What's Happening This Week At The Picket Fence...

January 31, 2011

Launch Party Giveaway Day One. An Ode to TJ Maxx...


It's Day One of our At The Picket Fence Launch Party! 
That means a giveaway!


An Ode to TJ Maxx
by Vanessa

You are my home away from home.
The calm in my storm.
(unless there are screaming children there, in which case I glare at them and think, "don't they know that this is MY TJ Maxx? I mean, come on!)
You are so close to my house.
You call out to me and I run...er...drive to you.
When you came to our town I almost cried.
Ok, I did cry.
I'm not ashamed.
You had been so far away before.
But, now you are just over the bridge.
Over the bridge and straight to my heart.
TJ Maxx.






If you haven't guessed it by now, our first Giveaway is a
 $25 gift card
to my favorite store!


And, it can also be used at Home Goods for all of you who have one close to you and of whom I am incredibly jealous because I have to drive an hour to get to the nearest one.

I digress.

I asked my husband once if he thought it was strange that the employees at TJ Maxx recognize me and ask how my kids are doing.
Doesn't that happen to everyone?



If I went and grabbed a comforter I could just snuggle in right there and be the first to get my hands on the next shipment of goodies!

Now, would you like to know how to enter our first Giveaway?

We are giving you several options...

(MANDATORY)1. Become a "Follower/Friend" here At the Picket Fence and let us know you are by leaving a comment.
(OPTIONAL)2. Grab our "Launch Party" Button from the sidebar and post it on your blog. Leave a separate comment
(OPTIONAL)3. Blog, Facebook and/or Twitter about our new blog (blogging/facebooking or twittering counts as only one entry). Leave a separate comment.
Giveaway One will be open until midnight EST Sunday, February 6.That's 3 different ways that you can enter to win the
$25 gift card from TJ Maxx...
Just typing out the name makes my heart go pitter patter!

All giveaways are now closed!

So, come on! What are you waiting for? 





Posted by Vanessa at 4:30 AM
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116 comments:

  3. I tweeted about the giveaway!

    @ladynole35

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  4. I am a follower and the first part of my post today is all about your new blog (come check it out). You know that Home Goods is my home away from home. I would love to win.

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  5. I added your launch party button to my sidebar.

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  6. I'm your friend/follower on FB! So excited to see what you gals share with us! And Heather, it was so great to see and hear you! I miss you.

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  8. Following along here! Love the new blog! I was just in TJMaxx this weekend and could've bought half of the store.

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  9. Love your new blog and yes I am a follower. Love TJMaxx also. Hugs, Marty

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  10. Judy sent me over glad to be following, sounds like a fun time.....

    Pattie

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  11. I'm a follower! I LOVE TJ Maxx! Is the ending date correct? Just wondering! :)

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  12. Hi Vanessa~ Of course I am a follower of your delightful new blog! LOVE THIS~ Will add the button right now to my blog! :)

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  13. I'm a follower too. I don't live next to a TJ Maxx but I work 5 minutes (walking) from one :)

    ~Chris

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  14. I'm a new follower! TJ Maxx is my favorite!

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  15. I am a happy follower, and in fact on my way to TJ's now! My favorite place to shop!

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  16. I heard there was a party going on over here....and I'm in LOVE. So happy for you and your sister! I can't wait to know Heather better!! Of course, I follow! So exciting!!!

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  17. Hi Vanessa, just signed on as a follower. Love TJ Maxx/ Home goods. They are the same here. The stores here say TJ Maxx and Home Goods. Love those benches you are sitting on.

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  18. Hi Vanessa! I clicked the follow button as soon as I saw your announcement last night!
    TJMaxx, HomeGoods and Marshall's are my FAVORITE stores and we have several in our area! Lucky me!

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  20. I posted about your new blog on Design Fanatic's facebook page!

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  21. hi there- I'm a new follower! I love the maxx! laura

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  22. hi there- I just added your button to my sidebar. thanks for the partay. laura

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  23. I am a follower and I have your button in my sidebar on my blog. :)
    Have a great day!
    Patty

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  28. I'm posting your giveaway button on my sidebar:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  31. Congrats Vanessa! What a great idea, you and your sister sharing a blog :) Best of luck with the launch!

    My heart goes pitter patter too over TJ's, Marshall's and HG. We have several nearby...too much to handle!

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  33. you KNOW if it involves a( a friend and b) TJ MAXX - I mean come on - i'm in there like swimwear!

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  38. This is so amazing girls! I love it!!! I am a follower for sure!! Have fun!!

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  40. I am new follower and I grabbed the button.
    ~Jo
    LazyonLoblolly

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  42. I became a follower yesterday! Vanessa you truly inspire me. I can't believe it was a few years ago that I babysat your little (very much growing!) boy. You have a precious family. I am so excited to learn new things from you and your sister. God Bless!

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  47. I'm following y'all, via Google, RSS & receiving emails. Looking forward to reading your new blog!

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  50. Ok, I reTweeted for y'all And became a Twitter follower, too.

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  51. I'm your newest follower and look forward to reading this wonderful blog!

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  52. I am following and look forward to all the fun! I will add your button, too!!! That gift card is callin' my name!!

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  55. Congratulations on the new blog!! I'm following!

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  56. I tweeted about the giveaway - @tracit1997

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  57. BTW - I love the sweater you have on in that picture!!!

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  59. I'm a follower!!

    Lori : )
    Thrifty Decor Mom

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  60. Great job on the new blog...so cute!!!

    PS. I almost bought that striped bench you're snuggling up against...I knew I loved your taste. ;)

    xo
    Julie

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  63. I am following(Michelle-Emerald Cove sent me!)!

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  65. Following! I will add a link to your blog on my blog site as well.

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  66. Ok...just saw I needed to post an extra comment... :) Having trouble figuring out how to post your button on my wordpress blog, but I have added your site as a link on mine, if that counts for anything!

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  68. Following and excited! I'm a Maxanista!

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  69. Oops! Guess I was suppose to come back by to leave a second comment for putting the button on my sidebar! Here I am! :)

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  70. How fun! Good luck with the blog!

    Following!

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  75. I just became a new follower! And I TOO heart TJMaxx! fingers crossed I get that GC! :)

    ~Lauren
    tickledonline.blogspot.com

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  76. Woohoo! This is a great giveaway! I love TJ Maxx too. I am now a follower! I thought I followed yesterday but I guess i just posted a comment an ran. What can I say, you know I just don't have my act together, (at all) but I do mean well! LOL! Love the new blog and am totally following now! :)))

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  77. I am also happy and honored to display your launch party button on my blog too! That's entry no. 2 now! Okay??? Wish me luck! :)))

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  78. Hi Vanessa! Good luck with your new blog. I'll put your launch notice on CCHs FB page! Hugs, Kim

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  79. I love TJ MAXX! and would love to find a Home Goods Store! I am now a follower!

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  81. I'm a follower. I just love TJ Maxx!!! This is my one go to store on the mall. Love It!

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  82. Usually go for the home decor but scored a cute pair of jammies. New to the blog thing. Kind of addicted actually. Love your name!

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  84. I would definitely love to win a TJ Maxx gift card, but I never win anything, lol!! but I am a new follower. Thanks for stopping by!! I have missed so much lately, I can't keep up with you!!

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  86. Hi! I am follower of "At The Picket Fence"...LOVE picket fences so I love the name!
    I am lucky to live close to both a Home Goods and a T.J. Maxx store...yikes!

    Thank you for making this giveaway possible and many blessings and success with your new joint blog!!

    God Bless,
    Cindy

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  87. I'm a follower! I live pretty close to a T. J. Maxx store...never been to Home Goods but we are going to Atlanta this weekend & I am shopping til I drop! That was a little off topic...can't help it I'm excited about my first time at Home Goods! Good luck with your new blog...can't wait to see what all ya'll have to show us!

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  88. Pick me,Pick me! Because I too am extremely jealous of all people that live close to a Home Goods. I also have to drive at least an hour to get to one. But TJ max-2 within 20 mins! I am a new follower. Can't wait to see what other fabulousness you bring our way!

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  89. Hi Girls,

    I am a follower and I grabbed your launch button for my blog at www.travelingmercies-jessica.blogspot.com

    Great job, ladies!

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  90. Love it! I'm already a follower. I took care of that in the wee hours of Monday morning.

    Now, I'm heading back "home" for a second chance at the giveaway.

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  91. Chance number 2: I just posted the launch party button as my button of the week.

    Now, I shouted out the new blog last week when you were just giving hints, but that doesn't count for chance number 3, does it? Shucks.

    Never mind. I'm going to win anyway.

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  93. I am a follower!! I love the idea of two Sisters and one blog! Can't wait to see what you two are gona be up too!!

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  94. count me in as a follower. cannot wait for future articles.

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  95. I am now following. Congratulations, girls!

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  96. Your launch party button will be added to my sidebar - just as soon as I get done with this comment. ;)

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  97. I am a follower. I also have an hour drive to the nearest Home Goods, but TJ Maxx is right here in town. I love them both!

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  98. Hi Vanessa & Heather, What would I do without a TJ Maxx? I love that store and my credit card bill proves it! Of course I am following your new blog.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  99. Hi Guys, I am putting your Launch Party button on my sidebar.

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  100. I'm a new follower and I LOVE TJ Maxx!!!
    jdjmcc@aol.com

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  102. I am grabbing your launch button for my sidebar. Hugs, Ginger

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  103. Newest follower!
    I love TJ MAXX!
    catherine(dot)alley(at)gmail(dot)com

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  104. am now a follower. We are buying a house and going to TJ MAXX would be a great way to decorate!

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  107. I'm a follower! Pick me! I live close to TJ's AND to Home Goods!

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  108. Thanks for the giveaway!! I'm a happy follower!!

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  112. I'm a new follower! Check me out at my blog. I love TJ MAxx...they have the best handbags at the best prices. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  113. I became a follower & friend.
    Christy :)

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  116. I found your site this morning and absolutely love it. I've become a follower and look forward to reading your posts.

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