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Monday Madness Giveaway! Barack Obama-ENDED

Posted by Mommy Mia | Monday, January 05, 2009


Here is your chance to win a copy of the book "Dreams from My Father" by Barack Obama. Just in time for the inauguration, here is this weeks giveaway. Please see the rules below to enter.

Rules for this contest:
1. Main entry: Leave a comment on this post.
2. Blog about this contest on your blog-be sure to post a link back here to this post(I will be checking)
3. Twitter this contest and comment here(be sure to copy and paste the link to your tweet in your comment-to do this you can right click the time on your post and copy the link)
4. Stumble this post and leave your user name in the comment you leave here
5. Subscribe to my feed and leave a comment that you did so
6. Follow my blog in the "Follow" section on my sidebar and leave a comment that you did so

Now-make sure you leave a comment for each entry you complete. If you leave everything in one comment you will only have one entry. You can enter up to 6 times-6 comments equals 6 entries. Contest is open to US residents only and will end on January 12th at 5:00PM CST with winners being chosen by Random.org. Winner will be notified by email or via the contact form on your blog and you will have 3 days to respond-if no response then it will go to the next chosen number. Make sure your comments link to you somehow so I can contact you-either through your blog profile or leave an email address.


218 notes from my thrifty readers!
  1. Rita January 5, 2009 7:29 PM  

    I'd like to read this.

  2. Hil'Lesha January 5, 2009 8:04 PM  

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

    lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net

  3. mindy January 5, 2009 8:29 PM  

    thanks for a terrific contest

  4. Don January 5, 2009 8:38 PM  

    I would like to read this to know a little about our upcoming president.

  5. Pat January 5, 2009 8:50 PM  

    I would love to win this for my mom.

  6. susan1215 January 5, 2009 8:58 PM  

    Looks like an interesting book

  7. Christina January 5, 2009 9:02 PM  

    Christina - xristya@rock.com - Barack Obama seems to be quite a prolific writer and I would be very interested in the content of this book!

  8. Shannon January 5, 2009 9:07 PM  

    I am a big fan of his. I would love to read this.

  9. Vickie January 5, 2009 9:10 PM  

    Having just finished the Audacity of Hope, I am so wanting to read Dreams! Thank you for offering this wonderful book to your readers!

  10. cbroth January 5, 2009 9:15 PM  

    My Wife would love this!

  11. valerie2350 January 5, 2009 9:19 PM  

    I'd love to have this book!

  12. valerie2350 January 5, 2009 9:20 PM  

    blogged here
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  13. valerie2350 January 5, 2009 9:20 PM  

    twittered
    http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/1098664275

  14. valerie2350 January 5, 2009 9:20 PM  

    subscriber

  15. valerie2350 January 5, 2009 9:21 PM  

    follower

  16. Sarah January 5, 2009 9:22 PM  

    Would love to read this and share with my friends.

  17. MOMFOREVERANDEVER January 5, 2009 9:22 PM  

    would love to read

  18. carogonza January 5, 2009 9:28 PM  

    I would love to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

  19. carogonza January 5, 2009 9:28 PM  

    I tweeted:
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  20. carogonza January 5, 2009 9:29 PM  

    I follow your blog

  21. Patty Smith January 5, 2009 9:39 PM  

    I would love this book!

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  22. Rhonda January 5, 2009 9:45 PM  

    Sounds like a great book! Thank you for offering the giveaway! rhonda (at) acedesignstudio (dot) com

  23. Anonymous January 5, 2009 9:52 PM  

    I would like to read this. unexpectedprincess16@yahoo.com

  24. queenv555 January 5, 2009 10:24 PM  

    I haven't read a book in 20 years. I think this is one I would actually read for my own personal reasons. Happy New Year!!

  25. nape January 5, 2009 10:27 PM  

    Hi, Mommy Mia. Great giveaway. If this book came through the door, it would rise to the top of my reading list, pronto.

    Thanks!

  26. nape January 5, 2009 10:29 PM  

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  27. nape January 5, 2009 10:30 PM  

    I follow you on blogger.

  28. Think about it January 5, 2009 10:43 PM  

    I would like to win also, so enter me ok

  29. Francine January 5, 2009 10:45 PM  

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    fmd518@inbox.com

  30. Stephen January 5, 2009 10:46 PM  

    Have heard about this, I'd like to read it. thanks. :)

  31. Dumaurier January 5, 2009 11:05 PM  

    I really would love to read this!

  32. Dixie January 5, 2009 11:12 PM  

    I'd love to win this one!

  33. Dixie January 5, 2009 11:18 PM  

    I tweeted!
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  34. Dixie January 5, 2009 11:20 PM  

    I'm following you.

  35. Dixie January 5, 2009 11:23 PM  

    I've subscribed to your feed via email. Thank you for this great giveaway.:)

  36. Anonymous January 5, 2009 11:25 PM  

    looks great
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  37. Celia January 5, 2009 11:47 PM  

    I would love to read this book. Nice choice for a giveaway. :)

  38. chromiumman January 6, 2009 12:21 AM  

    looks good

  39. a corgi January 6, 2009 12:26 AM  

    I'm interesting in reading this; thanks for the give away of the book

    betty
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  40. oneinamil23 January 6, 2009 12:31 AM  

    I was going to buy this book, but to win it would be even better!

    autumn398 (at) yahoo.com

  41. sito50 January 6, 2009 12:41 AM  

    I'd love to have a copy of this book and see if it offers insights into the private person behind the public persona.

  42. sito50 January 6, 2009 12:41 AM  

    I subscribe via e-mail.

  43. sito50 January 6, 2009 12:43 AM  

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  44. Belinda January 6, 2009 3:04 AM  

    This would be a great read. Thanks for the chance.
    1bmore @ gmail . com

  45. Carol Lawrence January 6, 2009 3:20 AM  

    I would like to read this book. jelly15301@hotmail.com

  46. meredycat January 6, 2009 5:04 AM  

    So excited that this great guy is going to be our new President.

  47. Sharon January 6, 2009 5:37 AM  

    would LOVE to win thanks for entry!

  48. Sharon January 6, 2009 5:37 AM  

    am subscribed. thanks again

  49. Quanda January 6, 2009 6:16 AM  

    I would like to read about our President!

  50. mom2anutball January 6, 2009 6:28 AM  

    Looks great, please enter me!

  51. mom2anutball January 6, 2009 6:28 AM  

    IM a subscriber!

  52. mom2anutball January 6, 2009 6:28 AM  

    I follow!

  53. Ellen C. January 6, 2009 6:34 AM  

    I would like to win this for my mom. Thanks for the chance.

    sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

  54. Ellen C. January 6, 2009 6:35 AM  

    I am a subscriber.

    sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

  55. agordon10 January 6, 2009 6:39 AM  

    enter me.

  56. myntric January 6, 2009 7:26 AM  

    I'd love to win!

  57. idahomom January 6, 2009 7:28 AM  

    I would enjoy reading about our new President.

  58. sweetsue January 6, 2009 8:23 AM  

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  59. sweetsue January 6, 2009 8:25 AM  

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  60. Nicole January 6, 2009 8:35 AM  

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  62. shelley January 6, 2009 10:04 AM  

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  63. pancak January 6, 2009 10:53 AM  

    I have wanted to read this.

  64. redron January 6, 2009 11:00 AM  

    want to win this

  65. Anya January 6, 2009 11:13 AM  

    thanks for the chance.

  66. Anya January 6, 2009 11:13 AM  

    thanks for the chance.

  67. vmkids January 6, 2009 11:25 AM  

    thanks for offering this contest

  68. Jason January 6, 2009 11:27 AM  

    I am very interested in reading this, I hope I win

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  69. besosforpesos January 6, 2009 11:39 AM  

    Yes! I would LOVE to read this! My two local library branches never have this in because it's ALWAYS checked out! Ugh! I also have a hard time buying books since I read them once and move on. However, winning this would allow me to pass a great read (so I've heard) onto a friend!

    cheyli @ hotmail.com

  70. besosforpesos January 6, 2009 11:39 AM  

    I am a follower.

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  71. besosforpesos January 6, 2009 11:40 AM  

    I subscribe.

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  72. besosforpesos January 6, 2009 11:40 AM  

    I subscribe.

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  73. besosforpesos January 6, 2009 11:41 AM  

    Blogged about it here:
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    Thanks again!
    cheyli @ hotmail.com

  74. besosforpesos January 6, 2009 11:46 AM  

    Twitter...yeah, I hope I did this right! I want this book so badly that I actually gave it a shot, but I don't know much about what this means :)
    http://twitter.com/cheyli

  75. Mia J. January 6, 2009 12:39 PM  

    I have been wanting to read this.

  76. Ken January 6, 2009 1:14 PM  

    I want to learn about the man. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

  77. Angie L January 6, 2009 1:35 PM  

    I would love to win.

  78. Sunnyvale January 6, 2009 2:05 PM  

    I'd like to read this.

  79. Rita M January 6, 2009 2:35 PM  

    What a great prize... thanks for the giveaway!

  80. Jennifer January 6, 2009 3:23 PM  

    I have been wanting to pick up a copy of this book. I read the AUdacity of Hope and loved it.

    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

  81. Jennifer January 6, 2009 3:25 PM  

    I am a subscriber.

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  85. mverno January 6, 2009 3:49 PM  

    love to win

  86. Heather January 6, 2009 4:00 PM  

    I would love to read this book!

  87. Anonymous January 6, 2009 4:09 PM  

    This looks like a really good read and would love to add it to my collection. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  88. Sheila P January 6, 2009 4:27 PM  

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  89. Misty January 6, 2009 4:45 PM  

    id love to read this book, please count me in. thank you.
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

  90. Misty January 6, 2009 4:45 PM  

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  91. Misty January 6, 2009 4:45 PM  

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  92. Misty January 6, 2009 4:47 PM  

    blogged it!
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    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

  93. j January 6, 2009 6:12 PM  

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  94. zekebamm January 6, 2009 6:36 PM  

    I would really like the chance to read this book!

  95. kj January 6, 2009 6:57 PM  

    when elect president barack obama came to toledo, ohio to visit the chrysler plant, my father got to meet and shake his hand. this would make a perfect gift to him. thanks.

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    This would be an awesome addition to my library!

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    Please enter me, I'd like to read this!

  102. janetfaye January 7, 2009 1:48 AM  

    Thank you!

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  103. janetfaye January 7, 2009 1:49 AM  

    I am subscribed.



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  104. janetfaye January 7, 2009 1:49 AM  

    I follow.



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  105. janetfaye January 7, 2009 1:53 AM  

    I blogged here:

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  106. Sharon January 7, 2009 5:19 AM  

    would LOVE to win...thanks

  107. Sharon January 7, 2009 5:19 AM  

    am a follower. thanks again

  108. Sharon January 7, 2009 5:19 AM  

    am subscribed. again...thanks

  109. Anonymous January 7, 2009 7:45 AM  

    I know a huge BO fan who would enjoy this..and I would too!

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  110. zoe hunter January 7, 2009 10:26 AM  

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  111. zoe hunter January 7, 2009 10:27 AM  

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    I'd love to own this! Thank you!

  115. justicecw January 7, 2009 2:17 PM  

    I would love to win this! Thanks for the chance, justicecw@hotmail.com

  116. cookiert January 7, 2009 3:51 PM  

    Would love to win this for a friend. I've read it and found it more interesting than The Audacity of Hope.

  117. Andria January 7, 2009 4:02 PM  

    I would love to win this book. Thank you

  118. Andria January 7, 2009 4:03 PM  

    Im an email subscriber

  119. Anonymous January 7, 2009 5:23 PM  

    Thanks for the chance. Great prize.

    chapmanm@william.jewell.edu

  120. Vicki January 7, 2009 5:57 PM  

    Great giveaway. I'd love to read this!

  121. Vicki January 7, 2009 6:00 PM  

    I just subscribed!

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  124. Vicki January 7, 2009 6:23 PM  

    I'm following your blog!

  125. LINDALSHOT January 7, 2009 6:56 PM  

    I've heard this is good.

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    I would love to read this.

  128. info January 7, 2009 7:52 PM  

    I'll be honest. I didn't vote for Mr. Obama. However, I am 100% behind him as my Commander in Chief and I'd love to read this and learn more about him and his background!

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  129. AllieOop January 8, 2009 7:25 AM  

    My grandson would love this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

  130. Dave January 8, 2009 12:00 PM  

    This looks like a fascinating book. Thank you for the chance to win.

  131. Anonymous January 8, 2009 12:42 PM  

    Please enter me in this great contest thanks

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    I would love to read this! Thanks!

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  133. Sarah January 8, 2009 4:26 PM  

    I would like to read about and learn more about Barrack Obama.

  134. Karen January 8, 2009 8:54 PM  

    Looks good.

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

  135. Heather January 8, 2009 10:55 PM  

    Looks like an interesting read, thanks.

  136. Samantha P January 9, 2009 7:09 AM  

    this would be so great to win!

  137. Samantha P January 9, 2009 7:10 AM  

    also a subscriber!

  138. Samantha P January 9, 2009 7:10 AM  

    follower as well

  139. Marie January 9, 2009 9:55 AM  

    This looks like it would be a great read, and it would be nice to learn more about our new President!

    vmlay@artsci.wustl.edu

  140. trippyjanet January 9, 2009 12:24 PM  

    I cannot wait for Barack to take office!

  141. Kari January 9, 2009 5:09 PM  

    I'd love this!! Im so glad he won :)

  142. Kari January 9, 2009 5:09 PM  

    Im also a follower!

  143. Stacy January 9, 2009 8:42 PM  

    I would love to read this book.

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  144. superdavefive January 10, 2009 8:58 AM  

    Thanks for the contest.

  145. Maral January 10, 2009 11:02 AM  

    I would love to have this book! Thanks for the awesome chance.

  146. Anonymous January 10, 2009 11:04 AM  

    An inspiring story for all of us.

  147. Jolene January 10, 2009 11:55 AM  

    id love to read this

  148. Sandy January 10, 2009 12:14 PM  

    I don't know enough about our future president. This book would hopefully give me some insight.

  149. Sandy January 10, 2009 12:17 PM  

    Tweet Tweet
    (slmiresse)

  150. cdrury January 10, 2009 1:57 PM  

    cdrury@gmail.com
    lookslike a good read

  151. cdrury January 10, 2009 1:57 PM  

    cdrury@gmail.com
    i subscribe

  152. Alyce January 10, 2009 4:51 PM  

    I would like to be entered to win!
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  153. Alyce January 10, 2009 4:52 PM  

    I stumbled this post. Username flutemom

  154. Alyce January 10, 2009 4:53 PM  

    I am now following your blog.
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  155. Danielle M. January 10, 2009 5:58 PM  

    My husband and I both really would love to read this. Thanks

  156. scrappychic12 January 10, 2009 9:02 PM  

    Would love to read this! Thank you for this opportunity!

    tiffany[dot]hulbert[at]lmco[dot]com

  157. SeahorseLady January 10, 2009 9:59 PM  

    I would love to read this book. I'm thrilled that he's going to be our President.

  158. SeahorseLady January 10, 2009 10:00 PM  

    I'm also a subscriber.

  159. Cynthia January 10, 2009 10:44 PM  

    Me and my son really want to read this book. It would be so nice to win it.

    Thanks,
    Cynthia
    crphil3@yahoo.com

  160. Anonymous January 11, 2009 12:33 AM  

    I would love to win this book because this is the first president I am excited about.

    autielady@live.com

  161. Jean F January 11, 2009 1:04 AM  

    I would love to read this book as I have heard so much about it!

  162. Anonymous January 11, 2009 2:14 AM  

    I LOVE Barack!

    froggypartyof2@aol.com

  163. Anonymous January 11, 2009 7:16 AM  

    I would love to win this...cant wait to read it
    nbelletiere@roadrunnerdotcom

  164. CanAmBlond January 11, 2009 11:12 AM  

    I've been wanting to read this one, so thanks for the chance to win it.

  165. Joyce January 11, 2009 11:52 AM  

    I'd really like to read this. Thanks for the chance to enter.
    joycejacobs602@yahoo.com

  166. gkstratos January 11, 2009 12:47 PM  

    Would love to read this
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

  167. gkstratos January 11, 2009 12:47 PM  

    Subscriber
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

  168. gkstratos January 11, 2009 12:48 PM  

    I follow (gkstratos)
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

  169. Patty January 11, 2009 1:00 PM  

    This is on my "books to read" list.

  170. ky2here January 11, 2009 2:46 PM  

    I own a copy but I know who to give this to.

  171. purplepassion126 January 11, 2009 2:58 PM  

    I would love to read this. Thanks!

  172. purplepassion126 January 11, 2009 2:59 PM  

    Subscribed to feed. Thanks!

  173. purplepassion126 January 11, 2009 3:00 PM  

    Following you as purplepassion126

  174. Anonymous January 11, 2009 3:54 PM  

    Happy Inauguration Day!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

  175. Terry Hodges January 11, 2009 4:18 PM  

    I would love to read more about O'Bama and his life.

  176. ash January 11, 2009 5:45 PM  

    love this!

    watsnail *at* gmail *dot* com

  177. tymefornew January 11, 2009 6:00 PM  

    I took a leave from work to campaign for Obama. I would love to win this book!

  178. DAVID January 11, 2009 6:14 PM  

    I WISH HIM THE BEST

  179. Anonymous January 11, 2009 6:22 PM  

    I'd love to read this book --- just in time for the inaugaration!
    PabaV(at)aol(dot)com

  180. bev January 11, 2009 9:08 PM  

    I really want to read this book. Thanks for having the contest!

  181. Jinxy and Me January 11, 2009 9:54 PM  

    I have been wanting to read this!

  182. Jinxy and Me January 11, 2009 9:54 PM  

    I'm following you in Blogger!

  183. artmarcia January 11, 2009 10:40 PM  

    Best of luck to our new president-elect. He is inheriting many challenges.

  184. jolt! January 11, 2009 11:42 PM  

    This is definitely a book I want to read. I have a lot of hope for our next President!

  185. bonobo January 11, 2009 11:45 PM  

    Thanks for a great giveaway!
    jjdragonfly [at] gmail [dot] com

  186. rdazer January 12, 2009 12:30 AM  

    great giveaway...thank you

  187. Anonymous January 12, 2009 12:54 AM  

    This will be a great book to read...thanks for the contest!
    bahjeep@aol.com

  188. john ferris January 12, 2009 12:56 AM  

    Sounds like a must read book.

  189. chazvgo January 12, 2009 1:42 AM  

    Ive been wanting to read this :)

  190. ms-texas January 12, 2009 3:05 AM  

    would like to read this!

  191. ladycat713 January 12, 2009 4:18 AM  

    I'd love to read this. President Obama certainly will have a terrible mess to clean up when he takes office. I wish him all the luck in the world.

    ladycat713@yahoo.com

  192. Roseann K. January 12, 2009 6:30 AM  

    I'd love to read this. Thanks!

  193. masonsgranny59 January 12, 2009 7:39 AM  

    sounds and looks like a good book:)

  194. simply_unique January 12, 2009 7:49 AM  

    I would Love to win this! Great contest thanks

  195. Deborah Wellenstein January 12, 2009 8:12 AM  

    I would love this-thank you for this giveaway!

  196. purango January 12, 2009 8:41 AM  

    I would love to win this book. garrettsambo@aol.com

  197. Kathryn January 12, 2009 10:11 AM  

    I would love to read this book, but it hasn't been in the budget, winning this contest would be serendipitous! Peace!

  198. blown96cobra January 12, 2009 10:47 AM  

    This would be a book you would want to keep forever. What an awesome historic time!

  199. angie January 12, 2009 10:57 AM  

    I've been meaning to read this~ thanks!

  200. susan January 12, 2009 11:54 AM  

    this is a great prize, I would love to read it!

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