Thursday, September 8, 2011

YOU!

I'm grateful for YOU! Whether you're friends, family, strangers, or a strange family or friend, I appreciate your support as my readers. To celebrate the 100th day of sharing joy and gratitude on this blog, I want to say THANK YOU with a fabulous giveaway. The winners will receive some COOL PRIZES including a gift certificate for a professional massage, gift card to Target, a free meal at Cafe Rio (or a restaurant of your choice if you're not local), and more!

You can receive an entry for each of the following:
  • Leave a comment below.
  • Add your email to the "Follow by Email" list and comment that you did.
  • LIKE the "Sunshine in my Soul" Facebook page and comment that you did.
  • Become a "Follower" of this blog and comment that you did.
  • Share this Giveaway post to your blog, website, and/or Facebook wall and comment that you did.
The top 3 winners will be announced on September 18, in just 10 days!

Ready, Set, Share (and comment)!
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56 comments:

  1. kateSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    great idea! i've loved following along your great happiness project!

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  2. 2darlingbabiesSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Catherine,
    Thanks for your blog. I enjoy reading it and while I didn't subscribe until now, I have been reading it every chance I get!
    I subscribed by email, I followed it, I liked your facebook page, and shared it on facebook (I thought I had to do all 5 things to enter...I didn't read it closely enough) :) But thanks for sharing your gratitude with us!

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  3. kateSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    oh, and i'm a follower! :)

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  4. 2darlingbabiesSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    BTW, while I did all 5 of the things, it did use several different emails/names, so I hope you don't get confused :)

    Cami

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  5. Karl MonsonSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Loved your idea! I subscribed to your list, followed your blog, liked your fb page, and shared the link on my fb page. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. HavenSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Followed you. :)

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  7. DarcySeptember 8, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Hey Cath - I did the first 4 things!! I am excited for the BIG give away. Hope you have a great weekend, you are the best!

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  8. HavenSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Liked you on FB.

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  9. HavenSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    ...And shared this on FB.

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  10. JoAnnSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I'm grateful for you Catherine..you have been so friendly to my son
    Troy and my niece Cindy when she is in Utah...thank you for that. the Lord taught me about gratitude one time in my prayers and what a difference it has made in my life. so when i feel down i go right to gratitude and my whole attitude is changed... I'm grateful for your wonderful attitude..wish i could be around you and Wade more often, i do love facebook though to keep me in touch with you..love you, Aunt JoAnn

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  11. Lyman and KimSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Love you! Thanks for reminding us that we need to stop and be grateful for what we have!

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  12. Jennifer ZelenySeptember 8, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Love you! Thanks for reminding us to stop and be grateful for even the small things in life!

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  13. Jennifer ZelenySeptember 8, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    And I'm following you on FB and subscribing. I have no idea what the difference is between "follow by email" and subscribing or else I'd do both! I'm in law school and I NEED the massage dangit!!!!

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  14. KathySeptember 8, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Look at you go, girl. :)

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    You are so great Catherine! Thank you for the reminders of little things to be grateful for! Gives me new appreciation for things you wouldn't normally notice. I have liked the facebook page, become a follower, and shared the website on my facebook page. (And here's my comment for all those as well :-) )

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  16. Trent and TiffSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I love your blog! It's inspiring and always so happy! It is so you!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I don't comment very often, but I always read your blog and it always makes me smile. You're just amazing! I did all five things! :)

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  18. Trent and TiffSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I am following your blog by e-mail!

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  19. Trent and TiffSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I liked on FB! :)

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  20. Trent and TiffSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I shared a link on FB - such a fun idea!

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  21. The Lively'sSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    What up Cuz? I like your new blog but I do miss your posts on your family blog. : ) Keep, Keeping on!

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  22. The Lively'sSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    PS. I did the 5 things you said to do chicka!

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  23. ViridianaSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Love your blog!!

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  24. ViridianaSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Like on Facebook!

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  25. Miss BowlerSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Ok--did the "Follow by Email" option, liked the "Sunshine in my Soul" Facebook page, and became a follower.

    Love ya, "big sis"! :)

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  26. Lauren H.September 9, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Was referred to your blog from my friend Jenn Z (we have been friends since middle school!) Great blog! <3

    Lauren
    laurenhurtgen@yahoo.com

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  27. ChristySeptember 9, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    It's great to be grateful!

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  28. KimSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I love your blog! I've read it almost daily and appreciate the little things you say that mean a lot! I subscribed via email at kst071903 at hotmail. That's also my FB acct under Coupon Crazes. Thanks for being so uplifting!

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  29. ColliersSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Wow, this is quite the giveaway. Thanks for offering it. I love seeing what you are up to as well as what you're grateful for. What a great blog idea!

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  30. ColliersSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I'm following you by e-mail now.

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  31. ColliersSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I didn't know you had a facebook page. I "liked" it.

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  32. ColliersSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Oh, and I could REALLY use a professional massage right now. I've never had one but it sounds so nice. I am a follower too!

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  33. JessicaSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Found you through Facebook and liked you on there.

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  34. JessicaSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Love the idea for your blog.

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  35. Lyndy ButlerSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I love you ya know. Thanks for your support with everything. I hope you know that I think you are an incredible woman. its true. I look up to you Catherine. Always have.

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  36. melissadSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Hey, I just ran across your blog. Very Cute.

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  37. melissadSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    And Now...I follow your Blog!

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  38. melissadSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    and I also follow by e-mail

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  39. Tresta NeilSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Great idea!! I'm in!

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  40. Megan Loves LifeSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Yeah!
    Here is my first entry for commenting.

    #2 is I "LIKE" you on Facebook

    and #3 is I became a "follower"

    Fun giveaway!

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  41. BrieSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Here's my comment
    I like ur FB page
    I'm also a follower. Love following you, it's so fun! Thanks for sharing and inspiring me to do the same hehe. It's sooo fun and therapeutic

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  42. BrandiSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I Did Everything on your list so I am ENTERED into your giveaway!! Yahoooo!

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  43. BrandiSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    ANd LOOOK, it worked this time, me making a comment. Glad you changed it;) Good JOB!!!

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  44. BrookeSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Awesome giveaway! I would love to win any of the prizes!

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  45. LUKE AND MONICASeptember 14, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Catherine, you are awesome to do this blog! It truly is an inspiration to be happier and to enjoy the little (and big) blessings that we all enjoy in life even in the tough times. I have struggled more with post partum this time around and it is hard to continue to be grateful sometimes but this blog is a great blessing to us all! THANKS!

    I've done all the things listed. Including sharing it on my blog and facebook and becoming a follower of your blog, "like"d your facebook page and "follow by email".

    Once again THANKS for doing this blog!

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  46. AbbeySeptember 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Catherine, I did all of the aforementioned above and wanted to THANK YOU for all that you have contributed for the last 100 days!!! You are SO awesome!! :)

    Keep it coming!

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  47. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Until today I had no idea what this "sunshine in your soul" was! I should have looked sooner! We all need a pick me up from time to time! I'll be following along from now on!

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  48. KristalSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    You are quite the trooper to keep posting everyday. That would be hard for me! Your doing a great job though and I hope it is helping you:)

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  49. KristalSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I am now following your blog:)

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  50. KristalSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I am now following by email:)

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  51. KristalSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    This is really a cool giveaway! I hope I ween!! I liked you on FB:)

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  52. CynthiaSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I am commenting and I'm following on Facebook :)

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  53. Marci Wittwer ButterfieldSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I have loved reading some of your posts! We really do have so much to be HAPPY about.

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  54. Marci Wittwer ButterfieldSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    and I am following on Facebook!

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  55. Marci Wittwer ButterfieldSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    oh and I am a follower.... along with subscribing by email!

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  56. KellySeptember 18, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    My last minute effort to win! :)

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