It's a new week, the last one in February! I had fun reading your childhood memories relating to church. The winner of last week's giveaway -- the book about my childhood church -- is Bertha Mast! Email your address to christopherbethany@juno.com and I will get your book sent to you!
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How many of you grew up with Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Story books?
I did not, but I remember borrowing them from a family from church. My husband is a story lover, and early in our marriage we bought the complete set! All of that to say, I am not giving away a set of Uncle Arthur's Bedtime stories. Sorry.
I've had many different ideas for this last giveaway -- several different book options, a package of handmade items, letting you choose between various ideas... and then, I thought it might be fun to give away a surprise package. That's what made me think of Uncle Arthur's Bedtime stories.
The very first story in book number one of our set is about "The Surprise Package Company." Two little children, bored with summer vacation, came up with the idea of inventing The Surprise Package Company. They secretly planned acts of kindness, slipping packages to people and doing kind deeds, all the while leaving no trace of their identity, save for a note saying "from the Surprise Package Company".
Can't you just feel their excitement?
Their secret was finally discovered by a kind old doctor, who sent the Surprise Package Company a letter. In it, he invited the two to a luncheon where there were two surprise packages that made up for all they had given away.
I like that story.
And so, the giveaway this week will be a surprise package. It will likely include multiple items -- possibly something tasty, something inspirational, something pretty, something fun -- we'll see. To enter the giveaway, leave a comment telling me a bit about yourself so I can tailor your surprise package, such as -- Are you single? Do you have young children? Do you enjoy reading? Just any information that you'd like to share.
I will choose a winner next Monday, March 1. As always, the winner must have a US address the package can be shipped to.
Have fun!
I am single and live alone. I love to read, garden and study. - Bethany H.
ReplyDeleteYou know me. :) I like reading, weeding the garden, and good food. And cats. Lots of cats.
ReplyDeleteCats was my clue. Hi Karen!
DeleteHi! 🙋🏼♀️ Regina Miller here, wife of 10 yrs and mom to 3 children, ages 8, 7, and 2 1/2. We live in central MO. I grew up in a family of bookworms, and we’re raising our own now! 😆 There’s nothing I’d rather do than curl up with a good book! O and some form of chocolate is always a great addition! I always enjoy reading your blog posts! Blessings...
ReplyDeleteI'm single and enjoy reading, writing, picture taking, and creating.
ReplyDeleteI'm married, have 5 children, youngest 17. I love to read...
ReplyDeleteThese giveaways have been fun and getting to know your fellow readers better.
ReplyDeleteI'm married with three adult daughters. I love reading, crocheting sewing and sipping tea.
I enjoy your blog so much because we seem to have a lot in common. I am a homeschooling mom of five, who are just a bit younger than yours (12-3). I have been married 15 years, and I like reading, gardening, and doing puzzles. I live in Ohio so ....anxiously awaiting spring!!!
ReplyDeleteI grew up with those bedtime story books. I am single, live alone, love to read and go on walks. LRM
ReplyDeleteI am married, with 3 children ages 11-5. I like to read, try new coffee drinks, sew, and stay at home in my cozy house. 😁
ReplyDeleteI'm a military wife and a homeschooling mom to one. I enjoy driving, reading, books on CDs, coffee drinks, and puzzles. I used to live in Ohio, before the military, and it's still home. Yes, I grew up with the Uncle Arthur bedtime story books. The one you have is from the 60's, and that's the set I grew up with. Plus it's the set I purchased for my child. Do you have the Bible Story books by Arthur Maxwell too? We also have that set, and we read them in school. What can I say, we really love our books. 📚 MZ
ReplyDeleteYep. We've got the Bible story books too!
DeleteA wife to my Hubby of almost 12 years, and a busy Boy Mom! We've got 4 lively lads ages 9,7,5 and almost 2. We live in Kenya Africa and have lived here for almost 3/4 of our married life. (Don't worry, I have a US address to give you if I should happen to actually win, which I never do so don't worry!!) I enjoy tea and coffee and it's so much better out of a beautiful cup! I enjoy so much following you on your blog because I knew you years ago when we were little girls. I have fond memories of the times my parents came from Texas to your community to help teach summer Bible School! Our paths have not crossed for years and I don't know if you even remember me! Blessings to you as you fill your roll as Wife and Mother in your home!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I do remember! It was fun to hear from you!
DeleteHow kind of you to do this!
ReplyDeleteI’m a wife to a wonderful man for almost 10 years and mother to 3 precious littles. All things coffee, cooking n baking, sewing and spending quality time with those I love...are just a few of my favorite things.
I read anything from books and blogs to The Budget. My parents bought the set of 12 bedtime stories when I was 7 or 8. They are quite tattered now, proving it was a great investment. -Sharon Mast
ReplyDeleteI have 4 children, ages 18-3, love to read, drink coffee and enjoy good food and fellowship with friends. And I guess you remember how many years we are married since we got married on the same day and met up with each other on our honeymoons!����
ReplyDeleteTwenty years coming right up!!
DeleteMom of 4. I love 18 mo olds and good books :)
ReplyDeleteI am single and love to read, do crafts, sew and cook and don't have enough time to do these things. I enjoy your blog very much!
ReplyDeleteI'm married to my sweet husband of 3 years, we don't have children and are dealing with infertility. I love reading, sewing, and cooking!
ReplyDeleteOh, what fun! I'm a married mom of two aged 19 months and 8 months who enjoys a good book, a good laugh, time with family, summer time, fishing with my husband, and a cup of tea in a quiet house at night.
ReplyDeleteI love surprises! I am over 60, single, but have gr. nieces and nephews to keep me occupied. Live in the country and enjoy gardening, reading and all that country life offers.
ReplyDeleteSounds fun!! I love the uncle Arther books...still hoping to find them in a thrift store somewhere. Out church has some and so I’m glad my children can read those!!
ReplyDeleteI’m married and have 4 girls ages 2-9. I homeschool. I love to read and chocolate is my candy of choice esp Reese’s or m & m bars they have at Walmart. Thrifting is another love of mine although with 4 children I don’t stay in them as long as I’d like to browsing around. :)
God bless you!
Dorcas
I am married with 4 grown sons, 2 married and 2 single. I enjoy reading, listening to audiobooks and spending time with my 4 grandchildren, ages 9 years to 1 1/2 year old. Two grandsons and 2 granddaughters. They bring much joy to my life. It gets to be fun as they get older. They enjoy playing games with us. They gave me a Monopoly game one year for Christmas so they can play when they come over. They also enjoy having books read to them.
ReplyDeleteYou know all the pertinent details about me but i just wanted to share my grandparents had 5 children and there are 5 Uncle Arthur books, so they gave 1 to each of their children. It was one of my favorites growing up, and it was especially fun when we got to swap books with our cousins! We were fortunate enough to find a set when our children were little at a thrift store. Looking forward to reading them to my grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteI am a lady who is single, but finds delight in my relationship with Jesus as my Husband. Most anything that involves creativity with my hands I enjoy, from arranging flowers to putting skirting on my porch. I treasure time spent with my far away nieces and nephews. As young girls we used to know each other, when your parents traveled to TX to help our church, then our paths crossed at Bible School in later years.
ReplyDeleteMiriam Yoder
Good to hear from you, Miriam! So many memories, so long ago....
DeleteI am a mother of 6, ages 20 months to 13. Married for 15 years. We all love books, I often refer to us as a family of bookworms. We're not big on toys but don't take our books or chocolates. :) I enjoy reading your blog and the surprise package sounds like fun. I have 1 of those bedtime storybooks and always look for them at thrift stores!
ReplyDeleteI am a single school teacher who loves all things dark chocolate, coffee, a good story, and my beloved cat.😻
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun giveaway! I can't help but comment😉 I'm a young wife,Mom of a 4 and 2 year old,love reading and creativity.
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