With all the Valentine’s Day excitement, I almost forgot that today is officially 1 year since the very first post on Living Like the Kings. So, to celebrate, I’m going to walk you through some of my fav early posts and then feature a giveaway. No peaking ahead – I’m watching.
The very obvious – first post ever!
 |
| How we met – Part 1 of the love story |
And this one because it’s happening again.
 |
| My treadmill is trying to kill me |
This one because I love the pictures of the pups in it.
 |
| Don’t wake the beast |
And this one last but not least because I want them…anyone want to make some and ship them to me?
 |
| Cream Cheese Brownies – recipe |
Now, on to the part you’ve all been waiting for. The Giveaway.
By popular demand, I’m going with an Amazon.com Gift Card. So here’s the deal.
The Giveaway: $20 Gift Card to Amazon.com
I will e-mail the card to the winner so, dear non-US residents, feel free to enter as long as you know you can use it!
You can enter up to 5 times (each comment will count as one entry, so you must leave a comment for each action) until Sunday, 2/20. Winner will be posted Monday.
- Leave a comment: what’s something memorable that happened to you this past year?
- Follow me on Google Reader or RSS feed & leave a comment letting me know you follow
- Tweet this giveaway & leave a comment with a link to your twitter
- Put up a Facebook message linking to this giveaway & leave a comment with a link to your message
- Blog about this giveaway & leave a comment with a direct link to your post
{ 271 comments… read them below or add one }
I'm following you
Something memorable: I got married this past year and got pregnant
In the past year? I finished my PhD
Google Reader follower!
This past year, my beautiful, amazing son was born! He will be 1 on Friday!
And I follow you on google reader too
twitter @AMPEDart
I re-posted on facebook: here: http://www.facebook.com/anna.pearlman
this past year, like 2011 or 2010? Cause in 2010, I got bought a house, got married, adopted a dog, started blogging, learned to cook….it was a big year, what can i say?
follower!
I got married in the past year! And started my MSW!
I also follow you on google reader.
Blog link: http://thepearlman3.blogspot.com/2011/02/20-amazon-gift-card-contest.html
I got engaged this year!
And I follow you on google reader
I got {unexpectedly} pregnant!!!
I follow on Google Reader.
Hi Kat!
The most memorable thing of this past year was going to India with the Mister's family and then N.Carolina with my family!
-Katie M
http://www.merrickandkatie.com/katie
Memorable — our family owned business burned completely to the ground. Very memorable and not so great. The great memorable thing from this last year was my grandparent's 50th anniversary week. It was one of the best weeks with family ever!
I'm also following you!
I (already) follow on google reader!
I twittered you (consider yourself officially stalked!) @jenniferohlmann
I'm copying Julie. I got married and pregnant this year.
I already follow you.
In the last year, I created my blog and got my job as a dietary manager that I love.
I follow you on Google reader.
Something memorable… My family is done with diapers! Hate to be callous as you embark on your diaper journey, but it was truly a momentous thing for us!
Follow you on Google Reader too! Thanks for the great giveaway!
And…just put it at the end of my blog post: http://monsterproof.blogspot.com/2011/02/our-valentines-day.html
Something memorable that happened this year. We moved from Florida to Massachusetts. It's been great so far!
kriswhite82 at gmail dot com
I follow you on GFC
kriswhite82 at gmail dot com
Something memorable….that's a tough one…TOTALLY KIDDING! I became an auntie, to the cutest little girl in the world nonetheless!
I already follow you on Google Reader! Not that I know how to use it
This $20 gift card would go really well with my $15 one…Just a thought.
Posted on Facebook, not sure if this link works:
http://www.facebook.com/lana.gladkov#!/profile.php?id=9117430
I follow you on google reader.
In this past year my husband and I celebrated 10 years together, and more in love than we were the first year.
I finally finshed my bachelor's degree. It only took 7 years of part-time online classes but I got it done!!!
I follow you on FB, but I don't have twitter or google reader.
I moved to Japan this past year!
I got married to the best girl in the world this year!
i had a baby!!!
After getting married in 2009, we finally moved in to a place of our own in 2010. However, I suspect there may be another (hopefully more permanent move) this year!
i follow you!
I follow you on Google Reader. Happy bloggaversary!
GFC follower – Rachel R.
rachelsgiveaways at gmail dot com
My most memorable event from last year was getting married
rachelsgiveaways at gmail dot com
I follow you!
I got married; it was memorable! I think you might have enjoyed it too
In the past year we had our third (and final) baby! And yes, I am tearing up. We are so blessed!
I got married this past year (in July)! Happy bloggaversary!
When I think about 2010, I will remember Gage's 1st words and 1st trip to the beach.
Also, I follow you!
The Mr. and I ran a marathon. We had an incredible year!
Mallory1031 at gmail dot com
tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/malloryrobinson/status/37622729184124928
Mallory1031 at gmail dot com
GFC follower (Mallory)
Mallory1031 at gmail dot com
I follow you on Google Reader!
My most memorable moment this past year was finding out we were expecting our first baby and on 1/11/11 we welcomed a beautiful baby girl!
Lots of things happened in the last year, but the biggest was that we built our own house!
I love your blog and follow you on google reader.
I gave birth to my second son in at home in 3 hours!
I am a follower via google reader!
Happy belated Love Day!!
I love all your pictures, especially the pup, hehe!
xoxo
Katie
Most memorable in the last year…I got a new niece and a new nephew!
I'm a follower!
I follow your blog!
one memorable event was coming to CT to meet a cute little, tiny, special someone! …and seeing her mommy (and daddy) too.
Thanks for your note
The blog title comes from a backpacking trip in Italy, where we used to map our way around the country.
You can read about it here -http://havedentalflosswilltravel.com/2008/12/25/dental-floss/
I got pregnant after trying for several months! WOO HOO!
And I follow you on Google Reader.
Something memorable that happened to me is that two of my best friends had an adorable baby! (That would be you, lol!).
I follow you already on google
This past year I got a new job!
I tweeted!
Several of my good friends got married this past year.
Thanks for the giveaway!
misterjimmy at sbcglobal dot net
There were a few things and unfortunately some were memorable for the wrong reason. But what stands out as a good memory was that my sister announced she was pregnant.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
Something memorable that happened this past year was a great trip that my 2 kids and I took to Colorado. It was fabulous
Something memorable is that my daughter started walking.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
The birth of my son this past year has been the most memorable thing to happen!
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
congrats on your blogaversary!
the most memorable thing that has happened to me was running my first half marathon in January!
i follow on GFC
Something memorable in the past year, hmm. Well, it wasn't particularly good, but it was memorable – I lost my job!
I got pregnant last year! And just had my baby 4 weeks ago.
hillary.ghani@gmail.com
My daughter turned 5 in Dec!
kayleefaith1228@aol.com
I follow you on google reader
Something memorable from the last year-my hubby and I actually took a vacation (a cruise) and we both decided to apply for grad school.
I also Tweeted about your giveaway : ) http://twitter.com/Lindsey25
Memorable in 2010:Daughter got braces
I am a RSS Reader/feed subscriber- eddiem11@ca.rr.com
This past year I made the move to go back to school! It's not the most exciting decision but I hope it goes somewhere!
Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com
I tweeted about this giveaway!
http://twitter.com/perfectbluemoon/status/38616921234477057
Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com
I just had a great vacation with my friend from Philippines and that's such a great memory to me.
My first time being a tour guide and others memorable moments with her.
I appreciated that chance
ckaylie777(at)hotmail.com
I followed on GFC
ckaylie777(at)hotmail.com
http://twitter.com/#!/ckaylie777/status/38650216802566144
That's my tweet
ckaylie777(at)hotmail.com
memorable: I visit 3 new countries in Europe
deannalw47 AT hotmail DOT com
xoxoxo
i al following you on gfc as viorela.
and i love you dog on the treadmill:)
violet.porto[at]yahoo[dot]com
new GFC
deannalw47 AT hotmail DOT com
xoxoxo
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/dlw447/status/38656662038528000
deannalw47 AT hotmail DOT com
xoxoxo
Something memorable? I got to go to BEA in New York City, which was a blast. It's like a huge fest for book lovers.
Lauren51990 AT aol DOT com
What's something memorable that happened to me this past year? I met a really great guy and he is now my boyfriend!!
joanne.j at hotmail dot com
I follow you on Google reader
joanne.j at hotmail dot com
Tweet http://twitter.com/joannej1982/status/38676804659056640
joanne.j at hotmail dot com
FB http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=203766649636667&id=100000175280975
joanne.j at hotmail dot com
Blogged http://shining000.blogspot.com/2011/02/1-year-bloggaversary-giveaway-living.html
joanne.j at hotmail dot com
Memorable… the birth of my son.
–Brandy
fosterbrandy(at)msn(dot)com
I was published and got a job offer!
e.estt[at]yahoo[dot]com
Something memorable was the beautiful wedding od my cousin last year.
sara.kapek@gmail.com
Memorial …sadly, my twin brother passed away at age 68 but gratefully I know that he is now Healed and Home.
Mary
http://notesfromknittingclass.blogspot.com
I follow your blog with google reader as Sara.
sara.kapek@gmail.com
This past year I took a trip with my husband and two friends and explored the Irish countryside. We stayed in hostels throughout the country and spent an incredible month just meeting people and learning about the land.
-Heidi
writeme at heidimail dot com
My memorable moment of the last year was doing my first triathlon with some girlfriends!
Thanks for the chance to win!
–Liza
ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com
I tweet about this giveaway http://twitter.com/#!/saras_account
sara.kapek@gmail.com
This past year I made it through. Seriously, making it through IS a big achievement.
BTW, I love your Yorkie. I had a Yorkie growing up and I loved him. I have two dogs now–a shih tzu and a peekapoo.
Happy Blogoversary!
Something memorable… I broke my ankle last week, and yes it's very memorable.
brechai[at]hotmail[dot]com
I went to Japan!!!!
art(dot)mahler(at)gmail.com
the most memorable thing to happen to me was the birth of my youngest granddaughter
following on GFC
something memorable–my boyfriend finally got a good job, after a looooong and stressful search!
I got a new job!
I follow on GFC as bukaeyes
bukaeyes@aol.com
My most memorable event this past year is having my first baby. A girl!
I tweeted this
http://twitter.com/#!/bukaeyes/status/38717399238713344
bukaeyes@aol.com
We started renovating the resort house we inherited with the family
.
badorka@vipmail.hu
I'm also a gfc follower
.
badorka@vipmail.hu
My fav memorable moment is seeing my niece's first soccer game! tracietrump@yahoo.com
gfc follower! tracietrump@yahoo.com
My son started kindergarten!!
lifewithjding (at) gmail (dot) com
We moved.
lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com
I follow on gfc
lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com
I moved 2000 miles away from my family.
amandarwest at gmaildotcom
Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/amandawk/status/38763819706753024
The best thing that happened to me this year was that I got a job (actually, I ended up having three, but I finished out the year employed, which was a lot for me).
mDOTkurokoATgmailDOTcom
My memorable moment this year is finding a post about online contest winning. I started daily and have started a new hobby. Love contesting.
Kevin.linkie@hotmail.com
following you on google reader. Kevin.linkie
tweeted the giveaway – http://twitter.com/#!/kevandjose/status/38779430990131200
I got a new baby niece!
deeg131 at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/38782230608220160
tweeted
deeg131 at gmail dot com
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=177817008930484&id=1449584700
shared on fb as Dee G
deeg131 at gmail dot com
I follow on gfc as Dee
deeg131 at gmail dot com
This past year I started courting my future husband. Definitely the most memorable thing of the year!!!
I follow you on google reader.
New google follower – Darcy
My daughter entered middle school this year…very memorable [and so far, so good!].
kt1969 at comcast dot net
I follow you on GFC.
kt1969 at comcast dot net
In the past year, my most memorable event was giving birth to my daughter on Halloween!
I reached my goal weight: 100 pounds lost!
I graduated from college and moved to Australia!
something memorable this year? i went VEGAN! yay!
i follow on google ntiveheart@gmail.com
posted on FB – jayedee halpin dewitt
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=152915344765582&id=100001853303989
ntiveheart@gmail.com
tweeted!
http://twitter.com/ntiveheart/status/38825366583906304
ntiveheart@gmail.com
The most interesting thing that happened to me in the past year was moving to Alaska from Chicago.
lynsym at gmail dot com
Not really memorable in a good way, but I found out I have Diabetes.
misteedawnw at aol dot com
My most memorable memory last year was visiting Tokyo, Japan! It was awesome!
gagaslab at gmail dot com
RSS feed subscriber
gagaslab at gmail dot com
Tweeted this giveaway -http://twitter.com/pinksade/status/38973653471207424
gagaslab at gmail dot com
Put up a Facebook message – http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=179689618740775&id=100001848704844
gagaslab at gmail dot com
my husband dared me to go snowmobile in a bikini the day after a blizzard. It wasnt sexy, it wasnt cute no it was just plain funny
kidpack05 at yahoo dt com
new gfc follower
kidpack05 at yahoo dt com
http://twitter.com/kidpack05/status/38976873421746176
tweet
kidpack05 at yahoo dt com
I follow you on GFC!
juliesimpson73@hotmail.com
Happy and sad thing that I happened…I got pregnant but then lost my sweet angel.
juliesimpson73@hotmail.com
When everyone keep saying that they love the custard pudding I made! Hahah!
cikudaterbangtinggi@yahoo.com
Followed your blog!
cikudaterbangtinggi@yahoo.com
something memorable this past year?
i moved in with my best friend!
imnotyour_star(at)yahoo.com
Something memorable this past year is that I finally paid off my monumental credit card and college debts which took years of budgeting and skrimping to help pay them off. Taking control and managing my finances couldn't feel any better.
lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com
I’m a subscriber via RSS Feed (Google Reader).
lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/lyndadawinda/status/38989430589112320
lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com
I shared about this giveaway on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=190980700924556&id=1366325085
lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com
I blogged about this giveaway and posted here:
http://thespanglyprincess.blogspot.com/2011/02/amazon-gift-card-giveaway-220.html
lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com
I got married this last year to my amazing husband!
katietamblingson@yahoo.com
I started cardmaking.
I started working with a nutritionist and I'm losing weight.
GFC'd
http://twitter.com/simplydab/status/39107801112514561
http://www.facebook.com/simplydab/posts/103908536354583
Something memorable: my first nephew was born on 12-11-10!
Google follower!
Something memorable that happened to me in the past year: I spent a semester in Scotland and spent five days trying to get home because of the snow!
pretty uneventful year, the most memorable moment would be – sadly – the day my cat died
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com
I subscribed to your feed via google reader
schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com
I tweeted your giveaway
schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com
I had two memorable events this week – my oldest son turned two in November and my youngest son was born in October.
ritaasmom (at) gmail (dot) com
I found out about a new career path I want to go after.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
I follow on GFC.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
katherinekinnaird@yahoo.com memorable moment was welcoming a new baby nephew to the family
katherinekinnaird@yahoo.com is rss er subscriber
katherine kinnaird fb post http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.livinglikethekings.com%2F2011%2F02%2F1-year-bloggaversary-giveaway.html%3Fspref%3Dfb&t=1+Year+Bloggaversary+Giveaway
katherinekinnaird@yahoo.com
blogged post at http://kinnairdkathblogspot.com http://www.blogger.com/blog-this.g?t=With+all+the+Valentine%27s+Day+excitement%2C+I+almost+forgot+that+today+is+officially+1+year+since+the+very+first+post+on+Living+Like+the+Kings….&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.livinglikethekings.com%2F2011%2F02%2F1-year-bloggaversary-giveaway.html%3Fspref%3Dbl&n=Living+like+the+Kings%3A+1+Year+Bloggaversary+Giveaway
katherinekinnaird@yahoo.com
Something memorable that has happened to me in the past year is that I celebrated my 20th anniversary with my partner!
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I follow you via GFC.
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I follow you via google reader.
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I follow you via Twitter as FotoMacro and tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/39164144653565952
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
This year I went home to visit my parents without my wife. This is the first time in 17 years of marriage that we have been apart overnight. Neither of us liked it. LOL
Scott
nynekats at gmail dot com
follow w/google reader
Scott
nynekats at gmail dot com
follow w/google friend too
Scott
nynekats at gmail dot com
tweet http://twitter.com/#!/RePurrPussed/status/39167404831555584
Scott
nynekats at gmail dot com
Something memorable… I had a baby
One memorable event that happened this past year was I went on a cruise holiday with my boyfriend!
It was our first trip abroad together ever since we got together
luvwendy87 at hotmail dot com
Follow me on Google Reader
luvwendy87 at hotmail dot com
tweeted http://twitter.com/yeahww/status/39241281301381120
luvwendy87 at hotmail dot com
facebook post http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=127826777289999&id=100000706249309
luvwendy87 at hotmail dot com
blog post http://winwinwinw.blogspot.com/2011/02/living-like-kingss-1-year-bloggaversary.html
luvwendy87 at hotmail dot com
Something memorable that happened to me this past year:My husband and I celebrated our 28th
wedding anniversary!
I follow GFC
following you via GFC
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
One memorable thing: meeting new friends from all corners of the world!
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
i started a new job that im excited about but terrifies me at the same time!
jmmccarr@gmail.com
I got married!
kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com
My little girl turned one is now running and says about 15 words! clccox2(at)aol (dot) com
The most memorable thing that has happened over the past year…hmmm…that is difficult. I would have to say this past Christmas. My family was all together for the first time since 2002, and we had a FABULOUS time! it was so great getting to see everyone again!
erinnicole14@gmail.com
I follow you via GFC
erinnicole14@gmail.com
tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/bradywadie14/status/39455648051757056
erinnicole14@gmail.com
posted on FB
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=190408377659188&id=152691381437384
erinnicole14@gmail.com
This past year I left my old job and found a new one that I love- I never thought I would say I love my job but I do! So that is one memorable thing.
jlarose87 at gmail dot com
I'm following you on Google Reader…I just recently found your blog through Marriage Confessions and this has prompted me to finally subscribe. Thanks!
jlarose87 at gmail dot com
This past year I paid of my car and am now debt free, yay!
wakechick25(at)yahoo(dot)com
I follow you on Google reader.
wakechick25(at)yahoo(dot)com
We had a great family Disney vacation. Fun, fun. joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net
follow on gfc. joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net
got pregnant with our 2nd baby! sharmilasil at hotmail dot com
Something memorable.. I'm quite sure I met the love of my life last year!! We've been together now for 8 wonderful months and I keep falling more deeply in love with him.
Congrats on the bloggaversary!
Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://www.internationalgiveaways.com
Blog follower! (gfc)
Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://www.internationalgiveaways.com
Tweet!
https://twitter.com/#!/intlgiveaways/status/39516346282680320
Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://www.internationalgiveaways.com
moving
Cool blog! One memorable thing in my year is I finally got my breast reduction. Yay! Lol. Only a couple months out and it's already changed my life for the better. Thanks! Chris G geekogen42@hotmail.com
On GFC. Thanks! Chris G geekogen42@hotmail.com
This past year I have gotten back up with school, I was very unmotivated & my grades were very low but I'm getting back on my feet
This past year I have gotten back up with school, I was very unmotivated & my grades were very low but I'm getting back on my feet
My little girl turned one is now running and says about 15 words! clccox2(at)aol (dot) com
One memorable thing: meeting new friends from all corners of the world!
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
I follow GFC
Something memorable… I had a baby
I follow you via Twitter as FotoMacro and tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/39164144653565952
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I follow on GFC.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
I had two memorable events this week – my oldest son turned two in November and my youngest son was born in October.
ritaasmom (at) gmail (dot) com
Something memorable that happened to me in the past year: I spent a semester in Scotland and spent five days trying to get home because of the snow!
http://www.facebook.com/simplydab/posts/103908536354583
I started cardmaking.
I got married this last year to my amazing husband!
katietamblingson@yahoo.com
Followed your blog!
cikudaterbangtinggi@yahoo.com
Happy and sad thing that I happened…I got pregnant but then lost my sweet angel.
juliesimpson73@hotmail.com
Put up a Facebook message – http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=179689618740775&id=100001848704844
gagaslab at gmail dot com
tweeted!
http://twitter.com/ntiveheart/status/38825366583906304
ntiveheart@gmail.com
I graduated from college and moved to Australia!
I follow you on google reader.
I follow on gfc as Dee
deeg131 at gmail dot com
tweeted the giveaway – http://twitter.com/#!/kevandjose/status/38779430990131200
The best thing that happened to me this year was that I got a job (actually, I ended up having three, but I finished out the year employed, which was a lot for me).
mDOTkurokoATgmailDOTcom
I follow on gfc
lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com
gfc follower! tracietrump@yahoo.com
I got a new job!
I went to Japan!!!!
art(dot)mahler(at)gmail.com
This past year I made it through. Seriously, making it through IS a big achievement.
BTW, I love your Yorkie. I had a Yorkie growing up and I loved him. I have two dogs now–a shih tzu and a peekapoo.
Happy Blogoversary!
This past year I took a trip with my husband and two friends and explored the Irish countryside. We stayed in hostels throughout the country and spent an incredible month just meeting people and learning about the land.
-Heidi
writeme at heidimail dot com
I follow you on Google reader
joanne.j at hotmail dot com
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/dlw447/status/38656662038528000
deannalw47 AT hotmail DOT com
xoxoxo
I just had a great vacation with my friend from Philippines and that's such a great memory to me.
My first time being a tour guide and others memorable moments with her.
I appreciated that chance
ckaylie777(at)hotmail.com
I also Tweeted about your giveaway : ) http://twitter.com/Lindsey25
I got pregnant last year! And just had my baby 4 weeks ago.
hillary.ghani@gmail.com
Something memorable that happened this past year was a great trip that my 2 kids and I took to Colorado. It was fabulous
Several of my good friends got married this past year.
Thanks for the giveaway!
misterjimmy at sbcglobal dot net
I'm a follower!
I am a follower via google reader!
My most memorable moment this past year was finding out we were expecting our first baby and on 1/11/11 we welcomed a beautiful baby girl!
I follow you on Google Reader!
I got married this past year (in July)! Happy bloggaversary!
I already follow you on Google Reader! Not that I know how to use it
Follow you on Google Reader too! Thanks for the great giveaway!
In the last year, I created my blog and got my job as a dietary manager that I love.
I (already) follow on google reader!
I follow on Google Reader.
I also follow you on google reader.