*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!)
Thanks for the chance to win!
Our ladies in our life group recently did a favorite things party. You brought two of your favorite things (we limited the price to $7). Everyone put their name on two slips of paper and put them in bowl. When it was your turn, you told a little about your favorite product and why you liked it then chose two names from the bowl. You went home with two new favorites to try. Fun! So, since I just did that, I would say my favorite thing is Burt’s Bees hand creme. It is really thick but not greasy at all. I have dry skin, especially in the winter, and this does the trick. On a hair note…because I like some lift to my hair, I recently discovered Aquage Root Lifter. This stuff is a.ma.zing!!!! It goes on as a foam but has a super directed sprayer. I get great lift (I have tons of heavy hair…it get weighted down easily) that stays for two days. Great stuff. Regards, sweet ladies. I love reading the comments and having a little girl time.
Jennifer Ciarletta
My favorite thing is Sephora’s super nourishing lip balm! Wonderful, especially this time of year.
Thank you for sharing your favorite things! I love pens in different colors, post it notes and journals. It is exciting to have new fresh paper and ink to create and inspire with! I also love to give those things to my friends!
My Favorite Things are never things these days! (I’m 57) But pressed to pick one, lately I would say a bean bag book-ipad holder by The Book Seat. It’s great for bible study or watching a blog spot ;).
My favorite thing this winter are Smart Wool socks!!
So much fun – I hope I win!
Hey!
I’m all for boot socks!! Up here you need lotza stuff like that to keep from freezing to the ground!!
It’s always fun to give or recieve a “Christmas Vacation” ornament from Hallmark! “Is your house on fire, Clark?”
Phyllis Nichols Gutierrez. Right now I am loving Williams-Sonoma “Spiced Chestnut” hand lotion and soap.
Wishing you all a Happy and Blessed Christmas.
Thank you for the great give-away! What fun;) I love Philosophy’s soufflĂ© creams right now, but anything Philosophy is luscious.
My NeriumAD night and day cream!!! LOVE!! A friend of mine just won Oprahs favorite things. She got a room full of stuff!! Very cool as she owns very little of anything and she is giving most away as Christmas gifts.
My favorite make-up product is Too Faced Primed and Poreless skin smoothing face primer. My favorite book right now is Love Does by Bob Goff.
My two favorite makeup things are Benefit’s Stay Don’t Stray eye shadow primer and Bath and Body Works mentha lip shine.
Stockings are so much fun! I still love to find things to put in them for my grown sons. Wouldn’t I love to find one for me this year! One of my favorite things would have to be Bath and Body Warm Vanilla Sugar soaps and lotions. Yum!
Ohh I love this post and the list of favorites!! Here are a few of my
Favorite things:
-St. Ives 24 hour restoring lotion
-Chapstick with the blue label
-Targets mossimo black leggins. I pretty much live in them
-Coffee mugs …I sort of collect them from
My favorite places and most importantly it holds me MUST have cafene in the morning)
How fun! My name is Kathy Charles. I was recently gifted with the softest gloves infused with aloe. When these get old I want to find new ones. Soft hands overnight. I love your ideas for my sons’ wives/girlfriends.
I love that one of the items is the Daily Light devotional by Anne Graham Lotz. My mother gave me one ten years ago and it has been the one continuing devotional that I have continued to read. It’s nothing but scripture put together by subject. I have given one to each of my daughters and also to each of my grandchildren when they turned 10. I have also given them to many of my friends.
I would love to have another one to pass on to a friend.
I sure enjoy reading the blogs. Thank you for sharing the fun you ladies have a work!
This stocking sounds like so much fun as hours of pure delight! Add some peppermint white chocolate hot chocolate and this would be pure bliss!
Stacey DeYoung
One of my favorite things is a new book to read.
Thanks for all the ideas! I’ll have to try some of these products. 🙂
My current favorite thing is Throat Coat tea by Traditional Medicinals. So great for sore throats!
My favorite thing(s) are: L’Oreal Nail polish. It goes on smooth, dries quick, lasts for several days, and there are so many great colors.
For the record, I love Essie nail polish too. :0)
thank you for thinking of us! I love these favorite things!
What a great giveaway! Wish I were a little birdie at your girl lunches. Aren’t girls so much fun. My favorite thing is my Paul Newman Bold morning coffee pods for my Keurig.
I love this idea! One of my favorite things around Christmas is a Gingerbread scented candle from Yankee Candle.
White fudge covered Oreos!!!
Paula Loftin
How fun! My favorite thing would be anything dark chocolate 🙂
I love this idea and can’t wait to try some of the new items. Also, praying for a Trader Joes. The closest one is two hours away:(. My favorite thing this time of year is Christmas blend at Starbucks. Cosmetics, I love chubby lip glosses from Clinique!
I love hearing about other people’s favorite things. My current favorite things are Bath and Body Works ‘Vanilla Bean Noel” lotion and Pepperidge Farm “mini” Candy Cane Milano cookies.
Chubby sticks lipstick by Clinique- love it! Merry Christmas!!
Nicole Todd, Blue Springs, MO
Fun! My favorite thing right now is CO Bigelow Apothecaries Mentha Lip Shine Vanillamint. I think it was from Bath and Body Works, but I put it on at night and my lips feel so good in the morning.
One of my favorite things is my Clarisonic. I feel like it does such a good job of cleansing.
But I sure can’t wait for a Trader Joe’s to spring up in our area!
One of my favorite things is Eucerin Hand Cream. I have a large bottle in my bathroom and a small size in my purse. Merry Christmas to all!
My favorite thing right now is Sephora lip gloss in purple red shimmer.
Cari Reed
Starbucks VIA decaf is a good way to have a quick coffee in the evening without making a whole pot!
I love your favorite things ! Right now my favorite thing is Ann Voskamp’s book The Greatest Gift. Merry Christmas.
Well, now I’m thinking about Trader Joe’s. If you haven’t tried the sea salt chocolate covered almonds, you haven’t really lived.
I love giveaways! That is one of my favorite things! Anywho, my favorite thing is anything rocking horses! My tree is covered with rocking horse ornaments, rocking horses line my fireplace and bookshelves!
Thanks for offering a giveaway.
Elysa Miller
Nutella.
I’ve recently realized that any time I get a new snack, my first thought is “I bet this would taste good dipped in Nutella!” … worth it.
Joyce Grimes, Pace, FL
My favorite things right now are:
bath salts (to relax and soak away the soreness).
yarns & wooden knitting needles (to make friends & family members scarves & hats)
a phone call from my grown children-because we are so far apart-it’s the best thing ever to receive.
Thank you for sharing and gifting a blessing for someone.
Jaynie Tillery
One of my favorite joys is a cup of hot tea while I’m reading or journaling. My current favorite is Vanilla Almond made by Republic of Tea. It’s fantastic and the perfect accompaniment to quiet time.
The Body Shop Hemp Chapstick. Nothing works better for chapped lips!
I have enjoyed using products from Shea Moisture – they make shampoos, body wash, soap and lotions that are all great because they are not loaded with chemicals.
Janae Krum. Love these ideas. My current favorite thing is anything burts bees.
One of my favorite things right now is my Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas cd. Thanks, Beth Wetgen
I love Burt Bee’s lip shimmers & use them all the time!
Love this post you all are the best!
Sign me up! What fun things!
I love Streams in the Desert.
Kailah Snelgrove
Love this idea! My favorite things: Celestial Apple Cinnamon tea, vanilla scented candles, and assorted milk chocolates with nuts 🙂
What a blessing winning any of this would be…!
My favorite thing? Its a jar of dirt. Special soil. From the farm where I was raised. Where I road the tractor with my God fearing, God loving Grandpa. Round and round ’til I was as brown as the field. Where I fed the cows with him in the frosty pre-dawn hours. Where we ate leftovers for breakfast together-be it fish or pot roast. Where every Christmas Eve, I heard his deep, throaty voice read aloud the Best Story every written. When I close my eyes, I can hear it still. And prayers straight from his heart. They always began, “Precious Lord, again we wait before you and say thanks for the many blessings…” Grandpa went Home at Christmas time. We buried him on a wintry Christmas Eve. Ripped my heart in two. My folks divorced; Dad remarried. The farm belongs to the grafted in kin. When he passed, I asked permission to gather soil from the homestead, where nearly 100 years before, great grandparents had envisioned a good life for themselves and generations to come. So, I scooped up earth in a blue mason jar. It sits on my table. Its my only connection to what was…and who was. How thoughtful of the Lord to give me such a rich heritage-not measured by crop yield, but by love sown into the tender heart of a child.