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This week I’ve got something special for readers — a giveaway! Scroll to the bottom for the important details and enjoy this week’s newsletter.
Good reads (and videos) for Makers
News articles, deep reads, and more for creatives to check out this week
Are we switching back to recipe books?
Sick of scrolling through literal MILES of life stories and ads to get to the recipe list? Maybe it’s time we all revolt and return to using actual written cook books…
Stained Page News just published a cookbook review so you can find your next coveted recipe book.
Learn about Palestinian embroidery
Tatreez is hand-stitched Palestinian embroidery — learn about the efforts to preserve this craft. A long read, but a good read! Read HERE
Cool things to make this week
Check out these neat ideas and start your next project!
Terracotta is back
Pinterest Trends says that DIY Terracotta is making a comeback. I never knew it was a thing in the first place, but I could give this try!
Here are a few projects to get started:
DIY Dipped Tableware (e.g. stylish coffee mugs)
Gardening season isn’t over yet!
Not quite ready to close down your garden? Depending on where you live, you don’t have to!
Carmen in the Garden shares her fall gardening plans and has a list of beginner-friendly herbs and veggies for the upcoming cooler months:
One more thing: the 2023 Fall Foliage Map is Here!
Goodbye, hot weather! Autumn is arriving and with that, the Fall Foliage Predication Map is back for 2023. Click HERE to see what the leaves will be at “peak colors” in your location.
The September Giveaway!
You may it to the bottom of this newsletter — woohoo! As a reward for your efforts, here are the details of my first ever giveaway
What am I giving away? A stylish pom pom wreath, much like this one:
About the wreath:
This is a 12” diameter wire frame pom pom wreath
The winner won’t receive this exact wreath, but wreath be of the same size and have the same color scheme
Giveaway Rules: How to Enter
Below is how you can enter for a chance to win the wreath.
After completing the below steps, complete this entry form by Sept. 30, 2023. Eligible participants will be entered in a drawing and the winner will be chosen in early October (you can read the full rules below).
Giveaway Rules: Eligibility and other rules
Okay, there are some basic rules that I must disclose here. Let’s get started!
First, No purchase is necessary! Participants must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Reside in the United States
Have a shipping address in the United Stated lower 48 states (Alaska and Hawaiian residents may not apply) and be able to receive packages
Complete the following steps (and be able to prove it!): Subscribe to the Souls Like Wheels newsletter, share this article with your friends and network, complete this entry form
Giveaway Rules and Terms & Conditions
1. Eligibility:
The Souls Like Wheels Blog Giveaway (the "Giveaway") is open to individuals who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry.
Participants must have a valid email address.
Reside in the United States and be a US resident
Have a shipping address in the United Stated lower 48 states (Alaska and Hawaiian residents may not apply) and be able to receive packages
2. How to Enter:
To enter the Giveaway, participants must complete the following steps:
a. Subscribe to the Souls Like Wheels newsletter through the provided subscription form on the blog.
b. Share the designated giveaway article on their social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) and tag Souls Like Wheels.
c. Complete the entry form, providing accurate and complete information.
3. Entry Deadline:
The Giveaway entry period begins on [September 13, 2023] and ends on [September 30, 2023]. All entries must be received by [October 1, 2023].
4. Prize:
One (1) winner will be randomly selected from eligible participants.
The winner will receive a homemade wreath created by Souls Like Wheels.
The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or an alternative prize.
5. Winner Selection:
The winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries.
The winner will be notified via the email provided in the entry form within [7] days after the giveaway ends.
If the winner does not respond within [3] days of notification, a new winner will be randomly selected.
6. Publicity:
By entering the Giveaway, participants grant Souls Like Wheels the right to use their name, likeness, and content shared during the giveaway for promotional purposes without further compensation.
7. Privacy:
Participants' personal information will only be used for the purposes of this Giveaway and will not be shared with third parties, except as required by law.
8. General Terms:
Souls Like Wheels reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the Giveaway at any time if it becomes technically or otherwise corrupted.
Souls Like Wheels is not responsible for any technical problems or malfunctions of computer systems, servers, or equipment.
By participating in this Giveaway, participants agree to abide by these rules and decisions made by Souls Like Wheels.
9. Governing Law:
The Giveaway and these rules are governed by and subject to the laws of Colorad, USA.
10. Contact Information: - For any questions or concerns related to the Giveaway, please contact saraw2011@gmail.com.
By entering the Giveaway, participants acknowledge that they have read and agreed to these rules and terms & conditions