It’s that time of year again, friends!
The great My Favorite Things Giveaway – Summer edition!
I have been working hard to put together a bundle of goodies I think you’re going to LOVE. Not only that, but I am so excited to be introducing you to some amazing new shops, artists, and bloggers!
HERE’S THE SCOOP ON THIS INCREDIBLE GIVEAWAY…
To Enter –
- Check out the My Favorite Summer Things collage below featuring 12 other beautiful bloggers and their favorite things giveaways.
- Scroll to the bottom to see the details for MY Favorite Summer Things and Giveaway.
- Enter to win MY Favorite Summer Things Giveaway below.
- HOP to all the other sites and enter to win their My Favorite Summer Things Giveaways (these girls are giving away some pretty amazing things!).
- Look around and enjoy the sites of these incredible bloggers – I feel super honored to be a part of this giveaway alongside so many talented people.
There will be 13 winners for this giveaway! You must ENTER TO WIN ON EACH BLOG for the items you want most. HOP to enter!
1. Thriving Home // 2. Tried and Tasty // 3. Intoxicated on Life // 4. Nourishing Joy // 5. Happy Home Fairy // 6. The Nourishing Home // 7. Heavenly Homemakers // 8. Keeper of the Home // 9. Living the Nourished Life // 10. The Realistic Mama // 11. Chaos2Peace // 12. Martha Martha // 13. Young Wife’s Guide
Plus even MORE!
Check out all the details on these FABULOUS prizes!
Cuddle and Kind 20″ Doll (of your choice!) – $65
I am very passionate about kindness (I even wrote a whole book about it – see it HERE!), so when I stumbled upon these adorable Cuddle and Kind dolls I fell completely in love. Everything about Cuddle and Kind’s mission is to improve the lives of children and make a difference. Each doll is beautifully hand-knit and for each doll sold, Cuddle and Kind gives 10 meals to children in need!
You MUST go check out all of the doll options – the one above is Benedict and I thought he was just so quirky and cuddly. There are mermaids and girl bunnies and cats and deers! You will have so much fun picking a Cuddle and Kind doll out for your child – AND being a part of Cuddle and Kind’s greater mission to provide for food impoverished children.
Thirsty Hearts Design Mama and Papa Bear Mug Set – $30
Do you follow Angela on Instagram? If not, you need to. This gal is the real deal. I love the way she pours her heart out to the Lord and I love the way the products in her Etsy store, Thirsty Hearts Design, reflect that! She has offered 2 of her adorable Mama and Papa Bear mugs for this giveaway – can’t you just see you and your husband sipping coffee together on the porch this summer with your matching mugs?! SO CUTE. Check out all of her creations HERE!
Brave Little Leaders Faith-Based Tee (of your choice! Boy options too!) – $17.95
One of the moms in my class sent her little boy to school one day before Easter wearing a T-shirt that said, “Silly Rabbit, Easter is about Jesus!” and I thought it was just the cutest thing EVER. I immediately wanted one for my boys! The Etsy shop Brave Little Leaders has so many cute T-shirts for kids that share the Good News in a fresh and fun way. Everyone will want to know where you got such an inspirational top! Winner gets to pick any one of their faith-based tees (see the entire collection HERE).
Gorgeous Inspirational Print (of your choice) from Makewells – $18
Megan Wells is one of the most talented artists I have ever met. And I can’t believe that I happen to know her personally (she and I went to high school together and now she goes to my church)!! She is so spunky and creative – every day she posts something new on Instagram (follow her HERE) that she has painted and I LOVE seeing the things the Lord puts on her heart to create.
She has generously offered one print of the winner’s choice from her Etsy shop Makewells. Check out all of the beautiful prints HERE and pick out your favorite! I have the one above featuring the Proverbs 15:13 verse hanging up in our home!
Lilla Rose Turquoise Tranquility Flexi Clip and Headband – $38
My friend, Mary Seale, is a consultant for Lilla Rose – have you seen their gorgeous hair accessories? If you want to take your up-do to another level, then Lilla Rose is the answer! I just love looking through all of the different clips, headbands, and beautiful bobbie pins, as well as the videos and tips on how to make your hair look amazing! Mary has offered the winner one Flexi Clip and Headband for this giveaway!
Younique Splurge Cream Shadow – $26
I have shared my friend Marci’s AMAZING Younique 3D Fiber Lashes Mascara several times (see it HERE) because I am OBSESSED, but today I am sharing something else from Younique that has me completely hooked! Their Splurge Cream Eye Shadow!! Seriously, this stuff is awesome – velvety, smooth, long-lasting, and with just a hint of sparkle (y’all KNOW how I feel about sparkle). I have the Elegant cream shadow and people ask me about it all. the. time. Check it out HERE!
ABC Scripture Cards from Carsonology (set of 26 5×7 art prints) – $35
I was looking for some fun ABC Scripture Cards to do with my kids every morning on the drive to school. We are in the car for 30 minutes or more at a time, so I try to use that time wisely! These cards from Carsonology are ADORABLE. I love everything about them – the bright colors and most important, I love that each card shares an attribute of God for all the letters in the alphabet. My boys have loved reviewing all of these good truths! Check out details about these cards HERE. These cards also make beautiful baby shower gifts or art for the nursery wall!
*Beauty in the Bible: Adult Coloring Book
– $14.99
(*affiliate link)
Have you jumped on the adult coloring book bandwagon yet? Coloring is not just for kids anymore! Coloring is such a great way to relieve stress – and this particular coloring book from Paige Tate is filled with all of your favorite Bible verses so that you can spend time with the Lord while creating! Each coloring book is printed on thick, perforated paper that you can tear out, frame and hang on the wall. What a fun gift for that graduating senior or overwhelmed mama friend or YOURSELF! 🙂
Check out all of Paige Tate’s gorgeous coloring books HERE.
Chalkboard and Dry Erase (Combo) Rollzee – $29
Are you going on a road trip this summer? My friend, Diane, makes these amazing Rollzees that provide instant entertainment for kiddos! Unroll your favorite Rollzee and discover a chalkboard and dry erase board with cute pockets for markers, chalk, and erasers. Let your kids use their imagination on long drives, in doctor’s waiting rooms, restaurants, wherever! WAY better than a smart phone, Rollzees are perfect for being creative and having fun. Best of all, the Rollzee rolls up into a small tube that fits perfectly in your purse!
Rollzees come in a variety of cute patterns! Pick the one you want HERE!
Happy Monogram Market Spending Money – $35 value
A few years ago around Christmastime I received a surprise package containing 2 pairs of the CUTEST Christmas pajamas I had EVER seen – complete with my boys’ monograms on them! I about fell over and died. My boys loved them and STILL wear them – Happy Baby even wore his to school last week under his uniform because he didn’t want to take them off when he woke up – ha! Well, those pajamas were created by my friend Lindsey from the adorable Etsy shop Happy Monogram Market. She has SO many fun monograms and appliques – shirts, dresses, pajamas, onesies, burp cloths… Pick out something you want using your $35 spending money!
Make sure to follow Lindsey and see all of her cute creations on Instagram HERE as well as a private Facebook page featuring access to exclusive sales HERE!
My Favorite Books from 2016 – $51 value
I love to read and I love sharing with my blog friends when I find something awesome. Both Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet: Tasting the Goodness of God in All Things by Sara Hagerty
And because this is my giveaway, I HAD to offer one of my own copies of my book The Kindness Antennae! This beautiful, hard copy edition is filled with fun ideas, hilarious stories, and encouragement to help you and your families spread God’s love through acts of kindness in your world. I hope you like it. 🙂
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only (apologies to my sweet international readers). The giveaway will end at 12:00 am on Monday, May 30 (EST). A winner will be selected shortly after and notified by e-mail. If winner does not respond within 24 hours, a second winner will be chosen.
Thriving HomeThriving Home is a food and lifestyle blog where Polly and Rachel strive to encourage moms to thrive in every area of home life. They try to keep it real when it comes to sharing about healthy recipes, raising little people, growing in their faith, freezer cooking and various other topics that motherhood and life may bring their way.
Chaos2PeaceJennifer and her family live in the South. She and her husband, Fred, have three boys ages 12, 9, and 6, and one unruly dog named Dash. Chaos2Peace is a blog designed to bring peace in the midst chaos by providing organizational tips, menu planning, simple recipes, and a whole lot of laughter. Join us on the blog today as we do life together, one step at a time.
Happy Home FairyJulie Brasington is the wife of a South Florida Worship Pastor, mom of 2 busy boys, preschool teacher, and lover of {{dark}} chocolate chips. She is also the creator and author of Happy Home Fairy, a popular blog focusing on encouraging and equipping moms to choose joy on the parenting journey. She shares easy craft ideas, FREE printables, simple recipes, corny jokes, holiday fun, thoughts on raising kids, and honest, heartfelt messages to uplift the weary mama.
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Your Happy heart is infectious. Thank you for sharing (and spreading ) your joy! And your choices for your giveaway are adorable. 🙂
This looks like fun.. Thanks for the effort.
I’d love to get those books – especially the kindness antennae one 😉
I am most excited about the Lilla Rose flexi clip.
What a wonderful giveaway! Hopping over to the next one…. 😉
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the mugs amongst other things….:)
I think my favorite part is being introduced to new (to me) talented folks through the products you’re giving away. I always need unique gifts for friends and family and it’s nice to have some new sources.
My favorite is the eye shadow.
I love the Mama and Papa Bear Mugs.
Great giveaway! I’ve been wanting to try out adult coloring so I’m excited about the coloring book!! 🙂 It’s all great though!
Oh goodness! It is so hard to choose just one thing that I love about this giveaway! I think my most favorite things are the beautiful mama and papa bear mugs. They are unbelievably adorable! Thanks for the change to win all these amazing gifts!
I love everything in this giveaway. I think what I love most is there is something I can share with each member of my family.
The cream eye shadows are beautiful!
I love the mugs, the books, everything!
What an amazing giveaway!!!! Thank YOU!
I love the brave little leaders shirts, the inspirational prints and the rollzees! Thank you for sharing this!
How Fun! Thank you for taking the “guess work” out of finding good products! You are the BEST! xoxo
I love the rollable chalk and dry erase board. What a great travel idea for this summer! Thanks!
the variety of products
How wonderful! I enjoy my Lila Rose clip 🙂
Love the Mama Bear and Papa Bear mugs – so cute!
I am most excited about the mugs and the flexi clip and headband, but it all looks great!
love all these items!!!
The scripture cards are amazing! Thanks for the giveaway!!:)
Great products! Thank you so much!
I love the Lilla Rose Turquoise Tranquility Flexi Clip and Headband, would really love to try this out!
I’m most excited about the Scripture prints or the books. You always have such great book recommendations!
I love the variety of things you are giving away, and I love them all!
What I love most? All of it! What a fun, fun idea!
The thing that jumped out at me 1st was the cute Jesus Loves me Tee!!
I think everything looks wonderful. I am a big lover of books so I think that would be my favorite. Thank you for the giveaway.
Top choices: the eyeshadow and books for me, the monogrammed gift for my granddaughter. Thanks!
So excited about this giveaway! Love seeing all your favorite things! I met Emily Freeman last year at the MOPS conference and she was amazing.
I love everything about your giveaway!
The books are my favorite, but it all looks fantastic!
Wow, love the shirts and adult coloring book.! 🙂
I am loving the mama and papa bear mugs! My husband and I are huge coffee drinkers.. and of course some younique makeup!
I love Lila Rose!
The cuddle and kind dolls are all so cute, I’d love to win one for my 8 week old.
As usual you have such beautiful taste. I never seen those verse cards!! Wanna take a close look at them. ♡♡♡
I love this sort of fun giveaway where a bunch of beautiful prizes are put together by a group of supportive women. I have yet to win anything, but it’s still fun to read through all the prizes and dream of one of them showing up at my door.
Awesome giveaway!
I love all the items especially the Brave Little Leaders tee!
love how they are fun and cheery but would also encourage this mama bear’s heart.
What lovely give away items. :))) I especially love the books!
Love the Mama/Papa Bear mugs! Everything is super cute!
What I great variety of things. The coloring book and inspiration quote are great
Those bear mugs would be perfect for my brother and his wife.
Love the mama and papa bear mugs! So cute!
I think it all looks amazing!
Monogrammed market tee looks pretty cool!
I love all the art prints/scripture prints and the coloring books…but really everything looks like fun!
You really have some awesome giveaways!!!! I like them all! Tisha
i love the mama bear and papa bear mugs
I have always been a kid at heart and love your giveaway choices. My favorite would be the adult coloring books….. It is so therapeutic.
The adult coloring book 🙂
Would love to win!
I love the mugs. I have a soft spot for bears.
Cuddle & Kind Doll
Love this giveaway…. So many products that I had know idea about! Good luck to everyone
love the eye shadow!!!
The mugs look so cute!!
Hard to pick a favorite, cool giveaway! I like the Lilla Rose, the books, the eye shadow. Thank you!
the eyeshadow! and the books!
Oh my! Those Cuddle and Kind dolls are SO cute!
I’m loving the chalkboard/dry erase duo!
I love the Scripture Verse print, and the adult Bible verse coloring book! I also LOVE the Cuddle & Kind doll, my 1 year old needs one for sure.
I have had my eye on the cuddle and kind stuffed toys. I also love that little Jesus loves me shirt! All of it amazing!
I’m most excited about the brave little leaders shirt!
I like all the products! The eyeshadow, inspirational print, and cards especially caught my eye.
Thank you for your generosity!
The mugs and coloring book are my favorite! Couldn’t choose one over the other. 🙂
The books are my favorite! Especially your book! 🙂
My favorite is the Younique cream shadow, but I love all the stuff in the giveaway!
The Cuddle and Kind doll! How adorable! This looks like something my four year old son would love. Thanks for introducing me to this company
I love everything, but I really love Lila Rose products and I have wanted to try one of their headbands for a while now.
I love the spiritual and family oriented nature of these prizes!! Thank yoU!
So fun! I love the coloring book and the books!
The Lilla Rose clip and headband!
The roll up chalkboard would be nice as we are moving and losing a driveway and cement paved patio for my daughter to chalk play! Clever even for in the car.
I LOVE your blog and ALL your favorite things. Thank you for taking the time to research and post for all of us! You are greatly appreciated Julie!
The books and coloring book look like wonderful treats! 🙂
Great giveaway! Thank you for participating in it. 🙂
I love the mugs and flexi clips!
Love the scripture cards
I love the print – I’ve been wanting something to put on the wall.
I definitely like the mama bear and papa bear mugs! So cute! 😀
I love the mama and papa bear mugs so cute I love it all!
the younique makeup or the lila rose clips. Love the kid’s t-shirt too.
i love that these are all fun things that i would never allow myself to get or think to buy for others! and supporting lots of small businesses.
Oh man! All of it? 🙂 I’m a missionary wife and mom (currently home for a couple months) and we very seldomly have the “extra” for any fun or even needed stuff. Thanks for giving the chance for this fun giveaway! 🙂
I love all of the gifts, but really excited about the Younique eyeshadow!
I think the rabbits are really cute!
Love the mugs! Thank-you!
Everything on the giveaway is ADORABLE!!
I always love your giveaways, Julie! I am totally digging that eyeshadow!!
My three year old daughter LOVES Goldilocks and the Three Bears. She “reads” it to me every day. If I am not lucky enough to win, I will probably order the mama bear/papa bear mugs for her birthday (Girl has enough toys and lots of generous grandparents – so I’m always on the lookout for non toy gifts!) Thanks for sharing so many nifty ideas.
The Flexiclips 🙂
Those little dolls are adorable. My cousin will be having a baby in September; my niece’s son turns 1 in August. I can’t decide who I’d gift it to if I were to win. I love that they donate meals when they sell a doll.
I love all of your offerings in this giveaway and it’s hard to choose just one favorite, but I’ll say it’s the books!
How fun! What a great gathering of fun, encouraging products!
The Lila Rose clips!
I love the mugs
I love the variety of items on this giveaway! Really like the little shirt that says Jesus Loves Me and the scriptures ABC cards.
The print, the coloring book, and the lila rose headband!
I love the mugs and shirts, and of course all the other goodies…so cute and inspiring. Our home could use a little happy!
I like the mama bear and papa bear cup Also the chalkboard that you roll up. have never seen something like this
Love the cuddle bunnies. With their glasses on they remind me of my son and husband!
Seriously, there is no way I could choose just one of your items as my favorite. I like that you selected things that are not just great products, but also that help others (donating meals, etc). I also like the scripture cards, roll-ease activity kit for the little ones, the t-shirt, coloring book, . . . I could go on and on.
What I love most is the variety – so many fun things!! 🙂
ONE thing? I like the Scripture cards and the coloring book.
The mugs are really cute!!!
i don’t know if i can pick one – this is the best giveaway ever! i might love the kids tshirt the best. amazing stuff!
I love the inspirational print!
coloring books!
It has stuff for my kids as well as me. I like that.
I love that there are faith based items for kids AND adults that are both beautiful and useful! Thank you!
The adorable doll! (prize #1)
What an awesome giveaway! So many prizes that I’m excited about…who can choose a favorite?! I am excited about the Scripture print and the coloring book…and the Lila Rose products…and really, just about everything else 🙂
I like the chalkboard
I’d love the Cuddle and Kind doll for my grandson! I love what this company is doing and so glad you are spreading the word.
I love the Lilla Rose set! Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite are the Cuddle and Kind dolls.
It is all great but I especially love the mama and papa bear mugs!
Love the Scripture and ABC Cards.
I like all the prizes! My older girls will probably fight over the coloring book (which I’ll want to keep myself) and my younger girls will fight over the chalk roll thing. The clothing is adorable, too!
so much cuteness, I can’t even pick a favorite… thanks for this awesome giveaway!
I love the coloring books and your blog is my fave!
The chalkboard looks like something my son would like.
So hard to pick, but I think Lilla rose and the coloring book!!
I LOVE that there is such a variety of cute things! I wish I had found this site sooner!
I think the eyeshadow looks really cool
I love the chalkboard and the Lila Rose headband!! Thanks bunches! 🙂
The mugs are adorable
I love the Thirsty Hearts Design Mama and Papa Bear Mug Set!
I am excited about the entire giveaway because I do not own any of these items and new products are always fun to acquire!
Thanks for doing this giveaway! So fun!
The mugs are super cute!
The mugs are super cute. I also love the adult coloring book, I love to color!
I would love to try a Lila Rose Flexi Clip, but the eye shadow looks so cool too. Hard choice! Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for doing this giveaway. So many fun things for kids and mama too!
I love trying new things, but I must say the roll-up chalk/dry erase board had me excited for sure!
The Mama and Papa Bear mugs. 1) we go by Mama and Papa and 2) they have large hand holds which we love in a coffee mug. 3) we’d have matching mugs for once 😀
I’m loving exploring new blogs this week. Thanks for teaming up with everyone else. I have not yet jumped on the adult coloring bandwagon… but Paige’s books are BEAUTIFUL! What a neat way to meditate on Scripture AND relax! Thanks for sharing this and all your other favorite things.
What I love about this giveaway is the variety of products you are giving away. There is something for everyone in the family here. Thank you for such a wonderful giveaway. God bless.
Love the ABC Scripture Cards. I send lot of cards to my elderly lady friends. They love to get mail.
I love them all! I especially love the scripture coloring books and eye shadows! 😊
I love your items!! I’ve been wanting to read Simply Tuesday for a long time. There are so many fantastic looking things here, I really hope I win! And I’m so glad to have “met” you through this blog hop!