Too Young to Blog - Giveaway
***If you’d like to be entered to win a This is Me Journal, leave a comment that lists your favorite beverage. I’ll pick 2 winners randomly Wednesday at 10pm PST.***
Although Laylee’s a frequent indirect contributor to Daring Young Mom, she’s too young to actually blog. However I love hearing what she has to say about life. Her pictures tell so much about what’s going on inside that amazing little head of hers.
One of my favorite ways to dig in and find out what really matters to her is with the This is Me Journal. Designed by a fellow mom-blogger, this journal is going to be an absolute goldmine of preciousness and blackmail material for years to come.
It’s part journal with questions and fill-in-the-blanks, part drawing pad and part scrapbook. Luckily the scrapbooking component is very small and easy. Insert picture of your favorite stuffed octopus here. I can handle that.
Laylee listed me as one of her best friends and for favorite drinks she listed lemonade, strawberry lemonade, apple juice, cow’s milk (as opposed to the milk of a tsetse fly), and soda with Echinacea in it (a family favorite sick drink).
For the first several days after receiving it in the mail, Laylee slept with her “Book of Me” under her arm. When I suggested we put it somewhere safer, she took initiative and hid it. I finally found it today months later and we had a blast working on it. The journal would make a great gift for young friends and cousins whose homes seem to be filled with every new gadget and toy. I plan to buy copies the next few years for Laylee, help her fill them out and see how they compare.
Maybe in the future she’ll decide she doesn’t like cow’s milk anymore but I’m sure I’ll always be listed as a best friend.
bananas Says:
I love this.
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Posted on August 17th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Millie Says:
Really fun idea.
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Posted on August 17th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
An Ordinary Mom Says:
Darling!
My favorite beverage? Water … and sometimes Coke.
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Posted on August 17th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Donna Says:
I’m sitting here drinking my favorite drink, an iced grande nonfat no-whip mocha from Starbucks (thank goodness they have Starbucks here in Beijing) as I catch up on my favorite blogs. Wish I could get another one, but perhaps that’d be overkill?
Pick me, please,
emailfromtheembassy.blogspot.com
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Posted on August 17th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
Lori O. Says:
What a great book!
My favorite drink…
diet cherry vanilla dr. pepper
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 4:58 am
divrchk Says:
I’d love a raspberry lime rickie. Yum!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 5:25 am
Jana Says:
I would have to say Diet Coke and Diet Dr. Pepper.
Laylee has done such a nice job on her book. She will love that when she has kids of her own.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 6:07 am
a.men Says:
This is so, so sweet! I love that you are one of her best friends! My six year old tells me I am her best friend all the time! I hope it stays that way! For you too!
This sounds like a fun book. After the drawing will you please put the info on your blog so that those of us who don’t win can purchase one? I know that my daughter would love this!
Oh yeah! And my favorite drink in Chocolate Milk (Cows not tsetse fly).
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The Daring One Reply:
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:47 pm
You win! Congratulations! Please contact me with your mailing information so I can get the book sent out to you.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 6:18 am
Angela Says:
I LOVE water. There really is nothing else that quenches my thirst more!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 6:21 am
Valerie at Home Says:
My favorite drinks are….hummnn……..sweet tea (because I’m from the south, that’s why)….and……….anything that I can enjoy when I’m off mom-duty!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 6:34 am
Jen Says:
Strawberry lemonade with the chunks of strawberry…yummy
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 6:36 am
FarmWife Says:
Cherry coke…from the fountain. Yummy.
What a cute book! I can just imagine the wealth of knowledge gained from such a treasure!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Kate Says:
Wow! What a spectacular idea! My son would so love one of those, so I hope I’m one of the random ones picked!
That said, my favourite drinks are water (got my trusty bottle right on my desk!) and milk. YUM!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 7:24 am
Millie Says:
Cherry lime rickey from Warren’s in Ogden.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Stephanie Says:
Diet Jones green apple soda. Yum.
or the peach diet Hansens.
It’s a toss up.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Keyona Says:
Love the book! My 4yr old princess will have a blast with that…
My “new” favorite drink is Cherry Coke Zero….all the yummy taste with no calories!! Guilty-Free pleasure huh??
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 7:48 am
RasJane Says:
I love that book. What a great way to get into their little world. I bet it will be a treasure for generations.
My favorite drink? Umm, is chocolate milkshake a drink? If not, then limeade it would have to be. But I really, really like the chocolate.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 8:05 am
CraftybyNature Says:
would be cool to have this book this fall for those long rainy days hanging out with the little man!!!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Abby Says:
Who doesn’t love a cold glass of carnation chocolate instant breakfast?
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 8:55 am
CraftybyNature Says:
favorite drink of the moment: : pregnancy tea
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 8:55 am
CoconutKate Says:
Hmmm…favorite drink…Homemade smoothies!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Stephanie Ferney Says:
Iced chai when I’m being whole-foody, Coke Zero when I’m not…
That’s a great book!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 9:24 am
mother of the wild boys Says:
My oldest is just getting into guided journaling, it’s so fun!
I love strawberry lemonade, or strawberry kiwi.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Erin Says:
Currently, my favorite drink is ice cold water. But I’m too lazy to refill the Brita pitcher, so there’s never good, cold water - So I’ve been drinking a ton of soda. My favorite on that changes daily, also. Yesterday, it was strawberry soda. Yum.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 9:45 am
bon Says:
I am a Cherry Coke Zero kind of a gal… but if I win, you’ll have to tell us where to get these, the other two will need a book too!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Fawndear Says:
Oh, Maybe if I got this journal for my Hope she would stop drawing pictures on all my walls. It doesn’t hurt to wish.
Drinks: Good ole Ice Water and SoBee’s Pina Colada
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Dona England Says:
Iced Tea!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Nancy Says:
Pick Me!
My Favorite Bev.? Winter: Carmel Apple Cider from Starbucks. When I’m being healthy: Ice Water. When I’m not being healthy? Oreo and Reeses Mixed Blizzard from DQ….yum!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Amber Says:
I love this! How freakin cute are the drawings of Laylee’s hair!? I can’t wait to see what my Hannah draws in it!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 11:13 am
Amber Says:
I forgot to leave my favorite beverage!
Crystal Light - Fruit punch!!!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 11:14 am
sherry Says:
What a great giveaway! I’d love to win this!
My favorite beverage depends on the time of day.
Morning: COFFEEEEEE please
Afternoon: Water
Evening: Red wine
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 11:36 am
KBarbee Says:
This is going to be a must for all the “little” b-day parties I attend this year! Thanks for the tip.
As for favorite drinks - water with kool-aid ice cubes for a picnic with the kiddos and white sangria for after they hit the hay!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
KBarbee Says:
I found the link if you want to purchase one:
http://www.thisismejournal.com/buy.html
Enjoy!!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
terrah Says:
So cute! I’d love one. Diet Berry Vanilla Dr. Pepper, of course.! Mmmm.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
surcie Says:
Her lips are tres Angelina Jolie, oui?
Right now, I’d go for a glass o’ chocolate milk!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Margaret Says:
Ooh - pick me pick me!!
Water, and orange juice.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Honey Mommy Says:
Diet Coke with lime on the rocks please.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Amber Says:
How about a nice glass of seltzer water with a slice of lime and some raspberry syrup… I’ll take one right now!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Amanda Says:
That is such a neat little journal!
I would have to agree with Laylee and go with strawberry lemonade as my fave. Especially when there’s real strawberries in it. Yummy!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
mamalovelock Says:
What a cool journal!!
I love Dr. Pepper (I shouldn’t love it, but I do) and Sweet (good southern sweet) Tea!! Those are my faves!
Love your blog!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Sarah Smith Says:
So sweet!
Diet Coke
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Donna Says:
Water is my favorite drink, but sometimes I just have to have a Rootbeer Slurpee or a Caramel Apple Cider from Starbucks.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Jen Says:
I love your blog
This is SO cute! I have a similar one from when I was a kid and it’s hilarious. I’d love to do this with my daughter.
My favorite drink? Vitamin water. I luuuuurve it. Any flavor! No artificial sweeteners. Low calorie. Yum
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Becca Says:
Favorite beverage, hands down–Diet Coke with Lime!!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Heather Says:
So, so, so adorable and a great idea! I think this may have to be my new go to gift! Also, fave beverage? Right now, I’d have to say a nice tall strawberry lemonade. And, now I need one. Even though it’s after 10pm here.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
cbs Says:
Being honest… my favorite drink is a really good mint julip. It has to be perfect and I have to be in the mood so it’s very rare that I get one.
My favorite normal drink is Diet Coke, but I’m really trying to cut back.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Elizabeth Says:
Coffee coffee coffee!!!!
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Melissa @ Anxious for Nothing Says:
I like making “healthy” chocolate milk in the blender with cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch or two of stevia. And a couple of ice cubes on hot days. That’s probably my current favorite drink.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Jenny Says:
That journal looks so fun. My 6 year old would absolutely drool over that!
My favorite drink…cold cold cold cold water and Cherry Pepsi
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Marian Says:
Very, very cute. A classy catalog of the scribbly artwork that too often ends up in the trash.
A large Chick Fil A unsweetened iced tea with 1 1/2 packets of sugar and a lemon.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Heather Says:
OOooo! What a cool book. My 7yo daughter would love that!
My favorite beverage is Snapple Peach Iced Tea ~ no ice ~ cold from the fridge in glass bottles ~ YUM! Gotta love the little trivia under the lid, too.
HeatherJ
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Posted on August 19th, 2008 at 7:04 am
Kristy Says:
Awesome giveaway. My sister would love it.
My favorite beverage is Martinelli’s sparkling cider. I can down an entire bottle in under sixty seconds. Okay maybe that’s an exaggeration.
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Posted on August 19th, 2008 at 7:53 am
michal Says:
looks like a great christmas gift for nieces and nephews.
my favorite drink? i have a hard time choosing favorites. i’m partial to water, strawberry lemonade (as long as it’s fresh squeezed and not countrytime), and hot chocolate.
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Posted on August 19th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
ZaCarrie Says:
How boring is water? But it’s what I drink. Maybe if I had a “This is me” journal as a child, I would be more creative and would think of better things to drink.
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Posted on August 19th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Amy Says:
Pick me! Pick me!
My daughter would love that! Her favorite drink is lemonaide and mine is pretty much anything by Starbucks!
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Posted on August 19th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy Says:
That’s a really cute book! My favorite thing to drink right now are the Vitamin Waters. Not the healthiest, but better than no water I think. In the fall and winter my fave is the Eggnog Latte from Starbucks.
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Posted on August 20th, 2008 at 12:51 am
Jennifer Poncavage Says:
This is a great idea! My almost 5yr. old daughter would love it!
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Posted on August 20th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Rachel Says:
I love your blog! A friend of mine linked to yours… and now I’m here!
My favorite drink, if I’m being spoiled, is a virgin strawberry daiquiri with lots of whipped cream. But my everyday favorite beverage is water. I love water.
boring huh ? 
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The Daring One Reply:
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:47 pm
You win! Please contact me with your mailing information so I can get the book sent out to you.
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Posted on August 20th, 2008 at 1:36 pm