Reader Appreciation Day! {Let's Celebrate YOU}

And the WINNER is, JANA!!

Shoot me an email, Jana, with your mailing address and I'll get your

cookbook sent to you right away!

Congratulations!

And thank you to EVERYONE who played along, you're the best!

Good morning, my cyber friends!

I am super excited about this day.  Super duper!

Is it because:

It's Hump Daaaaay?  YES.

I get to go on a lunch date with K-Man?  Heck, YES.

I have deemed today to be Lori's Spontaneous Reader Appreciation Day?  Yes, yes, and YES!

So many of you have been following along here at Joy Unspeakable for many years now.  You've stuck with me through all my goofiness, and I appreciate that more than you'll ever know.  Some of you are newbies, and I'm equally as thankful that you're here!

So, to celebrate YOU today, I am giving away a cookbook that I chosen, with YOU in mind.  If you haven't ever watched the show, The Chew, you really should tune in to see if it's a good fit for you.  I just love all the people on there and it's so silly and fun, AND great recipes and ideas!  

In light of that, y giveaway cookbook is:

Michael Symon's 5 in 5! 

He is so darn funny and he's an Iron Chef, so he knows his dinners, let me tell you.

To enter to win in, Lori's Spontaneous Reader Appreciation Day, leave me a comment answering this question:  Do you love to cook?

ALSO:  Though I do hate giveaways that make you jump through ridiculous hoops to enter, I will give you additional entries if you LIKE Joy Unspeakable's FB page, AND if you SHARE.  (Please hop back over here to let me know you did, just to make sure I don't miss it!)


I really do appreciate that you check in with me each day...or even if you stop by just once in a while.  You make this blogging thing super fun!

I'll draw a name on Friday!  (Check back to THIS post for the winner announcement.)


My love to you all!  Now I'm off to get ready for my lunch date.  

*I was not given anything for this giveaway.  It's all me, baby.

Giveaway WINNER!

Hello, friends!

Here's the winner of my Audrey Bunny book giveaway!

(Sorry it's late.)

Carol A.!!

Carol, send me an email with your mailing

address and I'll get your book right out to you!

loriatjoyunspeakable@yahoo.com

ENJOY!

a great book! (and a GIVEAWAY!) (WINNER!)

WINNER!  Nancy...you're the WINNER!

Email me at,

loriatjoyunspeakable@yahoo.com to give me your mailing address

so I can get your book sent out to you!

Hooray!

Hey, friends!

I wanted to give you a head's up about another great book I read recently.

Alone, Yet Not Alone

by Tracy Leininger Craven 

Settled in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania, deep within America's new frontier, the Leininger family celebrates the blessings of a beautiful homestead and bountiful harvest. That is, until tragedy strikes with the beginning of the French and Indian War and the devastating raid known as the Penn's Creek Massacre. 

The lives of this simple, God-fearing family are forever altered when Barbara and Regina, two young sisters, are carried away by the Delaware tribe. Driven by their faith in God and the powerful bonds of family, Barbara and Regina hold firmly to the belief that they are never alone, even in their darkest hour, and that they will be reunited again. 

Rich in historical details, Alone Yet Not Alone is an inspirational, true story of a family caught in the cross fire of the French and Indian War. 

This is such an exciting and easy read!

Even seasoned early-readers would enjoy and understand it...

and learn some history!

(Probably age 10 & up.)

AND, a movie version of the book is being released on September 27!

So, read the book, then go see the movie.

:)

And guess what?!

I am giving away a copy of the book.

Hooray!

Just leave a comment saying you'd like to be included in the drawing.

It's that simple!

I'll draw a name on Thursday of this week.

winner, winner!!

The grandola winner of my holy granoly giveaway is:

Rosanne Frazer said...

I would love some granola! I love your blog and get so many awesome ideas for baking and cooking from you. Thankyou!

Congratulations, Rosanne!

Please email me your mailing address and I'll send your yummy granola to you right away.

loriatjoyunspeakable@yahoo.com 

Thanks for playing along, everyone!

hot-diggity! {late-night giveaway!}

Hot-diggity!

Guess what, GUESS WHAT!?!

For all you late-nighters, I have a surprise for you.

Didn't I tell you I'd be doing MORE giveaways?

Well, yes indeed, I sure as heck am.

Leave a comment between NOW and MIDNIGHT (Pacific time!!),

and I'll enter you in a chance to win

a bag of my HOMEMADE granola!

Holy Granoly!

Now THAT'S a DEAL.

That's super fun, yes?!!

Just leave a comment that you'd like to be included.

That's it!

And if you're in the mood for some extended action,

please LIKE my FB page.

:)

Winner will be announced first thing in the morning!

(And by first thing, I mean...once I'm coherent with coffee.)

Thanks in advance for playing along!

gift idea {GIVEAWAY!}

"Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

FRIENDS,

I have a super fun Mother's Day gift idea for you.

One that you can give your sweet mama...or give to YOURSELF.

Magazine.com has an amazing list of great magazines,

at AMAZING prices!

And it's so easy to order really quickly online.

AND, they have a $5-off coupon, just for Mother's Day.

Easy-peasy.

And cheap.

And, AND... guess what?

I'm giving away a subscription of your choice!!

Hip-hip-HOORAY!

Just leave me a comment saying you want to be entered in the drawing.

That's it!

No hoops to jump through.

I hate jumping through hoops.

Enter now!

I'll draw a name on Friday, May 10!

Love you guys!


UPDATE:
Winner chosen!
Jo M.

book review {GIVEAWAY!}

"Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Lucy has a new book to share with you!

She just loved,

Can't Wait Willow

by Christy Ziglar

Here's her video review:

And really, guys...this IS a DARLING book.

Lucy has read it about three times now!

Leave me a comment of some sort and I'l include you in the

GIVEAWAY for a copy of your very own!

I'll draw a name on MONDAY.

Yesssss!




WINNER:

Addie Talley, Photographer said...

we are naming the little girl we are adopting Willow, so would love to have this book!
Congratulations!  Please contact me at loriatjoyunspeakable@yahoo.com with your mailing address!

book giveaway {winner!}

Here's the winner of my book giveaway!

 Kristen said...

Please put me in the drawing. My 4 kids would love this book!!!

Kristin, please contact me at loriatjoyunspeakable@yahoo.com

with your mailing address!

fun book review {GIVEAWAY!}

I received a fun little book in the mail today to review,

and my little kiddos just could NOT wait to dig into it.

So we immediately sat down to read,

Hey GOD, I've Got Some Guy Named Jonah In my Stomach

and I think I'm Going to Throw Up!

By Troy Schmidt

And let me tell you, they LOVED it.

Here's their review:

The book is a funny twist on Jonah and the whale...

only it's from the the whale's perspective.

So very clever!

And the best part is, it stressed the importance of being obedient

to God, in all things.

We loved it, and we're sure you and your kids will, too!

And guess what?

I have a copy to give away!

Just leave a comment saying that you'd like to be included in the giveaway.

I'll draw a name on Friday.

Fun, fun!!

Or you can order a copy HERE.

"Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

whatta you like?

Hey, guys!

I forgot to tell you THANK YOU so much for

the super great book recommendations!

I am so stoked to read many of your selections.

******

I have another question for you:

What is your favorite treat to eat with coffee/tea...

(or other wholesome drink selections)?

Are you partial to...

Scones?

Pastries?

Breads?

Ham and Swiss on rye?

Just kidding 'bout that last one.

Sorta.

Anyway,

Tell me whatta you like.

AND for playing along...and for your eating pleasures,

I will select one of you to receive a certificate

for free bagels at Panera Bread!

winner, winner!

HOLLY!

You are the winner of my Starbucks gift card drawing!

Email me your address and I'll get that sucker in the mail to

you right away!

Congrats!

another episode of...

Another episode of,

"Lori Gets a Hold of the Video Camera Again."

And just for being a good sport and putting up with me,

leave a lovely comment

and I'll put your name in the hat for a

STARBUCK'S GIFT CARD!

I'm super nice that way.

Drawing will be on Sunday.

Have a great weekend!

the winner is...

CHRIS!!

You won the book drawing!

Email me your address

and I'll have it sent right to ya!

Thank you to everyone for participating!

fresh wind, fresh fire {a MUST read}

I sure hope your weekend was wonderful, friends!

We had over 15 people come forward to receive Jesus
at church!

Oh my word,
it just makes my heart burst with excitement to see
so many lives changed by our Savior, week after week.

God is AT WORK.



Which brings me to my latest read.

My mother-in-law passed this book onto me.

Wowie, is all I can say.
It is an amazing book about the power of prayer.

Fresh Wind Fresh Fire
"What Happens When The Spirit
Invades the Hearts of His People."


I'm not even finished reading it
but decided that I needed to tell you about
it right away.

AND...

I am giving away a copy!

Leave a comment that you'd like a chance
to win and I'll throw your name in the hat.


And since there can only be one winner,
I highly recommend that the rest
of you go buy yourself a copy.


And if you've already read it, let me know what you think.




I'm going to wait until the end of the week
to do the drawing, giving everyone plenty of time
to enter.

the winner!

Tori!!

You won the Valentine's Day
Starbuck's card!!

I'll stick it in the mail to you today, friend!

Oh and if any of you didn't read her comment,
you'll want to go back and do that.
Her Valentine's Day plans were especially special.

LOVE!!

my gift to you!!

In honor of Valentine's Day,
I'm giving away a
Starbucks gift card!

All you gotta do is leave a comment telling me
what your plans are for this over-hyped "holiday"!




*If you leave an anonymous comment,
you MUST give me your email address,
otherwise I have no way of knowing who the
winner is.
Got it?

winner, winner!

Well, I had the most fun reading what ya'll were
doing last weekend.

And for those of you who JUST took down your
Christmas decorations...

I do not understand your ways.

If it were up to me,
our tree and decorations would be boxed up and put away
by 10:45 Christmas morning.

I love it while it's up,
but when it's over, it's over...
and I want that dust magnet out of my house.

Merry, merry!!

Ok, save your harassment, I get enough grief from my kids
over this subject.

Moving on...

so here's the big winner of the Show Hope t-shirt!

Tina!!
at
"Home is Where Your Story Begins"

Woot woot!

Email me, friend, and I'll send your shirt to you right away!

wanna-be cowboy

I will do the drawing for the
Show Hope t-shirt giveaway
later today,
so you still have time to get in on it!

Read HERE to find out more.

And in the meantime, for your viewing pleasure,
here is our resident polar bear, Zeke.
The one for whom we are putting the gate up to keep him on
our property.
Otherwise he wanders off in order to coral all the cattle
in our surrounding area,
that aren't ours.
Farmers don't like that.

And we WILL be adding a fence to connect to the gate,
you sillies.


Zeke,
the wanna-be cowboy.
Have a great Monday, guys!

a giveaway {show hope tee}

I often wish I had a big fancy blog,
where I could do big fancy giveaways
like the big fancy bloggers,
for my big fancy followers.

But here I am,
just little ol' me,
about to do a lil' ol' giveaway.

But,
that doesn't make YOU any less big or fancy.
Not that you're big.
I'm sure you're all very petite and model-like.

Because we have that in common with one another.

So here's my little attempt at a giveaway,
simply because
I adore my followers.



I have one Show Hope tee leftover from our fundraiser,
from way back when.

Oh my word. I can't believe how little Lucy was, not so long ago.
Please excuse me as I cry profusely.

Anyway, I'm giving away one my last tee.
It's a size Large.


I will stick this beauty in the mail to you right away, if you win.
The tee-shirt, not my Lucy.
She's a keeper.
Oh, golly....is she EVER a keeper.


So, here's all you have to do to win a chance at this fabulous prize.

1. Be a FOLLOWER of my blog.

2. Leave me a comment answering this,
"This weekend I hope to..."

That's it.


So, good luck to you.

Perhaps in the future I will give away a hot tub or something.


Don't hold your breath for that.


I will do the drawing on Monday!

the winner {oh the irony}

Well, I'm totally cracking up because of who
won my little Starbucks gift card giveaway.

I swear to ya,
every one of you had an equal chance at winning...

but Nick randomly picked

Patty!

The reason it's funny is, I just won a Starbucks card from
her in a giveaway she did last week.

I'm not even sure why we are both contributing to
each other's adoption fundraisers...
we're basically just exchanging money (and prizes)
back and forth.

Oh and for added fun,
I posted a pic (taken very recently) of our boys together
on my other blog.