$80 Aveda Giveaway Updated

by Soliloquy on July 28, 2008

It’s that time again! And What better way to mark my 200th post?! (Y’all are probably so sick of me already!)

So, what is behind Door #70?!

A $50 gift certificate from Aveda (to be used toward product or services at an Aveda store or salon)….. a travel size facial moisturizer that I swear by AND my personal signature Aveda perfume, valued at over $80!!!!

I KNOW……

I’m going to need therapy again to part with it.

I love all things Aveda. One of my favorite memories is walking into an Aveda store with Spin. We were holding hands and he said, “Mmm, it smells like you in here.”

Awwwww…… sweet Spin. Well, you can’t have him, but you can enter to win my favorite scents!

Obviously – the point of these giveaways is to increase traffic – find new blogs to love – make new friends, right?

I’ve compiled a few of my most popular posts, so you can get a small sampling of who Soliloquy is:

Humiliated. My most embarrassing moment – maybe anyone’s most embarrassing moment – and the post that has received the most comments on my blog. So many readers felt my pain.

Kissed by a Cowboy. (The Naked Cowboy.) Because you really should know how classy I am.

An introduction to my Damn Dogs, my terrible illustrations and the night I saved my dog’s life.

An Allegory. A recent unfortunate struggle I’ve faced. I couldn’t believe how many of my readers could relate. Girls are mean. Even big girls.

And if none of those posts keep you coming back, at least check in with me on August 22nd, when I do the ultimate product review undergo some, ahem – elective surgery…. and pray to the good Lawd that I don’t end up looking like this:

DONE READING ALREADY??

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment with feedback about my blog.

***Don’t just enter – be constructive!! I’d love to know what you already love or would love to see at She Just Had To Say It.***

One entry per reader.

For a second entry, post my button on your blog. (I know. Shameless. I’ve got my marketing on, but that’s what we’re here for, right?!)

To get the code, click on the Link to Me “She Just Had To Say It” button in my sidebar. Be sure to tell me in your comment that you’re linking to me. I’ll come visit. I promise!

**** Update: If you REALLY want to be sweet, Stumble something on my blog… I’ll give you another chance to win, if you leave in my comments that you Stumbled your favorite post.****

Oh, and if you don’t have a blog, you can still enter. Just make sure you leave an email address so I can contact you should you win.

The giveaway is open to residents of the contiguous 48 states. I will cover shipping.

A winner will be chosen at noon on Friday, August 1, 2008 using an online Random Integer Generator.

Good luck! I’m off to enter as many giveaways find as many new blogs to love as I can!

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Paige July 30, 2008 at 1:29 pm: Ok, you’ve got me intruiged! And you’ve got my laughing!! Good luck on that surgery. And please enter me.

Paiges last blog post..Can you be brave? (with a giveaway!)
mah-meeee July 30, 2008 at 2:37 pm: dang, are you serious that you already have 250 comments. i’m not counting on winning then.

love you blog as always. your straight-forward-non-sugar-coated humor just makes my day.

but on the other end… i still can’t read your blog on mozilla without having to highlight your text.

mah-meeees last blog post..Giveaway!
Belinda A. July 30, 2008 at 2:38 pm: I loved your Allegory post, I was rooting for Transparency all the way, Vainglory has lots to learn . . .
I tried to link your button, but it kept showing up as broken on my sidebar, don’t know why.
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

Belinda A.s last blog post..The Party Is Starting Early!
Tiffany Rosson July 30, 2008 at 2:47 pm: Oh my…hilarious stuff…I will be back to catch up on your blog.

Thank you for hosting this giveaway.

tiffanyannrosson at yahoo dot com
Kristyn Martin July 30, 2008 at 3:08 pm: Ohhh, I love Aveda! Such great products!! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Jennifer J July 30, 2008 at 3:30 pm: I just read some of your postings, you are a really good writer, you can set the stage for your stories. I love the one with the baby monitor. Thanks for the giveaway.
Kara July 30, 2008 at 3:34 pm: That picture killed me. I love Aveda and would love to win your give-away!!

Karas last blog post..Lost Post
Elizabeth July 30, 2008 at 3:43 pm: Love the blog and your humour and this wonderful giveaway!! Count me in, if you please.
Sandra July 30, 2008 at 4:32 pm: Would love to try Aveda! Always a first.

Sandras last blog post..Secret Sauce
Crystal F July 30, 2008 at 4:53 pm: I love your humiliated story. I would have died. You were so brave though. There’s no way I could have faced everyone after that. lol Love your blog!!!!
Kelly R. July 30, 2008 at 4:56 pm: I would love to win this! I always walk past Aveda, gazing longingly in the window, wishing I knew what kinds of things awaited me through the door. Thanks for the contest!
Sharon Fairclough July 30, 2008 at 4:59 pm: Your site is too funny, I love the red face story and the responses. Aveda is my fave store at the mall great products. Thanks for the contest
Lisa G. July 30, 2008 at 5:34 pm: This is my first visit to your blog and after looking around I have to say my favorite thing is your sense of humor. You’ve had me laughing so hard! This is just what readers need after a hard day. Wishing you the best on Aug. 22!
JRG July 30, 2008 at 7:07 pm: I think you have some interesting products; my wife would love to try some of the stuff. Love (not really) that lady in the bikini picture!
Andrea Evans July 30, 2008 at 7:26 pm: You are such a great blogger, you keep me interested and amused. All I have to say is to keep up the good work.

Thanks for the great giveaway and count me in.
Brittany July 30, 2008 at 7:49 pm: I love the header to your site. All things vintage looking at fab in my book. Plus, after looking around a little you’re hilarious. Good luck with your surgery. I would hope you don’t turn out looking like that pic

bbkling@gmail.com
Liz G. July 30, 2008 at 8:03 pm: I love Aveda too! I really enjoyed reading some of your posts and am excited to come back!
Colleen July 30, 2008 at 8:28 pm: I don’t think I have read a more open blog. I was laughing out loud and had to show my husband the story about your most embarrassing moment. I think your blog probably gives us a true portrait of you. Isn’t that what you want? Your blog is what you want it to be and not what others tell you it should be. It’s great!

Thanks for the giveaway!
Emily July 30, 2008 at 8:30 pm: I’m not sure which sounds like more fun, winning these fabulous aveda products or reading the rest of your blog posts! The highlights you let us in on were fantastic! Funny, open and heart-warming all at the same time!

Emilys last blog post..A new Beginning
Shannon July 30, 2008 at 9:09 pm: Wow, that allegory was powerful and so full of descriptions of different people throughout my life.

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micaela6955 (Michele P.) July 30, 2008 at 9:52 pm: I like your style of writing, you aren’t shy, don’t pull any punches and tell it like it is. I’ve bookmarked your blog to come back and read it later, when I can sit back with a cold drink and savor the experience, drinking it all in. (the drink and the posts, I can multitask!) Wishing you a wonderful week!
Susan July 30, 2008 at 10:33 pm: Your writing style is very interesting. In a good way. Blunt. And kind of choppy. Refreshingly so. (I thought I would try it out on my comment–turns out it’s fun to write this way!) Thanks for the giveaway. A lot.
Tassia July 30, 2008 at 10:41 pm: Oh, how I would love to try the Aveda salon out (we have 2 or 3 in town). My hairdresser moved to Arkansas of all places and I need my salon fix! I’d love to win this! Your blog is cracking me up. Off to read more….
Sandy Y July 30, 2008 at 10:45 pm: This is my first visit to your website (thanks to the carnival!) and I’ll definately be back! I love your writing style!
Tamara Bennington July 30, 2008 at 10:46 pm: I think the picture with the woman in her bikini looks rediculous who is she kidding? That’s too funny and I hope your surgery goes great.
Naomi July 30, 2008 at 11:02 pm: Aveda humectant pomade makes me swoon!

And I wish I was a small B again. Nursing two kids has definitely made my cup runneth over but I would love for my boobs to be smaller than my head again someday.

Naomis last blog post..Wordless Wednesday- sibling revelry
Christian Kay July 31, 2008 at 12:54 am: You had me at “elective surgery” LOL. I don’t believe I have come across your blog before but I am adding it to my faves now so I can come back and read about your experience. I was like…”is that her? well, I hope they’re fixing her boobs” LOL. Glad you don’t want to end up looking like that, because it looks like she had some elective surgery just to look like that

ckbruce@ymail.com

Christian Kays last blog post..I don’t want to get into it.
Rachel July 31, 2008 at 1:04 am: Great blog. your posts are funny and thought inducing. Which is refreshing in the blogsphere. Keep up the great work and send me some Aveda please. LOL

OH and be sure to come and visit my giveaways too.

http://weirdstuffinmydesk.com/?p=133
and
http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=738

Rachels last blog post..Guest Blogger Faith Bicknell-Brown
michelle b. July 31, 2008 at 1:21 am: You to seem to have a very honest and vocal way of looking at things

michelle b.s last blog post..Bow Giveaway!
Desiree July 31, 2008 at 3:21 am: My Mom god me hooked on Aveda products – she swears by them.

I was intrigued by your “elective surgery horror story” picture and then when I read your most humiliating moment entry, I cracked up even more! Your posts remind me of the things that happen in my life and I enjoy reading entries like that.

Thanks for the chance!
Tina July 31, 2008 at 3:40 am: Haha! That old lady pics hilarious!! Thanks for the laugh!
Hil'Lesha July 31, 2008 at 4:55 am: I’ve acually lurking your blog for awhile now. I absolutely love your posts. I think you’re hilarious. I wish more bloggers were like this. Plus, your layout rocks! Thanks for the great giveaway.
Stacey July 31, 2008 at 9:15 am: I enjoy your honesty and style in your writing. And I must admit I was amused by your Humiliating moment story.
CarolinaMama July 31, 2008 at 9:25 am: Love your blog and Giveaway! These are fun. Feel free to enter mine as well. And your post on the transparency was great. Totally understand. We must have a lot in common. Did the ‘spin’ dance for you two.

CarolinaMamas last blog post..Check Your Bloggy "Reading Level"
trish July 31, 2008 at 9:27 am: I love me some Aveda. Love your dog illustration. Change the hair color from yellow to black, and you will have my bedroom. I feel ya on that.
Kristie July 31, 2008 at 9:51 am: Oh my gawd, that is an embarrassing moment to go down in the annals of history. I would die. Twice. Love your blog. I bookmarked ya.

Kristies last blog post..Doesn’t everyone wear footie jammies in August?
Susanne Troop July 31, 2008 at 10:34 am: I love your witty humor!
Vanessa July 31, 2008 at 10:38 am: I read the most embarassing post ever and that is mortifying! I haven’t actually ever tried Aveda products but it would be nice to try something new and relaxing, thanks for the chance!
Ashley July 31, 2008 at 10:45 am: i love your sense of humor. your posts are so interesting and fun to read i just don’t want to stop. and you know, i have never used aveda
Carrie July 31, 2008 at 10:51 am: **Larfing** Your humor is fantastic!
I want to know if the Cowboy was smelly. He kind of looks it to me.
Jennifer H. July 31, 2008 at 11:05 am: Your blog is great! And, you are HILARIOUS! I will definitely be visiting again. I’d love to win the Aveda giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

Jennifer H.s last blog post..Filler Tag . . .
Katherine Frazier July 31, 2008 at 11:31 am: I was definitly done reading after see the picture with the bikini….oh my! – thanks for the laugh and your blog looks like it delivers many.
Ferlee July 31, 2008 at 12:38 pm: What do I like…your writing style. I love that you’re open and honest. I haven’t been here long, but I like what you have to say. I come back often, and as I mentioned on another comment to today’s post (I would just like to know…) I link your blog on my blog…but not with the button. We have our own way at blogger.

Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing my name as the winner!!! (Bible says I have favor…why not for this!!!!!)

Ferlees last blog post..Home Again…
Jess July 31, 2008 at 12:46 pm: I would love to win this giveaway. Never tried the product before but I am sure it is nice.

Great blog. You have a great sense of humor.

Jesss last blog post..Not Really How I Like To Start Off My Thursday Morning
Claudia M July 31, 2008 at 12:53 pm: your blog makes me laugh so hard ,thanx God for panty liners ..lol thanx~!
Lesley July 31, 2008 at 1:19 pm: I just came across you from bloggy giveaways, but your entries made me crack up (and read far more than I intentionally intended!) I love that you’re posting your funny stories – It’s nice to know someone else out there has similar luck to me when it comes to embarrassing things happening to them.
rachel s. July 31, 2008 at 1:25 pm: Love your blog! I’ve bookmarked you for my daily blog reading. Don’t change a thing…Thank you!
P.S. awesome giveaway!!
twinzmama23(@)yahoo(.)com
Peggy Rydzewski July 31, 2008 at 2:01 pm: Great products..just fab..!!!
Sabrina July 31, 2008 at 3:02 pm: Oohhhhhhhhh lala!

Sabrinas last blog post..More Words??
Christine E. July 31, 2008 at 4:41 pm: Ha, I just read humiliated and I really feel your pain. I can totally relate and have had an experience that was similar and another that was worse but I don’t have the courage to talk about it. You are very, very brave! Please enter me.