*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!)
Lindsey Thomas
You all are so generous. Hmmmm…one of my favorite things?? Trader Joe’s dark chocolate mints.
What a fun, wonderful idea! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Essie nail polish and Lindt dark chocolate truffles.
Gotta love bootsocks and Starbucks peppermint mocha via packs!
How thoughtful to make an opportunity like this 🙂
Stephanie McKenzie
Hi, Lisa Thompson here.
I love this beautiful and festive season 🙂
My favourite thing, that I ALWAYS have close by, is a cute little container filled with petroleum jelly. It is cheap and keeps my lips soft and moist all the time.
I bring my lunch to work every day and I LOVE Rubbermaid LunchBlox storage containers. They are the cutest little containers and they snap together like Legos. The sizes are perfect and they come with cold packs that snap on too!
My favorite thing is Purity by Philosophy. It’s a wonderful cleanser that doesn’t dry out my skin. I am also partial to Urban Decay eye makeup.
I could so relate to your story but on a smaller scale with my 3 teen daughters……we are always sharing our finds with each other!!!!!!! I have so many new favorites from their visits to sephora but I would say the Josie Maran argon oil line is amazing with the whipped argon oil body butter being my favorite. Helps chapped hands heal very fast and has a pleasing vanilla apricot smell. A little goes a long way. Ask for a sample next time you are at sephora and see for yourself. If I win I would share the items with my precious daughters and I have one who loves Ina and has watched her show for years on the food network!!! Thanks for reading and fun to read about yours and others favorite things!!!
For me, it has to be the beautiful music of the season! I am a personal fan of Point of Grace “Winter Wonderland” and Michael W. Smith’s “It’s a Wonderful Christmas”. Love, love, love!
Lyn Steriti
Love surprises! I love to listen to christmas starting Thanksgiving Day! I never tire of listening to them. I like the older Christmas songs.
Thanks for the opportunity!
We are getting a Trader Joe’s next year…..YES!
Linda Prenzlow
Love this, what a fun thing to do. Yes I’d love to be in on it. Chocolate, lip gloss, tea, Devotional what’s not to love.
I love to see all of your favorite things! I don’t shop often so I love to hear about what’s fun to try! I will definitely be trying some of these items after the holidays when I can splurge on myself, but who knows maybe I will win!
Thanks for always inspiring us in spiritual and everyday fun ways!
Vanicream – intense lotion, made in Rochester, MN!
I HOPE I WIN. If not, I am happy for whoever does.
MERRY CHRISTMAS LADIES AT LPM
LOVE STACIE
Kris Allen
[Not the American Idol winner, sorry.]
Totally adoring that stocking! …but it all looks like a lot of fun. 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Awesome giveaway! I love Pioneer Woman’s cookbooks!!
I’m a book lover! “The Women of Christmas” by Liz Curtis Higgs is a fabulous read!
Oh what fun! My current favorite thing is the Nutribullet my husband purchased a few weeks ago. We’re trying to have a fruit veggie smoothie to replace a meal nearly everyday. Praying to get more healthy and lose weight in the process!
I’m with you on the Philosophy products. Lots of perfumes give me headaches, but Summer Grace is especially delightful.
Thanks for being so much fun!
Peppermint mocha creamer!
My favorite stocking stuffers are chap stick (any flavor) and fingernail clippers which you could never have too many of. Thanks for the opportunity to win
Merry Christmas!
Tisha Nichols
My name is Tori W. And I absolutely love the Daily Light Devotional- my mom uses it and has for a while now!
Oh, how fun. Thank you, Ladies! One of my favorites is Caldrea body lotion in coconut fig leaf. A luxury.
Burt’s Bees lip balm and pralines and caramel mcflurry from Mcdonalds!
Thanks for the giveaway.
One of my favorite things is Fresh brand SUGAR lip balm. Feels so yummy on the lips!
I also love a good scarf.
Over half of these things are my favs too! Thanks so much!
One of my favorite things is Benefit’s “They’re Real” Mascara! AND it doesn’t hurt to have a good curler too… I love Chanel’s eye lash curler. You’ll have eyelashes for days. (grin)
Seche Vite top coat for nails….the BEST stuff around.
Merry Christmas!
My favorite is anything from Bath & Body! I am so thankful that they opened a store in Hawaii!
God is so good!!!!
Vicky
You guys are always full of great ideas!!!
Joy Goley
One of my favorite things is my Tervis Tumbler with a lid. Coffee to-go. ‘Nuff said. 🙂
Would love to win this. Dollar store has lots of fun things for the kids.
One of my fav things during the Christmas season is the book, Two From Galilee, by Marjorie Holmes. I’ve read it every year since 1974, when a friend gave me a copy. It is a fictional account of the birth of Christ…and it made Mary and Joseph come alive to me.
Thanks for such a fun giveaway! One of my favorite things at this time of year is a Bayberry scented Yankee candle.
Merry Christmas to you all!
My favorite thing is Bath And Body Works Twisted Peppermint shower gel.
burt’s bees lipgloss is my favorite thing! i cannot go more than a couple hours without it!
Hands down….Burt’s Bees Mango lip balm. Can’t live without it!
How fun!
I love Trader Joes!
My favorite thing has got to be…EOS lip balms. Oh man! they are so much fun. 🙂
Blessings,
Marita Reese
My favorite thing is my Nespresso machine.
Becky Burns
This is so nice! Thank you!!
Rebecca Tyndall
Vancleave, MS
My favorite thing is Cha-Ching Cherry nail polish by OPI! LOVE IT!!
Oh, and Softlips! YUM!
Such great things to share! My current favorite discovery is Tazo Joy Tea. Black tea with just a hit of peach. Yum!
I didn’t leave my last name with my previous comment. I will repeat my comment.
One of my favorite things is CIBU ancient serum which is a lightweight argan oil treatment for all hair and body types.
Valerie Rumfelt
love Starbucks Christmas Blend K-cups! Alsolittle tubes of Aquaphor for dry lips(wear under lipstick!)
Thank you for sharing your favorite things.
Patti S
What a great idea! Two of my fav’s are Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer (Raisin) and Twinings Lady Grey Tea. Merry Christmas!
Heather Gerard
I love Alba Botanicals Sugar Scrub! It’s great in the winter when your skin can get really dry!
Thank you for this lovely give-a-way! You all are so sweet!
I love gifting (and getting!) candles!
I love this idea…..some of my favorite things are The Circle Maker (book), MAC lipstick, maybeline falsies mascara!
Twinings Darjeeling hot tea!