Monday, September 26, 2011

Birthday Giveaway: $30 Amazon Gift Card

On September 24, I turned 30 years old. Geez, that feels old. Ugh. Suffice it to say, I'm not overly thrilled about leaving the decade of the twenties (although it certainly is better than the alternative).

Thankfully, I had a lovely birthday. The Rift Walker by Clay and Susan Griffith arrived for me at the library. I spent much of the day at the mall where I found a fabulous dress on sale at Anthropologie. My husband and I went out for a delicious dinner. But still...30 sounds so different than 29. I keep looking at the mirror to see if any wrinkles or gray hair magically appeared over night. None, luckily.

Fear not my quibbles about turning 30. My heightened age is going to benefit you. I am giving away a $30 Amazon gift card!!

(The giveaway is open only to Americans. However, if any of you know of a way for me to easily e-mail gift cards to Canadians or beyond, please let me know and I'll look into changing the rules)

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43 comments:

  1. SavannahSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Happy Birthday! And thanks for the giveaway!

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  2. DanielleSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I love birthdays! It's the one day that it can just be about you and what you want to do. We don't get those very often!

    Happy Birthday!

    Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  3. Jennifer | Mrs Q Book AddictSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Happy Birthday! I'm feeling old now that I'm in the 26-35 category.

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  4. SamSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Happy late birthday! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  5. Missie, The Unread ReaderSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Alison!

    The only thing that made turning 30 bearable for me was that I was in London at the time. LOL

    Two years into it and I've got to say, it's not so bad. :)

    Glad you had a lovely day. Here is to many, many more.

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  6. Book Savvy BabeSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Happy birthday! I am nearing 30 myself, it's scary... Anyhow, have an awesome b-day! Book Savvy Babe

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  7. JinkySeptember 26, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    ♪♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♪♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♪♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEEAR ALISOOON ♪♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!!!! ♪♫

    What's the saying, 30 is the new 20? New decade new adventures!! Enjoy.

    btw, I love your blog background/theme. :)

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  8. Nicole ZoltackSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Happy birthday! And 30 is not old. I'll be 30 in 3 years.

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  9. JennySeptember 26, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I'm rapidly approaching 30 too Alison! I turn 30 this coming March and I'm not quite sure how I feel about it. Everyone says you get better with age right? That's what I keep telling myself:) Glad you had such a fabulous birthday and thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  10. K.C. NealSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Happy 30th, Alison! :D Thanks for doing a great giveaway.

    K.C. Neal, author of Pyxis (YA paranormal)

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  11. Rummanah AasiSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I'm quickly approaching that age too. Glad to be with you in the same club. :) I'm happy to hear that you had a great birthday.

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  12. Marg @ Clockwork ReverieSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Happy Birthday! I wish you all the best.

    And thank you very much for the giveaway!

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  13. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    thank you!

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  14. Jenni ElyseSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Happy birthday! You're young! I'm three, almost four years your senior. So, if you're old, then I'm ancient. ;)

    I hope you had a fun day! :)

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  15. Jo KSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Happy birthday! I'm getting there soon, too:)

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  16. OrchidSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    So glad you had a good birthday; happy belated birthday. =)

    Orchid

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  17. YiotaSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Happy Birthday!!
    And since it's a giftcard send to e-mails why not international? I don't think it matters.

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  18. TeeSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Happy Birthday Allison! There are worse things than turning 30..I happen to enjoy being in my 30's..I think you will also

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  19. Sniffly KittySeptember 26, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Happy Birthday ^.^ Even though I'm not 30 yet, I have white hair and wrinkles that appear overnight so you have nothing to fret about yet~~

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  20. Michelle @ In Libris VeritasSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Happy Birthday!! ^_^

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  21. Riv ReSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Happy (belated) birthday! Look at the bright side: Next year, you get to turn 29 again. :D

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  22. Cathy KeatonSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Happy Birthday, Alison! I wish I were 30, again, lol. That's a nice young age, since now I have to worry about turning 40 in 5 years.

    I hope your birthday was great!

    P.S. I get sad on my b-day, too, and not because of getting older. It's weird, isn't it? Good thing it only lasts for one day per year!

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  23. Melissa (i swim for oceans)September 26, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Happy Birthday, Alison! Never fear - 30 will be great to you, I'm sure :)

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  24. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Happy birthday!

    As for gift cards, you don't need to be an American citizen to receive the Amazon gift card. I live in Canada and I order things off of Amazon.com all the time (and .ca, and .co.uk).

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  25. Steph (Poetry to Prose)September 26, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Happy birthday, Alison! :)

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Happy birthday, and thanks for the giveaway!

    And Jinny is right, I checked on Amazon's shipping policies (for my own giveaways), and they don't appear to have any restrictions really as far as sending something like a gift card. :D

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  27. Alexis @ Reflections of a BookaholicSeptember 27, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Happy Birthday!! You sound like you are turning 40/50 instead of 30. Third is awesome! I'm not there yet, but I will be soon ;) Wait for me!

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  28. Kayla @ Shattered MemoriesSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Happy birthday, Alison! :)

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  29. Small ReviewSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Happy Birthday, Alison! I'm closer than not to the big 3-0 myself (and I'm quaking a the thought, too!) :P

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  30. Sara @ Forever 17 BooksSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Happy Birthday! I turned 30 a week before you so I feel your pain *cries* LOL :)

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  31. TGSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Hi Alison! Happy birthday! I'm nearing 30 myself, so I understand how you're feeling (I'm the oldest of my friends, as well, so I'll be the only one not still a twentysomething).

    Anyway, as far as I know, Amazon can email giftcards (well, the codes), so you can send them to anyone in the world. I've never had a problem receiving one that way.

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  32. Jackie M.September 29, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    What a great giveaway! 30 is looming closer for me too :-) Happy belated b-day!

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  33. Faith Hope and CherryteaSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Happy B'day! mine's on the 5th so actually look fwd to a reason to celebrate =)
    amazon electronic gcs are easily emailed. just purchase the ecard instead. i've never rcvd a physical card anyway. i get an email from amazon saying so&so has sent me a gift card, it has a id nbr that i enter to my account and Done! easier than mailing & more blogger friendly... hope it helps =)

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  34. Jennifer @ The Book NymphoOctober 1, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday. The 24th is my mom's b-day too. Mine is coming up this week.

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  35. Lisa Richards/alterlisaOctober 1, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Happy B-day!

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  36. AmyOctober 4, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Happy belated B-Day! And you are 30 years young not old. I think when you are in your 30's you finally reach that maturity of being older (taken more seriously) but still being young also (20's are bascially legal high schoolers, lots of drama still). It's a perfect in between.

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  37. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogOctober 6, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    happy birthday! thank you for the contest!

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  38. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Happy Birthday! Thank you for the giveaway.

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  39. June M.October 9, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Happy belated birthday! Remember that it is just a number.

    Btw, I messed up on the form and did not link my tweet. It is: http://twitter.com/#!/JuneAnnM/status/123183008202235904
    June M.

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  40. AlyceOctober 9, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  41. buddytOctober 10, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Come on now!

    30 is the new 20 !

    Happy birthday and glad you enjoyed your day.

    To answer your comment Amazon.com GC CAN be used by International peeps. I have an account with them and often buy books with GC's people give me although the postage is usually a bit heavy. I am from South Africa

    Another alternative is to buy through the site The Book Depository with has prices including shipping and ships to most countries worldwide.

    So I have entered by filling out the form in case you change the rules.

    Thanks.

    Carol T

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

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  42. Faith Hope and CherryteaOctober 17, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    haven't been able to find the winner ?! have you drawn and posted it yet? many thanks....

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