
One of our lucky readers will receive ...
Tim's Favorites:
1. A bottle of Fireman's #4
2. 1 pound of Verve Coffee
3. Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels
4. Chocolate Fudge Magic Shell
5. Vosges Mo's Bacon Chocolate
6. Luna Lemon Zest Bar
7. Sherlock Holmes DVD
8. Smartwool PhD Running Socks (for shimmying across the hardwoods)
9. JAAPA Medical Journal
10. CD of the Mr.'s favorite songs
Em's Favorites:
1. A bottle of Boulevard Wheat
2. 1 pound of Legal Ground's Granola
3. Trader Joe's Fruit Ends & Pieces
4. Half pint of Homemade Blueberry Jam (straight from the Loerke kitchen)
5. Sour Patch Kids
6. Mojo Mountain Mix Bar
7. Amelie DVD
8. Tom's Toothpaste
9. November Issues of Bon Appetit & Real Simple
10. CD of the Mrs. Favorite Songs
To enter, just leave a comment below by SUNDAY OCTOBER 31st and we'll announce the winner on Monday!
Ps, a special thanks to all of you who left such helpful tips on applying mascara. Tim said I looked bootyful. Just like J-Lo.
Click HERE to see photos from our weekend.
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This is too awesome for me to handle right now.
(disclaimer: that doesn't mean I wouldn't freakin love to get my hands on that suitcase)
:)
Those items look just delightful :)
Your blog has quickly become one of my favorite must-reads!
ACE!
I'm a long time reader..first time commenter!
Your blog is always on my must-reads list.
:) -Moneek
um. wow.
I love all things I see...and I know Ace would love to add to his (now growing) collection of JAAPA medical journals!!!
a) Two of my favoritest movies
2) Mojo is my roller derby name
iii) Medical journal = Now there's some sexy reading!
Happy six and many more!!
Congratulations on 6 months!
How fun!!!
I found your blog less than two weeks ago through the marriage project and I have been hooked since! I also think it is really awesome that you responded to my email and cared about my contest even when you had never met me! You are a favorite!
Awesome Contest! :)
Erm uno problemo - is it US only?
I'm glad that our random tips were helpful lol. I actually sat in front of my computer waving a pen around to try and remember how I put on the mascara lol.
I think i just peed my pants! I would freakin love to win this!!! You guys are such a huge inspiration to me. Thank you for bring such light and happiness into my mornings.
seeing as you are a blog crush of mine to win a suitcase full of your favorites would pretty much be all the christmas i need.
you guys rock. but you already know this!
wow! what a giveaway! am I allowed to enter???
love you, see you guys soon!
what a bevy of beauty. thinking about my favorites. little pleasures to get this monday morning off and running . . . thanks, em.
Wait, if I comment I get ALL OF THOSE THINGS?!!? I would have been totally willing to take just one favorite item but now that I know I can have all of them I WANT ALL OF THEM.
Love the blog... it makes me think about doing something similar. Kind of a micro diary. Although I probably don't have quite the inclination to publish to the world due to lack of polish and awesome photography. :-)
Bacon chocolate? why didn't I know about this before?
I know I don't have a chance, but that is an amazing giveaway! Happy blogiversary!
some of your favorites are some of my favorites. would love to win!
Holy giveaway, indeed! What a great mix of goodies! Throughly enjoying your blog everyday. :)
HOLY COW. This just blew my mind!
WOW! You have outdone yourself. I love those peanut butter pretzels too.
Fritzi Marie
LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog. and this contest!
What an awesome way to celebrate. :)
congrats on hitting the 6 month mark! i really enjoy y'alls blog!
candice
oh man, oh man.. not sure i could handle such a bounty but it would be a.maz.ing. happy 6 month anniversary!
WOW! There are so many things in there i've never even HEARD of! (besides the movies, Amalie is my favorite too!) and sour patch kids (which I have a no so secret addiction to!)
I love your blog! Thank you for the giveaway!!!!
-Sarah
Congrats on 6 months. I am so happy I get to start my day reading your blog.
Have a wonderful Monday!
It is Monday morning and I am salovating over the sweet, sweet nectar of Boulevard Wheat! Great selections!
I couldn't adore either of these lists of favorites more. So sweet!
Happy Anniversary!
hurray for give-aways!
Holy Generosity Batman!
You guys are seriously great.
We had a foot long covered in the works at our state fair last week. But I still had a hankering to try a corn dog thanks to your state fair letter.
UH, this would be pretty amazing and very entertaining for my hospital stay :) Dreaded cancer!
Oh so much fun!
So awesome!
I just started reading your blog last week and I LOVE it! It's so refreshing. Thanks for all the laughs :)
I just recently found your blog and I love it! What a sweet idea for a giveaway. Thanks!
Consider me entered!
Yay to the giveaway!
How fun!
You just blew my mind peeps! Awesome giveaway!
I have been reading your blog anonymously for months now. I was interested in the Warrior Dash and someone directed me to your blog to read about your experience. I have been hooked ever since....and just now started commenting on posts.
Me and my hubby have been married for over 5 years as well. I leave love notes in his lunch every morning. Sometimes he will take pictures of them with his cellphone and post them on FB. Sometimes he keeps them to himself.
Your blog is so inspiring and so darn cute!Congrats on 6 months!
PS: Plenty of leg kicks are sure to ensue if we get that suitcase and the sour patch kids inside....hubby's fave!
Oh. M. G. Too much awesomeness in one suitcase. It will probably explode! Holla!
one! umm helloo?! you guys are sooo awesome! i promise if i win.. you may be getting a box of mine and mr.'s favorites!! :)
two, real simple?! im obsesseeeeedd they just came out with book of new uses for old things: http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/real-simple-books-00000000009085/index.html i HAD to get it!
three, congratscongratscongrats!
p.s. peanut butter filled pretzelsssss yummmmm.
Awesome Give Away! You guys must be excellent gift givers. Thanks for the chance to win!
yay 6 months!!! yay favorite things! what a good way to break through the october rain...
You guys are so fun.
A very cool giveaway!
I'm a Texan living in Sweden, so it's always fun reading your blog. It makes me feel a bit less homesick. Thanks.
That is such a fun giveaway! I just love the combination of all of your favorite things. And the fact that Magic Shell is included...let's just say that as a fellow ice cream/Magic Shell lover, I am thrilled. Happy Monday ya'll!!
Love this!! Just another reason your blog is one of my favorites to read!!
Well holy give-away! All of that sounds Ah to the mazing! Happy Monday!
I'm always up for some new coffee. Looks like a fun box. :)
Y'all are such a gracious couple - everything sounds a.m.a.z.i.n.g.
PS - My wife and I were at a couple's bible study and mentioned your blog to the other couples in our group. Thanks for showing newlyweds how awesome marriage can truly be!
Happy 6-month Anniversary! A million fist pumps for all of the awesome stuff in your giveaway! My fingers are crossed...
Nice! And the winner gets a sweet suitcase to boot (right?)!
Count me in.
yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum!
(and your suitcase matches my vanity at home)
winner, winner, chicken dinner!
(that is just me hoping that is what I will be shouting when I receive the e-mail stating that I am getting all that sweet shiz.)
I think that suitcase should stay within the zip code. Just sayin' that neighbors make good winners. :-)
i just recently found your blog & love it. so much fun! would love to win your favorite things!
I would love to win your box full of yumminess! Thanks for the giveaway!
What an awesome prize!! I love reading your letters everyday!
This looks DE-lightful!
And for the record I meant to comment and forgot... I thought your mystery item was gonna be eyeliner. OH! SO close!! Hope you guys have a great Halloween week!
This prize sounds awesome especially since it's your blog's 6 month birthday and my birthday as well! I'm pretty sure that deserves some fist pumps and leg kicks:)
You had me at Verve Coffee. Awesome giveaway! Love reading your blog; truly unique and inspiring in a fun live-your-life kinda way.
holy giveaway is rrrrright! (ps. if i win, could you please fit yo'selves in that fancy shmancy suity case pulease and fly to cali?) thanks!
love. you. mean. it*
xo,
twinner*
I Love Your blog! I read it before I check my own email...gives me a little smile to start my day - one word: THANKYOU.
hAPPY mOnDAy
good gravy!! what a fun giveaway!!
hope you are having a blessed monday!
through me into that mix!
i have never won anything before but that doesn't stop me from the pursuit!
:)
me and my roomie love reading your blog and mixing leg kick and fist pumps into our daily life!
I worked with you this summer and have gotten most of college station obsessed with your blog. I think that I should get at least 2 entries for that (or at least a fist pump or leg kick).
eeee! whoa whoa whoa. yes to all.
also, good job rocking at blogdom.
Jeesh! That's a lot of goodness in one package!
Thanks for being so dern cool.
oooooh so sweet. my dog just shimmied across the floor when i told him about your suitcase of love.
thanks,
jill
hollllllllllla!!!
I don't stand a chance, but I'll give it a shot.
LOVE ME SOME GIVE AWAYS with the Loerke's!!
I agree with everyone so far. What an awesome giveaway! And this is loaded with some of my favorite things too. The winner will be doing 'leg kicks and fist pumps' for sure! THANKS!
Yes please!
Thanks for giving me something heartwarming AND hiii-larious to read everyday. :)
That's the gift that keeps on giving the whole year! (and is totally better than a jelly of the month club membership)
What a great giveaway! I love reading your blog!
every single one of those items make me so happy! i'm crossing every crossable thing on my body that i might win!
Love y'all and your suitcase... you totally rock... sign me up, rovers! Fist pumps for 6 months!!
holy guacamole! great give away. thanks for bringing such joy to my morning readings.
love it! i love reading your blog- starts my morning off great! such a great variety of items!
alex
alextwigg.blogspot.com
OHHHHH MYYYY GOOODNESSSSS! this just might be one of the best gifts to receive (if i win..wink wink...jk....but really....okay, i know you and the mr. put everyone's name into a hat and you are super legit about it all). this is so generous of you two!
WHOA. I love your favorite things. And I want them.
Wowza! This makes me leg kick and shimmy all over the place. Seriously, this would rock my socks.
What a special treat. I'm day dreaming now...
Hello! My name is Shae and I stumbled into your blog 3 weeks ago via Darby (love her!). I found your blog to be full of AWESOMENESS and I love it!!! I have enjoyed reading your letters everday. It is very inspirational to see you both interacting on your own blog and the love that you both share is very much indeed a blessing and encouraging to others.
My husband and I will have been married 2 years in March and the first few months were very tough. It was great to find ways for my husband and I to re-connect every week and set aside time for one another.
BUT, my favorite part about this blog (aside from learning about you guys) would have to be the music/videos!! We share the same taste in music and I fall in love with each song that you post. How do you find these artists and their songs?
Soooo, all the items in the gift baskets look fantastical but I am really, really, really wanting a copy of your faves CD-that would be AWE to the SOME!
Just wanted to say hey and your blog is 2 fist pumps and a leg kick! =)
You are both so awesome! It is so encouraging and inspiring to read your blog every day! Kelley and Annie told me about it. Happy 6 month blog anniversary! Amazing giveaway!!!
Since my husband and I seem to have very similar taste as you guys, we'll gladly enter the running for your basket o' goodies!
Love it! Can't wait to hear what's on the playlists!
Yes to the Please!!! It's such a delight reading about your lives together. I love all of your Loerke-isms. Keep 'em coming...
This looks like SOOOOOOO much fun! Congrats on 6 months!
Happy 6 Month Blogiversary! We (my husband and I) love your blog!
whoa. this made my monday... just thinking about the loot. and christmas.
OMG! You know I'm excited because I NEVER (well clearly ALMOST never) use text speak. This is AWESOME!!!!! And my little heart is going pitter patter PITTER PATTER (and my mouth is watering) at the incredible list you have put together for little old us. Congrats on the big 6, little m :)
amanda.rose.walker@gmail.com
Hey this is Susan Gilbert and I am friends with LMA, decorating the elevator. I love, love, love your blog!!! It maketh me want to do the Dougie!! I want to win a prize!!!!XX000
Who wouldn't love to win this lovely suitcase full of goodies - love your blog :)
This is definitely on my "must reads" for blogs everyday!! Love it!!!
ooh wow! i can't believe it's only 6 months that yalls blog has been going - hopefully for MANY more, too.
and the suitcase itself looks almost as heavenly as its contents!
I love your blog!! I just discovered it a couple of weeks ago and have quickly become addicted :) This suitcase full of treats looks delightful!
alexandrasnyder6@yahoo.com
um, yes please! yes, please! yes, please! such good taste you two :) I mean...diviiiiiine.
Oh my! This is awesome!!
Hello Loerke's! My sister turned me on to your blog recently and she and I sometimes call each other just to discuss "Today's Letters" and the wonderfulness therein. You guys have a gift! (Other than the one you are giving away!) :)
Look at you with your 100+ comments! You're real cute.
so much awesomeness in one suitcase. i hope it hops on a plane to nashville!
SO FUN! What a great giveaway!
Dear Em,
I LOVE your blog... but it is even MORE satisfying when I read my sister's comments on the bloggy. Aren't sisters great?
P.S. If I win the suitcase, I will absolutely share with her....
Love,
Jessica
Oh my! You had me at peanut butter filled pretzels and absolutely killed me with bacon chocolate. Awesomeness.
Great idea for a giveaway! Em - a tip that I didn't see for you on applying mascara - I use my right hand on my right eye and my left hand on my left eye. I started doing this in high school (10 years ago) because I wanted to learn to be more coordinated with my left hand (mostly for basketball). It was hard at first (clean up smudges with a Q-tip) but I got the hang of it quickly and now can't do it any other way. So... improve your coordination AND look fancy :-)Reading your blog makes me happy!
Now all you need is a cool remix of "these are a few of my favorite things" from the Sound of Music... !!
you had me at TJ's peanut butter chocolate pretzels. i'm a good sharer...just fyi.
Happy, happy birthday!! I read your blog every day, whether you post or not!
Wowsas! I didn't realize the blog was so young. So this is the birthday where the blog gets to eat a mini-cake in its highchair all by itself and have a blast with the wrapping paper rather than the gifts that were wrapped in it?
Oh man!!!! What a kickass giveaway. Happy birthday wonderful blog!!!
I've already commented once but I just had to say that if your blog was just reader's comments it would still be the shiz...
BEST. READER'S. COMMENTS. EVER.
seriously...sometimes I come back for 2nd's and 3rd's throughout the day just to read the comments! You guys are blessed!
Roxors my Boxors!!! Too much awesomeness to fit in one super cool antique suitcase. Who doesnt love to be reminded of the upcoming fabulous Christmas season and all the gift giving?!
Wow, oh, wow. A suitcase of awesomeness?!?!? SIGN ME UP! I really love your blog - I'm addicted! I check it every single day! ;)
WOW!
Fa La La La La, La La La La....
Pick me! I am super curious to hear what's on your favorite cds. I love mixes!
I've been an avid reader for a while, but this is my first actual post. I think the gift set would be a very fitting reward for my bravery ;) love the blog!
three cheers for team loerke, 6 months of fantsticness, and woobie capes!!
I read everyday. Such a delight! Reminds me to have my priorities in line with husband and hearing how you two live your lives everyday is so fun to read about. Also, I must add that I too am a twin and I just could not imagine a life without twin and husband. Two built-in best friends. :-)
What a wonderful giveaway! I've been a lurker here for awhile, but I actually found your blog through Tim's PA school blog. I am currently in PA school (1st year) and truly enjoy reading about each and every adventure you guys have. I'm also signing up for the Warrior Dash in Florida! Thanks for sharing your advice and humor, it always brightens my day.
super awesome giveaway!!!
Congrats on the 6 months!
wowww this would be amazing. what a fun giveaway. :)
lauren
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com
happy 1/2 birthday today's letters!
How fun is this?!
I friend told me about your blog about a month ago, and now I am obsessed. i'm one of those college students who reads your blog instead of studies, but your letters always leave me laughing or feeling encouraged so its totally worth it! Congratulations on 6 months!
That suitcase is Fabulous! Happy 6 Months Bloggy!! Congratulations :) You guys are an inspiration not only in your relationship, but also in your dedication to this blog!
This is a great idea for a giveaway! What an AAAAHmazing prize!
Happy half year birthday to the blog!
I am the lucky one to have found your precious website...I look forward to reading it daily. If it were in book form, it would be placed next to my Bible...
You two are precious people, and goodness and kindness radiates from the words you both write.
Thank you.
dear today's letters, this is the best giveaway EVER. the house of cutler is pretty excited about your blog!
Bacon chocolate? Why am I just now hearing about this? Great giveaway!
Just came across your blog from another one that I follow, I absolutely LOVE the way you both blog and write letters :) Awesome giveaway and even awesomer blog! :)
everything God has taught you that you've so generously decided to share here has birthed a whole new chapter in my journey as wife. yay!
Sign me up! Medical Journal + bacon chocolate = afternoon of smiles!
I love your blog! You guys are sooo cute! I wish I knew you in real life :)
so so fun! Happy 6 months! :)
how adorable! I love that so many of your favorites are edible - if I filled a suitcase with favorites, mine would be the same way! in fact, I'm tempted to do just that...wouldn't swapping suitcases with someone be a fun Christmas treat?
ps - happy bloggy birthday!
Great blog, Great giveaway! I think my Mr. and I would be most excited to hear your favorite songs on the cds! We joke that you're our musical soulmates. ha!
Happy 6 months!! Love your blog!
Just came upon your blog and it looks ah-mazing! What a great giveaway!
Most amazing giveaway I have ever seen! You guys are awesome!
ok, ok I'm entering too! :) great great way to say thanks to your faithful readers!
I'd totally enter this just for the homemade jam! Yum!
What a great giveaway.
I saw Trader Joe's and I just love that store.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
Oo Oo PICK ME! Awesome giveaway!
dear suitcase of treasures: please come to live with me. it will be almost as awesome as the land of your people. (read: there will be forts! twinkle lights! shimmies galore!) dear 6 month anniversary: so many people are celebrating you in tiny personal ways. feel big and proud!
Happy 6 month birthday! Stumbled across your blog a few months ago and it is the first I want to read each morning! What a great giveaway--thanks for the chance to win!
ktritabaugh(at)gmail(dot)com
THIS IS AWESOME!!! Love it! <333
VERY cool!
Wow - what an amazing prize! Please enter me...
matt_owns_me{at}yahoo{dot}com
Not sure if I can enter since I live in New Zealand - but I love your blog anyway!!!
Umm..definitely..I the 2 things I want most from the basket-o-fun are the two mixed CDs from the Mr. and Mrs...just sayin'.
=HOOT=
Oh my goodness I want all of these things! Also, I live in KC so Boulevard Wheat is my beverage of choice as well. Love it!
Best Giveaway ever!!!
WOW this is an amazing giveaway! How exciting :) Your blog is so fun, I enjoy reading it every day!!
you guys are the best!!
Real Simple is my favorite magazine!
10 leg kicks for Sour Patch Kids and all the delightful goodies that shall travel with them :)
Speaking on leg kicks...
That suitcase may just make me leg kick my Chacos off! Yup, they're off :)
I'm totally de-lurking for his giveaway!! :)
And by "speaking on leg kicks" I mean, "speaking OF leg kicks."
:)
Considering That more than half that stuff is not found here in Australia it would be quite the experience. love your guys generosity, keep it up.
Sour Patch Kids are my fave and I would love to listen to those CD's. And a medical journal - can I use that for self diagnosis, because if so - I want it!
Please and thank you!
What an awesome idea! Your blog makes me so happy! FYI the soundtrack to Amelie is the best train-ride-through-Europe music.
Best giveaway evah!
seriously. best giveaway...EVER?!?! may the giveaway gods be with me!
yes please. pick me!
Wow! What a great lot of goodies! What a great start to the holidays!
Been a reader just for a couple weeks now. Ever since Darby from fly through our window recommended it! Im hooked! So funny and inspiring. My husband and I have resumed writing letters to each other like we did when we were dating and it has made a big improvement in our relationship. Many thanks to you!
So fun!
I want the Loekre favorite things!!
:]]]
happy half a birthday! been following your blog for just a week or so and y'all are rad. thanks for opening up your lives to us.
WOWZA! Just leaving a comment to enter the giveaway makes my Monday feel a little brighter! I love me some smartwools : )
Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week....thanks for my go-to morning read!
congratulations on your half birthday... wow, it looks like me and 175 other people would love to get your suitcase in the mail.
What a sweet giveaway:-)
HOLY WHEEL OF CHEESE, this giveaway is epic. Dear probability, please pick my rando number.
It's quite possible that I read that entire 6 months in a Saturday. COULDN'T STOP! Your marriage gives me hope and your fist pumps give me smiles.
I would love a suitcase full of your happies.
You two are SO FUN! I'd love to win!!
What a cute idea to put a gift basket together in a vintage suitcase! I'll have to remember that one!
Fist pumping in advance for my sweet sweet victory! :)
Happy 6 month birthday!
oh zang, this is a good giveaway. if i win, i will share some of it with you. you both can teach me your ways of eating and wearing socks and such. and we can each have a bowl of magic shell. with ice cream, i presume. not just the shell. heck, i'll even go get the ice cream. see, it would be the most FUN if i win. promise.
this sounds divine! the husband and i could really use all of the above!
My heart would be so content to win the suitcase--the ingredients would be nice too, but OH the SUITCASE!! Bless you for sharing your lives, your faves and your hearts with the masses. You have touched me daily.
tm
Your blog makes me so excited to get married and start my own amazing adventure! 3 fist pumps and a leg kick for looking forward to life!
-katie
OMG, OMG, I love this contest! Consider me entered! Loved the pics! Miss seeing the sibs of yours! I may have to take a trip to the Local!
... anything for an extra copy of JAAPA mag.
winner, winner chicken dinner!
From the poor college student in Alabama at Auburn University who stayed up all night and neglected studying just to read up on your AUsome obsession with food and being married to each other...PICK ME!! (It will make up for the tuition costs from the failed class ;) )
PS- Thanks for the LOL's I have in my apartment all alone, the crazy good recipes, and the reminder to find joy in the sweet, small things in life!!!
Kelli
How fun is this????? Count me in!
the real give away has been tuesday questions.. sometimes we do them on saturday and have thus coined them 'tuesday questions on saturday' ha. thank you :) they have soo helped us!
WooHoo!
What an amazing suitcase of awesomeness!! Kudos on the blog anniversary!
That is some awesome stuff. 2nd prize - if I bring you a CD can you give a copy Mr. and Mrs. favorite songs?
What a beaut! Happy cutest-blog-in-the-blogosphere anniversary! I only just found your blog this evening through my friend's blog: http://mymcmlife.wordpress.com, who recommended us readers to check you out "right now" if we never had before. So here I am, enraptured by all the creativity and personality you have expressed. I had and have a huge smile on my face from reading your letters form the camping trip. I wanna come with you next time!! But seriously, sweet blog! Thanks for being so honest and so stinkin' hilarious! Congrats on the anniversary!
yeah, i want that.
woo hoo, a giveaway. love all the great gifts. always love the blog.
Love all those goodies! Ann & Matt Piper
Dang it, Em! It's 9pm and now I am completely consumed with thoughts of Legal Grounds Granola! Not cool to do to a pregnant lady. You're gonna force me to come over & dutch oven you just to keep things fair...
Woot woot! I need Tom's toothpaste and the rest would just be gravy, haha!!
Love you blog!
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