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Happy Birthday Giveaway

Well, today is my 30th birthday! I spent the day at work but afterwards, my mom, dad and sister took me out to eat at Olive Garden. I really enjoyed getting to spend some of my birthday with them.

So in honor of my birthday, I am hosting my very first giveaway! I will be giving away a surprise cookbook. I will choose one and send it to you. I will draw the winner on Wednesday February 11th. All you have to do is leave me a comment. Get an extra entry if you link your blog to this giveaway and post another comment with your link. This giveaway is open to US addresses only please. Thanks so much and good luck!
God bless,
Amanda
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Carolyn G said…
Cool surprise giveaway! Thanks.
February 4, 2009 at 10:58 AM
meghan renken said…
i just wanted to say happy birthday amanda! i dont need to be entered in your drawing - im sure i have every cookbook you have ;) hope your birthday was awesome!
February 4, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Maria said…
Happy Birthday!! Enter me for the giveaway!

Thanks,

Maria

mariascott at surry dot net
February 4, 2009 at 3:49 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy birthday!! I remember 30..... :-)
thanks for the giveaway and I'm glad to have found your blog!!
duckbooks@peoplepc.com
February 4, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy birthday!! How nice you were able to eat at Olive Garden. They have great food!
bkittie@hotmail.com
February 5, 2009 at 7:46 PM
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