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HUGE Favorite Things Christmas Giveaway – $800 VALUE!

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AHHHH!  I am so ridiculously excited about this year’s Favorite Things Giveaway!

I have teamed up with some fabulous companies and small businesses to bring you a TON of incredible goodies.

You will find so many fun gift ideas for the people you love!

Seriously, guys.  There are over $800 in prizes in my giveaway alone.  I am not even kidding you that I have fought ALL THE TEMPTATIONS to not keep this stuff for me.

But Christmas is about giving and I can’t wait to bless one of YOU with all of these wonderful items.

favorite-christmas-things-collage-2016Before I jump into what is up for grabs in MY giveaway, you must know about the 14 OTHER giveaways that are all happening right now.  To see each gift up close, and to enter to win, visit each site to fill out the entry forms.  It’s possible you could win more than ONE!

When you visit each blog take a look around. This is a great list of amazing bloggers and I know you’ll love each one of them (and the last one – Make Healthy Easy – is my roommate from college!  Now she’s on TV and practically a celebrity!).

What I am saying is – THIS IS AWESOME and THESE BLOGGERS ARE AWESOME. 🙂

1. Thriving Home // 2. Happy Home Fairy // 3. Nourishing Joy // 4. Intoxicated on Life // 5. Chaos to Peace // 6. Mommy Hates Cooking // 7. The Nourishing Home // 8.Young Wives Guide // 9. Martha Martha // 10. Heavenly Homemakers // 11. The Realistic Mama // 12. Keeper of the Home // 13. Kitchen Stewardship // 14. Gwen’s Nest // 15. Make Healthy Easy

Without further ado, here is what is up for grabs in MY giveaway!my-giveaway

Better Life Bag (Brynnda Black and White Stripe) – $207 valuegiveaway13

Cross body bags are SO HOT RIGHT NOW.  And this 100% genuine leather, handmade bag from Better Life Bags is no exception (I want one of these SO MUCH!!!).  But the thing I love most about Better Life Bags is their mission.  Owner, Rebecca Smith, needed help with her growing company, so she turned to the women in a local, impoverished community for help.  By providing these women with work and a steady income, Rebecca watched them experience a shift in their attitude and economic status as they began providing for their families like never before.  Each bag you purchase arrives with details about the woman who hand cut and hand sewed the bag with love and careful skill – the woman whose life is made better because of your purchase.  What a Cinderella story and one that I support 100%.

You can find out more about Better Life Bags (and even design your own) by clicking HERE!  Get 10% off your first order by simply subscribing to Better Life Bags’ newsletter!  Also make sure to follow Better Life Bags on Facebook and Instagram.

Stevie the Sea Turtle – $21.99 valuegiveaway-1

I am completely in love with The Wee Believers Toy Company and their line of Lil’ Prayer Buddies!  These irresistible, huggable animal friends recite precious songs and prayers with the push of a button.  Your kids can snuggle up with Stevie and hear him recite 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.  What a fun way to get God’s Word into their hearts!  Check out the entire line of interactive, inspirational stuffed animals HERE.

LuLaRoe Top and Leggings – $60 valuegiveaway-2

My girl, Abbie, is teaming up with me AGAIN to bring the winner of this giveaway an exclusive pair of LuLaRoe leggings AND a cute LuLaRoe top in her size!  That is an ENTIRE OUTFIT, people.  Haven’t heard about LuLaRoe yet???  Check out THIS POST for more on WHY I LOVE LULAROE clothes and click HERE to meet Abbie and follow her LuLaRoe shop!  She gives away tons of clothes every week!

Rodan + Fields Lash Boost Eyelash Serum – $150 valueimage1

My friend, Jacqueline, has donated Rodan + Fields’ newest product to this giveaway!  This incredible Lash Boost Serum is an eyelash conditioning serum clinically shown to visibly enhance eyelash volume and length in just 4 weeks!  The set comes with a mini multi-function eye cream, Lash Boost and an exclusive Lash Boost travel pouch.  I am OBSESSED with mascara.  I want ALL the mascaras and this set just looks like a dream!  You can find out more details by following Jacqueline HERE!

Awesome LEGO Creations Book by blogger Sarah Dees – $16 value

As a boy mom, we love all the LEGOs.  My friend, Sarah Dees, founder of the blog Frugal Fun for Boys, specializes in not only encouraging families with her wisdom about raising boys (she has 4!), but also providing kids with easy and fun LEGO creations that include bricks you already have!  No need to buy any new LEGO sets.  Just open up her book and find tons of great ideas.  Find out more about this wonderful book HERE.

Clothed in Strength ‘Strength and Dignity’ Top – $26 valueimage1-1

Want to look cute AND share the Gospel while you work out?  My friend, Kimberly, owner of the clothing company Clothed in Strength, has designed a new T-Shirt for women based on Proverbs 31:25, “She is clothed in Strength & Dignity and laughs without fear of the future.”  The best thing about this shirt is that with every purchase proceeds go to help victims of human trafficking and sex slavery in Cambodia through the efforts of Agape International Missions.  Read more about it HERE and see the rest of Kimberly’s inspirational clothing line HERE.

Younique Lip Bonbons Tinted Lipbalm – $22 valuegiveaway-3

My girl, Marci, has the most incredible line of makeup products from her company Younique!  I am absolutely obsessed with everything she sells.  She recently sent me one of these adorable tinted lip balms in the color Raspberry Cheesecake and I was totally hooked!  I couldn’t wait to share them with you!  Winner gets to pick whatever color Lip Bonbon they choose.  They are so much fun.  See them all HERE!  What a fun stocking stuffer!

Usborne Books Gift Certificate – $35 valuegiveaway-11

I love love loooooove books.  Surrounding my kids with high-quality children’s literature is something I am super passionate about and Usborne books has some of the BEST books for kids I have ever seen!  My friend, Rebecca, is giving the winner of my giveaway $35 to spend in her shop!  You can choose from hundreds of bright, colorful, and fun titles covering a wide variety of subjects.  I promise your kids will love whatever you choose!  Check out Rebecca’s shop HERE.

The Lovely Wall Gift Certificate – $75 valuegiveaway15

I met Megan from The Lovely Wall when I was looking for cute wall stickers for our Preschool Welcome Center.  She graciously donated the cutest wall stickers EVER (see them HERE) and they DAILY bless our little preschoolers!  I asked Megan if she would collaborate with me again because I cannot get enough of her products!  She has the cutest and most amazing wall decals!  You can transform any room in your house with these!  Follow Megan on Instagram and Facebook for ways to style your home with her decals.  They also make the perfect gifts for your friends!

HavenMade Designs Child of God Framed Wooden Sign – $65 valuegiveaway-6

I love supporting small businesses and HavenMade Designs is at the top of my list!  I love Anya’s heart and she lives in South Florida like me!  She loves helping families decorate their home with words that speak life – and y’all know how I feel about words that speak life. 🙂  Because how much would be solved in this world if everyone believed and accepted the truth that they are a child of God?  Follow Anya on Facebook and Instagram and hear her heart for the Lord and how He is using her gifts for His glory!  Find all of her products HERE!

Young Living Oils – $66 value

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If you haven’t jumped on the oil bandwagon – now is your chance!  Oils are used in a variety of ways to help promote natural wellness in your home.  My girl, Jamee, is donating (1) Lavender Oil, (1) Peppermint Oil, and (1) Cinnamint Lip Balm!  Jamee has tons of amazing videos to educate you on how to use oils – you will totally fall in love with her!  Check out Jamee’s Facebook page HERE and see all of her products HERE.

M Is for Manger by Crystal Bowman – $8 value

I have used so many of Crystal Bowman’s books in my preschool classroom.  They are all so simple, cute, and Christ-centered.  When I saw she had a new Christmas board book out, I bought it immediately and then asked if she would be willing to give a copy away to one of you!  This book tells the entire story of Jesus’ birth – ABC style.  The illustrations are adorable and the rhyming message communicates the Gospel powerfully to the littlest of hearts.  It will become your child’s new favorite Christmas book to read every year!  Buy your own copy HERE and see all of Crystal Bowman’s books HERE.

And find more of our family’s favorite Christ-centered Christmas books HERE!

The Kindness Antennae – $20 valuebook-vertical

Finally, I had to include a copy of my own book, The Kindness Antennae!  This book is my very first published book and I am so proud of it because it shares my heart on how kindness powerfully changes others’ lives.  This book has hundreds of fun and easy ways you can do that with your family!  Read more about it and see the inspirational video HERE!

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Merry Christmas, sweet friends!

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, December 12 (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.  Thank you for being a part of this fun giveaway!

Joyfully,

Julie 🙂more-about-the-bloggersClick on the links below to learn more about the bloggers!

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At Thriving Home, 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

mhclogoMommy Hates Cooking

Mommy Hates Cooking is a national cooking and lifestyle website that encourages families to take back the dinner table. Through her easy-to-prepare (yet looks like you spent all day in the kitchen) meals and her knack for breaking down meal planning, Kristy has become the busy-mom’s resource for the modern family.

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Jennifer and her family live in the South. She and her husband, Fred, have three boys ages 13, 10, and 7, 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

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Laura Coppinger and her husband have four sons ages 11-19. HeavenlyHomemakers.com is dedicated to inspiring women daily with healthy (and easy!) recipes, homemaking tips, spiritual encouragement, and good ol’ clean fun.

iol_header_design_no_taglineIntoxicated on Life

Intoxicated on Life is a blog about raising strong families – body, mind, and soul. We believe, with the right education, busy moms can be equipped to make small changes one step at a time, transforming the life and health of her family. Join us on a journey as we raise holistically healthy children: nurturing their bodies, cultivating their minds, and inspiring their souls!

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Jenna Braddock is a registered dietitian nutritionist, football coach’s wife, mom of boys, and entrepreneur. At Make Healthy Easy she shares real life strategies for better health and doable and delicious recipes. As a MHE reader you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing your daily health struggles are normal. You’ll also get a little dose of family and football through the eyes of our Friday Night Lights life.

hhf-logoHappy Home Fairy

Happy Home Fairy is a resource of fun ideas, simple recipes, free printables, holiday traditions, and encouragement to help moms build happy homes.

kitchen-stewardship-header-for-newsletterKitchen Stewardship

Katie Kimball has shared her journey to real food and natural living for almost 8 years at Kitchen Stewardship, a blog that encourages moms to keep their families healthy without going crazy.

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Young Wife’s Guide exists to encourage and equip Christian homemakers to form Gospel-Centered Homes. Jami Balmet shares about her own struggles with running and managing a home and hopes to provide Biblical resources for the struggling homemaker.

gn_square_logoGwen’s Nest

Visit Gwen’s Nest and discover simple home remedies, in depth holistic health articles, healthy recipes, & Gwen’s health & weight loss discoveries. Come meet Gwen, and enjoy the funny, holistic, and friendly-efficient way of life in her nest!

koth_logo_final_2016-03Keeper of the Home

Keeper of the Home is a resource and community for women and families in all seasons of life who are striving to be healthy – body, mind, and soul. It covers a wide range of topics from healthy recipes, cleaning practices and self-care. Our inspiration begins with our faith. Stewardship inspires the way that we approach our homemaking. In fact, it’s the foundation of what you’ll find when you pull up a chair, grab a mug of something delicious, and come share this journey with us!

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The Nourishing Home provides family-friendly, gluten-free, whole food recipes; free weekly whole food meal plans; helpful cooking tips and techniques; and lots of encouragement to help you in your journey to live a more nourished life.

logo-headerMartha, Martha

Peace and Productivity coexist at Martha, Martha, a blog for busy women who, like biblical Martha, often get distracted by life’s demands and lose sight of Jesus! Devotional thoughts, productivity planning, simple recipes, and more will help you stay focused on the “one thing {that} is needed”

The Realistic Mamatrmcoloredwatermark

The Realistic Mama is all about family, how to spend more time with your family, activities you can do with your kids, how to create an online business that benefits your family, and more! You’ll find everything from saving money, parenting tips, kids activities, easy recipes, and DIY to online entrepreneur ideas, and more! Our tribe of moms and family-oriented entrepreneurs is one-of-a-kind. The connection, transparency, and trust are just a few of our favorite things about our community!

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Nourishing Joy

Nourishing Joy is dedicated to real food and natural living. We’re on a mission to equip and inspire busy parents with the tools to make intentional, thoughtful decisions easy. Or at least easier.

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522 Comments

  1. Julia so excited for these chances of winning great products! There all awesome! Your such an amazing, inspiring, beautiful creation of god as a friend, wife and mama to 2 boys!
    Hugs, love and sweet blessings!

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  5. So many nice things! The “strength and dignity” shirt really stood out to me, as that verse has meant a lot to my sisters this year. One has fought breast cancer and the other has had two surgeries recently. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  18. Everything is so wonderful and would be such a blessing, but my favorite thing is actually the Usbourne gift certificate – I just got my first Usbourne book for my daughter in August this year and we are hooked! So excited to see them here 🙂 And I love your blog! You are such an inspiration <3

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  28. What a wonderful giveaway!! I have bought Usborne books in the past (in fact, I am waiting for an order right now), so the gift certificate would be my favorite of the things I have tried before, but I would love to win the Better Life Bag, too. Thanks for the great giveaway and for the chance to win!!

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  44. As another ‘boy Mom’ , one of my favorites is the Lego book 😉 But I am an avid reader, so your Random Acts of Kindness book also appeals to me! Love anything to do with helping out others.

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  45. What a great way to spread love! My favorite item is the LuLaRu outfit. I have yet to purchase from LLR but I sure could use some comfortable clothes right now. Thank you for the opportunity!

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  52. What a great give away – so generous! It all looks fabulous 🙂
    I think my favorite has to be the LuLaRoe leggings and a matching LuLaRoe top. I am all about comfort and have yet to experience this brand!

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  55. I’ve been wanting a Better Life Bag for so long! I often find myself going onto the website and creating new bags but then I never take the plunge and buy it! It’s like I can’t commit to a single design, lol 🙂

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  84. It’s hard to choose a favorite item because these are all awesome giveaway items, but if I had to choose one I’d go with the leather cross body bag! I don’t think I’ve ever had a real leather bag before.

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  91. Oh my goodness, I would be the most excited to win the book and the bag! Carrying a diaper bag constantly, I only carry a micro-purse (think clutch size) for myself. Sometimes I just throw a couple of things in a pocket on the diaper bag. It would be nice to have something for myself! And I love books in general, but especially those that talk about raising a Godly home since that’s the stage we’re in right now. Thanks for doing this!

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  102. Love looking at what you select each year. I can tell you put a lot of thought into it. I personally really like lularoe but just can’t afford much of it during this season of life. This is year 9 of medical training for my husband. It has been a long hard decade.

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  144. The Better Life Bag sends an incredible message to women everywhere. There is hope for them to overcome the hardships that they have faced. This company is giving them the hope, the light at the end of the tunnel. I love it!

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  159. This is so exciting!! I am the most excited about the essential oils and Lularoe clothes! I went to a pop up party and they were soooo comfortable! More $$ than I thought so I couldn’t buy anything but I really wanted to.

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  198. What an incredible giveaway!!! So.Many.Favorites!!!! I have 2 favorites….I love the “Child of God’ sign and I actually don’t own any LuLu so that would be fun. Thanks for doing this 🙂

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  202. it is so hard to pick just one!!!! it’s a beautiful giveaway. i would have to say the lularoe outfit though! i have heard so much wonderful things about lularoe and really want to buy myself something from a brand rep but will have to wait until after christmas 😡

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  213. LOVE the better life bag ANd this mission behind the bags!!!!
    Also love the little adorable stuffed animals with bible verses- oh how my middle child absolutely loves stuffed animals and would adore one of these. Thank you so much! I love your blog, Julie! And my kids love watching the little videos you made with little songs for them to remember bible verses! WHat a blessing you are and so blessed to have found your blog!!!!

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  259. Usborne, Young Living, Younique, LulaRoe, Lego’s… *gasp* How did you pick so many of my favorite things?! I sell Usborne so obviously it’s my favorite, but goodness that Better Life bag looks ah-mazing!!!!

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  273. Oh My! I love your favorite things. I know I would just have to keep some of these but I did see some (if I win) that I would give to friends! We would all win! Thanks again for doing this and sharing with us.

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  309. My favorite giveaway item would be the cross-bag. I do not often buy purses for myself. But I love the one cross bag/purse I have. It would be a treat to win the purse, since it is just something I do not buy naturally. And as for the bag itself on the giveaway, one that I could never afford to purchase myself.

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  354. I love the “I am a child of God” sign. It’s an expression I like to share with my little granddaughter, telling her she is a child of God. Wishing you and your sweet family a very Merry Christmas.

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  359. I LOVE ❤️ the ‘strength and dignity’ shirts. It is my favorite verse and reminds me of my cousin (she’s a veteran) I had sent her a necklace with the verse on it while she was deployed in Bahrain. I will be getting her that shirt for Christmas!!

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  372. Love, love your blog! My family has been living overseas for the past few years and have been blessed by your posts so many times but are back for a few months and am excited about this giveaway for one special person…everything looks amazing to me! 🙂

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  412. I’m so excited about your giveaway! Everything sounds so wonderful it’s hard to pick a favorite. I would say I’m in love with the Stevie Sea Turtle. What a wonderful way to poor scripture into our little one’s hearts! I’m also starting to be hooked on Lu La Roe! I love how comfy and cute their clothes are! Thanks for all you do and have a blessed Christmas!

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  450. I am excited to follow you and add your ideals to my inbox😊 I love what you stand for.
    In terms of the giveaway, I really love the thought behind the bag and I love the sentiment on the tshirt.
    God bless

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  466. The book M is for manger I think I would like the best. I am teaching my four year old daughter more and more about the bible and she is starting to be more inquisitive about it and it brings me such joy to tell her all about God and the stories from the bible!

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  471. Oh, my gracious! Howe much fun is this give-away?! And how do you pick a favorite when there are so many awesome choices!? If pressed, I’d say either the Rodanand Fields or the Young Living. Thanks for hosting this!

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  487. What a blessing your blog is. Thank you for inspiring and encouraging both myself and other mums around the world. Keep doing what you are doing! Blessing to you and your family this Christmas x

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  501. I don’t know if I could just pick one thing… so many of them are things I’ve wanted for a while (one of Anya’s signs, LuLaRoe outfit, essential oils, and of course your book!) I’d love to win… 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity!

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  504. Ok first, just reading this list each year reminds me that sometimes it is ok to think of things for me! Next, that you are SO thoughtful and kind to create such a fun thing for women to enjoy and learn about some great new shops and items for us and our families. Next, we LOVE buying things from groups that help with those in need… so I’d love to learn more about the bag and the organization! I love all of the items, the bag is adorable and gives back, the shirt I think would just make me smile each day thinking of the love of Jesus : ) the rest is just so FUN! Thank you : )
    Nicole

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  505. My favorite item is the Ï am a child of God framed wooden sign! My husband helps lead worship at our church and this is one of his favorite songs. Such powerful words, and it would look amazing in our 20 month olds newly painted nursery!

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