*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!)
Oh so many precious ideas! My first thoughts, (after lots of chocolate) were Sarah Youngs’ Jesus Calling Daily Devotional and the new Christmas CD by Travis Cottrell. I bought this at the Daytona Beach conference last month and I cannot stop playing it; so beautiful! Many Christmas Blessings!
I have loved reading these!! I’m going to come back and write some down! 🙂 my favorite things…. Love cherry blossom by bath and body works so much so I stalk the internet for the moisturizing shampoo because they quit selling it in stores and on the web site. 🙂 and I’m addicted to carmex in the tube in the winter.
I love my handmade quilt
What a fun idea sharing your favorite things with us and to win would be sweet! A couple of my favorite’s: Harney & Sons Sweet Cinnamon Spice tea & the Jesus Calling devotional. Merry Christmas to all of you at LPM!
One of my favorite things is putting lemon essential oil (Young Living) in my water. It is so refreshing and calorie free!
Lana Bartos
What a great idea. My favorite is “Jesus Calling” journaling devotional by Sarah Young. Merry Christmas.
The best mascara I have ever used is Lancome’s “Hypnose Drama”. Most stores that sell the Lancôme products offer samples of this amazing eye-popping treat. My eyelashes are short and thin, but you’d never know. I look awake before my first cup of coffee! I’m definitely “batty” over this mascara!
Oh my!!! What an awesome give away!! One of my very favorite things is Teavana’s Youth Berry white tea mmmm;)
You know how extremely blessed you all are to work in that office, right?? How I’d love to be a part of you! Thanks for sharing yourselves with us on the blog.
For a pampered home spa treatment: Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Stress Relief body wash and lotion in Eucalyptus Spearmint
Stephanie Bankhead
Some of my most recent favorite things are 31 Days of Praise by Ruth Myers and Essie nail polish with SPARKLES for the holidays!! Merry Christmas!! 🙂
Everything in your giveaway sounds great! I love DHC’s velvet skin coat; it’s a primer that makes your skin feel so good!
I love your stockings of favorite things ! One of my favorite things right now is Baby Lips lip balm – Peppermint is my favorite !
This is fun! One of my favorite things is Ulta Sandstone eyeshadow. They actually have several colors of medium shade that go on so nicely you don’t have to spend anytime on your eyes one color a few swipes and you are ready to go and look like you spend a ton of time. Get yourself a nice sable eyeshadow brush and Ulta eversharp eyeliner with L’oreal Voluminous Mascara and you have got yourself some amazing eyes.
Since discovering this I get as many or more compliments and questions on my eyeshadow than the days I spent 2 or 3 times as much on them.
I am loving this y’all! I just saw my first trader joes so I must admit I’m most excited for the facial cleanser. (Oh my, I’m truly a mom to little ones when face cleanser peaks my interest.) Merry CHRISTmas!
Philosophy Amazing Grace Body Spray. Love it!
Thanks so much for putting this together! How fun! Kim Anderson, Wichita, KS
I love hearing about favorite things that help bring little bits of joy into the every day! Cooking is a gift of the heart- and Ina’s recipes are my fav!
Some of my favorite things are OLD things…. I’m a thirty-something mom who STILL reads , loves, and collects old copies of the Anne of Green Gables books and Louisa May Alcott books. I also love vintage embroidery. I think I’d really enjoy the NEW things in one of your stockings, too 😉
Marie Davis
What a neat idea!! I love this post! Thanks for sharing the neat ideas for stocking stuffers! Crossing my fingers that I can be a lucky winner! 🙂
This is so much fun!
I am also a BIG fan of Burt’s Bees lip balm. In fact my family thinks I’m addicted to them since they are in my kitchen, bathroom and purse.
One of my new favorite things is David Nevue’s piano music. I have asked for several of his cds (I’m old school) for Christmas! 🙂
How fun! I love cute fuzzy socks 🙂
What a great giveaway — I’d love to win!
My favorite things? Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender & Vanilla hand lotion and body scrub, Smashbox lipstick in Cognac, and Amy Grant’s “Christmas to Remember” CD. And my golden retriever, Jack. But he’s not for sale. 🙂
Oh what fun it would be to win! All fun things. I’m loving cafe mochas these days, especially now that we have cooler weather. So thankful for those little things that God gives us.
So fun!
Ok so they all sound wonderful, but I’m all over the boot socks being a west Texas gal. I have a pair of boots that requires boot socks because they rub my calf and can become very uncomfortable. Awesome stocking stuffer ideas!
Love! Such a fun idea…I might use some of these as stocking stuffers.
MAC fix plus spray, I love using it when my face needs a pick me up.
Dawn Edgell. My favorite thing at the moment is Clinique’s quickliner for eyes. It goes on so smoothly and has a smudger on the other end of the liner. It’s awesome! In fact, I picked up a new color just last night as I shopped with my sister at Dillard’s. It’s called “intense peacock”. It’s a beautiful teal color. Love it!
Dawn Cecil
Vasoline spray lotion. The bomb!
Love this idea!! One of my favs is coffee-matepeppermint mocha coffee creamer, not
To expensive but yummy!
Paige Watson, ATL
Those giveaways would be most appreciated here!!!
Thank you in advance. Right now my favorite thing is puppy perfume! Yes, they make puppy perfume. I got early Christmas presents for my two sons ( cavachons) and the puppy perfume is much needed. Maybe my boys could give the giveaway to me for Christmas?!?
I love neutrogena face wipes!
One if my favs right now is white chocolate raspberry coffee creamer! Yum!
Thanks
Diana Parker
Yay, fun give aways! I found an organic brand of hand and body lotion- the Naked Bee in Orange Blossom Honey scent. It smells soooo delicious!
Love all the favorite things!
What a sweet idea- I would love this stocking- I love Amy Grant’s version of Breath of Heaven- makes me cry every time and dark chocolate covered cherries-yummy!!!!
How precious of y’all to give a chance for all of us stocking stuffers to have our very own stocking stuffed! My favorite thing is the BEST lip balm I’ve ever used and it’s by GloMinerals called The Mint Balm! Thank you for putting even more Merry in our Christmas! Blessings to each dear one on the LPM staff! ~ Lyn Brewer
One of my favorite things, especially for dry, chapped hands is Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Skin Therapy Lotion.
Merry Christmas!
If I were making a list of my fave things, y’all would be on it. Such an amazing blessing and to so many! Merry Christmas!
Such an awesome give-a-way!!! Besides my Fav’s saved here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1NVMQ17BAX4V4/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_o?
I also love stuffing stockings with candles and fruit!
Hugs, HL
Thanks so much for your generosity towards all of us. It is really sweet of all of you! One of my absolute favorites: Comfort and Joy Tea from The Republic of Tea (and listening to Julie Andrews sing Christmas carols). 🙂
Merry Christmas to you! Jennie Freeman
Origins Antiaging concealer and Automagically eye pencil
Kerry Cotten
Urban Decay Naked3 Eyeshadow Pallette
I don’t have a favorite stocking stuffer and that is what makes it fun, getting/giving different things every year. I’d love all of the items mentioned. You ladies have good taste.
My current favorite perfume is Amazing Grace by Philosophy. It smells heavenly. =)
All of these products sound wonderful. I love the Bath and Body plug-ins especially in my boys’ bathroom!!!! My Favorite things HMMMM….I am loving the Bath and Body Tangerine Body wash and Lotion!
What a fun giveaway! My favorite things are the twinkling lights given off by a Christmas tree, the laughter of children, seeing a nativity set, hot apple cider and the joy of my family gathering together! God is good!
Loved this post! I always loved Oprah’s Favorite Things show!
My favorite thing right now is the book “Table Life”.
How fun! One of my faves right now is the Winter candle from Bath & Body Works!
A current favorite of mine is “Good Earth” hot tea. I’ve battled a scratchy throat and it tastes so delicious as well as soothes!
LPM is the best! Y’all are so wonderful!!!
Merry Christmas from Georgia!