A Little Light On Black Friday

by Leslie

The internet is eerily quiet today.

My e-mail inbox gave me a half-hearted greeting this morning - only three new messages. So, I tip-toed over to my blog. Silence. I sent an instant message or two and could almost hear them echo back at me.

Where is everyone? You’re out shopping, aren’t you? You brave souls.

I’m staying in today. I intend to snack on Thanksgiving leftovers and bring the Christmas decorations out of storage. Holiday music will be played. There will be squealing and bouncing and giggling. There will probably be dancing. I will likely be wearing jingle bells and a Santa hat. Perhaps some elf ears.

I hope that when you return from your shopping excursions, after you tally your receipts and depression starts to set in, that you’ll make your way here. Because, on this day of great spending, I have something to give. Five somethings actually.

My fabulous friend Mackey has a game going. This is from her site:

“The first 5 commenters here will get a small gift in the mail from me.
All you have to do is post this on your own blog and promise to gift the first 5 commenters on your post if they promise to gift the first 5 commenters on their posts… you see how it goes. What do they call that?
The domino effect.
After you comment jot your address in an email and click it off to me.
As soon as you participate in the game I will get your little something in the mail.”

Since I’m a big fan of small gifts in the mail, I commented and agreed to spread the cheer here. I’m going to make a few small changes, though.

First, I enourage you to keep the game going on your blog, but it doesn’t have to be with a small gift in the mail. You can spread the love by offering up links, blog reviews, an interview, a cute little button, a personalized poem or some other wonderfully creative thing for your commenters. Second, I won’t wait for you to participate to send your item. I’ll send it whether you participate or not. I’m too lazy to do the follow up.

So, to the first five commenters who shout out, “I’m in,” I’ll send to you one item of your choice from The MyMommysPlace.com store. Any item. You don’t have to be shy and choose the least expensive item. Pick what you want. Then e-mail me (admin at mymommysplace.com) your choice along with your mailing address. And while this may be obvious, I feel compelled to state that if you aren’t willing to share your mailing address, I cannot send you the item. You can still comment, though. You can comment ten times if you want. You could even write me a song or something. You just won’t be able to receive the item without a mailing address.

Well, the giant inflatable Santa is calling for me to blow him up. Enjoy your Black Friday!

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Comments

7 Cool Kids Came To Play

Jerseygirl89 on November 23, 2007 10:37 pm
You.Are.Awesome. I can’t believe I’m the first person to comment. That never happens.I feel very super cool. This is a fantastic idea. I will be posting about it tomorrow and giving you many links. I will also be emailing you because I NEED one of those t-shirts. Did I mention that you are awesome?
Jan on November 24, 2007 1:04 am
What an awesome idea. Your turkey looked great btw and I loved the pic of the pie tester…. lol So cute ! Where are the pics of you wearing the jingle bells & elf ears?????

Jan
Veronica on November 24, 2007 3:51 am
Okay, I’m in. Not sure how it will work as postage is a biatch and I am slack, but hey, what the hell.
susiej on November 24, 2007 9:34 am
It was quiet on the internet front yesterday, wasn’t it? Weird. I spent the entire time mixing cookie dough, freezing it for cut out and rolling later.

I meant to say, your daughter is gorgeous. In those pictures you posted Christmas day. Those eyes. How was the turkey?
Kyra on November 24, 2007 6:03 pm
Ok, I’m in too. I was just checking my e-mail and NOTHING! Not much could motivate me to try and find a parking space somewhere today just so I can spend some money. I’ll be posting.

Your daughter sure does have beautiful eyes!
Jen in MI on November 24, 2007 7:19 pm
I stayed home…no black Friday for me.

We had a quiet day - but I’m waiting a couple weekends on the ornaments - that’ll happen mid-December or so.

Cheers!
Fourier.analyst on January 23, 2008 9:16 am
Shopping. At a mall. Or Walmarts. With a fast-food break for Tex-Mex. Jeez I’m homesick…