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#shayeveryday2013 Week 8


 Day 50: At Good Morning Texas right after my segment aired.  I’ll be on every Tuesday following a Bachelor episode.

Day 51: I love my little people 🙂
Day 52: It was a Welly kind of day…very rainy and cold.

 Day 53: Shopping with Sheaffer…at Loft (of course!).

Day 54: Sheaffer and I got to meet the three best bloggers in the world (seriously…they are!).  Boo Mama, Big Mama and Kelly’s Korner were so sweet to hang out with us for a moment during their Dot Mom conference.  I’ve loved these ladies for years via their blogs, but now I love them even more because I’ve met them and I realize they are as sweet and wonderful in person as they are on their blogs. (Giveaway details below!!)

Day 55: time for church
Day 56: My lunch date with these four kiddos…at the glamorous McDonald’s.
Melanie a.k.a.Big Mama just published a memoir about motherhood and all its glory (and all the hard, yucky stuff too!).  Already a New York Times bestseller, this book will have you laughing, reflecting and loving your kids even more.  Melanie was sweet enough to autograph a copy for me to giveaway on my blog.  All you have to do is leave me a comment saying hi and your name will be entered to win.  One comment per person please.  This contest will end at 4:00 AM CST on Friday, March and the winner will be announced that morning.  Best of luck!

**Contest closed!  Click here to see the winner!**

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Comments

  1. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says

    This post makes me smile….and it makes me look forward to lunch tomorrow. 🙂

  2. Anonymous says

    Hi Shay! I love your blogs, and I would love to win this book! I'm a momma of two busy little ones, a teacher, a children's church teacher, a wife, and a student working on my Master's. I've heard so much about this book and how awesome it is, and I would LOVE something to read outside of textbooks. 🙂
    -Lindsay K.

  3. Cathy and Marshall says

    Reading your posts is always a fun start to my day! I love both of your blogs, Shay! And as a fellow mommy to a little boy and girl, I would love to win a copy of Big Mama's book.

  4. Anonymous says

    Hi Shay!
    LOVE your blog!! As a mommy to two little ones, I would LOVE to win this book! Thanks for sharing your life with us
    Whitney Morton

  10. Randi Jo :) says

    I love to read & would love to read this book, thank you! 🙂
    Randi (Randi Jo) in North Carolina

  11. Shelby says

    I absolutely LOVE reading both your blogs & love even more how it has changed how I cook for my family… & now even where I shop for clothes lol! You are my favorite blogger…hands down 🙂 MixAndMatchMama is the firs thing I read after some Bible verses in the morning. It just helps get my day going!

  12. Jessica says

    Love that your blogs are so relatable and inspiring!! Looking forward to reading every day long after the bachelor days are over : )
    Jessica

  13. Christie says

    Love reading your blog and I would love to win this book! I think it would be great to read as a mama of two!

  14. Julie L says

    Hi Shay,

    I love your blog – it's the first thing I read when I wake up in the morning before I start my day! Your family is just the cutest!

    I have a 2 1/2 year old little girl and am 11 month old little boy, so I think I would really enjoy the book! 🙂

  16. Michelle Nobbe says

    Your blog is the first thing I read when I get to my classroom every morning during the week! My best friend and I text about it too! I love it!

  18. Virginia Belle says

    I love reading your blogs and I always get tons of inspiration from your food blog. Since I'm pregnant with my first child, I would love to read this memoir! Thanks for the great giveaway!

  22. Colleen says

    Hey there! Love your blog & looking forward to reading that book! I am expecting my first baby this fall :).

  25. BJEANE says

    My five "babies" are now ages 26 – 20 and I truly miss the moments you write about in your blog. Trust me, the years go by in a blink! Looking forward to the next stage – I want to be Lovey! 🙂 Thanks for sharing your special memories, Shay; I know I would enjoy the book.

  29. Rachel says

    Hi! I started following you for your Bachelor recaps, but love everything else too! Thanks for the giveaway!

  31. Aubs says

    As always, love your instagram recaps! I can't wait to read this book ~ i've heard nothing but fabulous things about it!! =)

  33. Ashley says

    Hi! Just started reading your blog a couple of weeks ago. I'm a huge bachelor fan and your brother is my favorite of all seasons…and it's because of his character and values.

  36. Anonymous says

    Hi, Shay! I keep saying if I don't win this book some way, I am going to have to break down and buy it!
    Ann Thompson

  39. Kelli Harshman says

    HI! 🙂 Just wanted to enter myself in the contest for the book. Thank you!
    Kelli Harshman

  40. Baby Mama Juice says

    Hi! You're blog is a fun read! I would also like to read an autographed copy of that book! 😉

  41. Anonymous says

    HI!! Have enjoyed reading your blog and all you share about your sweet family!!
    Thanks!
    Abi Byrd

  45. MeganW says

    Hi Shay! I absolutely love reading your blog.. I have it bookmarked at work and check it pretty much everyday!! 🙂

  46. Katie Dacus says

    Hi Shay! I stumbled across your blog and have followed you religiously ever since then. I feel like I know you and your kiddos. I live in Dallas, too, so maybe that helps. I have just recently become a full-time step-mom to a wonderful 6 year old little girl. Ive known her and been in her life since she was barely 3, but her father and I have had custody of her for almost a whole year now. This book would definitely be a good read for me. Thanks for sharing your life with all of us! 🙂
    -Katie D.

  50. Emily says

    HEY! I have to admit, I found your blog via my Bachelor obsession, but I continue to read because of YOU, your strong values, and recipes of course!

  56. Anonymous says

    Hi Shay, I love both of your blogs and think your family is so sweet. I also love Big Mama, so I think it would be great to win her book!
    Christal K

  57. kmrobinson1 says

    Hi Shay!
    Looks like it was a really great week. Always enjoy reading your blog(s). It is a morning ritual when turning on the computer, haha.

    Kara

  62. Joy says

    Even though we no longer live in McKinney or have Andrew as our SF agent, i have kept following your blog. I love to read all about your travels. I'm not sure how you make it look so easy with kids! 🙂

    Also I LOVE your food blog. My favorite recipe on there is the Choc chip, peanut butter, banana muffins. I make them at least once a week!

  64. Grant & Courtney says

    Hi Shay! Love reading your blog! I have a precious baby girl who is 7 months old, and like you, she took a lot of praying to get. 🙂 Your kids are sooo adorable and your whole family looks like so much fun! I would love to win a book copy. Thanks!

  65. Trish in the Mountains says

    I would love to have the book. I am a fan of your blog and was introduced to your blog by Big Mama's site. Hope I win. You have a beautiful family!

  66. Katie says

    I recently started following your blog and I LOVE it! I also found Shaeffer's blog through yours-you ladies are very talented!

  69. Lindsey says

    Hi there! I just came across your blog a week or so ago and am loving it! I'm a first time mom of a cutie little 9 month old who I just hug and squeeze and kiss all day long. I had actually just read a review of this book and had it on my list of books to read 🙂

  72. Tyler and Shea Moses says

    Hi Shay!! Shea here- mom to 3 GIRLS 4, 2, and 7 months. I think I need this book 🙂 thanks for hosting a fun giveaway! 🙂

    Shea

  76. Linznoel says

    Hi Shay! Love your sweet blog and I'm a HUGE fan of Mix and Match Mama! Can't wait to try out your Mama's cobbler recipe 🙂 Hope you're having a blessed week!

  79. Brianna♥Mattias says

    Hi Shay!! I love, love, love reading your blog every morning 🙂 Your family is adorable. I started following you after the Bachelor, of course I am a Sean fan. I have heard about this book & would love to win it!

  80. 4sweetboys1princess says

    I would love this book! This would be perfect to take with me on a little vacation I get to go with my hubby on next month! I enjoy your blog 🙂

  86. Taylor says

    I'm so jealous you got to meet Big Mama and Boo Mama! I live close to Kelly and have hung out with her a few times, and you're right, she's just as sweet in person!!

  87. abbymcalpine says

    I have already read her book and I LOVED it! If I won another one, I would give it away to one of my "mom friends" 🙂 PS- I'm in love with your blog, recipes and beautiful little family! And I'm a bachelor fan too!!

  88. kristinwithani says

    Hi! Love your blog and would love to have that book in hand to read and pass along…

    Kristin

  89. About me says

    Hi Shay! I so enjoy starting my day with your blog and Sheaffer's! After doing my devotional–of course! 😉
    I am a momma of 3 and would love to win the book.

  92. Shelley says

    As a mom to three boys, I would love a copy of the book! Looks like it would be a great read for any mom.

  98. Rebecca in Baltimore says

    Hi! Love your blogs…try lots of the recipes…and enjoy watching Sean on the Bachelor! Hoping he ends up on Dancing with the Stars too! The book sounds great!

  100. Candice Kelley says

    Hi Shay! Thanks for doing so many give aways! Also, thank you for introducing me to Sheaffer's blog, she is hysterical! I love starting off my day with a good laugh after reading her bachelor recaps!

  104. Julie says

    I recently found your blog through reading Kelly's Korner when you met at DotMom. Love this one and your recipe blog, too – plan to stick around!!! And excited about this give-away – I've been eyeing her book for a while!

    Happy Wednesday from Indiana! 🙂

  105. Julie says

    I'm new to your blog – I found it after I saw Kelly had met you at DotMom over on Kelly's Korner! I've been one of her blog followers for years! And I love your blog as well as your recipe blog – how fun!!!

    And excited about this giveaway!! I've been eying her book for a while!!!

    Happy Wednesday from Indiana!

  106. Anonymous says

    Hello, I love your Blog and the bachelor!! I would love that book, I have been married 16 years, have a wonderful and smart 14 year old boy and was blessed 3 months ago with a baby!! He ws not expected but such a blessing, I also work full time!!!

  107. Tara says

    Would love to win…in a season of my life right now where I could really use a good light hearted laugh!

  110. Anonymous says

    Hello Shay!
    I hope to win this fabulous book…please and Thank You!
    Have a blessed day!

    I forgot to leave my name on the previous comment! Oops!

    =) Lochie Applin

  111. Anonymous says

    Love your blog! Would love to win this book 🙂 I am getting married in may so it would be a great start to my marriage journey 🙂
    Love. Cassie in SC

  114. Spencer and Michelle says

    Needing some encouragement in motherhood during this season as my baby enters the difficult (and fun) stage of toddlerhood. Trying to stay Christ-focused in my parenting and needing all the advise and wisdom I can get!

  118. Kelly says

    Hi Shay! I found your blog by reading Sheaffer's, and I just think your family is the sweetest. Love your recipes too! I am the mom of a 6 month old daughter.

  119. Stacey Claassen says

    Hi there,

    I love all the recpes and am about to be a mom and would to read the book.

    Thanks!

  120. mel @ the larson lingo says

    I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to win her book! I love Big Mama and her book is on my wish list!

  121. Anonymous says

    I love the Big Mama blog and I love her book! I would love to win a copy of the book to give to my daughter! I am enjoying your blog, too. Rooting for Sean to find the right one for him. Looking forward to seeing how this all works out for him. Lois

  123. Sara says

    Hi Shay! I love reading your blog! And would love to win your giveaway 🙂 Can't wait for the next few Bachelor recaps (and I am hoping we get to see you on the final episode of The Bachelor- hopefully you got to make the trip to Thailand!)
    Sara

  127. BabyJoeysMommy says

    Hi! I am new to your blog but LOVE everything I am reading! I am a new mommy and just starting to experiance everything. I would love to win this book and find out more of whats in store for me!
    thanks,
    devin

  128. Devin Hader says

    Hi Shay!
    I am new to your blog, but love reading it! Thanks for sharing your experiances.. and recipes. I am a new mommy, and would love this book to see what I have in store. Thanks for keeping me amused.. can't wait to see what happens with your bro!
    -devin

  135. Anonymous says

    I LOVE others stories about kids! Makes me wonder if they ever make comments to their kids they never thought they would say , like I do with my students!

    ~Amber Brandolini

  138. Paula says

    I love your blog & praying that your baby brother finds love & happiness. I lost my (24 yr old) baby brother in Sept of 2007 but I hold our memories tight in my heart. I read Melanie's book via ipad but I'd love a copy to read & re-read. Blessing's from East Texas!!!

  139. Jen says

    I just recently started reading your blog because of your bachelor brother. Love reading your posts and am very intrigued by the book. If I don't win, I will be adding it to my list to buy!
    Jen C.

  141. Anonymous says

    I am very very very interested in reading this book!! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! -Laura K.

  143. Anonymous says

    I have been in search of a great, light-hearted book!!! This mama LOVES her 2 little girls and LOVES a good laugh!! I would LOVE to win this book giveaway. Christa

  144. Didi says

    I just started following your blog because of your brother. I love your recipes and have been using quite a few of them!

  149. Cherry Blossoms says

    Hi Shay!
    I would love to read this book as I love reading about other people's journey on parenthood! -Heidi R.

  150. Karen Hendley says

    Hi Shay! Just discovered you and Sheaffer from Big Mama's blog. So glad I found you – I love all of your blogs!

  160. Not So Newlyweds says

    Hi! I'm Brittany from {Not So} Newlyweds and I'd love to win a copy of Big Mama's book! Loving all of your pretty pictures too!

  163. Wendy says

    Hello, I'm new to your blog, but I've been reading Melanie's blog for a few years. I would love to win a copy of her book.

  164. Melissa Gibbs says

    So glad I found your blog, love it! I would love to win Big Mama's book too. Oh..I am going to try your toffee bundt cake this weekend, it looks awesome! 🙂

  165. Kari Lynn says

    Oh, I've wanted to read this book – and an autographed copy, what could be better!?! 😉 {By the way my name is Kari}

  168. Briana Runde says

    Hey! I would love to win the book. I started following your blog last year when your brother was on the bachelorette and now I've come back to follow your bachelor Posts. I love seeing all these recipes you're sharing too. I am definitely going to have to try a few out! 🙂

  169. Carrie says

    I would love, love, love to read this book! I'm going to need something to read when The Bachelor ends!

  173. Kelli and Mark says

    Just discovered your blog via Kelly's Korner and I LOVE IT! I've heard about the book and would love to read it!

  175. Lee and Anna Hogan says

    Hi Shay! I have really enjoyed reading your blog. I would love a copy of Big Mama's book! I saw her at dotMom in Birmingham last year and loved her!!!

  180. Anonymous says

    Hi Shay! Love your blog and would love a copy of this book that I have heard so many wonderful things about.
    Christina Hendry

  182. aaron and leah vickroy says

    I love your blog and would love to win the book! 🙂 I found your blog through the Bachelor 🙂 but now that I found it, i like you and your family even more!!

  188. Tami says

    Hi Shay, found your blog from Kelly's Korner. I am loving it!!! You inspire me in so many ways. I shared your blog with my manager at work and it is so exciting sharing our thoughts each day or checking out your recipes. I would love to have a copy of Big Mama's book! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us! PS.. WE LOVE SEAN!!!!!!

  193. mzzterry says

    I am saying "Hi" and "thanks for the opportunity to win this great book" I do so appreciate it 😉

  194. The Stewards says

    HI! Love your blogs, love reading about your sweet family and could always use another book to read dig into in my down time (which is rare being a Mom of 3 kiddos 5 & under 🙂 Have a great day!

  195. Anonymous says

    Hi, I just found you via the Big Mama blog. I have not read Melanie's book yet and would love a copy!
    Melissa H.

  196. Anonymous says

    Hi Shay, This is Marie I forgot to leave my name yesterday I am the one with 14 year old boy and 3 month old!! I left it yesterday at 11:02 under Anonymous, must be the baby plus work brain!! Have a blessed day! 🙂

  198. JESSICA says

    Hi! Your little people are too cute! I would love a copy of Melanie's book – been reading her blog for years!

  199. Steph C says

    Just found your blog thru Big Mama. My daughter's name is Shay – love it! I would love to win Melanie's new book!

  203. Krystl says

    Wow, I'm so thankful you were on The Bachelor, b/c that's how I found you & Sheaffer. Your blogs are amazing. I also love what your dad said to Catherine in the preview for the finale. It gave me a lump in my throat & tears in my eyes. I adore you all! Would love to win the book…I can tell you I already bought two, one for me, one for my mom & I'd happily give the book to my pastor's wife. After reading the first 4 chapters, my dear friend would relate on a million different levels w/ BIG mama! Thanks so much!

  205. Misty Flynt says

    I LOVE your blog, and look forward to reading it everyday! Thanks for your willingness to share.

  206. Platinum Rose says

    Hi! 🙂 I found your blog just a few weeks ago thanks to a friend who's a fellow Bachelor/Bachelorette watcher and told me "do you know Sean's sister has a blog?" I'm so glad I came across your blog, and I've really enjoyed it for much MORE than you just being the Bachelor's sister. You're a sweetheart and I love how you share your faith through everything you write.

    My name's Megan C., and the book sounds wonderful!

  207. Ronda Petrin says

    Hi Shay! love your blog and your sweet family! I have friends who have been through the infertility issues too, some with success stories, some, not so blessed. It is difficult to know what to say at times when I did not endure their pain, but my heart still breaks.

    You are such an inspiration to all with your huge heart and ardent faith. I strive to be like you in that area.

    can't wait for the next blog!

  211. Jenna {Real Simple Girl} says

    Even though I'm not a mom (hopefully one day), I'd still love to read Melanie's book!

  214. Sue says

    Hi, I would love to win a signed copy. Thanks so much for the chance.
    Love your pictures! Such a darling blog.

    Sue Speir

  216. Melinda Herald says

    Hi Shay! I love your blog. Your recipes and inspirational stories are the best! This book sounds like awonderful read.

  217. Whitney says

    Hey Shay! Erika said the book is SO GOOD! Fingers crossed I win! HA! Whitney Bandermann

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