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September 5, 2014

Autumn Abounds Link Party and Giveaway!

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So, did you get a chance to see all of the amazing autumn decor ideas, projects and recipes that was shared yesterday for our annual Autumn Abounds Party?! So much talent! I hope you got a chance to check out my Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip. A perfect fall game day recipe!


Skinny Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip

Now we want to see YOUR fabulous fall ideas! Link up your autumn posts and we’ll be featuring some of them soon!

…and to make this fall party even more spectacular we are giving away…

$260 IN CASH!!

here’s all you have to do to enter:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

GOOD LUCK!!
See you back here soon…at the picket fence!  

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  1. Mary Happymommy says

    September 5, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    I would use it to buy Christmas presents for my family.

    Reply
  2. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says

    September 5, 2014 at 5:46 AM

    I would buy my husband an Ipad. 🙂

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  3. Julie says

    September 5, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    Thanks, Ladies, for hosting the fun Fall-themed party! My daughter is getting married in December…extra cash would be great right now 😉

    Reply
  4. Marty Walden says

    September 5, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    My son starts arts classes soon so I would use part of it for that and part for our kitchen redo that’s coming up! Thanks, gals!

    Reply
  5. Cheryl says

    September 5, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    I am a subscriber to your site. Just needed to let you know that it is very frustrating to have a banner across the top of your page that I can’t get rid of. I already am signed up at Pinterest and wish I could eliminate the banner!!!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 6, 2014 at 4:47 PM

      Our apologies Cheryl! We’ve been making some changes to the site and are currently a bit ‘under construction’. The banner is supposed to only be up for a bit and then disappear or offer the ability to click out of it. We appreciate you letting us know! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sean C says

    September 5, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    I’d buy some much needed drapes and pillows for our living room.

    Reply
  7. Alina says

    September 5, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Towels and Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations! Love the FALL!

    Reply
  8. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    September 5, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    I’m wanting to recover my couch! That would be enough for the fabric! 🙂

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  9. Janice F says

    September 5, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    Great ideas for fall! Cash money is welcomed anytime and for anything! Will probably use this for Christmas shopping. Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  10. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    September 5, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Such a great party ladies….I linked away!!! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  11. Debra Beeuwsaert says

    September 5, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    I would use the money to pay down some debt and to also donate a bit to our local animal shelter.

    Reply
  12. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says

    September 5, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Thanks for the great party and the giveaway!
    Have a good weekend!

    Reply
    • Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says

      September 5, 2014 at 8:44 AM

      I’d totally spend the money on some new fall clothes!

      Reply
  13. Mia White says

    September 5, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    So fun, thanks for the change to win! I think I would use $250 for a little mini-vacay somewhere close by our home in Bozeman, MT, before the snows come!

    Reply
  14. Shannon Curry says

    September 5, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    I’d use some to treat myself, some for gifts, of course! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Pam Ballard says

    September 5, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    I think I would buy my children each a steamer and kitchen towels for their homes and maybe new towels for me too! Followed the steps. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  16. Judy E says

    September 5, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Paint! We are moving into our new home, and it needs paint in ever room!

    Reply
  17. Laura Lane of Harvest Lane Cottage says

    September 5, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    School or Christmas

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  18. FABBY says

    September 5, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    GREAT PARTY! So much inspiration for such a beautiful season as Autumn is!
    Thank you for hosting lovely ladies.
    Have a wonderful weekend. Thank you for the generous giveaway chance too!
    FABBY

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  21. Jan says

    September 5, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    Pay my surgery bills…thanks

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  22. MARTHA says

    September 5, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Repair A/C !!!!!!!!TY

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  23. Debbie Welchert says

    September 6, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    I would spend it on groceries.

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  24. Kelly D says

    September 6, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    I would buy winter coats for my kids.

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