A small giveaway, a moment of hesitation

I was setting up the wheel for a little giveaway, something small for the people who stop by. It felt like a nice way to connect, you know? But then I got to the part about asking for an email, and my cursor just hovered there for a second.

That pause before the ask

It’s a strange feeling, wanting to share something but not wanting to feel like you’re just taking. I remember thinking, ‘Is this too much to ask?’ I’ve been on the other side of that form, too, wondering what happens next. So I wanted this to feel different, more like the start of a conversation than a transaction.I figured the wheel itself could do some of the talking. It’s not about a grand prize, just a few things I thought someone might genuinely like. The real point was to make the moment feel light, a bit of fun before anything else. If someone spins, they should feel like they’re playing a game, not filling out a form.

What the wheel holds

The items are just things I’d be happy to send to a friend. A coffee gift card, a nice notebook, a pack of seeds for a windowsill herb garden. Nothing flashy, just useful or pleasant. I wanted each option to feel like a small, tangible bit of goodwill, something that says, ‘Hey, I thought you might enjoy this.’It’s a simple list, really. The value isn’t in the price tag but in the thought behind it. I hope that comes across. The goal was to build a little bridge of trust first, so if someone does decide to share their address, it feels like a fair exchange. They get a chance at something nice, and I get to know a little about who’s visiting.

How it feels from this side

Organizing it, you start to see it as a quiet invitation rather than a demand.

The hope behind it

Maybe someone finds a bit of unexpected delight in their day.