Let's celebrate my 1000th post (which was technically this one). And my 40th birthday this weekend! And 35 weeks of pregnancy! And spring - why not? - let's throw spring in there too, even though I'm still wearing knee socks, winter coats, and flannel pajamas. In defiance of the cold, I bought daffodils for my birthday this morning and a friend brought me potted tulips.
I made you a little something - a hotpad in the hopeful greens of spring - and then I knit up a bright dishcloth and added a cute green pear loofah scrubber (safe for even delicate surfaces, tough enough to scrub off gunk - and made in India with profits returning to the people for schools, medical care, and improved living conditions).
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| the three items of the giveaway |
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| not included in the giveaway - just a lovely prop, the pair of collages by our friend Judith Rempel Smucker |
To win this giveaway, just leave a comment on this post and be sure to include your email if I can't access it from your profile. For fun, if you want, you can tell us about a number that is special to you right now. I'll close the comments on Sunday evening, March 29, and pick a random winner. Giveaway open to U.S. and Canada addresses only (sorry dear international readers!!), but please feel free to leave a comment anyway if you wish.
Thank you, all, for your wise, funny, and kind comments that add a conversational element to this blog. I'm not sure I would have written 1000 posts without your feedback and interest! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
love,
Margo
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| our first day of spring - sighhhhh |
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| 35 weeks! UPDATED: The giveaway is now closed (although the comments remain open). The winner is #5 Kathi D in Florida. Congrats, Kathi! I'll be in touch to send you the goodies. |
I would just love to win that springy hot pad! A special number for my husband and I is 83. Our first child was born on 8/3/83 and he now resides on 83 Winston Ave! You look beautiful! Our 2nd grandbaby is due in July- so exciting. Angela
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteOur daughter just turned 3 months so I am hoping you will continue sharing your thrifty tips and experiences with your new baby!
-Allison R.
Congratulations on the prolific posts---you're great!
ReplyDeleteNumbers? This year we're all odd: 41, 39, 15, 13, 11, 9.
Congrats and you look great! What do the cow collages say? Just wondering, cute! My fave number right now is 12, that's how many weeks until I'm on summer break. Lots of interior painting coming, gardening, food preservation, etc. I'd love the pot holder :) Thanks for blogging Margo, love your posts and wonderful photos :)
ReplyDeleteHi Margo,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blog, birthday and upcoming new addition. A special number for me right now is 25. In May, my husband and I will be celebrating our 25 th anniversary. Thank you for a chance to win the giveaway.
Kathi in Florida
Angel2dave@gmail.com
What milestones, and yes, why not celebrate them as much as possible. I know I didn't start back with post no. 1, but I sure have enjoyed them since I stumbled upon your pages now, what, years ago? My, my....time flies. I think I will post my 1,000 post this year as well, but not yet. My email is tangled_up_in_tiedye (at) gmail (dot) com.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun giveaway...and what fun numbers to celebrate! Does it seem like week 35 has come quickly? :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 1,000 posts! I'm a long-time reader, first-time commenter who really enjoys your perspective on thriftiness, cooking, sewing, and simpler living.
ReplyDeleteAfter bookmarking just about every single one of your posts that involved a recipe from "More with Less," I finally broke down and found a copy in a used bookstore. That and "Simply in Season" have become two of my favorite cookbooks, and I thank you for introducing them to me!
The potholder is beautiful! Thanks for sharing the chance to win the giveaway with your readers.
Gwen
grtoops (at) gmail (dot) com
Nancy, the collages are part of a series with old fabric and sheep photos. The one on the top with the pie reads: home, a fresh baked apple pie it tastes so good I don't know why.
ReplyDeleteThe bottom collage reads: home, a tune that echoes clear in my heart and in my ear.
What fun! Congratulations on 1000, 40, and 35, respectively.
ReplyDeleteWow, they are some milestones! You look wonderful for being 35 wks preggers…..My favorite number is 23….
ReplyDeleteColeen
accrisanti at yahoo dot com
Congrats on your 1000 posts. My favorite number at the moment is 10. My husband and I will celebrate 10 years of marriage in November.
ReplyDeleteI just love your posts. It has made me love going to thrift stores. Thank you for sharing all of this with us.
I'm the wrong side of the Atlantic to be in the giveaway (love the pot holder though) but my number at the moment would be 13. We moved to number 13 on (Friday) the 13th. Seems lucky so far :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!! And especially 35 weeks of pregnancy!! Can't wait to hear baby news :)
ReplyDeleteMy special number is 5+, my children + daughter in laws, son in law and grandchildren :) I am the proud owner of 2 of your hotpads and would love another!!
Squee!! Margaret, you look wonderful!! My number is 12--that's how old Daniel will be on Monday. Can you believe it? A very happy birthday to you from still-chilly Wisconsin!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! A number that's special in our house now is 37996. It's the zip code of Knoxville, TN, which is where my youngest son will be moving in the fall to attend the University of Tennessee and study Nuclear Engineering. Go Vols!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, and many more!
ReplyDeleteThirty-five weeks along - you're getting so close now. You look wonderfully radiant, you truly do.
I don't think I've read all 1000 posts, but I do love your blog very much. Congratulations on your special milestones and numbers this week! I'll pick the number three for my three children. I hope you find that three is a charm.
ReplyDeleteLooking at your beautiful 35 week baby bump reminds me of the 5 miracles in our family. I loved being pregnant and partnered with God in the miracle of birth. Congrats on your milestones! You are so creative and giving, I really enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and happy birthday! You look fabulous! Special numbers to me are 7 and 13.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! What a lovely give away!
ReplyDeleteMy number is 10. We will have some kiddos and grandkids here for Easter this year for a total of 10 around the table. Very special as they rarely travel for Easter.
How nice to have more than one thing to celebrate! I guess my favorite number right now is 1 - being 71 I am learning to do 1 thing at a time. More than that and nothing seems to get done - or enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this giveaway, especially the hot pad. No lucky numbers at our house, really -- but 3 kids is a magical number. :)
Congratulations on your 1000 post. That is quite an accomplishment. Would love to win that dishcloth as it is unique. My number story is 15. My first baby due 15th, was born 8th. My second baby due 15th, was born 14th the month before (preemie). I too was almost 40 for 2nd baby and loved it.
ReplyDeleteMargo, Thanks for the quotes on the the collages, they are too cute. Does your friend sell them or? I might like a couple! Please let me know...
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Margo! You look so lovely! Wow, only a month or so left to go! I live in the far northwest but I will just pass on well wishes to you, all the best!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! so happy for you & yours!
ReplyDelete8 kids numbers: 15, 14, 12, 10, 7, 4, 2, 3 months. And the two of us parents turning 39 in coming weeks!
Such impressive numbers! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteWe've always had a thing for the number 47 here.
Margo, sorry I missed the give away.. Congrats on 1000 post..I really enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic.. It is getting really close now..know you are so ready, and the kiddos too. Sending prayers for you both.
Nancy, email me (see address in sidebar) and I can put you in touch with Judith, who would be pleased to discuss collages with you.
ReplyDeleteBummer I missed the give away. I was traveling and re-settling after being out of town.
ReplyDeleteHooray for all the things worth celebrating. 1000 posts! Wow.
Happy (belated) birthday!
And congrats on being so near the home stretch of pregnancy!