Giant Pumpkin Experiment – The Results!
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests, Outdoors on 24. Sep, 2009 | 13 Comments
Once upon a time, in a world far far away, I thought that I’d have time to grow a pumpkin. I had an idea (thanks to a pumpkin-crazed friend) that we should all grow pumpkins.
I sent a call out to the world, yelling, “Get your pumpkin seeds here! Get y’r pumpkin seeds here, everybody!”
The world [...]
The Giant Pumpkin Experiment: A Seed Giveaway
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests, Outdoors on 25. Apr, 2009 | 41 Comments
As Spring approaches, we’ve started a garden. We will also attempt to grow a giant pumpkin, but I need your help. And maybe you can grow your own pumpkin, too, because I have seeds to give away.
I’ve been encouraged to grow pumpkins thanks to my good friends Christy and Nick of Country is a State [...]
Winner: On Being “From Away†and Christmas Oranges
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 27. Dec, 2008 | 4 Comments
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas! We did!
I am pleased to announce the winner of our last regularly scheduled Saturday contest, Meg S.!
Meg won the lovely book shown above, Prince Edward Island Seen From Away. Congratulations!
Meg, please email me your mailing address and I’ll send the book to you. But I am sad to [...]
Contest: On Being “From Away”
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 20. Dec, 2008 | 24 Comments
Welcome to the final Saturday Whimfield contest!
My stash of prizes has grown low, so be sure to enter this contest as this might be your last chance to receive free stuff from our rickety little house in the middle of a snowy field!
(If you’re reading this and thinking, “Hey, I’ve got free stuff [...]
Contest: Favourite Books (Winner) and Some Great Reads
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 13. Dec, 2008 | 10 Comments
Just wanted to congratulate Kim, who won a copy of the book “Roughing it in the Bush” by Susanna Moodie in last Saturday’s contest!
Kim’s favourite book:
City of Joy
by Dominique LaPierre
This novel tells the true life story of a priest who ministers to the inhabitants of a slum in India’s Kolkatta (now known as Calcutta.) An [...]
Contest: Favourite Books
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests, Personal on 06. Dec, 2008 | 40 Comments
While I was growing up, we didn’t own a television. For fun, I read books. Lots and lots of books.
There are so many books whose stories have stayed with me through the years. Characters that inspired and motivated me. I can’t pinpoint any specific book that changed my life, but I suppose that every word [...]
Contest: Who Are You (Winner)
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 30. Nov, 2008 | 8 Comments
Just a quick note to let you know who won the contest. I am pleased to announce that the winner is Jypsy! Stay tuned for a post about her in the near future. Thanks to all entrants for playing along!
On the home front, the snows have melted for the time being. In exchange, we [...]
Contest: Who Are You?
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests, Personal on 22. Nov, 2008 | 24 Comments
It’s Saturday. It’s contest day. I’m so busy my head might explode.
But enough about me.
You know lots about me already.
Now I want to know about you. And I’m giving away another $25 Chapters gift card to find out!
Today’s task? Leave a comment below telling a bit about who you are. And if you’re a blogger [...]
Contest: Prince Edward Island, I Love Thee (Winner)
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 15. Nov, 2008 | 4 Comments
Last Saturday, we held a contest. The prize? Our friend and Whimfield patron, Prince Edward Island’s own Rayner Creek Photography will send the lucky winner their favourite print for free.
Can you believe all the divine vacation spots and trips that were shared as contest entries? I read them all; thank you for sharing your lovely [...]
Contest: I Think I Can, I Think I Can
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests, Inspirations, Outdoors on 25. Oct, 2008 | 33 Comments
During the past year, we left our city life and moved into the country. We have learned so much, and I’ve been amazed at what we–two untrained, able-bodied, average-sized people–have been able to accomplish.
When we realized our steep roof needed to be re-shingled, Cameron stated with conviction that we could do it ourselves. I, on [...]
