For now, though, I want to focus on quality and make sure that I continue to write a post daily, that it is quality work, that my page is working and that I communicate with those of you that take the time to talk to me. Growing this blog is on my mind, but the quality of the blog comes first, always.

The last time we did a giveaway (another huge thank you to Linda Lee) was a great success. I got to read stories about your summers and heard things that took me to a happier place. I met new friends and got nostalgic with old ones. I think that I got more excited than some of you to be giving away free things and it’s encouraged me to find reasons to do so more often.

So, I was looking for a reason and I found one. I don’t want to be stagnant and I need your input. People are more inclined to give input if they have a reason. I have TWO reasons this go around. Let me explain.

A.J. loves to go to the cool, air-conditioned mall in the summertime. His favorite store there is the candy store. It is a small, Wonka-like kiosk, where he can buy 1/2 to 1 pound or numerous pounds of candy for a set price per pound. He loves to pick out different flavors of jelly beans. I love to pick out different flavors of chocolate. They also have balloons and ICEEs and gummy things of all sorts. I want to share the love. Two winners will receive 1 pound of the candy chosen by A.J. Special needs (allergies/likes) will be taken into account (see rules).

Here’s how to enter:

1) Leave a comment before July 3, 2009 at 5pm CST giving me your input on this blog. The input can be favorable (aspects you like about the blog) or constructive criticism (things that are lacking or things you’d like to change). Again, it doesn’t have to be good, just please say it nicely. YOU SUCK isn’t nice.
2) You can tweet this giveway and/or link it on facebook or your own blog for extra chances to win! Make sure you leave individual comments so all of your entries count.

Things to know:
**I only ship in the U.S. for this particular giveaway. This will not always be the case, so don’t despair, my international buddies. There are more giveaways coming soon.
**Comments posted after the deadline won’t be included in the drawing.
**If you win, you must email me your mailing address in order to receive your prize. When you email me your address, please let me know if you have any allergies and/or if you need sugar free delights. I am not responsible for candy that melts in the mail or any issues that may occur if you give me the wrong mailing address.
**I will be using a randomizer to choose the two winners of the giveaway. As long as your answer fits the criteria, you are eligible (unless you are me, Leon or A.J.).