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click here to open post Nov 06, 2011 | posted in Personal, The Generations Project, giveaway, on the agenda | 120 comments

Enter below to win a $20 itunes gift card!

I’m here in frigid Salt Lake City, UT. Brrrrrrrrrrrrr. Good thing I have Cousin Nicole to keep me warm. Love her times a hundred for this cozy (and gorgeous) cold weather wardrobe. Nic, you are THE BEST.

I start filming The Generations Project tomorrow morning at 6:45am (did I say tomorrow? I meant today. . . bleh, it’s already after midnight). Let’s just talk about all this for a second, shalllllll we?

8 hour wedding yesterday (LOVE YOU KEL + SHAUN), home, pack, up at 5 to catch an early morning flight, then, a 10 hour travel day, then a 6:45 meeting time tomorrow am as the icing on this exhausted little cake. I keep trying to go to bed, but my brain thinks it’s only 9pm, so it’s still not ready to “settle down for a long winter’s nap” (I sincerely considered heating up the sheets with a hair drier by the way).

Over this coming week, I plan to chronicle my “Generations Journey” here on the blog. You’ll get inside information before the airing of the show in March!

BUt I want you to REALLY be a part of this! So . . . I had this silly idea (don’t tell the director). . .

Want to win a $20 itunes gift card?!

Comment below with some crazy word you want me to try to incorporate into my dialog tomorrow (Tuesday) during filming. Don’t be vulgar or profane. You know me better than that. Be clever, creative, silly, whatever, because If I pick YOUR word, you win. Easy as pie. Mmmmmm, pie. I’d die for some of Rachel’s apple pie about now. . .

To Enter:

1. All entries must be received by Monday, 11/7 at 11:59pm MST, I’ll announce the winner Tuesday morning.
2. Single words only. Phrases will not be considered as valid entries.
3. You may enter more than once. Please submit a separate comment for each entry.
4. Tell your friends so I have lots of words to choose from!

I’m SO excited to read these entries! I think this is going to be so fun! Ha ha ha! Either I’m hilarious, or it’s 12:22am. . . wait a minute. . .

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Sarah: BUMBLEBUTT! November 6, 2011 9:36 pm
Sarah Tunstall: CRICKETBONES! November 6, 2011 9:38 pm
Sarah: loquacious? November 6, 2011 9:39 pm
Ashley: Dongle November 6, 2011 9:45 pm
Sarah: Insouciant. :) November 6, 2011 9:46 pm
karla: superfluity of naughtiness (james1:21) November 6, 2011 9:46 pm
Aundrea Kalauli: pineapple (from "Psych"...) November 6, 2011 9:50 pm
stephanie joy: Mittens. You've got to admit it's a hilarious word. Really pronounce those tttt's. Thanks. November 6, 2011 9:58 pm
Shelly: Nescience [NESS-ee-ense] Ignorance, total absence of knowledge November 6, 2011 9:58 pm
Sarah: cockamamie. November 6, 2011 10:01 pm
Kelli Nicole: Somnolence November 6, 2011 10:06 pm
Ellie Murphy: antidisestablishmentarianism November 6, 2011 10:07 pm
Ellie Murphy: supernal November 6, 2011 10:10 pm
Gina: Hippopotamus November 6, 2011 10:12 pm
Gina: Heebie Geebies. November 6, 2011 10:13 pm
gina: Shenanigans November 6, 2011 10:15 pm
Chantel: pumpernickel November 6, 2011 10:24 pm
Bitsy: Pantyhose. November 6, 2011 10:30 pm
Bitsy: If phrases could be considered I would say "and boom goes the dynamite." But they can't. Thought I'd tell you anyway. Don't get it? You tube it. It's the first one. You'll thank me later. November 6, 2011 10:33 pm
tami: dorkfish :B November 6, 2011 10:54 pm
Bitsy: snollygoster - A shrewd person not guided by principles, especially a politician. Okay I'm done. Sorry I was having too much fun. Good luck with the show! November 6, 2011 10:54 pm
Jayne: Bletcherous - something poorly designed November 6, 2011 11:00 pm
Francine: serendipitous November 6, 2011 11:19 pm
Jamie: perspicacity November 6, 2011 11:31 pm
Amy Gold: copasetic :) November 6, 2011 11:55 pm
Tiffany: vociferous! (I just barely learned what this word means from a crossword and I'm sort of obsessed with it!) November 7, 2011 1:59 am
Meredith: Spatula. I'm definitely going with spatula. November 7, 2011 1:59 am
JulieAnn: Inconceivable - a la Princess Bride. November 7, 2011 3:28 am
Kristen Buley: Bodacious November 7, 2011 3:38 am
Kristen Buley: galoshes November 7, 2011 3:39 am
Kristen Buley: mukluks November 7, 2011 3:41 am
Kristen Buley: I wanted to keep going....but I'll stop now. don't recognize where I'm coming from? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uuCNAwXGaQ November 7, 2011 3:44 am
Amber Tropser: plethora: overabundance; excess: November 7, 2011 4:06 am
Kari: I asked my son what his favorite word is~he said "Dinosaur!!!! November 7, 2011 4:09 am
Lisa: BRAVADO! November 7, 2011 4:17 am
Jen: whimsical...my daughters word of the day November 7, 2011 4:23 am
jaclyn: kookaburra!! November 7, 2011 4:35 am
Amanda: blunder November 7, 2011 4:38 am
ashley belnap: ridonkulous November 7, 2011 4:55 am
Tiffany: Snog! (If you love Harry Potter :) November 7, 2011 5:07 am
Rodney: Disjointed November 7, 2011 5:14 am
Ashley: Quiditch (from Harry Potter) November 7, 2011 5:38 am
Ashley: doohickey November 7, 2011 5:39 am
Ashley: flibbertigibbet: a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. November 7, 2011 5:40 am
Ashley: ort: a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. November 7, 2011 5:41 am
Ashley: quincunx: an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. November 7, 2011 5:41 am
Ashley: zedonk: the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. November 7, 2011 5:42 am
Shelly: Kachow November 7, 2011 5:55 am
Melanie: you tweeted so im gonna assume i can post now still :) Here's my word: Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious. Its crazy, its silly, and its well you know quite awesome. November 7, 2011 6:15 am
Carol Anne: ginormous. Love it. I think they actually added it to the dictionary, too! Oh, and my computer thinks it's an actual word, too. It's not telling me it's spelled incorrectly. yay! November 7, 2011 6:27 am
Laurel: my daughter is on an "actually" kick -- so I'm going to go with something ordinary and not creative -- "actually." November 7, 2011 6:27 am
Aileen Reilly: awesomesauce. November 7, 2011 6:29 am
Janet: Timbuktu November 7, 2011 6:30 am
maureen: onomatopoeia :) November 7, 2011 6:31 am
Carol Anne: cattywampus: Not exactly centered or straight; crazy, chaotic November 7, 2011 6:32 am
Janet: Supernova November 7, 2011 6:33 am
Carol Yuen: ono - I know you know what I mean! :) November 7, 2011 6:34 am
Jessica: linger November 7, 2011 6:35 am
Janet: Galavanting November 7, 2011 6:36 am
marianna: Mahalo :) November 7, 2011 6:39 am
Diana: "pontificate" to speak in a pompous or dogmatic manner November 7, 2011 6:48 am
Carol: Cowabunga November 7, 2011 6:50 am
Natasha: tomfoolery November 7, 2011 6:59 am
Ashley Daley: One more. :) Criss-cross-applesauce. I think it counts as one word... ;) I tell that to my Kindergarteners everyday! November 7, 2011 7:19 am
Jullee: Chuckles. This is my favorite word and the best way I have found to not use mean words around my kids. ex. "Chuckles just cut me off while driving." or "I was such a Chuckles and forgot my coat and it is cold." November 7, 2011 7:25 am
mer: crazypants or boomsauce! hee hee... i love your silly spirit! good luck :) November 7, 2011 7:35 am
Jill: My two favorite words! Facetious and superflous I wish you were here one more day! I need updated photos of my family :) November 7, 2011 7:41 am
Christine: AMAZEBALLS. I just love that word. LOL. November 7, 2011 7:54 am
Amy Paulson: I vote for bubbles. It's simple, and yet, intriguing for how you'd work it in... Can't wait to check it out! November 7, 2011 8:01 am
Nate: Laconic-using very few words, terse November 7, 2011 8:05 am
Camille: Defenestrate : throw through or out of the window November 7, 2011 8:07 am
Belinda Olsen: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious I absolutely love mary poppins. It's a crazy word that I love to hear my 5 year old niece say :D November 7, 2011 8:09 am
Camille: tintinnabulation : tin·tin·nab·u·la·tion, the ringing or sound of bells. November 7, 2011 8:17 am
jonir: apopemptic (ap-uh-PEMP-tik) relating to departing or leave-taking, valedictory November 7, 2011 8:38 am
Lindsey: Vocabulated November 7, 2011 10:48 am
Lindsey: Spunktacious November 7, 2011 10:49 am
Mackenzie: Bumbershoot A colloquialism for umbrella November 7, 2011 10:53 am
Mackenzie: taradiddle [tar-uh-did-l] tar·a·did·dle [tar-uh-did-l] Show IPA noun Informal. 1. a small lie; fib. 2. pretentious nonsense. November 7, 2011 10:55 am
Mackenzie: Glabella [gluh-bel-uh] Origin gla·bel·la [gluh-bel-uh] Show IPA noun, plural -bel·lae [-bel-ee] Show IPA. Anatomy. the flat area of bone between the eyebrows, used as a craniometric point. November 7, 2011 10:56 am
Lindsey: besotted November 7, 2011 11:00 am
Mary Saou: blurg. November 7, 2011 12:29 pm
Julie: Elevating! (I wanted something positive today). November 7, 2011 12:40 pm
rachel B: Discombobulated November 7, 2011 12:56 pm
rachel B: flabergasted November 7, 2011 12:57 pm
rachel B: Stupenderlicious! meaning: stupendous and delicious November 7, 2011 12:59 pm
Nicole: WIGGLE. It's my favorite word :) November 7, 2011 1:11 pm
Jenny: KOALA! November 7, 2011 1:35 pm
Stephanie: How about today's word of the day - archipelago! November 7, 2011 2:27 pm
Kelsey: I think it is always silly to add in the word scrumptious or doodle to a sentence! November 7, 2011 3:45 pm
Kari: Actually.... November 7, 2011 4:11 pm
Mary CT: "B-T-dubs" instead of "by the way." November 7, 2011 6:09 pm
Kayla: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!!! November 7, 2011 6:18 pm
heidi: Haole :) November 7, 2011 7:01 pm
heidi: Tube socks November 7, 2011 7:01 pm
Joel Miller: discombobulated November 7, 2011 7:28 pm
Melody: scallywag. lol November 7, 2011 7:29 pm
Melanie: Fantabulous! November 7, 2011 7:32 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: poppycock November 7, 2011 7:34 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: hoity-toity November 7, 2011 7:35 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: Canoodle November 7, 2011 7:36 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: calamitous November 7, 2011 7:37 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: abominable November 7, 2011 7:38 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: audacity November 7, 2011 7:39 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: forlorn November 7, 2011 7:40 pm
Stephanie Sheveland: Confabulate!!!!! November 7, 2011 7:41 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: couth November 7, 2011 7:41 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: delicatessen November 7, 2011 7:41 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: foofaraw November 7, 2011 7:42 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: heebie-jeebies November 7, 2011 7:43 pm
Jennie: cabootle (remember those?) November 7, 2011 7:45 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: onomatopoeia November 7, 2011 7:45 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: smorgasbord November 7, 2011 7:46 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: swashbuckler November 7, 2011 7:47 pm
Cindy Smith Walczuk: plethora!!!! November 7, 2011 7:48 pm
Jessica Woodward: Tomfoolery. :) November 7, 2011 7:50 pm
Candice Waddell: LOLLIGAG! My favorite word for "wasting time". Or, lolligagging if it fits better :) November 7, 2011 7:53 pm
Molly: Bonhomie. (cheerful friendliness; geniality ) November 7, 2011 8:35 pm
Natalie Norton Photography | Blog: [...] not before announcing the winner from the “say it on tv contest.” After such a long, draining day, it was SUCH a joy to read your entries. Totally lifted my [...] November 8, 2011 1:04 am
jen lehman: I may be late to the party but ... you should say "cop-a-squat" (definition: sit your rump down) November 8, 2011 6:42 am
MWalk: Guffaw November 20, 2011 1:33 pm

Winner: Ipad/Iphone Case: KarasKustoms!

click here to open post Oct 14, 2011 | posted in giveaway | 2 comments

Congratulations to Kelsey Clantoon! Email me at aloha{at}natalienortonblog{dot}com and I’ll get you in touch with the man behind the curtain at KarasKustoms! Thanks to all who entered!

And gosh, if you have a minute, go check out her blog. Her man, Ben, is a children’s book author/illustrator and she’s a teacher/aspiring photographer. I’m in love with the pictures of their AMAZING Goldendoodle (my dream dog) and the story of their beautiful lives together. Such a fun read. Enjoy!

Discount Code!

If you didn’t win, aka you aren’t lucky like Kelsey (niener niener), here’s a discount code for you! 10% off through November 21st! Code: LoveNat

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KARASKUSTOMS: Thank you to everyone who entered, don't forget about the discount code. Thank you Natalie for the giveaway, keep up the good work. October 14, 2011 6:53 am
Kelsey: Oh my gosh! That's me! Yay!! October 25, 2011 10:51 am

Giveaway: metal Iphone/Ipad case from KarasKustoms!

click here to open post Oct 10, 2011 | posted in giveaway | 97 comments

How amazing are these “Apple Cases” from KarasKustoms?! I’m drooling.

They sent me the aluminum case (below, left) for my iphone and it’s ridiculous. I originally wanted the copper (below, right), but they were out and I have no patience. . . especially not for something as awesome as this! Still on the older version of the iphone/ipad? . . . never fear, they’ve got something for everyone over on their site. Check it out!

Want one of your very own? FOR FREEEEEEEEEEE?!

Of course you do!

Enter to win a free “Apple Case” of your choice! I LOVE free stuff! Yay!

TO ENTER:

1. All you have to do to enter is comment below.
2. Want an additional entry? Tweet, Facebook, Tumble, Blog an active link to this giveaway, and come back and comment to that effect and BAM! You’ve been entered again (and again and again if you do all 4!).
3. Want yet ANOTHER chance to win?! Head on over and “like” KarasKustoms on FB, come back and tell me so, and POW! You’ve got another chance at one of these bad boys of your very own.

Winner will be announced Friday afternoon (10/14).

I hope you’re having a wonderful week! xo! N

PS. Can’t wait to see if you’re a winner? Need one NOW? I get it. Use the discount code LOVENAT for 10% off your order!

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Rebecca Jeppson: enter me please...please October 10, 2011 6:12 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: FB status :) October 10, 2011 6:12 pm
Summer Crosbie: I would LOVE to win one for my husband! This is awesome. October 10, 2011 6:13 pm
Rebecca Jeppson: liked KaraKustoms on FB October 10, 2011 6:13 pm
Summer Crosbie: I liked them on FB! October 10, 2011 6:14 pm
Glen Womble: Yes please...for the iPad 2... October 10, 2011 6:17 pm
Kelsey: These are pretty awesome cases! October 10, 2011 6:21 pm
Tina: oooooooo. Pretty!!! October 10, 2011 6:21 pm
Tina: Liked them on FB! October 10, 2011 6:22 pm
Jonathan Tabarejo: love your photography! October 10, 2011 6:23 pm
Tavia: Looks awesome, I would love one :) Thanks for the offer! October 10, 2011 6:32 pm
Tracy Hood: They look awesome! Please enter me. October 10, 2011 6:37 pm
Tracy Hood: I liked KarasKustoms FB page. October 10, 2011 6:38 pm
Melody: I sure could have used one of these a few weeks ago. My phone had an unfortunate meeting with the driveway. Luckily only the back cracked and it still works! October 10, 2011 6:42 pm
Jenn a: Enter me! IGrace asked me today if i was 45. Kneed to up my cool quotient quick! October 10, 2011 6:49 pm
Katie B: Awesome! October 10, 2011 6:57 pm
Rebecca Franklin: Please enter me! Case looks awesome October 10, 2011 7:02 pm
Hannah T.: I love this! I have been needing an iphone case for a while now. These look awesome. October 10, 2011 7:29 pm
Hannah T.: I liked KarasKustoms FB page. October 10, 2011 7:29 pm
Bridget: I want one! October 10, 2011 8:23 pm
Bridget: Retweeted your giveaway tweet. October 10, 2011 8:27 pm
Bridget: I liked 'em, too. October 10, 2011 8:28 pm
Jana Neser: Me likey! October 10, 2011 8:31 pm
Nate Bennion: These are sooo cool! October 10, 2011 8:56 pm
Nate Bennion: I “like” KarasKustoms on FB! October 10, 2011 9:00 pm
Elizabeth Morse: It would be hard to choose which one! October 10, 2011 9:10 pm
Nicole: =D So pretty! October 10, 2011 9:11 pm
Bitsy: I want. October 10, 2011 11:30 pm
Heidi Forkell: Yes, please!! Very cool!! October 11, 2011 1:54 am
Sarah baugh: My husband Needs this!!!!! Thanks for sharing : ) October 11, 2011 2:26 am
Reed: I vant vahn!!! October 11, 2011 2:32 am
Amber Trosper: Hi Natalie, I would love a change to win the iPhone case! October 11, 2011 2:35 am
Amber Trosper: Hi Natalie, I wish there was a LOVE button. But since there is not I went over to KarasKustoms fb page and liked it. October 11, 2011 2:36 am
Amber Trosper: Hi Natalie, I am back......just re-posted on FB for all my friends to see. :) October 11, 2011 2:40 am
Jenny S.: Pick me, pick me!! New IPhone 4S is pre-ordered and should be arriving Friday! It would be awesome to have this snazzy new case! October 11, 2011 3:13 am
Ryan: Thanks for the great giveaway! Those are some cool cases. October 11, 2011 3:36 am
Monica: What a great giveaway - thanks for the chance to win! October 11, 2011 4:44 am
Rodney Rasmussen: These are awesome and so unique, I need one NOW! I don't even have an iPhone, but if I win this, I will buy one. Not kidding. October 11, 2011 4:56 am
Ashley Daley: Yes please!! October 11, 2011 5:01 am
AlliSMiles: Woot! Yes please!!! October 11, 2011 5:18 am
maly willis: me please me please i want to win! October 11, 2011 6:06 am
Adrianna: Sweet cases!! October 11, 2011 6:21 am
Hannah T.: Tweeted about the giveaway. October 11, 2011 6:30 am
Heather: Those are sweet! I think I'd want the copper one too. :) October 11, 2011 6:33 am
Heather: http://www.facebook.com/HeatherManningA/posts/113273562114762 October 11, 2011 6:34 am
Heather: http://twitter.com/#!/HeatherM74/status/123798689025245185 October 11, 2011 6:35 am
Heather: I like Kara's Kustoms - Heather Manning-Ayala October 11, 2011 6:35 am
elisa atiga: Thanks for sharing. :) Would love to win! xoxo October 11, 2011 6:54 am
beka: i love these! October 11, 2011 7:20 am
Ash Desai: Looks very slick - love the metal finish. And the cherry on the pie is Natalie's endorsement. That's good enough for me... October 11, 2011 7:41 am
Stephanie: Very cool! I love the metal one too! October 11, 2011 7:46 am
Melody: What a great idea!! Wonderful Christmas gift!!! : ) Thanks! October 11, 2011 7:47 am
Ikaika: I need this for when my 4S gets here! October 11, 2011 8:27 am
echo: awesome! October 11, 2011 9:08 am
Andria: That copper one is awesome! October 11, 2011 9:18 am
Cathy: My daughter would love this! October 11, 2011 9:25 am
Erin Cameron: I would LOVE one! October 11, 2011 9:25 am
Heather: I what one!! October 11, 2011 9:34 am
Anne H.: I don't exactly own an iPhone, but if I were to win this I might just have to get one. It's rad! October 11, 2011 10:21 am
allison p.: Very cool. My plastic cover has cracked in multiple places...it looks like something like this would be much more durable. Thanks for the giveaway! October 11, 2011 11:35 am
Holly parker: Love your pix. Saw them on Ashley Daniels page. October 11, 2011 12:00 pm
amanda: i want to enter AND i love your site, amazing stuff! October 11, 2011 1:08 pm
kristen: these are auh-mazing! October 11, 2011 2:34 pm
uuree: Super cool. I want it! October 11, 2011 4:19 pm
Leslie Pace Davis: Who wouldn't one of these?!?! They are awesome!!! October 12, 2011 3:48 am
Leslie Pace Davis: I "like" you on facebook! :) October 12, 2011 3:49 am
natalie: Holly, Thank you! xo! October 12, 2011 3:54 am
Sara: These are great! And protection from the kids' constant dropping of MY toy...:) October 12, 2011 7:42 am
chelsea: Entering a comment because I'd LOVE to win this! Aloha! :) October 12, 2011 8:13 am
chelsea: I like KarasKustoms on FB! October 12, 2011 8:14 am
Trisha: So neat! October 12, 2011 12:54 pm
Angela Richardson: Those covers are fabulous! And so are you!! Thanks for the awesome chance to have one (I hope I win, I hope I win :) ) October 12, 2011 2:08 pm
Carrie Hasson: Ooh I like! Yes, please! Now I just need the new iphone to go with it ;-) October 13, 2011 6:49 am
Dusty Wise: Enter me please... October 13, 2011 6:58 am
Sarah H: oooh, lovely!! I just ordered a new iphone and would love to see this beauty adorning it!! October 13, 2011 7:03 am
Sarah H: I shared the post on Facebook using the facebook link below!! October 13, 2011 7:07 am
Sarah H: Tweet, Tweet! I tweeted the giveaway using the twitter link below this post. http://twitter.com/#!/jollypeno October 13, 2011 7:09 am
Flip flip mama: Pick me! Pick me! October 13, 2011 8:03 am
Shannon: I would love to win one!!! Thanks! October 13, 2011 9:18 am
Jeremey Forsberg: Sign me up! October 13, 2011 9:51 am
Dana Laymon: my husband would love this! these are so cool! October 13, 2011 3:50 pm
Liz: Natalie - love that you are supporting and promoting an independent business! October 13, 2011 3:54 pm
Renee Bowen: These are so cool! Would love one!! :) October 13, 2011 4:55 pm
amanda: i love cases. these look pretty rad! October 13, 2011 4:56 pm
amanda: Liked 'em on the FB. October 13, 2011 4:57 pm
amanda: Tweeted it! October 13, 2011 4:59 pm
amanda: Facebooked it! October 13, 2011 5:00 pm
Megan: enter me please! October 13, 2011 5:30 pm
Stephanie vogel: I would love one!! October 13, 2011 6:58 pm
Jaye Tatone: Consider this my gracious entry! I also "like"d KarasKustoms' FB page :) You rock Natalie! October 13, 2011 8:15 pm
Lindsay: I'd like me one of those. My plastic case is broken in 4 spots. I need serious body armor for my phone. October 13, 2011 8:23 pm
Jana: Liked them on fb! October 13, 2011 9:46 pm
Meg: That is one stylin case :) October 13, 2011 11:20 pm
Erin McLean: Love these!! October 14, 2011 2:28 am
Alex: I want to win!! October 15, 2011 10:01 am
Alex: that case it so cool October 15, 2011 10:13 am
Summer Allen: <3 the cases! I saw Cicily post and have been a stalker. * Liked on fb a few weeks ago. * Posted links to pics on husbands fb as an idea for my Christmas present ;) *shared contest link on my status Love all the products even though my hubby was suprised because i'm somewhat a girly girl. The cases just look rad, and are so original! ~Summer Allen October 29, 2011 4:59 pm

The winner is. . .

click here to open post Oct 06, 2011 | posted in giveaway | 2 comments

Congrats to Monique Schaffer for winning the t-shirt giveaway from Designer Teez! Email your mailing address to natalienorton{at}gmail{dot}com and I’ll get this off to you faster than you can say, “naughty toddler.” xo!

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Monique Schaffer: So happy happy happy to win this.. it totally made my day.. it was a great attitude adjustment for my morning -- reminded me I need to laugh at myself as a parent a little more.. = ) THANK YOU!!!! October 7, 2011 5:01 am
Natalie: Yay!!! Congrats! October 7, 2011 12:45 pm

Fun giveaway + blog friends are my fave.

click here to open post Oct 03, 2011 | posted in giveaway | 57 comments

Above, completely awkward, picture of yours truly shot by Richie using the Hipstamatic app for Iphone.
Like my messy house in the background? Y’welcome.

Remember this quote from this post? Well the other day, the owner of Designer Teez, Mike, sent me this bad boy (in both black and red). I LOVE it! Richie and I laughed our faces off when I tried it on. I’m admittedly a little leery about wearing it in public, because you know, people who don’t know me probably won’t see the amazing humor in it the way that I do. But I think, at the very least, I could pull it off at the gym. What do YOU think!?

I just have to make sure I remember to change before you know, showing up at a March of Dimes speaking engagement or something. . . or picking the kids up from school for that matter. Somehow I don’t think all these sweet, conservative little Arizona momma’s would know what to make of me. . .

Want one of your very own?

Comment below and I’ll send you whichever one I decide I don’t need. . . I’m leaning toward keeping the red, so the black (Women’s M) is up for grabs to one lucky commenter (to be chosen at random on Thursday afternoon).

Just FYI, Mike’s email read:

“I’m glad that you can see the humor in that particular t-shirt as I though of it after we had our 2nd child and was having a moment of panic . . . or frustration. But kids are the greatest things in the world and your blog shows what is really important in life. Thank you again.”

I’m so glad for all you blog friends who come and read and share and . . . well, simply participate in my life (albiet virtually).

Sincerely, you make a difference in my life, every single day.

xo, N

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Ryan: Thanks for the funny giveaway. I love your blog and actually passed a link to your running post along to my running group (I coach a half marathon training program group) this weekend. October 3, 2011 8:56 am
Lyric: Oh gosh, I need this. Haha! October 3, 2011 8:58 am
natalie: Ryan, Thanks so much for sharing that with your group! I genuinely appreciate it. I'm glad you liked it enough to share! Aloha! Nat October 3, 2011 9:14 am
cassidy: Bahahaha YES! you mean sweet and FEISTY Arizona moms. oh my gosh! too funny. October 3, 2011 9:20 am
sarah woodbury: Too Cute! Story of my life! This is a must have. October 3, 2011 9:43 am
Erin McFarland: love it :) October 3, 2011 9:51 am
Monique Schaffer: I so love this shirt.. it made me laugh out loud. I come from a totally sarcastic family and they would totally dig this shirt. October 3, 2011 9:57 am
Hannah: I saw the original post on your blog and decided that I need this shirt. Good thing I didn't buy it right away! But I definitely will even if I don't win October 3, 2011 10:01 am
alisa greig: that is the best shirt ever!! love it! :) October 3, 2011 10:05 am
Hannah: so funny! October 3, 2011 10:06 am
Jessica: Hillarious!!!! I would love it! October 3, 2011 10:10 am
Tami Nelson: Love it. Throw me in the mix. October 3, 2011 10:27 am
Laurel: I LOVE this! I have 5 monkeys of my own. I have so many days where I wish they were all the same so I'd know what to do in any given situation...but then I realize I'd fail with all of them. You are such an amazing, passionate writer. I love reading your blog. October 3, 2011 10:27 am
Rachel DeVault: I totally want one! October 3, 2011 10:32 am
Ashley Locke: CRACKS.ME.STRAIGHT.UP. I would LOVE to rock that shirt!! October 3, 2011 10:45 am
elena: I loved this quote the first time I read it and it still cracks me up. My 8 year old son just read it and walked away laughing. I would love to wear this shirt. I think any parent with a sense of humor and kids would get a kick out of it...plus a great conversation starter. :) October 3, 2011 11:31 am
Rachel W.: Hilarious! Absolutely love it! October 3, 2011 12:39 pm
Tiffany S.: That shirt could be my motto, I should get it in vinyl to put above our table. If I win, I think I might wear it to parent teacher conference ;) October 3, 2011 12:56 pm
Amie W: Gotta have it Nat! Taking life's nonsense to seriously is a crime I am guilty of WAY to often! That quote cracked me up and lifted my heart to the reality that we are all just doin our best! I laughed out loud and felt a huge sigh of relief come in the wake I'll run a 10K in it if I win! Promise!! October 3, 2011 1:13 pm
Elisa Atiga: Thanks for sharing! I love your work! :) take care- October 3, 2011 1:18 pm
Shari Hanson: are you kidding me? what parent would NOT find that insanely funny? i love it. and if you choose me, let's just hope I can squeeze into that puppy! my just-had-a-baby body might not cooperate... :) xoxo shari from hb! October 3, 2011 1:23 pm
Brendazzle*: I love this. but then I'd have to keep a handbook in my bag. October 3, 2011 2:32 pm
Sara Schwabedissen: Oh my! That is too funny!! Love it! October 3, 2011 2:40 pm
Katie C.: Oo! Pick me! Hahaha! <3 October 3, 2011 3:11 pm
Kristen: Um. Yes. I would wear that. hahahahahaha! Pick me!! October 3, 2011 3:40 pm
Stephanie: Love t-shirt, hope you enjoy it! October 3, 2011 4:00 pm
Amy Paulson: You can absolutely pull of that shirt at the gym. And I love that idea... October 3, 2011 4:24 pm
Cindy Smith Walczuk: can you pass me that handbook!!!! OY! October 3, 2011 5:01 pm
julie: finally!!! something useful to do with my 50 million parenting books!!! I need that shirt. :) October 3, 2011 5:59 pm
Mali: Haha, I'm in stitches from this saying NOT from running!! October 3, 2011 6:09 pm
diana: love it, bookshelfs full of those books, shirt says it all. October 3, 2011 6:45 pm
Emory Chen: Humor AND Laughter...key ingredients to enjoying and surviving parenthood. Plus, it puts you on the top of the super cool list in the eyes of your kids' friends. Thank you for the extra smile on a Monday. October 3, 2011 8:33 pm
Ashley: I think it would be a little bit funny if there was a shirt that included the words "marriage handbook" and "husband"... ;) October 3, 2011 9:36 pm
Jamie J: I love that quote! October 3, 2011 11:35 pm
Jen Fritz: (hand raised in the air hoping you will pick me) *grin* October 4, 2011 4:24 am
sharalee: oh mama. i love you. October 4, 2011 8:12 am
Emily Coats: That is AWESOME!!! Please include me in the drawing!! October 4, 2011 10:51 am
April: Hehe, that is an awesome shirt, how exciting! October 5, 2011 2:47 am
Lisa: L O V E October 5, 2011 8:41 am
crystal winger: Would love this, HEY I HAVE THREE BOYS! ;-) I definately find the humor! Thanks! Crystal from MN! October 5, 2011 11:29 am
Bri: pick me pick me October 5, 2011 12:13 pm
CA: I'm with you -- I will hesitate before wearing it in public, but it would be fun to go into Wal-Mart with it on with all the boys in tow. :) October 5, 2011 12:56 pm
Julie: Love it! And I'm so the type that would forget I was wearing it and show up at the school to have a conference with the teacher. Opps! October 5, 2011 5:45 pm
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Dani K.: I've seen that quote somewhere before. So hilarious. Probably the only people it would freak out are non-parents.... October 5, 2011 8:44 pm
Desi: Hi Nat, Hope you having a fantastic day. :) Cool giveaway! byebye! desi October 5, 2011 9:04 pm
ash: how funny, id love to win. October 5, 2011 11:17 pm
Kirstin Latu: Oh my gosh I really need this shirt. it will draw more attention to me and my children from disaproving mothers than I already get now yet it will make me feel so much better! I would proudly wear it! What a great shirt! October 6, 2011 7:26 am
Dawn Sabraw: Me me me!!! :o) October 6, 2011 10:09 am
nikki: how awesome is this? hehe. October 6, 2011 10:09 am
Michelle: Hi, Natalie! I la, la, la love your blog, your work, and well.....your shirt! :) I am a social worker. This makes my sense of humor a bit warped. But, hey! If I don't laugh, I'll cry. So, the shirt will help with the laughter! Thanks for all you contribute to the photography world and for just being you. -M xoxo October 6, 2011 10:33 am
Sheila: love it. I think the only ones who will judge you when wearing it are those who DON'T have kids. I'd wear it to the gym, for sure. October 6, 2011 10:41 am
Mackenzie: I love that you are wearing this shirt. I saw this saying on Pinterest, and thought...this is totally something I would say, but are people going to not get it if I "pin it" to my boards? I pinned it anyway, because I thought it was awesome. As are you, even though I don't know you. I will admit I truly love your pictures from the emory wedding. they are so amazing, so candid and special. It totally is a wedding you were envious you weren't attending. Even if I don't win the shirt, I still wanted to let you know your work is amazing. I constantly read your blog and I hope your move went well. October 6, 2011 11:06 am
Lindsey: Love this. I could use it to freak out my parents-in-law. :) October 6, 2011 12:40 pm
natalie: Mackenzie, THANK YOU for that awesome comment. I think you're pretty awesome too. ;) XOXO!!!!! October 6, 2011 5:39 pm
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