And the Winners Are........

I am sure you are all curious as to who the winners are for First Anniversary Giveaway.  Well rest assured that by the end of this post all will be revealed.  First let me apologize for the tardiness in getting the info to you.  I know I promised that they would be announced on Monday, July 19th.  However, last week I had the wonderful pleasure of having my grandkids down with me for the week.  Needless to say I did not get much done in the way of blog writing. 

I did manage to post a short note in regards to the drawing.  Also I had my Monday and Thursday posts, yet they are done ahead of time and were already scheduled.  I have to say that the break was enjoyed tremendously.  I am sure that much of it had to do with the fact that I had two of my favorite little people with me to fill the hours with fun and laughter.  The week definately went by much too fast.  Although there were times that I was reminded of the many years that have passed for me.  I word it in that manner because I refuse to admit that I am getting old.

I did have helpers in the drawing of the names of the winners.  Two pairs of little hands were eager to help me.  They loved the suspense of it all.  My grandson helped me to fold each name carefully and place them in a big stainless mixing bowl.  My granddaughter of course read the names as they were folded and some she truly fell in love with.  If it had been up to her, I think everyone would have been drawn.  Yet alas their were to be three goodie boxes given to three lucky winners.  So lets get on with unveiling who the three lucky ones are.

The first name drawn and winner of the goodie box representing Mind is Onreeone over at "One Day at A Time" .  I popped over to her blog and read her latest post and knew right then that just as I has thought this goodie box would go to exactly who was needing it most.  So Onreeone, send me a quick email and give me all your mailing info so I can ship your prize your way...

The second name drawn and winner of the goodie box representing Body is Audrey over at "The Magic, Miracles, and Joy of an Artist" A box full of my favorite edible goodies awaits you, along with a few other surprises.  Send me a quick email with all your mailing info and I will get it right out to you.

The third name drawn and winner of the goodie box representing Soul is Ponderosa Pagan.  Ok I know the name says Ponderosa Pine, but just chalk it up to the seniality that is ever so slowing creeping its way into my mind, or better still the seniality that is already there.... I love how it seemed so fitting that this goodie box went to her.  As soon as I receive your mailing info, I will get your gift to you.

Now since I can not say no to my grandkids, I have three other names that they drew.  Lets just say these are honorable mention names and will receive a surprise in the mail.  They are as follows: 

Number One:  Marie over at Art of My Heart

Number Two:  Avie at Hearthwitch Cottage

Number Three:  Alaska Wolf Song at Heartsong 

Of course I will need you all to send me your mailing info so that I will know where to send it.  Lastly let me say that I truly do wish that I could send a little surprise to all of you as it has been all of you and more who has made this last year much of what it has been for me.  I look forward to the next coming year and getting to know many of you even more and also meeting even more new friends.  This concludes our announcement ceremony.  I hope to return to my regular schedule of posting this week and definately no later than next week.... Love all of you... blessings.

Disappearing Comments

I wanted to drop a quick note to all you out in blogland and let you know that it appears that blogger is dropping comments even when they have been approved for posting.  I am not exactly sure how long it has been happening or when exactly it will be remedied.  Just wanted to let any of you who who had left a comment on my site to be assured that they are not posted due to this mishap.

If you have left a comment in regards to my up and coming First Anniversary Giveaway rest assured that I do have the emails that notified me of the comments and will see that each and everyone is included in the draw.  If you want though feel free to drop by and attempt to leave a new comment.  Sorry for the inconvienence.

Mind Body and Soul - First Anniversary Giveaway

It is hard for me to believe that in a few short weeks I will have been blogging for a year. My how time does fly when one is having fun. On July 16th, 2009 I published my first post on Mother Moon. Little did I know at that time just how many blessings it would bring to me. I have evolved in so many ways during this time. I have had the wonderful pleasure of meeting so many truly wonderful people. Many who have touched me in ways they will never know. Some I consider close friends, some wise counselors that give me the words I need just at the right time, some gifted and talented in a multitude of genres, and some so much more then they realize. Regardless all have given me so many blessings.

In honor of this celebration, I would like to share a little of myself with those who follow me and those who have been so many things to me over the last 365 days. Of course a giveaway is what I had in mind. I do wish that I could send something to each and every one of you as I have so enjoyed this experience so far, knowing that it could not have been what it has been for me if you were not involved. Yet I have to be reasonable.

I call this giveaway one of Mind Body and Soul. As I stated earlier over the last year I have evolved in so many ways. Each change has reflected itself back on the three areas of Mind Body and Soul. Some of the change has been subtle, only enhancing something which was already present in me. Other changes have been a bit more noticeable, bringing out in me things which I had not experienced before.

I will be giving away a total of three Goodie Boxes.  Each will be filled with items reflecting back on the areas of Mind Body and Soul and how they connect with me. 

The first Goodie Box will represent Mind: This represents the inner spiritual me and the exploration which I have been on over the last year. In my first post I spoke of my beliefs and the need I felt to be true to myself and the things I believed or at least had question about. I wanted to come out of the closet so to speak and for once in my life voice so many of the thoughts and views I had. Well needless to say I have been doing just that. It is a continuous journey which I am even more excited about today.

The recipient of this gift will receive The Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Valenza. I purchased this set earlier in the year because I felt led to. Yet when I received them, I realized that my intuition was not telling me to purchase them for myself, yet as a gift for someone else. Thus I feel whoever does receive this gift will be the one to whom they were meant to go. Along with the cards will come, a hand crafted bag to carry the cards as well as a custom made spread sheet. Candles, incense, and other little goodies will also accompany the contents.

The second Goodie Box will represent Body: What better way to represent the body then by food. Many of you already know that the kitchen is one of my most favorite places to be. I truly love to cook and even more to serve what I have prepared to others. I have never been that good at telling someone I love them to their face, yet I can sure fill their tummy to where they know I care.

The recipient of this gift will receive a package filled with many of my kitchen creations. From jams and jellies, to homemade vanilla, vanilla sugar, meringues, recipes, utensils, and more… it is my hope to share a little of the joy that I feel in my kitchen with someone. Of course when the winner is choosen I will also have a few questions in regards to what a favorite may be and try my best to fit the request into the contents.

The third and last Goodie Box will represent Soul: When I think of the soul I think of a place of peace and tranquility. Yes the soul can be restless yet there is always one thing that can soothe it back to a relaxing state of peace and contentment. For me this one thing is nature, or more precise, my garden. There is no better way to calm me then to let me go outdoors and play in the dirt, or gaze upon the beauty that is always there regardless of the season or the weather.

The recipient of this gift will receive a basket filled with items representing the out of doors and more specifically my garden. An assortment of seeds cultivated from my past and current garden flowers, flower pots, a dried flower arrangement designed from flowers taken from my garden, original note cards designed with my garden photography, as well as so many other little trinkets will be sent their way. It is my way of sharing a piece of my peace with you.

Of course any who know of my giveaways know that there is always other little items tossed in the box besides those mentioned. A few of the things which will be tucked into each box are: homemade prayer beads, homemade lashed willow ornament, a tin which contains an assortment of my yummy meringues, and other little things that I am sure I will find or think of as time passes.

Now for the Rules and details: The giveaway starts today and runs through July 18th. The winners will be chosen on Monday July 19th and notified via email. Therefore with each entry please make sure that your email address is accessible via your profile or leave it within the comment.

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   First - one must be a current follower of Mother Moon. If you are not already following just sign up when you enter.
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  Second – For one entry leave a comment about something that touches your Mind Body or Soul
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  Next – Additional entries can be obtained in the following manner

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    Post about the giveaway – An additional 2 entries will be given to anyone who posts about the giveaway. Be sure to comment if you do post a blog entry and leave the URL. You need only comment once about the post as I put all names in a bucket and draw.
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   Place a Giveaway Button on your site – An additional 2 entries will be given to anyone who places a Button on their home page with a link back to Mother Moon and the Giveaway details. Be sure to comment if you do post a button.

Thank you once again for making this last year such a wonderful experience for me. As I am currently working on many of the items that will be given away, more pictures will be posted during the next few weeks. Blessings to all of you.