10.29.2008

100th Post Giveaway

I’ve always wanted to have a giveaway for my 100th blog post. This is actually my 106th post; I had my 100th post while I was in China. To celebrate my 100th blog post, I’m giving away a strand of pearls that I purchased from the pearl market in China.



To enter the giveaway, just leave me a comment. If you mention my giveaway on your blog, you’ll be entered twice, let me know if you do (got this idea from another blogger). If you’ve never left me a comment, please do~ I would love to meet you! If you don’t have a blog, leave your email address in the comment so I can notify you if you’re the lucky winner. Good luck! The winner will be announced on November 5th.
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119 comments:

  1. LaurieOctober 29, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    Well, as a mommy who didn't buy herself any pearls when she was in China, let me be the first to leave a comment! :) They are beautiful! Glad you're home safe and sound- what a beautiful trip!

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  2. Wearing MascaraOctober 29, 2008 at 5:20 PM

    Count me in!!!! Great giveaway!! Check out my blog because I'm going to post about it :-)

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  3. K and/or KOctober 29, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    I would love to win this necklace! Sign me up!

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  4. Amy COctober 29, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    JILL!!! Wouldn't it be weird to see me in pearls :-)

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  5. KLCOctober 29, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    hi! I'd love to enter :) check out my blog if you want!

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  6. Modern MavenOctober 29, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    These are BEAUTIFUL! I would like to be considered for your giveaway! P.S. your blog page is lovely!

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  7. SibiOctober 29, 2008 at 5:56 PM

    Oh my heavens!

    Oh yes, please sign me up!
    You are singing my song here!
    I LOVE pearls!!!

    You are so sweet to give these away.

    How wonderful!

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  8. MuffyOctober 29, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    WOWZA!!!! I would LOVE to win these! I've never been to your blog before- Wearing Mascara posted about your giveaway! FAB!

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  9. KatieOctober 29, 2008 at 6:08 PM

    YAY! Great giveaway! I don't have a blog, but love to read them! kathleen.bopp@gmail.com

    thanks!

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  10. The Cape HouseOctober 29, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    Wow, this is certainly the most beautiful blog giveaway I've ever seen. What a nice way to mark your 100th post! Count me in, and nice to meet you too!

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  11. That Pink GirlOctober 29, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    What a fun and generous idea! Your blog is lovely and I've been praying for your safe travel in China. What a servants heart you showed to those precious children!
    Your blog is too cute and I always enjoy your posts! Amy

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  12. AnonymousOctober 29, 2008 at 7:02 PM

    What a wonderful gift for the 100th post! You are so generous! I would love to be able to wear such beautiful pearls!

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  13. cpullumOctober 29, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    This would be my Christmas present!!!
    Have a great week!

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  14. Belle- Pink CupcakeOctober 29, 2008 at 8:49 PM

    Oh these are fabulous! I'm due for a new set of pearls! I will definately be posting about this giveaway on your blog ASAP, so check my blog out!

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  15. DaniellaOctober 29, 2008 at 8:51 PM

    Love your blog. Found you when u left for China and loved following your journey. We are lid 2 years and will wait as long as we need to for our daughter. Love the pearls - count me in :) Thanks for sharing your trip.

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  16. Me in MemphisOctober 29, 2008 at 9:22 PM

    Love your blog!!

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  17. Sweet Etc.October 29, 2008 at 9:50 PM

    Yay! I've always been a lurker, and I recently started my own blog! I would love the pearls!

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  18. Amber D.October 29, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    I would love to be entered! You have a great blog! Thanks for the chance!

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  19. CapegirlOctober 29, 2008 at 9:56 PM

    Congratulations on your anniversary-

    Pearls are a girl's best friend
    and Mama would love to be the recipient.

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  20. EricaOctober 29, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    Hi! I'm new! Love your blog!

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  21. Danielle Moss October 29, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    Hi there. I'm a long time reader (and the designer) of your blog, and would love to win that beautiful strand of pearls!

    Count me in!

    I also posted about your giveaway on my blog in the post for my giveaway.

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  22. Mistress MeeyeeOctober 29, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    I just found your blog while entering bloggy giveaways.My name is Rachel.You seem to have a pretty interesting life and a cool blog.Thanks for the cool giveaway.Cheers!

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  23. KateOctober 29, 2008 at 10:36 PM

    Ooh count me in please!

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  24. SandraOctober 29, 2008 at 11:01 PM

    Yes! Count me in! I heard about you from Pink Cupcake. Thanks for this giveaway!

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  25. SandraOctober 29, 2008 at 11:02 PM

    And - I will post this on my blog!

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  26. Treasure AnnOctober 29, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    Wow thanks for the give-away. Lovely pearls. I will be posting about this give away on my blog. My blog address is www.bountifulbusiness.blogspot.com. It's also nice to meet you. I learned about you from wearing mascara. God bless.

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  27. HenryOctober 29, 2008 at 11:22 PM

    Oh pearls are so classic! You are so sweet to share. Happy 100th!

    quitecontrary1977@hotmail.com

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  28. UnknownOctober 30, 2008 at 4:06 AM

    These pearls are gorgeous. Thanks for this awesome giveaway!

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  29. Living WellOctober 30, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    Beautiful!

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  30. KristieOctober 30, 2008 at 7:38 AM

    I would love to win! I started reading your blog from Danielle!

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  31. KristieOctober 30, 2008 at 8:02 AM

    Oh, and i posted on my blog!

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  32. P*P*POctober 30, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    I love the pearls! You can count me in the giveaway! Love your blog too!!!

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  33. Suburban prepOctober 30, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    I am sure that your trip to China was one that you will remember forever.
    What a wonderful way to bring others in on your trip with your giveaway.

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  34. New Girl on PostOctober 30, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Thanks for having such a wonderful giveaway! I heard about this from Pink Cupcake and I'm glad I did. Those pearls are beautiful!

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  35. Sassy EngineerOctober 30, 2008 at 9:21 AM

    I LOVE pearls - please enter me and I will definitely post about your Giveaway on my blog. I just found your blog and I look forward to following it now!

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  36. keelstarOctober 30, 2008 at 9:40 AM

    I just started following your blog while you were still in China!! I found it through Carrie's blog and I am passionate about international adoption and hoping to adopt again in the near future!! Blessings, Keely
    www.savannahsmilesguatemala .blogspot.com

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  37. JulesOctober 30, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Wow these are gorgeous. I'd love to be entered!

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  38. keelstarOctober 30, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    I forgot to mention in my last comment that I've also posted a link to your blog post giveaway on my blog!! :) Keely

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  39. SusanOctober 30, 2008 at 10:09 AM

    What a wonderful giveaway! I'd love to win! ;-)

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  40. LexyOctober 30, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    Wow these are incredible! So glad you are back from China and doing well!

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  41. MonogramchickOctober 30, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    Count me in too!
    Congrats on your 100th & 106th posts!

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  42. Legal PreppyOctober 30, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    Oh I would love to be entered! This is a fabulous giveaway - the pearls are so beautiful. Congratulations on your 100th post!!!

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  43. AmyOctober 30, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    Wow, Oprah! I love giveaways. I don't know if I am pearl material. But I would love to win and say that they came staight from China. And let me say Wow again from all the comments - you are so popular!

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  44. WSU LauraOctober 30, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    WOW! Those are gorgeous pearls. I am new to your blog from All Things Southern and Preppy. I will definitely spread the news on my blog.

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  45. preppy little dress AKA "PLD"October 30, 2008 at 1:09 PM

    count me in, great giveaway!!!!

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  46. SuzOctober 30, 2008 at 1:38 PM

    Sign me up! That is a beautiful necklace.. Love your blog design too! Very classy!

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  47. Amy MazeOctober 30, 2008 at 1:38 PM

    Hey Jill, great idea! I'd love to enter and I'm posting it on my blog too!
    Thanks!!
    amy

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  48. Welcome to The Nut HouseOctober 30, 2008 at 2:02 PM

    Hi! I found your blog when reading Jacob & Carrie's. I stumbled upon their blog right before they moved to China, and I've been a faithful reader ever since. Someday, I will be going to China. Not sure what God has in mind for me. Waiting patiently! I would love to be entered for the pearls. They are beautiful! Thanks! Loved reading about your trip!

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  49. Pink FlamingoOctober 30, 2008 at 3:22 PM

    Those are beautiful...would love to win! Great giveaway, I found your blog through Belle.

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  50. *One Step at a Time*October 30, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    That is so pretty!! I definitely want to be entered in this giveaway! Thank you so much for doing this! :)

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  51. University of Iowa MegOctober 30, 2008 at 6:01 PM

    What a great giveaway!! Enter me! :)

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  52. SheaOctober 30, 2008 at 7:49 PM

    ooohh pretty! Great giveaway!

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  53. GabiOctober 30, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    those are gorgeous! Count me in. Your blog page is lovely too.

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  54. Carolina GirlOctober 30, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    I just discovered your blog and would love to be entered in the drawing for the pearls!!

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  55. AnonymousOctober 31, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    Count me in on the give away

    jdadblank@windstream.net

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  56. AnonymousOctober 31, 2008 at 10:37 AM

    Good morning & Happy Halloween to you! I found your blog through several other blogs and I have to say I make sure I stop by and read it everyday. Your trip to China was amazing. My husband & I are going through the adoption process and it was so nice to see pictures of happy children. What a blessing! Anyways, I love pearls and I think you have the cutest blog name around. I hope you have a great weekend and here is to 100 more! constance.balch@alconlabs.com

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  57. ChristyOctober 31, 2008 at 3:30 PM

    Awesome giveaway! Please enter me. :)

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  58. Say It Out Loud GirlOctober 31, 2008 at 6:39 PM

    Wow! How generous are you? What a beautiful blog. I love your home page design.
    Please enter me, I am new to the blogging world, but will mention this in my bog.

    Congratulations! I aspire to 100 blogs.

    Happy Halloween!!

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  59. Hillcrest AcresOctober 31, 2008 at 6:46 PM

    Congrats on your 106th post. The pearl necklace is lovely. Please count me in on your fabulous giveaway.

    Happy Halloween!

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  60. KarenOctober 31, 2008 at 9:21 PM

    What a beautiful necklace...count me in!

    PS: the photos from your trip were fantastic. I can't wait till the day we get to travel to China.

    Karen

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  61. Old Friends and New ShoesOctober 31, 2008 at 10:31 PM

    Pearls are a girls best friend!!! I am posting about this right now!!

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  62. AnonymousOctober 31, 2008 at 11:55 PM

    Hi Jill, I love the design of your masthead. Look forward to reading more about your life, and how cool to have a giveaway. See, I said giveaway.

    I'm glad we got to visit at Jana's wedding, and I hope you will call sometime so we can visit more. Happy Weekend!

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  63. Football and Fried RiceNovember 1, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    I am #63??? Wow! People love a good giveaway!! I also wanted to let you know that WE will be in CHINA in 5-8 weeks!!!!!! We got our Acceptance Letter today!! God bless you again for the pictures of our sweetie!

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  64. kbNovember 1, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    Awesome Idea :)

    I found this on Old Friends & New shoes!

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  65. kbNovember 1, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    I am mentioning this on my blog, so count me 2times:)

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  66. Eco-PrepNovember 1, 2008 at 9:24 PM

    So glad I found your blog! Love the idea for your giveaway!

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  67. ::Preppy Principal::November 1, 2008 at 11:48 PM

    Beautiful! Such a sweet offer...would love to give these to my mom for Christmas!

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  68. NedNovember 2, 2008 at 6:47 AM

    Please enter me , found you through Kaybee. I will mention you on my blog too!

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  69. CyndiNovember 2, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    I check in on your blog every week but don't comment often, I would love to be entered in your giveaway, what a great idea and I will post it on my blog.

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  70. UnknownNovember 2, 2008 at 5:00 PM

    I found your blog through Ned's. Can't wait to visit more often! What a beautiful strand of pearls! :)

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  71. PetuniaNovember 2, 2008 at 8:01 PM

    This is the most gorgeous giveaway I've ever seen! Please count me in, and I'll post about it on my blog, too!! :)

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  72. Landlocked MermaidNovember 2, 2008 at 8:02 PM

    What a lovely gift! Oh my goodness you are too much! Congrats on your 100th post. I just found you via Old Friends and New Shoes. I Plan to write about you on my blog... so come visit. and I want to link to you too so we can catch up!
    xo

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  73. EJ & RooNovember 2, 2008 at 8:24 PM

    congratulations on your 100th post! would love to win the beautiful pearls!

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  74. AnonymousNovember 2, 2008 at 8:51 PM

    What an awesome giveaway! I have never owned pearls, so this would be wonderful!

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  75. The CwtchNovember 3, 2008 at 5:20 AM

    I came across your blog through Mrs D. What a lovely place. Congratulations on your 100th post!

    My next door neighbours (who are both doctors by profession) have an amazing story - they have 8 adopted children, all but three of whom they met through their work with children with desperate health needs in developing countries. Incredibly, they have all managed to surmount their different disabilites and are now living wonderfully fulfilled exceptional lives. Two of the children (actually young adults!) returned to Taiwan some months back to meet their birth families. They are truly an inspirational family.

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  76. AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 6:11 AM

    Hello, Please enter me in your contest. The pearls are beautiful! Best, Becs

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  77. MichelleNovember 3, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    LOVE your blog! Just discovered it and will be adding it to my blog this week. Hope that I win- NOV 5th is my birthday so they would make a great bday surprise! :) Can't wait to check you out every day now!

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  78. k e r r yNovember 3, 2008 at 8:36 AM

    wow - that's an amazing 100th post give away!

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  79. AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    What a sweet idea!

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  80. TCPNovember 3, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    I just found your blog today, but would love to be entered! I can just see myself spending a good chunk of time today reading through your older posts!

    Oh, and I'll blog about your giveaway too!

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  81. EmilyNovember 3, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    What a generous giveaway. I was reading TCP's blog and clicked over to check yours out. I am excited to become a full-time reader.

    Thank you so much

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  82. ErinNovember 3, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    Wow, that's surely nice of you!

    -E

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  83. Preppy MamaNovember 3, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    What an amazing giveaway! Who doesn't love pearls?

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  84. TippyNovember 3, 2008 at 2:17 PM

    I found your blog from Third Coast Preppy. I'd love to win the pearls! Great blog, by the way!

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  85. The Red Thread ConnectionNovember 3, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    Please count me in... my little one's birthday stone is pearl and since she is from China that would be a great gift :)

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  86. birdie blueNovember 3, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    Please enter me in your giveaway...I have a thing for pearls. Thanks so much!

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  87. birdie blueNovember 3, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    Please enter me, I am feeling lucky! Thanks!!!

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  88. SharonNovember 3, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    WOW ! What a generous givaway!! Very special just like you!!

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  89. AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Count me in, I would love to win these pearls. I will do a post shortly and mention your blog giveaway. Happy 100th.

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  90. SharonNovember 3, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    yeah, I'm 90. I am linking you back so count me twice!!smiles

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  91. AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    I just added a post to my blog about your giveaway so count me again and check me out sometime...

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  92. AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 7:10 PM

    Hello Jill! I read about this give away on Third Coast Preppy's blog and just had to come over and enter as I LOVE pearls.

    The work you do sounds wonderful. I will be back whether I win or not.

    Have a lovely day!

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  93. fawndearNovember 3, 2008 at 7:11 PM

    How sweet of you to have such a nice giveaway! Of course I would love to win - who wouldn't. I found you through my friend Treasure Ann's Blog
    http://bountifulbusiness.blogspot.com/

    I'll post your giveaway on my blog tonight.

    Why I want to win - other than they are beautiful. I have a wonderful friend who adopted her daughter from China, and although I'd love to win for myself - she could really use the pick-me-up right now. These would be perfect for her.

    Congrats and Best wishes on your next 100 posts.

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  94. AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    What a lovely necklace. I love your blog. Count me in.

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  95. Bo, Becky, and SophieNovember 3, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    Wow! This is great. Today is my birthday, so maybe I will get lucky!

    I will definitely be posting this on my blog!

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  96. MegNovember 3, 2008 at 8:24 PM

    I'm in! Heard of your blog thru Third Coast Preppy -- I'll also mention it on my blog (Newbie New Yorker) so sign me up twice?
    So exciting!!!

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  97. MegNovember 3, 2008 at 8:29 PM

    Forgot to mention the link to my blog...
    http://newbieny.blogspot.com/

    My fingers are crossed ; )

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  98. Chris and Lindsey WheelerNovember 3, 2008 at 9:50 PM

    Hi!! I just found your blog..and LOVE it....I am so excited about your time working in China. I have worked in a special needs orphanage in Guatemala over the past few years. My hubby and I just finished adopting our Eliana Hope from Guatemala!! OF course, I love the pearls.

    Blessings,
    Lindsey Wheeler

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  99. Well I Do DeclareNovember 3, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    I love your blog! If you are a reader of mine and would like to be, please send me an email declarenc@gmail.com. I have written about this on my blog... it is just too good to keep quiet about :)

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  100. Well I Do DeclareNovember 3, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    That should be aren't :)

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  101. Southern Preppy Farm WifeNovember 4, 2008 at 12:28 AM

    Wow, you have 100 comments! I can tell girls love pearls! I really enjoy your blog and congratulations on your 100th post! Have a super day.

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  102. Casey (@ Chaos and Cardboard)November 4, 2008 at 6:05 AM

    I found your blog through another I read, and I really like it! My husband and I are from Houston, and we miss it so much.

    I also loved your stories from your trip to China.

    Thanks so much for sharing!

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  103. simplynotsoNovember 4, 2008 at 7:08 AM

    Wow! That is so wonderful, you are a very good person. The world is truly a better place with people like you.

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  104. JoNovember 4, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    What an amazing giveaway ~ I adore pearls and wear them almost every day! please count me in.

    Jo

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  105. jessicaNovember 4, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    What a giveaway!! I love pearls!!

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  106. Caffeine CourtNovember 4, 2008 at 8:41 AM

    So pretty, my daughter would look great wearing those!

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  107. Midwest PrepNovember 4, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    Wow- Just found your blog via TCP's website and had to enter! I think the pearls look beautiful!!
    I would be happy to have to check out my blog too- midwestprep-

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  108. Susan D.November 4, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    What a great and generous giveaway!

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  109. NicoleNovember 4, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    pearls as a give away! What a nice person you are! count me in and hey I'll give you a shout out on my blog!

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  110. Pink, Green, and SouthernNovember 4, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    What an amazing giveaway. I would love to be entered in the contest!

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  111. Elle ONovember 4, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    The pearls from China are beautiful! Please count me in for your giveaway...I'm also going to post about your great giveaway on my blog!

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  112. Pam's PrideNovember 4, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    Wow, these are beautiful!!
    I linked you up to my blog!

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  113. BroncoMomNovember 4, 2008 at 4:07 PM

    I would love to be entered into your contest. I do not have a blog of my own but do enjoy reading them on a daily basis.
    Happy 100 and 106 posts!
    broncomom.is.ann@gmail.com

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  114. KPBNovember 4, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    Hey! Stopping by your blog for the first time via Well I Do Declare. I love it! I went on a medical mission trip to Kenya back in Sept.06 and loved it. I cannot wait to go back one day. I can only imagine the wonderful stories you have to share.

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  115. KimbaNovember 4, 2008 at 5:56 PM

    Lovely!!!!

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  116. JenMarieNovember 4, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    OMGosh, this is absolutely GORGEOUS! WOW!

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  117. TylerandBrianneNovember 4, 2008 at 9:48 PM

    What a wonderful idea. I missed my 100th post also. I love to read blogs. I love to blog and will print up my blog each year for each of my kids for them to have when they are older.
    Me in pearls... hummmmm... I would love to have pearls. Count me in.

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  118. AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    Pick me Pick me!! A new reader of yours! :)
    cchenry21@gmail.com

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  119. LoriNovember 5, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    Hey Jill! Oh bummer I missed your GREAT giveaway!! How fun of you! I have been under a rock (well a sewing machine actually) and haven't been reading blogs, but I did receive a very special package today in the mail and wanted to come by and thank you! :)

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