Lasso The Moon

Win My Heart - An instagram giveaway

Hey, folks!  I  just want to say a humble thank you for the support over yesterday's post. I was a little nervous about sharing such a raw state of mind, but as of now that post has received more views in a single day than ever in the 8 years I've been blogging.  I guess it needed to be said!  Anyway, thank you. I feel unworthy and so grateful.

As you know the two shops I run have been busy with sales and new products.  The vintage sheet fabrics at ROPE are being cleared out very quickly, but there is still plenty to go around if you haven't been over there yet.  Emma has been helping me pull the fabric pieces for the orders, and she has loved having so much to do with our little business!

The new stuff at LASSO has been well-received also, and I'm taking the weekend off of social media (at least that's the plan) to catch up on those orders so you can have your goodies as soon as possible!

And lastly, I'm giving away this over on Instagram:

You can find the rules of the game and enter here!

I hope you win!

Have a wonderful weekend, y'all!

XOXO Anna

 

Pink Blush Maternity :: A Winner!

It's time! 

To announce the winner of the Pink Blush Maternity Giveaway!

Congratulations to comment #11:

Congratulations, Glogirl!  You are the winner of $25 to Pink Blush Maternity!  Make sure I have your email information so that we can get yout gift to you right away.

 

 

Pink Blush Maternity :: A Giveaway!

It is no secret that I find pregnancy to be an especially difficult season of life.  But the folks over at Pink Blush Maternity want to make sure that you look adorable and feel great through your entire pregnancy, and even into the nursing stage!

 

They sent me the maxi dress above, because while I'm not pregnant at the moment, I am nursing (praise the Lord!) and every mom knows that nursing in a dress can get a little tricky!  I found the dress to be comfortable, pretty, and very easy to nurse in, though I did need to wear a cami underneath to keep everything modestly covered up.  The skirt of the dress would have been better if it had twice as much fabric gathered up in front.  I'm sure it would look sweet stretched over a baby bump, but is not the most flattering cut for that soft post-baby belly.  Oh well, that's why they invented Spanx, right?

The Pink Blush Maternity website is full of trendy maternity clothes at affordable prices.  And as if their prices weren't already great, they've agreed to offer one of my readers a $25 gift certificate.  Here's how you enter:

1. Leave a comment.  Just say hello, or tell us something about yourself.

2. Like or follow Pink Blush Maternity on any or all of the following social networking sites:

Facebook : "like"

Pinterest : Follow and repin one item

Instagram : follow

Twitter:  follow

If you follow these sites, be sure to come back and leave an extra comment for each of the sites that you have joined.  That's up to 5 entries in this single contest!

And if you have friends that are on the lookout for adorable maternity clothes, be sure to share this contest with them!

Random drawing on Monday at noon!  Good luck!

 

Burlap Bunting Winner!

Are you ready to find out who won the burlap bunting?

Emma, could you give me a hand with this?

It's Jayne!  Jayne, I'll be getting in touch with you to find out which one you want, and where to send it.  (Thanks, Emma!)

For the rest of you, don't be sad! I've just listed some more buntings in the shop, and I think they are quite affordable.  You can purchase one here.

And for those of you who asked, I also had some time to list the vintage button jars, which you can find here.

Thanks to all of you who entered, and stay tuned, because I have several more giveaways coming up in the next few weeks.  So be sure to check back often, or follow our facebook page so you don't miss out!

Have a great weekend, my friends!

XOXO, Anna

Burlap Bunting :: A giveaway!

I just made up some of these sweet, sentimental banners. They are going into the shop later this week, but while I'm working on that, I thought you might want to win one.  You like free, right?  Me too.

The winner gets to pick from LOVE, JOY, or PEACE.

There are two ways to enter:

#1 Leave a comment.  That's it.  Tell me anything you want.  Link to your shop or blog, whatever.  Just leave a comment.

#2 For a bonus entry, go over to Lasso the Moon's facebook fan page and share the picture of the bunting.  (You have to "like" Lasso the Moon and "share" the pic to be eligible.)  No need to come back here and comment again.  Your entry will be automatic when you click "share".

Winners will be picked Friday at noon, so stay tuned!

Parenting with Scripture :: a Winner!

Ok, guys! I'm about an hour late in posting this, as we got caught up a little at the pediatrician's office...which led to a late lunch...which led to a cranky nap time...you get the idea.

But there were 7 entries in Monday's giveaway, so I put it in the random number generator and...

Tina!  You win your own copy of Parenting with Scripture by Kara Durbin!

Here's her comment:

I can always use this! It's great to have a scripture to "back-up" the parenting decisions. This is another tool to show our girls why we have the rules and make the decisions we do.

Posted by: Tina | Monday, June 17, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Congrats!  I'll contact you shortly to find out where to send it.  Thanks so much for playing along!

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If you didn't win the book, but would still like some information on it, you can find it here (an affiliate link) :

Parenting with Scripture: A Topical Guide for Teachable Moments

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Hey it's the first day of summer!  As you can see by my new banner at the top of the blog, we have been having some summer fun for a while now.  I'll share some more next week about that hilarious afternoon, along with some pictures that I can't look at without losin it

Sunday is Donnie's birthday, so I'll also finally be able to show what I've been working on for him.  I hope he's surprised!  Here's a hint. I made my first pocket hole joint.

Which led to many, many more.

And also a some paint.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend.  See you Monday!

XOXO, Anna

 

 

Parenting with Scripture :: a Giveaway!

Having just celebrated the joys of parenthood with mother's day and father's day, this book can't have come at a better time.  Because as we all know, the good times are very very good, but the bad times are just plain exhausting!  We need help.  We cannot do this parenting thing right without serious reinforcements.

We cannot do parenting right without Scripture.

Enter this book.

Parenting with Scripture, by Kara Durbin

This is the reinforcement that we need.  A topical index, in alphabetical order, of issues that we will face as parents, and what to do about it.

For example, anger:

On the left, references of Scripture that deal with the topic of anger. On the right, ideas for how to deal with these feelings, and practical ways to put them into practice.

Here's the page on money:

No matter how much Scripture you have memorized in your lifetime, the stress of parenting can push it right out of your mind when tempers start to flare, or when life starts to feel like crazy town.

Instead of losing your temper, ignoring the issue, or locking yourself in the bathroom, sitting in the tub, rocking back and forth while humming to yourself, just to stop the noise for a couple minutes...is that just me?...instead of relying on your own power in a weak moment, you can grab this book, flip to the right page, and harness the power of the Holy Spirit Himself.  To work in your family, fight for your family. That's what He wants--that's why He gave us His Word in the first place.    This book just makes it a little easier to put your finger on when you need it.

So, would you like a copy of your very own?  Because as you can see, I have two.

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Three ways to win:

1. Leave a comment.  Whatever you want, but I love parenting stories!

2. Share this contest on facebook.  It's more fun with lots of people.

3. And for a third chance to win, sign up on our email list below.  No spam--just the contents of this blog, and notifications of new posts sent right to your email address, so we don't miss any time together!

Enter your email address to receive Lasso the Moon posts directly in your inbox!

 Remember to add another comment below for each bonus entry you earn!

And come back on Friday at noon to see if you won!

Beyond Bath Time :: a Giveaway!

"Motherhood is like running a marathon in your church shoes, because your toddler decided to play hide-and-go-seek with your sneakers." -- Erin Davis

Although it's a little book, Beyond Bath Time by Erin Davis, is surprisingly deep. It explores the lies that women have been told by the world about the impact of their role as mothers.  Erin explores what the Bible says about the role of moms, and uses that to encourage women who might be having a hard time finding fulfillment in a world that is pulling them in every direction.

At the end of every chapter there are discussion questions--some of them difficult--to work through on your own or with a group of other women.

This book is an excellent resource for first-time moms, soon-to-be moms, and moms who are in the trenches of diapers, snotty noses, discipline, and screaming kids, trying to remember their identity and purpose.  Having just given birth to my fourth, this book came to me at the perfect time.  It's a breath of fresh air in a world of polluted messages about motherhood.

And guess what? Moody sent me a second copy just for you!

Two Chances to Win:

Leave one comment at the bottom of this post, and on Friday I'll pick at random from all the entries, and send the winner her very own copy of Beyond Bath Time. Tell what you love or hate about being a mom, or just say hi.

Would you like another chance to win?  Share this post on facebook, and then come back and leave me another comment telling me that you did.  The more friends you get to enter, the better chance you'll have of getting to borrow it from one of them!

The drawing will be held at 9am on Friday, and I'll announce the winner around lunchtime.

 

 

A winner, and a surprise.

Today is the day!

I plugged the number of comments into a random number generator to pick the winner of our book giveaway, and here's what I got:

That means Melissa O is the winner of her very own copy of "Kisses from Katie."

Here's her comment:

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#10 Melissa O. said:

This is an amazing story, I would love to read it. I expect I will cry.

Posted by: Melissa O.

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Melissa, congratulations.  I'll send you an email so I can get the details of where to send it.

But wait, there's more!  While I was on Amazon ordering the book for this giveaway, I found out that they just came out with a paperback version, too. 

So I bought three.  And I'm giving those away, too!

So, the winners of the three paperback copies of "Kisses from Katie" are:

Surprise!

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#3 Sarah Newton said:

This is really amazing! I am going to see if I can get the book from the library! :)

Posted by: Sarah Newton

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#8 J Sage Cheng said:

I would LOVE to join you on this reading journey, Anna! How fun will it be to read alongside each other when we live on opposite sides of the continent?! We'll be back in the States this summer, so we could even get together and talk at the end. Fun! (Of course, this is all pending that I win!)

Posted by: J. Sage Cheng

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#2 Amanda said:

Hmm. If I can find the time to read it I may join you in your discussion! I bet I can make it happen :)

Posted by: Amanda

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The paperback was JUST published, and it was not shipped with the other copy, so I'll send those out when they come in.

The rest of you, get one from the library or wherever you need to, and lets get back together at the end of the month (or the start of June) to talk about how it went, and whether you are going to let it change your life in some way.  I'll post some discussion questions when we get a little closer.  Happy reading!

Greenbag Giveaway!

**edit!** Extending the giveaway to Wednesday 8/31.  Get those comments in!  And don't forget to leave another one if you follow twitter, facbook, or subscribe to my feed.**

Green bags are a product I started making about a year ago--right before I went to the Dallas Flea handmade market.  They were so popular at the show,  I knew they would do well in the shops, too. 

Now I want to spread a little green bag joy to my loyal readers, who may not have had a chance to try them out yet.

 
These little bags are made from reclaimed sheets and other vintage fabrics.  They are lightweight, versatile, and pretty cute, too.

The finished size is about 5x7 inches, and the drawstring is 100% cotton. 

 

Would you like a chance to win a set of twelve?  It's pretty easy.  All you have to do is leave a comment telling me how you would use them if you won.

You can have one entry per person just for giving me your idea.  Want another chance?  I'll give my facebook fans, twitter followers, and blog subscribers a bonus try--just leave an extra comment for each. (Even if you just joined today!)

I'll close comments and pick the winner (random drawing) on MONDAY, so hurry up and get thinking.  And come back Tuesday to see who the lucky winner is.  Have fun!

Anna