Monday, January 10, 2011

Hurray!!!!

I can't believe it!

We made it to 500 followers! It sounds so cheesy, but I really mean it when I say that I am so grateful for each of you. You keep us going, give us hope that we are doing something worthwhile, and that maybe just maybe we are helping someone get started with their own backyard farm. 
CSN is helping us celebrate by giving away a $60 gift card to any one of their 200+ online stores!

If I won, I would get a laptop messenger bag.
And because they are so cute, I may not even put a laptop in it, I may carry it around like a purse. Look at me already pretending like I  have one. I forgot, this is a giveaway for our lovely followers/readers, not for me. 

Check out these cute bags: 

 
There are so many other cute ones too, oh and cool masculine ones for the guys too.
This giveaway is limited to U.S. and Canadian readers only. Giveaway closes Sunday January 16th at midnight Mountain Time.

To enter, just leave a comment, easy shmeasy!

Oh, and if you aren't a follower, don't hesitate to become one! 



~marisa







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61 comments:

  1. RachelJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Congratulations! And double congrats for being listed on the Top 50 urban farming blogs list! http://www.mastersinpublichealth.net/top-50-urban-farming-blogs/

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  2. Olson ClanJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Love, love your site. It is my first go to page for recipes and all things chicken.

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  3. Trading UpJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Love it and congrats!

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  4. jackiJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Congratulations! 500 is huge!

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  5. JesRJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    WooHoo!!
    Way to go you guys!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I am already a follower and love your site. Please enter me in the giveaway.
    Blessings
    Diane

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  7. JessicaJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I'm not surprised you've got 500 followers now; I love your site and think everyone should too!

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  8. Amy BJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Congrats. I am a new reader and I love it!

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  9. AnnaJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I'm a follower, too! :)

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  10. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    500? Wow!!! Congratulations and hope for many, many more...love your blog by the way :)

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  11. RaeJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    remember me???? i was your 500th follower :) :) please pick me!!!!

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  12. Kitchen RecoveryJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I was probably 499. :) Just found your site! Very cool!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Love your blog and can't wait until I can say I have 500 followers. Congrats!

    Now, I really need an adorable new bag so please pick me :)

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  14. teekarooJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Count me in!

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  15. MAYBELLINEJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    pick me!

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  16. Sharlene WashingtonJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Congratulations on 500 followers. I've enjoyed your blog--keep it coming!

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  17. CandiceJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Congratulations! Your blog is always so interesting to read, I'm really not surprised that you've already passed 500 followers. I'm sure soon enough you'll be celebrating another 500!

    And do count me in! ;)

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  18. ShaunikaJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Congrats! I love your blog! Count me in for the giveaway!! I'm cross'n my fingers to win!

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  19. angelaJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Congratulations on reaching 500 followers! Count me in on the giveaway...I've been following and learning from you guys since I found you last summer!

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  20. LorieJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Congrats! What cute bags!

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  21. JamieJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    WOW,500 is great many many more to come!!!!!!I love your blog it is wonderful to see others that are interested in the same HOMESTEADING parts of life.
    COUNT ME IN

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  22. CaseyJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Congratulations! I love reading your blog and all your farming and gardening info!

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  23. KarenJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Seriously, way to go!

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  24. DavidJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    I don't think that I am an official follower from your website but I get notified of new blog posts from your site through my notify.me account. I've been a stealth follower for quite some time and actually won a cookbook from you a while back. I love the book. The stories about each recipe are delightful and entertaining in themselves. I enjoy reading the stories as much as concidering which recipe to try.


    Congrats on having 500+ followers. I doubt that my blogs will ever attract that many followers.

    Have a great follower celebration day.

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  25. katiegirlJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    That's a lot of followers!

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  26. MackenzieJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Congratulations on having 500 followers! That is fantastic!

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  27. JudiJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Congratulations! I'm still trying to figure out who contributes to your blog? More than one family? Individuals? I'm a little confused (but I just started visiting not too long ago).

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  28. BeckyJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Congrats! :)

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  29. AlannaJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Congratulations on reaching 500 followers!!

    I thoroughly enjoy your blog. It gives me hope that one day I'll get my own farm like I've always wanted.

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  30. BTOJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I am so lucky to know someone famous!
    Congrats on 500!

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  31. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Congrats on reaching 500! Those laptop bags are super adorable!

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  32. Jonnie (JB)January 11, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Congrats on all the followers! Great giveaway!

    dftrew(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. Andrea @ That'll Do FarmJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Congratulations. That's a lot of humans following you around! And thanks for the nice contest. Best of luck to one and all.

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  34. Ms. HobbyJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I love following your blog, your posts are great!

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  35. CindyJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Yay! Congratulations!

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  36. Dale JohnsonJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I am entering the give-away because if I am picked I will decline the gift (I am a bf contributor) and that will make everyone happy that they have a second chance to win!

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  37. MelissaJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    500 is a big number! Congrats!

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  38. Michellie-momJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Keep it up!

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  39. SarahJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Congrats!

    I'm very interested in the giveway. That bottom bag is a my diaper bag! ;-D

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  40. Victoria WilliamsJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    easy shmeasy! is right! Nice giveaway and congrats.

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  41. ChristyJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    wooo hoooo!!! congrats.

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  42. Terri WJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Congrats. I just have 498 more to go to get caught up to you!

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  43. JulieJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    How do you know you have 500 followers?

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  44. JulieJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Baby needs a new pair of shoes!!!

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  45. DevonJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Congrats on 500 followers! :D

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  46. StephaniJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Great giveaway!

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  47. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Congratulations! You have a wonderful blog full of great info.

    ~Andrea~

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  48. JenJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Super cute bags is right! Just found your blog through a mutual follower/friend.

    Come visit our (Funny) Farm...

    http://www.jensfunnyfarm.blogspot.com

    Blessings, Jen

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  49. KimJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Congrats!! Love the bags! I have been following on the RSS feed (dreaming of owning chickens of my own one day)so I joined! I didn't realize there was a difference. You learn something new every day! =)

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  50. Miranda RommelJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Gotta love CSN. I'm not really sure what's in it for them sometimes, but i'd be happy to win a giveaway instead of just host.
    Just found your blog and looking forward to following - we're like minded livers and bloggers it seems.

    Miranda
    An Austin Homestead

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  51. ShellyJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Love the giveaway and your blog! Thanks!

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  52. HollyJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Ooooh I want.

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  53. Oklahoma MikeJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Congratulations. I just found your blog yesterday and am follower #522. With the information I've read so far, I don't know why this isn't 1000 already.

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  54. Proverbs Thirty One WomanJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Congrats! I love this blog. Keep up the good work...and thanks for the giveaway!

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  55. Kyle D.January 14, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    60 bucks?!

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  56. bandwidowJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    hip-hip!

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  57. courtneybJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I really enjoy your blog and have learned so much! I remember when you guys were trying to get 100 so your husbands would take you out of a date :)

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  58. AndreaJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Oh My--just stumbled onto your sight---I'm so glad to have found you! Keep up the insightful!

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  59. LizJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I just found your blog and am really enjoying it!

    eemoody77 at gmail dot com

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  60. stressedkrisJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Congrats on reaching 500! You have always been amazing! It is just great to see that so many other people know about it now as well. Love ya!

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  61. StephanieJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    i thought i already was a follower, but apparently not. i am now!

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