In an effort to get get more traffic to my blog, and make it better, I'm hosting a Demeter Fragrance Library giveaway. I have a set of four fragrances: 2 Pick Me up Sprays in Wet Garden and Honeysuckle and 2 fragrance splashes in Chocolate Chip Cookie and Rye Bread. All are the 1/2 oz size. They are all new, and have never been used. I haven't opened the Wet Garden or the Honeysuckle as I don't do flower scents, but the Chocolate Chip Cookie smells amazing and the Rye Bread smells just like fresh baked rye bread.
Winner will be selected by random number generator on November 15th. Winner will have 1 week to respond to my winner notification and then an alternate will be chosen. Winner will also be announced in a blog post after prize is accepted. This giveaway is not being sponsered or supported by Demeter in any way.
**Due to the cost of shipping, this contest is only open to residents of the United States.
There will be multiple ways to enter, and each entry should be left in a seperate comment so that random number generator works correctly.
IMPORTANT: First Entry: In order to enter please look around my blog and tell me something that I can do to improve it. I haven't spent much time blogging lately and I know I could use some work. Please be constructive - not mean (Keep in mind I work a full time job, go to school full time, and am a part time mom, with limited knowledge of html). I will be reading each and every comment, and I really would like to improve. This entry must be done for any other entry to count. Anyone that doesn't first do this step will be deleted.
Additional entries:
1 entry - add me to blogger favorites
1 entry - follow me on twitter
1 entry - tweet about my givewaway then come back and post the link
2 entrys - add my contest to a contest site or mr linky and leave me the link to the entry
2 entrys - read one of my other blog entries and leave a meaningful comment on the entry then come back here and tell me which entry you commented on.
3 entrys - Blog about this contest and post a comment with the link to your post.
1 entry - suggest a bath and body company not listed for me to try
1 entry - suggest a handmade site or company that you think I might like
1 entry - suggest a book for me to read, and tell me why you think I would like it
2 entry - I like baking, so email me your favorite cookie or cupcake recipe to rasberryswrlgirl@ hotmail.com then come back here and tell me you did it. Be creative - no chocolate chip or peanut butter unless there is something extra special about them.
1 entry - go to the Demeter site and tell me what your favorite scent is from their library
1 entry - suggest a scent that you would like to see Demeter make that they don't already make.
Daily entry - Tweet about the contest Daily or Come back daily to suggest a book for me to read or a handmade/indie site for me to try
Any questions, send me an email and I will be happy to answer. Thanks for reading and entering!
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134 comments:
I think you could spice up the background and maybe make your own banner to make the site look a little more appealing.
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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I would love to try Bulgarian Rose from Demeter's scent library!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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I think you should try Kiehl's if you like natural, apothecary like products!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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A cocoa scent would be great!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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I would think about getting rid of all the pink :) or at least toning it down a bit.
I just started blogging so I don't know a whole lot but I would say that you should personalize your blog a little more. Change the layout background or he header. I'm not too savvy with html so I used a layout from pyzam instead of one from blogger. Other than that I think your blog is pretty good.
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you may try switching your banner to something a little more personal or appealing. I believe there are a lot of sites out there that can make you a customized banner or that offer some pretty pre-made ones that would give your blog a little more pizazz. :]
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My first thought was "too much pink" but pink is one of my least favorite colors so I'm prejudiced. I am really interested in books and reading (as you can tell from my blog since it's all about books) so I like your posts about books and would like to see more reviews and recommendations. The only other thing I can think of is more photos, since they really dress up a blog (like in your post about the candles.) Whatever you do, have fun with it!
Yeah, I'm with the other posters-tone down the pink-sort of looks like an ad for Pepto Bismol! LOL.
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A few more pictures would be fun. :)
I would suggest a banner, or maybe more images. I like the pink though! colorfulcarla@ gmail.com
I follow on twitter. colorfulcarla@ gmail.com
I'd like to try the rye bread scent. How unique!
Your one "scent" banner is cut off, perhaps resize it.
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I think a blog design would take your blog up to the next level!
CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail
I follow!
CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail
I think a Almond Scent would be yummy!
CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail
I think you would love ETSY.com for handmade items!
CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail
I really like the Thymes Bath and Body Products!
CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail
How about trying some other colors? Pink on pink can be hard to read. Don't get me wrong, I like pink. Thanks for the chance.
i think you have a good start, but i would love to see a big pretty header. :) and maybe more pics
tweet
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i would like a cotton candy scent
a great bath and body company is crater lake:)
a great book is twilight.. love it!
I would like the picture of the products enlarged a little.
I love Demeter...I have lots of fragrances by them including Gin & Tonic & Dirt & Angel Food Cake which are among my favorites.
I actually love all the pink on your site...I think it could use a little more decorative accents though, something to personalize it a bit more.
perhaps a bit more zip instead of so many words minsthins at optonline dot net
I love the blog, and thanks for the giveaway! I also love that it's titled from a Tori Amos song, I'm a huge fan of hers!
I would definitely improve the design, the background and header could be more decorative :)
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A few more pictures would be fun
I don't blog a lot but I read them. When I saw the word Honeysuckle I had to stop and read it There's a lot of good memories attached to that scent. I like the pink background of your site. It's pleasant, but attractive.
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Have you read Men At Arms by Terry Pratchett? I'm wearing my copy out!
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I like to see photos-maybe you could add a few. I actually think your blog is pretty nice the way it is.
smchester at gmail dot com
A cocoa scent would be great
I was just thinking, have you ever read the BOOK Pride And Prejudice?
I was surprised at the number of people who have seen the movie but have never read the book. It's a must.
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I would suggest a banner, or maybe more images.
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I would suggest making your background more colorful.
austma7@aol.com
I'm not a big fan of that shade of pink...More banners or advertisements on the side bars...IDK really. I'm not a blogger myself - so everything you do is a billion times better than me! =)
Happy Halloween!
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The pink is a bit much, thanks for the contest.
I would love to try Bulgarian Rose from Demeter's scent library!
I really like the Thymes Bath and Body Products
I would suggest a banner, or maybe more images. I like the pink though!
personalize your background and your banner and add more colorful fun things
chickeedee_2002/at/yahoo/dot/com
More pictures, reviews & content are needed. I love the pink background!
I like it as is, when people add too much it slows the load time and makes it quirkey
A cocoa scent would be great
Hello! Your blog is a great start! A few suggestions - visit "Cutest Blog on the Block" for some free backgrounds - you could keep the pink theme but a pattern would tone it down. This site has awesome backgrounds, and instructions on how to apply those backgrounds. You could also add a picture to your header - just google "free (insert picture you would like here) clipart" - make sure you are on search images, and of course make sure the image you select is not copyrighted. I also didn't see a google followers box on your blog - these are nice to have and lets you know who is reading your blog. You can also grab buttons from sites you follow for extra decorations, or create a button of your own that others can add to their site (also increasing your blog traffic). Blogger has lots of gadgets you can add for interest - I have the Fish one on my blog as it's adorable - and you can "feed" them :)
I stumbled on your praying mantis post (lol - yes, I'm the type who would first click the label "weird"). I've never been fond of these creepy crawlies, but after seeing the photo where it ripped the ladies head off I know I'm having nightmares :)
I dont blog but I look at alot of blogs. You need alittle more pizazz. More info, photos, icons, pretty it up.....stuff like that.
Laramoor@msn.com
I actually love all the pink on your site...
background is plain and you could add your interests in crafts, music, books with snippets from those subjects
My 11/10/09 entry :)
ktgonyea at gmail.com
My favorite thing about your blog is the color scheme. It's perfect. The thing I would like to see the most -- or rather, FIRST on your blog -- is a split second identifier. Many bloggers use special graphics, photos, or illustrations of themselves (or their online selves) so visitors can stamp their minds with who you are and what you're about.
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Honestly, I disagree with the last poster. I do not like your color scheme. My eyes get tired, and pink--especially pink on burgundy--is a little painful.
Jennnifer, jennem22@yahoo.com
maybe a little extra variety in color,but it's simple and its not too complicated which usually slows my computer
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i follow you on twitter
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dreamcleavers
I really like the Thymes Bath and Body Products
I like the simplicity and lack of all those darn flashing, blinking, flittering, scrolling, ads, doodads and gadgets! I would tone down the pink borders and add a nice banner at the top. You can find templates all done for you and free.
My favorite Demeter fragrance is Brownie.
The Titles of the separate sections on the right hand side should be bigger and more distinct so they are clear to the readers
My 11/12/09 entry :)
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You need a theme, and your blog needs graphics and a background to reflect that theme. Maybe a calendar motif with Sunday prominently highlighted?
madamerkf at aol dot com
maybe add a second major contrasting color, but keep it simple - everyone else junks theirs up too much
i would like a cotton candy scent
I don't know much about this stuff, but it looks fine to me.
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I would like the cotton candy scent
I think a new fancier banner would be nice.
Angel Food Cake would be nice.
I think it should be a little more personal. Maybe add to the background, some pix to give it a little punch.
trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
Making a bigger header with a banner would be cool!
I would definitely spruce up your top banner with your blog name! Everything else looks great!
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I follow you on twitter (shopwithmemama)
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Some bath products and pamper me products that I recommend would be CozyMoments on etsy.com her stuff is AMAZING and I always buy from her!
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You could put a cute little picture banner at the top of your page. It could have the name of your blog on it.
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following you on blogger(I think that is what you mean by blogger favorites. ;))
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following you on twitter from @mistysunrise
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tweeted
http://twitter.com/MistySunrise/status/5703313714
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a suggestion for a bath and body place to try is Savor on Etsy. She has WONDERFUL smelling soaps and such savor.etsy.com
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a handmade site that you could check out is layla on etsy. She has lots of stuff there layla.etsy.com
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pink lemonade from demeters fragrance library sounds YUMMY!
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I wish I had some tips for you but with so much on your plate...Wow! I barely have time to even read it
Thanks for the giveaway,
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You can make the background cuter.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
There are two easy ways that I think you could improve your blog. The first is to get a theme with more personality. The pink is nice but it doesn't give any impression of who you are or what your blog is about. The second suggestion is to categorize your blog posts. I don't know much about blogs either but I think a lot of blog themes include a sidebar section that says "Categories". That way if someone comes to your blog to look for bath products they don't have to go through all of your book posts to find them. All I had to do to get the categories listed on my sidebar was find a theme with it built in. If you still don't know what I'm talking about you can checkout my blog and you'll see that I have 'categories' listed under 'archives' on my sidebar. http://fionen.com Best of luck!
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I follow you on Twitter.
username: Fionen
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I follow you on Blogger.
username: Fionen
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I commented on your "My Book Wishlist" post that you made on Oct. 18, 2009.
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I commented on your "My Book Wishlist" post that you made on Oct. 18, 2009.
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Entry #2
You should try Erbaviva's bath and body products.
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My handmade site suggestion is Tiny Shiny. They make adorable oragami earrings among other things. http://www.tinyshiny.com/EarringsP2.php
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My book suggestion is The Autumn Castle by Kim Wilkins. You seem to like supernatural books and this one is a favorite.
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My favorite scent from the Demeter library is rain.
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My scent suggestion is Head of Hair. You know, the smell of hair when it is clean but doesn't smell like shampoo or other hair products.
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I love the scent of old fashioned roses, cape jasmine and fresh pears, But I've always said that if someone would make a perfume that smelled like fried chicken, I'd have to beat the men away with a stick!(sad but true.)
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Have you read Men At Arms by Terry Pratchett? I'm wearing my copy out
Count me in for 11/14/09 :)
ktgonyea at gmail.com
Hi,I'd like to see some of your main links across the top of the page.Maybe be add more ways of following your blog. I do love that your pages are not heavy, and load easily!I enjoy very much the Book content. Oh, if you get some great recipes for Goodies, I hope you will share them!
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I'd love to try the Grass flavor-I had a Grass perfume when I was a kid, never have found anything nearly the same. It's very suiting you would have a giveaway from a Fragrance "LIBRARY"!! Thanks!!
sounds like you have your hands full!
you might want to get a different background or layout, other than that i don't really have any suggestions, i try to blog but don't do a very good job of it myself
i am a follower
I would try a new background image. How about a little less pink, and some more neutral colors. It's just a little suggestion. Good luck.
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I think the dk brown is a bit harsh with the pinks..
I would probably try to add a few more colors and try to get a custom header to spruce it up a little. You can find free headers online to customize.
I'm following you on Twitter. (My Twitter name is @ThriftyJinxy)
It's a little hard to read your banner but your page loads quickly and that is my biggest criticism of some other blogs.
ncschools at yahoo dot com
I follow you on twitter - ncschools.
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I would get a new blog design and
add a few more features,like some
topics with discussions,add a
few pictures.
CharlieGurl57@aol.com
As a future Art Museum Curator you may be interested in posting snipets about museums around the world and their events.
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The pink is overwhwlming but it could work with the addition of a comp;ementary color or cartoon photos. More photos would add to the site. garrettsambo@aol.com
Some suggestions:
-Find someone to jazz up your title and background. All you have to do is shell out the money. :-)
-In extra entries for giveaways, some things aren't apparent, so explain things like your readers are five years old. Tell us where these extra entries can be found.
-Make it easy for people to find ways to follow you: follow on google friend connect, follow on twitter, subscribe to rss feed, etc, all need to be in one easy-to-find frame.
Follow on twitter - choochoo428
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I think it looks great. I really couldn't find anything to improve it other than I like a 3 column blog.
donna444444@yahoo.com
If you like lots of different scents, try this lip balm store: http://mylipstuff.com/
I love demeter's sex on the beach scent. So good!
I follow on twitter.(donnak4)
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For bath and body I like Philosophy products.
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My suggestion for a scent is banana cream pie.
I follow your blog.
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Have you read any of the Sookie Stackhouse vampire books? I noticed you did the vampire reading challenge and didn't see any of those in there.
A rose scent would be great.
donna444444@yahoo.com
I'm not sure what you mean by add you to blogger favorites, but I now follow, so is that right? :-)
hold lots of nice gIveaways:)
As blogs go, I see nothing I'd like improved. You have just enough posts here, and the site runs well.
I liked the "100 Things" post a lot.
I like blogs that have lots of deals, beauty reviews, and recipes. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com
I am folowing you as yadgirl on twitter.
I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU HAVE ALL THE LITTLE ICONS TO FOLLOW, FACEBOOK, BLOGGER, SUBSCRIBE TOGETHER IN ONE PLACE.
I SEE YOUR FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER BUT MOST BLOGS HAVE A LITTLE BIRDIE.
dID NOT SEE A GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT WIDGET ANYWHERE.
a PRETTY BACK GROUND WOULD BE SWEET.
a FEW POST ON HOMEMADE BEAUTY RECIPES WOULD BE INTERSTING.
ZESTYWONDERLAND@GMAIL.COM
Follow you on twitter!
ZESTYWONDERLAND
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I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/ZESTYWONDERLAND/status/5730358310
I would most love to try the Hawaiian Surf Scent!
http://www.demeterfragrance.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=1019
I would recommend putting in the time zone you are in with the contest deadline so there isn't any confusion. Thanks for the great contest!
I love the Lily of the Valley scent!
I would love to see a Kiwi scent!
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