Send My Service Member a Care Package- Winner!

****UPDATED WINNER DUE TO NO RESPONSE****

Thank you to everyone who entered the Care Package giveaway. There were nearly 400 entries when the giveaway ended on August 31st. However, when going through the entries, I realized that there were a lot of false entries and after removing all of the entries of which were not legit, there were just under 300. I was sad at first, but now that I think about it, removing those who cheated, gave a greater chance for those who entered correctly to win. There's always a positive in every negative situation. 

My husband and I made a trip out Sunday to buy a few things for the Care Package yesterday. So far, there are a lot  of fun goodies and snacks to send. And, My husband has been begging to play with a few of the fun kid stuff we got and I caught him sneaking a couple of the snacks.. so Looks like I'll have to make another trip out, without him, and I'll be sure to hide the stuff from him this time. Men, they are always big kids. Be a Kid Again Box, Perfect theme right? Thought so.

Any who.. 

We have a NEW winner :D

Kristin ANDREA, I have contacted you about where to send the box as well as give you the option to type a note I can print for your Service member.  :)

My husband and I had fun shopping for care package stuff. SO, we've decided we'll be doing another in the near future. Maybe football? hmm...

Oh the options.

When I complete the box this week, and get it sent, I will blog the box as well as add it to the Care Package list.

Congratulations Kristin ANDREA! I hope your service member enjoys the "Be A Kid Again" box as much as my husband and his division did. 

Send a Care Package to My Service Member!

***UPDATE*** If the giveaway reaches 1,000 entries, 2 people will win their service member a care package!

I've been MIA for a while now. There have been lots of changes over the past couple months and I've been so busy I haven't had much time for blogging. Any time I have spent on the computer, was spent editing and answering email regarding my photography business. Sometimes it is nice to step back and take a break from your "normal". You can then remember why you (well for me) loved writing so much, why you started this blog, your goals and the positives. Ah, the positives, my blog has been rather negative lately.

So, to get back to where I need and want to be, I have decided to offer a giveaway.

I've become known, among my friends and many people I don't know, for my crazy-fun care packages. I've been known to drop a pretty penny on making my care packages (ahem, Zombie box...). I have documented some of my favorites and blogged about them, but there are many I never even spoke of, and never snapped a photo of. If I could go back, I'd document them all.

One of my favorites, as well as my husband's division, was a Be a Kid again box. I didn't get one photo from the making of that box.

SO, I have decided to put together a giveaway and the winner's deployed service member will receive a Be a Kid Again box from me! :D

Shhh... don't tell my husband. He will be jealous.

Inside you will find fun little things that remind me of my childhood. No worries, if your service member is a male, He won't receive a barbie ;)
Everything in the box will be small, fun and likely have his or her division/ command/ troop.. whatever, playing with it too. I might include some snacks too ;)

And of course, I'll stick with my usual- Duct tape and Paint Pens to decorate. A Journey of a Navy Wife care package wouldn't  be the same without it.

The Giveaway will end on August 31st at 1159AM Eastern time.


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Give Away, Give Away! (Sailor)

It's been quite some time since I have done a giveaway. I think the last giveaway was my 200 followers giveaway. Look at my blog now! More than 300 followers on here and more than 450 on my Blog fan page.

*blushes*

Thanks y'all!

The item I'm giving away is a LEGO Sailor keychain.
It.Is.Awesome!

I know, I know.. It's branch specific- BUT I love it, and I just couldn't help myself.
Just look at how awesome it is:

I found this little booger on Etsy. Yes, I'm addicted to Etsy. The site is Boxhounds on Etsy. They were actually out of the Sailor keychains, so I put in a custom order for them. I ordered one for me.. and one for this giveaway... and a few for friends. The turn around time was so incredibly fast! Seriously- go check them out.

The site also makes them for Marines! So- Check it out!

So.. Now you're wondering. How do I enter?

Ways to enter:

(multiple chances for entry!)

1. "Follow" my blog (click the follow button up top)

2. Comment this blog post with how you found my blog.

3. "Like" The Journey of a Navy Wife on Facebook.

3. Follow me on Twitter @NavyWifeLife

4. Tweet about this giveaway!

5. Post on Facebook about this giveaway!

6. Blog about this giveaway!

There are 6 chances to enter! :D

Post EACH entry in a Separate comment to this blog post.

Also, Put your email address with your comment!
(if you don't put your email address, you MUST check back my blog to see if you win, I will not track you down! :P)

Entry to this giveaway will End May 5 at Noon- eastern time. 

Ready, Set, Go!

Merry Christmas! Who wants a Christmas gift from me?

I love the Holidays! Christmas is one of my favorite times of year. I absolutely LOVE Christmas decorations, cooking, spending time with family and close friends.. not to mention, I LOVE giving gifts!

Speaking of Gifts... Who would like to win a free Ornament from CRushGFX?

Not just any Ornament, A Custom design! You can also choose a premade one if you wish.
You can choose to keep the ornament for yourself, OR give it as a gift!


Here's the ways to enter:

-Comment this blog (worth 1 entry)
-Be a fan of The Journey of a Navy Wife on Facebook, simply "Like" the page. (worth 2 entries)
-Be a fan of CRushGFX on Facebook, simply "like" the page (worth 3 entries!)
-Follow me on Twitter! (worth 1 entry)
-Write a blog or a Facebook note about why you are a follower of "The Journey of a Navy Wife", link it to my blog, and comment with a link to your post (worth 5 entries! If you write a blog AND a note, you get 8 entries!)

You have a Chance to receive up to 15 entries to win!

Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each entry.





Samples of a few Premade ornaments:

P.S. Giveaway winner will be announced on Monday at Noon!

200 followers Giveaway! I know, Late! Oops!

Ok, I'm late on posting this.. again.. But I've been staying very busy, and sadly- Neglecting my blog. Hopefully this giveaway will make up for it.

Who likes to read?! I do! So, I'm going to share with you the most recent book I have purchased. I bought two, one for me.. and One for one lucky person who follows my blog :)

The Book I will be giving away is "Surviving Deployment: A guide for Military Families" by Karen M. Pavlicin

Description

 As part of today's active duty or reserve forces, your loved one may be called to war, peacekeeping missions, anti-terrorism campaigns, field exercises, disaster relief, and many other duties far from home--and you. Surviving Deployment is your personal guide to turning an otherwise lonely and challenging situation into a positive experience.
Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and how to personally grow as individuals and families. Your survival gear will range from a sturdy toilet plunger to the fine art of letter writing. You'll manage financial changes, help children express their feelings, and discover a renewed appreciation for everyday life.
Solid information. Practical checklists. Personal stories from hundreds of families.

Like I said, I have yet to read this book. But I'm looking forward to it.. Also, My next blog giveaway will be another book. I love books.. I love learning new things, so I read everything I can get my hands on that's nonfiction.

Anyway.. I chose this book because It talks about deployment. As deployment creeps up for my husband and I and for many others that read my blog, I thought this would be perfect. Seems to have good reviews, was given 4 1/2 stars... again, I'm looking forward to reading this book (going to start as soon as I finish another book)!

Here's how to get entries into this giveaway-

-Follow my blog :)

-Answer one of the questions (answer in a Comment, or in a blog, but be sure to link me to it)

*If you have been through deployment, What advice would you tell someone preparing to go through their first deployment?

*If you have not been through a Deployment, How do you plan to stay busy and to deal with the dreaded big 'D'?

- "Like" CRushGFX on Facebook! (be sure to comment here and tell me to look for you there!)

- "Like" Christina Rush Photography on Facebook

- Post a blog about the giveaway :)

Please leave a separate comment to THIS blog post for EACH entry you do. The winner's name will be be drawn from "The Hat", so the more entries you have, the better your chances are at winning! :)
The giveaway will be closed to entries on Monday, September 6, 2010 at noon- Eastern time. So get your entries in! :)

What I've been up to and 3 giveaways!

I know, I haven't been on in a while, but I've been a busy girl!
I went to Tennessee for a week, visited with family and some friends. Realized a week is not nearly enough to see everyone you want.. Especially when you have as much family as I do. While home, I made the Decision that I'm going to redecorate, well.. actually decorate (our place is quite boring) while the husband is out to sea.

I got back to Virginia last Wednesday, Friday I went thrifting with Brittany found some awesome deals. Went looking for a bookshelf..  bout everything BUT a bookshelf. Go figure. But Found a really cute little table.. PERFECT for a bedside table for JUST $14. Yes, I'm STILL excited. I gathered my ideas for the bedroom.. and am slowly getting there. It's time consuming and Oh so much fun... I'm calling this my "While you're away Project" because I'm doing little by little while my husband is underway. He doesn't know this either.. so I'm hoping He'll love the bedroom when he comes home.. Hopefully I'll be finished this week! :)

I'll blog, with Pictures after I finish.. but if you want some sort of updates on my project; check out my Facebook album The While You're Away project.

Now, I'm taking a break to finally blog.. or shall I say Update my readers.

I'm going to be doing a Giveaway soon. It'll be just one person who gets the Item. I have bought a book, Well actually I bought 2 (1 for me, 1 for the give away), I decided to buy 2 to give one away to one of my readers. I'm going to Do this one a little differently than my last 2 contests.. so, Be looking forward to that this week. I may post it tonight.. depends on how wrapped up I get with painting furniture this evening (can ya tell I'm really into this whole decorating thing?!)

 And some of you know, I design shirts for military significant others. Not too long ago, I created a Facebook fan page. I'm trying to get up to 350 "likes" and I will be hosting a giveaway. One lucky fan will get a free customized shirt... but for the contest to start and for me to tell the rules.. I have to get to 350! So, Check out CRushGFX on Facebook and "Like" me... Send me to your friends too ;).

So, there ya have it! Two great Givea... wait a minute.. I have another one too! Yes.. there's a 3rd! Making up for all the time I've been away ;)

I've started my own photography business recently. I recently created a Facebook page for it as well. Once I get to 350 "Likes" on there, I will be giving away a free shoot to someone in the Hampton Roads, VA area. So, Check out my photography and "Like" me.. Christina Rush Photography.

I've noticed Lots of Ladies are hosting giveaways lately.. August must be Giveaway month! I LOVE it. :)