As I write this, it is late Thursday evening and I see that my last post was made an entire week ago! Oh, I should not go so long without blogging but I was in "vacation mode" and found myself really enjoying life. I got so relaxed at our weekend quilt retreat (pictures coming soon) that I just can't get back "in the swing of things". And with the cooler temperatures here in Minnesota, I found myself sitting in the chair on my front porch .... a lot! In the evening, I was in my sewing room, sitting in my sewing chair and doing some stitching or sketching. And I could not put down another good book by Sandra Dallas. Oh, I have really enjoyed this past week! And while I may not have been blogging, I spent some time on Facebook where I love to connect with family and friends. And that's where I found this..........
So how did I get a chance to preview this Fall issue? Well, one of my Facebook friends posted about the magazine and when I saw those caramel apples, I just had to check it out. Then I saw that they were looking for Folks to blog about FOLK. And if they did........there was a free subscription in it and one for a reader. I e-mailed that I'd love to participate and shared a link to my blog. I was delighted when I got a reply that it was a "GO!"
Soooooooooooooooo, would you like to have a chance to win a subscription to this wonderful magazine? You'll find it's full of great articles on everything that makes everyday life enjoyable.........home, antiques, the arts, hand-crafted traditions, music, good food, travel to small towns and visits to Main Street and local businesses, American made products, all the things that make for great living. The photography is stunning and the articles are so well-written. I live in the small town of Henderson, Minnesota that is just the kind of place you might find in this magazine. It's a great place to enjoy everything that FOLK is about. I can hardly wait to get my subscription! The magazine also has a blog so be sure and check it out here.
And now .......... all you have to do is leave your name and your e-mail address in the comment box for a chance to win a subscription. My regular readers know that I love to ask you all a question when I do a giveaway, and soooooooo, here it is.............
What thing do you most enjoy that says.......
Real. American. Living.
Tell me please!
Add your name/comment now. Giveaway closes at midnight Saturday, August 25th. Winner will be posted shortly after midnight CST and you must reply by 5:00 CST Sunday, August 26th. Best of luck to all! Have a great weekend!
Sandi
AND THE WINNER IS.............. DIANE! Check out her blog .......... Bearly*Wild. She makes wonderful Memory Teddy Bears!
AND THE WINNER IS.............. DIANE! Check out her blog .......... Bearly*Wild. She makes wonderful Memory Teddy Bears!
34 comments:
It looks like a wonderful magazine - thanks for the chance to win!
To me, nothing says Real American Living more thana cheeseburger and corn on the cob :-) or maybe I am just hungry...
beckygreene10 (at) gmail (dot) com
Sharing good times with family.
lhs4664(at)q(dot)com
I love it when my neighborhood closes off my street for all to gather and enjoy dinner - much fun by all generations
mamarose AT gmail DOT com
It's very, very easy to let blogging slide. Non-bloggers don't realize how time consuming it can become. Keep tabs on you via fb and enjoy seeing you, I do keep a low profile on fb as it too can become very time consuming.
The weather is changing and we are having cooler evening and mornings here in NH and thinking about the oncoming winter.
Enjoy the down time! We all need it.
Although I live in Australia, what I think is real American living is when I see photos of all the pumpkins decorating everyone's houses. I wish we did it here!
In the last couple of years, I've had the opportunity to travel with my hubby across the US. Last year we drove from Florida to Kansas through countless states (one route up and different back). It was so beautiful to see MY country and visit with heartland folks. This year we traveled north up to NJ, via our countrys Captial. To me, Real.American.Living is seeing the land that I love and drinking in the history that makes our Country the great nation that it is. Thanks for this amazing giveaway. The magazine looks awesome!
I think Real American Living is the freedoms we enjoy as Americans - we live in a great country. a(dot)haun(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
I most enjoy sewing.
It looks like a great magazine. To me real American living is the celebration on the 4th of July - flags, BBQ, fireworks and happy faces.
Real America to me is all about family and spending time together especially at holidays.
Sitting beside the lake with a glass of lemonade and maybe a piece of apple pie after a swim, or in my case, a tour on the floaty. This magazine looks like fun. Thanks for the chance.
Sitting on the front porch and watching the world go by...living in the country that means watching the birds, squirrels, deer and cows...perfect-living.
Kelly Ann
kellyannquilts at gmail dot com
Sent to my e-mail.....
I love our country and get tears at watching a marching band at a parade, love to see children laughing, enjoy our grandkids no matter what age...11-24, never get tired of making rye bread or feeding teenage boys!, still get a quicken in my heart when my husband comes home, love watching the fireflies at night, really like the county fair and the best part is seeing people I know that I haven’t seen since last fair...plus everyone has more time to stop and chat!!.
Sounds like a good magazine!
Jolyn
I love family time - campfires, state fair, holidays. This is American living to me. Love the 4th of July to celebrate our country, and my husbund and son who have served our country.
Real american living to me are the celebrations and festivals, madi gras, fourth of July, cinco d mayo,greek,italian, and so.
Stopping in small towns when we travel or do day trip. Every thing seems to be at a slower pace.
Sandy k
grandmatomato@yahoo.com
Hearing the Star Spangled Banner gets me every time. Sounds like a great magazine - thanks for the chance to win!
Love that photo and I'm sure the magazine will be spectacular. I'd love to be entered into your drawing. Thank you.
Sorry; I forgot to answer your question. I love camping...visiting state and national parks enjoying the beauty of America.
Marsha
I love putting up my Ameeican flag and seeing all of my neighnors are now doing the same. Such an incredible sight to see them all.
Real American Living to me is visiting a county fair. Everyone entering is showing off their best. I enjoy visiting the barns and seeing all the animals and their owners, esp. the young children who are showing for the first time and they truly love their animals and enjoy telling those that pass through about them. The county fair can also bring families together. I enjoy seeing a grandparent telling a grandchild what it was like for them when they were on the farm or visiting a relative over the summer who had a farm when they were young.
I forgot my email address:
sralyea(at)hotmail(dot)com
Real American living, to me, is Community. When your neighbor needs help getting the hay done before rains come and a bunch of us sramble to get out there and help... When you gather at the local Library or Firehouse or Church and enjoy one anothers company
Oh, I just love all the small towns' little festivals and fairs. They are usually centered around food, go figure...the apple festival, blueberry festival, etc. They are so fun, just plain old clean fun!
My small towns fourth of July parade complete with military honor guard, boy and girl scouts on decorated bikes, girls from the twirling school, boys from martial arts, old guys in old cars, young guys in muscle cars, old folks from nursing homes and of course the politicians...I love our parade..it is pure Americana!
Jfelb@ yahoo.com
I love growing our own fruits and veggies and enjoying this hard work all through the winter. Thanks for the chance to win!
Ilene
happyvalleyprimitives(at)yahoo(dot)com
Real American Living . . . is the emotions and patriotic feelings I get when I hear "the Battle Hymn of The Republic." Also, looking in my art studio at my wall of wool and fabric, and knowing how fortunate I am to have the abundance and availability of craft supplies. I'd love to have a magazine that supports that!
Nothing says real American living like a picnic at the lake, with hot dogs, hamburgers and all the fixens to go with it including disposible dishes.
mhuewe@redlake.k12.mn.us
Marge in MN
Nothing says real American living like a picnic at the lake, with hot dogs, hamburgers and all the fixens to go with it including disposible dishes.
mhuewe@redlake.k12.mn.us
Marge in MN
Real American Living to me means gathering with my family, food, fun. 4th of Juky with the family too, especially if we go to the parade. Standing when the flag goes by. Begging candy from the kids!
OOOps guess I should have left an email addy on my post, its the one above on family, 4th of July, parade.
m_russom@yahoo.com
Looks like a fun magazine! Besides hanging out with family (especially on the 4th of July) and researching ancestors, I think it's real American living when I piece a scrap quilt. I am being both frugal and creative and am watching over my family by keeping them warm and comfortable.
Lucy lucyqp(at)msn(dot)com
My absolutely favorite American think is Apple Pie... made with fresh off the tree Macintosh apples, made on a Sunday afternoon for a family gathering. A-la-mode, of course, with vanilla ice cream! Mmmmmmmmmm!! Makes me happy all over just thinking about it! Be especially blessed, Kathy
Yes, it looks enticing and delicious, but my eye was drawn to the poor book!
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