Friday, April 30, 2010

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom Giveaway



I couldn't wait to read the Chicken Soup: Thanks Mom. I have a great relationship with my own mother and grandmother, and really wanted to read about other peoples' relationships.

A mother's job is never done, but in Thanks Mom, she gets the praise she deserves. Children of all ages share their words of gratitude and appreciation in this new collection of stories for moms. Daughters and sons retell tales of love and learning, celebrating moms, their wisdom, and all that they do. These stories of special memories, loving and hard lessons, unforgettable moments, laughter and tears, support and encouragement will bring any mom joy, inspiration, and amusement. Mothers of all ages, whether new moms, experienced moms, or grandmothers, will feel good about the recognition they receive. Expect plenty of celebrity contributors!

The book is divided into 9 sections, including Mom Knows Best, Mom to the Rescue, One of a Kind, My Mother's Legacy and more.  Discount Shopping is a cute story with a valuable lesson from mom.  The Note is a very touching story about a mother's love.  Is Anybody Dead? is another touching story, also with a valuable lesson!

I am pleased to offer a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom - 101 Stories of Gratitude, Love, and Good Times  to 3 winners.

For your first (and mandatory) entry into this contest, comment with another Chicken Soup book you are interested in. Please make sure to leave your email address in your comments.

To earn extra entries you can (please leave a comment for each additional entry):

1) Become a follower of my blog or let me know if you already follow (you must follow publicly, I have to be able to see you)

2) Become an email subscriber of my blog or let me know if you already subscribe

3) Blog about this contest (and comment with the url)

4) Mention this giveaway on facebook with a link to this post (comment with your facebook name) 

5) Add my button to your sidebar (and comment with the url)

6) Follow my Becca's Contest List blog

7) Follow me on twitter and tweet about the contest using "@sbshortie Win Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom! http://beccasbackyard.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-soup-for-soul-thanks-mom.html" (comment with your twitter name and the url of your tweet)

8) Become my friend on Facebook (click here and comment with your facebook name)

This contest is open to anyone with a US or Canadian mailing address that is 18+. Contest ends Sunday, May 2nd at 11:59 pm pacific time. Winner will be picked and notified by email shortly after.

I was sent a copy of the book to review and the company is sending out the books to the winners.  All opinions are honest and my own.

73 comments:

Katie R. said...

I'm interested in Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love.

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Cassie said...

I am interested in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad.

~ Noelle said...

hey! i love all the chicken soup books! the story behind the song looks like a good one...
thanks for the contest!

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Anonymous said...

the story behind the songs sounds good!


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Anonymous said...

the nascar one.

Ashley R said...

I'd like to also read Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love. I love these books--so many real stories and tear-jerkers!

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Melissa B. said...

I'd like to read Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story behind the Song.

vwestermeyer said...

I love all the Chicken Soup books. My current favorite is the story behind the song!

anthy said...

The Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat book looks really interesting. :-)

Thank you very much for the giveaway - I'd really love to win this for my mom.

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I really would like to read Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love

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Anonymous said...

I like the story behind the songs book.
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Nancye said...

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Megan Earley said...

Well, if I got the Thanks Mom book, I'd also want the Thanks Dad book so neither parent feels left out!

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BookMarc Blogpants said...

I'm interested in CSFTS:Teacher Tales.

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JD said...

I'd like to read: Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love

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Anonymous said...

Chicken Soup --- Moms & Sons would be my choice!

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Charlene S. said...

I would like to have the "What I Learned From the Dog" book. I'm sure it would make me smile :)

Charlene S. said...

email subscribe, thanks again!

Flowerg said...

I am also interested in the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family. romapup at gmail dot com

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dpschad said...

I love these books. I have given them away as gifts and everyone has liked them. I would also like the Chicken Soup for the Dog Owner.

Ambre Winfield said...

I would like to read: Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cancer Book

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Debbie said...

I don't own any Chicken Soup books and I've never really read one, so I would be interested in reading the original. Can't even figure out which one that is, there's so many!!

Debbie said...

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Debbie said...

I have become a follower of your contest blog. (It has been in my google reader for a while, though.)

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anthy said...

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Alison said...

I would want to get Teacher Tales. My husband is a teacher and sometimes I think he needs a reminder of why he is doing it and be a little more compassionate with his students. :)

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jenfedd said...

I'm would be interested in reading Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love.

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susan1215 said...

I would love to read the Chicken Soup for the Soul:True Love.

giggling kids said...

The nascae book!
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degood said...

I think i would enjoy reading the chicken soup for the soul: teachers tales version.

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Hotsnotty2 said...

I'd like to read Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story behind the Song, thanks!

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cman said...

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More: 101 Stories Celebrating Double Trouble and Multiple Blessings

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Trina said...

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