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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

GIVEAWAY WINNER WHOOO HOOOOO SWEET CHEEKS DONE GOOD!

Yes, Yes, I KNOW.
It should not be 
SWEET CHEEKS DONE GOOD..
It should be..
SWEET CHEEKS DONE EXCELLENT...
ha-had you there, DIDn't I?

I met SweetCheeks after school in a 
PARKING LOT
so she could do this drawing.

I took the hat full of 
OVER 100 NAMES!
So..
Who (or is it whom) did she pick?
See for yourself!

Drumroll....please....
Unfolded and 
HERE IT IS!

Here is our little Gappy...
Smiling away.....
No way to cheat now that she can read!
Guess what?  I wouldn't cheat anyway
because I have discovered that
cheating does not pay!
It always comes back to bite you...or me...

Now she is old enough to read the names herself.
Wow!  How in the world did she get so BIG?
She's still little enough to like dressing up.
Here she is at Halloween.
Can you guess who she is?
It's Snow White, you goofball!
Sorry- got off track there for a minute.

You know- It is really funny how things work out.
Lisa, as many of you know, lost her husband, Ken,
a few weeks ago.
Life has not been easy for her and I don't think 
she has had much to smile about.
Maybe today- just for a moment-
she will smile.
Lisa has a blog, too, if you'd like to visit her.

Here is her entry:

Lisa Mangold

Oct 31 (3 days ago)
to me
Lisa Mangold has left a new comment on your post "A SWEET LITTLE GIVEAWAY- FROM ME TO YOU": 

I tried this once this morning but I'll try it again. Looks like I'm not entered into your contest. Perhaps it will inspire me to see new dreams! 

Blessings, 
Lisa
Sometimes those small good things in life
pop up when you need them most.
I hope the magazine does inspire you to see
NEW DREAMS.

Lisa- Send me the mailing address where you
would like the magazine sent.
Lisa, I want to encourage you to
enjoy your day and celebrate by eating a
HAMBURGER.
HOWEVER, DON'T buy your BUNS
at Walmart....
UNLESS you are going to roll them
into a HOT DOG shape.

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51 comments:

  1. GinaNovember 4, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    Congrats to Lisa! I hope it does make her smile, even if it's just for a moment or two.

    That pic of Sweet Cheeks really shows how grown up she's become. There's a noticeable difference in her face now. It's bittersweet, isn't it?

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  2. Mrs. Kelley DibbleNovember 4, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    Congrats, Lisa. Smile your beautiful smile. Prayers for you, too, dear, and deepest condolences for your loss.

    Hugs,
    Kelley~

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  3. Gypsy HeartNovember 4, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    Awesome! And I totally agree that SC done good ~ :) She looks so cute ~ in costume or not.

    I really hope this win brings smiles to Lisa!

    xo
    Pat

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  4. SusieNovember 4, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    Diana, I am so happy for Lisa. I do hope it make her smile. I know she could use an uplift, at this time. I also loved seeing sweetcheeks..... I am with you, how did it happen that she is growing up? Blessings,,xoxo,Susie

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  5. AnonymousNovember 4, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    How nice that Lisa is the winner! God bless her.
    I love little Sweet Cheeks and I am laughing at the Walmart buns!

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  6. Tessa~ Here there be musingNovember 4, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    Congratulations to the winner!!!

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  7. Grammy GoodwillNovember 4, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    Oh, what a nice treat that will be for her. You have the kindest heart.

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  8. GertNovember 4, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    Congratulations to Lisa, I too, hope this brightens her day.

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  9. Sonny GNovember 4, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Happy dance for Lisa~!! congrats

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  10. Bethany CarsonNovember 4, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    Haha! Quite the hamburger buns! Congratulations and blessings to Lisa!

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  11. Michele M./ Finch RestNovember 4, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    Grats to lucky Lisa. I am happy she won.

    SC looks amazing as Snow White - looks just like her, and has her perfect hair!

    Funny about those buns, that's hilarious.

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  12. Patty PattersonNovember 4, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Congrats to Lisa! I hope she enjoys the magazine. And I think great value made a mistake. And - we have great value here - but they only have white hamburger and hot dog buns. No whole wheat. I wonder why?

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  13. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 4, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    So happy for Lisa on the win!! Sweet Cheeks looks adorable!!

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  14. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 4, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    I'm so glad Lisa won. Now she will have something to look forward all during the year ahead. You are so sweet, Diana! Sending you BIG HUGS this morning, Diane

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  15. Preppy Empty NesterNovember 4, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    So happy for Lisa!! Sweet Cheeks just keeps getting cuter! Thank you so much for figuring out the blog roll thing. I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful week, Diana!

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  16. StephanieNovember 4, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Congratulations to Lisa! What a blessing for her to win :) Maybe those are "Hamdog" buns..... haha :) Happy Tuesday, Diana!

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  17. Lisa Mangold KosmoskiNovember 4, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    I normally get blog delivery to my email after dinner so I would have gone all day without knowing about the contest. Thank you to the "little birdie" that prompted me to read a little earlier today. YES it did make me smile! And although you (Diana) always make me feel like a winner - it made me feel like an extra special winner today! I can't wait to see the pictures and all the ways I can decorate my next home/cabin. As for the hamburger - I think I'll just take it without the bun. I hear they're not good for your BUNS!

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  18. Something Nice and PrettyNovember 4, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Awww, so happy Lisa won...hope she has a big smile on her face!

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  19. sweetvintageofmineNovember 4, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    So happy for Lisa's win! Blessings and prayers to her in this difficult time~~~Roxie

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  20. AnonymousNovember 4, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    congratulations Lisa and sweet cheeks makes an adorable Snow White!!!

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  21. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesNovember 4, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Congratulations to Lisa! Sounds like your giveaway went right to the right person!

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  22. Row homes and CobblestonesNovember 4, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Congrats Lisa and I'm sending her hopes for strength, prayers and peace. Sweet Cheeks outfit/costume was really terrific, especially the makeup.
    Diana I am thinking you need to a comedy stand up show just from your observations of Walmart!!!
    xo

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  23. The Tuscan HomeNovember 4, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Congrats to Lisa, YAY! :) Sweet Cheeks, what a cutie you are! :)

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  24. Musings from Kim K.November 4, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    A well-deserving winner. Congratulations to Lisa.

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  25. Patricia @ 9th and DenverNovember 4, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    haha!! hilarious! BUNS!
    oNLY AT WALMART!

    Congrats to your winner...Lisa

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  26. JNovember 4, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Congratulations to Lisa, and thank you, Diana for an exciting give away!
    Good old WalMart - now for those of us who aren't smiling because we didn't win, there's always a trip up and down the aisles of that fun house to make us laugh! Funny thing is that their hot dog buns are probably made for circular meats - always first with a trend over there they are! :)

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  27. My Garden DiariesNovember 4, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    I am so glad Lisa won!!! You are so right...the little things do help brighten the day!!! And how beautiful is your girl as Snow White!!!! Happy day friend! Nicole xo

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  28. UnknownNovember 4, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Congratuations to Lisa. I hope you enjoy your giveaway prize! LOL those hamburger buns!

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  29. The Polka Dot ClosetNovember 4, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Lisa was the perfect winner!!! Sweet cheeks of course is adorable in her Halloween costume!

    Carol

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  30. Lisa @ Texas DecorNovember 4, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Congrats to Lisa! That Sweet Cheeks is such a cutie! An absolute doll! I can't believe those "buns" made it all the way to the store shelves without any kind of quality control catching it. Lol!

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  31. Jane@Bluebird1959November 4, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    I feel like I was a winner too because of the smile brought to my heart by Lisa's name being drawn! Way to go Sweet Cheeks! Jane

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  32. NellieNovember 4, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Congratulations to Lisa! Cutie pie Sweet Cheeks has come through again. xo Nellie

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  33. JuneNovember 4, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    I'm so happy that Lisa won your giveaway Diana! I'm so sorry for her loss and pray peace to come to her in her mourning. I will love checking out her blog.
    I love Snow White in all her finery and she make a perfect one too. Don't you love it when you see their costumes?
    I went back to read some of your posts I've missed and you made me smile with the rear shot at the store. I also can just imagine you hacking away at the wild bittersweet...I wonder who won...I guess you did :))))
    It has bee so good to catch up with you a little because I know how much I miss when I don't visit here.
    sending love...

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  34. DebbyNovember 4, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Congratulations to Lisa.
    Sweet Cheeks made a good snow white. Was that this year.?

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  35. Simply LKJNovember 4, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Congratulations to LIsa. Hope it brings a little sunshine into her day! What? You don't roll your hamburgers to look like logs??? ROFL

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  36. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieNovember 4, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    I'm sure this will brighten Lisa's day, congratulations to someone who is in need of a little kindness. Love Sweet Cheeks costume and her beootiful smile. I just found out I am going to have myself a little grandbaby, but I have to wait until next week to announce it because of my DIL's employer doesn't know yet :) I guess Walmart has invented the 'hotburger' bun. xo Karen

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  37. LynneNovember 4, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Hugs and wishes for the sweetest of new dreams to Lisa.
    The Cottage Books are a great escape for a little stress release. I always surface with new ideas that replace the space where the stress once lived! I love SC! She knows how to pick 'em, if you know what I mean!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

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  38. Chatty CroneNovember 4, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    Congrats to her!

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  39. must love junkNovember 4, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    I'm so happy that Lisa won! :)
    Love the last picture...you're too funny!
    Susan

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  40. AnonymousNovember 4, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    Too funny about the hamburger buns! Only Walmart! Congrats to Lisa! Snow White is a great random generator! There isn't a prettier one!

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  41. GARAGE SALE GALNovember 4, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    Congrat's to the winner! Thank you for having this giveaway. Hmm..maybe you should stay away from walmart!
    warmly,
    deb

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  42. JunkchiccottageNovember 4, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    OMG Diana what divine intervention with little Sweet Cheeks. She pulled the perfect name for your giveaway. Gave me chills. So sweet and I know it will make Lisa's day. She needs these little acts of kindness in her world right now. So glad she won. Sweet Cheeks is a true angel to pull her name. Hugs,
    Kris

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  43. Kim November 4, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Sometimes things just work out perfectly, don't they? Congratulations Lisa! :)

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  44. Carla from The RiverNovember 4, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Yay for Lisa. I agree, things worked out perfect.
    xx oo
    Carla
    God Bless!

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  45. bj November 4, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    SC looks so cute....
    So glad Lisa won and I can't BELIEVE those hot dog buns ended up in the wrong bag. hahhaa...ain't life grand.

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  46. Doreen@foxdenrdNovember 4, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Remember when Jay Leno had advertising bloopers? That's where those 'buns' belong!

    How fabulous that Lisa won! Sweet cheeks sure knows how to pick 'em. :)

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  47. Maureen WyattNovember 4, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    Looks like we are all happy that Lisa won!

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  48. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowNovember 5, 2014 at 5:19 AM

    LOL what's with those buns! SweetCheeks couldn't have picked a better winner ! :)

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  49. DonnaNovember 5, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    I'm so glad that Lisa won your giveaway. After all she and her family have been thru, I hope this brings a little bright spot to her day. SC makes the cutest Snow White:) And those buns, oh my!

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  50. SarahNovember 5, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Glad the subscription will find it's way to Lisa and provide some inspiration.
    Sweet Cheeks as Snow White…….adorable! But how could she not be adorable? '-)
    The Walmart hamburger buns……..not so much!

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  51. Feral TurtleNovember 5, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Congratulations Lisa!!! Hope you enjoy your magazine. What an adorable costume! Love it. You could make hamdogs!

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