Feb 13, 2013

For The LOVE

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

non-recent photo I took for Rob one Valentines Day. Not sure this is even appropriate to share here, but if it isn't, I'm sure my mom, dad, sister or Gunners pre-school teacher will let me know.

I'm just gonna keep this short and sugary sweet on this V-day:

Myself and 30 other amazing bloggers have all come together to offer one of YOU a $1500 Visa Gift Card. Just for being the awesome loyal readers that you are. I could buy three iPads with that. Or two pairs of Louboutins, or in my case, lots and lots of vodka. Basically, it's a lot of money.

Also, if you are just looking for some new good reads? The below ladies are, in the exact words of Erin, circles upon circles of all my favorite people.




Gussy Sews | Living in Yellow



The Shine Project | The Wiegands | JustLove.ly




Saturated Canary | Sugar & Dots | La Vie Petite




Running on Happiness | Cupcake Mag | Oh Sweet Joy




House of Rose | Because Shanna Said So | The Pleated Poppy




Don't Quote the Raven | Wonder Forest | KV's Confessions




Across the Pond | Tales of Me & the Husband | Crowley Party




Julie Ann Art | Take Heart | Sparkling Footsteps




Aunie Sauce | My Keep Calm & Carry On | Rags to Stitches





The Chiffon Diary | The Daily Tay | Life of Bon





Eat Yourself Skinny | I Wore Yoga Pants to Work



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Good luck and kiss your favorite thing extra hard today!

199 comments:

Kristin Coppens said...

Love this! I will pay off my credit cards--and I will buy VS out ;)

Lesley said...

Ohhh so much! I'd pay off a bit of debt, buy myself something pretty and donate a bit to my fav kitty cat organization!

Ashley said...

Get rid of debt once and for all...boring yet practical! happy v-day raven! love the pic :)

Krista said...

All of this...for vodka. and Maybe a side of Victoria's Secret :)

Ashley said...

oh crap....just realized you can't pay debt w/a visa gift card....so in that case, id buy tons and tons of lulul clothes b/c i'm fairly convinced i'm going to meet my lover at the gym.

Shannon said...

Oh boy...wIth $1500 I'd probably take a trip somewhere with sand and seashells and pina coladas.

About Me said...

I would book a trip to a really warm place seeing as where I live in upper michigan it's freezing!!

Amanda said...

I'd spoil the husband! Letting me stay home with Pierce while he works full time & goes to school full time is a huge sacrifice....he deserves it

Dabbling in Dixie said...

Definitely a new summer wardrobe! Preferably all in the bikini and sandals section ;)

Kate - Classy Living said...

I would totally buy new clothes. I haven't treated myself in SO long!

Katie said...

Uhm, holy generous. I'm in. You can find me in Sephora or Vicky's if I'm the lucky winner:) Good luck to all!

wfayew said...

Vacation! $1500 would be niiiice for a vacation.

Whitney @ justacountry-girl said...

i would probably buy me some botox....don't judge me :-) and put the rest toward some new spring items my closet is craving.

Keri said...

$1500 would pay a few bills! With enough left over for some long-overdue shopping :)

Bree said...

With $1500, I'm thinking a nice trip with the boyfriend.

A. Busch said...

I would pay a few bills and then buy a couple plane tickets, one to see my sister in Louisiana and the other to visit my oldest friend in Southern California to celebrate her recent engagement properly! And I would DEFINITELY go shopping for clothes! :)

Married...with a Pup said...

Wahoooo, what a great giveaway! I would definitely take a vacation!

Lauren said...

This is so generous of you all! I have a couple of friends' weddings coming up this year and I would use the money to pay for bridesmaid dresses, bachelorette party trips, showers/gifts. You know how expensive everything with weddings can be! And I want it all to be special for my girls! :) Happy V-day to you!

Michelle said...

1,500, what wouldn't I do? In reality, it would go in to savings for a downpayment on our house. SO boring, I know.

Sara Elizabeth said...

um hello new Louis Vuitton!! And a little towards the good ol credit card!

tierra said...

WOW! Smoking pic and crazy give away!!

Joeylee said...

Shopping shopping shopping & maybe take a family trip

The Shaw Shack said...

HOLY CRAP! Please pick me rafflecopter! While I would love to pay off student loans, I might just have to go buck wild and shop! Holla atcha girl! :)

Nicole Stickler said...

I would probably pay off some of a loan, but I would DEFINITELY buy myself some clothes!! I'm losing weight and I have the worst wardrobe EVER. I live in a town that only has a Wal-Mart and my outfits include jeans and plain tshirts. I want to be a fashionable hottie. No more "mom jeans". - Nicole from insidethemindofnicole.blogspot.com

Jasmine Hellogmsunshine said...

HMMM... there is so much I could do with that money. I could buy some new shoes or save it but I would love to use it to pay for another fertility treatment. Please pick me rafflecopter.

Carly @ Texas Lovebirds said...

I'd probably buy some new clothes, get a few tattoos..ya know, totally selfish things that a mama never gets to do!

xo

mylifeasmrsacosta said...

Wow this is awesome! You ladies rock.. I'd say date vacation with my hubby!

Coug Britt said...

as your sister I'll do as you wish and call you out---that picture......i'm pretty sure if I looked long enough I'd be able to see your nip.....but after last weekend we know you are the one that likes to look at those......

McKenna Bleu said...

Totally following you now sweet thing!! Happy Vday, love your blog!!
xoxo

www.McKennaBleu.blogspot.com

Tennille said...

This is awesome! I'd book a trip for my husband and I :)

Andrea said...

I'd buy a new wardrobe!

Brianna said...

$1500... holy shiz I would go on one amazeballs trip! Most likely hawaii... and pay for one hell of a trainer before so I can get my booty in shape for it ;)

MrsKM said...

I have a baby on the way so I could totally use an extra $1500!

Jill@babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, Oh My! said...

just had a baby and there is a LOT i could do with that money!!! You ladies are amazing!

Taylor LeMay said...

This looks awesome - Im all in :)

Nicole said...

I would use this right now for our house, we are really in need of extra money right now and that is where it would go.

Erica said...

I would definitely buy some new summer clothes! Then use the rest to take a vacation somewhere warm and sunny! :)

Stephanie Johnson said...

Totally would pay of my Nordy's card, and pay the rest of my car off!!!!

Nikki T. said...

What an awesome giveaway!

Nikki T. said...

Forgot to say what I would do with it. I would use it to buy a new mattress. Ours is 13 years old. Definitely time for a new one.

Cortne Martin cocoinmagnolia said...

Just entered to win! I would buy more sparkly, crystal chandeliers. I need two for my pantry.
Cortne

Amy said...

Shopping, alcohol, vacation, etc... need I say more?

Ashleyrena said...

Take a little vac with the hubby to some place warm!

Jessie said...

Oooh, pick me! I'd buy a new camera. Er, more realistically, pay off some debts too.

clb0019 said...

so many fun things I could buy with this!

Quincy said...

I would use it to buy my boyfriend a nice guitar and to go shopping of course! Can't remember the last time I bought new jeans!

-Lauren said...

Buy wine, by the case. And shoes, lots of them. And then get a closet makeover for all my new shoes.

PrincessM said...

Momma wants to go shopping! Oh and the pic is totally appropriate! No nip slips ;)

Lori Hollenbach said...

use it for a cruise!

slayer said...

It may be the booze, but I'm feeling lucky!

Myfanwy Hood said...

Amazing give away! I probably should put the money towards the credit card but a little retail therapy would be too tempting! :)

Coug Britt said...

I guess I should say how I would spend the money...I am planning a wedding after all and YOU are in it..... =)

Sara said...

A makeup shopping spree and than a new kitchen table. Yup, so practical but I DESPISE my current kitchen table.

ashleigh said...

um hello retail therapy... victoria secret.. here i come.
orrrr get a personal trainer.. lets be real... i need to hit that gym up...fast

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Jalie Ann said...

I would use it to visit my brother in Florida. I haven't seen him in over a year.

Jessie said...

I would use it to buy myself a hotel room by myself for a few nights. Mama needs a break from some babies.

Andrea {Yesterday's Tomorrow} said...

{insert inappropriate whistling here} both for the photo and the freakin' awesomeness of the giveaway! I would totally use it to make my house a tad prettier, and send my ass down to Disney for a few days!

Kassie said...

oh my goodness...$1,500. how awesome would that be? i would use it for a new lens for my camera and a new computer...exciting!

{ K A Y C E E } said...

I would buy the diamond band I've been obsessing over for the last few months!

Alexis McConihay said...

Love the pic! I could def. do some damage with $1,500! :)

Samantha baney said...

WHEW! that's a lot of moola! i would go on a little shopping spree for post-pardum clothes. due next month, so how appropriate. :) cant wait to check out all these lovely ladies.

Hanna said...

Happy Valentine's Day!

Add it to my back yard paradise fund!

Shauni said...

I would get a new macbook since I just spilled a beer on mine!

Erin said...

Wow! Crazy cool giveaway! I would totally use it and force my husband to finally take me on a honeymoon! I mean, it's been over 2 years of marriage, I think I deserve a break no? ;)

K said...

OMG..the things I would do with $1500. I would finally buy myself some new clothes. Maybe go away for the weekend. Go to a nice fancy dinner. And whatever the hell I wanted, actually! Haha.

Jennifer Baur said...

I so love your blog-read it everyday!

Kara said...

Amazing giveaway!!

Jennifer Baur said...

I would use for my trip to Hawaii this summer!

VandyJ said...

Have fun shopping for the fam and updating the wardrobe a bit.

Carrie Smith said...

I'd use it for my Zibabwe trip! Happy Valentines Day!

The Macons said...

Pay off the damn credit card I used to buy my husband surprise 1st row Dave Matthews tickets for his bday! He is going to shit his pants come April but I am going to shit mine when I get the bill :)

JN said...

I would put this towards new windows on our house, that we need so desperately.

Lainey said...

I would use the money towards student loans.

Megan C said...

Great idea on the giveaway! I would use the money towards paying off my car or buying some things to fix things in our home.

Gretchen Ruether said...

I would shop, shop and more shop!

Nina said...

I'm pretty sure I'd just blow it on random stuff. :)

Robin said...

Thank you so much for the opportunity to win this. I left my answer on Saturated Canary. Hugs, Robin

Kelsey said...

The pic is totally approp! You look hott! Hmm I would buy new workout clothes and then save the rest for our trip in May!

Miss Horniacek said...

I would definitely put it towards an awesome wedding dress for my NYE wedding!

Jes Sica said...

Pay off my credit card!!!

melissa said...

Haha! Happy Valentine's Day!

I love your realness Raven :)

oh the things I could do with that $$$$

new clothes
camera lens
new clothes
pay off a debt
yep, the smart thing would be to pay off a debt.
That's what I'd do...
:)

Have a great day!

~Stephanie~ said...

Ooh the things I could secretly do with $1500 as I would hide it from my children and spouse! :)

Stacy said...

I would buy myself a new wardrobe...I am still dealing with pregnancy weight and im back to work and none of my clothes fit properly!

heidi said...

It would go either towards a trip to Ireland, a breeding for my mare, or a new colt!

Alisha said...

A camera lens and a pair of loubs for sure!

Kathleen said...

Wow what a giveaway! I would put it in the vacation fund for this summer!

amylu said...

LOVE this. I would use it for a vacation and shoes of course!

emishoe said...

both of my kids' birthdays are this month...oh the special things i could for them with some extra $$$$!!

Amanda Holley said...

Vacation!!

DSundqui said...

My birthday is coming up so I would use it to spoil myself!

justme5686 said...

Pay off a student loan!

Emily said...

I have lost 70 lbs since having my son and I would use it to buy new clothes!

Megan said...

I would buy something for myself for once!

Casey Katherine said...

Hi Raven! I would use the $1,500 on my upcoming wedding on April 20th!! Your blog rocks!! =) Casey

Jess said...

Amazing! I'd use it for a vacation!

Rebecca said...

I would shop without regret :)

Katie said...

VACATION! My husband and I haven't been on vacation since our honeymoon!

JLKennedy557 said...

Well Thant could Turn a Girls Day Around!

Michelle Tomes said...

I would buy some new clothes, some new workout equipment, and then save the rest for a rainy day! :)

Lacey said...

Oh boy! I'd spend some on my new baby, then my husband and I'd make sure and indulge a lil of myself. :)

Nessa said...

That's a nice lump of money. Sadly, I'd either put it towards my car loan or my credit card debt, but I might use some of it on some bedroom furniture for my room or the little one's room. And ice cream cake. We are so obsessed with ice cream cake.

Emily @ Emmy June said...

I would go to Hawaii...stat

Mrs. Hoppy said...

I would buy a new headboard for our master bedroom! Love this!

Melissa said...

I hate valentines day because it always brings me sickness or bad luck. This year? my Valentines gift to myself is going to be paying my mechanic 1100$ for a brand new clutch. The 1500$ would cover this nicely, and buy me a few gallons of wine to ease the pain of now being unable to go south this year. I live in Canada. It's cold dammit. I need a yearly trip south to keep me sane! LOL

Randi J. said...

I would get something totally amazing for my husband...maybe a vacation!!!

Alexis said...

A nice vacation would totally be used with this! I haven't been on one in 3 years!!!

Carleen1977 said...

Is it bad of me to say I would spend it on a girl's weekend! Well, maybe I'd buy my daughter some nice new things too:)

Courtney said...

Ohhhhh I would start a whole new wardrobe with this!!!

rachel1219 said...

I'd pay off some debt then start building a nice spring/summer wardrobe for my son & I!

Madison said...
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Heather said...

momma needs a vacation!

Brittanie said...

Holy sh*t!!!!! This is the most amazing giveaway in all of the blog lands!!!! I'd definitely splurge and get some new clothes, makeup, nail polishes .... seriously I don't know where I'd start!!!!

Lindsey said...

Ohhh best giveaway ever! I think I'd treat myself to a little shopping spree.

TazLady said...

Hi Raven -

I would take a trip to see my Dad who just got out of the hospital. That would be a great way for me to spend $1,500.

Thanks,
~MARIA~

kourtney said...

With a baby on the way and living in an old crappy, country home...we could find many ways to put this money to use! Baby items, a new ceiling, carpet...the list could go on!!

Lia Joy said...

$1500? Vacation for me and the husband! For sure :)

Jennifer A said...

I would pay off my credit card debt!!! :)

ashleygrace said...

Hi,
I would love to win! I have no idea what I would spend it on tho.

Jessica said...

$1500?? WOW.. I would def pay off some of my credit card debt just to be able to plan a vacation!!

Monica said...

Oh how awesome that would be! I would pay off one of the three credit cards I have! One step closer to being DEBIT FREE.. yeah!!!

C. said...

I would spend it on renovating my bathroom! It needs it... desperately.

nicole. said...

whoa. hmmmm i suppose debt would be a good place to start... but this sounds like the perfect amount of cash for this momma to take a LONG overdue vacation.

siddathornton said...

first, i would buy my husband an ipad, since he has been drooling over one for years now & won't buy one for himself... then, who knows? i mean, that is a LOT of money.

Rachel said...

You are right...your sisters will tell you that picture is inappropriate!! >=\ and since I know you wouldn't let me win anyway I am not bothering saying what I would do with $1500, but I know what I would do with a VS gift card...

Bre said...

Who wouldn't like $1500!

Jess said...

Oh my goodness, this is great! I would buy a plane ticket home to see my family, since I haven't seen them in over 3 years now. They still need to meet their grandbaby! This would be the best gift to receive. Thank you for your generosity!

Sheryl said...

Happy Valentine's Day!!! This post is great! If I won the $1500 I would spoil the heck outta my boys!

undomestic mama said...

I would use it to help pay off my car....and buy diapers. Always diapers.

Roxann said...

Happy Valentine's Day! What an awesome giveaway! <3

Julie @ The Smitten Mintons said...

Wow, what a giveaway! I think I'd use this money to buy the sectional I've been eyeing for years!

Madison said...

I would use the money to take a trip to Vegas with my boytoy

Sara H said...

What wouldn't I do with $1500?!? vacay...lasik...furniture...

lacey fellows said...

I would take a few days off work and stay home with my husband and little girl. I would take time to just enjoy them. Go for a day trip and eat treats. All the fun things we don't have extra time for.

Merry2181 said...

One word......VAY KAY SHUN.

PaChomp said...

I'd go somewhere sunny and sandy with no kids.

Jodi Romaine said...

This is VERY EXCITING!

Jodi Romaine said...

I would definitely pay off some debt and save some for my hubby and myself to do something fun. Something which we never get to do anymore due to our opposite work schedules. (insert sad face here)

BeautyJunkie said...

OMG amazing! I would probably spend it all on goodies, no bills. Let's be honest.

Christina L. said...

LOVE this! The money would totally go to our honeymoon - first class? yes please!

Michelle (michabella) said...

Well the smart thing to do would to be pay off my credit card. But a lovely shopping spree or a lil stay cation in Waikiki would be nice too.

Steph said...

$1500!! Amazing!! I would totally go crazy buyingstuff to decorate my place!

lisadjordan said...

I would definitely put it towards school. And maybe go to the mall and do just a little bit of shopping...

Life on Bliss said...

Birthday presents for the kids and a purse for me!

Jennifer said...

This picture cracked me up. I'd use the money towards something I totally don't need. Like a celine luggage tote.

Ramblings of a Suburban Mom

Tamara said...

I can dream of a few awesome $1500 vacation options...

Kelly {Sparkles and Shoes} said...

Thank you so much for being a part of this - I would use the money towards a new MacBook! Happy Valentine's Day!

xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes

The McGuire's said...

Oh man... i SHOULD pay off a credit card with that kind of money, BUT being that i'm having a baby any day now I would probably want to either buy a riduculous amount of booze or new clothes :)

C said...

New clothes for my upcoming vacation!

Manda said...

Once I found out the baby is, I would use the money to decorate the nursery!!

Amanda said...

Goodness that's a ton of money!!! I would split it with my hubby and we would finally buy something fun instead of diapers and groceries. Haha

Katie said...

Wow quite the giveaway ladies!!! :)

Katie said...

whoops...I would most definitely go shopping and put the rest towards paying off cc.

Alice said...

yay! Shopping spree!!!

Kristen S. said...

Wow, that would come in handy!

Natalie said...

I'd move out of my terrible apartment sooner rather than later and I might just buy this cute Frida Kalho shirt I've been looking on etsy. :)

Skye Smith said...

Remodel our bathroom! Or, vacation...yeah, vacation!

Van Wynsberg said...

I would put the money towards my nursery and baby gear - for our little guy due in May! :)

Michelle said...

We are moving in 2 weeks and the new house has no window coverings. We need blackout curtains!

Down By the Bays said...

I'd pay off the credit cards and find a new rug for the living room... so boring!

Kodi ODay said...

I would use it to start my Stella & Dot business!

GoodnessGraces said...

I would buy some new clothes. I am pregnant and desperately need some new clothes. I would also decorate the nursery.

Jessica said...

Go on a Beach Vacation!!!!

Hanna Lei said...

I think I'd buy new clothes My Blog

barkergirl33 said...

My son's graduating this year so I'd use it for a gift he needs-I'm just not sure what lol, maybe I'll let him pick. Great giveaway-thank you!!! (Raine on the rafflecopter)

hannahtee said...

a fancy fancy lens.

kemilyy said...

The right thing to do is to pay a handyman to come fix a few things that have been neglected in the house. The fun thing would be to use the money to book that much needed beach vacation I want to take with my love in May.

Caitlin said...

I would put it towards my tuition!

Heather @ Cookies For Breakfast said...

Put it towards my Blissdom bill!

Kenzie Smith said...

Honestly, pay rent. Haha!

Laura said...

I would buy some new clothes, and then save the rest!!

Niken said...

gahaha,,
love the photo. i would put the money on my brother's tuition fee and save.

Kaylee Sullivan said...

I would put it towards moving closer to my fiance and paying off student loans!

... and a new Coach purse. They're amaaazing.

Cate said...

I've been thinking a lot about giving back, so I think I would buy shoes and coats for the homeless kids in Indy with most of it, but I would also use about $300 to make a double student loan payment!

Heather said...

So many things to do with this money, probably a little shopping spree for myself since i have lost 20lbs!!!

Aisha said...

With this $1500 I would put down an extra month on my rent to keep my anxiety levels low :) and probably take a few dollars to take my kiddo to dinner.

Heather said...

Well since we're talking EXTRA, free money, probably something I don't really need, like an iPad. Probably something fun for my two kiddos, too.

Laura B @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels said...

Awesome giveaway!!
Found your blog through the giveaway we're doing next week for ad space! = )
walkinginmemphisinhighheels.com

Sarah Lillian said...

Fingers crossed super hard! So many student loans!!!

funtyangel said...

just had a baby,if i win ill def be buying some much needed clothes for her n I n the hubby too :)

erin said...

i'd pay off some debt and buy a patio set!

Dara said...

With $1500, I would buy a Louis Vuitton purse, orrr pay some of my grad school tuition. Priorities, right!?

Cati Howard said...

Raven!!!! I don't just want the $1500, I NEED it :). Like you said, that's so much vodka, which means sooo many martinis for me! And while I'm enjoying those martinis, I guess I could use some of the money to pay off my college loans. I work at a nonprofit children's museum and let me tell ya, the job is tons of fun, but the pay, not so great.

Emily said...

Wow this may be the most awesome giveaway EVER!

Emily said...

SHOPPING!

katie said...

Well, I'm a young college student on my own, working full time, and taking the bus every. single. day, so I think I could put this for good use buying a car!

Audrey said...

I am in desperate need of this!

Arika A. said...

I'm feeling lucky, i hope I win!

Maggie said...

cute picture! and yay for giveaways

Megan said...

I would for sure use the $1500.00 to decorate our new house!! :)

kristen piccola said...

We bought the house I grew up in almost 4 years ago. It still looks pretty much the same as when I lived in it. We finally bought a new couch and it should be coming soon. I'd love to be able to buy some great accents and a new coffee table to make our family room our own.

Janna Renee said...

I think it's totally appropriate...I see worse on Facebook e'rday. Plus you look HOT. Happy Valentine's Day!

Nessa @ Isle Style Living said...

I could really use that money to pay for car repairs.

Shannon said...

Holy crap, what would I do with $1500?? Well, I just bought a house and I'm getting married in October...sooo the possibilities are endless. I would buy things we need for the house and maybe a few things for our wedding. :)

Samantha Iwalani said...

I would use $1500 towards either my student loans or to buy a new kitchen table...maybe both!(the kitchen table would be a little more exciting)

Lauren said...

I would TOTALLY use this money for baby #2's (a girl this time!) wardrobe and carpet in her bedroom - the people we just bought our house from had Pergo flooring put in this specific bedroom, so I want that gone ASAP! :) Hope I win, ahhh! Thanks to you amazing bloggers!! <3

Allyson Butler said...

I'm sure it's the most boring answer ever...but $1500 would be $1500 less of my student loans!

Rebecca @ Mommy in Heels said...

I would shop till I dropped!!!

Alex said...

My family could really use this!

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