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Thursday, July 24

Target card giveaway- 300th post

Closed/Done/Finished/Thanks
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I hit the 300th post last week actually. What better way to say "oh what fun you give to me", [sounds like a Christmas song], than with a TARGET gift card. [nice amount] Go buy yourself a.....
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New outfit that says "yes this is me and I know I look good"
A pretty decorating item that you have eyeing for a month
Or if you are a guy, there is plenty of manly things there
Supplies for whatever and whatever your heart desires...
New backpack and school supplies for the kiddo's
A wedding gift or birthday gift or a yourself gift just because
Or just stare at it and ask "what's a girl or guy to do"
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I thought the red was appropriate because I get so much lovies from blogging. Me you!!
So just leave a comment, spread the word, and good luck. Ends Saturday at 6:00 pm
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Areeba, Areeba

128 remarkable people:

Jeanette said...

Oh my! I am the first to leave a comment!

Happy 300th! I love reading your blog, so keep them coming!

Mike Brinkerhoff said...

SECOND!!!

Extra Bonus - if I win, I'll save you the shipping fees and pick it up when we visit next week!!

Congratulations on the 300 posts... A great milestone!!

MERRIANNE said...

JAN! You are so sweet!!! wowza...300 posts--DANG GIRL!!!! you are good!!!

Well...I wouldn't mind having a Target Gift Card! $ In fact I WOULD LOVE IT!!! Count me in ♥

{But i'll still luv ya even if I don't win!!!}

MERRIANNE said...

I'll have a link to your blog give away! :)

bookworm said...

Congrats on reaching 300, that's great. I would love to win the gift card, please enter me!

Jennifer H said...

How are you at 300 already?! That's fantastic!

If I win I'll use it to buy my sanitation and flu kit stuff. Really now, who would look cute in a nice, new outfit if one is hurling and unable to get out of bed?

The Robin's Nest said...

Hello Hello I don't know why I say Good buy I say Hello! I think that is the Target song they play on TV~!

Happy 300th post!!!

Count this girl in~! Thanks!

I'm so happy you blog. :)

Shells said...

300, wow!!! I'm still back at 160 and I've been blogging for almost two years now. I'm glad you decided to blog and have enjoyed your 300 posts.

COMcewens said...

WOW 300!!! Congrats!!! I am so impressed!!!

Mother Goose said...

woohoo.... WHO ROCKS THE HOUSE?
JAN rocks the house and when JAN rocks the house she ROCKS it all the way DOWN!

ooops sorry got into a bit of a CHEER mode!

I could definitely use a nice amount these days and it would be just for MEEEEEE!!!

Kelsey said...

Count me in I love Target! Wow 300! I really enjoy reading your posts Jan. You keep it REAL!

Mother Goose said...

I am at 293 posts!! I am almost there! I wanna do sumptin sumptin. what am I gonna do, what am I gonna doo....... thanks for making me look at how many I have posted.

The S Sissies said...

Oh I might need that for things for my locker sinc eI am going to be a middle schooler!!!!!!!!!!!! Or a new backpack.
blog4ever!

Lisa said...

Congrats on 300 posts of fabulousness. I think I just made that word up....but it totally describes you. Jan, you are queen of the blogging world. Friend to all, loved by all. I'm looking forward to the next 300!!

The Motherboard said...

Wow! You are so popular! I want to play too. Can I? Can I?

I thought you must for sure be at like 1,000 or something!!

I love your blog. Have I told you that lately??

please sir said...

Congrats on the post - you have a great blog going on here and should feel very proud!

Emily said...

Happy 300th post! I'm proud to say I've read all 300 of them! You are so fun and entertaining and I love when you are serious too:)

::Target Rocks::

"Vern" said...

Wouldn't that be cool if you got 300 comments today?

hondaray6 said...

Wow!! 300?? Now thats a " TARGET" the rest of us can shoot for! Thanks for the giveaway and congrats!

Trish said...

I could so use this right now:) Thanks for the chance to win!!!

Kate said...

wow 300! and I just found your blog!
Congrats on 300, that means you have 300 posts that in some way have probubly touched or inspired someone, thanks :)

meohmyers said...

Wow! I can't wait to see your giveaway for your 500th or your 1000th! At this rate you'll be celebrating those milestones by the end of summer. :)

Really, happy 300th. I love that you started blogging! You've had so much to share with all of us!

Scrappy Girl said...

Happy 300th! WOW! I love Target so count me in! Blogging wouldn't be the same without you. Glad I found ya.

hatch said...

Wow Jan! I am so impressed that you are already at your 300th post! I have loved all 300 of them. This is a really nice giveaway!

tammy said...

Oh how fun! I heart Target! I like that you can buy clothes there for under $20. Then it doesn't matter if you don't really want to wear them again next year. And their home decor is cute!

Happy 300th!

tharker said...

I can't believe you're at 300 already! Amazing! I love your blog, I love you and of course I love TARGET!

::DANDEE:: said...

A perfect giveaway! Who doesn't love a good shopping trip at Target? Thank you for your sweetie of a blog and for the chance to buy myself something fun!

Heather said...

Yay! I'm amazed you are at 300 already... but then, not really.

Sarah said...

I can't believe you hit 300 posts already! You are an all-star blogger and you're wit and wisdom makes yours a blog worth reading every day. I love Target and it would be great to win that gift card!

Brenda said...

Congrats on the big 300! I would love to win this... We just went back on our budget and I didn't see a line item for my Target trips so this would make my day!!!

Bren's Life said...

How fun you are! 300th post. Wow - you Rock Sista..
Pick me! I wanna go shopping....

Bren's Life said...

I think your new name should be Speedy! I laugh everytime I think of your story...

♥miss-mattie♥ said...

Can you pick me I want to go shopping. Or we can spend those Limited♦too cupons. Your choice. but I want to go to Limited♦too more. Great giveaway by the way.
Bye bye.♥ ;)

debsters said...

Hopefully my lucky streak hasn't ended quite yet. 300 posts? WOW!

Thanks for keeping us entertained, and I mean that sincerely. Here we find humor, spirit, and genuine love.

ashley said...

Congratulations on hitting 300! What a great idea for a giveaway, I mean, who doesn't love Target!? Its amazing. Thanks for filling my day, everyday with great posts of joy and laughter :)

C.Family said...

That is quite a milestone and a great giveaway! I always enjoy your blog, so here is to 300 more.

SuzanSayz said...

Way to go Jan!!! I think I'm somewhere around the thirty mark. I think a target gift card is THE perfect giveaway. Everyone loves Target, and there is pretty much something for everyone there. Congrats on your three hundredness.

Stacia said...

Jan-300! That's 300 times you have made me smile, laugh or feel the spirit and sometimes all three. So glad you have been blogging, because I have loved getting to know you better.

rachel said...

Congrats on your 300th!! Yay! Now, I want that card so,I hope I win it because I want to buy some baby stuff before my little guy gets here.

Ms. Kristen said...

"Clink" to the best blogger this side of Wa.!!! Happy 300!
AEERRRBA!!!AEEERRRBBBA! Love that post!

Natalie said...

Happy 300th!! Aww, I remember when you hit 100! You've almost surpassed me! You're speedy gonzales! Areeba Arreba!

Mother 25 - 8 said...

Hmmm, your blog looks interesting. Found you via Crystal (MotherGoose) Happy 300th and keep it up. I may be a stalker for awhile! ;)

Mother Goose said...

I was going to mention this but I figure you can call me anything just don't call me late for dessert. But, my name isn't crystal. My photography site is Chrys-tell-clear photography. I thought people might think my name was crystal, but I figured close enough.

PRP said...

I've been blogging for two years and I just reached 300...you're a rock star!

I love me some Target...count me in!

linda said...

I LOVE TARGET!

I'm basing my future move on Target...I'll only move to a city that has a Target close by!

300 posts...and I continually enjoy and love them all, and you too!

Shimmy Mom said...

Congratulations on #300! What a fun way to celebrate. And what a fun giveaway, everyone can use a Target card. I would love to be entered. Thank you.
(I clicked her from Merrianne's site "Our Own Family Adventures. It looks like yours is a lot of fun.)
*hugs*

Kimberly said...

Congrats on your 300th Jan! You're sweet as ever. No Target in Canada but wanted to wish you all the best.

Heffalump said...

Wow...that must be some kind of a record...300 posts in just over six months!

Donna said...

Wow, 300! Congratulations!!! And a giveaway, I'm so excited!

Hugs,
Donna

Sara said...

Amazing that you have reached 300, I still haven't hit 100. Count me in on that gift card.

Nicole said...

You know I'm all over this one. I adore Target. Did you know I used to work there?

BTW - Mother 28-8 is my sister's Sister-in-law. It's a small world all over again!

Judds R'Us said...

My friend Brenda always talks about how much she loves your blog. Because of her I have checked it out a few times and it is easy to see why. 300 posts that is amazing. CONGRATS!!! I look forward to reading more.

gibkidsmom said...

Hi Jan-
I have to admit I have been lurking and reading your blog now for several weeks! LOVE LOVE LOVE It! My sister in law (Brenda) pointed me in your direction! We have a lot in common so hopefully we will get to know each other! Congrats on your 300th post! I'm a newbie and only have like 12 but hey, I'm getting there! Have a great day!
Kathy G (gibkidsmom)

kamewh said...

Congrats on your 300th post and thank you for the giveaway! Who doesn't like Target??

Blaine, Hillary & Colton said...

54 comments and counting. You are so loved and admired. Hope you have a great week and congrats on the big 300.

Troy said...

Bren has got me reading your blog too. Congrats on 300!

mindyluwho said...

Hi Jan,
I've spent the last 20 minutes catching up on your blog. I laughed at the post where you lost your glasses. I was on my cell phone the other day as I was getting into the car. After getting in the car I had a little panic moment as I frantically searched in my purse for my phone...

I love Target!

Sandra said...

Congrats on 300.
I just looked and I am at 293. I will have to do a giveaway to commemorate.

Love your blog.

mindyluwho said...

Also, thank you so much for your sweet words on my blog. I so enjoy and appreciate my bloggy friends!

Caleen said...

Happy 300th post!! I am so happy that I found your blog. You are such a great person and have so much to give and inspire people. I love Target and I love Red.. I hope I win !!
Keep on Blogging!!

Jessica G. said...

300 already? Wow! Congrats!

And I love me some Tar-jay! Pick me, pick me!

Bobbie said...

Oh I have to enter this one... we do have Target here... but I wonder if if an american card would work here.. probably not.. oh well..

300 Jan... You are almost as bad as me... you must love to talk... and i love to read it...

Whitney said...

So glad you started this little baby. See what you've created here?

Love you.

Mother 25 - 8 said...

I told my husband about your knowing Nicole. That's hilarious. I absolutely LOVE Nicole. Last time we were together was because of a wedding. Laughed so hard with her. Such a small world!

dani said...

happy 300th, jan:D
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Undalay,Undalay
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bahahahahahahaaa!!!
love,
dani

sphinx63 said...

Happy blogiversary! Thanks for the great giveaway!

Kris said...

Ooooh, count me in. I love your blog and I love Target. Keep the posts coming Jan!

amy said...

Congrats! I think if I won I'd fit into that "What's a gal to do/" category!! ha ha ha! Have a great day! amy_gemini@hotmail.com

Bren's Life said...

I had no idea my hubby was reading your blog. That's too funny. I talk about you almost every day when he gets home. He was totally cracking up about your Areeba Areeba story...
And I know you were kidding about the ding dong - goofy! I am never affended.
How will you ever pick with all these people that love you so much?

Bren's Life said...

I had no idea my hubby was reading your blog. That's too funny. I talk about you almost every day when he gets home. He was totally cracking up about your Areeba Areeba story...
And I know you were kidding about the ding dong - goofy! I am never affended.
How will you ever pick with all these people that love you so much?

Sonja said...

You are busy! I sure do love your posts, you are so insightful. Keep them coming!

Frumpy Luv said...

holy crap - I don't check blogs all day and take a look at this - 300 is awesome!!! Target is awesome!! You are awesome!! My insurance nurse Tammy is awesome!!! Yay!!

Lene said...

Congrats on 300 entries.

I have enjoyed reading your blog.

quitecontrary1977 said...

i am only on post 53, i think! long way til i hit 300! you should be proud! i'm having a giveaway at my blog right now!! please stop by and grace me with your presence..
http://nowenteringmomville.blogspot.com

Daniel M said...

way cool add me please

Anonymous said...

Okay count me in. The least you can do is pick my name to reward me for reading your blog everyday! Just kidding...I am the one who is all ready rewarded. I should buy you a gift card for allowing lurkers like me to be entertained! Love Ya Jan. Jera

Stephanie said...

Awesome give away and awesome blog.
Love that target.

Michelle A. said...

My Nancy Drew stationary just doesn't compare to this Jan! What a fun giveaway! I live in Montreal, but they are getting a Target right across the border (yeah) in October! Count me in Jan!

Darlene said...

Wow...300 posts, that is really neat!! Pick me, pick me please, I LOVE Target!

Jodi said...

Happy 300th post - unbelievable!!

micaela6955 said...

Congrats on your 300th post!

judybrittle said...

Big congratulations on the 300!! Way to go!!!!

Mandi said...

Congratulations on your 300th!!

Janice said...

Wow! 300.

Deborama said...

Im going to be the winner I just know it, I have espn......no thats not right. I am seeing the future through osmosis, no thats not right either.

It's All Good! said...

wow...300th! That's great, Jan.
What a fun giveaway...count me in!
God bless,
Brenda

♥miss-mattie♥ said...

You have a lot of comments on this giveaway. Your doing a great job. Try to get 100 comments. What happened to your music? I'm doing this comment because I want you to have one more closer to 100. I bet you will have 100 comments by Saturday. ♥Love♥ you!♥!♥!♥!
Bye bye.♥ ;)

Mechelle said...

You are so nice! THanks for the 300 wonderful posts. You have a great blog! LOVE IT! M

Edweird said...

Please let me win and then I won't have to pay for the card and save some money!! Just kidding. I hope somebody has fun with it.
Papa bear.

Mother Goose said...

hahahha, this would be my husband too! Poor edweird. (shhh....if you help Jan pick my name, I will get you something too),mumms the word. LOL

Melissa said...

Love Target! Many pretty things!

Mrs.French said...

pick me, pick me, pick me! A Target trip has been calling to me...this would be perfect! Congrats deary on your 300th...my little 100th doesn't seem so thrilling anymore. *)

Bren's Life said...

Holy Moly Woman! Look how many comments you have. Sheesh. I'm never going to talk with you again because your going to be too busy answering all your fan mail!!!!
Can I have your autograph please!

Frumpy Luv said...

Yes - 100 comments isn't too far away .... (love miss Mattie!

Tammy said...

Wow!!! 300th post...and I am the 95th to comment!!! Sounds like you are having a ton of fun!!! The picture makes me want to go to the beach right now...sorry, I've got to work!!!

Bella said...

My first visit to your blog, via MerriAnne's blog...and here I am trying to get myself a free Target gift card! lol

Thanks for the contest, I am off to check out more of your blog :)

Eaglesfanman said...

I'll take it! And happy 300th post!

Smilingsal said...

Amazing--300--and you're still giving away goodies! Thank you.
smilingsal55[at]yahoo[dot]com

Cindy Brinkerhoff said...

I love your blog and have enjoyed getting to know you and your family through it. My daughter Kaylee visits Matties blog now too!
Looking forward to 300 more! Oh, and we LOVE Target!

Amy J. said...

OK Jan so you caught me! I have access to the internet in the lobby of our resort here in Canada. But I told myself I would only LOOK this week and not take the time to comment since others need the computer AND it is my family vacation. But I have got to enter your cool giveaway! We are having an amazing time and I have taken almost 300 pictures! We'll be home late Sunday night...you are awesome! 300 posts, really?!

the dutson five said...

Yeah! I want a Target giftcard! You'll find me there just about as much as you'll find me at home...

Tasha said...

That is a wonderful way to celebrate your 300th post!

The carrot story is soooo cute!

rip said...

My internet was just connected this morning. I am so glad I didn't miss this amazing giveaway from an amazing crazy lady!

julie said...

How lame am I? I read about your give away on Red's blog and came to sign up. You read a lot of my blogger friends blogs so you much be just right!!!

Love your blog! You have the artist touch.

julie said...

Opps, typo much should be must. What happen there? Such a way to meet you. I am sure you are impressed!

Sara Christine said...

OMG words cannot express my love for Target! What a great giveaway. And here's to 300 more posts!

Jen said...

Yay! How fun! Put me in the hat!

Great job and I look forward to your next 300!

Rachael said...

Oh I am so in! I never win anything but I am feeling lucky! Lucky #108 commenter! Come on 108!!!!
So funny about the carrots!

kitchenditcher said...

Love, love, love reading your blog! Target is on my way home from work...would love to have to stop off to spend a gift card!! Crossing my fingers........

Shannon&Eli said...

boy do i ever need some new clithes!!! you are the best!!!

Cindy said...

I just have to delurk to join this great giveaway.

Jan - thanks for doing such a great job at finding humor and optimism in everything around you. Your blog is so enjoyable.

-Cindy Powell

blueviolet said...

Congrats on hitting the big 300 mark! You couldn't have picked a better store to celebrate with. Thanks for the giveaway.
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
Elizabeth

devri said...

ya hoo! I'll enter I want to win to buy bag of diapers!!!

Janiece said...

Congratulations!
You have such a fun site to visit!
I look forward to your next 300!

The Donald said...

Count me in! Congrats on 300! So does this mean that you will be at 500 by next week?

Nancie said...

wow thats a lot of posts. so glad I didn't miss this one!

love the target.

Paige said...

Wow! I love the carrot post, by the way, and congratulations. I hope I win, because we've got some school shopping to do.

Jessica said...

Wow I almost missed this one! So glad I checked blogs today! Count me in!

Rach said...

ew, just found the link to your blog giveaway, just in the nick of time by the look of it... congrats on 300, thats quite a milestone.

Amanda said...

I just started blogging and these giveaways are sure a perk. :) I love Target. A lot. So count me in! Congratulations on over 300 posts!

Kimi said...

I've been on blogger vacation. I will be back soon. I miss you. My mom isn't doing very well. She probably won't make it through September. You and your parents are in my prayers.

You continue to amaze me, you crazy lady! 300!!! Holy smokes.

Brooklet said...

Wow! I am glad you only have a couple of comments or else my chances would be slim.

Bren's Life said...

Holy carrot tops! Wow you got a lot of responses here.. You are just so amazing. Make sure you save me a acre of land next to you so I can come be your friend...

Jodi said...

I'm not a blogger, but I'm amazed by all the cool stuff you can do. I'm over at Jodi's and 300 seems like an awful lot - wow! Monica

Jennifer H said...

Janell thought I'd up my chances winning if I promiced to do 300 things with my Target Gift card.

If I win I promice to buy 300 things from Target to give to my kids' elementary school!

Or I would buy 300 things to donate to a charity.

Or I would buy 300 pieces of chocolate to eat myself!

Pick me! I need a new challenge!

Redhoodoos said...

Hi Jan! This is from my mom who doesn't have a blog or google id.

I love reading your blog. You're awesome! Count me in on the giveaway.

Maudeen

Sporty Girl said...

Hi Jan, It's me Abby "Sporty Girl".

My mom will not eat the chocolate by herself. I will eat some too.

If you pick me I am going to buy something awesome. I will post about it on my blog too.

Say hi to Mattie for me!

SYLA =>

Elora said...

..Anything my hert desires you say? This could come in handy... Bwahahahaha....ahem sorry about that...^^

BTW this would be Red's daughter!