Oprah does it.
And now I’m doing it.
And to be honest I haven’t watched Oprah since I was on bedrest pregnant with my OLDEST daughter 8 years ago.
Anyhoo…
If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time then you will know that I’m not really a giveaway girl. I’ve given away books written by my friends and acquaintances in the last year, but I’ve never done anything like I will be doing in the next six weeks.
Don’t have a heart attack. I’m not giving away cameras or refrigerators.
But every Monday from now until the end of the year, I will be hosting a giveaway. Yes, that’s right. Every Monday. Like clockwork. (Or as regular as jogging regimen used to be before I started writing a book…) And they will be MY FAVORITE THINGS. Sorta like Oprah.
And since I’m not in the giveaway circuit, most (not all) of the things I get to give to you I will be purchasing myself. Some have been donated and I’ll make sure you know when someone has been gracious enough to donate something to my readers.
So to launch this My Favorite Things: Six Weeks of Free Stuff series, I’m giving you one of my personal favorite things. A necklace by Lisa Leonard. She just has been generous enough to donate one of her brand new Paper Lantern necklaces to one of my readers.
Not only is Lisa one of my favorite people, but her unique jewelry is some of my favorite to wear. I’m not glamorous or overstated, so for me her pieces are the perfect amount of jewelry around my neck. I have one to giveaway here this week and the winner will be able to personalize it with the names they choose (yours won’t say “chad” “hope” and “naomi” because if it did, that would be weird).
To enter, leave a comment telling me one thing you are thankful for (this being Thanksgiving week, I thought that would be appropriate). Please, one comment only per person and the comments will be open until 9pm Pacific Time on Wednesday.
I’ll announce the winner at the end of the week.
Oh, I’m so excited! Are you?
Tags: free stuff, giveaway, Lisa Leonard, lisa leonard online, my favorite things
I am so thankful for all the ways God interjects His mercy, grace & unconditional love in my life. God is so good!
I am thankful for my 8 month old bundle of joy, Kate!
I am so thankful for my 3 beautiful kids and the smiles, joy and laughter they bring to my life.
I’m thankful for the relentless, unending love of God.
I’m thankful for a mind-blowing weekend with my beautiful 13yo daughter at The Revolve Tour. We were both so blessed by the huge dose of the love of God and by our time together!
I’m thankful that my daughter (who is 2 years and 10 months old) learned to walk last week. It is an amazing gift to see this progress! We thank God every day for her.
I’m thankful for my family.
I am thankful for my family and all the time that I get to be with them!!
So beautiful!! I’m thankful for the ability to practice yoga.
I am thankful that today I looked outside & saw it snowing AND the sun shining at the same time. Seriously! Only in Colorado.
This necklace is so beautiful! I am absolutely blown away and eternally grateful for the unconditional love of God. I can hardly take it in!
so much to be thankful for…
today i am thankful for my grade 7 and 8 students. they teach me so much everyday and make me smile. i am thankful for the ability to share my knowledge and love for learning with them!
I am so thankful that God graced me with the courage to leap my workaholic ways. To leave my career in time to appreciate the beauty of my children, the simplicity of life and how precious these moments are…
I am SOOOOO thankful for my camera. I have been able to capture so many small and big things in my life. My camera is a necessity for me at ALL TIMES! I’ve captured family moments, friend moments, teacher moments (I pass these along to parents since they trust me with their kiddos each day), Godly moments, everyday moments. Thank you camera!
I am thankful for the crisp, blue fall sky, the last couple of bright orange leaves still clinging to the branches on the trees, and the sturdy green evergreens providing a much needed respite for the birds and squirrels…a truly glorious day today. I am also thankful that it is Monday of a holiday week with much revelry with friends and family to come!
thank you for your classy giveway style– I am thankful for the passion my hubby has with his faith, it motivates mine too.
Hi Sarah! I’ve admired my roomie’s necklace for months, and just discovered that it’s one of Lisa Leanord’s, given to my roomie by her sister-in-law, who by the way posted the link to your story on her blog!! Small world, I love it.
This month I’m thankful for getting creative out of necessity & finding great deals…awesome but cheap clothes from Craig’s List and free haircut/color from Toni & Guy!
I’m thankful for the community and support we’ve been blessed with, particularly the past year. That we’re learning the importance of community, and that we weren’t meant to live, love and minister alone. I’m thankful for my wonderful husband and 2 amazing kids, 1 & 3. For supportive, loving family. For an amazing God who loves us no matter what.
Love ya!
I am so thankful that Jesus loves me so much that he keeps challenging me so that I will stay close to Him. Even though there have been recent weeks where I am done learning and would love a break! Love you!
I am soo thankful for my wonderful husband and my awesome three kids. God has truly blessed me beyond my wildest desires.
Sarah, the necklace is beautiful and Curtis would LOVE to have a Naomi necklace! He gets so embarrassed when we mention Naomi’s name. Puppy love is so cute! Anyway, I wanted to say that I’m thankful that I serve a loving and mericful God who loves me just as I am, faults and all.
I’m totally thankful for Tuesdays. Mondays are so long for us, we declare Tuesdays to be pajama days every week. Love. Them.
I am thankful that my youngest daughter is well and healthy even though she was born with a rare genetic disorder. I am thankful she is alive…I am thankful that my fears that she could die did not come true. I am thankful to God for meeting our needs and being with us.
I am thankful for our health and family. Thanks for the chance to win a beautiful necklace!
I am thankful that God is always faithful and never ever gives us more than we can bear. He is “in the boat” with us and calms the storm.
I am thankful for my family.
I’m thankful for a sovereign God and his Amazing Grace! And of course I’m also thankful that HE blessed me with a wonderful husband and super sweet Golden Retriever named Charlie!
So inspired by what others have said here. Thankful hearts every one.
So apparently I need to give a few things away to REALLY attract some readers and comments. My little blog averages around 2-4 comments. This is how to do it girl!
Here’s my verse and heart for tonight: “Give THANKS to the Lord for He is GOOD. His LOVE endures FOREVER.” Psalm 136:1
I’m thankful that there is a God that see me for who I am and yet He STILL loves me.
I am thankful for my new husband of one month! I am inspired by your story Sarah and hope that our love will stand the test of time, and the ups and the downs. Thanks for sharing so honestly with your readers. Happy Thanksgiving!
Growth, healing, seasons. My kids.
I am thankful for the provision that the Lord has shown to me throughout the year in keeping my 3 children and I in His perfect care.
I’m thankful for a blog like yours…gives me a hope that I can cling to for as long as I can. Please pray that I hold on to hope, I hold on to Jesus. I want to believe that relief is right around the corner..and that I don’t have to hold my breath for so long…
After 6 months of being out of work, I am thankful for the job God has provided for my husband & I am thankful for the people He has placed in our lives who have encouraged us in this journey. And for our 4th baby that He gave us in the midst of all of this-pure joy!
I am thankful for my two adopted beauties and the choice their birth mothers made.
I am thankful for my amazing friends and family who always have my back. They are a constant support and are not afraid to tell me when i am being irrational or ridiculous!
Hi Sarah! Yes, you know it’s true that I am commenting because of your giveaway! I am a sucker for a free giveaway. Anyways, I am thankful for the situtation God has placed me in. Although it is not what I ever imagined my life to look like, God obviously knows what is best for me and my family. So I guess what I’m really thankful for is that God knows what’s best for me and doesn’t let me control my own destiny!
I am very thankful that my daughters still give me butterfly kisses, tell me everything about their day, and love me unconditionally. I am thankful for a husband who still reaches out for me. I am thankful that I can reciprocate all of that love back to three amazing people.
I am thankful that everyday my husband still kisses me and that my children are happy and healthy.
I am so thankful to have my husband home from a 10 month deployment (as of 11-20-2009)to Afghanistan and that he will never have to be deployed again! YEAH! There are so many other things that I am thankful for but this is at the top of my list!
I’m thankful for the best husband in the world and the fact that we’re able to move back into our newly renovated house before Christmas (after almost 8 months of waiting)!!
I am thankful for my son’s joy and how freely he gives it to others.
I am thankful that I have the opportunity to raise my 2 stepsons. It has been a challenge for me. But through God’s goodness He has given me the love for them that matches my 2 children and the baby in my belly.
I am thankful that God has aloud me to be my husband’s wife and Dillon (17, going to be 18 in one month) and Patty’s (12) mom. I feel blessed everyday.
I am thankful for my health every day of my life. I battled cancer as a teenager, fearing that I would not ever be able to get married and have kids, but trusting in God’s plan. Here I am healthy, almost a decade later, married to the same boy I was dating when I got diagnosed with cancer and mom to a sweet boy I was told would not be possible. Not a day goes by that I don’t thank God for being cancer free
I’m thankful for unexpected new friendships just when they’re needed in life!
I am thankful for this “blogworld” that I was introduced to a year ago. It amazes me how God has used “you all” to encourage and challenge me. As I navagate through marriage and parenthood I am so grateful for women like you who open up their lives to change mine.
I’m thankful for my family. Also for God protection from a dangerous situation I faced this year.
I am thankful for my new sister-in-law. I’ve never had a sister before, so it’s been such a blessing getting to know her. I love seeing her during the holidays.
I am thankful that my mom is coming to help me for 2+ weeks after I have a c-section next Monday! Also thankful of course for the new baby and a healthy pregnancy.