Question:

Do you have an etsy shop or blog you'd like to show off?

Well, today I'm giving away a large ad space over at Truly Lovely.
They're hosting a 500 follower giveaway!

You would be featured over there on the right.

You can win the ad space plus some other fabulous goodies today.

Knowing Kassi, it's going to be amazing!

So head on over and good luck!

Increase Blog Traffic and Giveaway!

Sometimes do you ever wonder how someone got their blog started

and how it became so successful and they seem to have a lot of followers?

I do all the time. 

I try to think of things that I would love to read

while stumbling upon someone else's blog to post here.

Lately I've wished there was a book with some tips and tricks!

I'm happy to announce that there is such a book!

Cindy from Busy Mom's Tips has taken the time

to write an ebook to help the rest of us.

{her blog is AMAZING and is filled with wonderful tips from decorating to weight loss}

How to Increase your Blog Traffic

It has simple easy how to's from:

-Advertising

-Link Building

-Search Engines

-Hosting giveaways

-Guest blogging

-Blog Networking

-Google Analytics

and lots more!

It's easy to follow with some great ideas and even places to write

 in your thoughts on what may work for your blog. 

Make sure you check it out here!

Now for the best part, 

one lucky reader is going to win one in the giveaway!

To enter: Leave a comment with your blog address.

Let's all take a minute to visit each other's blogs to be inspired! 

Extra entries:

{leave an extra comment letting me know for each one}

Like Busy Mom Tips on Facebook.

Follow Busy Mom Tips.

Follow this blog.

Good LUCK! A winner will be announced on Friday May 6th with the help of random.org.

*This is my complete and honest opinion. I have received a two free ebooks, one to giveaway and one to keep. 

It's great to make new blogging friends! Especially since we could all use some extra help.

I love books-Nicholas Sparks

I love books and reading.
When I was in high school, I was somewhat of a bookworm.
My face was buried in a book all the time.

I mastered the art of walking while reading and avoiding
giant uncoordinated football players who could knock little me down.

My sweater was white and I was too religious to get asked out to prom.
I sang in the choir, played in the band and somehow managed to be a yearbook editor.

Books were my escape.
I still love books (even though, I'm currently reading textbooks).

For a long time now, one of my favorite authors is Nicholas Sparks.
I was only thirteen when I read the notebook, such a long time ago now.

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We had the opportunity to hear him speak at the U two weeks ago.

It was amazing to actually hear him talk about his experiences and his family.

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He talked a lot about his personal experiences and how parts of them, have ended up being in his books.
It was a great reminder that the little things that bring us JOY in life,
can be part of a an amazing story.
But then again, it's only if we write them.

It gave me motivation to take a minute and write down the wonderful things in my life
and to keep writing on this little blog.

So in honor of Nicholas Sparks and just the fact that it's going to be summer soon . . .
(No more finals and I love reading on the beach or by the pool)

Let's have a giveaway!

Who would like . . .

A paperback copy of
Three Weeks with My Brother by Nicholas and Micah Sparks
All the stories that he shared that night are in this book (sorry, it's only in paperback now).

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Along with a $10 giftcard to Barnes and Noble, for your next book.
And a tote, to carry all your books in!

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The Details:
Follow this blog and leave me a comment telling me your favorite book of all time.
The winner will be announced Monday, April 25th.

Note: I am in no way affiliated with Nicholas Sparks or Barnes and Noble. I really like Nicholas Sparks' books and Three Weeks with My Brother is one of my favorites! As far as Barnes and Noble, again-I love books and it's the best bookstore (with discounts) in town.

Happy Reading!

Itsy Bitsy Crafts-Giveaway!

Let's start off the month right! 

Today, I'm so excited to be announce a special giveaway hosted by Itsy Bitsy Crafts.

I LOVE accessories for little girls and can't help but oohh and ahhh over them all the time.

I think it helps that I have a lot of nieces with an excuse to actually buy some of it.

Here are some of my favorite hair clips.

And there's little headbands and hats.

Along with the latest and cutest are little leg warmers.

You might have seen these already, but all the bows, hats and headbands-are all from Itsy Bitsy.

Aren't these super cute?

When I'm not buying presents for nieces, I love to wear flower bows too!

One lucky reader will get to pick a headband and flower clip to along with it!

Mandatory Entry:
Just "like" Itsy Bitsy Crafts on Facebook so you can see all the other
wonderful products from Itsy Bitsy Crafts. Write a post on their wall letting them
 know what colors you might want. Come back here and leave a comment!


Extra Entry:
Follow Joyful Jones-on the right and leave a comment on this post.
If you're already a follower share this blog with a friend!

Winner will be announced Saturday morning April 9th.

Good Luck!!!

Calling all brides! A LAST minute giveaway!

I realize that this giveaway is very last minute.

But if you know any brides who are getting married in May or June,

they could have a fabulous last minute wedding in Park City, Utah.

Park City is beautiful in the summer time.

It's a perfect mountain escape and all outdoor pictures would have the most beautiful background.

I'm a little jealous that this giveaway wasn't around when I got married because it's just that good.

The Yarrow Hotel is giving away a wedding to one lucky bride!

This wedding includes:

+Full use of the Summit Ballroom

(holds up to 500 people)

+Dance Floor

+Setup 

+Decor

+Centerpieces

+Linens

It's valued at over $5,000!

Here's the scoop:

-Become a fan of The Yarrow Hotel Facebook page HERE

-Write on The Yarrow Hotel Facebook Wall letting us know you want to enter 

and the date of your wedding

-Wedding must occur between May 15 and June 25, 2011

-Setup is limited to hotel inventory

-Giveaway does not include catering, photography, or anything beyond what is noted above

Winner will be announced April 1st.

Good luck!

More Questions?

Email:

 yarrowweddinggiveaway@gmail.com

Plus, be sure to check out the Yarrow Hotel next time you're in Park City.

http://www.yarrowhotelparkcity.com/

It would be perfect for a weekend getaway!

Images courtesy of the Yarrow Hotel

Giveaway for Baby/Mom

Since we marked one year, I've been cleansing.

I also hope that anyone who has kids will cherish every single day! 

On that note, we have decided to do a giveaway for baby and mom.

Starting with this.

Cute ducky bath set from Carter's.

And then this from Kellyannie on Etsy.

Just for mommy.
Sometimes we all need a reminder that we can do this.

I think these things would also make a great gift!
So if your kids are all grown up, go ahead and enter because you never know when
you'll need gift for a baby shower.

For this one we'll keep it simple:
Share this blog with a friend,
(e-mail, phone, visit, facebook, twitter)
I'll trust you on that one.

Just leave me a comment below on what you think about this blog.
We'll announce a winner on Saturday.
HUGS!
We LOVE our readers!!!
~Lis

P.S. I'm in no way affiliated with either one of these, they're just some of my favorites that I want to share with you.

Blog Love Giveaway

Kevin and I have been talking about hosting several giveaways this month.

It's the month for love.

Some may say that Valentines Day is over, but I say, let's love everyday.

Around here, we believe in celebrating everyday.

So when our blog reached a hundred followers, Kevin and I cheered.

It was actually Lovers Day weekend that it happened.

We want to continue to spread the {LOVE} and {JOY}.

After thinking long and hard, we'd like to start out by giving away another giftcard.

But somewhere you could really use it.

How about to Target?

Who doesn't love that store!

Yes, we're giving away a $30 giftcard to Target.

And with spring coming, all sorts of fun things will be coming there soon.

Great things you'll find there right now . . . 

How about this dress, cute rain boots, these baby socks, this movie, and

not to forget that if you head to the store-they have a great dollar section.

{the possibilities are endless}

The details: 

We're making it easy!

Be a follower and leave us a comment about what you did for Lovers Day.

This giveaway will close on 2/25.

HUGS to you!

Thanks for being a loyal reader. 

GIVEAWAY Winner!!!

Thanks so much for everyone who responded to our first giveaway!

We feel that we are very blessed to have so many new friends and the support of old ones as well.

We're very happy that this little blog is growing and hope that you'll help us. 

Now, about that winner . . . 

Random.org chose number 18 which is

Brittany said...

One of my resolutions this year is to become closer to the Spirit.

Please e-mail your address to joyfuljonesblog@gmail.com. We'll mail you your giftcard next week.

What's that? You want another giveaway? 

Well, I've got some ideas up my sleeve for something joyful in the future.

I have a challenge for you, help us get up to 75 followers and we'll have another giveaway.

Spread the JOYwith a button, facebook, and twitter. 

What might you want as the giveaway? We'd love to hear! Maybe something homemade? 

Happy New Year and our FIRST Giveaway

Let's start the New Year right!

We've been talking about service for the entire month of December, why not start January off with a little giveaway to one of our readers?

It's a $20 gift card to one of my favorite stores.

Are you now interested? 

Here's the scoop:

1. Be a follower, please leave me a comment telling me this (one entry)

2. Leave me a comment telling me what your New Years Resolution for 2011 (second entry)

3. If you feel so inclined, you can post about the giveaway on your blog, please leave a link to your blog (third entry)

You have three chances to enter! One lucky reader will be announced on January 8th.

Happy New Years 

to you and yours!

Lisa and Kevin