Preserving Toys (BBB) | Chickens in the Road

Sep
8

Recently, I got a steam canner, and I just ordered myself a new Excalibur dehydrator–and I don’t feel bad at all because I deserve it. Now that it’s what Cindy and I have been lovingly and longingly referring to as A.R. (After Retreat), I’m ready to stop all this hard work and play with my new preserving toys!

I can’t get you a steam canner or dehydrator today (well, you might win a steam canner here!), but I can get you a BBB if your number comes up! (Sorry I haven’t done many BBBs lately–I’ve been distracted.)

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It’s a Ball Blue Book Project day! Today’s Ball Blue Book is sponsored by CB in TN.

For a chance to win: Leave a comment on this post and let me know you want it. You can just put (BBB) at the end of your comment or otherwise note that you want to be in the draw. One winner will be drawn by random comment number to receive a Ball Blue Book. Eligible entry cut-off is midnight Eastern (U.S.) time tonight (September 8). This post will be updated with the winner by 9 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time tomorrow (September 9). Return to this post to claim your book if your name is drawn (or check the BBB Winners List).

Find out more about the Ball Blue Book Project and become a sponsor.

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UPDATE 09/09/11: The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is comment #3, jim. Email me at CITRgiveaways@yahoo.com with your full name and address for shipping!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.

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9-8
2:20
am

Haha. I didn’t see how making sure toys were safe related to BBB! Still, I want to win this book!

mamajoseph

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9-8
5:52
am

New toys are always fun! BBB please — thank you!

collector1

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9-8
6:28
am

BB Book please

jim

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9-8
7:06
am

BBB, please!

GaPeach

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9-8
7:22
am

Love your blog, want the book BBB

cabighorse

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9-8
7:28
am

Enjoy the new toys….I would love to win a BBB, thanks

justdeborah2002

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9-8
7:33
am

Steam Canner info just posted to the Forum

wvhomecanner

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9-8
7:34
am

I could really use this book. I did not get my garden in until early July. I am now swimming in beans, zucchini and corn next week. Please enter me to win the BBB!

kelly jo kirby

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9-8
7:59
am

I would love to win the BBB this month.

lattelady

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9-8
8:02
am

The other day I was gifted with a huge box of tomatoes from a lady down the road who sells produce…and I canned them! It was my first time and it was so much fun and very rewarding! I can’t wait to try it again! BBB Please!!!

ashmmorgan2

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9-8
8:08
am

I would love to win the Ball Blue Book!

J Satterfield

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9-8
8:24
am

After helping my dad clean out his attic, garage & outbuilding all summer I saw the title of the post and it brought to mind literally “preserving toys,” that is… keeping those cherished childhood keepsakes of my brother & mine safe from mice & mildew!
Anyways, can’t wait to learn to can at home and live life more simply with more do it yourself projects. THE BBB WOULD BE A GREAT KICKSTART!!! Thanks!!!

muskingumgirl

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9-8
8:26
am

I looks like you guys had a good time… Maybe next year I will be able to attend…
Please enter me for the BBB today…. Thanks!!!

JeannieL

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9-8
8:33
am

I love canning, new toys help!! (besides my birthday is Sept 9th. who could ask for a better gift) BBB please

nessastorm

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9-8
8:48
am

BBB Please!
The retreat looked like so much fun. No way I could make it from the “left coast” though.

dgkritch

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9-8
8:52
am

I’d love to win it!

Leila

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9-8
9:06
am

Suzzanne I like to preserve anything I can find, just did a bunch of green beans yesterday, would love to get the ball blue book. Thanks, Bill

DoTson99

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9-8
9:27
am

Ooo! Pick me! Pick me! I’ve just entered the world of canning, and could use the help. BTW – I love your blog!

cellochick

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9-8
9:38
am

I just got a steam juicer this summer and a new Presto canner. Love these toys. LOL BBB please

debg

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9-8
9:39
am

Ha, I saw the title and wondered why anyone would preserve toys rather than just letting the kids play with them! BBB please!

gerryvoland

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9-8
9:58
am

BBB
Thanks CB and Suzanne.
Glad to see that life is slowly getting back to normal for you!

azladychef

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9-8
10:26
am

I would love to have the BBB.

CrystalGB

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9-8
10:26
am

Steam Canners look pretty amazing! I hope you have a lot of fun with it. :-) BBB

Toni

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9-8
10:27
am

I couldn’t figure out why you’d want to preserve toys!? Duh, major blonde moment!! lol Guess I could use a BBB!

cabynfevr

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9-8
10:45
am

I would love to have an Excalibur Dehydrator. Thanks for the chance to win a BBB

Nan916

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9-8
10:46
am

New toys are so EXCITING! A BBB would be really exciting, too!

City Kid in St. Paul

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9-8
10:49
am

would LOVE to have a BBB!

Landodixy

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9-8
10:50
am

I am soooooo enjoying for retreat pics and info. Wish I could have been there. Maybe next year. BBB me please.
MN Mona

Ramona Slocum

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9-8
10:55
am

BBB drawing please!

siegreich

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9-8
11:17
am

Please enter me in the BBB. I really would like to own a copy. Thanks

Rosemeri

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9-8
11:27
am

BBB please

tami

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9-8
11:27
am

BBB please!

Momof2boysinOK

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9-8
12:35
pm

BBB, please!!

cricketjett

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9-8
12:48
pm

I would love a BBB!

FireLuv007

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9-8
1:13
pm

BBB please!

GrammieEarth

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9-8
1:14
pm

BBB Please!!!

Barbara1241

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9-8
1:27
pm

I NEEEEEED a BBB! Please?

Gem

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9-8
1:29
pm

BBB, pretty please!!

melonhead

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9-8
1:41
pm

BBB please

wanda1950

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9-8
2:09
pm

I would love to win a BBB:) Great day to ya!!!

SonyaW

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9-8
2:15
pm

I’d love the BBB, please!

AmandaLeighB

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9-8
2:23
pm

I enjoy reading your blog, being a wv girl who know longer lives in the state, it keeps me feeling close to home. I’ve been wanting to learn how to can and would love to win a BBB. Thanks for sharing.
Rhonda

wvgirl826

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9-8
2:28
pm

I thought for sure you were going to give tips on sanitizing baby toys in a pressure canner!! LOL! Your new toys are even better! I’m sure you’ll get lots of use out of them!

Just wanted to say that you inspire me and that your site is my favorite!! I think this is the first time I’ve commented, but I intend to become less of a lurker and more of a participator!

I’d love to win the BBB also!

jeana

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9-8
2:52
pm

Need the BBB.

marymac

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9-8
3:21
pm

BBB please.

oddgirl

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9-8
3:36
pm

I have a pressure canner that I still haven’t gotten up the nerve to use. Oh, I so should have been at that retreat! So I really don’t want to go near a steam canner. By the way, did I miss the post on using a steam canner?

Anyway, wanting to buy green beans this weekend, I’d better learn pressure canning quick. BBB, please.

lavenderblue

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9-8
3:36
pm

I want to play too! BBB please!

AnnieB

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9-8
4:12
pm

Of course my first thought before reading the post was, why is she canning toys??

~Jessica

beforethedawn

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9-8
4:47
pm

I need to win a BBB!

farmershae

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9-8
5:31
pm

I just wanted to say that I have been following you guys for quite some time, WOW, am I impressed. This is my first post! I am so happy to be here. I hope maybe someone will be able to help me get unafraid of buying my first pressure canner! I have heard some awful stories, now I am scared to death! But I sure would love to learn to use one! (without blowing up my kitchen!!!)BBB

HoneyBee

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9-8
5:36
pm

I would love to win!

Bonnie S.

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9-8
7:09
pm

BBB please!

AutumnK

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9-8
7:19
pm

Would that be lovely! BBB please!

Dianna

mrsdmahogany

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9-8
7:41
pm

I’ve never heard of a steam canner! How does it work? Please, BBB!

Kathy in FL

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9-8
7:51
pm

I finally got started canning this year and would LOVE to have a BBB!!!!

SoIn_FarmGirl

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9-8
8:59
pm

I would love to get a bbb! Thanks!!

mammaleigh

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9-8
9:12
pm

Bbb me please!

LisaAJB

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9-8
9:40
pm

I’m still up for winning that Ball Blue Book – for my daughter. Count me in. Thanks for the continuing opportunities. I still haven’t purchased a pressure canner, but have harvested 116 pounds of tomatoes from my garden so far this year… Canned whole tomatoes, tomato jam, tomato soup, stewed tomatoes… not to mention fresh tomatoes with EVERY meal! I think it’s about time I graduated from my BWB! Maybe next season.

Vicki in So. CA

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9-8
10:23
pm

BBB please!

LaChienne

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9-8
10:57
pm

I would really use a BBB. My daughter and I are rabid canners. Thanks for the opportunity to win this gift.

Willamette Valley Girl

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9-9
12:03
am

Don’t know if this will make it in time or not, but count me in if you can.

Darlene in North GA

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9-9
8:13
am

UPDATE 09/09/11: The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is comment #3, jim.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.

Suzanne McMinn

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