*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!)
I love Christmas! I love Jesus! I love stockings on Chritmas morning! I would love to win this!
Angela Graves : This is so exciting. I have the must have gift for the season, a lotion from the Ulta Store flavor Passionberry Vanilla! Trust me y’all you will love it!
Great idea! I love all the command hooks stuff- great for this time of year
Methalatum, the books Jesus Calling, and Diet Coke!
I love anything scented with cinnamon or vanilla. I also love Burt’s Bees Mango lip balm! What a fun giveaway full of great products!, 🙂
I love it when people share their favorite things. When my friends and I get together for a girls night we often talk about our favorite products and it’s always a fun way to learn about new things and get helpful tips.
Here are a few of my favorite things:
L’Oreal Paris Visible Lift Blush in Rose Gold. It is THE BEST blush ever. It gives me a certain youthful glow that I have always wanted while added just enough color to my cheeks too. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Pilot G-Tec-C Gel Rolling Ball Pens, Ultra Fine Point. I love a good pen and have found that they are hard to come by. I like really scratchy fine point pens, and these come in a pack of 5 (red, blue, black, green, purple) and they are the best.
Nutrex BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin. I work out a lot but as I have gotten older (almost 30) I have noticed that I do not recover as quickly as I use to until I discovered this little miracle working vitamins. I have gotten soooo many people hooked on them, including my brother who is an IronMan.Here is an article about them – http://m.naturalnews.com/news/023177_astaxanthin_antioxidants.html (I order them from Amazon).
Jillian Michael’s Detox Drink. I’m not really into dieting but I am in to doing detoxes regularly, especially around the holidays. I discovered the Jillian Michael’s Detox drink and LOVE it. I tend to get bloated and carry water weight easily, and this totally knocks those things out of the park. Here is the link: http://www.mykeepcalmandcarryon.com/2013/05/jillian-michaels-detox-drink.html
Lastly, Hempz Herbal Moisturizer. I have super duper dry skin and am always looking for a good moisturizer. I got a sample of the Hempz Herbal Moisturizer at Ulta and fell in love with the fresh scent. It’s not overpowering at all and my skin loves it!
Soooo, there you have it, some of my favoritest things!
I love a good giveaway!!!
Leslie Morgan
[email protected]
Special chocolate! 🙂
How generous of you all. I love anything that shines, ie. new earrings, or a necklace…hint, hint dear husband.
Keri Lee Robbins
Love this!! My current fav item is my Clinique chubby stick in Graped-up. It makes me feel pretty! 🙂
I love Trader Joes tomato soup. It is creamy and so good. Such a fun idea. I wish all of you a Blessed and peaceful Christmas.
How fun! Love Trader Joe’s!
This year my must give stocking stuffer is the car air freshened gel disc and visor clip holder from bath and body works. They are so great and there are so many scents to choose from that you can pick and choose for each person on your list!
Kate Posthuma from Cheney, WA
Yankee Candles in a variety of Christmas scents are some of my favorite things right now.
My absolute favorite eye cream is Perfectionist by Estee Lauder (and I’m not even into Estee Lauder). I have tried no less than 100 different eye creams, mainly because I have three young kids and it looks like I haven’t slept since roughly ’07. And I inherited terrible, puffy bags under my eyes – thanks Mom and Dad. But none, really NONE, of them made any difference. And then one magical day I tried Perfectionist and God smiled on me. And my eyes have never looked the same since. Bottom line: if you’re using another eye cream I implore you to throw it in the trash and dart to your nearest mall asap. Your eyes will thank me.
Everything I use is my favorite until I find something better 🙂
What a great idea you ladies had! What a great blessing to those who win. I will admit it has been awhile since I have visited your blog, but when I do, I always enjoy it and it makes me smile. Thank you for being so honest and real. As a mother of 2 young girls (3 1/2 and 1 1/2) and teaching 2nd graders full time, there are many times I can use a pick-me-up, so thank you very much. You are a blessing.
My favorite thing would be Vanicream moisturizer.
Some of your favorites are also favorites of mine. One that didn’t make the list is Bliss Body Butter. It’s pricey, but the scents are light and heavenly. I recently found a 3-pack of the body butters for a great price (less than half price) on Sephora’s website.
Thanks for the fun! My favorite thing right now is the acapella group Pentatonix. Y’all, their Christmas songs are cool. No instruments, just their voices. Love me some good Christmas music! Check this out: http://youtu.be/WSUFzC6_fp8
I never get tired of listening to their “Carol of the Bells.”
Merry Christmas!!!
Rocket Volume mascara by Maybelline is the best drugstore mascara I’ve ever used. I would love to win the stocking and gift them to my lovely Bible study sisters!
Thank you Thank you Thank you! for I know this: I am GOING to WIN! 🙂
This is such an awesome idea! I feel like singing “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music 🙂 Hmm.. to list a few of my favorite things….. 1)Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa (Chocolate should always be first, of course!), 2)Lady Grey Tea, 3)DKNY Pure Verbena Perfume, 4)Uban Decay Ammo Eye Palette, 5)Smith’s Rosebud Salve (Dry hands dream come true!), 6) Merle Norman Lip Conditioner, 7)A Wink and a Smile Scentsy scent, 8)Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Sea Salt Spray, 9)Streams in the Desert Devotional and 10)Double-Stuffed Oreos (#1 guilty pleasure). I could keep going but I think that’s a great start. Thanks for the fun!
Thanks for the fun!
My favorite things right now, for gift giving especially, are picture frames. Kohl’s has the cutest inexpensive ($4.99) ones on sale right now. http://www.kohls.com/search.jsp?search=st+nicholas+square+frame&submit-search=
Marcy Stearns –
My favorite stocking stuffers = Ferroro Roche’s in all flavors 🙂 yum
Deirdre Russell
Snellville, GA
favorite thing to get for Chsirtmas is my mother’s home made oatmeal raisin cookie dough
favorite thing to give in stockings is Burt Bees lip balm and whitman’s samplers
One of my favorite things is Tazo Vanilla Rooibos tea!
My name is Tensie Palmer, and my favorite things are just about anything citrus smelling or cookbooks. I actually READ cookbooks. They are so very interesting!
What a sweet thing for you to do! God bless you bunches!!
I love boot socks!!!
True Blue Spa Super Rich Body Cream – Shea Butter from Bath and Body Works
Thanks for sharing your opinions … I trust & value them too! I personally LOVE Oscar Blondi dry shampoo. All the others i’ve tried leave flakes (kinda looks like dandruff, or could be snow !?!!) God Bless all of you fun gals!
Large, lined, Post-It Notes…and, Expo Markers!
I love them…they are everywhere!
Pamela McDonald
Love Essie Nail Polish!
You ladies are so generous.
My favorites would be Carmex lip moisturizer and Anthropologie’s “volcano” candle
Well, this is fun!;) You have some great stuff there, two of my favorite things this season are Starbucks Peppermint Hot Chocolate and Bob’s Sweet Sticks, cute little peppermint sticks found at the Dollar Store. I think peppermint might be my theme this year;)Merry Christmas to everyone at LPM, you all are such a blessing!
Connie Capps
My favorite item would be Yankee votive candles in the Christmas scents like balsam fir and winterberry and cozy cabin.
Love trying new stuff! Thanks Merry Christmas!
Jodi Barnes, I love lip gloss! Never without it. Currently using Lancome’s Juicy Tubes Tickled Pink.
I LOVE Maybelline’s blue mascara and have worn it for years. Something different….like it because of that. And, of course, love all stocking stuffers items.
This is amaaaaaazing! Such an awesome group of gifts.
One of my favorites: Werther’s coffee flavored hard candy!!
I have tried the mascara and Essie nail polish (from a previous email sent out this past summer of “favorite stuff” and I 100% LOVE them!!
Thanks for the suggestions, we women love others opinions and what we like or love!!!
JoAnne Chapple: I started drinking coffee a few years ago when I went to Hawaii – I love Kona coffee! It’s too expensive to ship to Canada on a regular basis so everyone I know that goes to Hawaii gets asked to bring some back for me 🙂 I drink it only on weekends so it’s extra special…
Thanks for your generosity in the give-away!
So fun! I loveEssie nail polish too!
Hannah Turner from Tennessee
My favorite thing that I discovered this year is Neutrogena’s Revitalizing Lip Balm. My favorite color is Sunny Berry. You can wear just that with no lipstick AND it’s not like a chapstick, where the more you put it on, the drier your lips get. Perfect!
What a FUN idea and I love to hear what you all consider a “favorite”….thank you for your generosity….can’t wait to see who scores big with this one! Merry Christmas Living Proof Ladies…thank you for a year of encouragement!
Hello!!! My name is Dora Polk and i can’t live without Cover Girl Lash Blast mascara the orange tube, one time i got the green one and i didn’t not like the green. It has to be the orange. Thank Ya’ll!
Favorite things!
Right now my FAVORITE THING is Enstrom’s Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee!!!
What a fun post!
One of my favorite things is essential oils – Vetiver, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, or Geranium are ones I usually think of at least once a day. I use these particular ones in body products and the scent of each is so exquisite that it makes everything I put it in extra special. Sometimes just a drop of one of them in a little bit of coconut oil and rubbed into the skin is pure luxury!
My favs:
1 . My Keurig coffee maker
2. Nantucket Coffee Blend for the above!
3. Breakfast Blend Decaf
4. Kirklands ( Costco ) facial cleanser wipes
5. Any kind of spicey scented melts for my warmer.
6. Orville Redenbacker popcorn in the jar, I still make it on the stove.
7. E.B. Bounds Devotional on Prayer
My favorite all time are See’s candy, any kind of soft center. I just love them! 🙂
amongst favorite things are favoured moments. it seems every year there will be that one “theme song” that sings my life or that ornament or item that signifies what God has done for me. so sometimes i will make an ornament, or a mix album , make a decorative scripture verse to help me put my 12th month into a year focus of faithfulness. because when it’s from the heart, it can be a favourite “thing” 🙂