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Thank You #4 (and a Giveaway!)

Published on January 24, 2013 By Emily. Updated on January 31, 2013

Last month, Relishments officially turned 4 years old.  At the time, I was neck deep in end of semester projects and Christmas preparations, so I decided that waiting until January to celebrate another year of blogging would be more appropriate.

headers over the years

headers over the years…Every year when I write my blogoversary post, I talk about how I never expected to write this long.  It’s certainly longer than most things I’ve done in my life, including the length of time I was at almost every school I attended, how long I’ve been married and longer lasting than any place I’ve lived full time since I was 15.

I’ve been doing this so long I really cannot imagine a life without it.  I cannot fathom a world without a full Google Reader, post ideas rolling around in my brain and the collection of people in my life that I’ve met through blogging.  Blogging has introduced me to food, places, ethical issues, technology and an amazing community.

Special thanks, once again, to Allie (whose previous food blog initially inspired me), my parents (who have watched this site evolve from the beginning and paid for the first few years of my domain name ownership), my husband (who lets me cook strange things, travel to meet strangers, spend all my time online, proofreads all my posts, and eats anything that comes out of the kitchen), my mother-in-law (whose online and offline comments are always above and beyond what I’d expect), my sister (for her proofreading and sharing of my blog with her friends), Heather (for constantly promoting my posts),  Cynthia (for introducing me to Heather, the Capital District NY bloggers and Healthy Living Blogs), Healthy Living Blogs and the Healthy Living Summit (for keeping me connected, challenging me to improve and introducing me to so many wonderful bloggers).  I couldn’t do it without any of you.

So, to thank you all for your continued support, promotion and interest in this blog,  I’m giving away some of my favorite products.  These items aren’t from any source except my friend and local stores, everything was purchased by me simply because I want to say thank you and share some things I’m loving lately.

prizes

The winner will receive

  • 5  handmade notecards by my friend Jen of Summer Mondays (they say “You’re tea-rrific” inside)
  • Paper-Mate InkJoy Pens (I picked up a set at Target a couple weeks ago and can’t stop using them)
  • Burt’s Bees Lip Balm (a wintertime necessity)
  • Celestial Seasonings Jammin’ Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea (a recent discovery and current favorite)
  • Locally made Berkshire Bark Midnight Harvest chocolate (with almonds, hazelnuts, cranberries and lemon zest)

Simply leave a comment below to enter.  If you want, share with us one of your current favorite things, but it’s fine to just say “hi, I like free stuff, pick me!” as well.  I’ll draw a winner on the evening of Thursday, January 31.

I’m really excited about where this site is going to go in 2013.  I hope you’re planning to join the ride!

 

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Comments

  1. Shevie Brooks says

    January 24, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    Hey, I didn’t realized you blogged! I think I will enjoy reading your posts!!

  2. crystal says

    January 24, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    I love summer mondays! Thanks for the chance to win some!

  3. Tammy Wright says

    January 24, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Emily – just love reading your blog. Wish it was something I could do … maybe 1 day.
    Tam

  4. Jean King says

    January 24, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    I love reading your blog! I especially love your recipes and food adventures! I miss you this year so this helps me keep in touch!

  5. Kelly says

    January 24, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Hooray for 4 years!! I’m so thankful to have met you through blogging, and for many of the other things that you mentioned above. Hooray blogging!!

    P.S…are you planning on venturing to CDNY in a couple weeks by any chance? I know its a school night…but…..please? :)

  6. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    January 24, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Aww so happy to have been a part of the fun In Real Life blog friend group. Miss you bunches. Can’t wait for your trip up here someday.

    Here’s to another year relishing food and fun with life!

  7. Jen says

    January 25, 2013 at 7:59 am

    Congrats on the four years!! <3

  8. Carol Pious says

    January 25, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    Emily – 4 years already! Wow!! Well done!
    I love reading your blog to hear about what you and Brian are up to.
    So glad he is being a supportive husband. Good job Brian!
    One of my current favorite things is cheese grits. Yum.
    Had to enter your giveaway since it includes chocolate. Another yum.
    Carol

  9. Julie says

    January 26, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Hooray for four years! Love the teariffic-ness :)

  10. Heather says

    January 28, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Hooray! I love celebrations of the blogging variety.

    and thank YOU for writing quality content on a site that is worth promoting!! I love what you do here :) [but you totally already know that!]

  11. michelle pickett says

    January 30, 2013 at 12:17 am

    I love that tea its so good :)
    me.shell12@gmail.com

  12. Stina says

    January 30, 2013 at 11:22 am

    So glad to have met you back at HLS 2010! Your blog is one I always make sure I read!

  13. Emily Shoemaker says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    You’re giving away tea and chocolate?!?
    How could I not enter?

  14. sue says

    January 31, 2013 at 6:39 am

    Hey Emily! I love to win free stuff!
    Your lunch mate, Sue.

  15. Kirsten Brancheau says

    January 31, 2013 at 7:46 am

    Ooh! Ooh! I wanna win! Actually, I think your website is amazing. And I love your tortellini spinach soup recipe. So easy (best part) and so delish!

  16. Christine M says

    January 31, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Hello Emily!
    I wasn’t sure if it was cheating to enter since I’m related to you but then Carol posted so I figured it’s ok to enter :)

    Favorite things: tea (especially this interesting loose-leaf kind called “Russian Country” that they sell at a shop near me in Cleveland, it’s kind of smokey and is just one of those things you must try yourself to understand and appreciate).
    c

  17. Kristin @ Celebrate The Goodness says

    January 31, 2013 at 11:29 am

    Happy blogoversary! How exciting! I’m glad you’ve stuck with it this long and I hope you continue to write! Glad to have met you at HLS! Be well!

  18. ashley says

    January 31, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    much current obsession is cold brew iced coffee!

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