*Ladies! You make Christmas stockings all the more enjoyable! We have now closed comments and will post our 13 winners as soon as possible. (P.S. I’m out of the office today so this time you might have to be a bit more patient. Grin.) We love y’all. Happy Friday!
About 30 minutes ago I returned to my office laughing to myself after a birthday lunch for one of my co-workers. Lunches are a big deal around LPM in general, but throw a birthday lunch in there and you’ll never want to work anywhere ever again. Besides the food, the main event at any gathering is the words. Oh my, y’all, the words. We can easily toss around 20,000 words between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM on any given day. It is both fun and overwhelming at times. Me, the sanguine, is actually fairly quiet, believe it or not.
I’m tickled though because, I don’t know if you’ve ever worked with 14 women, but we like to play copycat. For instance, one of us could fall in love with a certain moisturizer overnight and by the next week, we’re all using the same moisturizer and the same eyeliner. I guess you might say we trust each other’s opinions. Today was one of those days; except we talked extensively about television series we all need to watch. Riveting, you guys.
I’m sharing all of this with you because of what we’ve planned for today! It happens to fall along the lines of things we love and never shut up about.
Because today, we’re giving away our staff favorite things! The things we go on and on about and claim it’s the best things we ever discovered! We get a little partial and enthusiastic about our worldly goods every now and then. (Well, maybe a lot.)
(If you’ve ever seen an episode of Oprah’s Favorite Things back in the day, imagine that and then scale it down by 100. Unfortunately, we won’t be giving away any cars today, but who would turn down a few stocking stuffers?)
Admit it, we all love giveaways around here, but there’s something about giving away objects you love. Hence why sometimes we give away food or books. So, I surveyed the staff here at LPM and told them all to send me a favorite thing, something they either use or think about on a daily basis. After I collected the emails and studied them, I took myself shopping, and with much glee, I might add to purchase every item for you, our dear Siestas.
Today, TEN of you will win a stocking stuffed full of LPM’s very favorite things! Y’all, I’ll unashamedly admit that I want this stocking for myself. It is just so fun!
The beauty of this post is that it will double as an idea post for stocking stuffers you may be looking for yourself.
Without further ado, (in my best sing song voice) these are a few of our favorite things…
1. Bath and Body Works Fresh Balsam Fragrance Bulbs (plug in) from Diane
The best part about a plug-in is that once you’ve exhausted a certain smell, you can buy a new one, and they’re a lot cheaper than buying a new candle each time.
2. L’oreal Voluminous Mascara from KMac
Yes, we are serious about mascara around here. Well, most of us anyway. I’m looking forward to trying this myself.
3. Tazo Green Tea (with Lemongrass and Spearmint) from Kimberly
Have no fear, we are mainly coffee guzzlers around here, but some delicious hot tea is good for the soul.
4. Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer in Peony from Jennifer
If you’re looking for a chap stick with a little hint of color, this is your best friend.
5. Trader Joe’s Nourish All in One Facial Cleanser from Linda
If you don’t live near a Trader Joe’s, beg the Lord to show favor on your city to build one. It’s a treasure, to say the least. But, do not be anxious if you’re not near one, you can find a ton of stuff online. Thank you, Internet.
6. Trader Joes Kitchen Soap from Sabrina
Shall I repeat myself? Pray yourself a Trader Joe’s near you.
7. Daily Light Devotional by Anne Grahm Lotz from Nancy
I’ve yet to use this devotional, but all of my coworkers sing its praises. I’ll be purchasing my own asap. As our beloved teacher tells us all the time, it’s good to study under other authors and teachers. Be wise, but be free!
8. See’s Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters from Evangeline
Who would say no to See’s candy? I can’t help you if you do. Grin.
9. Philosophy Hands of Hope Hand and Cuticle Cream from Sherry
Philosophy has an entire line-up of wonderfully named products, from skin care to bubble bath. Purity, Amazing Grace, Miracle Worker. It’s all very fancy and nice, but is so worth every penny, if you’re into that kind of thing.
10. Essie Nail Polish from Lindsee
I think I may be repeating myself here, but for a girl who loves to paint her fingers and toes, I favor Essie polish. My current favorite winter color is, Ladylike. The name alone sold me.
11. Boot Socks from Beth
Just today Beth wore the cutest pair of boot socks you’ve ever seen. If I’d of had half a mind, I would have taken a picture for you. But for you who wear boots, this is the trend right now. Plus, they keep your legs and feet warm. Score!
And for a bonus, THREE grand prize winners will receive one:
12. Barefoot Contessa Cookbook from Susan
For a New York Time’s best seller, I have no doubt you might fall in love with your kitchen all over again.
Ladies, the fun is all yours now! Just make sure when you comment to leave your first and last name, as that will help us out when we announce the winners. Also in your comment, consider sharing your favorite thing with us. The more the merrier! We’ll leave the post up for at least 24 hours and post the winners this weekend. Okay, y’all, fire away!
Just a brief look at the winnings. (They’re not the prettiest giveaway pictures we’ve posted, but you get the idea. I had to spend more time shopping than photographing!)
My bedroom slippers – get a new pair this time every year!
What a fun giveaway! (Patty Williams) I have a lot of favorite things. 🙂 Burt Bees Lip gloss( I have all colors), Pervana fiber paste for my hair. This stuff is magic. If you want big and full hair, this stuff will accomplish that and it isn’t sticky and doesn’t wear heavy on your hair. Essie nail polish. If you want great product for your skin, Victoria Principal skin care line. My mom has been using this for years and she is now 74 yrs. old and her skin is so smooth. People are amazed when she tells them her age. 🙂
I would say that one of my go to products is kerastase oleo relax. It’s about thirty bucks for small container but lasts for a full year. It helps tame curly hair in this humid state of Louisiana. Even in hurricane season. I love plug ins also. I have them in just about every outlet in my two story home.
Love! Essie polish is a big time favorite of mine too! Excellent choices, thanks for giving us all a chance to win! -Ashley Unverferth
My favorite thing is Kirkland’s Candles -Scent – Fall Gatherings. This is the best candle there.
Thank you for your ideas,
Genevieve Garrison
Guess my favorite thing right now is a nice basket from TJMaxx or someplace where baskets are a bargain. I put all my quiet time stuff in it such as Bible, current Bible study, current devotional, journal, etc. It looks very cute and keeps things neat and organized:)
I’m not super creative with stocking stuffers, grew up in a house with only brothers, had only boys (or man-childs, as our Mama would say). Chocolate.
So yes, bring on the girlie stuff!
Jillian Racchini 🙂
Laura Beth Harpe… My favorite thing in this stocking would definitely be the Essie nail polish! Oh, if I had the time (and the patience) I would paint my nails a different color every day! 🙂
And my favorite thing about Christmas in general is the joy. There really is nothing like the laughs that my family shares during the holidays. It seems like things are just a little bit funnier and a whole lot sweeter at Christmas!
Carol Crabtree from Dallas, TX:
Wow! What a great crop of stuff! How nice of you all to share all your favorite things with us. Well, I happen to really like these hand and body lotions called “Pacifica” – you can buy them at Target and at Sprouts. The Hawaiian Ruby Guava scent and the Tuscan Blood Orange scent are both very nice. It’s a good lotion, not sticky, and the fragrance lingers for awhile. I’d love to win the contest. Merry Christmas!
Philosophy’s Amazing Grace body lotion is lovely. (Ulta and other stores.)
A bath in Aromatherapy Bath Soak Stress Relief – Eucalyptus Spearmint is wonderful!
(Bath and Body Works)
i admit to this being one of my favorite things – you guys are simply the best! thanks for thinking of us… these would be great to have!
My fave thing right now is a bag of Lindt’s truffles. Any kind!
Tina Riddle
One of my favorite things is the DVD of “It’s A Wonderful Life!”
(I thought I had posted this but my computer says I never clicked submit. If it did already post, please just ignore the do-over. I did scan through the posted comments and didn’t see mine.)
What a fun giveaway! My baby sister is having surgery Monday, so I will be honor-bound if I should win to share this with her. Thank y’all for extending generosity to us again.
Two of my most favorite things you can’t buy in a store: almost everything about my Labradoxie Ebony and singing silly songs yesterday with my youngest nephews. These are things I bore everyone else talking about. 🙂
One of my favorite things you *can* buy is Tazo decaf black loose-leaf tea (available from Starbucks online store). It is hands-down the best decaf black tea I’ve ever had.
A new favorite thing…..those kitchen mixing recycled bowls, like Rachel Ray’s Garbage bowl….I purchased some at Kohls that were actually Zak bowls in different stacking sizes and glorious colors! So colorful and cool and practical too! I just want to go out and purchase some for all my girlfriends! 🙂
….I just realized those bowls are NOT gonna fit in a stocking…..:)
The cookbook for sure:)
Oh my WORD … pick me!! (pretty please!!!)
My fave thing at this precise moment is Diet Mt Dew that, please Lord, let it be, will prayerfully take away this migraine.
But, my fave thing this season is a candy cane candle that I found at a local dollar store. YUM! And Christmas tootsie-roll pops.
One of my favorite things is any good book, a candle, and a nice chai tea 🙂
What a fun idea! If I had to fill a stocking with my favorite things (which I do each year, because bless my husband’s heart he never remembers the stocking and I don’t want the kids thinking momma’s been naughty), I’d fill it with Community Breakfast Blend coffee, Paul Mitchell extra body daily boost, an Ulta gift card, pretty patterned tissues, marathon compression socks and sour patch kids. Merry Christmas!!
A Charlie Brown Christmas on DVD. I love the sweetness of it!
This is so much fun – even if I don’t win. I love that you share what you all love. Fun, fun, fun!
P.S. I need boot socks to inspire me to buy the boots. 🙂 I live in the arctic (aka Ohio this week) and so these may be a necessity soon.
Katelyn Sutherland….my favorite item would be Essie nail polish and a bag of Starbucks coffee:))
I love this perfume: Quelques Fleurs by Houbigant. It’s my favorite scent; the only one I wear.
Linda Baron
I love Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark!
Alisa Boyd
Clinique Aromatics Elixir Body Smoother.
Wool socks.
Electric blanket!
Deb Brown
Dark chocolate covered almonds from Trader Joes is always on my favorite things list. Yum!
These things looks so interesting! I love a bag (or stocking) of goodies!
I love Aveeno’s Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub. It leave’s my fave feeling so smooth and fresh each day!
Marcy Larance
I am a serious candle person so any candle with
a coffee smell is what I love. Merry Christmast to Beth & all her staff. Thanks for making the blog fun as well as serious. I love it when I jump on here and there is something random. Makes my day.
Without a doubt, red and green spicettes, a little candy covered in white sugar I can only find at Walgreens in the month of December. They come in clear plastic dishes and yesterday I made my third run of this year and bought 7:) I buy all they have when I do hit another store, and yesterday was only 7, probably won’t even last me a week:(
One of my favorite things is CIBU ancient serum which is a lightweight argan oil treatment for all hair and body types.
OH, THIS IS SO FUN!! Pick me!! My favorite, cannot live without, beauty product is Burt’s Bees honey shea body butter. I slather it all over my hands multiple times a day and it keeps them soft plus helps my nails grow. I am so excited to win this stocking!! Merry Christmas, LPM! Blessings from Hood River, OR.
Heather Terhune – May favorite things are Jane Iredale’s lip plumper and my Pure Kitchen cookbook!!
This sounds like so much fun something to start in our office. Some of my favorite things are ugg boots they keep you so warm in the winter time. Burts Bees Rejuvenating Lip Balm (any flavor) Sally Hansens nail polish. My home manicures actually last 2 weeks without chipping! Thank you Lindsee what a fun idea!
Favorite things!! so much fun to read everyone’s. As a coffee lover, I’m always looking for my next favorite blend. Right now, it’s JamaicA Blue Mountain Blend. Merry Christmas! maureen king
Wow, Lindsee, you are something great! to think of this giveaway. My favorite thing right now is Liz Curtis Higgs book Women of Christmas. 🙂 Thank you!
Irene Talaasen
How fun! Thanks for this giveaway! I always buy my husband Trader Joe’s JoJos for his stocking–the ones that are peppermint flavored. This year they have JoJos that are dunked in dark chocolate. mmm!:)
Corrie Cline
Thanks & Merry Christmas!! 🙂
Count me in! Thanks y’all!
Denise
Oh I love to see what fun products people rave about! I have recently been introduced to Satin Hands (Mary Kay) by a co-worker and my hands have never felt better! As an elementary art teacher, I scrub my hands a zillion times a day-my hands were sooooo raw! Anyway, thanks for the opportunity to rave!
The timing of reading this is neat because I just finished delivering a few happies here at work. Some of which happen to be Beth Moore devotional cds and books. I am so excited she is coming to MS.
Y’all are such a blast!!! Fun!! My favorite hair product is Chi Silk Infusion! Love how it feels and love how it smells!!
Cooks Illustrated Magazine for recipes. They always turn out great. I also love that they always explain the why of all their ingredients. Love it!
Thank you for another fun giveaway! You guys are so generous. 🙂 One of my favourite treats is Hickory Farms mini misty mints. My husband puts them in my stocking every year. And then my kids help me eat them…
Merry Christmas!
Steven Curtis Chapman’s Joy CD!
Eos lip balm, Clinique super moisturizer, Bath and Body vanilla snow hand soap, & Aveeno face cleanser!
Renee Whitener – Houston, Texas —– favorite thing ummmm – flavored lip gloss! YUM!
Stuff my stocking please!!! AMAZING choices!!! You gals are GREAT! Thanks for sharing! My favorite is BLINC mascara!
Karen Inman
I enjoyed this post and will have to try the mascara. I am loving the Christmas music on my “shuffle”. Linda Shilts
Shannon Howell
My favorite stocking stuffer is always Bath and Body lotion!
Great idea