I blog along with an amazing and beautiful group of women. We brainstorm together. We go to conferences together. We pray for each other. And this week, we’re giving things away together! Twelve of us have collected some of our favorite things that we’d like to share with you our blog readers. You’re invited to drop by each of our blogs, enter our giveaways, and stay for a visit if you’d like…
I have 3 gift certificates from 3 favorite small businesses to share with you…and copies of 5 must-read eBooks, too! Read on to find out about my favorite things, enter my giveaways, and then scroll down to find links to the rest of the giveaways.
3 favorite companies
Cowgirl Dirt
I love Cowgirl Dirt cosmetics. I wear them every day…or rather, every day I put on makeup! Not only is it all natural mineral makeup that’s safe for my skin (and the skin of the little faces I kiss and hug all day!), but the color names make me smile — who wouldn’t love to wear “Alfalfa” or “Farmer’s Daughter” eye shadow? (Click here for my full review of Cowgirl Dirt.) Cowgirl Dirt is giving one of you a $25 gift certificate!
Nature’s Love Etsy Shop
Lilla Rose Flexi Clips
…are one of the most amazing creations ever. I’d wanted one ever since my friend Christin Slade started talking about them, and when I began growing my hair out, I decided I had to get one. Now I have two, and wear them constantly. I’ve given them as gifts and have my mom and sister wearing them daily, too. They make it quick and easy to twist your hair up and out of the way — and still look elegant! There are all sizes of clips, hair sticks, hair bands, and more. Lilla Rose Consultant Jasmine Mansfield is giving away a $15 gift certificate to one of you so that you can try Lilla Rose or add to your Flexi Clip collection!
5 favorite eBooks
Pain Redeemed: when our deepest sorrows meet God
As heartbreaking as it is powerful, this is the raw and real story of my friend Natasha’s struggle with infertility. But it’s not just for those who have faced infertility, it’s for anyone who seeks to find God in the midst of pain. And no matter your story, Natasha’s will make you long for more of Him. (Click here for my full review.)
Hula Hoop Girl: finding your center while keeping your momentum
A must-read for every woman. September McCarthy shares her heart about busyness and priorities, and guides you through the process of identifying which hula hoops you may need to set aside. Memorable illustration and powerful reminders. (Click here for my full review.)
The No Brainer Wardrobe: get dressed with more confidence and less fuss
This book has been revolutionary to my closet and to many of my friends’ as well. Written by Hayley Morgan, it’s your guide to identifying and simplifying your style…even if you’re fashion-challenged like I am!
reach: how to use your social media influence for the glory of God
A little eBook with a big vision: spreading the Gospel via the internet. You’ll be both inspired and convicted about how God can use every little thing you post on Facebook to bring glory to Him. (Click here to read my full review.)
The No Brainer Blog: casting your vision, defining your voice, and refining your space
A must-read for every blogger, Hayley Morgan brings her less-fuss mentality to the internet and social media in this brand new eBook. With goal worksheets and illustrated design tips, this book will be a helpful tool whether you’ve just begun to blog or you’ve been doing it forever. (Click here for my full review.)
My giveaways have been separated into two Rafflecopter entry forms — one for the eBooks, one for the gift certificates! (Subscribers, come visit to enter.)
But that’s just the beginning. When you’re done entering here, be sure to scroll down for links to all the rest of the Favorite Things giveaways from my friends!
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11 more giveaways
11 of my friends and fellow bloggers are giving away some of their favorite things, too, for more than 25 prizes total! Come along and visit each of their blogs to enter their giveaways…
- Amanda @ Always Amanda
- a Handmade Infinity Scarf from her new shop
- Chantel @ Beautiful Song
- Adult Hat from Homemade By Aunt B
- DVD from Discovering His Treasures
- 3 Soap bar set from Delightful Soaps
- $20 Gift Card to Designs by Queen B
- Jessica @ Life in the White House
- a handmade, quilted table runner/wall hanging
- one of her handmade natural beeswax candles
- Kalyn @ Creative Savings
- Kateri @ Dandelion Haven
- a handmade basket from materials off her homestead!
- Katie @ Not Unredeemed
- an Elisabeth Elliot book
- Kris @ Always Alleluia
- 2 Adventures in Odyssey Imagination Station books (for kids)
- She’s Got Issues: Seriously Good News for Stressed-Out, Secretly Scared Control Freaks Like Us by Nicole Unice
- Reader’s choice of pink or blue cover Lullabies album from PAGE CXVI Hymns
- Kristina @ Redefining Awesome
- a $25 Amazon gift card
- Cold Tangerines: Celebrating the Extraordinary Nature of Everyday Life by Shuana Niequist
- Natasha @ Natasha Metzler
- Shannon @ Arranged by God
- a $25 Amazon Gift card!
- Trina @ trinaholden.com
- a wool flower pin
- a signed print copy of Real {Fast} Food
Giveaways will be open until midnight, Monday, December 3, EST. Winners will be announced on each individual blog.
This giveaway is hosted by a group of friends who call themselves the Ladder Bloggers. We are a mastermind group, seeking to go deeper with our readers even as we “climb higher” with our writing and blogging skills. We believe no blogger should blog alone! For more info about how our group works, tips for starting your own, and to meet the rest of our group, please visit this page.
P.S. Don’t miss out on some of the other giveaways going on this week:
- Precious Moments My Christmas Bible Storybook from Tommy Nelson
- Heavens Bible for Children from Tommy Nelson
- Beeyoutiful Beginner Essential Oil Pack from my friend Jessica Telian
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Thanks for hosting the giveaway! I’d love to try one of the Lilla Rose clips, I have quite long hair and I’ve been looking for ways to keep it out of the way for a while now…
Great giveaway! thanks for hosting! would love to read the Hula Hoop girl! I’ve read some reviews and it seems like a great book!
Thank you for the giveaway!! I would love to win the Cowgirl Dirt or Lilla Rose giveaway! (But honestly, they all look great!)
I’ve been wanting to try a Lilla Rose clip, but everything looks awesome. I like Egyptian Licorice Tea, glass straws, my contigo water bottle and some more.
I’d love to read the No Brainer Wardrobe!
I am having a hard time picking *one* of the e-books I would like to read! I’ve been eyeing three for a little while: “Pain Redeemed”, “No Brainer Wardrobe” and the “No Brainer Blog”.
I think my top choice would be “No Brainer Blog” since I’m trying to wrap my head around the idea of blogging again. 
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Thanks for hosting this giveaway! I love Lila Rose clips, they are some of my favorite things! I wear natural makeup from a different company, but I’d love to try some from Cowgirl Dirt! 
Thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway! I would love to try some CowGirl Dirt!
Oh, and the books look awesome too!
I am most interested in the Pain Redeemed book.
I would love to read No Brainer Blog!!
Guess what?! You get to!!
What a great giveaway … I’ve wanted a Lilla Rose clip after seeing them on other blogs. I hope I win!
I am most hoping to win a Lilla Rose clip, because I’ve been hearing about them ALL over the internet! I have long, thick, heavy hair and finding new ways to put it up is always nice!
And I would most like to read Tiny Twig’s No Brainer Wardrobe, as I’ve been wanting to re-vamp my wardrobe!
One of my favorite things is having great hair and beautiful skin, so I’m really rooting for the cowgirl dirt or lilla rose! I think I found out about cowgirl dirt from you a while back and I’ve loved them from the first!
And you ARE the Cowgirl Dirt winner, Tanya! Watch for an email from me.
I would love to read Natasha Metzler’s Pain Redeemed!
I’d love to read Pain Redeemed!
I love my quite time with God. I am looking forward to winning one of the books, so I can dig even deeper
I’m most interested in Hula Hoop Girl…my life tends to feel more like the Cat in the Hat falling off the ball with everything he held!
I’m going to have to try this Cowgirl Dirt…
The names definitely are the clincher.
Do I have to pick just one thing? Cuz I’ve been dying to try Cowgirl dirt ever since you started talking about it a few years ago.
And I’ve been eyeing the lila hairsticks for a long time too.
So many fun things!!!
Oh, forgot. eBook would be one of Tiny Twigs. I think I have the others!
I’d love to win the Lilla Rose clips. My hair is almost always up, it would be nice to dress it up. My favorite thing right now is coffee.
I’m interested in reading the ebook on blogging. I’m always learning when it comes to blogging!
Wow, so many wonderful giveaways! =) A few of my favorite things are Earl Grey Tea, ThePianoGuys music, and Pampered Chef’s little brown scrapers!! Mmmm, Lilla Rose’s flexi clip or one of the eBooks sounds great! Can’t decide on which ebook though, they all sound pretty cool!
So excited about the “cow girl dirt”! Would love to try that.
You were second draw, so you get to shop at Nature’s Love Etsy!
Thank you!! I’d love to try some of her stuff too! Esp since I’ve been going “all natural” in my cosmetics
Trina keeps talking about the “no brainer wardrobe” I’m getting curious!
What an awesome giveaway! All of the items look amazing and great to try or read! I really want to get a chance to read Natasha’s book! I got to read a few pages of it at Katie’s and can’t wait to get a chance to read it! Hope you have a very happy holidays and Merry Christmas!
Sooo many nice things! I think I’d really like to try the Cowgirl Dirt or the Hair Flexi Clips for my long hair!
The Cowgirl Dirt just sounds too cool
Being a girl and using makeup without feeling prissy 
I’ld love to read the No Brainer Blog while in muddling around finding out what blogging is exactly
I’d really love a flexi clip!
Makeup is one of my favorite things (and splurges, at that!) I’d love to win the Cowgirl Dirt makeup!
What a great giveaway! I’d love to try the cowgirl dirt
One of my favorite things? How about a few? Lotion, lip balm, cute accessories.
Thanks for the neat giveaway!
I’m most looking forward to winning the $20 gift certificate to Nature’s Love, and The No Brainer Wardrobe.
I’ve heard great things about the No Brainer Wardrobe. Would love to read that, but the No Brainer Blog sounds really good too!
I don’t wear much makeup, but the cowgirl dirt sounds perfect for when I do! Would love to try it!!
I would love to try the Cowgirl Dirt…I am intrigued!
I would like to read The No Brainer wardrobe….or the Hula Hoop Girl!
I like the Nature’s Love products.
Would love to read Natasha’s e-book or the No Brainer blog one.
And one of my favorite things is spending time with my adult siblings. We were best friends when we were younger and it only gets sweeter and more touching as we grow up and go through hard times together.
What a timely giveaway for me – I just ordered some mineral makeup online today, and would have loved to have read about Cowgirl Dirt, first. I guess next time I will have to give their brand a try.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
I would love to try try the Cowgirl Dirt or Lilla Rose!!
Nature’s Love or Cowgirl Dirt would be great. Never hear of them before.
one of my favorite things is tea…and I’d love to win the cowgirl dirt or flexi-clip most of all!
How to choose a favorite thing…I have so many! One of my favorite things is watching my ‘baby’ brothers grow up…they’re turning into amazing young men.
And my favorite of the things you’re giving away? I’ve been wanting to read several of those e-books…and all of the gift cards look wonderful! Thank you for such a wonderful giveaway!
I want to read all of the ebooks!
One of my favorite things is reading. I’m most hoping to with the Cowgirl Dirt giveaway!
Cow girl Dirt or the hair clip giveaway
Cow girl Dirt or the hair clip giveaway
and one of my favorite things is running!
I’d really like to read September’s book Hula Hoop Girl
I love the Lilla Rose hairclip.Thanks
I’d love to read THE NO BRAINER WARDROBE! It would be a great help!
One of my favorite things is going cross country skiing across the hayfield on a moonlight night.
And i’d LOVE to win the cowgirl dirt!
Ohh, your ebooks look great!
I would love to try the Cowgirl Dirt makeup!
Lovely giveaway items.
Since I am a cowgirl- I would like to try cowgirl direct makeup and when working need to keep my hair out of the way and would like a Lilla Rose Clip. I would be delighted to recieve the e-book, Pain Redeemed!
Great giveaway! I would love to try the cowgirl make-up or a Lilla Rose hair clip. They are beautiful.
Would enjoy rading The No Brainer Wardrobe.
Looking forward to reading September’s book!
Nature’s Love on etsy sounds great!!!
I am buying more and more natural things like Burt’s Bees, his lip balm is one of my favorite things. So I would love to win the Cowgirl Dirt makeup certificate. I also love Natasha, and would love to have a copy of her book.
I esp. liked the gift certificates that you are giving away! They all look intriguing to try! Thanks for doing this!
Hmmm, one of my favorite things is snow! And I love the idea of natural lip balm
And ebooks…. way too many good options here! I think my top choice would be the No Brainer Wardrobe… then Pain Redeemed!
Guess what? You get September’s eBook “Hula Hoop Girl”–I know you’ll love it!
One of my favorite things is chai tea, and I am most excited to win the Cowgirl Dirt gift certificate.
I’d like to read “The No Brainer Wardrobe”
Yay! I’ve been wanting to try Cowgirl Dirt for some time now. This would be a wonderful early Christmas present.
Ohhhh, I’ve known about this company for a while, but I’ve never actually tried their makeup! I’d love to try it, know that alot of people like it.
Bold latte, that is one of my favorite things….
One of my favorite things is a nice, soft scarf, and I’d like to try some Body Butter from Nature’s Love.
I want and need to read The No Brainer Wardrobe!
You get to read it! Watch for an email from me.
What a fun giveaway! I have a lot of favorite things. I dearly love a good pomegranate, and I mean, dearly! I also love Christmas lights, hot tea, and fuzzy socks. And Beijing duck. And Chinese dumplings. And plants, and especially pets. And also books. And the colors blue and green. What I’m most interested in? Boy, that’s a tough one. Hmmm. . . probably any of the gift certificates. Like others, I’ve been hearing Gretchen’s rave reviews for a while and have definitely been intrigued!
I knew your sis liked pomegranates (hers was the first green salad I’d had with pomegranates and I was addicted from then on!) but I didn’t know you did!
And as for book preference: Probably No Brainer Wardrobe, but the Hula Hoop book is a close second.
I would love to try the Lilla Rose hair clip. I have very thin hair and have always had trouble with clips staying in my hair.
I have been wanting to try a Lila Rose hair clip for ages now…
And the ‘No Brainer Wadrobe’ looks interesting too.
I would love to try the Cowgirl Dirt… The book I would most love to read would be either the No Brainer Wardrobe or the No Brainer Blog.
I would love to try the Cowgirl Dirt.
Oh, and No Brainer!
I’d love to read the No Brainer Wardrobe.
I love curling up with a cup of coffee and reading near the Christmas tree this time of year…books were always my favorite Christmas gift to get as a child. As an adult, their now my favorite to give, too.
I’d love to try a Flexiclip. They sound wonderful, and are beautiful,too.
Reading near the Christmas tree with coffee…that sounds delightful!
I love soap- my favorite thing! I would love to try the Lilla Rose clips in my hair!
I would love try cowgirl dirt!!!! I’ve had such skin allergy problems and many make ups have things in them that mess up my hormones. This would be a blessing!!
I would absolutely love to read the Ebook Pain Redeemed. After 10 years of infertility it’s still difficult to understand God’s plan in this.
Oh Alison, sending you hugs through cyberspace right now as I pause to pray for you. HUGS
Thank you Gretchen! God is continually faithful and has worked daily in my heart to teach me to be content and to use the trials He allows in my life to share with others in their trials. I know I’m not alone and it’s resources like Pain Redeemed that truly make a huge difference!!! Thank you for your prayer!
I read this post by another dear friend on Sunday, and thought of you, Alison: http://www.arthouseamerica.com/blog/lo-how-a-rose.html Also? Be watching your email inbox. HUGS
One of my favorite things: my husband’s kisses! And I’d like the win the cowboy dirt.
I’d most like to win the No-Brain-er Wardrobe.
Nature’s Love
Would love to win Hula Hoop Girl: finding your center while keeping your momentum
Thanks for the giveaway!
I like everything. It is too hard to decide. So many to chose from.
Christina, you get a copy of the eBook “Reach”–watch for an email from me!
Thank you all for the giveaway! I would like to win the Hula Hoop Girl. I’ve heard some good buzz about it!
I’d love to try the Cowgirl Dirt.
I love Lilla Rose clips. I just recently signed up to sell them.
The No-Brainer Wardrobe
Wow! I would LOVE to win the Lila Rose hair clip!
The Lilla Rose hair clips would be wonderful with my little girl, but they all would be lovely, really!
One of my favorite things: Divine Chocolate! Thank you!
What a fun giveaway! I just love the name Cowgirl Dirt for makeup — that is so cute!!
And I would love to win a Lilla Rose clip … I’ve read about them before and I think they look soo elegant … regular clips break my hair because it’s so thick and heavy so I’d love to try out a Lilla Rose!!
I would LOVE to win any of these but especially the lila rose or cowgirl dirt!
I have very sensitive skin and would love to win some makeup!
Hmmm.. my favorite things are mostly old things. Nothing thrills me more than to come across some old, preferably well loved item.. maybe something for the kitchen, or something related to little ones. I honestly don’t know why, but it’s true: vintage is my love.♥
That said, I’d love to win that sweet hair clip!
One of the many reasons I love you–you love old things, too!!
But I think a Lilla Rose hair clip would look lovely in yours.
I would love ANY of these giveaways…. a homeschoolin’ mama on the edge, lol
but I would LOVE the Cowgirl Dirt makeup
I would love the Elisabeth Elliott e-Book!
I would love to to win a Lilla Rose hair clip. They are so pretty and I’d love to try them out.
I already own a slew of lilla rose clips…LOVE them! I would like to try the cowgirl dirt make up… sounds like fun!
Thank you! This looks great!
Jacki, you get to read Natasha’s beautiful eBook “Pain Redeemed”. Please watch for an email from me.
I love the Lilla Rose Flexi-Clips. They are really nice and sturdy. I would love to try the Cowgirl Dirt makeup.
I would also love to try out the Cowgirl Dirt makeup! And the Flexi-clips are so beautiful!
I would also love to read the No Brainer on Wardrobe.
One of my favorite things … warm chocolate chip cookies!!
What a fun giveaway! I’d love to win the Lilla Rose clip!!!
One of my favorite things is my family!
. I’d love to win the Lilla Rose clip
I would love to win the Hula Hoop Girl ebook. The No Brainer Blog and Reach come a close second. Thank you for hosting the giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway. One of my favorite things is hot chocolate. I would love to try the Cowgirl Dirt makeup.
I would like to read the ebook….Pain Redeemed.
I’m hoping to try Lilla Roses’ hairsticks! And I’ve found some new stores to check out.
I think the question is more accurate as which would I most like to read FIRST lol. I’ll go with Hula Hoop Girl – something I need right now for sure.
Wow, that’s a lot of really great give aways!! I have used several of the Cowgirl Dirt products and love them all! Great company!!
I would love to win the No Brainer Blog ebook!
MY favourite things are my roller derby skates! I’d love to win the cowboy dirt GC, been hearing good things about them for a while now.
My favorite thing? Oy that’s a loaded question! I like journals and coffee mugs. And books.
Hoping to win the Lilla Rose Gift Cert. Would love another piece that’s a little more fancy for church!
Since my daughter has long hair, I’m probably most interested in the clips. Glad I found you!
Well, I would love to read the No Brainer Blog book but am not going to buy it right now. My favorite things are books and I have so many I could read for 3 years solid I think…and i’m a fast reader!
One of my favorite things is a Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks. Yum!! I’d love to win the Lila Rose flexi clip.
A $25 Amazon girft card!
Gretchen, what a great giveaway. I definitely need to check out that makeup and a super collection of books!!
I’ve actually been wanting to read all of those books.
pain redeemed
What a generous giveaway! Such great choices. I am not ashamed to say I want it all.
But I need a hair clip. I hate my hair today.
So many fun things you are giving away! I find the Lila Rose hair clips most intriguing as I wear my hair up and down all day long. So cool!
My favorite thing: Nutella.
I am hoping to win the Cow Girl makeup. I’ve been wanting to try mineral makeup for a long time.
I could use some major fashion help, so I’m most excited to read the No Brainer Wardrobe.
I really, really, really want to read No Brainer Blog!
I mostly need the No Brainer ebook but would really enjoy the Hula Hoop ebook. LOL
I desperately want to read the No Brainer Wardrobe!
I would love to win a Lilla Rose Flexi clip! They are so elegant yet practical!
Guess what, Kelley? You won the Lilla Rose Flexi clip!
Would love to win any of the books-they all look great and I love to read! Thanks for hosting!
One of my favorite things? Let’s see, I love a good pen. The other day I was missing my old (but expensive) Pilot V-Ball Extra Fine pens that I used to use all the time. I checked online and it turns out they still make them, but they’re still expensive!
I’m most excited about the chance to win some Cowgirl Dirt makeup!
Oohh, I love all natural makeup–I would love to try the cow girl dirt!
Your brief reviews of each ebook are so powerful, you make me want to read them all again! You have a gift, my dear. I’d like to get my hands on another copy of The No Brainer Blog–I want to gift it to every blogger I know!
One of my favorite things at this very moment is gingerbread coffee! I’m most excited about the cowgirls dirt makeup!
would love to try cowgirl dirt and I love Lilla Rose’s stuff…. great giveaway – thanks!
Hula Hoop girl! Sounds great
I just got my very first Lilla Rose clip last week. I am hoping to win the Lilla Rose gift certificate so that I can get more
Maureen
maureen.tenney@gmail.com
hoping for the flexi-clip!