You all know that doormat theft is somewhat of a common occurence in my family. I myself have been a victim of doormat theft twice. I have also been a victim of doormat reward sign vandalism. Sad but true. Doormat theft, as I have said, is no laughing matter.
Actually, it kinda is.
Which is why I was thrilled to get this comment on my doormat theft blog entry:
You won’t believe the number of people who order doormats from us saying their mat got stolen! Almost once a week we get a call from a doormat theft victim like yourself. I think you should get one of our ‘Oh Shit Not You Again’ doormats to give the perp a message!
How funny is that! Doormat theft is common and doormat companies are aware of the problem affecting lives every day. Maybe we should hold a Fun Run?
Even funnier is that they found my blog entry and commented — what a fun company they are! I immediately email Coco Mats ‘N More  to thank them for the comment and we developed a little back and forth. They were extremely generous and offered me a coupon code for 25% off my next doormat — that can be used 3 times over the course of 3 years!  That means that I can give it to a friend, or use it when my next one gets stolen, or give to a reader. I wasn’t going to buy another one, since it would likely get stolen — but how can I resist now that I have a discount!
Especially when they have such funny doormats on their site. Some of my favorites:
   
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There are many more great ones! Click here to browse through Coco Mats ‘N More’s entire selection.
So I had decided to use one of the codes myself, give one to a friend and offer one out to a reader. But when I discussed this possibility with the wonderful people at Coco Mats ‘N More, they offered to donate a FREE DOORMAT to one of my readers!
Who ever would have thought my doormat story would turn into this! There are four ways to enter the contest. You can do each and receive multiple entries. The most entries you can receive is 5 because there are 4 rules and one of them can earn you double.
The winner can select any doormat under $20 from Coco Mats ‘N More.
Doormat Giveaway Contest Rules
(1) Visit Coco Mats ‘N More’s website and leave me a comment telling me which doormat you like best.
(2) Leave a comment with your own idea for a funny doormat. This will earn you double points.
(3) If you have a blog, add my NEW URL to your blogroll (and leave a comment to let me know): http://dorishinyblog.comÂ
(4) If you have a blog, link back to this contest in your own entry.
I will select the winner at random on Friday, April 24 — so please get your entries in before then! A BIG thank you to Coco Mats ‘N More for their generosity. And please follow them on Twitter: http://twitter.com/doormats.
You can also follow ME on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dysterious.
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Preview: Another Contest Later This Week!
A Woman’s Infinite Confidence
Last week I attended a Blogger Cocktail Event at Townhouse Spa. The event was called “A Woman’s Infinite Confidence.” I will provide a full recap later this week, but let me just say that I had an amazing massage. I met wonderful health, wellness and lifestyle bloggers. I learned about Dr. Rebecca Booth’s Venus Week and womens’ hormones and bodies. I also learned about Always Infinity pads (and saw an awesome presentation involving coffee). I ate delicious foods, drank champagne and came home with an incredible gift bag.
I think you will be really interested to hear all about what I learned and about Dr. Booth’s book, which I can’t wait to read! I think maybe 84% of the women reading this might especially enjoy what I learned about Always Infinity. I’ve got event pictures and other fascinating information. I am excited to write an entry with all this information, but with all the blog server issues and the doormat giveaway and other overall business, I want to wait until I can give my review the attention it deserves.
And I need to mention that quite a few people at the event came up to me to speak about my doormat situation! Who would have thought this would incite so much interest?!
So please check back later this week for the new contest information! Hint: It involves the gift bag!
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roberto
April 21, 2009 at 8:59 am (16 years ago)dori… you have typos in your blog 🙁
anyway, for the contest:
(1) i like either of these two:
– Home Security-Yorkshire Terrier
– I WILL NOT BE A DOORMAT
(2) funny doormat idea:
STOP (stop sign)
this doormat is not to be stepped on!
Dori
April 21, 2009 at 9:12 am (16 years ago)Roberto – I only found one typo! What am I missing??
Missy
April 21, 2009 at 8:59 am (16 years ago)1) I like the “Never Drink Alone, Ring the Doorbell” mat!
2) “Beware…Mice Infestation…Keep Out!”
3) You are on my blogroll!
4) Linking back now!
Scott Norwalk
April 21, 2009 at 9:11 am (16 years ago)The dog one is Hysterical! I know my dog is trying to escape, just doesnt know where to go.
Tanya
April 21, 2009 at 9:13 am (16 years ago)Okay – I would never use this one myself but I like the “Wow Nice Underwear” one – too funny!
I tried to come up with something funny for a doormat – but I’m lane – couldn’t think of anything.
roberto
April 21, 2009 at 9:17 am (16 years ago)first sentence: somehwat
roberto
April 21, 2009 at 9:18 am (16 years ago)it’s interesting how you found the least obvious one first 😉
Ashley
April 21, 2009 at 9:42 am (16 years ago)Oh my gosh this is perfect since we’re getting ready to move into our new place!
1)I would never use this but I think the FUNNY DOORMATS – I WILL NOT BE A DOORMAT is great as is the buy a vowel one.
2) I think an idea for a mat should be, “Unless you’re a Girl Scout selling cookies then we’re not interested.”
3) You’re on my blog roll
4) Linking back now!!
elise
April 21, 2009 at 10:11 am (16 years ago)i love the “its all about the shoes” one!!!
ill def link back on my next post, and if i were to create my own, it would say “what were you doing, digging to china with your shoes?”
Hangry Pants
April 21, 2009 at 10:41 am (16 years ago)haha – best blog contest!!!
I kind of like the one with the fish bowls and flowers. 😀
Maddy
April 21, 2009 at 11:44 am (16 years ago)I like the 3 flowers one and the daisies one.
Clever mat idea? “OW! Step off!” hahha I’m so lame =)
Mallory
April 21, 2009 at 1:11 pm (16 years ago)Also, if I could make any doormat, it would be a tiny one to go in front of Santana’s dog house!
Mallory
April 21, 2009 at 1:13 pm (16 years ago)Best blog contest I’ve ever seen!! So funny, and you know my favorite is the escaping dog doormat!!
As soon as wordpress/our server/whatever the issue is stops being fussy, all of our blogrolls will be updated (I can’t believe I didn’t already do this, since mine switched too!!)
Santana
April 21, 2009 at 1:16 pm (16 years ago)Hooray domain name and doormats! My favorite is the one with a spot for food and a spot for water! I have a plastic mat that is like that where I eat my dinner! How fun to be a puppy!!
If I could invent a mat, it would say: “Please don’t wipe your shoes…the puppy inside would like to help you get those clean!”
Katie
April 21, 2009 at 2:50 pm (16 years ago)1. I like the “You are Here” with the feet and the X. Which is much nicer than the one my boyfriend has (and I would be happy to replace): Go Away.
2. Funny Dormat Suggestion: “Extra key hidden under corner.” -with a sign that says “made you look” on the bottom.
Laura E
April 21, 2009 at 5:21 pm (16 years ago)Thanks for the opportunity! I like the one that says Partying one way and if you flip it over it says Studying!
Hmm, I’m not sure if this is all that funny but what about one that has something like that blond joke on it-You know what’s funny..(flip to other side)and on the other side it says the same thing. Ok that is super lame now that I typed it out! haha
Diana (Soap & Chocolate)
April 21, 2009 at 8:42 pm (16 years ago)This is hysterical! Your updated URL is definitely on my blogroll, no worries. 🙂
Jen, a priorfatgirl
April 21, 2009 at 10:11 pm (16 years ago)Dori, I love you for your typo’s. Cuz God knows I skip the typo’s in my blog! 🙂
I put a link on my blog for tomorrow! Sign me up, I wanna doormat. can you beleive I’ve never owned one? That right there should make me one of the winners!
Jen, a priorfatgirl
April 21, 2009 at 10:11 pm (16 years ago)ooohhh…and I forgot, your on my blogroll (which I will update to your shiny new domain!)
leslie
April 22, 2009 at 7:30 am (16 years ago)I like the COME IN GO AWAY AMBIGRAM DOORMATS haha. So Funny.
My doormat would say: Your feet stink!
I also added you to my blogroll and followed you on twitter! Love your site!
-Leslie
http://lovejackson.blogspot.com
Melissa (Nibbles and Wiggles)
April 22, 2009 at 8:05 am (16 years ago)OMG! I must have:
Beware: Dog Cannot Hold Its Licker! That is SO my dog!
Andrea
April 22, 2009 at 8:39 am (16 years ago)OMG…I love “Wow…Nice Underwear”. That’s classic! I’ve also provided a link to your contest at my site:
http://ittybittyaa.blogspot.com
Cecilia
April 22, 2009 at 8:40 am (16 years ago)OOOOO this doormat thing is awesome!
1. I like the “OH SHIT NOT YOU AGAIN” doormat best!
2. My carpet would say “Why me, why am I a doormat 🙁 “
Pilar
April 22, 2009 at 8:58 am (16 years ago)Hi Dori!!!
I like these two:
1. Oh Shit, Not You Again
2. Never Drink Alone; Ring the Doorbell
Pilar
April 22, 2009 at 9:50 am (16 years ago)trying to increase my odds…
(3)i’m adding your blog to my friend’s blog since i don’t have my own
http://sprezzcentral.blogspot.com/
Andrea
April 22, 2009 at 8:31 pm (16 years ago)I like the dog one that you posted and the dog wants to know one hump or two.
jenn.y.
April 22, 2009 at 9:10 pm (16 years ago)these mats are hilarious!
my fave is..the buy a vowel one..although the one you have posted is a close second..”o shit its you again”..
Amie
April 23, 2009 at 10:15 am (16 years ago)Dori,
You are hysterical…I love it..such a great giveaway…Great to see you last week at the Blogger Event…let’s plan to get together for dinner sometime soon…Let me know when is good for you…Have a great day.
Best,
Amie
http://thehealthyapple.wordpress.com/
Heather K
April 23, 2009 at 3:22 pm (16 years ago)No place like home doormat!
ours would be: “Beware my mother-in-law lives accross the street”
Lim
April 23, 2009 at 7:01 pm (16 years ago)I think THIS summarizes the apt! FUNNY DOORMAT – WELCOME, DONT EXPECT MUCH
http://www.cocomatsnmore.com/FUNNY-DOORMATS/c63/p335/FUNNY-DOORMAT-WELCOME,-DONT-EXPECT-MUCH/product_info.html?osCsid=88un94je14ouh168vgi3gsmu73
Pilar
April 24, 2009 at 8:15 am (16 years ago)2. STEP ON ME
last min entry lol
meloncauliflower
April 24, 2009 at 10:18 am (16 years ago)1) this one is cute: http://www.cocomatsnmore.com/WELCOME-MATS/c106/p489/WELCOME-COCO-COIR-DOORMATS-COLORFUL/product_info.html?osCsid=q6bi29ahs1jdak49u0lv16mub7
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