04 February, 2011

Celebrating and a Giveaway


This freelance writing gig thing is a lot of fun! A lot of work, but a lot of fun.

The latest issue of Mark Lipinksi's Christmas 365 includes a few articles from me. Considering that one was on New Year's dishes for the many different New Year celebrations - recipes included! - I thought it only appropriate that I share it now. It is right around Chinese New Year after all. Gung Hei Fat Choi!

This issue also includes a piece on Holiday disasters. Some very funny stories from some quilty friends in their too. Thanks Jacquie, Katie, Rossie, and Jen for sharing.


I'd love to send a copy along to one of you, my faithful readers and supporters on this journey of mine. Leave a comment between now and Sunday night (Feb 6), midnight MST. I'll send a copy of Christmas 365 to one lucky reader. Make sure you include your email or have it set so I can reply to you.

Have a great weekend!
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65 comments:

  1. A Seam to SewFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Congratulations! I would love to win a copy.

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  2. RossieFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    can you send a xerox of the disaster story to me? my grandma will get a kick out of seeing that in print!

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  3. BarbFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Congratulations! Looks like a great magazine. I'd love to win a copy!

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  4. JaneFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Congratulations!
    Your blog is very inspiring!
    Would love to win!
    Jane
    j8swans@charter.net

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  5. And this would be . . . . February 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I love your blog and I would love to win. Thanks,

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  6. What Comes Next?February 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Congratulations to you! I love your kids names - lol! It sounds like a great magazine - I don't think I've come across it before, and would love to receive a copy.

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  7. beanie gFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Can you share your tips on getting some gigs like this? I don't want to steal them, I just want to get a few so I can work from my house and possibly make some extra cash ... any ideas? I've done some freelance writing before, but I definitely need to expand my horizons! Love reading your blog!

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  8. CorinneaFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Very cool! I'll have to look for this if I don't win. (fingers crossed)

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  9. JoyceFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I guess it's never too early to start Christmas prep. Please count me in.

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  10. JannyFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Congratulations! I would love to receive a copy.

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  11. jessFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Congrats, little lady! ^5, glad you're making your dreams come true. :D

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  12. Lee DFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    so cool to see your name in print! good job!

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  13. MeganFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Congratulations! You are an inspiration. I've been following your blog for awhile now and have found your posts encouraging and thought provoking as well as fun!

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  14. Sonia BFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Awesome! Thanks for the chance.

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  15. KristyLouFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Oh, wow. That looks like some fun!

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  16. JennyFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    nice! wasn't aware you were in the magazine...i flipped thru it at Joann's...thank you for a chance, i love quilty magazines!

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  17. JenFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I'd love to win a copy! I look for it at every grocery store and even stopped at Borders books twice. I think maybe I was too early! congrats on getting published in the magazine! thanks for the giveaway!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Looks like a fun magazine! Thanks!
    steeplechaser29 (at) yahoo (dot) com
    kate C.

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  19. elleFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Congratulations, Cheryl. Can I have your autograph?

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  20. CityHouseStudioFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Great magazine, I'd love to win a copy!
    Michelle

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  21. Live a Colorful LifeFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I must have a copy of that magazine, whether I win or buy!

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  22. Katie BFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Congrats! always fun to see your name in print!

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  23. ~Michelle~February 4, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Ooh, congrats!

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  24. Put your foot down and sew!February 4, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I'd be honored to win a copy! Congrats to you!

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  25. KristyFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Congrats, I'd love to have a look inside the cover

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  26. RuthFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I love your website and would love to receive a copy. You're famous now!!
    Thanks,
    Ruth
    rdpoff@gmail.com

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  27. TrudiFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Congratulations! I'm so glad you are having such fun with it! I'd be thrilled to win a copy :)

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  28. KristenFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! It'd be awesome to win.

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  29. Donna B.February 4, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Congrats to you! I'd love to win a copy. Thanks for the cool giveaway!

    Donna
    dsharper258@msn.com

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  30. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Congrats! I'm glad that the jobs working out!

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  31. Tapestry TreeFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Congratulations on being published! And thanks for the giveaway.

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  32. KatieQFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I'm happy that the new direction your career path has taken is a success. Congratulations!

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  33. SarahFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Congrats! I would love to see this magazine. I am working on a Christmas quilt right now!

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  34. jacquieFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    good for you!! i'd like my copy autographed, please!

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  35. AndreaFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Great work Cheryl! That's awesome!

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  36. Marcia W.February 4, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Congratulations on your being published. Would enjoy reading an "autographed" copy of the magazine issue. Thanks for the lovely drawing.

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  37. lindarooFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    What a fun magazine! Congratulations to you! And thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  38. Marcia W.February 4, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Congratulations on your being published. Would enjoy reading an "autographed" copy of the magazine issue. Thanks for the lovely drawing.

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  39. Marcia W.February 4, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Congratulations on your being published. Would enjoy reading an "autographed" copy of the magazine issue. Thanks for the lovely drawing.

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  40. SuzanneFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Fantastic! It's great to see your name in print!

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Oh no, we have so many I can't even remember what I said. Congrats.

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  42. Lucky Duck DreamsFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    How wonderful for you! Thanks!

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  43. Nicole GendyFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Wow, congrats on the mag! your work is always inspiring to me.

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  44. pat sloanFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    way to GO!!!! Have to get a copy to read your fabulous work Cheryl!

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  45. Cindy AndersonFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    It looks like a great magazine, I would love to win.

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  46. pinkbrainFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I'd love a copy! Very cool gig!
    (and can I just say yay! A contest I can enter since I'm Canadian)

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  47. CathyFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Wow! Congratulations on the articles and i have tosay I love the names of your children!

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  48. GingerFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    That looks really great!

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  49. Mama SparkFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Looks like a lot of fun!!I would love a copy of this book.

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  50. PattyFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Congratulations, I'd love to get a copy of the magazine.

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  51. JillFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Wow you have been busy. Would love this. Thanks

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  52. Michele TFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Sweet! I would love to win a copy!! Thanks for the chance.

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  53. KrisFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Congrats! I'm glad that you're enjoying the process!

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  54. JenniferFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    well done - the magazine looks great!

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  55. cathyFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I love quilting magazines. Good job!

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  56. CoryFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Congrats on being published. I bet it was a thrill seeing your name in print. I would love to win a copy of this magazine. I have been wanting to check out Mark's new mag and haven't gotten the chance yet. Thank you for this opportunity. Take care and God bless, Cory

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  57. JodyFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Congrats Cheryl! Would love to win a copy of this magazine:)

    jodym7@yahoo.com

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  58. Erin MarshFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Congrats! Looks like a great magazine!

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  59. VickiFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Way cool. I'd love to win!

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  60. antique quilterFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    congrats on being published! would love to win so I can read your articles .
    I love Christmas issue magazines and missed this one at the book store sorry to say
    Kathie

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  61. tropicsladyFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    ooohhh, i could so use some new recipes!

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  62. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    What fun - would love to win a copy!

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  63. KirstenFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Looks like a great magazine!!

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  64. SamanthaFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    That's so exciting...

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  65. insurance quotes.February 14, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    I look for it at every grocery store and even stopped at Borders books twice. I think maybe I was too early! congrats on getting published in the magazine! thanks for the giveaway

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