that started their blog for the very same reason.
blogging, especially with retirement on the horizon, (in about 5 years).
postponed my relationship with
adsense.
***
about a month ago, i received a kind email from
red E N V E L O P E. someone had read my post,
"GRANDMA CONTESSA and a RECIPE!",
about Holland observing Ina Garten making a smoothie on the Food Network and
stating, "Look Mama! Grandma's on TV making a smoothie!"
(i still get a kick out of that story!)
the email said...
"in honor of Mother's Day, we would like to send you a gift!"
who me?
my
petite, boutique blog?
oh...my, there was so much to choose from.
i chose the personalized garden tote!
when it arrived, i thought...
i may not use this as a garden tote!
i...just...may...use it as my farmer's market bag!
pockets...pockets...pockets! nicely finished!
nice details.
there's a pocket for my wallet, cell phone, shopping list, camera,
mini journal, lipstick, sunblock, water bottle, sunglasses,
readers...dare i say more!
i loved the fact that the
real suede handles were long enough to
toss over my shoulder...
...
and...it will fit inside my French market basket perfectly!
***
when it came time to pack for my
road trip to Boise with Jay...
hmmmm...i am going to pack my new garden tote!
i'm telling you...it was a great decision!
( all my travel necessities at reach!
even my laptop! )
all those pockets!
( perfect for those darn
charger cords! )
my trip back home was
by air. the tote fit nicely under the seat in front of me allowing quick access!
( it's snap kept everything inside through the TSA scanner!)
***
never once did
red Envelope say that the gift was conditional to mentioning them on my blog.
in the truest spirit of blog world protocol,
we never allow kindness or a good deed go by without a
shout out!
i just paid the
red Envelope gift giving spirit forward by
ordering the COOLEST couple's shower gift for
my second son, Jay's best friend, Ty!
...and i qualified for
FREE SHIPPING!
i have to keep Ty's
gift
under wraps until after May 17th!
thank you to the folks at
red E N V E L O P E!
being a Mom of great kids is a
l i f e t i m e achievement award in itself, but
your gift, with it's recognition is so greatly appreciated, and
will be toted around the town...
...withLove!
