @brazilian_linda or click on the Twitter icon next to her picture in our sidebar.

You can combine steps 3 and 4 into one post, but leave a separate comment for each step you complete.

Visit our Prizes page to see all the prizes that we will be giving away.

I wish you all the best.

*CLOSED* Giveaway: 501 Quilt Blocks (book) from Sunny Island Breezes

Today’s giveaway is open to anyone with a US mailing address.

Nancy has created her own tropical island at Sunny Island Breezes.  There she reviews books, posts about Sewing on Saturdays, put up Sunday Scriptures, shares her recipes, and more.

Nancy is giving away a Better Homes and Gardens book – 501 Quilt Blocks: A Treasury of Patterns for Patchwork & Appliqué. Inside you will find actual size drawings for 501 four-inch quilt blocks, and it also includes projects as well as tips & techniques.

To be entered in this giveaway, leave a comment at this post no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, Friday, March 6, 2009.  The winner will be chosen using random.org.

If you really want to win this wonderful book, you can earn up to six additional entries by completing the following tasks. (Please leave a separate comment for each task.)

1. Sign up for our newsletter. The sign up box is located at the top of our sidebar. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment letting us know that.
2. Add our Berries and Cream Blog Design button to your site. Grab the code from the bottom of our sidebar.
3. Blog about and link to this giveaway.
4. Blog about our launch party and make sure you include a link to this blog (http://berriesandcreamblogdesign.com).
5. Follow Revka on Twitter: @RS_Designs or click on the little Twitter icon next to my picture in our sidebar.
6. Follow Linda on Twitter: @brazilian_linda or click on the Twitter icon next to her picture in our sidebar.

You can combine steps 3 and 4 into one post, but leave a separate comment for each step you complete.

Visit our Prizes page to see all the prizes that we will be giving away.

I wish you all the best.

*CLOSED* Giveaway: Mommy Card from Little Ladybug Designs

Today’s giveaway is open to everyone in the world.

When you have a special event, professionally designed announcement and invitation cards can create the perfect first impression.  Kim from Little Ladybug Designs offers all kinds of gorgeous cards including adoption and birth announcements, birthday and wedding invitations, holiday photo cards, and more.

Kim is giving away a Mommy Calling Card – you will be given the image only and will have to have your cards printed by someone else, like VistaPrint.

To be entered in this giveaway, leave a comment at this post no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, Thursday, March 5, 2009.  The winner will be chosen using random.org.

If you really want to win your own Mommy Calling Card, you can earn up to six additional entries by completing the following tasks. (Please leave a separate comment for each task.)

1. Sign up for our newsletter. The sign up box is located at the top of our sidebar. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment letting us know that.
2. Add our Berries and Cream Blog Design button to your site. Grab the code from the bottom of our sidebar.
3. Blog about and link to this giveaway.
4. Blog about our launch party and make sure you include a link to this blog (http://berriesandcreamblogdesign.com).
5. Follow Revka on Twitter: @RS_Designs or click on the little Twitter icon next to my picture in our sidebar.
6. Follow Linda on Twitter: @brazilian_linda or click on the Twitter icon next to her picture in our sidebar.

You can combine steps 3 and 4 into one post, but leave a separate comment for each step you complete.

Visit our Prizes page to see all the prizes that we will be giving away.

I wish you all the best.

*CLOSED* Giveaway: Personalized Confetti from The Pink Poodle Boutique

Today’s giveaway is open to anyone with a US mailing address.

I love boutiques.  There are such neat and unique items in each one, and The Pink Poodle Boutique has great products including dress-up clothes and accessories, hair accessories, party supplies and favors, and more.

Christian of The Pink Poodle Boutique is giving away (1) bag of custom made personalized confetti – enough to generously decorate 2-4 eight foot tables. The confetti is created to be the perfect compliment to your special occasion.  The winner gets to choose the messages, shapes and colors.

To be entered in this giveaway, leave a comment at this post no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, March 4, 2009.  The winner will be chosen using random.org.

If you really want to win this cool confetti you can earn up to six additional entries by completing the following tasks. (Please leave a separate comment for each task.)

1. Sign up for our newsletter. The sign up box is located at the top of our sidebar. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment letting us know that.
2. Add our Berries and Cream Blog Design button to your site. Grab the code from the bottom of our sidebar.
3. Blog about and link to this giveaway.
4. Blog about our launch party and make sure you include a link to this blog (http://berriesandcreamblogdesign.com).
5. Follow Revka on Twitter: @RS_Designs or click on the little Twitter icon next to my picture in our sidebar.
6. Follow Linda on Twitter: @brazilian_linda or click on the Twitter icon next to her picture in our sidebar.

You can combine steps 3 and 4 into one post, but leave a separate comment for each step you complete.

Visit our Prizes page to see all the prizes that we will be giving away.

I wish you all the best.

*CLOSED* Giveaway: VeggieTale’s Pack from Thrifty Mommy

Today’s giveaway is open to anyone with a US mailing address.

For all of us frugal people, Thrifty Mommy is a great resource.  Karen offers great tips (including Top 10, Top 25, and Top 50 money-saving lists) and lets us know about ongoing sales.  Karen has donated a VeggieTales pack, which includes Jonah, a VeggieTales movie (VHS tape) and Jonah: Even Fish Slappers Need a Second Chance (book).

To be entered in this giveaway, leave a comment at this post no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, March 3, 2009.  The winner will be chosen using random.org.

If you really want to win this VeggieTales pack, you can earn up to six additional entries by completing the following tasks. (Please leave a separate comment for each task.)

1. Sign up for our newsletter. The sign up box is located at the top of our sidebar. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment letting us know that.
2. Add our Berries and Cream Blog Design button to your site. Grab the code from the bottom of our sidebar.
3. Blog about and link to this giveaway.
4. Blog about our launch party and make sure you include a link to this blog (http://berriesandcreamblogdesign.com).
5. Follow Revka on Twitter: @RS_Designs or click on the little Twitter icon next to my picture in our sidebar.
6. Follow Linda on Twitter: @brazilian_linda or click on the Twitter icon next to her picture in our sidebar.

You can combine steps 3 and 4 into one post, but leave a separate comment for each step you complete.

Visit our Prizes page to see all the prizes that we will be giving away.

I wish you all the best.

*CLOSED* Giveaway: $10 Starbucks Gift Card from Seeryus Mama

Today’s giveaway is open to anyone with a US or Canada mailing address.

I love working with mommy bloggers, and Sky of Seeryus Mama is a great client and friend.  Her blog is more than just “mommy” tales.  She also posts lot of reviews and giveaways.

Speaking of giveaways, Sky has generously donated a $10 Starbucks gift card for our launch party.  I know many of you love Starbucks and entered our previous giveaway.  Now you have a second chance to win yourself a treat!

To be entered in this giveaway, leave a comment at this post no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, Monday, March 2, 2009.  The winner will be chosen using random.org.

If you really want to win this gift card, you can earn up to six additional entries by completing the following tasks. (Please leave a separate comment for each task.)

1. Sign up for our newsletter. The sign up box is located at the top of our sidebar. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment letting us know that.
2. Add our Berries and Cream Blog Design button to your site. Grab the code from the bottom of our sidebar.
3. Blog about and link to this giveaway.
4. Blog about our launch party and make sure you include a link to this blog (http://berriesandcreamblogdesign.com).
5. Follow Revka on Twitter: @RS_Designs or click on the little Twitter icon next to my picture in our sidebar.
6. Follow Linda on Twitter: @brazilian_linda or click on the Twitter icon next to her picture in our sidebar.

You can combine steps 3 and 4 into one post, but leave a separate comment for each step you complete.

Visit our Prizes page to see all the prizes that we will be giving away.

I wish you all the best.

*CLOSED* Giveaway: Baby Star Quick Change (Spring) from Doodlebug & Peanut Creations

Today’s giveaway is open to anyone with a US mailing address.

What mom doesn’t like shopping for cute, useful stuff for her children? Doodlebug & Peanut Creations is a mom-owned boutique filled with wonderful products including everything from apparel and shoes, bedding, to furniture, and more.

One of the great products at Doodlebug & Peanut Creations is the Baby Star Quick Change in Spring.  This is the perfect pouch for carrying diapers and wipes.  It has gusset sides and a reinforced based that allows for expansion, and it fits four large diapers plus a wipe case comfortably.  It’s 100% cotton, imported and machine washable, and all Baby Star products are formaldehyde-free, making them safe for baby and the environment.

To be entered in this giveaway, leave a comment at this post no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, Sunday, February 29 March 1, 2009.  (It would be nice if you stated your favorite product from Doodlebug & Peanut Creations.)  The winner will be chosen using random.org.

If you really want to win this convenient diaper and wipes pouch, you can earn up to six additional entries by completing the following tasks. (Please leave a separate comment for each task.)

1. Sign up for our newsletter. The sign up box is located at the top of our sidebar. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment letting us know that.
2. Add our Berries and Cream Blog Design button to your site. Grab the code from the bottom of our sidebar.
3. Blog about and link to this giveaway.
4. Blog about our launch party and make sure you include a link to this blog (http://berriesandcreamblogdesign.com).
5. Follow Revka on Twitter: @RS_Designs or click on the little Twitter icon next to my picture in our sidebar.
6. Follow Linda on Twitter: @brazilian_linda or click on the Twitter icon next to her picture in our sidebar.

You can combine steps 3 and 4 into one post, but leave a separate comment for each step you complete.

Visit our Prizes page to see all the prizes that we will be giving away.

I wish you all the best.

*CLOSED* Giveaway: $15 Target Gift Card from Sisterly Savings

Today’s giveaway is open to anyone with a US mailing address.

If you are like me, you can use all the money-savings tips you can get.  Jennifer of Sisterly Savings is not only a friend and client of mine, but she is also a fantastic source for money-saving ideas for everything from everyday life to coupons and grocery shopping. Even Jennifer’s prize will help you save money.  She is giving away a $15 Target gift card.

To be entered in this giveaway, leave a comment at this post no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, Saturday, February 28, 2009.  (It would be nice if you stated your favorite money-saving idea from Sisterly Savings.)  The winner will be chosen using random.org.

If you really want to win this gift card, you can earn up to six additional entries by completing the following tasks. (Please leave a separate comment for each task.)

1. Sign up for our newsletter. The sign up box is located at the top of our sidebar. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment letting us know that.
2. Add our Berries and Cream Blog Design button to your site. Grab the code from the bottom of our sidebar.
3. Blog about and link to this giveaway.
4. Blog about our launch party and make sure you include a link to this blog (http://berriesandcreamblogdesign.com).
5. Follow Revka on Twitter: @RS_Designs or click on the little Twitter icon next to my picture in our sidebar.
6. Follow Linda on Twitter: @brazilian_linda or click on the Twitter icon next to her picture in our sidebar.

You can combine steps 3 and 4 into one post, but leave a separate comment for each step you complete.

Visit our Prizes page to see all the prizes that we will be giving away.

I wish you all the best.

*CLOSED* Giveaway: Hand-made Wool Socks from Shady Side Farm

Today’s giveaway is open to anyone with a US or Canada mailing address.

I don’t know about you, but I love quality, home-made items.   Shady Side Farm is an actual place–a place of hard work, creative energy, and a connection to the land. It’s the place where Lona and her husband have chosen to raise their children. You can find out more about life on a farm if you visit their blog, Farming in the Shade.

Lona has donated a pair of hand-made wool socks from their Etsy store, ShadySideFarm.   The winner gets to choose from the socks in their store. These socks are created from their own sheep’s wool. Lona says, “We raise sheep, shear them once a year, and send the raw wool off to be cleaned, carded and spun into yarn. We dye the yarn and make socks one at a time on an antique circular sock machine. In the course of our days, we raise sheep and create practical and beautiful items, including things crafted from our wool.”

To be entered in this giveaway, leave a comment at this post no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, Friday, February 27, 2009.  (It would be nice if you stated your favorite product from ShadySideFarm.)  The winner will be chosen using random.org.

If you really want to win this subscription, you can earn up to six additional entries by completing the following tasks. (Please leave a separate comment for each task.)

1. Sign up for our newsletter. The sign up box is located at the top of our sidebar. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment letting us know that.
2. Add our Berries and Cream Blog Design button to your site. Grab the code from the bottom of our sidebar.
3. Blog about and link to this giveaway.
4. Blog about our launch party and make sure you include a link to this blog (http://berriesandcreamblogdesign.com).
5. Follow Revka on Twitter: @RS_Designs or click on the little Twitter icon next to my picture in our sidebar.
6. Follow Linda on Twitter: @brazilian_linda or click on the Twitter icon next to her picture in our sidebar.

You can combine steps 3 and 4 into one post, but leave a separate comment for each step you complete.

Visit our Prizes page to see all the prizes that we will be giving away.

I wish you all the best.

Next Page »