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Too Young to Blog – Giveaway

August 17, 2008 by Kathryn

***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.

this is me journalOne 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.
her hair pretty much stays the same
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.
all dressed up
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.

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  1. bananas says

    August 17, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    I love this.

  2. Millie says

    August 17, 2008 at 10:11 pm

    Really fun idea.

  3. An Ordinary Mom says

    August 17, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    Darling!

    My favorite beverage? Water … and sometimes Coke.

  4. Donna says

    August 17, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    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

  5. Lori O. says

    August 18, 2008 at 4:58 am

    What a great book!

    My favorite drink…

    diet cherry vanilla dr. pepper

  6. divrchk says

    August 18, 2008 at 5:25 am

    I’d love a raspberry lime rickie. Yum!

  7. Jana says

    August 18, 2008 at 6:07 am

    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.

  8. a.men says

    August 18, 2008 at 6:18 am

    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).

    • The Daring One says

      August 22, 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.

  9. Angela says

    August 18, 2008 at 6:21 am

    I LOVE water. There really is nothing else that quenches my thirst more!

  10. Valerie at Home says

    August 18, 2008 at 6:34 am

    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!

  11. Jen says

    August 18, 2008 at 6:36 am

    Strawberry lemonade with the chunks of strawberry…yummy

  12. FarmWife says

    August 18, 2008 at 6:59 am

    Cherry coke…from the fountain. Yummy.

    What a cute book! I can just imagine the wealth of knowledge gained from such a treasure! 😉

  13. Kate says

    August 18, 2008 at 7:24 am

    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! 🙂

  14. Millie says

    August 18, 2008 at 7:39 am

    Cherry lime rickey from Warren’s in Ogden.

  15. Stephanie says

    August 18, 2008 at 7:41 am

    Diet Jones green apple soda. Yum.

    or the peach diet Hansens.

    It’s a toss up.

  16. Keyona says

    August 18, 2008 at 7:48 am

    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??

  17. RasJane says

    August 18, 2008 at 8:05 am

    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.

  18. CraftybyNature says

    August 18, 2008 at 8:53 am

    would be cool to have this book this fall for those long rainy days hanging out with the little man!!!

  19. Abby says

    August 18, 2008 at 8:55 am

    Who doesn’t love a cold glass of carnation chocolate instant breakfast?

  20. CraftybyNature says

    August 18, 2008 at 8:55 am

    favorite drink of the moment: : pregnancy tea

  21. CoconutKate says

    August 18, 2008 at 9:09 am

    Hmmm…favorite drink…Homemade smoothies!

  22. Stephanie Ferney says

    August 18, 2008 at 9:24 am

    Iced chai when I’m being whole-foody, Coke Zero when I’m not…
    That’s a great book!

  23. mother of the wild boys says

    August 18, 2008 at 9:43 am

    My oldest is just getting into guided journaling, it’s so fun!

    I love strawberry lemonade, or strawberry kiwi.

  24. Erin says

    August 18, 2008 at 9:45 am

    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.

  25. bon says

    August 18, 2008 at 10:00 am

    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!

  26. Fawndear says

    August 18, 2008 at 10:14 am

    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

  27. Dona England says

    August 18, 2008 at 10:21 am

    Iced Tea!

  28. Nancy says

    August 18, 2008 at 10:51 am

    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!

  29. Amber says

    August 18, 2008 at 11:13 am

    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!

  30. Amber says

    August 18, 2008 at 11:14 am

    I forgot to leave my favorite beverage!
    Crystal Light – Fruit punch!!!

  31. sherry says

    August 18, 2008 at 11:36 am

    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

  32. KBarbee says

    August 18, 2008 at 12:03 pm

    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!

  33. KBarbee says

    August 18, 2008 at 12:06 pm

    I found the link if you want to purchase one:

    http://www.thisismejournal.com/buy.html

    Enjoy!!

  34. terrah says

    August 18, 2008 at 12:09 pm

    So cute! I’d love one. Diet Berry Vanilla Dr. Pepper, of course.! Mmmm.

  35. surcie says

    August 18, 2008 at 12:19 pm

    Her lips are tres Angelina Jolie, oui?

    Right now, I’d go for a glass o’ chocolate milk!

  36. Margaret says

    August 18, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    Ooh – pick me pick me!!

    Water, and orange juice. 🙂

  37. Honey Mommy says

    August 18, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    Diet Coke with lime on the rocks please.

  38. Amber says

    August 18, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    How about a nice glass of seltzer water with a slice of lime and some raspberry syrup… I’ll take one right now!

  39. Amanda says

    August 18, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    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!

  40. mamalovelock says

    August 18, 2008 at 4:08 pm

    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!

  41. Sarah Smith says

    August 18, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    So sweet!

    Diet Coke 🙂

  42. Donna says

    August 18, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    Water is my favorite drink, but sometimes I just have to have a Rootbeer Slurpee or a Caramel Apple Cider from Starbucks.

  43. Jen says

    August 18, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    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

  44. Becca says

    August 18, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    Favorite beverage, hands down–Diet Coke with Lime!!

  45. Heather says

    August 18, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    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.

  46. cbs says

    August 18, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    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.

  47. Elizabeth says

    August 18, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    Coffee coffee coffee!!!!

  48. Melissa @ Anxious for Nothing says

    August 18, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    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.

  49. Jenny says

    August 18, 2008 at 10:54 pm

    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

  50. Marian says

    August 18, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    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.

  51. Heather says

    August 19, 2008 at 7:04 am

    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

  52. Kristy says

    August 19, 2008 at 7:53 am

    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.

  53. michal says

    August 19, 2008 at 12:55 pm

    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.

  54. ZaCarrie says

    August 19, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    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.

  55. Amy says

    August 19, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    Pick me! Pick me! 🙂 My daughter would love that! Her favorite drink is lemonaide and mine is pretty much anything by Starbucks!

  56. Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says

    August 20, 2008 at 12:51 am

    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.

  57. Jennifer Poncavage says

    August 20, 2008 at 7:11 am

    This is a great idea! My almost 5yr. old daughter would love it!

  58. Rachel says

    August 20, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    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 ? 🙂

    • The Daring One says

      August 22, 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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