Welcome to DAY ONE of a week packed with fabulous giveaways! We are usually pretty serious here at Visionary Womanhood, but there is another side to the contributors, and we like to kick up our heels and have fun once in a while! We are celebrating the upcoming holidays by introducing you to some of the cottage businesses that our contributors have “on the side.” I hope you’ll join us each day this week and enter to win some really fun gifts! You may even get some unique ideas for hostess gifts as well as Christmas stocking stuffers and gifts.
We have TWO giveaways today! PLEASE NOTE: There are TWO separate Rafflecopters; one for each giveaway. Also, if you are reading this in an email, you’ll need to click through to the blog to participate in the giveaways!
First, Marci Ferrell of A Thankful Homemaker, and contributor here at Visionary Womanhood, is going to kick off our week with a giveaway from her cottage business, Blessings Unlimited:
How would you like to bring a little beauty and Scripture into your home? Blessings Unlimited has so many ways to display the reminders of faith all around your house.
I love my apron and find myself wearing it daily because it is so beautiful and functional. The top ruffle is graced with the words, “God we give you thanks” ~ 1 Chronicles 29:11 and “A grateful soul is truly blessed”.
Elegant china from the Grace and Gratitude Collection makes it a delight to set the table and remind us at every meal that we have so many reasons to be thankful.
So Many Beautiful Items
The Happy Birthday to the King Collection will bring much joy to your celebration of the birth of our Savior!
So now for the giveaway!!
One winner will get to choose an item(s) of their choice valued up to $50.
Would you like to join Blessings Unlimited? If you are interested in bringing meaningful beauty into the homes others’ homes, you can join with Blessings Unlimited and get over $400 of products for $99!!
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And How About a $25 Gift Certificate from Apple Valley Natural Soap?
Limited Edition Pumpkin Pie Body Bar
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You won’t find man-made colors, preservatives, detergents or additives in our all natural, hand made soap. Our cold-process, gourmet soaps are bio-degradable and rich in natural glycerin. Many of our products are naturally scented with therapeutic grade essential oils such as lavender, tea tree, ylang ylang, geranium, patchouli, tangerine and rosemary that have added health benefits as well. We color our soaps naturally with organic herbs and spices, vegetable juices and clays.
We offer a wide range of deliciously scented, visually pleasing and amazingly nourishing selections. Every single Apple Valley Natural Soap recipe is completely different and carefully formulated with a variety of luxurious ingredients like buttermilk, coconut milk, goat milk, rhassoul clay, yogurt, aloe vera, and oatmeal to offer a variety of unique qualities for all types of skin needs.
Soap Stack Gift
Family Skin Care
With a growing family, I’m discovering that “less is more.” I want simple, safe, skin solutions. I don’t have the money, time, or emotional energy to manage drawers full of the newest shampoos, skin creams, lotions, and wrinkle reducers. If that’s where you’re at, then I hope you’ll join our family in pursuing the natural simplicity that brings freedom. To find out what we recommend for various skin issues, go HERE!
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And Now for the Giveaway!
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I just love the Happy Birthday to the King products! I’d probably get the coffee mugs. Everything is just so beautiful, it would be a difficult choice.
How Fun Natalie (& Marcie too).
This really is a great idea for us to get to know a bit more about each of the contributors. Wow, such lovely web-stores you both have!
I left my preferred choices on your shop comments, but maybe we’re supposed to add them here also. From Apple Valley, I have been thinking about getting the lullaby CD’s for new baby gifts. And how to choose from Marci’s store if Blessings? Everything is so beautiful, and decorated with themes that glorify the Lord! I especially like the chalkboard-like plate to announce special things in the kitchen. Can’t remember the name. Guess I’ll have to go back and browse some more!
I would love to win the apron. I have always loved that apron!
I would try the shampoo bars.
the soap looks delicous!! (in a shower-kind-of-way
LOL! I accidentally got some in my mouth the other day…I was cleaning up some shreds on my counter top and got some on my finger. A couple of minutes later I saw a shred on my finger and LICKED IT thinking it was FOOD! Oh my…was I miserable for a few minutes. They look good enough to eat…but don’t try it!
I would try the honey carrot tangerine!
Thank you for such a great giveaway! I would love to try any of the Body Polishes, they sound wonderful! Or possibly the Argon oil and Creamy Lotion Bars, from Apply Valley. From Blessings Unlimited, I would choose the set of Four Mugs. They would make great gifts to fill and give away this Christmas season!
I can’t pick:)
the apron!
I love the Blessings Plaque. In the middle of packing, for an unexpected remodeling due to a foundation shift. My whole house has to be packed. I have a wall that would look good with that plaque.
The blessings blocks!
i would love to get the Heilrloom white mug!
I would like a sample pack! or the kitchen spice…or..too many choices!
I would enjoy trying the Cocoa Butter and Vanilla Bean Face and Body Bar or the Pumpkin Pie Body Bar.
I have a thing for aprons, but would probably pick something to put on the walls of my home. They are ashamedly bare
So many I’d like to try – the Man 2.0, lavendar buttermilk and jojoba shampoo bars, just for a start.
I’d love a set of the cake stands.
Hi! Thanks for doing these giveaways…. I would love to try the shampoo bars, and would like the chamomile and orange bar for my kitchen…
For blessings unlimited, I’ve really been wanting an apron, and I also love the mugs with words on them, “blessings” & “beauty”, etc…
I would love to win the Blessed By the Grace of God Wall Decor. Thank you for the great giveaway!
The Lime Spa Salt Body Bar sounds wonderful!
I would love to win the Happy Birthday to the King set
I would love to win the Coconut Milk & Citrus shampoo bar!!!
I love each and every piece of the Gratitude line.
All of the body bars sound divine to me.
Such a great reminder to share your link with friends. Thanks also for introducing me to these two businesses. Spent a good deal of time on the Apple Valley Natural Soap, and am getting an order together. Looking forward to trying the shampoo bars …. and anything that smells like pumpkin pie!
The Blessings Blocks from Blessings Unlimited looks really neat!
The Jojoba Silk Conditioning Shampoo Bar looks great! I actually have a huge wish list of samples I want to try from them.
and from Blessings Unlimited: the “grace” pillow.
I’d love to try the new Jojoba Silk Conditioning Shampoo Bar!
I’d love to win the As for Me and My House Tray from Blessings Unlimited.
I love the Happy Birthday to the King Set of Two Mugs and I also like the As for Me and My House Tray
I’d love to have an apron from Blessings Unlimited, so much prettier than my plain black one.
I’d love to try an and all of the Apple Valley Shampoo Bars, especially the peppermint tea tree!
From Blessings Unlimited, I would use the credit towards the Lazy Susan. I really like that. From Apple Valley, I would use the gift certificate for her Bella Rose soap. It is my favorite!!
The “Gratitude” casserole dish is really pretty!
I’d love to try the Latte Brunette bar & the Pink Himalayan Salt bar!
I would love the Blessed by the Grace of God wall decor I love that one!!!
Hi there! I had never heard of Blessings Unlimited before. The products are beautiful. I think I would choose the Blessing Blocks for my mantle. Thank you!
Hi Natalie, I met you at the BBC craft fair last year and love your soap. The antioxident beauty bar seems like just what I need for my sensitive skin. I think I would try that!
I love that one! The scent is unique, sophisticated, and feminine too.
I love the Vintage Block Set.
I would love to try the lip balm or the lotion bar.
I think I would load up on Shampoo bars!
I would love this wall plaque!! Micah 6:8 Block Wall Decor
I would like to try a buttermilk bar or a shampoo bar – so many choices
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i’d love the SLIDING WALL HOOKS
I love the Blessings Blocks from Blessings Unlimited! I have wanted those since they first came out.
I’d love to win the JOY BRACELET!
Shampoo bars, any variety!!
I would love to try the Acne battle bar!
The plates at Blessings Unlimited are beautiful, would be useful for serving desserts or finger foods at church fellowships.
I love it all, but I guess I will say the pumpkin pie soap and some wall art for my living room, if I HAVE to choose!
I would love to win the Micah 6:8 block wall decor! It’s gorgeous!
Marci, It’s all so beautiful! I would choose the Gratitude casserole dish
Natalie, Unfortunately I would like to try the acne bar…bleh.
Hi Natalie,
I’d love to have the scripture lullaby CD’s…not soap related, but desired!
Besides that, my mom just stocked me up with your soap for a while!
And the other drawing…I’d love the Joy Necklace or the God’s Light Puzzle. I love that the puzzle has different sized pieces so that several aged children can be working on it together.
The Happy Birthday to the King ornaments and the platter
That apron is really pretty, and so are the wall plaques! Hmm might take a few minutes for me to decide:-D
I like the idea of using natural soap. I have a daughter who has sensitive skin, so we need natural soap for her. Your website is nice and I would love to try several different kinds of the body soaps and shampoo bars. But I was disappointed you don’t ship to Canada. Perhaps in the future.
I would love to try your latte brunette bar or your pumpkin pie spice one. They sound so good.:)
I really like the Lazy Susan. There are so many lovely things to choose from.
I would try the shampoo bars and anything lavendar. Thanks for doing the giveaway!
I would love to have the blessings cardholder, but I would use it to display pictures of family and friends
I would like to try your new Jojoba silk conditioning shampoo bar. I have already tried several of your shampoo bars and soaps. I love that I am not putting chemicals and such on my body or in my hair. Thanks for an all natural alternative.
I just love the Queen Anne’s lace pitcher! Such a lovely selection they have! I’m going to have another look as I spy some things that would be lovely Christmas presents!
I’ve just looked at the other company~ I’d love to try the peppermint tea tree shampoo bar as I’ve been trying to find a more natural alternative for shampoo without going completely no shampoo! Also a lovely selection of the soaps!
SO many great items to choose from! Have never seen your store before! I think I would choose the God’s Light in Me for Boys and Truman the Dog. =)
So many choices!!! I love the “Unfailing Love Pillow” from Blessings Unlimited.
Ummm … I can’t just pick one for apple valley … I would definitely want to try the shampoo bars – maybe the one with avacado!? What great products! Very fun to “browse”.
If I won the Apple Valley gift certificate, I would try the Italian Garden bar, Pumpkin bar, and Licorice bars. My kiddos have been begging me to order some of the Licorice soap before it runs out!!
I really want the “As for me and my house” Isaiah 24:15 wall hanging, so I would pay the difference! But if it has to be $50 or under, I’d say the door bucket or one-two door knockers for our new-to-us (120 year old) home!
I would like to win the As for me and my house tray
Everything on Blessings Unlimited is beautiful!!! I would love the God’s Heart Block Art.
I would like to try your shampoo bars.
I like the set of four plates.
I really like the Trust and Love wall hook set at Blessings Unlimited. I’m always hanging my bags on chairs or the treadmill and they frequently end up on the floor. The wall hooks are not only practical, but very pretty too.
I’ve got one daughter with skin sensitivities and another with dry scalp troubles, so I guess I’d most like to try the Simply Shea Shampoo bar .
The coasters on page 34 are nice. =)
The Scripture Lullaby CD Set looks great. Can always use something calming with small children! =)
From blessings unlimited..I love love love the Christmas mugs and ornaments. I can so see my hubby and I snuggling up with those!!
The calendula bar would be a perfect fit for my home!!
I love the blessings blocks from Blessings Unlimited!
I would love to try the White China Silk Shampoo bar!
Hard to decide! So many lovely things at Blessings! I love the Grace and Gratitude tableware and apron!
I love the Happy Birthday to the King ornaments.
I’d like the set of 4 mugs or matching plates. They look so pretty, like beauty with a message.
The Blessings Blocks really cough my eyes and heart!
I love the Grace and Gratitude Casserole Dish.
I would get the Cocoa Butter and Vanilla Bean Face and Body Bar and Kitchen Spice bar and probably a sample pack.
You have such a variety there it is hared to choose … I’d probably like to try the shampoo bars and lip balms … anything with cinnamon?
The Lazy Susan. So beautiful.
I would like to try the White China Silk shampoo bar or the Lavender Buttermilk bar.
I love it all! It’s hard to choose. I would be happy with any of it!
Wow, so hard to pick just one Blessings Unlimited item!!! I would probably choose the Abundance Tray or the Love Candlesticks….it’s a tie
I’d love either the “As for me and my house” tray or the “blessed by the grace of God” wall decor.
I would love the apron above or the Grace and Gratitude Casserole. Beautiful.
I would get one shampoo bar, the Kitchen Spice Bar, and probably a sample pack. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love the tea cups! So beautiful!
I would love the Micah verse art work.
Cocoa Butter and Vanilla Bean Face and Body Bar sounds nice!
i like the gratitude pie plate.
From Blessings Unlimited, I would like the large lantern, I have the small ones already.
From Apple valley, I have no idea, so many neat things
love the GRATITUDE place settings.
I love the Micah 6:8 block wall decor!
Would love to try the Pumpkin Pie Body Bar!
I love the scripture wall art!
The shampoo bar sounds great!
Anything from Holly Gerth collection!
I would like to try the Coconut Milk and Citrus Shampoo Bar! Yummy!
The “As For Me And My House We Will Serve The Lord” sign is what I can’t seem to get out of my mind. It’s beautiful…Is it cheating to pick something out that’s over $50? I would pay the difference I promise!!
I find the Pink Himalayan Salt Bar Soap to be quite interesting and exotic! I would want to try it!
I think the door knocker with Psalm 91 is beautiful! That ‘s what I would pick!
I would love to give the Latte Brunette shampoo and body bars to my beautiful nieces for Christmas!
I love the aprons!
I would like to try the “Grapefruit Peppermint Luffa Body Bar.”
I really like the “As For Me And My House” tray.
I love the Reminders of His Love mugs. It’s hot chocolate season!
I am very interested in the shampoo bars. I’m not sure what “flavor”, they all sound pretty yummy….
I would love to win the apron from Blessings Unlimited.
I would love to try the lavender-buttermilk shampoo bar.
I would love to win the Blessing Blocks!
We love calendula and currently use another brand of calendula soap, so we would love to try the calendula bar.
the tea cups & saucers are beautiful!
I would like to try a sampler of soaps
From Blessings Unlimited, definitely the Grace and Gratitude Apron!!!
From Apple Valley, I’d love to try all new cleansing products for our entire family: hair, face, body, etc. I really want to get away from chemicals. :/
I LOVE the Blessings Blocks. Super cute!
I really like the lavender and we are out now!
I visited your shop’s site {www.applevalleynaturalsoaps.com}, however didn’t see a place to leave a comment…so here’s my entry comment:
Your soaps look naturally aromotic with all the choices. I think the Jojoba Shampoo Bar sounds intriguing since it can be used in hair and on body. With LONG hair, I’m wondering how much detangling I would need to do afterward…any detangling products in the making?
I think the lullaby set would make a precious baby gift…with so many around me having babies.
Blessings,
I think I would pick the set of four mugs. Beautiful! Thanks for this giveaway!
I really want that adorable apron!
I also want to try: Honey Carrot and Tangerine Face and Body Bar
Pumpkin Pie body bar.
There’s too many items to choose from to decide this quickly!! If I won, it might take me pouring over the catalog to decide what to get!
So hard to choose, but I’d love the tea cup and saucer set for one.
I’d love to try the Cocoa Butter and Vanilla Bean Face and Body Bar or maybe the Lavender and Chamomile Face and Body Bar. Several look wonderful.
I would like to try the Creamy Lotion Bars from Apple Valley. Thanks!
I love the apron…and the mug that says “blessings”
The Acne Battle bar.
I would love the Blessed by the grace of God wall hanging.
One Thousand Gifts gratitude journal
Pumpkin pie
I really would want the teardrop necklace!
The pumpkin pie bar soap….
I’ve really been wanting Set of Four Plates
Item # 84635
Herbal Immune Body Bar
I would like to try out the latte brunette bar!
I really like the sliding wall hooks.
I would love to buythe man 2.0 bar, the creamy butter lotion bar and a wood soap tray!
Grace and gratitude casserole dish. It’s so beautiful.
I would like the Blessed by the Grace… wall decor or the gratitude canisters from Blessings Unlimited.
Thank You!
Apple Valley…your soap is absolutely beautiful. I will be trying your soaps. Thank you for your excellence in all you do!
i like the 4 cups that say blessing, beauty, gratitude, and wonder
Large and Small Candlestick Vase Set
Wow! I don’t know where to begin on the items I would enjoy. Both businesses offer such lovely items. I was not familiar with Blessings Unimited prior to this give away, so I really enjoyed browsing. The items speak to me personally, because I strive to make my home filled with an atmosphere of love and I often use accessories to do so. Anyway, the china collection is beautiful! The King’s Birthday items are wonderful and timely. The kids would really enjoy the Christmas Cocoa in them. So many others that I could go on and on
. As for Apple Valley, I would love to try numerous items. The Peppermint soap seems amazing! Also, anything with orange is right up my alley! The lullaby CD would make a great gift item, too. Thank you both for sharing!
Hello, Natalie! Your Latte Brunette soap looks & sounds almost edible… I have no doubt your other products are wonderful, too! “Yea!” for all things natural, with health benefits & pleasantly scented! May God bless you as you seek to live for Him & reach out in love to others! Be faithful to our precious Heavenly Father & keep on keeping on, dear Wemmick Girl!
Thank you for your kind, enthusiastic, encouraging words Kimberly! : )
Thank you for organizing this Holiday Giveaway! The items from Blessings Unlimited are beautiful – the Micah 6:8 wall decor certainly caught my eye as I am looking for something with the words from that verse.
There is never a time to not share encouragement or kindness! There is plenty of hardship in life; still God is good & we have MUCH to be grateful for! The best is yet to come & therefore I have hope! I hope you ARE encouraged in the LORD this day!
The Gratitude Place-setting!
It would be hard to choose on the Blessing Unlimited Giveaway, but I love the Grace and Gratitude casserole dish.
I would love to try one of the shampoo bars-maybe the Lavender Buttermilk.
I think if I won the Blessings giveaway, i’d like to get the joy bracelet.