Starr Struck Turns 2: Anniversary Giveaway & Thank You!

2 Years Blogging Giveaway! by marycatherinestarr on Polyvore

Today, this blog turns 2 years old. Wow.

 One of the things that I truly believe is that (almost) everything happens for a reason. I've seen this idea illustrated over and over again in my life, and I think that we go though the events that we go through in order to find our path, to grow stronger, to learn more about the world and to become more compassionate, open, knowledgeable human beings. 

In this same line of thinking, I believe that starting this blog was definitely meant to be. As a part of my life journey, it has connected me to so many interesting people--kindred spirits--and has opened my eyes and broadened my horizons. I am so happy to have discovered my love of writing as a creative outlet through this blog, and am excited to see where the next year of blogging takes me.

As I've said many times before, I thank YOU for keeping me creating, as I have truly found SO much joy in writing about my passions, connecting with you, and sharing my life with you. To show how much I appreciate you, my readers, I'm celebrating 2 years with a fun giveaway. Yay! 

Included in this special package are the items shown above (clockwise, from top left):

-1 PaddyWax Relish Jar Candle (9.5oz) in Ocean Tide and Sea Salt (AMAZING!!!!)
-1 Print of your choice from Starr Struck Studios on Etsy
-1 Teal Yogitoes Yoga Headband from the kind people at Suddora.com (you can also enjoy 10% off of anything on their site through December 31st by using the code "StarrStruck"!)
-1 Variety Box of my favorite incense from the amazing crew over at myInsens (for which I am an Ambassador!)
-5 Greeting Cards of your choice from Starr Struck Studios on Etsy
-1 Yoga Mat Tie of your choice from my friends at The Yoga Mat Tie

All you have to do to enter the giveaway is write a note in the comments section of this post between now and Sunday. 

What should you share? At least one thing you've learned or enjoyed on Starr Struck, or some feedback or an idea--What would you like to see more of? Which series are your favorites? What questions do you want answered? Where would you like to see the blog go in it's third year? Etc.

You can enter until 6pm on Sunday, 3/10, and I'll announce the winner on Monday, 3/11 (I'll use this fancy schmancy random number generator to pick the winner). Just be sure to include an email address, so I can contact you to let you know you've won :)

In closing, I'll share this: as I thought about writing this post last night, I looked back at what I wrote 1 year ago today. Interestingly enough, I had a lot of the same thoughts that I still have this year, but I also shared a list of the "things I learned in my first year of blogging." So many of these lessons still hold true for me (and may not have shifted that much in my second year of blogging!), so if you're a new blogger, I definitely recommend reading this list. 

With that said, here we go! Off into the unknown abyss of year #3....

Thanks for sticking around and reading my ramblings. I'm so happy to have connected with you. 

Namaste,
Mary Catherine