*This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to all who participated!
A celebration is in order! Fiveintow just reached 700 fans on Facebook, so once again, I am hosting a giveaway to thank you for your continued support. I have the best readers! Thank you all for reading and sharing my blog. Because of you, we continue to grow!
To say thanks, I’ll be giving away a $35 Starbucks card to one lucky winner! All you have to do is leave a comment below and you’ll be entered. Here’s a little twist this time: you may leave one comment per person PER DAY until the contest closes! Sweet! This contest is open to everyone, including friends and family of Fiveintow and the Starbucks corporation.
One winner will be drawn at random at 4 pm (PST) on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. So get commenting!
But wait…there’s more! I am working hard to grow my blog because I am hoping to publish a book in the near future. Having a growing blog makes me more credible to publishers! So, if you have not done it already, please take a moment to subscribe to my blog, like my Facebook page, or follow me on Twitter. It’s one of the best ways you can help me in my efforts to become a “real” writer (whatever that means). It also ensures that I can do more giveaways more often. In fact, if we can grow my Facebook following to 750 by the time the contest ends, I’ll give away a $25 Amazon card! So please share this contest and this website with your friends and family. I am grateful!
Thanks for your continued support!
Kristen Glover
Don’t have a website but enjoy your posts!!
Yum! I love Starbucks.
I’m always telling someone about your blog, love sharing your stories.
love the new “30 days…”
Thought I would join the fun! Congrats on reaching your goal! : )
You are blessed and you are a blessing!
congrats! I love Starbucks. x
Starbucks 🙂
Way to reach 750 fans! That is great!
wow! amazing! spreading the word!
Looking forward to winning the Starbucks card…. and looking forward to reading ANYTHING you write.
Love your blog!
750+!!!! Whoohooo
I just found your blog and I am being blessed by it already!
May your dream and desire to be a published writer become a happy reality in just the perfect time. You’ve got a lot of subject matter!
Last entry! And congrats on reaching the fan goal!!
I am new to your blog and am enjoying it very much. I am looking forward to your 30 days series! (o:
Congratulations on readhing 750!! I LOVE reading your blogs!
Love reading your blog! Just liked you on facebook…
Thanks for your stories, inspirations, and laughs.
Love reading your blog!
I love all your stories, a book would be fantastic! 🙂
Congratulations on 700+ fans! I have 4 in tow and admire your ability to handle 5!
love your blog!
Just found you! Can’t wait to read more.
Love spending some “me time” reading your blog.
yay, you made it to 750! congrats! hope it continues to grow!
Just found your website and have read the first post of your 30 day series on enjoying your children more. I’m really looking forward to reading it and picking up some ideas you have!
Thank you for not waxing political like everyone else I follow on facebook has done the last month! I so looked forward to reading you posts….posts that are helpful, insightful, full of love and thought, and that actually IMPROVE the general web-wide atmosphere! LOL!
Am loving the new series! Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the giveaway! Today is the day!!
Love me some Starbucks!
I love your 10 answers on About Me. I have 14 month old twin boys. #4, 5, 7 and 11 are too funny. I can relate. I haven’t had #6 yet, but my boys’ names do not rhyme either.
You have amazing writing talent. Your posts always resonate with me.
I’ve been reading through your blog and very excited about being a subscriber now. Your posts are so enjoyable. Hope you’re enjoying election night 2012 🙂
I voted today, both for a president and for you! Hhmm, should have written your name in for president! 🙂
Fun Fact: I found a $150 Starbucks gift card for $100 while I was perusing Craigslist yesterday. I thought, “Who sells a gift card worth $150 for $100 to a place like Starbucks?”. I read the description and the person selling it says it was a gift and they don’t really like Starbucks. So then I thought, “Who spends $150 on a gift card for someone if they’re not absolutely sure the person receiving the gift card will even like it?”. Haha, people these days.
you are so talented and gifted-they way you write puts a smile on this woman’s face-thanks for all the inspiration
Thanks for the tasty giveaway! 11/6
Look forward to hearing about your next 30 days about children!!!
Thx for writing….love your insight!
I would like to win this! Thanks for the giveaway.
love reading your stories!
Can’t wait for your next post.
Coffee!!!!! 🙂
I just found your blog! Great giveaway 🙂
One more day! =)
Your blog is my favorite and you are an awesome writer!
Sure, I’ll try it once more!!!
Ooooh, pick me!
Keep it up
I really want to win this time……
so inspirational…. reminds me of why i love being a mum!
I love how relevant your posts are…I feel like your are writing for me!!
Coffee-yes please! 🙂
Voted this morning with 3 kids in tow—now I need some coffee 🙂
We love reading your blog Kristen! We’d read your book when it comes out too! Praying your “dreams” as a writer come true! You have a wonderful gift to communicate truth.
Voting today, both for this AWESOME blog….. and for the good of our country. Praying for both, too.
I can practically taste my 2-pump vanilla latte right now!
I LOVE starbucks…Thanks for a chance to win.
Love giveaways!
Here’s my entry! thanks!
Totally didn’t “computer-it” yesterday so I missed my entry. But I did have a Starbuck salted caramel mocha to make up for it, LOL! Oh well….here’s for today! 🙂
thank you so much for the giveaway! i’d love to win 🙂 red cups are back and i’m excited about creme brulee lattes!
Thank you for the chance! I like you on FB and subscribe as well now! 🙂
Great that you find the time in your busy life to do what you love to do! Write! It blesses many….
I love to read your blog–it cracks me up and encourages me. And I would love some free coffee–I have a 3 yr old, 2 yr old, 3 month old, my hubby is in CA and we’re moving there next week—I am surviving on coffee 🙂
Gingerbread lattes are back!!!
I have a Starbucks just a couple of blocks from my work!
Sweet!
Missyingling@yahoo.com
Whenever I read your blog I feel like I have known you for years!♥
almost to 750 ‘likes’ …hope you make it!
Reading your blog = happy me(:
I have followed your blog for quite a while now, and I love it! I wish you much success on your goal of the novel – I would buy it for sure! 🙂
Excited to read more!
I just found your blog. Looking forward to reading it. Winning a gift card would be awesome 🙂
Love your blog!
Happy Monday!
I am constantly sharing your posts and then checking with people to see if they’ve read them. I don’t indulge in a ton of things that take attention away from what I value most, but reading your blogs is not like that at all! I look forward to them!! Thanks for your great sense of humor and raw honesty:)
Thanks for the chance to win, Love me some starbucks!
Cannot wait to “buy” your book and read it while I sit sipping coffee…you know, in all a mother’s “free” time. 😉
Definitely _need_ coffee.
I love reading all of your posts!! I have eight children so it lifts my spirits reading about someone else that can relate!! =D
~Keeping Eight Straight, Mandy Sharp
Congrats! I am dreaming of a pumpkin latte! 😉
Looking forward to the next series! Love you! 🙂
me again….
i love your blog, your honesty, and your heart. I’m sure the book will be amazing, too.
I wonder what the book will be about???
Your kids quotes always keep me laughing 😉
Recently found your blog…love it!
Woot woot! Write that book! Good luck to you (and to me!)
Praying for God’s continued blessings as you write your book!♥
Wahoo!
Lovely giveaway! I could use a peppermint mocha latte right now!
madelinebrubaker {at} gmail (dot) com
Awe how great! I hope you get many many more fans! May God bless your new book!
Let me know if I won 🙂
mariah
Got to thinking, today, about the difficulty of having a traveling spouse. That made me think of those of you who have to give up your spouse for months at a time. Just wanted to drop a note and say how thankful I am to you, your husband, and your children. Thank you.
Daily entry 🙂
hope you get enough likes for amazon, ’cause that sounds better than coffee to me! 🙂
Caffeine is always good 🙂
Thanks for your honesty! Need to wash it down with some yummy coffee 🙂
Liked your page on facebook 🙂
Thanks for the chance! This is so generous! 🙂
I could use some Starbucks hot chocolate today! 11/4
I’m not a big commenter but I do keep up with Five in Tow! Love your writing and often get a smile on my face reading your hilarious stories! Thank you!
Good ideas
Yay for 700 fans! Keep up the good work! I look forward to reading more of your posts in the future 🙂
I see your already 1/3 of the way to 800!
I stumbled upon your blog by someone “sharing” it on facebook. I quickly added your blog to my favorites. Thanks for the encouragement, humor, and pause for thinking
Starbucks!
You’re doing great Kristen! Love the candy post 🙂
Thanks for doing a giveaway!
My husband loves the Caramel Macchiato.
Woot!
I need to share the “How to Get Your Toddler To Eat Anything” with another Mommy friend. She was just sharing her exasperation with me over the fact that her just-turned-one year old threw all his food off his tray and only ate it after he was put down on the floor and could crawl under the high chair to get it.
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I absolutely LOVE this blog and look forward to every entry. Thank you so much for your inspirational stories and insights! 🙂
Like your blog! Thanks for the chance.
I’ve been following your blog via email for several months, but didn’t realize I could “like” it on FB. Oh boy.
Congrats! Just started following your blog recently and really like it. 🙂
I love your stories! They ring so close to home & are so amusing all at the same time! I love you, keep it up! 🙂
Kristen, your heart is on display — the funny, the poignant, the cranky, the loving parts. We are looking forward to your book!
awesome! I “liked” your blog way back when :0)…. Didn’t know you could blog on Pintrest?
I just shared the nonsense out of the link for this contest! I hope it helps you get more likes (even though it decreases my chances of winning)! Haha… sacrifices. 🙂
Always enjoy your stories
I enjoy your blog! My husband is also an Army chaplain.
Love your heart and your blog!
Great blog!
Loved the post on how to get your toddler to eat anything! lol I’m a mom of 8 kids, and from what I’ve observed over the years, you’re right on. 🙂
i love your blog! and coffee too 🙂
keep up the good work…onward…!
I love your blog & am subscribed so I don’t miss any of you’d posts. I even share some of yourbstuff with my sister. Thanks for being real & for the giveaway!
I would read your book!
Congrats on that milestone! Here’s to wonderful things to come. Lord, extend the reach of your girl’s ministry as she pours out for you!
Hoping for a gift card
Good luck with your book! 11/3
I love reading your blog! Your insight into life and your sense of humor are fabulous!
Congratulations! 700 is awesome!
Yes, please! And I’m sharing your cute blog with my readers <3
Dear Kristen,
I have enjoyed many of your stories, but I’ll quote from one titled “The Dun-Gym” here: “Ms. Miller didn’t understand about free throw gum either, even though she was the assistant gym teacher. She was the only teacher I had ever known who wasn’t a Miss or a Missus. I didn’t even know there was a third option, but I kind of thought Ms. Miller made it up for herself because she was getting too old to be a Miss but hadn’t quite made it to Missus yet. Ms. Miller was some kind of angry in-between.”
Smiles and giggles,
Tamera
I shared your blog with all my mom-friends, particularly one who is a military wife. They’re loving it, too!
Love the way you write stories!! And, of course, I wouldn’t mind some free coffee! 🙂
I’m so proud of you – you’ve worked hard at using the gift that God has given you. P.S. Sara nnneeeeeddddsss coffeeeeeeeeee! 🙂
Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!!
Love how you bless others with your stories! Thank you so much! God bless you as you continue writing!
Yay for giveaways!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Awesome! I love your blog, especially since I have five in tow, too! Thanks for a refreshing blog, and a fun giveaway!
Yaaaaay! I hope relatives are not automatically disqualified. 🙂
Thanks so much for the chance! My husband loves Starbucks!
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
Yay for a growing blog and yay for Starbucks!
OH YUM!!! Pick Me Pick Me!!!!
Day # 2 comment! 🙂
My first thought was %$#@, followed by a huge exhale!!! 😉 I was not the only one!
The first catch was the grocery store post, & further chaotic unique moments ( now cherished memories), were infact, NOT so unique! And 1 thing I did know was that nobody could just dream up “moments/experiences” as such!
Love Starbucks with Hubby on Mondays
Mmmmm, coffee. 😀
Good luck with your book idea!
I always relish the words and pictorial offerings you share with those who have ears, eyes, and hearts to listen. Thank you for making the time to share your life, thoughts, and struggles with us. May God richly BLESS you and your family, Kristen!!!
Love your Stories, they are always so much fun to read.
Your a great writer!
I liked you on facebook. Thanks for the chance!
I’m so thankful that you continue to write and I look forward to your book!
Love your posts, always makes my day. 🙂
Love reading your posts:)
I am looking forward to your first book!
Unfortunately somehow I don’t think Starbucks Philippines will recognise a Stateside gift card, but I know someone who might like it. 🙂
Haha Rachel Sturm Suydam… It’s downunder but definitely now backwards land. 🙂
Very creative blog, funny and well written.
Love your blog! The flax seed hair gel is awesome!
LOL! I adore your blog. I “shared” your post about the Halloween candy the other day. I’m one of those people who makes more candy with the extra candy!
I also was reading a FB post of a friend who lives in Australia. She just had her third child (and third boy) a couple of months age and had a grocery cart fiasco today (or was it last night?…I dunno, it’s in Backwards Land) I HAD to send her the link to your shopping-cart-of-horror story.
I enjoy reading these blogs. You do a great job! Keep up the work.
It was great to meet you at MOPS yesterday and I love your blog!
You are a great writer, and funny too! So your giveaways must be good, also!
New to your blog…looks great!
Love your blog! Love the day that we live that I can be encouraged from someone I’ve never met and lives 3000 miles away from me!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. You are a “real” writer and reaching many with your humor and perspective on life. Blessings, dear sister.
This mommy loves reading your blogs! They are always uplifting and thought-provoking!
Coffee sounds good on these grey days!
So we gotta comment on here to get the coffee card???
shaing my thought: I love your wit!
Love your stories and my kids do too!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing at MOPS yesterday! You are a blessing!
Is this what I have to do in order to get comments? 😉
Mmmm Starbucks! Please let this be the one time I win something!! So excited to see how God directs your path as your fan base continues to grow!
Awesome give away! Thanks!
Love your blog!
So great to see how you have succeeded! Who would have thought that all those letters we wrote back and forth in high school would help with your career!
Hi Kristin! So glad you are doing so well! 🙂 It’s great to have been able to keep in touch with you!
Thank you for your blogs! They really encourage this Mommy! 🙂
I loved today’s into for the 30 days. I am excited to share it on my wall. Thanks!
Love reading your stories. Congrats!
Two thumbs way up for your blog and Starbucks iced caramel macchiatos 😉
I love your page, congrats on your sucess!
Love your stories!
I look forward to every post!
I love your insight into the “small” daily things about being a mom.
congratulations on your success!
Love reading your blog! You are amazing!